Molested Zulong at the beginning

Based on her understanding of Bai Su, Bai Su would never talk nonsense about such important matters. Since she has spoken, there must be some plan.

Bai Su scratched his cheek, and said immediately: "Your Majesty must have tried the benefits of trade and commerce. One month's business tax can easily cover one year's agricultural tax."

"Using trade, a small country can gather a lot of wealth in a short period of time and rise rapidly."

"And my Central Plains has an innate advantage. We are the only country that started trade, the source of trade. Our porcelain, tea, and silk are hard currencies that are no different from gold and silver in various countries."

"If the Western Regions are controlled by us in the Central Plains, then we will not only have a piece of fertile land, horses, and grain, but also prevent the Western Regions from colluding with the grasslands and forming a crescent-shaped regime that surrounds the Central Plains."

"It can be said that the Western Regions are the foundation of a prosperous dynasty. With the Western Regions, it is equivalent to killing the grassland tribes, the possibility of rising, and bringing us a steady stream of wealth."

Sister Zheng nodded lightly: "The Xiongnu can't produce things. They lack a lot of living materials. They only rely on grazing without trade as an aid. It is really difficult to grow."

"If it's just to divide the connection between the Xiongnu and the Western Regions and prevent them from growing stronger, all we need to do is divide and conquer. Why spend a lot of energy and slowly rectify it?"

Bai Su twitched his lips and said with a smile: "Because the Western Region is not the end, it's just a starting point. After passing through the corridor of the Western Region, there will be a vast land."

"There is still a vast land in the west..."

Sister Zheng was taken aback, her phoenix eyes were lost for a moment, and after pondering for a long time, she couldn't believe it: "Isn't the west of this place full of wilderness?"

Bai Su shook his head slightly: "There are indeed deserts in the Western Regions, but after passing through this corridor of the Western Regions, there will be another vast land, where there are powerful countries not weaker than the Six Kingdoms."

"As I just said, commerce can accumulate a lot of wealth in a short period of time, and as the initial country of trade in the Central Plains, every move will affect the progress of the surrounding situation."

"For example, when my silk and tea from the Central Plains are shipped to more distant places along the Western Regions, they will be charged high tariffs by the local countries, and then they will be used as middlemen to resell them at both ends."

"If we sit idly by, it won't take 200 years for them to sell our goods to other countries at high prices by acting as middlemen."

"Relying on the massive wealth, a big country outside the Western Regions will rise rapidly, and its strength is not weaker than that of the Central Plains. At that time, it may control our trade routes, and even infiltrate into the Western Regions, eroding our influence..."

This is not his nonsense, but actually happened in history.

For example, after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened up the Silk Road and opened up trade routes, the Yuezhi people relied on being middlemen and resold goods at high prices to Persia and other countries. They rose rapidly and established the Guishuang Empire, one of the four largest empires in the world.

During the Tang Dynasty, after opening up the Western Regions, the Arab Empire rose rapidly by acting as a middleman, distributing merchants from the Central Plains at both ends, and constantly expanding its territory to the outside world.

Even later, he fought a battle with Datang in the Western Regions.

The former Thousand Miles Buddha Kingdom was replaced by countless mosques.

It can be seen that the commercial goods of the Central Plains are completely equivalent to hard currency in the world, no different from gold and silver. Whoever can do business with the Central Plains can rise rapidly and accumulate massive wealth.

Since the trade in the Central Plains has such a great influence, then Bai Su will not waste it in vain, and should make full use of it.

such as……

Integrate the Western Regions as a starting point for trade, and continuously import goods to more distant places in exchange for massive wealth.

In the face of a friendly state, then establish a long-term cooperative relationship. If there is anything wrong, cut off trade, impose sanctions, and weaken its national strength.

Foreign countries that lack hard currency will inevitably cause a series of chaos, so they have to come to the Central Plains to sign a contract and beg the Central Plains to open trade.

As for those who didn't want to sign the contract and brought a bunch of soldiers and horses to snatch it, Bai Su didn't mind letting them learn about it, the Central Plains bow and crossbow are very powerful.

After all, when it comes to war, the generals in the court are not afraid of anyone.

Sister Zheng touched her chin, and a strange look flashed in her phoenix eyes: "It turns out that the Western Region is just a starting point, not the point. In this way, the value of the Western Region needs to be re-evaluated."

"Originally, it was just regarded as a barren land, and it was not taken seriously, but now I look at it, as a strategically important Western Region, we must not tolerate outsiders' involvement."

"Damn it... If it weren't for the internal instability of the Central Plains, the remaining evils of the six countries, the stability of the rear, and the inability to recruit a large number of troops, I would definitely not miss this good opportunity..."

Bai Su couldn't help smiling: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. It is not an easy task to integrate the Western Regions. It is necessary to slowly promote the writing, clothing, weights and measures of the Central Plains. It will be very difficult in three to five years." come down."

"Furthermore, the Mohist disciples in the Shaofu have already set off along the Western Regions a few months ago, and when they return with local specialties, they will map the local customs and landforms and bring them back together. "

"After you have this detailed map, it's not too late for Your Majesty to take action."

Sister Zheng couldn't help being stunned for a moment, and then sighed: "You always bring me some new tricks, I..."

As she was speaking, her slender eyebrows suddenly frowned, she couldn't help covering her mouth, and retched.

"Your Majesty...you...what's the matter with you?"

Seeing Sister Zheng's pale face, Bai Su couldn't help being stunned.

Sister Zheng covered her mouth, feeling uncomfortable for a while, she shook her head slightly: "I don't know what's wrong, I've always been inexplicably lethargic and retching..."

Seeing her like this, Bai Su suddenly seemed to think of something.

He tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, may I ask, did you come to Kuishui?"

"You damn sycophant, how can you ask me such a thing, you..."

Sister Zheng looked at Bai Su's strange eyes, she couldn't help being stunned for a moment, she seemed to realize something, a thin layer of sweat appeared on her fair forehead, and her red lips parted slightly: "No... no way .”

Chapter 240 IX The Pregnant Political Sister

"It shouldn't be possible."

The smile on Sister Zheng's face was a bit forced, her slender jade hands clenched her sleeves tightly, and her phoenix eyes danced.

Her Majesty the Empress, who was still calm just now, is now like a little girl who is at a loss.

She was wearing a black floor-length dress, her jet-black hair was draped over her shoulders, her slender eyelashes trembled, her graceful and luxurious face was a little nervous, her white teeth were biting her vermilion lips, a little nervous.

After all, Bai Su held a wedding with her daughter, and she has decided to let go of everything completely, and from then on, she and Bai Su are in the relationship of mother-in-law and son-in-law.

Originally thought that everything was going to end, but unexpectedly she became pregnant by accident, this...how should this be done.

Bai Su also swallowed nervously, and comforted him: "Your Majesty, maybe it's just a coincidence, why don't you ask Weichen to help you feel the pulse, I also know a thing or two about medical skills."

Sister Zheng gently rolled up her sleeves, and handed over her snow-white wrists.

After all, she wouldn't feel at ease if someone else came to check this kind of thing.

Bai Su rested his finger on her pulse, closed his eyes slightly, and then slowly let go after a long time.

Seeing this, Sister Zheng couldn't help asking: "How is it?"

Bai Su's face was strange for a while, and after pondering for a long time, he said: "I'm sorry Your Majesty, I... I seem to have killed someone."

"Why...how could this happen? I'm so mad, it's all because of you."

Sister Zheng glared at Bai Su, bit her lip tightly with her bright teeth, wishing she could kick this damned courtier in front of her from the tower.

Bai Su scratched his cheek in embarrassment, then glanced over guiltily.

He didn't expect his marksmanship to be so accurate, and he hit the tenth ring directly. He really didn't know how to end it.

"What a crime."

Sister Zheng had a headache, rubbed her temples, and felt like dying for a while.

Originally, she valued fame more, she didn't want to compete with her daughter for the person she likes, and wanted to be a one-night couple with Bai Su, but she felt regretful and fulfilled this guy.

But unexpectedly, something happened this night.

What should I do now.

In the dignified queen's palace, there is no man, but she is pregnant strangely. What do the ministers of the DPRK and China think of her?

But if the relationship is announced, the ministers will know that the father of the child is Bai Su.

So what does this make her daughter think of her?

As a mother-in-law but having an affair with a virtuous son-in-law, wouldn't this make her ashamed?

Thinking of this, Sister Zheng glared at Bai Su fiercely with her phoenix eyes: "It's all your fault, you damned sycophant, what should I do now?"

Bai Su scratched his cheeks and coughed lightly: "How about... I'll marry both of you and go home."

Sister Zheng stared at him with her phoenix eyes: "It's easy for you to say, mother and daughter serve one husband together, if it gets out, won't the world laugh to death..."

Bai Su said with a sneer: "Your Majesty needn't be so angry. There's no need to take these folk rumors seriously. What stepped on the footprints of a giant ruined her pregnancy. In her dream, she was entangled by a red dragon and accidentally gave birth to an heir."

"If your Majesty values ​​reputation, you only need to make up a good story. Not only will this not damage the imperial prestige, but it will also add a sense of mystery."

When Sister Zheng heard what Bai Su said, her complexion improved a lot.

She bit her red lips lightly, and asked, "What about Bi'er?"

Bai Su scratched her cheek and said, "If I explain to her sincerely, I believe she will understand. Does Your Majesty need me to explain to her?"

"No...don't, don't tell her about the things between you and me, I don't know how to face her for the time being."

Miss Zheng shook her head.

Bai Su was stunned for a moment, and immediately said: "But it's not a big deal to keep it a secret."

Sister Zheng squeezed her sleeves tightly with her slender jade hands, and muttered: "If you can hide it for a day, let's count it as a day. I'm ashamed to say, if it weren't for you, a thief, how could I be in such a situation today."

Bai Su smiled: "This shows that the fate between me and His Majesty is not yet over. A thief is a thief. To be favored by Your Majesty is a blessing I have cultivated in three lifetimes. God has blessed me, Bai Su. I was hit by a single shot." , hugging a beautiful woman from all over the country, if the world knows about it, how many people will be envious..."

The two continued their relationship, and the political sister also had a good intention in her heart, but she still gave him a look on the surface: "You are going to die, if it gets out, the group of Confucian scholars in the world can scold you and me. If you die, where will you put Bi'er?"

Bai Su smiled awkwardly: "That's right, I was just joking, Your Majesty shouldn't take it seriously."

Sister Zheng's vermilion lips curled up slightly, and her phoenix eyes glanced at him with interest: "Where is your fearless aura just now? Is this why you are afraid?"

This charming look made Bai Su's heart beat violently.

Although I have been with Sister Zheng for a long time, I can still feel the nobility and inviolability of her gestures.

If it were an ordinary person standing in front of Zheng Jie, he might not even dare to raise his head.

However, Bai Su didn't have the slightest fear, and directly reached out and grabbed Sister Zheng's wrist.

"What do you want to do, a sycophant?" Sister Zheng was taken aback, her tone slightly flustered.

This thief, maybe he wants to do something to deceive the king and commit crimes.

Bai Su didn't do anything wrong, just pulled up her sleeves and said with a smile: "I didn't expect His Majesty to still be wearing this thing."

Sister Zheng was stunned, and looked down, only to see a string of simple red bean bracelets hanging on her snow-white wrist.

A slightly helpless smile appeared on her graceful and luxurious face: "Since I ascended the throne, the world either wants to kill me or is afraid of me. In the name of Tu, send an assassin to kill me."

"The bracelet you gave me is a serious gift that I have rarely received..."

Bai Su couldn't help laughing and said: "It seems that being the emperor is not a happy thing, a small bracelet can be tricked."

Sister Zheng rolled her eyes at him, lifted her black hair with her white jade hands, and sighed softly: "Although the gift is light, the friendship is heavy. Since becoming the emperor, although there are many tribute gifts every year, each of which is expensive, most of them They all have a purpose."

"Some are for official career, some are due to factional disputes in the court, and they take this opportunity to deliberately suppress other officials. There are also some unruly people who hide daggers in gifts with the intention of assassinating..."

"Although there are many compliments, there are not a few sincere words. Although there are many gifts, few are sincere. The emperor is a lonely family, and there are few people around him who can put down their guard and trust them completely."

Hearing this, Bai Su looked at Sister Zheng: "Then let me do it. Your Majesty will be the first person you can trust completely. As long as Your Majesty wants to see me, no matter day or night, I will always obey His Majesty's summons."

"Tch, who cares about you, a courtier..."

Although Sister Zheng looked disdainful on the surface, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. It was obvious that Bai Su's words were very useful.

Chapter 250 Sister Zheng's Hint

"Oh, the sun is shining, the scenery is beautiful, the red flowers are green grass, I ran forward cheerfully, and I have traveled all over the green mountains..."

In the Shaofu, Bai Su was sitting in front of the table, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, humming a little song.

"My lord, I seem to be in a very good mood today..."

The giant of the Mo family, Mo Xun stopped the ink pen in his hand, raised his blue hair with his slender white hands, and gave Bai Su a weird look with his almond eyes.

Since coming here this morning, the smile on Bai Su's face has not faded.

Is this getting promoted and getting rich?

Bai Su took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "I accidentally got a unique treasure in the world, how can I be in a bad mood."

Originally, Sister Zheng had a lot of affection for him, but because of her different status, she kept suppressing her emotions. Now under this accident, it was meaningless for her to resist any more.

Sister Zheng also let go of the restraint she had held on for a long time, recalling the scene where she went to pull her slender and boneless jade hand last night. She didn't struggle at all, but clasped his five fingers instead.

Bai Su's heart couldn't help beating nonstop for a while. I have to say that a Yujie like Sister Zheng is simply amazing.

It took him a long time to come back to his senses, and coughed lightly: "How about the things I asked you to prepare?"

"The things are almost ready, but...my lord said that I want to soar into the sky, can this fairy thing really be done?"

Mo Xun's slender eyebrows were tightly locked.

She has been a little dissatisfied with Bai Su recently, what happened under the table while eating hot pot that day made her feel ashamed for a while.