What kind of place is the Ming Dynasty, in fact, many people can't understand.

Even if it was Wei Zheng and Xiao Yu, who had been to Sun Moon Mountain, they couldn't say it clearly.

The Ming Dynasty seems to have a magical power that makes people who have come reluctant to leave.

But if you ask them why they don't want to leave, they can't tell one, two, three, four, five.

This is the Ming Dynasty.

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The junction of the Ming Dynasty and the county of Doohe.

Today, three cities have been built here.

Qiu Bowen's headquarters were stationed in the easternmost city.

Compared to the cities in the south, the cities in the north are much stronger.

There is no way, the original planning here was earlier than that there, and there were more merchants gathered here, so the city was naturally more complete than that side.

Qiu Bowen heard that the city where they were stationed was named, Beiqiu, and the name was taken by Qiu Bowen, and after the report, Li Chengqian approved it, and the name was decided.

If there is any meaning, it is estimated that Qiu Bowen himself knows.

Now, Qiu Bowen serves as the general of Beiqiu Town and the county commander of Beiqiu County, and the civil and military power is in his own hands, so it is not a humiliation to him.

Of course, Qiu Bowen actually just wants to be a county magistrate, and governing a county is actually a dream he has always had.

"General ......" In the county office, Qiu Bowen was handling official business, and when he saw his subordinates hurriedly coming in, he said unhappily: "Call the county order, don't shout the old general, as soon as I heard this title, the county thought of the former battlefield conquest." ”

"Qiu County Order, the caravan sent by King Gaochang has arrived." The person who came said.

He was originally under Qiu Bowen's command, and he was also a member of the Qiu clan, so he was naturally loyal to his own leader.

When Qiu Bo heard him say this, he raised his head and said, "Oh, this King Gaochang is moving fast enough, a few days after this news is released, their people will arrive?" Well, where is it? ”

"I've already entered the city, and I should settle down in Changming Restaurant at this time." The subordinate said.

Qiu Bowen asked, "Have you arrived at the household department?" ”

"They arrived early this morning." The subordinate said, "I heard that the profits of this business are not low, whether it is the household department or the king of Gaochang, it is a huge profit. ”

Hum...... Qiu Bowen snorted coldly and said, "What do you want to do?" Or are you the only one who wants to use your brain? Don't you know that our people are still living on the grassland? Are you trying to kill them? ”

"The prefectural order is misunderstood." The subordinate immediately said, "How can we do something that affects the safety of the tribe? The last general heard from the household department that the imperial court allowed us people to do business, but we people can't do business with King Gaochang, and we are not allowed to do business in Beiqiu City.

It seems to say that the court signed an agreement with King Gaochang or something, and what kind of trading partners the two sides have, the last general does not understand.

But in addition to these, we can do business, and the last general thought, or our Qiu family department will also do this business, no matter how much we make, we can always make up for one or two. ”

Hearing him say this, Qiu Bowen was silent.

What does that mean?

Li Chengqian will definitely not do this for no reason, and since he has done so, it must have a deep meaning.

However, he didn't understand what the meaning of this was for a while, and said at the moment: "Let's take a look at this matter, don't worry, this time is different from the past, our Royal Highness King Ming is not comparable to King Daning, don't bury the hope of the whole clan for a little money."

Nowadays, guarding the border passes and building the border cities well is our top priority.

But since King Gaochang's caravan is here, you can ask the people in the household department what they mean, and do what they say. ”

I have to say that Qiu Bowen is indeed a little cautious now.

Li Chengqian, he couldn't figure it out, so he didn't dare to draw any conclusions easily.

But compared with Murong Shun, he is more optimistic about Li Chengqian.

For the time being, there's no better way.

The subordinate nodded, and said no more, and immediately went out of the county office to find the people from the household department.

The handover between the people of the household department and Murong Xiaojun's caravan was very smooth, after all, it was communicated early in the morning, and there were no twists and turns.

However, when Murong Xiaojun's people got those exquisite goods, one or two were also shocked.

This thing makes money, and it makes a lot of money.

Because the target customers of these things are all the nobles of Tuyuhun, in fact, this is the case in all dynasties, if you want to make a lot of money, you have to put your hand into the pockets of the rich.

Immediately, Murong Xiaojun's people pulled the goods back to Dohe County.

And the people in the household department also pulled the money and food back to Riyue Mountain, and everyone needed to go back to pay the errand.

That night, in the royal tent of King Gaochang, when Murong Xiaojun saw these things brought back by the caravan, he was also amazed.

Especially the dressing mirror, which made her princess love it.

"This thing in the Ming Dynasty is indeed brilliant, even if it is a concubine, I have never seen such a delicate thing." The princess said as she looked left and right with a vanity mirror.

Murong Xiaojun said with a smile: "Don't say anything else, just in this regard, the Ming Dynasty is indeed much stronger than us, but it's okay, in this way, we can make a lot of money and food, presumably this year, Watering River County can survive this winter." ”

The snow disaster has really tossed them enough, and no one can guarantee that this year's winter will be better than usual.

"I heard that there is also a kind of return wind stove in the Ming Dynasty, and it is said that after it is lit, the whole tent is like summer." The merchant under his command said, "If we have that thing, I think we can survive another snowstorm this winter." ”

When Murong Xiaojun heard that there were still such things, he immediately asked, "Then why didn't you buy some back this time?" ”

"Daming said that the first is that the season has not yet arrived, the second is that the price is relatively expensive, and the second is that the transportation is not very convenient." The merchant said, "This time, they also brought one, saying that it was for the prince." ”

"Don't bring it in yet." Murong Xiaojun said eagerly.

If there really is such a thing, it must be a great weapon for the winter grassland.

When the merchant heard this, he immediately ordered the stove to be brought in.

The stove was boxy, like a table.

The whole stove is wrapped in iron sheets, and in the middle of the stove is a ring after a ring of iron, and in one corner, there is an air outlet.

Murong Xiaojun said, "Quickly show it to this king." ”

"Your Highness, after using this thing, the tent room in winter is comparable to the height of summer, is it appropriate to use this thing on this day?" The businessman was in a quandary.

Murong Xiaojun said: "Don't be verbose, hurry up, this king wants to see if it has the effect you said." ”

If this wind furnace really has the effect he said, it will definitely be an artifact-like existence for wintering on the grassland, and he can't afford not to pay attention to it.

When the merchant heard this, he no longer insisted, and immediately followed the operation taught by the previous Ming officials.

Actually, the most troublesome thing is to get the iron pipe out, and the rest is nothing.

After a while, when the preparations were done, the merchant called for his servants to light the cow dung in the furnace.

Cow dung is not uncommon as the most common fuel on the grasslands.

After the fire broke out, Murong Xiaojun was a little disappointed and said, "It's not as evil as you say." ”

"The people of Daming said that this stove will only have an effect after it is lit for a while." The merchant is not in a hurry.

While the stove was burning, Murong Xiaojun chatted with the merchants about some other things, basically selling these things purchased from the Ming Dynasty to where and at what price.

It stands to reason that Murong Xiaojun is a prince, and he shouldn't ask about these things, no matter how difficult Tuyuhun has been in these years, it can't be difficult for him.

But if you can't stand Murong Xiaojun, you must also have a heart that worries about the country and the people, over the years, although the loss of Douhe County is not big, it is not without losses, and he also wants to give hundreds of thousands of herdsmen under his rule a way to live.

The most important thing is that Murong Shun's lessons from the past are there, does he dare to watch the herdsmen suffer?

If he really gets to that point, he is very likely to become the second Murong Shun.

During this time, not only was he thinking, but everyone in Tuyuhun was actually thinking about how Murong Shun lost.

They thought about it for a long time and didn't figure it out, and finally they were surprised to find that no matter how Murong Shun lost, Li Chengqian brought so many people from the Tang Dynasty, even if it was Tiele Ministry's thousands of miles to vote, but it was still not enough compared to Murong Shun.

In the end, they found that the reason why Murong Shun lost was because he lost in the hearts of the people.

Well, their conclusion is actually a bit strong, because none of them said that the reason why Murong Shun lost was because of Murong Fuyun.

But no matter what the reason is, Murong Xiaojun also realized that the people's will is very important.

Therefore, he must worry about the country and the people.

Just as a few people were discussing, the princess suddenly said, "Why is it so hot all of a sudden?" ”

Her words woke up the person in the dream, Murong Xiaojun looked at the stove and immediately became excited, and reached over with his hand to touch it: "Yo yo yo, it's so hot......"

However, he was not angry at all, and immediately laughed and said, "Good thing, this is indeed a good thing, if we have more of this stove in every tribe in Douhe County this winter, then even if the snow does not stop this winter, we will not be afraid." ”

How did he know that the reason why Li Chengqian gave him this stove was the bait for fishing.

Since you want to catch the big fish of the entire watering river county, how can you do it if the bait is small?

"Lord Wang, I'm afraid this wind stove is worth a lot of money." The princess said on the side, "A return furnace uses so much iron, it is estimated that this king will not sell it in a big way." ”

Iron is a strategic material in this era.

"That's right, my lord, this thing is good, but its value is hard to estimate." The merchant also said.

Murong Xiaojun smiled and said: "Don't worry, there will be some, there will be one, in this way, next you go to Daming a few more times to make money, don't chill." ”

He had actually guessed some of Li Chengqian's intentions, but even if he did, what if he did? They can't be blocked, as long as there are conditions, who will refuse such an existence that can be called an artifact in the winter?

No, it won't.

In this case, he can only take advantage of the convenience of commerce and trade to earn as much money as possible to prepare for the coming winter in advance.

In the following period of time, some exquisite items of the Ming Dynasty were also sold by Murong Xiaojun's caravan to various tribes in Tuyuhun, and even to the caravan in the Western Regions passing through Tuyuhun.

Everyone saw that Murong Xiaojun was making crazy profits by taking advantage of the trade with the Ming court.

This made the other tribes of Tuyuhun look particularly red.

When they saw that Murong Xiaojun was making a lot of money, they immediately organized a caravan to rush to Sun Moon Mountain.

But Li Qinjian, who received them, said apologetically: "I'm sorry everyone, our trade with Tuyuhun is only carried out in Beiqiu City, you know, now because the Tang Dynasty has banned the grain trade of the Ming Dynasty, although the other trade between our two countries is okay for the time being, but this kind of trade involving a third country, we don't dare to be careless."

Moreover, Datang has imposed a 50% tariff on the goods exported to other countries by the Ming Dynasty through Datang, and it is a bilateral levy.

In other words, if we leave Datang, we will lose half of the money, and you will have to bear half of the cost, which is really worth the loss. ”

"We can also trade in North Khoo City and go back from Dohe County." Someone said immediately.

Li Qinjian shook his head with a smile and said, "I'm sorry, as a city of friendly relations between Sun Moon Mountain, Dohe County has signed an exclusive procurement contract with us for three years.

In other words, in the next three years, we can only sell its goods to King Gaochang.

The reason why King Gaochang signed this contract with us in the first place was to restrain us from entering the territory of Tuyuhun without permission, which would have an impact on Tuyuhun's own economy.

From this point of view, King Gaochang is indeed far-reaching. ”

Is he thoughtful?

Someone scoffed in their hearts, this is obviously a desire to eat alone.

I also made a high-sounding excuse for myself, which is really fucking shameless.

Who doesn't know, now Murong Xiaojun has made a lot of money?

"Li Shilang don't take it seriously, the Ming Dynasty and Tuyuhun are countries with diplomatic relations, besides, my Tuyuhun is mainly grazing, what is the influence? What's more, the Ming Dynasty is a state of etiquette, and King Gaochang is a villain in vain! ”

Li Qinjian wanted to laugh when he heard it.

The Ming Dynasty, the state of etiquette?

Are you kidding me?

Behind those people in Datang, you can say that we are people from outside, and you actually say that we are a state of etiquette?

As long as you can make money, you dare to say any nonsense......

"It's not that the official is unwilling to help, it's really helpless, tear up the contract, and the Ming court wants to pay ten times the benefit of King Gaochang." Li Qinjian also smiled, "You also said that my Ming Dynasty is a state of etiquette, whether it is unilaterally tearing up the contract or refusing to pay compensation afterwards, it will damage the reputation of my state of etiquette." ”

This......

Just when everyone was at a loss, Li Qinjian said again: "But if you really want to do this business, you can go to Beiqiu City to try your luck, this official heard that there are many people over there, who are going to the Western Regions, if you are lucky, you can buy some goods from them, but how to transport it back, then the official does not know."

After all, Sun Moon Mountain only signed an exclusive contract with Dohe County for Tuyuhun, and there was no such contract with the Western Regions. ”

After speaking, Li Qinjian laughed wildly in his heart, go, go, Huang Song, they are waiting for you.

And when everyone heard it, their eyes lit up.

That's right, Sun Moon Mountain and Watering River County have a contract, which can't be said, but there is no contract with the Western Regions.

As long as they intercept the caravan bound for the Western Regions, won't that be fine? If it's still a deal without capital, wouldn't it make more money than Murong Xiaojun?

For a moment, everyone showed a greedy look on their faces.

As soon as Li Qinjian saw them like this, he guessed their thoughts and reminded: "This official advises you to do business without capital in the Ming Dynasty, it is a capital crime!"

Of course, out of the Ming Dynasty, we really can't control it, but the caravan that plunders the Ming Dynasty, no matter who it is, the Ming Dynasty will hunt it down, even if it is the end of the world, and we will not give up. ”

This opening can't be opened, otherwise the caravan of the Ming Dynasty will become fragrant and gluttonous when it goes out, and it will be fine.

"Li Shilang, don't worry, doing business, it has always been a matter of you and me." Someone immediately said.

As for what they thought in their hearts, then no one knows.

After a few more small talks, everyone got up and left.

For them, the trip was worth it.

As soon as they left, Li Qinjian walked out of the household yamen and went straight to the palace wall.

Not long after, Li Qinjian came to Li Chengqian's royal tent.

"Hooked?" Li Chengqian said with a smile, "Then you inform Huang Song and the others, remember, you must protect their safety, since they are willing to do something for the Ming court, don't care about anything else, but the safety must be guaranteed, otherwise, who will dare to do things for the court in the future." ”

Li Qinjian said with a smile: "Your Highness, rest assured, Weichen has already entrusted Qiu Bowen, and besides, Huang Song and his party have hundreds of people, and they can handle the general scene." ”

"Where did they get so many people?" Li Chengqian was a little curious.

"They are all temporarily recruited in Sun Moon Mountain, and many herdsmen who have nothing to do will follow, after all, the price they give is really good." Li Qinjian explained.

Li Chengqian has no opinion on this.

You just have to give money, and it doesn't matter if you recruit guys.

It just so happens that now everyone needs to earn money to buy food for the cold winter.

"Murong Xiaojun's side, we can't relax, remember, don't look at the money others make, how much they earn has nothing to do with us, we just need to earn the share." Li Chengqian said, "And you also know that this king's move is not to make money, if you really want to make money, this king has more methods, understand?" ”

Li Qinjian immediately nodded and said: "Weichen understands, by the way, Your Highness, in the past two days, merchants from Goguryeo and the Wa Kingdom have come to our Sun Moon Mountain, and looking at their appearance, they want to buy a lot from my Ming Dynasty." ”

"Goguryeo and the Wa Kingdom?" Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, these two places are really far away, their businessmen came so far to do business?

"Yes." Li Qinjian said, "Now I am staying in Changming Restaurant, and I have handed over a post to Wechen before, but Wechen has never dealt with them, and I haven't seen them yet." ”

Li Chengqian thought for a while and said, "It's okay, go and meet them, this king heard that the Wa country is rich in silver, hehe, I just don't know how much silver the Wa merchants brought this time." ”

As soon as he heard Li Chengqian's words, Li Qinjian understood, and immediately laughed.