Several people were slightly surprised.
How can Mr. Liu come up with a solution to this difficult situation?
Now we are really a stranger in a foreign land. We need troops but no soldiers, and we need money but no money.
Especially Xiang Chenglin, he felt that Mr. Liu was always thinking all the time. Could it be that he was a rich man who had never seen the world, with his eyes above his head and unaware of the dangers in the world.
Liu Zheng chuckled and asked, "Sir, shopkeeper, what is the current situation of the third prince? Can you give us any details?"
Xiang Chenglin smiled bitterly. He didn't know how to provoke Mr. Liu. Whether it was a blessing or a curse, he told the truth. The third prince, Halik, had always been a hostage in the Longyang Dynasty. According to the order of eldest son of the Loulan Kingdom, it was his turn to come back and inherit the throne.
However, as soon as the old king died, the prince and the second prince were assassinated one after another.
It was the third prince's turn, but at this time, the whole Loulan was already in panic. The Seventh Prince, who was supported by the Temple Army, was powerful and supported by religious beliefs, allowing the Seventh Prince, who was originally a concubine, to win most of the people's hearts. Looking at the third prince, although he returned home with difficulty, he was still struggling. The Loulan court was panicked, and the pro-Han team was facing disintegration under the intimidation of the temple. The royal guard army is less than the temple army, which is the most important thing.
The Han traders were even more frightened, fearing that the fish in the pond would be harmed.
Therefore, no matter how you look at it, the Third Prince is bound to lose!
Xiang Chenglin also advised: "Mr. Liu, this matter cannot be done!"
Liu Zheng laughed and said: "What can't you do? Don't forget, Mr. Xiang! Why did Loulan establish the country!"
Xiang Chenglin looked blank and didn't know why.
Liu Zheng said calmly: "Business!"
His eyes burst into light: "Everyone thinks that Loulan's religion is currently bigger than the imperial court, but that's not the case! If Loulan didn't occupy the Western Region Passage, where would it be today? With Long Yan in the east, Western Region in the west, and the West, Loulan is actually a central place. land!"
Shopkeeper Xiang's eyes lit up when he heard this.
In Loulan, where the temple army is rampant, everyone thinks that the foundation of Loulan's country will gradually develop from the royal family to the divine religion. Who would have thought that Liu Zheng's eyes would be so vicious. If you think about it carefully, this is absolutely true. The reason why Loulan is so strong is because of Loulan's tolerance!
Trade!
This is the most important link on the Silk Road. It is the merchants coming and going that have created the prosperity of Loulan today. Otherwise, just one temple is not enough.
Without these merchants and goods coming and going, the people of Loulan would probably not be able to fill their stomachs, so what about the temple?
Liu Zheng thought this and smiled lightly: "So, businessmen from all walks of life will be the turning point in this competition! Not just the Longyan merchants, there are Loulan merchants, Western merchants, and Nanyang merchants!"
The three people's eyes lit up when they heard this, and they looked at each other in confusion.
Such a different approach actually sounds somewhat reasonable.
Liu Zheng's eyes burned: "We can go in two steps! From today on, I am the nephew of shopkeeper Xiang. I am from Hanzhong, and my name is Xiang Zheng! Miss Zheng is my wife, and I manage Rongxiang Company."
Zheng Yueru blushed with embarrassment and nodded slightly.
"From today on, I am a student who comes to Loulan to study! Miss Zheng is responsible for the operation of the business. I have to handle both articles and business, and I have to be strong with both hands!"
The three of them were amazed.
In terms of literature, it can influence social ideology, reunite the pro-Han team, and stabilize the military morale of the third prince. In terms of business, you can gather businessmen from all walks of life to increase social influence and weaken the temple's temptation to the people.
If both parties work together, the Third Prince will be saved!
Xiang Chenglin has been wandering around the world for so long, how come he doesn’t know the truth behind this? After hearing this from Liu Zheng, he suddenly felt that something big could be done.
Just do it.
Xiang Chenglin is indeed well-connected in the business field of Shancheng.
Zheng Yueru didn't waste any words. According to Liu Zheng's instructions, she asked Xiang Chenglin to convey a message to these businessmen from all over the world.
Seven days later.
Kucheng, Rongxiang Chamber of Commerce will start a refined salt bidding meeting!
That is the auction of future generations!
This news spread throughout Loulan in an instant.
Refined salt?
Yanba and the others have heard that it is already extremely expensive in Loulan! How refined can salt be? Xiang Chenglin was worried about whether such publicity would be too false, but when Zheng Yueru asked him to take a look at the refined salt here, Xiang Chenglin shut his mouth.
Is this salt?
Is this gold!
White gold!
Shock and admiration for Mr. Liu surged in his heart again, and Xiang Chenglin was even more delighted. This bidding meeting held in the name of Rongxiang Company will definitely greatly enhance the reputation of Rongxiang Company in Loulan! Before they even set off to Kucheng, businessmen of all sizes came to him in various ways to inquire about how refined the salt was.
In response, Xiang Chenglin just smiled faintly: "As thin as hair and grains like sand!"
Everyone was suffocated.
The gravel in Loulan is not river sand. The sand in the desert is very small and can be as fine as flour in later generations. It’s hard for people to imagine that such fine salt really exists?
so.
Three days later, two carriages, each with different guards of honor, began to drive slowly towards Kucheng.
A carriage was Liu Zheng's study carriage. This time, in the name of Long Yan Xiangzheng, he came to Loulan for a study tour and visited the high-ranking intellectuals in Loulan. This was something that often happened in ancient times. Especially in a big country like the Longyan Dynasty, students who came to Loulan for study tours all had official status. In the past, Loulan would receive them with very high standards of etiquette, especially after Liu Zheng forged a document titled "Xiang Zheng" , stamped it hard with the seal of his own state, whether it was true or false, it was definitely enough to bluff people.
The reason why he had to wait for three days was that according to the rules of this study tour, Liu Zheng first sent his documents to inform the Loulan Kingdom, and the Loulan Kingdom was preparing to receive them, so it was delayed for some time.
Fortunately, Mire has not been beheaded within three days...
Qin Changfeng was dressed like a scholar on the carriage. He found it novel and funny at the same time: "Master, does the identity of a Han scholar really work that way?"
Along the way, carriages were everywhere, and everyone gave way. Even many young women looked at them with splendor.
Liu Zheng joked: "How about Changfeng taking a Loulan girl back?"
Qin Changfeng was suddenly speechless and hemmed and hawed.
Liu Zheng chuckled and said: "It seems that someone from Longyan came to study this time. The third prince is also very happy. Otherwise, given the current situation in Loulan, I might not be able to get the customs clearance documents in three days."
Qin Changfeng also said amusedly: "This document states that the person who came to pick us up is Reheman. What would his expression be like if he saw that this 'talented and famous student Xiang Zheng' is you, my lord?" ?”
The two looked at each other and laughed, quite amused.
As for the other carriage, Liu Zheng's side was not as particular about the honor guard. It's just a tall carriage, and it looks like it belongs to a merchant.
Zheng Yueru sat among them and said to Cheng Lin with a flattering smile: "Miss Zheng, I just found out today that you are actually the boss of the Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce. How disrespectful!"
Upon hearing the news, Xiang Chenglin almost dropped his jaw in shock.
How could these two people hide so deeply? Miss Zheng is the big shopkeeper of the Yinzhou Chamber of Commerce. What about Mr. Liu? He took a breath, Liu Zheng? He really wanted to give himself a slap in the face at this moment. Two famous gods in Liangzhou were right in front of him, but he never knew it!
This time, his attitude became humble.
Zheng Yueru chuckled and said, "Shopkeeper Xiang, please don't be so reserved. Don't let others see your flaws."
Xiang Chenglin nodded and assured him that he would definitely do it.
Zheng Yueru said calmly: "Since Mr. Liu asked me to explain this matter to you, it means that he trusts the shopkeeper."
Xiang Chenglin was so grateful that he almost knelt down.
He really knew who Mr. Liu was. How could he, a small business in Hanzhong, compare with this behemoth with the backing of Liangzhou Prefecture? At this time, he also understood why Liu Zheng kept his name anonymous. It was because of this refined salt!
This refined salt was actually made by Liu Zheng himself!
A member of the same state secretly made salt. This was a crime that would punish the nine tribes in the Longyan Dynasty!
However, on Loulan's side...
He is even worshiped as a god. You know, there is very little salt in Loulan and even further west. Most people are willing to take out a piece of salt and lick it on their tongue when eating... Put salt in cooking? Thinking too much, that is something only rich people dare to think about. Most Loulan people don’t even have the salt to lick. Sometimes, they can only find some fruits with more salt to satisfy their "salt desire"... …
Extremely pitiful.
Ordinary salt has been sold for one tael per liter here, while this refined salt can be sold for at least three taels per liter!
Thinking of this, Xiang Chenglin was ecstatic.
His business mainly involves traveling from Hanzhong to Loulan. From the looks of it, Mr. Liu wants to develop himself into an agent in Loulan! How could he not serve him like this?
"Yes, yes, Miss Zheng, don't worry, Xiang Chenglin will do his best!"
Show your loyalty to Chenglin.
Zheng Yueru smiled faintly. She also understood what Liu Zheng meant. No matter how exotic and rich Loulan was, they would still have to return to Yinzhou. There must always be someone in charge here. Xiang Chenglin has all the connections and resources, and his character is decent, so it's not a bad idea to let him do it.
…
Shancheng is still two days away from Kucheng.
This road is so desolate. Liu Zheng saw that the cotton had been introduced to Loulan, and the cotton was growing in patches. He sighed. Although Loulan was not as vast as the Longyan Dynasty and its level of civilization was extremely inferior, it was precisely because Loulan would trade with all over the world that cotton, tomatoes, peppers and other products could be introduced to Loulan. But obviously, only cotton began to be cultivated on a large scale. Despite this, it also brought many surprises to the people of Loulan.
Loulan Kingdom must be won!
The Silk Road must be built!
On the last day, when I was about to arrive at Kucheng, the capital of Loulan, suddenly several people rushed out from the nearby village. They were fierce, holding torches in their hands, muttering in an unknown language, and rushed towards Liu Zheng's carriage. Come.
Before anyone arrived, the torch had already been thrown over!
Liu Zheng's expression changed drastically.
