At this time, no one dared to mention unhappy things, and they began to praise Liu Qi together.

This battle was indeed fought beautifully, if it weren't for the eldest prince, maybe Sun Ben would really take a lone army to build a city in Jingzhou!

Who can afford to lose this face?

If you didn't say it, rack your brains and praise it!

Even Cai Mao had to pinch her nose and compliment her.

And Liu Cong, the only one who would disagree on this issue, was not allowed to participate in this court meeting for well-known reasons.

Liu Biao does have an impressed view of his eldest son.

The construction of Yancheng and the design of the Kuai family can reflect his political talent, but this is not enough to completely change Liu Biao's attitude.

But now, Liu Qi has shown military talent, which cannot be said in the past.

At this point, his favorite Liu Cong is a little worse. Growing up so big, that is, going out to suppress bandits a few times, barely mixed up with some military merits.

Even the talent under his hands.

Liu Qi went out on a trip, and with his personal charm, he recruited several fierce generals, as well as advisers like Liu Wenjing.

Even Kuai Liang also valued the potential of his eldest son, so he invited himself to Yancheng to assist.

On the other hand, Cong'er ...... Except for the blood relatives Cai Jia and Zhang Yun, there doesn't seem to be any special talent.

"Perhaps, it really should be taken seriously......"

Liu Biao muttered to himself and suddenly raised his head.

"Herald. Qi'er had a hard time in this battle, and took out 100,000 stone of grain from the treasury and transported it to the Yancheng Labor Army. Tell Qi'er that Zhang Yun is bold and dares to conceal the military situation, and it is up to him to decide how to deal with it! ”

Cai Mao's ears were sharp, and she was shocked, and then lowered her head to hide the disbelief in her eyes.

But that's not all.

Liu Biao suddenly smiled: "Dejue, your Cai family has a big business, how about you come up with this 100,000 stone grain and grass?" ”

What can Cai Mao say, if he refuses at this pass, Liu Biao will definitely deal with himself in another way, besides, 100,000 stone of grain, for the Cai family, who has been operating in Jingzhou for many years, although it is distressing, it will not hurt the muscles and bones.

can only bow down and be slaughtered obediently.

At best, the lord is at least willing to slaughter him, which means that he has not completely given up on the Cai family.

It's a funeral, isn't it......

This court meeting was just an angry attack of Liu Biao, and the 100,000 stone grain was just a gesture first, and as for the reward after the big victory, the ministers had to discuss it slowly.

After sending Zhang Yun to prison, sternly warning Cai Mao, and ordering Han Song to take the lead in the matter of rewarding meritorious deeds, the court meeting was declared over, and everyone left with different thoughts.

……

Hanshou, Zhonglang Fushang.

Han Song hurriedly called the housekeeper: "Is the letter from the eldest prince a few days ago still there?" ”

Butler: "The master said that he would burn it, but the lady ordered to wait a little longer, and the villain had no choice but to stay......"

"Huh-" Han Song let out a long sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Madame is really far-sighted. You go, give the letter to the patriarch, and say what I said, the most promising junior in the clan...... No, let the head of the side branch who is in charge of business go to Yancheng in person, and be sure to cooperate well with the eldest prince! ”

That night, a carriage marked with the Han family of the scholar clan galloped out of the city and headed in the direction of Yancheng.

Soon after, another equally low-key carriage followed the same trajectory, with the Huang family's mark engraved on the door.

Not long after, a carriage also drove out of Cai's manor outside the city......

And then there's the Kuai family......

……

Three days later, Yancheng, the front hall of the eldest prince's mansion.

Liu Qi put down the teacup and smiled like a spring breeze: "Zirou, don't worry, let's talk about it when we arrive." ”

Kuai Liang sat down with him, smiling bitterly.

When Sun Ben's army came to the city, the eldest prince grabbed him to negotiate a good business, but he only felt ridiculous and flatly refused.

Now, with the power of a great victory, the families who had refused before have sent people to come, and he also rushed over to make amends, but he was not the only one.

My vision is still a little shallow.

……

At this time, the largest restaurant in Yancheng, this is the property run by Liu Qi and Zhang Hu in the city, in the No. 1 private room of Tianzi.

The heads of the four side branches from Kuai, Huang, Han, and Cai, who were in charge of commerce, gathered together and greeted each other with a smirk.

"Brother Huang, it's been a long time."

"How is Brother Han's business? It's still the same handsome! ”

"Brother Kuai, isn't your family Zirou in Yancheng, why are you still working for your old man?"

"Oh, Old Cai, why are you here too? This is a guest for the eldest prince! ”

The head of the Cai family's side branch smiled: "How do you say this, my family and the eldest son have no grievances in the past, so naturally they came after receiving an invitation." ”

The heads of the house laughed.

Who doesn't know that the Cai family supports the second son, and the eldest son is incompatible?

Now, tsk.

However, business is business, and no one will think that coming here is to support the eldest son, nor will they think that the Cai family really chose to part ways with the second son.

The instructions of the families behind each of them are nothing more than to probe the truth of this eldest prince.

As for cooperation, it is a matter of business.

However, whether it can be done or not, these people who represent the largest wealthy family in Jingzhou are sitting here, which already represents an attitude of the Jingzhou family.

Not long after, Liu Qi came down accompanied by Liu Wenjing.

As soon as he appeared, the heads of the side branch families who had been talking to each other hurriedly got up to greet him, all with smiles on their faces, extremely enthusiastic.

"See the eldest prince!"

"Congratulations to the eldest prince for his big victory!"

"The eldest prince, he is really wise and martial, and he has the demeanor of a young state pastor!"

Although the people present are all the heads of the side branches of the family, they are also responsible for the business of the family, and most of the so-called harmony and wealth will not show the arrogance of the wealthy family.

What's more, it's all about making friends, so of course it's more enthusiastic and enthusiastic.

Of course, it's just in front of a child of Liu Qi's identity.

Everyone slapped the sycophants one by one, and Liu Qi listened to it funny: "You're welcome, everyone is Liu Qi's elders, just be natural." ”

introduced Liu Wenjing to everyone again, which was naturally another tout.

After three rounds of drinking, Liu Qi raised his hand: "Okay, don't talk nonsense." You must have only come by letter, and you must know that I have invited you to come because I have a business to discuss with you. ”

When talking about business, the heads of the family hurriedly sat down and listened attentively.

It's just that I didn't expect Liu Qi to say it in person, instead of letting the staff member named Liu Wenjing come.

You must know that the affairs of the merchants are lowly, and the descendants of the scholars have never been touched. Although the people present were all scholars, they were not very valued.

But Liu Qi's next words didn't allow everyone to think about it.

"I want to do a business with you and start a grain business."

"Grain shop?" Everyone was stunned and looked at each other.

"Of course, when it comes to being a grain store, it's not just about selling grain." Liu Qi added with a smile, "There is also oil, and maybe salt will be sold in the future." ”

No, that's not the point.

There are families here who support them, all of whom are well-known businessmen in Jingzhou, and some even have businesses south of the Yangtze River.

Such a big family business, of course, it is impossible to do only one kind of business, not to mention that in troubled times, food profits, basically all major families have their own grain lines.

Liu Qi has no beginning or tail to say this, it is a little inexplicable, is this to get a share of their industry? That's not kind.

The head of the family sent by the Kuai family boasted that he had the closest relationship with Liu Qi, and was the first to speak: "Eldest son, what does this mean?" ”

Liu Qi smiled: "Don't worry, I don't want to rob your business, but to work together to expand your business." After all, the power of one person is limited, if we all join forces, wouldn't the business be able to do more? ”

The heads of the house exchanged glances, indifferent. The Kuai family continued to ask: "I don't understand what the eldest prince means, please give me specific advice." ”