"Young Master, you can make money temporarily by carrying out trade between the two places, but as time goes by, competition will gradually increase. The price of mutton will decrease in Daqin, and the price of grain will also decrease in the Huns. By then, everyone will still not be able to make money. money?"
A minister asked doubtfully.
"Yes, whether it is the price of mutton or food, it will eventually come down one day, but it also means that the demand will increase, and you will earn a lot of money, and it will also enable the people to have food and meat!"
When prices fall, people who could not afford them before can now buy them, which is equivalent to small profits but quick turnover.
The people have food and meat in their hands, how can they think of rebellion?
"The young master is right. Any rebellion is nothing more than the people being dissatisfied with their current life. As long as we can improve the quality of life of the Xiongnu people, I believe they will keep their peace!"
Zhang Han, who had just been banned from the Ministry of Finance, stood up and supported Ying Feiyu's opinion.
"I also support the young master's opinion. Although the grassland people are short of food, they have always been able to be self-sufficient. If trade is added to the exchange, they will surely be able to live a good life. Give up the idea of rebellion!"
As the father-in-law of Xiao Zhengtai, Wang Ben was naturally on his side.
"I still feel that this is too risky. The cattle and sheep in the hands of herdsmen are limited, and reproduction is too slow. It may take a long time to create profits. If someone among them takes the lead in rebellion within this time, it will still be a troublesome matter. !”
Kang Anping still advocated killing those Xiongnu people, once it was clear, there would be no future troubles.
"What if there was a way for the Huns to generate income without selling their sheep?"
Xiao Zhengtai blinked and smiled mischievously.
"What? You can make a profit without selling sheep? How is this possible? Those herdsmen have lost their cattle and sheep, but they don't even have a house, and only a broken tent is left. Is it possible for them to sell the tent?"
"Pull it down. Even if you are selling tents, someone has to buy them. We don't need those things in our country!"
"Humph, even if someone buys it, it won't be sold for much money...!"
Many people in the ranks of the generals showed very contemptuous expressions, and they looked down on the Huns from the bottom of their hearts.
The reason why the civil servants advocated not killing them was not because they had any favorable impression of the Huns, but because they were concerned about other countries!
If they were not afraid that other countries would unite to cause trouble for Da Qin in the future, they would not hesitate to stand on the same front as the generals!
"No, no, no, this method will not affect the roots of those herdsmen, but it will also allow them to generate additional income, and it will be continuous!"
Little Shota shook his head, looking very proud.
"Okay, you kid, stop being so pretentious. Just tell me what the plan is!"
Ying Zheng was really impatient with waiting and said with a tigerish face.
"wool……!"
Xiao Zhengtai said two words leisurely.
"Wool? What can that thing do?"
Ying Zheng frowned slightly.
Wool is equivalent to human hair. It has no use except for keeping the sheep's body temperature!
"Wool is very useful. After treatment, it can be made into quilts and clothes. It has good warmth retention...!"
Amid everyone's shocked expressions, Xiao Zhengtai continued to explain, "The grassland is rich in water and grass, and the sheep raised are fat and strong, and the wool is long and shiny. Instead of letting them fall off naturally, it is better to cut them and sell them in the spring." This will increase the income of the herdsmen and allow the sheep to spend a cool summer. When autumn comes, they will be cut again and they will grow out before the cold winter comes, without delaying protection from the cold!"
"Wool has a strong smell. Can it be made into clothes and quilts? Will anyone buy it?"
Ying Zheng couldn't help but question.
In this era, rich people did use fur to keep out the cold in winter, but most of them used furs such as fox and raccoon dogs. Only the poor would use sheepskin or catkins.
"Father, please rest assured. The sheared wool must be carefully processed to ensure that the wool does not leave any odor. During the processing process, a large number of workers must be hired, which will also bring a lot of benefits to the people. employment opportunities!”
"Well, if it can really be made into clothes, the Xiongnu people will definitely be rushing to sell them! But there is no precedent for using wool to weave in the Qin Dynasty. Who would be willing to harvest wool?"
Ying Zheng nodded slightly and also questioned.
Even if wool can create profits, who is willing to collect it and at what price is the most critical issue!
"Does that need to be said? The idea came from me, so naturally I will accept it. For the time being, let's settle on... five articles!"
Xiao Zhengtai took the initiative to stand up, think about it for a while, and set the price.
"Seriously? This is what you said!"
Ying Zheng's eyes suddenly lit up.
I knew this guy was rich, but I didn't expect him to be so rich. He dared to say that he would buy all the wool on the grassland for five cents per catty!
You know, there are at least a million sheep on the grassland.
"The young master cares about the people of the world, he is so kind and righteous!"
"Yes, if the young master is willing to buy wool, those herdsmen will definitely be grateful!"
"Sheep can be sold not only for meat, but also for wool. Those herdsmen must be working hard to raise them. Who has time to rebel?"
"The young master used only one move to resolve the rebellious spirit of the Xiongnu people. He is truly a god!"
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After the ministers were slightly shocked for a moment, they immediately gave Ying Feiyu a thumbs up.
Thinking that he was sacrificing his own interests and losing money to help the court and pacify the Huns!
As everyone knows, once the textile factory is established, its profits will be no worse than any other business in his hands now!
"In addition to increasing the income of the grassland people and allowing them to become common people of Great Qin, purchasing wool also has another benefit!"
"Are there any benefits?"
Ying Zheng was shocked.
It is already very difficult to calm the restless hearts of the Xiongnu people with such a simple method, but how can it achieve more with one stone?
"Yes, if you want to assimilate those Huns, in addition to mutual trade, the most important thing is to assimilate them. In this way, you need to immigrate! But the native people of Da Qin are definitely not willing to go to the endless grassland unless it is profitable. ...!"
Little Shota walked back and forth in the entire hall with her calves, attracting everyone's attention. "Wool can be sold for money. It will not only generate income for the Huns, but will also naturally set off a trend of animal husbandry in Daqin itself, and Daqin's pastures If it’s less, someone will definitely set their sights on the Huns!”
"When the time comes, my father will ask the local governments to post notices. As long as they are willing to go to the Xiongnu to graze, the court will distribute free tents and grassland. There will definitely be people willing to go!"
"The people of Great Qin have lived together with the Huns for a long time and intermarried with each other. Over time, those Huns have been assimilated and become our subjects of Great Qin. Only then will the Xiongnu land truly belong to our Great Qin! "
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