Take the mall to Datang

As soon as Yuan Shan arrived, Zheng Qi followed.

He is now the "big landlord" in Zhongxin Street. The rented shops have made him a lot of money, and he is also a frequent visitor to Lanzhou City. He may be looking to buy more real estate.

Yuan Shan knew that it was not that simple. In fact, Zheng Qi was a representative launched by a businessman, just to negotiate with Yuan Shan.

"Duke Lan has worked hard all the way, and I have already prepared a reception banquet at the Central Street Hotel, and it is also to congratulate the Duke's promotion." Zheng Qi said.

"Okay, I just want to know about the situation in Lanzhou." Yuan Shan agreed.

Smart people don't need to talk about it, Zheng Qi understood Yuan Shan's attitude that the matter they proposed this time might really be resolved.

Xue Kai and the others had been waiting at the entrance of the hotel for a long time, and Yuan Shan understood that these businessmen were really in a hurry.

"Everyone is here, why don't you see Lu Ziang from the Luoyang Chamber of Commerce, isn't he here?" Yuan Shan asked.

"Lv Ziang is dealing with some matters in Luoyang, and I haven't seen him for a long time," Zheng Qi said.

"Oh, I kept you waiting for a long time, let's continue." Yuan Shan said.

"Duke Lan, please take your seat," Zheng Qi said.

Yuan Shan didn't welcome you, he came directly to the dinner, took his family members and was greeted in another room, after all, female family members could not sit at the same table with everyone.

The businessmen's arrangements are thoughtful.

"Don't you all have an appetite? Don't just eat it by myself." Yuan Shan said.

Seeing a crowd of people staring wide-eyed, he felt embarrassed to speak when he had something to say.

"I've heard about your affairs. Isn't it because of the income of the cement plant? Now that Lanzhou City has been built, everyone's promises have been fulfilled, so the Ministry of Economic Development will naturally not treat everyone badly. Let's eat with peace of mind first. Should we talk about things after dinner?" Yuan Shan said.

Hearing Yuan Shan's frank talk about interests, the merchants all started the meal with smiles on their faces.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Yuan Shan was full. After the meal was removed, the merchants were all waiting for Yuan Shan's meaning.

"I have just arrived in Lanzhou City, and I haven't learned more information yet, but you can rest assured that the price of cement can be adjusted, and the people from the Ministry of Economic Development will handle this matter later. The sale of cement needs to be carried out in accordance with the rules set by the cement factory. , the sales commission must be guaranteed to be true, I hope you can all abide by it." Yuan Shan said.

"Well, we will definitely act in accordance with the regulations. The cement factory has our investment. If it is fake, we will lose." Xue Kai said.

"Lan Guogong is really my eldest grandson named Xue Ying. This year is nineteen. My grandson is smart. He can keep records of the Xue family's accounts since he was eight years old. Since then, he has been with his father often. He has arithmetic skills and hopes to be able to do it." I don’t know if I can give him a chance to work in the Ministry of Economics and Development,” Xue Kai said suddenly.

Zheng Qi and other businessmen saw that the old man was so shrewd, but they didn't know what Yuan Shan's attitude was.

"Okay, young and promising, since you have the basics of arithmetic and can keep accounts, whether you can enter the Ministry of Economic Development or not depends on your real skills. You will take the entrance exam tomorrow. If you pass it, you can stay for an internship. Shopkeeper Xue, how good is this?" .” Yuan Shan asked.

"Okay, the old man believes that my grandson will be fine, once again I would like to thank Duke Lan for giving me this opportunity." Xue Kai said.

Yuan Shan has a unique style in employing people. Opportunities can be given, but whether he can seize them depends entirely on himself.

With Yuan Shan's affirmation, some of the grievances accumulated by the merchants dissipated.

The next day, Zhang Wenyi, the governor of Lanzhou, rushed back from Hezhou. Li Jing's troops were stationed in Heyuan. Lanzhou City is now like a supply station. Several states to go.

I heard that Yuan Shan came, and Zhang Wenyi was with Li Junxian, the governor of Lanzhou. There is no war now, and the soldiers and horses are being corrected. Li Junxian will be stationed here after returning to Lanzhou this time.

Hearing that Yuan Shan had come under his order, he returned to the city a day earlier.

But that night, the governor's mansion hosted a banquet in honor of Yuan Shan, accompanied by Zhang Wenyi and other officials of Lanzhou No. [-] Middle School who are currently in office.

"This glass of wine congratulates Duke Lan for his promotion." Li Junxian, who can drink well, drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp without changing his face.

"General Li has worked hard on the expedition, I respect you with this glass of wine." Yuan Shan said.

"It was very hard in Tuyuhun, because many soldiers didn't adapt to the local environment. In fact, there is nothing to say. Everyone knows that Lan Guogong pacified Kyushu Island in Fusang." Li Junxian said. .

"That's right, otherwise how could he become the founding father of the country." Yuan Shan said thoughtfully.

"Does Lord Lan have any plans to settle in Lanzhou?" Li Junxian asked suddenly.

"Oh? I really don't have such an idea." Yuan Shan said.

"Since there is no plan to settle down, the construction of Lanzhou City on such a large scale is really just because of the smooth railway and convenient transportation." Li Junxian asked curiously.

Yuan Shan smiled and said, "It's really like this."

Chapter 795

Li Junxian observes Yuanshan's expression and conversation, it doesn't look fake.

He didn't understand why it was Lanzhou. He really had money and no place to spend it. He didn't understand what Yuanshan and the Ministry of Economic Development were thinking. Now that Tuyuhun was destroyed, there was still a powerful Tubo around.

In his opinion, choosing to invest in Lanzhou is not a safe thing. He believes that the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty are capable of resisting the invasion, but the environment in this kind of place has a great impact.

"General Li, what is the strength of the Tubo people?" Yuan Shan asked.

"There is no real fight, but it is certain that if the two sides really fight, the Tang soldiers will not have the upper hand in the environment." Li Junxian said.

"In this case, why is Tubo willing to give up so much territory?" Yuan Shan asked, he had an idea in his mind but he just didn't say it.

Li Junxian shook his head and sighed: "Don't look at our strong soldiers and horses now. Tubo has a vast land, rich in resources and sparsely populated. This in itself is a natural barrier. Just like the current situation, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty can't stand the influence of the environment. Isn't it a retreat? When I came back, the place was huge, but I couldn’t live there at all.”

I guessed right with Yuanshan, altitude sickness is not something everyone can bear, especially the environment, the hot water is turned on at less than [-] degrees, and it is not easy to cook things.

"Even so, the border has to be fortified." Yuan Shan said.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lan. With me, Li Junxian, in Lanzhou, no one will invade." Li Junxian said.

"Then rely on General Li." Yuan Shan said politely, but sincerely.

"General Li, Zhang will leave first." Zhang Wenyi got up and said.

"Inspector Zhang has official duties tomorrow, so I'll ask someone to prepare a car to take you back." Li Junxian said.

The dinner was almost over, Yuan Shan stood up and said, "Haha, the days ahead are long, I'm going back with Governor Zhang."

The banquet was introduced, and everyone left one after another.

Li Junxian asked his servants to clean up, so he went to rest. He was very tired from running around all the time, and tomorrow he would have to inspect Lanzhou City, and he promised Yuan Shan that if he wanted to protect Lanzhou, he would definitely do it.

On the carriage, Yuan Shan and Zhang Wenyi were walking together, Yuan Shan brought up the topic of defense and said, "I heard that Songtsan Gampo sent envoys to Tang Dynasty to make a wedding. Are they really not good enough?"

"Lan Guogong is nothing, Tubo's soldiers and horses are still fighting power." Zhang Wenyi said.

"Is there any difference?" Yuan Shan asked.

"According to the spies, the Tubo people seem to be gathering soldiers and horses during the period from sending envoys to Datang. It may be to prevent the attack of Datang soldiers. There are at least 10 people." Zhang Wenyi said.

"No wonder I haven't heard what His Majesty promised. It seems that I have noticed it a long time ago." Yuan Shan said heartily.