420: Chapter 420 Preparing to Win Over the Stone Sheep Tribe

"Li You, tell me, among the many tribes in the Hexi Corridor, which ones are easy to win over?"

Zhao Fusu looked at Li You and asked once more.

Li You cupped his hands and replied respectfully, "His Majesty the Head of State, in the Hexi Corridor, the Shiyang Tribe in the east is the easiest to win over."

"This tribe is closest to our Great Qin and has dealt with us frequently for a long time; they are most aware of Great Qin's strength."

"Furthermore, there are many trade exchanges between us, and both material and cultural exchanges are quite close. Because of this, the Shiyang Tribe is the easiest target for us to win over."

Zhao Fusu nodded slightly, a hint of thought flashing in his eyes, and then said, "In that case, let's set about winning over the Shiyang Tribe. However, to win them over, we must certainly offer something attractive enough. Tell me, what do the higher-ups of the Shiyang Tribe like?"

Li You, truly a man who knew the Shiyang Tribe inside out, responded without hesitation, "His Majesty the Head of State, most people of the Shiyang Tribe love alcohol and are extremely obsessed with fine wine. If we can present them with fine wine, the matter would be halfway settled. In their eyes, fine wine is a rare treasure, enough to move their hearts."

Zhao Fusu heard this, and after a slight frown followed by a relaxation of his brow, he said with a smile, "That is not a difficult matter. I plan to open a Brewery recently and will give them some Beer to taste when the time comes."

"Beer?"

Li You was stunned; he had never heard of anything called Beer. However, since it was something created by His Majesty the Head of State, it must be extraordinary.

"His Majesty the Head of State."

Li You said, "I would like to taste that Beer."

This Beer was something His Majesty the Head of State specifically intended to use to win over the high-level members of the Shiyang Tribe; it certainly would not be anything ordinary.

"Sure!"

Zhao Fusu did not refuse upon hearing this.

Li You continued, "The higher-ups of the Shiyang Tribe also have a great fondness for gold and silver. In their eyes, gold and silver are not only symbols of wealth but also manifestations of status."

Hearing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Zhao Fusu's eyes as he asked, "Then in your opinion, how much gold and silver would be needed to move them?"

Li You pondered for a moment and said, "If His Majesty the Head of State is willing to provide a large amount of gold and silver to bribe the higher-ups of the Shiyang Tribe, I believe they will certainly side with Great Qin."

"Do you think silver will do?"

Zhao Fusu inquired.

Li You replied, "Silver is also a hard currency in the Hexi Corridor, and the tribal higher-ups flock to high-purity silver."

This was mainly because gold was too precious, and ordinary people rarely used it for transactions.

Silver was more common than gold, and broken silver pieces were also convenient for transactions.

"That's good."

Zhao Fusu was not surprised to hear this.

The Caravan he had Zi Ling assemble had long ago gathered a vast amount of intelligence in the Hexi Corridor, knowing that gold and silver were hard currencies there.

"Take a look at this silver."

With a wave of Zhao Fusu's hand, the attendants beside him immediately carried out several wooden chests and opened the lids, instantly revealing a brilliant silver glint.

Li You leaned in for a closer look and couldn't help but say in surprise, "The purity of this silver is actually so high! Silver of such quality will definitely cause a sensation in the Hexi Corridor."

"His Majesty the Head of State, do you intend to give all this silver to the Shiyang Tribe?"

"Correct."

Zhao Fusu looked at the silver in the chests and said dismissively, "To win over the Shiyang Tribe, this silver is nothing. As long as they can become our assistance in the Hexi Corridor, any amount of expenditure is worth it."

He had a large amount of silver in his hands and intended to put it to practical use.