The person who sent the invitation was Xing Feng's confidant, Xing Hai.
Liang Xiao looked at the seals of Xing Feng and Li Xinwen on the invitation and frowned.
The Da Chu delegation received Duan Yunyi's permission and summoned some Da Chu talents and beauties who were visiting the capital. They also invited famous talents and beauties in the capital to organize an exchange meeting between the two countries. The time was set at Chenshi three days later, and the location was in the capital. Taixue, it is the time of autumn when the air is crisp and clear.
Recently, Lanling Marquis Liang Xiao became famous for his poetry, so he was naturally the target of the invitation.
This so-called exchange meeting between the two countries reminded him of the "friendship" he had when he was studying.
There will definitely be handsome men and beauties at the exchange meeting, but Liang Xiao believes that no woman in the world can be better than the few he knows. At most, they will be evenly matched.
Nangong Ning should have also been invited to participate. He really didn't want to see this annoying woman again.
Moreover, this exchange meeting was organized with the help of Li Xinwen. That woman was kind to everyone else, but she looked like she was ready to swallow him up at any time.
Of course, the real point is that this communication will affect your own money making.
Recently, major merchants in the capital, including those from out of town, have come to him to discuss cooperation and explore the situation of Baitang and Canghai Yueming.
His time is valuable.
Moreover, he also needs to find some reliable blacksmiths as soon as possible to forge fitting armor for the Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry.
If there was really no one available, he could only find ways to train those non-professional blacksmiths, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive.
He knows very well the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace. Things are unpredictable, and Beihu might go south tomorrow.
After the autumn harvest, it is often the time when nomads like to go south the most, and it is easier for them to return home with a full load.
As for the establishment of an elite cavalry unit, it would take a year at best to train veterans with cavalry experience and strive for excellence.
If it is slow, it will take two to three years, or even longer.
Considering Xing Feng's face and Da Zhou's image, Liang Xiao finally agreed.
Xing Hai immediately returned to Honglu Temple and reported to Xing Feng.
"Master Hou, Liang Xiao seems to agree very reluctantly."
Xing Feng was silent.
Li Xinwen frowned slightly: "This is a good opportunity to become famous in both countries, is he reluctant?"
Xing Hai nodded, but hesitated to speak.
"I know what you mean, don't worry, I will never make things difficult for him at the exchange meeting. Because I can only, Mo! Mo! Stare! Stare! Him!!"
The last five words Li Xinwen gritted her teeth made Master and Servant Xing Feng shudder inexplicably.
The two of them wisely did not try to persuade him again. After all, Li Xinwen did maintain enough restraint and did not make any further mistakes.
After Li Xinwen left, Xing Feng frowned and said, "She has frequently been in and out of the Gongsun family chamber of commerce recently, and her attitude towards Liang Xiao has also drastically changed. Maybe it has something to do with the Gongsun family."
Xing Hai was puzzled: "How is it possible? The third young lady of the Gongsun family obviously has a good impression of Liang Xiao."
Xing Feng said: "According to the intelligence, Gongsun Wuji seems to be very concerned about the little girl named Xue'er in Liang Xiao's family. As soon as Gongsun Wuji left, Gongsun Yue came all the way to the capital without any warning... The origin of Xue'er may not be simple. Send someone to pay attention quickly."
Xing Hai suddenly realized: "As expected of the young Marquis! If necessary, can we make friends with Liang Xiao through this Xue'er matter, or threaten him?"
Xing Feng remained silent, and Xing Hai also shut up knowingly.
In the imperial study room, Duan Yunyi's beautiful eyes lit up after reading the treasury list, and he felt unusually happy.
Salt from the East China Sea was shipped to various places, and the government exclusively operated it, which attracted people to rush to buy and hoard it.
The total revenue of the national treasury can increase by more than three million taels!
When the salt is shipped to all parts of the country... Duan Yunyi is looking forward to it more and more.
Even Zhuge Hui, who was sitting in the audience, couldn't help but look happy.
"Your Majesty, this money can greatly improve people's livelihood and the treatment of soldiers!"
Duan Yunyi nodded and said: "It is also inseparable from your careful supervision, Prime Minister, to prevent officials from being corrupted midway."
Zhuge Hui said modestly: "I just did what I was expected to do. The one who really made the contribution was Liang Xiao."
Duan Yunyi couldn't help but sighed: "Liang Aiqing should definitely be remembered for his first contribution. Compared with the previous salt-making methods, this salt-drying method is more sophisticated. It reduces costs and greatly improves efficiency. Only by continuously producing salt can we The imperial court can safely take back the salt and no longer worry about the price of salt..."
"This son is indeed the pillar of the country, a genius that is rare to see in a century, and he is very sensible and knowledgeable." Zhuge Hui praised.
Duan Yunyi asked curiously: "He is sensible, I can see it, what is his general knowledge?"
Zhuge Hui said solemnly: "It's like this. The old minister once mentioned your Majesty to him. He said that your Majesty is as beautiful as a fairy, extremely intelligent, diligent and loves the people. She is really a good woman who comes once in a thousand years."
Duan Yunyi's face turned red when he heard this: "Did he really say that..."
But soon she realized her gaffe, regained her composure, and said, "Does he have any objections to me? What does this have to do with the body of consciousness..."
Zhuge Hui smiled calmly and said: "He said that he had watched His Majesty countless times and was so stunned that he was so shocked that he was a heavenly being. But he remembered the courtesy of a human being and did not dare to have any inappropriate thoughts."
Duan Yunyi lowered his head sadly, with a complicated expression: "I have promised to make him the Prince Consort of the Great Zhou Dynasty, which is considered as compensation for him..."
Zhuge Hui saw this and suddenly felt a headache: "The engagement is indeed..."
The late emperor called him "brother", so the sisters always treated him like a grandfather.
The king in front of him is still a girl under twenty after all. He is the child he has watched grow up. Needless to say, he has endured many hardships and suffered many grievances along the way.
Zhuge Hui thought for a while and said meaningfully: "Your Majesty, some things in this world are not impossible."
Duan Yunyi was startled and thought thoughtfully: "Really?"
"Yes, just like Liang Xiao was born. Moreover, your majesty is the ninth-five-year-old." Zhuge Hui said solemnly.
"It makes sense..." Duan Yunyi nodded slightly, feeling complicated.
After Zhuge Hui left, Duan Yunyi looked at the "Fu of Luo Shen" on the wall in trance.
"Should it be time to visit the hero?" Duan Yunyi's beautiful eyes lit up.
But soon, Duan Yunyi curled his lips again.
"Forget it. I have finally regained my dignity recently. If I accidentally mess up my sense of proportion when I see him, I won't be able to control him in the future..."
Duan Yunyi was thinking wildly, and his eyes gradually turned resentful: It's all his fault, he always makes himself think wildly!
Only he and his sister can make him less impressive.
But when he thought of Liang Xiao's shameless appearance, Duan Yunyi couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, full of expectation.
Of the one hundred whips Duan Yunxiu collected, she, the imperial sister, sponsored a full seventy!
"Sooner or later, let Qin Xue treat him and see how proud he is~"
At this time, Liang Xiao was observing in a blacksmith shop in the capital, with Gu Pingxiu following closely behind.
Looking at the blacksmiths who were hard at work forging iron, Gu Pingxiu whispered: "Master Marquis, I'm afraid they won't dare to take this job. It will not only take time, but also bear risks."
Liang Xiao nodded helplessly without forcing it.
"One armor carries three crossbows, and three armors enter the underworld." Carrying swords on the street is allowed, but concealing armor privately is a felony.
Therefore, it is unrealistic for him to directly purchase ready-made armor.
While the two were discussing in low voices, a Xuanwei came to report with excitement: "Master Marquis, there are a large number of refugees in the southwest, and they are gathering in the capital. The number exceeds 10,000!"
