"Come and see, the warehouse is completely full with the weapons you bought."

Ding Kui arrived at Shuanglong City and was taken to the dock by the old city lord before his butt was even hot.

"I saw the banner of the Nineteenth Army Corps in the city defense barracks." He came here by flight, flying straight north from Nanjing City, and did not choose to take the portal and pass through Jianyang City.

This is related to his wanting to know more about Yangyuan State. Shaodian State is too big and he has never been to many places, including the richest state in the country.

Most of the area in King Wang Prefecture belongs to the royal family, and all income does not go to the treasury. Zhongwang Prefecture is similar, and most of the income goes to the nobles. Therefore, the tax revenue of the two largest prefectures is not as good as that of Yang Yuan Prefecture.

Thanks to its superior geographical location and many deep-water harbors, there are many people doing business in Yangyuan Prefecture. At the same time, Yangyuan Prefecture is also an important grain producing area in the kingdom. "Yangyuan Prefecture has a good harvest and there is no worry on the south bank of the Xijiang River." It is Yangyuan Prefecture that is said.

A good harvest in the state can feed the people south of the Xijiang River.

"Those two divisions are waiting for Qi State to transport the last batch of ordnance, and then escort them to the Zhongwangzhou War Zone. It just so happens that there is no movement from the rebels. In order to help you complete this transaction, Shuanglong City has put aside all other transactions."

Long Yuan mobilized all his forces to transport the ordnance sold by Qi State to Ding Kui. It can be seen that the quantity of this batch of ordnance was quite large.

"Thank you, uncle, Kui'er will definitely compensate you for your losses." Ding Kui followed Long Yan and called Long Yuan.

"You have money now, when will you issue that thing again? I'll buy some treasury bonds. By the way, does your Wanguo Jinhui Trading Company have Cao's gold coins exchanged? Can you set up a point in Shuanglong City so that we can communicate with Cao Guo?

There is no need to carry a large amount of gold coins when doing business in the country." Long Yuan was very concerned about the situation in Nanqiu County.

"Of course, no problem! In the future, if uncle has any request, he can directly summon Kui'er, and whatever Kui'er can do will be done for you right away."

"Hahaha, easy to say, easy to say. This is a subsidiary industry of the Long family. It's enough to have a wealthy and decent life. Now that you don't have a big war, sell me another three thousand crossbows. I want to prevent the robbers on the other side of the river from handing over

Claw." Long Yuan has defense requirements.

The biggest hidden danger in Shuanglong City is Cao's army that crosses the river from time to time to rob. The strong crossbow is a weapon for defending the city and can ensure that the Long family's wealth is not robbed.

The output of strong crossbows has increased a lot, but the supply is still in short supply, but it is still possible to distribute a few thousand to Shuanglong City, and Ding Kui readily agreed.

"Haha, there must be something wrong with you coming to me this time, right?" Long Yuan noticed that Ding Kui was a little abnormal.

Ding Kui briefly stated his intention.

"I used to assist the late king of the previous generation. After finally ending the Hundred Years' War, I just wanted the kingdom to recuperate. If you and the late king could resolve the old grudges, we could have worked together to restore the glory of the kingdom, but I didn't expect that we would be in the chaos we are in today.

If Shaodian Kingdom wants to stand up again, it needs to rely on emerging forces. The methods of Shaodianyong and Yang Zhao have long been outdated. I think you are an emerging force with potential, and Prince Yangyuan should have the same idea."

Long Yuan did not answer directly, but his meaning was obvious. Yangyuanzhou Mu Shaodianrun had a good impression of Ding Kui, and it was very likely that Shaodian State's future was pinned on Ding Kui.

Ding Kui thought that his trip was not in vain.

"But," Long Yuan didn't stop, "the reorganization of the clan house will have too great an impact, and the royal family will be in turmoil. It may not be a good thing for my old friend to intervene."

"Kui Dingran will do his best to help Prince Yangyuan."

"The royal family is not as simple as you think. Do you know which lineage of the Shaodian family is the most powerful?" Long Yuan took Ding Kui and flew to the top of a warehouse, while the guards of the Long family were guarding below.

"Of course it's the blood of the late king." Ding Kui had never seriously studied this issue.

"Haha, most people think like you. Then let me ask you, how many kings are there in each generation of the royal family?"

"One." Ding Kui suddenly understood something.

"Hmm, a generation of royal children may have a thousand or ten thousand people, but there can only be one king. Although the king has the greatest power, it is also the thinnest in terms of population. For a clan, the number of people is the largest.

His lineage is the strongest.

Let's put it this way, due to the uniqueness of the king, no matter how many sons he has, he can only choose one to inherit the throne. Once the king has no heirs, the line will be cut off, and collateral lines are needed to continue, so the king's line is destined to be cut off.

Take the late king as an example. If all three of his little princes died in infancy, the person who will inherit the throne in the future can only be a collateral branch. It may be the heir of Shaodian Yong, or it may be the heir of another prince. Of course, it may also be you.

's son."

What Long Yuan said really shouldn't be allowed to be heard by outsiders.

"Oh! No wonder the king calls himself a loner, no! All hereditary nobles are like this."

"Yes, on the surface, the main family is the most prosperous, but who can say that the side line has no chance? One day, a certain side line disciple will be able to take the position of the main side. The truth goes back to the side line with the largest number of people.

The department is the strongest."

"Then which royal family is the strongest?" Ding Kui sincerely asked for advice this time.

"The lineage of Prince Wuwei."

"Ah!" Ding Kui exclaimed, "That's the same bloodline as Shaodianshi."

"That's right, the children of that lineage can be found in knights' guilds all over the country, as well as in the military and the ninth and tenth legions. Anyone who goes against his family will pay a heavy price." Although Long Yuan is far away from the capital, he knows the royal family well.

"I understand. All we need to do is cripple Prince Wuwei's lineage." Ding Kui thought with the simplest logic.

"It's okay to say that, haha." Long Yuan couldn't refute.

"Kui has no choice. The blood of the late king has been manipulated by Shaodian Shi at will. How can the son-in-law of the late king endure it? No matter whether Prince Yangyuan dares or not, Kui will always have to decide who wins or loses with Shaodian Shi. The result will be life and death.

.”

"Hahaha, maybe it's because I've been happy here for a long time, and I don't have the same hard work as you." Long Yuan suddenly felt a fighting spirit, "It seems that I shouldn't worry too much about my old friend, and I'm seeking wealth at risk. Let's go.

, I will take you to Jianyang City."

The city of Yangyuan Prefecture is far more prosperous than Nanjing City. In Ding Kui's opinion, it is second only to Zhenjing City. There is an endless flow of cars, horses and people on the streets, and many foreigners can be seen.

Ding Kui took the Long family's carriage into the city and first went to the Long family's villa.

"I'll be a guest at the county prince's mansion tonight." Long Yuan did things neatly and neatly.

"Don't you need to inform me first? Master Zhou Mu should be prepared." Ding Kui felt like an uninvited guest.

"Don't worry, you are the person that all the state pastors in the country are paying the most attention to recently. I don't believe anyone who has no idea about you."

What Long Yuan said was true. Ding Kui had just led his troops to conquer Nanzhao Prefecture. Not only was he on an equal footing with the governor, but he also had the potential to catch up and surpass him. No governor would ignore Ding Kui.

Yangyuan Prefecture Mu Shaodian is about the same age as Long Yuan. It is said that he is the oldest prefectural shepherd and the one who has been in power the longest.

He was not surprised when he saw Ding Kui and Long Yuan coming together. Instead, he pointed at Long Yuan and laughed and scolded, "You brought guests here without giving any notice. Do you want your consort to see my joke?" He knew what Ding Kui looked like and could tell at a glance.

Recognized.

"Ding Kui pays homage to His Highness the County Prince." Ding Kui held the junior ceremony.

Long Yuan smiled and said nothing.

"Well, Ding Dao's grandson, I didn't expect to see you in such a situation. Come, let's hold a banquet in the flower hall."

Ding Kui's expression became calmer. Shao Dianrun's reaction revealed two pieces of information. One was that he knew Ding Dao and was probably Ding Dao's friend; the other was that he knew that Ding Kui was not here for an old relationship. The timing of their meeting was

Somewhat subtle.

At the beginning of the lanterns, the prince's palace was more lively than usual. According to the custom, there must be singing and dancing to entertain guests in the flower hall, so Shaodian Run received Ding Kui and Long Yuan generously.

"Oh, I haven't been to the flower hall a few times since I came to your place." Long Yuan's words had a bit of sourness, and Ding Kui smiled apologetically.

"You old man, what haven't you seen? How many Cao Guo dancers are hidden in your family? I don't know how many to give to me. Ding's consort is different." Shaodian Run turned to Ding Kui, "It is rumored that you don't like singing and dancing.

, I practice whenever I have free time at home, no wonder my fighting spirit cultivation is comparable to that old thing."

"Well, it's not that I don't like it. The main reason is that I can't calm down to watch it, which is to have fun with the guests." Ding Kui did not object to watching singing and dancing.

"I guess so." Shaodian Run didn't use a formal title, "I heard that you set up a cultural troupe to perform specifically for military officers and soldiers. People who hate singing and dancing can't do such a thing."

"Yes, yes, yes." Ding Kui was a little cautious. Those who could mention Ding in front of him were all elders from a generation away. Ding had to lower his head when he got up.

"Hahaha, it's really like your grandfather. Unlike your famous father in the capital, he thinks more about his subordinates than himself. It's true that you are of the blood of the Protector. Your stage is on the battlefield, and you are the support of the soldiers.

.”

"Okay, okay! Can you not mention the past? Are you trying to take advantage of me by mentioning his grandfather in front of me?" Old Long Yuan blushed.

In fact, Ding Dao, Long Yuan and Shao Dianrun once fought side by side. They were old acquaintances. Long Yuan and Shao Dianrun were younger at the time, but Ding Dao regarded them as peers.

Ding Kui didn't dare to say anything after hearing this. It was not his turn to interrupt the old friend's quarrel.

"Hey, I didn't want to take advantage of this. If you want to blame it, blame your brother. He insists on accepting a goddaughter to marry him, dragging you down a generation. If you know this in the Eternal Temple, I will probably laugh out loud.

.”

Ding Kui quickly stood up, raised his glass and said, "I wish grandpa peace."

"I wish Lao Ding peace." Shaodian Run and Long Yuan were forced to follow.

"Ignore Old Ding, Shao Dianluan is my grandson. This young Ding's consort can't call me uncle or anything like that."

When Ding Kui heard this, he almost sweated. Long Yuan had to suffer a loss today. It turned out that Shao Dianrun and Shao Dianlong were of the same generation, so he didn't want to be his grandson.

"Let's get down to business." Long Yuan glared at Ding Kui.

"Ah! Yes, actually, this junior is here..." Ding Kui hesitated and said the reason for his visit.

Shaodian Run clapped his hands and said, "Great! I just don't have a few days left to be a state shepherd. I didn't expect that I would still have the opportunity to be promoted in my old age. Hehe, Taiwei, that's the title of a prince. I should still have a few years to live.

You have to get addicted."

(Thank you for saying it easily, what kind of judgment, my unnecessary opinions, please don’t watch it for 17k, I can’t stop rewarding it!)
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