In addition to improving local administrative divisions, Li Pingchen also took another measure to allow goods to truly circulate. In this way, various regions are not only connected because of politics, but also become inseparable because of the complementary relationship between economies.
Open each other up.
As the Bashu merchants represented by the Xiajiang Tang family moved eastward, banks naturally spread from Bashu to various places, and successively settled in Jiangling, Xiangzhou, Yuzhang County, Jiankang Prefecture and other places. After all, the Bashu merchants are all old merchants
The family was already aristocratic, so they all knew what was appropriate and did not open banks on a large scale, but only chose these important places for business transactions.
Facts have proved that they are indeed right in doing so. Although Jiangnan is also a place where merchants gather, it is obvious that they do not understand the practices of these outsiders, let alone ordinary people. Therefore, when the bank was first established, it could be said that there were few people around.
, only businessmen from Bashu came to the bank.
However, things changed quickly. Jiangnan merchants soon noticed the actions of Bashu merchants, and were even more curious about why these opponents brought a large amount of money and goods. However, it was difficult for them to go upstream to Bashu. Soon they also
I found that money banks were an important factor in achieving this. Businessmen did not need to worry about carrying a large amount of money. A small banknote was their guarantee for traveling between Jiangnan and Bashu.
Jiangnan merchants soon put aside their shame and actively cooperated with Bashu merchants, and also began to plan to establish their own banks.
Regarding this situation, Li Xingchen naturally turned a blind eye. He also expected these merchants to open their banks to the north, waiting for the wealth from the north to flow southward.
The newly opened Jinling Bank stands inside the south gate. Now this bank no longer only serves Bashu merchants, but also Jiangnan merchants and people from Jiankang Prefecture.
What the world lacks most is the first person to eat crabs. Everyone has seen the credibility of the bank's banknotes, and everyone knows that the person behind the bank is actually Li Xingchen, so they have enough trust in the bank.
"Husband?" Xiao Xiang saw that Li Xingchen was in a daze and called him in a low voice.
"What's wrong?"
"Let's go over there and have a look. There seems to be beautiful jewelry."
"Okay, let's go see if there is anything Xiang'er likes, and my husband will buy it for you."
"That's not okay. Sister Le'er has regulations. The concubines' jewelry in the harem are all distributed by the internal prison uniformly. If one day during the inspection it is found that there is an extra piece on my body, it will break the rules." Xiao Xiang suddenly said.
He said with a grimace. Lechang is indeed a qualified harem master. There are few people in the harem, but there are many rules.
"He is the boss in this family. Just ask Zhang Lihua to tell the internal prison guard when we get back." Li Xingchen said seriously, "If Le'er has any objections, I will take care of him according to the family law."
"When the time comes when sister Le'er raises her eyebrows, you won't say that anymore." Xiao Xiang muttered.
"What did you say?"
"Said nothing!"
"Xiao Nizi, you actually said bad things about someone behind his back. It seems it's time to revive your husband's relationship!"
Li Xingchen chased Xiao Xiang across the street corner. Some of the people around him might have turned their heads to take a look, but most of them continued to work on what they were doing. They looked like a newlywed couple, and they were used to fighting and fighting.
It just adds a bit of scenery to this bustling street.
"Your Majesty," Li Ping quickly caught up with Li Xingchen and said in a low voice, "urgent report from Lingnan."
Li Xingchen paused: "What's wrong?"
"Mrs. Xian has agreed to negotiate."
After being startled for a moment, Li Xingchen laughed: "It makes sense."
"Husband, what happened, do you want to go back quickly?" Xiao Xiang asked curiously.
"It's a good thing," Li Xingchen patted her, "there is a battle that we don't have to fight."
It is reasonable for Mrs.
The Ba people even offset the last special skills of the Lingnan tribes.
Historically, when the Sui Dynasty's army reached Wuling, before they were ready to move south, Mrs. Xian led her troops to surrender, so it is not surprising that she now chooses to negotiate and surrender.
"I really want to meet this strange woman." Li Xingchen murmured.
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Since Mrs. Xian's attitude was very sincere, Xiao Shilian had no intention of forcing her too much.
The place where the two parties negotiated was Dingchuan County (now south of Yulin, Guangxi). It was located between Gaoxing County and Yulin County. It can be said that no one took advantage.
But in fact, both Mrs. Xian and Xiao Shilian's subordinates knew very well that this fair negotiation should be the last concession that Xiao Shilian could make.
"See you, General!" Hou Dan and Fu Wei, who arrived early, cupped their hands at the same time.
Hou Dan has been responsible for negotiations with various Lingnan ministries for a long time. Among Shen Jungao and Fu Wei, Shen Jungao led his army to take over the cities in various places. After that, he would go north and return to the capital. Fu Wei stayed as another representative of the negotiations.
Come down.
"Is Mrs. Xian here?" Xiao Shilian got off his horse.
Hou Dan hurriedly made a gesture of invitation: "Already waiting."
"Let's go in." Xiao Shilian took a deep breath. To be honest, Mrs. Xian's request for negotiation was actually unexpected by him.
In fact, let alone him, even Hou Dan, who presided over this matter, was unexpected. He originally had the attitude that doing more is worse than doing less. Li Xun and other generals were anxious to make contributions, so he was responsible for going through the motions and making it clear. He adopted a tough attitude and waited for the war to begin. Between not getting credit and offending these generals, Hou Dan still chose the former. The Hou family was originally a general, and there was no need to turn against these generals.
As a result, who would have thought that Mrs. Xian's arrival would really make Hou Quan feel miserable, and he would naturally become an out-and-out hardliner. What's more, Li Xingchen's imperial edict has arrived, making it very clear that Lingnan must fight with Bashu
The same, all departments are fully subordinated.
If you cannot do this, there is no need to discuss anything.
When Xiao Shilian walked into the lobby, he first saw the old man sitting there.
Her silver hair was simply pulled up into a bun and she was wearing simple clothes. If she were placed on the street, no one would be able to tell that this unattractive old woman was Mrs. Xian, who was famous in Lingnan.
Mrs. Xian obviously also saw Xiao Shilian. Their eyes met and separated in an instant.
But at this moment, they all saw that the other party was definitely not a simple person.
Mrs. Xian breathed a sigh of relief. Xiao Shilian was younger than she thought. It was said that Li Xingchen, who aspired to dominate the world, was almost the same age. However, this young man had a look on his face that should not belong to him.
Calmness of age.
And Xiao Shilian also cheered up. (To be continued)