Liu Xin then remembered that due to the limitation of productivity and natural conditions, well salt was not yet mined at that time. The table salt was mainly sea salt produced in the Lianghuai area. It was transported all the way to Dangke, and the price was naturally high. In this way, living in the mountains It’s a huge expense for the not-so-rich barbarians to buy salt.
Seeing Liu Xin silently, Zhu Rong asked nervously: "Brother, if you don't like to eat it without sprinkling salt, then I will ask them for some salt and roast it again."
Liu Xin smiled and stopped her and said, “No, it’s good. I can tell you people of the tribe that you don’t have to worry about the salt problem. Now that the three counties of Jiangdong are attached, we will have our own saltworks soon. At that time table salt can also be sold cheaper,"
Due to the living environment and technical reasons of the barbarians, the two things of salt and iron have always been two major problems that plagued their development. Although the court did not implement monopoly control on the salt and iron trade, these two businesses were still in the hands of a few. The hands of the noble family brought a heavy burden to the people of the Barbarian and other ethnic minorities.
At this time, Liu Xin has already begun to consider implementing a monopoly system for some items. Salt and iron are naturally his first choices. In the future, he will also consider adding tea, silk and porcelain. By implementing monopoly, stable taxation can be guaranteed and prices can be stabilized. The most important thing is that Liu Xin wants to prevent the leakage of tea-making, porcelain, paper-making, and silkworm rearing, which can be regarded as the most advanced technology in the world at that time.
I heard that the barbarian people can buy salt at a cheap price in the future. I wish Rong a happy one, so he stretched out the whole roast chicken in front of Liu Xin and said: "Brother, you are so kind to our barbarian people, this one I’ll give you all the chicken,"
Seeing Zhu Rong’s generous appearance, Liu Xin couldn’t help feeling that this little girl was also quite innocent and lovely, and kind-hearted. If she could marry her home, it would be a beautiful thing, but the age gap seemed to be a bit big. Knowing what those eighty-year-old men think about the eighteen-year-old girl, how can they not pass this level,
This golden pheasant is very fat, and Liu Xin doesn’t like to eat greasy food very much. He looked at the chicken leg in his hand and said with a smile: “It’s enough to have so many, but you should keep it for yourself, if you can’t eat it. Just give it to your sisters,"
Where did Liu Xin know that if he really took the roast chicken, Zhu Rong would have the thought of putting him on the fire and roasting him. In fact, Zhu Rong regretted it a little when he said what he said earlier, but the roast chicken had already been handed out and received. It was really a shame to come back, when I was in a dilemma, I suddenly heard Liu Xin's evasive words. Zhu Rong was relieved and hurriedly withdrew his hand, where would he be willing to share it with her cousins.
Suddenly heard an angry shout: "Quickly get out of the way, if you miss the military affairs, you can't afford it,"
Another immature female voice said tit-for-tatly: "You are not allowed to go there. My sister is discussing important matters with the master. No one can interrupt. No matter how important the military situation is, you have to wait a while."
Hearing the noise, Liu Xin realized that at some point, the soldiers around him were far away.
Seeing through the sound, I saw Wen Pin anxious, and angrily confronting an eleven or twelve-year-old girl who was the youngest of Zhu Rong’s four cousins, named Zhu Yu, facing the majestic and majestic one. General Wen, the little girl is not afraid at all, holding a flat chest, spreading her slender arms, and not letting go. Although Wen Pin has a martial art, it is not easy to use on such a little girl, let alone the one she serves. The eldest lady seemed to have a very unusual relationship with Liu Xin. Wenpin was so anxious that she jumped around her feet and scratched her cheeks, but she had nothing to do.
Liu Xin looked around again, and saw that Zhu Rong’s other three cousins were also on the same side, with hands on hips, guarding his territory like a female leopard. Liu Xin’s face suddenly sank, and his fingers were on Zhu Rong’s forehead. He focused on it, and said lightly: "Naughty,"
Zhu Rong was full of grievances, pouting his small mouth, and shouting at Zhu Yu as he walked, "Making a fool, please ask General Wen to come over,"
Wenpin glared at Zhu Yu fiercely, walked over quickly, and said, "Lord Qi, I just received the emergency military information from the front. Meng Huo went from the barbarian tribes in the second counties of Yueshou and Yizhou. Twenty thousand barbarians were transferred in. Now, the number of barbarians gathered at the border has reached 140,000. With the addition of Han soldiers from Yong Kai and others, the total strength has reached 180,000, and the enemy has a strong presence. Please make the decision,"
"Hahahaha, they came just right," Liu Xin laughed with his palms. "Meng Huo heard that I was here. He was really desperate. Is he going to push the entire Zhongnan barbarian into a desperate situation, Amei, do you know..."
Liu Xingang wanted to ask Zhu Rong how strong the barbarians in the four counties of Central and South China really were, but found that she was no longer nearby. Liu Xin remembered that she was upset just now, and the shot seemed a bit heavier. Could it be that Zhu Rong couldn’t stand the grievance so much and didn’t want to take it anymore. If he is so, it will save him a lot of thoughts,
However, when he thought that Zhu Rong was really going to leave him, Liu Xin felt a sense of emptiness in her heart. He couldn't help but raised his head and looked around, and found that Zhu Rong was standing far away from her four cousins. On one side, just too far away, I don’t know what they’re talking about,
Liu Xin shook his head and continued to say to Wenpin: "Send a quick horse to inform Zilong and the evil to come to them. They can't stick to it. Let's see what other methods Meng Huo can use."
Wenpin gave a promise and turned and left.
Liu Xin sat down again, picked up the chicken leg and put it to his mouth, but he was a bit ruthless, but couldn't bite it anymore, only a red shadow flashed, Zhu Rong had appeared in front of him, embarrassed. He said: "Brother, they are young and ignorant, I have already taught them, so don't be angry,"
It turns out that what happened just now has nothing to do with Zhu Rong. Zhu Yan and Zhu Yu were not appointed by Zhu Rong to guard the four directions in the past.
The barbarian women matured early, and it was Zhu Yu, an eleven or twelve-year-old girl who didn’t understand the relationship between men and women. These four women were selected by Zhu Ding from the clan and served as dowry for Zhu Rong. , Regarding some Han customs, they have also heard that if Zhu Rongzhen can marry Liu Xin as a dowry girl, then Liu Xin will be their man in the future.
These four girls are big little ghosts. Having lived in the prefecture and pastoral mansion these days, I saw that not only Liu Xin's husbands are very handsome, but also the maids in the mansion are all charming and ingenious. Their sister is very carefree. They have no thoughts about how to fight them. They have also heard a lot of stories of intrigue and intrigue in the backyards of large Han people. If Zhu Rong cannot be favored by Liu Xin, then they will not have a better life in the future.
A few little girls discovered that this time they went to Central South, only their sister was accompanied, and the other wives did not come out. Even the four pretty girls who Liu Xin brought back from Chang'an stayed in the mansion. This is a rare occurrence. A good opportunity for A sister and Liu Xin to be alone. As long as A sister is happy, their "sexual blessings" will also be guaranteed. Seeing Zhu Rong and Liu Xin having a happy conversation, Zhu Yan and the others together, All the soldiers drove away, one guarding one direction, and setting up guards for Zhu Rong and Liu Xin to "talk about love".
Although Zhu Rong didn't have much scheming, he was well-measured in major issues. He also knew that the military situation could not be delayed, but he could understand why Liu Xin was angry. It was a good result that he hadn't been driven home on the spot.
But this matter really has nothing to do with her. After Zhu Rong suffered such a great grievance, he naturally asked Zhu Yan and the others to settle accounts, and indispensable to scold a few words, but still did not understand the hatred, and gave them a big thud. Zhu Rong was strong, and he did not show mercy. Now the four little girls are frowning and rubbing their heads. A big bag has been bulged in the place where Zhu Rong has sculpted.
Zhu Rong was still puzzled, and a wave of resentment spread all over the roasted chicken. As she walked back, she bit hard. When she came to Liu Xin, only half of the chicken leg was left, and her anger disappeared. After more than half, I apologized to Liu Xin.
Liu Xin believes that Zhu Rong is not a woman who likes to be careful. Since Zhu Rong said that she was not instigating her, this matter really has nothing to do with her. Liu Xin saw Zhu Rong’s forehead, the place he just pointed was full. It was greasy, and slightly red, embarrassedly took out the sweat towel, wiped it for her, and said, "I blamed you just now. Don't take it to your heart."
No matter how strong Zhu Rong is, she is ultimately a girl with a weak side. When she heard the word "wrong and strange", her grievance came up again, and her nose was sour, and the broken pearl fell "patter, patter". Came down,
Liu Xin didn't see a woman crying the most, and wanted to comfort her a few words, but was afraid that she would be too affectionate and sink her too deeply, so she had to look into the distance if she didn't see it, and said: "There is an emergency military situation just now, why? But a child’s play, I’m not right with them this time, let’s not take it as an example, Meng Huo..."
Zhu Rong suddenly stopped his tears and asked repeatedly, "What happened to Meng Huo?"
Liu Xin looked at Zhu Rong in surprise, wondering why she was so nervous.
Zhu Rong's face was hot when he saw him, and he lowered his head and said, "I'm worried about Meng Huo being caught by other people..."
The voice is getting lower and lower, and I can't hear it gradually,
Liu Xin didn't think much, and continued to look at the front and said, "Meng Huo has transferred another 40,000 barbarians from Zhongnan. I don't know how many barbarians there are in Zhongnan, and how many troops can he deploy."
Zhu Rong heard that Meng Huo was not dead, so he relaxed, thought for a moment, and said, "There are many barbarian tribes in the four counties of Central South. Any young man can become a warrior. If all of them add up, there will be about 200,000 people. But these barbarian tribes are not controlled by Menghuo. He must have promised those tribes any benefits, and they were willing to send troops to help him, but these patriarchs have drawn out all the young and strong men. In case of defeat, only the old and weak will remain in the clan. Women and children, how will they live their lives in the future, brother, you must not be completely killed."