The wisdom is against the sky: people in Daqin, the maid Shao Siming

Hearing Li Wu's question, Ying Chen nodded.

"As expected of our Li Wu, she knows what the young master likes."

Hearing Ying Chen's praise, Li Wu showed a smile on her face, seeming very satisfied.

"Sir, how are we going to reward them?"

As she spoke, Li Wu gently kicked off the high heels hanging on her jade feet, and then her toes, covered with stockings, gently slid across Ying Chen's palm.

Seeing that Li Wu's action was almost not a hint but an explicit one, Ying Chen chuckled.

"Then, as you wish!"

After saying that, he took Li Wu and walked towards the bathing pool.

Li Wu's cheeks instantly turned red, her eyes were filled with charm, and her breathing became a little rapid as she looked at Ying Chen.

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About an hour later.

Ying Chen then reached out his hand and gently stroked Li Wu's jade back, asking curiously, "You said before that Fu Feng had a biggest problem, what was it?"

Hearing Ying Chen's question, Li Wu's voice became slightly hoarse.

She leaned weakly in Ying Chen's arms, her eyes were blurred, and her purple nails scratched lightly on Ying Chen's chest.

"Cough cough~"

After coughing twice, he felt better and explained, "In the final analysis, it's an economic problem."

"The land in Fufeng City is easy to find. There are large tracts of unowned land outside the city. They can all be distributed to the refugees who are willing to settle in Fufeng."

"But to attract migrants, we need more than just land. We also need houses and some basic living security for the first year."

"At the same time, buying weapons, training soldiers, building city walls and some infrastructure within the city, etc., all require money."

"As for other issues, such as soldier training and land taxation, they are easy to deal with. With Sister Xianxian and Commander Mei here, these can be dealt with slowly, and things are moving in a good direction."

Having said that, Li Wu sighed softly, feeling a little helpless.

“But the issue of money is really powerless.”

"None of us three know how to make money."

"That's why all kinds of policies have been delayed again and again, and there's still no solution until now."

Having said that, Li Wu looked up at Ying Chen with a little frustration.

"The number of troops in our Fufeng City is too small. Even if they are individually strong, they cannot take care of the entire territory."

"This also means that it is completely unrealistic to rely on land tax revenue to maintain the development of Fufeng City in this border area."

"After all, there would be small groups of Xiongnu troops invading almost every autumn, and the fields outside the city would often be destroyed, so we wouldn't be able to harvest much food in a year."

"So most people in the city are actually hoping to make some deals with the Xiongnu, Northern Liang, and Northern Mang, earn money, and then buy food from merchants."

After hearing this, Ying Chen probably understood Li Wu’s difficulties.

Then, he continued: "The result is that the taxes that we can collect in Fufeng City are very simple, almost only commercial taxes."

"Also, it can't be too heavy."

"Otherwise, we won't be able to compete with Shangjun at all. We don't have any advantages, which means we won't have much money from commercial taxes. Is that right?"

Li Wu listened to Ying Chen's analysis and nodded vigorously, "Yeah, that's it, young master is wise."

"For this problem, Xianxian, Commander Mei and I have thought of many ways, but we still don't know how to solve it. Alas."

Compared to Li Wu's embarrassed expression, he had no idea what to do.

At this time, Ying Chen was relieved. He thought it was a difficult problem.

If it was just an economic problem, then he would have a solution.

Although it is impossible for Ying Chen himself to become a businessman to make money, it will delay his cultivation and be putting the cart before the horse.

But Ying Chen knew who could make money for him.

Ying Chen had long planned to recruit the Emerald Tiger on the Stone, one of the Four Evil Generals of the Night, for his own use.

Although the Jade Tiger does not know martial arts, its methods of making money are too ruthless and it will make money in any way.

But we have to admit that he is a good money-maker.

In terms of earning ability alone, he would probably only lose to big merchants like Lu Buwei among the Seven Kingdoms.

If he were brought to Fufeng, he could be more restrained and do some legitimate business.

Although the money comes in slowly, it is at least enough to support the development of Fufeng City.

Moreover, there are many businessmen from other states in Fufeng City.

As long as he is not from the Qin Dynasty, Ying Chen will not have any psychological pressure to cheat him, and he can let the Emerald Tiger make use of this.

As for the Emerald Tiger, would he agree? A wise bird chooses the right tree to inhabit, and I believe the Emerald Tiger cannot refuse my invitation.

After all, it is easy for Ying Chen to control someone like him who is afraid of death and loves life.

Therefore, Ying Chen comforted the worried Li Wu: "Don't worry, I will send someone to solve the money problem next year."

"If we don't do anything big, the money in the treasury can still support us for a few months, right?"

Hearing Ying Chen's promise, Li Wu showed a look of surprise on her face and nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry, sir."

"This year's taxes have just been collected. If we simply build some houses to attract refugees and don't build other infrastructure, the money in the treasury will be enough to support us for a few months."

Hearing this, Ying Chen nodded with satisfaction, "That's good!"

"Don't worry about the money, I will take care of it."

"You just need to continue to pay attention to the army and record which walls and weapons need to be repaired or purchased."

"Yes, young master. Li Wu understands."

Seeing that Li Wu's answer was no longer weak and seemed to have recovered some strength, Ying Chen smiled and patted Li Wu on the back.

Immediately, Li Wu understood and slowly sat down.

"Son~"

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Early the next morning.

While sleeping, Ying Chen vaguely heard a gentle knock on his door.

"Sister Liwu, Sister Liwu, are you awake?"

Hearing such a soft voice outside the door, Ying Chen slowly opened his eyes.

It was not difficult for him to hear that the person outside the door was his nominal concubine, Wei Xianxian, the daughter of Wei Yong, the Grand Marshal of Wei State.

At this time, Li Wu rubbed her sleepy eyes and asked Wei Xianxian lazily outside the door: "Xianxian, why did you come to call me so early? Did something big happen?"

Wei Xianxian, who was outside the door, listened to Li Wu's voice and felt a little confused.

Although she knew that her sister Li Wu's voice was usually charming.

But this was the first time she had heard something as provocative and alluring as today's.

This made Wei Xianxian a little confused, "What's wrong with my sister?"

But soon, she rubbed her cheek again, "Wei Xianxian, now is not the time to ask this?!"

After muttering quietly, Wei Xianxian said nervously, "Nothing serious happened in Fufeng."

"It's just that, sister, I heard that my husband came to Fufeng, and I'm so nervous!"

After hearing Wei Xianxian's words, Li Wu glanced at Ying Chen who was holding her in his arms, as if asking, "How should I answer?"

"Don't say anything more. I'm also curious about what Wei Xianxian is thinking."

After all, Wei Xianxian was abducted by Ying Chen, so Ying Chen was naturally very curious about how Wei Xianxian viewed him.

Now is the chance.

Since Wei Xianxian didn't know that he was in Li Wu's room, he wanted to listen to whether Wei Xianxian was willing to acknowledge Wei Yong's marriage certificate.

When Li Wu saw this, she was unwilling to deceive Wei Xianxian, such a kind and well-behaved little sister.

But the master's orders were the most important, so she nodded obediently.

"Master, you are here to help Feng. I wonder what you think, sister Xianxian... um...?"

Hearing Li Wu's voice was a little out of tune, Wei Xianxian outside the door was puzzled again.

"Sister, are you sick? Do you want me to see a doctor?"

Li Wu looked at Ying Chen's hands playing tricks on her, bit her lower lip, and then said, trying to suppress her strange emotions: "It's okay... It's okay, sister. I just caught a cold. There's no need to see a doctor."

"You...you haven't told me yet, what exactly do you think?"

"If you are unwilling to acknowledge your engagement with the young master, perhaps I can help you persuade him... woo~"

Hearing this, Wei Xianxian leaned gently against the door, with a blush on her cheeks.

At the same time, she whispered to Li Wu in the room: "Sister, I'm glad you're okay."

"As for what my sister thinks? Of course it's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words."

"Since father has promised me to you, I will naturally belong to you from now on, so you don't need to say anything to you."

"Uh-huh."

Listening to Li Wu's extremely strange answer in the room, Wei Xianxian, a novice, still didn't understand, but became more worried about Li Wu's health.

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"Sister, are you really okay? Don't you really need me to ask the doctor, Sister Hei, to take a look?"

"No...it's okay, thank you for your concern, but it's really not necessary, I'll be fine in a moment!"

Seeing Li Wu’s refusal, Wei Xianxian had no choice but to nod and stop forcing her.

At this time, Li Wu in the room grabbed the table beside her with both hands and bit her lips hard.

"Sister, I'm just worried. I don't know if you can remember me when you come to Fufeng this time."

"You know, since my father has promised me to you, then according to my mother, I have to consummate the marriage with you."

"But...but the master has never touched me, so am I still considered his concubine?"

Hearing Wei Xianxian's question outside the house, Ying Chen smiled and looked at Li Wu who was held by his waist.

Li Wu also showed a hint of shyness and turned back to look at Ying Chen with watery eyes.

After all, what Wei Xianxian wanted, Li Wu was...

But he was a killer after all.

Therefore, Li Wu quickly calmed down and comforted Wei Xianxian outside the door: "Don't worry."

"Don't worry, sister Xianxian. Since the young master has come to Fufeng, it is impossible for him to forget about you."

"I'm afraid that tonight, my sister will be favored by the Master... um...!"

After hearing Li Wu's comfort, Wei Xianxian outside the door finally felt less worried and relieved.

However, she always felt that Sister Li Wu in the room was acting strange today.

Not only did he not let me into the room, but...and the voice of his voice always sounded...weird.

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Wei Xianxian didn’t know how to describe it, she just felt that her face was blushing inexplicably.

Therefore, after getting the answer, he hurriedly said to Li Wu in the room: "In that case, Sister Li Wu will leave first."