The capital city is prosperous but also full of rules. The group of energetic young men have been waiting in the capital city for a long time, and when they come to Tieweng Mountain, they are like wild horses running wild, running around and having fun.
Although Jia Cong is young, he has a high position. Except for those close to him, young people will always be timid when dealing with him.
On the contrary, Baoyu has a gentle personality and can get along with anyone.
In the afternoon, Jia Cong went to the imperial court to obey orders. Baoyu followed Wei Ruolan and other friends to ride horses and whip into the forest to hunt.
As for Daiyu and others, they were invited to visit the royal hunting ground with the two princesses Deqing and Anyang, and planned to talk about the opening of the show.
The eldest princess Liu Shule of Deqing and the eldest princess Liu Shuyi of Anyang can be said to be people of good character among many royal family members, and their husbands' families also have a good reputation.
Following the instructions of Empress Dowager Cao, Daiyu included the two families in the first batch of cooperation lists.
The sun is setting over the mangroves and green mountains, and the grass in the long suburbs is endlessly green.
The noble girl put on Hu clothes and lost all her past reserve. She wore light makeup and light blue, held a riding whip, and jumped about on the grass, having fun.
Even the young Xichun and Chun'er were held by Yingchun and Xiangyun, enjoying the rare freedom.
"Uh-huh~"
Daiyu was just about to get on the horse, but before she could step on the stirrups, she heard Dabao's cry, and then her sleeves were being pulled...
The long donkey face came close to her eyes, grinning and brayed again.
"Dabao, why are you here?"
"Uh uh uh uh~"
Well……
Daiyu pushed Dabao's head away and looked around but could not find Jia Cong.
Dabao turned his head sideways, and Daiyu looked in the direction of his mouth. There was a roll of paper tied next to the saddle.
She untied it and opened it and saw that it was indeed a familiar handwriting: Dabao insisted on having fun, but I had to obey orders in front of the emperor and had no time to walk the donkey, so I bothered Sister Lin.
"Uh uh uh uh~"
Daiyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry and pushed away the big face that came towards her, patted her braided head and said with a smile: "Then let me run for a while and see if I can compare with those horses."
Dabao grinned and screamed, spitting at the horse next to him, his big eyes seemed to be mocking the horse.
The gold medal hanging around his neck shone and shone in the sunlight. If anyone looked carefully, the gold medal was engraved with a five-clawed divine dragon, with the words engraved on it: The most precious colt in Daxia!
Jia Cong dared to entrust Bao Bao to wander around Tienwang Mountain alone, not only because the donkey was smart, but also because it was a precious donkey entrusted to him by the emperor.
The shiny golden sign was hung around her neck, and there were no taboos. No one dared to stop her from entering the palace.
Daiyu patted Dabao's head gently, and saw the donkey move its four hooves and start running. It picked up speed very quickly, and actually passed a horse in front of it, passing a distinguished person. The woman fell behind.
The high-pitched braying of the donkey attracted the side glances of all the ladies around. They originally wanted to laugh at someone riding a donkey to play in the royal hunting ground, but when they saw the golden light on the donkey's neck, they suddenly stopped.
You can't afford to offend, you can't afford to offend, this is a donkey who has been awarded the imperial seal, a precious donkey who has eaten in Qinzheng Hall.
嘘嘚嘚嘚~
The precious donkey carried the young Jia Cong, and it was not only fast but also very smooth. After a round of fun, Daiyu just pointed at Yingchun and others not far ahead, and Dabao ran over.
"Dabao, Dabao, Sister Lin, I want to play with Dabao."
As soon as Daiyu got off the donkey's back, Xichun and Chun'er ran over. Dabao put his face close to him, let him touch his face, snorted, and called twice to the maid beside him.
Daiyu, who was familiar with Dabao's temperament, ordered the servant girl to put the two little girls on the saddle, without even holding the reins, and pace slowly nearby to let the two little people have fun.
"Oh, this donkey is amazing, and he also knows how to command his subordinates! Follow him quickly, be careful of the little girl falling..."
The eldest princess of Anyang, Liu Shuyi, was not very familiar with Dabao. When she saw a donkey that was so smart, her jaw almost dropped in shock.
"Auntie Eight Emperors, don't worry. Dabao has been familiar with human nature since he was a child. Brother Cong has been riding it around by himself since he was four years old, and he has never fallen off."
Just as Daiyu said, Dabao tried his best to keep his temper and wandered slowly on the grass. The two little girls were extremely stable on the back of the donkey, laughing excitedly, making the little girls of the same age around him extremely jealous.
"As expected of a precious colt that I saved. Your donkeys are smarter than other donkeys. Oh, if only my idiot could be as sensible as this donkey..."
Phew~
Liu Shule couldn't help but laugh out loud. The eighth sister was still so outspoken, how could she compare her son with a donkey.
However, she could also understand the distress of her eighth sister. Tang Yan, the prince-in-law of Anyang, came from a poor family. He passed the second-level Jinshi examination in the Zhaowu period and was still studying in the Hanlin Academy for more than ten years.
His son Tang Dongxu has the same temperament as his father. He only likes reading and is not good at socializing. If it hadn't been for the eldest princess in the family, the father and son would have been eaten alive.
Daiyu also knew the inside story of Princess Anyang's mansion, and why Empress Dowager Cao directed her to come to these two to discuss cooperation.
One is that these two people have good character and reputation. The other reason is that Princess Anyang is worried about her son's future, while Princess Deqing's Tu family is the emperor's white glove.
The maid brought a few futons, boiled water to make tea, the incense burner was humming, and several people sat around and talked.
Tu Siqi and Yingchun went to race horses, leaving only the two eldest princesses, Daiyu and Baochai.
Daiyu signaled to Xueyan, and the servants she brought with her immediately went to clear the place.
Liu Shule had a clear mind. When he saw this situation, he naturally understood that this was a big deal, so he immediately ordered people to wait outside.
"Wen An has something to say?"
Daiyu nodded and briefly talked about how she followed the emperor to the Imperial Mansion for a banquet that day, and then talked about her plans for a show.
In fact, Liu Shule had already received advice from Empress Dowager Cao in Cining Palace, and had been waiting for Daiyu's invitation these days.
She admired the emperor's niece in front of her very much. She felt that Daiyu was the same woman as herself. She was unwilling to live in the back house and had great ambitions.
Moreover, Liu Shule felt that Daiyu was stronger than her. She would at most be in charge of the princess's mansion and make plans for the family.
Daiyu is different. She cares about the country and can already share your worries.
Then think about my daughter who likes to dance with guns and sticks and wants to imitate the female general Qin Yuliang. Alas, there is no comparison. It’s really frustrating!
"My mother has told me about this, what do you need me to do, Wen An, just tell me..."
Liu Shule did not hesitate, and did not even ask for details about Xiufang's business.
On the contrary, Liu Shuyi was a little hesitant. She could not compare with the Tu family's great business. Even though Empress Dowager Cao had told her that the emperor was actually behind this matter, she still did not dare to agree easily.
Seeing Liu Shuyi's silence, Daiyu asked, "Eighth Emperor Aunt, what worries do you have?"
Liu Shuyi was confused: "Wen An, it's not that I don't believe you, the main reason is that there are many people in this embroidery business. Jiangnan and Shu accounted for almost 70% to 80% of the embroidery business in the country. We can really compare with them. ?"
"My niece has also had the concerns of the Eighth Emperor before. A few families from Jiangnan and Shu have almost monopolized the embroidery business. But there is one thing they can't do with us. My niece asked her father to inscribe the show for the royal show. The brand, I think, is enough to make people flock to our embroidery!"
Whether it is Daxia or overseas, the embroidery specially made for the royal family of the Celestial Dynasty is definitely sought after by everyone.
When the Xiufang opens, Daiyu will engrave the royal letter written by Yu personally into a plaque and hang it on the door of every store to which the Xiufang belongs.
Moreover, she will also follow Brother Cong's idea, and every piece of embroidery sold will be packaged in a corresponding box, and the four characters "royal" will also be painted on the box.
When Daiyu talked about Xiufang's plan, her whole body seemed to light up.
"This is not just a business. My niece plans to use Xiufang's business to help the imperial court settle the widows of heroes and martyrs so that they can have a place to settle down."
Both Liu Shule and Liu Shuyi heard the hidden meaning behind these words. Participating in this matter would not only prevent people from impeaching them for competing for profits with the people, but it would also earn a good reputation for their family.
Liu Shuyi thought of the two men at home who were obsessed with studying, and made a decision as soon as she gritted her teeth: "Let's do it! Wen An, tell us, what should we do?"
Daiyu's eyebrows were curved, and she turned her gaze to Baochai who was aside and said with a smile: "I don't understand business matters, so I have to let Sister Bao do it..."
"Xue Yatou?"
Liu Shule suddenly realized: "I almost forgot that the gentlemen in Beijing may not be as powerful as Xue Yatou. I once heard Concubine Xian say that if Xue Yatou were a man, he would definitely be accepted as a disciple by Prime Minister Wen. It seems that , Girl Xue will be our God of Wealth from now on."
Baochai was almost embarrassed by Liu Shule's words. She stood up and knelt down to the two of them and bowed: "Your Majesty, I dare not accept your compliments..."
Liu Shule waved her hand and said, "Sit down and say, there are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be polite."
Baochai thanked him and sat back, and said: "The biggest difficulty in this business is the source of raw silk. The raw silk of the Guo Dynasty is basically controlled by several families in Jiangnan and Shu, so this is the problem that needs to be solved now. So we need to There is a person who has the strength to compete with those companies for raw silk..."
Before she finished speaking, Liu Shule thought of someone: "How about Prince Wu's Mansion?"
"My niece originally wanted Uncle Nine Emperors..."
Liu Shule couldn't help but laugh at the person Dai Yu proposed: "Old Thirteen is a good choice. You girl, don't you want Old Thirteen to go to Jiangnan or Sichuan and beat him up?"
"Those companies have been in business for a long time, and it is difficult for ordinary people to resist. Therefore, my niece plans to make them indestructible, and I will destroy them with one force. If Uncle Nine Emperors can't do it, my niece will wait until the uncle returns to Beijing at the end of the year to report on his work. Please drop by these houses and help me discuss business with them."
Daiyu smiled shyly, seeming a little embarrassed. This method is a bit rogue. If those big weaving families heard this, they would probably be scolded.
Which girl would invite these two demon kings to come forward to discuss business with someone? Liu Shule tried hard not to laugh and signaled Baochai to continue.
Baochai nodded: "If we can invite Prince Wu's Mansion, we can expand our scale in Jiangnan and save a lot of trouble. After solving the problem of the source of raw silk, the next step will be simple. It is nothing more than improving the quality of embroidery. It’s best to embroider distinctive varieties…”
When it comes to doing business, Baochai's ability to stabilize the Xue family, which has been in peril over the years, is quite impressive.
Baochai talked eloquently, and Daiyu added a little more. About half an hour later, a close business plan was placed in front of Liu Shule and Liu Shuyi.
Seeing the sunset, Liu Shule took pictures of several cases and said happily: "Okay, this matter is settled. Wen An, just go ahead and do it. Leave it to me to handle Old Thirteen and Prince Wu's Mansion. I'll go talk to Old Thirteen." Let’s discuss it with my wife and the people in Prince Wu’s Mansion.”
…
Master Pardon is about to return to Beijing, and it has been several days since the invitation to return to Beijing to report on his duties was sent to the emperor.
But both the emperor and Jia Cong knew that the purpose of returning to Beijing was not just as simple as reporting on his duties.
"There is no shortage of money, food and weapons, but where can I find so many people for him?"
The expansion of the Chief Envoy of Cochin was much faster than previously expected. Jia She was very open in the excerpt, saying that he asked the court to prepare a hundred thousand troops. In the coming year, he planned to first pacify South Vietnam and then attack Burma. He almost scared the emperor to death. .
Are you kidding me? When an army of 100,000 people is made of clay? He, Liu Heng, is not Nuwa, it would be great if he could knead clay into a human being.
Uh~
This time even Jia Cong couldn't satisfy the pardon master. The Twelve Guards of the Beijing Camp had to defend the capital and support the nine sides.
King Jing Liu Yi took 20,000 people to Liaodong to fight the barbarians, Wang Ziteng took 30,000 people to Hexi to quell the rebellion, and Feng Tang took 10,000 people to Shanxi to suppress bandits.
In addition to the 20,000 horses that Mr. Pardon had taken away earlier, the capital of the Beijing camp was almost exhausted.
No wonder the men from the Ministry of War looked at me strangely these days, a hundred thousand troops? I guess the men in the Ministry of War are almost going bald.
"How about fifty thousand..."
Liu Heng glanced at Jia Cong: "Where can I find 50,000 people for you? The capital can't survive? I'll give you as much money, food, ordnance as you want. Want people? No, you two can find a way to go there on your own."
ah?
The emperor's words made Jia Cong speechless, and he sat in a chair in a daze with a frown on his face.
The South Vietnamese monkeys were defeated too quickly, and the cannibalization plan progressed too smoothly, which actually made things difficult for the Celestial Empire.
Don't fight, it's itchy.
Let's fight, we're short of manpower.
well!
"It would be nice if there were mercenaries here..."
"Huh? What mercenaries?"
Jia Cong's whisper was heard by the emperor, and he became curious about this new word.
The word "employment" is easy to understand, and Liu Heng immediately understood the meaning of this new word.
Jia Cong cupped his hands and said, "We just pay and hire people to fight for us."
"It's ridiculous. How can you hire someone from another country if you are a sovereign country? Hey, it's not impossible."
Liu Heng was not a pedantic person, and he suddenly thought of a good idea to weaken the vassal state.
"The small country of South Vietnam rebelled against the superior and violated the dignity of the Celestial Empire. Since the vassals keep saying they are loyal to the Celestial Empire, shouldn't they send a large army to conquer the rebels on my behalf?"
Hey! The emperor has gone dark!
However, the blackened emperor is really awesome!
Jia Cong fell to the ground in admiration and bowed in obeisance: "The emperor humiliated his ministers to death, and the small country of South Vietnam was rebellious and disobedient. As subjects of the emperor, how can the vassals ignore it? Your Majesty now orders the vassals to send elite troops to go south with the imperial court's Pingnan army. To pacify the unruly ministers is to demonstrate the majesty of the Heavenly Dynasty.”
"No rush, no rush..."
Liu Heng would not think that an imperial edict could really allow the vassal state to mobilize elites to assist in the war. It sounded good to the Heavenly Kingdom, but it really involved interests. It was impossible to make it obedient without giving him a bone.
He thought about it for a while and came up with a good idea.
What worries the vassals most about Daxia now? firearm!
He leisurely picked up the tea cup and asked while drinking: "Jia Cong, how many old firearms have been retired by the Ministry of Industry?"
"No, I asked the craftsmen from the Ministry of Works to renovate them all and exchange them for silver."
Phew~
Liu Heng spit out a sip of tea and asked in surprise: "All sold? That's tens of thousands of firecrackers and nearly a thousand artillery pieces."
I saw Jia Cong starting to count on his fingers: "Each of the nine vassal towns in the Japanese country ordered a minimum of 100 artillery, and a total of 1,400 were ordered. The guards of the Beijing camp and the nine border towns retreated. The nine hundred and twenty artillery pieces, except for a few dozen that are too old, have been refurbished and sent to Dengzhou one after another for shipment. In addition, the Hexi side is pressing hard, and the Ministry of Industry is short of manpower, and the inventory has long been It’s all gone.”
This was all money, and the Treasury Department's bank account could hardly hold it, so Lin Ruhai had to build a new one.
The secret treasury built by Wen Lao Pixiu now almost has 13 million taels of silver.
It can be seen that the most profitable business is selling arms. As long as the Japanese war is happy, Jia Cong can move all the Japanese pirates' money to the Daxia Bank without any effort.
Use the money of the Japanese country to build the latest artillery for Daxia, then repaint the outdated old-fashioned firearms, ship them to the Japanese country, and feel happy.
During these days, Liu Heng's energy was focused on the war in Hexi and the affairs of clearing Zhang Zhang's land in the south and north of Zhili. He was thinking about the firearms matter, which was being taken care of by Jia Cong who reassured him, so he didn't pay attention.
Unexpectedly, Jia Cong was so efficient in his work and updated Daxia's firearms and equipment in such a short period of time.
What's even better is that this guy is a bit ruthless, and he dares to use refurbished firearms to make the Japanese feudal towns run around...
"How much money did you earn in total?"
Jia Cong scratched his head and smiled naively: "Not much, 1,300 cannons were sold for a total of 4.3 million taels of silver, and 30,000 firecrackers were sold for a total of 1.2 million taels of silver. Gunpowder and The cannonballs and musket balls were sold for a total of 1.4 million taels of silver..."
"What? You sell the artillery separately from the shells, gunpowder, etc.?"
This time the emperor really couldn't sit still. This was the first time he heard that buying artillery did not come with shells, and even gunpowder had to be purchased separately.
Jia Cong looked like it was natural and asked doubtfully: "Your Majesty, the craftsmen worked hard to match the gunpowder, and the cannonballs and projectiles were also rubbed out with knives. You can't let the Japanese take it away in vain, right?"
In fact, as long as the money is in place, the outstanding craftsmen in the Central Plains can make anything.
With the help of massive amounts of money, the Ministry of Industry quickly invented practical hydraulic drilling machines and lathes, and forging technology advanced by leaps and bounds.
After receiving a huge order from Japan, the Ministry of Industry directly awakened the semi-sleeping weapons manufacturing bureau, and the powerful empire began to operate at full power.
There were only more than a thousand artillery pieces. In nine months, the Chinese army was upgraded. By the way, the firearms purchased by the Japanese were renovated and given a new coat of paint.
How do the envoys of the Japanese feudal towns know the technology? After firing a few test shots, he happily handed over the remaining money and returned to Japan with a boatload of firearms to fight.
That was the "Hundred Kingdoms" war. According to Wang Chenghai's secret report, the entire Japanese kingdom was reduced to chaos. The consumption of firearms even shocked the soldiers of Jinghaiwei.
It is estimated that Daxia will be able to continue making money soon.
But this time it was Jia Cong's turn to have a headache. In order to get the firearms for the Japanese country, he had replaced the firearms in the entire Daxia army.
If the Japanese come to buy them again, will the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry be allowed to go back to making outdated weapons?
When Jia Cong finished talking about the latest progress of the Ministry of Industry's Arms Manufacturing Bureau, Liu Heng realized for the first time that the Ministry of Industry and his army seemed to have turned on a strange road.
It seems that the corpses scattered everywhere in the feudal kingdom were provoked by the Celestial Empire...
I seem to have become a warmonger. Where is the promised benevolent and righteous dynasty?
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