Chapter 539 Everyone has their own thoughts

"Ye Tao..." In the southwest of Yuhang, in a town named Luzhuang, an old man in his fifties frowned and recited the name. He held a small note in his hand, which read: Ye Tao has set off.

Ye Tao is here. This name has a very good impression in the minds of many people in Chunnan. Yuhang's bell tower is also a scene. Although Ye's workshop does not set up branches in Chunnan, their products can still flow into Chunnan through various channels, greatly enriching the lives of Chunnan people. From luxury and exquisite to simple and practical, there are all kinds of things, and various products related to the Ye family seem to always make people feel good quality and practical experience. But for other people, this name is like a nightmare. If it weren't for Ye Tao's rise, he wouldn't have been indulging in various ways again and again under Tan Xiaopei's indulgence.

, subverting traditional practices, come up with incredible but extremely practical solutions, creativity, or he did not always perform well in the few wars he participated in, always became a key figure, leading the war in a direction that was beneficial to him... He and his wife Tan Weixin made Dongping a country that only people could look up to in the past twenty years. Now, Chunnan faces this country. Chunnan heroes who claim to be lofty people are all trembling with courage and confidence. They are not lacking, but the more they understand Dongping and Ye Tao, the more they feel that the thorn is on their backs.

The old man's name is Anping. He used to be the chief guard of Jiang Yan and had met Ye Tao several times. Now, he is in charge of a group of 426 people who know what he is doing, and thousands of people who don't know who he is serving, but are deploying resources for the organization. He holds the third largest ticket number in Chunnan, the sixth largest silk shop, the eleventh largest shipping business, and the fourth construction shop. The land and houses he has in secret are also surprisingly numerous. Anping himself has no time to sort out. This organization is called "Fuhutang". They only have a capable spy organization in Dongping, and some people are even lurking directly in Chunnan's spy system, but are serving Fuhutang. Jiang Yan spent many years and tried his best to examine the organization that had exhausted his life. It was not for assassination, destruction, or for spy, but for spy.

A huge plan was prepared to use all the best to obstruct Dongping's march after the war between Dongping and Chunnan, so that Dongping would suffer huge losses. Dongping's army was strong. It was based on a strong material basis, but once it was damaged a lot, the financial pressure was extremely huge. More importantly, it was difficult to cultivate veterans. A large number of killing and injuring veterans, or forming large-scale non-combat reductions, which could reduce the combat effectiveness of Dongping's army by more than one level. In that case, the Chunnan army still had a chance. Even if it could not block Dongping's march, Fuhutang would have to complete the minimum mission: to allow the Chunnan royal family to survive... It is not to let the conquerors live with kindness, but to live freely in the world. If there is a chance, the Chunnan royal family can be revived in the future and achieve the great cause of restoration. If not, at least it can guarantee the survival and freedom of the royal family, and a natural wealthy life.

Now, Ye Tao came to Chunnan, which made Anping's several tiger generals unable to hold back. But Anping knew very well that once something happened in Chunnan, the Dongping army would come immediately, and there would be no luck. But if there was any problem in Dongping, if the identity of the actor could be hidden and decorated well, there would be a great chance. Anping himself was moved. He picked up another piece of information, which was reported a few days ago, and it was said that the list of people who would go to Yuhang with Ye Tao. Tan Weishi followed Ye Tao, but Ye Tao did not bring his children, obviously he felt that the atmosphere would not be too relaxed. The guarding power was unprecedented.

Liu Yong, who has been with Ye Tao for many years, is naturally the commander of the guards this time. Jin Ze serves as the chief of the guards camp. There are 3,000 staff members, and each of the outstanding guards camps will have 1,200 people to come to Yuhang this time with Ye Tao. In addition, there are about twenty good players of different ages including Liu Yong's wife "Golden Silk Sword" Cao Mo. Looking at this lineup, you may feel that Ye Tao is a little nervous, but thinking about his current status and his performance, you will feel that it is actually not bad. This kind of guard power is almost half of the guards for the first-level travel of the king of the country. But Ye Tao's value is far more than half of the king of the country.

Moreover, what makes people feel a little relieved is that as before, there are still a considerable number of heavyweight merchants or representatives of merchants in Ye Tao's mission. The Jiuzhou Business Association and Qihai Trading Company have very high-level representatives. It seems that they still hope to hold some relatively mild and mutually beneficial talks.

Anping's attention will not be just on these people. He noticed that Chi Yun and Feng Zi were in this mission. Feng Zi probably did not have the chance to become a top strategist like Jiang Yan, not because of his talent and vision, but because of his personality. Jiang Yan's loyalty and gratitude to the king for Chunnan, patience in handling complicated matters, and careful determination to construct the overall situation, hoping to turn the tide. Feng Zi is incomparable to this lazy guy. Although Feng Zi has always been in the position of the Northern Xinjiang Administration, he has lived in Danyang for a long time and has fun with his friends.

, it's a great pleasure. Over the years, he only occasionally took action, and his style is more inclined to take advantage of the situation. However, no one dares to doubt his ability. Although this guy is good at taking advantage of the situation and never uses normal and troublesome methods, he is far superior to Jiang Yan, that is, his understanding of various fields, and his knowledge has almost no blind spots, which makes him always find the key points from the perspectives that others think are very strange. Moreover, this guy is a diplomatic negotiator, which is much harder to deal with than Ye Tao, who always looks humble and gentle.

Anping shook the bell on the desk, and an ugly family walked into the study. The servant was almost eight feet tall. He was very tall and looked a little funny in the blue-gray servant's uniform. But looking at the hideous face, I'm afraid not many people could laugh in front of him.

"Master, what are you asking?" the servant asked.

"Let Ruan Xiaowu set off. Follow Ye Tao's team and keep an eye on it, don't alert the snake." An Ping ordered.

"Yes." The ugly servant responded and turned around and walked out.

In the Eastern Palace of the Royal Palace, the prince also looked at the documents with similar content, and his expression was a little complicated. "What exactly did Ye Tao... do you come to do?"

There are always a group of old ministers around the prince. Although they are not strong enough, they have a deep-rooted relationship network. The second prince benefited from the honeymoon period of Chunnan and Dongping. The two princes, who were once regarded as the best solution, inherited the throne of the two kings at the same time, allowing Dongping Chunnan to merge into one, and many "pacifist" ministers gathered around them to create momentum. Although this statement disappeared in the end and the kings of the two countries were disdainful of this solution, the second prince's methods emerged one after another, and finally gathered enough strength around them. If it weren't for the huge military threat from Dongping, the two princes would have met each other after the death of the old king. But now the supporters of both sides tried their best to avoid such behaviors that would cause great internal friction. But the position of the king finally had to have an argument.

"Ye Tao is now very powerful in the northern country, but what can he do in the south? It's just that he has a high status and a good relationship with the peace talks, so that he can represent the king of the country to negotiate with the country." An old minister with white hair snorted.

"It's probably not that simple." A sharp voice said. Everyone knows that this is the eunuch whom His Highness the Crown Prince is most beloved. He followed Eunuch Chen, who had been by his side for almost 30 years. "With the remaining power of the Northern Liao Dynasty, a while ago... it seems that someone from Chunnan offended him ruthlessly. It would be strange if he could talk about things politely."

"In the current situation, Chunnan has to bow his head... In the past, our approach was a bit unauthorized. Many merchants in Dongping complained, but it was indeed a bit too much. The tax burden can be discussed, and the city guards and other powerful families can no longer have any non-compliance with the rules. Mr. Xu... Your son should restrain him. He lowered his head, expressed his attitude, and said something soft, hoping to fool him. Ye Tao, this guy, was still easy to talk to when others gave him face." The prince said: "It's not us who offended him, so we don't have to worry about this." Suddenly, his tone was a little cold.

The person who made trouble in Dongping before was the second prince. The second prince was influenced by Chang Ling and seemed to believe that Dongping was quite discriminatory and insulting to Chang Ling. Chang Ling and Tan Weizai could live in Yuhang year after year. He also regarded it as being ignored rather than being favored. The same thing seemed to be completely different for different people. Chang Ling married Tan Xiaopei, although there was an old king who hoped that this arrogant daughter would have a good home, but he really hoped that Dongping would be able to make a good family. And marriage was not a relative, but an enemy... Old country

The Lord did not expect that the result was finally the same. Although Tan Xiaopei did not attach much importance to Chang Ling, he did not neglect her. The cost, the rewards of the New Year, the ceremonial guards, etc. were all very generous. According to the Chunnan secret spy investigation, the daily expenses of Queen Zhuo Xiu were probably less than one-third of that of Chang Ling. Zhuo Xiu was the queen's honor, and when she traveled, she always had light cars and was always simple. She often had only six guards, two maids and one maid... She was extremely shabby. Compared with these two hatchbacks, no one would think that Chang Ling was justified. But she herself was...

"What if Ye Tao asks Chang Ling to return to Dongping?" asked the old minister.

"Let her go back... Tan Xiaopei is a general after all, what is his wife and children? Besides, he is not very likable. Then he will kill dozens of people in my Chang family and say that he will pay for his life to Tan Weizai. Who dares to say anything?" His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said clearly.

"I'm afraid... the Second Prince won't agree so easily? Concubine Lian herself wouldn't want to go back."

"Hmph, woman... I didn't do it to get along with Dongping, but I can't really be regarded as an enemy and make people vent my anger on Chunnan Prince's Court. I will tell my younger brother about this, so I can't let Chang Ling be willful anymore." His Royal Highness said a little annoyed.

As for Concubine Lian Chang Ling, she was very wary of Ye Tao coming to Chunnan, and even a little angry. She had the first contact between her and Ye Tao from Dongping to now. So many years have passed, and Ye Tao never regarded her as a concubine and had any respect. Although there is no lack of etiquette in person, Ye Tao has never treated her since the arrival of the rank of the rank, and he has never treated her again. Ye Tao and Tan Weixin have opposed her many things, and later they often looked at her face, and she remembered them all in her heart. Sometimes, some people just don’t know how to reflect on it. Even if the people around Concubine Lian are,

She was quite disgusted by her moody and arrogant arrogance. Concubine Lian always felt that she was born into a royal family and had to meet all her requirements, which was a style that was higher than others. She was unable to eat in Dongping, and responded to her with an idiot look. Even though Concubine Lian was beautiful, everyone smiled privately and thought she was a toy raised by the king. If Tan Weizai could really become the co-lord of the two countries, her status would indeed have earth-shaking changes. But this was not the final decision. In the end, the temporary glory had passed, and she was still the unrespected imperial concubine.

Tan Weizai was a little excited. How could Chunnan's aristocratic education that attaches great importance to demeanor be compared to the joy of having everything in Danyang? He is not a child now, and knows what he can say and what he cannot say. The long-term Chunnan-style aristocratic education made him suppress many emotions in his heart. On the surface, he just said to the guards: "It's really a long time since I've seen Ye Jinglei. There should be many interesting things in the battle against Liao, and then we can ask for advice in person." This is also appropriate. Tan Weizai doesn't care whether he wants to go back to Danyang. In his opinion, Danyang is probably much better than Yuhang.

After leaving Danyang, Ye Tao was not in a hurry at all. In his opinion, it would be nothing wrong to make those guys in Chunnan worry for a few more days. In addition, his main responsibility was not just to bring Chang Ling and Tan Weizai back to Danyang. He had to pass many places along the way, some places were secretly stocking up food, weapons, ammunition, etc., while others were stationed in large places, and were undergoing arduous training. Ye Tao could just patrol along the way to learn about the war preparations in Dongping. Even if he knew that Ye Tao was just passing by, the gentry and businessmen along the way would try to get close, but unless he really met while watching the scenery, Ye Tao would be grateful to such social activities.

Although we were sprinting, it was only one day away from the border. After crossing the border, we had to travel at least two hours before we could settle down. Ye Tao decided to wait until the morning to pass the level early tomorrow morning to be more relaxed. Before, we could naturally divide the team into the leading team and the home team, but when we arrived in Chunnan, this arrangement would be a little inappropriate, which would easily give people a distracting impression, not conducive to the team's consistency and sufficient security guarantee.

After all, it is located on the main ground commercial roads of the two countries. Although the station on the border is definitely not very luxurious, the facilities are also complete. The maintenance and operation of the station is now one of the standards for some officials to evaluate performance. Opposite the station, a large-scale Home Inn is eyeing it very much. Even if officials travel, they can choose places outside the station and they can also reimburse the expenses. This trick made the person in charge of the station system anxiously jump, but later it simply

We have fully learned from Home Inn chain and greatly strengthened the functions of delivering official documents and other services at the Inn, which has stabilized the operation of the Inn system. After several years of meticulous cultivation, the Inn has become a very profitable one among the many "state-owned enterprises" directly under the Ministry of Revenue. Ye Tao's vocation is close to 2,000 people, and almost occupied the entire Inn. Some people have to arrange to go to Home Inn opposite. Looking at the market not far away from the top terrace, Ye Tao felt a little strange.

"Go and ask, what's wrong with the market?" Ye Tao ordered.

Kanze went around and immediately returned, saying, "Sir, Xian Yuexing is taking out a batch of things. I went to ask, and the boss said that after he paid a fixed tariff, he went to the town there to rest. The next day, local officials and soldiers came to collect the second tax. They also heard that in recent times, garrisons and local officials from all over Chunnan have been asking for caravans to fight Qiufeng. Even if his batch of goods is shipped to the ground, he may not be able to make any money. So he brought it back and took action on the spot to give it to those capable business associations."

"Have you the strength?" Ye Tao frowned.

"There are many people, the guards are strong, and there are backers... the local garrison may not dare to harass them. For example, the most important ministers of the cabinet, the two princes criticized the Luzhi, etc., all seem to be very effective." Kanazawa said disapprovingly.

"You buy everything in their hands." Ye Tao said coldly: "Even the convoy and flags are bought. Split up two hundred people, and set off for the caravan first. I'll find out the situation for me. Those who have blackmailed and blackmailed will be treated as bandits. You can do it and I'll take care of it for you."

Kanze smiled, Ye Tao was obviously not very satisfied with this situation. The initial agreement reached after the two countries formed an alliance included terms on the caravan tax system. Except for the tariffs and transaction taxes for sales in various places, the two countries exempted all other taxes. All additional dispatches, the caravans could refuse to pay. These provisions were implemented very thoroughly in Dongping. Especially the army of Dongping would never cross the boundary and cause trouble for business travelers. But in Chunnan, it was fine in the past few years, but now Dongping's military advisers have returned to China.

After a long time, the relationship between the two countries has become somewhat complicated and ambiguous. The local garrisons and local governments in Chunnan have begun to move. For many Dongping merchants, if they really refuse these blackmail along the way, they may encounter more troubles. Some merchants look for protective umbrellas in Chunnan and pay a sum of money every year, which can save a lot of trouble. Some simply stop running on land and instead cooperate with maritime merchants. But for some small and medium-sized merchants who have no channels, this life is getting more and more painful.

Kanazawa naturally understood Ye Tao's subtext, and did not feel that he could pretend to be like a caravan by taking people to wear it. So he discussed with the boss of Kenyo-xing and asked him to join with 150 elite guards as caravan guards. In order not to make the scale of the caravan look strange, Kanazawa bought a large number of goods from other merchants locally. Kanazawa was also a famous figure in Dongping, and the merchants knew that Ye Jingluo was doing these things, so he was even more happy to serve. If the troubles along the way could be solved, even if all the merchants at the inn at that time were allowed to take out all the goods in their hands, not to mention Kanazawa still paid the average of the factory price and sales price.

Xian Yuexing is here again? The officials in Chunnan border are not concerned. Judging from the size of the caravan, they probably come back and get back after replenishing the goods. If the amount is large enough, the profit will be good. After completing the procedures, Kanze led the caravan into Chunnan. That night, he claimed to have been rushing to catch up with the caravan that was wasted time and annihilated a group of more than 300 "bandits" with more than 300 people.

"What?" I heard that a team of his subordinates went out in the evening but no one came back. Mao Yongming, who had just returned to the camp, was a little surprised. "Didn't come back? How could that happen?"

"I heard from my brothers about this in the morning. I asked Lin Mazi to find someone." Mao Yongming's deputy general Liang Peng said indifferently. In his opinion, most of the lieutenants led the troops went to play. Anyway, the superiors could spend time and drink, and the brothers below could eat and drink enough. This kind of thing was not worth being too serious.

Suddenly, a soldier stumbled in. "General, something is wrong... The team of Captain Jiang's troops were destroyed... The bodies were piled up on the road."

What? He killed his own team and horse quietly, and no one of them could come back to report the news? What is the origin of this? Since he dared to attack the regular army of Chunnan, he didn't need to think too much about the backstage and other things. He must be extremely powerful. But bullying himself, what does this mean? He was at least carrying more than 7,000 troops.

"Let's go, leave a thousand brothers to look at the camp, and the others, come with me."

More than 5,000 troops had gathered in half an hour and marched for another hour when they arrived at the site of the incident. The caravan had naturally left, but after careful inquiring, Mao Yongming also asked from the locals that at this time yesterday, there was only one Dongping caravan. This made Mao Yongming angry? Dongping caravan, do you think our Chunnan army is fake?

But when they caught up with Xian Yuexing's caravan, they couldn't help but wonder. Xian Yuexing's caravan was now moving forward one by one with Ye Tao's team at about the same speed. Looking at the atmosphere between the guards on both sides, it was obvious that they had a good relationship. Mao Yongming was stunned now? What should he do? Let him make a difficult caravan in front of Ye Tao? Mao Yongming didn't feel that he had such courage.

"General, it's okay to ask... If we really touch our people, this principle cannot be with them, right? Moreover, this is on the land of Chunnan. If we ignore it, then..." Liang Peng reminded.

Mao Yongming thought about it, so he gritted his teeth and ordered: "The brigade is here, Liangpeng, come with me to visit?"

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