Chapter 123
What can Lu Ning and Cai Damei do next? They will definitely not do anything good. They are nothing more than those things. Besides, Lu Ning will go to war tomorrow, so they will definitely have good things to do. This is also human nature.
Early the next morning, Lu Ning took Dian Wei and 500 "Night Eyes" toward Yecheng in Jizhou. After arriving at Yecheng, Lu Ning and his party rushed directly to Zhen's mansion. The guards of Zhen's mansion immediately asked Lu Ning, Dian Wei and more than ten "Night Eyes" to enter, while the other "Night Eyes" lurked around Zhen's mansion.
After Lu Ning and Mr. Zhen saw the ceremony, they introduced Dian Wei to him. After sitting down, Mr. Zhen said, "Ziyi, I have not read the wrong person. You are very capable. In a short period of time, you are a magnificent official. Now you are a rank-level official. I heard that the emperor has handed over the entire north to you for management. This is amazing. Its area is so large and the territory of several states cannot be compared."
Damn, the Zhen family's intelligence is so powerful that even this kind of secret intelligence in the court that has not been disclosed can be so clear. It is conceivable that the strength of his family is too strong. The intelligence network system in his family is definitely spread all over the world, and even penetrates into the high-ranking officials, nobles and ministers in the court from all over the country.
Lu Ning forced a smile and said, "Mr. Zhen is joking. The northern lands are all barren lands. What's the use of large areas? The key is to have people. Besides, I have not controlled the north so far. There are still many Xianbei people, Xiongnu, Wuhuan and hundreds of Tartar tribes in the north that have not been wiped out. If you want to destroy all the Tartar tribes, it will be a while. It can even be said that I may not be able to destroy all of them. Does Master Zhen believe that I will definitely be able to destroy those Tartar tribes?"
After hearing Lu Ning's words, Mr. Zhen laughed and said, "I believe if others say they don't have the ability. If Ziyi says they can't completely control the north, then I'm skeptical. Others don't like you, I really like Ziyi. Anyone with discerning eyes knows that the emperor has no good intentions to send troops this time. It is obviously to weaken Ziyi's strength. Ziyi knows his plan and has to follow the plan. This courage is not something that ordinary people can do. Once Ziyi takes Hedong, Pingyang, and Beidi first, his strength will be up to another level and his defense ability will be greatly improved, which means that the Tartars in the north are basically over."
His grandmother, the old man is too powerful. Even if I, Lu Ning, can guess what I want to do, I am really worthy of being the head of Zhen. It’s a pity that the old man’s property is only his little granddaughter Zhen Mi. Lu Ning smiled and said, “Master Zhen, my Lu Ning’s achievements today cannot be separated from your support. It is also Mr. Zhen’s merit to survive in the people of Yanmen. To take a step back, half of the development of Bingzhou is due to Mr. Zhen’s contribution. I would like to thank Mr. Zhen here.”
After saying that, Lu Ning bowed to Mr. Zhen and gave a big gift.
Mr. Zhen did not expect Lu Ning to think so. This is essentially different from the governments in other places. Although this person is a high-ranking official, he keeps the kindness of water in mind. Besides, I, Zhen, is also trying to make money. If it were other high-ranking officials, they would not think so. They always thought it was what they deserved, and they would not feel grateful.
The old man said to Lu Ning very modestly: "This is where Ziyi is talking about Ziyi. My Zhen family has made a lot of money. We should say that it is mutual benefit. We must not say that it is my Zhen family's contribution. The victims and refugees in Bingzhou are all resettled by Ziyi. The development of Bingzhou is also because Ziyi has a good leadership and proper measures. My Zhen family dares to take credit."
The old man is not the kind of person who takes credit for his own contributions and is proud. This is the master. Lu Ning said: "Mr. Zhen, I know very well your help to me. If it weren't for the grain and iron ore that your Zhen family had funded, I could have accommodated so many victims and refugees. Even if I had the will to resettle, I would not have the ability to resettle. Besides, if it weren't for the support of your Zhen family, the products I produced would not be so popular and would not be sold.
It is so big, which is crucial for the economic development within my jurisdiction. It is precisely because your Zhen family has sales outlets all over the world that our products can be sold all over the world. Not only do we make money and increase taxes, but more importantly, it solves the employment problems of the people, so that more people can make money to support their families by working in factories. Your old man has great merits. I don’t know what others think, but I sincerely thank you old man.”
After hearing this, Mr. Zhen said that although he was very modest, he was still very happy in his heart. After all, anyone likes to listen to flattery. Na Ren’s flattery will never be worn. "Ziyi will not leave the army to go out to the war. He comes here to praise me, right? I know you have a lot of things and are very busy, so don’t be polite. If you have anything to do, just tell me. If I can help you, I will definitely help." Mr. Zhen said.
When Lu Ning heard this, he stopped going around with the old man and said directly: "Mr. Zhen, I came to your mansion this time. First, I would like to thank you for your support and help. In addition, there are a few things I want to discuss with the old man to see if there is a possibility of cooperation between us."
Mr. Zhen said, "Tell me, what's going on?"
Lu Ning said: "Mr. Zhen, you have bought it for me in the south and north Changdao of the East China Sea. I want to cooperate with your family to build a wharf on the south and north islands."
When Mr. Zhen heard this, he glanced at Lu Ning and thought to himself: Build a wharf on the South and North Chang Island. If there is no boat to be docked there, there will be any business opportunities in the South and North Chang Island. This investment is not wasted and cannot produce any economic benefits. Do I need to cooperate with you?
Mr. Zhen continued, "Ziyi, you should make it clearer. What is the use of building a wharf there? The key is whether there will be rewards in that place after it is built? I don't think about it. Do you think there will be a boat running there to moor?"
When Lu Ning heard this, he said that the old fried dough stick is really an old fried dough stick and cannot afford to lose at all. Of course, making money is the nature of a businessman, and this is not unreasonable. Lu Ning looked up at him and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhen, our investment will have a very high return, because it is not possible to complete a large wharf in a day or two. After we build it, we will sell the wharf. Of course, the price will be very good and we can get rich returns."
Chapter completed!