xymnovel Chapter 130 Reunion with Guo Jia
Chapter 130 Reunion with Guo Jia
Ye City.
Governor's Office.
In the blink of an eye, Han Song has been here for almost half a month.
During this time, Xu Shu and Chen Gong took him to see various places.
Especially the living conditions of military camps, granaries, and the surrounding people.
Every place he saw broadened Han Song's horizons.
In particular, the living conditions of the surrounding residents and the behavior of each individual.
because……
Everything else can be faked, but this is impossible!
Because no one in the world can control every single person under their jurisdiction and do the same thing at the same time.
He absolutely did not believe that anyone could act to that extent.
Therefore, the sense of security and contentment among the people around Ye City is entirely genuine!
He secretly sought out opportunities to ask the people what they had to say.
Li Zhao distributed at least a month's worth of rations to each of them.
Furthermore, everyone is encouraged to cultivate land and farm, with additional rewards for those who successfully cultivate land.
With Li Zhao providing a safety net for everyone, the people can farm without any worries.
Such a state is rarely seen anywhere in the world, even in the prosperous Jingzhou.
What surprised Han Song the most was that Li Zhao actually granted all the people a year-long tax exemption!
In other words...
Li Zhao not only had to distribute enough food to everyone, but he also had no income during the year.
That's terrifying!
So what exactly does he use to support his daily operations?
Taking all the details into account, Han Song finally concluded that Li Zhao's strength was unfathomable and that he should not be made an enemy of him under any circumstances.
Once he made up his mind, his attitude changed completely, and he actively promoted business dealings here.
Jingzhou would use various medicinal herbs and silk to exchange for grain, horses, and so on from this place.
Horses accounted for a very small proportion of the population; the majority of the diet consisted of grain, and a fixed process was established.
During this process, Han Song once again experienced how terrifying Li Zhao was.
All the solutions he proposed were meticulous and logical.
In particular, the waterway is the most suitable route for transporting all goods between Qingzhou and Jingzhou.
He had calculated exactly which section to take and how long it would take.
"General, I have come today specifically to bid you farewell. Thank you for your care over the past two weeks!"
"Upon returning to Jingzhou, I will truthfully report all of this to my lord. I will forever remember your warm hospitality!"
Han Song stood very respectfully in front of Li Zhao, performed a deep bow, and then spoke respectfully.
Xu Shu and Chen Gong stood to the side, both with smiles on their faces.
After spending this time together, they reached a cooperation agreement, and of course, they had to maintain a polite facade.
"Mr. Han, are you leaving already?" Li Zhao looked surprised.
"We've come all this way, so let's stay a little longer. We haven't even had a chance to taste the freshly harvested tea together yet!"
"Thank you for your kindness, General. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will certainly enjoy tea with you!"
"However, I am currently preoccupied with official business, and my lord is awaiting news!"
"Please rest assured, General, after we return this time, I will do my utmost to facilitate our deal, and it will be conducted according to the terms we agreed upon!" Han Song said, bowing again.
After some polite exchanges, Han Song was escorted out, where a carriage had already been prepared.
What he didn't expect was...
After leaving the city, two more carriages followed behind, which seemed perfectly natural.
He felt something was off, so he drove a distance before stopping to check.
Only then did he realize that all of them were gifts that Li Zhao had prepared for him.
It wasn't gold or silver treasures, but rather the finest millet and refined salt.
These items will help him return and report back, facilitating future business transactions.
This would also allow him to obtain many benefits naturally.
Han Song was an extremely intelligent man, and he understood the situation the moment he saw it.
After a moment of silence, he turned and bowed to Ye City before returning to his carriage and quickly leaving...
……
"My lord, are you really planning to do business with Jingzhou?" Chen Gong had been holding back for a long time, but he couldn't help but ask.
Over the past two weeks, he and Xu Shu made a surprising discovery.
Li Zhao seemed to have been prepared for this for a long time, and it didn't seem like a last-minute deal.
Most of the latest orders are about the construction of trading venues in coastal areas such as Beihai, and even shipbuilding is required.
Judging from this, it's not going to be a short-term transaction!
"Gongtai, this business is not as simple as you think. Once it grows big, the benefits will be no less than those of a war."
"You'll understand these things later. For now, let's... take it slow!"
Just as Li Zhaogang finished speaking, someone walked in from outside, indicating that someone from Yanzhou had arrived.
Upon hearing this report, Xu Shu couldn't help but laugh, "That's quite clever..."
"We just saw the people from Jingzhou off, and now the people from Yanzhou are here!"
"Who's here this time?" Chen Gong asked.
The visitor replied, "He said his name was Guo Jia, and he was...an old friend of our lord!"
Upon hearing the name, the two exchanged a glance.
Li Zhao had already gotten up and walked out, which suggested that they had a pretty good relationship.
"Brother Gongtai, have you noticed that our lord is taking good care of this Guo Jia?"
"Yes! Logically speaking, they shouldn't have any connection!"
"I think... our lord has new plans!"
"..."
……
When they met Guo Jia again, both of them were filled with emotion.
The last time was in Linzi, and it hasn't been long since then, and we've already met in Yecheng.
the difference is.
Li Zhao could clearly sense that Guo Jia's complexion was worse than usual.
Compared to ordinary people, she appeared pale, with a sickly rosy complexion on her cheeks.
"Fengxiao, we meet again..." Li Zhao said with a smile, pulling him along.
Guo Jia remarked with great emotion, "I truly never expected to see the General again so soon!"
"and……"
He glanced at Ye City. "Let's meet in different places."
"Fong-hsiao, we're friends, right?"
"Of course!"
Guo Jia was clearly surprised; he could sense that Li Zhao's words were not just polite.
It seems like there's something she wants to say to herself!
"Fong-hsiao, as a friend, let me say something: you'd better take care of your health!"
Li Zhao patted him on the shoulder, then turned and walked towards Ye City first.
Watching his retreating figure, Guo Jia frowned deeply and couldn't help but cough.
Li Zhao found this very strange; why was he suddenly telling him this?
"Take care of your health"... Is this a veiled criticism or a threat?
Guo Jia didn't quite understand yet, but he followed without revealing his thoughts.
After entering the city, Li Zhao did not meet with Guo Jia immediately, but arranged for him to stay temporarily.
Meanwhile, Xu Shu also received a strange task: to live in the same place as Guo Jia...
……