Chapter 827: Caojia

King Chu's fingers trembled slightly with the information sent back from Qingzhou with his meticulous work.
The occupation of the Guandong by the army of Great Yu Kingdom is worth celebrating for Qingzhou, but it is a nightmare for him.
In the early days of the Northern Expedition, he had always had the mentality of watching the excitement, hoping that Xiao Minghe could fight the barbarians with both ends, so that he would have more time to recuperate.
But after the fall of Pingzhou, he was extremely disappointed. Obviously he seriously underestimated Xiao Ming's strength. At this time, he had thought of taking the opportunity to attack Qingzhou northward.
However, Xiao Ming obviously had a defense against him. There were 15 warships of the Great Yu Kingdom moored at the Jinling City Wharf, and Jinling City was also heavily guarded.
Although his army had some improvements under the training of the French, it was far from enough for him, because after the beginning of the Northern Expedition, he had sent dead soldiers to pretend to be Japanese soldiers to attack Tongzhou.
What made him annoyed was that the three hundred dead men with muskets were defeated by the fifty musketeers guarding the Tongzhou Wharf.
According to the deceased soldiers who returned, the muskets of the soldiers of Da Yu State had a longer range and greater power than their muskets. What’s more, Xiao Ming’s soldiers had strict disciplines. In the face of their attacks, fifty soldiers formed an array. Not at all messy.
"The Golden Horde is over, who will be next?" King Chu's eyes were a little hopeless, he knew that he was definitely not Xiao Ming's opponent now.
What's more, in the process of dealing with the barbarians, two weird weapons have appeared.
Cao Kun accompanies the King of Chu. Unlike his humble position, the Cao family now has a place in Chu.
In order to resist Xiao Ming, the king of Chu made a major reform of the state of Chu. On the one hand, he imitated Xiao Ming and on the other hand, he followed the suggestions of the French and prepared to emulate Europe.
No matter what it is, their Cao family is now very profitable, and compared to Xiao Ming's prohibition on businessmen from participating in politics, Chu Wang is now more tolerant of businessmen.
There are already many large merchants in the sea trade among the staff of the Chu Palace.
"His Royal Highness needn't worry too much. Although Xiao Ming defeated the barbarians, he was also injured, but many people died in the Battle of Pingzhou. Now that the class teacher returns to the court, he must rest." Cao Kun pondered. Said.
"What about that? Come over after taking a break, he is not about to fight over. Some time ago, Fan Fan had already revealed a hint. Although he rejected Zhezi, in my opinion, it was just a slowing strategy." King 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 it is different. Compared to Xiao Ming, he prefers the King of Chu because he saw the future of the Cao family.
If the Chu state continues to develop, he firmly believes that the Cao family will have extremely high rights in the Chu state. Once they have the power, the Cao family can use the power to make more money.
Like him, many businessmen with this kind of hope came to King Chu, and they were all people who were deeply influenced by Western businessmen.
"His Royal Highness, Cao has a way," Cao Kun said suddenly.
King Chu was taken aback, showing an eager look, "Hurry up and listen."
"At this moment of peril, Cao can only take risks for the sake of His Highness. Does Your Highness remember the Cao Family Bank in Qingzhou?" Cao Kun narrowed his eyes.
"Of course I remember." The King of Chu snorted softly. Of course, at the two ends of the Cao family's first mouse, this Cao family bank was a gift to Xiao Ming.
Cao Kun showed an awkward expression, "In fact, it is not only Qingzhou, but the Cao family bank has now spread all over the northern provinces, and because of the reputation of the Cao family, many merchants have deposited their money in my bank. Now I only need an order, Cao The family bank can immediately flee to Chu State with money. When the money is gone, the merchants, people, and wealthy families in the various prefectures will inevitably be in chaos. At that time, Xiao Ming will be busy enough."
King Chu looked excited, "It's so wonderful, so wonderful, but with this, isn't the Cao family a thorn in Xiao Ming's eyes, a thorn in the flesh, your Cao family's business?"
"His Royal Highness does not have to worry. Before that, I will let Zhengyang take stock of the Cao family's business. Then I will say that the Cao family has lost a lot of money overseas and cannot make ends meet. Now the Cao family is poor and cannot exchange money. Maybe Xiao Ming Not only will it not punish the Cao family, but will also find a way to rescue the Cao family, otherwise this will be a huge blow to the industry and commerce of the country." Cao Kun has a confident look.
After a pause, Cao Kun continued: "Of course, this is only one of them. Although the barbarians are newly defeated, the camel is bigger than Marathon. Your Royal Highness may as well send merchants to the Golden Horde and the Japanese Kingdom. Now these two countries are Look at Xiao Ming, as long as they can hold Xiao Ming, we can continue to expand the army."
King Chu kept nodding his head, I have to say that Cao Kun learned a lot from Western businessmen, at least this was something he hadn't thought of before.
He said: "If this plan can be accomplished, how about Cao Zhengtong's long history?"
Cao Kun was overjoyed and bowed and said, "His Royal Highness, Cao sent someone to Qingzhou when he returned."
The king of Chu nodded with satisfaction.
After making this decision, Cao Kun left the Chu Palace.
Watching Cao Kun leave, the King of Chu sighed deeply. If it wasn't for survival, why should he cooperate with the French and these crude businessmen...
At the same time, Cao Kun did not return to the Cao Mansion, but rode a carriage to Lin'an Pier.
He stopped the carriage in front of a restaurant on the wharf and looked around before entering the restaurant.
This restaurant is well-known in Lin'an, because there are often western merchants coming and going. When he arrived at the restaurant, Cao Kun went directly to the third floor and knocked on the innermost room of the aisle~EbookFREE.me~ At this time the door was opened, revealing A westerner's face.
"Mr. Munster." Cao Kun respected the blond Westerner.
The middle-aged man known as Munster nodded, with a slight smile on his face, he said: "Mr. Cao Kun, welcome you."
Entering the room, Cao Kun said sternly: "This time Mr. Munster came, I don't know what order he brought."
Munster also put away his smile at this time. He picked up the teacup and poured Cao Kun a cup of tea, and said lightly: "Association is now very disturbed by the development of science and technology in Dayu, and is very confused. This time I was sent to do so. It is to figure out the source of these technologies."
Hearing this, Cao Kun said: "So that's the case, but you don’t have to worry, Mr. Chu. Both the king of Chu and our Cao family have sent people to infiltrate Qingzhou University, and we are also trying to buy students from Qingzhou University. As long as the benefits are sufficient, I I believe this is not difficult."
Munster said: "Indeed, since the Dutch bought back the steam engine from Qingzhou, their congress is willing to even use the position of an earl for a student from Great Chongqing."