"Mother, your son is back." Cao Zheng shouted for Madam Ding the moment he entered the manor.
Cao Cao was still being dragged by Cao Zheng, and it was impossible for him to break free.
"Ziyi." Madam Ding carried Cao Ying out the moment she heard Cao Zheng's voice.
He happened to see Cao Zheng holding Cao Cao's hand tightly, so he asked curiously,""Ziyi, what are you two doing?”
Cao Zheng awkwardly let go of his hand. However, just as Cao Cao was about to escape, Cao Zheng suddenly let go, causing Cao Cao to fall awkwardly.
Seeing this scene, Cao Zheng said to Madam Ding to ease the awkwardness,"Mother, this child has brought you a gift.”
"Look at you, child. Why would you bring a gift back to your own home?" Madam Ding said politely.”However, he was still very happy.
Then, Cao Zheng brought over two white tiger skin coats, one for Madam Ding and the other for Cao Cao.
This was originally a couple's tiger skin coat rewarded by the system after Cao Zheng defeated Yuan Shu. However, in order to ease the awkward situation, he could only lose this.
"Aiya, is this made of tiger skin? It's really warm in it!" Madam Ding said happily after taking it and immediately put it on.
Then, he looked at Cao Cao, who was still a little angry, and kicked him. After giving him a warning look, Cao Cao became completely obedient.
"Little bastard, you want to solve that problem with just a piece of clothing? Dream on. Is your father so easily bribed by you?”Cao Cao whispered into Cao Zheng's ear.
Unfortunately, Cao Zheng loved to deal with all kinds of unconvinced people.
"Father, don't be angry. The next time I come back from an expedition, I'll definitely find you an even more outstanding beauty.”Cao Zheng said loudly on purpose.
It was to let Madam Ding hear it so that Cao Cao would completely give up on this thought.
"Cao Aman, tell me, what are you hiding from me?”Madam Ding said angrily.
"Madam, you, listen to my explanation.”Cao Cao explained as he glared at Cao Zheng.
"Little brat, I'll deal with you in the future.”Cao Cao pointed at Cao Zheng.
"Who are you dealing with? Come, follow me back to my room." Madam Ding's temper flared up. She handed Cao Ying over to Cao Zheng and pinched Cao Cao's ear before returning to her room.
However, Cao Zheng looked at his niece who was sleeping in his arms and couldn't help but think of Cao Ang. Then, he carefully carried the child to his sister-in-law's courtyard.
"Sister-in-law, Mother has something to do, so I brought the child over to you.”
Cao Zheng looked at Cheng Lin and said guiltily.
"It's okay, Ziyi. When did you come back?”Cheng Lin looked at her brother-in-law who looked almost identical to her husband, Cao Ang, who had died young, and couldn't help but think of Cao Ang.
"I just got back." For a moment, Cao Zheng did not know what to say.
"Sister-in-law, I still have something to do. I'll take my leave first.”Cao Zheng left the courtyard after sitting for a while.
After Cao Zheng left the courtyard, he came to the ancestral hall and looked at Cao Ang's memorial tablet thoughtfully for a while. Then, he took out a piece of paper and drew a portrait of his eldest brother Cao Ang. After framing it, he hung it beside the memorial tablet.
"Big brother, I'm back." Cao Zheng looked at Cao Ang's portrait as if that person was alive.
After sitting alone in the ancestral hall for two hours, he returned to his courtyard.
Dong Bai was carrying one child in his arms. The three children beside him were holding each other's hands. It seemed like they had been waiting for a long time.
"Bai 'er, I'm back."
"Is it really you?" Dong Bai couldn't believe his eyes. The couple hadn't seen each other for more than a year because of the battle at Guandu.
"It's me. I'm back." Cao Zheng said.
After Dong Bai confirmed it, he put down the child and ran over to hug Cao Zheng.
Cao Zheng didn't stand on ceremony either. He carried Dong Bai in his arms and handed the four children over to the servants to take care of them. Then, he carried Dong Bai into the room steadily.
At night, Cao Cao stayed in Madam Ding's room. After the two of them lay down, Madam Ding said,""How long can Ziyi stay at home this time?”
" I don't know," Cao Cao replied without thinking." He's an official of the imperial court. If there's a war, he'll naturally have to leave his home. This is his responsibility."”
"Then why does he have to go? Can't you let someone else go? Ever since Ziyi was fifteen years old, the husband and wife have been separated from each other. I saw Bai 'er cry a few times.”Madam Ding said with heartache.
"Madam, when a child grows up, he naturally has to leave his parents. Otherwise, he won't grow up. What he fought for himself is his. What we can give him can only be his family property.”
Cao Cao said.
A night of silence followed.
The next morning, Cao Zheng went to his second uncle Cao De's residence after breakfast.
Because Cao Cao's business had expanded, Cao De naturally had to come to Xuchang as the butler.
Therefore, half a year ago, after the Cao family won the war at Guandu, Cao De moved the headquarters of Yunchun Restaurant to Xuchang.
"Is Second Uncle here?" After Cao Zheng arrived at Cao De's residence, he called out to Cao De.
"Oh, so it's you, nephew.”Cao De came out to take a look when he heard the call. He was very happy to see Cao Zheng.
Second Uncle, how's business?" Cao Zheng greeted him first.
"Good, good, good. Ziyi, you came to me today for something, right?”Cao De asked after the two of them were seated.
"Yes, Second Uncle really understands me the most.”
Cao Zheng said with a smile.
Then, Cao Zheng took out the northeast resource distribution map that he had prepared in advance.
" Second Uncle, please take a look. The northeast is a good place, so I would like to ask you to send a group of capable subordinates to establish a mining company that specializes in mining and processing. The final products can be sold directly to the military. The first stage is mainly self-production and self-consumption. After the strength is strengthened, it can be used to produce civilian products.”
Cao Zheng handed the business plan he had prepared to Cao De.
After Cao De finished reading it, he was extremely surprised. Cao De could be said to be the one who knew how to make the most money in the world. This was because he had been specially trained by Cao Zheng in the past and had learned a lot of knowledge in this area.
Therefore, he had good taste.
"Ziyi, if this company is established, it'll be the only company in the world! We can almost occupy the entire market. Other businesses will definitely not be able to compete with us.”Cao De said excitedly.
"Second Uncle, I'll provide you with the first phase of funds as working capital. You'll have to rely on yourself for future development.”Cao Zheng said.
"Don't worry. Leave this matter to Second Uncle. I'll definitely settle it for you.”Cao De promised.
Two days later, Cao De went to Cao Cao's residence. After obtaining permission, he announced the official establishment of the Northeast Mining Group half a month later.
As soon as the news spread, Cao Hong made the first move and invested 50 million. Even Xiahou Dun invested 200 thousand. The other Cao generals also invested.
This was because the industries that Cao Zheng invested in were all monopolized industries, such as fine salt, white sugar, distilled liquor, and the newly established mining group. It was equivalent to privatizing the mineral resources of the entire north, so as long as it was profitable, it was a profitable industry.
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