The two looked at each other, both a little confused.
Tao Yao said, "I wonder where your Majesty meant the Western Regions? What does the Silk Road mean?"
I picked up the cup on the table, took a sip of tea, and looked at Ushi Mu.
"Wushi Mu, what kind of business are you doing now?"
Wu Shimu responded: "As the villain said just now, it is a silk horse transaction."
I put down the cup.
"You can use silk as you wish, and countries outside the Qin Dynasty also need it. Have you seen the silk I ordered Jiangnan to weave?"
"I have seen it before. Your Majesty is truly a genius. The high-quality silk produced by Jiangnan weaving is now worth five adult cattle! Even so, the supply is still in short supply."
I nodded with satisfaction: "If we trade these silks to countries other than Da Qin, how much profit will we make?"
Wu Shimu clapped his hands and said excitedly: "That is of course an immeasurable benefit!"
Then he frowned: "Besides Da Qin, there are powerful enemies such as the Xiongnu, Beihu, and Qiang people. Your Majesty is not planning to trade with them, is he?"
Tao Yao shook his head and said thoughtfully: "These people are old enemies of Da Qin. Your Majesty should not do business with them, otherwise they would be no different from being enemies. As for the people doing the transactions, I am afraid they are the people from the Western Regions that Your Majesty mentioned. Bar?"
I laughed: "What Taoyao said is right. You are doing business everywhere, but have you ever been to the west of the Qilian Mountains? Do you know what tribes or countries there are west of the Qilian Mountains?"
Both of them shook their heads. In addition to the Qiang people, the old enemy of the Qin Dynasty, the Qilian Mountains also have endless grasslands and insurmountable mountains. Going there is no different than sending someone to death.
"When I was young, I heard that there were forty or fifty other countries to the west of the Qilian Mountains. Although they do not have the vast land and rich products of our Daqin, they also have many things that our Daqin does not have. As the saying goes, 'Things are rare and valuable', and Daqin's silk Things are rare when they arrive there, and things from the Western Regions are naturally very popular when they arrive in the Qin Dynasty. If the trade routes are opened, you, the imperial court, and the capital of Guizhou will all benefit from it. What do you think?"
Wu Shimu frowned slightly: "But I wonder how your Majesty will solve the Qiang obstruction in the Qilian Mountains? I heard that many people from the Qin Dynasty suddenly increased in the Northern Qiang tribe. Is it related to this?"
I suddenly stopped smiling and stared at Wu Shi Mu.
Seeing me suddenly turning my head and staring at him, Wu Shimu realized that he had said something wrong, and quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me, I just accidentally got the drug a few days ago through the mouth of a Qiang who returned to Daqin from the Qiang clan. I know, I didn’t mean to spy on the Qin army.”
After saying this, Wu Shi Mu almost wanted to slap himself in the mouth, and the description was getting darker and darker.
There is no other reason. Anyone who has been at the border for a long time does not know that the people who have returned from the Xiongnu or the Qiang people are all placed at the foot of the Great Wall. It is impossible to cross the Great Wall and enter Longxi. How can you come into contact with the surrendered Qiang people!
Wushi Mu was also very surprised. He could be the head of the Wushi clan, so he was naturally much better than others. Just now the person on this table glared at me, and I was so panicked. You know, I have also met the First Emperor, and I have never been so rude in front of the First Emperor.
After being silent for half a cup of tea, Wushi Mu's bent waist was trembling a little, and he kept regretting that he had spoken so quickly. Just when heaven and man were entangled, he suddenly heard my voice: "Wushi Mu, you What are you doing standing up? I just suddenly thought of something and didn't hear what you said."
Wu Shimu was startled, couldn't help but look up at me, lowered his head hurriedly and said: "This... villain said something wrong for a moment, please forgive me."
I thought to myself: 'Could it be that I'm dazzled? No, His Majesty just stared at me after clearly hearing what I said, but it seems that he really didn't hear what I said. What does this mean...'
I waved my hand and said: "Sit down, let's continue. You just said how to solve the Qiang barrier in the Qilian Mountains, right? You don't have to worry about this, I have already thought of a countermeasure."
But he snorted coldly in his heart: "You Wushi Mu, you are actually colluding with the Qiang people. It is an eternal truth that businessmen are only interested in profit." But I think you did a lot of business with barbarians when Ying Zheng was alive. Since Ying Zheng ignored you, it means that your use value is higher than the harm to the enemy. In this case, for the sake of those cattle and sheep, I will keep you first! '
I continued: "What Wushi Mu just said is right. I have already settled down with the Northern Qiang tribe. You can only do business. There will be five post houses built by Da Qin along the way. You can use them according to the current rules."
"In addition, relying solely on silk cannot achieve my goal. I have issued orders to increase the mining of salt and tea and the production of porcelain. These orders will be discussed with you by the young master."
The two said yes.
I continued: "However, if you trade the same goods, conflicts will inevitably arise. Since Wu Shi is proficient in silk and horse trading, you will occupy 32 of the silk trade, and the remaining 31, salt, Tea and porcelain were handed over to the Babi trade."
After hearing this, Wushi Mu was overflowing with excitement. He holds two-thirds of the silk trade, while Ba Shi only holds one third. Let's see what Ba Shi can do to compete with him in the future.
As for salt, tea, and porcelain, he simply ignored them. The Qiang people can also get salt from the salt lakes south of the Qilian Mountains, but it's just not as good as Da Qin. As for porcelain? I've never heard of it, what a nonsense!
Taoyao was a little disappointed, but she didn't show it. There is no right to bargain in front of the emperor.
Seeing the performance of the two people, I said to the Wushi family: "The Wushi clan occupies a lot of territory. You should go back and prepare as soon as possible. Tomorrow, go to Jiang Zuo Shaofu to find Baichong."
Wushi Mu got the benefit, and because he said the wrong thing, he wanted to go back quickly, bowed and said: "I'll leave you, villain."
Watching the two of them turn around and go out, I said calmly: "I don't want anyone else to know about what I said today, especially about the Qilian Mountains."
Wu Shi Mu suddenly paused and punched himself in his heart: 'Sure enough, whatever you think about things and don't hear, they are all lies! '
He turned around abruptly and said cautiously: "I obey, little man."
After saying that, he quickly walked out of Basin Terrace as if running away.
When Tao Yao saw me picking up the cup and taking a sip of tea, she showed no intention of leaving and didn't know what to say for a moment. This is my base camp. I can't leave. It doesn't seem appropriate to drive me away.
I had just taken two sips of tea when I heard Ba Ling grumble in a low voice: "Why don't you leave after giving Ba Shi such a small amount of leftovers?"
Taoyao turned around suddenly and glared at her. In the past, it didn't matter what she said at home, and everyone at home doted on her. But I just took her to Longxi, and her overbearing character offended many people. Now that the emperor is in front of you, how dare you say random words, and the nine tribes will ascend to heaven accidentally!
Baling was glared at, lowered his head and said nothing.
Hearing Baling's complaint, I turned to look at her, quite curious. What kind of environment did this girl grow up in? In a feudal dynasty with strict hierarchy, it was strange that she dared to speak so unscrupulously in front of the emperor.
Taoyao saw me looking at Baling, and hurriedly pulled Baling to stand up and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. My mother often traveled around and died early. My little sister has been free at home since she was a child, and everyone in the family loves her, so She is a bit neglectful. I will definitely discipline her well in the future!"
I smiled and didn't care. Although I am the emperor now, I have also experienced nine years of compulsory education, so naturally I will not behead others because of this.
"Sit down, and I will tell you why I only gave you the Trinity number for the Basilica Silk Trade."
