Chapter 116 Preparations before the war

"Did you buy all those porcelain bottles I asked you to buy?"

Li Xiang suddenly thought of another thing. Although porcelain bottles are expensive in this era, if you spend a lot of money, you can still buy them. What's more, Li Xiang wanted to hold explosives and lamp oil so that he could make simple weapons by himself, so The skin doesn't have to be too good, as long as it doesn't leak.

"I have bought them all and they are piled behind our warehouse. I also ordered some large boxes and put some soft grass inside to ensure that they will not be broken during the march, but the corners may be damaged. .”

Although Zhou Huairen didn't know what Li Xiang was using it for, he also knew that Li Xiang was about to go to the front line, and he should have taken these things with him to Tuyuhun.

"There are also things like lamp oil. After buying them, they will all be transported to Liangzhou City. Let our people sort out a batch of goods and drive them to Liangzhou City with the treasures in hand."

Li Xiang's vision is forward-looking. Although the current Liangzhou City is not prosperous enough and is just a city on the border, after this war, it will definitely become a border trade center.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, the personnel have been selected, and we can set off with this batch of goods. In addition, I have also thought about the inn and restaurant you mentioned, which are located near our Zhi Da Bao." Li Xiang said to Zhou Huairen that day. He came up with the concept of a commercial complex. This guy has made all the plans today. In the future, according to Li Xiang, Daobao will be the center of the city. If anyone wants to eat and stay, the first thing that comes to mind is to Treasure.

"It's basically like this, but I'll double the money spent. According to the plan you mentioned, the total investment in a county's Zhi Da Bao is three hundred guan. This is really too conservative. It must be To increase the price to more than 500 guan, we must keep this place the most luxurious within two years. For example, all the furniture and wine glasses inside must be the best at the moment. Let everyone think of luxury and immediately buy it. Think of us holding on to the treasure."

Although Zhou Huairen's concept is good, he still hasn't mastered some details. These days, there is no problem at all in buying only the expensive ones but not the right ones. There are some rich people in every city, and what they want most is to spend money. Show your difference. If you don't even give this opportunity to others, then how can you do business for the rich?

"Your Highness is really smart. I have worked hard all my life to buy it. How come I haven't even figured this out? Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely make our hotel and hotel a great place."

Zhou Huairen said with great confidence that in the past, he was also one of the richest people in Chang'an City, so he knew very well how to enjoy himself.

"Anyway, the money is in your hands. You just have to spend it in a way. Let's set up the stall first. I have already talked with other major families. Regarding the issue of Zhi Da Bao, they will not interfere with us. , open one in each city first. If the city is big, we can continue to open, but at this stage, we must first fill up each city. We must find the best location in each city. It doesn’t matter even if the land price is a little more expensive. .”

In the eyes of everyone, Zhidaobao is just a family. Even if it opens across the country, it is still a small business, especially inns and wine shops. They don't like this at all.

"Don't worry, your highness. When you come back from the southwest border, we will definitely be everywhere with our treasures all over the country. However, your highness must be careful when going to the battlefield and don't take risks."

Zhou Huairen said with concern, if Li Xiang hadn't appeared, he didn't know what kind of life he would have lived. Now Li Xiang would never have anything wrong. As long as Li Xiang can come back well, then his glory has just begun. First of all, if something happens to Li Xiang, can that idiot Li Chengqian be able to cope with it?

Li Xiang nodded silently. When explaining things these days, he did feel that there was a heavy burden on his shoulders. There were many people eating with him, so nothing could happen. If something happened, If so, the future of these people is gone. When you pulled them into the car, you painted a brilliant future for them. You can't interrupt it now. We are a reputable person.

When they returned to the East Palace, the emperor's imperial edict had been issued. Li Xiang and Li Zhi had the same official positions. They joined the army before the army and were promoted to the fifth rank.

It makes sense for the emperor to do this. Although he has explained it to the two people, they still have titles. If trouble occurs within the army, the two generals will also have a huge headache. Now I will give you a Positions in the military.

According to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, if a person joins the army, he must follow the discipline of the army. Even if you are a prince and join the army, you must obey orders honestly.

"Are you ready with everything I asked you to prepare?"

Miss Mengqin served Li Xiang to change clothes, while Qian Ping listened.

"I'm ready to go back to Your Highness. General Cheng's big ax..."

After Li Xiang decided to go on an expedition, he already had Cheng Yaojin's big ax driven out. The other two were Qin Qiong and Qin Huaiyu. The father and son were also famous generals of the Tang Dynasty. Each of them prepared a steel knife. Of course, we have to see what attitude you two have as to whether we will give it or not. We can’t give this knife indiscriminately. As for this guy Cheng Chuliang, he suffered a huge loss this time. Li Xiang originally wanted to give him a hand, so he gave it to him. He was assigned to the Imperial City Si Yamen, but he didn't expect that this time he would not be able to go out with the army. Following Cheng Yaojin's birthplace was Cheng Chuliang's eldest brother Cheng Chumo.

"Tonight, I will take advantage of the moonlight to send it there. I will also send two kilograms of fine wine to Cheng Chuliang and let him make arrangements for me to get to know his elder brother before he goes on the expedition."

People from the old Cheng family are very scheming and carefree on the surface, but secretly it is clear that if Li Xiang wants to live a healthy life on the battlefield, this step must be taken. On the contrary, the people from the Qin Qiong family are easier to get along with. Everyone in the family is an upright person.

"Your Highness, this old slave found out that His Highness the King of Jin went to the Palace of the King of Wei after leaving the court. Are the two of them?"

Taking advantage of this gap, Qian Ping reported another thing. Of course Li Xiang knew that these two guys were a family. What good could happen if two bad guys got together?