"It's all hearsay, how can such a thing be taken seriously."
"Sir, please take a look first. I am out for a walk, and I want the chef to prepare some good meals for you."
Liu Qi said it with a smile, giving the impression that he didn't take it seriously at all.
But as soon as he went out and walked in front of Zhao Wenhui, his expression suddenly changed.
Just now, Lu Liang told Liu Qi.
Some Korean businessmen heard that there seemed to be a business traveler doing business with officials in Jiaozhou.
He just asked Lu Liangzhi if he knew about this matter. If it was convenient for him and his business counterpart, they would also like to participate.
In Daqing, officials are not allowed to trade with other countries except along the coast and in Pingcheng.
Moreover, even if there are some unscrupulous officials who want to seek some personal gains, they should be with the nearest country of Qin or other neighboring countries. How can they be so far away from South Korea.
Although Korean businessmen also said it, it was just what they heard.
But Liu Qi didn't think so.
As the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire. If you can hear it, then there is a story here.
The reason why Lu Liang was prevaricated was simply because that was the place where his second brother Liu Bi lived.
One is that it is unreasonable and will make Liu Bi resentful to interfere in other people's affairs.
Furthermore, it is only heard now. If you tell your father, not only will it not be taken seriously, but it may also make him feel that he is suspected of framing his brother.
In the original impression. Liu Bi, like himself, has not been very talkative since he was a child, which makes the relationship between them pretty good.
Since Liu Bi was sent to Jiaozhou to become king, the two have no contact anymore.
In any case, the relationship between the royal brothers, just him and the sickly fifth brother, was pretty good with him.
Even if something happens, Liu Qi doesn't want to ruin the ease between brothers because of such a small thing.
Second brother, I don’t know what he has become now.
.......
The next day, early morning.
Liu Qi led a group of people to the Korean Foundry.
When he opened the curtain, he saw that Ji Kang, Uncle Ji, and many of their subordinates had already stopped waiting in front of the door.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"General Ji, I kept you waiting for a long time."
The few of them walked into the foundry while being polite, and came to a side room where Ji Bo was usually pampered.
"Your Highness, I must have explained the situation in the foundry to you yesterday, as the foreman? Is there anything else you need to know?"
Liu Qi smiled slightly.
"It's very clear that General Ji is careful."
"When we come here today, let's get straight to the point and talk about the handover of this foundry."
"It's easy to say. I wonder how long your Highness the Crown Prince would like to use this foundry?"
Liu Qi didn't answer, but stretched out his palm.
"Five months?"
"General Ji, what are you thinking about? Is the deal I have negotiated with you so worthless? It's five years!"
As soon as Liu Qi finished speaking, someone became unhappy.
Ji Bo's face was still red and swollen, and he looked angry, like a puffer fish.
"Liu Qi, although my foundry is not a big business, its annual income is one million taels. Just with those cattle and sheep? For five years, don't even think about it!"
Liu Qi was not angry either. Erlang raised his legs, lowered his head and played with his fingers.
"General Ji, which one is talking to me about? Or this one?"
"Uncle Ji, shut up!"
How could Ji Bo's mind think about the future political interests of South Korea?
After Ji Kang told him, he still felt that Ji Kang had been deceived. He only had tens of thousands of sheep, so he lent him a foundry with an annual income of one million. It was too inappropriate.
As for that piece of land, although it was the living area of the Xiongnu, the people there were extremely poor and there was almost nothing.
Seeing Ji Kang's anger, Uncle Ji could only shut his mouth angrily despite his unwillingness.
"Okay, Your Highness, I can make the decision on this matter, and our emperor will definitely agree."
"That's it, then let's sign an agreement."
As he said this, as soon as he waved his hand, a man with a pen and ink came out.
It seemed that Ji Kang was well prepared.
But Liu Qi waved his hand at this moment.
"General, don't worry, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"Oh? Your Highness, please speak."
"It's better to make it clear in advance. What I want is not just an empty foundry. I want all the tools and equipment here."
Since the foundry has been handed over to him, it will not be difficult to transport the equipment, Ji Kang thought about it.
"No problem, this old man can still make the decision."
This is all okay.
Otherwise, Liu Qi continued to speak.
"Also. Although I have left all the equipment with you, I don't have anyone in this field. Therefore, I gave the foundry, the original workers, and most importantly the foreman, all to me. Stay."
When Liu Qi said this, he smiled and looked harmless.
Ji Bo was immediately angry.
"Liu Qi, please don't go too far. These craftsmen are all my people in Dahan. How can they stay in Daqing to work, especially the foreman, who was sent by my royal family, let alone work for you?" Used!"
"You are just talking nonsense!"
This time, Ji Kang did not express his position, just because Liu Qi's request was indeed a bit excessive. Forget about the land, the time is still so long, and it doesn’t matter about the equipment, since these things won’t break down anyway.
But this person is a treasure, let’s say the foreman, he is a master-level expert, how can he be given to Qingguo so easily for use?
Liu Qi was not surprised at all by their reaction.
"Oh, well, it seems that South Korea thinks that my business is a bit small. It doesn't matter. In fact, I have heard that the female empire has long coveted that land, but unfortunately there has never been a chance."
"I guess they have some ideas in this regard, and I heard that the female empire also has plans to build commercial properties in Pingcheng, so we can talk about it."
"It doesn't matter. If it doesn't work, then I will leave."
Liu Qi pretended to be very presentable and stood up immediately after speaking.
"Your Highness, please stay."
Ji Kang took a deep breath.
"Okay, I promise you, but I will take these people back to Korea from now on. After five years, you must return them to me, Korea!"
Liu Qi stopped and smiled secretly in his heart.
return? If you give it back, South Korea will already have become my subordinate country of Daqing. There is no difference between paying it back or not.
"General Ji speaks quickly, I am very happy."
"However, I have one more request."
The expressions of Ji Kang and Ji Bo changed instantly. This prince must be pushing his limits too, right?
Uncle Ji couldn't help it anymore and pointed directly at Liu Qi.
"Liu Qi, I've given you the land, tools, and people, what else do you want?"
Liu Qi chuckled.
"Master Ji, this year is almost over. It's too late to start any work that I want to do. Please give these workers all the wages they have until the spring of next year. Let's settle it!"
Ji Bo couldn't bear it anymore.
"Liu Qi, you are a robber!!!"
