Seeing his reaction, Xu Zizhen knew that Zhang Xiaochun couldn't digest it for a while, so he explained it in detail. The central idea was that sooner or later, the Jin soldiers invaded the south. It was only a matter of time before Taiyuan was broken. In this case, it would be better to build Taiyuan into a city as soon as possible.
It is a trade distribution center, and the King of Jin is involved in it. At least this place will not be massacred by the Jin people.
Zhang Xiaochun could naturally see the current situation. After pondering for a long time, he finally agreed to Xu Zizhen's suggestion. Besides, Wanyan Ang was a handsome and polite young man, which made him feel much more comfortable than the cold-tongued and black-faced Nian Budui.
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Therefore, in the summer of the seventh year of Xuanhe of the Song Dynasty, Taiyuan became the first city in the Song Dynasty to carry out trade from all directions. All kinds of goods from the Western Liao, Xixia, Tubo and even the Jin Kingdom were gathered here through various roads, and then distributed and sold.
In a short period of time, the prefect of Taiyuan will still be Zhang Xiaochun. This is what Xu Zizhen agreed with Zhao Huan privately. Wan Yanang does not hold military power in the Jin Kingdom, and no one will disturb his position. Therefore, at least within a few years, Taiyuan will
The city will be safe.
Zhang Xiaochun thought it through and had no choice but to accept this fact. Besides, the caravan traveling between various countries belonged to Xu Zizhen, so he was more willing to help.
Everything has been negotiated and everything is going according to Xu Zizhen's idea. Wan Yanang stood up and said goodbye and went back to Datong Mansion to announce the decree. It was also time for Xu Zizhen to go back. But since he decided to expand his business from Taiyuan, he must stay here.
He personally came down to host the meeting, but he hesitated on who to choose.
Yun Shanglan is going back to Xixia. Shui Liuli is very skilled but only knows how to spend money but not make money. Baoer is careful, but he is too young. Hu Sanniang and Qiong Ying are good at fighting, and they can't distinguish between north and south when doing business.
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With a headache, Xu Zizhen first called everyone together, first told the news about his upcoming return, and then raised his concerns. Of course, he did not mention the cooperation with Wan Yanang for the time being.
To his surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, someone stood up and it was Hu Qing.
"Brother Xu, why don't I keep it?"
Xu Zizhen was stunned for a moment: "Qing'er, are you staying? Do you understand this?"
Hu Qing smiled: "Isn't it just taking stock of the goods and distributing them? What's so difficult about it?" At this point, she glanced at Xu Zizhen with some resentment, "I can't help you in the war, I can only do these things."
, I don’t know if Brother Xu can trust me.”
"Believe it, of course I believe it!" Xu Zizhen slapped his thigh and settled the matter. He believed in Hu Qing's character, and her temperament changed drastically after being betrayed by her brother. She was no longer as irritable as before. It was up to her.
It is indeed a good choice to stay in Taiyuan. It doesn't matter. With her intelligence, she only needs to let Yun Shanglan take her a few times and she will become familiar with it.
Hu Qing was overjoyed and jumped in front of Yun Shanglan, holding her hand and saying, "Sister Yun, please give me your advice."
Yun Shanglan blinked and said with a smile: "It's easy to talk about. In my opinion, it is Sister Qing who should take more care of me from now on."
Hu Qing blushed and said coquettishly: "Sister Yun, you are making fun of me."
Xu Zizhen was confused when he heard: "What kind of attack are you two doing? What do you mean?"
Yun Shanglan and Hu Qing said in unison: "Nothing!"
Xu Zizhen glanced at them suspiciously, but finally did not ask any more questions. Now that the matter had been decided, it was time to leave.
Bao'er and Li Meng had already packed their luggage. Hu Qing stayed and still lived in the house left by Liu Fengsui. Yun Shanglan and her forty powerful family members would stay for some time.
, presided over the distribution of the goods brought this time, and taught Hu Qing step by step.
Xu Zizhen did not let others know, but chose to leave Taiyuan quietly. The sticky army had not yet completely evacuated, and I believe that some people in the court were beginning to take an eye on this place. In short, it was better to keep a low profile.
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Zhending Mansion, the right camp of the Jin Army.
Wanyan Zongwang was sitting in the tent with a face as deep as water, while Wu Shu was sitting aside with a smile on his face and a folding fan in his hand. Although the two were brothers, their expressions at this time were completely different.
"Should we stop fighting in Taiyuan? It's a pity that we have been surrounded for so long." Wanyan Zongwang said and put away a letter in his hand.
Wu Shu smiled: "It's just a matter of leaving some time. It's nothing to regret. But I'm curious, why is my uncle so energetic all of a sudden?"
"Hmph, he is not good at writing or martial arts. If he doesn't do something practical, he will be dismissed by the father sooner or later? He is considered a smart man."
Wu Shu chuckled and shook his head. Just when he was about to say something more, he heard someone outside the door announcing: "Your Majesty, Fourth Prince, there is a woman who calls herself Bai Qi. She wants to see you."
The two looked at each other and Wu Shu said: "My people."
Wanyan Zongwang nodded: "Bring him in."
Not long after, a woman entered the tent. As soon as she entered, she fell to the ground and kowtowed three times.
"My subordinate did not do his job well and his identity was discovered. Please punish me, the Fourth Prince."
Wu Shu smiled and said: "Get up, Xu Zizhen is not that easy to deal with. This matter is not your fault."
"Thank you, Fourth Prince!"
The woman stood up and looked up, and it was Yan Yucong who had just escaped from Taiyuan.
Wu Shu glanced at her and suddenly frowned: "Are you broken?"
Yan Yucong's face changed, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Yes."
"Xu Zizhen did it?"
"yes."
Wu Shu pondered. Xu Zizhen was still a mystery in his eyes. No one knew where he came from, what his temper was, what he liked and disliked. Judging from the news he got, Xu Zizhen was actually the prince-consort of the Xixia Kingdom, so
Wu Shu has always wondered why Xu Zizhen returned to the Song Dynasty to pour out this muddy water.
As for finding out Yan Yucong's identity and raping her, this kind of thing is not unusual. Naturally, Wu Shu would not feel sorry for a subordinate, but he was using this incident to try to analyze some of Xu Zizhen's characteristics.
Seeing that Wu Shu was silent, Yan Yucong took half a step and said, "To inform the Fourth Prince, my subordinates have brought someone with them. He wants to serve the Fourth Prince."
"Oh? Who is it?"
"Xu Zizhen used to be a sworn brother, and Liu Feng followed."
"Is it him?" Wu Shu was stunned, and looked at Wanyan Zongwang, "Second brother, in your opinion, is this person trustworthy?"
Wanyan Zongwang said: "You must have already made up your mind, so why bother asking me?"
Wu Shu laughed and said to Yan Yucong: "First tell me in detail what happened between him and Xu Zizhen."
Yan Yucong then explained clearly that Xu Zizhen accidentally entered Dong Furong's room after drinking. She saw it with her own eyes outside the house. Even the movements in the house, everyone's reactions were accurate, including Liu's before.
Feng Sui's promise to give up Dong Furong to Xu Zizhen before they got married was not fulfilled.
Wu Shu listened with great concentration. After Yan Yucong finished speaking, he pondered for a moment, raised his head and said, "In that case... please come in, Mr. Liu."