When they arrived at the Three Princes' Mansion, the gatekeeper saw Ji Yu and stepped forward to salute.

"I've seen the Fifth Highness."

One person came out and took Ji Yu into the house, and another person went in to report.

Ji Yuan, who got the news, was waiting outside the house in advance, and when he saw Ji Yu with a smile on his face, he smiled heartily: "Haha, Xiao Yu." It's been a long time since you've been here. ”

Ji Yu was also very happy to see Ji Yuan, and stepped forward and replied with a smile.

"Alas! Third brother, don't you know, didn't I be grounded by my father? This is not only recently released. ”

Ji Yuan pulled Ji Yu to the house, and when he heard this, he laughed. He teased again.

"I've heard about this third brother, and I've heard that you're going to the Qinglou, what's wrong? At a young age, you can't help but look for a woman? I also let my father catch it! Hahaha! ”

Even with Ji Yu's cheekiness, he couldn't help but be a little shy when he heard Ji Yuan's ridicule. Annoyed and angry, he replied.

"Third brother! What nonsense are you talking about! I'm just bored in the palace. I just went out to find a fun place, and I didn't do anything! ”

Hearing Ji Yu's words, Ji Yuan couldn't help but laugh again.

After laughing for a while, Ji Yuan said.

"Okay, okay, I'm not kidding you! I've seen your repeater. Although I know that Xiao Yu is smart, every time I see you and surprise me, I can't help but sigh, you are really a genius! How did you come up with such a sharp weapon! ”

Ji Yu was a little embarrassed to be praised, after all, he was just bringing products that were not in another world, this world did not have. But I can't say it explicitly, so I have to take credit for myself!

Ji Yuan seemed to suddenly remember something, patted his forehead, and asked Ji Yu.

"By the way, Xiao Yu, I heard that you are in charge of the trade matter? What do you think, how did you suddenly ......"

Although Ji Yuan didn't say everything, Ji Yu understood what he meant.

"Alas! I'm confused, too! Third brother, don't you know me yet? Who knows what my father thinks? There are so many ministers in the court, even if they don't want to use it, are there three other princes who are eyeing the throne. You have to let me take care of this thankless task! ”

After listening to Ji Yu's complaints, Ji Yuan said again.

"Haha, it's a thankless job for you. I wonder how many people want to do this thankless task for you! ”

Speaking of this, Ji Yuan suddenly changed his words.

"Xiao Yu, in fact, you may not be able to fight for that position. Those three pustules don't add up to you. Having fun all day long is not a long-term solution. Brother Wei also told you before that power can be wanted, but it must not be without! Otherwise, in the future, the lives of our two brothers will probably be in the hands of others! ”

The third brother who always knew that he looked down on the other three princes except himself, but he didn't expect Ji Yuan to say such a thing.

Ji Yu restrained his previous smile and said suspiciously.

"Probably not! Anyway, we're brothers. Moreover, third brother, I really have no interest in that position, you look at my father, how many times have I been out of the palace in this life? How many times have you been out of the capital? I suspect that a few years ago, he drove in person because he wanted to go out to breathe! ”

Ignoring Ji Yu's joking words, Ji Yuan shook his head, sighed, and said seriously.

"Alas! It's the most ruthless emperor's family! Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? It's better to have the initiative in your own hands than to let others slaughter it one day! ”

The words fell, and both brothers fell silent. After a while, it was Ji Yu who broke the solemn atmosphere.

"Forget it, let's not talk about that. It's been a long time since I've been looking for you, third brother, is there any wine I taught you to brew last time? Take it out, let's have a little drink at noon! ”

"Okay, I'll go and tell the cook."

At noon, they had lunch at the third prince's place, and the two brothers exchanged their views on the art of war with each other.

In the evening, Ji Yu returned to Yunfeng Pavilion.

At night, Ji Yu lay on the bed, unintentionally sleeping, remembering Ji Yuan's words during the day, and after a while, he shook his head and laughed at himself.

"My father is only in his forties now, so it's really early to think about this. Besides, who knows what will happen in the future! ”

After figuring it out, Ji Yu smiled at the corner of his mouth and fell asleep deeply.

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Shangyi City.

In this city called the commercial center of the Great Zhou, I don't know how many giant merchants have set up their homes in this Shangyi City.

The Yuan family, one of the four major clans of Shangyi, originally started with business, and later when Taizu raised his army, he poured all his family property to help, and Taizu reciprocated the favor, so that the Yuan family has today's status.

However, although many members of the Yuan family are in high positions, they are still mainly engaged in business. In this Shangyi City, where there are rich merchants everywhere, the Yuan family is also one of the few giant merchants.

If you look down on this Shangyi City in mid-air and see the most gorgeous building complex, it is the Yuan family.

Pavilions and pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings. In the depths of this pavilion is the residence of the head of the Yuan family. At this time, in this magnificent and beautiful main hall, except for a few people in the capital, several people in charge of the Yuan family are in this house.

The head of the family, Yuan Shoudao, was the first to break the silence.

"News came from the capital. The imperial court ...... to build a city in Jindi, and also to mine the minerals of Jindi. ”

The first person said: "Master, do we have a chance to ...... and take this mining right in our hands?" ”

Yuan Shoudao shook his head, "The mining is those refugees in the capital, and the military is directly responsible." In addition, His Majesty also issued an order to the fifth prince Ji Yu to be responsible for the sale and transportation of minerals. ”

"The Fifth Prince? Oh, it's the prince who is 'famous in the capital'! ”

One of the people below laughed.

"What does Your Majesty think? Leave such an important matter to a hairy boy. Still is...... Such a prince! ”

Another man said, though he did not say it all, but everyone knew what he meant.

Yuan Shoudao frowned when he heard everyone's words. To be honest, when I received the news from my younger brother Yuan Zhi in the capital a few days ago, I also reacted like this. But then came the news that preparations were being made in the capital to form a caravan to Shizhou City. Yuan Shoudao had to take this matter seriously.

Yuan Shoudao believed that the most virtuous monarch of the Great Zhou would not hand over such an important matter to a prince. If there is no other reason, then there must be something about this Ji Yu that others don't know. Moreover, in Yuan Shoudao's view, Ji Yu's method of forming a caravan is a very powerful move. It suppressed the role of the merchants who were already powerful, and made their influence impossible to exert in the caravan. At the same time, it gradually absorbed the power of small merchants and further expanded the power of caravan owners.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you are worthy of a generation of monarchs! This trick is really powerful!

Yuan Shoudao didn't think that the method of forming the caravan had anything to do with the young Fifth Prince, he thought that Ji Yu had been ordered by Ji Qi to do it. He really couldn't imagine, or couldn't believe it, that a prince who had not yet come out of the cabinet could have such a strategy.

"Well, now Your Majesty's will has been given, and the matter has been decided. Today's matter is to discuss whether our Yuan family should join this three-element caravan, and if so, the follow-up ...... And what to do. ”

Yuan Shoudao stopped everyone's conversation and asked everyone questions.

When they heard this, they fell silent. After a moment, one said.

"The head of the family, this matter, the profit is not small. Everyone else is in, why don't I enter the Yuan family? ”

"Hmph, after joining this three-yuan caravan, in the future, whether our Yuanzhen Pavilion will be surnamed Yuan or Ji, but I can't say for sure? The Tang family was originally wearing a pair of pants with the emperor. Can our Yuan family be the same?"

Another retorted.

"But if we don't join the caravan, we won't be able to trade with Shizhou City, and if we can't trade, my Yuan family won't be able to benefit from this matter, while the others are gradually accumulating strength. In a few years, the strength of our Yuan family will be left behind by several others! ”

Everyone sighed and shook their heads, unable to think of a solution.

"Squeak—————

The door was pushed open from the outside, and in came an old man with a cricket figure, who was on crutches and alone, walking slowly.

Yuan Shoudao heard the sound of the door opening, and was about to scold, but when he saw the person clearly, he immediately stood up. Quickly stepped forward and helped the old man.

"Third uncle, why is your old man here!"

"I heard that there is a big event to be discussed in the clan today, so I'll take a look, old man."

The old man raised his head, revealing cloudy eyes, looked at Yuan Shoudao and said.

"Third uncle, please take a seat."

The old man shook his head.

"Shoudao, this master, you have been in office for more than 20 years, and you don't know the rules!"

Yuan Shoudao was stunned for a moment, and said again.

"Yes, the third uncle taught me a lesson. Then you sit here. ”

Yuan Shoudao helped the old man to the position next to him.

After the old man was seated, everyone saluted in unison.

"Meet the old lady!"

"Get up. When I was outside, I heard you arguing, and I didn't discuss the result! ”

When everyone heard the old lady's reprimand, they didn't dare to make a sound, and they all lowered their heads and said nothing.

"I've heard about what I'm going to discuss today, old man. Shoudao, you are the head of the house, what are you going to do? ”

Old lady Yuan mentioned today's is, and suddenly asked Yuan Shoudao.

Yuan Shoudao was stunned, thought for a moment, and replied.

"Third uncle, I think this caravan still has to enter. It's just a matter of earning more and earning less, but if you don't enter, I'm afraid you won't have to earn. ”

When Old Lady Yuan heard this, she didn't agree or say anything against it, and asked another person, "Haotang, what do you think?" Should our Yuan family join the caravan of the Five Princes? ”

Yuan Haotang is also one of the important figures of the Yuan family, a contemporary of the head of the family, Yuan Shoudao, and the leader of another branch of the Yuan family. Mainly responsible for business in the Jiangnan area, he once competed with Yuan Shoudao for the position of head of the family, but because of the existence of Yuan Value, he lost to Yuan Shoudao.

"Third uncle, I don't think you need to join first, although this caravan is profitable, but the burden in the early stage is not small, just rely on him Ji Yu, a child who has not dried up! How can you manage such a large caravan? But my Yuan family is different, my Yuan family can be said to be the richest man in Da Zhou, and the business is all over Da Zhou, and handing over this trade right to my Yuan family is the best result. ”

Yuan Haotang said confidently.

After listening to Yuan Haotang's words, Old Lady Yuan didn't say anything, looking around at everyone, the cloudy eyes flashed at this time, not like an old man in his prime.