Expanding the bazaar is a matter of competing for the market share of commodities in the Western Regions. Ancient people did not understand this, but Gu Qing understood it.

In addition to expanding the market, Qiuci Town also needs to carry out a series of commercial development measures. The purpose of all measures is first to attract business and attract businessmen from countries in the Western Regions and even the enemy country Tibet.

Businessmen are willing to come to Kucha to do business, and Kucha has an initial foundation for prosperity. If one day Kucha can buy everything in the world, from luxury goods to daily necessities, from specialties from various countries such as porcelain and silk to

Small commodities such as needlework, pens, and ink gradually formed a large-scale commodity wholesale market, so Qiuci's status among the countries in the Western Regions was naturally different.

"After the city wall is demolished, it will be expanded ten miles to the south and then enclosed. No residential buildings will be allowed in the expanded ten-mile radius. All of it will be used for the planning of new markets. In the future, there will be at least five large markets in Kucha Town, where all items bought and sold will be

It is divided into five categories, such as porcelain, silk, goldware from the Western Regions, knitted textiles, etc. When merchants come to Qiuci, they will allocate special markets according to the categories of items they sell."

Gu Qing pointed to the south of Qiuci Town and pointed out the country.

A Sima from the Jiedu Envoy Office stood in front of Gu Qing with his waist bent, listening with a smile on his face.

Sima's surname was Li. He was a round official who looked a bit like Hao Donglai, but he was not as good as An Lushan.

He looks like an official, but Li Sima always maintains a friendly smile, like a businessman who makes money and is very lovable.

"Does the Marquis mean to encourage merchants in Kucha Town?" Li Sima asked with a smile.

"Yes, I want to develop business in Kucha Town."

"Xiaguan understands what the Marquis means, but tearing down the city wall, expanding the market, etc. all cost money." Li Sima looked at him innocently: "Can Gao Jieshuai approve the money? According to Xiaguan

I know that in recent years, the four towns of Anxi have frequently deployed troops, and the imperial government’s allocations are often delayed. The Duhufu and Jiedushifu are both stretched..."

"No money?" Gu Qing looked at him in shock.

"No money." Li Sima nodded affirmatively.

"How can we have fun without money?" Gu Qing suddenly said in frustration.

"If the Marquis wants to play, I can invite the Marquis to a brothel. There are several good brothels in Qiuci Town. Although most of them are orchids, with yellow hair and green eyes, they are very scary, but... women, haha

, there is no shortage of everything that should be there, blow out the lamp and close your eyes, there will be no delay in what you need to do, the barbaric place outside the Great Wall is better than nothing."

Gu Qing sighed and said: "That's not what I meant by 'playing'... But I have also remembered what you meant. If I have free time next time, I will definitely play with you."

Li Sima was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "It is Xianguan's honor that the Marquis is willing to give me face. I am always waiting for the Marquis to have his leisure time and will definitely make arrangements for the Marquis clearly."

"People are busy with things" is the portrayal of the guy in front of me. He is not good at anything and is the number one in building relationships and prostitutes.

"Do our merchants in Qiuci Town collect taxes when doing business?" Gu Qing suddenly asked.

Li Sima smiled and said: "Of course there is a tax. It is calculated based on the value of the goods sold by the caravan. Every caravan entering the city must be registered in the city guard's register to estimate the value of the goods. According to the tax of one for ten

Tax according to rules."

"Are all the merchants willing to give?"

Li Sima smiled bitterly and said: "Which businessman is willing to spend money? In order to collect this tax, the Jiedushi Mansion has had many disputes with businessmen from various countries. Sometimes when the disputes get serious, they even have to use the garrison to suppress them."

"Which is more cost-effective for a caravan to pay taxes and do business in Qiuci Town, or to go all the way east to Yumen Pass to do business in the Tang Dynasty?"

"It depends on the temperament of the merchants in the caravan. Some merchants are adventurous by nature and risk their lives in order to make money. They would rather go all the way east and risk being robbed by caravan bandits than have to deal with Kucha Town.

Tax, but after all, most businessmen are not too courageous and cannot afford to take risks, so they choose to trade in Kucha Town. Although the tax is a bit high, they still pay it unwillingly."

Gu Qing understood, blinked, and a plan gradually took shape in his heart.

"Li Sima, go back and write a notice. It will be posted all over the city tomorrow. The notice will read... Qiuci Town is about to expand the urban area and market to encourage merchants. We are now soliciting funds from merchants from various countries. If any merchants are willing to donate to Jiedu,

If the government donates more than one hundred taels of crowdfunding funds, it will be given priority to choose a shop in the newly built market and enjoy a tax discount of 10% tax for 20% for three years.”

"Of course, shops only have the right of first choice, and they are not given away for free. They still have to spend whatever they have to when buying, selling or leasing a shop. They only have the right to choose the location of the shop. The more money they donate, the more priority they will receive."

Li Sima opened his eyes wide and said in shock: "Two...Twenty tax one? Lord Marquis, are you too polite? I exempted them from half of the tax. How can those businessmen who chew human bones..."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "If this decree is enacted, do you think all businessmen will be willing to come?"

"Of course I am willing. We will exempt them from half of the tax and build a new market. No fool will come. Kucha Town is a hub and transit place connecting the east and west countries, and it is close to the Western Regions trade routes. If Kucha taxes

It’s low, and there are a large number of merchants from all over the world gathering to trade, so who is willing to go so far to do business in the Western Region countries or the Tang Dynasty?”

Gu Qing said happily: "Then let's decide this. Go and write the notice right away and ask the clerks in the Jiedushi Mansion to copy a few more copies and post them all over the city tomorrow."

Li Sima hesitated and said: "Does Commander Gao Jie know about this matter? Does he agree?"

Gu Qing smiled and said: "No need to ask him, I can make the decision on this matter."

Li Sima said hesitantly: "Master Hou can really make the decision?"

Gu Qing smiled and said: "We can do an experiment. Now I order you to be dragged out and beheaded. You will know if Gao Jieshuai will come to stop you and you will know whether my words are true or not."

Li Sima trembled: "No need! I believe it!"

Li Sima left hesitantly.

Gu Qing looked at his back thoughtfully. The fat man looked quite festive, as lovable as Maitreya Buddha. In view of the principle that leaders should make the best use of their subordinates, after the new market is built in the future, they can consider building a high platform.

Offer him up and make up any god you like, such as the God of Wealth or something like that. Visitors must buy tickets, and it is also stipulated that they must buy candles and incense at designated places...

If there is a start, it will be able to increase at least half a point of Qiuci Town's GDP in one year.

Some changes in power have already taken place in the Anxi Jiedushi government. These changes are so subtle that the officials at the lower level may not be aware of them at all.

After having an in-depth chat with Gao Xianzhi last time, Gu Qing and Gao Xianzhi have reached a tacit agreement on the distribution of power.

Gu Qing has now taken over the responsibility for the people's livelihood, commercial and government affairs in the four towns of Anxi. In terms of military affairs, if there is a war with foreign countries, Gao Xianzhi will discuss it with Gu Qing, but the main command of the war is still in the hands of Gao Xianzhi. To put it bluntly,

Nowadays, apart from directing the war, Gao Xianzhi's other powers have basically fallen into Gu Qing's hands.

This is a manifestation of Gao Xianzhi's awareness of current affairs. Li Longji's suspicion of him has become a sharp sword hanging over his head. Gao Xianzhi very wisely handed over all powers except military power. Of course, Gu Qing's in-depth discussion

What he said at the time became the last straw that broke Gao Xianzhi's mind.

When the policy of long-term strategic planning became a mistake and was contrary to the strategic intention of the Chang'an court to manage Anxi, Gao Xianzhi no longer dared to intervene in economic and strategic affairs.

The destruction of Shi Kingdom, the destruction of Tu Qishi, and the destruction of the nine surnames of Zhaowu. These countries and ethnic groups that were originally on good terms with the Tang Dynasty were destroyed by Gao Xianzhi's greed. After Gu Qing clarified what he said, Gao Xianzhi probably understood that Li Longji had no regard for him.

How dissatisfied is it?

If you still dare to hold on to power after doing something completely wrong, it will definitely not be a good outcome for Gao Xianzhi.

So now Gu Qing has become the legitimate second-in-command of the Anxi Jiedushi Mansion. In terms of power, he may barely be considered the first-in-command.

Then here comes the problem.

They are already the top leaders, so why are the officials in the Jiedushi Mansion so ignorant? Shouldn't everyone be scrambling to invite the top leaders to visit brothels? The only one, Li Sima, who is a little sensible, moves his time to the illusory "free time in the future"

”.

How could they know how easily the new leader could be corrupted without flattery and corruption?

…………

The scale of Kucha Town is actually not that big, which is why Gu Qing couldn't wait to expand the city, build a market, and vigorously develop business.

In a small city, there are a few inns, a few restaurants, a few brothels, and a market, which is almost the entire commercial structure of the entire city.

Gu Qing, Han Jie and other guards were walking boredly on the street. The street layout in the city was very simple, with one east-west street and one north-south street. The two streets intersected in the center of the city. The intersecting place happened to be the Jiedushi Mansion, and on the south side

The market is near the South City Gate.

Except for two streets, the rest are all alleys derived from the main streets, and in the alleys are low-rise residential buildings.

Gu Qing couldn't remember how many times he had walked around Qiuci Town in the past few days. He had visited all the streets and alleys, and he had a clear understanding of the layout of the entire city.

As he walked, he silently planned the future layout of Qiuci Town. After business develops, all residential markets and government offices will have to be renovated. If they are rebuilt according to the layout planned by Zhao Qing, it will cost a lot of money. This

Chang'an will definitely not be able to pay the money, so it can only find ways to deal with commercial taxes in Qiuci.

If in the future the entire city changes into a new look under his own plan, and the city is prosperous and the residents live and work in peace and contentment, and he leads his bodyguards like a group of dandy bullies through the city, what he will get is not the fear and disgust of the people, but the heartfelt love and support.

cheer.

He is obviously a bully, but he is supported and worshiped by the people in the city. Wouldn't it be nice to experience the contrast between before and after?

In this barbaric place where birds don't lay eggs, what else can you do besides having some bad fun?

Gu Qing walked and laughed strangely.

Han Jie glanced at him and said nothing.

Accustomed to the Marquis' intermittent convulsions, Han Jie said he was very calm.

"Brother Han, you and your guards often come to the town to hang out. Do you know how the officials of the Jiedushi Palace and the people in the town talk about me, the newly appointed deputy envoy?"

Han Jie thought for a while and said: "As expected from the Marquis' strategy of keeping a low profile, most officials and people regard the Marquis as a dandy and powerful man with a hot temper who cannot be easily provoked. However, some shopkeepers welcome the Marquis very much.

Go smash up the store..."
Chapter completed!