C96 (1/2)
”Mm, there's no need to rush about what kind of mission it is. First, tell me about the situation on the prairie.” Zhang Zhou said.
While they were talking, the two of them had arrived at Mei Changqing's simple residence. Zhang Zhou did not care about the simple and crude house at all. He sat on the chair and saw a simple grassland map on the table. He asked, ”Did you draw this too?”
Mei Changqing poured a bowl of water for Zhang Zhou and said, ”Yes, this is a rough map. The surveyors sent by Master Feng have already entered the grassland with the team. I estimate that before long, there will be an even more detailed and accurate map!”
”We don't have many people with this kind of drawing. The basic topographic map of Hezhou has not been completed yet! I've seen your suggestion before, so this trade road should be given priority. Therefore, I've asked Lil 'Six to send people over to you, you have to take good care of it for me! ”
Mei Changqing also sat down across from Zhang Zhou and said, ”Master, don't worry! I have made sufficient arrangements to ensure my safety! ”
”How is the situation on the grassland?”
”There are basically no problems with the trade with the East King's Court of Hanhai. According to Hezhou's plan, our first batch of salt can be transported to the prairie and exchanged into the finished cattle sheep's clothing. If all went well, the trade value of the prairie could reach a million taels per year! Also, your carpet can be shipped back next time! I have already locked on a few artisans who can make blankets, but the condition is that the entire tribe has to be relocated, which can only be done with the consent of the lord! ”
”In the future, you just need to weigh the pros and cons and set it down. Everything will be decided by me and it will be a waste of a lot of time. ”Remember, don't attract Bei Yan's attention!”
”Don't worry, my lord, Evergreen will be careful!”
”When you mention the price of the trade with the middle court, my opinion is to raise the price of all the goods by at least half. This will not change!”
Mei Changqing knew Zhang Zhou's intention. In Zhang Zhou's plan, the strategy of ”helping the weak and suppressing the strong” was obviously to reject the peace on the prairie! In fact, some of his actions were aimed at igniting the conflict between the two parties! Zhang Zhou continued, ”Mei Changqing, there are some things that are inconvenient to talk about right now, but you have to retract your femininity. You have to look at the long term! ”It's not a matter of patience, it's a matter of scheming!”
Mei Changqing nodded. Deep down in his heart, he believed in Zhang Zhou's judgement and decision-making. In addition to Zhang Zhou's trust in him, he would not allow him to betray Zhang Zhou!
”Evergreen knows what's important and won't make any mistakes!”
”How is Bei Yan?”
”The situation right now is much better. Through a few relatively large tribes, some Northern Yan officials and generals have been bribed. As long as our caravan's size does not exceed 300 people, they will turn a blind eye to it, greatly reducing the risk of the prairie trade!” But the swallow's defense of the border is still too tight to penetrate. ”
”Mm, take your time, don't worry. However, the acquisition of information on Bei Yan was still very important! He did his best to obtain some information that could catch the eyes of the capital! Since they are willing to take the benefits, they are not afraid of not being able to poach them. It doesn't matter how much money they spend, but you have to bring a few of them down with you! ”And …”
Zhang Zhou pointed at the map and said, ”You mentioned that there are sand bandits roaming around. Since there are sand bandits that can survive, there's a possibility that we can open a second trade channel here. We should make more preparations.
Mei Changqing also looked at the map and pointed to several locations, saying, ”There are bandits in these places, which is quite dangerous for the prairie and the Meng Province. If a second trade route is opened, these bandits must be exterminated!”
”I will organize a group of people to annihilate these bandits. Afterwards, I will find my way to the desert as soon as possible!”
”I'm afraid that it won't solve the problem if we lose too many people!”
”I know, the initial plan will be to build two to three thousand elite riders!”
When Mei Changqing heard the two words ”Elite rider”, he became extremely excited. Zhang Zhou laughed, ”What are you so excited about? There's no need for you to get involved with things in the desert! Didn't you recommend a few talents? Give them more opportunities to exercise! The second business path was left for them to do! ”Remember, your task is more to take charge of the situation, not to put yourself at risk!”
Mei Changqing knew that without the hope of being the ”leader”, he was slightly discouraged, but he was also touched. Zhang Zhou continued to ask, ”What is the matter with the Sa'u in the grassland that you mentioned in your letter?”
”It's like this, the people of the prairie believe in the God of Heaven. The Sannan is known as the God of Heaven's messenger, and in the eyes of the people of the prairie, the prestige is extremely great! I was able to successfully open up the trading road of the Eastern King's Court, and it was all thanks to bribing a few Sa'u! In the past, I felt that those people were just godly people, but later on, I gained a lot of understanding, which allowed me to change my view! The reason why Beyan did not use any force and forcefully annexed the grassland is largely because of the existence of these grassland Sas! ”
”Tell me more details!”
”The top-level organization of the Saints on the prairie is called 'Ulita'. Although there are a lot of Saints in the tribe, there are almost no Saints who are from Ulita! They were merely Urita's nominal subordinates. The official slaves of Dark Tower are all wearing red gowns and chicken hats! ”
Zhang Zhou couldn't help but think of the Lama! Mei Changqing continued, ”These people have extremely high martial arts skills, and their methods are also very ruthless. They do not assume the responsibility of spreading teachings, they are only responsible for maintaining the authority of the Uriah Prairie! The royal bloodline was noble, but if anyone wanted to be a king, they had to get the approval of Wu Li Ta! Historically, it was Uriah who led the grasslands people to defeat Bei Yan and almost broke through the Northern Yan City! Later on, there were different interests in Wu Li Ta, and fights between the few Sa slaves started, which led to the inunity of the Great Prairie! The reason why Bei Yan didn't dare to act rashly was because she was worried that under excessive external threats, they would be able to unite! I know all of this because I saved an injured red Sa Nu! ”
”No matter how powerful the force is, it can't withstand the internal collapse!” Zhang Zhou sighed as he thought of the Western Tribes.
”Hmm, according to that person, the Sa'u martial arts power of Wu Li Ta's men who are in power are extremely high! For so many years, no one has been able to break the balance between us! ”
”Where is that person?”
”Let me hide in a trustworthy herdsman's house!”