I Built a Territory in Ancient Times

Everyone didn't care, Zhao Yan smiled and said: "Liu Xian brother, you don't know, the emperor's favorite son has brought back goods from the Western Regions twice. The wind caused by the capital is not small, and the rare is the most precious. Those goods from the Western Regions are already astronomical. The spice mirror is comparable to gold, and the dignitaries are not spending a lot of money, and everyone is mad."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room was very excited, and someone asked: "Brother Zhao, then we heard the news that in the future businessmen can go directly to the Western Regions through the Xiqi Corridor for business, but is it true?"

This is a question that everyone cares about. Everyone has their ears pricked up, and they have heard what the West Side is like. Not to mention that Dayan and Suixi are enemies, and the wars are raging every year. It is a huge problem to travel westward through Suixi. The bandits in Liangzhou alone are so numerous that they can make all the westbound people retreat.

Now there is news that the bandits in Duanwang's fief have almost been eliminated, and they can still enter and exit the Western Regions without passing through the Suixi Kingdom. In this way, the risk can be greatly reduced. If everyone can trade in the Western Regions, they must be prepared. Of course, those who take the lead can make a lot of money. Haven't you seen how much Ren Duan Wang earns? Others are holding the money and delivering it to the door, for fear of not accepting it!

Zhao Yan nodded, "As far as I know, the news is quite reliable. This matter has already been discussed in the court. Duan Wang overcame all the opinions and took the responsibility with all his strength, saying that there is no need for the court to pay a penny. It's all on his own. At this moment, the courtiers naturally have nothing to object to, and with the support of the Prime Minister, the emperor has no choice but to decide to agree. Only then did such news come out. "

"So, is it true?" Everyone present looked at each other with joy and surprise. Originally, I was afraid that it would be false news, which would make everyone happy, but now that the news is accurate, it can be regarded as a peace of mind.

There are still people who don't believe it, "It would cost a lot of money to build one city and one land, without spending from the national treasury. How can anyone have such a strong financial and material resources? How could it be possible with Duan Wang?"

"You don't know, I heard that King Duan is going to hold a bidding meeting after His Majesty's longevity. It seems to be for this matter. It is said that the big guy's money is to be invested in, and the tariffs and western customs to enter and exit the Xiqi Corridor in the future. Other profits in the Qi Corridor will be divided proportionally according to how much each person contributes.”

"Tsk! There is such a thing? It's so strange!" This is almost unheard of before. Duan Wang is a fool, so is it possible that he also thinks others are stupid? Can you make people willing to pay for money without seeing or touching things and making empty promises?

Zhao Yan took a sip of wine and looked around. Everyone had different expressions on their faces, but he knew exactly what they were thinking.

He lowered his head and said in a low voice as much as possible: "To be honest, when I first heard it, it was similar to what you thought, but now it is not the same. Let me tell you a reliable news, Ma, Wang, Zhou, Zhu Si and everyone have already started to act."

"Hey! Is this true?" Everyone was a little incredulous. Who didn't know that the four major merchants in the capital were the benchmarks for other merchants. If it was true, then he might be able to take a risk. Follow them, and there is a little soup left, which is enough for these small households.

Zhao Yan snorted and looked around before continuing in a low voice and cautiously: "A distant cousin of mine is a shopkeeper of the Ma family business. A few days ago, the head of the Ma family sent a message to each store to check the silver taels. It seems that Just getting ready for it.”

It is impossible for Zhao Yan to lie about this matter. Liu Shun touched his chin, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Brother Zhao, it would not be wrong for us to catch up with you?"

Zhao Yan nodded, "I think so. You all know the strength of the four great masters in the capital. Since they can all prepare secretly, it means that the conditions proposed by King Duan are really attractive. It would be better to catch up on the trip. Although we are not as rich as the four major families, we will join forces to become a whole. If you want to come to Duanwang, you will not underestimate us. instead of?"

When they unite, they will not be much weaker than any of the four major families. Besides, it's not that they haven't teamed up before, when Zhao Yan brought it up, everyone nodded in unison.

"I agree!" Liu Shun was the first to express his position. Combination is beneficial. This is a well-known thing. They are not fools. If you fight alone, and you still get so much money, maybe Duan Wang will not look down on him.

Others also agreed that they should also be prepared to see what the tender meeting is about.

Not only them, but merchants in other places are also beginning to inquire about the news, and they are waiting for Duan Wang's meeting.

 Yu was lying on a reclining chair, basking in the sun with half-squinted eyes. Not far away was Xie Yixiu, who was sitting quietly reading a book, but he didn't know if he had read it, and the pages of the book in his hand had not been turned for a long time.

This is the temporary post house where Xie Yixiu lived in Beijing. It is an independent small courtyard. Although it is a bit remote, it is better than quiet and elegant.