The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 550 Plan Failed
Changan.

The sky above Weiyang Palace is dotted with stars, and the interior of Weiyang Palace is brightly lit.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is waiting for the result. Tian Qianqiu has planned everything, killing three birds with one stone. Now it depends on how South Vietnam responds.

No matter what the outcome is, it will be of no harm to the big man.

If South Vietnam is conquered, Wei Qing only needs to flee eastward. After entering the Han Dynasty, there will be 50,000 soldiers and horses waiting for Wei Qing there, and it may not be impossible to capture the rebels led by Wei Qing.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty felt quite complicated when he thought that his ministers were now turning against him.

The sound of footsteps outside brought the brooding Emperor Wu of Han back to reality. After seeing Tian Qianqiu, Emperor Wu of Han squinted and said, "Is there any news?"

Tian Qianqiu's expression was not very good. It was an unexpected expression of shock. He nodded and said: "Your Majesty, the Western Region Allied Forces have been defeated."

Ok?
Tian Qianqiu said: "Of the 70,000 Sichuan-Shu coalition troops in the Western Regions, only 10,000 returned, and the general Wang Meng committed suicide."

hiss!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took a breath and looked horrified. He never expected that out of 70,000 soldiers and horses going to fight South Vietnam, only 10,000 people survived.

When did South Vietnam become so powerful? Why didn't he know?
Why did Wang Meng commit suicide?

Tian Qianqiu saw the doubts of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and said: "I thought that General Wei... Wei Qing might have helped South Vietnam."

Otherwise, with that group of soldiers and generals in South Vietnam, can they stop the Western Region Allied Forces?

Hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gritted his teeth. When he asked Wei Qing to go to the northwest to take over Wang Hui's big stick, Wei Qing couldn't go because of illness.

Now he is actually helping the South Vietnamese in South Vietnam?
How could he not be angry!
Wei Qing is still the same Wei Qing, and no one dares to question his military ability.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sighed and said: "All the plans fell short."

The original thought was that if the Western Region Allied Forces conquered South Vietnam, Wei Qing would inevitably leave South Vietnam and enter the sea from the southeast to merge with Gongsun Ao...

When Gongsun Ao rebelled against the Han and occupied the Japanese island, I'm afraid Wei Qing began to think about this day at that time!

At that time, he had a feeling of betrayal, but he didn't know whether it was Wei Qing or Wei Ningle.

After the matter passed, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not want to think too much. At present, all the plans were in vain with Wei Qing's victory. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was inevitably filled with panic.

Tian Qianqiu shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it doesn't count. The Western Regions and Sichuan Sichuan Barbarians have lost too many troops, which is naturally a good thing for us."

With his conspiracy, from any angle, the big man is sure to make a profit.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and could only comfort himself in this way. Although other strategies did not succeed, the weakening of the military strength in the Western Regions and Sichuan was also a good relief for the Han Dynasty, allowing more finances to be devoted to domestic economic development. By eliminating a large amount of military expenditure, domestic economic development can be well established.

Early on the next morning, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty announced that Tian Qianqiu would be promoted to Shangshu Pushe and join the ranks of prime minister, and Tian Qianqiu would be given full authority to preside over the economic development of the Han Dynasty.

This is not surprising. Everyone recognizes Tian Qianqiu's talent. Moreover, this kill-three-birds-with-one-stone plan is so amazing that it gives the big man a chance to breathe.

Northwest Wang Hui also breathed a sigh of relief, Sichuan and Shu could also take the opportunity to recover some lost towns.

After all, the Western Regions and Sichuan Shuman were really hurt this time. I am afraid that the Sichuan Shuman's intestines are turning green with regret at this time, and they have truly experienced what it means to steal the chicken but lose the rice.

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Sang Hongyang thought of various ways to increase fiscal revenue. It was unrealistic to obtain wealth from South Vietnam. The country itself was poor. In the past, they could cooperate with the Western Regions in grain trade. After this war, the grain trade between the two sides may have declined. It was also blocked, which would make it even more difficult for South Vietnam.

The Zhengxi imperial court has planned to reopen the market and prepare to continue discussing cooperation with the Han Dynasty.

There are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies. South Vietnam's food still has to be sold after all, and only the big man is the most suitable at this time. They have sent people to Chang'an to discuss cooperation.

As for Weining's influence, cooperation between countries is nothing. As long as the big man doesn't mention this city in the northeast, the trade above will be completed soon.

Chang'an is also discussing the possibility of resuming economic cooperation with South Vietnam.

In the end, Tian Qianqiu suggested resuming bilateral cooperation. On the one hand, there was indeed a shortage of food in the Han Dynasty. The introduction of South Vietnamese food would alleviate the court's food crisis.

On the other hand, after South Vietnam's national gate is opened, Han people will be allowed to enter South Vietnam and wait for an opportunity to detect the movements of Wei Qing who is dormant in the northeastern city of South Vietnam.

From all aspects, the resumption of cooperation between the two sides will be beneficial to Dahan.

Renewal of cooperation between South Vietnam and Dahan was quickly achieved.

In the Northeast City of South Vietnam, regarding the cooperation between South Vietnam and the Han Dynasty, South Vietnam sent an old minister to explain their country's difficulties, hoping that Weining could understand.

Weining didn't care. A small country could only survive in the cracks. There was no way around it.

Moreover, opening the country may not be a bad thing. What Weining is now focusing on is how to increase their own economic output.

Sang Hongyang thought for a long time but couldn't figure out how to increase economic output. Weining couldn't help but start thinking about it himself.

They are not a serious country. Sang Hongyang thinks from a national level, but Weining needs to change his attitude and think from a pure businessman's perspective.

In other words, what can their team do to make money and what is the target market?

It goes without saying that the target market must be the southern part of the Han Dynasty.

So what should be done to make money from the Han people? This is something worth thinking about. It is too slow to make money from smuggling timber.

I have to change to something that makes huge profits, either wine, tea, salt, or iron.

Of these four industries, salt must be the most profitable at present, but now the conditions for making salt are not enough, so only wine and iron are left.

The Han Dynasty already has a strong presence in the beverage industry. Since Weining's death, Lantian's beverage workshop has been taken over by the imperial court. The imperial court can make money from Weining's beverages. At this time, Weining has no way to bring wine to the market. .

Tea is most popular in Sichuan and Sichuan, and Weining can't reach out.

Then only ironware was left, and pig iron was imported into the market of the Han Dynasty, and merchants of the Han Dynasty could use it to make various agricultural tools.

Previously, the pig iron obtained by merchants was from the imperial court, and the Han imperial court would definitely exploit merchants.

What if we now replace the Han Dynasty and send pig iron at a low price?

Weining found Sang Hongyang immediately. Sang Hongyang nodded in agreement, but there was still a question, where did the pig iron come from?

We need to find iron ore!

Weining didn't know if there were pig iron mines in South Vietnam, so he had no choice but to ask Wei Qing to send a group of spies to search for them bit by bit in various mountain tops.

There is always some hope, you can't do nothing.

Sang Hongyang also wanted to contact Gongsun Ao, but now it will be more difficult for Gongsun Ao to send the money, and the big man will definitely monitor him closely.

Weining thought for a few days and then ordered Li Ju to go to various seaports in South Vietnam to look for ports that could be developed. Since land was not available, he would use sea transportation to avoid the big Han!

(End of this chapter)