In the next few days, Ma Chao stayed in the post house at night and drank with Dian Wei to discuss martial arts, and became a frequent visitor to the Cai family during the day. Cai Yan is not only knowledgeable, but also has a scary IQ, if it weren't for Ma Chao's erudition, he would really not be able to deal with it. In order to pick up girls, Ma Chao also instilled some simple chemical knowledge and physics knowledge into her, intentionally or unintentionally. This move really aroused Cai Yan's great interest, and he often drew inferences from one case to another, and even Cai Yong, an old pedant, often listened attentively.

Of course, Ma Chao was not only busy with picking up girls, but also went to visit Wei's house. In the eyes of future generations, maybe Wei Zhongdao of the Wei family is more famous, who made the family marry Cai Yan, a talented girl! But the person who really carried forward the Wei family was Wei Zhongdao's brother Wei Kai.

Wei Kai, whose name is Boru, was a famous politician, scholar, and calligrapher during the Three Kingdoms period, and also a well-informed political figure in the Cao Wei regime. Wei Qi was an early boy, known for his talent and learning very early, when Cao Ying was the secretary, he was appointed as a subordinate official, and successively served as a county order, a secretary and a servant of the imperial history. Later, Wei Qi guarded Guanzhong and made full preparations for Cao Ying to pacify the Central Plains and then pacify Guanzhong. After the establishment of the Wei State, he and Wang Xiang co-presided over the formulation of the ceremonial system, and the official was still the book.

When he first arrived at the Wei family, Ma Chao was warmly entertained, and the nominal principal of the Wei family was Wei Zhongdao's father Wei Xiang, but the real person in charge was Wei Kai, the son of the Wei family. Wei Kaizi inherited his father's business and took care of the Wei family's business in an orderly manner, with shops, grain stores, wine stores and other businesses almost all over the north.

At this time, Wei Kai was thirty-three years old, with elegant manners, good conversation, and a Confucian image. After a brief chat after greetings, Ma Chao was very satisfied with Wei Kai's talent, so he said: "I have long heard that the Hedong Wei family has two sons, and both sons have great talents. I am about to serve as the pastor of the state, and I need the help of Brother Wei, I intend to hire Brother Wei to work for Bo Cao of the state, in charge of the money and grain books of a state, I don't know if Brother Wei is willing to give in? ”

Wei Kai was stunned for a moment, frowned and pondered for a while: "General Meiyi Kai can't help but be grateful, but my Wei family has been in business for generations, and now my father is old and my second brother is young. Please forgive me, general! ”

Ma Chao shook his head and said, "Boru's words are wrong! I would like to ask you, what is the root of business? ”

Wei Kai said: "Of course it's the people of the world!" ”

"Yes!" Ma Chao got up and said: "When the world is peaceful, the people are prosperous, and the people can only prosper in business, if there are thieves today, what if your Wei family is rich?" Some time ago, it was said that if it hadn't been for Ben Jiang to exterminate the White Wave Thief in time, even if your Wei family didn't fall, I'm afraid it would have suffered heavy losses! Today it is said that there are white wave thieves, and tomorrow there may be black wave thieves, green wave thieves, can Bo Ru understand the meaning of this general? ”

Wei Kai became more and more confused, and clenched his fists and said: "Please also ask the general to speak clearly!" ”

Ma Chao said: "Very simply, the development of business is inseparable from political stability, and it can be said that business and politics complement each other. In today's troubled times, business needs a stable political environment and a strong military backing, which will provide you with everything you need. Otherwise, once the rebellion rises again, won't the wealth accumulated by your Wei family for generations change hands at one time? ”

After a pause, he said: "As for the Wei family's business, it is also easy to do, and you will be allowed to continue to run the Wei family's business while serving as Bo Cao, until your successor can take the lead alone." Not only that, but Ben will also invest a lot of money to invigorate the business of the state and even the entire Han Dynasty, Brother Bo Ru happens to have this talent, this matter will not only help the Wei family to go to the next level in business, but also allow your Wei family to get involved in politics from now on. ”

Wei Kai was very moved when he heard this, although the Wei family has family wealth, there are few officials, and a family that does not get involved in politics can never become a first-class family. And now Ma Chao has undoubtedly given them a chance, a chance to step into the political circle, as long as the Wei family is not stupid, they can naturally see the pros and cons.

Ma Chao's wooing of the Hedong Wei family is only the first step, he now has a large amount of gold and silver and five baht money in his hand, and if he wants to turn this money into grain, refined iron and other materials in a short period of time, it is indispensable to have a commercial context. The Hedong Wei family is one of the three major commercial families in the north, the other two are the Zhen family in Zhongshan in Jizhou and the Mi family in Donghai in Xuzhou.

"It's a big matter, Shu Kai can only make a decision after discussing with his father, how about giving the general an answer after three days?"

Ma Chao nodded and said: "That's right, in addition, my Guan Nai brother Wei Ning is also a talented person, and he intends to recommend him as a filial piety and an official in the court, and ensure that he has a smooth career all the way!" I don't know if Brother Wei has any opinions! ”

Wei Kai was overjoyed, bowed down and said: "Thank you for the general's allocation, but Zhongdao is only eight out of ten, and the age is not as good as the weak crown, which seems to be out of line."

Ma Chao said with a smile: "Brother Wei is too worried, he will only be thirteen years old, but he is more than the third prince and guards a state, how can the Son of Heaven be a pedantic person?" I want to recommend Wei Ning to wash the horse for the prince, and ask the uncle Guanglu doctor Ma Yueyan to find a good family for him in the capital, but temporarily for the second prince to be an official, once the second prince ascends the throne in the future, the younger brother is the prince and the prince, a very human minister, the power is inclined to the government and the opposition, and the achievements are limitless! ”

Wei Kai frowned and said, "Why isn't it the eldest prince?" Isn't it?"

Ma Chao shook his head and said: "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, how can the shepherd of this state be able to trick you?" As for the family affairs, the book has already been arranged. When Yuan Shu was born in the fourth and third dukes, he had a daughter who was already young, and her person was well-known and courteous, surnamed Qing Shuxian, and she was talented and good-looking. My uncle Ma Yueyan is the nephew of Mrs. Yuan Kui, and he is protecting the media to add your Wei family's reputation and Zhongdao's character, and this matter is a matter of course! ”

Wei Kai was overjoyed, with his political vision, he could naturally see the benefits of this matter, if Ma Chao personally recommended it, coupled with the relationship with the Yuan family, Wei Zhongdao's future can be described as limitless. If he hadn't married a wife, he would have been eager to replace him.

Ma Chao did this with sinister intentions! First, take Wei Zhongdao away in advance and prevent him from having a chance to contact Cai Yan again, and at this time, Cai Yan has not yet performed the courtesy, although he has a good impression of Wei Zhongdao, it is limited to senior brothers and sisters; Second, Wei Zhongdao is a tuberculosis ghost, although it is not obvious at this time, but it has a strong infectious ability, if Liu Xie can be infected with tuberculosis, he can save a lot of trouble in the future; Third, completely win over the Wei family, as soon as Wei Zhongdao dies, Wei Kai can only mix with him, and the Wei family's business network can naturally be used by him. As for Yuan Shu, he can only be regarded as unlucky, who makes him embarrassed with Ma Chao everywhere, and it is natural for Ma Chao to retaliate against him.

In the spring of April, the sky has become warmer, the earth is full of vitality, Ma Chao has good wine and meat every day, and he is accompanied by beautiful women, and he almost forgot what his surname is. It wasn't until the tenth day that the letters sent by Ding Yuan and Wen Ping almost at the same time made him have to leave Anyi City. It turned out that the edict of the Son of Heaven was finally sent to Bingzhou, and Ma Chao successfully became the fourth state pastor of the Han Dynasty. Because the handover with Ding Yuan and the state affairs were imminent, although Cai Yong and Wei Kai still did not express their position, they did not dare to delay any longer.

This time, Ma Chao said goodbye to Hedong Taishou Wangyi and visited the Wei family again. After careful discussion, the father and son of the Wei family had no reason to disagree, but Wei Kai had to stay for a few days to arrange family affairs before rushing to Jinyang to take up his post. Wei Zhongdao was a university scholar, although he coveted Cai Yan a little, but his father's order was difficult to disobey, and he would never disobey his father's and brother's order because of a woman.

Wei Ning was inevitably embarrassed to see Ma Chao again, because he couldn't figure out the correct solution to the problem after thinking about it, and said cheekily: "Champion Hou Zhen is a great talent, I am ashamed of myself!" I don't know when I will see you again, can the general solve his doubts! ”

Ma Chao said with a smile: "This matter is easy, if you deal with this matter in the future, you only need to give them another sheep, so that there will be twelve sheep, and half of the eldest son will be six; the second quarter of the three; the third son, one-sixth of two; After dividing eleven sheep and taking back one left, now that the old man's will has been fulfilled, there is no need to kill the sheep, and he does not lose a single hair, isn't it the best of both worlds! ”

The people present at the Wei family were stunned for a moment, this topic stumped their family. Wei Zhongdao suddenly laughed, stroked his palms and sighed: "I see! This question is actually a question of urgency and wisdom, no wonder there is no solution after thinking hard, the general can hurt Wei Ning! ”

Ma Chao chuckled and said: "Zhongdao is full of economy, and he is a rare genius in counting, if it is not surprising, why is it difficult to stump Brother Wei?" The only way to solve this problem is to be flexible, and it is even more necessary to be flexible as an official, as the so-called: endure the calm for a while, take a step back and open the sky. This is not only given to Wei Ergongzi, but also to himself! ”

Wei Ning was in awe when he heard this, gave a deep salute, and said: "Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years!" In the past, there was no one in his eyes, and he always felt that his talent was world-famous, and he saw that the general knew that there was a sky outside the sky, and Wei Ning was taught. ”

"Well said, well said!" Ma Chao's impression of Wei Zhongdao has changed greatly, this kid is not a useless person, but he is just a little young and frivolous. Since there is no threat to himself and Cai Yan, he can consider saving him, of course, whether he can change his life against the sky depends on his luck, thinking of this, he suddenly said: "Brother Guan Wei's face is sallow, his breathing is not smooth, his eyes are dull, and his body is thin, is there a disease?" Ben is just a rough doctor, maybe he can help you! ”

"Exactly!" Wei Kai said urgently: "My brother was infected with Yin Deficiency and Fire Prosperity a year ago, and his body is getting worse and worse, if the general can cure my brother's illness, Kai is willing to give him fifty percent of his family wealth!" After saying that, he bowed deeply, and so did Wei Xiang, the head of the Wei family, and the others, all of them were excited, and their concern for Wei Zhongdao was beyond words.

Ma Chao knew in his heart that Yin deficiency and fire disease is one of the tuberculosis diseases, which is naturally not a major disease in later generations, but for thousands of years, I don't know how many people have died of tuberculosis, and all those who cough up blood and die are basically yin deficiency and fire disease. At that moment, he hurriedly helped Wei Kai up, and pondered for a while: "Brother Wei is polite, as long as you are loyal and talented, I will never covet the wealth of the Wei family, and my brother's illness can be cured, but whether it succeeds or not, it can only depend on his creation and luck!" ”

At that time, the mortality rate of people who suffered from tuberculosis was terrible, and even half of them were less than half a percent, so they could continue their lives as long as they wanted. What kind of identity is Ma Chao, since he dares to say that he has amazing ability, Wei Kai is convinced of this, and bows again: "The lord is really a god!" Throughout his life, Kai is willing to serve the Lord's work for dogs and horses! (To be continued.) )