"General, if you want to trade with us, I don't know if this is just on your own behalf or on behalf of the entire Jin Dynasty?"

Sheikhman spoke, his Chinese was a little stiff, intermittent, not very proficient, and Li Xun could only barely understand it.

Sheikhman was the head of his family's business in the southern part of the Western Regions, and he happened to go to Xizhou to run errands recently, and it was at this time that an envoy sent by Li Xun arrived in Xizhou to convey the possibility of trade between the two sides.

The news quickly spread in Xizhou, and a large number of businessmen gathered, and for them, this was a great business opportunity.

After Dashi occupied the seven states in the west of Longyou, he had sent envoys to meet the emperor of the Jin Dynasty many times, hoping that the two sides would trade with each other, but they were bluntly refused, for this reason, Dashi launched a war several times, intending to force the Jin Dynasty to agree to their request, but the attitude of the Jin Dynasty was very resolute, and the situation of the war, in the end, it could only be who could not help anyone, so for so many years, Dashi and the Great Jin Dynasty, in addition to the military collision, usually have few contacts.

Now that he heard that the Jin Dynasty took the initiative to ask for trade, it immediately caused a sensation, and many merchants rushed to Wu'an City, Xie Heman naturally would not let go of this opportunity, but he still had some doubts about the authenticity of this news, so he asked Li Xun.

Li Xun smiled and said: "I have written to the imperial court, suggesting that a trade place be established at the crossing of the Mulang River, of course, I hope that you Dashi can express and act." ”

Sheikhman asked, "What does this sincerity that the general said represent?" ”

Li Xun said: "We only have 10,000 defenders in Wuzhou now, so I hope that the defenders of your Xizhou City will not exceed this number, and without military pressure, we can establish a good cooperative relationship." ”

Li Xun has indeed written to the imperial court, suggesting the establishment of a trade ferry on the Mulang River, but this suggestion, the probability of approval is very low, but Fan Zhongyun gave Li Xun an idea, if this can be negotiated to reduce the garrison of Xizhou City and weaken the military pressure of Wuzhou, the imperial court may consider Li Xun's suggestion in view of this.

Ruan Donglang suddenly asked at this time: "How sure is the general's suggestion that you can pass the imperial court?" ”

Ruan Donglang has lived in the Central Plains for many years, and he has some understanding of the political situation of the Jin Dynasty, and he understands very well that Li Xun's suggestion is actually difficult to get the court's consent.

Li Xun glanced at Ruan Donglang and said lightly: "It's man-made, if you don't try, how do you know if you can succeed?" ”

After listening to Li Xun's words, everyone realized that this was just Li Xun's intention, or his personal thoughts, and for now, it had nothing to do with the Jin Dynasty court.

There was a slight look of disappointment on the faces of Sheikhman and the others.

Avila, who had not spoken, said at this time: "The general called us, what is the matter?" ”

Of course I'm looking for you!

Li Xun said: "I'm looking for you to buy something." ”

The land of the seven states in the west of Longyou, the war has just ended, and after so many years of destruction by the big stone, the people's livelihood is withered, and the materials are scarce, and the road leading to here in the interior of the Central Plains is difficult, the security along the way is not good, the exchange of merchants has not yet risen, and there is no support from the imperial court, Li Xun has no choice but to find a way from the Western Regions.

Sheikhman asked aloud: "I wonder what the general wants to buy?" ”

"Grain, a lot of grain, as much as I want, and ploughing cattle, these are the main things at the moment."

Li Xun didn't mention the strategic materials such as pig iron, weapons, and horses, although he was also very short, but these things were very strictly restricted in various countries, even if they dared to sell them, Li Xun didn't dare to buy them.

Sheikhman nodded, silent, he didn't care about these things, those merchants outside could solve it, pondering for a moment, Sheikhman asked out loud: "General, if the number of troops in Xizhou is reduced to the same size as Wuzhou, this trade ferry can really be established?" ”

Li Xun Zhengse said: "If this is really the case, I should do my best to promote this matter, I came to you to talk about this, not to play, I hope you can feel my sincerity." ”

Sheikhman stood up, bowed and said, "The sincerity of the general, the villain can naturally feel it, and I will do my best to facilitate this matter." ”

Li Xun smiled, he didn't say anything, businessmen are the most shrewd group in the world, and it is really difficult to take advantage of them.

After another chat, Sheikhman and Avila took their leave.

Ruan Donglang didn't leave, and sat there quietly drinking tea.

Li Xun looked at him and asked a little strangely, "It's all gone, what are you still doing here?" ”

Ruan Donglang put down the teacup and said with a smile: "I'm not leaving, of course I want to talk about business with the general." ”

Li Xun smiled: "I don't want to buy much, I'm afraid you won't like it." ”

"I'm not talking about business, not now."

Li Xun glanced at Ruan Donglang and asked quietly, "What do you mean?" ”

Ruan Donglang stood up, arched his hand and said, "General, I can give you five thousand deniers of grain and five hundred ploughing cattle for free." ”

Li Xun frowned slightly, puzzled: "You give me so many benefits, what do you want to get?" ”

"General, I just said that the business I talked to you about is not now, but later."

Ruan Donglang said: "I took out so many things, in fact, just to get a favor from the general, if this trade ferry is established, I hope the general will give me some support." ”

Venture capital? This businessman named Ruan Donglang is quite advanced in consciousness, although he is young, he also has superhuman decisiveness and courage.

Li Xun said lightly: "You must know that I am not sure about trade, if the court does not allow it, I am afraid that these things of yours will be wasted." ”

Ruan Donglang laughed and said, "So what? There is a gift to get, a mere tens of thousands of taels of silver, what is it? ”

After that, Ruan Donglang looked directly at Li Xun and said softly: "If I can become friends with you through this move, this may be my biggest gain." ”

"This part of Longyou West Road, if you encounter difficulties, you can come to me."

Li Xun glanced at Ruan Donglang deeply, and after saying this, he got up and left.

Everything is developing in a good direction, and it was just when Li Xun breathed a sigh of relief and felt that he could rest for a few days, Shenchi County, Thorn Shifu.

"Lord Wu, what is the matter with summoning me?"

Wang Chengxi strode into the living room, and Wu Heng stood there quietly, frowning and sad.

Wu Heng looked at Wang Chengxi and said lightly: "Li Xun is determined to embarrass me, General Wang, I need your help." ”

Wang Chengxi smiled bitterly and said: "You have also seen my situation, the military power is about to end, and the troops under my command are about to disperse, now I can help you?" ”