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Chapter 176 Commercial Preparations
"Jing Yan, you have really worked hard this time." The old emperor looked at his son with a smile on his face.

"It's what sons and servants should do to relieve father and emperor's worries." Even though Zhu Jingyan had achieved such an achievement, he was not proud of himself, and he still looked calm and breezy.

"Okay, you did a great job this time. In the future, the border residents will no longer be harassed by the Qiang people, and you can also improve the life of the frontier soldiers."

Although the old emperor said so, in fact, he didn't care about trade matters in his heart. Now that Daxia is prosperous and prosperous, he doesn't care about the Qiang people's cattle and sheep at all.

On the contrary, the Qiang people are very short of food. If they do business with Daxia, their winter casualties will be greatly reduced.

But the old emperor still expressed his affirmation of Zhu Jingyan's proposal on the surface. After all, this is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. Since he wants to do it, let him give it a try.

Unexpectedly, the Erut tribe agreed to do business with Daxia. It seems that the Qiang people also want to change the status quo, but it also shows that Zhu Jingyan does have a hand.

"I didn't do anything, and I relied on my Great Xia's Tianwei, which made the Erut tribe agree so happily." Zhu Jingyan said compliments, which made the old emperor very happy.

Ever since he was a child, Zhu Jingyan had an upright personality and acted aboveboard, not like a prince at all, but more like a knight-errant, so he also had a close relationship with the great scholar Mo Shangchen.

Although the old emperor doted on this son very much, he was always worried that Zhu Jingyan never flattered himself like other sons, and always looked serious.

Now that Zhu Jingyan came back from the grassland, he has learned to compliment himself, which greatly benefited the old emperor. It seems that his son has also matured.

"Jing Yan, what reward do you want for your great achievements this time?" the old emperor asked with a smile.

Zhu Jingyan: "..."

He knew that this time, he would definitely bring up the issue of establishing himself as the crown prince again.

It's not that he dislikes the position of emperor so much, it's just that Zhu Jingyan doesn't take this matter too seriously. He hopes that he can travel in the rivers and lakes and see different customs and customs.

But he also understands that if he can ascend to the throne of God, then he can benefit more people, just like Zhu Jingyan's status as a prince made the Qiang people think carefully about his proposal.

This time the road to trade has been completely opened up, which will benefit countless people in the future. No wonder the great Confucian Mo Shangchen once said to him-"It is easy to practice in the Gongmen".

Zhu Jingyan didn't quite understand it at first, but now he finally understands that as long as he ascends to a higher position, he can do more things. As long as he cares about ordinary people, he can benefit more people.

So now he no longer resists becoming the crown prince, and has even thought about how to govern the country if he becomes the emperor in the future.

"I don't want any rewards, as long as I can relieve my father's worries."

"Okay, okay, Jing Yan, you are so sensible, I am very pleased, then..."

"Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince is seeking an audience outside."

The old emperor was about to say something, but was interrupted by the fourth prince Zhu Jingming's audience.

After all, he was his own son. Although the old emperor was displeased, he didn't show anything, so he announced him in.

"My son pays homage to the father." Zhu Jingming knew that the old emperor was meeting Zhu Jingyan at this time, so he hurried to the palace under the urging of his third brother Zhu Jingtian.

"Jingming, you're here." Zhu Jingyan said to Zhu Jingming with a smile.

In his eyes, although his fourth brother is not very close to him, he is also very well-behaved, always following behind his elder brother, appearing inconspicuous.

It was the first time that he was able to take the initiative to meet the emperor now, which really surprised him.

The same old emperor was also curious about what happened to Zhu Jingming, so he asked, "Jingming, what's the matter with you?"

"Father, I heard that my second brother successfully signed a trade agreement with the Erut tribe on the grassland, so I'm here to congratulate you." Zhu Jingming replied respectfully.

"It's rare for you to be so caring." The old emperor praised him.

"My son still wants to discuss an errand with my father."

"Oh? What's the errand?" The old emperor asked curiously, and even Zhu Jingyan became interested.

"I also want to share my father's worries, so I want to go with my second brother to complete the first transaction with the Qiang people."

As soon as the old emperor heard Zhu Jingming say this, he didn't suspect him, because he felt that his son had grown up and could share some things for him.

So he turned to look at his second son, "Jing Yan, what do you think?"

"Of course." Zhu Jingyan said happily, "The fourth brother has grown up now, and naturally wants to make some achievements. My son is very supportive of this."

"Okay, then this is the first time to trade with the Qiang people. Jing Yan, you can take your brother to the grassland. When you come back, I will personally celebrate for you!" The old emperor laughed heartily. Prince Chu, but now his fourth son actually wants to participate in trade.

In this way, Zhu Jingyan successfully completed the first trade, which also increased his prestige, so it was logical to be named the prince.

But no one noticed the deep chill in Zhu Jingming's eyes.

. . .

In the following days, Zhu Jingyan put all his energy into doing business with the Qiang people for the first time.

Publish the list of selected merchants, determine the types of goods, determine the route along the way, and price the goods. . . . . . .All these series of matters need to be checked by Zhu Jingyan himself.

Fortunately, Zhu Jingming is now assisting, making Zhu Jingyan a lot easier.

This was the first time that Zhu Jingming showed his ability in front of everyone. He was young and mature, and he was careful in handling things, so he was praised by the court ministers. Even the old emperor looked at his son with admiration.

This surprised Zhu Jingtian, he didn't expect that his fourth brother was also a talented person, so he felt a little vigilant.

On this day, Zhu Jingtian quietly gathered with Zhu Jingming to discuss again.

"Third Brother, what do you want from me?" Zhu Jingming asked.

"You've been so busy recently, I'll bring you some supplements to replenish your body." Zhu Jingtian pretended to be very concerned and handed out a brocade box.

"This..." Zhu Jingming understood Zhu Jingtian's meaning in an instant, and said quickly, "Third brother, don't worry, I'm familiar with business matters now, and now I'll find an opportunity to start."

"That's good, that's good." Zhu Jingtian said with a smirk, and opened the brocade box in his hand, "Look, this is the blood vine tree I found for you, it has miraculous effects on nourishing blood and nourishing the spirit, you find time Take it."

"Thank you, third brother." Zhu Jingming took the blood vine away with a very moved look.

"Work hard, third brother won't forget you in the future!"

Hearing Zhu Jingtian's assurance, Zhu Jingming nodded emphatically, but in fact, only he knows what he thinks in his heart.

Soon it was time for the first shipment to depart.

(End of this chapter)