Lizhu was immediately confused when she heard Yang Xiao directly ask her whether she was married.
Just now it was like a casual chat between friends, but this sentence pushed the atmosphere into a situation like meeting parents.
"Brother, I...I am only eighteen years old and not married yet."
Although Lizhu didn't know what meeting parents meant, Yang Xiao's identity changed from eldest brother to parent, which made her a little cautious. In an instant, she went from being cheerful and lively to being a good and obedient girl who abides by etiquette.
Yang Xuan hid aside and covered his mouth and snickered. Finally, someone could cure this little witch.
Guan Yunrong also heard the meaning of Yang Xiao's words, and she was secretly glad in her heart. Fortunately, the elder brother didn't ask me, otherwise what should I say.
All in all, the cheerful atmosphere was completely ruined by Yang Xiao. However, without knowing it, he took a sip of wine and looked at Guan Yunrong.
"Miss Yunrong, is your father's hall still safe?"
Guan Yunrong nodded quickly as if she was struck by lightning: "My parents are still fine at home. My father is in Tumubao. If my eldest brother has nothing to do tomorrow, how about we have a simple meal together?"
Yang Xiao nodded: "Your Majesty is in Tumubao? I will definitely pay you a visit tomorrow."
His father was in Tumubao, so Yang Xiao didn't ask any more questions. After all, there were some things that parents needed to talk to.
Guan Yunrong breathed a sigh of relief, finally escaping this disaster.
Since the atmosphere had been ruined, the meal ended quickly. Yang Xiao was also tired from the journey, drank some more wine, and went to sleep directly.
Because of Yang Xiao's presence, the two girls said goodbye and left, and Yang Xuan suddenly felt peaceful and peaceful.
When night fell, Yang Xiao woke up leisurely, and the two brothers began to talk about business.
Because Lizhu was from the grassland, Yang Xiao couldn't say anything at the time. After all, he went to the grassland to gather information.
After Yang Xiao described what he saw and heard, and combined with what he knew, Yang Xuan learned that the grassland was still relatively chaotic.
Yihaqi is nominally the lord of the grassland, and he is quite ambitious. However, on the grassland, the Essien family has long since declined. It is only through the reputation of the Golden Family that he can unite all the tribes.
In fact, the Fucha tribe is not the only tribe that is more powerful than the Essin family.
Among the major tribes in the grassland, the Essien family can only be considered average, or even a little below.
It's just because the major tribes don't obey anyone, but they also know that the grassland cannot be too chaotic, otherwise, whether it is the Dasheng Dynasty or the Oara people in the west, they may annex all the grassland tribes.
It is estimated that the imperial court knew something about the situation on the grassland, but he did not understand why it did not use this to counterattack the grassland, and was even often knocked down and robbed by the grassland people. Even if he could guess the reason, he did not understand.
I am willing to think deeply.
After all, this is a national matter, and it is not his turn to intervene. With his experience, he naturally knows that many things cannot be simply taken at face value.
Without in-depth understanding, it is impossible to make correct judgments.
But Yang Xuan has nothing to do with this matter. He just remembers that Tumu Fort was besieged and he must avenge it.
As for national affairs and so on, it has nothing to do with me. As a pure businessman, Yang Xuan only cares about profits.
Of course, this benefit is not only about money, but also about the heart.
Following one's original intention is the highest good.
As for how to take revenge, Yang Xuan already has a preliminary plan, but there are still many conditions that are not met, so he has to think about it in the long term.
The snow is getting heavier and heavier, and has been falling for several days, but the atmosphere in the entire Tumu Fortress is more peaceful. Everyone walks through the streets, calls friends, and enjoys this peaceful and prosperous life.
After all, the Tumu Fort is full of merchants, not to mention how rich they are, but at least they are not short of food and clothing. Only the coolies can only earn a mouthful of food and drink on weekdays. In this cold weather, there is no work to do, and the days are
It's getting harder.
This is because Yang Xuan built a warehouse in the north to house these coolies. Otherwise, the shacks they built would have froze to death in this snowy weather.
But after all, they had contributed when Tumu Fort was besieged. As the New Year was approaching, Yang Xuan mobilized a batch of supplies and went to the warehouse to comfort them.
The warehouse in the north is equivalent to the customs in later generations. It was relatively chaotic before, but it will be standardized in the future.
The one-year period has come, and all preferential measures will be phased out. Shops will have to charge rent, and goods will have to pay customs duties. What does a country's prosperity depend on? It depends on money.
These things will be gradually implemented after the new year.
The coolies were placed in vacant warehouses of the warehouse. In order to avoid conflicts, Yang Xuan deliberately placed Dasheng and Prairie people in two warehouses.
However, when he came to the warehouse, he saw two groups of people having a party.
There were people singing, dancing, playing cards, and chatting, and it was a great time.
It's just that the scene was a bit shabby, with nothing to eat or drink. After having fun, I took out a quick-cooking pancake from my pocket and took a bite, or I dug snow from the ground and stuffed it into my mouth.
It seems that it was because they had experienced life and death together last time that the relationship between these two people from two different ethnic groups was so harmonious.
Isn't this the purpose of Yang Xuan's trade with the grasslands, to assimilate the grassland people into Dasheng people, without war or hatred.
Of course, Yang Xuan is not the Virgin, this is a market for cultivation. The more people there are, the bigger the market will be, right?
Seeing Yang Xuan coming, someone immediately went in to inform Ma Yuan and Amul, who quickly came out to greet him.
After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Xuan pointed to the carriage behind him: "Hello brothers, unload the cargo."
Ma Yuan and Amul were confused: "Is there any goods coming into the warehouse at this time?"
"What kind of goods are coming into the warehouse? These are rice, flour, grains, oils, warm clothes, etc. The New Year is coming soon. I will give you some benefits and have a good New Year."
Ma Yuan and Amul looked at the supplies in ten carriages and couldn't close their mouths: "These... so many supplies are all for us?"
"Nonsense, you five or six hundred people don't want this little material." Yang Xuan said seriously: "You two are responsible for the distribution of materials and must be fair and just. If I know that you have embezzled and embezzled, don't blame me."
Close to humanity."
The two of them laughed so hard that their eyes narrowed into slits, and they quickly nodded and bowed: "Don't dare, don't dare, we can't do that kind of thing."
With that and a shout, he organized everyone to start unloading the goods.
These coolies can't save money. They have no work to do all winter. They have nothing to eat and drink. Even if they are extremely hungry, they can do anything.
Yang Xuan's move can not only prevent someone from taking desperate risks, but also win over a group of people, killing two birds with one stone.
After explaining some safety matters such as fire prevention and theft prevention, Yang Xuan withdrew.
Because someone came to report yesterday that the imperial envoy was coming, so Yang Xuan was asked to prepare to welcome the imperial envoy.
Yang Xuan was a little puzzled. He hadn't sent anyone here long ago. It was already the end of the year. What kind of imperial envoy should he send here? Why, why should he let the imperial envoy celebrate the New Year here?