"This is not true, the Holy Don't be prejudiced against commerce, its influence should not be underestimated, and in the long run, it will be more profitable than conquest."

"What do you mean by that?"

"If you can buy cheap and delicious beef and mutton from Gandan, how many people will be willing to buy the expensive and scarce meat of Dazhou?"

"Very little!"

"In the long run?"

"There will be fewer and fewer people raising cattle and sheep!"

"What when one day Ganden does not provide us with sheep and cattle?"

"For a while, it's hard to get used to."

"What if it is replaced with food, medicinal herbs, or even population?"

Hearing this, Ji Xuan's face became solemn, "Sure enough, it should not be underestimated!" ”

"That's it," Jiang Nuan got up and spoke slowly, "There are countless good things in Da Zhou, and it is very cost-effective to pick some exquisite but flashy ones for trade." ”

"It makes sense."

"But there is a premise," Jiang Nuan raised his index finger, "the road to the west is too difficult, and it must be repaired, otherwise even if trade is opened, it will not be easy to load goods." ”

"I'll find a way to deal with the passage," Ji Xuan bowed his head slightly, "Trade with Mrs. Lao more trouble!" ”

"What?" Jiang Nuan turned around and asked incredulously, "You want to hand over such a big matter to me?" ”

"Madame has something to say, and if you think that there is already a gully in her chest, it is better to leave this matter to you than to someone who does not know the depths."

The affairs of merchants have always been shameful, and even if the courtiers are involved, they will not be too proficient.

Jiang Nuan: ......

This kind of thing, it's okay for her to drink soup and pick up leaks after her, how can she be fully responsible?

No matter how powerful she is, she is just talking, and no matter her ability or experience, she can't compare to those officials who really do practical things.

"This won't work," Jiang Nuan thought for a while and spoke, "I'll write out all the precautions, and you will send your henchmen to be responsible." ”

"Jiang Niangzi is unwilling?"

"It's not appropriate," Jiang Nuan explained sincerely, "This matter involves all aspects, taxes, controls, goods, prices...... Only the imperial court is responsible. ”

Ji Xuan also knows this truth.

However, he didn't dare to directly cross Jiang Nuan to monopolize his interests, so he could only retreat.

Hearing Jiang Nuan's words, after thinking about it for a while, he agreed, "It's okay." ”

It sounds quite regretful, but in fact, I quietly breathe a sigh of relief in my heart.

The next day, after washing, Ji Xuan immediately summoned the two elders.

The unprepared An Ge Lao suddenly heard that Ji Xuan had arrived at the villa, and almost fainted in front of him, "Holy Lord, how can you come out?" ”

There is no imperial heir in the middle palace, and if the saint has an accident when he goes out, the entire Great Zhou will be in danger.

"There is something important," Ji Xuan's face remained unchanged, "How is An Qing's health?" ”

"Thank you for your concern, the old minister is still in good health."

An Ge Lao's tone was a little aggrieved.

Even if he has been persuading himself that the saint is doing the right thing, for the sake of the good of Da Zhou, he still feels very uncomfortable when he thinks of his various experiences.

"That's fine."

Ji Xuan was also a little embarrassed, if it wasn't for the urgency of the matter, he really didn't want to see An Ge Lao.

Anyway, he has worked hard for Da Zhou for so many years, without merit and hard work, but he was forced into a difficult situation by himself, no matter how he said it, it was a bit of a loss.

"The saint is here this time," feeling the increasingly embarrassing atmosphere, Liu An hurriedly changed the topic, "But what is the order?" ”

"Well," Ji Xuan nodded slightly, and then said, "I want to open up commerce in the Western Regions, and I will discuss this matter with you." ”

"Open trade?" Liu An was puzzled, "It's good, why did you suddenly open this?" ”

"That's it," An Ge's eyes slanted slightly, and his voice was soft, "What good things can be in the land of projectiles?" Moreover, the access to the Western Regions is particularly difficult, and it is difficult for goods to pass through, and even if trade is opened, the benefits are limited. ”

It's not that he hasn't been in contact with those foot traders, but all of them are in tattered clothes and full of smell, which really makes people like it.

"An Qing is right," Ji Xuan rubbed his forehead, "That's why I want to consult with you." ”

If there was no difficulty at all, he would have let people do it a long time ago, and he would have waited until now!

"Holy Lord, could it be that the treasury is empty again?"

"The treasury is indeed not enough silver."

Hearing this, An Liu and the two glanced at each other, very incredulous, "How is it possible?" ”

The net worth donated by the courtiers, nearly three years of tax silver, less than a month, is no longer enough, are you sure it's not a joke?

"For the time being, there are still a lot of things I have to do, and the national treasury is not enough to support it."

Hearing this, the two breathed a sigh of relief.

"Holy Lord," An Ge Lao couldn't help but admonish, "Everything must be down-to-earth, you must not achieve it overnight, it is a good thing that you have ambition to repay the burden, but you can't ignore the reality." ”

Not again!

Ji Xuan sighed.

That's why he was in a hurry to loot the silver.

No matter how good your idea is, as long as the money is not enough, a group of people will stop it.

In addition to saving or saving, I didn't think about finding a way to make money at all.

Now I finally found a way, and it is all kinds of advice, which is simply irritable.

Taking a deep breath to calm the depression in his heart, Ji Xuan said lightly, "I want to build a Great Wall in the northwest to resist the invasion of Gandan, which is a move for the benefit of the country and the people." ”

In her heart, Ji Xuan wanted to force Gan Dan directly to retreat to the desert, but there was no hope.

It's just that it's already so difficult to resist, let alone hit the lair directly.

Therefore, it can only retreat and build a great wall to resist.

"That's true, but the treasury is empty, so please think twice."

"If you open up the trade route, you don't have to worry about it!"

"Holy Lord," Liu An rolled his eyes, and then said, "Otherwise, let's slaughter these fat sheep of the family, they have a strong foundation, and if they accumulate for several generations, they will inevitably have a lot of wealth and a full house." ”

Hearing this, An Ge Lao's face darkened.

The cold eyes stared at Liu An without a trace of emotion.

The shaft is not enough for people!

These words made Ji Xuan's expression sluggish.

He had already planned this, and even had already picked a target to start with, just waiting for the time to come.

However, this is a palliative rather than a cure.

Fat sheep can only be killed once, and there is still no stable source of treasury silver.

"Holy Lord," Seeing this, An Ge Lao immediately persuaded, "This matter is absolutely inappropriate, and it really affects the reputation of the Holy Lord." ”

The reform of the imperial examination system only has an impact on the official career, although it hurts the muscles and bones, but it can still recuperate and wait for the opportunity to move.

Pulling together and dividing up does not necessarily mean that the impact cannot be minimized.

If the heritage of the family is uprooted, it will be difficult to restore it.

It's tantamount to killing the family and destroying the hatred!

He was sure that if the Holy Lord really hit this idea, he An Qingyun would definitely be pushed to the tip of the knife.

"However, the treasury is empty, can An Qing have a way?"

"Then open up the business road," An Ge Lao gritted his teeth and said, "If you have a heart, you can do it, although this matter is difficult, it is not impossible." ”

Shu Road can be repaired official road, why can't the westbound trade road be repaired?

Even if it's difficult, it's better than being roasted on the fire!