"I've heard that Qinghe's commerce is flourishing. The Earl of Qinghe has said more than once that agriculture, industry, commerce, and education are the foundations of Qinghe. However, Qinghe is now considered part of Liang State. If Xia State and Liang State go to war, they will naturally close the border.
Benbo knew that Qinghebo's caravan was not afraid of the border blockade. After all, there were continuous mountains from Xichuan to Hanzhong, and there were many places where people could walk. No matter how tight our country's border defense was, there would always be some wind blowing through.
"But, Lord Qinghe, smuggling is no match for honest business. If I had the final say, I would open the border and allow caravans from Qinghe and Xia Kingdom to travel freely. What do you think?" Wei Mingyuan said with a smile, like a salesperson selling cosmetics. Of course, if any cosmetics brand hired such a fat, cube-shaped salesperson, they would probably lose a lot of money.
"Opening borders to promote trade is good, but it is still not enough." Lin Hai shook his head.
"After all, I'm not the only one who'll profit from opening up trade, so I don't believe you won't collect tariffs. This is a win-win situation for both sides, so it can't be said to be a benefit to me."
"Then what else does Qinghebo want?"
"Since we're talking about trade, we'll naturally discuss it in detail, but it's not a big deal." Lin Haiyun said calmly, "Qinghe has saved some money over the years, but has nowhere to spend it. This is giving me a headache. Those businessmen are buzzing in my ears every day, asking for a place to invest.
Therefore, if Guabo is in power, he should open up investment, allowing Qinghe merchants to open businesses in your country. All kinds of businesses are welcome. Of course, they will pay taxes according to the law, and Guabo won't suffer any losses. Also, cultural exchange should be allowed, which means mutual recognition of academic qualifications, allowing study abroad, etc. Never mind, it's not a big deal. We can just send one or two officials to discuss it.
"What I said wasn't enough. I mainly want Guabo's friendship. Only friendship can last forever. As for interests, how can we, with our status, always talk about these money-making things?" Lin Hai said calmly.
"This..." Wei Mingyuan didn't expect this to be the request.
Doing business, paying taxes according to regulations, and also having cultural exchanges?
These were topics that had never come up in negotiations between countries, and they were just trivial details of a merchant family, yet they were brought up here? Could it be that the so-called commerce is the foundation of Qinghe was just a saying?
But the foundation of this world has always been soldiers and horses. Even the emperor is a man with strong soldiers and horses. When will it be the turn of those merchants?
But after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that he had not suffered any loss. There was no need to offend Lin Hai over such a small matter. Wei Mingyuan nodded and said, "These are all trivial matters. I agree to it."
"They are indeed just small things, so I value friendship more, hahahahaha." Lin Hai laughed.
"That's absolutely right. Qinghebo is full of witty remarks. Friendship, friendship lasts forever. Hahahaha." Wei Mingyuan said with a smile.
Of course, the three people present may not have completely consistent views on this alliance, but in this laughter, they at least have one thing in common, which is that they believe in the bullshit of "eternal friendship"!
They are all thousand-year-old foxes, who are talking about Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio with whom?
At this time, believe in friendship. Please, we have only met for more than an hour. Is it possible that friendship can also grow from the ground, and grow faster than leeks, and can be harvested in more than an hour?
Shi Zhen'er smiled and poured tea for the two of them, thinking, "Men's words are really deceiving. If I didn't know Brother Lin well, after listening to today's negotiations, I'm afraid I would doubt everything he said before."
"Oh, by the way, I have some manpower in Zhongxing Prefecture, but the strength is still a little insufficient. If Lord Qinghe can lend me some capable men and horses, I will be very grateful. Don't worry, I won't take that step unless it is absolutely necessary. Even if I leave, I will not let my brothers see me off in vain." Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Wei Mingyuan said seemingly unintentionally.
"That's easy. Once this matter is resolved, I'll send someone to Zhongxing Prefecture to obey Gua Bo's orders." Lin Hai was overjoyed to hear this. There was such a good thing as a pillow being given away before sleeping. After saying this, he even looked at Wei Mingyuan with a much warmer look. He didn't expect this dead cube to have such a lovely side.
"Then Uncle Ben has one last request." Wei Mingyuan said.
"Just say it." Although Lin Hai felt that this person would never stop talking, but thinking about the conditions he had just agreed to, he controlled his temper and spoke.
"My fiefdom is in Guazhou, please call me the Earl of Guazhou."
"Okay, Guabo, I'll remember that."
"Depend on..."
Seeing that the conversation was almost over, the two of them reviewed their words again and then said goodbye reluctantly.
Although according to etiquette, Lin Hai must send Wei Mingyuan to the door, but according to the plan of the two, they still let Wei Mingyuan's guards carry the soft couch and slowly carry Wei Mingyuan out of the Earl's Mansion.
"Gua... Marquis Guazhou, take care." Ling Yang, who was responsible for seeing the guest off, shouted loudly at the door of the Earl's Mansion, ensuring that the spies from the Xia Kingdom who were squatting at the door of the Earl's Mansion could hear him.
Wang Zuo, who was standing by, glanced at the street, wiped his saliva, and said, "There are so many of them. I really want to catch them all."
"Get lost! Don't ruin the principal's plans. But Ling Yan is going to talk to Zhang Yuan tomorrow. No matter how the talk goes, these people can be arrested. Well, give them some time to spread the news before arresting them."
"I know. Don't worry, I'm familiar with this matter."
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