nucmednet Chapter 260 Trading
Chapter 260 Trading
After returning, Rwanda gave a detailed description of the various situations in Zhao Sheng's military camp and explained the compensation matters in detail.
"What? How dare that bastard do this?" Lu Benzhong, the head of the Lu family, was furious.
"Master, if we don't meet their demands, they will continue to attack. What do you think we should do?" Rwanda asked.
Upon hearing this, Lu Benzhong fell into a long silence. After a long time, he said, "Can you give me less?" This revealed Lu Benzhong's true thoughts, which was that he was dissatisfied with the compensation being too much.
"Prince Consort Zhao said that not a single cent of the grain can be lost. However, he can give us wine equal to half the grain as compensation."
"Half of the grain can be exchanged for wine?" Lu Benzhong's brain started working rapidly, and suddenly he felt that the loss was not much.
"That might work." Lu Benzhong sighed, as if he had accepted his fate.
Three days later, the Lu family gathered enough gold and grain and delivered them to Zhao Sheng.
Zhao Sheng did not break his promise and immediately ordered Guangchang County to transport the new army wine to Fanshan.
Everything was going smoothly, but the news was soon known to Nalan Xiongying, who found Cheng Jicheng in Weizhou in Yangxian County and asked to meet with Zhao Long and Zhang Chun.
After Zhang Chun learned of this, he approached Zhao Long and asked, "General, how do you think we should handle this?"
Zhao Long had also received the same report, but he didn't understand why Nalan Xiongying was so anxious to see him. When Zhang Chun asked him, he said, "Nalan Xiongying is a businessman. Why has he come to Weizhou to seek an audience under such urgent circumstances?"
"I don't know the specific reason, but from what I know, Nalan Xiongying is in the liquor business. Border trade has been halted due to the war, so I guess he came for the liquor."
Zhang Chun's words reminded Zhao Long that one of the reasons why Zhao Sheng proposed to stop border trade was the imbalance between grain and commodity prices. Therefore, in the absence of raw liquor in Guangchang County, production would no longer be carried out.
"If it's really about the wine, it might be a little tricky."
"General, I've heard that the Lan family proposed a peace initiative regarding the border conflict. They played an indispensable role in the recent lull in the fighting."
"However, there is no more wine in Guangchang County. The only remaining wine is in the military camps, used as war reserve supplies."
"This..." Zhang Chun was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond.
"How about this, the Prince Consort is in Fanshan, not far from our Yuzhou. I will send someone to inform him about this matter and see how to arrange the follow-up."
"Okay!" Zhang Chun felt that this method was the most appropriate. These high-quality resources were actually not something that Weizhou could possess. This was just a fortress leading to the border, and this fortress could obtain sufficient capital through this.
Zhao Long sent someone to Fanshan to report the situation in detail. Zhao Sheng thought that since a large amount of grain was being transported, Weizhou should also receive a portion.
So, I decided to go to Weizhou first.
A small amount of grain was transported to Zijing Pass and escorted by Yang Chuanfeng, and the remaining grain was transported directly to Weizhou.
This trip contains at least 350,000 jin of food. Coincidentally, there is an official road from Fanshan to Weizhou, so they can arrive there within two days.
"Then make an appointment with Nalan Xiongying. Everything is based on interests, and there is nothing that cannot be discussed."
When Zhao Sheng arrived in Weizhou, he met Zhao Long and Zhang Chun and directly expressed his attitude.
When Zhang Chun heard this, he was overjoyed and immediately sent someone to inform Nalan Xiongying of the situation.
The next day, Nalan Xiongying, Li Gengbao, Huyan Zhan and others came to Weizhou.
"We have always been your loyal friends. It took a lot of effort from our families to settle the recent disputes at the border." Nalan Xiongying had the support of his family, so he couldn't help but speak with a bit of arrogance.
"It doesn't matter. It only took us one hour to make the Lu and Zhang families submit. If they are not happy, we can just fight another round." Zhao Sheng did not give them any face at all. He said to Lan Xiongying with a smile but a firm tone.
"Continuing to fight will only hurt the harmony between us. This is absolutely not what we want to see, and it is certainly not what the Prince Consort wants to see either."
There were no Xianbei among the arrivals, so Zhao Sheng said playfully, "Since the Great Chanyu doesn't want to fight, we have no intention of continuing the campaign. However, the Xianbei haven't given us face this time, so I intend to teach them a lesson."
It was not just empty talk, but he did have the ability, and Nalan Xiongying had known about it before.
"Dingzhou is rich in resources, and there are many things we need on the grassland. The Huyan family wants to exchange wool for some supplies, and this is the purpose of our visit." Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, Huyanzhan quickly interrupted to ease it.
"Very good. Trade is the cornerstone of our mutual trust. Win-win situations can only promote mutual growth. Power does not rely solely on fighting and killing, but also on human relationships and worldly wisdom..."
Zhao Sheng used words from later generations to teach the group of people in front of him.
"Yes, yes, your Majesty is absolutely right!"
Everyone flattered him as if it were free.
The atmosphere had reached this point, and Zhao Sheng didn't want to dampen these people's enthusiasm. He immediately put aside his attitude and discussed the details of the subsequent transaction with them.
Those who wanted wine could exchange it for grain, but unfortunately, this was exactly what the grasslands lacked. Cattle, sheep, and horses were exchanged according to a certain ratio.
Dingzhou also needs wool, especially the textile workshops established in Guangchang County, which can produce wool products. Zhao Sheng casually took out a few products and handed them to the people present.
When Nalan Xiongying saw knitted wool sweaters and other items, he put them on on the spot and felt the warmth of the clothes. He immediately decided that these products required long-term cooperation.
"We need a lot of wool, which is often wasted on your grasslands. I can bring you profit. Horses are the product I most want to exchange for, so don't be stingy."
"No problem." Nalan Xiongying, as the representative, readily agreed.
"Well, with your unwavering determination, we will be your strongest backing, supporting you at all times and in all circumstances. If you need anything, I will do my best to produce it for you."
Zhao Sheng slammed the table, his tone resolute and decisive, expressing his attitude.
Upon hearing this, all the visitors were delighted and took out the gifts they had brought with them to express their respect and gratitude.
Li Gengbao presented the precious Cordyceps sinensis from the Western Regions. The Cordyceps was crystal clear and exuded a faint fragrance, as if it came from the distant Western Regions, carrying mystery and blessings.
Hu Yanzhan gave Zhao Sheng a steel scimitar. The blade was shining with cold light, and the handle was inlaid with sparkling blue and red rubies, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, which was unforgettable at first sight.
Nalan Xiongying made an extraordinary move, presenting a golden statue of the Wolf God. The statue was lifelike, and the Wolf God's eyes revealed endless majesty and power, as if he could see through everything in the world.
At this moment, everything was perfect, and everyone gathered together, drinking and chatting happily. Their laughter and cheers intertwined, echoing in the spacious hall for a long time.