Chapter 1063 Hetao Hu City (1)
After Berkshire's personnel announcement, the competition received a wave of late visits.
According to convention, before and after Yu Buzhi officially takes office, he should entertain local aristocratic families, powerful people, and sages to show that the new eunuch has the same sound as the sheng and chime of the local forces, and that they are harmonious and auspicious. To put it bluntly, everyone gives each other face, and the nature of the ceremony is more important than the nature of social interaction. Really
The best way to socialize and build relationships is to communicate secretly before the banquet. During the banquet, the seats are probably almost divided, and the relationship is not established until the wine is served, and the day lily is cold.
The local powerful people in Bajun had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, but the fate of the leader was ill-fated. When he was appointed, Yu Buzhi participated in the national war on the Japanese island, and even the base area was besieged and did not come back. After the war on the Japanese island was over, he returned
When they arrived in China, they first helped Qu Chen to participate in the battle for hegemony in Hebei to put out the fire, and then the flying army was in danger. The Zhulu leaders did their best to rescue them. The battle to defend the plateau enclave was heart-stirring and extremely tragic. Now the enclave has finally come to an end.
, Yu Buzhi finally found time to entertain Xiang Xian.
Zhao Bu has been operating in Ba County for many years and is deeply rooted. Liu Yan previously suppressed Ba County as a state shepherd. Many local wealthy families in Ba County supported Zhao Bu. It is not difficult to see the influence of Zhao Bu on local forces in Ba County. Yu Buzhi and Zhao
Everyone in Bajun knows that they have a good relationship with each other and stay together for warmth. Everyone in Bajun knows that he has an innate affection for fish. What's more, Zhulu leader has been on the Japanese island one after another, and the plateau has opened up territory for the Han Dynasty. The reputation of "Turkeying Heroes" is known all over the world. Bajun
Local forces easily accepted Yu Buzhi.
Of course, not all people in Berkshire have no reservations about Yu Bu Zhihao.
The biggest shortcoming of the new governor is that he is a player and not the same as the NPC. The player image is so bad that even an NPC can complain about it for a long time, such as being bold, disrespectful, and untrustworthy. Fortunately, Yu Buzhi has a very good personal reputation.
There is also a Zhulu man who fully supports him, and his identity as a player is not so annoying. In addition, Feng Luan from the Feng family, a prominent family in Bajun, joins the Zhulu leader, which is very directional, and Yu Buzhi's territory is in Bajun, so it is fake.
Even the natives of Bajun seem to be more approachable than the outsiders like the former prefect Zhao Bu. Since the prefecture of Bajun is seriously short of people, Yu Buzhi vigorously promotes local talents, which is even more popular.
Objectively speaking, Bajun people's recognition of Yu Buzhi has actually exceeded that of the former prefect Zhao Bu.
Therefore, upon learning that the prefect could finally have a drink with everyone, representatives of powerful local families came in droves.
Too many people came, and they held a banquet for three days.
At the banquet, there was laughter and joy, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.
After the last banquet, Yu Buzhi went straight to the teleportation array and was led by Feilong. Zhai Jiong was reading a brochure in the office. When he saw the lord arriving, he hurriedly stood up and saluted: "My lord."
"Well, you sent someone to summon me and asked me to come over. What's the matter?"
Zhai Jiong picked up the booklet from the case, held it in front of Yu Buzhi with both hands, and said with a smile: "My lord, please take a look."
"What..." Yu Buzhi pretended to be displeased, looked around, and was stunned: "Shangjun Pihu City Draft!"
"Yes." Zhai Jiu smiled, very satisfied with the lord's reaction.
"What's going on?" Yu Buzhi asked.
The Hu market has two meanings, one is trading with the Hu people, which generally refers to trading with foreigners, and the other is a market specifically for trading with the Hu people. The establishment of the Hu market in Shangjun is obviously the second one, that is, the establishment of a special market for trading with the Hu people.
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The productivity of the Hu people is backward, and many daily necessities are imported from China. Many gadgets that are worthless in the eyes of the Han people are of great value to the Hu people. Salt, ironware, and tea can be sold at very good prices, and some products with technical content can be sold at very good prices.
The same is true for daily necessities. Furs, cattle and horses, etc., which are abundant in nomadic tribes, are widely in demand in China.
Since many Hu people live in the Hetao for water and grass, and the Hetao is becoming increasingly unsafe, and the Hu people in the Hetao have repeatedly raided southward, which has deepened ethnic hatred, there are fewer and fewer Han caravans willing to go deep into the Hetao to trade with the Hu people. The Hu people's daily necessities
As shortages intensified, they relied more on plundering. Those tribes not far from the Han Dynasty were fine, but the lives of the Hu people far away from the Han Dynasty were miserable. Robbery brought war and hatred, and no merchants were willing to go deep into the Hetao.
So there is a vicious cycle, and the hatred becomes deeper and deeper.
The risk of trading with barbarians lies in safety.
The Hu people were accustomed to the law of the jungle and the strong. In addition, they moved frequently and did not pay attention to credit and the spirit of contract. In the early years, many Han businessmen were deceived, robbed, and killed. Later, the Han people learned better and insisted on conducting transactions in a guaranteed environment.
, the Hu people also realized that if they continue to mess around, trade will be completely cut off. The Han people can't live without the Hu people's things, but the Hu people can't do without the Han people's output. The major leaders jointly restrained the grassland tribes and emphasized ensuring the safety of Han merchants.
Due to the necessity, similar incidents are gradually decreasing, but it is still inevitable that occasional tragedies will occur.
Opening a Hu market has become the best choice to protect the rights and interests of both parties.
The Hu market was opened in the Han border. Hu people in need brought goods to trade. Han merchants did not have to worry about safety issues. Border troops were stationed there. Unless the Hu people were kicked in the head by a donkey, they would not have the idea of running away.
China is a country of etiquette and has good credit. Even if it is difficult to avoid the executors from profiting from it and taking advantage of it, in general, the basic interests of the Hu people are quite protected.
The risks in the Hu market are high, but from a business perspective alone, the profits in the Hu market are staggering.
In just a few years after Liu Yu arrived in Youzhou, he quickly transformed a poor state that originally relied on Hebei Province and Qing Dynasty to subsidize official expenses, and also attracted more than a million Han people to settle in Youzhou. This was a very important move.
It is not difficult to see how profitable the Hu market is when the Hu market is opened in Shanggu.
Zhulu Ling was in urgent need of increasing revenue and reducing expenditure. Zhai Jiong thought about it for a long time, and finally got inspiration from Liu Yu.
Why can’t the successful example of Youzhou Hu City be transplanted to Hetao?
Many years ago, there was a Hu market in Hetao, and it was very profitable.
Due to the decline in national power, the Hetao was gradually abandoned by the imperial court. Although it was not reduced to giving up all the counties, it is an indisputable fact that the power of the Han Dynasty in the Hetao was declining. The most recent expansion was that Zhu Jun occupied the upper county, but that was just regaining his old territory. Official
The trade with the Hetao Hu people at this level has not actually been restored.
"The Han retreated and Hu advanced, which was the general trend. Security was difficult to guarantee, and Hu's city gradually collapsed."
"In recent years, Hu cavalry have frequently plundered Han lands, and many border counties have adopted policies to deny the Hu people. Like Liu Youzhou, no other Hu city has been successfully established and stabilized, especially in Hetao."
"The new restoration of Shangjun is like a wedge inserted by the Han Dynasty into the hinterland of Hetao. If the Hetao Hu tribe wants to trade, they can only rely on Han caravans. However, the strength of the caravan is limited, and whether it can reach the tribe is a test of luck. It is not easy to meet the merchants.
The team is often severely underpriced and cannot be sold at a good price. The Hu tribe has been suffering without Hu City for a long time. The geographical location of the above counties, if Hu City is established, is expected to radiate to the entire Hetao. If the estimate of the subordinates is not bad, Longling
It is likely to develop into a regional commercial center like Zhulu City..."
Zhai Jiong firmly believed that Hu City was a key measure for Longling to amass wealth for the territory. He had spent a lot of effort on the various ideas of Hu City. At this time, he was talking eloquently and confidently.
Yu Buzhi listened carefully and kept nodding.
Inter-ethnic trade is extremely profitable. If the Hu market can be opened, Longling will definitely usher in great development. But Yu Wuzhi knows very well that the Hu market cannot be opened by just anyone, and there are many problems involved.
"What did the court say?" Yu Buzhi asked. The long-term Hu market will definitely need authorization.
Not Liu Yu? He is a clan member, and he is a state pastor appointed by the late emperor!
"Ignore Chang'an," Zhai Jiong said confidently, "We can just cooperate with Zhu Cheqi."
"Zhu Chaqi...that's right!" Yu Buzhi breathed a sigh of relief. The dragon leader returned to Shangjun, and it was Zhu Jun who took back Shangjun. Zhu Jun made it clear that he would not attack the Liangzhou Army. The Liangzhou Army only wanted peace and would not bring trouble to Zhu. Jun pointed out that there is really no need to ask Chang'an for permission to open a Hu market in Shangjun.
After thinking about it, Yu Buzhi said again: "You are in a hurry to come to me. You must have been angry with Zhu Cheqi over there?"
"Lord Mingjian!"
Zhai Jiu laughed and explained: "Shangjun has been newly restored, and there are many wastes waiting to be revitalized. Zhu Chaqi lives in a tight life, and he takes the revival of the Han Dynasty as his own responsibility. He thinks about reorganizing the army day and night, which requires a lot of funds. Subordinates I was sent a letter and mentioned the idea of setting up a Hu market in Longling. Zhu Cheqi was very moved and called me for an interview. After a deep conversation, he confirmed that the Shangjun Prefecture was interested, and then he dared to mention the matter to his lord. …”
Zhai Jiu said it in an understatement, but the actual situation was slightly different. Zhu Jun couldn't be so excited, he just couldn't wait. Zhai Jiu applied it to his skin, and Zhu Jun and Shisun Rui, two old men, took him to chat all night, regardless of their age. , and even conducted in-depth discussions on some detailed issues.
The Hu market is lucrative, do you want to do it?
Of course!
If Hu City is not opened, how will Shangjun get the money to expand its army and horses?
But after Zhu Jun took control of Shangjun, he spared no effort to repair the disobedient Hu tribes in the territory. He used knives and blood flowed like rivers. The Hu people in Hetao were extremely hostile to Shangjun. Zhu Jun didn't care much about this at first. He was a Han chariot general after all. In the old mountains and rivers, there are barbarians who are causing trouble in the territory. If you don't attack the barbarians, you won't have the face to face the world. But now that you want to trade with the barbarians, the old man says that he is embarrassed, and he is afraid that the barbarians may not trust him.
Therefore, it is not appropriate for the Shangjun Prefecture to come forward directly and must find an agent.
In Shangjun, the best agent is obviously Longling.
First of all, Yu Buzhi and Zhu Jun have a close personal relationship, and they are both in the loyal camp of the Han Dynasty, so they trust each other enough. Secondly, the location of Hu City must have considerable force to deter the Hu people and avoid possible trouble after the market opens. The legend of Longling is in Hetao It has been sung for a long time that the barbarians have not dared to act recklessly around Longling for some time. In addition, Longling is only twenty-five miles away from Fushi City. If something happens, the county army will rush to the rescue quickly. There is no problem in terms of safety! Third, Longling There have been commercial contacts with the Hetao tribe for a long time, but the scale was small in the past and limited to a few tribes. It was running well. The establishment of a Hu market in Longling was more likely to be accepted by the Hetao Hu people.
Zhai Jiong saw these benefits clearly in advance and thought about them clearly before sending a letter to Zhu Jun.
"Zhu Cheqi agreed to establish Hu City. The opening location will be our Longling. We will be responsible for the specific operations. He will be responsible for peripheral order and security. The money earned will be split between the two families..."
(came back……
I don’t want to explain now, and I don’t have the shame to defend myself. I stopped updating for so long...
However, Cat has said that he cannot be a eunuch, more than once.
I can't promise to update it, but I will try my best to write it carefully.
Chapter completed!