I, the patron saint of the frontier of the Tang Dynasty, was forced to rebel

Chapter 134 Buying Land and Doing Business
Just when North Korea was anxious, Zhuge Liang brought people to Jiannan Road, Changsun Wuji's base camp!

This is only the second time the two sides have met again since the last trade cooperation.

The moment the steam locomotive appeared at the Qianzhou Duke's Mansion, everyone was alarmed.

This kind of thing is already the symbol of Lingzhou Palace!
Seeing that there was only one car, Changsun Wuji was relieved. No matter what, as long as he didn't lead a large number of people and cars, it meant that the intention of coming was not threats or intimidation.

Zhuge Liang walked out of the locomotive in high spirits, and saw Changsun Wuji cupping his hands.

However, without the slightest intention of bowing, this is called "disdain" in the etiquette of all dynasties!
But Lingzhou has already announced that the original etiquette cannot be used, and it is subject to others everywhere.

"Prime Minister of Lingzhou Prince's Mansion, come to visit Mr. Changsun!"

He was talking about an adult, and he didn't mention the title of self-proclaimed king, let alone visiting Zhao Guogong. In Zhuge Liang's eyes, this is a small local separatist regime, and he shouldn't be overly concerned.

Moreover, he deliberately called himself "Prime Minister", not Wen Cheng or a certain official.

Changsun Wuji was standing there, and he had already submitted invitations to him before the meeting, which could be regarded as the best of etiquette.

The two of them had just entered the mansion and sat down without drinking any tea.

Zhuge Liang laughed and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Grandson, Shannan Road has been completely included, and Jiangnan Road has been stabilized. As the supervisor of the two places, your reputation spreads far and wide!"

"Where, it's just a small fight, how can it compare to the virtuous king of the Lingzhou Palace?"

Changsun Wuji is also an old fox, and everyone knows each other's thoughts after coming and going.

Since you don't want to speak clearly, then go around slowly.

He has plenty of time!
"Your Excellency, don't believe it. Twenty states are now spreading your reputation. Please see, this is a newspaper from a few days ago, and it is full of praise."

As Zhuge Liang said, he took out a newspaper, and it was exactly as he said, with words praising Changsun Wuji written on it.

In the newspaper, the main text reads that Changsun Wuji's methods are extremely high. When the other "lords" failed to react, he directly seized the hinterland of Shannan Road, gained control of the jurisdiction that was originally controlled by the imperial court, and took Jinzhou as the main The location is strictly fortified to prevent the imperial court from countering the rebellion!

To be honest, these words sound okay.

But in fact, there is sarcasm everywhere, even a joke.

Who is Changsun Wuji?

He could see it naturally, and he didn't express his dissatisfaction. He glanced at Zhuge Liang and asked, "Prime Minister Zhuge, not only do you think, but I must be with King Xian, how about it?"

Zhuge Liang's face became serious, "My lord, your wisdom is outstanding, and the purpose of the virtuous king is peace in the world, especially the prosperity of business. This cannot be compared. From my personal point of view, in the current situation, your lord is even better."

"Hahaha"

Changsun Wuji laughed out loud, very pleased with himself.

The sound was so loud that the guards outside were curious.

"Prime Minister Zhuge, do you have any ideas about developing in our Shannan Road?"

"My lord appreciates it. It's just that the virtuous king's kindness to me is as great as a mountain and he has the grace of saving my life. The ancients said, 'The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid with a spring'. Please forgive me for disappointing your lord's wishes."

Changsun Wuji smiled, his eyes full of meaning kept looking at Zhuge Liang.

He just mentioned it casually, and he came to a conclusion when he repeatedly sent people to contact the officials of the twenty states.

None of Qin Mu's subordinates was willing to betray, except for those who were not insiders!

But what is the use of outsiders?

It is conceivable that Qin Mu's methods are not as simple as he thought, and the original checks and balances by officials are not enough nowadays.

"Let's get down to business, I don't know why Prime Minister Zhuge came here today?"

"My lord, as I mentioned just now, the sage king's eyes are on business in the world, and he originally sent me here for the same purpose."

"Oh?"

Changsun Wuji picked up the teacup, and glanced across Zhuge Liang's face inadvertently.

In my heart, I feel uneasy!

The previous negotiations were due to helplessness, even being threatened, and in addition to the fact that the people in my own territory were in dire straits and needed recovery urgently, so I agreed.

In one, reputation is the key to being king, so it cannot be violated.

Now, Zhuge Liang is here again, and it is still about business and trade, what is he going to do?
Zhuge Liang seemed to see his worry, and smiled: "My lord, don't worry too much, I'm here to buy land this time!"

"Buy land?"

"That's right, King Xian sent me here to buy a city in your lord's control area. As a business base, we will also sell all the products that are allowed to be sold here."

Speaking of this, he took out a list, "This is clearly written, including general commodities, civilian products, and even steam locomotives, new-generation artillery, firearms, and gunpowder that the eldest grandson expects!
In addition, weapons and armor will also be sold in batches, and the price will remain the same as the market! "

"Oh?"

Changsun Wuji frowned slightly, and the hand holding the teacup inadvertently stopped by his mouth.

He who controls such a large area is naturally not an idiot.

These conditions sounded good, but in fact, he couldn't figure out what benefits Qin Mu could get?
Don't say anything about buying a city for business, it's appalling.

Moreover, if the purchased site is to be garrisoned, then don't swallow your own site together!
"The trade channel has already been opened up, why buy land and spend a lot of money, what can Qin Mu get?"

Faced with such questioning, Zhuge Liang did not hesitate at all: "My lord is very clear that the goal of the virtuous king is commercial prosperity and peace in the world, and the war is just out of necessity. If you want to feed everyone and make money, you must Vigorously develop industry and commerce, and the virtuous king once made a great ambition to establish a country based on commerce!"

"what!"

Changsun Wuji was shocked, he had never heard of such an idea.

"Commercial country?"

"Yes, according to King Xian's plan, now is the first opportunity to buy a city at each target location, or even establish one or more strongholds in each country, and eventually form a complete business chain area. Construct commercial prosperity in the world with strong productivity."

"You guys are crazy! Buying strongholds in every country and faction's territory, let alone whether you can buy them, is this fund, you can provide it? And, why do you have to buy commercial strongholds? Isn't it easier to operate as an agent?"

Changsun Wuji was already in shock, and he didn't even try to hide it.

It is unimaginable how difficult it would be to realize such a grand plan.
But I have to admire from the bottom of my heart, such a forward thinking and huge plan, very few people can come up with it!

(End of this chapter)