Chapter 667 Provocation
Just as the Dali court was implementing the new tax law, clearing all obstacles, and beginning to clear land, businessmen from Pingzhou were spending large sums of money in Dali shopping.
As long as someone dares to sell grain, no matter how expensive it is, Pingzhou will dare to buy it.
Because although the war has begun, the situation has not yet deteriorated. Furthermore, the summer harvest was not far away at this time, and there were still people selling grain. They all thought that after this period of time, the summer grain in the Jiangnan area would be fine.
There are also grain dealers who are reluctant to sell. After all, during times of war, nothing is more reassuring than grain.
Snakes have their own ways, rats have their own ways. Then these grain merchants who were reluctant to sell discovered that although they no longer sold grain, the merchants in Pingzhou still received grain of the same age.
They couldn't help but wonder, who is selling grain at this time?
Big families selling grain:...
The wealthy families turned a blind eye and made it convenient for Pingzhou.
Another reason is of course that the emperor is not a good man and actually agreed to let Xie Zhan do whatever he wants! Although the new tax law was proposed by Lieutenant Xiao Qun, who doesn't know that the person behind the scenes is Xie Zhan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Horses.
The emperor and Xie Zhan were in the first year of junior high school, so don’t blame them for being in the fifteenth year! Besides, the food belongs to them and they can sell it if they want.
The other purpose is naturally to make good friends with Pingzhou.
They knew that Pingzhou merchants were buying grain secretly, so what happened if they didn't report the information? What's wrong with helping to cover it?
Aristocratic families know well that eggs cannot be put in the same basket. When times are troubled, they are used to investing in multiple ways, or they stay behind the scenes, instead of stepping into the forefront, and elect a leader to avoid the highest risks.
At this time, the most suitable model for them is multi-party investment. Unfortunately, Lu Songli's rise in power in Pingzhou was so fast that they didn't even have time to invest in her.
However, I heard that Lu Songli, the governor of Pingzhou, was pregnant. The person in her belly, regardless of gender, was likely to be the heir of the Qinlu Group.
Judging from what he did, women can be officials in Pingzhou. Although there are no women holding important positions now, there may not be any in the future.
Therefore, it is time to train both boys and girls of appropriate age at home, especially girls, who need to choose another direction to train.
Since Lu Songli became pregnant, no matter it was Pingzhou or Dali, some knowledgeable families began to train their girls, and some even established private schools for girls.
When Lu Songli learned the news, she laughed it off. She thought this was good. Although these people had a speculative mentality, it also indirectly improved the status of women.
Xianbei Royal Court
Both Pingzhou and Dali were undergoing reforms and introducing new policies. Tuoba Khan was not unaware of such a big move.
The members of the Xianbei Royal Court discussed it together for a long time, and they could see that the new tax law introduced by Dali was to collect more taxes; but Pingzhou issued Pingzhou treasure banknotes, which they couldn't understand, and they felt that there was little benefit. Ah, at least not as good as Dali’s new tax law.
One thing is certain, both Dali and Pingzhou are preparing for the next war. Therefore, they Xianbei cannot fall behind.
Therefore, Tuoba Jin was entrusted with the important task of getting as much food and grass as possible for Xianbei.
Therefore, Tuoba Jin contacted Cao Huating immediately.
The two parties have been secretly trading for more than a year, and Tuoba Jin also thought of him immediately.
Cao Huating was invited to come. The sixteen-year-old boy deliberately grew a beard. The thin beard covered his face to make him look more mature.
After drinking for three rounds, Tuoba Jin talked about his purpose.
Cao Huating nodded and said he understood, without agreeing or rejecting.
Tuoba Jin took advantage of the victory and pursued it, hoping to settle the matter.
Cao Huating still didn't let go. He toasted Tuoba Jin and said with a smile, "Second Prince Tuoba, you have really worked hard for Xianbei."
Tuoba Jin nodded reservedly, yes, but said, "No way, I can only do so much now."
"Why should the second prince belittle himself? In Cao's opinion, your abilities are outstanding among the seven princes, at least not worse than the eldest prince. Even the next khan can be worthy of it." Cao Huating seemed drunk. The words were a little presumptuous.
Tuoba Jin didn't say anything, but his confidant next to him spoke, "Cao Dong's family doesn't know something. Our second prince can no longer draw his bow, mount his horse, and lead the troops to fight, so there is no possibility of becoming the next khan."
Cao Huating looked surprised, "If you can't draw a bow, mount a horse, and lead an army to fight, then you are not qualified to be the next khan? This is too unreasonable!"
"There's nothing we can do about it, that's what we in Xianbei are like."
Cao Huating said disapprovingly, "We Han people are not like this. For example, what will the current emperor of Dali and the governor of Pingzhou do? As a master, you don't necessarily have to be talented in literature, Taoism and military skills. As long as you have unyielding ambition, A firm belief, being good at employing people, and being clear about rewards and punishments are enough. As for civil and military matters, I have talented people under my command to take care of them. "
"The second prince went to chase the Pingzhou army. After being injured, the second prince was unable to mount his horse and fight. This was not what the second prince wanted. Why is he not qualified to inherit the position of Khan? This is too unfair."
Bang! Tuoba Jin narrowed his eyes and put the wine bowl in his hand heavily on the table, "Cao Huating, are you sowing discord?"
Hearing this, Cao Huating opened his eyes wide with anger, "What can I do to sow discord?"
He struggled to stand up, "Second Prince, let me tell you a few honest words, and this is how you look at me? Okay, okay, it's my bad luck, so I shouldn't talk too much!"
As he said this, he staggered out.
Tuoba Jin's confidant hurried to help him and comfort him.
Cao Huating insisted on leaving, and the confidant had no choice but to help him walk out, while explaining to him that the second prince did not mean it.
Cao Huating said angrily, "I admit that I had selfish motives in what I said just now. After all, we have cooperated for such a long time! We Han people have a saying, it is called not to cook the raw and the cooked, of course I hope the second prince is good. It would be better if he can become the next Khan."
"Of course, if he doesn't have this intention, or eventually fails to become the Xianbei Khan, our cooperation in the future may be... uh..." Cao Huating burped.
Cao Huating's words were also very straightforward. If he Tuoba Jin has no future, he will change his partner. Anyway, Tuoba Khan has seven sons, and he left after he finished speaking. He has a lot of resources in his hands, so he won't be bullied.
"Yes, yes, Mr. Cao, you mean well." Tuoba Jin's confidant persuaded him kindly, and finally sent him to the carriage and asked him to send him back.
In the room, Tuoba Jin's face was very gloomy.
Although Cao Huating's words were very irritating, they also pointed him to another possibility.
Like Dali and Pingzhou, the emperor of Dali was not good at martial arts, nor could he lead troops, and the highest position in Pingzhou was even held by a woman.
They were not good at martial arts, let alone leading troops to fight in person, but these did not prevent them from becoming the leaders of the forces. Since they could do it, why couldn't he?