Emperor Tianzhu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked outside the door for a long time, as if he was looking at the back of the down-hearted Pingting, and seemed to be thinking about something. After a long time, he turned around and looked at Xiu again, took away Fang Cai's dull expression, and asked lightly: "Madame suddenly came to Jingzhou, what happened?" ”

Izumi was sensitively aware of Emperor Tianzhi's question, and what he asked was not "suddenly entering the palace", but "suddenly coming to Jingzhou", this word is quite meaningful, I am afraid that he has already determined in his heart that he is here for Yun Cheng's marriage, or for Yun Xiangrong.

Chuxiu didn't plan to hide it, so she smiled back: "The concubine entered Beijing this time for two things, one is to discuss Cheng'er's marriage with Zuo Xiang; The second is for the Yun family's business, and I want to ask the saint to relax. ”

"Yun's business?" Emperor Tianzhu's thin lips were slightly hooked, as if he was smiling: "Madame said that she was laughing?" I have never interfered in the Yun family's business, so how can I say 'loosen my mouth'? I'm afraid that in the future, I will have to borrow money from my wife. ”

Izuku laughed dryly at the right time: "The saint is joking, the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister." No matter how rich my Yun clan is, isn't it also your people? ”

Obviously, this sentence is very useful to Emperor Tianzhu, but he is used to hearing it, and he is not able to bluff it in a few words, and said bluntly: "Madame can say it directly, but if I can do it, I will be willing to serve." ”

Seeing that Emperor Tianzhu asked quickly, he no longer went around in circles, and first asked tentatively: "Please forgive the concubine for daring to ask, how is the matter of peace between the north and the south being discussed now?" ”

"We'll see within the year." Emperor Tianzhi's words are concise and to the point, and he is also confident.

"Since this is the case, the concubine body will also take the liberty to speak out......" Izuku said calmly: "When Beixuan overthrew Beixi, the Yun clan gave up Beixuan's clansmen and business in order to support you. Now that the reunification of the north and the south is imminent, the concubine wants to find a suitable opportunity to let my people return to the Yun clan and take back the business. ”

As early as when Izuku opened her mouth to ask about reunification, Emperor Tianzhu had already guessed her intention, and he was ready to deal with it at this moment: "Logically speaking, this is a good thing, and I am happy to see it come to fruition." It's just that Beixuan is now in an unstable situation, with frequent uprisings, and if the Yun clan takes the liberty to make a move, I'm afraid the loss will be even greater. ”

When Chu Xiu heard this, he immediately retorted: "It is precisely because of this that the Yun clan wanted to take back those businesses earlier. Since the concubine decided to give up Beixuan, the clansmen seemed to have lost their backbone. Most of the businesses scattered in their hands are closed or poorly run...... If the Yun clan doesn't make a move at this time, some clansmen will inevitably not be instigated by speculators to come back to the idea of beating my Yun clan's money...... Only by taking back these businesses will the clan not dare to act rashly. ”

It is undeniable that Izuku's words are extremely convincing, and the Emperor of Heaven also agrees. If the Lixinhou Mansion ignores the clansmen and business of Beixuan, it is difficult to guarantee that the rebels will not take the opportunity to encourage them to contribute, and this will not be conducive to the great cause of reunification.

But the Yun clan is now strong enough, not only has a staggering wealth, but is also about to marry the Zhuang clan, and Shen Yu is also in an important position and in charge of military power...... If they were to take back Beixuan's clansmen and business at this time, wouldn't it be more and more powerful?

Moreover, the Yun family has always monopolized industries related to people's livelihood such as rice oil, cotton and linen, and water transportation.

In the past, Emperor Tianzhu was only the emperor of Nanxi, and he may be able to tolerate the Yun clan's dominance, at least he can take advantage of the Yun clan's geographical location in Nanxi to quietly contain Beixuan; And now, he is about to become the only co-leader in this world, and he can no longer tolerate the Yun clan to continue to dominate.

"Yun Shizi is about to become my brother-in-law, and the Yun family is already very prosperous, so this Beixuan business should be put on hold for the time being." Thinking of this, the Heavenly Emperor replied unceremoniously.

Izuku had already expected that he would not agree easily, so he changed his method and asked: "Business can be left alone for the time being, and the people of that clan should always recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors?" Can't let the Yun clan people wander in Beixuan? This is not a gift. ”

"Madame can speak." Emperor Tianzhu chuckled when he heard this: "The clansmen are recognizable in the line of Lixinhou, so can they still run the business in their hands?" ”

"It was originally the Yun family's people and property, but now the concubine wants to take it back, why not?" Izuku pretended not to understand his hints, stared at Qingqing and asked rhetorically.

Emperor Tianzhu didn't reply, his sharp gaze shot at Izuxiu, pacing with his hands in his hands, and said as he walked: "The Yun clan spent money to support me in the uprising, and I have always remembered it in my heart, and I am grateful. But at this time and then, now that the reunification of the north and the south is imminent, my mind is not on the Yun family's business, and I don't have the energy to take care of this matter for a while, so I will discuss it later. ”

How bluntly did you refuse? This is clearly waiting for the Yun clan to take a step back and compromise! Emperor Tianzhu's attitude was expected by Xiu and Yunxian last night, and he said very calmly at this moment: "The concubine has a proposal, I don't know if the saint can consider one or two." ”

Hearing this, Emperor Tianzhu walked to the table and sat down slowly, a triumphant smile appeared on the corner of his lips: "Oh? Madame, let's talk about it. ”

Seeing that Emperor Tianzhu had already taken the bait, he generously released the bait: "The Yun clan is willing to hand over the Cao Yun in Beixuan in exchange for the clansmen and business of Beixuan." ”

"Cao Yun in the territory of Beixuan?" This condition surprised Emperor Tianzhu, he never thought that the Yun clan would be so generous, and as soon as he exited, he simply gave up the right to Cao Yun without him having to bargain.

In the territory of Beixuan, there are 81 rivers in Jiuqu, of which seventy percent are in the hands of the Yun family, and the remaining thirty percent are in the hands of a Jianghu organization called the "Cao Gang". Emperor Tianzhu had dealt with the Cao Gang and knew a little about it. Just imagine that only 30% of the river business can support a huge gang, you can imagine how attractive the 70% business in the hands of the Yun clan is......

But no matter how tempting it is, it is only a river in Beixuan after all, how can it be compared to Nanxi's Cao Yun? What's more, after unifying the north and the south, it will inevitably continue to set the capital of Jingzhou, and the economic center of gravity of this continent will move southward, so the center of gravity of Caoyun will gradually move south.

From now on, what Nanxi has, Beixuan may not have; But what Beixuan has, sooner or later will spread to Nanxi! In other words, the right to transport in Nanxi is more important than that in Beixuan!

Thinking of this, Emperor Tianzhu also had an idea in his heart: "Madame's abacus is really good, the waters of Beixuan will freeze in October every year, and they will all be thawed at the end of February of the following year. In this way, the waters of Beixuan are in the off-season for four or five months of the year, and Mrs. will give the right to Caoyun in Beixuan, how can she be able to get Nanxi? ”

Hearing this, Izuku couldn't help but be a little annoyed, but in the end, he still pressed down all kinds of emotions, and said sarcastically and sarcastically: "My Yun family has a great cause, hundreds of clansmen are waiting to boil the pot and cut rice, and the Holy Lord is going to cut off our rations?" ”

"What do you mean by that, Madame?" Emperor Tianzhu asked with a smile, and said in a Xiu tone: "There are many people in the north and south, everyone is waiting to boil the pot and cook rice, the Yun family controls the livelihood of the people in the world, and where will I be placed?" Won't you go to ruin my rations? ”

"The Holy One is the one who is serious." Izuku couldn't help but sneer: "I didn't realize that you are so proficient in the way of words, you will 'give back to the other with the other way'." ”

"Mrs. Hao also sent Danxin into the palace, she is the most proficient in this way, and over time, I have also learned a little bit of fur." Emperor Tianzhu suddenly smiled, showing a bit of pleasure on his face, as if he was bound to win the Yun clan's fortune.

Izumi couldn't figure out the deep meaning of Emperor Tianzhu's words...... Is he threatening his life with his heart? Or is it just talking?

She was in shock, and only listened to the Emperor of Heaven confess and said: "Since ancient times, emperors have been the most taboo to be alone, Madam might as well go back and think about it, although I promised not to move the Yun clan, but I never said that the Yun clan was allowed to expand its scale and wealth without limits." ”

He glanced at Xiu with a wild and evil look, and added with a smile: "The Yun clan has a lot of prestige in the north and south, and the business is also well managed. However, since the Yun clan bows down to me, then he should have the consciousness of being a courtier...... Since I have promised Yun Shizi's marriage, maybe the glory of the Yun family, should Mrs. also repay it in due course? ”

Timely returns? Izuku sneered in the bottom of her heart. If you want to talk about returns, the Yun family has already repaid, and with nearly half of their assets to support King Mu's ascension to the throne, isn't this return enough?

As the saying goes, the cunning rabbit dies and the lackey cooks. In the past, I didn't believe that King Mu would be ungrateful, but now I understand that whoever is in the position of emperor will become ungrateful. This is not only the emperor of heaven, but also the emperors of the past.

Status, status, the commanding heights of power, no one is exempt from vulgarity.

Thinking like this, Izuku stopped arguing, pretended to give in, and looked at Emperor Tianzhu: "You also said just now, Cheng'er is about to become your brother-in-law." With the Yun clan's loyalty to you, and this layer of in-law relationship, you can be outspoken, and what you need from the Yun clan to hand over, you just ask. ”

"Madame is really refreshing." Emperor Tianzhu couldn't help but slap his palm: "If I take all the northern and southern Caoyun for myself, it will inevitably seem unkind...... It is better for Mrs. to hand over Nanxi's Cao Yun power, and after the reunification of the north and the south, the Yun family's clans and business in Beixuan, I will give Mrs. an explanation. ”

"The Holy Chrysostom is about to open, and the Yun clan can only obey his fate." Izumi pretended to be reluctant, gritted her teeth and said: "When the north and the south are reunified, and our clan and business are returned to the Yun family's name, the concubine will naturally give Nanxi's Cao Yun power to show her loyalty!" ”

"I'll see."

"In that case, the concubine will not bother you, so I will retire." Izumi didn't want to stay in Yingyuan Palace for a moment.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Emperor Tianzhu did not leave any guests, stretched out his hand and saluted: "Madame, please." ”

Izuku looked indignant and bowed, turned around and walked out of the holy study, and walked out of Yingyuan Palace with a calm face. But when she returned to Liuyun Villa, she changed into a shallow smile again, and she couldn't find half of her depression and frustration.

Seeing this, Zhuying couldn't help but ask, "Madam, did you really hand over Nanxi's Caoyun?" ”

"yes." Izuku raised his hand and pulled the hair hanging from his ears, and while walking towards the villa, he smiled at Zhuying: "This time, Emperor Tianzhu was clever but was mistaken by cleverness. Nanxi has frequent rainstorms and floods throughout the year, and the river is also narrow, so the profit of Cao Yun is actually not high; On the other hand, Beixuan, although there are more than four months of a year on the river surface freezing, but the remaining eight months are smooth, coupled with the chaos of the Beixuan army in recent years, the land route has long been destroyed in the war, so Caoyun's profit is very considerable, more than three times more than Nanxi. ”

She looked at the bamboo shadow again, and a pair of beautiful eyes flashed with an unfathomable smile: "Besides, the Yun clan has controlled the north-south transportation for hundreds of years, how can he say that he can collect it?" ”

Zhuying suddenly said: "Then you also deliberately proposed to hand over the Cao Yun of Beixuan......

"I learned this from my mother." Izuku smiled again: "Do you remember Cheng'er's marriage?" The mother liked the daughter of Zhuang Xiang in her heart, but she first mentioned the daughter of the Ye family. It's a good idea, and I'm just following it today. ”