"Li Guo lost?"

"How so?"

"It's always been a big win."

"What's the situation?"

……

"The Tanyuan Alliance?" Sima Liang looked at the notice with a surprised expression.

It's not just the public, he also finds it a little incredible.

Yesterday, Sima Liang rented a small house on the edge of the city.

He got up early today and originally planned to go to Feng's house to learn about Yancheng.

But as soon as he arrived at the city gate, he encountered a notice from the imperial court.

Seeing that it was a war report, he was also interested in taking a look.

If you don't want to make a statement, the official will post the notice. After dictating a few words, such a chaotic scene was created.

The part that was said, in a nutshell, is that the country of Li was defeated and wanted to sign a brotherly covenant with the country of Qi.

In fact, this war between the two countries has been fought for several years. The war reports of the past few years have often been announced to the world. Therefore, the people still know a lot about the war situation.

What the people know is that since the beginning of the war, the country has never lost. The last big victory, just half a month ago.

Even if it loses this time, the people will not find it strange. After all, there are no victorious generals on the battlefield, and it's a big deal to fight back next time. But even if you lose, it's too abnormal to sign an alliance.

How could the superior side of the war sign a brotherly covenant with the inferior side because of the loss of a battle.

“…… For the sake of cousin love, Li Guo will open the Yancheng port and strengthen trade with Qi State. Qi Guo is also willing to pay twice the price and tariff for the sake of brotherhood and buy Li goods. At the same time, he is willing to sell domestic livestock and ore to the country at half price without tax and at half price. All transaction details are subject to the decision of the Legion. ……”

"What kind of brotherly covenant is this? Isn't this a father-son contract? A member of the public who understood laughed out loud.

"yes, what's the difference between that and winning?"

"I thought I really lost."

"It's better than winning."

"Several major families are going to get rich."

……

Hearing this, the scene was full of laughter.

"This is the brotherly covenant written by that powerful man. I haven't seen a brother who pays like this. The more Sima Liang thought about it, the more outrageous he felt.

"It's not Your Majesty, it's the Prince. The two of them have always been very concerned about the war in the north. Xiao Shunzi replied.

"I guess so. It's a bit witty, but it's nice that the war ends this way. In this way, the people of Yanbei can also return to their hometown to farm. I can also save the worry of arrangement. It's the water in Yancheng that is deeper. ”

Sima Liang knew the huge benefits behind this unequal trade, and Yancheng was originally a place to attract gold. A big war around competing interests is probably already underway.

"Are we going to re-route, then?" Xiao Junzi asked.

After thinking for a while, Sima Liang shook his head.

"This detail has not come down yet, so there is no need to worry. First finalized the most important official salt for him. You must know that the salt alone has a share of 15W taels a year. My father-in-law and I can't get that much in a year. ”

"15W, that's too much." Xiao Shunzi was frightened by the number.

"You must know that the court can earn more than 500W taels from official salt every year. Compared to this number, 15W can only be said, no more, no less. ”

"500W taels?" Xiao Shunzi felt that his fingers were completely insufficient.

"Of course, if I can get these 15W taels, I will be satisfied. But this money is not so easy to get. These Caoyun are all staring at it. ”

"500W taels, a family of five is only 50 taels a year, this is enough for 10W people to eat and drink without worrying." Xiao Shunzi has not yet recovered from the astronomical figures.

"That's what the court should think, as long as we get 15W taels, it's a success."

Sima Liang patted Xiao Shunzi on the shoulder.

"15W a year is also a lot. With so much money, the palace can also be more generous. ”

"I don't know what to say about you, the money hasn't arrived yet. You're the head of the palace, so you're planning how to spend it, right? ”

"I'm sorry Your Highness, I'm a little trapped."

"It's okay, I can get it. Most of this money also has to go through your hands, so it's good to think about it. In this way, you will be more motivated. ”

"That's a lot of money."

……

Going around and around, Sima Liang came to a mansion outside the city.

Although it is outside the city, it relies on canals. The roads and facilities here are much better than in the city. Especially the specifications of the mansion, just looking at what is displayed on the outside, it costs a lot of money.

"The Feng family is really good at choosing, next to this house is the canal." He shook his head and knocked on the door.

In the mansion, an old man and a young man are having a heated discussion.

"2,000 taels, 2,000 taels, you really don't know that firewood, rice, oil and salt are expensive." A man who looked like a half-hundred-year-old businessman pointed at Feng Qi and trembled violently.

"It's worth the money." Feng Qi smiled.

"You...... I'm really going to off the old man. What kind of woman can be worth 2,000 taels. ”

"Women aren't worth that much, but men are worth it."

"Huh? You made it clear to me. ”

"You old fellow, aren't you good at this? I'm telling you, it's not what you think. ”

……

After some talking, the rich businessman understood Feng Qi's words.

"If it's a gift to a nobleman, it's not good to directly give 2,000 taels of silver?" The wealthy businessman was puzzled.

"It's just numbers, how can the other party remember you. This pillow person is different. As long as you are still in the face, the other party will always remember you. This investment is guaranteed to make a profit. "Feng Qi's abacus is quite fine.

"Woman? It's me who still chooses 2000 taels, this money is in hand, and women don't pick it casually. ”

"Then you pick a few rooms for me, stepmother. You old fellow, you know what. Do you really understand, as for this half-hundred-year-old, is it just me, an only son? ”

"If I don't add a few brothers to you, you're not happy to fight for family property, are you?"

"I really want to."

"You ......"

……

A scene of father's love and son's filial piety is staged in the mansion.

"Master, young master, someone is asking to see you." The subordinate looked at the two of them with some confusion.

"Bring it in, why bother." The wealthy businessman was a little puzzled.

As an upstart in shipping, people often come to him.

"This ...... The other party is here to find the young master. ”

The dodgy eyes of the subordinate attracted Feng Qi's attention.

"Who is it?"

"Say it's your friend who ticked the bar."

"Male?" Rich businessmen have taken the topic.

"Yes." The subordinate knelt directly to the ground, for fear that Feng Qi would punish him.

"You explain it to me." The wealthy businessman clutched his chest, looking like he couldn't stand the stimulation.

Feng Qi glanced at the other party, then turned his head to look at the next person.

"What it looks like, how many people there are."

“…… One person. The next man described a lot.

"Okay, I got it. You will lead the guests to the west side room. ”

"Yes." The subordinate was relieved and ran out.

"You ......" Before the rich businessman could speak, Feng Qi interrupted the other party.

"Don't make a fuss, this person is related to the subsequent retention of the Feng family."

The dignified words made the rich businessman awe-inspired.

"The sir?"

Feng Qi didn't speak, but nodded.

Crunch.

The west door is opened.

The furnishings in the house are very old, and judging by the spotless appearance, the place is often cleaned.

In the small room, there is still a small offering table in the middle.

"The boy who didn't make it has grown up. I hope you can bless us both and climb this noble person. ”

Rich people light a few sticks of sandalwood with a candle and insert them into the small tripod in front of the tablet.

looked at Xiao Ding, who was full of burned sandalwood tails, and he was a little helpless.

"This kid is lazy again."

Then, he looked at the plaque on the offering table, a little distracted.

"Sixth son, it is really an honor for Feng to come to the cold house."

Feng Qi's loud voice reached the ears of the wealthy businessman.

He hurriedly got up and prepared the things for reception.

"If the Feng family is a cold house, then most people in Yancheng can't even afford to live in a cold house." Sima Liang said with a smile.

"That's going to be compared to you."

Judging from this sycophant, Feng Qi's level is still not high enough.

After entering the west side room, Feng Qi closed the door.

"In Lower Fonsi, he is currently the principal of Fung Shipping. Sixth son, this please. Feng Si led the other party to the main seat of the tea table.

Feng Qi, who was one step late, frowned slightly when he smelled the scent of sandalwood. After secretly snuffing out a few pillars of sandalwood, he silently bowed to the offering table a few times, and then sat down quickly at the tea table.

"I don't know, what's going on with Childe's trip."

Looking at the two fathers and sons sitting beside him, Sima Liang couldn't help but laugh.

Now he sits in the main seat where the other party should have sit. The other party, who was originally the master, did not sit opposite, but moved a small stool to sit on his left and right.

"It's a matter of discussion."

Saying that, Sima Liang was anti-guest, and checked the tea brewed in front of him.

Seeing that the brewing was almost done, he lifted the teapot and poured two cups for the two who were originally the hosts, and then poured himself one cup.

"Then I'll be able to listen to you."

The two fathers and sons looked at each other very tacitly, and touched the tea cup with a little anxiety, and had no intention of drinking tea.

After tasting the tea, Sima Liang frowned slightly.

"I'm King Yan, I think you know it. I won't go around the road and get straight to the point. I'd like to talk to you about the official salt trafficking. ”

Feng Qi swallowed a few times, then drank the tea and pursed his lips.

It seems that I was shocked by the other party's words.

Feng Si was slightly better, there was no change on the surface, just the hand that squeezed the tea cup and tightened it a little.

"Your Highness, are you really willing to hand over the matter of transporting salt to the Feng family?"

"My father-in-law didn't have a few boats, so he naturally needed someone to help me carry them. If you want to come to the Feng family to worry about this business, it's not a day or two. Sima picked up the teapot and poured another cup for Feng Qi.

"The official business, who doesn't want to do shipping. Our Feng family is a latecomer, how can we have the background to compete for this piece of fat. If the adults can really give this opportunity, Feng will definitely be the first to look forward. Feng Si directly stated his attitude.

"Okay." Sima Liang picked up the teacup and drank another cup. This time, his brow furrowed a little.

"I've left it to you. But as far as I know, the ship in your name can't eat my share at all. ”

Sima Liang put down the teacup and looked at Feng Si meaningfully.

Feeling his oppression, Feng Si flinched a little.

"Ugh." Drinking the tea that had cooled in his hand, he was a little helpless.

"This is also something that can't be helped, without a high-profit official business, it can't support so many ships at all. Most of our boats are on short-term charter contracts with their owners to reduce off-season expenses. ”

"Then the boat you have full control over can carry down how much salt from previous years."

Feng Si is also a practical person, and after a little thought, he gave an answer.

"Twenty percent is our own ship, and the ship that has not expired in hand should be able to transport one percent. Thirty percent at most, no more. ”

"Okay, that's pretty much what I know. That's all for now. Next, I have more important things to tell you. This is an impromptu idea, and it may not be so complete. We need to negotiate slowly in the future. ”

Sima Liang nodded, signaling that the other party should not be so nervous.

"The Defeat of the Aki Country......

……

In the ensuing conversation, several people did not drink a cup of tea. I didn't even eat lunch, and talked straight about the evening.

"Your Highness, what a foresight. The old man really admires it. I'm afraid that even those few can't prevent this method. Feng Si looked at Sima Liang with admiration on his face.

"Don't say it too soon. It will take some time for me to boil a frog in warm water. The benefits of giving up are also quite a lot. ”

The cold tea entered his mouth, and Sima Liang had a bitter taste in his mouth.

On the contrary, the corners of the mouth can't hide the smile.

After Feng Qi and his father secretly exchanged glances, he picked up five teacups and put them in front of Sima Liang.

"Your Highness, how much can my Feng clan get from this shipping in the future?"

"Bastard, His Highness will not treat me badly, why do you need to ask."

Looking at the two foxes, an old man and a young one, singing double reeds. Sima Liang pretended to be very embarrassed.

"This may not be easy to distinguish." His hand stroked back and forth over the five teacups, drawing the eyes of the other two.

"I contribute money and effort, so naturally I have to take the lion's share." As he spoke, he put the three tea cups in front of his eyes.

Then, Sima Liang pinched up another tea cup. "My father-in-law, there are still some people who need to be taken care of."

"It should. You're welcome. The father and son looked at the tea cup in each other's hands with a little disappointment, and then looked at the last tea cup.

"The tea is cold, but you can drink it." Sima Liang picked up the teapot, poured the rest of the teapot, and handed it to Feng Qi.

"This one is yours. Don't feel too little. ”

"How dare you."

"It's enough for Your Highness to have this heart."

After Feng Qi took the teacup, he drank it without hesitation.

Looking at the smiles that the two of them couldn't hide, Sima Liang also knew that these two people had almost been trained. I thought to myself: these two are quite clever. It's also a good chess piece to cultivate.

After that, the three of them tacitly said a bunch of polite words.

"Your Highness, if you don't eat it, let's go. I didn't even have lunch when I came to Fengfu, so I really didn't want to go. ”

Faced with Feng Qi's retention, Sima Liang shook his head.

"There is a beautiful woman in the house, and the heart is no longer here. You will have the opportunity to entertain in the future, but I am afraid that you will dislike me in the future. ”

"Your Highness, it's a joke."

After the two separated, Feng Qi returned to the mansion.

"Lord Yan is really generous, he can give so much."

"I'm worth 2,000 taels."

"It's kind of useful, you kid. By the way, I can remember what you just said about the incense. Hurry up and compensate your mother, not go. ”

"I haven't said you yet. Let you prepare in advance, you pour it well, and light the incense. In case the other party doesn't like the taste and is displeased. Aren't we getting less? ”

"Am I the same thing as you? Unfilial son, hurry up and clean up for me. Otherwise, there is good fruit for you to eat. ”

"Okay, okay, don't worry about you."

Feng Qi honestly walked into the west side room and cleaned up.

"Mother, I don't know how you fall in love with this old stubborn."

……