Of course, if it were just these tasks, the craftsmen and merchants would not be so excited to ask for a war. The main reason is because when the army continues to move forward, the workshops can follow the construction, and the merchants, not to mention, their trade.
You can also follow the army.
Jiangnan in this era was not as economically prosperous as later generations. There were merchants everywhere, and it was still a land of plenty. Under the farming culture, Jiangnan was actually not sensitive to so-called commerce. This was mainly because the output of Jiangnan was now enough to meet the needs of food and clothing. Naturally, it was also
There is no need for people to brave war and travel around in order to make money.
But the land of Shu is different. Years of war have forced the Shu people to leave their hometowns to engage in trade. The Xiajiang Tang family rose by doing business with the Ba people in Jiangnan, Guanzhong and even the mountains. Not to mention that in the pre-Qin era, the Shu people
The Chinese merchants became rich because of selling cinnabar. The Qin State was able to dominate the world without the support of the Shu merchants. The same was true for the Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty later. Even in the Three Kingdoms period, Ji Han was able to dominate this area by selling Shu brocade.
With a foothold in the mountains, he could even make several northern expeditions.
Therefore, Shuzhong should be regarded as one of the places where Chinese commerce sprouted. If Li Xingchen remembers correctly, the earliest banknotes issued in Chinese history, Jiaozi, were circulated in Sichuan.
Therefore, for the merchants of Shu who have been struggling in the mountains of Bashu for too long and gradually formed a climate, Jiangnan is definitely a pure land, and everyone wants to get there first.
"The world has not yet been conquered, but business has already begun to develop," Li Xingchen couldn't help but murmured, "But this is not a bad thing. With money clearing the way, some things will indeed be much easier to handle, but you have to
Find a way to formulate a charter to restrict it. Businessmen pursue profits, but they should also know who they are pursuing."
Reaching out to push open the door, Li Xingchen was about to go in when he saw Lechang's maid Qing He circling around anxiously. Seeing Li Xingchen approaching, she hurriedly took two steps forward: "Your Highness, please go and persuade the queen.
I’ve been crying all day.”
Li Xingchen couldn't help but sigh.
Chen Xu, Chen Xu, you left just as you said without saying hello. Now it’s so busy outside and the house is uneasy.
However, complaints are complaints, Li Xingchen still walked in quickly and winked at Qinghe. Qinghe excused himself very smartly, not forgetting to close the door.
Lechang hugged his knees and huddled in the corner of the bed, lowering his head and not caring who came in. Li Xingchen sat helplessly on the edge of the bed, watching Lechang tugging at his trousers, with his two white and tender feet exposed, and immediately reached out.
Holding her ankles and hugging her already cold feet:
"Although it's already summer, it's close to the water and it's night. I don't know what to do if I cover myself with a quilt. What if it gets cold?"
Lechang slowly raised his head. His eyes were red and swollen from crying, and they were no longer as bright as before. Li Xingchen could only take out a handkerchief and put it on her nose: "Wipe it."
Lechang subconsciously wanted to wave him away, but Li Xingchen hugged her without saying a word. Lechang's nerves were completely dull and even numb. It seemed that he only realized who was coming and hugged her tightly at this time.
Li Xingchen: "Husband, my father is gone."
Chen Xu was once Lechang's biggest and most solid support in the world. Now that Chen Xu is gone, she feels that her sky has dimmed instantly.
But fortunately, I still have my husband beside me, and this solid and warm shoulder, like a mountain, supporting the sky that is about to be shattered at the sight of it.
"Birth, old age, illness and death are all destiny. Your father has lived a long life, so there is nothing to regret." Li Xingchen patted Lechang's back gently, "But if you want to cry, just cry. Once you have finished crying, you will feel better."
Lechang hugged Li Xingchen tightly and wiped his nose obediently: "Stop crying."
"oh?"
"My father's spirit in heaven probably doesn't want to see me so sad." Lechang murmured. Chen Xu had pampered him since he was a child. He didn't want to see me angry and sad. If he knew that he was so sad because of something that was destined to happen,
You will definitely be unhappy.
In fact, she could feel that when Chen Xu asked her to return to Li Xinchen, he had obviously realized that she was not going to die soon.
Therefore, Lechang is not unprepared mentally, but when this day comes, no one can accept it calmly.
Leaning on Li Xingchen's shoulder, Lechang whispered: "My mother and concubine passed away early. Although I was adopted by the queen, after all, the queen is not my biological mother, and she cannot treat me like her biological mother, so my father always
I feel that I owe something. I have always pampered me since I was a child, and even allowed me to choose my own husband. Now this person who dotes on me and spoils me is just gone."
Li Xingchen stroked Lechang's hair and said softly: "The person who doted on you left because he knew that he handed you over to another person who would dote on you, so he was relieved."
"husband"
"I will pamper you." Li Xingchen kissed her on the forehead, "You are tired, please rest quickly."
Lechang responded in a low voice.
Seeing Lechang falling asleep on the pillow, Li Xingchen let out a long sigh. After Chen Xu left, family and state affairs became much heavier.
Old man, I'm afraid you didn't do it on purpose!
Of course Li Xingchen is not the only one who has such thoughts.
Outside Yuzhang County, Chen Shujian faced the direction of Jiankang Mansion, with tears rolling in his eyes. Chen Xu left immediately without giving him a chance to go back. Of course, Chen Shujian did not know that Chen Xu wanted to see him.
The news has been withheld by Chen Shubao and Chen Shuling.
But no matter what, Chen Shujian had to go back as soon as possible.
Firstly, he needed to pay tribute to his father, and secondly, when the new emperor ascended the throne, Chen Shujian, on behalf of the entire Western Front, had to express congratulations while gaining more attention from the court. If there were no more troops, horses, equipment, etc., Yu
Zhangjun here can't sustain it for long.
"I'll leave it to you here." Chen Shujian looked at his younger brother. After the battle in Xiangzhou, Chen Shushen, who had his calves twitching when he heard the sound of swords and guns before, seemed to have matured a lot.
"Brother, don't worry." Chen Shushen solemnly handed over his hand. After Chen Shujian left, he had to stay. Compared to the turbulent situation in the DPRK, Chen Shushen certainly hoped to choose to stay in Henan where he would not face the flames of war at least for a while.
Zhangjun.
Chen Shushen asked himself that he couldn't deal with Chen Shuling and those guys in the East Palace who had ulterior motives, so what he had to do was to help his fourth brother guard the escape route, and also help Da Chen guard the last west gate.
Regardless of whether he is relieved or not, Chen Shujian has to go. When the new king comes to the throne and everything is finalized, the Western Front may not have a chance.
Seeing Chen Shujian speeding away with more than a dozen personal guards, Chen Shushen took a deep breath.