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January is about to pass, and the weather is getting warmer and warmer.

The winter wheat on both sides of the Wei River has grown more than a foot high, and the flowers and plants along both sides of the river have also sprouted through the ground, and some trees that are not afraid of the cold have also begun to bloom. Many beautiful ladies can't wait to change into thin spring skirts.

Spring has come again without realizing it.

During this period, in addition to accompanying Ying Shiman who was pregnant in Qinghe Villa, Chen Xu also took the time to summon a group of playboys such as Meng Yun, Zhang Cang and Hu Kuan, and the Inner History Office. Official staff of the Ministry of Revenue visited several places on both sides of the Wei River and finally finalized the construction location of Cuju Commercial Plaza.

Xianyang City on the north bank of the Wei River is already overcrowded, and there are still some palaces being built one after another. There is no suitable place. Although the river beach near the Wei River Bridge outside the east gate is open enough, because the terrain is relatively low and it is not suitable for building super-large buildings. After several inspections, Chen Xu and officials from the Neishi Mansion decided to build this Cuju field on the south bank of the Wei River after discussion.

There is a large open space between Huayang Palace and Xingle Palace, with farmland and farmers, and some private houses that have not been planned to be built. Most of these houses are rammed earth, wooden and stone structures, and most of them are thatched huts, which are sparsely connected into a piece and look very messy.

The most important thing is that this location is close to the river bank and is not far from the Weihe Bridge. After construction, it is almost in the middle of Xianyang Palace and Chang'an Palace. According to the long-term plan of the Neishi Mansion and the emperor and Chen Xu's future development of Xianyang, this place will definitely develop into a new city and will definitely be the most prosperous location in the future. A comprehensive shopping mall is built here in advance. Coupled with the effect brought by the Cuju Field, a large number of popularity will soon be gathered. As long as you plan it carefully, a very prosperous area will be formed here in a few years. A large number of merchants who cannot find shops and locations in Xianyang City will gather here.

After finding the place, the Neishi Mansion was very fast. Two days later, Chen Xu came to the emperor to ask the emperor to build this grand commercial building. The Neishi Ling Qi Dang also submitted a planning plan for the Cuju venue in the court. After the discussions of the three provinces and six ministries, the emperor made a decision with a wave of his sleeve and issued an order to build the Cuju Commercial Plaza.

At this point, after the end of last year's Cuju competition, Chen Xu's plan to build the Cuju venue has finally officially started.

With the release of the emperor's decree and the spread of news, this large project with an investment of more than 100 million suddenly made the whole of Xianyang restless again. Countless merchants came to the Academy of Sciences to inquire about the project, and they all wanted to get a share of it.

Because according to the Cuju field planning and investment advertisement published in the Huaxia Metropolis Daily, this comprehensive commercial square will consume several times the cement, sand, gravel, steel, and various supporting bamboo, wood scaffolding and frames.

These materials alone are enough to make many engineering teams involved in the construction of Oriental Road make a fortune.

The happiest person is the businessman who opened a cement factory.

As long as this project starts, a large amount of cement will be sold again.

However, these things have little to do with Chen Xu. The funds have been in place. The Cuju Field project was established. Yang Kun once again transformed into the supervisor of the Xianyang Cuju Commercial Plaza Development Company and began to recruit troops to prepare raw materials. Hu Kuan also summoned the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences to start forming an engineering team. Zhang Cang also led a group of craftsmen to start measuring and planning the specific construction plan of the commercial square.

In order to speed up the construction of this project, Chen Xu also proposed that prefabricated concrete sheets and hollow cement bricks can be used, all of which will be tested by the engineering team.

With the introduction of the new business rules, in just one month, a large number of shops suddenly began to emerge in Xianyang City. Because grain cloths can no longer be settled as coins, the status of grain cloths quickly began to decline and became a daily consumption commodity. There were hundreds of grain stores and cloth shops in the entire Xianyang City alone, and there were also a large number of ready-made clothing stores, restaurants, pharmacies, sugar, wine and pastries, pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and the supply of various bamboo, wood, pottery, tea and porcelain has become more and more abundant. Merchants from all over the Qin Dynasty transported all the goods and specialties from all over the Qin Dynasty to Xianyang.

Therefore, this spring, Xianyang is more lively and prosperous than in previous years.

The business trips and traveled almost blocked the Wei River Bridge, and long trucks passed through the bridge like ants and then diverted to both sides of the Wei River.

Except for Xianyang, merchants across the country became active almost overnight, and they all started to do business from the previous state of fear and dormancy. All counties, counties, towns and even towns were suddenly very lively. A large number of civilians were jumping on their loads and carrying baskets on their backs to transport the mountain of medicinal materials collected in winter to the market for sale. They no longer had to worry about being beaten, scolded, driven away or even confiscated by officials and soldiers. Moreover, these small transactions did not have to pay taxes.

At the market, merchants and craftsmen also placed a large number of bamboo, wood, pottery and even precious porcelain and red wine to sell.

As long as you operate legally and pay taxes legally, as long as you do not sell banned bows, arrows, swords and guns, or use inferior products as good ones, officials will not be too harsh.

The spring of merchants came at the same time in the 31st year of Emperor Qin Shihuang.

The pattern of Qin's rule of valuing agriculture and suppressing commerce was finally broken, and the Qin Dynasty began to enter a period of vigorous development of commerce.

Grain production has increased for three consecutive years, commerce has begun to explode, and the prosperity of Daqin has shown signs.

The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit.

Although all this is driven by the word "profit", it is said that no profit cannot get up early.

Where profits lie, merchants will be everywhere.

Even in the most distant Bashu, Guizhou and northwest border counties, active merchants can be seen everywhere.

It is precisely with these merchants that the products from Daqin, southeast, west and northeast can be continuously transported to different places, and logistics has thus become a huge market.

The Oriental Road has been fully opened up. Just as Chen Xu planned and expected, this pan road completely opened up the obstacles that blocked the flow of goods. The goods traveling between the east and west are transported along this big road like flowing water, and then relied on five huge logistics markets for storage and transportation, which led to the county, county and township along the way to flourish in an instant.

At the end of February, the emperor issued an order in the court to tour the southeast again after the Shangsi Festival.

The main route of this cruise is Dongfang Road.

Wang Ben, Li Si, Meng Yi, and Chen Xu all had to travel with the emperor. Feng Quji remained in Xianyang and presided over the government affairs of the court, and Prince Fusu coordinated the government.

After this order was issued, Li Si went to the palace specifically, but he didn't know what he said to the emperor.

Of course, Li Si, as the emperor's most trustworthy senior, went to the palace every few days to report to the emperor, and no one cared about it or paid attention to this matter.

Before following the emperor, Chen Xu made some arrangements, first sending back ten young men who were already familiar with the operation of muskets and grenades, hundreds of muskets and gunpowder grenades back to Qinghe Town, and letting his father start teaching the five hundred men to train the musket shooting training at home.

Then, in response to the safety of the Hou Mansion and the other courtyard, twenty teenagers had to patrol with muskets on their backs every day. However, just in case, the Marquis's family servants guarded hundreds of people, and in Xianyang, the safety was still guaranteed. Therefore, Chen Xu also reminded these teenagers not to use muskets and grenades before they had to.

The remaining twenty teenagers will follow him to the southeast to travel to protect their safety.

Before leaving, the focus was on the Cuju Commercial Plaza, which had already begun to excavate the foundation. Chen Xu had to inspect it almost the next day and proposed some later buildings according to different situations to ensure that the project with an investment of over 100 million yuan can be completed smoothly.

Han Xin originally wanted to go to the southeast to play with Chen Xu, but was rejected by Chen Xu. After more than a year of study, Han Xin has changed a lot now. Although he is still playful, his study is deeply appreciated by An Yuliang. He mentioned several times that Han Xin is the smartest and smart student he has ever taught, and he will definitely have the opportunity to get along with each other in the future. This kind of praise also made Han Xin very proud.

"Brother may take several months to go here. You must take good care of your two sisters-in-law and sister at home, and don't waste your studies. You used to want to be a general who will support the country. I have a book of military books here. You can take them to study hard, but remember not to spread them!"

Chen Xu gave Han Xin the Taigong's military strategy that was left by Huangshi Gong.

"Taigong's Art of War?" Han Xin was surprised at the several ancient seal scripts on the bamboo slips.

"Have you heard of it?" Chen Xu asked curiously.

"I heard Ying Bu talk about this once. This book of military books was obtained by my brother going to Xia Pi several years ago. I heard that the origin was mysterious. I didn't expect that my brother would pass it to me!" Han Xin nodded excitedly.

"Well, Ying Bu has now gone to the Western Regions Camp. He has great martial arts skills and will definitely be awarded the title of marquis in a few years. Although you are young, you are almost fifteen years old this year. After I come back from the tour, I will arrange for you to serve under General Meng. Therefore, if you have to read this military book carefully, it will be of great help to you in the future. Maybe you can also be awarded marquis and titles to the court in the future, and your achievements will not be lower than your brother!"

"I...how dare I compete with my brother, but I will definitely study this military book well and will not embarrass my brother in the future!" Han Xin shook his head with a red face.

"Haha, why are you embarrassed? You and my brother are all in honor and disgrace. In the future, you will be happy to be successful and famous. You can go first. I will teach His Highness Ziying later!"

"Yes, brother, I will leave!" Han Xin took a bow and left excitedly with a book of military books.
Chapter completed!