Seeing the teasing look in Liu Yuan's eyes, Zhen Yi said seriously,""The Central Plains Trading Company under the prefect's command is developing rapidly, and its reputation is growing day by day. I came here to cooperate with you, what do you think?”
"Cooperate?" "How?" Liu Yuan asked.”
"I've been observing along the way. There are many things waiting to be done in the nine counties of Yuyang under your jurisdiction. Now, you definitely need many things. Zhen Yi is not talented and wants to take this job.”"For example, grain and supplies." Our Zhen family has been established for hundreds of years.”
"Oh?" Liu Yuan also knew that cooperating with the Zhen family would definitely speed up the construction of Yuyang City. Although the Central Plains Trading Company under his command was developing rapidly, it did not have a solid foundation after all. It could only open up a market in Luoyang. As for the entire Central Plains or the entire Great Han Dynasty, it would be impossible without several years or even decades. The Zhen family had a deep foundation and a network of connections. Whatever they did, they would be stronger and faster than Liu Yuan himself.
Now that Yuyang City was short of all kinds of materials, it was time to rely on such a large consortium. However, the conditions...
"Zhen Great Shang's observation is truly admirable.”Liu Yuan pondered for a while and said," My Yuyang City is in short supply of all kinds of resources. Looking at these kinds of official documents every day makes my head grow a few times bigger. It would be best if the Zhen family could help.”
Zhen Yi's eyes lit up.""I heard that you are only twelve years old. I have a daughter, Zhen Mi, who was born last year. I want to marry you.”
"Wha... What?" Liu Yuan's eyeballs almost popped out." Isn't that less than a year old? This…" How can that do?" Liu Yuan was speechless. Was he going to carry out the nurturing plan?
Zhen Yi looked at Liu Yuan and thought,""My Zhen family is willing to offer 200,000 stones of grain, 50,000 sets of weapons and armor, and 100 craftsmen of various types for free!”
Liu Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself that this was f * cking rich. He was so rich that he could rival a country! "I'm already engaged to Lady Cai's daughter. This…"
Zhen Yi smiled and shook his head.""How can my Shang family's daughter compare to the Cai family's daughter? I'm willing to be a concubine!"
Liu Yuan was happy, but he looked hesitant. After a while, he nodded and said,"In that case, Yuan will thank Great Shang Zhen for your kindness. I will agree to this marriage!”
" Hahaha!" Zhen Yi laughed heartily.
To tie the Zhen family and Liu Yuan together, this was a decision that Zhen Yi made at the last minute. Ever since he first met Liu Yuan that day, he had only sighed at his martial arts skills. Unexpectedly, not long after, Liu Yuan had become a relative of the imperial family and even bought a county magistrate. Now that the Yuyang Army had defeated the Wuhuan, Zhen Yi was certain that Liu Yuan would be promoted again. He thought that Liu Yuan had a bright future, so he made up his mind to betroth his daughter.
Liu Yuan was also very happy. He immediately asked someone to prepare food and wine to drink with Uncle Zhen. Since he wanted to marry his daughter to him, he naturally had to change his mind.
The banquet between the two of them did not have many rules. The two of them chatted about business. Liu Yuan's words that surpassed the times from time to time enlightened Zhen Yi and made him laugh. Finally, Liu Yuan gave Zhen Yi a few blueprints, which were the manufacturing methods of the tables and chairs.
Zhen Yi didn't care, but Liu Yuan said,""This kneeling technique is somewhat illogical. Sitting on one's knees for too long could easily cause poor blood circulation and even lead to inflammation. It was really not good to get sick when one was old.”
"When Uncle returns to the Central Plains, he will first make a few sets of exquisite furniture with refined grain wood and send them to the important officials in the court. Then, he will spread the news among the people. Oh right, uncle still has to leave a set for me, hehe.”
"Haha, I'll give you the first set!" Zhen Yi beamed with joy." I didn't expect you to be so talented. You're even so proficient in business. After today's chat, you've broadened my horizons. My Zhen family will definitely rise to a higher level!"”
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Luoyang, Imperial Palace.
Zhang Rang walked into the Spirit Monarch's bedroom with a face full of joy.
"Your Majesty, I'm overjoyed!" Zhang Rang saw the Spirit Emperor and the palace maid Xi Xi from afar and didn't hold back, shouting loudly.
The Spirit Monarch's face darkened. He turned around and saw that it was Zhang Rang. He calmed down and said lazily,""So it's Rang Fu. He didn't know what good news his father had for him to be so happy. Could it be that he had sold a few more official positions and made a huge profit?”
Zhang Rang stepped forward and bowed before saying,"Your Majesty, that's not the case! I've just received news that the army of the Northern Borderline has defeated the Wuhuan and will be coming to Luoyang in a few days! This is all because His Majesty is wise and divine, and the heavens are blessed!”
"Oh?" Liu Hong abruptly sat up and grabbed Zhang Rang.""What's the specific situation?"
"It's all thanks to Your Majesty's wisdom," Zhang Rang said with a smile. Does Your Majesty remember the appointment of Yuyang Prefecture half a year ago?”
"Yuyang Prefecture?" Liu Hong frowned and thought for a moment. Then he said,""Could it be that the direct descendant of Emperor Xiaowu, that Liu... Liu something?"
"Liu Yuan!" "At that time, it was His Majesty who stood against all opposition and granted him an official position!" Zhang Rang said. Now that Liu Yuan had defeated 50,000 Wuhuan cavalrymen and captured their leader alive, he would be coming to Luoyang in a few days!”
"Break through fifty thousand cavalry?" "Such achievements can only be achieved when Emperor Xiaowu was alive!" Liu Hong said in surprise. Yes, yes, the matters of the world really depend on the descendants of the royal family to make a difference! Very good, very good!"
"Your Majesty is wise. Those great clans only think about how to control power. Why would they care about the affairs of the country? In the end, this burly man was a burly man from the Liu Clan. Those were all outsiders and could not be trusted!”
When Liu Hong heard this, he felt as if he had eaten honey. He nodded repeatedly.
"Rang Father, quickly bring the memorial up. I want to see it personally!”
Zhang Rang hurriedly called for someone to go out and get two memorials. After reading them, he smiled and said,"So it's the two of them!" It turned out that the people on the list were Liu Ji and Liu Yan.
The Spirit Monarch looked down one by one. His face was filled with joy, but later on, it turned gloomy.
"Pa!"
The Spirit Monarch threw the memorial on the ground and shouted,""How did you become a Wuhuan Protector Lieutenant? Trash, idiot!"
Zhang Rang watched the Spirit Monarch's anger from the side. His expression did not change at all. He must have known about it long ago.
"Rang Fu, what do you think? This Liu Yuan defeated the Wuhuan's fifty thousand cavalry with less than twenty thousand soldiers. He's so powerful.”
Zhang Rang thought to himself that this was what he had been waiting for. He hurriedly said,"Your Majesty, Liu Yuan is a relative of the Han Dynasty and a direct descendant of Emperor Xiaowu. It is his duty to guard the northern border for the Great Han Dynasty.”
"Hmm, that makes sense!" "If that's the case," the Spirit Emperor said with a smile,"immediately issue a decree to confer Liu Yuan the title of Wuhuan Guard Lieutenant!"”
"This old servant obeys the decree!"
Zhang Rang shook his head and left. He thought to himself that this matter had already been completed. He wondered how much the Central Plains Trading Company would pay as tribute. It was probably more than 5,000 Gold, right? Hehe...
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