The richest man in Suiye City, the Zhang family's residence.

Yelu Zhangshi, accompanied by Yelu Liangcai and Shulu Yu, visited Zhang Mansion at night. The huge Zhang Mansion was brightly lit, but in a dark side room. The family advocated that Kunpeng and his eldest son Zhang Changlin came in person and had a secret talk with the Northern Mastiff envoy.

The Zhang family's business in the Western Regions is getting bigger and bigger, and the backer behind it is naturally the Sword Sect. Otherwise, with the extraordinary realm of the Zhang family and his son, if they were targeted by evil people, no matter how much wealth they had, they would have been robbed long ago.

Yelv Zhangshi visited the Zhang family in the hope of establishing a relationship with the Jianzong through the Zhang family, and whether he could take advantage of the situation and get the full support of the Jianzong. Yelvzhangshi represented not only the Northern Mastiff, but also himself. He wanted to ascend the throne.

As the Great Khan of the Northern Mastiff, he must expand his power. The trip to the Western Regions is Yelu Deguang's protection of his younger son, giving him a good opportunity to penetrate his power into the Western Regions. Once Yelu Zhangshi and Jianzong have established a good relationship,

With the support of Jian Zong, all the countries in the Western Regions will surrender under his feet, and the position of Great Khan will be within his reach.

Zhang Kunpeng naturally knew Yelv Zhangshi's plan. The Zhang family had only risen in the Western Regions for a short period of time, and it was already extremely wealthy. This was not only due to the protection of the Jianzong, but also Zhang's keen sense of money and access to information.

Internet. Zhang Kunpeng has shop branches in the Western Regions, the Central Plains, and even the Northern Mastiff. Some shops do not make any money, but they still keep their shops just to convey local information.

To be in business, simply put, is to earn the price difference of goods, but how to maximize the price difference often relies on information. For example, there was a classic operation during the rise of the Zhang family. Thirty years ago, there was a bumper harvest of sorghum and low prices.

, Jin State's sorghum piled up into mountains and there was no one to harvest it. As a result, Zhang Kunpeng traveled from the Western Regions and built several granaries to stockpile sorghum. Others thought Zhang Kunpeng was crazy. If he wanted to be a bully, he would usually do it when the sorghum harvest failed.

Now that there is a bumper harvest of sorghum, Zhang Kunpeng is harvesting sorghum like crazy. Isn’t it like using a lot of money to buy a bunch of fertilizer and pile it in the warehouse?

In fact, Zhang Kunpeng's Zhongyuan trading company caught the rising price of iron on the market. Various signs showed that Daliang was hoarding iron ore in large quantities and was obviously preparing for war. At that time, Daliang and Jin were allies. Once Daliang launched a war, the target would definitely be the North.

Mastiffs, the Northern Mastiffs invaded the border several times in those years, and Daliang has long been intolerable. As Daliang sent troops to the east, the Jin State must send troops to the west to help. Once the war broke out, the grain and grass consumption was huge, so the price of sorghum as war horse feed immediately rose.

As expected, Daliang launched a sneak attack on the Northern Mastiff soon after, and defeated the elite of the Northern Mastiff on the eastern front in the first battle. The Jin State also sent troops from the western front. As soon as the war started, the price of sorghum increased. However, everyone thought that Zhang Kunpeng was going to make a fortune.

At that time, he did not take the opportunity to raise the price, but sold the sorghum in the warehouse to the King of Jin at a loss at cost price, and only obtained a license to sell salt in the Jin Kingdom.

Everyone thinks that businessmen value profits. Zhang Kunpeng's move was praised by the King of Jin. From then on, Zhang's business in Jin State was smooth. In addition, Jin State is located in the inland, so salt is hard to come by. Zhang Kunpeng has several salt lakes in the Western Regions.

The salt production was plentiful, but just when everyone suddenly realized that Zhang Kunpeng had sacrificed the immediate profit and gained huge profits from selling salt, Zhang Kunpeng immediately proposed to the King of Jin to specialize in salt and iron, and only provided the King with small profits.

The king of Jin quickly grew in power by relying on salt taxes, making the country rich and the people strong.

Zhang Kunpeng taught his descendants many times that the strength of a merchant does not lie in how much money he earns in good times, but in whether he can survive in bad times.

When doing business, Zhang Kunpeng is never greedy. If he can get 70% of the profit, he often only takes 50%, giving one more point to his superiors, leaving one more point to his subordinates, and taking less for himself. It may seem like he is suffering a loss in the immediate future, but in fact in the long run

, Zhang made money. However, it was not money, but people's hearts.

There are tens of millions of merchants in the Western Regions. Yuanhe Zhang Kunpeng can gain a foothold in Suiye City and even take over most of the Jianzong's business. The reason is that Zhang Kunpeng is not greedy and does righteous things. Cooperating with the Jianzong is not as simple as just making money.

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The reputation of the Sword Sect is far more important than money. Therefore, Zhang Kunpeng has cherished his feathers very much since he cooperated with the Sword Sect, never breaking the rules or doing evil. Even in his residence in Suiye City, he is extremely low-key. From the outside,

It's just an ordinary wealthy family. Who would have thought that this is the Zhang family's mansion, which is the richest in the Western Regions.

In the side hall, Yelv Zhangshi gently put down his tea cup and said straight to the point: "Mr. Zhang, Xiao Wang is here to seek support from the Zhang family. He also hopes that the Zhang family can help connect the people. As long as the Jianzong can control the Northern Mastiff,

If you turn a blind eye to the actions of the Western Regions, I can guarantee that the tribute money received by the Jianzong will be doubled. Naturally, Zhang’s business in the Western Regions and even the Northern Mastiff will become more and more prosperous, and the world will know that there is Zhang in the Western Regions.

He is the richest in the world, and it is not mentioned that the only richest people in the world are Nan Qian and Bei Hu."

Although Zhang Kunpeng is of low level, he clearly realizes that the old man in black sitting next to Yelu Zhang's stone must be the top strong man in the world. However, Zhang Kunpeng is not afraid at all. There has never been a worshiper invited from outside in the Zhang family's mansion.

, why no one in Suiye City has dared to take Zhang’s idea for a long time, the reason is obvious.

I'm afraid that the moment Yelu Zhangshi stepped through the door, Jian Zong already knew about it.

Zhang Kunpeng said neither humble nor arrogantly: "The prince thinks highly of the old man. The old man is just a businessman. Whether it is doing business or buying and selling, he has managed to accumulate some meager property with integrity. How can he have the ability to interfere with the prince's Western Region plan? If the prince

The old man is very happy to be able to pacify the Western Region. Who in business doesn't hope that business can flow smoothly?"

Shuluyu just walked around bored and didn't see anything else, staring at the dazzling objects in the house. Yeluliangcai was calm, just sitting and drinking tea, not noticing that there was anything in the Zhang family's mansion.

Despite the powerful fluctuations in spiritual power, an extremely powerful spiritual consciousness appears on the mountain from time to time, as if it is hinting at something?

Yelu Zhangshi understood Zhang Kunpeng's hidden meaning. This old fox planned to remain neutral. No matter who won the Western Region, they would not be able to avoid him. As long as Jian Zong did not fall, he would still be the roly-poly of the Western Region.

Yelv Zhangshi grinned and said: "It seems that Mr. Zhang doesn't like the little king anymore and is not willing to help him. It doesn't matter. This time the Northern Mastiff is determined to win the Western Region. Now the Central Plains is in chaos and Liang and Jin are fighting. No one has time to go west.

If the country is not as good as a pig, who can achieve anything? Mr. Zhang seriously thought about it, why not make a bet as early as possible, the earlier the greater the profit. Our Northern Mastiff occupying the Western Region is also a good thing for the Jianzong. The Jianzong does not eat the world.

The sect on the mountain of fireworks has a northern mastiff to handle the secular affairs, and there is a lot of money to make, and everyone is happy, isn't it good?"

Zhang Kunpeng said calmly: "The prince really thinks highly of me. To Jian Zong, I am just a dispensable businessman. How can I talk to him in the Jian Zong's ancestral hall? One day, Jian Zong will not like me.

I changed it as soon as I said it, who wouldn’t do business under the protection of Jianzong?”

Yelv Zhangshi laughed and said: "What Mr. Zhang said makes some sense, but Mr. Zhang also needs to know the determination of the Northern Mastiff this time. I am determined to win the Western Region. No matter how strong the Sword Sect is, it is just a sect. Is it possible that it can still be achieved?"

Wrestling with the Northern Mastiff? Mr. Zhang, Xiao Wang would like to advise you, don’t think that you can enjoy the shade with your back against a big tree. If Jian Zong finally reaches an agreement with Xiao Wang, then the chips in your hand will be worthless."

Zhang Kunpeng just stroked his beard and sighed, "Your Majesty is so talented and powerful that I have already planned everything carefully. I am just an insignificant chess piece, so there is nothing to worry about. Your Majesty's plan is huge, but I am unable to do what I want. I hope you will show your kindness."

Yelv Zhangshi knew that the Western Regions had great connections. He originally thought that the surname Zhang was just soft bones, but he refused to take soft and hard advice. Originally, Shu Luyu did not agree with wooing the Zhang family when he first entered Suiye City. After all, he poached the Sword Sect when he first entered Suiye City.

In the corner, I'm afraid that no matter how generous Jian Zong is, he will feel a little uncomfortable.

However, Yelv Zhangshi was so single-minded that he could not get off the tiger now. Yelv Zhangshi’s expression

Tie Qing, desperate, said anxiously: "Mr. Zhang, if you help me with the Northern Mastiff, from now on the Western Regions, the Northern Mastiff and even the business with the Central Plains will be handed over to you. As long as you help me achieve great things, I will make you richest in the world."

, How about trampling all the money from the south and the north under your feet?"

Yelv Zhangshi has been nakedly attacking with money. In his heart, merchants are just merchants. Who can resist the temptation of money? However, Zhang Kunpeng has already become a man and cannot be easily persuaded by just a few words.

Zhang Kunpeng pretended to be regretful and said: "The conditions given by the prince are really generous, but I don't have such big ambitions. I am just guarding one-third of an acre of land. I have a wife and children who are hot on the bed. People who can't stand on the stage are afraid of missing the prince."

It's a big deal. Your Majesty, please find someone else to deal with."

Yelv Zhangshi was furious and shouted angrily: "Zhang, don't be so shameless. Who are you treating as a dog? Are you not a dog?"

Shuluyu quickly held down Yelv Zhangshi who was about to draw his sword. Yelu Liangcai looked at the distance with wary eyes. In an instant, he felt that the three of them were enveloped by a sword energy. Zhang Kunpeng was unhurried and looked very handsome.

He handed his head over to Yelv Zhang and let him chop it with a stone.

Shuluyu held down Yelvzhangshi with one hand, turned around quickly and apologized: "Mr. Zhang, the young prince was just too impolite for being anxious for a moment. I hope Mr. Zhang won't blame you."

Zhang Kunpeng was calm, and said with a slight smile: "Your Majesty is young and energetic, what's wrong? If Your Majesty wins the Western Region, Zhang will have to beg for a meal in front of Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me if I am offended."

Although Zhang Kunpeng lowered his attitude in his words, his expression was quite disdainful, which made Yelu Zhangshi very angry. Yelu Liangcai said slowly: "My young prince, let's call it a night. I'll come back to visit Mr. Zhang another day."

Yelu Zhangshi was a bit reckless, but he was not stupid. Even Yelu Liangcai spoke up. It seemed that he would not be able to let go of his bad breath tonight. Yelu Zhangshi walked away with Yelu Liangcai following closely. Only Shu Lu

Yu clasped her fists towards Zhang Kunpeng, nodded gently and apologized, then turned and left.

Zhang Kunpeng picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip. The fragrance and bitterness of the tea rose to the tip of his tongue, and he murmured: "It's an eventful autumn."

Zhang Changlin had never seen his father so worried. His father had been in the Western Regions for decades and had never seen any big storms. Could it be that the current situation was so severe that the family's survival was in danger?

Zhang Changlin glanced at his father's tea cup. His father had never drunk good tea in a lifetime. He only drank poor tea from the tea shop that cost a penny a bowl when he was a child. Even though he was already rich in the Western Regions, he still drank a penny a bowl.

It seems that feeling the bitterness of tea has become his lifelong hobby. Fortunately, his father did not ask the younger generations of the family to imitate him and drink bad tea. However, Zhang Changlin tasted it himself several times. It was really bitter, but the fragrance of the tea leaves was

Extremely indifferent, maybe this is why my father, who started from scratch, misses the past years.

Zhang Kunpeng saw his eldest son in a daze and said softly: "There is only one understanding person next to the little prince of the Northern Mastiff."

Zhang Changlin came back to his senses, nodded and said: "Well, if Shu Luyu plans the overall situation, I'm afraid the Western Region will really become the treasure of the Northern Mastiff."

Zhang Kunpeng smiled and said: "I heard about the Battle of Hami. I almost went to the Jian Sect to ask for someone to rescue you. I never thought that you would defeat the Huanxi Sect in Hami City. For the first time as a father, I feel that you have grown up.

It will be of great use. You haven’t told me how about the young man named Xu who returned to Suiye City with you?"

Zhang Changlin suddenly started talking and told his father all the details of the Hami war. Zhang Kunpeng nodded and praised: "You are so young and promising, maybe he will become a variable in the chaos in the Western Region. Tomorrow

There is a banquet for Xu Shaoxia, you go and invite it in person."
Chapter completed!