The emperor's personal expedition is not a trivial matter, the Manchu Dynasty is civil and military, and all the eunuchs of the inner palace have to follow, plus the army of guards, there must be at least twenty or thirty thousand people, otherwise, it is not enough to reflect the royal prestige.

The little emperor Zhu Cihong couldn't object, a full set of royal honor guards from Nanjing, all the way north along the canal, to Guide, and then from the 6th road to Kaifeng.

The officials and troops along the way must be properly protected, and Chen Qianfu and others are even more respectful and very thoughtful. Their expressions were all in the eyes of the little emperor, and Zhu Cihong was quite pleased.

"Great companion, everyone in the world says that the King of Liao has a heart of disobedience, but I don't think it may be the case!"

Dai Ying smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, the three of you become a tiger, the old slave thinks that the King of Liao is still loyal to His Majesty, and in today's world, the non-King of Liao cannot be restored." It's just a group of villains instigating and blinding the saints, if these words reach the ears of the King of Liao, he will inevitably have doubts in his heart. Even if he is a loyal minister, he is forced to have a different heart! ”

Zhu Cihong nodded vigorously: "What the companion said is that I want to meet the King of Liao this time, and the loyal ministers of the court cannot be wronged. ”

Dai Ying hurriedly knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Liao has a high degree of merit, a big tree, a strong enemy in front and a villain in the back." The difficulty of the situation is unimaginable. His Majesty should trust the King of Liao at this time, so that the monarch and the minister can get along, otherwise the villain will take advantage of the loophole in vain! ”

Zhu Cihong clenched his fists, nodded and said, "The eldest companion is reasonable!" ”

At this time, the fleet had arrived in Xuzhou, and the civil and military officers. There were also 2,000 fine horsemen, all lined up at the dock to greet them.

The little emperor Zhu Cihong got off the warship. Looking around, his eyes were full of emotion.

"Ome. At that time, the wharf was depressed, the north-south traffic was cut off, and the wharf was full of beggars asking for food. I am really ashamed of the people, and I am ashamed of my ancestors and ancestors! ”

Chen Qianfu, who accompanied the little emperor, said: "Initiate the performance of His Majesty." Xuzhou is a place where commerce and trade flourish between the north and the south. Originally, because of the constant war between the thieves and the Tatars, it seemed to be decayed. Now, after some governance, Xuzhou has recovered its prosperity, which is very different from the past! ”

Listening to Chen Qianfu's words, the little emperor was pleasantly surprised, and hurriedly said, "Lord Chen, what you said is true?" ”

"Nature is true, Your Majesty is willing. Just have plenty of time to visit, if the minister is wrong, be willing to accept the punishment! ”

The emperor of the old Zhu family has always been confined in the palace. It's not like those Tartar emperors, who travel around quickly, obviously working hard and losing money. He also put gold on his face.

Although Zhu Cihong knew that it was not simple to drive the royal expedition, he was a young man. He also wanted to see the real life of the people of the world.

Chen Qianfu and Dai Ying immediately ordered and prepared for security. Then they accompanied the little emperor along the wide streets.

The shops on both sides are lined up, one by one, and the people who come and go are not only Shinong and industrialist, but also many Xiyi in strange costumes, who are stunned by the little emperor.

"Lord Chen, I heard that there are a lot of Xiyi in Shanghai, why is it the same in Xuzhou?"

"Your Majesty, originally Kaihai was just selling some silk porcelain, but my Celestial Dynasty is rich in products, and that's not all. Henan now has built cotton and wool spinning workshops, as well as exquisite furniture, ironware, bronzeware, Xiyi are all flocking to it. It is only natural that they go directly to the mainland to purchase! ”

Hearing that Da Ming is good, Zhu Cihong is honored and feels that he has face. The little emperor strode to the front of a shop, where there were two Westerners looking at the goods.

The shopkeeper in the store saw the little emperor and his party, although he didn't know him, he also knew that it was a big man, and he hurriedly knelt down. Zhu Cihong waved his hand generously and said with a smile: "You talk about yours, just look at the excitement!" ”

Chen Qianfu went to the shopkeeper's ear and muttered a few words, but the shopkeeper nodded hurriedly, sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Mr. Hank, this is the best cotton, soft and skin-friendly. The more rich and noble I am in the Ming Dynasty, the more I like to use cotton, compared to silk, comfortable, not public, and have a different taste. ”

"You're right, it's just that we can't accept the price!" Hank said in strange Chinese, and the little emperor couldn't help but want to laugh when he heard it.

"A piece of cloth is at most eight taels of silver, I don't want a little more, we have to go through a long and long distance across the ocean."

The two of them agreed on ten taels of silver just now, but as soon as the little emperor came, Hank saw that this was a big man, according to the habits of the people of the Celestial Empire, they would not fight and lose face, so he did not hesitate to bargain.

The shopkeeper was really like this, his brows were furrowed, and he smiled for a while: "Hank, count yourself lucky, and get ready to go to the dock to pick up the goods!" ”

The young man left with Hank, and the little emperor smiled at the shopkeeper: "How many pieces of cloth did you buy this time, and how much silver can you earn?" ”

"The little one didn't dare to lie, he bought three thousand horses this time, and each one earned five taels of silver, making a total of fifteen thousand taels!"

When the little emperor heard this, he was immediately stunned, although he had no concept of silver, but many states and counties in Daming could not pay a tax of 10,000 taels of silver a year, and a single business could make so much money, which could not help but be surprising!

"Lord Chen, is it really such a big profit to do business with the Yi people?"

"That's natural, a piece of cotton cloth in the Heavenly Dynasty is only three or five taels of silver in the mainland, and if you sell it to Xiyi, you can buy about ten taels. It can sell millions of horses a year, plus other silk porcelain. One-tenth of the tax rate, tens of millions of taxes every year, and most of the military spending depends on overseas trade! ”

The little emperor frowned, and couldn't help but say: "Lord Chen, I remember that my father thought about increasing commercial taxes back then, but a minister wrote a letter saying that the sea is unpredictable, and seven or eight out of ten will be lost on the sea. If taxes are still levied, it will be too much exploitation and sucking the marrow. He also said that the maritime merchants were outlaws, who took advantage of them and collected their taxes to exalt them! ”

Chen Qianfu smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, although the risk at sea is great, but a hundred ships, it is already amazing to lose three or five of them, if it is seven or eight out of ten, wouldn't it be that the merchants have already died!" Such deception is not credible. The Liao king overrode public opinion, expanded trade, collected commercial taxes, and the huge amount of money he received was all used to train his army. ”

Of course, Zhu Cihong knew the implication of the words, these businessmen relied on bribing officials to enjoy huge profits at sea. Gu Zhenhua's collection of commercial taxes is tantamount to cutting meat on them and blocking people's financial paths, such as killing their parents and being attacked, it is not surprising!

Zhu Cihong walked around, and everywhere he saw the elephant of prosperity, the wealth of businessmen, has reached an astonishing level, a group of fat cats, not cutting meat from them, it is simply intolerable!

Gradually, Zhu Cihong seemed to understand Gu Zhenhua better, what everyone knows, but if he wants to do it, there is no way for generations of emperors of the Zhu family, but Gu Zhenhua can complete it, and it is really unimaginable how much pressure he can bear.

"It's not easy for King Liao!" The little emperor let out such a long sigh.

After staying in Xuzhou for two days, the greeting team sent from Henan has arrived in Xuzhou. 6 Yong, who was in charge of greeting this time, happened to protect the little emperor when he went south, which can be regarded as an incense love.

"6 Qing has worked hard!"

"Thank you for your care, the King of Liao has prepared a car for Your Majesty, please get in the car!"

Saying that, a four-wheeled carriage with a strange shape was driven in front of the little emperor, and as soon as this carriage appeared, it was dazzling and dazzling.

The frame roof decorated with local tyrants is inlaid with magnificent gemstones. The windows made of pure glass on both sides are spotless, and you can easily enjoy the view outside the car.

This carriage is not only luxuriously decorated, but also very spacious, and Zhu Cihong's eyes can't help but shine!

"Well, that's a bit too much!"

6 Yong smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this is all a piece of the heart of the King of Liao, and the secret of this driving is not outside, you will know it when you get in the car!" ”

"Oh!" The little emperor smiled: "I want to give it a try!" ”

Zhu Cihong asked Dai Ying to accompany him and got into the carriage, the coachman whipped lightly, and the carriage ran quickly. The little emperor didn't feel anything at first, but as he walked, his eyes widened.

"Big friend, why is it so stable, it's not bumpy at all, it's like it's not moving."

Dai Ying couldn't figure it out: "Your Majesty, look outside, this car is faster than an ordinary carriage, it's really strange!" (To be continued......)

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