lcionline Chapter 566
Chapter 566
As the Dong family, who invested in it, became increasingly powerful, the Zhen family naturally also prospered and became the leader of the northern merchants.
Especially when Dong Yu did not suppress merchants at all, the north almost became a paradise for merchants.
Not only is the tax burden 10% less than in other states, but security is also guaranteed.
Many merchants even felt that even if the taxes in the north were the same as those in the south, they would still be willing to come to the north to pan for gold.
As for merchants, their status is low.
They don't feel unhappy when the money is in their pockets.
甄府
As Zhen Jiang became pregnant and gave birth to a child, the Zhen family's business operations had to be handed over to the two male children in the family.
Zhen Yan was already the magistrate of Yecheng, so it was naturally impossible for him to continue to engage in business.
Therefore, he had to let down his third brother Zhen Yao, who had just been selected as a filial and incorrupt official and had not yet made any achievements.
At this time, a distinguished guest from the south came to the Zhen family.
"Second Master Mi, you are not sincere at all."
"Xuzhou's handicraft industry is indeed very developed, and the people in the north also love it."
"But if I open the door to convenience for you."
"Won't the merchants in Jizhou be in chaos?"
"As for the profits you gave up, my Zhen family doesn't really think much of them."
"When it comes to money, how much is too much?"
"Am I right?"
Zhen Yao fiddled with the jade ring on his finger and said indifferently.
"Third Young Master, just say whatever you want to say."
"No need to beat around the bush."
"What my Mi family can afford, we will naturally not refuse."
"But if my Mi family can't produce it, even if Third Young Master goes around in circles, I still won't be able to produce it."
Mi Fang shook her head and spoke bluntly.
He is a warrior and doesn't like to beat around the bush.
Mi Zhu was generally in charge of business.
But now that Mi Zhu is the deputy governor of Xuzhou, it is obviously impossible for him to continue to manage the family business.
He was just forcing the issue.
"readily."
"Actually, I don't like going around in circles either."
"I've heard for a long time that the Mi family, in addition to selling grain, also engages in handicrafts, ironware, salt, etc."
"In addition to handicrafts, ironware and salt can also be sold in Jizhou."
"As for profits, everything is fine."
Zhen Yao nodded and spoke.
"This... ironware... is it a weapon?"
Mi Fang was startled and asked in a low voice.
"of course."
“The price is negotiable.”
"Don't say you can't do it. I heard that Mi Zizhong is quite powerful under Liu Bei."
"It shouldn't be difficult to privately sell some weapons and arrows."
Zhen Yao stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"You also know that my brother is an important official in Xuzhou."
"If I sell weapons secretly...I'm afraid I'll offend Liu Bei."
"Xuzhou has just changed hands. If we offend Liu Bei because of this, how can my Mi family survive in Xuzhou?"
"No, no, no."
Although Mi Fang was very moved, she still maintained a certain level of rationality.
Now he is far from being as arrogant as he will be in the future and dares to sell military weapons privately.
You must know that in the early days, Mi Fang was definitely a very loyal person under Liu Bei.
He wandered around with Liu Bei through thick and thin, but never thought of betraying his master.
As for why they surrendered later, it was actually due to the consistent thinking of the family.
Generally, important officials who are forced to be captured or surrendered by the situation will generally be exchanged for some benefits, and then continue to serve their original masters.
For example, didn’t Guan Yu, who once defected to Cao Cao, also go through this?
But the situation had changed. When Guan Yu surrendered, the world was divided and many princes were fighting for power.
When Mi Fang surrendered, the world had already formed a three-way balance of power, but he was still living in the past and had not yet moved on.
"Since Second Young Master Mi feels it's inappropriate, then forget it."
"Actually, it's very difficult for me to do business with you."
"You are relying on Liu Bei, so you will definitely become my lord's enemy in the future. If the goods from Jizhou are circulated in Xuzhou, it will also be suspected of aiding the enemy."
Zhen Yao shook his head and made a decisive choice.
Are you kidding? Now you are begging me to do something. Since you are not sincere, then let's not do it. I won't lose anything anyway.