bayedsolid Chapter 264 A Day of Frenzied Fighting Among Powerful Ministers
Chapter 264 A Day of Frenzied Fighting Among Powerful Ministers
These merchants took large quantities of goods to various countries to sell, and soon white sugar replaced the status of Fulin's malt sugar, becoming a favorite among nobles and gentry in various countries. In particular, milk tea quickly became popular among nobles and gentry, and at one point became a daily drink for them.
The merchants from Jin Kingdom were not only cruel, but also cruel. They even sold white sugar to Fulin Kingdom. Unexpectedly, the nobles and gentry of Fulin Kingdom were completely powerless to resist. They couldn't even sell their own malt sugar, and they all begged to buy white sugar from Jin Kingdom.
White sugar mixed with sesame oil sold very well.
This oil is pressed cleanly, unlike the oil pressed in their own country, which not only contains impurities but also has an unpleasant smell, making the dishes cooked with it always have a messy taste.
Therefore, in addition to white sugar, sesame oil also became a favorite among nobles and wealthy gentlemen.
Even though the three countries were eager to participate in Nash's new projects, they couldn't get a share of the profits from them.
As for the border regions that have been harassed by the Turks for many years, it is also possible to trade with them.
They have many cattle and sheep, and their grasslands are fertile. Their cows produce more milk than those in Jin Kingdom. However, they cannot survive the winter and always like to rob the people on the border of their grain.
The Turks were skilled horsemen; their horses were tall, powerful, and fast, and most were Akhal-Teke horses, of superior quality, incomparable to those of the Kingdom of Jin.
It is very suitable for cavalry warfare, and if a trade can be negotiated, exchanging horses would also be a good option.
It just so happens that there is still a great demand for milk tea in China, but there is not enough milk in China, and the Turks happen to have plenty of milk.
Cooperating with them would be mutually beneficial, and I believe they would not refuse.
This cooperation will also strengthen their relationship, and they will think twice before attacking the border.
Su Wangyan accepted Ye Yuwu's suggestion and immediately decided to send envoys to the Turks to make trade with them.
After discussion, Bai Zunyue and Xiao Yulan unanimously decided to go and discuss cooperation with Yehu Khan.
Not long after he was sent to the grasslands, Yehu Khan agreed to the deal between the two sides.
They traded grains, tea, and other goods from the Jin Kingdom with milk and beef and mutton from the Turks.
They exchanged white sugar for several fine horses, and both sides were very happy and satisfied with the transaction.
At this point, the grasslands and the border region entered a relatively peaceful state, and many merchants gathered here.
As a hub, the border region has made life increasingly better for the people.
In spring, potatoes, sesame, corn and other crops were planted on the once desolate border.
Ye Yuwu has grown a large quantity of sweet potatoes at his farm in Bianjing.
Sweet potatoes and potatoes have similar characteristics, and she was generous in sending potatoes to the border for the people to grow.
So the originally desolate and barren border region was instantly covered by these green plants, completely different from the desolate scene before.
The streets inside the border were bustling with people. The market stalls were full of all kinds of goods.
People haggled over prices, their laughter echoing throughout the streets. Even the passersby were dressed neatly, not in fancy clothes, but clean and presentable, reflecting a sense of peaceful life.
Caravans of merchants entered the city through the city gates in droves through the streets and alleys.
Not only domestic caravans came, but other caravans also came to buy and trade.
In the village, wisps of smoke rise from every house, carrying the aroma of cooked food.
The crops in the fields are growing vigorously, and the farmers are carrying hoes and walking between the ridges. Although their faces are red from the sun, they are full of satisfied smiles and are enjoying themselves.
All merchants who have just arrived at the border are shocked by this sight.
Who could have imagined that this once impoverished and neglected border region would undergo such a dramatic transformation!
Its prosperity was comparable to that of Bianjing (Kaifeng).
Even the post stations were almost overflowing.
The imperial court also made a fortune as a result. The previously stingy national treasury suddenly became full, and the Minister of Revenue, who was in charge of the national treasury and finance, walked with a swagger every day and straightened his back a lot.
The emperor appeared pleased with himself every day when he went to court, having curbed his daily irritability.
Several high-ranking officials knew who was responsible for all of this, and they all adored Ye Yuwu, treating her like a lucky charm.
So when the emperor and they were secretly discussing Ye Yuwu's return in the imperial study, these people were all vying to have her join their ranks.
Indeed, if Ye Yuwu returns this time, she will definitely be promoted. The emperor is unsure what position to give her or what rank to appoint her to, which is why he invited all the ministers to the Imperial Study to discuss it.
Unexpectedly, these old guys started making a huge fuss in order to bring Ye Yuwu under their command.
Because Ye Yuwu got into a fight, the entire imperial study was in such a mess that it resembled a vegetable market, and the emperor couldn't stop her even if he tried.
"You old bastard, you've been hogging her for so long, it's time to give her up!"
The Vice Minister of Revenue grabbed the hair and crown of the Minister of the Three Departments with one hand and pressed down on the collar of the Minister of Personnel with the other, causing all three of them to lose their official hats.
"That's right, that's right. In your three departments, a perfectly good woman can't show any ability or use, and she's not even valued. She'd be better off coming with me to our Ministry of Personnel. I'll definitely train her well!"
"Ridiculous! She belongs to our Three Departments; no one can take her away!"
"Who said she's one of your three departments! Our Ministry of Works needs her too!"
"What are you from the Ministry of Works doing here? Get out of here!"
"What? You're allowed to seize her, but we're not allowed to announce our own people to compete for her? Everyone knows her capabilities. Maybe she'll come up with a new idea after joining our Ministry of Works, and accidentally develop something that will benefit His Majesty and the people! Don't forget that the Jiaofang Palace and the earthen bed were her ideas! I don't care, Lord Ye is from our Ministry of Works!"
"So you lot are determined to take my person away from me, huh! Don't blame me for being impolite!" The three officials gritted their teeth and started fighting with the group again.
"That depends on whether you have the ability!"
The scene became increasingly chaotic.
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If Ye Yuwu were to see so many men fighting over her, she would surely roar with triumph.
Although both were attempts to recruit her as an "employee," the nature of the scheme was quite similar... right?
The Minister of War, with his neck stiff and a speechless expression, said, "Tsk tsk, is it really meaningful to fight over a woman?"
General Liang, who was standing to the side, picked at his ear, feeling that he had heard those words somewhere before.
Suddenly, a thought struck me: wasn't this a quote from Wuming's "The Overbearing Prince Falls in Love with His Little Maid"? It did sound so familiar.
The three ministers standing nearby were extremely displeased. "Of course! Since you, Minister of Works, find it uninteresting, I hope you won't try to steal people from us in the future!"
The Minister of War scoffed, saying dismissively, "Why would I want to take this woman? Can she command and train soldiers or lead troops into battle? You all treat her like a treasure; how could a woman possibly reach such a high position?!"