As soon as Emperor Xingyuan's words came out, all the ministers looked at Xin Yu.

It was actually made by Xin Bei edict!

And the Ministry of Rites Shangshu is in a complicated mood: it was made up by Xin Yu again!

After appreciating the reactions of the ministers, Emperor Xingyuan's face was calm and light, but in fact, it was difficult to hide and show off: "Didn't I ask Zhuqing if there was a way to get the Xiling War Horse without marrying the princess?" As a result, no one came up with an idea. Today, Xin Zhizhao brought me this white sugar, and proposed to exchange the white sugar for a war horse. ”

When Tobe Shangshu heard this, he couldn't help but ask: "Is this sugar complicated to make?" What about the yield and cost? Chen Dou dared to remind him, if it is just an equivalent exchange, we have a lot of things to exchange in Great Xia. If the cost of this white sugar is high and the yield is low, there is no need to exchange it for this thing. ”

This kind of sugar immortal product, Daxia himself has not tasted it, and it is not a loss for Xiling.

The other ministers nodded their heads.

Yu Shangshu's words are good. I tasted this white sugar today, and the sugar I had eaten before was tasteless, and it was not cost-effective to change it out.

Emperor Xingyuan did not answer the words of Hubu Shangshu, but threw out a question: "Zhu Qing thinks, how much is the right amount of money for this sugar?" ”

"The minister thinks he can sell it for a tael of silver!"

"One or two? Some people buy such good candy when it sells for two taels. ”

"Indeed, as soon as such a rarity comes out, there will be people competing for two taels of silver and one catty."

……

Emperor Xingyuan listened to the discussion of his courtiers and was in a good mood.

Four catties of brown sugar out of one catty of white sugar, two catties of sugar with a quality similar to white sugar, this is not without capital, it is a negative cost!

Seeing that Emperor Xingyuan's eyes were fanatical, Xin Yu had to remind: "Your Majesty, the output of sugarcane in my country is certain. ”

At present, the technology of making white sugar has not flowed out, and it is indeed a huge profit. But brown sugar is made from sugar cane, and the yield of brown sugar is subject to the yield of sugar cane, and it is not endless.

This is similar to the population growth problem brought about by the New Deal mentioned earlier. A moderate increase in population is good for a country, but the food yield of the fields is certain, and once the population growth exceeds the support of the fields, it is a disaster.

The solution is either to reduce the population or to increase food production. That's why as soon as she proposed to go overseas in search of high-yielding crops, this person readily agreed.

The New Deal and the opening of the sea are inseparable. When she persuaded him to implement the new policy, the relaxation of the sea ban was natural.

Emperor Xingyuan calmed down: "Then fifteen catties of sugar will be exchanged for a Xiling war horse, and we will talk about it according to this bottom line." ”

Tobe Shangshu still couldn't help but ask about the cost of sugar.

Emperor Xingyuan glanced at the ministers with their ears pricked up, and said lightly: "The cost is not high, mainly because the technology of sugar production is relatively complicated, in short, it is very cost-effective to exchange white sugar for war horses." The establishment of a sugar mill, the cost of mass production of white sugar comes from my internal funds. ”

The inner treasury was the emperor's small treasury, not under the control of the household department, so that the secret about the production of white sugar could be kept for a long time.

When the head of the household department heard that he didn't have to pay, he was overjoyed.

"In this case, the Xiling envoy who will go back tomorrow will be able to bring a message directly to the Xiling King."

"It's best to let them bring some white sugar for King Xiling to taste, so that we can talk."

……

The ministers proposed one after another, and Emperor Xingyuan smiled and nodded: "I have this intention." ”

The gaze went back and forth between the Household Scholar and the Rite Scholar, and finally fell on the face of the Household Scholar.

"Yu Shangshu, you first talk to Prince Baori in your personal name today. Seeing that he is not interested in white sugar, he can also speculate on the attitude of King Xiling. ”

The matter of diplomacy was originally under the Ministry of Rites, but Emperor Xingyuan did not think that the somewhat roundabout Ministry of Rites Shangshu could do this well. It's better to be old, but when it comes to money, it's like a chicken's blood.

Tobe Shangshu was willing to fool Prince Baori, but his face was embarrassed: "The minister doesn't know enough about white sugar——"

Xin Yu spoke: "The minister can communicate with Prince Baori with Yu Shangshu." ”

Emperor Xingyuan refused without hesitation: "No need." There is no need to talk about the cost and technology, mainly the amount of sugar and war horses in exchange, and I also said the bottom line. Then there is the amount of sugar that we can take out in two months. ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Xingyuan looked at Xin Yu.

Since Xin Yu entered the palace with white sugar, he already had a plan in his heart, and immediately said: "If it goes well, you can give out 10,000 catties." ”

The ministers were a little disappointed: there are not many war horses that can be exchanged.

Xin Yu took in everyone's expressions, and continued: "White sugar is no better than grain, Xiling can't eat too much at one time, but we can sell the rest in Great Xia, and the silver money earned is used to buy war horses, which is considered a special fund." Moreover, Xiling's demand for white sugar may not be much each time, but the sugar will always be eaten, which is a long-term business......"

The girl's speed of speech is moderate, and her voice is like a falling pearl, and she talks so eloquently that even those who are dissatisfied with her will not be aware of it.

After she finished speaking, Emperor Xingyuan laughed loudly: "Okay, it's better to be thoughtful." Speaking of this, he did not forget to advise: "The matter of discussing with Prince Baori, it is good because Shangshu came forward." ”

Xin Yu replied yes.

Tobe Shangshu took a small bottle of sugar and went to see Prince Baori.

Tomorrow, most of the Xiling envoys will go back, and Prince Baori did not wander around anymore, but stayed in the inn and wrote a letter to King Xiling.

can be entrusted with the important task of the envoy, the relationship between the two brothers is still very good, Prince Baori feels that it is necessary to talk to his brother about the things left behind, lest the brother be furious.

At this time, the next person spread the word that the Hubu Shangshu of Great Xia came to find it.

Prince Baori thought about it and had an impression in his mind.

In the past few days since he came to Daxia, he has taken serious notes on those high-ranking officials.

"Your envoy is disturbed."

Prince Baori hurriedly said: "Xiao Wang is a guest, and it is Xiao Wang who disturbs him." ”

After the greetings, Tobe Shangshu mysteriously took out a thumb-thin vial from his sleeve.

Prince Baori wondered, and couldn't help but sigh: Daxia is different, look at this small bottle.

"Our Majesty has a fatherly heart, and he is reluctant to marry his beloved daughter, but think that your envoy has come all the way, and it is very sad to return empty-handed." Hubu Shangshu pointed to this small porcelain bottle, "This is our unique sugar immortal product in Daxia, called white sugar, which has never flowed into the people, and today I want to invite your envoy to taste." ”

Prince Baori looked at the small porcelain bottle and twitched the corners of his mouth slightly, and said in his heart, This small bottle that he can't find when he falls to the ground contains the sugar he tasted?

Tsk, is Daxia too "generous", or is it really so precious?

"Then Xiao Wang taste." Prince Baori took the small porcelain bottle, uncorked it and poured it into his hand.

The snow-like sugar was sprinkled in the palm of his hand, which shocked Prince Baori: "This is sugar? ”

They Xiling would buy Daxia sugar through the border trade, and he had eaten all the brown sugar, white sugar, and starch syrup, but he had never seen anything like this.

I heard that there is a special product called arsenic in Daxia......

Prince Baori's thoughts ran away for a moment, and he dipped his finger in the sugar and put it in his mouth.

(End of chapter)