Hearing Zhen Yan's explanation, Yuan Xi also understood what was going on.
Although the Zhen family had sponsored Yuan Shao with a lot of money, it was more like an investment, plus protection fees.
It was not a short-term gain, but a long-term investment.
It was to ensure that the Zhen family would not be swallowed up by other families during their weakening period. Otherwise, the Zhen family would definitely attract other people's covetous eyes when they had such a huge amount of wealth.
If Zhen Mi married Yuan Xi, no matter how jealous the other aristocratic families were of Zhen Family's wealth, with Yuan Shao as their in-law, no one would dare to have any ideas about Zhen Family.
As for the official position, he still had to rely on Zhen Yan to slowly accumulate his qualifications. Once he had enough qualifications, he could be promoted, but the prerequisite was that he had to endure enough time. What the Zhen family lacked the most now was time to grow and develop.
"Brother, why don't you become an official in Youzhou? Quliang is too small, why not go to Ji County?”Yuan Xi said.
Ji County was Youzhou's administrative center, not an ordinary small county. It would be even more impressive in the future.
Although it was not the capital, it was still a provincial city. Quliang County, where Zhen Yan was located, was equivalent to a poor county. The difference was not small.
"This... Was it appropriate? As for the Great General…" Zhen Yan was a little hesitant, but he was more tempted.
He hesitated because he was worried that Yuan Shao would not agree. Moreover, Yuan Xi was only the governor of Youzhou. He only had the power to supervise and did not have the power to appoint and dismiss officials. Therefore, he was a little worried.
"Don't worry, brother-in-law. I'll personally talk to Ah Weng in a while. I believe the transfer order will be issued soon.”Yuan Xi said confidently.
Zhen Yan couldn't help but be even more surprised when he saw this. He was surprised that Yuan Xi actually had such a status in Yuan Shao's place, to be able to influence the appointment of officials.
"Then I'll have to trouble Second Young Master to put in a good word for me.”Zhen Yan sincerely thanked Yuan Xi.
From a poor county to a provincial capital city, it seemed like a flat transfer, but in fact, it was a promotion.
Moreover, the supervising official of Youzhou was his brother-in-law. His life was simply too comfortable.
"We're all family. Besides, I have a presumptuous request that I hope you can help me.”Yuan Xi said with an embarrassed expression.
"Don't mention it. Second Young Master, feel free to say it. If the Zhen family can help, we will not decline.”
Zhen Yan saw that Yuan Xi was so capable and was just worrying about how to get closer to Yuan Xi. He did not expect the opportunity to come.
The opportunity that Zhen Yan saw was naturally the opportunity that Yuan Xi gave him.
"It's like this. I want to borrow some money from my brother-in-law.”Yuan Xi was rather embarrassed.
"What? Young Master, do you lack money?"
This time, it was Zhen Yan's turn to be surprised. Not to mention Yuan Xi's identity, even Zhen Mi's dowry was enough for Yuan Xi to squander for a long time.
"Brother-in-law, you have misunderstood. Didn't Old Weng allocate a battalion to me? As for military pay…"
An army of 2,000 men and 100 warhorses. It was a huge expense for the men to eat and the horses to chew. Yuan Xi could not afford it at all, so he set his sights on the Zhen family.
Yuan Shao had a large army, but he could collect taxes to feed the army. Yuan Xi had no place to collect taxes, so he could only let others feed the army for him.
Fortunately, there were only 2,000 people. Otherwise, if there were more than 10,000 people, even a wealthy family like the Zhen family would definitely not be able to withstand it.
"I see. I was wrong.”Zhen Yan slowly nodded and pondered for a while before saying,"If Second Young Master doesn't mind, Zhen Family will be responsible for the military expenses of this army.”
"How can this be? He couldn't! You can't!" Yuan Xi repeatedly declined.
"Sigh! To tell you the truth, a few days ago, my deceased parents even told me in my dream that they disliked the dowry I gave my little sister. I felt quite guilty about it.
I just happened to be here. Second Young Master, please take it as a chance for me and a dowry for Mi 'er.”Zhen Yan lied without blinking.
Yuan Xi's expression immediately turned serious." Alright, since it's your intention, then I won't decline. I'll go to the memorial hall to offer incense to the two elders later."”
After the matter was settled, Yuan Xi took the money and Zhen Yan was promoted. Moreover, it didn't seem like he was powerful. Instead, it improved the relationship between the two sides. It could be said that both the host and the guest were happy.
It was getting late, and his brother-in-law and brother-in-law were still toasting when Zhen Mi came over.
"Husband, it's already late. We should go back.”Zhen Mi came to Yuan Xi's side and said.
"Oh? So fast? A thousand cups of wine are really little when it comes to a bosom friend. My brother-in-law and I hit it off at first sight and almost forgot the time.”
"Hahaha, talking to Second Young Master is like bathing in the spring breeze. Second Young Master, you can bring Mi 'er to visit your residence more often in the future.”Zhen Yan was also a little drunk, and his tongue was almost unable to straighten.
"Definitely! I'll take my leave first."
With Zhen Mi's help, Yuan Xi staggered out of the Zhen Family.
He didn't drink and drive. He didn't drink and drive.
Yuan Xi and Zhen Yan had been drinking for such a long time, it was obvious that they could not continue riding.
However, the Zhen family had already prepared a carriage for Yuan Xi. Zhen Mi carried Yuan Xi onto the carriage with great difficulty.
The drunk Yuan Xi didn't forget to order outside,""Zilong, remember to take my horse back.”
"Don't worry, my lord. I understand." Zhao Yun's voice came from outside the carriage.
" Look at you. Why did you drink so much with Second Brother?" Zhen Mi pouted.
"Hey, I'll torture you when I get home drunk!”
" Bah! Shameless!" Zhen Mi spat at Yuan Xi with a red face.
"Hahaha ~"
"Oh right, husband, second brother secretly came over to ask me some questions.”Zhen Mi had sold her second brother out as soon as she left the house. She was not just siding with an outsider, she was practically siding with Yuan Xi.
Zhen Mi didn't say anything, but Yuan Xi knew about this matter. Moreover, Yuan Xi knew very well what question Zhen Yan was asking.
"Then how did you answer?"
" Hehe, naturally I'll answer for my husband."
"At least I didn't dote on you for nothing." Yuan Xi pinched Zhen Mi's baby fat and smiled.
"Will it be helpful to husband?" Zhen Mi asked curiously.
"Of course! I cheated your second brother of some money."
"Is it a lot?"
"Uh... Quite a few." Yuan Xi thought for a moment and said.
The military expenditure of 2,000 people, and it was a long-term contract, was indeed not a small expenditure.
"Oh, then I can rest assured. We don't have much at home, but we have a lot of money. Husband, you can swindle as much as you want.”
Yuan Xi was taken aback when he heard this, but he immediately burst into laughter. He really did not marry this wife for nothing.
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