Next, Lei Ying and Lei Zhan spread out all their men and blocked all roads leading to the border.
All inbound and outbound caravans must undergo careful inspection before being allowed to leave the country.
Ye knew that the opportunity he fought for was hard-won.
While intensifying the training of the army, people were also asked to speed up road construction.
The road must be repaired before the war comes.
Since there was a long road ahead, in order to return home earlier, Yuye planned to pass through it early.
After all, it's just a good road, and it can save a lot of time.
What's more, before the war, both sides can earn more supplies by trading more.
Although we can bring some valuable goods to the enemy country, Dayuan will make more money.
Especially sheepskins and live cattle and sheep are very important supplies to the people of Dayuan.
Especially in winter, when there is no cotton farming, sheepskin and cowhide are the best warming materials.
Because the profits are huge, many businessmen are willing to take the risk to trade with the grass.
As long as there is greater profit, there will be risks. Transporting materials such as salt and iron can bring in profits of dozens or even hundreds of times.
According to the emperor's order, Ye must conduct a strict investigation.
Especially before the war, the enemy must not be allowed to obtain supplies such as iron, salt, and food.
But in addition to these, items such as porcelain, spices and silk are also very popular commodities on Caoqian.
These things can be exchanged for the largest source of supplies, which is very cost-effective.
The imperial court could also collect large amounts of taxes.
For this reason, the imperial court did not close the trade channels with other countries in the region.
Besides the risk, the biggest expense in doing business with grass is the shipping cost.
Expressways can save a lot of time, not only greatly reducing transportation costs, but also making it safer to travel on the highway without having to worry about being robbed by bandits.
Ye opened more than a dozen entrances and exits on the road.
All people and freight carriages had to get off at the entrance and exit to determine the distance traveled for the purpose of charging.
If anyone dares to run away without paying or drives away without paying, they will be severely punished.
The punishment may be a heavy fine at the very least, or a direct sentence of several months or even years of hard labor.
Please call the shop owner over.
“Five days after the news was spread as quickly as possible, the highway began trial operation.
It must be lively.
Especially with our own caravan leader setting an example.
In time, the imperial court will also give us the food and fodder to transport, so we can gain popularity first.
When most businesses realize the benefits of the expressway, they will all use it whenever they pass by.”
Ye gave the order.
The shopkeeper agreed, "Please rest assured, Your Highness. With the experience of running a business in Nanqian, it will be no problem to find customers.
Many businesses are very familiar with us and will come to support us just by saying hello.
Especially since they heard that our company was doing business on grass, many people wanted to supply us.”
"That's no problem. As long as the price is low and the quality is good, you can become our supplier.
Our business will spread all over the world, and we can't supply it all by ourselves." He simply agreed.
After everything was arranged, the shopkeeper immediately set out to prepare.
Ye also received news from the emperor, asking him to return to the capital.
The barbarians sent envoys to seek peace and asked Ye to conduct the negotiations.
Without any discussion, he had already given up the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
After Ye arranged matters at the border, he brought Princess Ruyue and a few others back to the capital.
The whole journey was on the highway, which was not bumpy at all and the driving speed was very fast.
Traveling in a horse-drawn carriage became very comfortable.
In the past, riding in a carriage at such a fast speed and with such a bumpy ride would have almost dislocated your internal organs.
As long as you are rich, you will definitely choose the highway when traveling in the future.
Ye looked at the scenery passing by quickly outside.
Suddenly I thought of a good way to make money.
"By the way, now that we have so many good horses, we must breed them quickly.
We can rent a horse and carriage on the highway.
Those who are in a hurry or delivering goods can have their destination delivered expedited at 800 miles.
Although the price is a bit higher, there are still many people who choose it.
Efficiency is money, and it can give you a huge advantage!"
Princess Ruyue was surprised at first, but after a moment's reflection, she felt it made sense. "We often have urgent matters to deal with in business. If we can reach a speed of 1,800 li, I believe we will definitely be accepted."
"With enough interest, the cost of raising horses can be significantly reduced.
It is a huge temptation for any business.
I believe this idea of mine will definitely grow bigger and stronger." said Ye.
He knew that the logistics industry was extremely developed in the post-war era. If one wanted to do business well, smooth logistics would definitely be a great help.
Especially if you can deliver the goods on time and at the fastest speed, you will have great competitiveness.
Those who are unwilling to transport goods for their own business will definitely see their business shrink.
"Since you think you can do it, then do it quickly!" Princess Ruyue fully supported Ye's idea.
"Sooner or later, expressways will be built throughout the Dayuan Dynasty, connecting all places at the fastest speed.
This will give the imperial court greater control over the local areas." Ye was full of anticipation for the future.
When I returned to Beijing, I saw that the shopkeeper was very efficient.
Many people are talking about the opening of the new road.
Everyone wants to know how much efficiency can be improved by taking the expressway.
Some people who have been to Nanning Province are even more full of expectations.
This means that even small businesses can do business in other countries.
Not only can the cost of doing business be greatly reduced, but the profits obtained will also be higher.
Princess Ruyue was not familiar with this method of publicity.
I thought everyone in Beijing loved traveling on the highway.
Sitting in the carriage and looking out, I saw a lot of publicity about the highway on the street, and heard many people talking about it.
He said in surprise: "I didn't expect the newly opened road to be so popular. I'm sure many people will try it after it opens.
I guess it won’t take long to earn back the money.”
Ye laughed out loud when he heard this: "Actually, this is our publicity method.
Find a lot of people to spread the news and pretend to be discussing it.
Mainly to attract everyone's attention and curiosity.
This is the only way to make everyone aware of the benefits of the highway in a very short time.
Naturally, many people will choose this path.”
"Ah, so that's how it is! I thought it was the people of the capital who were interested."
“Haha, ordinary people don’t go out often, so how could they be interested in highways?
However, their publicity will affect the choices of merchants.
Anyone who tries it will naturally understand the benefits of the highway.
Under such conditions, travel and cargo transportation will be the preferred choice."
Ye explained.
"No wonder you are so good at business, your publicity is really great." Princess Ruyue's face was full of admiration.
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