I was a gentleman in ancient times

This chaos has continued for many days.Not only the capital, but also other places also heard such news, and then the court of the Lou State became flustered and began to discuss how to solve these problems.

The reports of prefects from all over the country were sent to Mr. Lou's desk like snowflakes, and Mr. Lou had a splitting headache.Now seeing the courtiers below shirk their responsibilities and accuse others one after another, I feel even more furious.

"The widow asked you to come to find a way to solve the problem. Can arguing solve the problem?" Lou Guojun slammed the table and shouted angrily.

The courtiers below were silent for a moment, and no one dared to speak.Young Master Huai stood up and said resentfully: "Wei Su caused all these disasters. I think we should send troops. No matter where he hides, he must pay the price."

He has always been brooding over the matter of Wei Su. Now that Wei Su has fled and disappeared, maybe sending troops can force him out.snort!If you dare to play him like a monkey, you will have to bear the consequences.

"You must not!" Song Qing hurriedly stood up to stop him when he heard the words, "Your Majesty, you must not send troops at this time. The old minister heard that it is because the Lou State is going to send troops to conquer, so many caravans dare not come to the Lou State again. Now the people in the country are in chaos. It is because there is no food, and we must solve the food problem first to appease the people."

"Hmph! That's easy to say? Dare I ask Mr. Song, where does the food come from? Now that tea trees are planted all over the country, where is there any food?"Comprehending what Young Master Huai meant, he didn't hesitate to speak, and directly pushed everything on Wei Su. "If Wei Su hadn't insisted on planting tea trees back then, how could Lou State be in the trouble it is today?"

Although Song Qing also complained about Wei Su's promotion of tea trees, he still didn't believe that all of this was Wei Su's fault.If it wasn't for Young Master Huai who wanted to forcefully marry Wei Su's younger sister, how could Wei Su plan to escape Lou?If it wasn't for his son to vent his personal anger, he sent troops to chase and intercept them, making those merchants think that the Lou Kingdom is about to raise troops and stop sending food, how could all this get out of control?

At this time, he couldn't help defending Wei Su, "You can't say that. When we first planted tea trees, Wei Su reminded everyone that good land still has to grow food. But who of you listened to it? Now you put the responsibility Is it the work of a gentleman to leave everything behind?"

Everyone was ashamed when they heard this.Song Qing was right. Wei Su mentioned it several times, but who would listen?At that time, I was full of thoughts about growing as many tea trees as possible and benefiting a lot. How could I manage so much?

It's good now, the caravan of Xie's family didn't dare to collect the tea leaves, and the food was gone.These dignitaries are fine, and they can still eat food for a while.However, if the situation continues to deteriorate like this, there will always be a day when the food will run out, so what will they do at that time?

Everyone looked sad, even if they couldn't manage the people, they would be in a predicament of lack of food.

"But how to solve the food problem now?" Someone raised this question on the spot.

"So we must not use troops now. If the army moves food and grass first, the food and grass of the army will not last long. At this time, reckless use of war will exacerbate the current unfavorable situation. If the army does not have food, chaos will arise, Lou Guo I'm afraid there will be a disaster of destroying the country." Someone looked a little farther and had already anticipated the possible situation.

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was in an uproar, even Lord Lou couldn't sit still.

"Even if there are no troops, the food and grass of the army cannot last for too long."

Lou Guojun's heart is on fire, the army is the foundation of Lou Guojun.Now that the news of Zhong Lihui's departure has not been spread, if this news spreads to the army, coupled with the shortage of food, I'm afraid something big will happen.

His face turned pale, and his lips trembled, "Zhuqing, we must find a way to deal with the current predicament of Lou State."

Song Qing stood up, "Your Majesty, I have some opinions, which may solve this problem."

Everyone looked at him expectantly, Lou Guojun looked a little better, "Song Qing, tell me quickly."

Song Qing sorted out his thoughts, "First of all, we can't go to war, this is absolute. We will issue a notice, promise not to go to war, and let the caravans send food into the country of Lou."

"Secondly, we borrow grain from other vassal states. Once the grain is borrowed, we will immediately order the people to replant the land with grain. I believe that Lou will be able to recover in a year or two."

Song Qing's words were in order, and everyone understood it as soon as they thought about it, and they couldn't help but nodded in agreement.Only the young master could not vent his personal grievances, and said eagerly: "Your Majesty, if this happens, our Lou Kingdom will lose face and lose all prestige?"

Song Qing sneered, "Mr. Anling, the Lou Kingdom is already facing a catastrophe, so how can you care about face and prestige?"

Lou Guojun nodded, "Just follow what Song Qing said." Seeing that Young Master Huai still had something to say, he waved his hand and said, "Huai'er doesn't need to say any more. How can personal grievances be compared with the country's, as long as Lou Guo gets through this Difficulties, there will always be opportunities for revenge in the future.”

Lou Guojun said so, no matter how unwilling Young Master Huai was, he didn't dare to say anything more at this time.I had to stop my mouth.

"Your Majesty is wise." All the ministers praised together.

Lou Guojun finally let go of a big stone in his heart, Song Qing's solution is very good.At present, this is the only way to solve the current predicament.Lou Guojun immediately issued a royal order to appease the people and businesses.As long as merchants like the Tao family can continue to come to Lou country to deliver food, it will be regarded as a solution to the urgent need.

When Tao Jin received the King Lou's decree from his servants, he smiled with satisfaction.It seems that not all the people in Lou Guochaotang are stupid, there are still one or two who can see far.

He handed the notice to Xie Zhuo beside him, and said with a smile, "Look at it."

Xie Zhuo took a look at it, and Tao Jin couldn't help but say excitedly: "Mr. really has the foresight to predict everything."

Xie Zhuo smiled slightly, "Now you finally know the purpose of Mr. Wei asking you to form the Chamber of Commerce Alliance, right?"

A few years ago, Wei Su had ordered Tao Jin to let the Tao family come forward to form a chamber of commerce alliance with the world's most respectable businesses.It is said that it is to protect the fair rights and interests of all merchants, but in fact the purpose is for better unified scheduling.

Tao Jin didn't understand why Wei Su came up with such a strange idea, but now it seems that everything is just right.

When the alliance was just started, many people were waiting and watching.This is something that has never been heard before, and no one understands it. How could it be possible not to look at the direction of the wind?There is still some shrewdness in businessmen.

Later, I heard that the Xie family had also joined the chamber of commerce.The Xie family in Yingyang has become one of the most powerful merchants in the world due to their tea business in the past few years, and their reputation is even more prestigious than the Tao family.

The Tao family's brushes, ink, paper and inkstones are also famous all over the world, which noble family does not pursue the Tao family's paper and ink?In recent years, the Tao family has spread their business all over the place.The former Yingyang Four Families, now it seems that the other two have become unknown, only Tao Xie two.It can be said that these two companies keep pace with each other and are the leaders of the world's merchants.

The Tao family established a chamber of commerce, and the Xie family joined. This is great news.Immediately, many people were moved, and then, the Tao family promulgated the rules and regulations of the chamber of commerce, and the Xie family agreed, saying that they must abide by the rules and regulations of the chamber of commerce.

It was only then that everyone realized that the merchants who joined had many benefits, like tea, which is the unique industry of the Xie family.Now that the Xie family has promised, other merchants can buy and sell tea.As long as you join the Chamber of Commerce and abide by the contract, you can get a contract authorizing the sale of tea.

With such a good thing, almost all merchants are crazy.That's tea, the Xie family is willing to take it out, who wouldn't want this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Not only the tea leaves, but also the Tao family's pens, inks, papers and inkstones are all the same.

As a result, everyone gathered in Yingyang City one after another, and the Yingyang Chamber of Commerce Alliance, which gathered merchants from all over the world, was formally established.

It can be said that once the order of the Tao Family Chamber of Commerce is issued, almost all merchants will obey it.

The chaos in Lou State was thanks to the alliance of chambers of commerce. An order not to transport grain to Lou State made Lou State what it is today.

Therefore, Mr. Lou Guojun was too naive to want a caravan to bring food just based on a royal order.

Tao Jin was extremely impressed by Wei Su's past decisions, and it was the only one in the world who had such outstanding foresight.

"The news sent over said that the country of Lou has made two plans. On the one hand, he appeases the people and merchants, and on the other hand, he has sent envoys to various countries to borrow food." Xie Zhuo said unhurriedly.

"Borrowing food?" Tao Jin frowned, "This has to be guarded against. Lou Guo has always said one thing among the vassal states. If other countries are afraid of his power and lend them food, won't they really let them tide over the difficulties? Then we Wouldn't the suppression plan of the Communist Party of China become useless?

Xie Zhuo shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not that easy, did you forget that Mr. arranged a move?"

Tao Jin looked over suspiciously, not knowing why.

Xie Zhuo smiled, tapped the tea with his finger, and wrote a word on the table. Tao Jin walked over curiously, and saw the word "Qi" written on the table. In Xie Zhuo's arms.

As soon as he raised his eyes, the man bit his earlobe lightly with a smirk on his face. Tao Jin was furious and blushed, "Xie Jiu, when... are you still in the mood to joke?"

Xie Zhuo smiled, "I'm not kidding, you bumped into my arms yourself, I'm not a gentleman who can sit still."

Tao Jin got up quickly, stepped back a few steps, and glared at him.If it wasn't for his stumbling just now, how could I fall into his arms inexplicably?He also calculated when he wrote on the table. This person has been the same bad guy since he was a child.

Xie Zhuo was just making a harmless little joke, and he can tell the seriousness, "It's all up to Wang Ziqi. Mister has no plans, I believe Wang Ziqi will not let us down, otherwise Mr. Leave it to him."

Tao Jin saw that he was talking about something serious, so he forgot about this man's rascal behavior just now. "I hope so, the next thing, we split up?"

Xie Zhuo nodded, with a bit of sadness on his face, "Next, it will take a while to see you again, and seeing you every day is like three autumns. Will Ah Jin miss me?"

Tao Jin wished that he would not show up. Faced with this person's stalking, Tao Jin really had no choice.Although he had already talked about it, this person ignored it at all, and said that feelings are cultivated, and he always has time to cultivate them slowly with Tao Jin.

Now Tao Jin is too lazy to talk about him, so he can only let him go.

Xun Qi received Xie Zhuo's letter and already knew what to do.Now the development of the situation in Lou State is just like what Wei Suxin said, I only hate Brother Wang for not listening to him, otherwise Bei State will get a lot of benefits if it prepares earlier.

He was completely disappointed with Lord Bei, but even if Lord Bei didn't make a move, he would definitely help Wei Su complete the layout by virtue of his power.

When he left, he asked Bei Guojun to send messengers to various vassal states to act according to his words.Xun Wei did not refuse this matter, perhaps because of Xun Qi's last words, this matter was considered to be Xun Qi's last request.It was not an important matter, so I followed him.

Now Bei's envoys have set out to go to the vassal states, no matter whether they are coerced or lured, they will never be allowed to show favor to Lou.

If you really want to curry favor with Lou State, it is against Bei State.When the time comes and their king finds out, then wait to meet their Bei army.

The monarchs of the small states are all in a dilemma. The Lou State is not easy to provoke, but the Bei State may not be easy to deal with.It's none of their business for a big country like yours to play games. It's true that the fire at the city gate will affect the fish in the pond.

However, compared with Lou State, Bei State's methods were obviously much gentler. Although the attitude was strong, the tea, cloth and other gifts sent by the envoys of Bei State did not make people feel so uncomfortable after all.Hit a stick and give a sweet date, balance it out, many people are still willing to accept it.

Of course, there are also monarchs who are afraid of things, fearing that both sides will be offended, so they directly use the dragging formula.

No one is stupid to become the king of a country.They were all waiting and watching, and when the news came that there was a shortage of food in the country of Lou, they finally understood Bei's intention.

Many people have speculated that the situation of Lou country, compared with Bei country, how to choose is of course self-evident.

A few monarchs expressed their concerns. What should they do if Lou Guojun is angered and Lou sends troops to conquer?Before the envoys from the Bei Kingdom set off, Xun Qi had already given his instructions.They just made promises sternly, even if Bei Guo sent troops to help, it would not be impossible.

Of course it is impossible to send troops, at least the King of Bei would never send troops easily, and Xun Qi just asked people to put their words there.Because he knew that it was impossible for Lou State to send troops. Once troops were sent, it would only accelerate the demise of Lou State.

Under such circumstances, Lou State was in chaos, and Bei State took advantage of this opportunity to send troops to conquer, and Lou State had no chance of winning.It's a pity, such a good condition and opportunity, just watched it slip away like this.In the future, when all the vassal states in the world have already started to snatch this piece of meat, it will be too late for Bei if he wants to do it again, how much profit can he get?No matter how heartbroken Xun Qi was, he was powerless to recover.

Now that they got the promise from the envoy of Bei State, most of the monarchs felt relieved.They made alliances with the envoys of Bei State one after another, promising that they would never collude with Lou State.

When the envoys sent by Lou State asked the princes and monarchs to borrow food, various excuses appeared.Some even simply avoided them, didn't even show their faces, and only sent a moderate official to receive them.

This kind of small official is only responsible for reception, and knows nothing about other things.It is impossible for the envoy of the Lou Kingdom to say something routine. The situation in the Lou Kingdom is very critical now. If there is no progress on my side, I am afraid that it will be difficult to explain it when I go back.But nothing can be done here, and there is no half progress, so what?

The situation in Lou State is getting more and more serious, and now all parts of the country have begun to become chaotic.Many people started to attack the government and the aristocratic family. The conflict between the officers and soldiers and the aristocratic family's guards was not small, and there were heavy casualties.

The situation in various places was presented on Lou Guojun's desk. I don't know why he sent out the Wang Ling notice for so long, but there was no movement at all.Later, he followed Song Qing's words and promised to spend a lot of money to buy grain. He thought that in this way, those merchants would scramble to bring grain over.However, so far, no merchants have come to Lou.

Lou Guojun was so devastated that he couldn't afford to fall ill.All the ministers in the court panicked, the state affairs were uneven, and the monarch fell again. It is really heaven that my country Lou will be destroyed.