Chapter 198 Miao Yue Leads the Team Over
Back in Dongling Prefecture, unaware of the new round of fighting that had begun in the capital, the Prince of Qi and his wife were busily leading their men up and down the mountains and fields.
After finally tidying up the mountains, forests and fields, an invitation letter was sent to invite the masters who grew medicinal herbs, and the young clan leader Miao Yue led the team personally.
After handing the guests over to Ma Fei to take to Li Chengxiu at the farm, Jiang Wan entertained the guests in the flower hall. Seeing the girl across from him dressed very formally, with the silver wolf tooth on her chest symbolizing her status, he congratulated her with a smile in his eyes.
"Congratulations, Young Clan Leader, you've got what you wished for."
"Hahaha, it's all thanks to Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Miao Yue pretended to be modest, but couldn't hide her happiness in showing off.
"Look at me, don't I look domineering? I spent the whole morning putting together this outfit, just so you can take a look."
"Of course I am domineering. You are now second only to one person and above ten thousand people among you children. It would be unreasonable for you not to be domineering.
But this is what you deserve. After all, with such an outstanding talent like you, who else but you can be the young patriarch?
I've already prepared a gift for you, just waiting for you to give it to me when you get promoted. It's a good opportunity for you to come over now, so you can just take it with you when you leave."
This guy spoke without hesitation, and spoke as if it were true, which made Miao Yue's eyes smile.
"I knew you would understand me!"
She raised her eyebrows smugly.
"When Father said he would make me the Young Clan Leader, some people jumped up and down. I told him I had already made an alliance with Princess Qi, and that we would have long-term cooperation and shared benefits with the Dongling Mansion.
Although they couldn't understand such profound words from Dayu, but knowing that I could get money and reinforcements from you in the future, few of them immediately stopped supporting my brother. Hahahaha..."
Jiang Wan also laughed.
"Let me remind you, I can't give you any money. I don't have any myself. We didn't even exchange money, we just bartered."
"I understand, I understand! It's just that your court doesn't allow you to open a trade market. I understand."
"I'm glad you understand, alas."
He sighed and rested his hand on his forehead, unable to figure it out.
"My prince said that the previous dynasty seemed to have opened a trade market here. So why was it banned now?"
“I actually know this!”
Miao Yue reached out and pushed the teacup in front of him inward, then lay down on the table with great interest and chatted with the girl he liked.
"I heard my grandfather say this before. He said that when he was young, this place was very lively. The trade market was located in the area between our three tribes.
But then, well, I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about the dynasty before you, the Daqi people. They don't follow the rules and always rely on their smarts to fool the Linyue people.
They sold low-quality goods at exorbitant prices. They also snatched away Linyue's finest furs and medicinal herbs at low prices. Dali, of course, was no good either, following suit and completely ripping the Linyue people apart.
Then, in a fit of rage, Lin Yue started robbing people without any regard for the rules. Then, several countries started fighting, and finally, the trade market was completely destroyed.”
"So that's what's going on."
Jiang Wan suddenly understood.
Miao Yue's smile was very interesting, and there was obviously a hint of gloating in her eyes.
"In fact, not to mention the Linyue people, even the Liao people don't really want to deal with you. After all, when it comes to using brains, they really are not good enough."
"You're not right. Those things were done by the people of Daqi in the past. What does that have to do with us, Dayu?"
"Why doesn't it matter? Isn't the land you occupy now the same as the old Daqi? The land is still the same land and the people are still the same people. It's just a different name. What's the difference?"
"Of course it's different!"
We firmly oppose and strongly condemn the other party's statement.
"As the old saying goes, 'A man should be looked at with new eyes after three days of absence.' I know you probably haven't heard of this old saying, so I'm going to tell you about it this time.
Even the same person changes after a period of time, let alone a country undergoing a change of dynasties. So what you just said is only partially true, but not entirely correct.
Although the land is still the same land and the people are still the same people, the officials may not be the same officials, and the ruler is no longer the same hedonistic tyrant!
The current government is diligent and kind to the people, and officials are setting an example for everyone. The emperor has even stated that he wants to live in harmony with his neighbors.
How can this be said to be the same as before?
I am very dissatisfied with your short-sightedness of looking at new things with old eyes!"
The two exchanged ambiguous words, each clarifying their own positions. Miao Yue finally put away the playful expression on her face, sat up straight and looked serious.
"really?"
"nature."
There was a sly smile in Jiang Wan's eyes.
"Look, I'm being completely honest with you, aren't I lying to you? We're both honest people, so why would we play games?
Our relationship will be an ironclad friendship from now on.
Besides, we at Dayu believe in being open and honest in everything we do and live in harmony with our neighbors.
You can rest assured that there will be no pitfalls in doing business with me. From now on, whether you are from Liao or Li, they will only envy you."
Regarding Princess Qi's statement, the young leader of the Tongren clan didn't say whether he believed it or not. He just smiled again, looking even more enthusiastic.
"Then, my beautiful neighbor, for the sake of our frank friendship, could you please let me take a little more salt and oil with me this time?"
"Haha, no."
The fickle woman immediately withdrew her smile.
Miao Yue curled her lips.
"Didn't you just say that our friendship is unbreakable? How can iron be so fragile that it can be crushed by a little bit of oil and salt?"
"Friendship is friendship, and interests are interests. I don't believe that the young patriarch doesn't understand this principle. Why bother to argue with me?"
"I really don't understand. Your language is too difficult to learn. I almost broke my brain before I could learn most of it. So don't preach to me, let's just talk it out.
Wanwan, I want to trade you for some snowflake salt. If you really don't want to give me the oil, that's fine, but I have to take some of the salt with me. Just consider it a token of our friendship, okay?"
There was a hint of pleading in her words, which made Jiang Wan frown and think deeply, looking at her carefully.
"The salt we brought last time was enough for you to use for a while. Why do you need to change it again? If you don't store it properly, it will easily get damaged by moisture when summer comes. So I don't recommend you stockpile too much."
"I know."
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