Traveling through time and space and becoming a deposed prince, he just wants to survive!

Chapter 328 Flying Snow

In the first month of the year, snowflakes are still falling.

This weather is really a bit weird.

The Lantern Festival brought in a large number of nobles who loved fine wine, and also greatly inspired foreign tribes.

That is to buy up large amounts of liquor or wine.

Soon, Zhao Sheng's stock of wine and drinks was almost gone.

The granaries in Dingzhou, as well as a large number of horses, cattle, sheep and other supplies, became full again.

"It looks like spring plowing will be delayed again."

Li Xin came to see his daughter. Looking at the snowy weather, he frowned and spoke to Zhao Sheng with concern.

"Your Highness, there's no need to worry so much. The weather will eventually clear up, and we have enough food to last. At least this year, there won't be any problems."

Zhao Sheng had a gentle smile on his face. He handed over a glass of wine and comforted him softly.

"I heard that there are disaster victims in Bingzhou and Yanzhou. It's possible that these people will flock to Dingzhou again."

Li Xin took the wine glass, his expression became more sad, and he sighed deeply.

Zhao Sheng knew clearly that if the surrounding government did not take action, the situation Li Xin described would most likely occur.

Disaster victims who are closer to Yan and Bingzhou may still have a chance to come to Dingzhou.

But what about the disaster victims in the remote counties of Qin?

This is not a problem he can worry about.

……

Although the weather was unusually cold, the construction of Yi Yu was still proceeding in full swing.

Especially in the Yi Yu Trade Park, glass was continuously transported there and the shopping market in the trade park was installed properly.

With glass, the room no longer looks dark and gloomy.

With the coals burning brightly in the stove, it was no longer freezing cold inside.

Merchants from all directions came in an endless stream like a tide.

In the wooden house on the second floor, there is the aroma of delicious food and singing girls and dancers dancing.

The appearance of these artists is different from those in Yanzhi Lane.

Instead, they will carefully showcase the products they represent.

The clothes they wore included gorgeous silk, warm cotton clothes, soft woolen clothes, and thick skirts.

She wore ornaments made of gold and silver, and exuded a charming fragrance.

perfume.

Since the advent of glass bottles, small and exquisite perfumes have also come into being.

Each of them tried their best.

The goods from one store are sold to another.

A smart person can easily make money with a little bit of trading.

gradually.

Other auxiliary facilities have also emerged one after another.

For example, the inn.

Even people from the Nalan family's territory across the river would come to the trade park with great interest.

Originally a single restaurant monopolized by the Cui family, now there are three restaurants on Nanyang Street.

After all, the trade park closes its market at night and you can't stay overnight there.

Businesses such as rickshaw and horse-drawn carriage rental also emerged accordingly.

The Zuoying was also hired by merchants on the south bank as a peacekeeping patrol team.

Although they have their own security personnel here.

But after all, Zuoying has a large number of people and is also a third party, and is recognized by everyone as a fair official.

"Come on, everyone, pick up your chopsticks. I'm the host today."

In Wangjiang Tower.

Zhao Mingyi and a group of business representatives who had settled in the trade park sat around a table, clinking glasses, laughing and chatting, it was a lively scene.

"I think the Yiyu Trade Park should establish a chamber of commerce. This will better protect the interests of small businessmen like us."

After three rounds of drinks, a businessman with a slightly red face and drunken eyes spoke.

"Brother Min, what you said makes a lot of sense."

Another businessman nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of approval, and spoke loudly.

"I think the chairman should be Zhao, the shopkeeper of Weiyuan."

Weiyuan was the first to arrive here, and there are also shares of Weiyuan in the Trade Park. Today Zhao Mingyi is treating everyone, so naturally some people took the opportunity to follow suit.

Zhao Mingyi heard the discussion and turned to the people who were talking. He said, "I think the chamber of commerce you mentioned is feasible, but the boss of the Cui family is more suitable to be the president."

Cui Yueming, as the general manager of the Second Cui Family Trade Park, was naturally powerful enough not to be underestimated. Upon seeing Zhao Mingyi recommend him, he quickly waved his hand and said politely, "Manager Zhao, thank you for your kindness. I, Cui, have limited abilities and cannot handle this important task."

"Ugh! Why establish the South Bank Chamber of Commerce? What should we do with merchants like the Nalan and Huyan families on the North Bank?"

Sitting on the main seat were merchants from the Northern Barbarians, such as Nalan Xiongying. Upon hearing this, their faces darkened and they asked with dissatisfaction.

"Haha, you guys on the North Shore can also set up a Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce is mainly for the benefit of its own people, and it's not an enemy conflict."

Cui Yueming saw that Lan Xiongying had a dark face, but he still spoke cheerfully.

There was a table nearby where barbarian merchants from all over the grassland sat. Upon hearing this, they began to discuss the matter in low voices.

Zhao Mingyi turned around again and said to the barbarian merchants who were discussing:

"Business is business. Establishing a chamber of commerce isn't about targeting anyone. We're all there to check and balance each other. There will always be some agreements, and we'll exchange them with you. If anyone breaches a contract, you can file a complaint with the chamber of commerce."

This makes sense. Merchants in the Zhou Dynasty had chambers of commerce in both the north and the south, but the barbarians on the grasslands never liked to be constrained.

However, Lan Xiongying felt that this was true and he also wanted to set up such a chamber of commerce.

He stood up and walked to the table where the barbarian merchants were negotiating, and lowered his voice to discuss with them.

Cui Yueming, Zhao Mingyi and others looked at each other, smiled, stopped talking, and began to toast each other.

"That's it. The Cui family is powerful and should be the chief president. I also suggest that the Zheng family representative be the vice president."

Not in the mood to care about so many things, Zhao Mingyi still spoke.

Seeing that he was popular, Cui Yueming no longer refused.

"Manager Zhao strongly recommended it, so I can't refuse. Now that we have two presidents, we need some directors."

After saying that, he looked at Zhao Mingyi and said, "I recommend Shopkeeper Zhao to be the chairman of this chamber of commerce. What do you think?"

Zheng Yichuan, the Zheng family's representative in the trade zone, saw that he had been appointed vice president and quickly agreed, saying, "Manager Cui is absolutely right. Brother Zhao, don't refuse."

Zhao Mingyi didn't want to cause trouble in this place. He was doing business in troubled times and would make enemies if he was not careful. Zhao Sheng also told him to make a fortune quietly.

It seems that I have to take over the position of chairman.

"Okay, if I don't continue, it would seem too hypocritical. Then we need four more directors. Please recommend some."

At the beginning of a chamber of commerce, there are usually two presidents and five directors, which form a chamber of commerce.

The chairman of the board is mainly responsible for handling specific matters, which of course requires the approval of the president.

The positions in the Chamber of Commerce have been decided here, while the barbarians over there are still discussing it intensely.

After all, they come from different tribes, and some even come from other countries, so it is difficult to reach unity at once.

……

In a blink of an eye, Zhao Hui had been in Kyoto for more than a month.

He had to go to the court to attend government affairs every day.

All situations in Yan area need to rely on the delivery of news by post officials.

This month, there have been some rumors about the candidate for the crown prince, and some people have said that Zhao Hui has been named by the emperor.

He is the candidate for the crown prince.

And once he sits on the throne of the crown prince, he basically becomes the heir to the throne.

In three days, the imperial edict will be read.

Everything seems to be going so smoothly.

Zhao Hui lived in his own mansion outside the palace.

After leaving court, he went back in a carriage.

suddenly.

There was a sharp sound of an arrow breaking through the air.

The coachman screamed and fell down.

"There are assassins!"

Zhao Hui's chief guard shouted in horror.

Then several more arrows whizzed over.

The prepared guards dodged and used their weapons to look for the person who shot the arrow.