The Han family and the Fan family came to Chen Mu to seek cooperation, but the Qian family, as one of the three major chaebols, did not move.

The lame man said that the Qian family has a close relationship with the royal family, and Cao Su has invited representatives of the Qian family to come to Dunhuang, and they will not come to us for cooperation because of their face.

But Chen Mu didn't think so, Chen Mu said that what businessmen pursue is the greatest interest, although they are close to the royal family, but under the special system of the Liang Dynasty, the imperial power has been stripped away a lot by the three major valves, so the royal family of the Liang Dynasty will not fully control the Qian family. In order to pursue profits, Qian should not give up such a large market.

The cripple shook his head again and again, disagreeing with Chen Mu's statement.

Chen Mu and the cripple often argued, they had wins and losses against each other, and it was not that Chen Mu's words were necessarily right.

But the stubbornness of Chen Mu and the cripple's insistence on their views can almost be equaled, and the two guys argue endlessly.

In order to settle the dispute, in the end, it is either a guess or a dice.

Throwing the dice today, Chen Mu lost, and decided to listen to the lame man, not waiting for the Qian family. If Han Zhun and Fan Yong come to find it again, they will choose one of the two and prepare to enter the Central Plains market. Hanxiang suggested that it is better to use both of them, so that they can compete with each other and prevent one of them from happening. Chen Mu said, what I want is a monopoly, no competition. It's a bit risky, but it's also rewarding. This business is a no-loss business, so I have the confidence to take risks.

"Uncle, this is sent by the paper mill, you look at the appearance of this paper, Luoyang's high-grade paper is nothing more than that. But our selling price is less than half of theirs. ”

Hanxiang happily handed a stack of papers to Chen Mu.

Chen Mu stretched out his hand to take it and looked at it with a smile. He handed Zhang Han a stack of papers, Zhang Han didn't care much about paper, he was more concerned about the manufacture of weapons and armor. If a knife was sent in by the sapper factory, he would be shocked.

Seeing that Zhang Han was indifferent, Chen Mu handed a piece of paper to Zhong Lixiang, who seemed even more uninterested.

But Chen Mu still nodded with satisfaction and said, "While we haven't rebelled yet, let's open up the sales of paper first." Seize the Central Plains market. Completely bring down the paper price. At that time, others will not even be able to earn back the cost, and they will slowly give up papermaking. At this time, we monopolize the paper market, can control prices, and make a lot of money. At that time, we will not be far from rebelling. ”

Han Xiang frowned and said: "Uncle, how can we be regarded as a rebellion, obviously the queen mother asked you to do this, listen to the royal family's decree, isn't it loyal to the monarch to serve the country?" ”

Chen Mu shrugged his shoulders noncommittally: "Externally, of course we can't call rebellion. We must find a slogan of justice. ”

"Uncle is also a prince, the Liang Dynasty originally belonged to your family, and he sent troops just to recapture what belongs to him." Han Xiang Hui smiled and said, "I think it's easier to make sense in this regard." ”

Chen Mu smiled and shook his head: "This is a good division of the family property, if the owner of this family did not explicitly leave the inheritance to me before he died, and later his property was divided by his daughter-in-law and younger brother in collusion, and left the most important part to one of the sons." In this case, I suddenly stood up and took it by force, and I ignored it. No one in the world will spare me, and they will definitely criticize me. But your words are also right, this is the secret decree of the Queen Mother, and she can't be considered a rebellion. Looks like I'm going to change my tune. ”

Hanxiang is silent.

Chen Mu thought for a while and asked, "Then what words do you think is more appropriate?" ”

Han Xiang said embarrassedly: "It is better to follow the Western Zhou ritual system, first ask for a prince with the Son of Heaven, and then expand the territory for the Son of Heaven, which is also justified." ”

Chen Mu nodded: "It seems feasible." ”

Zhong Lixiang said coldly on the side: "Fang Qing hasn't come back yet, isn't it too early to make a conclusion." ”

Chen Mu smiled and said: "People just look at hope to live, even if it turns out that it is Tang Ning's plan in the future, it will not delay me from daydreaming now." Turning his gaze to Hanxiang: "And there are people who dream with me." ”

Hanxiang blushed, bit her lip and walked away.

Zhong Lixiang's face was expressionless, his eyes moved to the door with Hanxiang's figure, and he quickly retracted his gaze, wanting to hide something, and tidied up his clothes.

In Chen Mu's opinion, in terms of body shape, Hanxiang is almost perfect, thin where it should be thin, fat where it should be fat, and Zhong Lixiang doesn't seem to be so perfect.

"General, the jade stonemason has sent the jade statues of Xiaomei and Xiaohuan, please take a look at the general." Feng Feima stood at the door, in a proper manner.

Chen Mu smiled, stood up, and strode out, Xiaohuan Xizizi followed behind him, with an expectant expression on his face.

"Don't follow, go and call Xiaomei." Chen Mu said in a deep voice.

"No, I'll take a look first, and I'll take a look." Xiaohuan said coquettishly.

Chen Mula's face sank.

Xiaohuan ran to find Xiaomei.

Retrieving the jade statue, Chen Mu took it in his hand and played with it, and asked Xiaomei to lead the two jade stonemasons to meet Yu Linglong and Mrs. Zhang Han, and make jade statues for the two ladies as well.

The white jade is like mutton fat, the jade statue is palm-high, the carving is fine, the demeanor is vivid, vivid, and very beautiful.

Xiaohuan got two jade statues and couldn't put them down, one was dignified and the other was dancing. She decided to put her dignified self in Chen Mu's office study, and put another dancing jade statue on Chen Mu's desk at home.

I still have a piece of land that I moved last time.

The lame man walked in, and Xiao Huantian shamelessly showed his jade statue to the lame, and the lame man's face was cold.

Xiaohuan was angry and took the jade statue away.

"I'm going to send the artillery to the 2nd Brigade." The lame man pointed to the map hanging on the wall and said, "Pull the second brigade to the Iron Gate Pass again." ”

"That would make Ma Zun misunderstood." Chen Mu said lightly.

"Misunderstanding?" The cripple snorted coldly: "What's there to misunderstand, it's obvious that you want to him." ”

Chen Mu waved his hand: "Even if I start to implement the plan in the future, I will not be reckless." In the face of the sixteen small countries in the Western Regions, we cannot blindly be strong. Be both rigid and soft. ”

The cripple shook his head: "Then they are still not convinced, they have their own armament, and they are a threat to us at any time." Even if they lend it to us occasionally, it is still their soldiers, not ours. So it's better to overturn it directly, forget it, it's a hundred. ”

"You cripple, are you testing me again?" Chen Mu pointed at the cripple and said, "It's best to say it directly if you have something to say in the future." ”

The lame man smiled: "I heard that the eighteenth prince is rich now." You know why? ”

"Why?"

"Because I learned from you, I started to build high-rise buildings, take out loans, and sell off-plan houses. He is a general of Chang'an, and the population of more than 800,000 people in Chang'an City can be doubled if they are all converted into high-rise buildings. You say, how many houses do you have to sell? Before the house was sold, now the eighteen sons can support ten divisions. ”

Speaking of this, the lame man shook his head: "It's still rich in Kannai." ”

Chen Mu nodded: "I heard that Tang Zhen has formed another eighteenth or twenty-two divisions. Now he has got what he wanted, and grabbed the establishment of three divisions. With the help of Kong Tuo's two divisions, he already has most of the military power. Looks like it's time for something to happen. ”

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