Cao Thief

Chapter 492: Zongzi Beauty ([-])

Gift?

Cao Peng really didn't think that Su Shuang could bring him any surprising gift.Or a magic soldier, or a BMW...

Does he lack weapons?
Cao Peng's father, Cao Ji, is the most famous master today. The weapons he made are worth thousands of gold, and there is no market for them; as for the BMW horse?It is not at the level of a liger, it is estimated that it will be difficult to arouse Cao Peng's interest.If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have gifted Xia Houlan with a steed like Zhao Yebai as a mount.For Cao Peng, he valued Su Shuang because of his business ability.A horse dealer who can dominate Hebei, and a wealthy businessman who can easily walk between Hu and Han, is definitely a remarkable talent.What Hexi needs most now is Su Shuang's management ability.

So, after Su Shuang finished speaking, Cao Peng didn't take it seriously.

Just asked someone to deliver the 'gift' to his small tent, so he pulled Su Shuang to talk about things.

"Su Gong, I want to open a chamber of commerce in Hexi. I hope Su Gong can take up the position of the first head of the big bank. I wonder if it is possible?"

"Chamber of Commerce?"

Su Shuang was startled, and thought for a while, "But it's the same as the guild you have in Haixi?"

"There are similarities and there are differences.

Generally speaking, the guild is a semi-independent organization from the government, and more often it is cooperation.The Chamber of Commerce is a semi-official organization attached to the government.Mr. Su should be clear that the business in Hexi is barren, and the way of trading is also very primitive.The chamber of commerce is to create a better business environment for Hexi, and at the same time, it is also responsible for guidance and supervision.Therefore, this chamber of commerce is more authoritative than the other associations, and at the same time bears greater responsibilities.

I thought about it, only Su Gong is the most suitable for this position, but I don't know, is Su Gong willing to give in? "

Su Shuang was startled for a moment, then overjoyed.

How could he not feel the importance that Cao Peng attached to him?

This Chamber of Commerce, once established, will be responsible for the normal operation of the entire Hexi business.If it weren't for someone with a confidant, she would definitely not be entrusted with such a heavy responsibility... Su Shuang believed more and more that he had made the most correct decision in his life.

"The young master values ​​it so much, why don't both of you die?"

Su Shuang got up quickly and pledged his allegiance to Cao Peng again.

In the tent, everyone from the Su family also saluted one after another, expressing their gratitude to Cao Peng.

Seeing that Su Shuang was willing to accept the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce, Cao Peng finally breathed a sigh of relief.Since the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce, he has considered many people.Including the nine leaders when they were in Haixi, but they were all denied by him in the end.

reason?

Very simple: pattern is not enough!

The head of the Ninth National Congress of Haixi may have some means in business, but the overall situation is too bad.

In a county of Haixi, it may be able to do a job with ease, and even in a state, it can be done properly; but if it is placed in Hexi, it is far from enough.Hexi is a place where Hu and Han live together. It borders Guanzhong in the south, Beyond the Great Wall in the north, the famous Hexi Corridor in the west, and Hebei in the south.Therefore, the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce has locked in the overall situation when it was conceived.The leader of this chamber of commerce not only needs to be proficient in business affairs, but also has an overall view, and also involves contact with foreign races.In particular, the Hexi Corridor used to be the only way for the export of Central Plains culture.Now, with the declining status of merchants and years of wars, it has almost been abandoned.

Cao Peng hopes to reopen the Silk Road through the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce.

Hexi should not be a closed Hexi!

Just like what Li Ru said: Hexi should be an inclusive and open place, where we can promote the great martial arts of the Central Plains to the outside world, and can absorb and integrate various cultures internally, so as to achieve a unified situation.

After much deliberation, Cao Peng thought that Su Shuang was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate...

After talking with Su Shuang for a long time, he perfected many details of the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce.In the end, Su Shuang took the plan and said goodbye.Cao Peng's idea undoubtedly had a huge impact on Su Shuang.He needs to digest slowly before he can make a better plan.And this digestion takes a certain amount of time.

The Hexi County Chamber of Commerce was the first step for Cao Peng to cross the river by feeling the stones.

Since then, Cao Peng will gradually standardize and improve the role of merchants, and further stimulate the prosperity of commodities through the faster circulation of commodities.It will take a long time, but Cao Peng feels that as long as he persists, there will always be results.

After settling down Su Shuang's family, Cao Pengfu found Li Ru again.

He told about Zhu Dao, and then explained his thoughts clearly to Li Ru one by one.

"If there is Zhu Dao, it can indeed disturb Jia Xing's thinking... How about it, I will visit Zhu Dao later."

"So, very good."

Li Ru smiled slightly and motioned Cao Peng to sit down.

"I've been thinking about one thing these days.

The time was not ripe before, so it was hard to say it.Now, since Su Shuang's family has come, and he is willing to die for the young master, it is about time to tell.Su Shuang once suggested to the young master to buy slaves from outside the Great Wall, does the young master remember? "

According to the scale of this Hexi, it is more than enough to accommodate a million people.

It's a pity that with the imperial court's disregard for Hexi, the good foundation laid in those years was destroyed in a hundred years.

The Central Plains is still fighting.

Even if Cao Cao killed the Yuan family and unified the north, the war would continue to spread.

It is very difficult to hope to migrate people from the Central Plains.For example, this time, Cao Cao moved [-] households, which is already the limit.

Therefore, in order to increase the population of Hexi, on the one hand, we must naturalize and integrate the local Qiang and Hu aliens, and at the same time, we must continue to plunder from outside the Great Wall, which has continued to increase.It is even said that in the next ten years, or even a hundred years, plundering people from outside the Great Wall will become a necessary means.Although Cao Peng didn't like this, he had to admit that this method was the most effective.

Who made Hexi's population barren, but why does it require a lot of labor?
"That's true."

Li Rudao: "But it's just buying slaves, I'm afraid the layout is a bit small."

"Oh?"

"Do you know how many alien races there are in this Mobei Fortress? How many tribes are these alien races divided into? And how many contradictions and conflicts are there among these tribes...Before, it was good for Tanshihuai, and even for those who dared to No matter how hard it is, relying on strong means to unite into big clans like the Xiongnu and Xianbei. But in fact, the conflicts between tribes have never diminished. There is nothing wrong with the idea of ​​pulling one and hitting the other, sir. To be honest, if you do this, there is also the possibility of breeding tigers. There is a plan, I wonder if the young master is willing to listen to it?"

Cao Peng said hastily: "Please also give advice, sir."

"It's very simple, let Su Shuang stir up the conflicts between those tribes.

Big tribes clashed with big tribes, small tribes clashed with small tribes... At the same time, increased purchases of slaves.In this way, the young master does not need to worry about the lack of population in Hexi, and he can lead Mobei outside the Great Wall, maintaining a situation of constant battles and constant disappearances.Whichever is stronger, we will support other tribes to join forces to attack...Young master must not come forward, only someone needs to provoke it from the outside.In this way, Hexi can develop steadily and continue to expand outward.This process of expansion may take ten years, maybe 20 years... But one day, when those barbarians are no longer able to join forces, it will be the day when the young master takes control of Mobei beyond the Great Wall!Ha ha, I don't know what the young master thinks? "

Cao Peng's heart moved, and he nodded secretly.

Li Ru's idea is indeed a brilliant move.

If it can be implemented, then the entire outside of the Great Wall will be plunged into constant conflict and war...

However, what Li Ru is proposing now is just an idea.

To implement and execute, more detailed arrangements are required.

After Cao Peng thought for a while, he suddenly smiled and said: "I want to entrust this matter to my husband. If you want someone, I will give it to you, if you want money, I will give it to you. Everything will be arranged by him. I just don't know if my husband is willing to take the responsibility." What about this important task?"

Li Ru laughed loudly, "If the young master doesn't regard Confucianism as inferior, I would like to take on this important task."

After Cao Peng listened, he nodded again and again...

After talking with Li Ru for a while, Cao Peng was a little tired.

Li Ru went to Zhu Dao himself, while Cao Peng returned to his residence.In the small tent, there is a wooden barrel, and the water in it has boiled.Bu Luan was sprinkling petals into the barrel, when he saw Cao Peng coming in, he rushed over to greet him.

"Where's Xiaohuan?"

"Sister Cai is not feeling well today, Xiaohuan is helping to take care of her."

"Oh? What's the problem?"

Cao Peng these days, being dragged by Guo Huan and Bu Luan, often went for a walk with Cai Yan.Firstly, Cai Yan has endorsed nearly a hundred volumes, and Cao Peng would often go over to have a look. Second, Guo Huan's two daughters have a good relationship with Cai Yan, and they often chat together.

"It's because I endorsed a few days ago, I'm a little tired, and I've caught some wind and cold, so I don't feel very comfortable.

But there is nothing serious, I have invited someone to come over for treatment... Husband, I have something to discuss with you.Sister Cai memorizes the classics every day, which is extremely hard.And she still has to take care of Adiguai and Ameiguai, really... I discussed it with Sister Huan, and I want someone to buy some slaves for her from the Central Plains, so that I can take care of her, right? "

Cao Peng was taken aback for a moment, and then slapped his forehead.

"This is my negligence... I only paid attention to protecting the safety of everyone in Cai, but forgot to find someone to take care of me.

Well, this matter must be arranged as soon as possible. You will write a letter in a while, and I will send someone to Xudu overnight, and ask Yueying and Xiaozhen to help find a few slaves over... But before that, you and Xiaohuan have more With some thought, by the way, choose two maidservants from the camp who are hard-working and literate. It is best to take care of them first. "

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now."

Buluan seemed very happy, so he happily agreed.

She helped Cao Peng change his clothes, and then Cao Peng jumped into the bathtub naked and completely buried his body in the water.

The comfortable feeling made Cao Peng couldn't help letting out a soft sigh.

"By the way, Su Shuang sent someone to deliver a box just now, saying that it is a gift for the husband, and it is there... The box is quite big, but I haven't had time to open it yet."

As Buluan walked out, he turned around and confessed.

Cao Peng responded, expressing his understanding, and then closed his eyes, enjoying the rare peace.

Suddenly, he heard a faint voice that seemed to be there.

Cao Peng hurriedly stood up, and with a splash, the water splashed in the bathtub...

"Who?"

"okokokok……"

It seemed that someone was in the tent, but unable to speak.At the same time, it was accompanied by a series of puffing sounds, as if it was hitting something.Following the sound, Cao Peng saw a big box shaking in a corner of the tent.He quickly stepped out of the tub, picked up a long knife, and walked to the box with big strides.

With a click of the long knife and a short lock, Cao Peng picked up the box with the edge of the knife, lifted it up, then took a step back, and stretched his head to look.

Seeing this, he was suddenly taken aback...

(End of this chapter)