Dragon of the Three Kingdoms

Li Yi shook his head with a smile and said: "Although people in the world despise merchants, I don't think so, just like that paper, although it is convenient for writing records, but I made this thing, why not for Use this as a business to get money?"

Mi Fang felt very relieved when she heard this, and she felt very pleasing to the eye looking at Li Yi, unlike when they were in Xuzhou, those people clearly wanted the Mi family to contribute money and efforts, but they secretly looked down on the Mi family's status as a merchant. Compared with Li Yi's sincerity, that attitude is really disgusting.

It's a pity that this is Li Xianghou, otherwise he really wanted to hug this brother-in-law's shoulder and drink a few cups.

Mi Fang was very happy in his heart. He was more and more sure that Li Yi was going to win over the Mi family in the paper business. It is inseparable from his business methods, but if we have to say the fundamental thing, it is to assist the king of Yue to restore the country and eventually destroy Wu, does Zifang think so?"

Mi Fang felt a little weird about Li Yi's sudden change of focus, but he still nodded. He also admitted that Tao Zhugong's name was passed on to later generations. After all, it was Fan Li's earliest achievement. head only.

Even, if it weren't for his experience of assisting the King of Yue, Fan Li's business would not be able to do business later on. After all, the principle of money touching people's hearts is applicable in any age.

Li Yi glanced at Mi Fang with a smile on his face, and asked: "The achievements of the Mi family in business are eye-catching. However, have you ever thought that the development of the Mi family was hindered in Luoyang and Jingzhou, although it was because of a temporary war?" , In fact, it is also because of the general trend?"

Mi Fang wondered: "The general trend?"

"Yes, it's the general trend!"

Li Yi said: "If the world is peaceful, the Mi family's business is booming. Although it is difficult to spread the shops all over the world, it is not impossible. The worst is to keep the basic business, but what if it is in troubled times?"

Mi Fang Nana didn't know how to deal with it. After all, with his vision, apart from the business itself, it would be good if he could see clearly in other aspects. As for the general trend of the world, it really made him difficult.

Seeing that Mi Fang was confused, Li Yi was not disappointed either. A person is excellent if he has one advantage, and it is impossible to have such high demands on everyone.

Li Yi said patiently: "I heard you said that the Mi family has an estate in Yanzhou. I think Yanzhou has suffered from constant wars in the past year, so it must have suffered a lot, right?"

Mi Fang thought for a while, and felt that Li Yi was half of her own family, and there was nothing to hide about these things, so she said truthfully: "I will not hide it from the Marquis Xiang, because of the frequent wars in Yanzhou, my caravan lost a lot of goods, although my brother made a quick decision. , decided to recruit people, but the sword has no eyes, and the traffic is not smooth, my Mi family successively lost hundreds of people in Yanzhou, and finally calculated all kinds of losses and pensions. Last year, Yanzhou not only had no profit, but Nearly [-]% of the income from Xuzhou will be discounted."

Li Yi nodded his head lightly, but he was quite shocked in his heart. Although he had long been aware of the troubled times, it was too much to suddenly hear that a family of businessmen killed or injured hundreds of people in a year.

And this is just a Yanzhou, so what about the whole world?

Li Yi couldn't help sighing, this is a troubled world.

Gathering his mind, Li Yi continued: "If there are wars in Yangzhou and Yuzhou in the future, how will the Mi family's livelihood be arranged?"

Li Yi asked casually, but Mi Fang felt a little cold, because Li Yi's casual tone seemed to be mixed with incomparable affirmation, which made him feel very bad, as if something bad was going to happen.

Taking a deep breath and forcing herself not to think wildly, Mi Fang said: "If you encounter a war, you must restrain yourself a bit at the beginning, and then send people to test it out. If you can get through the joints, then the trade routes will be resumed one after another."

Li Yi asked: "If the two parties fight, and the Mi family has property in two places, then how should the Mi family deal with it?"

Mi Fang hesitated for a moment, he had never encountered this kind of thing, and the Mi family had never encountered it for the time being, so she could only take it for granted: "I will send you a great gift, and return to Xuzhou for the time being, try not to offend me."

Li Yi shook his head, obviously disappointed by this answer, but he didn't say it clearly, but continued to ask: "What if there is also a war in Xuzhou?"

"This"

This time Mi Fang didn't know how to answer at all, he had no choice, he was limited in talent, and he did things step by step according to Mi Zhu's instructions, so he didn't care about ordinary things.

"Don't worry, drink tea!"

Li Yi smiled and poured a bowl of tea for Mi Fang, but in his heart he somewhat understood why Mi Zhu put all his eggs in one basket on Liu Bei.

In troubled times, the so-called businessman is a fat sheep. Instead of huddling in the shack and waiting to be slaughtered by the wicked, it is better to cut off the flesh early and find a thigh to hold it. possible.

Li Yi sighed, but Mi Fang was not in the mood to drink tea. He felt that Li Yi said so much, and there must be deep meaning in it. The most worrying thing was that Li Yimou took away Mi's family property, but Li Yi's attitude didn't look like it. While Mi Fang was relieved, she was also terrified.

After thinking about it, Mi Fang gritted her teeth, and suddenly bowed to Li Yi, saying: "Mi Fang is stupid, she can't comprehend the deep meaning of Xianghou's words, and I hope Xianghou can speak bluntly!"

Li Yi's hand that was pouring tea for him paused slightly. He didn't expect Mi Fang to ask such a straightforward question. Looking at his forehead, he was sweating faintly. He couldn't help laughing, pulled him up, and said with a smile: "You What is this, I just have some ideas, but because there is no suitable person around, I can only hide it in my heart, seeing Zifang today, I can't help but want to talk about it."

Mi Fang nodded respectfully to express her understanding, but she didn't quite believe it in her heart.

Seeing him like this, Li Yi felt that he might have over-prepared. After all, Mi Fang is not that smart. Sometimes if you tell him too much, it may make him even more cranky.

Thinking of this, Li Yi paused for a moment, looked solemn, and said seriously: "Nowadays, the world is in trouble. Although the Mi family is rich in business, it is not a solution for long-term peace, and I have always intended to set up an official position here, but it is not appropriate. There is no candidate, so it will not be implemented for a long time, but now there is a candidate."

Mi Fang was surprised and said: "Mr. Xiang intends to conscript members of my Mi family as officials?"

Li Yi nodded and said, "That's right, but to be precise, let Zifang take on this responsibility."

In fact, Li Yi's favorite is naturally Mi Zhu. However, Mi Zhu has already become an official in Xuzhou, so he can't raise anything. As for Mi Fang, his ability may be a little lacking, but Li Yi is also a new stall here, and Li Yi believes that, Mi Zhu must secretly help his younger brother.

Mi Fang's heart fluttered. Given the family background of the Mi family, the Mi family actually had the opportunity to be an official very early, but the small officials didn't like it, and the big officials didn't like it. In addition, even if there was an invitation before, it was all for Mi Zhu. , Mi Fang was completely ignored. Although Mi Fang would not feel any resentment because of this, there must be some loss.

But at this moment Li Yi suddenly invited Mi Fang to be an official, and Mi Fang felt a strong sense of satisfaction, and almost agreed directly.

Fortunately, Mi Fang hasn't lost her head yet. Although she can't keep calm, she also knows that this matter is definitely not that simple, and Li Yi may even be setting a trap for the Mi family.

However, although she had doubts in her heart, Mi Fang really didn't want to lose such an opportunity, and panted and asked: "I don't know what is the arrangement of the Marquis of Xiang, Fang is not talented, I am afraid that if she can't take on important tasks, it will delay the important affairs of the Marquis of Xiang. .”

Although Li Yi invited Mi Fang, he would not reveal his plan casually, but said: "I will tell you the truth, the reason why I invited you for this matter is because others will do it, and it is extremely difficult, but for the Mi family , but it is very easy.”

Mi Fang's heart moved, she blinked her eyes, and asked softly, "Is it because of my Mi family's trade route?"

Li Yi clapped his palms and said with a smile, "Exactly!"

Chapter 348 Wang Can

"This"

Mi Fang was puzzled, and it was not difficult to guess why Li Yi valued the Mi family. The Mi family was nothing more than rich and business contacts, but it was difficult to guess what Li Yi wanted to do.

After all, in Mi Fang's mind, even if Mi's family is allowed to help run the paper business, the key point is to transfer profits, and it doesn't matter at all whether to give an official position or not.

Li Yi looked out the window, pointed to the people who were still talking about paper and asked, "Zifang sees the appearance of my civil and military officials in Nanyang, how does it compare to that of Tao Shijun in Xuzhou?"

Mi Fang followed Li Yi's expectations, but a strange look appeared in her eyes.

Although the contact was brief, Mi Fang already knew that Li Yi had a lot of talents here, not to mention anything else, just Cai Yong and Dian Wei, there was no comparable person in Xuzhou.

As for the remaining people who are valued by Li Yi but whose reputation is not obvious, Mi Fang can't see through their roots, but she also knows that they must be extraordinary.

It's just that these days, no matter what they think in their hearts, everyone is inclined to be reserved and modest on the surface. It's fine to let others talk about this kind of thing. Li Yi asked himself, which made Mi Fang feel a little embarrassed to tell the truth.

Mi Fang slandered a few words in her heart, but she still said: "Mr. Xiang's subordinates are full of talents, which Fang admires very much. Even compared with Tao Shijun, they are not inferior at all."

Mi Fang was being humble on Li Yi's behalf. Although she felt that Li Yi's side was better, she felt a little inappropriate if she really wanted to say it.

Li Yi smiled, he didn't care that Mi Fang didn't flatter him decisively, and pretended to sigh: "Li Mou's talents are shallow, but he was lucky enough to be followed by many talented people, so he was always in fear, for fear that because of Yi, he couldn't do it. Make it possible to apply what you have learned in your life.”

Mi Fang's eyes widened slightly, with a dazed expression on his face, he didn't know whether to say Li Yi was too modest or too shameless.

I saw Li Yi sipped two sips of tea, then looked directly at Mi Fang, and continued to calmly say: "So, after thinking about it, Li can only win the position of state shepherd so that many subordinates will not be disappointed. I don't know what Zifang thinks how?"

Mi Fang's already wide eyes widened again, and he was already shocked by Li Yi's words.