Chapter 787 Cooperation with the Tu Family

Chapter 787 Cooperation with the Tu Family

After listening to Tu Chenyuan's description, Shen Xia learned that Jinyuan, Dongli, and Beiqi intersected, and that there was a lawless city in the middle of the intersection.

It’s called Hengyuan City!

Eternal Heng.

No matter which country you go to, it is the most labor-saving to go through Hengyuan City, so no one can trust this place, so the three parties have restrained themselves from interfering.

From ancient times to the present, no power of the Three Kingdoms could go there.

So an independent force was formed there.

Many fugitives during the Three Kingdoms period went there.

Tu Chenyuan's father went to defend Northern Qi.

The Northern Qi had the strongest military force, but the conditions were the most arid and difficult.

The greatest sacrifice every year.

The east that Xiao Beishou guards borders Dongli and has some vassal small countries.

There are some small wars in this place every year.

It’s just that the Qin family’s military force is the easiest and they don’t suffer many losses every year.

Therefore, even if Your Majesty suspects that the food and fodder provided are insufficient, we can still survive.

But the Tu family and Xiao Bei are different.

After Shen Xia learned about it, he found out that Tu Chenyuan said that there was no land at all on his side of the army, it was all black soil, and crops could not be grown at all.

After listening to Shen Xia's method, Tu Chenyuan also thought it was feasible, but he had to choose another place.

There are several mountains on his father's side where nothing grows.

The princess's method is good and can be implemented.

It's just far away, so there are transportation costs.

But Shen Xia frowned: "You said the land on your father's side is black."

Tu Chenyuan nodded: "Yes! And we can't grow crops, but it's okay, I just listened to the princess's method, we can find another place."

Shen Xia looked at Tu Chenyuan and said excitedly: "Can you let me see that black soil?"

Tu Chenyuan was puzzled: "But I can write a letter and ask my father to send someone to bring some back."

Shen Xia wondered: "How long will it take?"

"I'm afraid it will take nearly a month."

Shen Xia nodded: "Okay, that's troublesome,"

Tu Chenyuan was suspicious: "Does the princess think that the black soil is useful?"

Shen Xia did not hide it: "I am not sure yet, I will know after I see it."

Shen Xia said that coal is something that has existed since ancient times, but she found that no one uses it in this era. People still use wood or charcoal.

So has the use of coal been discovered?

She came to the capital from Fanhua Village and didn't find it along the way.

If coal is really discovered there, it will be of great use!

Shen Xia looked at Tu Chenyuan and said, "If that thing is useful, let's form a partnership. Even if your army of hundreds of thousands does not produce and sell its own food, you don't have to worry about the problem of food and grass."

Tu Chenyuan was surprised. What kind of thing could have such a huge profit? That’s an army of 300,000!

Even if Your Majesty distributes some of the food, the remaining expenses will still be considerable.

In fact, their family income is not low. If it is just to cover their own expenses, it is not bad at all. However, they have been subsidizing the military camp over the years, so they are becoming increasingly stretched.

Tu Chenyuan nodded: "I will write to my father when I get back and tell him about his self-built farm."

Shen Xia nodded: "Okay, then I'll ask my second brother to send someone to you to analyze the land over there and tell you what is suitable to grow. Planting is more complicated, but breeding is much simpler."

For the sake of 300,000 soldiers, Tu Chenyuan did not refuse. He was extremely grateful and just told himself silently in his heart.

If Princess Anping needs my place in the future, I will serve her even if it means sacrificing my life.

Shen Xia pushed the box in his hand over: "This is our cooperation money."

Tu Chenyuan frowned: "The things haven't been sent back yet, isn't it too early?"

Shen Xia felt that it would cost a lot of money to implement his suggestions.

So give him the money in advance.

In fact, Tu Chenyuan also understood Princess Anping’s good intentions.

Shen Xia shook his head: "Even if that thing is not, we have other ways to cooperate. Just keep the money in account first."

Shen Xia felt that if she just returned the money.

The other person is a grown man and might feel embarrassed, so it would be better to try another way.

This way both parties can accept it more, and Shen Xia does have something to cooperate with their family.

If she really wants to move her business to Northern Qi.

Although Hengyuan's road is easier to walk, she prefers the road guarded by the Tu family.

This is very secure.

If they go through a lawless area, if she is right, there will probably be a lot of bandits there.

When something goes wrong, there is really no one to turn to!

Even if it takes a little time here, it’s better than being out of stock!

Tu Chenyuan was puzzled: "Is there any other way to cooperate?" Although Tu Chenyuan trusted Princess Anping more.

But since I have already paid the money, I still want to know something in advance.

Shen Xia also spoke frankly and glanced at Song Jin: "I plan to do business in Northern Qi, so I have to pass through your Tu family's place."

Tu Chenyuan was surprised. Although the Three Kingdoms did not prohibit trade, it was still very troublesome to export.

Moreover, there are many bandits along the way. Even if you escort the goods domestically, there is a risk of being intercepted. It would be even more difficult to export them.

Shen Xia looked at Tu Chenyuan's expression and knew that he was probably thinking it was a fantasy.

Shen Xia explained: "What are you thinking! Of course I know this road is difficult. I just want to establish a trade organization in the border area, and then send people to Northern Qi to help promote it. They can come to the border to transport goods by themselves, and it will be easier for them to deal with their own obstacles."

"If we really were to bring goods over there, I'm afraid they would have already robbed us before we even reach their prosperous place."

Tu Chenyuan nodded upon hearing this: "Well, that's about right."

Song Jin was listening nearby. The Song family's business had previously only been extended to small foreign countries.

Because Song Jiang was at the border of Dongli, he also developed some business in Dongli.

There really isn't any in Northern Qi.

So I didn’t expect that Xia Xia actually wanted to develop this area.

At this time, Jixiang came in and said, "Madam, someone is coming from the palace."

Tu Chenyuan stood up and looked at Shen Xia: "Then I will take my leave first, and I will return to the princess when there is a result."

Shen Xia nodded: "Okay, where there is black soil, we can dig deeper. If we encounter black stones, we can dig them back."

Tu Chenyuan nodded: "Okay."

After saying this, he bowed and left.

Shen Xia also stood up and went out.

As soon as I arrived in the yard, I met someone from the palace.

Shen Xia recognized the person who came. He was someone close to the queen.

The man saw Shen Xia and said, "Good luck to the princess."

"Well, please stand up, Auntie. Is there anything the Queen can do for you?"

The aunt smiled and said, "Well, the Queen misses the princess, and she also wants to change her nails."

Shen Xia understood. She had been thinking about going to the palace these days since she had removed her nails.

Shen Xia nodded: "Okay, does the Queen have a designated time?"

My aunt shook her head: "It's okay, the queen said you can make the arrangements."

Shen Xia nodded: "Well, OK! Then aunt, come in and have a cup of tea."

"No need, I have to go back to the palace and talk to the queen."

"Okay, then I won't keep you for long." After saying that, he looked at Jixiang again.

Jixiang understood what he meant and sent his aunt out.