This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chapter 524

Li Chengqian smiled and said nothing, on this point, he was really not too worried.

"Okay, about the taxation, I will discuss it with the two servants in detail later, and come up with a charter as soon as possible."

Without dwelling too much on this issue, Li Chengqian asked, "By the way, how is the trade port going? After all, today's Daming is still supported by commerce. Although it must emphasize agriculture, it cannot suppress commerce.

The national conditions are different, and the treatment methods are naturally different.

If my Ming Dynasty wants to rise rapidly, business cannot be abandoned. "

Everyone understands this issue. Indeed, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the royal court of the Ming Dynasty has basically been maintained by foreign trade.

If it weren't for the things produced by Daming, which are very popular in neighboring countries, the Ming court really didn't know how to survive the past two years.

"The governor of the sandbank has already received news." Pusiruo said, "The countries in the Western Regions are also very active in the matter of the treaty ports. The governor of Gao sent a letter saying that it is estimated that in early March, when spring returns to the earth, The treaty ports between Daming and the Western Regions can be officially put into operation.

Now, the household department is also nervously preparing for the opening of the treaty port in early March. At the end of the month, a large number of materials will gradually arrive at the sandbar. "

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "The countries in the Western Regions must have benefited from the original Silk Road, so they cooperated so actively, um, this is a good thing.

By the way, how about you?Are you ready? "

Speaking of this, Yi Yuanfeng immediately laughed: "Your Highness, don't worry, our families have not been idle during this time, we all discussed it, and the caravan will set off together when the supplies arrive at the sandbar at the end of the month. "

How dare they forget what Li Chengqian said. At the beginning, Li Chengqian asked them to erode the business of the countries in the Western Regions, and even control their business. Why not?
"It's so good." Li Chengqian said, "Although the Western Regions are all a bunch of small countries, they have to guard against it, so don't turn the boat in the gutter."

"Don't worry, Your Highness." Li Qinjian said immediately, "The lion fights the rabbit with all his strength."

"It's good for you to know." Li Chengqian asked again, "By the way, what happened to the trade port with Datang?"

"Return to Your Highness." Pusiruo said, "Datang is a bit weird in this regard."

"Huh?" Li Chengqian was a little puzzled, "How to say?"

Puxiluo thought for a while, and said: "Datang seems to be very concerned about the trade port, and the eldest grandson Wuji, who is in charge of this matter, even personally sent someone to contact our household department.

But that's where the weirdness lies. Although they seem to care about it, every time they mention going further, the eldest grandson Wuji will have various excuses to delay.

Either something happened in Hezhou that needs him to deal with, or something happened in a county in Taozhou, how should I put it, it's as if he is the busiest person in the whole world. "

Hearing what he said, Li Chengqian smiled.

He understands Changsun Wuji's thoughts, but he is deliberately procrastinating.

After all, they sent Xu Jingzong to the six cities of the grassland quietly, and they may still be waiting for news from Xu Jingzong.

"It's okay." Li Chengqian smiled, "If he wants to procrastinate, he can procrastinate. The business between Zuo Zuo and Datang is not delayed, so let him do it."

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian looked at Changsun Chong again, smiled and said nothing.

Changsun Chong was an embarrassment, the world knew that Changsun Wuji was his father, he was really embarrassed when this incident happened.

"Okay, you can handle this matter yourself." Li Chengqian said, "Department of War, let's go back and discuss it. Now that we have tens of thousands of soldiers in the Ming Dynasty, how to arrange each army should also come up with a charter as soon as possible."

"My minister takes orders." Yi Yuanfeng bowed immediately after hearing the words.

Now that Ming's army is concentrated near Riyue Mountain, it is not a long-term solution.

However, how to arrange the various armies really needs to be discussed carefully.

"Let's do it this way." Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "You all go to your own business, I'm tired too."

So far, today's court meeting has finally come to an end.

……

On the other side, Taozhou, the prefect's mansion.

Changsun Wuji is busy with official duties.

Not to mention, Pusiruo really misunderstood him, he really didn't deliberately delay.

Ever since he took office in Taohe County, Changsun Wuji was really busy.

After all, there are a lot of things to deal with in all aspects of the two prefectures in one county. It was okay before, and Chu Suiliang could help him share some of the burden, but now, Chu Suiliang has also gone to Hezhou to sit in the town. In this way, he will be even more busy.

Of course, even if he is not busy, he will not develop any trade ports with Daming right now. Although this is not an excuse, it is also his purpose.

"Lang Jun." In the dark study room, Changsun Wuji was writing at his desk when an old servant came in softly and said in a low voice.

Hearing this, Changsun Wuji raised his head and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Xu Jingzong has a letter." As the old servant said, he took out a letter from his chest and handed it to Zhangsun Wuji.

Hearing that it was related to Xu Jingzong, Changsun Wuji accepted it without any hesitation, and tore open the envelope.

"That's right." Changsun Wuji nodded in satisfaction after just a few glances, and said, "Although Xu Jingzong's character is not flattering, he still has a way of doing things."

For Xu Jingzong's ability, Changsun Wuji still recognized it.

Hearing this, the old servant smiled and said, "Your Majesty, is there any result from Xu Jingzong's side?"

He is an old man from the Changsun Mansion, and has followed Changsun Wuji for more than 20 years, and sometimes he can even be half of the Changsun Mansion's home.

So in private, the old servant spoke more casually.

"Well, there are results." Changsun Wuji nodded and said, "By the way, are the workshops in each state and county ready?
Don't expect Xu Jingzong to bring the craftsmen back, but we haven't done a good job yet. "

"Don't worry, the workshops in each state and county have already been prepared. It's just because I don't know what the workshops will do, so I almost finished the work. As long as the craftsmen are in place and the direction is determined, it can be put into use within three days at most. .”

The old servant said, "However, all this is done in the name of the Sheriff's Mansion this time, but it is of no benefit to my eldest grandson's family."

"It doesn't matter." Changsun Wuji said, "Since the old man is the governor of Taohe County, it is natural that the interests of Taohe County come first.

As for the eldest grandson's family, at least at this juncture, the interests of the eldest grandson's family are not important. "

Changsun Wuji knew exactly what he needed now.

On this point, Changsun Wuji is indeed beyond reproach.

Of course, at this stage of his life, a little benefit has no meaning to him.

"The old servant will arrange it now."

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "Don't worry, Xu Jingzong won't come back for a while, so I will send a letter from the old man to the Daming Household Department."

After all, Changsun Wuji started writing at his desk again.

When the old servant saw this, he respectfully waited aside.

I don't know how long it took, Changsun Wuji finally raised his head, handed a letter to the old servant, and said, "Don't be too anxious, just arrange someone to send it there."

"Okay." After saying that, the old servant bowed and left.

When only Changsun Wuji was left in the study, Changsun Wuji closed his eyes slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a long time, Changsun Wuji suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Come here."

Although the old servant is gone, is there still a shortage of people in Changsun Wuji's mansion?

In just a moment, Xiaosi walked in.

"What are your orders, Mr. Lang?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Go to Hezhou and bring a letter to Chu Suiliang.

Tell him that the time has come and it's time to prepare. "

When Xiaosi heard the words, he immediately took the order and came out.

After he left, Changsun Wuji said to himself: "Success or failure depends on one action..."

For taking office in Taohe County this time, Changsun Wuji is actually very clear that this is not only the opportunity Li Er gave him, but also the test Li Er gave himself.

You know, although he is one of Li Er's most trusted people, don't forget that he is also Li Chengqian's uncle.

There is a strange psychology, the more you trust someone, the more you can't stand his betrayal.

How should I say this, it's like my own mother-in-law eating her daughter's jealousy.

Not a big deal, but just uncomfortable.

At the same time, in the six cities of the grassland, Xu Jingzong was leading a large group of people on their way in the dark.

He also knew that what he did was not visible, so he didn't dare to act in broad daylight, and it was normal to be sneaky.

Of course, that's because he didn't know it. In fact, Li Chengqian really didn't care about these things he did. In the final analysis, it was just that he had a guilty conscience.

Moreover, the reason why he was able to go so smoothly in the Six Grassland Cities was thanks to Li Chengqian's secret help, otherwise how could the craftsmen of Daming follow him.

"How long will it take to reach Taohe County?" Xu Jingzong raised the curtain of the carriage and asked.

"It's about three hundred miles away." Said a confidant.

On the carriage, Xu Jingzong nodded when he heard the words, and then said: "Command everyone, let everyone work harder, return to Taohe County earlier, I will reward you."

"Decree." The confidant said with joy when he heard the words, but he was discouraged as soon as he said the words, "Mr., there are too many craftsmen, and our entire team counts their things." At most, let them throw away some if not small, and if they throw away some, the speed will be faster."

What he said was right. There were not many carriages in the entire team, but more than [-]% of the carriages were pulled by those craftsmen of all kinds. There were too many of them.

Moreover, those things are not only many, but the key is also important. It is precisely because of this that the speed of their team's progress is worrying.

If you really travel lightly, the speed will naturally be much faster.

Xu Jingzong shook his head when he heard the words, and said: "Don't think about those guys, even if you lose them, those guys have to bring them back to me.

You know, they rely on these things for food. If they don't have these things, even if they reach Taohe County, they will be useless in a short time.

If they are willing to bring these things, it means that they are really willing to follow us to Taohe County. If not, do you think the old man would believe anyone?
Besides, these guys were all created by the Daming Royal Court. God knows if there is something special about them. Now that they are lost, you will not be able to find a place to buy them in the future. "

After all, Xu Jingzong is not a mediocre talent, and he can tell the difference between the serious and the serious.

Hearing this, the confidant said with some depression: "Mr. Sir, if we take these guys with us, then our speed will definitely not increase. After all, even if people can walk, those horses can't move..."

He was also a little speechless, knowing where the problem was, but he just couldn't solve it.

Xu Jingzong also sighed, and said: "Forget it, let's not talk about the speed issue, as long as we reach Taohe County safely.

In this way, you arrange people to explore the way ahead and find a place to settle down before dawn.

With such a large team like ours, we must not be able to move during the day, and we can only go on the road at night, let them find a place to hide. "

"Okay, I'll make arrangements for you, little one." After the cronies finished speaking, he walked away immediately.

Xu Jingzong looked at the snail-like team again, shook his head helplessly, and put down the curtains.

"It's really not easy to accomplish something these days." In the carriage, Xu Jingzong shook his head and smiled wryly.

Of course, this is just casual talk.

In general, he is very satisfied with his trip.

After all, the results are very rich.

You know, he poached nearly [-] craftsmen from the six cities of the grassland this time. This is still because many people rejected him, and it is also because he is short of time. If he is given more time, he is confident that this The numbers doubled again.

But Changsun Wuji urged him with a letter every now and then, so he had to come back early.

Thinking of this, Xu Jingzong couldn't help but smile.

This time I went back, not to mention how much credit I made, but in the end there was an explanation.

The reason why he was willing to go to the Northwest with Changsun Wuji was because he took a fancy to this opportunity. If he handled it well this time, when he returned to Chang'an, he would lose his benefits?
And where he couldn't notice, about a hundred and fifty steps away from the convoy, a team of scouts was looking at this side with binoculars.

"This Xu Jingzong is a very good thief." Someone laughed, "But he is quite courageous in driving on the grassland in the middle of the night, so he is not afraid of being picked up by wolves in the middle of the night?"

"Shut up!" Another person put down the binoculars and said, "With a team as big as theirs, what kind of wolves dare to go up and show their teeth? Do they really think that the knives in their hands were given for nothing?"

"Didn't I just say it casually..." The man said in embarrassment, "Besides, wolves are beasts, do you really think they judge the situation like humans?

If we are really going to meet them, you can see if the wolves dare to stare at them. "

"It's useless to talk about these eggs." The leader said after hearing the words, "Have you counted them clearly? How many people are there in their team?"

"There are five to six hundred people." The person who just pissed off that guy said, "We have about two hundred craftsmen in Daming, and the rest are Xu Jingzong's people."

"There are 180 craftsmen in Daming." The leader said, "This is the accurate data from the city when we came out.

But you don't need to worry about these people.

Now, we have to find a way to get rid of them. "

"Shove them out?"

Someone asked curiously, "Why is this? Didn't it mean that you just need to stare at them?"

"Da Ming ran away so many craftsmen, out of emotion and reason, we should all chase after him. If we don't do anything, won't it attract people's suspicion? Xu Jingzong, an old man, is a very good thief.

As long as we push it out, they will believe it, which is just a show. "

(End of this chapter)