Become a feudal king from today

"here you go."

After a day's sailing, Zhou Yi arrived at Laoting Pier, and then he and Bai Shang went to Yancheng to report on the battle situation.

Zhao Xu laughed when he learned that Goryeo had agreed to trade with Black Shark Trading Company.

This time his plan succeeded.

In fact, when he asked Zhou Yi to attack Goryeo, he knew that Goryeo would definitely compromise.

In contemporary times, during the Black Ship Incident in the mid-19th century, the United States threatened Japan with gunboats to open its country to trade, and Japan obeyed.

Facing the powerful ships and guns of the Black Shark pirates, Goryeo was no less shocked than Japan at that time.

This choice is not surprising.

As for Goryeo's reliance, Beidi.

Facing Zhou Yi and the others, they couldn't even defend their own Ningjin Dusi. How could they raise Li to defend the sea frontier?

The coastline of Goryeo is much larger than that of Ningjindu.

Gao Li knew this, and he believed Beidi knew this too.

"Your Highness, the general has robbed a lot of things this time and has made a lot of profit, which is no less than what he earned from trade. This Korean is so hateful, it is better to keep robbing." Bai Shang raised his fist, but felt that it was not enough.

He and Zhou Yi made a plan to go north from the Nanpu River to attack the King of Goryeo.

Zhao Xu smiled helplessly, "Should your hens be killed directly for meat, or should they be kept to lay eggs?"

"Of course I'll lay eggs. If I can't lay eggs anymore, I'll kill them for meat." Bai Shang blurted out.

"That's it. To me, Goryeo is like a hen laying eggs. Now Yanzhou can eat the eggs of commerce for nourishment, but plundering is no different from killing chickens to obtain eggs. The short-term profits are big, but in the long-term it is It's a loss." Zhao Xu pondered for a while and said.

Koryo had a large population. Even if he plundered all the Koryo people, he would not have enough food to feed them.

It would be better to leave them in Goryeo to engage in farming and other production.

At that time, only Yanzhou's goods will sell well in Goryeo.

They bought it with silver, which was equivalent to handing over their wealth to Yanzhou.

Therefore, this attack on Goryeo was only to open up trade. The essence was to occupy the market, not to compete with Beidi for control of Goryeo.

He knew very well that as long as Beidi was around, Gao Li would still be Beidi's loyal second son.

Unless Beidi is defeated, he can further interfere with Goryeo.

"His Highness said this, the general has figured it out." Bai Shang touched his head.

Zhou Yi also suddenly realized that he no longer struggled with the matter and handed the list of loot this time to Zhao Xu.

"Your Highness, this time we have robbed more than 90,000 young men from Goryeo. They are all under Wang Yanzhong's jurisdiction. In addition, there are more than 3 million taels of silver, 700,000 shi of grain, and 60,000 pieces of cloth..." Zhou Yi He listed all his treasures and reported the number of spoils.

Zhao Xu nodded slightly. Although the number of San Ran was not many, it was also quite a lot.

Altogether, there are nearly five million taels.

Dasong's annual tribute to Beidi is only five million taels a year.

"I will give you 600,000 taels to reward the soldiers, and the rest will be returned to the treasury." Zhao Xu said with a smile.

Every time he captured loot in a battle, Zhao Xu would always use part of it to reward the soldiers.

It is necessary to let the soldiers hang their heads on their belts to fight for him and provide some benefits.

Furthermore, behind every soldier there is a family.

When the soldiers become rich, they will drive up the family's consumption.

This can also further promote the development of Yanzhou’s business and trade.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Bai Shang and Zhou Yi were overjoyed.

The three of them were talking about Feng'er reporting that Yang He had arrived.

When Yang He came in, Zhao Xu heard bursts of laughter.

The laughter reached all the way to the study room, and it was Yang He who made it.

"General Zhou, General Bai, thank you for your hard work this time. Thank you very much. Even if the powerful clan blocks Yanzhou's trade routes in the future, Yanzhou's trade will not be stagnant." Upon arriving in the study, Yang He first saluted Zhao Xu, and then The two handed over.

"You're polite, you're polite. We are all acting on His Highness' orders." Bai Shang and Zhou Yi said at the same time.

Zhao Xu looked at Yang He. He was the one who called Yang He.

Now that Goryeo's trade has been won, Black Shark Trading Company will be needed to buy Yanzhou's goods to Goryeo.

This is Yang He's mission.

"This time when you go back, summon the merchants from Black Shark Trading Company and ask them to transport the goods to Treasure Island. Merchants from Korea will trade with you on Treasure Island. I have conquered this market for you. How much goods can be sold? But it depends on your ability." Zhao Xu said.

After a pause, he continued: "As the saying goes, shopping malls are like wars. I hope you can also win a big victory."

When Yang He heard this, he immediately slapped his chest, "Your Highness, don't worry, within three months, I will have Yanzhou goods appear in every corner of Goryeo."

Zhao Xu nodded.

At this time, Zhou Yi thought of something and said, "Your Highness, now that the affairs of Goryeo are over, what should we do next?"

When Zhou Yi asked this, Zhao Xu's eyes immediately narrowed.

Looking in the direction of Ningjin Dusi, he said: "Next, while you cooperate with the merchants in conducting trade, you should always wait for orders. This time, I will take back Ningjin Dusi."

"Ning Jin Dusi!" Both Bai Shang and Zhou Yi were shocked.

The defeat of Ningjin Dusi was an unspeakable pain in the hearts of every Dasong person.

Over the past ten years, some people may have forgotten that Ningjin Dusi is the territory of Dasong.

But they haven't forgotten.

Living in Yanzhou, facing the Beidi soldiers, this reminds them all the time.

Before following King Yan, they would not even dare to think about taking back Ning Jin Dusi's words.

And when these words came out of Yanzhou's mouth, they were so deafening and exciting.

Their lost homeland, like a child snatched away by the enemy, has been waiting in the distance to return to their arms.

"When I was young, I went to Ningjindusi with my father. Although it was not rich, it was peaceful and comfortable. In recent years, Ningjindusi was occupied by Beidi. I often dreamed of the scenery at that time." Yang He was slightly excited, "I thought I would never be able to go to Ningjindusi again in this life. Your Highness said so, I am looking forward to revisiting the old place."

Zhao Xu said, "You can swim as long as you want."

Hearing this, the three of them laughed.

Bai Shang and Zhou Yi felt as if they had endless energy in their bodies and were full of energy.

Zhou Yi said: "This time, when we attack Ningjindusi, as long as Your Highness gives an order, I will go to the mountains of swords and the sea of ​​fire without hesitation."

Bai Shang also nodded vigorously.

Zhao Xu smiled with satisfaction, chatted for a few more words, and the three of them went back.

At this time, Zhao Xu stood up and looked at the map on the wall.

While Zhou Yi and Bai Shang attacked Goryeo, the Propaganda Department, the government office, and the royal army had already taken action.

The news that smallpox broke out in a village in Wu'an County reached Yancheng.

But Mi Wen refuted the rumor in the newspaper.

Some merchants who trusted the royal palace very much calmed down from panic, and some merchants chose to leave Yanzhou.

At the same time, some gossip also came out from Yanguan, and smallpox also appeared in the military camp.

A trap against Beidi is unfolding.

And this news will not only reach Muller Hongzhen's ears.

He believes that it will also reach the ears of the powerful families and Emperor Zhao Heng.

As for whether they are worried, gloating, or taking the opportunity to make some small moves, he doesn't know.

Shaking his head, Zhao Xu stopped thinking about it.

The most important thing for him at the moment is the application of steam engines and the equipment of rifled guns.

In the following period, he allowed rumors of the plague to spread, and while lecturing at the three major colleges, he spent time in the Armory with Wang Chong.