Chapter 3 Buy a Territory

Chapter 3 Buy a Territory

Li Xiaobai walked into the imperial study alone and saw Xiuchero, who was reviewing books on the imperial case.

Li Xiaobai looked at the layout of the imperial study, which was indeed very royal. He put whatever was valuable in it. That kind of thing could show the royal prestige and was placed in a prominent position.

After bowing, Li Xiaobai said, "Your Majesty, I came here. I don't know what to tell the boy."

Li Xiaobai guessed that it had something to do with Qiong Lini. After all, in addition to the relationship between the emperor and his courtiers, he is still the relationship between his father-in-law and his son-in-law.

From Li Xiaobai in, Xiuchero has been observing Li Xiaobai's various performances. Although he was young, he was relaxed and did not panic because he saw the emperor. Seeing that he walks square and powerfully, I like it more. This kind of pedestrian is down-to-earth, steady and trustworthy.

"Ha ha, Li Xiaobai, I called you, but I have something important to give you. Come here and let's talk about it together." Shuchero has given up the word "I" and is completely friendly as an ordinary friend.

After listening to this, Li Xiaobai was a little uneasy. Is it not just a matter for Jonini to guess wrong?

"Li Xiaobai, Tegomi told me all your deeds. It's very good. You can have a magic pet at a young age, and because of your golden eagle, I also got what the Taini Empire wanted, which is even more credited. With your credit, I could have given you a territory, but it's difficult for me. The territory of the empire was determined at the time of the founding of the country. Although some territories changed owners in the middle of the way, most of them are still hereditary inheritance of various families, and I can't use the emperor's power to strip a piece and give it to you. Shuchero said that there was also some helplessness.

"Your Majesty, I have no complaints. Please don't worry about working for the empire. It's my business." Li Xiaobai couldn't figure out what Shuchero had thought, so he quickly used perfunctory words.

"Ha ha, Xiaobai, don't worry. I have a message to tell you that there are two mountains in the northeast of the empire. One is the Bei'an Mountains, the northernmost part of the empire, which extends from east to west, and the other is the Bailing Mountains, which are vertically from north to south. Between the Bei'an Mountains and the Bailing Mountains, there is a North Baiguan Road. If you go east along the official road, you will enter a wasteland, which is also The empire is currently the largest wasteland, which is also a territory, which is currently in the hands of Viscount Gandhi. What I want to tell you is that Viscount Gandhi is currently in the capital, and he now owes a huge sum of money, about 10,000 purple gold coins. Do you know why I gave you that reward? After saying that, Xiuchero looked at Li Xiaobai happily to see what his expression was.

I don't even know this, that's a fool! Li Xiaobai got the 10,000 bounty, and Xiu Cheluo asked Li Xiaobai to buy this territory by himself, which was equivalent to giving Li Xiaobai a territory in disguise. Of course, if Li Xiaobai does not have the ability to buy this territory, it will be Li Xiaobai's own business.

"Your Majesty! Thank you!" Li Xiaobai immediately smiled proudly and got what he wanted.

"Haha, Li Xiaobai, you don't have to thank me. You are also my son-in-law. You have to give some gifts, otherwise my miserable daughter would really be born in the emperor's house for nothing. Shuchero suddenly made a bitter face and recalled the simple and lively maid in the past. He hurt her for a moment and gave birth to this Joanne. The mothers of the other princes and princesses were a big family and have been raised noblely since childhood. Only Joanne has not been taken good care since she was a child. At least Joanne competed and learned A lot of things.

As soon as he heard Joan Lini, Li Xiaobai's face also became bitter. A peach blossom suddenly fell from the sky, and he was also annoyed.

Chuello still didn't say anything, as if he was still recalling something, looking at the roof and drinking tea slowly.

Li Xiaobai looked at Xiuchero's appearance and should have something to say to himself, but he didn't want to take the lead, so he made it like this.

"Your Majesty, I think you gave me that wasteland to do something." Li Xiaobai finally reacted and immediately asked.

Xiuchero immediately put down the teacup, looked at Li Xiaobai happily, and laughed, "Li Xiaobai, you are really smart. Yes, you take this land, of course, it's my people, and your strength is my strength. Let me ask you first, do you know the current power composition of the empire?

Li Xiaobai thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the empire is known as the four major families. If the largest royal family is added, it should be the five families. Is my territory still implicated in such a big power struggle?

Seeing that Li Xiaobai was so straightforward, he did not blame him. He smiled and said, "Yes, the royal family mainly owns the Central Legion. Several provinces around the capital are the royal sphere of influence. The ten provinces in Northeast China are the sphere of influence of the Songyuan family. Their family holds a lot of government affairs in the court and has great power in the Northeast Legion. Force. The ten provinces in Southeast are the sphere of influence of the Kelly family. Their family is simple, they are in charge of the imperial finance, and there are many commercial industries among the people. The ten provinces in the southwest are the sphere of influence of the Monby family, which is mainly responsible for the foreign affairs of the empire. The ten northwest provinces are the sphere of influence of the Bauhinia family. Their family has been in the army for generations and has a great influence in the army. So this empire is nominally under the control of our royal family, and other big things have to be discussed by the five families.

Li Xiaobai finally understood the division of power of the empire and finally knew that the family life built by Songyuan was so strong.

Shuchero took another sip of tea and then said, "This time, the Taini Empire invaded in the southwest. Do you know why you didn't send troops to the northeast? The original text of Na Songlong said that there are several powerful thieves in the ten provinces of Northeast, which need to be guarded by the Northeast Legion, so they are vigorously conscripted. That's how you joined the army, right? In fact, those thieves are the forces secretly established by his brother Song Yuanhu. The purpose is to use this as an excuse not to lose their military strength in Northeast China. I gave you that territory to make a stake in the northeast and keep an eye on the Songyuan family so that they won't be too presumptuous.

Li Xiaobai understood that he was a target, attracting the attention of the Songyuan family, and then the other four families could eradicate the Songyuan family.

Li Xiaobai never thought that he would be involved in a power struggle again.

Li Xiaobai smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, if you let me do this, you need more help me. I, a helpless viscount, went deep into the sphere of influence of the Songyuan family. Not to mention fighting, I have to starve to death just because they blocked the food supply."

Suchello shook his hand and smiled, "I can't help you. On the contrary, I won't send someone to contact you. It's all up to you, understand? Once I help you, the struggle between the five families of the empire will become clear.

I'm stuck! Li Xiaobai despised the emperor's father-in-law in his heart and gave him a piece of wasteland, and then did nothing to let me die. In the end, he picked the fruit.

"Well, I'll go and fight. I don't believe it. The Songyuan family can't be defeated." Li Xiaobai can only say a tough word, show his loyalty first, and then get the territory.

Who can predict the development of the situation in the future? Li Xiaobai thought to himself.

In the northeast area of Jing Yaji City, there is a small mansion, which is where Viscount Gandy lives.

Li Xiaobai came to Viscount Gundy's mansion alone, knocked on the door and went in.

Viscount Gundy is in his forties, and now his face is a little haggard. It seems that he has been debt collection recently, which has made his heart burnt.

"Viscount Li Xiaobai, I don't know what's wrong with you coming to me." Viscount Gandhi looked at Li Xiaobai's brand-new noble logo and asked.

"Viscount Gandy, I just got the title of viscount. I want to build a family, so I want to get a territory. I heard that the viscount has a territory in his hand, so I came to discuss whether I can transfer the viscount's territory to my name." Li Xiaobai made a humble suggestion with a sincere expression.

"Viscount Li Xiaobai, you mean the northernmost territory of the empire, you really want to buy it." Viscount Gundy suddenly shouted in a happy mood, and his hands had grabbed Li Xiaobai's hands for fear that he would run away.

To the north of the territory is the Bei'an Mountains, to the west is the Bailing Mountains, and to the east is the ocean. There is such a wasteland surrounded by three, where no one lives there is no one to live there. There are barren grass and bald land everywhere, and on the other side of the ocean is the famous four islands of the sea. Such a land has no hope of development and can't go to sea. It is indeed a veritable wasteland.

Viscount Gundy still had a little extra money before, so he didn't want to sell the territory. After all, the aristocrats with territory and the aristocrats with titles are two identities. However, now it's different. The previous year, he gambled crazily, owed a huge amount of gambling money, and signed a contract. Now, the date has come to collect debts every day, and people have long collapsed. Now I hear that someone wants to buy that hopeless wasteland, how can I let it go?

"Yes, Viscount Gandhi, I want to buy that territory." Li Xiaobai smiled with a very sunny smile.

"Oi, Viscount Li Xiaobai, as long as you give me 20,000 purple gold coins, I will accompany you to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to go through the formalities now." Gandhi shouted, looking very rich.

Li Xiaobai didn't say a word. After listening, he stood up and walked out of the door.

"Ah, Viscount Li Xiaobai, the price is not satisfied. I just drank too much and shouted. Now I'm awake, 15,000 purple gold coins." Gundy shouted sadly, as if he was at a loss.

Li Xiaobai is still speechless and is about to go out. If Xiuchero hadn't told Li Xiaobai that he only owed 10,000 purple gold coins, Li Xiaobai might have bought it. However, if you want to go out at this time, it's not just because you don't have enough money, but because you want to go out. Only when you go out can you raise money to buy the territory. No matter how much the territory is, you must buy it, so that you can develop your power!

Some time ago, Gandhi took the initiative to ask several good nobles. The highest price was 1,000 purple gold coins. Knowing that the price was indeed high, no wonder Li Xiaobai would leave.

Gandy immediately left the room, caught up with Li Xiaobai, and cried: "Viscount Li Xiaobai, 10,000 purple gold coins can no longer be lowered, otherwise I will really take this collar into the coffin."

Li Xiaobai looked at the sky, and the sun was a little strong. Then he lowered his head, sighed, beat his chest, and then made up his mind and said, "Well, Viscount Gandhi, your price does exceed my expectations, but if you are so difficult, I'll help you."

Li Xiaobai got a territory and sold a favor, which is very cost-effective.

--------

Friends, if you can, please help me collect and comment. If you have a red vote, please vote for me. Thank you!