At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 146 Hongze businessman proposed to open Hong Kong to attract investment, and Ru Zhongbai's [-] troops approached
Cheng De kept a calm expression all the time, and walked towards the general's mansion calmly and calmly.

But halfway through, he stopped.

Because the front has been blocked by people, it's a vast expanse of darkness.

Li Xiaoci, Cheng Neng and others quickly stepped forward to stop the crowd, not letting them go forward.

"I'll pay my respects to General Zhenglu!" All the people who were stopped saluted one after another, but the voices of the salutes were uneven, which seemed a bit messy.

Seeing this, Cheng De frowned.

"Why did you come here?" Cheng De said indifferently, but his eyes flicked over the faces of the people, and they were fixed on the plaque on the General's Mansion.

Cheng De knew that these people came together in groups, and they must be asking for something.

Especially when Cheng De caught a glimpse of the big and small bags in their hands from the corner of his eye.

Those large and small decorative boxes look very exquisite, and the price is not low.

Not to mention the contents of the box, which must be quite expensive.

A good horse goes with a good saddle, a good box goes with a good thing.

Thinking of this, Cheng De calmly looked at the plaque of the General's Mansion and passed the time.

At this moment, among the stopped crowd, many people looked at an old man standing in the front.

This old man, with gray hair, ruddy complexion, narrowed eyes with only a little gap, looks quite shrewd.

He was wearing a black green shirt. The material of the green shirt seemed to be woven with precious cloth, the knitting was extremely fine, and it looked full of artistic beauty.

Cheng De immediately understood that this person should be the talking representative elected by everyone.

"General Zhenglu, trusted by everyone, Caomin is the person elected by everyone. There is one thing I am waiting for, and I need the help of the general."

"Of course, we will also give the general something equivalent. It can be said that we are going to make an equal deal with General Zhenglu."

When the old man said this, he looked at Cheng De and patiently waited for Cheng De to make a decision.

Cheng De did not give a positive response, but asked something unrelated to this, "Your name?"

"Report to General Zhenglu, the grassroots Hu Xiao."

Cheng De wrote down his name silently, and then said: "Take a few people and follow me into the general's mansion to discuss matters."

"General Zhenglu, how many people can the grassroots bring?" Hu Xiao hurriedly asked.

Cheng De: "Up to five people."

Hu Xiao: "Yes. The grassroots know."

Cheng De didn't care about Hu Xiao anymore, and the people who were blocked automatically separated at this time, making a way in the middle.

Cheng De didn't look at the people staring at him on both sides, but walked straight from the middle road to the inside of the general's mansion.

Hu Xiao was very efficient in handling affairs. After a while, he quickly selected five people and hurriedly followed behind Cheng De.

After arriving at the meeting hall of the General's Mansion, Cheng De ordered his soldiers to bring tea to entertain Hu Xiao and the other six.

Li Xiaoci stood behind Cheng De, while Cheng Neng and others stood guard outside the meeting hall.

After Hu Xiao and his party took a sip of tea, Cheng De began to say, "What do you need my help for?"

When the five people brought by Hu Xiao heard the words, they all looked at Hu Xiao.

Cheng De also looked at Hu Xiao, waiting for his answer.

Hu Xiao lowered his head and pondered for a while, and after sorting out the clues in his mind, he said unhurriedly: "Before, I read a piece of news from the "Sizhou Daily". The general opened a port to attract investment in Sizhou City, especially the description of the prospect after the opening of the port attracted me."

When Hu Xiao said this, he made a start and set the general tone of the topic. Then, he continued to say: "I hope the general can open a port here in Hongze City to attract investment. Once the port of Hongze City is completed, it will be bigger than Sizhou Port." For convenience, and the distance between the two ports is not far, they can communicate with each other.”

Having said that, Hu Xiao put his eyes on Cheng De, sized him up secretly, and didn't continue talking.

Cheng De listened to Hu Xiao's words, but he didn't say anything good or bad.

If Hongze City opens up to attract investment, it will of course benefit the Sizhou Army.

However, the investment in the early stage of opening a port is a huge expense.

Originally, it was already quite difficult to attract investment in Sizhou City, and now there is still a need to attract investment in Hongze City. Cheng De already had an answer in his mind.

Therefore, Cheng De directly said to Hu Xiao: "I know what you mean."

Hu Xiao couldn't help being taken aback when he heard Cheng De speak like this.

Just such a plain sentence, and then gone?

From this short sentence, Hu Xiao analyzed many things.

But the most important thing is that Cheng De, the conquest general in front of him, is not very interested in opening a port in Hongze City to attract investment.

And this made Hu Xiao's heart sink suddenly.

He was caught off guard.

He originally thought that Cheng De, the conscript general, should be very interested in proposing to open a port in Hongze City. After all, he also opened a port in Sizhou City.

Hu Xiao, who couldn't figure it out, looked at Cheng De and said, "General Zhenglu, the importance of opening a port to attract investment is self-evident, so why isn't General Zhenglu much interested in our proposal of opening a port to attract investment in Hongze City? "

Cheng De did not answer Hu Xiao's question directly, but said: "I have almost emptied all the silver in the treasury of the General's Mansion before I completed the Sizhou Port. If we open Hongze City again to attract investment, then , I also have more than enough heart but not enough energy. Although I also know that there are huge benefits behind the opening of Hongze City to attract investment. However, I can’t get the money for Hongze City’s opening of Hong Kong. Therefore, I can only give up your proposal .”

Hu Xiao and the other five people were silent there.

They obviously didn't expect that the reason why Cheng De, the general who conquered captives, was not interested in their proposal was because of this.

This was beyond their expectations.

Before they came, they all made up their minds, and they all thought that the General's Mansion had enough financial resources.

The opening of Hongze City to attract investment was also based on this premise.

But now Cheng De, the general who conquered the captives, told them that the general's mansion did not have enough financial resources.

From this point of view, the opening of Hongze City to attract investment may not be possible.

However, Hu Xiao and the other five were not reconciled.

Before coming, they prepared a lot.

Now, because the general's mansion has no money, all the previous preparations have been wasted.

All this made them unacceptable from the bottom of their hearts.

Hu Xiao was signaled by the eyes of the other five people, and said: "General, since the General's Mansion can't get so much money for the opening of Hongze City to attract investment, why don't we and the General's Mansion jointly pay for it. The port is completed. The subsequent income will be converted into equal parts according to the amount of money paid, general, do you think it will work?"

Cheng De didn't answer immediately, but he was obviously moved by Hu Xiao's proposal.

Hu Xiao and the other five people saw that Cheng De didn't make a sound. After they looked at each other, they finally set their eyes on Hu Xiao.

Hu Xiao has dealt with the other five people all the year round, and he understands the eyes of the five of them.

Therefore, Hu Xiao looked at Cheng De and said, "General, what do you think of this? After the completion of the port, the income after the port is converted into equal parts according to the amount of money paid, and the General's Mansion can get an additional [-]% of the total income. That is to say, according to The equal share will be divided after the general's mansion receives the total income. The [-]% is the reward for the Sizhou army to protect the safety of the goods. I don't know if this is the case, can the general consider it?"

Cheng De suddenly heard Hu Xiao's words, his eyes brightened, he looked at Hu Xiao and said, "Is this true?"

Hu Xiao and the other five people nodded and said: "Really, I dare not deceive the general!"

Cheng De was not moved by what Hu Xiao and the other five said, but said calmly: "These divided things must be written down in documents, and then all participants must sign and sign. Once the signature is signed, if someone does not According to the document, then, don't blame Sizhou's severe punishment!"

Hu Xiao and the other five people felt awe-inspiring when they heard Cheng De's calm words.

Their complexions are extremely complicated.

However, they gritted their teeth and nodded in agreement when they thought about the prospect of Hongze City after it was opened to invite investment and construction.

Seeing this situation, Cheng De said to them: "You go down and discuss this matter with the people outside. When you have discussed it, we will write a document. After that, my general's mansion will send people to discuss it." And you each send people to jointly take charge of the opening of Hongze City to attract investment, what do you think?"

Hu Xiao and the other five people had no opinion, they all agreed.

Afterwards, Hu Xiao took the other five people to bid farewell to Cheng De.

"General, I still need to discuss with other people, so I won't disturb the general's rest, I will leave." Hu Xiao led the other five people and bowed to Cheng De. After Cheng De nodded, they left After leaving the meeting hall, he walked out of the general's mansion.

Cheng De watched the backs of Hu Xiao and the others leaving with thoughtful eyes.

These people all took a fancy to the huge interests behind the opening of Hongze City to attract investment.

But, why didn't he focus on the money and food on these people!

Mutual benefits, and, in this matter, his General's Mansion takes the lead.

Therefore, Cheng De was still very satisfied.

As for who will be in charge of Hongze City's opening of Hong Kong and attracting investment, Cheng De has already thought of the candidates: Ye Dui and He Wenhui.

First of all, the two of them are familiar with Hongze City.Hu Xiao and the others who just came to the door, maybe both of them have heard of it.

Secondly, right now, he can't come up with other people who are as talented in business as Zhang Yi and Bian Zhongheng.

Therefore, Ye Dui and He Wenhui had to go up first.

As for the future, how to arrange the two of them will be discussed later.

After finalizing this matter in his heart, Cheng De stopped thinking about these things, but worried about Ru Zhongbai leading an army of [-] troops.

To support Huai'an City, the [-] troops brought by Ru Zhongbai became a major obstacle.

In order to make the support plan go smoothly, he must try his best to deal with the [-] troops.

As for the frontal battle, Cheng De never thought about it.

Moreover, his purpose is to support Huai'an City.

If they hadn't reached Huai'an City, many of the supporting army would have been killed by Ru Zhongbai's [-] troops.

Even if he could reach Huai'an City in the end, at that time, the few remaining troops might not be able to gain any benefits in the face of Tuotuo's 24 troops.

Thinking of this, Cheng De rubbed his swollen eyebrows.

Cheng De was stumped by this matter.

With an army of one hundred thousand, how could he hold them back with as few casualties as possible?
At this moment, He Wenhui and Ye Dui came to return to their orders.

"General, the two of us have sent people to transport all the existing ships in Hongze City to Hongze Lake in front of the north gate of Hongze City, and used the reeds to hide these ships." He Wenhui bowed and lowered his head towards Follow Cheng De to report back.

Ye Dui bowed beside him, staring at the ground.

Cheng De nodded: "Well. You two have done a good job. Now, I have one more thing to give you."

After He Wenhui and Ye Dui looked at each other, they looked away and stayed on Cheng De.

"Just now, some local merchants in Hongze City joined forces and came to me to discuss the opening of Hongze City to attract investment. We have already reached a preliminary conclusion. After they have discussed it, the matter of opening Hongze City to attract investment will be left to the two of you. Responsible." Cheng De said, staring at He Wenhui and Ye Dui.

"Yes." He Wenhui and Ye Dui responded one after another.

"Very good. Now I will explain to you the ins and outs of what happened just now." Cheng De added.

Then, Cheng De told He Wenhui and Ye Dui all about the ins and outs of the opening of Hongze City to attract investment.

After He Wenhui and Ye Dui listened to Cheng De's words, they all promised: "Please rest assured, the general. I, He Wenhui (Ye Dui), will never let the general down, and I will definitely handle this matter well."

Cheng De just nodded and said nothing else.

"Both of you, handle this matter well with your heart. The benefits in the future will be indispensable." Cheng De's eyes fell on He Wenhui and Ye Dui, with a trace of smile on the corners of his mouth.

He Wenhui and Ye Dui were overjoyed when they heard this, but their faces were very calm.

"In a short time, this Ru Zhongbai will bring an army of [-] to the vicinity of Hongze City. According to my guess, Ru Zhongbai brought an army of [-], and he must have followed Na Tuotuo's order to restrain him. Stay with me, Cheng De, so as to prevent me from going to Huai'an City for support. Regarding this matter, what good way do you have to go around to Huai'an City while minimizing casualties, or without casualties?"

He Wenhui and Ye Dui couldn't help looking at each other after hearing this.

"General, you ordered us to prepare the ships earlier. Didn't you already make some arrangements for this matter?" Ye Dui suddenly asked.

Cheng De glanced at Ye Dui and said, "I have prepared this ship in advance, which is also a helpless plan. Whether it is dawn or late at night, if you want to take a boat to Huai'an City, then Ru Zhongbai's [-] troops will be stationed at that time." Near Hongze City, their eyes are not blind. If they are discovered, I am afraid they have not arrived in Huai'an City, then Ru Zhongbai has already sent a letter to Tuotuo, and Tuotuo will probably prepare a gift for us to ambush us .This, I will not use this unless it is absolutely necessary."

He Wenhui and Ye Dui fell silent after hearing this, their brows were deeply frowned.

Seeing the appearance of the two of them, Cheng De didn't disturb them.

At the same time, Cheng De also began to think about the [-] troops of Ru Zhongbai who were about to face him, how he should find ways to hold them back, and then go around to Huai'an City to support Feng Guoyong.

For a moment, the entire meeting hall was silent.

Silent for a long time.

(End of this chapter)