Iron Dynasty

ps: There is still a chapter below. I originally wanted to write six more chapters, but this time will definitely not be finished. Move this one to tomorrow and continue with five more. Of course, the snail will work hard. If you can write two more chapters, write two. chapter. ????August One Chinese ㈧???㈠?㈧㈠??㈧?

Outside Lin'an.

Cao Zhengtong, who was preparing to leave, suddenly learned the news that King Chu's fleet was defeated by the Dutch, and the fleeing people and the disintegrated soldiers described the scene of the battle very terribly.

With a faint sigh, Cao Zhengtong urged the carriage to move forward. As his father had expected, King Chu's fleet was nothing but fancy and vulnerable.

Along the official road of Lin'an City, he headed north and drove the road for seven consecutive days. He finally saw the legendary Qingzhou City.

At this time, Cao Zhengyang was waiting for him on the dock outside Qingzhou City. The servants had arrived in advance and told Cao Zhengyang the news of his arrival.

"Big brother." Cao Zhengyang looked at Cao Zhengtong, who was a little pale, and asked: "Big brother, has something happened at home, father?"

"Don't worry, my father has nothing to do. It was my father's order to come to Qingzhou this time. By the way, you will take me in front of King Qi now. I have important things to tell King Qi." Cao Zhengtong said.

He is the son of Cao's family, and his status in the family is much higher than that of Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang nodded and immediately led Cao Zhengtong to Prince Qi's Mansion. After the notification, they waited for King Qi to receive him.

In the palace, Xiao Ming is explaining the knowledge in the book to Fei Yue'er. These days, Fei Yue'er is completely indulged in the books he gave. If there is something she doesn't understand, she will ask Xiao Ming in time.

"His Royal Highness, Cao Zhengtong and Cao Zhengyang beg to see you," the servant guarding the door said.

Xiao Ming frowned. This is the first time Cao Zhengtong has come to Qingzhou. He said, "Let them come in."

"His Royal Highness, the concubine will retire first." Fei Yueer is very sensible, and every time a guest comes, she will take the initiative to avoid it.

Xiao Ming nodded. These days, he and Fei Yue'er are more like a husband and wife, and they get along naturally.

Fei Yue'er left, and the servant brought two men over. One of them was Cao Zhengyang, and the other was probably Cao Zhengtong.

"Cao Min Cao Zhengtong has seen His Royal Highness King Qi." Cao Zhengtong and Cao Zhengyang bowed and saluted at the same time.

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Ming looked at Cao Zhengtong, "Zhengyang said that you are weak and sick, and Lin'an, where you have been living, basically does not go out. Why do you have to go to Qingzhou for a long distance?"

"Back to your Highness, this time the Caomin went to Qingzhou by the order of his father, and at the same time conveyed a message to His Highness that the Chu King Fleet went to war with the Dutch and was defeated."

"Oh?" Xiao Ming was stunned. He had always been extremely wary of King Chu. Various news from the secret guards proved that King Chu was disturbing the wind and rain, and even the Azure Dragon King had something to do with King Chu. King Chu’s fleet was being destroyed by the Netherlands. People defeated this to vent their anger for him. He smiled and said, "But what does this matter have to do with this king."

Cao Zhengtong was stunned, and he said loudly: "His Royal Highness does not know that there is now a new Dutch Earl named Claire on Ryukyu Island. Since his arrival, other merchant ships have been prohibited from participating in maritime trade. It is for this reason that Chu The king would go to war with the Dutch. Today, only His Royal Highness can make warships that rival the Dutch fleet, and only His Royal Highness can defeat the Dutch and regain the right to sea trade in Great Chongqing."

"Maritime trade right?" Xiao Ming sneered. "Isn't this maritime trade always monopolized by the Chu king? Even the Wei king has to be angry with the Chu king, and this king has nothing to do with the maritime trade right." Xiao Ming said lazily.

"Doesn't your Highness want it? It's a pity, if your Highness masters the maritime trade, with Qingzhou's commodities, Qingzhou will become rich in a few years." Cao Zhengtong said.

Dangerously narrowing his eyes, Xiao Ming glanced at Cao Zhengtong faintly. He said, "If you have anything to say, let's just say it. This king doesn't like to bend around. Your father didn't want you to come to Qingzhou just to tell the king of Chu to be ashamed. Thing."

"His Royal Highness Wise, this time my father asked Caomin to come here to contribute his power to His Highness’s shipyard. Many people know that there are many shipyards in the south of the Yangtze River. Eighty percent of the merchant ships in Great Yu are from the south of the Yangtze River, but the shipyards under the Cao family’s There are thirteen. Six of these shipbuilding workshops are in the fief of the king of Chu, and seven are distributed in other places. If His Royal Highness wishes, Caomin can move all the shipbuilding workshops to Dengzhou to help His Royal Highness make Dengzhou a shipbuilding Industry center." Cao Zheng said sternly.

"Then what do you want?" Xiao Ming said.

"Just like the Northern Expedition, if your Royal Highness gets a trade route in the future, please allow Cao's merchant ships to participate in maritime trade." Cao Zhengtong said.

This is the real purpose of his coming this time. The defeat of King Chu means that the route of the Cao family's fortune is broken, and King Chu's ability cannot be regained.

But their Cao family knew Qingzhou’s battleships, and they also knew what Qingzhou’s three battleships had done. They dared to fight against the British fleet and sank the British battleships.

Because of this, the Cao family decided to place a bet on Qi Wang.

"Hahaha..." Xiao Ming laughed, "Your Cao family deserves to be financially rich. Now the large pastures in Youzhou belong to your Cao family, and the banks in these six states are also yours. Now you have to participate in trade routes. Are you ready to buy this king's fief at this time?"

Although Xiao Ming was smiling, Cao Zhengtong felt cold all over. He suddenly realized something and cautiously said: "His Royal Highness, our Cao family is just a businessman. This is also to preserve the Cao family's foundation. The family sharpens the sword, we are just surviving, please rest assured, since we have entered Qingzhou, our Cao family is the courtier of His Highness."

"Hmph, you know that this is the best point. This king's fief is a place where commerce freely circulates. This king is also very tolerant to businessmen, but there are some things that businessmen can't touch, understand?"

The back of Cao Zhengyang has been soaked in cold sweat. He has lived in Qingzhou for a long time and naturally understands this King Qi, who is a real dangerous man.

Cao Zhengtong said cautiously: "His Royal Highness~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Caomin understands, our Cao family is willing to help His Royal Highness build a shipbuilding workshop. As for the future, but listen to His Highness's instructions."

"It's pretty much the same." Xiao Ming returned to his smile.

Once the Cao family came to the fiefdom, they had to make deals with themselves, and reached out for this and that, if you don't beat them now, they won't go to heaven in the future. They really regard themselves here as a country of free capital in the West, and they can ask him for a price!

Cao Zhengtong squeezed a cold sweat in his heart. It was indeed his mistake this time. He should discuss it with Cao Zhengyang first.

"If you can help this king build a shipyard, this king will naturally return it in the future. Remember, you can take what this king gives you, and you can't have ideas if this king doesn't give you." Xiao Ming reminded.

Cao Zhengtong and Cao Zhengyang nodded again.

Xiao Ming waved his hand and let the two leave. At this time, the messenger called Wang Xuan over and said, "You go and collect the news about Chu Di and report it to this king."

(To be continued.)