Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

When Qin Ming heard this number, his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Why so many?"

"It's simple. Your actions are equivalent to a change of dynasty. All the major families hope to seek your protection. When you first came to Lingnan a few years ago, they were indifferent to you and failed to provide timely assistance. Now, we can only work harder to add icing on the cake."

Chen Shimao spoke briefly and explained the mentality of these people to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming reacted instantly, and then whispered to Chen Shimao:

"Then can I give them less money?"

Chen Shimao looked at Qin Ming with a strange expression.

"They gave it to you, not to share in the railway's profits."

"Oh?"

Qin Ming felt even happier.

These millions of taels of silver that appeared out of thin air were definitely a huge sum of money for him.

He had heard before that the major local families were extremely powerful.

But only the Sun family and Qin Ming have more contact.

Those other families that did not have a good relationship with Qin Ming raised so much money at once, obviously wanting to have more contact with Qin Ming in the future.

"Teacher, you can deal with them later."

Qin Ming felt helpless when he thought of these people's little thoughts.

He was too lazy to pay attention to these people, so he said to Chen Shimao:

"rest assured."

Chen Shimao smiled and patted Qin Ming's shoulder.

Qin Ming immediately felt relieved.

Just as the two were talking, Chang Baishan ran over again.

"Your Highness, the Western Region has been quiet recently, with no activity. However, it seems their kings have gathered together to discuss matters several times."

"That's right, don't pay any attention to them. They won't be able to hold on any longer."

It has been half a month since Qin Ming came back.

During this period, many problems also arose within the Western Regions.

As the richest and most powerful person among these countries.

They need to buy goods and resources from Qin Ming in many places.

But now Qin Ming directly cut off contact with them.

Just like how they dealt with the Nanman before, they took advantage of the situation and used the same methods as when they confronted the Xiao family.

Directly manipulate the other party's market price and drive up the price of silk to sky-high levels.

This dealt a double blow to the Western Regions.

I guess they can’t hold on any longer now.

Qin Ming naturally wouldn't put any more pressure on them.

If they were smarter, they would probably come back and bow to Qin Ming soon.

"Your Highness, aren't we going to Xishu?"

Chang Baishan looked at Qin Ming curiously.

Since he has already taken action against the Western Regions, Western Shu should also take action to contain him.

This is the only way to dispel their malicious intentions, but Qin Ming shook his head lightly.

"They are different from the Western Regions."

"Last time, Wu Qingye and Liu Chuang were nearly besieged by the Western Shu generals. I thought they were possessed by evil spirits and acted rashly, so I didn't ask them to give an explanation."

"I've already forgiven them once, but I can't do it again. They actually came to me again specifically to ask for money. I won't give them another chance this time."

When I heard this.

Chang Baishan's eyes suddenly widened, and Chen Shimao also raised his eyebrows.

"Your Highness, are you going to give up Xishu?"

"Yes."

"I see."

Chen Shimao's expression turned cold.

After confirming Qin Ming's thoughts, he also changed his strategy for dealing with these countries in his mind.

"By the way, Sun Miao has contacted the princes and nobles there before. Did he get a response?"

At this time, Qin Ming suddenly remembered what Sun Miao had told him before.

He had gone to the Western Regions with me to sell goods.

He also contacted local nobles and said that he could join forces with them in smuggling.

That way everyone can make money, and the princes and nobles in the Western Regions can maintain their previous extravagance in food, clothing and other expenses.

"Of course we got a response. Those people said they wanted to buy some refined salt and silk."

Chang Baishan nodded and took out a list.

"Let Liu Yueli take the secret guards and send a small batch of silk and refined salt, only supplying half of them to the princes and nobles."

Qin Ming raised the corner of his mouth, and then gave orders to Chang Baishan again.

Upon hearing this, Chang Baishan and Chen Shimao looked at each other.

The two immediately guessed what Qin Ming meant.

Qin Ming not only wants to divide the many countries within them.

We also need to divide these princes and nobles.

People do not worry about scarcity, but about inequality.

Many of these princes and nobles have already contacted Qin Ming.

Some of them were able to get the goods, while others got nothing at all.

This will definitely cause disputes between them, and it is possible that the news will be leaked.

Once this smuggling is exposed.

The entire Western Region will be in chaos, and the unity and mutual assistance that they are proud of will become a joke.

"I understand, Your Highness."

That night, Changbaishan arranged a group of people to bring the minimum amount of supplies.

Taking advantage of the night, rush towards the outside of the pass.

A few days later in the morning.

In the vast Gobi Desert, Liu Yueli and her men met a group of guys wearing black veils and masks.

"Here are the things you requested: fifty bolts of silk and three hundred kilograms of refined salt."

What Liu Yueli brought this time was extremely restrained.

Their goods were so heavy that they couldn't even fill a carriage, but they were sent directly here.

This is mainly because they want to disguise themselves as ordinary pedestrians or passers-by.

This way you won't be noticed by others.

After hearing the number they mentioned, the large group of men in black present were all angry.

"No, the little you brought is not enough for us to fill our teeth!"

"Didn't they say it was smuggling? They didn't say the quantity was so small."

"When will the next batch be delivered? You are simply wasting our time!"

Everyone spoke up, and it was obvious that they were all a little dissatisfied at this time.

But when this situation arose, Liu Yueli was not nervous.

Her eyes scanned everyone and her expression gradually turned cold.

"Everyone, aren't you getting a little too far? When did I ever say I could bring you endless supplies without any restrictions?"

"Do you know how much risk I took coming here this time?"

"For these goods, the price is 30% higher. Take it or leave it!"

Before coming here, Qin Ming taught Liu Yueli what attitude to use when facing these people.

So after coming here, she was naturally arrogant.

This is the arrogance of being the first party.

"I want...I want it to be done."

"Give us some too."

"Don't grab, no one can take more!"

……

Now, everyone lost their previous arrogance. They all stepped forward and scrambled to divide the things.

Everyone took only a small amount of goods and hurried back.

Holding the heavy silver, Liu Yueli muttered:

"Is this how Your Highness makes money? This is no different from robbery, isn't it? It's really amazing."