The three were taken aback. Their territory was rich and prosperous, so why would they need to trade with Nanyang, where nine out of ten households were deserted?
Seeing the three people's dazed expressions, Zhao Hao explained.
"They say it's for business, but in reality, they're having them develop Nanyang for us."
Nanyang is crisscrossed by waterways, making it not only a good place for farming but also a place for developing waterways and facilitating trade.
It is only because of Yuan Gonglu's reckless behavior that we have this dilapidated state today.
We can lend Zhang Ji oxen and crop seeds, in exchange for Zhang Ji paying us a certain amount of money and grain every year... Fruits or goods from merchants can also be substituted.
At the same time, if our merchants go to do business in their area, they must also provide protection. If any accidents occur, they will have to face our wrath.
It would be best to wait two or three years until all the Xiliang soldiers had settled down and made a home in Xiliang before we formally incorporated them into our ranks.
At that time, we will not only gain a prosperous county, but also tens of thousands of loyal soldiers who dare not betray us.
Brothers, what do you think?
The three men's eyes lit up. They each had their own solutions, but after thinking it over, they all agreed that Zhao Hao's method was the best!
After Li Ru figured it out, he subconsciously covered his mouth and smiled.
"In that case, that damn Wenhe won't be able to slack off these next few years!"
"Oh? Wenyou, tell us, did he used to often cheat and shirk his duties?"
"Ahem, this guy, he's definitely capable, he just likes to lie at home and do nothing..."
Through Li Ru's words, Wang Meng and Gongsun Yang gained a better understanding of this man, whom they had never met but who was praised by Zhao Hao as a "poisonous strategist."
Afterwards, the group chatted for a while, and then the atmosphere became awkward.
Seeing that the small talk was over, Zhao Hao finally got to the point.
"Gentlemen, let's hear your thoughts."
In the days I was away, and in the past.
What kind of person is Liu Bian?
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