Then I arranged for them to open up new fields and plant the seeds brought back by Zhang Gou as soon as possible. After obtaining more seeds, I would promote them all over the world.
A few people left, and I returned to the side hall of Xianyang Hall.
When Taoyao and Wu Shimu saw me, they quickly stood up and saluted.
I waved my hand and said with a smile: "No need to be polite. Sit down."
The three of them sat down, and I looked at them and said, "How is your business doing this time?"
A smile appeared on Taoyao's face and she replied: "Your Majesty, Wushi Mu and I each made a profit of one hundred thousand gold from this trade!"
"Oh?" I was a little surprised: "One hundred thousand gold each? That much?"
The principal value of the things Wu Shi Mu and the others brought was about five thousand gold, and the net profit from this trip was twenty times. This was a bit beyond my expectation. No wonder the Silk Road is still famous after thousands of years.
Wushi Mu also had a happy face and responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, I have never thought of this. We have to thank Your Majesty for giving us the opportunity."
I nodded: "That's very good. When you were in the Western Regions, you didn't tell the Western Regions people how to make the things you brought there, right?"
I was in such a hurry that I didn't think of telling them.
Both of them are businessmen, so they naturally understand that rare things can be lived in. They both handed over their hands and said, "We never did."
I hummed and continued: "Now the imperial court has not levied tariffs. This time you are exploring the way for the imperial court and you do not have to pay tariffs. If you trade with other countries in the future, you will need to pay tariffs according to thirty taxes per one. I will take care of this matter." Tell Li Si to do it."
The two of them had no objection. Compared with the city tax of twenty to one, thirty to one was not high, and the profits were so huge that even if they paid customs duties to the court, they would still make a lot of profits.
"Okay, you have been away for more than a year, so I won't keep you any longer. When you go back, you can arrange the follow-up trade on your own. There will be no envoys to lead you in the future. In addition, you have already drawn the map of the Western Region. I will send it to the imperial court in three months. The map will be released to the world. At that time, other people besides you two can also go to trade, you must seize the opportunity."
The two said yes.
After I gave my instructions, Taoyao hurriedly went back. Her family was entirely supported by her and the housekeeper, Uncle Qi, unlike Wushi Mu, which is a big family.
Wushi Muze stayed.
I looked at him and asked curiously: "Wushi Mu, what else do you want?"
Wu Shimu suddenly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have an unkind request. I wonder if I can tell it to Your Majesty?"
"But it doesn't matter."
What does this kid want to do? Don't you want to kick Tao Yao out?
Wushi Mu cautiously said: "The villain's grandfather wants to see your majesty. I wonder if your majesty..."
"Who is your grandfather?" I was a little surprised. Seeing that he was not young, his grandfather was probably too old. Why did he see me?
"Your Majesty, my grandfather's name is Wushiluo."
My eyes widened: "Wu Shiluo? Is he still alive?"
Good guy, I always thought that Wu Shiluo was dead. After all, Ba Widow Qingdu has been dead for more than ten years. They should be the same generation, but they can survive until now?
Wu Shimu nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, but my grandfather has been ill in bed for a long time and has not managed the family business for many years."
I smiled slightly. If he hadn't managed the family business for many years, he wouldn't have thought of meeting me.
After thinking about it, I realized there was nothing to lose by meeting this legendary businessman.
"Wushi Luo was highly regarded by the late emperor and given the title of 'Bi Fengjun'. I have never seen him come to the palace to pay homage. I thought he... You, the Wushi clan, have made a great contribution to the Qin Dynasty by providing so many livestock. Of course I want to meet him. But since he has been ill in bed for a long time, there is no need to enter the palace. I will come to Linfang City tomorrow and meet him at your Wushi Mansion."
Wushi Mu quickly bowed deeply: "Your Majesty is kind, thank you!"
Here Wushi Mu left the palace and hurried back to Wushi Mansion.
After entering the house, he didn't have time to catch up with his family and walked quickly to a secluded place in the backyard.
Pushing open the door, there was a teenage child making fun of the person on the bed, and an old man with white hair lying on the bed. Although the old man is already as skinny as a stick, it can be seen that he was as strong as an ox when he was young. The only thing that catches the eye is his eyes, which are still clear and sharp.
Wushi Mu stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Grandpa, my grandson is back."
It was Wu Shiluo who was lying on the bed!
Wu Shiluo smiled and said, "Is Mu'er's journey going smoothly?"
Before he could reply, the teenage boy next to him stood up and said happily: "Father, you are finally back."
It was Wushi Lin, the son of Wushi Mu.
Wu Shimu smiled slightly: "My neighbor, you go out first. Father has something to tell my great-grandfather."
Wu Shilin nodded and went out obediently.
Wu Shimu sat down next to him and said respectfully: "Grandpa, I am relieved. Everything goes well. My grandson has just returned from Xianyang Palace. Your Majesty promised to meet you, and he will meet you in the palace!"
Wushi Luo blinked: "Very good. There are some things that must be explained to His Majesty. Otherwise, if this continues, our Wushi clan will be in danger."
Wu Shimu frowned slightly: "Yes, my grandson thought it was dangerous enough to say the wrong thing before, but when he entered the five counties of Hexi, he heard that your majesty defeated the Donghu, defeated the Xiongnu, and even Touman Shanyu was captured. When I went to Xianyang to kill him, I was extremely shocked, so I ordered someone to send you a letter overnight."
Wu Shiluo nodded and sighed softly: "Actually, the emperor also knew about our situation when he was alive. It's just that after the new emperor came to the throne, due to health reasons, I never went to the palace to pay homage and tell His Majesty these things."
After speaking, he glanced at Wushi Mu and said solemnly: "One more thing, I heard that Zalut, the leader of Beihu, once met His Majesty at the Great Wall!"
Wu Shimu was shocked and said in disbelief: "What?! Doesn't that mean that Zalut is... Although I had doubts after hearing about Beihu, a Donghu man can stand in Beihu with 700 people." Stabilizing a foothold and re-establishing the Hu clan is a bit of a fantasy, but I have never thought about Da Qin. If it is true as you said, I am afraid that everything is arranged by His Majesty."
Wu Shiluo nodded: "This news must not be spread to outsiders. I learned about it by chance. That's why I quickly replied to your letter before you came back, and took advantage of the opportunity to make an audience with His Majesty when he returned. Now. Now. We must have no reservations about His Majesty, otherwise His Majesty will increasingly be suspicious of us."
Wu Shi Mu knew the stakes and agreed: "What my grandfather said is true. Without the support of the emperor, even if the family has great wealth, it will be destroyed in the emperor's thoughts."
Then the two discussed it carefully for a long time.
After Taoyao returned there, Ba Ling was already waiting at Ba's Terrace. When the delegation entered the city, Ba Ling saw Taoyao. However, she wanted to follow the delegation into the palace to worship first, so Ba Ling returned to Ba's Terrace in a hurry. wait.
By the time Baling told Taoyao all the things that had happened over the past year, it was already late at night...
