The news that Shuofang was captured by the Li family had spread to various forces, and it did not have much impact on the Li family's battle on the surface.

In order to keep the secret, the Li family even kept their subordinates tight-lipped.

In fact, the Li family's powerful move not only proves the strength of their Li family, but also gives each force an impression of war.

Because all forces have been developing business during this period, they are not very interested in warfare. Fighting is a consumption of a lot of benefits they can get every month, and it is a threat to them if they really fight.

Everyone knows the power of Youzhou, but they are not afraid because Youzhou does not pursue power conquest. Although their approach is very domineering, it can be discussed at any time.

They will only take action when the negotiations are not done well. Several forces have long seen that the future world will probably be governor Li De.

If you are too strong, you have no intention of resisting at all. There is no unified situation yet. It’s just that time has not come yet.

Many people know in their hearts but still give themselves a chance. This is their persistence. After all, they have made a lot of effort to develop to this point today.

Among the forces in the south, the Xiao family and the Zhang family are the strongest. Since signing a cooperation agreement with Youzhou, they have made a lot of money for them through commercial convenience.

Maybe Li Shimin didn't know that 40% of the vehicles in the transportation caravan hired by Changsun Wuji belonged to Xiao Xian and Zhang Zhongjian.

They have always been in a united state, especially Zhang Zhongjian used their family's advantages in the south to make money to gain greater benefits than others' dominance.

The Youzhou forces' investment in the south also used various relationships of the Zhang family to make them smooth in the business development in the south.

Xiao Xian is a cautious person and he knows very well that the seemingly peaceful world actually has their own thoughts. When he learned that the Li family had destroyed the Yuwen family, he began to take precautions.

He knew Li Yuan very well. Not only this person, but also many people in the Li family had intersections. He knew that the other party’s ambitions could not be unified after becoming emperor.

So he never relaxed at all. When he learned that someone had hired a caravan to transport goods to Chang'an, he had already sent someone to investigate secretly.

After the first transaction, he learned that the real employer behind him turned out to be Li Shimin, and after investigation, he had already learned about the matter.

Everyone in the Li family has the ability. It is no wonder that Li Yuan will face his two sons fighting for the prince.

This is true in the royal family, and he also hopes to see more people and things in the Li family so that they won’t have so much time to fight everywhere.

If he really wants to beat him, I hope Li Yuan can find a close opponent, and there is no one else except Li De.

There is no reason to let go of the transportation business.

"Head of Zhang, Li Yuan sent his eldest son and third son to take Shuofang. They will definitely send troops to the south next, will they fight to the south?"

Zhang Zhongjian tasted the clear tea soup and listened to Xiao Xian's guess with a calm expression.

"I guess it won't. The form of the south is quite complicated. Besides, Chengdu cannot compare with Chang'an and Luoyang with how many benefits it can add to them even if it is defeated."

Zhang Zhongjian's judgment was directly analyzed from the perspective of interests, just like what is the use of occupying Shuofang, it was just an extra city, that's all.

It seems that they can have some money if they want to obtain city taxes, but they are not unaware of the situation in Shuofang. At most, they are used to guard the border. The people in the past provided supplies to the stationed soldiers.

If Shuofang's tax revenue is paid attention to, it is necessary to first develop urban migrant populations. With the situation in Chang'an and Luoyang, where can people be sent to live?

Besides, if you want to disperse the population of Chang'an and Luoyang, no one will agree. What should you do if you migrate to Shuofang?

If it were really helpful to develop, it would have been the same desolation for so many years.

With the strength and power of the Yuwen family, you will know how difficult it is to develop without doing anything.

"The Zhang family leader makes sense, and we should not be afraid of accidents if we are afraid of accidents."

Zhang Zhongjian agreed with Xiao Xian's caution.

"It was too early for the Li family in Chang'an to take into account the affairs of the south. Let's talk about it when they pacify their surrounding forces first."

It’s not that Zhang Zhongjian looked down on the other party, but that he wanted to develop with a few cities. He even agreed with Li De of Youzhou.

Especially the style of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youji, especially the regionalization is used to solve the sphere of influence. Without city walls, as long as the places occupied by Youzhou forces are their territory.

It will invisibly put a lot of pressure on all forces, and on the contrary, it is a good thing for the people because those within the scope will be protected.

It is not that simple to establish a dynasty. There is an example in front of you. After the completion of Wagang City, Li Mi did not see much achievements.

Many people know that Li Mi is already planning to ascend the throne, but everyone is tacitly aware of it, just like waiting to see the fun.

Many people from the future are confused. All they can do is wait quietly.

It is undoubtedly not the same as being a duke and an emperor, and it is normal for Zhang Zhongjian to have no confidence in them.

"Let's talk about our next development plan." Zhang Zhongjian didn't want to talk about Chang'an because he didn't have much to do with him.

If someone wants to influence the situation in the south, if there are soldiers stationed in Youzhou here, if there is really someone who wants to give it a try, he will be happy to watch the fun and may find opportunities.

Xiao Xian also knew that he was too careful but was a little scared because of Chang'an's strength.

He felt much more at ease after listening to Zhang Zhongjian's words.

"Now we operate twenty project workshops, one caravan with ten thousand people, three rubber plantations, and several fields have accumulated six times the wealth before the investment." Xiao Xian said all the projects jointly invested by the two companies one by one.

Of course, although the industries invested by individuals are sold to Youzhou merchants, this part is not considered the interests of both companies.

After all, the cost of joint investment will be much higher, and it turns out that they are correct to do so.

"The next good project is really a dock project in Youzhou." Xiao Xian said.

"Shipbuilding is a really good project, but the return on investment is a little longer."

It’s not that Zhang Zhongjian is not optimistic about it, on the contrary, he is optimistic about this project. The only problem is that the investment is huge and the capital recovery is a bit long. You should know that it will take a long time to build a large ship.
Chapter completed!