"It's hard to say that this trip to Jiangnan has lasted for several months. If Su Qin only wants to understand the ideas of the Jiangnan common people represented by Chief Liao Qi, it would not take so much time. Of course, Jiangnan is also my main destination. It is naturally a good thing to be able to win the support of Jiangnan industrial and commercial forces for adults. However, Jiangnan is far from our northwest. Even if Lord Li's ideas and policies are in line with their interests, they will have to wait until Lord Li gets the power to influence Jiangnan. I'm afraid they will really sit down and think about these issues. Now they think it's too early to talk about this step." Su Qin shook his head, with a look of regret on his face.

The trip to Jiangnan was as he imagined before he set out. The merchants were still too short-sighted and could never see through the current superficial situation. The empire was no longer the empire of the past. Faced with the aggressive posture of the Taiping Cult, the San Francisco took the opportunity to expand. The war between several princes for the throne had begun. The empire had clearly shown that it could not control the overall situation. The Maqi Khan and the northern countries would definitely not stand by in the struggle that was related to the situation in the entire Eastern Continent. Even Milan and the Japanese, which seemed irrelevant, would be involved. It would be too naive to maintain neutrality at this time. Jiangnan has been rich for a hundred years. How many people are full of desire for the wealth on this land. Can they get out of the situation in this upcoming storm? Su Qin does not believe that such things will happen.

"It's not wrong for merchants to pursue profits, but if the leaders of the businessman's power do not have a lofty eye, it is very likely that they will pay a heavy price. Jiangnan's economic strength is strong enough, but politically suppressed by the upper nobles of the empire, and the Milanese people have always been worried about the industry, commerce and shipping industries of Jiangnan's merchants dominating the Eastern Continent. Needless to say, the Maqi Khans have accumulated over the century-long accumulation of Jiangnan's merchants, they have probably been salivating about the wealth of Jiangnan. I heard that the Maqi Khans's great sweat have long been the case.

I have admired the style of Jiangnan for a long time, and even went to Jiangnan for a few trips with a dress in a dress. It was just that the empire still maintained a huge military structure and did not dare to act rashly. If the empire is in chaos, would they let this rare opportunity in a thousand years? "Xiao Tang shook his head and sighed. As a politician, he should not only pay attention to the development of his own power, but also the increase and change of surrounding forces is also a focus of attention. Since the northwest forces extended to Guanxi, Xiao Tang has even focused on the southern part of the empire.

"Brother Xiao, this is just that we look at it from our own perspective. Looking at it from another position, there is nothing wrong with Liao Qicheng's approach. The Seventh Prince is originally a royal lineage, which is enough to represent the orthodox dynasty of the empire. At this time, he came to Jiangnan in person and made every effort to win over it. In addition, the Milanese people in the south have a close relationship with the Seventh Prince. In this case, it would be good that we can win some of their support." Su Qin smiled bitterly, "After all, these Liao Qicheng are just representatives, and the final decision is to look at the mainstream ideas of the merchants. Their vision cannot be as far as we can think about it."

"Hmph, at this time, Situ Yuan needs them to contribute money to his plan to fight for the throne, so he naturally has to win over and connect with each other. But behind Situ Yuan is the upper nobles of the empire. Could he betray his foundation for the interests of the merchants in Jiangnan?" Xiao Tang sneered: "Once the value of use is lost, the rest should be exploited. By then, it will become a relationship between fish and knife board, and the outcome is hard to say."

Su Qin was speechless for a moment. He also knew the depth of Xiao Tang's words. These words were also tactfully conveyed to those merchant families, but it was not up to him to decide whether the other party could accept it. Unfortunately, most merchant families were not optimistic about their masters, at least they believed that the power without a front line would be difficult to help the merchants in Jiangnan in a short period of time.

The big study room was silent, and only the bell ringed and ticked, Xiao Tang and Su Qin were thinking about something until Wufeng arrived.

After listening to Su Qin's report silently, Wufeng fell into deep thought. Unexpectedly, the situation in Jiangnan was full of twists and turns, and even Liao Qichang could not control the wealthy and powerful businessmen. Judging from the current situation, Jiangnan merchants seemed to be more inclined to form alliances with Situ Yuan and did not seem to be too cold to the olive branch they had thrown. This was also under Wufeng's expectation. It would be too difficult for those merchants who only stared at the immediate interests to make any changes in the situation in front of them when the situation was not clear.

"Sir, Su Qin failed to achieve his full contribution during this trip to Jiangnan. He really lost his trust." Su Qin also felt Wufeng's disappointment and said a little nervously.

"No, this matter has nothing to do with you, you don't have to blame yourself, and there are still some people who show interest in us, which proves that our influence is gradually expanding. Although they cannot make any public statements now, it will not take too long for such intentional things to be transformed into substantive things. We cannot expect them to directly express their attitude and attach to our northwest. We do not have the strength now, so we really cannot blame them." Wufeng's analysis is very objective. The northwest is thousands of miles away from Jiangnan. Even if there is a stake, it is unlikely that they will directly interfere in Jiangnan. It is a very good result to be able to win certain economic support from merchants.

"In addition, the information Su Qin obtained in Wuhu and Donghai counties is also very important, and its significance is no less than a trip to Jiangnan. I didn't expect that Jin Zhengyang would come in such a set of things. He stepped on two boats, and he was not afraid that Situ Jun would know and peel him off?" Wu Feng's tone had already relaxed when he said this, "I don't show my appearance. I didn't expect Situ Biao to control the Sixth Army. In this way, our plan must be carefully considered. Without the support of the Sixth Army, it is doubtful that Situ Jun has any hope."

"Sir, this news may not be accurate. Kim Jong-yang was born in the Imperial Guard. As far as we know, this guy has always been cunning. In the Imperial Guard, he has always had good friends with the corps commander Ma Yuan, and is a typical fence-bearer. Meng Hai, the commander of the Southern Military Region, is simple-minded. Although he is loyal to His Majesty the Emperor, he cannot control the Fifth and Sixth Legion at all. Now that Kim Jong-yang and Situ Jun and Situ Biao have both sides, it means that he is also watching. If he doesn't do it well, this guy will take the initiative to report the contact between the other party and himself to the masters on both sides to seek more support. Anyway, everyone is tacit in this way. Which side he will eventually stand depends on the changes in the situation and which side is more beneficial to.

The price offered by one side was considered by many factors such as higher." Su Qin hesitated for a moment and revealed his thoughts, "But now the empire has reorganized the Third and Fourth Legions, which has attracted the attention of many people. I wonder if this is the intention of His Majesty the Emperor, or the idea of ​​His Highness Ninth, who is now in charge of the country. If it is the idea of ​​His Highness Ninth, the control of these two legions will inevitably be firmly controlled in his hands. In addition, if the Imperial Guards also support him, regardless of whether the city guards in Qinghe have been cast to His Highness Ninth, the general trend is very clear. With the military strength of three to four legions, and with the support of the ministers in the court, this crown is a bit like it is revealed."

"Brother Su, things don't seem that simple. Don't underestimate these princes. Maybe it's not their best to govern the country, marching and fighting, but if you want to talk about the tricks of using power and calculating others, I'm afraid that none of them will come from descendants." Wufeng pursed his lips and smiled slightly, "Give an example to the Sixth Prince. I wonder who would have thought that he would hook up with Jin Zhengyang before? Who knows if he has other means? You must know that if you want to ascend to the throne, you can't imagine it by blowing a pillow wind in front of His Majesty and the support of a legion. Situ Biao is not stupid, he wouldn't have thought of this."

Xiao Tang and Su Qin nodded at the same time to express their views on Zhan Tong's master. The battle for the throne has entered a white-hot stage. Perhaps more and more things that were not known to the public will gradually surface. No one will make any reservations about the contestants entering this stage. It is indeed too early to make a conclusion about who is the final winner.

The weather is not very good when the spring is approaching, especially the Mangye Town, which is directly next to the Tenggeli Grassland, is even more cold. It is said that it is somewhat inaccurate to be adjacent to the Tenggeli Grassland. The location of this Mangye Town is actually part of the southeast corner of the Dongtengeli Grassland. However, in addition to the nomadic Jeli people and many small tribes from the grassland, there are also many Tang people living near the market town. As the northwest forces continue to grow on the Dongtengeli Grassland, the Tang people have also begun to appear in all corners of the Dongtengeli Grassland. The Tang people's cultural and historical traditions have also begun to penetrate into the daily lives of the grassland people. They have long admired the brilliant Tang culture. As the economic and trade ties between the Tenggeli Grassland and the Tanghe Empire, especially the northwest, become closer, this kind of cultural integration and penetration is more obvious.

Mangye Town is such a typical example. Although there are not many nomadic residents living here from the grasslands, these residents who settled here have gradually adapted to the lifestyle and habits of the Tang people. When the Spring Festival is coming, almost every household in the market, whether it is the Tang people or other ethnic groups, began to hang lanterns, clean the mansions, and paste door god couplets to prepare for the arrival of the Spring Festival.
Chapter completed!