For generations, Jingdu was the economic center of the world. There were countless officials and nobles, and the demand for luxury goods was endless.
Especially the rare treasures from the Western Regions, which were even more distant countries, were even more popular.
After the opening ceremony, the entire Xi City became a feast of wealth. Ambers, gems, cat's eye stones, colored glaze, and other extremely expensive treasures from the Western Region were all sold. However, in the eyes of the rich and powerful families, they didn't even look at the price and directly bought the goods.
Meton couldn't help but marvel at how rich the rich of Chang 'an were and how willing they were to spend money.
Princess Changle excitedly walked through the shops of the Hu merchants in the Western City. Everything she saw was new and interesting.
"This Persian carpet is so beautiful. Mother will definitely like it."
Princess Changle said happily as she stroked the soft Persian carpet in her hands.
She now owned an ice cream shop and made a lot of money in a single summer. She was famous for being a rich lady in the palace.
"Miss, you have good taste. This is made of pure Persian lamb wool. Hundreds of skilled craftsmen in Persia worked together and took a year to complete. It was transported to Chang 'an after traveling thousands of miles," a Hu shopkeeper said to Princess Changle in fluent Guanzhong dialect.
"Traveling thousands of miles?" Li Chengqian couldn't help but click his tongue.
Meton nodded and said, "It takes at least a year to travel from Persia to the Tang dynasty. If the caravan travels 50 miles a day, excluding the rest time, it will be at least 10,000 miles. If it is the Great Qin Empire, it will be even further."
According to the research of later generations, the entire Silk Road was 7,000 miles long, which was about 14,000 miles.
"These people are really crazy. They actually traveled so far to do business." Li Chengqian sighed.
"The long journey was nothing. What was more difficult was the dangerous environment they encountered along the way. The vast desert, the ferocious desert bandits, and the extortion of the countries along the way. It was a history of blood and tears." Moton nodded.
"Really crazy!" Li Chengqian clicked his tongue.
"No, I think they are the most courageous people." Meton shook his head.
The people who frequented the Silk Road were probably the most adventurous people of this era. They could even be said to be the group of people who changed the world. The Four Great Inventions of China were spread to the West through the Silk Road, changing the course of the world.
Soon, Princess Changle selected a Persian carpet. With a wave of her hand, a maid quickly picked up the gold leaf and paid the bill.
Soon after, Princess Changle entered her womanly mode, excitedly beginning to wander around the western market. She did not hesitate to purchase fist-sized Hetian jade, expensive camel skins, and rare jewels. As for the expensive Styrax incense, she directly bought a chest full.
Even Li Chengqian couldn't help but be excited at the sight of the hunt. He bought a few pieces, but his financial resources were limited. He couldn't compare to Princess Changle's generosity.
Li Chengqian saw that Meton was still empty-handed along the way and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Mo, you are a famous new rich man in Chang 'an City. Why don't you buy some of these things?"
Meton shook his head and said, "The Mohist family advocates frugality. Some things are enough as long as they are enough. The Mohist family doesn't need these expensive things."
Although these things were expensive, Meton, who had experience in the future, naturally didn't care about these things, let alone spend such a large amount of money to buy them.
"Then why did Brother Mo agree to participate in the Western Region Grand Assembly?" Princess Changle asked reluctantly as she hugged a piece of jewelry.
If Meton hadn't agreed to participate in the Western Region Grand Assembly, allowing him to take advantage of the situation, the Western Region Grand Assembly wouldn't have developed on such a large scale.
Meton smiled mysteriously and said, "Naturally, it's because these barbarian merchants have something that the Mohist family needs."
"Is it very precious?" Princess Changle asked.
Meton nodded and said, "It's priceless."
Princess Changle and Li Chengqian looked at Meton in shock. However, looking at Meton's serious expression, it didn't seem like he was joking.
"Then I'm waiting to see what's going on." Princess Changle glanced at Meton charmingly. She trusted Meton very much and didn't think that Meton would lie to her.
Many people in the Western Region Grand Assembly were paying attention to the Mohist family. However, since the start of the Grand Assembly, the Mohist family didn't do anything other than letting Gong Sunyue perform on stage.
Xie Qianchou sold a lot, which made Zheng Qian and Li Chengqian very happy. However, the Mohist family didn't buy any of the goods in the Western Region Grand Assembly.
Many people in the Western Region Grand Assembly were paying attention to the Mohist family. Many people guessed that the reason Mo Jiazi participated this time must be because he found a great business opportunity. However, for some reason, there was no business opportunity.
The Western Region Grand Assembly lasted for five days. However, the Mohist family didn't do anything for four days. Until the evening of the fourth day, a piece of shocking news came. The Mohist family bought all the diamonds in the Western Region Grand Assembly and would show the charm of diamonds tomorrow.
"Diamonds?"
For a moment, everyone didn't understand the intention of the Mohist family.
"Is Mo Jiazi stupid? Diamonds are extremely hard and difficult to carve. They are useless." Many people questioned.
In addition to their hardness, diamonds were difficult to use. The price in the Western City of Chang 'an was not high at all. Generally, they were collected as rare things. Even so, there were only a few people who could buy them.
"How can they be useless? If they were useless, why would Mo Jiazi buy them? He is Mo Jiazi!" More people believed that the diamonds must be valuable. Otherwise, Mo Jiazi wouldn't make such a big fuss.
There were different opinions and expectations. Mo Jiazi was about to create another miracle.
Chang 'an was restless overnight. On the fifth day, the whole Chang' an was surging and gathering in the Western City.
In the center of the Western City. There was still a sea of people.
On the stage, sword light was shining. Gong Sunyue was dancing beautifully.
After the dance, Gong Sunyue was drenched in sweat.
Although the audience kept cheering, their attention was no longer on Gong Sunyue.
"Why hasn't Meton come out yet?" Under the stage, Qin Huaiyu frowned and asked in a good position.
"He should be here soon! By the way, what is Meton up to this time? "Cheng Chumo looked around and asked.
Qin Huaiyu and Yuchi Baolin shook their heads and said, "Meton won't tell us."
The unknown made people curious. The three of them felt like there was a kitten scratching their hearts.
Many people felt the same way. Everyone was looking forward to Meton creating another legend of wealth.
Under everyone's gaze, a handsome young man in black walked slowly to the stage. It was Meton.
"Mo Jiazi!"
"Mo Jiazi!"
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