this day.

The weather was sunny and cloudless.

Yuan Xi was in a very good mood, holding a bag of gifts, ready to go to Wuji County in Zhongshan Kingdom. The accompanying Jiao Tentacle led fifty horsemen, and the horses they rode were all strengthened, and they ran very fast.

Instantly to 400 miles.

Arrive at the county seat of Wuji County.

When the soldiers guarding the city gate saw the heroic Yuan Xi and the soldiers behind him, they didn't dare to slack off, and ran over. One of them cautiously asked, "How many generals are?" ”

Jiao touched Yuan Xiyi and said, "This is Gongzi Xi, passing through Wuji County, you need to take a break." ”

"It turned out to be Mr. Xi."

Several soldiers stood in awe.

Quickly step aside.

Yuan Xi took two steps, turned back to a soldier and asked, "Where is the Zhen Mansion?" ”

"Returning to the childe. Zhen's Mansion is just ahead. Walking along the street, the largest mansion is. The soldier replied.

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi and Jiao touched into the city and went straight to Zhen's mansion.

Zhen Mi's father, Zhen Yi, once served as Shang Cai Ling, and died of illness in Zhongping three years ago. After that, the Zhen family moved back to Wuji County to engage in business, buying and selling grain and earning the price difference. Don't underestimate this kind of grain reselling, according to Fu Zhu, the Zhen family is a big grain household in Jizhou. A small half of Yuan Shao's grain comes from here. Moreover, Zhen Yi is a descendant of Zhen Han of the Han Taibao, and his family has a hereditary official position of 2,000 stones. It's also a big family. There are interests with the families of various states and counties.

The first time he came to meet Zhen Mi's mother's family, Yuan Xi was still a little apprehensive.

But thinking that he is the son of Yuan Shao and the ruler of Jizhou, what is there to worry about? It should be the Zhen family who is worried.

Arrived at the gate of the house.

Jiao Touch stepped forward and knocked on the door.

A guy came out: "Who are you looking for?" ”

"Young Master Xi has arrived, quickly call the people from the Zhen Mansion to come out to greet him." Anxiety touches the arrogance.

"Which one is Hee?"

The little guy blurted out.

Obviously, there are too many sons in the reception, and they can't tell the difference between stupidity.

He poked his head out and looked behind Jiao Touch, and saw Yuan Xi, who was extraordinary-looking and heroic, and there were fifty riders beside him. His face changed, and he hurriedly said, "Childe, please." The small ones are going to be reported. ”

"Hmph, count you as acquaintances." Jiao Touch walked back and said, "Childe, please." ”

"Can you be better? Do you know whose mansion this is? Yuan Xi turned over and dismounted.

"Yes. Isn't this the Zhen family's mansion? It's all written on the door plaque. Jiao Touch smiled: "But..... What is the identity of the son, and what about the Zhen family? ”

"You can't say that."

Yuan Xi handed the red rabbit horse to the soldiers on the side, and said to Jiao: "You wait and shut up for me, just listen to me." ”

"Uh... Be. ”

Jiao touched the grievances on his face.

He doesn't understand that the dignified second son of the Yuan family, the heir of Hebei in the future, needs to be polite to the family? Which one is not in a hurry to stammer? Which one dares to offend?

Soon.

Two gorgeously dressed young men walked out and said to Yuan Xizuo, "Meet the second son." I don't know that the second son is coming, and I miss the welcome, and I hope that the second son will forgive his sins. ”

"Who are you?"

"Under Zhen Yan. This is Zhen Yao, the third brother under the next. Zhen Yan replied respectfully.

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi also returned the salute.

He knew that Zhen Mi had three elder brothers. They are the eldest brother Zhen Yu (died early), the second brother Zhen Yan, and the third brother Zhen Yao. Since Zhen Mi's father died, Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao have been handling family affairs.

The huge Zhen family and the big grain households in Jizhou are supported by the two people in front of them.

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "Sister Ling and I got married, and I should have come to visit a long time ago, but I was entangled in mundane things, so I didn't come in a hurry." Now that I have some free time, I will come to visit immediately, and I hope that the two eldest brothers, don't be surprised. ”

"How dare you..."

"Childe, please."

The two of them were very enthusiastic, and they spoke easily and naturally, without losing respect. made Yuan Xi, who had just arrived, not only did not feel embarrassed, but also felt comfortable, and had an urge to get acquainted.

Follow them into the living room of the Zhen Mansion.

Once seated, worship tea.

Jiao Touch stood outside the door.

Yuan Xi took a sip of the tea bottle and said, "The Zhen family has countless industries in Hebei, which has attracted the attention of all forces, and is also the object of your sons' wooing. Whoever can get your support will have a huge granary. I may say this somewhat directly, but it is true. You should know what I'm here for, right? ”

"Clear, clear."

Zhen Yan first said: "Regardless of whether the son has been taken as the son of the lord, with the relationship between the son and the sister, the Zhen family is also willing to give everything they have to help the son and achieve a great cause." ”

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Zhen Yao also said: "Since the second son and her sister got married, all our transactions with Tan Gongzi and Shang Gongzi have been interrupted. And the industry was concentrated in Hebei and Youzhou. ”

Talking to smart people basically doesn't have to take a lot of words.

Yuan Xi saved himself from beating around the bush again, and said directly: "Okay, I also promise you." If one day, I can control Hebei. With me Yuan Xi here, your Zhen family is the first in Hebei. The government's policies will also be biased in your favor. ”

This is the biggest promise that Yuan Xi can give.

It is also the dream of the two brothers of the Zhen family.

"Gongzi Xie..."

Both of them happily responded.

In fact, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang also said the same thing to them. The purpose is the same. But Yuan Xi said it, which made them more convinced and more at ease.

This is not just because Yuan Shao values Yuan Xi and makes Yuan Xi his son. is also because of the relationship between Yuan Xi and Zhen Mi, which will make the status of the Zhen family rise. Even if Yuan Xi can't control Hebei, they are willing to help Yuan Xi and enhance Yuan Xi's strength.

Only Yuan Xiqiang is strong.

Their position can be more secure.

chatted with the two brothers of the Zhen family for a while....

Yuan Xi benefited a lot.

He learned that the situation in Hebei was very complicated. The major families have close contacts with Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang. They have a lot of money and grain in their hands, which can make Hebei's economy collapse in minutes, and make the people in various prefectures and counties unable to buy food even if they have money. Or skyrocketing prices, inflation. As a result, the government's currency loses its credibility and function.

The family and Yuan Shao's advisers also have a good relationship.

They can use their advisors to sway Yuan Shao's thoughts and make some decisions that are beneficial to the family.

What made Yuan Xi feel most uneasy was that Yuan Shang had the support of the Lu family, the second largest family in Hebei. And most of the Lu family's industries are in Youzhou, which has monopolized the market.

Jizhou and Merge are also huge...

After the meal.

Yuan Xi said: "Jizhou is not absolutely safe. You'd better follow me to Youzhou and develop in Youzhou. If one day, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang want to seize the throne, you will bear the brunt of it. ”

"Childe is too worried." Zhen Yan said with a smile: "The Hebei family can stand tall, not with the support of the government, but with huge influence. He did it to us, and he couldn't live himself.... ”

Zhen Yan's words were a bit arrogant.

However, Yuan Xi did not have the slightest suspicion, and also dispelled the idea of moving to the Zhen family.

The reason is simple.

The election system of the Eastern Han Dynasty was to promote filial piety and honesty. What is filial piety? It is to be filial to the elders, and then to be elected to the official career. And the most direct way is to use a lot of money to bury the elders after they die. The more people who accompany the funeral, the more likely they are to join the office.

The family has an endless amount of money, and the possibility of joining the company is the greatest.

Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang's civil and military generals, I'm afraid that most of them are from the family, right?

Dare to make a move on the Maison?

The consequences are severe!