In the dream, the flowers do not bloom, the wind blows the catkins to the immortal platform. Ask the gentleman to travel thousands of miles drunk, not the heavenly palace but Penglai.
Ever since Li Yu submitted a letter to the imperial court and sent away many canned food, he started to get busy.
Some of his brothers wrote to ask about the specific situation of the Black Water Commander-In-Chief's Mansion. Naturally, they did not ask about Li Yu, but wanted to get Zhang Xiaobao's detailed plan from him. They did not believe that Zhang Xiaobao's actions would be as simple as they seemed on the surface. Otherwise, Xiao Bao would not be Xiao Bao.
Zhang Xiaobao himself did not know that he had another nickname, "Ji Lianhuan". In many people's hearts, he was already a god-like existence.
There was a nursery rhyme that said, "Millionaire, make a lot of money, the top ranking is hard and hard. Hard and hard, you have to be humble, the top of the Sky Beyond Heaven. " Sky Beyond Heaven, Sanshui City, Sanshui Zhang family had a man. Jumping out of the five elements, not in the three realms. Seeing that he did not speak of a scheme within a scheme, he used a chain of schemes.
Zhang Xiaobao's reputation spread like this. It was said that the current emperor complained when he was drunk one day in Xingqing Palace. His desolation could not be described in words. Whether it was true or not was still to be verified.
Li Yu's brothers and sisters replied to his letters one by one. His blood brothers and cousins came to him one by one, and he also had quite a number of cousins. Adhering to the idea of making money together and helping each other when it was difficult, Li Yu boasted about the future development of the Black Water Commander's Mansion.
In addition to those close to him, there were also capable officials and connected businessmen in the capital. They all contacted Li Yu because of Zhang Xiaobao's name, hoping to get a share of the soup.
Li Yu told others according to Zhang Xiaobao's plan, but in his heart, he always felt that Zhang Xiaobao still had a backup plan. When he saw the plan, he thought that it was almost done, but the little worm found him and told him that it was not so simple.
According to the plan, one was to transfer other people to the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief Manor to weaken their cohesion, develop the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief Manor's mineral resources, hunt wild beasts, collect medicinal herbs, and make the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief Manor rich. It was to facilitate the transportation of merchant ships to and fro, to connect the Mud River, and to cut the journey short.
After reading the plan, Little Worm said to Li Yu, "Sir, what do you think of Changning?"
Li Yu was puzzled. "Well, I was the one who developed it, but now I'm giving it to someone else. In Xiao Bao's words, it's like picking peaches. Fortunately, Imperial Uncle asked people to pick the peaches and gave me a bigger piece of land to plant peaches. What does this have to do with Xiao Bao's plan?"
"Of course. Think about it, Your Excellency. Changning is just a county, while the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion has several provinces under its jurisdiction. Changning is the Young Master of the Zhang family. At that time, there was nothing to develop in the county. It was only after the young master of the Zhang family came up with one plan after another that Changning became what it was today.
Since the Young Master of the Zhang family was able to come up with so many plans for a county, what more for several provinces? If that was the case, Zhang Xiaobao wouldn't be the Zhang Xiaobao we know, and he wouldn't be an existence that surpasses the top ranking list. This humble one thinks that things can't be as simple as the plan in front of us. What do you think, Your Excellency? "
Little Worm had analyzed Zhang Xiaobao's plan for Changning for Li Yu, and then compared it with the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion's territory, he voiced his conjecture.
Li Yu slapped his thigh hard, ignoring the pain, and said loudly, "That's right. Now that you mention it, I remember that Zhang Xiaobao's plans for the surrounding areas have always been continuous. For example, Xinyuan Island, he still has a backup plan. For example, Japan, the silk we collected is now being used there.
For example, Tubo, after a few years of torment, he still hasn't relaxed. A few days ago, the Turks have voluntarily submitted to him, the kind that is different from before.
Now that the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion has just been conquered, the people have moved to the capital to wait for the Imperial Uncle's decision, and to go there, they have to go through Xinluo. How can Zhang Xiaobao not have some ideas? No wonder I keep feeling that something is missing. Let me go ask. "
Having made up his mind, Li Yu hurriedly went to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were spreading out a piece of paper, writing and drawing.
Li Yu curiously went up to take a look and saw that it was a large snow scene. Wang Juan was drawing seriously, and Zhang Xiaobao was mixing the colors. Li Yu squatted beside Zhang Xiaobao and whispered, "Xiao Bao, what are you playing at?"
"Not telling you means not telling you our follow-up plan. Since Little Worm can tell you about Changning, you can ask him and see if he can figure it out."
Zhang Xiaobao said casually to Li Yu, but Li Yu was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat. He looked at Zhang Xiaobao in horror, not knowing how Zhang Xiaobao knew that it was Zhang Xiaobao who told him.
Zhang Xiaobao glanced at Li Yu and said, "Little Worm is quite capable, but he has a shortcoming, which is that he always shows his thoughts on his face. During the days in Jili Province, every time I see him, his expression is too obvious, always giving people the feeling that he wants to say something but then hesitates.
You are not busy with your own things and have the time to come here. It must be because I told you the final plan yesterday. Little Worm, who always likes to guess what I told you, otherwise you wouldn't have the ability to think so much. You need to train Little Worm more. Come, look at this Rime River painting. What do you think? "
"You can guess other people's thoughts just by looking at their faces? Your plan is finished? " Start drawing for fun? "Li Yu was slightly relieved to hear Xiaobao's explanation, but he was still very surprised.
"You can't learn this skill. Who said it's for fun? Didn't you come here to ask about the plan? This painting is a plan. When it's finished tomorrow, you will have things to do. "
Zhang Xiaobao added some water to a box of ink and brought it in front of Wang Juan, so that Wang Juan could apply some light ink.
Li Yu was even more confused. Seeing that Zhang Xiaobao didn't say anything, he could only watch patiently. Looking at the ink, it seemed that she had been painting for a few days and didn't finish it in one breath. The painting was too big and tiring. Now that the painting was almost finished, it looked good, but he didn't know what it had to do with the plan.
Wang Juan painted for a while more, then handed the brush in her hand to Zhang Xiaobao. She picked up another brush, paused for a moment, and then began to write on the completed painting.
"The flowers of the Northern Kingdom bloom and disappear. Floating clouds fall from the nine heavens. The river water is soft, and the snowy mountains are painted with frost. Brewing wine, swords are like rainbows. Brewing tea, people at the border are like jade. One is not a hero until he reaches the Northern Kingdom. Looking back on last night, the wind came. "
When Li Yu looked at the painting, he thought it was very beautiful, but when he saw Wang Juan writing, he was shocked. He whispered, "Is it very dangerous over there? Why does it feel like going to the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion is like going to a hero and not coming back? "
"It's not dangerous. It's just a saying. That's the real place to go for skiing and skating. How many heroes and heroes have actually gone there? If you exaggerate, when people go there and realize that it's not that dangerous, you can brag to others when you come back. For example, you can make a ski slope that's a few hundred feet long and not too steep. You can name it 'Hero's Snow Road.' When you go there, you'll realize that even children dare to skate down a wooden plank. "
Zhang Xiaobao explained to Li Yu.
Li Yu nodded. "Oh, it's a lie."
"Shh! I'm not lying to anyone. It's really cold there. You find a way to find a woman from the brothel there. Find someone who's not afraid of the cold. It's okay if her skin is a little darker. She'll be white after a while. Now your task is to go to Penglai, Henan Province, take this painting, and advertise that the Northern Kingdom is the place for immortals. Let people refute. It's best to make it look like they're about to fight. "
Zhang Xiaobao pointed to the South.
Li Yu continued to nod. "Should we let people go there together and then compare which side is better? When we compare, even if we can't say which side is better, the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion will be famous. Okay, I'll go. "
"Go, go. It's best to find more literati and bring them to the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion. If they can write a few famous works, we can post a notice and offer a big reward."
Zhang Xiaobao dried the ink on the handwriting, rolled up the painting, and handed it to Li Yu. Then, he waved his hand at him.
Li Yu pursed his lips solemnly. He really looked like he would never return. He walked out. When he reached the door, he suddenly remembered something important. He stopped and turned his head to ask, "I haven't told you the plan yet. It's definitely not as simple as a painting."
"I'm afraid that you won't keep your mouth shut. In fact, it's not a big deal. Ships travel between the Blackwater Commander-In-Chief's Mansion and Penglai. No matter how Xinluo goes around, it will stick to it.
Some people who want to get close will directly cross the mud river. Some who are willing to enjoy the scenery will go around Xinluo. They can even disembark on the shore and pass through Xinluo on land to experience the local life.
At that time, I'll organize a tourism agency and find a suitable place to build a house along the coast of Xinluo. Then, I'll help Xinluo build a road that crosses the northeast and southwest. I'll do business on both sides of the road so that it's convenient for people to rest and shop.
If the people of Xinluo dare to bully the people of the Great Tang, I'll have an excuse to beat them up. If they don't bully and get used to interacting with the Great Tang, I can arrange for the people of the Great Tang to buy land and live there.
Build more boats and let people go to the seaside around Xinluo to play. Build more shops and send the things of the Great Tang to be sold there. Let them get used to the clothes of the Great Tang, get used to the food of the Great Tang, get used to the culture of the Great Tang, get used to the clothes of the Great Tang, get used to the food of the Great Tang, and get used to the culture of the Great Tang.
Zhang Xiaobao counted with his fingers as he spoke to Li Yu. Li Yu finally understood. Zhang Xiaobao wanted to stab people with a soft knife. It was related to the issue of sovereignty.
"I know, I'll definitely keep it a secret. Xiaobao, you're really something. Others are just trying to get some money to spend, but you're planning to take over the country. I hope I can see that day in my lifetime."
Li Yu felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavier. Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, at least he was very excited in his heart. He shook his head, carried the painting scroll, and strode out of the door.
Zhang Xiaobao craned his neck and waited for Li Yu to walk away. Then he said to Wang Juan, "Why do I feel like he's carrying a dynamite to blow up a fort?"
"Come on, don't mock people. Li Yu is a good comrade with ideals, but I also feel that he wants to be heroic. Don't ruin the painting I painstakingly painted."
Wang Juan also came over and looked at Li Yu's back.
*****
Li Yu knew the importance of his task. He took a boat to Penglai as quickly as possible and went straight to the Blue Sea Silver Sand Restaurant. He asked someone to frame the painting and hang it in a conspicuous position. Then he began to look for people to make trouble.
He also posted a notice and offered a large reward. Any scholar who knew and liked snow could write a poem about snow. Once selected, they would receive at least ten thousand dollars.
Once the notice was posted, there were quite a few people who wanted to earn ten thousand dollars. For many people, it was not just a matter of money. Once they were selected, they might become famous because of it. That was the most important thing.
In the past, there were many people who came to Penglai. Now there were even more people passing by. They were all businessmen who wanted to get some benefits from Heishui Commandery. Some of them even had official backgrounds.
When there were more people, it would be chaotic. Many businessmen picked the bigger ones from the smaller ones and found people who were slightly more capable to organize others.
On this day, a group of people came from Huainan Dao. Many people in Huainan Dao were soldiers in Jili Province. They occasionally wrote letters back and knew that Jili Province was good. Especially those whose family members were soldiers in Jili Province, when they received benefits from the local shops of Zhang Li and Wang every month, they were not only envious, but also jealous.
Today, more than 400 people from An Province had just arrived in Penglai. They wanted to go to Jili Province to see if they could find a job. If not, they would go to Heishui Commandery. These people thought that Governor Zhang and Adjunct Wang, who could build Jili Province well, could also guarantee the interests of Heishui Commandery.
As soon as they received the news, they left their hometown and rushed here as fast as they could. Fortunately, the waterway was smooth. They arrived in Penglai in two months.
The discipline of these 400 people was much better than that of other places. The leader was a person surnamed Xu, called Xu Gui. His family was also a small local family. He organized this group.
When they arrived in Penglai, everyone wanted to see the mirage. Unfortunately, the weather was not good today. It was foggy and they couldn't see anything.
Xu Gui inquired about the price of the inns in Penglai. They were very expensive. Since there were many outsiders, the price naturally rose. Now that the weather was warm, he was reluctant to spend more money. He was going to find a spacious place to camp in the wild.
He knew that he was not good enough, so he had to find his brother-in-law or son-in-law.
Thinking of his son-in-law, Xu Gui's mood was very complicated. He looked down on this son-in-law who was like marrying into the family. However, he felt that this son-in-law was a little capable and talented. He had helped a lot along the way.
However, this son-in-law had a little problem. He always liked to drink. His alcohol tolerance was not high. He drank too much and then made nonsense poems.
"Go and ask him and see what he says." Xu Gui, who had made up his mind, found his brother-in-law who didn't forget to take a sip of wine when he was resting.
"Taibai, because there are many people in the inn, the price is high. Is there any way to find a place to settle down?" Xu Gui found his brother-in-law and asked his brother-in-law who had just put down the wine gourd and looked at a place in a daze.
Taibai didn't seem to hear it. He took another sip of wine and continued to be in a daze. Xu Gui had to repeat it loudly. This time, Taibai woke up. He looked at Xu Gui and suddenly laughed.
"It doesn't matter. Penglai immortals saw my face and lent me a brush, ink, and gold inkstone. A word is worth a thousand coins. Good wine and delicious food. Inviting fairies, singing without stopping, drinking three hundred jars, not getting drunk, walking on the East Sea, leading the giant turtle, sleeping on the beautiful carpet, the mirage railing, the pen is still not dry. "
Xu Gui frowned. This brother-in-law of his should be drunk again. What splendid felt? Quickly find a place to shelter from the wind. It would be a good thing if he fell ill from the cold at night.
"Taibai, have you thought about where to live?" Xu Gui touched his brother-in-law again and asked.
His brother-in-law, Taibai, drank the rest of the wine, smacked his lips twice, pointed to the biggest inn in front of them and said, "Tonight, we will live in Bihai Yinsha."
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