Chapter 40 Recruit Mi Zhu and expand trade routes
"Mi Zizhong, you are so good! I really underestimate you!"
Anyone can see at this moment that Liu Han is really angry.
Mi Zhu left her seat and knelt in front of Liu Han, feeling terrified in her heart and sweat pouring down her cheeks.
"I really did something wrong this time. Not only did I lose the bet, but I also angered the only prince of the Han Dynasty. The Mi family is finished!"
You can hear a needle drop in the hall at this moment. Although Tian Feng is stubborn, he is not stupid.
Everyone who knows this Lord's temper knows that he will retaliate for his anger, and those who offend him will basically meet the King of Hell in a daze. If he offends (mean) again at this time, he will change his ways to punish himself next time, which is unbearable.
Xi Zhicai was eating melon silently on the side, but as he ate, tears started to flow in his heart. He was already in his weak years, and no woman liked him. The prince and the queen mother were keeping an eye on him, and his mother died young. There wasn't even anyone to watch.
Xi Zhicai really wanted to drink at this moment, but when he thought of wine, Xi Zhicai became even more sad. First, he couldn't drink, secondly, he couldn't have sex, and thirdly, he couldn't take Wu Shi Powder, and his happiness was gone! Liu Han tried his best to control his temper. He could not kill Mi Zhu at this time, let alone touch the Mi family. Otherwise, who would dare to serve the country? "Mi Zizhong, do you look easy to bully?"
Mi Zhu did not dare to speak. It was said that the prince of Hejian County was young, intelligent, loyal and patriotic, and a filial son and virtuous grandson. I've never heard anything bad about Liu Han!
But today I realized that this man is really scary when he is angry.
When an ordinary man is angry, blood will be scattered five steps; when an emperor is angry, millions of corpses will be laid on the the man in front of him is the Han prince who will command an army of [-] in the future. How can he do this by himself? Hastily! The consequences of being careless may be that the entire Mi family may be buried with him, and the Mi family in the East China Sea may be destroyed because of him.
"The common people are aware of the crime. The common people are willing to sacrifice their own lives in exchange for Mi's safety. I hope that the prince will grant you permission!"
After saying that, Mi Zhu bowed again.
"That's all. If Mi wants a chance, Gu will give you a chance, but you have to think carefully about Gu Kai's conditions."
Mi Zhu was stunned when she heard Liu Han's words. At this moment, her mood was like a roller coaster, full of sadness and joy. The previous moment it was stormy and she felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff, and this moment it was raining and the sky was clear again.
You can count yourself, you don’t have to die? "If you want to live under an independent government, no matter whether it is a family, a wealthy family or a merchant, you are not allowed to have private soldiers, you are not allowed to own land, and you are not allowed to operate salt and iron privately. You can think about it before you answer."
After listening to Liu Han's words, Mi Zhu looked solemn. If he did not allow these three things, it would be equivalent to cutting off almost all sources of income of the Mi family. Salt and iron are government-run, so Mi Zhu gritted his teeth and gave it to him. It could be said to be a private soldier, but this field. "I wonder what the prince can give to the Mi family"
"The two choices are, one is to guard a county, and the other is to become Gu Zai's spokesperson in business. In Gu's eyes, there is no distinction between scholars, peasants, industry and commerce. On the contrary, if a country wants to prosper, scholars, peasants, industry and commerce are indispensable.
The role of merchants is a kind of 'circulation and revitalization'. Merchants have contributed a lot to the circulation of goods and the improvement of life. Dongguo Xianyang, Kong Ji, and Sang Hongyang are all merchants, but who dares to say that they are not? The reason why businessmen have always been in a low status is because everyone says that businessmen make a living by buying and selling without engaging in production or participating in production activities. They make money by speculating. However, which clan, aristocratic family, or wealthy family does not engage in business? ? Therefore, in order to change the world's prejudice against businessmen, it is necessary to establish a standardized system and a punishment institution with sufficient prestige. "
Mi Zhu was shocked by Liu Han's remarks. Although Mi was a powerful businessman in the Han Dynasty, he had no status. Isn't it because of some unscrupulous people who ruined the reputation of businessmen? And those nobles, which one of them is not in business?They say that businessmen are despicable and have no place on the stage. Which business doesn't smell like copper?
The prince is so right! "My lord, these words are thought-provoking!"
Xi Zhicai was the first to react. He didn't expect that Liu Han, despite his young age, could see the way of merchants so thoroughly. But think about it, if he didn't see it thoroughly enough, where would the Qian Sheng Yuan come from?Where did Sanwanju come from?
Mi Zhu, on the other hand, suddenly seemed to have found his life goal. Since the prince said that there is no standardized system for business, then I, Mi Zhu of the East China Sea, will establish this system! Become an official?
Mi Zhu found a greater goal than becoming an official - leaving a mark in history! "Your Majesty, Mi Zhu chooses the second one."
"Have you thought about it? The price Mi will have to pay." "My lord, Mi Zhu is willing to disband his private soldiers, give up salt, iron and fields, and move his family to Bingzhou."
Mi Zhu wanted to fight for a future for the Mi family, which was high risk and high reward, but his businessman's intuition told him that there was nothing wrong with doing so.
Liu Han didn't expect Mi Zhu to be such a courageous person, but thinking about it, Mi Zhu followed Tao Qian's orders to welcome Liu Bei to Xuzhou. He specially married his sister to Liu Bei, and also gave away two thousand servants and gold, silver and silk. Funding Liu Bei's army shows that he is a "venture capital expert" with great vision.
Later, Cao Cao wanted to recommend Mi Zhu as the governor of Ying County and his younger brother Mi Fang as the prime minister of Pengcheng. However, Mi Zhu and Mi Fang refused to accept it and decided to follow Liu Bei.
Finally, Liu Bei took control of Yizhou and worshiped Mi Zhu as General Anhan. His status was superior to that of Zhuge Liang, the military advisor general, and he received the highest treatment among his ministers.
In a few years, the chaos will begin. It would be a great loss for the Mi family to go bankrupt and leave Xuzhou to go north. It would be better to continue developing there.
"Over in Xuzhou, don't sell the land yet. If you can, continue to buy land. The more the better. The business there will continue. Some of the private soldiers will be left in Xuzhou, and the rest will be brought to Bingbei. Contact Sun Qian. Trade routes I will leave it to you to deal with the matter, as well as the matter of purchasing grain, salt, iron, medicine and other supplies from Bingbei, and connecting with Su Shuang and Zhang He. A hundred thousand troops cannot be solved by one or two people."
"No, my lord."
Mi Zhu knew that he had made the right bet. Although he didn't know why Liu Han changed his plan, Mi Zhu quickly introduced the role of his subordinates and refused to ask questions that shouldn't be asked.
"You stay in Bingzhou to do business, and your brother will take care of it for the time being. The rent for the tenants can be as low as possible, but the purchase of grain cannot be neglected."
"promise."
"However, whether it is fields, private soldiers, or business, when the time comes, what should be lifted will be lifted, and what should be handed over will be handed over."
"As ordered."
Mi Zhu secretly sighed in his heart. He still couldn't escape. However, this move was a concession from his lord. He couldn't want more. The businessman intuitively told himself that only when he came into contact would he know that this person had his own bottom line. If he came into contact, it would be true. He knows how to use a knife.
"Lord, my sister-in-law"
Although Mi Zhu didn't want to mention it, she still had the courage to say it, which was better than having to repent in the future. After all, she was her own sister.
"Tsk."
Liu Han got a headache when he mentioned this. His mother was behind this matter and he couldn't deny her kindness.
"Let her live with Wan Nian in Zhongshui County first. With Ju Gong there, she will be fine."
"promise."
Mi Zhu first breathed a sigh of relief, indicating that this matter was over, and then took a breath of cold air. Didn't Princess Wannian die with the Queen? So, first queen. "Luoyang is really not a place for individuals. Anyone alive can be forced to death."
Mi Zhu didn't dare to think any more, it was something he couldn't touch.
(End of this chapter)