Reborn as the crippled king's favorite

Murong Jiu suddenly smelled the invisible smell of gunpowder smoke.

She realized belatedly that Lou Zixi seemed to be questioning Jun Yuyan?

Why?Is it because I want to protect myself?

Jun Yuyan only replied quietly: "The Liu family incites the tenants' emotions, and I will handle it properly."

Lou Zixi smiled slightly: "This will put your mind at ease. The princess's big plan is based on the people's livelihood. I also hope that the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

"Really?" Do you really care about the people?

Jun Yuyan chuckled noncommittally.

Lou Zixi smiled back: "Of course."

Murong Jiu frowned, what kind of attack were the two of them doing?

Why do you suddenly feel tit for tat?

However, the two quickly changed the topic and talked about the goods brought by overseas caravans and the newly built port in Tianjin Wei.

Dayan did not ban maritime trade, and Murong Jiu vigorously developed maritime trade. Today, Tianjin Wei, the closest port to the capital, has become one of the hottest ports, with many new large docks built and full of vitality.

Many hard workers in the capital went to Tianjin to seek a living.

Tianjinwei is also the intersection of river transportation and maritime transportation. Business is booming and river transportation is many times more prosperous than before.

It is said that the commercial tax collected by Tianjin Wei after the new year will be equal to the commercial tax paid by the capital for half a year, and it is still rising steadily. Of course, the commercial tax paid by Murong Jiu Chamber of Commerce accounts for [-]% of this.

It's a pity... Murong Jiu recalled the Rui Palace that the emperor built for the third prince at an inappropriate time.

Because the treasury was a little fuller, the emperor increased the construction of Prince Rui's Mansion. Up to now, Prince Rui's Mansion has not been completed, but everyone in the capital knows how luxurious Prince Rui's Mansion is.

Now the imperial court is using this money to open up canals and develop water conservancy projects. This is a major event that benefits the country and the people.

It's a pity that the emperor did not have this awareness. He only thought about how to compensate his most beloved son.

At this time, Lou Zixi said: "Our Chamber of Commerce has encountered a lot of suppression recently."

Murong Jiu asked: "What's going on?"

Speaking of this, the smile on Shopkeeper Chai's face also sank. He said: "Princess, if you don't come today, I will go to the palace to find you. We have lost a lot of good people these days, all of whom went to the Western Region caravan." The leader.”

Murong Jiu clenched his hands, "In which realm did this happen?"

"It's the Western Region! Something happened as soon as we arrived in the Western Region. Not only were the goods robbed, but they also singled out the leader to kill them. There was also a caravan that completely lost contact, and there was no response from there. I think everyone was in trouble. ”

Murong Jiu immediately thought of Na Kesi, the prince of the Western Region.

That person is very cunning and cunning. I wonder if he is still in contact with the second prince, or if it was the second prince’s instruction.

The caravans from the Western Regions are very important. Whether it is silk, porcelain, tea or colored glaze, they are all favorites of the nobles there. The spices from the Western Regions are also in high demand here, and there is also the cotton seed that Murong Jiu wanted most.

"Princess, this matter is not easy to solve. I am willing to go to the Western Regions."

"What? You? No, no, no, the results will be released in Chunwei soon, and then there will be the imperial examination. How can you leave the capital at this time? I won't agree to it."

Murong Jiu shook his head and firmly refused to allow Lou Zixi to go to the Western Regions.

It takes several months to go back and forth, not just ten days and a half.

Jun Yuyan suddenly said: "There is no need to worry about this in advance. Besides going to the Western Region, there is another way."

<divclass="contentadv">Shopkeeper Chai asked: "What can I do?"

Murong Jiu also had an idea. The two looked at each other and said the word "Qin Fei" in tacit understanding.

Shopkeeper Chai suddenly said: "Oh yes, Concubine Qin is the princess of the Western Region, but how can she help us?"

Jun Yuyan said: "We will find a way."

Murong Jiu also nodded.

She first thought that everyone has weaknesses, and the child Qin Concubine was pregnant with was her biggest weakness. Of course, maybe in Qin Concubine's eyes, this child was her biggest reliance.

Since the princes of the Western Regions can have such great ambitions, why can't the Princess of the Western Regions?How could she not have the idea of ​​becoming a queen herself and her child a prince when she was pregnant with a "dragon seed"?Even if the emperor dies, she will be able to listen to politics from behind the curtain.

This outcome is not impossible, is it?

At present, the emperor's favorite three princes are unable to support themselves on the wall and are still injured. The other princes are not favored by the emperor. If Dayan does not establish a prince, everything will be possible.

However, Murong Jiu knew very well that the child in Concubine Qin's belly was definitely not the emperor's child.

As long as the father of this child is dug out, it will be equivalent to catching Concubine Qin.

At present, it is difficult to find that man, but no matter how difficult it is, how difficult is it to go to the Western Regions to solve the problem?Although the Western Region is a vassal state of Dayan, it also belongs to other people's territory. Strong dragons cannot defeat local snakes. Even if they send people to the Western Region, they may never return.

Murong Jiu said to Lou Zixi, "You don't have to think about going to the Western Regions. Do you still remember what I said before?"

Lou Zixi thought of something, pursed his lips, nodded, and bowed, "Zixi will never forget it."

Jun Yuyan frowned, but didn't say anything.

Murong Jiu then said to Shopkeeper Chai: "Send a message to the brothers in the Western Regions, asking them to be careful. Regardless of whether the goods are traded or not, come back to the capital first. In front of me, everyone's life is the first priority."

After saying that, she was silent for a moment, and then said: "Let the brothers burn the body into ashes and bring it back as much as possible while ensuring their own safety."

Shopkeeper Chai sighed and nodded seriously to reassure the princess.

Back at the palace, Murong Jiu paced back and forth in the room, thinking about countermeasures.

She couldn't let her people die in vain. Although her caravan had a high pension, life was a big deal and it concerned several families behind her.

Jun Yuyan comforted her: "Ajiu, I will personally send people to investigate Concubine Qin. Whatever has been done will definitely leave traces. Don't worry yet."

"Sigh." Murong Jiu sat on the chair: "I also know that it is not a matter of urgency. Whether I can make money is a trivial matter. I have to give an explanation to the people who have passed away."

"I know."

At this time, a guard came outside to report.

Jun Yuyan asked someone to stand outside the door and report.

It was actually someone who came back to Murong Jiu after inquiring about the current situation of Murong Jian's family.

"Didn't you say you could eat two more bowls of rice before? I asked them to find out. I just told you this as a joke. Don't feel too heavy. Some things are unavoidable. You don't know that my father originally listened to a To be honest, I would like to ban sea transport. If I hadn’t seen that sea transport could make money, and commercial taxes and duties would be beneficial, now I have ordered a ban on sea transport. Sea transport is more popular than land transport. The worst is, we won’t take the route of the Western Regions.”

Murong Jiu looked surprised. She really didn't know about this. She asked curiously: "When did this old master you mentioned happen?"