Chapter 346: Dialogue with Cao Ren(2/2)
If you want to learn how to do business, you can, but if you are just a friendly army, you will only be able to learn superficial things. This may be because you have never fought with the north since Hefei, Jiangdong.
Back then, Xiyu's bank had just been established and there were only a few dozen ships. It was extremely difficult and dangerous to go to other vassal states.
At this time, the first person to stand up and agree to open the pass and allow the banker's ships to pass was Bo Fu!
It was also from that time that banks slowly opened up water trade, which led to today's glory.
If not, it is still unclear what Lu Su's trip will be like.
Not to mention Jian Xiyu's face, it is estimated that this banquet may not even be held now!
Lu Su also visited Taixue as early as the first day he came here.
Only then did he suddenly realize that Xiyu was not only extremely reassured about Qingxu and Qingxu every time he went out to fight, but he also had other things on his mind.
He clearly remembered that in the past two years, while Xi Yu was fighting Cao Pi, he also went south to sell grain and grass.
At that time, I didn't understand why the opponent's Qingxu Land had so much food, and how he ensured the stability of the rear while fighting.
Now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I understand how quiet and peaceful this place is, how united and friendly it is, and how convinced Xi Yu is of each other's words!
With the visit of just a few days, the more Lu Su understood the grand scene of this place, the more he felt that this place was unfathomable.
Therefore, after listening to Kong Ming's words, he did not dare to say a word "no".
Especially when the other party mentioned the word "Emperor", he already regarded Xiapi as the capital of the country. With words, the status of the entire Qingxu area rose, becoming something they had to climb up to in Dongjiang.
At the same time, Xi Yu's identity also rose to a higher level, and he became a person in the world who, besides the emperor, even the lord had to look up to.
As expected of Zhuge Kongming, he is really awesome!
"I already know what Kong Ming said, but I am not the one who can make the decision on this matter. When I return to Jiangdong, I will definitely inform my lord, and it will be up to him to decide the outcome."
"By the way, before I came down, my lord had mentioned the matter of asking for the post of Grand Sima several years ago. I wonder if he can do so now?"
"Now that there is civil strife in Jingzhou, my lord also wants to pacify Jingzhou and fight Liu Bei in a battle!"
"Hahaha, whether it's the Grand Sima or the Grand General, aren't they both the official positions in charge of the world's troops? If we really want to say the difference, it's just the division of labor."
Zhuge Liang looked up to the sky and smiled, and then said: "I think that instead of focusing on these so-called false duties, we should think about how to bring peace and security to the people in the territory."
"When we live in troubled times, what we should really do is to maintain our territory in this turmoil and at the same time establish a good political power. This can not only ensure our own prestige, but also rely on it to expand our territory and make achievements."
"Liang thinks that compared to a mere great Sima, this is the right path!"
"Of course, my lord also knows the situation in Jiangdong and knows that you are in trouble, so he asked the emperor for instructions early and specially made Bo Fu the Marquis of Wu. I wonder what Zijing thinks?"
"Don't dare!"
Lu Su waved his hands repeatedly, hesitated, and then said, "Sheng Guogong is a high-righteous man who has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. He also single-handedly developed Qingxu and Qingxu areas, managed them well, and allowed the people to live and work in peace and contentment. It's really impressive."
admire!"
“I was ordered to come here for three reasons. First, I wish to witness with my own eyes how I could single-handedly put the chaotic world that was about to fall apart together back together again, making it glow with little sparks, waiting for the majestic appearance of Lord Sheng Guo who would start a prairie fire!
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"Er is willing to learn the bank's business strategies, even if they are just superficial, it will be of great benefit to the entire Jiangdong."
"As for this third one... I didn't dare to speak until today, I don't know..."
Lu Su did not say what it was about, but left it in suspense and asked Zhuge Liang to blink, wondering whether he should continue to ask.
He turned to look at Xi Yu in the main seat and couldn't make up his mind for a moment.
After all, he had no way of determining what the other party's request was. Faced with an unknown request, he would naturally not make any arbitrary decisions.
"Tell me and listen."
Xi Yu played with the wine cup in his hand and glanced at the other party.
Lu Su nodded immediately and said, "Okay, so Zijing will tell you directly."
While speaking, he did not forget to stand up and bow down to Xi Yu.
To be honest, Xi Yu knew that there were only a handful of words to say at tonight's banquet, so he couldn't figure out the other party's mentality from those few short sentences.
I don't even know if there is anything I said that was not right, which would annoy the other person, and I feel very worried.
It’s just that...it shouldn’t be possible, right?
I didn't say anything particularly outrageous. And since I got to Xiapi, my attitude has always been very respectful and restrained.
Thinking about it, the next step should not make the other party dissatisfied.
Thinking of this, Lu Su's body immediately relaxed a lot, and his heart was no longer as nervous and uneasy as before.
"This matter is not a big deal, I just want to ask Sheng Guo to facilitate a good thing!"
Lu Su clasped his hands in his fists, bent down deeply, and continued: "My lord has a younger sister named An, whose name is Shangxiang. She is only eight years younger than the Duke of the country this year, and she is waiting to be married."
"She has been practicing martial arts since she was a child. She has a strong personality, courage and strategy, and both intelligence and beauty. She is as beautiful as a fairy. She is respectfully called the Empress Xiaoji by the elders in Jiangdong. My lord believes that only the Duke of the country can match her."
"Furthermore, I heard that Duke Sheng Guo has a lady named Lv named Hu Yi, whose martial arts skills are unparalleled in the world. There is also a lady named Cao named Yishui who is extremely intelligent. I think she and my lord's younger sister are of the same mind."
"I wonder... what does Duke Sheng Guo think?"
After hearing what he said, the eyes of the people around him instantly lit up.
Each of them looked at Xi Yu with a bit of weirdness and smile in their eyes.
No? Are you still married? How many are there?
Everyone counted carefully and discovered that in just a few years, the Lord actually had ten children.
And all of them are boys.
It is also strange to say that I don't know whether it is because the lord's bloodline is too strong or because of other reasons, but there is not a single girl among these ten children.
Even the gifts they caught at the Zhou Zhou Banquet were either classic Confucian books or ink, or the crossbows and long swords necessary for military commanders.
The most exaggerated thing is that the eldest son, Lie, can already draw a bow and shoot arrows at the age of eight. He does not show any timidity while sitting on a bloody horse, but looks calm and motionless.
If he hadn't been too young to reach the stirrups, he would have galloped astride the horse.
But at the age of eight, he could already see some of his father's heroic demeanor. When he grows up, he doesn't know how majestic and heroic he will be.
This is just one of the children, but I know that the talents of the other children must be extraordinary.
As a result, they may end up with dozens more little lords in Qingxu and Qingxu!
Surprised or amazed, just as everyone was thinking secretly, Xi Yu couldn't help but blink his eyes, and his mind wandered.
Sun Shangxiang! Isn’t this Liu Bei’s official wife?
Are you trying to steal someone else's wife? Isn't that bad?
But that little girl's skills seem to be really good, so it's no wonder Liu Bei has a headache.
Thinking of some of the jokes about Sun Shangxiang and Liu Bei he had seen before, he couldn't help but curl his lips.
Historically, it is said that after the Battle of Chibi, Sun Quan married his sister to Liu Bei.
However, Sun Shangxiang was quick-witted, strong and brave, just like her brothers. She was surrounded by more than a hundred guards and maids, all of whom wielded swords and had extraordinary skills.
Even for a man like Liu Bei, he would feel scared every time he wanted to enter the inner chamber after marriage.
Therefore, Fazheng even persuaded Liu Bei to keep a distance from Sun Shangxiang to avoid being assassinated.
Couple assassination?
The first time he saw this statement, Xi Yu almost laughed out loud.
Can anything be more ridiculous than this?
Chapter completed!