Wu Xu actually understands Chen Zhengtai’s thoughts very well.

The Cui family has made a lot of efforts in this.

But at the same time, the Chen family was quite afraid of the Cui family.

Cui Zhizheng is a far-sighted person. After being deceived by Jingci, he began to become familiar with the new rules, and then he made every effort to gain the greatest benefit for the Cui family.

So much so that the Cui family and Hexi began to tie up, and the bondage became deeper and deeper!

Now everyone knows that the Cui family in Hexi is the most prosperous family after the Chen family in Hexi.

This action against Gaochang was initially initiated by Cui Zhizheng, and Cui Zhizheng made a lot of contributions to this process.

Cui Zhizheng did this with obviously only one purpose, to eat the fattest piece of cotton.

The benefits here are too great.

The development of cotton spinning industry is inseparable from cotton. In the future, cotton can even become a hard currency.

And cotton anywhere in the world cannot be a rival to Gaochang Cotton.

Think about it, in this Feng Shui treasure land, cotton not only grows fast, but also produces a lot of velvet, and does not even require excessive irrigation.

Not only that, the truly terrible killer is that in this era when people are helpless about pests, Gaochang Country can also reduce most of the pests due to the weather.

what does that mean?

It means that the land here... is enough to defeat all cotton production areas in the world and become the most important cotton production area in the world.

Controlling cotton means controlling people's clothes, controlling a lot of fabric, controlling people's bedding, controlling all things to protect against cold and decorative. Every born person must prepare his life's cotton money.

It is not an exaggeration to describe such interests as huge profits.

But……

Wu Xu couldn't help but study it in depth. Is his mentor really willing to hand over this fat meat to the Cui family?

But if Cui Zhi didn't pay it, he would inevitably turn against the Chen family in the future after so much effort.

What is even more terrifying is not this. What is terrifying is that once Chen Zhengtai turns his back on others, it is not trustworthy for the aristocratic families in Hexi with the Chen family! No matter how much effort you put in, you will eventually be squeezed out by the Chen family and you will not even be able to drink a sip of soup.

Therefore, how can we ensure that the Chen family is still the leader and occupy the most favorable interests if they give the Cui family or not? At the same time, we also require the Cui family to be satisfied, but this level is the hardest to grasp.

What will the mentor do?

It can be seen that the teacher was confident and seemed to have already made up his mind. It seemed that from the beginning, he had made up his mind to eat Cui Zhizheng tightly.

This made Wu Xu feel curious. She wanted to know how her mentor would take action.

"Your Highness, Your Highness... Outside... a group of people came, and they refused to disperse. They hoped to meet Your Highness. They said that they were so grateful that they received the favor of Your Highness and wanted to give him a gift and return home."

Chen Zhengtai said oh, but he was actually most afraid of such a touching scene. He couldn't help but say, "No need, I already know their kindness. If they can return home with peace of mind and live a good life, I, Chen Zhengtai, will be satisfied. I, please spare other vain gifts."

The visitor nodded and turned around quickly.

Wu Xu waited for the man to go and sighed: "Is this a teacher who is buying people's hearts?"

Chen Zhengtai shook his head and said, "This is a life."

"What?" Wu Xu was confused.

"The people of Gaochang have been here for so many years, and the people are strong. Although they are just ordinary people, if the Chen family wants to gain a foothold here, they must show kindness! Giving kindness to the people is the most worthy of doing it."

"Why?" Wu Xu couldn't help but say, "But we have already spent a lot of money."

Chen Zhengtai became patient and said, "Think about it, the money and food you mentioned are used to please the palace. Your Majesty can only praise you. And you use these money and food to benefit the aristocratic tribes. If the aristocratic tribes get these, they may also smile, and then they will want more. Only these people... You give them some money and some food. Even if the money and food are obtained through tax means, they are still grateful to you. Isn't this the most worthwhile thing in the world? Who in the world can make more profits than spend money like this?"

Wu Xu couldn't help but sigh: "Yes, I heard from people outside that everyone praises His Highness now. But how did the mentor know that they would be grateful?"

Chen Zhengtai said: "Because I am also a people, I know their feelings, their hunger, and the taste of despair. Therefore, whenever I have some hope in my life and when my life has improved, I will cherish it extra. Only those who have been hungry will know how lucky it is to be able to eat enough. Only those who have been desperate will know what it means to have hope."

Wu Xu couldn't help but say, "But didn't the mentor come from Zhongding House? Why did you..."

Chen Zhengtai said to himself, do I want to tell you that when I was studying in my previous life, I spent all my living expenses for three days, and then I was hungry for an apple for a week to satisfy my hunger?

Chen Zhengtai concealed and said, "Our Chen family was in a dilemma... Moreover, I just used an example. People sometimes have to learn to think from the perspective of others."

"Okay, go to bed earlier. We are going to set off tomorrow and go to Gaochang."

…………

The mighty army and horses rushed directly to Gaochang.

Even Chen Zhengtai did not send a part of the Tiance Army to guard this Jincheng. The governance and guard of the Jincheng were still handed over to the officials of the Jincheng. By the time he arrived in Gaochang, the morale of the Tiance Army was already high.

King Qu Wentai of Gaochang personally brought his seal and civil and military officials out of the city. When Chen Zhengtai rode his horse to the city first, Qu Wentai went to Chen Zhengtai's horse in shame and said, "The criminal ministers died."

Chen Zhengtai knew that this was the case.

The Qu family Gaochang ruled Gaochang for many years, but they still had prestige. If they did not treat him well at this time, it would inevitably cause the old ministers of Gaochang to be frightened.

So he turned over and dismounted, took the seal, and then he helped Qu Wentai up: "We are already connected with blood. The Qu family in Xiping has always been a prominent family in the predecessor of the Han Dynasty. Today I came here not to attack Gaochang, but to seek great cause with you. The kings and ministers of Gaochang, as well as the common people, have been guarding our Han family's clothes for too long. This is a great contribution. If it weren't for you, would there be any Han children in the Western Regions? You don't have to be afraid. I have submitted a report to the court to ask for a title for you. As for what I promised to you, I will never break my faith. I, Chen Zhengtai, swore here today. If there is no sin of the monarch and Gaochang, I, Chen Zhengtai, will never harm me. If I have a different intention, I will definitely dislike Chen!"

Qu Wentai felt relieved, so he bowed again: "Your Highness is kind, and I will never forget it."

When he stood up, he saw the soldiers behind Chen Zhengtai, all of whom were like rocks, and he was shocked and even thought to himself that if these people attacked Gaochang, even if Gaochang resisted stubbornly, it would be a matter of time before Gaochang fell.

Chen Zhengtai said happily: "Okay, go to the city. I have come all the way, passing through several counties. These counties in Gaochang are in order. This is a difficult place. If you can manage it to such an extent, you will also see that you are a capable person. When you come to Hexi and manage your family well, you will definitely be among the big families in the future."

Qu Wentai couldn't help but complain, I was originally a royal family, but you told me this?

Of course, Qu Wentai had already opened up at this time.

At first, he was very unwilling to accept it, but this is how it is. Once he sees his position again, he can slowly figure it out.

"I'm afraid my highness needs more advice at that time."

The two of them were in a happy mood and brought civil and military officials to Siming Hall. After the banquet, the guests and hosts were all happy.

Qu Wentai was drunk and said, "Your Highness, I have ordered my clan members to pack my luggage and plan to go to Hexi as soon as possible. However, how to resettle the clan members, I still need your highness to make a decision."

When Chen Zhengtai heard what he said, he understood what it meant.

For the Qu family, Gaochang is actually his hometown. People have to leave their hometown and go to Hexi. Although the land of Hexi is better than Gaochang for many people.

After all, at this time, don’t you still know how to grow cotton?

When it comes to growing grain, the land in Hexi is theoretically fertile than Gaochang.

What's more, Qu Wentai now knows that the Chen family will never allow the Qu family to stay in Gaochang. This is a matter of principle. Since that's the case, then we will simply decisively set off immediately.

Of course, he still had one thought, but it was inconvenient to say it, but in fact... he was still a little afraid that Chen Zhengtai would regret it. This was 200,000 acres of land and 300,000 guan. What a huge wealth it was, it would be better to cash it out quickly.

"This is easy to deal with. Don't worry, after you arrive, someone will accept it. I have gone to the imperial edict and asked Xining to choose a good place for your Qu family. As for the money... Ha, whether you want an IOU or real money, when you arrive in Xining, you should offer it, and you will definitely give it to you."

Qu Wentai was really relieved at this time.

The banquet dispersed, but there was still a lot of things to come.

For example, Cui Zhizheng took the lead in finding the door.

I worked hard and made great contributions. If I hadn't proposed to take Gaochang and hadn't been the first to propose growing cotton, how could this be the case?

Now that the Chen family's power has spread to Gaochang, I, Cui Zhizheng, have also made contributions.

Cui Zhizheng found Chen Zhengtai, saluted, and then said with a smile: "Congratulations to Your Highness, congratulations to Your Highness. With Gaochang, our Tang Dynasty can not only go deep into the Anxi Protectorate, but also manage the Western Regions. Since then, the Chen family has stood more steadily outside the pass."

Chen Zhengtai smiled and said, "Why are you happy? Now there are 100,000 more households. The people's food and clothing are what my Chen family is concerned about. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Now... I am overwhelmed. So for me, I only have a major responsibility, but I have no joy."

Cui Zhizheng couldn't help but want to scold him. You took all the benefits. Are you so embarrassed to say such things?

Cui Zhizheng still smiled: "Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness will be afraid of working hard again in the future, and you must have to deal with it every day. I have a saying that I don't know whether to speak or not. Although Your Highness is still young and in its prime, he should not be busy with official documents day and night, and he should still cherish his body."

Chen Zhengtai smiled and said, "I will pay attention, so Mr. Cui doesn't have to worry."

"I'm not worried. I'm the real lazy guy like you, no one is like you." Cui Zhizheng complained silently in his heart.

At this time, Chen Zhengtai said again: "This time I won Gaochang, Mr. Cui has made great efforts. I must submit the court to report the merits to Mr. Cui."

Cui Zhizheng shook his head quickly: "I have long been indifferent to the career of the government. What's the point of having more merits and less merits? Therefore, Your Highness does not have to keep the merits in mind. As long as you can share your worries, you will be in a sea of ​​fire and fire. I will not refuse."

All of this has come to this point, you Chen Zhengtai should understand.

I am serving you, Chen Zhengtai, and not serving the court. Now Gaochang has succeeded. What else do you, Chen Zhengtai, want to do it?

Give it to the ground, if you don’t give it to the ground, you will turn your back on it.

Chen Zhengtai smiled, then looked at Cui Zhizheng: "Mr. Cui, seems to have something else to say?"

Cui Zhizheng: “…”

Are you pretending to be confused about me on purpose?

Chen Zhengtai said: "You and I are not outsiders. What do you mean, but it's okay to say it."

Seeing that he deliberately did not open the secret, Cui Zhizheng said, "Your Highness, this land in Gaochang is the most suitable for growing cotton. Now that cotton prices are rising day by day, the Cui family is responsible for planting cotton in Gaochang. But... The Cui family now has no land in Gaochang now, I heard... More than 95% of the land suitable for planting cotton in Gaochang was in the hands of their former government. Now, it is probably in the hands of the Chen family. I don't know how much land your highness is willing to give to the Cui family?"

As a prominent family, it is actually a bit embarrassed to make such requests directly.

What is a clan?

The aristocratic clans talk about benevolence and righteousness, and then take over the benefits of the world.

This is called making money while standing.
To be continued...