"The nobility of the past and the lowliness of today are shared by each other, and they are the same." [Southern History. Fan Tai's Biography]
"I think it's very high stakes this time." Mi Fang shook his head and asserted: "Since the Wang family is so shy, why should I stick to it? So what if we are cousins of the country? The imperial court is far away in Guanzhong, and my family's foundation is
But in Xuzhou, the current world is in ruins, and there are temporary ups and downs. I don’t know what will happen in the future! Even if we get married, we can’t borrow much power, and we have spent tens of millions of dollars in vain..."
"You do have a lot of complaints." Mi Zhu glanced at his younger brother. His younger brother Mi Fang was his half-brother. He was inferior to his brother in appearance, temperament, and qualifications. Now even his horizons were limited to a corner of Xuzhou. Brother
The short-sightedness made Mi Zhu slightly disappointed: "What's the use of money? In today's world, if you have no soldiers in your hands and no one behind you, the more money and silk you have, the more likely you will be killed. Didn't you see Yuan Jiujiu expropriating the rich in Nanyang?
Do you want to collect money without restraint? Among those wealthy and powerful people in Nanyang, which family doesn’t have hundreds of years of savings? Whose family is not richer and stronger than mine, but in the end they are not just mermaids?”
In the past, the mighty and wealthy families who rang bells and ate cauldrons and accumulated hairpins for generations, no matter how strong their forts were or how illustrious their family names were, could not stand up to the swords in the hands of the rebels. Just like the painted pottery figurines, they looked noble.
Exquisite, in fact, it will be smashed to pieces at the slightest touch. The powerful people in other places felt the same way, and Mi Fang could not help but feel sad that the fox had died. He pursed his lips and said forcefully: "Yuan Gongli acted as if he had annihilated himself from the world.
, it will definitely not last long!”
"He has nothing to do with us in the future. What we have to do is to preserve the family business passed down by our ancestors, not only to preserve it, but also to carry it forward." Mi Zhu grasped the rhythm of the topic, shook his head and said: "Don't look at the imperial court.
Nowadays, it is difficult to control Uncle Dongfang of Guan in the western border. In fact, the emperor is wise and wise, and the country has strong generals and capable ministers. In my opinion, in less than five years, we can sweep the world and re-establish the Han Dynasty. By then, you still think that this is the time.
Is it useless to marry the Wang family?"
Mi Fang was still a little unsure and asked in a solemn voice: "Brother, are you so confident? The country is only thirteen or fourteen years old, but it has implemented so many major policies in Guanzhong. What if..."
"There's nothing in case." Mi Zhu interrupted Mi Fang and gave him a warning look. At this time, the two of them had arrived in front of the temporarily purchased mansion. Mi Zhu stepped out of the car and looked behind him as he walked.
Mi Fang, who was following suit, said: "Things that even you have thought of, with the talent of the country, will never be thought of."
After being ridiculed by his brother in front of him, Mi Fang blushed. Although he felt a little unconvinced, Mi Zhu was so majestic that Mi Fang thought about it and held back his words.
Mi Zhu shook his wide sleeves and calmly climbed the three steps. After entering the hall, he washed his hands and face under the service of the slaves, and then wiped them dry with a handkerchief. Some slaves wanted to hand over the sachet, but Mi Zhu waved his hand away.
At this time, Mi Fang had also finished a series of processes and was looking at Mi Zhu.
"After my little sister and I go to Chang'an, the family business in Xuzhou will be entirely placed on your shoulders." Mi Zhu began to explain the matter.
Mi Fang raised his eyebrows and felt very happy. For a long time, under Mi Zhu's suppression, it had been difficult for him to intervene in family business affairs. Now that Mi Zhu was about to travel far away, wouldn't it be his turn for the Mi family?
Has the decision been made? He was just about to speak, but he saw that Mi Zhu had a look of regret on his face, and seemed to be worried. Mi Fang felt bad, fearing that the other party would regret it midway, so he quickly changed the subject and said: "Brother is traveling to Guandong this time, Chen Yuanlong will also
Are you going to follow?"
These words quickly diverted Mi Zhu's attention, and he said truthfully: "Now the people of Xiapi are disturbed. This is the foundation of the Chen family. Captain Diannong misses Sangzi, so he probably won't be able to go."
"Oh." Mi Fang responded casually, and immediately asked: "What about Liu Xuande? Brother, weren't you very optimistic about this person at first?"
Mi Zhu took a deep look at Mi Fang and didn't know what he thought of: "It was true before, but now that I have a better choice, A-mei doesn't need to consider him anymore."
"What if Liu Xuande succeeds?" The Mi family had invested a lot in Liu Bei. At this moment, Mi Fang suddenly turned around. Mi Fang was a little reluctant to bear this loss. What's more, there was another reason: "Tao Shijun was in very bad health.
, I have hemoptysis from time to time. From now on, Xuzhou will probably have to rely on Liu Xuande."
The recent situation in Xuzhou has become treacherous and unpredictable as Tao Qian's condition worsens. Tao Qian's two sons are unable to be used. Looking around, Cao Cao and Tao Qian have a blood feud. Yuan Shu has been coveting Xuzhou for a long time after betraying his alliance. Although Lu Bu is powerful, he is not
To please the powerful men of Xuzhou. After much selection, only Pei Xiang Liu Bei, who has the deepest ties to the powerful men of Xuzhou and the best impression, is the most suitable to take over the important task.
Mi Zhu has also thought about this matter. When Tao Qian, Zheng Xuan, Kong Rong, Chen Ji and others drew Liu Bei into their circle of scholars, there were already signs of this. Now it is just when someone sees it.
The situation is unstable, and I just deliberately want to bring Liu Bei to the table.
Forming the imperial court at this time is indeed a very forward-looking foreshadowing, but it is just one more path. Even if the imperial court may revive again in the next few years, before that, the Mi family's family property in Xuzhou still needs someone to take care of it.
, protecting: "I don't have a little sister at home, how can I get along with him?"
Mi Zhu lowered his eyes and said softly: "At the beginning of starting a business, who doesn't need food, money, and cereals? What's more, he needs these to stabilize the morale of the army. When the time comes, you just need to donate enough money and food to him. As long as the younger sister and Wang Jialang
Now that your good deeds are done, Liu Xuande will not make things too difficult for us."
After saying that, Mi Zhu noticed that Mi Fang didn't say anything, so he couldn't help but look up and saw Mi Fang had a teasing look on his face. Mi Zhu didn't understand what he meant and raised his eyebrows.
Mi Fang smiled at this time and said: "Brother, I suddenly realized that you say money and silk are useless, but actually you still think they are useful."
"It depends on whether you know how to use money." As he said that, Mi Zhu dug his hand into his sleeve and took out a bunch of five-baht coins. There were five coins in the bunch, which were firm and neat.
It is made of gold. Even though the light in the room is dim at this moment, the string of gold coins still shines brightly.
The gold baht is a currency used by the upper class of their class for rewards, gifts, and huge payments. Its function is similar to gold cakes. Among the brothers of the Mi family, this specially cast gold baht has a unique
The symbolic meaning of.
Mi Zhu gently rubbed the delicate lines on the gold baht with his fingers, and said lightly: "If you can use it, even if you throw it into the water, it will return you ten times the profit; if you can't use it, even if you throw it into the water, it will return you ten times the profit; if you can't use it, even if you throw it into the water, it will return you ten times the profit.
Keeping and counting it will not bring him any use. "Money is useless, but it can make you rich." What I, Mi, need most now is not money and silk, but money and silk.