Because of the construction of state-level highways, almost all of them have been built everywhere.
Along the way, the team moved significantly faster.
No more bumps.
The great talent suddenly felt that something was missing.
In the past, when we were bullying Chaiyue in the carriage, the bumpy carriage was quite interesting. Now it is no longer bumpy, but it doesn't feel that interesting anymore.
The talented man despised himself, he was hypocritical!
Zhuiyue was naturally so well-behaved that she allowed her uncle to bully her.
However, it was not smooth all the way. As we approached the Meihe River Triangle, the carriage began to bump all the way again.
The great talent suddenly became energetic, and Zhuiyue suffered another disaster.
After he was satisfied, he faintly heard complaints on the roadside.
That's right! Those who complained that the road was difficult to walk were not the soldiers accompanying them, but the people nearby.
Maybe they have been tricked, because there are flat roads in other places, but they suddenly cut off at this section, so...
People are afraid of comparison. Without comparison, there will be no harm.
Beyond that is the Meihe River Triangle, which does not belong to the southwest. Naturally, it is impossible to build a road in this area.
However, the state-level highway plan is almost fully completed, and when it is completed, it is almost time to start county-level highways. Of course, this has nothing to do with the current matter.
The top priority is to open up that business channel first.
Before that, we must make a trip to the Meihe River Triangle to determine the food supply first.
Moreover, this place will have to find a way to gain revenue from the southwest in the future.
Because Luo Xingchen had said hello early in the morning, and Kuang Zhiwei also came to the Meihe Triangle, when he arrived at the checkpoint of the Meihe Triangle, there were many people in front of him to greet him.
It was necessary. With Lin Bai's current reputation and status, the major clan leaders in the Meihe River Triangle 4 would not dare to be careless. Even if they did not please him, they would not be able to offend him.
What's more, due to the development of the Southwest, the Meihe River Triangle has become more and more closely connected with the Southwest, and many people depend on it for food.
With Zhuiyue's help, Lin Bai got out of the carriage.
The people who came to greet him were Huo Changkong, the leader of the Fire Clan, and Bai Sandie, the leader of the Bai Clan. These two people were also the two chiefs who had the best relationship with Lin Bai. The last time they borrowed the opportunity, they couldn't help. Xiao, and before that, Lin Bai also purchased a lot of grain from the two of them.
The relationship between the two parties is quite harmonious.
Seeing Lin Bai get off the carriage, the two of them hurriedly greeted him with a smile, "Welcome the King of the Southwest, the King of the Southwest is coming with great force, and the plum blossoms in the triangle of Meihe River are shining brightly."
Bai Sandie is almost the same.
Compared with other ethnic groups in the Meihe River Triangle, the two ethnic groups are closer to the southwest and plant less Tianzhu hemp. After the development of the southwest, many of the two ethnic groups have entered the southwest to purchase goods. They are the two ethnic groups that are most dependent on the southwest. Naturally, he is more polite to great talents.
Besides, the relationship between the two parties has always been good.
Lin Bai also laughed and said, "The two patriarchs are fine."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Bai followed the two of them into the Meihe River Triangle.
Fire Tribe station.
Almost all the clan leaders in the Meihe Triangle have arrived. This alone is enough to show that everyone attaches great importance to the great talent.
Just kidding, let’s not talk about the Southwest Allied Forces’ defeat of Duan Zhenglong in the Battle of Southwest. In the Battle of Hexi, the great talent became famous all over the world. He swept across the grassland and captured the Xiongnu Chanyu alive. Who dares to neglect such an initiative? This small Meihe River triangle is more powerful than the grassland. , not worth mentioning at all.
Everyone should look up to the great talents.
As for purchasing food, as Luo Xingchen said, there is no problem.
It is a purchase with money in itself, so the chiefs of the clans will naturally not seek uncomfortable favors.
Although Lin Bai's request this time was to sell all the grain to the southwest, which seemed a bit overwhelming, it was not a big problem.
In the Meihe River Triangle, there is not much cement and fertilizer purchased from the southwest.
They might be able to make do with other things, but these two things are indispensable, and only the southwest has them.
Of course, the price is also a bit outrageous.
After all, it is an exclusive sale, and the great talent has the final say as to the cost.
Moreover, cement is particularly important for their offensive and defensive construction and is indispensable.
The same goes for chemical fertilizers. They are not fools to increase yields after one season.
"Your Majesty, the southwest is developing so well, but the Meihe River Delta is still a yellow mud road. It's impossible to walk on it when it rains, and food transportation is inconvenient. Do you think there is a road to get here?"
After talking about food, the clan leaders looked at each other, and then all looked at Lin Bai.
Ah!
Lin Bai was a little happy. His feelings were playing tricks on these guys, and these guys were also playing tricks on him.
But that’s right! This is normal. It is not normal to be so flattering to yourself if you don't ask for anything.
He immediately said in a haphazard manner: "Dear clan leaders, building roads is not a simple matter. At present, the southwestern states have not yet completely opened cement roads, just because the cost of cement is too high, and I can't afford it."
Lin Bai observed the words and saw that everyone looked a little disappointed, and then said again: "However, I have always been very grateful to the clan leaders. Last time, it was the clan leaders who gave me face and let me take advantage of it."
Hearing this, the faces of the major clan leaders suddenly showed a look of hope again.
"How about this, how about this king and each of the major clan leaders contributing half?"
Everyone's eyes couldn't help but light up, they had already inquired about it.
The major chieftains in the southwest also contributed half of their state-level highway plans. However, the Meihe River Triangle does not belong to the southwest, so the talented man is still willing to contribute half, which can definitely be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous.
Huo Changkong said quickly: "Your Majesty is kind, and we are grateful."
Bai Sandie also echoed.
However, there are also some who cry about poverty and have no money.
As for whether there is really no money or fake lack of money, that is unknown.
Lin Bai didn't care, and said with a smile: "If you really have no money and want to build a road, it's not impossible. Didn't we just talk about food? You can use food as a deduction. One year is not enough for two years, and two years is not enough for three years." …”
The price of cement is completely decided by the great talents, and as for labor, these patriarchs themselves have the manpower.
Unlike later generations, where labor was extremely expensive, labor in this era was free for these clan leaders.
Whether you make money or not is a trivial matter. First tie the Meihe Triangle to your own chariot.
This is the most important.
There was no need to pay, and it was only necessary to gradually offset it with food. The clan leaders were naturally very happy. Even if it was confirmed, they seemed to be afraid that the talented man would regret it, so they immediately arranged for someone to sign the contract.
Lin Bai didn't want to trick these people more, because sooner or later this land would be taken back, which would give everyone a good impression.
Therefore, the conditions he gave everyone were extremely favorable.
It's drizzling. As long as this land is firmly tied to the southwest, nothing else matters.
Moreover, by building roads, people of all ethnic groups in the Meihe River Delta can get out of the mountains and enter the southwest. Once these people see the prosperity of the southwest, it will not be easy to go back.
After the matter was settled, the Fire Clan even held a special banquet to welcome the talented man.
Extremely solemn.
After the banquet was over and the clan leaders of each clan had retreated, Huo Changkong and Bai Sandie looked at each other. The former then looked at Lin Bai and said, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry for what happened last time."
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