Chapter 943 Southeast Asian Storm (Second Update)

"Your Majesty, a total of 75 people who came to buy Chu Shu forging techniques have gathered in the official residence outside the palace."

Not long after, Kou Shui entered the hall and reported to Kou Feng.

Originally, Kou Feng planned to hold it in the main hall. Later, considering that this was a place where all officials paid homage to him, some officials disagree with the merchants, so Kou Feng settled down and chose an official residence as the venue for this grand event.

"Stand up."

Kou Feng nodded and stood up and said.

"No." Kou Shui responded to No, turned around and walked out. Kou Feng then walked out, got on a chariot outside the hall, and headed out of the palace.

Not long after, I arrived at the official residence.

The official residence here is quite large. Originally, Kou Feng prepared for the three dukes. However, Sima Hui and Pang Degong were nostalgic for Jingzhou and Chuxue. They did not come to Chengdu, so they became free.

It happened to be used to meet the big merchants this time. After arriving at the official residence, Kou Feng got off the carriage and walked in. Soon, he came to the hall.

There were more than 80 people in the hall. In addition to the big merchants, there were also those protons left by the ten southern countries in Chengdu.

The State of Chu said that it was big and big, but it was small. At least the businessmen who could have accumulated thousands of gold in their homes had a narrow range of existence. Therefore, the big businessmen who gathered together now had business dealings or had heard of reputation.

Businessmen are good at talking, so they have a very familiar conversation. The atmosphere is very harmonious.

However, from the eyes of some businessmen, they kept shaking towards the door, it can be seen that many people are absent-minded.

As for the protons of the ten countries, including Taito and Qing Ao, they have completely changed. The so-called change does not refer to their appearance. When they first came to Chu, they had already worn Han clothes.

But at this time, no matter what words and deeds are, they are still very vulgar. However, after nearly two or three months of teaching, these people have already obtained the essence from their sitting postures and expressions.

It looks so similar. Among the better people in this group, such as Taituo and Qingao, they can even communicate with others in a relatively slow Chinese.

However, no matter how similar it is, it lacks a charm. It makes people know at a glance that they are not from their own tribe. Therefore, there is a great gap between these protons and the big merchants.

The two gangs can be said to be clearly distinguished.

"Are these so-called protons of the Ten Southern Kingdoms?"

However, it is not uncommon for anyone to be interested in the protons of these ten countries. Among the merchants, there was one person who showed interest in these protons.

This *** is about thirty years old, with fair skin, handsome appearance, elegant temperament, and the worst is that he is from an ordinary gentry. Between the merchants, he stands out as a crane.

Extremely eye-catching.

"The emperor is here."

However, whether it was this man in his thirties or the rest of the people, they all turned their eyes to the door with the eunuch's screams.

Emperor.

Emperor of Chu.

The expressions on the merchants' faces were very excited. Not to mention the benefits of this grand event, just to say that being able to meet the emperor would be worth the price.

Emperor. How many businessmen can meet the emperor in history? It’s rare. This time, Kou Feng’s personal meeting was actually one of the reasons that prompted so many businessmen to come here.

It proves that the will of the Emperor of Chu State Kou Feng did not rank second to merchants. This is great news for merchants. If it was like Emperor Wu of Han.

Treat merchants as money houses, kill merchants, powerful people and withdraw money when they are short of money. That would be awful.

Facing everyone's eyes, Kou Feng walked up to the upper seat calmly and knelt down.

"Meet Your Majesty."

When Kou Feng sat down, everyone paid a visit to him.

"No gift." Kou Feng smiled slightly, very kind.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone told Kou Feng.

"This time, one of the reasons why Gu summoned you here is because if the country continues to provide Chu Shu for free, it costs a lot. Secondly, it is also because of the country's policy of less taxes, which leads to the treasury not being full. Gu is like selling Chu Shu forging technology to raise funds. The value of this Chu Shu technology is very high. But Gu also knows that after so many of you share, the value will drop greatly. One thousand gold is a bit too much. Gu thanks for your support here."

Kou Feng said to the merchants in an unexpectedly respectful tone. This is from sincerity, because Kou Feng knew that it was up to them to explore Southeast Asia.

You should not use a high-ranking expression.

In Kou Feng's opinion, it is also necessary to be kind to these big merchants. However, in the ears of merchants, it feels a different feeling.

Kou Feng showed the most basic respect and integrity. He told them bluntly that the treasury was not full due to low taxes.

This was the only one among the emperors of all generations who spoke to the merchants like this. This made the merchants who have always had a relatively low status urge to leave tears at this moment.

Suddenly, there was a enlightenment that a scholar died for his confidant. It turned out that the scholar was able to be righteous generously because of this feeling.

"Your Majesty uses his own strength to pacify the troubled times and restore the world to a bright world. The achievements are for thousands of years. Now the Chu State is thriving, and only one step away from unifying the nine states. As China and Chu, we are also a Chu person. It is natural to stand up when the country is in trouble."

Suddenly someone spoke. It was the man who was over thirty years old who was paying attention to the protons of the Ten Souths.

"It's well said. Although I am the emperor, the country belongs to everyone. As long as the country is stable and the people live and work in peace and contentment, everyone can develop with peace of mind." Kou Feng glanced at the man with appreciation and nodded and said.

Kou Feng instilled the concept of the country in merchants, so that they could help each other and to unite in the foreign countries when they were clearing land in Southeast Asia.

Dig up the money of those barbarian natives. It is best to take root in Southeast Asia and reproduce.

"Your Majesty is too good. Caomin just thinks it should be like this." The man said modestly.

"Okay, that's what a good person should do." Kou Feng's eyes became even more appreciative when he heard this. Then, he looked at the man carefully.

From conversation to reaction ability, this guy is not simple. Kou Feng looked at it carefully for a while and felt even more difficult.

Why are all businessmen in this era looked down upon? That's not without a reason. Even the largest businessmen are mostly full of the smell of money.

On the contrary, the gentry is different. They are generally very good at tutoring. They have outstanding appearance, elegant conversation and very good temperament. And the guy in front of them seems not to be a businessman.

"Are you?" Kou Feng asked.

"Report to Your Majesty, the people in Nanzhou are Li Hui." Li Hui said respectfully when he heard this.

"Li Hui?"

Kou Feng was stunned and then remembered a record in his heart. In the history of the Three Kingdoms, there are many outstanding people who can remember them.

People like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun are all very famous.

But there are also some people who are not famous but have made significant contributions to their country. Li Hui is one of them. If Kou Feng did not appear.

Li Hui should have been the governor of the military and political affairs of the southern country during the Liu Bei period and served as the governor. Later, Meng Huo rebelled, and Li Hui led his troops to join Zhuge Liang to carry out a conquest.

At the end of the war, Li Hui made the greatest contribution. He was an indispensable general in Shu Han to guard one side. Most people don’t know Li Hui, but because Kou Feng is familiar with the Three Kingdoms, he knows it.

This guy is actually a businessman?

It was precisely because of knowing that Kou Feng was more surprised. Li Hui should have been from a gentry, so why did he become a businessman?

"Li Hui? Gu has heard of you, but it seems that he is not a businessman?" With Kou Feng's current status, he naturally asked as soon as he wanted to ask, so he naturally expressed his doubts.

The businessmen next to him looked at Li Hui with envy and hatred. Li Hui stood up just now and won Kou Feng's praise, which made many people jealous.

Now I heard Kou Feng say that, I seem to have heard of Li Hui. Now I have met again. If I can talk to Kou Feng very happily and calmly, it might have soared into the sky.

With the current national strength of Chu, it has really soared into the sky.

"Report to Your Majesty, I am indeed not a businessman. However, when I heard Your Majesty’s edict to sell the production process of Chu books, I felt aroused my heart and lost my wealth and came to Chengdu."

Li Hui said.

Li Hui was originally a child of a large family in Nanzhong. He was an official in his early years, but he was just a minor official. Just as recorded in historical books, his talent was good.

However, he had no way to meet Kou Feng. He happened to hear that Kou Feng sold the manufacturing process of Chu books and guessed that the Chu treasury might be a bit inflated.

Therefore, he gritted his teeth and went to Chengdu to get the opportunity to meet Kou Feng.

After hearing Li Hui's words, Kou Feng could guess the results. Sometimes it was difficult to find talents, but sometimes it was difficult to find talents.

Nanzhou has just been established and everything is in trouble. Dong He, the governor of Nanzhou, has made many achievements in local areas. It is obvious that he has not been able to recommend talents.

So Li Hui was neglected.

Now Li Hui did not choose to retire, but instead strived to be the best, relying on his own abilities to find opportunities to meet him, and he really had perseverance.

Kou Feng knew Li Hui's ability and felt a loving money in his heart.

"I'm interested." However, Kou Feng did not answer immediately in the end, but nodded and said three words.

But for Li Hui, these three words are much more important than any praise. This means that he has a certain impression in Kou Feng's heart.

He spent all his family property and went north and succeeded.

"Your Majesty." Li Hui's eyes were filled with excitement and deeply admired.

Kou Feng nodded, then raised his head and said, "That's all. Next, you can send the gold into the official residence of the Grand Secretary Mi Zhu. After calculation, I immediately issued an edict to enthrone you as the chief of the Grand Secretary, and give you the forging technique of Chu Shu as a reward for your achievements."

"In addition to this, I have another big thing to discuss with you."

Finally, Kou Feng said again.

Originally, when the merchants heard Kou Feng finally spoke and appointed them as the chief of the Great Sang. They were very excited when Kou Feng said that there was something important to discuss with them.

The merchants were even more excited because they realized that what Emperor Chu wanted to discuss with them was definitely not simple. And it was definitely the finale after Chu Shu.

What exactly is it?

Everyone was guessing, but Li Hui was the only one who vaguely guessed that it might be related to the protons of the ten countries in front of them.

"Cultural invasion and commercial plunder have begun in full swing."
Chapter completed!