In August, Yangdu County gradually becomes cooler.
After the beginning of autumn, there is a hint of coolness in the breeze. Especially at night, the coolness has subsided.
Outside Yangdu County, on the official road.
A carriage drove slowly, approaching the county seat of Yangdu County.
Inside the carriage, Mi Zhu was sitting.
He left the East China Sea and went to Yangdu County. After entering Yangdu County, Mi Zhu kept observing everything in Yangdu County. Seeing that the people in Yangdu County were living and working in peace and contentment, and living a worry-free life, Mi Zhu fell more in love with Wang Can.
Some expectations.
When the carriage arrived at the county town, Mi Zhu went straight into the city.
In the county town, everything is in order.
The people coming and going make Yangdu County full of vitality.
Compared with other counties in Langya Kingdom, Yangdu County has light corvees and low taxes, and everything is beneficial to the people. In particular, the government has released countless official fields so that the people can have land for farming, which has enabled countless people to cultivate.
Clouds gather here.
Mi Zhu went straight to the county government office.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the county government office. Mi Zhu got off the carriage and went directly to the county government office. He handed over the greeting card and said: "Please inform the magistrate Wang that Mi Zhu of the East China Sea is asking for an audience."
When the concierge standing at the door heard Mi Zhu's name, he quickly said: "Mr. Mi, please come with me. I will inform the county magistrate right away. County Magistrate Wang said that as long as Mr. Mi comes, no matter what he has to do,
I have to inform you immediately."
"Excuse me!"
With a smile on her face, Mi Zhu followed the concierge in.
He entered the hall, sat down and waited quietly. As the head of the Mi family, Mi Zhu had met countless people, and after hearing the description from Mi Gang, he was full of curiosity about Wang Can.
He was looking forward to it, but also a little worried.
What he is looking forward to is that he hopes to meet a truly capable person.
Worryingly, the trip was in vain.
"Tap! Tread!"
Steady footsteps came from outside the hall. Immediately afterwards, another loud voice came from outside the hall: "The head of the Mi family is here, Can has been waiting for a long time."
Before the person arrives, the voice arrives first.
When Mi Zhu heard the deep and resonant voice, she immediately stood up and looked towards the door of the hall.
There was a look of expectation in his eyes.
The next moment, a handsome and handsome figure stepped into the hall. The person who entered was clearly Wang Can. He was wearing a white robe today, with a knife hanging from his waist, and strode in.
Wang Can has a calm expression and steady steps. Although he is young, his wise eyes are deep and vast and do not appear immature at all. Especially when Wang Can stands in the hall, he has his own aura.
Even when Mi Zhu was in front of Wang Can, she still felt like her momentum was being suppressed.
This guy is extraordinary!
Mi Zhu had her first impression in her heart.
Wang Can cupped his hands and said, "Master Mi, I've been looking up to you for a long time. Originally, when Mi Gang came to see me, I should have gone to Donghai in person, but Yangdu County was in dire straits and busy with affairs, so I had no choice but to invite Master Mi to come.
.”
Mi Zhu said: "Mr. Wang is too polite."
After a pause, Mi Zhu got straight to the point and said, "County Magistrate Wang said he has a big deal to discuss with me. I don't know, what big deal is it?"
Wang Can said: "Didn't it say so on the brocade silk?"
Mi Zhu said sternly: "Although Wang County is the best among people, but for me to invest all my capital in Wang County Magistrate, Wang County Magistrate is not enough. First, you do not have Zi Chu's background; secondly,
Second, I don’t have Lu Buwei’s courage.”
Zichu was King Zhuangxiang of Qin.
When he was young, Zi Chu served as a hostage in Zhao State. Later, he befriended Lu Buwei and was able to rise to power and eventually became the King of Qin.
Lu Buwei was also able to dominate the Qin Dynasty.
Wang Can smiled and didn't take it seriously.
If Mi Zhu would bow down to him and serve him completely based on just the words "unusual goods can live in", then Mi Zhu would be the head of the Mi family in the East China Sea in vain.
Wang Can said sternly: "What the Mi family leader said is true, but the big business of selling rare goods can still be done. I am not Zi Chu, and the Mi family leader is not Lu Buwei. The method we have adopted is not the method of Zi Chu or Lu Buwei.
.The transactions we make are limited to us and suit our way."
Mi Zhu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "I would like to hear from the County Magistrate Wang!"
Wang Can said: "Now that I am just the magistrate of Yangdu County, the Mi family will only support me with money and food for one county. In the next step, when I become the prefect of a county, the Mi family will support me with money and food for one county's soldiers and horses. In exchange for
In other words, whatever strength I have, Master Mi will give me whatever support I have."
"Of course, I will also hand over the management rights of salt and iron to the Mi family."
"In this way, the Mi family also invests in me."
"And this kind of investment has small risks, but the rewards are not small. When I have the strength of a county, or even a state, then I believe that the head of the Mi family will be able to make a decision."
"As the head of a family, weighing the interests, we really cannot easily bet all our strength on unknown things."
"But it works my way."
With a smile on his face, Wang Can said, "Master Mi, what do you think?"
When Mi Zhu heard this, a bright smile appeared on his face. His face was full of approval and he said: "Wonderful, it is really wonderful! Magistrate Wang's proposal is indeed exquisite."
Mi Zhu really admires Wang Can.
Mi Zhu rolled his eyes and said: "Although I don't have Lu Buwei's courage and vision, Mi Zhu is not without his own opinions. In the past three months, our Mi family has fully supplied the Wang County Magistrate, both in terms of money and food. As long as three
Within a month, Magistrate Wang will be able to take charge of Langya Kingdom, and our Mi family will do our best to help Magistrate Wang."
“It’s a deal!”
Wang Can had a smile on his face.
Unexpectedly, Mi Zhu had such courage.
"a man of his words!"
Mi Zhu answered directly.
In fact, this is also Mi Zhu's gamble. He is also optimistic about Wang Can and is ready to bet that Wang Can can succeed.
Three months of full support, even if Wang Can spent countless money and food, would not consume too much money. Such consumption is not a big waste for the Mi family.
This is also Mi Zhu’s shrewdness.
Whether it is a mule or a horse, you only need to take it out for a walk, and you will naturally be able to judge whether it is good or bad.
Wang Can said in a deep voice: "Now that I have the support of the Mi family, when will the Mi family plan to transport me food and money?"
"Within three days!"
Mi Zhu answered directly, "The first batch of food shipped is thirty thousand dan; the money is one hundred thousand taels."
"readily!"
Wang Can had a bright smile on his face.
For Wang Can, 30,000 shi of food can provide enough food for the army in a short period of time. Even for an army of 10,000 people, this is enough food for three months.
One hundred thousand yuan is enough to ensure that Wang Can will not be short of money in a short period of time.
This is the Mi family of Donghai.
Countless money and great strength.
In fact, the reason why Liu Bei in history was able to establish himself in Xuzhou was entirely due to the support of the Mi family. Without the support of the Mi family, even if Liu Bei had a reputation, it would be nothing.
It is a pity that Liu Bei lacked a mastermind and still failed to gain a foothold in Xuzhou. On the contrary, he almost completely consumed the Mi family's wealth.
"Someone is coming!"
Wang Can immediately gave an order.
A government official entered, and Wang Can ordered: "Summon Taishi Ci to the county government office."
"Here!"
When the yamen officer receives the order, he immediately goes to inform him.
When Mi Zhu heard Taishi Ci's name, he was a little surprised and said, "Is Taishi Ci under the command of County Magistrate Wang?"
As the head of the Mi family, Mi Zhu also knew Taishi Ci.
Wang Can said: "Tai Shi Ci is my sworn brother and serves as the county captain of Yangdu County. The county magistrate of Yangdu County is Zhuge Gui."
Today, Zhuge Gui's body has recovered.
After Hua Tuo cured Zhuge Gui, he stayed in Yangdu County and continued to dissect corpses and diagnose and treat the people. He was very busy all day long and enjoyed it even more.
After Mi Zhu heard this, his eyebrows were filled with surprise.
Zhuge Gui also knew it.
This Zhuge Gui, who once served as the county magistrate of a county, turned out to be Wang Can's county magistrate.
Taishi Ci is a fierce general!
Zhuge Gui is a capable minister!
In addition, there is Wang Can, who is unfathomable, or even Mi Zhu cannot see through. Such a combination gives Mi Zhu more expectations and a little more confidence.
Perhaps it was a good decision for the Mi family to sponsor Wang Can.
Mi Zhu changed the subject and started talking about various things about salt and iron. Not long after, Taishi Ci entered the hall, clasped his fists and saluted, "I'm humble, Taishi Ci. I'd like to pay my respects to my lord."
Wang Can said: "Brother, there is no need to be polite. I invite you here because I want to ask you how many soldiers there are in the army today?"
Taishi Ci said seriously: "Reporting to my lord, there are eight hundred soldiers in the army. All the soldiers are young and strong, and they are soldiers with strong combat effectiveness. There is no old or weak soldier."
With a bright smile on his face, Wang Can waved his hand to introduce Mi Zhu to Taishi Ci, and then said: "The head of the Mi family will support me with one hundred thousand yuan and thirty thousand shi of grain. You should immediately adjust the salary in the army. On the basis of the current salary, the general
The salary will be doubled. Then, we will recruit troops in Yangdu County and recruit another 2,200 people to form 3,000 elite soldiers. The soldiers I want are all young and strong, and they are all people who dare to fight and kill. We will start immediately.
"
"I humbly obey my orders!"
When Taishi Ci heard Wang Can's words, he felt happy.
He was even more shocked by Wang Can.
During this period, after he and Wang Can became sworn friends, he knew Wang Can's situation very well and knew that Wang Can had no relationship with the Mi family. But now, Wang Can actually received funding from the Mi family.
Once you sell it, it will be one hundred thousand dollars!
Once released, it will be 30,000 shi of food!
This is a big deal.
But for Yangdu County, this kind of funding is like providing help in times of need. Because although Su Shan's Su family has money, it needs money everywhere. Even if countless money from the Su family is confiscated, it is still unbearable.
of.
There must be greater financial resources.
In particular, Wang Can only has Yangdu County now, and Yangdu County has just begun to recover. It is impossible to get much tax revenue in a short period of time, so he can only rely on external support.
After Taishi Ci turned around and left, Wang Can's eyes fell on Mi Zhu again and continued: "Master Mi, although Yantie's business is good, in fact, it is not the most profitable. In my hands, it is still