Chapter 146 Hongze merchants take the initiative to propose opening a port to attract investment, and Ruzhongbai’s 100,000-strong army approaches

Author: handsome drunk scholar

Chapter 146 Hongze merchants take the initiative to propose opening a port to attract investment, and Ruzhongbai’s 100,000-strong army approaches

Cheng De always maintained a calm expression and walked calmly and calmly towards the general's mansion.

But halfway through, he stopped.

Because the front has been blocked by people, and it's a mess.

Li Xiaoci, Cheng Neng and others quickly stepped forward to stop everyone and prevent them from advancing.

"We are waiting to pay homage to General Zhenglu!" The people who were stopped saluted one after another, but the words they spoke during the salute were uneven and seemed a bit messy.

Seeing this, Cheng De frowned.

"Why are you here?" Cheng De said lightly, but his eyes passed over everyone's faces and fixed on the plaque of the General's Mansion.

Cheng De knew that these people came together as a group and must have something to ask for.

Especially when Cheng De inadvertently caught a glimpse of the large and small bags they were carrying in their hands.

Those decorative boxes for large and small packages all look very exquisite and the price is not low.

Not to mention the contents of the box, they must be quite expensive.

A good horse goes with a good saddle, a good box goes with good things.

Thinking of this, Cheng De calmly looked at the plaque of the General's Mansion and passed the time.

At this moment, many people in the blocked crowd looked at an old man standing at the front.

This old man's hair has turned white, his face is ruddy, his eyes are narrowed into a line, leaving only a small gap, and he looks quite shrewd.

He was wearing a black green shirt. The material of the green shirt seemed to be woven from expensive cloth. It was knitted extremely finely and looked full of artistic beauty.

Cheng De immediately understood that this person should be the talking representative recommended by everyone.

"General Zhenglu is trusted by everyone, and he is the person recommended by everyone to talk about things. We have something to do, and we need the help of the general."

"Of course, we will also give the general something in equal measure. It can be said that we have to make a reciprocal transaction with General Zhenglu."

When the old man said this, he looked at Cheng De and waited patiently for Cheng De to make a decision.

Cheng De did not give a positive response, but asked something unrelated, "What's your name?"

"Report to the general who conquered the captives, Hu Xiao, a common man."

Cheng De silently wrote down his name, and then said: "Take a few people with you and follow me into the general's mansion to discuss matters."

"General Zhengpi, I wonder how many people the common people can bring?" Hu Xiao asked quickly.

Cheng De: "Maximum five people."

Hu Xiao: "Yes. The common people know."

Cheng De no longer paid attention to Hu Xiao, and the people who were blocked automatically separated and made way out of the middle.

Cheng De did not look at the people staring at him on both sides, but walked straight towards the general's mansion from the middle road.

Hu Xiao worked very efficiently. After a while, he quickly selected five people and hurriedly followed Cheng De.

After arriving at the meeting hall of the General's Mansion, Cheng De ordered his soldiers to bring tea and entertain Hu Xiao and six others.

Li Xiaoci stood behind Cheng De, while Cheng Neng and others stood guard outside the meeting hall.

After Hu Xiao and his party took a sip of tea, Cheng De began to say: "What do you need my help for?"

When the five people led by Hu Xiao heard this, they all looked at Hu Xiao.

Cheng De also looked at Hu Xiao, waiting for his answer.

Hu Xiao lowered his head and thought for a while. He combed through the clues in his mind before he said in a leisurely manner: "Before, we all read a piece of news from Sizhou Daily. This news said

The general opened a port in Sizhou City to attract investment, especially the description of the prospects after the opening of the port to attract investment, which attracted me and others."

When Hu Xiao said this, he made a start and set the general tone of the topic. Then he continued: "We hope that the general can open a port here in Hongze City to attract investment. Once the Hongze City Port is completed, it will be more beautiful than Sizhou Port.

For convenience, and the distance between the two ports is not far, so we can exchange supplies."

Having said this, Hu Xiao's eyes were on Cheng De, and he looked at Cheng De secretly, without continuing.

Cheng De listened to Hu Xiao's words, but he didn't say anything good or bad.

If Hongze City opens a port to attract investment, it will certainly be beneficial to the Sizhou Army.

However, the initial investment in opening a port for investment is a huge expense.

Originally, it was quite difficult to attract investment for the opening of the port in Sizhou City. Now there is also the opening of the port for investment in Hongze City. Cheng De already had the answer in his mind.

Therefore, Cheng De said directly to Hu Xiao: "I know what you mean."

Hu Xiao couldn't help but be startled when he heard Cheng De speak like this.

Just such a plain sentence, and then it’s gone?

From this short sentence, Hu Xiao analyzed a lot of things.

But the most important thing is that the conquering general Cheng De in front of him is not very interested in opening a port in Hongze City to attract investment.

And this made Hu Xiao's heart suddenly sink.

He was caught off guard.

He thought General Cheng De would be very interested in opening a port in Hongze City to attract investment. After all, he also opened a port in Sizhou City to attract investment.

Hu Xiao, who was confused, looked at Cheng Dedao: "General Zhenglu, the importance of opening a port to attract investment is self-evident. Why is General Zhenglu not very interested in our proposal to open a port to attract investment in Hongze City?

"

Cheng De did not directly answer Hu Xiao's question, but said: "I haven't even built the Sizhou port, but I have already almost emptied all the silver in my general's treasury. If we open a port in Hongze City to attract investment, then

, I am also full of ambition and lack of ability. Although I also know that there are huge benefits behind Hongze City's opening of a port for investment. However, I cannot come up with the money for Hongze City's opening of a port for investment. Therefore, I can only give up your proposal.

."

Hu Xiao and the other five people remained silent.

They obviously did not expect that this was the reason why General Cheng De was not interested in their proposal.

This was beyond their expectation.

Before they came, they all considered it together and believed that the General's Mansion had sufficient financial resources.

The opening of Hongze City to attract investment was also based on this premise.

But now the conquest general Cheng De told them that the general's government did not have enough financial resources.

From this point of view, Hongze City's opening of a port to attract investment may not be possible.

However, Hu Xiao and the other five people were not reconciled.

They prepared a lot before coming.

Now, because the General's Office has no money, all the previous preparations have been in vain.

All this was unacceptable to them from the bottom of their hearts.

Under the look of the other five people, Hu Xiao said: "General, since the General's Office cannot come up with so much money for Hongze City's opening of a port for investment, it is better for us and the General's Office to jointly fund the completion of the port.

The final income will be converted into equal parts according to the amount of money paid. General, do you think this is okay?"

Cheng De did not answer immediately, but he was obviously moved by Hu Xiao's proposal.

Hu Xiao and the other five people saw that Cheng De remained silent. After they looked at each other, they finally focused on Hu Xiao.

Hu Xiao has been dealing with the other five people all year round, and he understands their eyes very well.

So, Hu Xiao looked at Cheng De and said: "General, what do you think of this? After the port is completed, the input will be converted into equal parts according to the amount of money paid, and the general's office can get another 30% of the total input. In other words, according to

The equal shares will be divided after the general's office receives the total income. This 30% is the reward for the Sizhou Army to protect the safety of the goods. I wonder if this is the case, can the general consider it?"

Cheng De suddenly heard Hu Xiao's words and his eyes widened. He looked at Hu Xiao and said, "Is this true?"

Hu Xiao and the other five people nodded and said: "Seriously, we don't dare to deceive the general!"

Cheng De was not moved by the words of Hu Xiao and the five others, but said calmly: "These divided things must be written down in documents, and then all participants must sign and stamp. Once the signatures and stamps are completed, if someone does not

According to the document, then there is no need to blame the severe punishment under Sizhou law!"

Hu Xiao and the other five people felt awe-inspiring as they listened to Cheng De's calm words.

Their expressions are extremely complex.

However, when they thought about the prospects of Hongze City after it was opened for investment and construction, they gritted their teeth and nodded in agreement.

When Cheng De saw this situation, he said to them: "Go down and discuss this matter with the people outside. When you have discussed it, we will draw up a document. After that, I will send someone from the general's office."

And you each send people to be jointly responsible for the opening of Hongze City to attract investment, what do you think?"

Hu Xiao and the other five people had no objections and they all agreed.

Later, Hu Xiao and five other people wanted to say goodbye to Cheng De.
To be continued...