Cao Peng really didn't think that Su Shuang could bring him any gift worthy of surprise. Maybe a magic weapon, or a BMW...
Does he lack weapons?
Cao Peng's father, Cao Ji, is the most famous master today. The weapons he made are worth thousands of gold, and they are highly prized but not marketable. As for the BMW and the good horse? It is not on the level of a liger, so it is probably difficult to arouse Cao Peng's interest.
Otherwise, he would not have gifted Xiahou Lan with a horse like Zhao Yebai as a mount. For Cao Peng, he valued Su Shuang because of his business ability. A horse dealer who could dominate Hebei could easily travel around the world.
The wealthy businessman between Hu and Han is definitely an extraordinary talent. What Hexi needs most right now is Su Shuang's business ability.
Therefore, after Su Shuang finished speaking, Cao Peng didn't take it to heart.
He just asked someone to deliver the "gift" to his small tent, and then asked Su Shuang to talk about the matter.
"Su Gong, I want to open a chamber of commerce in Hexi. I hope Su Gong can take up the position of the first head of the bank. Is it okay?"
"Chamber of Commerce?"
Su Shuang was startled and thought for a moment, "But it's the same as the Young Master's guild in Haixi?"
"There are similarities, but there are also differences.
Generally speaking, the guild is an organization that is semi-independent of the government, and most of the time it cooperates. The chamber of commerce is a semi-official organization that is dependent on the government. Mr. Su should know that the business in Hexi is poor and the way of trading is
It is also very primitive. The Chamber of Commerce is to create a better business environment for Hexi, and at the same time it is also responsible for guidance, supervision and other responsibilities. Therefore, this Chamber of Commerce is more authoritative than the Chamber of Commerce, and it also bears greater responsibilities.
After much thought, I found that Mr. Su is the most suitable for this position, but I don’t know if Mr. Su is willing to give in."
Su Shuang was startled at first, then overjoyed.
How could he not feel that Cao Peng valued him?
Once this chamber of commerce is established, it will be responsible for the normal operation of the entire Hexi business. If it were not for his close friends, he would definitely not be entrusted with such an important task... Su Shuang believed more and more that he had made the most correct decision in his life.
"Young Master values this so much, why don't we both die for it?"
Su Shuang stood up quickly and once again pledged his allegiance to Cao Peng.
Everyone in the Su family in the tent also saluted and expressed their gratitude to Cao Peng.
Seeing that Su Shuang was willing to accept the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce, Cao Peng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Since the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce, he considered many people, including the nine leaders when he was in Haixi, but in the end they were all rejected by him.
negative.
reason?
Very simple: the pattern is not enough!
The leaders of the nine major banks in Haixi may have some means in business, but the overall situation is too bad.
It may be possible to do well in a county in Haixi, and even in a state, it can be done properly; but if it is placed in Hexi, it is far from enough. Hexi is a place where Hu and Han people live together, and it is connected to Guanzhong in the south.
To the north is the Great Wall, to the west is the famous Hexi Corridor, and to the south is the land of Hebei. Therefore, the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce has locked in the overall situation when it was conceived. The leader of this chamber of commerce not only needs to be proficient in business,
It is also necessary to have an overall view, and it also involves contact with foreign races. Especially the Hexi Corridor, which used to be the only way for the export of Central Plains culture. Now, with the decline of the status of merchants and the years of war, it has been almost abandoned.
.
Cao Peng hoped to reopen the Silk Road through the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce.
Hexi should not be a closed Hexi!
Just as Li Ru said: Hexi should be an inclusive and open place. Externally, we can promote the illustrious martial arts of the Central Plains, and internally, we can absorb and integrate various cultures to achieve a unified situation.
Cao Peng thought about it and thought that Su Shuang was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate...
After a long discussion with Su Shuang, many details of the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce were refined. Finally, Su Shuang took the plan and said goodbye. Cao Peng's idea undoubtedly had a huge impact on Su Shuang.
He needs to digest it slowly before he can make better plans. And this digestion takes a certain amount of time.
The Hexi County Chamber of Commerce was Cao Peng's first step in crossing the river by feeling for the stones.
From then on, Cao Peng would gradually standardize and improve the role of merchants, and further stimulate the prosperity of commodities through faster circulation of commodities. This will take a long time, but Cao Peng feels that as long as he persists, there will always be results.
After settling the Su Shuang clan, Cao Pengfu found Li Ru again.
He told the story of Zhu Dao, and then made his thoughts clear to Li Ru one by one.
"If there is Zhu Dao, it can indeed disrupt Jia Xing's thinking... Well, I will visit Zhu Dao after a while."
"So, very good."
Li Ru smiled slightly and motioned for Cao Peng to sit down.
"I have been thinking about one thing these days.
The time was not yet ripe before, so it was not easy to tell. Now that Su Shuang's family is here and he is willing to die for the young master, it is almost time to tell him. Su Shuang had previously given advice to the young master to buy slaves from outside the wall.
Sir, can you remember?"
According to the scale of Hexi, it is more than enough to accommodate one million people.
Unfortunately, as the imperial court ignored Hexi, the good foundation laid back then was destroyed in a hundred years.
In the Central Plains, there is still a melee.
Even if Cao Cao kills the Yuan family and unifies the north, the war will continue to spread.
It is very difficult to migrate people from the Central Plains. For example, this time, Cao Cao moved 8,000 households, which was the limit.
Therefore, if you want to increase the population in Hexi, you must on the one hand naturalize and integrate the local Qiang and Hu aliens, and at the same time, you must continue to plunder people from outside the Great Wall, which has continued to increase. It is even said that in the next ten years, or even a hundred years, more people will be plundered from outside the Great Wall.
It would become a necessary means. Although Cao Peng didn't like this, he had to admit that this method was the most effective.
Who makes Hexi's population so barren that it requires a lot of labor?
"It's true."
Li Rudao: "But I'm just buying slaves, I'm afraid the situation is a bit small."
"oh?"
"Do you know how many foreign races there are on this Mobei Fortress? How many tribes are these foreign races divided into? And how many contradictions and conflicts there are among these tribes... Previously, Tanshihuai, and even risked
No matter how hard they were, they relied on strong tactics to unite into large clans like the Xiongnu and Xianbei. But in fact, the conflicts between tribes have never diminished. There is nothing wrong with the idea of pulling one young master and fighting another, but
To be honest, if you do this, there is the possibility of raising tigers. Someone has a plan, I wonder if you will listen to it?"
Cao Peng said quickly: "Please give me some advice, sir."
"It's very simple, let Su Shuang stir up conflicts among the tribes.
There are conflicts between large tribes and small tribes, small tribes and small tribes... At the same time, the purchase of slaves is increased. In this way, the young master does not need to worry about the insufficient population in Hexi, and can lead Mobei beyond the Great Wall to maintain a continuous campaign.
The situation of continuous extinction. Whichever is stronger, we will support other tribes to join forces to attack... The young master cannot come forward, only someone needs to provoke it from outside. In this way, Hexi can develop steadily and continue to expand outwards. This expansion process may be very
Years, maybe twenty years... But one day, when those barbarians can no longer join forces, it will be the day when the young master takes control of Mobei beyond the Great Wall! Haha, I wonder what the young master thinks?"
Cao Peng's heart moved and he nodded secretly.
Li Ru's idea is indeed a clever move.
If it can be implemented, the entire area outside the Great Wall will be plunged into constant conflicts and wars...
However, what Li Ru is proposing now is just an idea.
Specific implementation and execution require more detailed arrangements.
After Cao Peng thought for a while, he suddenly smiled and said: "I want to entrust this matter to my husband. If my husband wants someone, I will give it to him. If he wants money, I will give him money. Everything will be subject to his arrangement. I just don't know if he is willing to take responsibility."
What about this important task?"
Li Ru laughed and said, "If you don't think Confucianism is a lowly thing for you, I would be willing to take on this important task."
After hearing this, Cao Peng nodded repeatedly...
After talking to Li Ru for a long time, Cao Peng was also a little tired.
Li Ru went to find Zhu Dao, while Cao Peng returned to his residence. In the small tent, there was a wooden bucket, and the water in it had been boiled. Buluan was sprinkling flower petals into the bucket when he saw Cao Peng
Came in and greeted him hurriedly.
"Where's Xiao Huan?"
"Sister Cai is not feeling well today. Xiao Huan is there to help take care of her."
"Oh? What's the problem?"
Cao Peng has been led by Guo Huan and Bu Luan these days and often goes out with Cai Yan. Firstly, Cai Yan has endorsed nearly a hundred volumes, so Cao Peng often goes over to take a look. Secondly, Guo Huan's two daughters and Cai Yan
We have a good relationship with Yan and often chat together.
“But I was doing my endorsement a few days ago, so I was a little tired and caught some wind and cold, so I didn’t feel very comfortable.
But it's nothing serious. I've asked someone to diagnose and treat me... Husband, I have something I want to discuss with you. Sister Cai memorizes scriptures every day, which is extremely hard. And she also has to take care of Adiguai and Ameiguai.
Actually... I discussed it with Sister Huan and wanted someone to buy her some capable slaves from Zhongyuan so that she can take care of her, right?"
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead.
"This is my negligence... I only paid attention to protecting the safety of everyone in Cai, but I forgot to find someone to take care of me.
Well, this matter must be arranged as soon as possible. You will write a letter soon. I will send someone to Xudu overnight and ask Yueying and Xiaozhen to help find a few slaves... But before that, you and Xiaohuan will have more
Spend some time and pick two maids from the camp who are hard-working and can read and write. It would be best to take care of them first."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."
Buluan seemed very happy, so he happily agreed.
She helped Cao Peng change out of his clothes, and then Cao Peng jumped naked into the tub, completely burying his body in the water.
The comfortable feeling made Cao Peng couldn't help but let out a soft cry.
"By the way, Su Shuang just sent someone to deliver a box, saying it was a gift for my husband. It's right there... The box is quite big, but I haven't had time to open it yet."
Buluan walked out and turned around to explain.
Cao Peng responded to express his understanding, then closed his eyes and enjoyed this rare peace.
Suddenly, he heard a faint, vague sound.
Cao Peng hurriedly stood up and made a splash, causing the water in the bathtub to splash...
"who?"
"okokokok……"
It seemed that someone was in the tent, but he couldn't speak. At the same time, there was a series of loud sounds, which seemed to be hitting something. Following the sound, Cao Peng saw a large box shaking in a corner of the tent.
. He quickly walked out of the tub, picked up a long knife, and walked to the box with long strides.
The long knife clicked and locked. Cao Peng picked up the box with the edge of the knife, lifted it up, then took a step back and stretched his head to look.
