In August of the fourth year of Chenhe, the Pacific Fleet went to sea and escorted 50 transport ships to open bases overseas.

Yang Xi also has no choice, in fact, it is not yet the time to occupy overseas bases, but rubber is indeed a must.

The rubber tree a few years ago has not yet grown up for more than three years, and it takes at least six years to grow up. And even if it can tap rubber, the number is not much, and after decades of exhibition, it will not be able to keep up with the pace of large-scale industrialization.

Seeing off Lu Dazhi, Yang Xi decided to go to Anchang in person and meet Cao Zhi for a while.

Immediately in winter, Yang Xi took Qin Qing, went north through Xiling, passed Dawu City, and reached the shore of Huaishui.

"Why is it still this way?" Yang Xi looked at the ferry boat, which was still rowed, and could only carry four or five people across the river.

Tian Han called the boatman to come over, and the boatman was an old man, knowing that Yang Xi was talking about his ancient ferry.

"This son, you don't know that there is a big gap between us along the Huaishui coast now. The old man's family is in Anchang, because there are no children in the family, and he has lived on the north bank for generations, so he does not dare to cross to the south. If there is labor at home and can work, the old man would have smuggled across the Huaishui and settled in this Chenhe country. Moreover, although there are many manpower boats in Chenhe Country now, there are not many that can really be used for small people such as us. They are all big ships, and they are not enough to transport goods, where can they be used for ferrying. ”

The old man said, but Yang Xi's heart was moved, it seemed that Chenhe Country was not as strong as his own face.

"Alas! It seems that I still don't pay enough attention to people's livelihood, Tian Han, you write down the words of the old man, and after I go back, I will start to improve this matter. All river crossings within the country of the Chen River must be built with cement bridges. ”

Tian Han took a notebook and pen to record, and along the way, he remembered a lot of things that needed to be improved.

The old man was startled when he heard Yang Xi's tone, and secretly thought that this was probably a visit from a senior official of Chenhe Kingdom, and it was estimated that it was at least an assistant to a minister or something.

Yang Xi and Qin Qing took a boat to the opposite bank, and the old man went to pick up the guards on the south bank, so Yang Xi went to walk around with Qin Qing and Tian Han.

"It's just across a river, and the gap is too big, the south is modern, the north is ancient, these houses are deserted, and no one has lived in them for many years!"

"Childe, don't you know that most of the people on the north shore have already been smuggled to the south bank. There are fields and lands on the south bank, and there are no taxes, and there are even some young people who dare to work hard to participate in the infrastructure construction on the south bank, and their annual income is comparable to five or six years of farming in their hometowns. Although the local government strictly prohibits it, this kind of thing cannot be prevented. ”

"Yo! Tian Han! You have grown a lot over the years, and even this kind of thing is clear, it seems that if you are a county magistrate, you are also competent.

"Childe! You're not trying to drive me away, are you? ”

"That can't! Ha ha! The county magistrate, I Chenheguo, want as much as I want, and if I take out a college student from the university, I can deserve these so-called capable people in Cao Cao's mouth. But you have only one Tian Han. By the way, from this point of view, Cao Zhi's situation is really not good, his 800 households, I estimate, there are really half of them, and they are already considered lucky. ”

Tian Han breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Yes, as far as I heard, in the counties along the Huai River, the population of the people fleeing south is forty percent, and even dozens of kilometers to the north have people fleeing south. There was nothing Cao Cao could do about it. ”

"That's a good thing!"

The group left the ferry and went straight to the north, but they did not appear, and the old man of the ferry just now, after everyone went away, became a crane child, as if he had a fairy appearance.

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Cao Zhi didn't expect it at all, and he never dreamed that Yang Xi would come in person.

Seeing Cao Zhi again, Yang Xi shook his head and sighed. Unlike when he first came down from the global fleet, Cao Zhi at this time was clearly much thinner and decadent.

It's only been a few years, and people are completely different.

Cao Zhi seemed a little at a loss, and invited Yang Xi to his residence, which was quiet, but it was really shabby, there were only two maids, one was cleaning and the other was cooking.

This is like a prince of Great Wei.

"Zijian, although you are not powerful, you don't have to be like this, right?" Yang Xi asked suspiciously.

"President Yang, you don't know what I'm struggling with. My geographical location is remote, and after my father's signal was released, many of my friends didn't dare to get too close to me. Cao Zhi still called Yang Xi the president as before.

Yang Xi didn't care, drank a bottle of wine and said, "I really can't imagine that Gongzi Zhi has reached such a point." ”

Cao Zhi listened to Yang Xi's words, and thought of his own situation, and couldn't help but cry.

Let a man do this, it can be seen what kind of situation Cao Zhi has been forced into.

However, when Yang Xi said that he had appointed Lu Dazhi as the commander of the Pacific Fleet and went to the Americas, Cao Zhi burst into tears and laughed, saying that when Lu Dazhi returned, he would definitely go to have a drink together. Cao Zhi also said that Lu Dazhi owed him a trip, and said that after he came back, he would go to Irrawaddy City together, but he was busy with infighting in the past few years, but it didn't come true.

Yang Xi said with a smile: "This is simple, when Lu Dazhi returns from completing this escort mission, I will allow him to take a half-month vacation and send an airship to send you over!" ”

"Airship? Is that your airship that showed its might in the Great War of the Western Regions? ”

"Naturally. Now that my Chenhe country is stable and there is no war, the airship is idle. To be honest, I haven't been to Ayeyarwady either, so I can go with me then. ”

Yang Xi said, feeling that Cao Zhi's face was wrong, and when he looked back, he saw Qin Qingtie's face was blue.

"Haha! I'll accompany you to have a look, you go to find local goods, taste exotic tastes, and I'll inspect the work! ”

Cao Zhi raised his index finger and laughed: "I can't think of it, I can't think of it, I think that no one in the world can restrain President Yang, but I don't want President Yang to have people who are afraid." ”

"Er, Zijian, this is not right, this is not fear, it is respect."

"Having said that, with President Yang's current respect, he wouldn't come out of his way to look at me, a down-and-out person!"

Cao Zhi asked, and Yang Xicai pulled his joking face back to reality.

"To tell you the truth, I came here today to fulfill the promise I made to Zhi Gongzi when Dazhi was on the ship that day!"

"Chengruo?" Cao Zhi was a little inexplicable, and promised not to go to Irrawaddy City to visit the green and buildings.

"When Dazhi reported to me, he said that if Gongzi Zhi could solve the problem of the fleet at that time, my Chenhe Chamber of Commerce would give Gongzi Zhigongzi friendship. Dazhi represents my Chenhe Chamber of Commerce, and I am here today to fulfill my commitment. ”

It was only at this time that Cao Zhi understood that Yang Xi actually came in person for such a joke.

"President Yang is serious, I was just joking with Commander Lu at the time."

"No, no, no! I, a person of the Chenhe Chamber of Commerce, a promise is a contract, and you Cao Zijian, from that moment on, will already be a friend of my Chenhe Chamber of Commerce, and this will not change because you are the prince of Wei. I understand your situation, and I should be there when a friend is in trouble. Yang Xi said very sincerely.

Cao Zhi said: "I'm afraid I can't change my situation." ”

"There's a way!" Yang Xi didn't wait for Cao Zhi to finish speaking, and directly cut the categorical way.

"If there is no way, where do I dare to come to see Gongzi Zhi!"

Cao Zhi's expression was solemn, waiting for Yang Xi to follow.

Yang Xi continued: "I want to register a company in my Chenhe country in your name, it will be called Xinyang Industrial Company, and my Chenhe Chamber of Commerce will take half of the shares, and be responsible for building a bridge in Huaishui to Anchang County, and build a railway station in your fiefdom in Anchang County. From now on, within your fiefdom, there will be the only road and railroad track to communicate with my Chenhe country. The products of my Chenhe country, in addition to munitions, other things, Xinyang Industrial Company, can be operated, including tractors and trucks that King Wei wants most but can't. As for Cao Pi, if he is looking for you to make trouble, you can rest assured that Xinyang Industrial Company has half of the share capital of my Chenhe Chamber of Commerce, and he dares to move a penny, and I dare to mention a million troops to levy! This is the friendship of my Chenhe country! ”

When Cao Zhi heard this, his whole person was stunned. If this is the case, then their own strength will swell dramatically, and even one day it will affect the economy of Wei. But he knows that doing business requires capital, and he has no capital.

Qin Qing and Tian Han listened beside them, exchanged a look, and secretly said in their hearts: "Childe is playing again!" What a big set! ”

(End of chapter)

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