As Wang Ning'an's personal disciple, Lu Huiqing learned all the tricks of his master, and he was better than his master.

He also started archaeology and told Manme and others that the Tang Dynasty set up post stations in the Hexi Corridor, the Silk Road, and along the way, where suppliers and merchants stayed to rest and replenish drinking water and dry food.

If the Silk Road is built, tens of millions of truce pass along the way every year, the tax will certainly be paid, but the more profitable one is the inn and cargo stations along the way. If you travel a long distance, the traffickers will leave for several months or even a year, so you will be so tired and lonely. If you can come up with some tricks, you will make a lot of money, which is much faster than robbing.

As an old minister, Manme still had to look up to his face. He snorted, "Mr. Lu, what are you saying? Are we going to send someone to serve those businessmen? It's simply outrageous!"

Ouch!

The Song Dynasty looked down on merchants, and you also looked down on them?

If you don’t look at yourself, you are just a bandit leader, and you can pretend to be a big clove of garlic.

Lu Huiqing suppressed his anger and sneered: "Mr. Manme, who asked you to serve merchants? Can you buy the land along the way in advance? Can you rent it to someone else's warehouse? Is it okay to buy a woman who can sing and dance? Don't you send someone to rob? It's just that you've made the previous business bigger. If you don't want to do it, there will naturally be someone else!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several people stood up and danced excitedly, "Mr. Manme, we are not afraid of you who are unwilling to do the work of serving people! Let's leave it to us!"

Old Manme's face turned red. Lu Huiqing said it was indeed correct. He often did not do business. Not only him, but all the Western Xia nobles were similar.

In the past, they plundered the Song Dynasty, but later, they became stronger. They went to the Western Regions, including jewelry, spices, beauties, slaves, and nothing was left!

The main force of Xixia is called the Catching Sheng Army. What does it mean? It means capturing prisoners and slaves!

Manme instantly understood what Lu Huiqing meant.

That's right, he can occupy land, rob people, let these people be slaves, serve merchants, sell people, make money, serve people, and make money, and land can make money... Manme believes it, it's faster than robbing money!

Since the peace talks were completed, before Zhao Zhen officially signed the letter of state, Xixia had already started moving.

From Liangzhou, to Ganzhou, to Suzhou, Guazhou, and Shazhou, we will go out of Yumen Pass. This is a section of the Silk Road, which is within the Western Xia territory.

Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, wars continued, and this road has declined. By the time Li Yuanhao became emperor, it was completely cut off. It has been decades since his fingers counted.

When they learned that they wanted to reopen the Silk Road and couldn't wait, the Western Regions merchants rushed into Yumen Pass and came all the way to Liangzhou. Wherever they passed, they scattered a lot of gold and silver. Before the formal trade was completed, many people felt the power of the Silk Road.

The Western Xia nobles led by Manme and others were eager to rush around to grab land, build inns, taverns, restaurants, brothels, commercial banks, warehouses, etc.

The people of Xixia had limited ability to build houses, so they had to hire craftsmen from the Song Dynasty. Manme had seen the cement buildings of the Song Dynasty. He was very envious and even spared no expense to buy cement and build a three-story restaurant.

Although it only has three floors, it is the tallest building in Xingqing Mansion. The old guy didn’t know what he was crazy about. When the restaurant was built, he invited a lot of people to celebrate.

Drinking heavily for fun, without any restraint.

Lu Huiqing only has one requirement for Manme’s approach, just don’t owe money.

When a person gets old, he will always be confused and too lazy to give him advice.

As long as it doesn't affect the overall situation.

...

Before the formal trade began, the Xixia side was in full swing and it was very lively.

But this excitement does not belong to Li Liangzuo and Liang Yi.

Li Liangzuo was always wary of the proposal of the Song Dynasty, but could not find any problems. As for Liang Yi, he was a shameful traitor in the eyes of the Song people. He had always opposed the trade with the Song Dynasty, hoping that the Xixia could maintain its original state, so naturally he would not get involved.

They watched coldly and gradually saw some clues.

In addition to them, there was an old guy named Mousavi, who also saw it.

Speaking of Mousavi, he still has some origins. When Wang Ning'an went to fool the Khitan, he once stood up to oppose it, but unfortunately he failed. After leaving the Khitan, he went to Xixia and lived here for several years. Mousavi went back to study Chinese classics and observed various situations. He came out again, and his vision and knowledge were much better than the last time.

Moreover, Mousavi has a very high language talent. If he ignores his Persian appearance and just obeys his voice, he is a complete Dangxiang person. Of course, he also knows Chinese, Khitan, Tubo, and the languages ​​of various countries in the Western Regions. He is a full genius!

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, the situation is very clear." Mousavi's voice was low and full of magnetism.

"The envoys of the Song Dynasty who came to negotiate this time were all Wang Ning'an's disciples, and Wang Ning'an was the one who fooled the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty!"

Mousavi said regretfully: "The Khitan is a huge empire, which is very amazing. But they abandoned themselves and lost in the prosperity. They were like a tiger. They were used to putting pieces of meat at their mouths. One day they needed to hunt. His teeth and claws degenerated and could no longer run fast. They could not even hunt weak sheep!"

Mousavi said: "Now the Song Dynasty is using the same method to deal with Daxia and His Majesty! They demanded trade and the establishment of the trade route, and hundreds of thousands of people would be needed along the way... The people of Xixia would give up the scimitar, go to restaurants to be waiters, give up war horses, move goods, give up the dignity of being a warrior, and give up their temporary food and clothing... They were wrong, and they were very wrong. When they got used to everything, the Song Dynasty would change the rules, just like dealing with the Khitan!"

Mousavi suddenly stood up and said anxiously and maniacly: "I have met the people of Song. They are the people who are most attached to the land. They will use any means to satisfy their greed for the land... Your Majesty, if you do not take decisive measures, your country will be eroded by them and turned into a pile of yellow sand, which will disappear with the wind."

Mousavi was a little nagging, but Liang Yi felt that he had already pointed the key to the problem.

Wang Ning'an made the reconstruction of the Silk Road, but it was not about whether the compensation could be paid. His goal was to transform the Xixia. Yes, it was just like changing the Khitan back then!

Let me ask, after the trade route is opened, the goods from the Song Dynasty pass and merchants from the Western Regions arrive, will the Hexi Corridor prosper?

If we could catch up with the grand occasion of the Han and Tang dynasties, we would need at least one million laborers.

Although some of them can be plundered from the Western Regions, the big boss still needs to come out of the Western Xia!

The entire Xixia population is less than two million. If half of it is used to engage in the service industry, how many people can cross the horse's wheel and fight on the battlefield?

If there are no soldiers, wouldn’t Xixia be done?

Insidious, really insidious!

That guy Wang Ning'an is so terrible. He always makes you fall into the trap without realizing it. Even though he knows it is a pit, he still jumps in and is cheated to the point where he is dead.

However, if you play the same path more often, you will inevitably show your strength. This will make the emperor and ministers of Xixia see the clues.

"I will never let Dangxiang's warriors become waiters in the dormitory, never!"

Li Liangzuo clenched his fists, and the joints all over his body made crackling sounds. Obviously, he was furious!

"I want to abolish the result of the peace talks immediately. What a shit Silk Road, it will be abolished, and it will be abolished together!" Li Liangzuo roared angrily.

But Liang Yi knew in his heart that he was just shouting.

If the Silk Road is not restored, there will be no commercial tax. Without commercial tax, there will be no 5 million kuounce. Don’t forget that Di Qing’s 30 soldiers are still stationed on the border!

"Your Majesty, if you refuse at this time, you will be afraid that there will be a big trouble. At that time, Daxia and Dasong will be full of power and fight in chaos. The victory or defeat will be unpredictable!"

This is Gu Quan's statement, but to put it bluntly, he just can't beat it!

"It's better to give it a try instead of being swallowed by the Song Dynasty!" Li Liangzuo's eyes were red, and he was worthy of being Li Yuanhao's seed, and he was indeed cruel enough!

At this time, Mousavi stood up and said respectfully: "My Majesty, there is no need to provoke the Song Dynasty. There are other ways."

"What's the solution?" Li Liangzuo said curiously.

"Your Majesty, you can set up post stations along the way of the Commercial Road, and stipulate that merchants in the Song Dynasty are only allowed to enter the post station, and the people at the post station are arranged by you. This way, the scale of merchants can be controlled, and they can prevent them from scattering money everywhere and changing the state of Xixia!"

After listening to Mousavi's suggestion, Li Liangzuo was delighted.

Maybe it's a good idea.

He immediately issued an order, demanding that it be done according to the will.

But as soon as his will was issued, it was strongly opposed by Manme and others. What a joke, we have already enclosed land and made money, but we are not allowed to operate it. What is the reason? Is it still unreasonable?

Manme represents the nobles of the Western Xia and found Li Liangzuo.

Isn’t it just a normal business operation? What a big deal? Why should you worry so much about your Majesty?

When Li Liangzuo saw that the same was true for Lao Chenmanme, he was really scared!

The charm of making money through business is so terrible!

Even the always loyal Manme has been bribed, who else can't bribe?

It's terrible to think about it. If this plan is really done, I'm afraid Daxia will be ruined... Thinking of this, Li Liangzuo saw the Emperor's Sword beside him. It was the sword used by his father Li Yuanhao. He fought south and north, and killed countless people. The sword was covered with a strong murderous aura.

Li Liangzuo slowly stood up and said quietly: "Is there really a benefit in trading?"

"That's natural!" Manme did not notice Li Liangzuo's abnormality at all, but instead talked freely, "According to 10 million yuan of goods every year, you can get 1 million yuan of tax. According to the 37th cent account, Daxia can get 300,000 yuan, and business will be better in the future... Dasong's compensation is enough, and there is still business to do, which is indeed good..."

Manme was about to continue talking, suddenly a cold light flashed in front of her eyes. Li Liangzuo waved his sword violently and cut open his throat... Li Liangzuo held the bloody sword and said gloomyly: "Who dares to talk about business, die!"
Chapter completed!