Upon returning to the Imperial Clan Court, Li Xin immediately went to Zhao Bingzhang's residence.
"Your Highness, how is it?"
Upon seeing Li Xin enter, Zhao Bingzhang immediately asked, "What brings Li Ming to you?"
"You didn't do anything to His Highness, did you?"
"Within the capital, in broad daylight, even if he wanted to do something, what could he possibly do?"
Li Xin made a sarcastic remark, then continued, "However, the Crown Prince did indeed have something to discuss with me."
He's eyeing the profits of our Qingyu Trading Company and wants a piece of the pie in products like perfume, Dongning liquor, scented soap, and regular soap.
"hehe!"
Zhao Bingzhang smiled calmly, "This Li Ming, he's really dreaming!"
He looked up at Li Xin and asked, "Your Highness, what was the reply?"
"When you're under someone's roof, what can you say in response?"
Li Xin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Since His Highness the Crown Prince wants a share of the pie, he should show sincerity in cooperating."
As a businessman, he won't get up early for nothing.
"I, Li Xin, will naturally be the same."
With that, Li Xin smiled and relayed the Crown Prince's request to Zhao Bingzhang.
Hearing Li Xin relay his words, Zhao Bingzhang's eyes widened, and he said coldly, "This Li Ming is dreaming too much."
Why does he want us to build our workshop in the capital?
Sima Zhao's intentions!
Your Highness, please do not agree!
"Um?"
Li Xin was truly surprised by Zhao Bingzhang's reaction.
Normally, Zhao Bingzhang is a very intelligent person, so why was he so irrational in this matter?
Moreover, they are currently in the capital.
The capital city is Li Ming's territory.
The Ministry of Works and the Navy were also under Li Ming's control.
Surely Zhao Bingzhang knew the principle of being under someone else's roof?
Li Xin looked at Zhao Bingzhang with a surprised expression, then suddenly remembered his background.
That's right!
Zhao Bingzhang was his elder brother's lecturer, but he was exiled for a crime after his brother's sudden death.
Judging from his words to Li Ming, it may indeed be as Liu Jingxuan said back then.
Mr. Zhao,
Thinking it over, Li Xin explained, "It's an expedient measure, and there's nothing wrong with it."
Besides, am I, Li Xin, a fool?
Why should I give away my own things to others for no reason?
I, Li Xin, do not engage in unprofitable business!
"Without any benefit, even if he were the crown prince, he wouldn't get a chance!"
Looking at Li Xin in front of him, Zhao Bingzhang gradually calmed down and pondered Li Xin's words.
Too!
Perfume, spirits, soap, and scented soap—they're all just things!
Since it is an object, it should be used to its fullest potential.
If we can use these things to gain great benefits, why not?
Even a prince can do business.
Thinking it over, Zhao Bingzhang squinted and asked, "Your Highness, besides the raw materials Li Ming promised, what other benefits do you intend to ask for?"
"I haven't decided yet."
Li Xin shook his head, frowning in deep thought.
After a moment, Li Xin recalled what had happened when he left the restaurant, and he said, "By the way, Mr. Zhao..."
As we left the restaurant, a courier from the Huai River delivered an urgent message.
I wonder what happened on the Huai River?
"On the Huai River?"
Zhao Bingzhang frowned and remained silent.
After a long silence, Zhao Bingzhang said, "Your Highness, this may be an opportunity."
Our top priority is to find out as soon as possible what exactly happened on the Huai River.
"Your Highness, we cannot afford to be caught off guard."
Although Li Xin and his men did not have much influence in the capital, the news from Huai River spread like wildfire throughout the city without much effort.
"Major flooding in the Yangtze and Huai River basins? Nine prefectures and sixty-four counties submerged?"
When this news reached Li Xin and others in the Imperial Clan Court, it truly surprised them.
Nine prefectures and sixty-four counties in the Jianghuai region!
That area is known as the land of fish and rice in the Jianghuai region, a major grain-producing area, and densely populated.
This massive flood has likely resulted in the destruction of homes and loss of life for millions of people, leaving them displaced and becoming refugees.
If the situation in the Jianghuai region is not handled properly, it could trigger a major uprising by displaced people!
This is indeed a big deal!
Especially during the late period of the Daqian Dynasty, the grassland bandits constantly harassed the border, and there were frequent external threats.
Currently, the Yangtze and Huai River basins are flooded, and on the way here, we heard about the severe drought in northern Hebei. It can be said that we are facing numerous internal troubles.
Beset by internal and external troubles, a single misstep could lead to total defeat!
The Great Gan Dynasty has truly reached a critical juncture of life and death!
Li Xin felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
Not long after, all the high-ranking officials of Prince Xin's residence in the Imperial Clan Court arrived at Li Xin's residence.
Looking at the people in front of him, Li Xin frowned and said, "You all must already know about the floods in the Jianghuai region."
The most direct impact of the floods in the Yangtze and Huai River basins is the large number of displaced people and the inundation of farmland, which will lead to a significant reduction in grain production this summer and autumn, and it is likely that grain prices will rise in various regions now.
This has had a profound impact on Dongning.
He Tongyuan immediately wrote to Qingyu Trading Company and Sunji Trading Company, urging them to purchase grain as soon as possible.
In addition, purchase more food from places like Annam, Champa, and Siam in preparation for any eventuality.
In Dongning, we don't produce much grain ourselves, and even if we do harvest, it won't be until autumn, which is a bit too late.
"We need to prepare early to ensure food for the people of Dongning."
"Your Highness, rest assured, leave this matter to me."
He Tongyuan quickly agreed.
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