"Goodbye, goodbye, General Gao. Remember to arrange it quickly. Don't be late."
Li Yi stood on the other side of the Baishui Bridge and waved goodbye to Gao Lishi and his entourage.
"I'll ask someone tonight." Gao Lishi was also anxious and agreed.
Watching the entourage disappear from sight, Li Yi said to the palace maids and eunuchs, "Remember to remind me tomorrow morning to make a strategy for the northeast, oh, Khitan."
"Got it, Dongzhu. I heard that Khitan people are not easy to talk to. They are very fierce," Taohong said.
"Fierce? They are suppressed by the Tang dynasty and the Turks. Today they come here and tomorrow they come back. How fierce can they be? Influenced by the climate and latitude, there are many good things there. "
Li Yi didn't care what Khitan people thought. He had a way to make them trade with the Tang dynasty.
In addition to his big brother, there was also Gao Lishi's line.
Gao Lishi hurried back to the palace and directly reported to Li Longji.
"Yes, it's spring. Since he is thinking about the things there, you organize people to do it." Li Longji delegated power.
Gao Lishi took the order and prepared to find a professional to be in charge. At the same time, he could also inquire about information from Khitan.
***
Spring had indeed come. The night in Chang 'an began to turn dark. The ice lanterns were moved away, or they would melt into a pile of water.
The candles were placed in the lanterns. Without so much refraction, they didn't seem bright enough.
There were still many people going to the east and west markets to spend the night. Those with poor economic conditions naturally didn't sleep and made mud.
It was agreed that in February, the Li family's farmstead would no longer accept any more ores. The other kilns also received similar news.
While there were still more than ten days left, the people worked overtime. In their view, this was the last chance to make money.
At night in the east and west markets, food was sold the most, followed by some dough figurines, clay figurines, and other small objects.
There were also new storytellers telling stories at the tea stalls. The stall owners hired them and sometimes they would be rewarded.
As for luxury goods, there was no one. They were probably afraid of being robbed when it was dark.
Those selling livestock and poultry were also not seen.
The smell of barbecue, frying, steaming, and all kinds of food drifted in the air.
Li Chengqi took his wife, Consort Yuan of Song, to the East Market by car. They didn't enter the Earthly Paradise but went straight to the back.
Madam Yuan was very happy. There was more money at home, and there were more daily necessities such as small mirrors and soap. What she got was an entire makeup box.
They could eat cucumbers in winter, but they couldn't eat them every meal. Winter melons were out of the question.
Ever since her man got to know that mysterious young man, the five princely residences had changed.
However, his King Song Residence was the best. Whenever there was a new item, he would immediately bring it over.
"Are you here to eat today?" Madam Yuan asked.
"I don't want to eat. The food outside is not as delicious as the ones in the mansion. If you want to eat, go to the Heavenly World and ask them to cook for you."
Li Chengqi said as he took out a pen and paper. There was an electric lamp in the car. If it was burned out, he could change it. If it was almost out, he would go to Li Yi to get it.
"I need to remember what the people in East City like to buy. Once the oysters are sold out, the next thing we can buy from the seaside is other seafood.
Shrimps and dried shrimps are available now. Let's see the price and how many people buy them.
For this kind of seafood, the other sea areas in the Cold-Water Sea are better, such as the mussels recorded in Er Ya and the clams recorded in Shennong's Materia Medica.
The best place is the place now occupied by Khitan, followed by Laizhou and Dengzhou in Henan Province. "
Li Chengqi said to Madam Yuan.
Madam Yuan's eyes were full of stars. Her man was so talented. He was talking about Er Ya and Shennong's Materia Medica.
"Are you going to trade?" Madam Yuan knew that Dalang was going to organize a team to trade with Khitan.
"No, go directly to the sea over there. Khitan doesn't have a decent navy. As long as we don't go ashore, they can't do anything to us."
Li Chengqi didn't care about other countries' navies. Not to mention Khitan, other countries' warships were the same size, but the Tang dynasty's navy was stronger.
According to his idea, he would transfer some navies to fish and then share the profits with his third brother. The navy would give him benefits.
How dare Khitan provoke him just to fish for seafood? Do you believe that I won't take a big Cuantianhou from Brother Yi to attack you?
"Yes, the Cuantianhou is more effective in naval battles. I have to talk to Brother Yi."
Thinking of the Cuantianhou, Li Chengqi felt that he had discovered a big secret.
Madam Yuan asked with a smile, "Is the Cuantianhou the little thing that flies out with a whoosh after being lit?"
"The one we set off is small. Brother Yi has a big one. It can fly very far. When it explodes, it will blow up and make a hole in the ground."
Li Chengqi gestured a few times.
"Can it fly from Zhuangzi to the Imperial City?" Madam Yuan asked again.
"Shh! Don't think about it. "Li Chengqi was shocked.
He lowered his voice, "It's too far to fly there. My third brother has asked, but if it's transported into the city and fired around the Imperial City, it's estimated that it can blow up a lot of places."
"It's so dangerous. If it's in Li Yi's hands, won't it …" Madam Yuan was worried that Li Yi would rebel.
"It's best if it's in his hands. He's not that ambitious. Once he finds something powerful, he will tell us.
Otherwise, why would the Qianniu Guards be sent there? I'm afraid that someone will rob them. If they can't stop them, Brother Yi will have to exchange his life for something again. "
Li Chengqi, like Li Longji and Empress Wang, thought that if Li Yi went crazy, he would definitely have a lot of combat power.
None of the equipment inside should be available in the mortal world.
Since it could be exchanged for things that could save people, it could also be exchanged for things that could kill people.
However, they couldn't let Li Yi exchange for things just because someone would rob them. What if he died?
"Oh …" Madam Yuan nodded. Suddenly, she thought of something, "Does it mean that if Li Yi wants to, he can shoot something from Zhuangzi to the Imperial City now?"
"I don't know." Li Chengqi shook his head. He didn't ask, and he didn't want to ask.
At this time, the carriage stopped. There was a place that sold seafood next to it.
Li Chengqi didn't have any oysters to sell. He froze the remaining ones and ate them slowly.
The others also froze some of the oysters in their hands. Now, the price was higher.
The bigger shrimps were skewered and fried in oil or roasted over charcoal fire.
Clams and mussels were also soaked and fried. Then, they were put on a plate and eaten with sauce or mustard.
Some were also fried with scallions. With the addition of scallions, the price was much higher. The closer it was to this stage, the less scallions were left.
The carriage moved to the side. They couldn't block other people's business.
Li Chengqi looked through the car window. His carriage was also fully protected.
Madam Yuan also looked and said, "There are a lot of people buying them. They can make money."
"Now, they are selling according to size. They don't differentiate between cold water and warm water. I have to ask Brother Yi how to differentiate between them."
Li Chengqi had a lot of ideas now. He knew that he had to make something different from others to make money.
Madam Yuan nodded to show her support. Yes, our family needs a lot of money. Although it's useless, we still have to give some to the people.
Otherwise, if we keep so much money and can't spend it all, could it be that we want to …
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