After interpenetrating with Lord Hou, he became addicted to house fighting

Although people were sent to garrison and survey the terrain, Chu Yin decided to go there himself.

Although she doesn't know how to use the terrain to make arrangements, the counselors around her must be able to give effective advice.

Before the trip, Grand Master Xu sent someone to invite him.

It turned out that the first round of negotiations with Bei Qi had ended.

The conditions on Da Zhou's side were more stringent, and the Northern Qi could not accept them all, saying that they wanted to ask for a decree to make a decision.

Chu Yin took advantage of the situation and told about Yanhaizi, and asked Grand Master Xu if it was possible to push the border between the two countries forward by a hundred miles.

Grand Master Xu laughed: "Marshal, you can't take it for granted! First of all, we have already gone too far by pushing the border northward by [-] miles.

"The land in these areas is barren and the people are poor. We have to spend a lot of effort just to manage it, not to mention how many troops we have sent to defend here."

But how can such a good salt field give up?

Chu Yin unfolded the map and drew an arc, "So, is it okay to draw the border like this?"

Grand Master Xu twirled his beard and looked at it for a while, then nodded slightly, "There is nothing wrong with this.

"Has the actual terrain commander ever studied it? Is it really reasonable?"

Chu Yin shook her head, "Not yet, I just came to discuss with the grand master first, if you think it is feasible, I will send someone to go."

Grand Master Xu had a smile in his eyes, "I have a talent like the Marshal in Dazhou, so why worry about the instability of the border! The national power is not strong!"

"The Grand Master is too famous," Chu Yin said modestly, "If you weren't there, I wouldn't dare to think so."

Grand Master Xu told her the content of the peace talks and the negotiation process again, "Northern Qi people have a very low profile, but...to be honest, the conditions we put forward in the first round really made them overwhelmed.

"But negotiating is the same as doing business, asking for a lot of money and paying back the money.

"And some pull it.

"I just heard that the military supplies are not very abundant. Does the commander-in-chief have arrangements for this?"

Chu Yin frowned, "There were some mistakes in the delivery of the army's salary and luggage, but luckily it was delivered safely.

"But the number is not right, I have written a report, I believe His Majesty will send someone to investigate thoroughly.

"It's bitterly cold in the frontier, the summer is coming to an end, and the nights are already very cold.

"The Armaments Department is preparing cotton coats, and I also sent people to buy a lot of furs nearby, I'm afraid it's not enough.

"For the time being, I can't think of a better way. I wonder if you have any suggestions?"

Grand Master Xu shook his head, "It's not really a suggestion, but I heard that a caravan came from the south and brought a lot of fabrics, the commander-in-chief might as well send someone to make inquiries.

"Of course it is difficult for them to make a profit from the army, but furs and other things from Northern Qi can be given to them at a lower price, so as not to let them lose money."

Chu Yin nodded with a smile, "What you said is that there is also the matter of Yanchi. My plan is this. You can listen to it and see if it is feasible."

The mining of salt ponds also requires a lot of capital investment, but the army cannot afford this money.

Rong An's private house has long been emptied, and it is impossible for the soldiers to raise funds, and the imperial court can't count on funding for the time being.

Then there is only one way to go to attract capital.

It is better to invite the caravan to invest in salt refining and allow them to enjoy the full right to mine and sell for the first month.

The legal procedures for selling salt were handled by Rong An.

Grand Master Xu thought about it for a while, and then said: "This matter needs to be cautious, and no mistakes can be made. Otherwise..."

Chu Yin laughed and said, "If I'm not sure, I wouldn't dare to make trouble in front of you."

That caravan belongs to her family!