The merchant's surname was Kim Myeong-hyun, and he was originally a cloth merchant with eyes and hands. The Tang army swept the world, and he lost his backer; With the advent of the loom, he lost his competitiveness; With the appearance of the cloth guards and the imperial guards, he lost the means to open the way with money. After a few heavy blows, the gold merchant basically broke his backbone.

"Tang Gongzi, what is terrible is not the loss of wealth, but the loss of power." The two walked all the way, and Jin Xian vomited bitterness.

"Because the King of Yueshan, who took care of you, was taken down?"

"Oh, of course not. In the states of the old country of Beihua, there are not 100 million but 80 million people who hope that King Yueshan will die early, and the contemptible people hope for one person the most. If it weren't for the fear that the cloth industry would be out of balance, and all the people would be left without clothes, the contemptible people would want to rebel against him. The contemptible people say that the potential is 'technology, material, and road'. The cloth business is gone, and the contemptible people still have a lot of money. But the momentum is gone, and the business is broken. ”

"It doesn't seem that there is any restriction on the circulation of technology in the Suihua Cabinet, right?" Tang Shidao didn't have a sentence to match.

"Yes, not restricted. It is precisely because of the unlimited circulation that it is difficult for the states of the old country of Beihua to do business. Weaving technology can be introduced, but it is difficult to train human hands. Even if it is cultivated, the materials are expensive and cheap, and we are not as good as the East China and South China regions. Originally, with the road and mountain insurance, the transportation of foreign goods was expensive, and we could barely survive. But the golden fairy has an order, and the water country must be connected to the world. If there is a clipper ship entering the sea, there will be no more roads. Kim Hyun sighed.

"The gold merchant doesn't like the national policy of Shuihua State?" Tang Shidao doesn't care about the Tao.

"No, Tang Gongzi is too underestimated and despicable. It is the wish of every businessman to lead to the world, and only the road to the world can the goods pass the world. The national policy of the golden fairy is a great thing for the birth of a Buddha in ten thousand families, and of course the contemptible people support it in their hearts. Other places are unknown, there are fast ships in the Beihua states, and food is no longer a disaster. Even in a famine year, people don't worry about going hungry. ”

"In that case, the gold merchant is still afraid that the business will not be able to do business?"

"Because the North China states are poor. There have been wars here for many years, and the foreign tribes have joined the sidelines. The road leads to the world very well, and thousands of goods are pouring in, but the people here do not have enough financial resources to spend. The most terrible thing is that the world has been decided, and the governors of various places have compared with each other in order to welcome the peace, regardless of whether people have enough ability to bear it. This time, the contemptible man was trying to ask the soothsayer a question. ”

"Business?"

"Yes. The contemptible people are old in Beihua, and they have always paid attention to the township. At present, the governors of the states have not been able to develop people's livelihood in disregard of the actual introduction of thousands of goods. The contemptible people have a dilemma, which is to join this carnival and gather the money of the villagers; Or stay out of the matter and let outsiders plunder. ”

Tang Shidao listened and did not speak.

He understood what it meant.

kept up, kept his hometown and became a wicked man; Don't follow, watching outsiders plunder.

I believe that this is not only Jin Xian's mind, but also the businessmen in the old states of Beihua have this dilemma. The Shui Hua Cabinet has put most of the people's livelihood resources under the regulation and control to ensure that the people can afford the most basic needs. The excess part, hehe, no one can control the business circulation. The cabinet is already reluctant to directly manage the demand for goods, and it is impossible to manage luxury goods.

While chatting, the group entered a large ancient city.

At this time, the city was being renovated, and even the city gate had been demolished, and it was ready to be expanded into three or four times the size of the super-large passage.

"The land is adjacent to the northern frontier, and the city has no gates and no sentry posts. Tang Gongzi, this is the status quo. If the northern barbarians were to defend their defenses, it would only take five horses to burn the city. There is nothing bad about the road leading to the world, but blind expansion will definitely lead to trouble. Kim Hyun was worried.

"Hmm." Tang Shidao did not explain that the Tang army had already laid a dense defensive line, and all the sentinels were equipped with telescopes.

Some experts from the Ancestral Dragon Kingdom also copied the transmitter.

It can be said that the foreigners have not yet entered the territory of Shuihua, and the garrisons thousands of kilometers away know about it.

Having said that.

Seeing the demolished city gates and the dilapidated roads, Tang Shidao also frowned. Even if the ten Golden Giant puppets were to be rolled, it would take a long time to roll here. Far from being beneficial, this is a sabotage.

A thought.

Tang Shidao notified Xiao Jin and asked him to check this kind of thing. Just following the trend and not seeking reality is not what a local governor should do.

Jin Xian led the way, and everyone came to a quiet manor.

It's not the same as the bustling downtown area.

There is an extraordinary tranquility here.

The bluestone lanes are deep and quiet, isolating all the noise and glitz outside. The green creepers on both sides spread on the ancient wall, and the emerald color is shining. The manor is shrouded in a layer of mist, originating from the adjacent green lake, which inexplicably adds a touch of fairyland. The cruise ship floats in the green lake, and there is a silver bell laughter. Occasionally, I don't know whose lady showed half of her white wrists, half of the curtains, and was shocked to see half of her shame and graceful eyes.

Outside the estate.

Queue Jackie Chan, no end in sight. or a family member, or a military pawn, or a merchant landlord who went into battle in person.

They all waited cautiously as if waiting for the emperor's summons.

There was no noise.

Even the conversation is very soft, mostly supplemented by hand gestures. Even if acquaintances meet, it is a courtesy, and there are no more polite words. At this time, there were still galloping horses on the road in the distance, and the entry into the street had been stopped. The people who came dismounted and walked did not dare to disturb the quiet.

"Which one is the Golden Hyun Merchant?" It was the only loud voice, the voice of a beautiful maid.

"The contemptible person is Kim Hyun."

"Oh, you...... Fat and strong, respectful and straight, with a Buddha smile on your face, and a tiger light in your eyes, it seems that you are indeed right. I heard that your cloth store is closed, and you still take out half of your family wealth to take care of employees who have lost their jobs? ”

"It's a small thing, not enough to mention."

"Okay, it's you. The diviner is waiting, please. The maid pleased.

Kim Hyun turned around.

only signaled Tang Shidao to follow alone, not even a servant.

Entered the manor.

Tang Shidao couldn't help but wonder: "Master Jin Shang, why do you take good care of me if you don't bring a servant as a gift?" ”

Jin Xian smiled: "I am a cloth merchant, and I have seen more than 100 kinds of fabrics, but I can't recognize what material your clothes are." So, extraordinary people have extraordinary things, right, Tang Gongzi? ”

Tang Shidao only smiled and did not speak.

Suddenly.

He had a very special feeling, as if two tigers had not met but smelled each other.

To be sure, one of the people in the manor felt the same way.

A meal.

One retreat.

Tang Shidao stopped, slowly took a step back, and this feeling disappeared in an instant. Jin Xian was about to ask questions, but Tang Shidao waved his hand and took another step forward, triggering this induction again in an instant. Tang Shidao diverged his spiritual sense, and instantly knew how far the other party was: 100 steps!

This resonance will only appear if you are within a hundred steps of the other person.

"Tang Gongzi?"

"It's okay, please." Tang Shidao smiled, knowing that this must be the snake mage's setup.

It's no wonder that he can't sense the entire planet, it turns out that the snake mage has already had such a defense. If you don't get a hundred steps close to the target, you won't be able to trigger this induction, and you won't be able to find the other person's existence. Unless his strength has surpassed that of the snake mage back then, it is impossible to bully this presupposition.

The two entered an Accord.

In the cabinet, more than ten dignitaries are leisurely drinking tea.

It's not strange to see Jin Xian, it's just strange which family Tang Shidao is from.

At this time, there were two people talking at the main and secondary tables. One is an official in a brocade robe, and the other is a woman with a white veil in her eyes. Judging from her position in the throne, she is the master of this place: the soothsayer!

Tang Shidao sensed that she was really blind, born blind, but had a special thermal vision.

She can't see the color, but she can see the warmth.

"Wait for death."

The brocade-robed official carefully asked for divination with a smile, but the diviner was very blunt, as if he was very disgusted.

Officials were shocked.

He was about to get angry, and then he was terrified.

"Diviner...... This one...... Biography of this officer...... No, it must be you......"

"Next." The soothsayer's voice was flat, unforgiving. At this time, without waiting for the official to say more, several soldiers who automatically asked for help had already stepped forward and dragged the brocade-robed official out. Listening to him shouting and giving him a few punches, that attitude, as if this official really died soon, and he would not be in trouble.

At this moment, another merchant stepped forward and offered a water turtle with his face salivating.

The maid picked it up.

The diviner only said lightly: "There was no turnaround, but now there is, wait." ”

The merchant opened his mouth to say that I hadn't asked a question yet, and after thinking about it, he arched his hand and whispered, "Thank you, the good words of the diviner, and the contemptible people will always remember." ”

Soon, another person stepped forward to ask about the orphan.

"I don't know."

The soothsayer gave an unexpected answer, but no one present, including the person who asked him, was disappointed.

You may think Tang Shidao is strange.

Jin Xian spoke in the lowest voice: "Tang Gongzi, the divinator often has the saying of 'I don't know', and it is not a one-size-fits-all answer. However, everything that the soothsayer said must be effective. What distinguishes the diviner from other diviners is that it is effective, 100% effective. If she didn't know, she would never have talked about him left and right. ”

Tang Shidao product came out.

The soothsayer is not a diviner, she resonates with the energy generated by the magic spring.

In other words.

She is able to listen to people and objects as if she were listening to music. Whether it is healthy or not, you can know it by listening to it. Whether it is sad or joyful can also be heard from the fluctuations in energy. Of course, she doesn't know what is too incomprehensible. For example, in horse racing, you can't tell two strong horses, one strong and one with a broken leg, everyone knows the winner.

The soothsayer is able to listen to the fluctuations of energy and naturally beckons to his guests.

If she were a doctor, she would know what was wrong with you if you didn't open your mouth.

Whether a person is healthy or not.

Whether a place is safe.

Did a war go well...... She could see it all. The magic spring energy is like a piece of music, she can hear which one is good and which is not. In other words, she is a synthesis of global satellites, pavement monitoring electronic eyes, the strongest detectives, the strongest analysts, the best doctors, and the most high-tech perspective scanners.

In the long run, she knows everything and feels everything...... Except for yourself!

She resonated with the magic spring of Shui Huaxing, and she was still too far away from being a mage.

"You're not poisoned. Next. ”

"He's not your son, how do I know where your wife came from. Next. ”

"Mines? If you don't have to worry about losing money, you can buy it. ”

"The victory or defeat of the Southern Swordsman and the Northern Spear King? It's not better, I don't know. If you want to make a fortune by gambling, it is better to keep an eye on your grain business, and then try not to wait for bankruptcy. ”

"Does Miss Xiuying mean anything to you? I don't know. ”

"Go ahead. There must be a big war in northern Xinjiang, and it is only in the near future. ”

The diviner has always been plain, his tone is not at all like that of a diviner, and he has not spoken a word well. Even if there is an answer, she will not tell you properly.

Straight to the point.

In the end.

The dignitaries didn't mind at all. They have long been fed up with the kind of talk that has not been to the point for a long time, and it is ambiguous when it comes to the topic. Many people are accustomed to hearing the 'yes' and 'don't know' of the soothsayer, and then they really want to use a knife to cut people when they hear the kind of saying that 'when the opportunity comes, they will naturally understand'.

It was Kim Hyun and Tang Shidao's turn.

The soothsayer waved his hand: "Master Jin Xian doesn't need to ask, the person next to you is the one who solves the problem." Right, His Majesty the Tang Emperor? ”

One word.

Everyone present was petrified.