I support the army through farming and business.

Chapter 300 Big Business

"Wait," Chunfeng called out to the Northwest Army soldier who was about to turn away, "I'd better ask the girl before I decide."

Seeing Qiu Yu's dissatisfaction, Chun Feng said calmly, "As the young lady said, in the business world, there are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests."

"As long as it's mutually beneficial, we don't need to care about the past. When it comes to being a person, we always look to the future."

Autumn Rain knew Spring Breeze was right, but she still couldn't swallow her anger, so she tossed her handkerchief aside and ran away.

No wonder the young lady was worried about Qiuyu handling things alone. Chunfeng shook her head and said to the bewildered soldiers, "Please wait in the main hall."

The seventeen or eighteen-year-old soldier blushed slightly and said, "Thank you for your trouble, sister."

He led the soldiers who had been informed to the main hall, and then sent someone to serve tea and snacks. Chunfeng walked to the ginkgo tree in the main room of the inner courtyard and stood waiting.

This wait lasted for half an hour.

After Tang Zhaomei woke up, Chunfeng helped her up and told her about the relic's request to see her.

"Why wouldn't I see you?" Tang Zhao said. "I'm just worried about where to sell what I have."

Chunfeng asked, "Should I go and invite them?"

"No need, just give Sheritulimaide a pass for one-time entry into the city," Tang Zhao chuckled. "They just did something to offend me, they won't dare to complain."

"Yes," Chunfeng returned to the main hall, gave the Northwest Army soldiers a pass to enter the city, and packed a large bag of freshly cooked pastries, escorting them all the way to the gate of the Protector General's Mansion.

He who eats another's food is bound to be obligated to him; he who takes another's money is bound to be obligated to him. If he doesn't do his job well, he won't even be able to get past his own conscience.

Sheri Tuli Maide, who had been anxiously waiting at the Tea Horse Road, finally received the news that Tang Zhao was willing to see them. Despite the approaching night, he immediately took a carriage to the Protector General's Mansion and apologized to Tang Zhao as soon as he saw him.

"Oh, my dear friend from Chongqing, please forgive my shortsightedness and cowardice."

“At this critical moment when the two countries are at war, I really dare not associate with you for the crime of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country.”

"I know my behavior was very unethical, and I sincerely apologize to you here. Please forgive me."

As he spoke, Shariputra placed his right hand on his chest and bent down deeply.

Ashidedor followed behind her husband, bowing her head in a deep salute.

Tang Zhao found it amusing, but on the surface he appeared deeply moved. "Lord Sherituri, you flatter me. We have done business together several times, and I know your character better than anyone."

He's just a opportunist who only cares about profit.

"At such a sensitive time when the two countries are at war, it is indeed easy to be accused of treason if you are not careful." I understand.

"Although we didn't complete the last deal, it doesn't affect our deep friendship. We will continue to cooperate in the future and open up trade routes connecting Chongqing and the Turkic Khaganate."

Shariputra's eyes lit up.

"So, let's not bring up the past anymore; it will only affect our relationship."

Sheri Tulimaide was deeply moved, but he only listened to Tang Zhao's words and didn't take them seriously.

If Tang Zhao is truly not angry, why hasn't he helped him and his wife up yet?
It is clear that Tang Zhao still minded.

Fortunately, he was prepared.

"I have come here today to show my sincerity, and I have specially brought a magnificent Akhal-Teke horse as a gift for my dear friend," Sheri Tulimed said earnestly. "Although I am far away in the capital, I have heard of your bravery in battle, so I have specially brought this gift from afar." Tang Zhao hesitated whether to refuse. What if the Turks did not follow the custom of the Dayu people making excuses, and Sheri Tulimed mistakenly thought that she did not like it and took it back? She would be heartbroken.

Seeing that Tang Zhao's expression softened, Sheri Tulimaide continued to persuade him, "If you really forgive me, please accept this gift."

Tang Zhao coughed lightly and personally helped the couple, Sheli Tuli Maide and his wife, up. "Then thank you very much, Lord Sheli Tuli."

The heavy weight in Shariputra's heart was finally lifted.

After they were seated, Sheri Tulimaide got down to business, "My dear friend, do you know that our Khan wants to negotiate peace with Dayu?"

Tang Zhao: "I've heard a little about it."

"With peace between the two countries, the border region will enjoy at least twenty years of peace, which is a great opportunity for the development of trade routes."

“The goods from Dayu, such as mirrors, flower dew, various flower wines, and tea, can flow into the Turkic Khaganate in a continuous stream, while the Turkic Khaganate can sell its horses, cattle, and sheep to Dayu. It’s a win-win situation.”

Tang Zhao cautioned, "The 'Pot-Shaped Mirror' won't work."

Although Tang Zhao was certain that Prince Xuan would remove Emperor Pingyuan from the throne after reading the letter from the Turkic state, she could not openly oppose him as long as he remained on the throne.

“Oh, God!” said Shariputra, “That’s such a shame.”

Tang Zhao shook his head, "No regrets, I have something ten thousand times more precious than the Mirror of Light to trade with Lord Sheli Tuli."

Sharitulimaide and Ashidedor exchanged a glance. They couldn't imagine what could be ten thousand times more precious than the Mirror of Light.

Tang Zhao parted her red lips slightly, "Fine salt."

Sheri Tulimaide's eyes widened, and even Ashidedor couldn't help but gasp.

Salt is indeed the most precious thing after horses and tea.

Everyone needs salt, but the Turks didn't have many salt mines, and the few large salt mines were all firmly held by the royal family.

To ensure that the Turkic people had access to salt, the Turks established a salt administration office, which was specifically responsible for trading salt with the Da Yu, Tubo, and even the Western Regions.

However, the state of Dayu alone supplied nearly 60% of the salt for the Turks.

Although the two countries went to war, Dayu did not cut off the supply of salt to the Turks, but it raised the price by 30%!
This resulted in nearly 80% of the Turkic people not being able to afford salt.

If there was anything that Shariputra regretted most, it was that he couldn't get involved in the trade of salt, iron, and tea.

Now that such a windfall had fallen from the sky, Sheri Tulimaide was so happy he almost fainted. He barely managed to retain a sliver of reason, "I remember, salt was also a commodity controlled by the government in Dayu, wasn't it?"

Whether it was the Great Yu, the Tubo, or the Tujue, those who privately traded salt were beheaded!
Tang Zhao retorted, "So what?"

Hiss! Shari Tulimaide gasped. He had previously asked him to buy saltpeter because it was illegal to trade it privately. Now, he was asking him to buy salt, which was an even more serious crime. So what?

Isn't this changing a little too fast?
Tang Zhao said nonchalantly, "If anyone is dissatisfied, let them punish me as soon as possible. Do you think I'm afraid of them?"

Sheri Tulimaide swallowed. As expected of a woman who leads troops into battle, her words are indeed domineering.

“If Lord Sherituri is unwilling to trade salt with me, I will not force him,” Tang Zhao said, picking up his teacup. “In business, it’s best if both parties are willing and everyone is happy.”

"Yes, yes!" Sheri Tulimaide nodded so hard his head almost flew off, afraid that if he hesitated even a second longer he would lose this big deal.