The Third Prince was extremely surprised when he heard this. His mind raced, and he asked bluntly, "Since he's a prince, does he also have ambitions to seize power? Besides helping you, what else does he want from me?"
He said whatever he wanted, and Chen Zhao and Tai Jiye felt relieved.
Chen Zhao responded, "The Sixth Prince is wholeheartedly devoted to the people and the Great Wei. He said that the fact that the Great Wei and the grasslands have been able to coexist peacefully for so many years proves that the two countries have no unsolvable hatred or conflict. On the contrary, the mutual trade in recent years, where both sides get what they need, is a clear path forward."
"If he were to take control of Wei in the future, he'd like to build a new trading city between the border and the grasslands to support full trade between the two countries. The grasslands would no longer have to worry about salt, tea, or cloth, and could even purchase common medicinal herbs from Wei. As for doctors, Wei could also send them to the grasslands to teach them medical skills, and even teach the grassland people how to cultivate land and grow crops."
The third prince was excited when he heard this. He was not a flower grown in a greenhouse. He had been traveling all over the grassland since he was a child. He knew very well what the grassland people lacked and how poor their lives were.
If there were sufficient supplies, food and vegetables could be grown, and there would be people to treat the sick, the grassland population could double in ten years!
People naturally have more cattle and sheep, and more cavalry...
"Since it's about trade, what does our grassland have that the Wei Dynasty needs?" The third prince held back and didn't agree outright.
This time it was Tai Jiye's turn. He called his two nephews and brought up a package.
Inside the package was a set of cashmere clothes, dyed a high-grade blue color, which felt soft and fine.
"Your Highness, you can try this set of clothes under your fur robe."
The third prince was puzzled, but did not refuse. He sat down in the distance, took off his fur coat, put on his cashmere clothes, and then put on his fur coat again.
He raised his arms curiously and said, "This clothing is very soft and warmer than silk or cloth."
Chen Zhao smiled and said, "This is made from cashmere yarn and is a huge seller in our Great Wei. Everyone loves wearing one under their coats, trousers, or robes. It's light and warm, and a great winter accessory."
"If the two countries were to establish trade, cashmere would have to be purchased in large quantities from the grasslands, among other things. There are also cowhide, sheepskin, various herbs, and so on. In short, the grasslands are full of treasures."
The Third Prince felt a little hot after wearing it for a while. He thought of the herdsmen who had no money to buy cloth and wore tattered coats with bare chests in winter. If they had cashmere clothes to wear underneath, they would definitely be much warmer!
"Will these cashmere clothes be sent back to our grasslands for sale or exchange?"
"Of course," Tai Jiye said with a smile, "When the time comes, we can open a large workshop in the commercial city. We can make cashmere by transporting it nearby and sell it to Dawei and the grasslands."
The third prince was even happier and nodded repeatedly.
Chen Zhao said at the right moment, "But these beautiful prospects have another prerequisite, which is that the Luosha devils do not cause trouble. If the trade city is built, it will be equivalent to a treasure house for the Great Wei and the grasslands. How could the Luosha devils let it go? Even when we entered the grasslands, they were still provoking the Great Wei border.
We must defeat them once and for all so that they won't dare to come near us again!"
The third prince frowned. He knew that Chen Zhao was not exaggerating. The grasslands near Luosha were often harassed, and occasionally small tribes were even burned, killed, and looted.
Although the people of the grasslands love to drink, they are also diligent in herding cattle.
The Rakshasas are born lazy and have the nature of robbers in their bones. They cannot create what they lack, and their first thought is to rob!
If we don’t eliminate the threat of Rakshasa, it will be bad for both the grassland and Wei!
"Okay, I'll take it. I'm willing to join forces with the Wei Dynasty to fight against the Rakshasa."
Chen Zhao smiled and added, "No, Zhaxi. You are not joining forces with the Great Wei, but with the Sixth Prince. You should know that the Emperor of the Great Wei and the other princes don't have the courage to draw their swords and kill the enemy!"
Tai Jiye also nodded and sighed, "Forget killing the enemy. I'm afraid if they knew we were going to build a trade city, they would try to stop us or see if they could get any benefits!"
The third prince shrugged. It has to be said that every family has its own problems. The grassland is not peaceful, and the same is true for Wei.
However, his father, the Khan, trusted and loved him, and was now about to pass the throne to him. Meanwhile, the Sixth Prince of Wei was exiled to the north to guard the imperial palace...
Comparing like this, he felt a little more superior...
Now that everything was discussed and the situation on the grassland was stabilized, Chen Zhao and Tai Jiye made arrangements to return to the border.
The Third Prince naturally wanted to keep some people. Apart from the days of unrest, they had not gathered together for long to drink and laugh.
But Chen Zhao and others were determined to leave. The reason was simple: the New Year was coming!
No matter where they are, going home for the New Year is the most important thing for everyone. Everyone at home, young and old, is concerned about their safety and hopes for their early return!
The third prince had no choice but to go to the temple to pay homage to the Living Buddha. Then he asked the Khan for permission and mobilized 500 wolf riders, led by his trusted guards, to escort Chen Zhao and others out of the grassland.
Of course, the boxes and baskets that had been sold out along the way in Team Chen's team were also filled up by the Third Prince.
The first and second princes were reduced to slavery, and their tribes and assets became the property of the third prince, who was now incredibly wealthy. Not to mention filling a caravan, he could easily have ten more.
Tai Jiye wanted to refuse, but Chen Zhao waved his hand and accepted it generously.
Sure enough, the third prince was very happy and added twenty good horses to the caravan, in case there was a delay on the road and they could be replaced at any time.
Tai Jiye saw this and suddenly thought of the horse dealer Boss Hu, who was also so generous when visiting his family.
There are actually many good things about the grassland people. It would be best if they could avoid being enemies!
Another day passed, and on a morning when the snow and wind had subsided, the caravan finally left the royal court and headed for the border. The Third Prince accompanied them for twenty miles before reluctantly turning back.
The grassland was as cold as ever, and the north wind seemed to blow through the fur coats, but no one felt cold. They were so eager to go home!
Besides, in Tai'an County, more and more wealthy families are sending their families to the south.
It would be better if there was a ancestral land in the south, but if there was none, one could seek refuge with a relative or friend. Compared to living under someone else's roof, staying alive was the most important thing.
The Min family was also part of the team. Before leaving, Mrs. Min and Miss Min made a special trip to the Tai family. They had originally wanted to persuade Yang Lihua and Zhuzhu to go south with them, but after seeing that the Tai family had also made preparations, they finally left with peace of mind.
However, Manager Min took the initiative to stay and manage the master's business, and would visit the Tai family every now and then.
Song Hui, Teng Yu and Qi Ming followed Mr. Wu. After the parents of the three families discussed it, they also followed the group south.
The Tai family members became more and more anxious, picking up their things and moving them into the mountains bit by bit.
Previously, Village Chief Liu also led people into the mountains, but he really didn't find a good place, so he hurried to the Tai family to ask for advice. Only then did he know that the Tai family had found a paradise, so he happily went back to report the good news.
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