A scholar of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty

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When Cheng Chumo said this, Gu Qing came back to his senses and thought about it carefully. Since coming to Tubo, Su Ding and Lu Dongzan really haven't spoken. The only few words are Su Dingfang's order. , Lu Dongzan roared in front of the Tubo army, scaring Lu Dongzan to flee in a hurry.

At that time, Su Dingfang really had the heart to steal Lu Dongzan's skin, and the bridge between the two was formed at that time. If it was because of being in the army, maybe Su Dingfang and Lu Dongzan would really meet again. fight.

Taking a deep breath, letting go of this thought, Gu Qing looked at the desolate scenery around him and just wanted to go back to the starting point sooner.

The marching pace of the whole army also accelerated unconsciously.

"Old Yang." Gu Qing said to Yang Sheng, "I brought some Tibetan beef jerky."

"Coincidentally." Yang Sheng lifted the bag of grapes, "I also brought some."

"I'm thinking about a business, and I want you to do it." Gu Qing said to Yang Sheng.

"I don't do business." Yang Shengqi took a sip of wine on the horse and said, "I'd better plant my field well. I can't do business."

"Actually, you don't need to do it. Someone will do it for you. You just need to be responsible for coordinating and collecting money."

"No need." Yang Sheng refused again, "Gu Qing, I'm not like you! I just want to guard my home and live a good life, plant a few acres of land at home, and have some surplus food every year, so I don't have to worry about clothing or food , there is a place where the family can shelter from the wind and rain, and I am very satisfied."

"It's a pity, it seems that this business has to be partnered with other dignitaries in Chang'an." Gu Qing was thinking.

"I appreciate your kindness." Yang Sheng said again.

"After so many years, I also know what kind of person you are." Gu Qing said with a smile.

"What did you two say?" Cheng Chumo rode on a horse and came up and said.

"Nothing." Gu Qing quickly waved his hand.

"No!" Cheng Chumo looked at Gu Qing, "Did you just talk about the deal, quick! Tell me about your new deal."

This guy's ears are good, Gu Qing said, "A business related to beef, your Cheng family's business is already big enough, how much more money do you want to make with a single liquor? money."

"In fact, our life is hard." Cheng Chumo sighed and said, "Gu Qing, don't look at how beautiful my Cheng family is on weekdays, how much money is needed to support such a big Cheng family, every mouth has to eat, a family Divide it up, I don’t have much in my hands.”

Cheng Chu was talking silently, sniffing sadly.

"Do you believe it?" Gu Qing looked at Yang Sheng.

"Anyway, I don't believe it." Yang Sheng said seriously.

"Can you two chat?" Cheng Chumo said impatiently, "It's not just a deal, what do you think of me as Cheng Chu, can I be like my old man?"

"Like!" Gu Qing nodded very pertinently.

There was no way to talk today, Cheng Chumo's face darkened.

"I want to share [-]% of Lu Dong's praise for this deal, and I have another [-]% in my hands." Gu Qing spoke again.

"Why did you give Lu Dong [-]% praise?" Cheng Chumo was puzzled.

"He gave us beef, of course I have to give him money, do you think he would give it to me for nothing if he is so kind?" Gu Qing said slowly, "As for Lu Dongzan, he still needs money to build Tubo, now Tubo is poor It's not easy for others, there is still [-]% I can share half with your Cheng family, but in the future, the beef from Tubo will be transported to Guanzhong by your Cheng family."

"Wait!" Cheng Chu thought silently, "Gu Qing, you're a little out of character, it seems like you don't have to do anything, just collect the money."

"Who said that?" Gu Qing retorted, "I want to open up sales, how many merchants in Chang'an have connections with my Gu family, and these merchants can help us sell beef."

Merchant?When it comes to merchants, Cheng Chumo suddenly realized that merchants are the most important thing. There are merchants without merchants. Over the years, Gu Qing has accumulated many merchants. These forces are enough to shake the entire business in Chang'an. "Gu Qing, after so many years It turns out that the most important thing has always been in your hands, and my Cheng family just took some superficial feelings, and the most fundamental things have always been in your hands."

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Chapter 561 Inheritance ([-])

"Chu Mo, you finally figured it out." Gu Qing held back a smile unkindly.

"We've made your wedding dress for you!" Cheng Chumo was depressed, "Gu Qing, the maritime trade is also right, and the same is true for you holding the port, right? You can take the benefits received from the port for many years, and in the future, the Central Plains Anyone who goes to sea cannot do without your port, I know it."

"I'm a good person." Gu Qing nodded seriously.

"Bad guy!" Cheng Chumo disliked him mercilessly, for so many years!It turned out that Gu Qing had already made up his mind, no wonder Gu Qing was so generous, feelings are the biggest benefit in his own hands, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, now most of the businessmen with some background in Chang'an City are in Gu Qing's hands.

"Chu Mo, I'm really a good person." Gu Qing said melancholy, "After you earn money, you still turn around and say I'm a bad person. Sure enough, it's hard to be a good person."

Cheng Chumo's face darkened as he listened, and he rode his horse in silence.

The army came to the edge of a large lake, and the soldiers got off their horses one after another to rest and wanted to drink a sip of water, only to find that the lake here was salty.

"How is this going?"

"Why is it salty?"

"..."

The army shouted and cursed because of this saltwater lake.

"This is Qinghai Lake, and it is also the largest inland saltwater lake." Gu Qing looked at the vast lake, surrounded by barren slopes and bare mountains. This piece of Qinghai Lake is as clear as an agate in the desolation. It also reflects the mountains.

There are continuous snow-capped mountains in the distance, forming such a magnificent scenery.

Even though the water here was undrinkable, some soldiers still jumped into the lake to take a bath. Su Dingfang directed them to set up camp and rest, because the route changed, Xue Rengui took some soldiers and horses and started to investigate around.

"There are sheep!" A soldier saw a flock of sheep, "Eat mutton!"

A little girl in Tubo clothes stopped the soldiers who were about to catch sheep, and spoke Tubo dialect in a high-pitched voice.

However, these soldiers couldn't stop them from carrying the sheep and were about to leave. The little girl screamed and rushed forward and bit the Datang soldier's wrist.

"What's wrong?" Gu Qing stepped forward in doubt.

"See Joining the Army." The soldier said loudly, "Master Joining the Army, we have sheep to eat."

Gu Qing looked at this little girl from Tubo, she looked only seven or eight years old, her red face was dry and rough, and she looked at these Tang Jun with vigilance and fear.

"Give back the sheep!" Gu Qing yelled at the soldiers, "Put the sheep down! Why did you raise these useless soldiers like you? Isn't it embarrassing? Put it down!"

The soldier put down the sheep, and the little girl immediately stepped forward and hugged her sheep tightly, staring at the few Tang people in front of her.

"I apologize to you for what my soldier did." Su Dingfang stepped forward and said to the little girl.

The little girl's eyes softened a little.

"If they catch their sheep, what will they eat." Gu Qing whispered, "They have lived on these sheep for a year."

Su Dingfang nodded. The Tibetans value livestock very much, and these sheep are very thin and look like they haven't come out to graze for a long time. They were finally released when the weather became warmer.

Su Dingfang took out the jerky from Lu Dongzan and handed it to her.

The sound of horseshoes came from a distance, and the person who came was a Tubo man. He got off his horse and pulled his child to protect him behind him, saluted these Tang soldiers, and then said in Tubo dialect that he wanted to give one of the sheep to Su Dingfang.