Xu Qilin had already expected His Majesty Li Er's reaction.

The so-called one who takes the top gets one of them, and he who takes one gets the bottom. This is the strategy he adopted, first come to a high-end one, if you don't accept it, then a little compromise can also achieve his goal.

In layman's terms, it is to first open the lion's mouth, and then bargain.

"If the land sale is not opened, the lease contract should be feasible, right?" Xu Qilin said: "The land ownership is still the state, and if you sign a two-year or three-year lease contract, if you don't operate after the expiration date, the state can take it back." ”

His Majesty Li Er thought for a while, and said with a bow: "This is okay." Merchants may also be tempted to join the peasantry. ”

Well, a small step forward, we have to keep trying.

Xu Qilin continued: "Relocation from narrow townships to Hexi can be given greater preferential policies. For example, the government builds houses, rents cattle, or exempts taxes for one year and two years, or marries slaves and maids......"

His Majesty Li Er listened to Xu Qilin's tirade, and said with a smile: "It's true, why don't you send you to run Hexi, what do you think?" ”

Ah-Xu Qilin was stunned, blinking his eyes, looking at His Majesty Li Er's demeanor, he couldn't help but scratch his head with a smile, and said: "The king has a life, and the minister does not dare to resign." ”

"It's a bit reluctant!" His Majesty Li Er teased: "According to your rank, a Zhizhou is also qualified." Don't you think Hexi is bitter cold and don't want to leave Beijing? ”

Thorn Shi is the chief executive of a state, and according to the distinction of Shangzhou, Zhongzhou, and Xiazhou, this official position can go up to the third rank and down to the fifth rank. In other words, Xu Qilin is barely qualified.

Xu Qilin smiled and said: "Weichen is not afraid of the bitter cold, but he is afraid that he is talking on paper, and he will not do well in Hexi and live up to His Majesty's expectations." ”

"That's nice." His Majesty Li Er was really a little moved, and wanted to put this kid on the place to experience the experience, but he couldn't easily decide, so he waved his hand and said: "This matter will be discussed in the future, you can step down!" ”

Xu Qilin stood there and said, "Weichen once asked Hu Shang for a lot of money to buy cotton seeds, but he thought it would not be successful. But under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man, and there are really Hu businessmen who have got it. I don't know if it is planted in Guanzhong, or in Hexi? Please also ask Your Majesty to show me. ”

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and said, "But in a hurry? ”

Xu Qilin bowed down and replied: "The agricultural time can't be mistaken, and in less than two months, it will be the season for planting cotton." ”

"That's right—" His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and said, "I know and will give you an answer soon." ”

Xu Qilin bowed down and retired and left the palace.

Whether to go to Hexi to be an official, Xu Qilin is indispensable. As for Dayingku, it doesn't matter much if he can be commanded remotely or handed over to someone else to manage.

Even if the successor does not do a good job, it only highlights his talents. Well, the consequences are just to make less money.

Others are attached to the prosperity of Jingshi, but Xu Qilin does not have too much reluctance. It may be too pretentious to say that "my heart is my hometown", but Xu Qilin believes that a comfortable nest can be built anywhere.

What's more, Hexi is not as bitter and cold as the desert, and the reputation of the south of the Yangtze River is not false. If His Majesty Li Er wants to send him, he will naturally choose a good place and make achievements as soon as possible, so as to show his ability.

And this good place is the Zhangye of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty who said that "the arm of Zhang Guo is connected to the Western Regions", and it was called Ganzhou in the Tang Dynasty.

Although Hexi was controlled by the Tang Dynasty, it was not until after Wu Zetian became emperor that he responded to Chen Ziang's report and stationed troops in Zhangye Tuntian.

It was also from when the focus of development of Hexi and Longyou shifted to Zhangye, opened Tuntian, took advantage of the water and land, and there was a land of fish and rice on the road to the Western Regions.

In the Yuan Dynasty, Gansu Province was established, and the provincial capital, that is, the provincial capital, was in Zhangye. Until the early years of the Qing Dynasty, Zhangye sat firmly as the provincial capital for 400 years.

Xu Qilin returned to his office and immediately summoned officials and ordered them to speed up the work of establishing a mansion in Hexi. There is no shortage of money, and there is no ambiguity in investment, so you need this speed.

After the work was arranged, someone came to report again, and the Hu businessman who got a large number of cotton seeds asked to see him outside.

Xu Qilin thought about it and asked people to invite this Hu Shang in. After all, people responded to the call, even if the picture is a lot of money, it has the effect of buying horse bones.

When Axel entered the office, he bowed. Everyone knows that Xu Cheng of Dayingku is a young man, but no one dares to underestimate the operation of nearly a year.

"Excuse me, excuse me." Xu Qilin stood up, smiled, and stretched out his hand to signal, "Please take a seat." After saying that, he ordered the servants to serve tea.

"The cotton seeds have been harvested, and the price has not changed." Xu Qilin thought that Axel was in a hurry to ask for money, so he explained: "When the inspection is qualified, the money will be paid immediately, so don't worry." ”

Axel hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Xu Cheng is serious, the villain is not here to ask for money. ”

Oh, Xu Qilin raised his eyebrows and asked, "Then what are you doing here?" ”

Axel hesitated a little, but still stubbornly said: "The villain has calculated the cotton seed money, and it should be around five thousand." The price of the vanity mirror is clearly marked, but it is 3,800 yuan; The exquisite mirror is two hundred and eighty. ”

Xu Qilin nodded, probably guessing Husserl's thoughts, this is to use the mirror to offset the cotton seed money!

Sure enough, Axel glanced at Xu Qilin a little weakly, and said, "The villain wonders, can these cotton seeds be worth a dressing mirror, plus a delicate mirror." ”

Xu Qilin laughed, this guy will calculate. On the surface, it seems that it is a thousand yuan less, but in fact, the value of the mirror is far more than the price marked. Moreover, this guy will definitely be sold outside the territory, and it is possible to double the profit.

Seeing that Xu Qilin seemed to be sneering with a smile, Axel hurriedly remedied: "It's okay to have a dressing mirror, a delicate mirror, and the villain will pay for it at another cost." ”

You don't seem to be able to buy it, Xu Qilin picked up the teacup and sipped the tea, thinking about how to attract Hu Shang more to the Western Regions through this matter.

Axel didn't want to say it anymore, and waited for Xu Qilin's reply with anxiety in his heart.

Xu Qilin gently put down the teacup, and when he saw Axel looking at him, he said slowly: "You also know that although this mirror is clearly priced, it has no price. Those who can be purchased from the Great Ying Treasury are all princes and nobles, and ministers of the DPRK and China. ”

After a pause, Xu Qilin said with a smile: "It's this dressing mirror, what price it sells for in Yangzhou, you don't know, but you know." ”

How could Axel not know that when he heard Xu Qilin speak like this, he knew that it was no fun, and hung his head in frustration.

"But Mr. Axel was able to solve the urgent needs of the big surplus treasury, and he was also generous once, and expressed his gratitude." Xu Qilin's tone changed and said: "It's the dressing mirror and the exquisite mirror, which are worth the money of cotton seeds!" ”

Axel almost didn't believe his ears, his eyes widened, and finally he understood, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and got up and took a deep look, "Thank you, villain, Xu Cheng." ”

Xu Qilin stretched out his hand and said, "But this mirror can't be sold in my Datang territory, it must be sold outside the territory, you may be able to do it." ”

"It's going to be sold out of the territory." Axel agreed, saying, "Not only that, but the villain will never reveal the fact that he bought the mirror." ”

Xu Qilin smiled and nodded, "That's just right." After a pause, he continued: "For the Silk Road trade, the imperial court is supportive. Therefore, goods such as silk, porcelain, and even mirrors, such as you, merchants who have traveled through the Western Regions, will also be taken care of. ”

Axel blinked his eyes and asked, "What does Xu Cheng mean, can you buy more mirrors?" ”

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "There will be news soon, how to take care of it is still up to the imperial court to decide." ”

There is hope, Axel heard Xu Qilin's voice, but it seemed to mean something else.

"You go back and spread the news in the Hu business district." Xu Qilin groaned and said: "There will be both care and supervision. Specific statutes will be promulgated soon. ”

"The villain understands." Axel nodded again and again, "I'll go back and tell the others, Xu Cheng please rest assured." ”

"Then I won't send you." Xu Qilin got up, expressed his courtesy, and watched Axel withdraw respectfully.

Xu Qilin sat down and thought for a long time, picked up a pen and paper, and began to write a report. In addition to encouraging trade, he also wanted to get Hu merchants to contribute money to speed up the development and construction of Hexi.

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After His Majesty Li Er finished handling his official duties, he came to Bingxia Palace while walking.

Although Xu Qilin was not too resistant to taking up a post in Hexi, his age, his qualifications, and the reaction of his relatives could be obstacles.

And the heaviest relative is Xu Hui. If she doesn't agree, Xu Qilin will be obedient nine times out of ten.

Of course, His Majesty Li Er gave an order, and Xu Hui and Xu Qilin couldn't resist. In this case, Xu Qilin's work enthusiasm will definitely be affected. This kid's laziness has been getting a lot better lately, but who knows if he will do it again?

When he came to Bingxia Palace, His Majesty Li Er got a report from the people in the palace outside, and filled up Niangniang's brother and sister-in-law, who were talking inside.

This was approved by His Majesty Li Er, and he naturally knew that Xu Qili was married, and he was about to go to Xiangzhou to take up his post, so he came to bid farewell to Xu Hui and let Xu Hui meet the bride.

His Majesty Li Er inquired and knew that Xu Qili and the bride had been here for a while, so he asked the palace people to report to him.

It's not that Xu Hui's sister and brother have been together for a long time, but His Majesty Li Er also wants to meet Xu Qili. This young man who was rewarded with a golden saber by him for his talent and promoted Hongwensheng, he has not seen him for many years.

As soon as the palace people entered, His Majesty Li Er followed in, and he couldn't let him, the emperor, wait outside. did not enter with high spirits, which has given Xu Hui a lot of respect.

As soon as Xu Hui heard the report from the palace people, when he looked up, he saw His Majesty Li Er coming in, and hurriedly got up to salute.

Xu Qili and Chen Mengwei also bowed to each other, and they were very surprised in their hearts, and Chen Mengwei was even more frightened.

"Excuse me." His Majesty Li Er tried his best to make a kind expression, and after sitting down, he waved his hand and said, "Give me a seat." ”

This is considered the etiquette of monarchs and ministers, and after saying this, Xu Qili and Chen Mengwei sat down solemnly.

"I haven't seen Qi Li for a few years." His Majesty Li Er looked at it, bowed his head slightly, and said, "The young man of that day is already a young talent, and I am very relieved. ”

Xu Qili bowed his hand and said, "Your Majesty has praised it falsely, Weichen has just taken up an official position, and he has not yet contributed to the imperial court. ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "I will contribute to the country soon, the same." As he spoke, he looked at Chen Mengwei and said, "This is the bride you married, well, she is a talented woman and a good match." ”

Chen Mengwei pursed her lips, bowed her head shyly, but did not speak.

Xu Hui knew that Chen Mengwei must be nervous, so she said with a smile: "The concubine is also very satisfied with this brother-in-law, Qi Li traveled far away to take up her post, and with this virtuous wife, the concubine is also relieved." ”

His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "Concubine Ai is worried, I want Qi Lin to inspect Caoyun last year, but he is not married!" ”

This was a bit tentative, but Xu Hui didn't know what was going on, so he said: "Caoyun reform is a major national event, and Qi Lin must be cautious if he wants to reform. The concubine knew the importance and wanted him to go out for training. ”

His Majesty Li Er bowed slightly, feeling that Xu Hui might not be able to stop him, so he got up and said, "You guys talk, I go to the apse to rest and rest." ”

Xu Hui gave a gift, and Xu Qili and Chen Mengwei also got up to give a salute.

His Majesty Li Er came to the apse, leaning on the bed dyed with incense, and he was indeed a little tired, so he closed his eyes and took a nap.

But as soon as he disturbed like this, Xu Hui couldn't continue to talk to his brother and sister-in-law for a long time. After a few more simple words, Xu Qili gave Chen Mengwei a look and said goodbye first.

After sending off his brother and sister-in-law, Xu Hui came to the apse, and saw that His Majesty Li Er seemed to be asleep, so he pulled a blanket and covered him.

Well, His Majesty Li Er was not asleep, and opened his eyes at the slightest touch.

"Your Majesty, continue to rest, and the concubines will be guarding by you." Xu Hui said with a smile.

His Majesty Li Er got up slowly, waved his hand and said, "No need. ”

Xu Hui stretched out his hand to pick up the tea next to him, but he felt that it was already a little cold, so he ordered the palace people to make it again.

His Majesty Li Er steadied himself, and then told him about today's events and revealed his thoughts.

"Qi Lin is still young, right?" Xu Hui listened to His Majesty Li Er's thoughts, and immediately euphemistically objected, "Qi Li will go to Xiangzhou immediately, and Qi Lin will go to Hexi again, leaving Xiao Zhao alone at home, and the concubine is not very relieved." ”

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and said, "This matter has not yet been decided, and I see that Qi Lin is not afraid of difficulties. ”

"As for Xiao Zhao, if you don't feel at ease at home, it doesn't hurt to take it into the palace, and my son and Xincheng are even happier."

Xu Hui smiled bitterly, knowing that it was not good to push back again, so as not to make His Majesty Li Er unhappy. Only then did she realize that what His Majesty Li Er said just now might be a temptation.

His Majesty Li Er patted Xu Hui's arm and said, "The love between the sisters and brothers of the concubine is understandable. But if Qi Lin is interested, he doesn't have to stop it. The big surplus treasury, in the end, is just the royal treasury, how can it be the same as the economic strategy to make money? ”

Xu Hui nodded helplessly and said, "Even if you are reluctant, the concubine also knows that there is a clear distinction between public and private, and she also knows that the younger brother will eventually grow up." That, except for the bitter cold in Hexi, there should be no war, right? ”

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