The big eyes are clear in black and white, and the long willow-leaf eyebrows are as stretched as swords. They are playful with a hint of strength. For Mi Fang, this pretty face and this expression are all too familiar to him.
When she was a teenager, every time the little sister planned to win over her elder brother, or played some kind of prank on herself, she would put on such an expression. Some were playful, some were proud, and her big talking eyes were blinking, as if
Saying: Look, I won again this time.
The heart that had been hanging around for almost a month finally fell to the ground, and a burst of ecstasy surged into her heart. Regardless of her younger sister's ridiculous behavior of leaving home without permission and hastily applying for the army, Mi Fang hurriedly stood up and waited to step forward to recognize her.
However, a sharp pain on his toes stopped him. He turned around in shock and saw that his eldest brother looked at ease and had no intention of coming forward to acknowledge him. On the contrary, the eyes he glanced at him inadvertently seemed meaningful.
Although she couldn't figure out why, Mi Fang knew that her eldest brother really had no intention of recognizing each other at this time, at least not on his own initiative.
Although Mi Fang had a somewhat impatient temper, she had always respected her brother. Knowing that now was not the time to ask, she could only suppress herself and swallow the call that came to her lips.
This series of changes happened in the blink of an eye. Mi Fang was in a hurry to send and receive messages. As a result, she couldn't catch her breath, and she blushed all the time. She told Gong Tianda that she was complaining: The second oldest child of the Mi family really hasn't made much progress, isn't she just a beauty?
? As for what?
Seeing Mi Fang's embarrassment, the big eyes on the opposite side curved into crescents, full of smiles: The worst thing is the second brother, who always dreams of reaching the sky in one step, but refuses to work hard, and instead spends all day trying to make things worse for himself.
The idea of a gift would be a good idea to embarrass him a little, so that he won't be obsessed with it.
"This is Guoyuan Guozini, the chief secretary of the governor's office..."
Wang Yu was clear-eyed after seeing the expressions of the Mi brothers. He did not criticize them and introduced the two parties to each other as if nothing had happened. The Mi brothers played a greater and far-reaching role in Xuzhou, and he was not in a hurry to bring them closer to the shogunate.
, just maintain the status quo, so Qingzhou also needs someone to direct and dispatch.
Guoyuan is involved in a wide range of practical matters, so letting him allocate part of his energy to take care of business besides farming is a good use of his talents. As for the other one, Wang Yu narrowed his eyes and hid his smile.
"This is Miss Ni Zhen. You two should also have heard that her talent in arithmetic is astonishing and she also knows how to do business. Therefore, Yu made a special case and recruited her to work in the shogunate. In the future, we should all get closer and closer.
"
Mi Fang was dumbfounded and could not answer, but Mi Zhu behaved calmly, bowed his hands and said: "Mi Zhu of the East China Sea, I have met Mr. Zini, Ni is engaged in..."
Mi Zhu's eloquence is quite good, and he has no local accent at all when he speaks, but he speaks the word "Ni" vaguely, and it sounds like he has bitten his tongue.
"Brother Zizhong is so polite." Guoyuan didn't know what was going on. His talents were mainly in government affairs, and he was not very good at things like observing people's words. Mi Zhen, who was wearing men's clothing, held back her laughter and returned the courtesy to her brother with Guoyuan.
, it looks similar.
Gong Tian, the private salt dealer, was much more sensitive to the atmosphere. He squinted his small eyes and scanned the faces of both parties, trying to find some clues.
Wang Yu ignored so much. He was very busy now, very busy. Now that his relationship with the Mi family had been confirmed, there was no need to do any more testing. It was more serious to launch the plan straightforwardly.
He waved his hand, motioning for both parties to sit down, and said: "The sea salt trade is just the beginning. The trade blueprint drawn by Yu is far more than that. Brother Zizhong, have you read the new paper I sent you earlier?"
Mi Zhu said respectfully: "You are a talented monarch who first built an academy, then made new paper, and educated all people. His merits are comparable to those of the ancient sages."
"Brother Zizhong is ridiculous," Wang Yu smiled and shook his head, "Not to mention that papermaking was not invented by someone, even if it was, the original intention of someone was not as far-reaching as Brother Zizhong thought. In business, Zizhong
Brother, it’s better not to stick to those vulgar etiquette and just go straight. If it is sold in Xuzhou, how will the sales of this paper be?"
Mi Zhu pondered for a moment, then asked instead of answering: "That depends on the monarch's wishes and the production cost of this paper. From Zhu's point of view, selling paper may be at a high price to target powerful families and win with excellence; or it may be sold at a low price.
Targeting the people, we win with quantity."
"The main raw material of paper is bamboo, and the cost is not high. If the organization is good and the scale is good, the cost will be further reduced..." Wang Yu did not hide anything and told all the relevant information about the new papermaking technology.
He had no intention of organizing production himself. The Donghai Mi family has a fortune of hundreds of millions, nearly 10,000 customers and servants, and rich business experience. It would be easiest to leave it to them to organize the production.
In fact, his new papermaking technology, which involved some thinking on raw materials, was not much better than the original papermaking technology. Even without him, according to the original historical process, the popularity of paper would not be very far away.
So, there is nothing to keep secret.
He thought it didn't matter, but the Mi brothers were very excited. Although they understood Wang Yu's painstaking efforts in letting them stay in Xuzhou, they still inevitably felt like being left on the outside. Now that Wang Yu didn't hide anything from them, this kind of doubt was eliminated.
"In this case, the people in Xuzhou are rich, especially the rich. In Zhu's opinion, it can be done from high to low..." When talking about business, Mi Zhu lost his grace and elegance, and looked more like a political strategist when talking.
He talked about all aspects from production to sales: the location and construction of workshops; how to use other businesses to hide raw material information; how to adjust sales strategies based on output, and so on, many of which Wang Yu had not thought of beforehand.
But it sounds somewhat familiar.
Wang Yu thought about it carefully and realized where this sense of familiarity came from. There seemed to be some similar content in the business information of later generations, especially the part about how to keep business information confidential.
When I heard it at the time, I thought it was very powerful. But now it seems that it is just the wisdom left by our ancestors. Entrusting the work to professionals will save you worry.
As he got to know Mi Zhu more deeply, the conversation about the following matters became smoother. Wang Yu only pointed out the general idea and did not ask about the details at all. He just let everyone present to improve the discussion on their own.
In addition to salt and paper, Wang Yu's ideas also included smelting, tea, money making, alcohol, etc. It was almost an improved and enhanced version of Sang Hongyang's business policy during the era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Most of them were made by him and Tian Feng
, after Guoyuan and others discussed it, they followed the script and a small part of it was enhanced by him based on the knowledge that was ahead of the times.
As the tacit understanding deepened, Mi Zhu's admiration for Wang Yu became more and more profound. He didn't know how the other party could know so much knowledge that ordinary people didn't understand at such a young age.
For example, as for tea, who would have thought in advance that Wang Yu's tea market was in Liaodong, or even in the grasslands and deserts? If Wang Yu hadn't mentioned it, no one would have known that tea can also prevent diseases, especially for those living in
For Hulu who have been unable to eat vegetables for a long time on the grassland, this product can be called a panacea.
In addition, Wang Yu also proposed the concept of large-scale sea trade. Tea and ceramics were the key commodities he specially selected for sea trade.
These prophetic insights opened Mi Zhu's horizons and allowed him to see the vast space beyond traditional business. The more he thought about it, the more profound intentions he could feel.
He was immersed in this, intoxicated with it, so much so that until he left the governor's office, his mind was still in a trance, and when he walked, he would step one foot deep and one foot shallow, as if he was drunk.
"Brother, big brother!" Mi Fang tried to wake her brother up after leaving the meeting hall. The voice was very low at first. After finding that it had no effect, he raised the volume a little more. When he left the house, he simply leaned into Mi Zhu's ear and shouted loudly.
Yelled.
"Uh, oh?" Mi Zhu woke up from a dream, glanced at his younger brother, and asked blankly: "It's Zifang, what's the matter?"
Mi Fang rolled her eyes and said, "Brother, what are you thinking about? Just now Junhou said goodbye to you, but you just smiled stupidly. You always tell me to abide by etiquette and pay attention to your appearance. Oh, what's wrong with you!"
"I was so immersed in my thoughts for the moment that I think Junhou won't be surprised." Mi Zhu came back to her senses, smiled and waved her hand, adding a footnote to her judgment: "Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters. Junhou is a true hero, as long as he
If we execute the plan perfectly, why would he care about these little things?"
"That's true, Junhou is not very old, but his magnanimity is really..." Mi Fang was also full of emotions, but his mind was not on this. Seeing that his brother had returned to normal, he hurriedly asked the questions he had been holding back for a long time.
He came out, hoping that his brother could clear up his doubts.
"Brother, why don't you let me recognize my little sister on the spot? I have never been in contact with him before, and I didn't know that Junhou is such an easy-going person. Now I know that he also values the little sister very much. He recognized his relatives on the spot, and then used his elder brother to
When the marriage is about to happen, wouldn't it be nice to have more kisses as time goes by...?"
Mi Zhu smiled slightly and said: "Zifang, you only know one but not the other, so I have always said that you should read more and think more about things when you encounter them..."
"Oh, brother, please stop talking like this. My ears are ringing with noise." Boss Mi Fang shouted impatiently: "I can't even understand what you just said about iron and tea. I can't understand it all the time.
I have been thinking about this matter for a long time, so please do yourself a favor and don’t whet my appetite."
"You..." Mi Zhu glared at his younger brother with a look of hatred, "You only think about the benefits of marriage. Have you ever thought about what the Lord is thinking and what the little sister is thinking? Just rely on the Lord.
With his current reputation at the peak of his popularity, do you think he will be short of women around him? If he only wants a few women, and he hooks his fingers, why don’t the princes squeeze through the threshold of the Qingzhou Governor’s Office? "
Mi Fang was speechless: "Then..."
"From my perspective, when kings look at women, they seem to like those with both talent and beauty. And before getting married, the longer they get along and the more harmonious they are, the more they like them..."
"Is there such a thing?" Mi Fang's eyes suddenly widened.
"If you think about it carefully, you will know that Cai Gong's daughter and Mrs. Diao Chan, who was a singer in the Situ Mansion, must know that although Mrs. Cai is the main wedding party this time, Mrs. Diao Chan can only be regarded as a concubine.
, but in terms of etiquette, the two of them are the same!"
Mi Zhu looked into his younger brother's eyes and said seriously: "It can be seen from this that Junhou is a man who values affection and righteousness. Since the younger sister has entered the Junhou shogunate, it is up to her to take care of her fate.
Okay. To put it another way, even if she has no fate with the king, there are many talented people in the general shogunate, and she will have a bright future in the future. Who is worse than those in Xuzhou?"
"That's it, big brother is wise!" Mi Fang suddenly realized.
"These are all things for later. The key now is to do the things entrusted by the Lord well."
Mi Zhu changed the subject and said: "You and I are here on a mission. I can't leave until the ceremony is completed. In addition, there are still many things that need to be discussed in the details of the plan... I will edit a letter and you can take it with you.
Go back to Donghai first and present it to Mr. Tao in person, and then go back to Qu County to mobilize people and make preparations as I told you. This matter is important, so you must not neglect it."
Mi Fang responded in a deep voice: "Brother, don't worry, it concerns the future of my Mi family, how dare I be careless?"
"That's good." Mi Zhu nodded, with countless lofty sentiments welling up in his heart, and said out of nowhere: "This time, the future of my Mi family is really limitless."
…
Mi Fang traveled day and night, and in less than three days, she rushed back from Linzi to Tan County, the Xuzhou Administrative Office, and met Tao Qian in the study of the Governor's Mansion.
"Peng Ju, this son, I thought was extraordinary when I first met him. Now it seems that his achievements are even greater than I imagined, and his ideas are far-reaching, far beyond my imagination. It's amazing, amazing. Zizhong got it."
Lord, with His talent, His achievements are limitless and limitless!”
After reading Mi Zhu's letter, Tao Qian was also amazed and expressed his emotions in front of Mi Fang.
"I dare to ask Tao Gong, this is limitless... What is the explanation?"
When they were in Linzi, Mi Fang was confused by her brother's statement. When questioned, Mi Zhu made a mistake and refused to explain more, but just urged her brother to go on his way.
After driving day and night for several days, Mi Fang finally forgot about this due to fatigue. Unexpectedly, Tao Qian said this again. Mi Fang's belly was already relatively shallow, and now she could no longer suppress the doubts in her heart.
Dare to ask Tao Qian.
"Zizhong should have realized it himself. Anyway, I will give you some tips." Tao Qian has never been very fond of Mi Fang, but he is in a good mood today. Mi Fang doesn't ask, he also wants to talk to someone.
, I simply took this opportunity to explain it all.
"Zifang, your Mi family is a family of wealthy merchants. Who are the most accomplished businessmen throughout the ages?"
"Fan Li of the Yue Kingdom, Lu Buwei of the Qin Kingdom..." Mi Fang was neither learned nor skilled, but he could still speak out such content that was closely related to his own family.
"Yes, that's not right either." Tao Qian nodded noncommittally: "Fan Li worked hard, but to no avail. In the end, he could only sail around the rivers and lakes and become a rich and idle man. Lu Buwei's end is also alarming. Moreover, these two
When people assist the king, they do not use business methods. He is not the most accomplished businessman, and he is not on the same level as Zizhong."
"Then..." Mi Fang's breathing became heavy, confused and proud.
You must know that Lu and Fan are the idols of businessmen. The ultimate goal is that the eldest brother's achievements are still higher than theirs? Is it possible? But Mr. Tao is a stable man and cannot pretend to make shocking remarks. There is no need for that. The eldest brother...
The next moment, he held his breath and listened quietly to Tao Qian's last words.
"Don't you hear the story of Zifang who surrendered to Luliang with silk, bought deer to subjugate Chu, and bought fox to surrender?" Tao Qian laughed and said: "Zizhong's talents are not as good as those of the sages, but he won the British master."
, Therefore, it is not surprising that although his talents are not as good as those of his predecessors, he has the ability to ride on the wind and his achievements are higher than those of the sages."
After saying that, he opened the door and left with a laugh, leaving Mi Fang standing there blankly.
Mi Fang didn't quite understand the deep meaning of Tao Qian's words, but he knew the allusions.
The sage Tao Qian mentioned was Guan Zhong, the famous prime minister of Qi! He assisted Duke Huan of Qi, promoted Qi through three strategies, and used commercial warfare to attack neighboring countries, establishing his status as the hegemon of the Spring and Autumn Period in one fell swoop.
Tie is a special product of Qi's neighboring countries, Lu and Liang. Guan Zhong advised Duke Huan of Qi to wear silk clothes and ordered all ministers to wear silk clothes. The effect was effective, and all the people of Qi wore silk clothes for a while, and the price of Qi clothes increased sharply.
Guan Zhong also specifically said to the merchants of Lu and Liang: if you sell me a thousand pieces of silk, I will give you three hundred catties of gold; if you sell ten thousand pieces of silk, I will give you three thousand catties of gold. This attracted the people of Lu and Liang.
Ship it to Qi and sell it at a high price to make a profit.
The fiscal revenue of the two countries of Lu and Liang soared. The monarchs of these two countries asked their people to weave tapestry. A year later, almost all the people of Lu and Liang were busy weaving tapestry, thus giving up agricultural production.
When the time was ripe, Guan Zhong persuaded Duke Huan of Qi to wear silk clothes instead of letting the people wear trousers, and to "retreat in seclusion and not communicate with the envoys of Lu and Liang". Ten months later, "the people of Lu and Liang were hungry and tired."
, even if the monarchs of the two countries urgently ordered the people to return to farming, it was too late, and food could not be produced in the short term.
As a result, the price of grain in Lu and Liang soared. The people of Lu and Liang had to spend thousands of yuan per shi to buy grain from Qi, while the price of grain in Qi was only ten yuan per shi. Three years later, the kings of Lu and Liang had to
As a result, Qi State defeated its two neighbors to the west without spending a single soldier.
Coincidentally, Guan Zhong used the same trick again, buying deer to subjugate Chu and buying foxes to subjugate Chu, respectively, attracting Chu people to hunt deer and Dai Chu to catch foxes, which disrupted the economies of the two countries and solved the conflict between the north and the south.
enemy.
Mi Fang did not understand the principles of economic warfare in Guan Zhong's three strategies, but he was very clear about one thing. Tao Qian cited this allusion to place Wang Yu above Duke Huan of Qi. Although Mi Zhu was not as good as Guan Zhong, he could take advantage of the situation to achieve his goals.
A status close to Guan Zhong!
For him, this is enough, enough to make him excited and trembled by it! (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)