Zhen Jiang saw his elder brother asking Zuo Aoran something. He also happened to have such a question to ask, so he didn't say anything and looked at Zuo Aoran quietly. Zhen Yan saw that this was not the place to talk.
, and said: "Then let's go back to the city first. We can talk while walking."
Several people got on the horse, and Zhen Jiang also got on the carriage. Zuo Aoran told him one by one about his life experience and his subsequent studies. When Zuo Aoran talked about the grassland outside the pass, Zhen Jiang couldn't help but be fascinated.
, thinking that if there is a chance in the future, I must ask Brother Zuo to take me to that place to see it.
As for Zhen Yan, she knew that Zuo Aoran was an official of the imperial court. Not only was he valued by the emperor, but he was also a student of the three major Confucian scholars in the world. He also had so many novel and expensive furniture. It should be said that he was more than enough to match his sister, and even us.
So high.
It seems that my family must cooperate with Zuo Aoran, and then marry my sister to him, so that I can monopolize this market in the future. By that time, the Zhen family's income can really be said to be making money every day, and become the world's leader.
The richest man is just around the corner.
As for Zhang Qiye, he didn't expect that his lord would be such a great official. It seemed that he was with the right person. As long as he followed his lord well, he might be able to become a general in the future.
The road of less than ten miles was quickly completed. When they arrived at Wuji County, Zuo Aoran saw that Wuji County was about the same size as Zhending. A group of people entered the city gate in a mighty manner. The officers and soldiers collected some of Zhen Yan's troops.
The money was sent directly back to the county government to pay the bills.
Zuo Aoran and others followed Zhen Yan and soon arrived at the gate of a deep house. A servant had come home to report the news. The head of the Zhen family, Zhen Yi, his wife Zhou, his concubine, etc., as well as Zhen Yao,
Zhen Tuo, Zhen Dao and other children were waiting at the door.
Zhen Yan hurriedly led Zuo Aoran and Zhen Jiang to Zhen Yi, the head of the Zhen family. At this time, Zhen Yi was already in her fifties. Maybe it was because she was traveling around all the time, so she looked older than her actual age.
When he saw that his daughter had returned safely, Zhen Yi burst into tears of joy. She held her daughter's hand and said happily: "Jiang'er, don't run out again. If something happens to you, how will your parents survive?"
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Zhen Jiang nodded obediently and said: "My daughter knows, thanks to Brother Zuo for saving me this time, dad must thank him properly." Zhen Yan hurriedly introduced Zuo Aoran to Zhen Yi, and Zhen Yi repeatedly said
Express thanks to Zuo Aoran.
It was not a problem to see so many people staying outside the door. He hurriedly supported his father and said to Zuo Aoran: "Master Zuo, let's go in and talk. Don't you have something to discuss with my father?" So everyone followed.
Zhen Yi entered Zhen Mansion.
When I arrived at the courtyard, I saw that he was indeed the richest man in Hebei. The courtyard walls were more than three meters high. The houses in the courtyard were all very tall. Since they were mainly wooden buildings, the carved beams and painted columns on the houses were extremely exquisite. There were flowers and plants everywhere in the courtyard.
, cloisters and walls, winding paths leading to secluded areas, the entire mansion shows the elegance and wealth of the owner.
Handing the hammers to He Yi and the two brothers He Man, Zuo Aoran followed Zhen Yan into the living room.
Zhang Qiye had already fought with Zuo Aoran. Knowing that Zuo Aoran was very strong, he snatched the single hammer from He Yi's hand, but Zhang Qiye was shocked. His sword weighed forty-eight kilograms.
It would be very difficult for most people to hold it, but my lord's sledgehammer is much heavier than my own sword. I really don't know how my lord, who looks like a frail scholar, can get such strength.
There were only four people left in the house: Zhen Yi, Zhen Yan, Zuo Aoran, and Zhao Sheng. Zhen Jiang had already gone to the backyard with her mother to whisper.
Zhen Yan also told Zhen Yi about Zuo Aoran's life experience. Zuo Aoran was the general marshal when the rebellion was over, but he resigned as a high-ranking official of Ling Emperor and devoted himself to guarding and expanding the territory of the Han Dynasty. Now he is the governor of Zhuo County.
He was a Colonel Huwuhuan, a Marquis of Jiangong, and a student of the three great Confucian scholars in the world. He was a versatile scholar in both civil and military affairs. Zhen Yi couldn't help but look at the handsome young man in front of him with admiration.
He also heard that Zuo Aoran knew some ways of doing business. The furniture that his daughter bought from Zhending was obtained by Zuo Aoran without knowing where it came from. Zhen Yi felt that Zuo Aoran was even more amazing, even though his family's property was spread all over the world.
The Han Dynasty has thirteen states, but it has never opened up any new industry. From this point alone, no one can compare with Zuo Aoran in front of him. It seems that this Zuo Aoran is indeed not an ordinary person.
At this time Zhen Yan said to Zhen Yi again: "Father, Mr. Zuo came to Wuji today because he has something to discuss with you."
Zhen Yi hurriedly bowed to Zuo Aoran and said: "Master Zuo, if you have anything to say, you are my daughter's savior and the benefactor of my Zhen family. As long as it is within the power of my Zhen family, my Zhen family will definitely be Master Zuo."
Effectiveness.”
"Old Zhen's words are serious. How can Ran Hede be able to get such support from the Zhen family? Now that I, Zuo Aoran, am an official guarding the border, my family also has a small amount of capital, so I also want to make jewelry, hotels, inns, etc. on a large scale.
For business, I have a jewelry store and a hotel in each of the thirteen states of Han Dynasty. As for the funds to open the store, I can sell some furniture, which should be enough, but Ran lacks the manpower in this area, so there is no
I am running a network, so I came to Mr. Zhen today to discuss it, hoping to use the strength of the Zhen family to complete my idea."
After listening to Zuo Aoran's words, Zhen Yi stared at Zuo Aoran, speechless for a long time, and then said to Zhen Yan: "Lan'er, please take Boss Zhao out for a while. I have a few words to ask Mr. Zuo privately." Zhen Yan.
He agreed, got up and went out with Zhao Sheng.
Zhen Yi asked Zuo Aoran: "Master Zuo, what do you think of the current situation in the world?"
Zuo Aoran thought that since Zhen Yi did this, he had seen his purpose, so there was no need to hide it any more, so he answered truthfully: "Today's people are ignorant and unruly, favoring eunuchs and killing party members indiscriminately.
Officials were sold at public prices, wanton construction projects were carried out, and excessive taxes were collected. As a result, eunuchs were in power and it was difficult for the people to make a living. In recent years, people revolted frequently. This was the trend of great chaos in the world. Although many rebellions have been put down by Ran, according to Ran's speculation, there are no more than five
In the new year, chaos is bound to break out."
Zhen Yi secretly thought that this man was indeed extraordinary, and his analysis of the general trend of the world was to the point, and every word was true. Although he agreed in his heart, he still asked: "I, the great Han Dynasty, have not fallen in the world for four hundred years. Even though I have made small troubles at night, everything has been true."
If it doesn't work out, Mr. Zuo has already put an end to the chaos, which is enough to show that no one can touch our country, so how can Mr. Zuo talk about causing chaos?"
"Does Mr. Zhen know who Dong Zhuo is?" Zuo Aoran asked.
Zhen Yi said: "I heard that this man is half Qiang. He was once a ranger in Xiliang. He was always recommended by the Qiang people and had a high prestige. He was deeply rooted in Xiliang. Now he has put down the rebellion of Han Sui in Xiliang. He has been granted the title of Mu of Liangzhou and left.
Does Ao Ran think there is anything wrong with this person?"
"As Mr. Zhen said, Dong Zhuo has won the hearts of the Qiang people, and as a high official in the border areas, he has many generals who are capable of recruiting and good at fighting. The soldiers under his command are all Xiliang cavalry who have fought hundreds of battles. Over time, he will surely support his troops and respect themselves, and he will give birth to disloyal people.
Therefore, I say that the initiator of the future chaos must be this person! Even if the court can put down this chaos in the future, after the chaos, bandits and robbers will appear everywhere, and the princes and warlords in various places will expand their armies in the name of suppressing the enemy.
The foreign tribes that have long coveted the country of my Han Dynasty will definitely take the opportunity to invade. At that time, all the heroes in the world will be divided and each will become their own king. The four hundred years of our country, the Han Dynasty, will also come to an end." Zuo Aoran said.
After listening to Zuo Aoran's words, Zhen Yi fell into deep thought. He had been an official and knew that what Zuo Aoran said was the truth. Although Dong Zhuo and what happened next were Zuo Aoran's speculations, Zhen Yi felt that it made sense and also
It was very possible, so he asked: "Since Mr. Zuo is a high official of the imperial court, if the world in the future is really as you said, what are Mr. Zuo's plans?"
"Although I, Zuo Aoran, am an official of the imperial court and highly valued by His Majesty, I believe that this world is not the Liu family's world, but the world of everyone in the world. I am not talented, but I also hope to contribute to the world with my own efforts.
The common people will work hard to restore a peaceful and prosperous age to the common people." Zuo Aoran said proudly.
Hearing what Zuo Aoran said, Zhen Yi hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground. Zuo Aoran hurriedly stopped him, and Zhen Yi said: "Master Zuo, I am not worshiping you, I am worshiping you on behalf of the people of the world. From now on, everything in the Zhen family will obey Master Zuo.
, the property of my Zhen family is at your disposal, Mr. Zuo." Zuo Aoran had no choice but to accept Zhen Yi's bow.
After clarifying his intention to come to Zhen Yi, Zhen Yi said that the Zhen family would fully cooperate. With the Zhen family as a back-up, Zuo Aoran's intelligence network was easily established. Originally, the Zhen family had its own people all over the country.
Now Zuo Aoran only needs to train some spies who specialize in inquiring about information, and then send them to the Zhen family's businesses in various places. In this way, Zuo Aoran can grasp the trends in various places as soon as possible and use them to
All your actions must be targeted.
Zhen Yi and Zuo Aoran were talking happily, and then they thought that there was no need to hide these things from Zhen Yan and Zhao Sheng. After all, they would all be involved in it in the future, so Zuo Aoran went out and called them in.
Seeing how happy Zhen Yi was, Zuo Aoran was also full of joy. They both thought that Zuo Aoran had already decided to become the Zhen family's son-in-law. However, this was not a bad thing, so why were you going behind their backs!?
After entering the house, the two of them congratulated Zuo Aoran in unison, which confused Zuo Aoran and Zhen Yi. Zhen Yi asked hurriedly: "What congratulations are you giving to Mr. Zuo?"
Zhen Yan said: "Didn't Daddy promise my little sister to Mr. Zuo? Of course we want to congratulate her."
Zuo Aoran waved his hand quickly and explained: "You are wrong. I am just talking about a business partnership with Mr. Zhen."
After listening to Zhen Yan's words, Zhen Yi suddenly remembered that the look on her daughter's face when she first met Zuo Aoran was clearly a sign that she had found someone she liked! She didn't notice it at the time, but now that she thought about it, this was really a good thing, so Zhen Yi
He said to Zuo Aoran: "Mr. Zuo, who else is in your family now? Is he married?"
"The Ran family has a mother, three teachers, two masters, two wives, twenty-one sworn brothers, and a little sister. Because she is involved in government affairs, she rarely takes care of the family." Zuo Aoran replied.
Zhen Yi hesitated slightly, but then thought: "God has said that this son is an extraordinary person and will do extraordinary things. If you help him, he will definitely shine on the family lintel and make the Zhen family prosperous for generations!" He nodded and said: "My little girl.
You have already met Jiang Er, what do you think Yunlong thinks?"
"Miss Zhen is beautiful and fragrant. Ran has admired her for a long time. I can't hide it from you. When Ran came here, he wanted to propose to Miss Zhen. He originally wanted to ask Brother Zhao to be the matchmaker. Now that Mr. Zhen asked, Ran said it himself.
Yes, I hope Mr. Zhen will be successful." Zuo Aoran said with a deep bow.
Zhen Yi was happy in her heart. I said that a few magpies were always chirping in front of her window in the morning. It was a happy event. I guess her daughter would not object. She laughed and said, "If Yunlong doesn't mind, this matter
I have made the decision, and I hope Yunlong can treat my little girl well in the future, which can be regarded as settling my worries."
