I, a useless prince, started with the Xiang Yu template.

The inner courtyard of the Li residence.

Mrs. Li held her daughter's hand, her eyes filled with love and concern.

"Wanqing, tell your mother the truth."

"The Northern Liang region is located in the far north, a place of harsh cold and barrenness, and it has been constantly threatened by barbarian invasions."

"How are you doing over there?"

"The affairs of the Prince's residence are very complicated; can you handle them?"

Li Wanqing picked up the hot tea and took a small sip.

"Mother, you don't need to worry."

"My daughter is doing well in Northern Liang."

"Since the prince took office in Beiliang, he has rectified military discipline, pacified refugees, reclaimed wasteland, and opened coal mines."

"In just a few months, the dilapidated border town has been completely transformed."

"The people in the city are living in peace and stability, all the refugees have settled down, workshops have sprung up everywhere, and the hearts of the army and the people have been won over."

"Now the entire Northern Liang is thriving and no longer resembles its former desolate and chaotic state."

When Chu Yun was mentioned, her eyes softened and her tone became sincere.

"The prince is a calm and measured man, decisive in killing but compassionate towards the people."

"Towards the people, we are benevolent and compassionate; towards the enemy, we are ruthless and indomitable."

"He treats his daughter with even greater respect and affection."

"All matters, large and small, in the household were entrusted to my daughter for decision-making, and there was never the slightest suspicion or obstruction from her."

"As the princess consort of the Northern Liang Kingdom, my daughter is in charge of the internal affairs of the royal palace and oversees the management of people's livelihoods."

"With power in my hands, confidence in my actions, and support by my side, I will not suffer any injustice."

Every word struck a chord with Madam Li.

After hearing this, Madam Li's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

She nodded repeatedly, a gentle smile in her eyes.

"That's good, that's good."

"Mother is most afraid that you will go far away from home, be lonely and helpless, and be neglected by others."

"Now that I see you are safe and well, and the Prince treats you with care, and the Northern Liang has a new look, I am completely at ease."

Immediately, she put away her gentle expression and gave him earnest advice.

"You are now the principal wife of Northern Liang, the mistress of the household."

"Different identities require different perspectives."

"From now on, you must manage the inner courtyard of the Prince's mansion, regulate the servants, and straighten out internal affairs."

"When you are away from home, you must assist the prince in settling the people's livelihood and stabilizing the rear."

"To prevent the prince from being burdened by family affairs, so that he can focus on governing the army and guarding the northern frontier."

"Only when husband and wife are of one mind can their family business be stable and their future be bright."

Li Wanqing nodded solemnly.

"Your daughter will remember your teachings."

The mother and daughter chatted for a long time, talking about old stories of the capital, the lives of people in Beiliang, and everyday trifles.

.......

As night deepened, the idle chatter in the inner courtyard came to an end.

After her mother rested, Li Wanqing tidied up the business files she had brought with her and went to the study alone.

At this moment, Li Wu was already waiting in the study.

The study's doors and windows were tightly closed, the candlelight was bright, and the atmosphere was quiet and solemn.

Li Wu, still wearing his official robes, sat upright at his desk, exuding a calm and dignified aura.

As a pillar of the Great Qian military and a high-ranking official in charge of military records, he was deep in thought and had a sharp eye, far surpassing that of ordinary noble families.

He looked up at his daughter as she entered, and got straight to the point.

"Wanqing, I know you don't return to the capital easily unless something is wrong."

"This long journey back must be for an important matter."

"Speak, what is it?"

Without any unnecessary pleasantries, we got straight to the point.

Li Wanqing didn't beat around the bush; after bowing, she sat down and explained her purpose.

"Father, your daughter has returned to the capital this time to negotiate a major business opportunity for the Prince, a partnership that will last for generations."

She explained the current situation of the Beiliang coal yard, the scale of honeycomb briquette production, the urgent need for briquettes in the cold winter of the north, and its market advantages one by one.

"The Heiyushan Coal Mine has reached full production capacity, and the Beiliang Chamber of Commerce has already taken shape."

"Honeycomb briquettes are durable, clean, inexpensive, and produced in huge quantities."

"In the northern states, the winters are bitterly cold, and the people are short of firewood, the government is short of salaries, and there is a shortage of heating supplies in various places. This is a basic need that has existed for thousands of years."

"The prince plans to promote honeycomb briquettes throughout the northern prefectures and monopolize the heating business in the north."

"However, cross-county trade, border crossings, local settlements, and government protection were all restricted."

"The prince hopes to establish a deep partnership with the Li family."

"By leveraging the Li family's military connections, established channels, and local foundation, we can open up trade routes throughout the north."

"Mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, long-term profit sharing."

Li Wu listened quietly to everything, then gently tapped his fingertips on the table.

He remained outwardly calm, but his mind was already racing with calculations.

Although he was a pure military general who was in charge of the Ministry of War, he had cultivated deep roots in the imperial court for decades.

The family's businesses, hidden ventures, and extensive network of connections are all thoroughly understood.

The Li family appears to be a military family with military power.

However, his businesses spanned various counties, including salt and iron, carriages and horses, warehousing, and land trade routes, with a very deep foundation.

Especially in the areas where the military is stationed and in the northern border counties, they only recognize the Li family's banner.

Ordinary nobles and local officials simply cannot get involved.

After a moment's thought, a glint of shrewdness flashed in Li Wu's eyes.

He understood the true value of this deal.

This is not an ordinary business transaction at all.

It's not a small-scale, profit-making business.

This is the foundational industry that monopolizes the livelihood of the people in the north.

A highly profitable business with no unsold inventory, ensuring stable income growth year after year.

If managed properly, it will generate dividends year after year, continuously.

Rather than being a hen that lays golden eggs.

Rather, it is an inexhaustible source of wealth.

After a moment, Li Wu spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of understanding.

"No wonder the King of Qin specifically sought to cooperate with the Li family."

"The Imperial Concubine's family may seem glamorous, but in the end, their foundation is shallow."

"With shallow connections and weak foundations, it cannot control the northern prefectures or suppress local checkpoints."

"Only my Li family has a military background, holds military power, is rooted in the north, and has extensive military and political connections."

"With the Li family's backing, no one in the northern prefectures dares to obstruct or stop us."

He saw things clearly.

Chu Yun wasn't unable to find people to cooperate with.

Apart from the Li family, no one else is worthy of this business, and no one else can support this trade route.

At the same time, Li Wu knew perfectly well what was going on.

The Li family is now inextricably linked to King Qin Chu Yun.

Chu Yun guards the northern frontier, controls the military power of Beiliang, is a rising star, and enjoys the emperor's favor.

The Li family's full support for Chu Yun is, in effect, supporting their own future.

One glory and one glory.

This is a sure-fire, high-yield, and long-term profitable business.

There was absolutely no reason to refuse.

After thinking it over, Li Wu immediately made a decision, his tone decisive.

"The Li family accepted this collaboration."

"Go back and tell the King of Qin."

"All checkpoints in the north, coordination with prefectures and governments, implementation and rollout, and local resistance."

"The entire cost will be borne by my Li family."

Li Wanqing felt relieved and immediately took out the contract she had prepared beforehand, handing it over with both hands.

"Father."

"His Highness has already considered this matter, clearly distinguishing between public and private matters, and will absolutely not take advantage of the Li family in the slightest."

"This is a profit-sharing contract personally drafted by the Prince."

"The Northern Liang provided mineral resources, personnel, technology, land, and production capacity."

"The Li family provided the channels, connections, endorsements, business routes, and protection."

"Both families will benefit from the arrangement and the profits will be split equally. The Li family will hold a fixed share of the company permanently and receive dividends on time every year."

Li Wu took the contract and carefully read it word by word.

The terms are clear, the rules are fair, the concessions are substantial, and the sincerity is evident.

The more he looked, the more shaken he became.

He had thought that Chu Yun would at most give away some scattered benefits.

Unexpectedly, the other party directly offered a long-term, fixed share.

His vision was so grand, his mind so steady, and his willingness to make concessions so sincere, far exceeding his expectations.

Li Wu sighed inwardly.

Chu Yun, despite his young age, is extremely insightful.

They understand people's hearts, they understand checks and balances, they understand the binding of interests, and they understand long-term planning.

Do not be stingy with small gains; forge alliances based on greater benefits; and establish a lasting foundation.

This person's future is absolutely limitless.

He put down the contract, a confident smile on his face.

"it is good."

"Since my son-in-law is so sincere."

"I, as your father, will accept this favor and the benefits of our family business without hesitation."

"From now on, the Li family will do everything in its power to help the Prince of Qin's Mansion pave the way for trade throughout the world."

"As long as the Li family is in the territory of Daqian, the Beiliang caravan will be able to travel freely without hindrance."