Jiang Hu Qi Gong Lu

Chapter 653

"Good thing?" Liu Huaixu asked a little puzzled.

"Yes, do you have frequent transactions with the Houyuan Tartars now?" Lin Xiqi asked.

Liu Huaixu shook his head and said: "Not many, most of our transactions are still with the Western Regions. Now the business roads in the Western Regions are relatively stable and basically safe. There are still many problems in the transaction process of the Houyuan Tartars. Big risk, Tartars often plunder caravans. Therefore, our companies rarely trade with Houyuan Tartars. Even if they trade, they will not go deep into Houyuan. They will only trade at agreed places near the border. The amount is not large.”

Lin Xiqi nodded.

The Tartars of the late Yuan Dynasty were predatory, and it was not so easy to get them to pay the money and deliver the goods.

Especially when you see exquisite and good things, why not grab them if you can?
"I think you can increase your trade with the Tartars." Lin Xiqi said, "It's best to trade a large amount of tea and silk, which are favorites of the upper class of the Tartars in the late Yuan Dynasty, in exchange for the cattle, sheep and horses from the Tartars."

Liu Huaixu's heart moved, and he said, "My lord, do you want a scumbag?"

"Yin Tartar?" Lin Xiqi asked.

"Isn't it?" Liu Huaixu said, "in exchange for a large amount of cattle and sheep from the Tartars. If the Tartars encounter snow disasters, many people will starve to death. In this way, many people will be wiped out without going to war." The men and horses of the Tartars are few."

Lin Xiqi's eyes lit up and said, "Why didn't I think of that?"

"Huh?" Liu Huaixu asked suspiciously, "Didn't your lord mean that?"

"Just now, I was just thinking that those upper-class people in the Houyuan Tartars were spending money like water, and they were very fond of the exquisite silk and porcelain in the Central Plains. As long as these luxury and pleasure things were transported there, those Tartar nobles would definitely buy them. Those cattle, sheep and horses , furs will be sold to us at a low price, so that we can make a lot of money from it." Lin Xiqi said, "I just thought about making benefits from the Tartars, but it's not as far as you think."

"So, did I remind you?" Liu Huaixu covered his mouth and smiled.

"Yes, you reminded me." Lin Xiqi said excitedly.

"There is still a problem." Liu Huaixu said.

"What's the problem?" Lin Xiqi asked.

"As I said just now, after the caravans from Daxia enter the desert grassland, many of them will be looted by the Tartars." Liu Huaixu said, "Don't talk about making money, I'm afraid they will lose money." Liu Huaixu said .

"Any method can be used." Lin Xiqi said.

"Any means?" Liu Huaixu thought for a moment.

"There is nothing to be afraid of doing business with the Houyuan Tartars." Lin Xiqi said, "Officials and tribal leaders on the Houyuan Tartars should spend as much money as possible to buy them. You can also cultivate yourself in the Houyuan Tartars They sell these things through them. In fact, many companies here in Daxia also do the same, collusion between officials and businessmen, but they are in Daxia territory, and you don’t bother to do it.”

Liu Huaixu was silent, of course she knew about this.

Many businesses in the Central Plains colluded with the local or several local governments. They controlled the local businesses and prevented foreign businesses from entering. Foreign businesses could only sell their goods to them in order to obtain more benefits.

"I understand." Liu Huaixu nodded.

What she did in Daxia was fairly subtle, such as paying tolls, but she didn't occupy a state or a county like those people.

With Lin Xiqi's current power, she can completely monopolize Liangzhou's transactions.

But she didn't do that, it's not her style.

For the Tartars of the late Yuan Dynasty, it was a bit inappropriate to do this by themselves.

There is no good way for these companies to deal with the Tartars' looting, even if there are escort guards, it is not very safe. Those who can punish the Tartars still need to find Tartar officials.

"If it succeeds, maybe after a few years, the power of the Houyuan Tartars will be weakened a lot. It will be a great thing for us Liangzhou and the people in the border states." Lin Xiqi said.

"Not necessarily, it may also arouse the predatory habits of the Tartars." Liu Huaixu said, "In order to maintain their own enjoyment, they will do anything."

"But there will be huge conflicts within the Tartars." Lin Xiqi said, "The nobles of the Tartars will definitely oppress the tribal herdsmen below. When the time comes, the people below will starve to death and freeze to death. Even if they are mobilized, how many people can be mobilized?" ? Maybe some people will rebel."

"Well, generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages." Liu Huaixu said, "In order to achieve the goal that adults want as soon as possible, I am afraid that the 'Sifang Company' alone is not enough. I need to cooperate with other companies."

"You can figure it out. These companies are making money, so they won't be tempted." Lin Xiqi smiled, "Besides, it's easier to do things with more people."

Lin Xiqi knew very well that these firms would never let go of such an opportunity.

As long as I support them from Liangzhou, so that they don't have any worries, they will definitely develop Houyuan's business.

The transaction with Houyuan is actually very profitable. For example, if a piece of silk in the Central Plains arrives in Houyuan, the price can be increased by at least ten times or even dozens of times.

The nobles of the Tartars in the late Yuan Dynasty could not refuse these luxurious and exquisite things.

This is also knowing that they will be robbed, and there will be a few caravans who will take the risk to trade with the Houyuan Tartars.

The same was true for those caravans going to the Western Regions back then, and the Western Regions were also full of risks.

There are great business opportunities in risks.

"Cows and sheep may be easy to trade, but horses are still very important to the Tartars, and they are not good at trading." Liu Huaixu said.

There is still a shortage of horses in Daxia, and most of the horse breeds are not as good as those of the Tartars. When the two sides fight, the horses of the Tartars have the upper hand.

In addition, the Tartars grew up on horseback since they were young, and they are proficient in riding and shooting, which is incomparable to the officers and soldiers of Daxia.

If you can get the horses of the Tartars, you will strengthen yourself and weaken your opponent.

"Take your time." Lin Xiqi said, "It's easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but difficult to go from extravagant to frugal. At that time, these Tartar officials will not be able to sell their horses even if they don't want to."

"That's right." Liu Huaixu nodded.

"Do you have anything else to do?" Lin Xiqi asked.

"I just came from Sister Yushu's side." Liu Huaixu said.

Hearing this, Lin Xiqi's expression changed slightly and he said, "That girl must have told you all about it, right?"

"Don't worry, she just told me that I won't reveal it. I know this is related to your life." Liu Huaixu said.

Lin Xiqi knew that they had a good relationship, and spent a lot of time exchanging various news and sharing various secrets.

When Liu Huaixu arrived at Sun Yushu's side, Sun Yushu would definitely tell her about his trip to the hinterland of the Tartars.

"I know you've made your decision, so I won't change it." Liu Huaixu said, "I'm not like sister Yushu who can prepare hidden weapons for you to protect yourself. I just hope you can be careful and come back safely."

"Don't worry." Lin Xiqi smiled, "So many people in Liangzhou have to wait for me, I will definitely be careful. You just need to manage the business well, and that will be the greatest help to me."

"You don't have to worry about the company," Liu Huaixu said.

"That's good." Lin Xiqi reached out and pulled Liu Huaixu.

Liu Huaixu exclaimed, and Lin Xiqi pulled her into her arms.

"Don't." Liu Huaixu pushed in resistance.

Lin Xiqi sat down on the chair, then hugged Liu Huaixu and pressed her on her legs.

"I can't~~" Liu Huaixu firmly held down Lin Xiqi's fidgeting hands.

(End of this chapter)