The thief of the fortress dominates the world

Chapter 196
Hearing that Jiang Chuan cared about her, Bai Jinxiu's heart warmed again, she turned around and sat on the rocking chair where Liu Ji had been sitting just now, staring at Jiang Chuan quietly with her beautiful almond eyes, without saying a word.

Jiang Chuan felt a little uncomfortable being watched by her, so he sat down and changed the subject with a smile: "Xiaobai, this time I can be named Marquis, and you and Heibingtai will make the first contribution. I want to reward you."

Bai Jinxiu smiled, and said softly: "Then how are you going to reward the little girl?"

Jiang Chuan just said that casually, but he really didn't think of how to reward him. Somewhat embarrassed, he picked up the tongs and poked the fire in the stove, and said, "Then what reward do you want?"

Impulsive in Bai Jinxiu's heart, she almost blurted out what was in her heart, but at the last moment, her daughter's reservedness made her hold back, and said with a light smile, "I won't use the award for now. If I really want an award, I can get it from you." Part of my funds will be used to reward the people below. I know that your family has a big business now, and this time you have nearly [-] more prisoners of the Ming army. My best compliment."

When he said the last sentence, his voice suddenly dropped.

Jiang Chuan was taken aback, and looked at her in confusion.

However, Bai Jinxiu changed the subject with a slight smile: "There are more and more people in Guzhong, and we need more and more supplies. We can't produce many things ourselves, so we can only buy them from outside. I suggest waiting until next spring, We can encourage some merchants from Datong to come to the valley to sell goods and trade with the common people, and we can also buy more needed materials for backup.”

Jiang Chuan knew that Bai Jinxiu's suggestion was necessary.

If you want to compete in the world, it is not enough to just fight and kill, you also need to build the territory you have won.In order to engage in construction, the role of merchants is indispensable.

With merchants, all surplus materials produced can be turned into money income through trade to purchase other materials needed for funds from merchants.

For those in power, the circulation of commerce can also generate generous taxes, which constitute an important source of regime income.

As a soul from a highly developed commercial society, Jiang Chuan knows the importance of developing business better than anyone else.

In fact, this has always been what he wanted to do, but he never started to do it because various conditions were immature.

Firstly, he was still a thief in name before. For a businessman, he must not only make money, but also consider the safety of his life.Only when the profit reaches a level that people cannot refuse, they will take the risk.

From this point of view, Jiangchuan's territory obviously does not provide enough temptations for businessmen at present.

Second, the current conditions in Guzhong are not suitable for merchants to enter and do business.

Third, it was also because the strength was not strong enough and the intelligence structure had not been established before, so it was impossible to effectively monitor the merchants stationed there. Due to the need for confidentiality, it was not suitable for investment.

Jiang Chuan nodded and said: "You are right. Merchants are indeed very important to our future development. There is no doubt about it. Without merchants, the world is a stagnant pool. But you can first find some suitable and trustworthy merchants in Datong to contact them. , For example, you can distribute salt and iron, leather, cloth, agricultural tools, and even needles and threads. Other merchants who distribute luxury goods such as silk and porcelain can be ranked in the second batch. In short, according to the materials we and the people need Make a list based on the level of urgency, and then let the people below investigate their backgrounds. Make contact after confirming that it is correct."

Bai Jinxiu listened carefully, nodded and said: "I understand what you mean, I'll go back to Datong tomorrow to handle this matter. After the heavy snow, basically there are not many things to do, so I can concentrate on this matter. "

"Don't worry, you finally come back and stay for a few more days. You can go back after the snow stops. And in the next few days, we can discuss more about the next development direction of the Black Ice Terrace. For example, let's develop more outside routes. Personnel, such as the dignitaries who have the right to speak in Datong City, the generals of the frontier army, and even the wealthy businessmen and businessmen must have our eyeliner around them. We even tried to send people to infiltrate into Liaoyang, Gaizhou, Guangning, and even the Tartars. Shengjing, the capital."

Jiang Chuan said whatever came to his mind, while Bai Jinxiu listened carefully, and the two of them unconsciously entered work mode again.

"I can understand you saying that you put eyeliner around high-ranking officials and frontier generals. But is it necessary to put people around these wealthy businessmen?" Bai Jinxiu frowned slightly and asked.

"Actually, the people in the world who have the keenest sense of the current situation are not the emperor, nor the princes and ministers of the court, let alone the ordinary people, but these businessmen who travel the world. And many businessmen have the shadow of court bosses behind them, so don't underestimate them. The well-informed level and energy of these businessmen. In some countries, many big businessmen can even influence the decisions and policies of the court, and even the chief minister and even the emperor have to consider the opinions of these businessmen."

Jiang Chuan turned on the teaching mode again.

Bai Jinxiu was dumbfounded when he heard this, and finally said after a while: "Since ancient times, all dynasties have emphasized agriculture and suppressed merchants. No matter how rich a merchant is, he cannot obtain the status of nobleman. A merchant cannot wear silk if he is rich, and cannot ride a good horse if he is rich. Money can’t take a good car, money can’t live in a luxury house, and even the sons of merchants can’t take the imperial examination. The merchants you mentioned can influence the court’s decisions, and even the merchants who are afraid of the emperor and the capital are unheard of. Could it be that you made it up again Did the story lie to me?"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly.He really wanted to tell him that in his previous life, there was a country that was the most domineering and powerful in the world, and its president was the spokesperson of a big business group, and even he was a big businessman himself.

But now is not the time to explain these things to Bai Jinxiu, talking too much will mess up her three views, so I have to take my time in the future.

"Anyway, you just have to trust me." Jiang Chuan had no choice but to say sloppy.

Bai Jinxiu nodded and was keenly aware of a problem, and asked, "Are you planning to attack the three cities in southern Liaoning after next spring?"

Jiang Chuan looked at her in surprise, and sighed: "Xiaobai, your intelligence work is really sharp. I just told you to infiltrate in advance, and you guessed my intentions. It's really scary for young people."

Bai Jinxiu was a little shy after being praised by him, her face blushed, but she still wrinkled her nose, and said softly, "You are not a few years older than me, why are you pretending to be an old man?"

Jiang Chuan chuckled, and said sternly: "However, you guessed right. Let the Tartars live like a cat for another winter, and when the spring is warm and the flowers bloom next year, the three cities in southern Liaoning must be in my pocket. Ben Hou Master can't build the Hou Mansion in such a ravine."

　The third watch has finally arrived.Suddenly, it was one o'clock in the morning.The old cat is so slow, everyone forgive me!Go to sleep, don't stay up late, everyone.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)