If the imperial court lowers prices to make it unprofitable for businesses, I fear no one will go anymore, the trade market will not be able to operate, and this will be detrimental to the imperial court's tax revenue!
Upon hearing Cao Song's words, Gu Muduo, who was standing to the side, was also struck by a thought and keenly grasped a useful piece of information.
Upon hearing Cao Song's advice, Liu Hong couldn't help but frown.
"So... does that mean the price can't be too low?"
"It absolutely cannot be too low!"
Cao Song nodded solemnly.
"Sigh, alright then."
Liu Hong nodded, letting out a sigh that seemed to come out of helplessness.
Then Liu Hong looked at Gu Muduo with a warm expression and said in a deep voice:
"Then we can only ask you to hold on for another two years and trade at five times the price. We can discuss lowering the price once our Han Dynasty has sufficient grain and salt!"
"Your humble servant respectfully obeys Your Majesty's decree and expresses his gratitude for Your Majesty's benevolence and kindness!"
Seeing this, Gu Muduo felt that although she had not been able to achieve her goal of lowering the price, she had been able to set a price five times higher in the market, so the trip was not in vain.
No matter what, it's still much better than twenty times that of smuggling and more than ten times that of last year.
Liu Hong looked at Gu Muduo, chuckled, and then said in a deep voice:
"Well, in that case, you may go back and report! As for the matter of attacking the Jie and Xiongnu, just contact the Protector of the Xiongnu General!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! This humble subject takes his leave!"
After bowing, Gu Muduo and the others walked respectfully out of the hall.
After Gu Muduo and the others left, the smile on Liu Hong's face immediately disappeared.
"What do you gentlemen think of this sandalwood tree?"
Li Ying stepped forward and said in a deep voice:
"He is flexible and adaptable, appears weak to others, has a deep mind, and is good at learning; I suspect he has great ambitions!"
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