Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 376: Make money, not shabby!
The Suide Army incorporated the areas of eleven adjacent large forts under the Yan'an Prefecture. Because areas such as Danpingzhai close to the Yan'an Prefecture were more stable and therefore had a larger population, the population of the Suide Army suddenly expanded to 100,000!
Of course, with a larger population, the burden will naturally be greater, but the potential will also naturally be greater.

The Jingsai Army had previously gathered nearly ten thousand Western troops. Most of these Western troops chose to join the Jingsai Army, which suddenly expanded the Jingsai Army to 14,000 people.

Recently, they have captured eleven large fortresses and added nearly three thousand soldiers, and the size of the Jingsai Army has grown to about eighteen thousand people.

In addition, the Jingsai Army has successively selected soldiers from various forts, and now the Jingsai Army has reached a size of 20,000!
If this scale were to occur in a normal country, it would certainly be considered militarism, but the Suide Army did not have this concern.

Because the northwest was specially designated as the front line by the Song Dynasty to defend against the Western Xia, although there were more civilians in these fortresses, the proportion was not high.

Some fortresses are even filled with soldiers, and some small fortresses are the original villages, where there are more civilians.

Therefore, Su Yun does not need to consider the ratio of military to civilian population. What he needs to worry about is how to feed so many soldiers.

However, what he was more worried about at the moment was how to sell the things that Ah Hui brought.

Among the things Ah Hui brought over, there were a wide variety of iron tools, various kinds of bright and exquisite porcelain, and dozens of gold and silver wares with jewels and gems. However, the most eye-catching thing was not the porcelain and precious gold and silver wares, but a batch of clear glassware!

These are the results of A Hui's time in Suide Army. With the cooperation of the workshop, A Hui and his team set up an iron mine, an ironworks, a porcelain kiln, a gold and silver workshop, and a glass factory.

Of course, it is far more than that. Other factories such as various food factories, meat processing plants, coal factories, textile factories, etc. were also opened according to local conditions. Except for some necessary farmers, everyone else was basically attracted into the factories.

And now the industrial products in front of Su Yun are the initial results.

Ah Hui's purpose of coming back was very clear, which was how to sell these industrial products!

Cai Feng replied: "We did try to get some peddlers to sell these things, but the peddlers can only contact poor people. Gold and silver wares, porcelain, and even this priceless glass will definitely not be sold through the peddlers' channels.

It would be best if we sold these things to the Xixia nobles and the Liao nobles, but we have fought several wars with the Xixia, and now everyone is defending each other, so there is no way to do it for the time being.

We don't border the Liao Kingdom, and we are separated from the Song Dynasty to the east and the Western Xia to the north. Even if we want to go to the Western Regions to sell goods, we can't leave!"

Cai Fenghui said with a sad face.

Su Yun laughed as soon as he heard it and said, "Okay, I know about this. I'll think of a way."

Ah Hui was immediately overjoyed. He knew that as long as Su Yun took action, the problem would definitely be solved.

Ah Hui went there happily.

Su Yun thought for a while, then ordered someone to find Ping Zicheng.

After Ping Zicheng arrived, Su Yun asked, "Can you contact Xixia Prince Li Binglin and Liao Prince Yelu Ziming?"

Ping Zicheng recalled and nodded, "It's simple. These two people were previously on diplomatic missions to the Song Dynasty on behalf of the Western Xia and Liao Kingdoms. It's not difficult to contact them. I naturally have a way."

Su Yun didn't ask what the solution was, and nodded, "Please ask them to come to Suidejun, come quietly, they should understand why."

Ping Zicheng nodded quickly and then took the order and left.

It just so happened that Li Binglin was leading an envoy to the Song Dynasty at this time, because the Song Dynasty wanted to negotiate peace with Western Xia. Although Western Xia would continue to fight, it was normal for the envoy to contact them first.

Li Binglin was contacted in Longzhou. After hearing what the messenger said, Li Binglin was a little surprised and said, "The rebels from the Song Dynasty in the Suide Army are looking for me? And Su Yun is looking for me?"

The messenger nodded and said, "Yes, it was that young Su Jinglie who was looking for you. He said he had good news for you."

Li Binglin sneered upon hearing this and said, "What good can come of this? They are just a small group of rebels, occupying only one state with only tens of thousands of people.

This time, I am going to the Song Dynasty. The intention of the Song Dynasty is very clear. It is to negotiate peace with Daxia. Once the two countries reach a peace agreement, the Suide Army may not be able to resist the Song court. What good can a group of people who are destined to have no future do? "

The messenger took a box from the attendant, placed it in front of Li Binglin, and said, "Your Majesty, take a look at this."

The messenger slowly opened the box. After Li Binglin saw the objects inside clearly, his breathing suddenly became heavier.

Inside the box was a set of crystal clear glass tea sets, which were purer than all the crystals and glasses Li Binglin had ever seen!

Priceless!
Li Binglin realized this immediately, but he frowned and said, "They gave me such a valuable gift, so they must have great ambitions. Although my Li family is still a royal family, our power in the court is really weak. What they are planning must be beyond my ability. I dare not accept this gift."

The messenger smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. This is not a gift, it is just a sample. This set of glass tea sets is produced by the Suide Army Glass Factory. Although it looks expensive, it is just an average product in the Suide Army Glass Factory."

Li Binglin was shocked when he heard this and asked, "Can the Suide Army produce such a rare treasure that is so exquisitely crafted?"

The messenger nodded and said, “Not only that, the Suide Army is also able to produce a large number of iron tools, exquisite porcelain, precious gold and silver wares, etc., all made by some extremely powerful craftsmen.

And all Su Yun wanted was to do some small business with the prince."

Li Binglin's attention was immediately drawn to a noun. He looked at the messenger and asked, "Do you have iron tools?"

The messenger nodded and said, "Yes, there are all kinds of iron tools."

Li Binglin narrowed his eyes and said, "They dare to sell ironware... No, they are already traitors, so naturally they have nothing to worry about. However, why did they come to me? Everyone knows who is in charge of Daxia. Wouldn't it be better to find the Liang family?"

The messenger smiled and said, "I'm afraid Prime Minister Liang is not willing to give them what they want. Besides, Your Majesty's connections are even wider than Prime Minister Liang's. There are some things that even Prime Minister Liang may not be able to get, but Your Majesty can."

Li Binglin laughed and said, "Do they want horses or gunpowder? These things are taboo in Daxia. Even I dare not touch them!" The messenger laughed and said, "It's okay. If the prince doesn't dare to do it, naturally someone else will dare to do it. I guess the Liao prince Yelu Ziming has arrived at Suide Army, right?
The Liao nobles are probably eager for these glasswares. With Prince Yelu coming, the Suide Army should be able to get what they need."

Li Binglin glanced at the messenger and said with a smile, "I really underestimated you, you are really good at being a lobbyist!"

The messenger laughed and said, "It's nothing, just a little bit of intermediary fee."

Li Binglin smiled and said, "It's just the intermediary fee. Hasn't it been invested in the Su Society?"

The messenger shook his head and said, "People like us are royal family members in life and royal ghosts in death. How could we possibly go to the rebels? If not for... Hey, why are you saying all this? I have delivered the message. If you have any message to pass on over there, I will help you pass it on."

Li Binglin thought for a moment and said, "Forget it. I'll go with you. I want to talk to Su Juzheng and see if he has any good ideas."

The messenger was not surprised by Li Binglin's decision. No one could refuse such enormous wealth.

"Then let's leave now?"

Message of humanity.

Li Binglin nodded and said, "Wait for me to tell the others in the group, change your clothes, and we'll leave now."

After a while, Li Binglin changed his clothes, took a few followers, and followed the messenger to Suide Army.

Longzhou was not far from Suide Army. They traveled light and encountered no obstacles, and soon arrived at Suide Army.

The messenger sent Li Binglin to the Suide Army, and then said with a smile: "Well, I can't go in either. It's not good if people see us. You go by yourselves."

Li Binglin bowed to the messenger, and then asked his attendant to deliver a small box to the messenger. The messenger weighed the weight, then smiled and said, "Your Highness is thoughtful. I will take my leave now."

Having said this, he reined in his horse, turned around, and left Chicheng with his followers.

Li Binglin looked at the messenger and shook his head. At this moment, Li Binglin's confidant came over and said, "Your Majesty, do you think Zhen Shixuan has joined the Suide Army?"

Li Binglin sneered and said, "Who knows, maybe there is, maybe not, it doesn't matter to us. It's a business, if there's money to be made, everything will be fine."

The confidant also laughed and said, "The Song Dynasty is full of holes. A modern-day Huo Qubing was forced to rebel by them. And Zhen Shixuan was originally a eunuch trained by Emperor Shenzong, but he actually got involved with the rebels. Don't you think that God wants the Song Dynasty to be destroyed?"

Li Binglin was silent for a while after hearing this, and said: "What is the difference between me and Zhen Shixuan? What I am going to do next is actually to sell out the interests of the country to fill my own pockets. Haha, if I don't want to do my best to strengthen the power of the royal family, why would I do this!"

The confidant was silent after hearing this, and after a while he said: "Your Highness, those who do great things do not care about small details. If we don't sell the national interests, the Liang family will sell them out. It is better for us to sell them out to strengthen our strength. When we eliminate the Liang family and destroy the Song Dynasty in the future, we will get these things back!"

Li Binglin was refreshed upon hearing this and nodded, "Yes, I am doing this for my brother, for the royal family, and for the entire Daxia. Daxia has been made into such a mess by the Liang family. If I, the Li family, don't care about it, who will?"

The confidant lowered his voice and said, "Also, Your Majesty, don't forget that Su Juzheng had greatly frustrated Prime Minister Liang before. If it weren't for the group of people in the Western Army of the Song Dynasty who deliberately harmed Su Juzheng, Prime Minister Liang would have lost his power long ago.

Now, isn't Liang Yi Bu also getting beaten up badly by Su Juzheng, and has to bypass the Suide Army in shame to fight the Bao'an Army and Dingbian Army?

Haha, if we can strengthen our power through this business, and then let the Suide Army strengthen its power, then Liang Yibu will be the one who suffers. Once Liang Yibu is defeated by Su Juzheng, then we can use this opportunity to strike at the power of the Liang family, and maybe even take back the power in one fell swoop!"

Li Binglin frowned slightly upon hearing this and said, "Su Juzheng is no ordinary person. If he really becomes powerful, he will become a great enemy of Daxia."

The confidant smiled coldly and said, "Your Highness! That is not your Great Xia, it is the Great Xia of the Liang family. As long as the Liang family is not destroyed, what does this Great Xia have to do with you?"

As soon as these words came out, Li Binglin's expression suddenly turned cold, and he nodded and said, "You are right, and if the Suide Army grows stronger, it will probably be the Song Dynasty that will feel the pain, not our Great Xia. This can be regarded as my contribution to Great Xia."

The confidant immediately nodded with relief.

Li Binglin and his entourage stepped into the Suide Army. The city was bustling with activity. The sound of workers working in the workshops could be heard and the people were doing their jobs. It was very different from the chaotic rebel garrison he had imagined.

Su Yun had been waiting in the mansion for a long time. When he saw Li Binglin coming, he stood up to greet him with a warm smile on his face: "Your Majesty, your presence is a great honor to the Suide Army."

Li Binglin looked at Su Yun and felt a little uncomfortable.

After not seeing Su Yun for a few years, he not only looks less weathered, but his demeanor is even better than before. In the past, Su Yun was handsome and occasionally had the domineering air of a provincial governor, but now he seems to have the air of a supreme ruler... Bah!

He thought to himself that this man was so young, yet he could stir up such a storm, he was definitely not an ordinary person.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Su Yun did not beat around the bush and directly ordered people to put out more glassware, iron tools and porcelain.

Li Binglin's attention was attracted by a set of exquisite glass wine sets. The translucent material reflected colorful light in the sun. He had received a set of tea sets before, but compared with this set, it lacked some sophistication.

But that is not important. What is important is that he got confirmation here: the Suide Army is indeed capable of making this exquisite glassware!
Su Yun saw Li Binglin's expression and naturally knew what he was thinking, so he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, these items are not rare in my Suide Army. As long as Your Majesty is willing to cooperate, you will definitely shine among the Xixia nobles."

Li Binglin nodded slightly, then stared at Su Yun and said, "Su Jinglie, what do you want?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Why don't you take a look at these things first, Your Majesty, and then we can talk about the price and how to transport them?"

Li Binglin shook his head and said, "Su Jinglie, if you don't tell me what you want, I won't talk about anything."

Su Yun laughed and said, "My Lord, you are not such a timid person, why are you like this in front of me?"

(End of this chapter)