Several people in the tent were all old acquaintances of Qin Xiao.
Gu Baiyi was sitting in the middle, with Ximen Hao on the left and Qijin Yangchiji from the Zhenyu tribe on the right.
When Qin Xiao was in the Zhenyu tribe, he had a lot of contact with Yang Chiji and knew that this man was very shrewd and loyal to Zhenyu Wuqing.
"Sir!" Ximen Hao stood up first, Gu Baiyi and Yang Chiji also stood up. Yang Chiji took two steps forward, crossed his arms across his chest, and looked extremely respectful: "I have seen General Qin!"
Qin Xiao raised his hand and patted Yang Chiji's arm, and said affectionately: "Yang Chiji, we meet again, how are you doing?"
"Everything is well, Great Khan." Yang Chiji smiled and said: "The Great Khan asked me to express my sincere gratitude to the general."
Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Sit down and talk. Come on, Yang Chiji, treat this place as your home, don't be restricted." He took Yang Chiji's arm and sat down, then smiled at Ximen Hao and said, "Mr. Ximen
, It’s been really hard on you these days.”
Ximen Hao just smiled, and Gu Baiyi finally said: "Why is the general here?"
Yang Chiji was present, so Qin Xiao certainly couldn't tell the story about the changes in Kyoto. He smiled and said: "The trade center has been opened. I just wanted to come over and see how it goes."
"Captain Xuanyuan called on the people on the mountain to help with the construction. We worked day and night, and the wood was cut and transported from the nearest mountain. Now the trading yard has begun to take shape." Ximen Hao was in a good mood. Obviously, the trading yard was very happy.
It went smoothly and reported to Qin Xiao: "The caravans from the pass have also arrived, and now small-scale trade can be carried out. The merchants coming here are mainly merchants from Youzhou. As far as I know, there are already dozens of caravans from the south of the Yangtze River.
The large caravans set off, and by the time their goods arrive, there will be enough goods for trading at the trading yards."
Yang Chiji also said with emotion: "General Qin, you are the savior of our grassland people. The trading ground is adjacent to our Zhenyu tribe. There is a saying in the Central Plains, which is that those who are near the water and towers get the moon. The Zhenyu tribes have benefited greatly. The Great Khan has also
Following the order, the Zhenyu tribes will no longer trade with Fucheng. As for the Heishan Trading Ground, they will trade." He looked at Ximen Hao and said: "Mr. Ximen took me to visit the trading ground. Your goods are dazzling, with many types, and the prices are very cheap.
, we like it very much.”
Qin Xiao naturally knew Yang Chiji's mood.
What he said about those who are near the water, first come first, is indeed true. Zhenyubu is adjacent to Montenegro, and the biggest beneficiary of Datang's goods is sent to the trading market. Zhenyube can trade in the trade market, and then as a trader
The middlemen will then conduct trade with other tribes that are relatively far away from Montenegro. From now on, the True Feather Tribe will inevitably have a large number of traders, and the profits will naturally be extremely considerable.
However, in this case, the true feather tribe's interests lie between Liaodong County and Long Rui Army, and they will naturally completely surrender to Long Rui Army.
"Everyone is happy with the trade between the Tang Dynasty and your tribe." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "By the way, sheep are lucky, are you sending horses this time?"
"According to the order of the Great Khan, I am here to hand over the horses to your ministry." Yang Chiji said: "The Great Khan and the general have agreed that this year, up to 20,000 war horses can be provided to your ministry. The first batch of seven will be sent.
Thousands of horses, before the end of the year, Zhen Yubu promises to send all 20,000 war horses over."
Qin Xiao looked at Gu Baiyi, who naturally understood what Qin Xiao wanted to ask and said with a smile: "It's all thanks to Mr. Ximen. After Mr. Ximen knew that the general had reached a silk and horse deal with the Zhenyu tribe, he used his connections to collect silk in the pass.
Due to the long distances from the south of the Yangtze River, silk could not be delivered quickly, so Mr. Ximen used his connections in Youzhou to purchase a large amount of silk in Youzhou. If nothing else happened, 200,000 pieces of silk would arrive within three days.
"
Ximen Hao said hurriedly: "I sent several waves of people to urge them to speed up. Maybe they can arrive within two days."
"No hurry, no hurry." Yang Chiji waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since we have already made an agreement, there will be no problem. The Great Khan trusts the general, and everyone in our True Feather Department also trusts him."
Qin Xiao's mind flashed with the appearance of Zhen Yu Wuqing, and he was grateful in his heart. He said to Ximen Hao: "Mr. Ximen, after the two hundred thousand pieces of silk are delivered, all of them will be given to the sheep to weigh the jin."
Ximen Hao nodded without any hesitation: "Okay!"
"General, according to the agreed price, these war horses only need to deliver 100,000 pieces of silk." Yang Chiji was a little surprised and said: "You have to deliver 200,000 pieces of silk...!"
Qin Xiao interrupted with a smile: "We didn't deliver a single piece of silk, but your department sent 7,000 war horses. This shows that your department trusts us. Trust is mutual. We will deliver 200,000 pieces of silk this time.
Just treat it as advance payment to your department."
Qin Xiao was also very clear about the situation of Zhenyu tribe.
The grassland has implemented a horse ban for several years, and the hardest hit was the True Feather Tribe. In order to survive the tribe, the True Feather Tribe had to sell the True Feather Horse to the Duer Hu tribe at a very low price. However, this method of survival,
Undoubtedly drinking poison to quench thirst, the situation of Mayabe becomes increasingly difficult.
In recent years, the True Feather Department can no longer support the expenses of raising a large number of war horses, so it can only reduce the number of horses. However, as a result, the number of True Feather Horses is decreasing day by day, and it can only become weaker and weaker.
Qin Xiao knew very well that the main reason why Zhenyubu agreed to trade silk and horses with him was not because of any personal relationship, but entirely because Zhenyubu needed to survive.
If it was not a last resort, it would be impossible for the Zhenyu tribe to engage in horse trade with the Tang people.
After the break between the True Feather Tribe and the Duer Husband, it is naturally impossible to continue to supply war horses to the Duer Hu Tribe at low prices. In order to attack the True Feather Tribe, Tiehan may even prevent the grassland tribes from trading horses with the True Feather Tribe. Once this happens,
Mahabe will be in a desperate situation immediately.
The appearance of Qin Xiao was like a savior from heaven for Zhen Yubu.
Not only did Qin Xiao become Zhen Yube's big customer, but the price he offered was much higher than Zhen Yube expected. Such a deal was of course a dream come true for Zhen Yube.
Qin Xiao first delivered 200,000 pieces of silk, but he killed two birds with one stone.
Prepaying the silk in advance will naturally make the Zhenyu tribe confident in the silk and horse trade, and they will have more trust in Qin Xiao and Long Ruijun, and the relationship between the two parties will be greatly enhanced.
In addition, Qin Xiao also knew that Zhen Yubu was waiting for rice to cook.
The silk of the Tang Dynasty is the best in the world.
Whether in the Western Regions or on the prairie, silk is a hard currency. Prairie people even call silk soft gold.
Once the 200,000 pieces of silk are delivered to the True Feather Tribe, the financial crisis of the True Feather Tribe will be solved immediately. As long as these 200,000 pieces of silk are in hand, the True Feather Tribe can use silk to trade with any tribe on the grassland.
Whether it is food, ore, or other materials, they can be replenished quickly. In this way, not only can the number of true feather horses be quickly restored, but also the strength of the tribe can be enhanced.
At least for Qin Xiao, in today's world situation, a powerful Zhenyu tribe would bring more benefits than disadvantages to the Tang Dynasty.
When the True Feather Tribe becomes stronger, it can become the main force that restrains Du Er's army. Because of the past grievances between the two parties, even if Tie Han has ambitions to go south and invade the Tang Dynasty, he does not dare to use all his strength. After all, the True Feather Tribe is by his side.
No one can guarantee that Mahabe will not take advantage of the situation.
Regardless of whether Yang Chiji was aware of Qin Xiao's intention or not, Qin Xiao's offer to deliver 200,000 pieces of silk first made Yang Chiji burst into tears of gratitude. He stood up again, crossed his arms across his chest, and bowed deeply to Qin Xiao.
"Qi Jin, you have worked hard these past two days, so take a good rest first." Gu Baiyi naturally knew that Qin Xiao suddenly rushed to Songyang Grassland, and it must not be as simple as inspecting the trading yard, so he smiled and said to the sheep: "It just happened that the general returned to the camp.
, prepare a banquet in the evening, we will get drunk before resting."
Yang Chiji was also a smart man. He knew that these people must have other things to discuss, so he thanked them profusely and left.
"Zhenyu people are still very loyal." Ximen Hao waited for the sheep to leave, then said with a smile: "They knew that thousands of war horses were suddenly sent, and the spring has not yet begun, and the horse materials here must be insufficient, so they sent them this time
A large amount of horse material is enough to last for several months."
Qin Xiao thought that Zhenyuren had nothing to say about his work, so he smiled and said: "I will send someone to Shunjincheng immediately and ask the Armament Department to raise horse materials." Then he said to Ximen Hao: "Mr. Ximen, two hundred thousand pieces of silk,
According to the market price of the Tang Dynasty, it will cost more than 200,000 taels of silver. I will ask the Department of Arms to allocate this money to you as soon as possible."
"General, you are worrying too much." Ximen Hao said with a smile: "Not long after your Lordship came to the Northeast, money was used everywhere. The Department of Armament was also nervous. Two hundred thousand taels of silver was neither too much nor too little. Suddenly, from
The Armaments Department has allocated 200,000 taels, which will be very difficult in the future. These silks are all collected by Youzhou merchants. In fact, they are divided among each family. Each family only has tens of thousands of taels of silver, so everyone can afford it."
He leaned forward slightly and laughed softly: "The black wooden plaque given to them by the lord is worth a thousand pieces of gold, and the two hundred thousand pieces of silk should be regarded as everyone's wish."
Before Qin Xiao could speak, Gu Baiyi had already shaken his head and said: "No. Mr. Ximen, the principal silver of 200,000 pieces of silk must be allocated to you by the Armament Department. Only in this way can the silk belong to the Armament Department, and it can also be proved that the imperial court purchased war horses.
, can’t fault it. If this money is not allocated, that batch of silk will belong to your private merchants, and they will be traded directly with the Siler people with that batch of silk. That is, the private merchants will buy large quantities of war horses from the grassland tribes. Once they are used by people with ulterior motives,
It will be very troublesome if someone catches someone."
"That's right." Qin Xiao nodded and said, "Everything should be done in accordance with the imperial decree."
"If this is the case, I have a way." Ximen Hao said: "Your Majesty can ask the Arms Department to write me an IOU, saying that he bought silk from me, but the goods and silver can be paid in installments for a period of three years. I don't know.
Is that possible?"
Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "General, since Mr. Ximen has given careful consideration, we will do what he wants."
Qin Xiao also smiled and nodded, feeling emotional in his heart. He thought to himself that Ximen Hao was indeed a shrewd man, and he had seized the relationship with him. The Ximen family was taking a big gamble, but his ability to do things was indeed remarkable, and he could be considered a capable general.
It's not like we should be at a disadvantage to him.
"Then I'll take my leave first!" Ximen Hao stood up, saluted, and retreated first with good sense.
Qin Xiao waited for him to leave before saying to Gu Baiyi: "Brother, something big happened in Kyoto!"