Hearing the system notification, Lu Bu's sleepiness disappeared.
Refined salt and brewing wine were definitely treasures to amass wealth in this era.
The next morning, Lu Bu impatiently asked Zhen Yu to invite his foster father Zhen Yi into the residence.
"Godfather, how is the Chamber of Commerce doing in Luoyang?”
Zhen Yi replied softly,"
"I've already bought all the shops in the core of Luoyang according to Fengxian's plan.
He also opened a few inns, restaurants, and cloth workshops.
Zhen Family's Chamber of Commerce had opened up a new business in Beijing.”
"In addition, Yi also bought five manors outside the city. The lord's 1,000 Breaking Ranks Camp and 1,000 Wind Chasing Dragon Cavalry are all in the manors.
General Cheng Lian and General Cao Xing would train them.”
"Thank you for your hard work, foster father."
Lu Bu nodded and handed the blueprints for brewing wine and salt to Zhen Yi.
"Father, look at these two things. If you manage them well, will you be able to profit?”
Zhen Yi took the blueprint and was more and more shocked.
In the end, he looked up at Lu Bu in surprise and said,"
"Fengxian, can you really create fragrant wine and fine salt with the method on this map?!”
"I've already verified that the method on this map is feasible.”
"If that's the case, there will be at least a thousand times the profit!”
Zhen Yi didn't know what to say.
His lord was not only outstanding in martial arts, but he could also produce such magical techniques as brewing wine and making salt.
With Zhen Yi's business skills, even if he was penniless, he could create a powerful business empire with one of the maps!
Lu Bu said to Zhen Yi,
"Alright, I'll leave these two things to Godfather.
Build a workshop in the manor outside the city as soon as possible.
As long as our wine and refined salt are on the market, we'll have more money to expand our forces.”
Zhen Yi suppressed the excitement in his heart and said worriedly,
"Once these two treasures are born, they will definitely become popular in the world.
At that time, it would probably attract the covetous eyes of greedy people.
Fengxian still needs to make preparations early."
"Godfather, don't worry. Let me handle this matter.”
Lu Bu had considered the problem Zhen Yi had mentioned.
The Great Han Imperial Court was rotten from top to bottom, and those in power would never give up on the fat meat that was right in front of their mouths.
Even Emperor Liu Hong had to think of a way to snatch such a profitable business.
"Godfather, go and prepare a few boxes of gold, silver, and jewelry for me. I have great use for them.”
"I understand. I'll do it now."
Zhen Yi's attitude towards Lu Bu had always been respectful, unlike a foster father.
Lu Bu was very satisfied with Zhen Yi's attitude.
To be able to straighten out his position and not be arrogant because of his status, no wonder he could become the number one wealthy merchant in the Great Han Dynasty.
After sending Zhen Yi off, Lu Bu went to find Zuo Feng, planning to use his connections to meet Zhang Rang.
Zuo Feng looked at Lu Bu in confusion,"
"General Lu, you are now the Emperor's favorite. Many important officials in the court want to rope you in.
I heard that even Wang Situ wants to recruit you as his son-in-law. Why do you have to go through my Lord Zhang's way?”
Lu Bu patted Zuo Feng's shoulder and smiled warmly at him,"
"No matter how high Wang Situ's official position is, how can he compare to Lord Zhang?
Even the Emperor addressed Lord Zhang as Father, what else in this world could Lord Zhang not do?
Lu Bu could tell which was more important.”
As he spoke, Lu Bu placed a sparkling jade into Zuo Feng's hand.
Zuo Feng saw that Lu Bu was so generous, and he beamed with joy."
"Aiyo, General Lu is truly perceptive of the current situation. This Zuo admires you.
To be honest with you, my lord is above all. As long as you join him, I guarantee that you won't suffer any losses.
As for the matter of recommendation…leave it to me.
Who asked Daren to be this Zuo's half-brother?”
"Then I'll have to trouble Brother Zuo."
On the surface, Lu Bu was smiling, but in his heart, he was cursing,"
You damn eunuch, you make it sound so nice. I'm afraid that gold, silver, and money are your real brothers, right?
It had to be said that Zuo Feng's half-brother was very efficient.
That afternoon, Lu Bu brought the gifts into Zhang Rang's residence.
Zhang Rang's mansion was resplendent, built like a royal palace, and there were groups of maids and servants in the mansion.
The most hateful thing was that this old eunuch had married more than ten beautiful concubines. In Lu Bu's opinion, this was simply a waste of God's gifts!
Zhang Rang, who was wearing a yellow brocade robe, leaned against the main seat. He raised his eyes and looked at Lu Bu, who was in the hall, and said,
"The Marquis Champion is busy every day. Why do you have the time to visit us?”
Lu Bu cupped his fists at Zhang Rang and said,"
"Bu came this time to thank Zhang Gong for speaking out.
If it weren't for Zhang Gong speaking up for Bu, how could I command 5,000 soldiers in the West Garden?”
As Lu Bu spoke, he took the opportunity to say to the system,"
"System, help me check the attributes of this old eunuch Zhang Rang.”
The system immediately replied to Lu Bu,"
"Ding! The system has received the message and is currently inquiring for the host.”
"Search successful!
[Substitute foster father's name: Zhang Rang]
Substitute foster father Zhang Rang's attributes:
Strength: 6, Commander: 20, Intelligence: 57. Luck: 14
Substitute Godfather Zhang Rang's skill:
[Flattery: When Zhang Rang serves the king, the king's trust in him will increase by 100%.]
[Disaster to the country and people: After Zhang Rang became a high-ranking official, the luck of the dynasty he was in would decrease by 1% every year.]
[Substitute Godfather Level: Epic]
(Note: Due to the great influence of the alternative righteousness on the Darkhan Dynasty, the System's evaluation level has been greatly increased, and it's set at the Epic Stage.)）”
After investigating Zhang Rang's attributes, Lu Bu thought that this old eunuch and Liu Hong, a pair of fatuous and crafty officials, were quite compatible.
With the two of them together, it would be strange if the Great Han Dynasty did not perish.
Zhang Rang's other attributes were passable, but his luck value was a little lacking.
In a few years, Liu Hong would die, and Zhang Rang would also be killed. It was reasonable that his luck value was not high.
As he spoke, Lu Bu opened the four chests in front of him, and a golden light shone into the room.
Four chests full of gold almost blinded Zhang Rang.
Zhang Rang immediately stood up from his seat.
It wasn't that he hadn't seen money before, but he hadn't expected Lu Bu to be so sincere to him.
The old eunuch's attitude changed drastically. He beamed and said,"
"Marquis Champion, why are you being so polite?
You are the hero of the Han Dynasty, so I will naturally stand on your side.
He couldn't let He Jin and his relatives benefit.”
Lu Bu smiled and said,"
"Duke Zhang is right. Duke Zhang and I are natural allies.
Today, he came to find Zhang Gong to form an alliance with him.
In the future, he would be able to take care of her in the imperial court.”
Zhang Rang was very willing to accept Lu Bu's goodwill.
Although he could bewitch the emperor and call the shots in the court, he did not have the support of the military.
If he could pull the promising Champion Marquis into his camp, it would only benefit Zhang Rang.
However, Zhang Rang, the old eunuch, was suspicious by nature. He said to Lu Bu,"
"Why should I believe you?"
"There are no eternal friends in this world, but there are eternal benefits.
Lu Bu has a business deal, Zhang Gong can participate in a share.
This way, not only will Zhang Gong receive a large amount of money every month, but our alliance will also be unbreakable.”
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