"We are here today."

"When the herdsmen disperse later, I'll ask the caravan shopkeepers to come over. I also want to ask these shopkeepers who have traveled around a lot what they think."

Chen Yawan knew that he wanted to make some political achievements in Balianna, unlike in the mainland.

He needs to rely on businessmen and the support of Cao Wenzhao.

With the official position of Commander of the Fifth Army Camp, and the title of General Longhu, it is enough to prove that the cabinet wants to put Cao Wenzhao on this grassland and let him perform to his fullest extent.

Cao Wenzhao's resume is also amazing. When the old slave Nurhaci led 30,000 Liaodong Jurchen cavalry to sneak attack Yongding County, it was Cao Wenzhao who was in charge of the defense of Yongding County.

At that time, Emperor Zhu Youxiao of the Ming Dynasty, Queen Zhang Yan, the crown prince Zhu Ciran in the queen's womb, and cabinet ministers such as Zhang Haogu were all in Yongding County. How significant was the significance of this battle?

Cao Wenzhao was very capable and won the Battle of Yongdingrad, which was an important turning point in the history of the Ming Dynasty.

If the old slave Nurhaci is a mustache, then Cao Wenzhao is a Zhukov.

In the future, if a sentence appears in the textbooks of primary school students in the Ming Dynasty: On the causes and consequences of the Battle of Yongdingrad, and who won the Battle of Yongdingrad, then Cao Wenzhao and Zhao Tiejun will definitely leave their names forever.

Therefore, after winning the Battle of Yongdingrad, Cao Wenzhao was immediately granted the title of Dingyuan Bo, and was subsequently appointed as the commander of the fifth military camp, responsible for training the three major battalions in Beijing. He was first awarded the title of a second-grade hussar general.

This time when he led his army northward, he directly skipped the promotion to General Jinwu and reached the pinnacle of the second-grade military general, and was awarded the title of General Longhu.

Chen Yawan did not expect that he could be like Cao Wenzhao, but he was also ambitious. He was now a fourth-grade prefect and was awarded the title of Zhongshun doctor for the first time. If he does well, he would be awarded the title of Zhongyi doctor in the future, and he would also be able to enter the civil service. The third grade, even the third grade.

Therefore, he is full of energy. This Balianna is unknown and brand new. Brand new means it is easy to perform. He can't wait.

In the evening, the caravan manager of the Nadu Ranch in Nanbalian was invited to the dome where Chen Yawan temporarily lived.

If you are invited by ordinary people, the shopkeepers who travel all over the country and represent business routes and financial resources may not necessarily give you face. Even if you are a Mongolian leader or aristocrat from the pasture of Nanba Liandu, you may not be given such face.

But Chen Yawan is different. He is the governor of the Baliangadu Special Economic Zone, and behind him is Zhang Haogu, the chief minister of the cabinet.

Zhang Haogu is a good hand in governing the country, and he is also a good hand in business. His business actions are regarded as classics by businessmen, just like Bigan and Fan Li who were once named gods of literature and wealth. Now Zhang Haogu is in In the minds of businessmen, he is very likely to become the third literary god of wealth.

Even without the identity of Zhang Haogu, these shopkeepers would not be able to reject Chen Yawan just because of his identity as the governor of the Special Economic Zone.

Ming Dynasty's first special economic zone, how much resources will the court provide?

These are all money.

Therefore, the shopkeepers came in cheerfully, bowed respectfully, and sat down each other, waiting for Chen Yawan to speak.

Chen Yawan also served as a county magistrate. He didn't put on any airs and made tea for the businessmen with a smile: "I also know that all the shopkeepers are busy people, so let's be more straightforward."

"This government invites all the shopkeepers to come here for three reasons. The first point is that after taking office for the first time, I have just conducted a survey in several pastoral areas in Balian Nadu. I found that there are many more in Balian Nadu. It is a pity that the economic potential has not been tapped. Therefore, I would like to work with all the shopkeepers, the chamber of commerce behind the shopkeepers, and everyone to tap the economic potential of Baliangadu, so that Baliangadu will become economically better. , when the herdsmen become rich, everyone also makes money, right?"

"Of course, as for how to tap the potential, we will postpone it for now. On this second point, I want to ask all the shopkeepers for their opinions. Is there anything you need help with? What is collected by various chambers of commerce?

It’s easy to introduce and improve, isn’t it?”

"This third point is about the road problem in Balian's capital. The shopkeepers should have discovered that it was fine just after leaving Datong Pass, but as we walked, the roads became less good. But when we arrived in Balian's capital, nine

It is a pastoral area with thousands of miles of pasture. This land is vast and sparsely populated. It also needs roads and road signs. Therefore, I want to build a road to connect Balian's capital and Datong Pass to facilitate everyone's travel and business.

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After hearing Chen Yawan's words, the shopkeepers immediately started discussing in low voices.

Chen Yawan's meaning is very simple. Balian Na has great potential and the court is investing heavily. If the shopkeepers provide support to Chen Yawan, such as building roads, mining, etc., then they will definitely gain a lot.

After discussion, a group of shopkeepers elected a representative: "Prefect Chen, I wonder how to practice and maintain the road between Balian Nadu and Datongguan. How much money and manpower are needed?"

Chen Yawan smiled and said: "Don't be anxious, shopkeepers. This road will naturally not let you spend a lot of money. According to my wishes, the imperial court will definitely provide money for this road, and Balian Gadu will also contribute.

Herdsmen, if you shopkeepers want to invest, you can come and take a share. When the time comes, checkpoints will be set up on this road to collect taxes to cover the daily maintenance costs of the road."

"As for other investments, Balianga will not only raise a large number of cattle and sheep in the future, but also plant cotton and potatoes. According to some information, there are minerals underground in Balianga. There are many opportunities to make a fortune.

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Yes, Balianna not only has cattle and sheep, but also cotton, fur, and underground mines!

This is not Chen Yawan's nonsense. Zhang Haogu told him clearly. Even one of the tasks Zhang Haogu gave Chen Yawan was to complete the mining and excavation of minerals on the basis of ensuring the development of animal husbandry in Baliangadu.

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In short, Zhang Haogu wants both animal husbandry and mining. He wants Qingshan, and he wants Jinshan.

With Zhang Haogu's mission here, Chen Yawan has to think about it carefully.

After talking with a group of shopkeepers and learning more about some of the problems in Balian's capital through these shopkeepers who traveled around, Chen Yawan left Nanbalian's capital.

After investigating various pastoral areas, Chen Yawan, who returned to Balian's capital in Zhongba, went to find Nayan and Balianheba in Balian's capital.

"Na Yan, it stands to reason that I should have come to visit you a long time ago, but I have been too busy during this period."

"No, as soon as the investigation was completed, I came to see you for advice."

Looking at Chen Yawan with a smile on his face, Balenheba was a little surprised.

Is this young man the prefect of the Balianta Special Economic Zone?

According to the examination system of the Ming Dynasty, if you pass the exam in your thirties, you will be a literary star. It is not too late to pass the exam in your forties or fifties. Then go to the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College to gain qualifications and get ahead. Those in their thirties

People are only 40 or 50 years old. As for those in their 40s and 50s, they won’t be able to make it through no matter what.

Therefore, Balenheba was naturally surprised that Chen Yawan could serve as the prefect of a prefecture when he was about thirty years old.

However, it is understandable when you think that today's Ming emperors and chief ministers like to hire young people. After all, the Ming Dynasty no longer takes the imperial examination. Going to Datong Academy to study, and then taking the political affairs examination is the way of the Ming Dynasty national examination.

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The appearance of a thirty-year-old prefect is not a strange thing.

Balenheba was even more curious as to why Chen Yawan came to see him.

Invite Chen Yawan to come and sit down in the dome. Chen Yawan looked at the tea soup that was boiling in the iron pot hanging on the fire, and said with a smile: "That Yan is so excited. This tea smells delicious."

It smells tangy, it must be tea from West Lake, right?"

Balenheba burst out laughing when he heard this: "Yes, yes, it's a good tea from West Lake!"

"This was specially sent to me by the merchants."

Chen Yawan complimented: "Nayan is the leader of Balian's capital, so he should enjoy some good tea. If Nayan likes it, I still have some tea given to me by the chief minister, and I can bring it to you."

When Balenheba heard about the tea sent by the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty, Balenheba also became energetic. How many people could drink the tea from the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty in the entire grassland and the entire Ming Dynasty?

Chen Yawan looked at the boiling tea soup and said to Balenheba: "Na Yan, this tea is not cheap, right?"

Balenheba said: "In the past, before we had trade with the imperial court, everything was expensive. One tael of tea could not be exchanged for ten pounds of leather. Salt and tea were very expensive."

Chen Yawan took over: "Nowadays, there are more merchants coming to trade with the imperial court, so these things are naturally cheaper. However, the imperial court and Balian Na are so far apart. The merchants spend a lot of money when going back and forth.

It also takes a lot of time, so it’s cheap, but it’s not much cheaper.”

"After all, this Qianliba Liandu grassland is too big."

Balenheba was alert: "Prefect Chen, what do you mean?"

Chen Yawan said: "Na Yan, I went to various pastoral areas to investigate and asked the opinions of businessmen. The businessmen also said that the grassland is too big, lacks roads, and there are no road signs. Businessmen can easily get lost.

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"Therefore, I am thinking about whether we can build a road connecting the nine pastoral areas and then directly to Datong Pass?"

Balenheba knew the purpose of Chen Yawan's visit. He spread his hands and looked like Winnie the Pooh: "How are we going to build the road?"

"Ba Liana has no money, and the herdsmen are now scattered in nine pastoral areas. No one listens to my words. How can I build roads?"

Chen Yawan smiled and said: "The road can definitely be repaired. Now the nine pastoral areas have their own county magistrates. The government will notify them when the time comes and let them mobilize the herdsmen to build the road."

"Before the road was built, there was no Balian Na now. But Balian Na is a special economic zone of the imperial court after all. The imperial court can still provide loans. Balian Na will be able to pay it back slowly."

"After the road was built, Balianji became rich, and the herdsmen became rich. Are they still worried about not being able to repay the court's loan?"

Balenheba stopped talking.

Balancai has become rich, and the herdsmen have become rich, but what about him?

What about his appearance?!

The rich ones are the herdsmen, not him!

He finally realized that this was not a matter of coming to discuss with him. It was just to inform him and let him know that Balian was going to build a road. In fact, he couldn't do anything!

After a moment of silence, Balenheba said: "If Magistrate Chen wants to do it, just do it. I will definitely support it."

After receiving Balenheba's answer, Chen Yawan left with satisfaction.

After Chen Yawan left, Balenheba looked at the boiling tea soup and kicked it over violently. He looked at the boiling tea soup splashing on the wool carpet and making a mess. His face was...

It has become extremely gloomy.

When the bodyguard heard the noise and walked in, Balenheba waved his hand to let the bodyguards go out. He sat silently on his wolfskin chair. Balenheba has become rich, and the herdsmen have become rich, but what about him?

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What did he, the Nayan of Balian's capital, the owner of thousands of miles of pasture, the leader of hundreds of thousands of herdsmen, gain?!

Originally, when he was just Nayan of the Balian tribe, he still had rights and status. The herdsmen relied on him and the tribesmen obeyed him. He could mobilize two to three thousand cavalry, and he was one of the top figures on this grassland.

But now, he seems to have a high status, but it is all false and fake. In fact, it is nothing!
To be continued...