The Emperor of Red Mansions: Many Children, Many Blessings, Opening Draft

Before penicillin was introduced, Dawu had already said goodbye to eating coarse salt.

Under the continuous experiments arranged by Li Chenghan, and with Li Chenghan's guidance.

Dawu had already developed refined salt, and the output of refined salt was also very high.

As a result, salt was no longer so expensive in Dawu.

But the salt tax did not decrease. On the contrary, everyone could afford it because people's taste for salt gradually increased.

On the contrary, the salt tax continued to increase.

And as the quality of salt improved, the method of improving the quality was kept secret.

In addition, because salt was cheaper than the coarse salt in the past, those salt merchants were completely cut off from making a living and had to find another way.

Of course, the reduction in the number of salt merchants and the reduction in the number of salt merchants selling private salt.

Those salt merchants who were able to obtain the court's monopoly naturally only made money.

It's just that they earn much less than before, but this is a long-term profitable business.

And even if they earn less than before, it is far from comparable to other businesses.

Qi State, Imperial Palace Garden.

"Great Wu Empire!"

Qi State Emperor Zhan Doudou frowned and thought about the conversation with the Great Wu Empire envoy Zhao Youde.

Based on the conversation with Zhao Youde, she could imagine that the Great Wu Empire was rich and strong, with strong soldiers and horses.

And this Great Wu Empire reminded her of the former Great Wei Empire.

If it comes to wealth, she thinks that the former Great Wei Empire can't compare with the Great Wu Empire.

But in terms of strength, she dare not jump to conclusions before she has specific information.

But what she knows now is that the Great Wu Empire has more than 400,000 troops stationed in the Snow Region.

And there are many strong men guarding the place.

"If the Great Wu Empire is really full of strong men, we have to be on guard!"

Haitang Duoduo said to Emperor Qi in a deep voice.

"Indeed, the Great Wu Empire is as strong as the Great Wei Empire.

But one thing is undeniable, they were able to place more than 40,000 troops and many strong men in the snowy area.

This poses a huge threat to our Qi State.

And their people were able to open up a path in the snowy area, which shows that they have certain means.

But if they find the temple, it will be even worse for Qi State."

Zhan Doudou nodded.

Now she is very worried about the Great Wu Empire. After all, the location of the Great Wu Empire really makes her uncomfortable.

If the Great Wu Empire appears on the edge of Qing State, it is best to be next to Nanzhao State. The south of Qing State is the best for Qi State.

But the army of the Great Wu Empire happened to appear in the snowy area in the northwest of Qi.

In terms of strength, Qi is inferior to Qing.

Now Qi is in a state of being attacked from both sides.

Now there isOne question is whether what the envoy of the Great Wu Empire said is true or false.

Is the Great Wu Empire really as powerful as the envoy said, especially in war, it is good at fighting with fewer people and is invincible.

Especially, eighteen people slaughtered countless tribes in a city.

Although she has arranged for the Jinyiwei to enter the Snow Region through the hand of the Queen Mother.

But the Snow Region is so large that the Jinyiwei does not know how much time it will take to find the location of the Great Wu Empire’s garrison.

Even if they follow the Great Wu envoy, it will take an unknown amount of time.

Therefore, there is only one way to find out the details of the Great Wu Empire now, that is to trade with the Great Wu Empire.

Then use the convenience of trade to collect the details of the Great Wu Empire.

As for going to war directly with the Great Wu Empire, that is out of the question.

Not to mention the huge Snow Region, they don’t even know where the enemy is.

They didn't know the specific situation of the enemy.

Let's say they all knew the details of the Great Wu Empire's deployment of troops in the Snow Region. How many of the more than 400,000 troops should they send to conquer?

Once their Qi army moved, I'm afraid that the powerful enemy Qing would follow up with a million troops to raid their lair.

And this (agfj) not to mention that they sent troops to the Snow Region, how long is the logistics line, and the cotton-padded clothes and quilts of their Qi army fighting in the Snow Region are a huge expense.

Even if the Great Wu Empire really arranged more than 400,000 troops in the Snow Region, it means that the Great Wu Empire has more than 400,000 troops ready to be deployed at any time to support this side.

So unless Zhan Doudou is stupid, he will want to send troops to attack the Great Wu at all costs.

"What should we do?"

Haitang Duoduo frowned and said to Zhan Doudou.

"Let's agree to trade with the Great Wu Empire first! Taking advantage of the trade, we will arrange for the Jinyiwei to find out the details of the Great Wu Empire.

Only by finding out the details of the Great Wu Empire can we make a better response."

Zhan Doudou thought for a while and said to Haitang Duoduo.

Hearing this, Haitang Duoduo was silent.

"Today's events will surely spread all over the world in no time! Although Qi is under great pressure, Qing will also be worried about the change of the Great Wu Empire and want to find out the details of the Great Wu Empire.

And with Emperor Qing's character, he will definitely not seek the skin of a tiger.

Similarly, even if the Great Wu Empire is bluffing, the strong men who followed their delegation also represent that the Great Wu Empire has a strong foundation."

"So, the best way at present is to balance, or for Qi and Qing to join forces."

"But in my opinion, we will maintain a balance before we are absolutely sure!" (To read the exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

"But it's still the same. The pressure we face is much higher than that of Qing."

After a pause, Zhan Doudou opened his mouth to Haitang Duoduo and continued to speak.

"Huh!"

"Then we have a lot to prepare!"

Haitang Duoduo took a deep breath and murmured to Zhan Doudou.

"So, you will be busy in the future!

I plan to let you secretly select people with good qualifications and establish an organization with Jinyiwei as the predecessor.

This organization must cultivate strong people and use intelligence.

Also, this organization must be secretive.

Because this organization will be the trump card of my Qi country."

"Similarly, I will also let the generals secretly recruit troops and expand the army to deal with the future situation."

"But under this premise, we should spread the news to all forces first, so that this Great Wu Empire will attract the attention of all forces."

"Of course, I will also recruit some troops and let all countries, especially Qing, know.

If we don't do anything, I'm afraid that Qing will secretly investigate my Qi country first."

Zhan Doudou took over Haitang Duoduo's words and directly handed this important task to Haitang Duoduo. []

Then she told him the big picture of her plan.

In the current situation, regardless of whether Da Wu was bluffing or not, the situation was clear.

That is, even if Da Wu was bluffing, it was still a potential rival of his Qi State. .