Such cunning, such scheming...he is simply a natural born politician.
Use everything available to achieve your own goals.
"Aunt, Chen Duan is willing to offer 500 sets of armor and 500 war horses as a betrothal gift."
"And I also gave him one-third of the salt works' profits as a dowry."
"Also, the wars in Jiaozhou and Huangzhou are not going well, and Chen Duan is willing to 'lend' troops to me."
Of course, the soldiers were borrowed, and as a general, it was normal for Chen Duan to help fight a war.
Gu Qingcheng only paid "sincerity" and offered some benefits, and she got the right to use 20,000 elite soldiers.
Gu Qingcheng felt that this "marriage" of hers was very worthwhile!
Gu Heng: ...I seem to have seen several famous Liu emperors in history who used marriage (relying on women) to the extreme!
Waving his hands, Gu Heng acted as if he didn't care and let his little granddaughter do whatever she wanted!
In addition to cooperating with Chen Duan to capture Huangzhou, Jiaozhou and other places in one go, Gu Qingcheng also did not forget the bet with the Huang family.
With half a month left before the one-year gambling period, Gu Qingcheng's treasure ship was successfully completed.
Huang Yannian: ...I accept defeat!
Furthermore, the Huang family did not really "lose". Not only did they get dividends from the salt field, they also cooperated with the Gu family on the shipyard.
The girl from the Gu family has the King of Liang behind her.
The Gu family's position in Lingnan became increasingly stable. The Huang family realized this, and other local powerful families also reacted and formed an alliance with the Gu family.
Gu Qingcheng not only expanded his territory, but also received more help.
Huoshui: "Your Majesty, another half year has passed, don't you want to complete a mission?"
Gu Qingcheng nodded graciously, "Okay, for your sake, I'll do another task!"
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