As early as more than a month ago, Zhang Yi began to prepare for the Spring Festival, which is the most important traditional festival in China.
The saying about the "Spring Festival" spread to the Three Kingdoms through three trade routes, setting off a wave of celebrations during the New Year. Chinese knots woven with colorful ropes from Mopan City became the best-selling commodity.
Merchants from the Three Kingdoms rushed to Mopan City along the trade routes, snapping up Spring Festival couplets, blessing characters, Chinese knots, etc., as well as various lanterns.
With the spirit of adventurers, they bravely stepped into this "wild land". As a result, they found themselves entering a brand new world.
The roads in the Mopan City area are smooth, the people are friendly, and the living conditions of every household are equivalent to those of wealthy families in the Three Kingdoms. The businessmen were shocked.
Mopan City, in particular, is as prosperous as Chang'an, Jingcheng and Lin'an, the capitals of the Three Kingdoms, or even better. There are hospitals, schools, stadiums and theaters, teahouses, bathhouses, hotels and restaurants. It is like a "paradise on earth".
The true situation of Mopan City was spread to all directions by merchants.
"I have never seen a city richer than Mopan City."
"Have you ever seen a bandit who can recite Tang poetry and Song lyrics? People there are proud of their literacy, and everyone is reasonable!"
"Only when you arrive in Mopan City do you know what it means for everyone to be equal. There are no officials or gangs there, and everything is publicly owned."
"If you don't get to Mopan City in this life, your trip to this world will be in vain."
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It felt so good to go home. Zhang Yi woke up naturally after a long sleep and lay lazily on the bed without wanting to move. In the two days since he returned home, not many people came to talk to him. Everyone seemed to have reached a tacit understanding and wanted to go home.
Let him relax.
The temperature in the bedroom was a bit high, and people actually arranged two iron stoves for him, so he didn't need to cover himself with a quilt. Now there is no shortage of iron, coal, grain, and horses, almost everything.
Ha, if the overlord General Cao is still alive, what will he think when faced with such a miracle? Thinking of this, Zhang Yi couldn't help laughing. The delusion of becoming rich by killing the people is ultimately a dream, and the only way is to lead the people to become rich together.
, is truly wealthy.
Dong Dong Dong, Niu Ben knocked on the door and shouted.
"Yi Ge, have you slept well? I heard you laughing!"
"Sleep well..."
As soon as Zhang Yigang said something, Niu Ben and Shi Gandang pushed open the door and barged in. They were laughing and joking. In fact, the brothers all took turns to stay on duty outside the door. Xiao Han stayed there for half the night and just went to sleep.
This was not arranged by Zhang Yi, but was agreed upon by the brothers themselves. Zhang Yi felt it was not necessary, but the brothers thought it was.
The two rushed straight to the bed, sat next to Zhang Yi and started laughing. Fortunately, the Overlord's big bed was strong enough to bear the weight of the two brothers.
Anu and Yue Ya'er brought breakfast, and they didn't hesitate. They put the tray on the bed and watched the step brother eat with a smile.
As soon as Zhang Yi returned to the castle, he became the center of everyone's attention. Everyone came to him after settling their affairs, and they were happy even if they didn't say anything.
After a while, Xiaolong came and said with a smile on his face.
"Sister-in-law, our industrial and commercial plans have been fully implemented..."
Zhang Yi knew that Xiaolong hinted that it was time to find a partner, so he hurriedly smiled.
"No, not yet, Xiaolong, many things need to be perfected."
Xiaolong shook his head and smiled bitterly. It seemed that his sworn brother had not thought about finding a girlfriend yet, perhaps because the fate had not come yet, so he would not say anything more.
"Brother Yi, you really should go take a look at the underground vault. Brother Xiaolong has put in a lot of effort." Anu said.
"Yes, there are many mechanisms set up, and outsiders can't find them or get in," Yue Ya'er said.
It sounds mysterious.
"We have worked so hard to earn so much money, so of course we have to hide it well," Niu Ben said. "The most important things are all done by the brothers themselves."
"Then I must go and see it." Zhang Yi laughed.
After breakfast, he got up and was about to go out, but he saw everyone looking at him and laughing, and no one wanted to get up and leave.
strangeness.
In an instant, Zhang Yi realized that the entrance to the vault was in his bedroom!
"Isn't it?" Zhang Yi couldn't laugh or cry.
"Hahaha, Yi Ge is so smart." Anu praised.
"Brother, guess where it is?" Yue Ya'er said with a smile.
Zhang Yi looked around the room and guessed it was under the bed.
Several people laughed, and Yue Yaer ran to call Xiao Han. How could such an important matter be without Brother Xiao?
It's too obvious under the bed. No, it's a corner with a pot of green plants.
You can't tell from the outside at all, but after Xiaolong removed the heavy stone bricks, a small hole was revealed. The stone bricks themselves are specially made and have iron hooks underneath. They need to be moved with skill, otherwise they will die. stuck on the ground.
The people involved in this project are all absolutely reliable people. Xiaolong designed various mechanisms so that even if outsiders find the entrance, they will not be able to get in unless they explode, which is impossible.
After locking the door, everyone entered the underground vault under the leadership of Xiaolong.
It contained eight-tenths of Mopan City's gold, which General Cao had accumulated over the years, what he captured from the Hong Gang, and what he earned from doing business. The three together weighed several tons.
"We are already as rich as the country, my sworn brother, this wealth is enough for us to do a bigger business." Xiaolong said while holding a torch.
Under the illumination of the fire, the golden light enveloped everyone present, making everyone excited, joyful and excited.
"We are so rich!" Niu Ben sighed.
"This money belongs to all the people in the Mopan City area, we are just the custodians." Anu corrected him.
"You can't say that," Zhang Yi said with a smile. "Most of this money is earned from our business with the three countries. It is taken from the people and used by the people. In the end, it will benefit the people of the three countries."
"I can't figure it out, brother Yi, why should you care about them?" Shi Gandang said in surprise.
"Xiao Shi must understand that Yi Ge has the world in mind. The so-called Three Kingdoms are also the common people of China. In the end, we will get out of Mopan City and do something earth-shattering." Xiaolong said.
Niu Ben and Shi Gan looked at each other, then high-fived and laughed. They thought their careers had reached their peak, but they didn't expect that there would be bigger careers.
"Leaving Mopan City, doesn't that mean conquering the Three Kingdoms?" Yue Ya'er asked.
"Conquer, hahaha, Yue Ya'er has learned a lot of new words," Xiao Han said with a smile, "I have spent a lot of time with Yi Ge recently, and I have learned a lot. The word conquer is too narrow. The method of unification is not limited to force. There is also economic war, diplomatic war, and in the final analysis it is total war."
"No matter what kind of war, isn't the goal just to conquer?" Yue Ya'er was unconvinced and started arguing with Xiao Han.
Xiao Han was cautious while retorting, for fear of offending Yue Ya'er.
Niu Ben and Shi Gandang laughed and watched the fun.
Zhang Yi couldn't help but laugh and said: "Xiaohan has great martial arts skills, but he is by no means Yue Ya'er's opponent. Why? Yue Ya'er doesn't need to use force to launch an emotional battle, and Xiao Han will be defeated. This is a method other than force.
Of course, the ultimate goal is to conquer."
Everyone laughed, but it was my sworn brother who was clever, not only explaining the problem clearly, but also taking care of everyone's emotions.