A telegram of more than a dozen words gave the businessmen who participated in the attack of Wind Logistics a sense of confidence.
Zhang Xiaobao's reputation was like a golden signboard in the eyes of Tang's businessmen. Compared with Tang's official recognition of Zhang Xiaobao's means of governing, Tang's businessmen valued Zhang Xiaobao's ability to make money more.
Tang's businessmen had developed a habit. Whenever Zhang Xiaobao sent someone to discuss a cooperation, they didn't need to consider the proposal, nor did they need to spend time to evaluate it. They just needed to agree, take out money or manpower, and do as they were told. They would definitely make money.
"Here, don't pester me again. I'll give you six copper coins with two bars. I'll give you one copper coin, and you can take it yourself. I won't play with you in the future. I didn't expect Zhang Xiaobao to really have a way to make money. If he was in the situation of Wind Logistics, I don't know what he would do."
The man who lost money in mahjong couldn't stand being chased by others, so he took out a 20-copper coin note and exchanged it with the man. He asked the man to pay back the debt with seven copper coins and gave up the rest of the 13 copper coins. He would rather spend more than let the other two take advantage of him.
He admired Zhang Xiaobao a lot and wanted to see what Zhang Xiaobao could do to make money for them. He wanted to create another classic in the battle of Monopoly.
The man who got the six copper coins was not in the mood to ask for gambling money. He threw the money to the man and said to the man who lost money, "I don't expect to be better than Zhang Xiaobao. I put my hope on my grandson. When my grandson is born, I will train him well and make a lot of money in the future. If he has half of Zhang Xiaobao's ability, no one will dare to touch his family's business easily in the future.
Later on, I'll also learn from my boss and carve a little figure of Zhang Xiaobao. I'll give it to him every day. Let's go. Let's see what tricks Wind Logistics will play tomorrow. We'll accept all of them. They dare to play tricks in our Great Tang. If we don't torture them to death, how can a small country like Japan dare to offend us? "
"I'm leaving too. Here's one copper coin. Waiter, buy me a big vegetable steamed bun. I'm hungry. I still need to find Bi Xin Er to buy some children's clothes and bring them back." The person who had just received one copper coin gave the money to the waiter and walked out while muttering.
The waiter respectfully took the money, turned around and took a big vegetable bun. He caught up with the man and said, "The restaurant will give you a bun. Take care."
"Oh, here's a tip for you." The man took the steamed bun and ate it as he walked.
"Thank you, sir." The waiter still respectfully thanked him. In fact, one copper coin was not enough to buy a steamed bun. If it were a waiter from a small restaurant, he would have curled his lips. However, as a waiter from the restaurant Between the Clouds and the Water, he absolutely could not do that. People who could eat at this kind of place were of extraordinary status. One copper coin could not be any lower, but it represented the intimacy of the other party. He knew in his heart that it was just a joke.
*****
In the capital, Li Longji had just finished his morning court session. There were many things to discuss today. Although it was called morning court session, it actually lasted until six in the afternoon, which was close to 12: 30 in the afternoon.
The wind was not strong outside. Li Longji directly asked the imperial kitchen to send food to the officials. He himself did not leave and was still thinking about the topics that had just finished.
Today's matters included the follow-up of the Turkic people's resettlement, the differences in the climate of spring plowing in various places, the supply of medicine to the soldiers sent to Tubo, the construction of the new canal, the laying of the railway to provide the foundation for the passage of trains, and a series of other related issues.
As for the distribution of goods, it was not a problem at all. Li Longji did not have the time to think about it, and the officials also did not want to put their thoughts on it. With Zhang Xiaobao around, there was no need to worry about unreasonable changes in the price of goods in a certain place.
In fact, even without Zhang Xiaobao making a move, the top players in the Monopoly game would make a move first. While making money, they would also stabilize the price of goods at the same time.
"Lishi, We have realized that the merchants of Great Tang are very patriotic, especially those who have joined the Monopoly game. As soon as a loophole appeared in the Wind Logistics, they immediately went to deal with it. Oh, it's called sniping. Normally, they would not cause any trouble. We are very relieved."
While waiting for Gao Lishi to make food for him, Li Longji said with a gratified expression.
Gao Lishi was rolling the dried tofu by the side. The dried tofu was half a chi long and wide. After spreading it out, he first applied a layer of chili sauce, sprinkled some cooked meat on top, and then sprinkled a layer of chopped green onions before rolling it up bit by bit. Li Longji would eat this for lunch.
It was unknown whether it was because it was simple and fast to make and could save some money for the palace, or because he was addicted to the chili sauce, but recently, Li Longji had been eating this every day.
There was also a large cup of cold water on the side, so that he could drink it when it was spicy.
Gao Lishi finished making a dried tofu roll and handed it to Li Longji, saying, "With Your Majesty here, merchants are naturally patriotic. Your Majesty, Xiao Bao said that it is not good to eat too much chili. Should we change the dish for dinner? After a while, Xiao Bao's tomatoes in the northern part of Hebei Province will be ready. You can try them. "
Li Longji did not pay attention to Gao Lishi's words and took a big bite. He chewed and swallowed with satisfaction, then took a deep breath and picked up the cup to drink two mouthfuls. His entire body became spirited and said, "It is not my fault.
Back then, when Xiao Bao's family created the Monopoly game, We thought that it was just a toy. Who could have expected that not only would it be used as a game for children to play, it would actually develop into an organization that involved economic theory?
I know very well that Monopoly is no longer a game for merchants. Any one of the top ranked merchants is even better than Fengqiao Shoji. If it weren't for Xiao Bao, they would have been in a mess long ago. "Don't worry, Fengqiao Shoji. Don't worry, Fengqiao Shoji.
Although they wouldn't be as ruthless as Fengqiao Zhenger, fearing that We would kill them, they would still cause the price of a certain area to fluctuate incessantly, thereby benefiting from it. We are waiting for those people nurtured by Xiao Bao to grow up quickly. At that time, we will establish a new department according to Xiao Bao's plan to adjust and limit the economic situation of our Great Tang. "
"This subject estimates that it will be soon." Gao Lishi rolled up another tomato and handed it over. "These hundred people have been studying for five years. Not only did Xiao Bao teach them, but Cuckoo also taught them. I didn't expect Cuckoo to be so proficient in politics and economics as well. It seems to be different from Xiao Bao's and is a completely different theoretical system.
Xiao Bao mostly teaches about speculation and response, as well as consumer psychology and financial integration. Oh, it's called zero-sum. Cuckoo mostly teaches about control and policy, which is closer to the administrative system. This is strange. The two of them are actually learning different things. Xiao Bao's knowledge is more aggressive. Although he has always been maintaining stability in the Great Tang, to other countries, his knowledge is a sharp spearhead. Cuckoo can be compared to a shield. "
Li Longji thought about it and felt that this was indeed the case. Wang Juan also had a lot of insights on economics. She often wrote letters to the hundred people to explain, but mostly relied on the administrative system.
Zhang Xiaobao, on the other hand, was like a heavenly steed soaring across the skies. Most of what he taught was to look for opportunities and artificially create loopholes in the economy. Then, he would set up a trap and attack. It was just like marching an army to war. If he really completed the first few steps, the final moment of the attack would be like a fiery invasion that could topple mountains and overturn seas.
"Yes, this might be the goal of these two experts. One is attacking and one is defending, one is anxious and one is stable. This Emperor has seen cases of the two of them fighting. Cuckoo likes to use administrative orders to mobilize the country's resources. Even when she counterattacks, she prioritizes stability and stands firm like a mountain. Xiao Bao is like the wind and fire, devising traps one after another. Once he counterattacks, he will not rest until he is dead."
As Li Longji spoke, his eyes occasionally glanced at Zhang Zhong. Zhang Zhong might have been prepared. He had ordered mutton steamed buns for lunch. In fact, he didn't like mutton steamed buns. He liked to eat stuffing, such as wontons, dumplings, and pies.
Today, when Li Longji let him choose, he chose the steamed buns. At this time, he was eating with his head lowered. He used a spoon to scoop up some dry tofu and immediately buried his face in the bowl to drink the soup. He didn't even look at Li Longji.
Every time Li Longji looked over, he would be drinking the soup.
In his heart, he knew that there wasn't any expert in the family. There was only his son and daughter-in-law, these two little immortals. He was worried that he would give himself away when Li Longji asked.
Li Longji wasn't stupid. After discovering this situation, he had a eunuch deliver the tofu that Gao Lishi had just finished rolling to Zhang Zhong. He said, "Minister Zhang Zhong, try the tofu roll."
"Yes, yes. This subject thanks Your Imperial Majesty." Zhang Zhong swallowed the food in his mouth. He solemnly took the tofu roll and put it in his mouth. With his mouth stuffed, he naturally couldn't speak.
Li Longji wasn't in a hurry and ate with him. Zhang Zhong couldn't eat the tofu roll for an entire day.
Zhang Zhong found the problem. After thinking for a while, he made up his mind and quickly finished the tofu roll. He let out a long breath and said, "The tofu roll that Your Imperial Majesty gave me is really delicious."
"Don't lie in front of me. Who doesn't know that your son Zhang Xiaobao has good things for his family first? I don't believe that what you eat at home is worse than what I eat in the imperial kitchen. "
Li Longji didn't buy Zhang Zhong's words.
"Yes, yes. Your Imperial Majesty is wise." Zhang Zhong nodded vigorously.
"Minister Zhang, how are the people at home?" Li Longji asked.
"Thanks to Your Imperial Majesty's auspicious words, they are doing well." Zhang Zhong said.
"How are the servants at home?"
"They are all doing well. With Your Imperial Majesty's care, they naturally won't be bad."
"I noticed that the servants at Minister Zhang's home are all extraordinary. They seem to be taught by a capable person. There are a few people in my palace who often make mistakes. I wonder if I can send them to Minister Zhang's home to learn from them?"
"Ah? Send them to this subject's home? Alright. Actually, why don't you send them to Xiao Bao's home? The servants at home were taught by Xiao Bao and Cuckoo back then. "
"Then forget it. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo are busy. I won't disturb them," Li Longji said regretfully.
He felt that the servants taught by the expert of the Zhang family shouldn't be bad. If there were other skills that he couldn't find a suitable person to teach, he could send a few more for the expert to choose from. If there really were suitable people, Great Tang would have a few more capable people.
Seeing that Zhang Zhong didn't agree, he thought that it was the expert who asked Zhang Zhong to do so. He could only give up and wait for the expert to change his mind.
Zhang Zhong didn't know what Li Longji was thinking. Seeing that the Emperor didn't continue to ask, he continued to eat with a heavy heart. He ate very slowly and only finished when the others were almost done eating. He was afraid that if he ate too quickly, the Emperor would ask him to send more people to his home.
Li Longji didn't know that Zhang Zhong was thinking too much. Seeing that the officials had finished eating, he was about to dismiss them when he suddenly thought of something and looked at Zhang Zhong.
Zhang Zhong's eyes flickered. He wanted to avoid the gaze but felt that he shouldn't. It was very awkward.
Li Longji coughed lightly and said, "We suddenly thought of something. Zhang Xiaobao, the Scholar of the Bohai Sea, once ordered people to collect several crops from faraway lands. We believe that he will send some of the crops to the various regions of Great Tang. We are worried that the people will be used to the crops and won't cooperate. If there are people in your family who are farming or know people who are farming, we will take a portion of the seeds and send them to the world."
Zhang Zhong heaved a sigh of relief. So it was about the seeds. He felt that it was a good idea for the Emperor to help his son, but then he suddenly remembered that with the reputation of the two clans, there was no need for the Emperor to ask others to farm. He was clearly worried that there wouldn't be enough seeds, so he asked for benefits from the officials first.
"This official thanks Your Majesty on behalf of Xiao Bao." Zhang Zhong complained.
"Un!" Li Longji harrumphed. Weiwei nodded.
Gao Lishi stood behind Li Longji. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was a bad idea. If the Emperor asked for the seeds, wouldn't his godson be at a disadvantage? As long as it didn't affect the foundation of the country, he had to help. He then said to Zhang Zhong, "Minister Zhang, remember to ask Xiao Bao to lower the price when he sells the seeds. It is fate that we are officials of the same palace."
"Yes, I will remember General Gao's words." Zhang Zhong felt that Gao Lishi was more pleasing to the eye for the first time.
Li Longji looked at the officials with a regretful expression and waved his hand. "Disperse. Go back and do your work. When the carriage is ready, we will give you a carriage and ship allowance."
*****
Ever since Que Teqin heard Xiao Bei mention the three-dimensional crossfire, he couldn't sleep well. He kept thinking about the strategy that Xiao Bei didn't mention. As a leader, it would be a pity if he couldn't understand the defense of a place.
In order to study it, he brought a lot of 'advanced' equipment, including a newly produced high-powered telescope, a very bright flashlight, and a set of climbing tools specially used by the seedling protection team. He also took a bamboo tube and used it as a receiver when he placed it on the ground. He also carried a folding military shovel.
He began to wander around two Zhuangzi that were joined together. To be precise, there were three. He counted Zhangjia Zhuangzi and Wang Family's Zhuangzi as one, and Ge Family's Zhuangzi as the other. Now that Ge Family's Zhuangzi cooperated with Zhang Yingxi and Wang Family's Zhuangzi to defend, Ge Yingxi earned a lot of money and bought two houses in the capital. He often stayed there, but he didn't stay there for long. He felt that Tuqiao Village was safer than the capital.
Que Teqin didn't know. He was still investigating the defense system of Zhang Yingxi and Wang Family's Zhuangzi. He looked at the flowing water, the pavilions, and the farmlands and ponds. He had to understand everything.
After wandering around for two days, all he saw was mist, and all he heard was the sound of ducks and dogs barking. It was a rural scene, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find what Xiao Bei said. If an enemy came, they would blow their heads off.
"Could it be that the little guy lied to me? If an enemy really came, Zhuangzi wouldn't have any means of defense. That's strange. " Que Teqin leaned against a big tree that had just sprouted new leaves. He muttered to himself as he watched a flock of poultry pass by.
As he watched, he realized something. No one let the flock of poultry go. The goose at the front would call out twice, and the chickens, ducks, and geese behind it would obediently follow.
A gust of wind blew and scattered the flock of ducklings led by a duck. The ducklings were blown away, and as soon as the wind passed, they called out again and stood in line. They followed behind the flock and continued to move forward. It was very interesting.
"Hehe, little guy, it's fun. If no one is looking after it, it will be caught and eaten by other criminals." Que Teqin started to worry about other people's poultry.
At this time, a child's voice suddenly came from the tree. "You can try to catch it. It will peck you to death. Our Zhuangzi's geese listen to Furong Rong. Furong Rong Rong teaches them to lead a group out for a stroll. When they see someone invading, they have to flock together."
Que Teqin was shocked. He looked up and saw a twelve to thirteen year old child busily working on the tree. He said, "Oh, I see. What are you doing?"
"I'm building a canopy for Little Swallow's family. It's snowing in winter and it's crooked. I'll go to school later. "The child on the tree replied.
"Who is Little Swallow? Does she live on a tree? "Que Teqin felt that he had found the key to Zhangjia Zhuangzi's defense system.
"Little Swallow is Little Swallow. Do you know what swallows are? They fly away when it's cold and come back when it's hot. They like to make nests under the eaves. You're so stupid. How can you not know this? "The child said with disdain.
Que Teqin nodded. "I know. They won't live on a tree even if you're there."
"You're so uncultured. It's so scary. It's written in the book that swallows make nests under the eaves because they're afraid that the mud nests will be wet by the rain. Can't they just make a canopy on a tree? There are too many swallows in Zhuangzi. Every family has one and there's no place for them to live. We find a place for them on a tree.
Last year, a family lived on this tree. I don't know if they can fly back this year. The mountain is high and the road is long. The main house is better. There's a nest under the eaves. They don't move in winter. They make nests in the main house's hall. In winter, we feed them the raised insects and they eat them. "
The child looked very regretful. He nailed the canopy a few more times before he slipped down from the tree. He casually patted the dust and hopped towards the school.
Que Teqin leaned back again and muttered, "There are swallows that don't fly to the south? Is the Zhang family really that powerful? Oh, I understand. They can make nests on a tree. The education system of the Tang Empire is really extraordinary. I hope that the children of my family will also understand it in the future. "
"What are you muttering about? Move, you're blocking me. How can you figure out Zhuangzi's defense system? It's been two days and you've been blocking my way every day. Tell me, what can you do even if you know? Do you still want to attack? With the 500 people you left in Sanshui County? "
The sudden sound scared Que Teqin again. He leaned against the tree and looked around with a vigilant look.
Just as he was leaning against the tree, he felt something poking at his back. He jumped forward and looked back. He saw a gun barrel sticking out from the tree he was leaning against.
"Oh my god." Que Teqin's soul almost flew out of his body. He immediately raised his hands in surrender.
This is Zhuangzi's defense system. There are eyes watching you in all the places you can think of, and there may be places you can't think of. Also, you will hide behind the ladies' room at night like a ghost. For the past two days, all the girls in the inner courtyard have gone to another toilet. They will think that you have ulterior motives. If you hide in the ladies' room again, someone will take care of you. "
Que Teqin returned to the courtyard with a pale face. He was very depressed. He thought that no one would know when he came out at night. Who knew that everyone saw him? Zhangjia Zhuangzi's defense system was indeed extraordinary.
After crossing the courtyard, he was shocked again. He had received too many shocks today. He saw Xiaobei and the other nine people in the courtyard, sitting or standing. In front of them was a big tiger and a big rabbit. The tiger was chasing the rabbit. Xiaobei anxiously shouted, "Bad tiger, you lost. The first line of walking reeds in Daiya is to walk the reeds on the other side, and not to trample on the cattle and sheep. Square bracts and square bodies, Weiye mud … "
"Roar ~!" The big tiger roared and ran away, unwilling to admit defeat. The big rabbit, which was safe, jumped in front of Xiaobei and kissed him hard.
Xiaobei smiled happily. "Continue. The rabbit of the Moon Palace escaped the tiger demon's pursuit and even obtained a precious Hurricane Boots. Its running speed is very fast. If it meets the tiger demon again, the tiger demon won't be able to catch up. It's a pity that when we were blocked by the bear demon at Cong Yan Mountain, the Spirit Sifting Banner was destroyed because of Xiaoyuan's wrong calculation. It hasn't been fixed yet. Otherwise, we could have killed the tiger demon directly."
"Don't always talk about me. My calculation is slow to begin with. You forgot that you also destroyed something called the Brocade Cloud Shuttle. It was sealed, and it was faster than the Hurricane Boots. Otherwise, the rabbit would have run away long ago. Maybe it has already seen its family. Its family is running out of food, and there is a lot of food in its sumeru ring."
Xiaoyuan retorted Xiaobei unhappily.
Que Teqin understood. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were telling stories to their younger siblings while helping them revise. He felt that this was a good idea, but the average family couldn't afford it. There were few teachers, and they were too busy.
Que Teqin was very envious when he compared the education of his own race.
At this time, Mo Jiilian happened to come over. He had heard the contents of the telegram just now. No one was avoiding him, so he came over to help say something about the Wind Logistics.
Seeing that Que Teqin was also here, he nodded and said to Zhang Xiaobao, "Zhang Xiaobao, news from Luoyang says that the merchants have increased their sniping efforts. The Wind Logistics won't be able to deal with it in a few days."
"Oh, okay. It's time for me to do something. I can't let the participating merchants lose money," said Zhang Xiaobao happily as he took off the tiger's head and revealed his head.
Mo Jiilian said with emotion, "They are so obedient. They believe you when you say that you will make profits and not lose money. I'm thinking that if you use up all your wealth today and say that you need money, with your reputation, you can get tens of thousands of strings of cash, right?"
"Tens of thousands of strings of cash? That's too little. Uncle Emperor said that even if my brother has nothing, as long as he calls for help, all the merchants of the Tang Empire will respond. Even Uncle Emperor will take out money for my brother. Not to mention my brother, I can get tens of thousands of strings of cash just by calling for help. "
Xiaobei said discontentedly when he saw that Mo Jiilian called his brother's ability small.
Mo Jiilian said in surprise, "He is actually valued so much. I don't know how he cultivated in his previous life."
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