The woman had rosy eyes and raised her eyebrows slightly, which gave her a more capable air. When she heard the voice, she turned around, and the old thief tried his best to think of Cao Ying and smiled like a gentleman.
The woman took a step back quietly and asked, "What's the matter, sir?"
The old thief originally wanted to get close to her, but he didn't expect the woman to reject her thousands of miles away. He smiled and said, "You think this is a show?"
The woman nodded, "Just as the envoy said, it's just a matter of life."
The old thief said: "I haven't seen you in Lin'an recently."
"New here."
"From where?"
"Who are you……"
The routine was forced to end, and the old thief walked away with a dry smile. When he turned around, he saw Wang Laoer still looking at the girl. The girl glared at him with disgust, then went over and grabbed him, "Let's go!"
Wang Laoer struggled for a moment and said to the girl: "How did you practice? Maybe you can teach me later? I'll give you money!"
The girl snorted coldly, "You're a bastard!"
Wang Laoer looked at the old thief, "What is a deceiver?"
"You said you were teasing women." The old thief said righteously: "Don't keep staring at women in the future, or you will be beaten severely."
"Then you were staring at it earlier!"
"Fart! I was checking the situation for Mr. Lang earlier." The old thief sighed: "In order to be close to the people, Mr. Lang allowed them to perform here. We have to keep an eye on them."
He smiled again and asked: "Second brother, do you think I am smiling like Lao Cao now?"
Wang Laoer looked at it and said, "It doesn't look like that."
"Who does that look like?"
"Like Ouda."
Uda couldn't walk when he saw a beautiful woman. When he was in Luoluo, he could even sleep with that sloppy woman, and was denounced by everyone as a shameful guard.
"Old thief, old thief!"
Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will come.
Cao Ying walked vigorously and had a smile on her face.
"As soon as I saw Lao Cao, I thought of one word... The spring breeze is proud."
The three of them entered the state house,
Yang Xuan and Lu Qiang were taking a walk before checking in.
"Just after the envoy went to the grassland, there were many fewer merchants in Lin'an."
"It's a wait and see thing."
"Businessmen value profits! Be careful!"
Yang Xuan went to the grassland with two thousand horses. This was a signal... a signal that the new envoy was restless.
If Liu Qing had replaced him, he would definitely have sent an assistant to the meeting, with two thousand cavalry and at most one or two hundred cavalry accompanying him, that's what it meant.
"Those people said that you were stupid and bold." Lu Qiang nodded to Cao Ying who came over, and continued: "Some people even sold the shop at a low price in a hurry and left with the goods."
"It's going to rain, feel free." Yang Xuan was very relaxed.
"After the envoy returned, many people came back." Lu Qiang said: "Your Majesty, businessmen value profits over righteousness, so be careful!"
Because it was located on the front line of northern Xinjiang, Chenzhou was originally very wary of grassland merchants and did not allow them to trade.
"Lao Lu, originally Chenzhou didn't allow grassland merchants to trade, but those furs continued to flow into the Tang Dynasty." Yang Xuan shook his head, "It's better to block than to open up."
Lu Qiang said: "This time the emperor showed his power over the grassland and shocked the three major tribes. It is a good thing. Tanzhou and the three major tribes will pay special attention to me, Chenzhou. I think it is better to be careful."
"Lao Lu, look at the overall situation when looking at things. Don't worry about small possibilities." Yang Xuan suddenly asked: "Lao Lu, are you often worried and anxious about some things?"
Lu Qiang was stunned, "How did your Majesty know about this?"
"Relax!" Yang Xuan smiled.
"Those businessmen have been talking a lot recently, and I'm worried about what they are planning." Lu Qiang's anxiety seems serious.
"Lao Lu." Yang Xuan thought this was an illness, "Just think about it, if we take ten thousand steps back, even if all the businessmen leave, are we afraid?"
Lu Qiang was startled, "I don't seem to be afraid. I have lived like this before."
"So even if all the grassland merchants leave, they will just go back to the past!"
As expected, Lu Qiang felt relieved and said with a smile, "I'd like to see you."
Lao Lu, you have to calm down!
Later, Yang Xuan came out of the toilet, and Cao Ying was waiting outside.
"I used to think that Lu Qiang had been in Chenzhou for many years, so Liu Qing had to help him no matter what, and let him take over. But later, it was Lang Jun who took over. I thought Liu Qing was a little unkind."
Cao Ying said: "But today I discovered that Lu Qiang cannot be in charge of one side."
"He can't be stable." Yang Xuan discovered this problem a long time ago, "This is a problem."
"Is it possible to cure it?" Cao Ying asked.
Yang Xuan glanced at him, "If you can't, do you want to find an opportunity to get him away?"
Cao Ying smiled like a gentleman, "Where."
If Lu Qiang can stand alone, he will be a dangerous factor and a variable for the small circle.
Cao Ying changed the topic, "Some of those businessmen have come back, but many of them have not come back, and I don't know why."
Yang Xuan said calmly: "Businessmen forget their loyalty when they see profit."
…
Outside Chenzhou City, due to the increasing number of merchants, some sheds were built to provide shelter from the rain and shade for pedestrians.
At this moment, more than ten people occupied a shed. Some people outside seemed to be wandering around boredly, but in fact they were staring at the people passing by.
Sitting at the top is Boluo, a wealthy businessman from the Tiger Control Department. His family has a huge business and handles an astonishing amount of furs every year.
At this moment, he looked at the merchants reservedly, "This time Yang Gou caused public anger in the grassland. The Khan said that he would cut off trade with Chenzhou. What do you think?"
Those present here are all wealthy businessmen from the three major departments. After hearing this, some were thoughtful and some were confident.
Hachi, a wealthy businessman in the southern part of the town, said: "It seems that everyone has received orders?"
Bo Luo smiled and said, "Most likely. What do you think?"
Someone said: "If trade is cut off, who will we sell our furs to?"
Boluo casually took out a small knife and slowly cut his fingernails, "Chenzhou didn't do business with us in the past. Who did we sell our furs to?"
Hachi said: "Can those Tang merchants endure it? They certainly can't. So, let's just smuggle as usual."
Someone lowered their voice and said happily: "You don't have to pay taxes for smuggling."
Bo Luo raised his eyes and glanced at him, and said disdainfully: "You can appreciate that little money?"
The scale of Boluo's business was huge, and the businessman was stunned, "Isn't this poor?"
Hachi sighed, "But... a little saving is worth a little!"
Everyone laughed lowly.
Boluo said calmly: "This matter requires you to join forces together, go back and tell those small businessmen, and wait for half a year. After half a year, it will be fine."
A businessman asked cautiously: "Dare I ask... why is the trade cut off this time?"
"Yes! Although smuggling is possible, smuggling is dangerous and the quantity is small. Who should we sell the remaining furs to?"
Ha Chi said coldly: "As long as we sell our goods, as for those small businessmen, if they dare to come to Chenzhou to trade, they can just take them."
Before something collapses, protect the interests of the big guys, and as for other shrimps, just wish themselves well!
"That makes sense."
"But what is the purpose to be achieved this time?"
As the saying goes, it is impossible to give up their own interests for the reasons of the Khans.
Boluo said calmly: "Chenzhou was a stagnant water before this. After Yang Gou came, he prepared his army for war and bared his teeth everywhere, causing us a lot of trouble."
This is the truth!
"If it weren't for Yang Dog, we would still be smuggling furs without paying taxes."
"Kill Yang Gou to relieve your hatred."
Bo Luo put away the knife and said, "The above message... drive away Yang Gou."
Ha Chi smiled sinisterly, "What does Yang Gou rely on? It relies on trade. After trade, Chenzhou's life has become much easier. Now many people have tasted the benefits, and their families rely on business to make money. If it is cut off
How about it?"
"If it is cut off, the businessmen will be dissatisfied with Yang Gou, and the people who have lost their livelihood will curse Yang Gou and die a good death."
"In this case, if the military and civilians in Chenzhou are dissatisfied with Yang Gou, how long can Yang Gou stay if there is further pressure from outside?"
Bo Luo stood up, "Is it appropriate?"
"Okay!" Everyone nodded vigorously.
"Then let's get started!"
Boluo winked at Hachi, and the two quietly entered the city.
Later, the two entered a shop.
"The husband is behind." A boy led them to the backyard.
In the backyard, a middle-aged man was drinking tea.
"Lang Fei!" Boluo frowned, feeling that the man was being rude by not standing up to greet him.
Lang Fei glanced at him and raised his teacup, "The good tea you just brewed, would you like a cup?"
Bo Luo came over and sat down, "I must go back quickly."
"Then let's make a long story short."
"We need to collect all our furs."
"It's 20% lower than the previous price I paid you."
"Twenty percent? Why don't you go and grab it?"
"The risk of smuggling is high."
"But the benefits are huge!" Ha Chi said dissatisfied: "This is an initiative to give you benefits!"
"But it costs me money to maintain those relationships." Lang Fei said with a smile: "Besides, are you planning to target Yang Shijun? It would be difficult for me to betray the Tang Dynasty by letting me act as an internal agent!"
Boluo said calmly: "Come on! You and I are both businessmen. As long as we give you enough money, you can even sell your parents. Twenty percent is too much, one and a half percent, if you succeed, if you don't succeed, we will go back to each other. It's not a big deal for us.
Hold it for half a year!"
"make a deal!"
The three pairs of eyes looked at each other, and smiles gradually emerged.
When he walked out of the store door, Boluo said: "Yang Gou is in trouble!"
…
When he got up in the morning, Zhou Ning arranged household chores and went out with a few guards and maids.
"Let's see if there are any good medicines. At least prepare some."
Yan Xiao said: "Madam, it's gone."
Zhou Ning looked slowly and saw that the long street was empty and deserted.
"Where are the people?"
The grassland merchant ran away.
"Your Majesty, many Hu merchants left with their goods yesterday."
Lu Qiang's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "A bunch of cheap dog slaves. Chen Zhou gave them the opportunity to make a fortune, but now they are turning back."
Yang Xuan drank tea and asked slowly: "How many people are here?"
"More than ten people."
More than a dozen businessmen looked at the empty streets, feeling a little confused.
The old thief came out and found a businessman who came back.
When he saw Yang Xuan, Hu Shang was so excited that he knelt down to salute.
"Young man Aojin, I have seen the envoy."
Yang Xuan smiled, "There's no need for that."
Ao Jin said excitedly: "The villain was originally a herder. Later, his cattle and sheep were robbed, and the family was about to starve to death. When he heard about the trade in Chenzhou, the villain sold all his belongings and collected some furs to sell in Lin'an.
, I made a lot of money at once..."
The old thief glanced at Yang Xuan and muttered: "This is the birth of Buddha in Wanjia."
Yang Xuan touched the back of his head, but couldn't feel the halo.
"Why don't those businessmen come?" Yang Xuan asked with a smile.
Aojin said: "I heard that the three major ministries have joined forces to prevent merchants from each ministry from coming to Chenzhou to trade, and they will starve the envoy to death."
"No one resisted?" Yang Xuan felt that the merchants were too kind.
"Yes, they were suppressed, and the khans of the three major tribes all spread the word, saying that the emperor's uncle in Tanzhou was waiting for danger. Anyone who dared to rebel would be destroyed. So those wealthy merchants were afraid."
Everyone's hearts sank, but Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Then why are you here?"
Aojin raised his head, his eyes bright, "The villain's way of survival was given by the envoy. After hearing the news, the villain knew that the envoy would be in trouble, so he came with his family and all the goods. Even if the villain died, he still wanted to
He died under the envoy's rule."
"Treat him well!" Yang Xuan felt that this was an excellent example and he wanted to publicize it.
After Aojin left, Lu Qiang sighed, "He is indeed here."
Yang Xuan took his time, and when it was almost noon, he even went to the kitchen to give some guidance.
"Don't wash the mutton too clean, just throw it in and cook it, skim off the foam. Don't put those things in it, just throw in some ginger slices."
There is a canteen in Zhoujie that provides free meals every day.
Yang Xuan made some big cakes and a bowl of mutton soup, and ate heartily.
Just some garlic.
Yang Xuan looked for it but couldn't find it. "Go back and get some garlic and throw it on the table. Whoever wants to eat it can get it themselves!"
In the past, everyone would definitely praise the commander for his wisdom, but today it seems a bit lifeless.
Cao Ying sat opposite Yang Xuan and whispered: "After Chenzhou opened trade with the grassland, taxes increased a lot, the water rose, and the food was much better. There was mutton every day. Now that trade has been cut off, they are worried about this day
It will go back to the past again.”
"It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it's hard to go from luxury to frugality." Yang Xuan put down his chopsticks, "Our life is hard, but how can those businessmen's life be easy?"
Cao Ying slowly broke the big cake into pieces and threw it into the mutton soup. "I'm thinking about who can sell the furs, cattle and sheep in their hands. The price is too low if they are sold to Tanzhou. How can businessmen tolerate it if they pursue profits?"
"Old Cao, you forgot something." Yang Xuan took a sip of the soup and savored it.
"What's the matter?"
"smuggling!"
Wu Da entered the dining hall, walked to Yang Xuan's side under the gaze of everyone, leaned over, and whispered: "The carts of several wealthy merchants in Chenzhou are leaving the city one after another."
Yang Xuan smiled and said: "Look, it's coming."
Cao Ying's eyes lit up, "Mr. Lang, have you been prepared?"
Yang Xuan said calmly: "Old Cao, do you know which business is the most profitable?"
He asked himself and answered, "Business without capital!"
…
The merchants of the three major ministries were ordered not to trade in Chenzhou. Not only was Lin'an city extremely deserted, but peace was also affected.
Looking at the empty streets, Zhen Siwen said to the Taiping merchants with a cold face: "Don't worry, you will definitely have the means to fight back."
A businessman smiled bitterly and said: "It's not just us, but what about the employees who rely on us to make a living?"
This is a big problem.
Zhen Siwen looked at him, "Peace of mind!"
I hope you can do it!
A few days later, a motorcade came to the grassland.
Not big in scale.
Both sides completed the smuggling trade at night.
Look around, no troops appear.
"appropriate!"
"appropriate!"
While both parties were rejoicing, Wang Laoer said boredly from afar: "Why don't you do something, sir?"
The old thief secretly stole Wang Laoer's dried meat, "Lang Jun said that he doesn't like small business!"