The news that Lin Xiqi got from Han Min about the Red Lotus Sutra was still very amazing.

After he returned, he had to be more cautious about interfering in the Red Lotus Sect in the Western Regions next.

He took advantage of the gap between Wang Dong and Aunt Jiang's return to the Western Regions to investigate the news and went to the Floating Cloud Sect.

"You mean we went over?" asked Renjiang.

Lin Xiqi directly found the senior brother and said his thoughts.

"No, I mean, I'll go first, you guys later. Lin Xiqi said.

"It's too dangerous. Renjiang said.

This matter involved the major holy places, as well as the Great Xia Red Lotus Sect.

No matter which one it is, it's not something you can provoke on your side.

"I still know it in my heart. Lin Xiqi said, "This time our goal is not the next chapter of the Red Lotus Sutra, we just want to accept what the Red Lotus Sect left behind in the Western Regions." These things Husset Husset wants to get, and they must be ours. ”

"You're right, and I agree. Renjiang said, "But as long as Husette reigns for one day, even if we accept the foundation of the Red Lotus Sect in the Western Regions, I'm afraid it won't be easy to keep." After all, it is a foreign country, even if it is Liangzhou, there is a lot of distance. ”

"Then the throne will be changed. Lin Xiqi said.

"So, you still support Hussein's ascension? This is the same idea as the Red Lotus Sect in the Western Regions. Renjiang said.

"Nope. Lin Xiqi shook his head and said, "If you change someone, you don't necessarily want this Hussein, right?"

Renjiang glanced at Lin Xiqi and said, "Little junior brother, this matter is still full of risks, should we be cautious?"

"Big brother, I know it's a bit risky, but it's also a good opportunity for us. Lin Xiqi said, "Now it is difficult to continue to expand the influence to other states. Besides, if we reach out, we will easily be feared by those big forces. That's not a good thing for us. ”

Renjiang understood what Lin Xiqi meant.

Now that the Floating Cloud Sect has taken over Liangzhou, the other big forces in the rivers and lakes may turn a blind eye.

They don't pay much attention to the forces in the border states.

If you want to stretch your hands and feet to other states next, then the temperament is different.

Similarly, if the Floating Cloud Sect interfered in the affairs of other border states, the other sects would probably send people to interfere.

You can occupy one state, but if you want to take two states, it's impossible.

Not even the Frontier.

Then the Western Regions is the best direction to break through.

Going west, many of the Great Xia sects would not have been involved at all.

I'm afraid a lot of people have just heard of it and haven't been there at all.

Stirring up the wind and rain over there will not be much feeling for these Jianghu sects in Great Xia.

At least there will be no one on this side who will oppose and interfere with themselves.

For yourself, this is the best opportunity.

"Okay. Renjiang nodded and said, "My side will fully support it when the time comes." ”

He actually supports Lin Xiqi in his heart.

I just think it's always right to be careful.

"That's good. Lin Xiqi said, "When the time comes, I will ask Wang Dong to contact you." ”

"Be careful. After Renjiang saw that Lin Xiqi was about to leave, he couldn't help but say.

"Senior brother, don't worry. Lin Xiqi smiled.

After seeing Lin Xiqi leave, Renjiang couldn't help but sigh.

He knew that the strength of his few people was still too weak.

A lot of things can't be handled, so I can only go out with the junior brother.

"No, I have to practice harder, well, and I have to urge the other juniors. Renjiang thought secretly in his heart.

When Lin Xiqi returned to the county office, he found that Liu Huaixu was already waiting in the study.

"Is there any trouble?" Lin Xiqi asked with a smile.

"Are you still smiling?" Seeing Lin Xiqi's appearance, Liu Huaixu couldn't help but glance at him and said, "Don't you know about this?"

"I know, and I just knew. Lin Xiqi said, "The situation in Persia is turbulent, and it is normal to affect the business transactions of the caravan, so there is no need to make too much fuss. ”

"Short-term impact, of course, nothing is a problem. Liu Huaixu said, "But if it's a long time, then you can't ignore it." The new king of Persia has issued a decree announcing a tenfold increase in customs duties, mainly for our caravans of Bactria . ”

"Huh?" Lin Xiqi couldn't help but wonder.

"Don't pretend you don't know. Liu Huaixu said.

"I really don't know about this yet, when did it happen?" Lin Xiqi asked.

Regarding the tariff, Wang Dong also sent people to communicate with the Persian side.

Hussite wants to impose a tenfold tariff, but this matter is still being negotiated, how can it be implemented?

Could it be a mistake?

"Just this morning it was implemented, and I've got a pigeon message. Liu Huaixu said, "Now the major businesses are blowing up." Because of the sudden increase in tariffs tenfold. Many caravans in Persia could not return unless they paid taxes. The caravans that had passed from Bactria were now in a bit of a dilemma, whether to continue to enter Persia, or not to pay the tariff and go home. Everyone is now a little uneasy about whether to pay this tariff or not. ”

Lin Xiqi's face sank and said, "I really don't know about this matter. I sent someone to make contact with the new king of Persia the other day. At that time, he proposed the conditions of the tariff, but he did not expect it to be implemented now. I'll ask Wang Dong. ”

Wang Dong soon came over.

When he saw Liu Huaixu sitting here, he immediately understood what was going on.

"Wang Dong, tell me about it. Lin Xiqi said lightly.

"My lord, my subordinates have just gotten the news about this matter, and in order to ensure the accuracy of the news, I specially went to verify it again. Wang Dong said.

"What about the result?" asked Lin Xiqi.

"It's true, the Persian state has introduced new tariffs. Wang Dong said.

"So, they don't want to talk about it. Lin Xiqi said.

"This?" Wang Dong said helplessly, "My lord, Husset is obviously unwilling to associate with our side of Great Xia. Judging from his subordinates, his move should be just the beginning. If we accept a tenfold tariff, he could have added it later. If tariffs are not sufficient, other harsh conditions or instruments may be added. ”

"What harsh conditions and methods can be added?" Liu Huaixu couldn't help frowning after hearing this.

She is now in charge of the Sifang Firm, and the biggest source of wealth for the Quartet Firm is from the Western Regions.

If something goes wrong here, the annual income may plummet by more than 90%.

It's not a big problem to be on your own.

But now the Quartet business still has to provide the expenses of Lin Xiqi's various forces, and there is not enough financial resources, she is a clever woman who has no rice.

In addition, she is now almost a leader of the Great Xia Merchant in the Western Regions, and she has a very strong right to speak.