Chapter 395 - Doing Foreign Trade
"Foreign trade?"
"Foreign trade?!"
It can be seen that the people present do not understand the word "foreign trade", but they are always very interested in what Ran Fang said.
Even from their expressions, they could see that they were still a little excited about this matter, and felt that what Ran Fang said must be very good.
As a courtier, Zhang Han always has a keen insight into the things that Ran Fang proposed, as long as it can be used by Great Qin, he must be very positive.
He was very surprised and asked, "Sir, what is this foreign trade?" ”
Ran Fang said softly: "This foreign trade is foreign trade, doing business with those small countries outside. ”
"The land of Great Qin is vast and rich, and those small countries outside are short of materials, so we exchange our own things and theirs for what Great Qin needs."
"As long as they see those things from Daqin, they must be willing to buy them."
"Especially the horses and sheep of the Huns, these things are very important things to Daqin, as long as there are enough benefits, they will definitely exchange them."
"There are also those small countries in the Western Regions, when doing business with them, they can also learn some news about their countries, so as to make appropriate responses."
Hearing this, Fusu looked at Ran Fang in surprise, obviously a little surprised by the meaning of his words.
He glanced at Zhang Han and also saw shock in his expression.
The importance of war horses in the Xiongnu region, all of them know that after so many years of fighting with the Xiongnu, they were suppressed by their cavalry to the point where they could not resist.
If Great Qin could also have its own cavalry, then the battle against the Xiongnu would not be as stretched as before.
Therefore, when he heard Ran Fang say that he could exchange war horses with the Xiongnu, Fusu was instantly interested.
"Is this true, sir?"
"With the war horse, the strength of the Great Qin will definitely increase, and they will definitely think about this problem."
"In addition, they attach great importance to war horses, how can they be willing to exchange war horses with us?"
Zhang Han's eyes were nervous and a little happy, and he was obviously eager to know this answer, for fear that Ran Fang's answer would make his joy fake.
On the other hand, Gu Siyuan on the side didn't seem to be the same as their performance, and just looked at Ran Fang expectantly.
From his simple eyes, it could be seen that he was just concerned about his family's business, if the Gu family's business could really be allowed to get out of Daqin, it would definitely be a big deal for the Gu family!
And it's a good thing, a great thing to be exact!
At that time, the Gu family will not be Huang Shang's problem.
"Sir, is it really feasible to do trade with those small countries?"
"If you want to buy a war horse, what should we exchange it for?"
"Do you use money?"
His series of questions interrupted Fusu's questions vividly, and finally after getting the threat from Fusu and Zhang Han's eyes, he closed his mouth in disgust.
Ran Fang's expression did not react much, although the overall strength of the Xiongnu is not the strongest, but the combat effectiveness is definitely not weak.
But Great Qin has General Meng stationed there, and Great Qin, which has been developing, is enough to deter them, but these are not enough.
In winter, in order to survive, they can only loot, which is also the reason why the Xiongnu have been in constant disputes with Daqin.
"Your questions are all valid, but whether you're doing business with them or buying a war horse, you need to know what they need."
"I don't know if you've ever wondered why they always come to harass the warriors and civilians of the frontier when it's snowing?"
Several people glanced at each other, and they all saw doubts in each other's eyes, and it was obvious that they hadn't thought about this question.
To be precise, they only cared about the outcome of the war, and they did not worry about the cause and effect, and they had full confidence in the fighting power of the Meng family.
"This ......"
Fusu wanted to speak, but thinking of the "unreliable" answer in his mind, he swallowed back what he was about to say.
"I don't know about the Xiongnu, after the unification of the six countries, my father still has to worry about the risk of the restoration of the six countries, and he has never paid attention to the Xiongnu, so he naturally doesn't know."
"Please sir."
However, Zhang Han was a little speechless, and he could see that he had some opinions on this matter, but after listening to Fusu, he didn't speak.
Seeing this, Ran Fang didn't ask anything more, but continued: "Although the Xiongnu have a wide land, when it snows, their land will be very cold. ”
"And because when they were planting, they were just grazing and didn't think about planting, so they didn't have enough food in the winter, and if they wanted to survive the cold weather, they had to rely on competition."
"That's why they keep harassing the frontier."
"Therefore, as long as they can help them solve the food problem, it is a big deal for them, even if it is used to exchange horses, they naturally do not hesitate."
"Because horses are not an important thing for some people, far less important than food."
"Daqin is willing to exchange grain for horses, they are naturally extremely happy, as for those who don't like food, Daqin also has other things to make them happy."
Listening to Ran Fang's explanation, everyone present nodded again and again, and they also had full confidence in foreign trade.
Especially Gu Siyuan, when he heard that he could help Daqin get a war horse by doing business, his expression could already be seen to be a little eager to try.
As long as it is a business matter, there is no one in the Gu family who is not in a hurry.
"Mr. really thought it through, if this is the case, then the Gu family is naturally obliged!"
"Since Mr. has already said it so clearly, the Gu family will immediately start preparing for this matter, so as to prepare for foreign trade as soon as possible."
From his eager language, you can see how seriously he takes this matter.
Fu Su and Zhang Han naturally have no opinion, Ran Fang has already made it so clear, and they are naturally happy to see this matter come to fruition.
Especially Zhang Han, who was already very concerned about this matter, "Okay, I will go to tell Your Majesty about this matter, and if the Gu family has any problems, they can also come to me to solve them." ”
"However, if this Gu family is doing business with the Huns, this journey is far away, how can they get there?"
As he spoke, he paused and continued: "This matter still needs to be decided by His Majesty, and it is not too late to decide after His Majesty has arranged this matter properly." ”
"Now Daqin's grain is also a problem, and the planting time is about to pass, and Daqin's grain will be directly taken out for foreign trade, I'm afraid Your Majesty will not agree."
"Moreover, what does this foreign trade matter have to do with the Gu family's trip to Baiyue?"