Chapter 824

The king of Chu took the information from Qingzhou, and his fingers trembled slightly.

The occupation of Guandong by the army of great Chongqing is a celebration for Qingzhou, but a nightmare for him.

In the early period of the northern expedition, he always held the mentality of watching the crowd, hoping that Xiao Minghe and the barbarians would be defeated, so that he would have more time to recuperate.

But after the fall of Pingzhou, he was extremely disappointed. Obviously, he underestimated Xiao Ming's strength seriously. At this time, he once thought of taking the opportunity to attack Qingzhou.

However, Xiao Ming was obviously on guard against him. There were 15 big Yu warships moored at the wharf of Jinling City, and there were also heavy guards in Jinling City.

Although his army had made some changes under the training of the French, it was not enough for him, because after the northern expedition, he once sent dead soldiers to attack the soldiers of Dayu state in Tongzhou disguised as Japanese pirates.

What made him angry was that 300 dead men with muskets were defeated by 50 Musketeers guarding TongZhou wharf.

According to the dead soldiers who came back, the fireguns of the soldiers of the state of Dayu have a longer range and greater power than their fireguns. What's more, Xiao Ming's soldiers are very strict in discipline. In the face of their attacks, the array of 50 soldiers is in no disorder.

"The Golden Horde is over. Who will be next?" The king of Chu's eyes were a little desperate. He knew that he was not Xiao Ming's opponent.

Moreover, in the process of dealing with the barbarians, it is said that there are two strange weapons.

Cao Kun was with the king of Chu, which was different from his humble position. Now the Cao family occupies a place in Chu.

In order to resist Xiao Ming, the king of Chu reformed the state of Chu on a large scale. On the one hand, he imitated Xiao Ming, on the other hand, he followed the advice of the French and was ready to imitate Europe.

Either way, Cao's family is now making a lot of profits, and the king of Chu is more tolerant of businessmen than Xiao Ming's prohibition of businessmen from participating in politics.

There were many big businessmen in the sea trade among the staff of the Chu palace.

"Don't worry too much, your highness. Although Xiao Ming defeated the barbarians, he was also injured. Many people died in the battle of Pingzhou. Now that his class is back, he must rest." Cao Kun pondered and said.

"So what? He's not going to fight. Some time ago, there's a clue that he's going to cut the vassal. Although he rejected the plea, it's just a tactic to postpone the war in my opinion. " The king of Chu sighed.

Cao Kun used to hate the king of Chu because he tried to destroy the Cao family and get the wealth of the Cao family, but now he likes the king of Chu better than Xiao Ming, because here he sees the future of the Cao family.

If the state of Chu continues to develop, he firmly believes that the Cao family will have extremely high power in the state of Chu. Once they have mastered the power, the Cao family can make more money by using the power.

Like him, many businessmen with such hope came to the king of Chu. They were all deeply influenced by Western businessmen.

"Your Highness, Cao has a way." Cao Kun said suddenly.

The king of Chu was stunned for a moment, showing an eager look, "tell me quickly."

"At this critical moment, for the sake of your highness Cao, you can only take risks. Do you remember Cao's family bank in Qingzhou?" Cao Kun narrowed his eyes.

"Of course I do." The king of Chu snorted. Of course, the Cao family's Bank is a gift to Xiao Ming.

Cao Kun looked embarrassed. "In fact, it's not just Qingzhou. Cao family's banks have spread all over the northern government. Because of the reputation of Cao family, many businessmen have put their money in my bank. Now, with only one command from me, Cao family's banks can immediately coerce the money and flee to Chu state. When there is no money, the businessmen, the people and the rich will be in chaos At that time, Xiao Ming would be busy enough. "

The king of Chu looked excited. "It's so wonderful. It's so wonderful. But in this way, isn't the Cao family a thorn in Xiao Ming's eye and a thorn in his flesh

"Don't worry, your highness. Before that, I will ask Zhengyang to take stock of the business of the Cao family. At that time, I will say that the Cao family has lost a lot of money overseas and can't make ends meet. Now the Cao family is poor and can't exchange money. Maybe at that time, Xiao Ming won't punish the Cao family and will try to save them. Otherwise, it will be a huge blow to the industry and Commerce of Dayu." Cao Kun has a clear mind.

After a pause, Cao Kun continued: "of course, this is only one. Although the barbarians are newly defeated, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse. Your highness might as well send merchants to Jinzhang Khanate and Japan. Now these two countries are eyeing Xiao Ming. As long as they can hold him down, we can continue to expand our army."

The king of Chu kept nodding. He had to say that Cao Kun had learned a lot from Western businessmen, at least that he had never thought of before.

He said, "if this plan can be achieved, I will let Cao Zhengtong be my long history. How about that?"

Cao Kun was overjoyed. He bowed and said, "Your Highness Xie, when Cao goes back, he will send someone to Qingzhou."

The king of Chu nodded with satisfaction.

After deciding on this, Cao Kun left the palace of King Chu.

Seeing Cao Kun leave, the king of Chu sighed deeply. If he didn't want to live, why would he have to cooperate with the franceans and these vulgar businessmenAt the same time, Cao Kun did not return to Cao's house, but took a carriage to Lin'an wharf.

In front of a restaurant on the wharf, he stopped the carriage and looked left and right before entering the restaurant.

This restaurant is well-known in Lin'an, because there are often Western merchants coming in and out. When he arrived at the restaurant, Cao Kun went directly up to the third floor and knocked on the innermost room in the corridor. At this time, the door was opened, revealing a western face.

"Mr. Munster." Cao Kun is very respectful to the blonde Westerners.

The middle-aged man, known as Munster, nodded with a smile on his face and said, "Mr. Cao Kun, welcome."

Entering the room, Cao Kun said, "I don't know what orders Mr. manster brought to me this time."

At this time, Munster also put away his smile. He picked up a cup of tea and poured a cup of tea for Cao Kun. He said faintly: "the association is very upset about the development of science and technology in Dayu country, and it is very confused. I am sent here to find out the source of these technologies."

Wen Yan, Cao Kun said: "I see. But don't worry, sir. Both the king of Chu and our Cao family have sent people to enter Qingzhou University, and we are also trying to buy off the students from Qingzhou University. As long as the interests are enough, I believe this is not difficult."

"It's true that since the Dutch bought the steam engine from Qingzhou, their congress is willing to even trade an earl's position for a student from the state of Chongqing," Munster said

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