Later, I arranged for them to open up new fields and plant the seeds that Zhang Wei brought back as soon as possible, so that they could get more seeds and then promote them all over the world.

A few people retreated, and I returned to the side hall of Xianyang Palace.

When Tao Yao and Wu Shimu saw me, they quickly got up and saluted.

I waved my hand and smiled, "No need to be polite. Have a seat. ”

The three of them sat down, and I looked at the two of them and said, "How is your two business doing this time?" ”

Tao Yao showed a smile on her face and replied: "Back to Your Majesty, Wu Shimu and I have each made a profit of 100,000 gold this time!" ”

"Oh?" I was a little surprised: "100,000 gold each? So much? ”

The principal of the things they brought with them was about 5,000 gold, and the net profit of this trip was 20 times, which was a bit unexpected to me, no wonder the Silk Road was still famous after thousands of years.

Wu Shimu also looked happy, and responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, the villain never thought that this is thanks to the opportunity given to us by Your Majesty." ”

I nodded, "That's very good." When you were in the Western Regions, didn't you tell the people of the Western Regions how the things you brought with you were made? ”

I was in a hurry, and I didn't remember to tell them.

Both of them are businessmen, so they naturally understand the truth that strange goods can live, and they both arched their hands and said: "No." ”

I hummed and continued: "Now that the imperial court has not imposed tariffs, this time you can be regarded as exploring the way for the imperial court, and you don't have to pay tariffs." In the future, if you trade with other countries, you will have to pay customs duties according to the thirty taxes, and I will tell Li Si to do this. ”

The two had no objection, compared to the city tax of twenty taxes and one, thirty taxes and one was not high, and the profits were so rich that even if they paid customs duties to the imperial court, they also made a lot of profits.

"Okay, you've been out for more than a year, and I won't keep you long. When you go back, you will arrange for the follow-up trade on your own, and there will be no envoys to lead you in the future. In addition, you have already drawn a map of the Western Regions, and in three months I will publish the map of the imperial court to the world, and then everyone else except you two can also go to trade, so you must seize the opportunity. ”

The two of them said yes.

After I finished instructing, Tao Yao hurriedly went back, her family was supported by her and the housekeeper Uncle Qi, unlike the Wu family, which is a big family.

Wu Shimu stayed.

I looked at him and asked curiously, "Wu Shimu, what else do you have to do?" ”

Wu Shimu suddenly bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the villain has a reluctant request, I don't know if I can explain it to Your Majesty?" ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

What does this kid want to do? Do you want to kick Tao Yao out?

Wu Shimu said cautiously: "The villain's grandfather wants to see His Majesty, I don't know if His Majesty is ......"

"Who was your grandfather?" I'm a little strange, looking at his age, his grandfather is probably too old, what do you do with me?

"Back to Your Majesty, the villain's grandfather's name is Wu Shilu."

My eyes widened: "Wu Shilu? He's alive? ”

Good guy, I always thought that Wu Shilu was dead, after all, the widow Qing has been dead for more than ten years, they should be the same generation, and they can live until now?

Wu Shimu nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, but my grandfather has been sick in bed for a long time and has not managed the family business for many years. ”

I smiled slightly, if he hadn't managed the family business for years, he wouldn't have thought of meeting me.

After thinking about it for a while, there was nothing to lose by meeting this legendary businessman.

"Wu Shilu was valued by the emperor and given him the title of 'Bifeng Jun', I have never seen him enter the palace to worship, and I thought he was ...... Your Wu clan has provided so much livestock for Great Qin, and you have made great contributions, so of course I want to see it. However, since he has been sick in bed for a long time, he doesn't need to enter the palace, and I will come to Fang City tomorrow, and I will see you in your Wushi Mansion. ”

Wu Shimu hurriedly bowed deeply: "Your Majesty is benevolent, thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

Here, the Wu family pastor left the palace and hurriedly rushed back to the Wu family's mansion.

After entering the house, he didn't have time to catch up with his family, and walked quickly to a secluded place in the backyard.

Pushing open the door, there was a teenage child amusing the person on the bed, and on the bed lay an old man with a full head of white hair. Although the old man is already skinny, he can see that he was as strong as an ox when he was young, and the only thing that catches the eye is that his eyes are still clear and sharp.

Wu Shimu stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Grandfather, grandson is back." ”

Lying on the bed is none other than Wu Shilu!

Wu Shilu smiled and said, "Mu'er's journey is still smooth? ”

Before he could reply, the teenage child next to him got up and said happily: "Father, you are finally back." ”

It is the son of Wu Shimu, Wu Shilin.

Wu Shimu smiled slightly: "Neighbor, you go out first, my father has something to tell my great-grandfather." ”

Wu Shilin nodded and went out obediently.

Wu Shimu sat down next to him and said respectfully: "Grandfather is relieved, everything is going well." The grandson has just returned from Xianyang Palace, and His Majesty has promised to see you, and he will meet you in the mansion! ”

Wu Shilu blinked: "Very good." There are some things that must be explained to His Majesty, otherwise if this continues, my Wu clan will be in danger. ”

Wu Shimu frowned slightly: "Yes, Sun Er thought that it was dangerous enough to say the wrong thing before, but when Sun Er entered the five counties of Hexi, he heard that His Majesty had defeated Donghu and defeated the Huns, and even Tou Mandan Yu was captured and killed in Xianyang, and he was extremely shocked, so he ordered someone to send you a letter overnight." ”

Wu Shilu nodded and sighed lightly: "Actually, when the emperor was alive, he also knew about our situation. It's just that after the new emperor ascended the throne, because of physical reasons, I have not entered the palace to worship and explain these things to His Majesty. ”

After speaking, he glanced at Wu Shimu, and said with a solemn expression: "There is one more thing, I heard that Zalut, the leader of Beihu, once saw His Majesty on the Great Wall!" ”

Wu Shimu was shocked and said in disbelief: "What?!" Doesn't that mean that Zarut is...... Although I had some doubts after hearing about the Beihu incident, a Donghu person could gain a firm foothold in Beihu and re-establish the Hu clan with 700 people, which is a bit fantastical, and I never thought about it from the perspective of Daqin. If it is true as you say, I am afraid that everything was arranged by His Majesty. ”

Wu Shilu nodded: "Don't spread this news, I learned it by chance." That's why I hastened to reply to your letter without waiting for your return, and asked Your Majesty for an audience on the occasion of your return. Now we must have no reservations about Your Majesty, otherwise Your Majesty's suspicion of us will become more and more serious. ”

Wu Shimu knew the stakes and agreed: "What my grandfather said is good, without the support of the emperor, even if the family is rich, the destruction is also in the emperor's thoughts." ”

Then the two discussed carefully for a long time.

After Tao Yao went back, Ba Ling was already waiting at Ba Shi Tai, and when the mission entered the city, Ba Ling saw Tao Yao, but she wanted to follow the mission into the palace to worship first, and Ba Ling returned to Ba Shi Tai in a hurry to wait.

It was late at night when Baling chattered and told Tao Yao all the things that had happened in the past year or so......