Capital city, Qiao Family Theater.
Qiao Erlang and Qiao Sanlang were drinking tea in the side room.
Xu Can walked towards the wing room with a swagger. The others behind him hesitated for a moment and followed him.
"Erlang, Sanlang, is the news outside true? Did Jiangcheng win the battle?"
As soon as Xu Can entered the room, he greeted the two brothers of the Qiao family and went straight to the point.
He had just returned to Beijing from a business trip and had not yet had time to attend court when he heard the news of the great victory in Jiangcheng.
However, the scouts did not deliver the urgent battle report from eight hundred miles away. Suddenly, such a thing was reported in the palace. People in the capital were talking about it in all kinds of ways. He could only find his brother-in-law to confirm the situation.
"Your Majesty has already disclosed the battle report information at the court this morning, how could it be false?
Grandmother led two thousand vanguard troops to the Grand Canyon a hundred miles away from Jiangcheng and wiped out the main force of the Beirong Forging Slaves! Only more than a thousand of the fifty thousand troops escaped!"
There was dead silence all around.
Xu Can screamed, "Ah! Such a big thing happened, but Jiangcheng didn't report the victory, and just quietly sent back a report. Is there any justice in the world?"
Qiao Sanlang said, "My grandmother, you know, is the type who fears trouble. Moreover, Uncle San's army is still in a stalemate with the enemy in Xincheng, and the war is not over yet!"
Everyone immediately chattered and expressed their opinions.
"It's said outside that the victory of the outnumbered army in this battle was due to God's help. When the Beirong army reached the place where our army was ambushing, they were suddenly hit by an avalanche, which immediately disrupted the enemy's formation and morale!"
"Could it be that the old lady is a deity who can control the weather like this?"
"Oh my god, is there really someone who can plan everything for sure? Did they discuss this with God? Otherwise, how can it snow and avalanche happen as soon as they say it will snow?"
Xu Can is a die-hard fan of Qiao Xin and can't stand others saying that she relies on luck to succeed.
"You are all educated people, how can you spread rumors? The weather is one of the three major factors that determine the outcome of a war. How many famous generals have used weather changes to win wars? How come no one doubts it?
Others' winning is a result of their ability, but the old lady's winning is just luck. This is prejudice and discrimination on their part.
Luck is also part of strength. The old lady can take advantage of weather changes and seize the opportunity. That is her ability.
It snows in Jiangcheng every year. Why didn't the other defenders take advantage of the heavy snow to solve the problem of Beirong as soon as possible?
Are those gossipers considered men? They can’t compete with their abilities, don’t work hard to improve themselves, and use gender to attack others. It’s too mean! ”
Qiao Sanlang and the others were already used to Xu Can's angry look, and they smiled and comforted him, "Why are you angry? Grandmother doesn't care about these false names. Other people's clamor is just impotent rage!
Qiao Erlang personally poured a glass of water and handed it over before saying, "I didn't call you all here today to discuss this, but to discuss something else!
When Qiao was raising food and supplies, everyone here contributed money and effort. I will always remember this kindness!
After great chaos, great order will surely follow. Today, Jiangcheng is in ruins and there are opportunities everywhere!
Sooner or later, the imperial court will vigorously develop the Hedong and Hexi regions, and gradually expand trade with Hu merchants in the Western Regions.
I want to ask you guys if you would like to get involved and make a living for yourself."
When these words were spoken, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. They thought that either their official positions were too low and they could not interfere with the formulation of court policies, or they were purely dependent on their families for support and had not yet achieved economic independence and financial freedom.
Everyone didn't quite understand what this meant, and they came forward to surround the two brothers of the Qiao family and began to ask questions.
"My Lord, are you serious? The imperial court wants to develop Hedong and Hexi and open up the silk trade in the Western Regions. Wouldn't that be a return to the glory of the Qin Emperor and Han Emperor?"
Qiao Jilang:......
He didn't paint a big picture, so why do people think of restoring the past glory? But no one dares to boast that Haikou can realize such a big dream!
He just wanted to return everyone's kindness.
Qiao Erlang does not accept everyone when making friends. Most of the people who can play with him are of good character and personality except for the shortcoming of being short of money.
A small number of this group of people are children of officials.
The kind of person who wants to make progress but can't, and can only use eating, drinking and having fun to cover up his true thoughts!
There are many talented and thoughtful people among these people.
However, my position at home is somewhat awkward.
Either they are not the eldest son but have talent, or they are born out of wedlock. In short, they are not the focus of family training, and they will even be suppressed when they steal the limelight from the one above them.
There are also quite a few people who were born in poor families but were excellent. With the help of the Qiao family, they finally passed the imperial examination and got a small job.
But living in the capital is not easy.
Without the support of their original families, their salaries are not enough to support them to live comfortably in the capital.
This group of people who were not living a satisfactory life themselves, still gritted their teeth and gave their own money to support him when his family needed help.
How could the Qiao family forget this friendship?
Xu Can is not good at other things, but when he hears that there is money to be made, his mind works quickly.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't go too far. What's the meaning of your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce? Are you trying to make money with all of us?"
Someone else smiled bitterly and said, "Prince Consort Qiao, look at the people present, apart from Prince Xu, how many others can come up with money?
We all have our assets lying around. The several hundred taels of silver we donated a while ago basically drained out my savings for several years!
I just can’t afford to pay more.”
Qiao Erlang smiled and said, "Good brother, it is because I understand your situation that I want you to join me.
You don't have to pay. I remember the amount you donated. Today, we will use this amount as the standard to determine the dry shares. As the capital for everyone's investment, we will establish a Jiangcheng Department Store Chamber of Commerce."
Someone else asked, "Jiangcheng has started to attract investment. Will the local big merchants in Jiangcheng allow outsiders to come and share a piece of the pie?"
Qiao Sanlang explained, "Before the war, a large number of wealthy families in the city cleared out their property and left. Now it may not be so easy for them to go back. It is up to the government to decide who gets the vacant position!"
"I'll invest, I'll invest, can I get some more silver?"
Xu Can did not ask any more questions and was eager to express his opinion, fearing that he would have no chance if he fell behind.
Qiao Erlang spread his hands, looking helpless.
"Grandmother only gave me this one quota, and I'm using it to work with everyone! If you want more quotas, I'm afraid you'll have to send the housekeeper to negotiate in person!"
Xu Can raised his eyebrows, smiling: "What about Sanlang, Dalang and the others, don't they have any quotas either?"
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