Ci Jinzhi

As soon as the candy entered his mouth, Prince Bao Ri's pupils trembled.

 “Is this sugar? So sweet?”

 Huchbu Shangshu was already a man of experience, so he said cautiously: "Sugar is naturally sweet."

 “I know sugar is sweet, but it shouldn’t be so sweet!”

Why is it so sweet?

The Minister of Household Affairs smiled slightly: "That's why it is called the Fairy of Sugar. Even in our country, many dignitaries have never tasted it. Our Majesty felt sorry for your envoys and went back like this, so we took out this treasure."

Prince Baori didn't bother to respond and took another bite.

It was indeed sweet, and his sense of taste did not deceive him.

　　Since Prince Bao Ri is a grown man who is used to eating meat, he likes sweetness, but he cannot be called obsessed with it.

 The taste of white sugar, which is different from other sugars, undoubtedly has a huge impact on the taste buds, and the psychological feeling is shocking. This is not only due to the delicious taste of sugar, but also due to people’s instinct to appreciate new things.

 “Could this candy come from the West?” Prince Bao Ri asked after the shock.

 As the top nobleman in Xiling, Prince Bao Ri still knows something about Daxia.

The best quality sugar today is not produced in Bactria, but comes across the ocean. Western sugar is valuable in Daxia, but even rarer in Xiling. Of course he has eaten it before, but the color is not as beautiful as white sugar, and the taste is not as good.

 Hub Shangshu's chest puffed up: "This candy is made by my secret method of Daxia, not Western candy."

Yu Shangshu was in charge of Daxia's money bag. As soon as the sugar appeared, his mind started to spin.

 In the past, Westerners often used white sugar in exchange for good things from Daxia. In the future, we will sell the sugar back to the West and bring back the good stuff.

As for Xiling, even the brown sugar from Daxia is regarded as a good thing. I don’t believe that this white sugar can’t conquer them.

The emperor said that fifteen pounds of sugar could be exchanged for a West Ling horse. He felt it was too much of a loss.

 “Can this candy be sold?” Prince Baori asked.

 It’s not that Prince Bao Ri fell for the bait easily, but he immediately realized the preciousness of sugar.

“Daxia and Xiling are brothers, so talking about money will hurt our feelings.” The Minister of the Ministry of Finance waved his hands repeatedly.

 Prince Baori smiled.

Should we talk about marriage instead of money? None of your Daxia emperors agreed!

"Ahem, this white sugar is unique to our country. Well, it's a specialty. Your country can also exchange it for a specialty."

 Specialty of Xiling?

 “War horse?” Prince Bao Ri asked tentatively.

The Minister of Hubu suddenly felt that the young man in front of him was very pleasing to his eyes: "Your country's war horses are indeed good. It would be most suitable to exchange them for war horses."

Since Xi Ling can give out five thousand war horses as a betrothal gift, it shows that he has plenty.

As expected, Prince Baori pondered for a moment and then asked, "I don't know how to change it?"

 Hub Shangshu stretched out his five fingers. Seeing Prince Baori's complexion change, he silently added another finger: "Six pounds of sugar for a horse, what do you think?"

 You cannot scare people away directly.

 “His—it’s too expensive.” Although he was prepared, Prince Bao Ri still found it difficult to accept it.

This candy fairy is indeed precious, but after all it is something to satisfy the appetite, and war horses can really show their power on the battlefield.

 After a lot of pulling, it was finally settled on ten pounds of white sugar for one war horse. If a horse costs fifteen taels of silver, a pound of sugar would cost one and a half taels of silver.

The two parties had a good talk and both showed satisfied smiles.

“Then when your king replies, we can prepare here.”

Prince Baori glanced at the Minister of the Ministry of Finance in confusion: "Didn't I just tell you that making white sugar is complicated, and after two months it will only be 10,000 pounds at most." "That's right."

“Then why are you waiting for Brother Wang to reply? Just start making preparations and sell this candy to Xiao Wang.”

 Huchbu Shangshu's eyes were straightened.

 This kid—no, this handsome young man is so rich!

"But I still have to tell Brother Wang about the sugar. Xiao Wang will tell who will go back tomorrow."

 Then, officials from both sides were invited to be present and the deed was signed.

 The Minister of Household Affairs hurried into the palace with a fresh deed.

 “Your Majesty, it’s done!”

Emperor Xingyuan took the deed and read it, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Ten pounds of sugar in exchange for a war horse?"

 This is much better than he expected!

In fact, if white sugar, a rare product that first came out, was sold at retail, it would be possible to sell it for two taels of silver per catty, or even higher. The so-called rare goods can be lived in.

 But in exchange for war horses, a large amount of sugar is needed. As a condiment, thousands of kilograms of sugar are enough for the Xiling nobles to consume for a period of time.

"Have you signed a contract yet?" Emperor Xingyuan continued to look down.

For such a transaction between the two countries, shouldn't the envoy bring the message back first, along with the sugar, wait until King Xiling tastes it and confirm that it is worth it, and then send the message back to Prince Baori to handle the follow-up?

 Is this a bit hasty?

Looking at the chic signature of Prince Baori at the end, Emperor Xingyuan fell silent.

Seeing the emperor's confusion, the Minister of Household Affairs hurriedly said: "This first batch of sugar was purchased by Prince Baori personally. Any more in the future are the cooperation between the two countries."

 Speaking of this, the Minister of Household Affairs lowered his voice subconsciously: "Your Majesty, Prince Baori is rich!"

Emperor Xingyuan looked sideways at the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

The old man suddenly lowered his voice to remind him what he was doing? Do you want him to accept Prince Baori, a wealthy son-in-law?

 Is he this kind of person?

Of course, if Ayou likes it, he won’t object.

 Emperor Xingyuan once again summoned his ministers and announced that the Minister of Hubu had concluded a business deal with Prince Baori.

The ministers were not only angry that the Minister of the Ministry of Finance had easily obtained a meritorious service, but they were also shocked by Prince Baori's net worth.

Like the Minister of Household Affairs, the ministers couldn't help but have an idea: It would be good if Prince Bao Ri would stay in the capital and become Daxia's son-in-law. That way he would even save sugar!

“For being able to negotiate such cooperation, Yu Aiqing should be credited with a great contribution.”

The Minister of Hubu said hurriedly: "I didn't do anything, but our sugar is indeed precious, and the people in Xiling know the goods. To say that it is meritorious, it is also the credit of Xin Taizhao."

He figured out that Xin Taizhao was like a cornucopia and a money tree. With her here, he, the Minister of Household Affairs, would definitely feel much more relaxed.

"Xin Daizhao has indeed made great achievements." Emperor Xingyuan looked at Xin You, "What reward does Xin Daizhao want?"

 All the ministers breathed in secretly.

The emperor really loved Xinyou and actually asked her directly what she wanted.

Xin You stood up and said: "The sugar factory has not been built yet, and the sugar that needs to be delivered will have to wait for one or two months. I dare not take credit now."

Emperor Xingyuan didn't think so: "You have always been safe, there is no need to wait until then."

I have long wanted to make up for Ahu, but the title of Princess Xia and Xia Guo did not have to be. Just taking this opportunity to reward her, the ministers could not have a micro -word.

Xin You declined again, unable to resist, and thought for a while and said, "I don't have to worry about food and drink, and I have a house to live in. I really can't think of any reward I need. Can I make a request instead?"

 “What request?”