Liu Qi stayed in Zhao's mansion for two whole days, and on this day, he suddenly became angry and summoned Zhao Fan to meet him.

Zhao Fan thought that Fan Feng had appeased Liu Qi, but just now his heart was settled, and when he heard that Liu Qi was angry, he trembled and came to see him.

In the study, Liu Qi's face was gloomy, and he pointed at Zhao Fan and scolded: "Fan Feng is actually Ling's sister-in-law, why didn't you explain it earlier?" If you offer your sister-in-law to please others, isn't it a great unfilial piety? ”

Zhao Fan heard that it was not for Cao Cao, so he wiped a cold sweat and hurriedly explained: "The general is angry, this is a voluntary companion of my brother and sister-in-law, and it has nothing to do with the lower officials!" And her brother and sister-in-law have been widowed for three years, and she has the right to remarry, she has the heart to take charge of the dancing team and continue to preside over her brother's estate, and it is not easy for the lower officials to stop her. ”

Liu Qi said unhappily: "But you deliberately concealed the identity of Ling's sister-in-law, pretending to be a dancing girl to serve me, wouldn't it mean that I, Liu, oppressed people with power, and what is the difference between that Cao thief bullying Zhang Xiu in Wancheng?" ”

Zhao Fan saw that Liu Qi cherished his reputation, and hurriedly smiled: "Don't worry about the general, the official doesn't say anything about this matter, outsiders don't know, not to mention that my brother and sister-in-law have long admired the general's name and are willing to serve the left and right, that is also her blessing, how can it be compared with Cao Thief's strong acceptance of Uncle Zhang Xiu?" ”

Liu Qi's expression eased slightly, waved his hand to signal Zhao Fan to sit down, and said slowly: "Since we talked about Cao Thief, then you and I will end the previous matter together!" ”

In bed for the past two days, Fan Feng took the opportunity to say that Cao Cao contacted Zhao Fan, and there was a lot of pillow wind.

This matter is also a transaction for his uncle and sister-in-law, Fan Feng helped Zhao Fan to exonerate, Zhao Fan handed over half of his brother's property to Fan Feng, and she took care of it herself.

Zhao Fan suddenly became nervous when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "The lower officials know that they have made a big mistake and are willing to be punished, but I deeply feel that Liu Mu took him in back then, and did not obey Cao Thief's orders. ”

Liu Qi nodded slightly and said: "Lost and reined in, you are still not too stupid, Cao Cao is far away in the Central Plains, if you raise an army, can he really save you?" It's just a chess piece in the hands of Cao Thief, and it's just for others to use! ”

Zhao Fan hurriedly said: "What the general said is extremely true, fortunately, my sister-in-law reminded me that the lower official did not make a big mistake. ”

A smile flashed in Liu Qi's eyes, and he said angrily: "Sister-in-law Ling also knows the general situation, as the head of a county, you are not as good as a woman, how foolish?" ”

"The general has learned a lesson!" Zhao Fan observed his words and looks, and saw that Liu Qi was not angry, so he hurriedly praised: "Although my brother and sister-in-law are women, they are far more knowledgeable than lower officials, and they know how to do business. ”

It turned out that Fan Feng was bought by Brother Zhao Fan from the Guishan caravan since he was eight years old, and formed a dancing girl team, which was specially bought for orphan girl training to entertain dignitaries and nobles in order to open up trade routes.

Fan Feng himself didn't know where he came from, and his life experience was impossible to investigate, so he followed Brother Zhao Fan with all his heart, entertaining guests and assisting in business for many years, and he was quite capable.

When he grew up, he was very beautiful, and when Zhao Fan's brother lost his wife, he was accepted as a concubine and took over the industry in Jingzhou.

Liu Qi tapped his fingers on the table and asked lightly: "Sister-in-law Ling intends to use the caravan to explore her life experience, what do you think of the Ming Mansion?" ”

Zhao Fan said angrily: "Although my brother and sister-in-law did not leave a bloodline for my first brother, but after all, they are members of the Zhao family, not to mention that this large industry also has half of its credit, and the lower officials are not good at business, if no one takes over, it will dissipate invisibly sooner or later." If she can really find her life experience and the beauty of adulthood, she will report the grace of her brother and sister-in-law's upbringing, comfort the spirit of her brother Jiuquan, and the lower official will be willing to fulfill it. ”

Because Brother Zhao Fan often goes out, the two get together less and leave more, and the number of times they have sex together is only a handful, and they met with an accident when they went out two years later, so they did not leave any heirs.

But after the death, the entire industry is like scattered sand, Jiaozhou, Nanyue and even the poisonous industry are completely paralyzed, and they have not even interacted with each other in recent years, only Jingzhou is barely maintaining.

Fan Feng mourned for three years, thinking that he had nowhere to return in the second half of his life, so it was better to find his own background, prepare to take over part of the industry, and search for the Kushan caravan that was killed.

Liu Qi's arrival made Fan Feng more confident, she had already learned a lot of news from Zhao Ling'er, this time sincerely served Liu Qi, if he had his support, whether it was to run a caravan or revive the industry, there was great hope.

Liu Qi said with a smile: "There was a Guishan caravan that came to Jingzhou before, but it has disappeared in recent years, so it's a pity to think about it." Have you ever thought that if you can open up the trade route of South Vietnam and trade with Kushan, although this move is not as good as Zhang Qian's digging of the Western Regions, it is second only to this, this is a move that will be famous for future generations, but it is a pity that Brother Ling's luck is not good, and I regret that I missed it. ”

"Hiss-" Zhao Fan gasped when he heard this, and looked at Liu Qi in disbelief, "This, how can this be compared?" ”

His brother is just a businessman, his status is low, if he didn't dredge Liu Biao and become Guiyang Taishou, the two brothers from Jingzhou, Hebei, it would be difficult to gain a foothold at all, Liu Qi actually compared him with Zhang Qian, it is really incredible.

Liu Qi said with a smile: "Exploring the unknown place, spreading Chinese civilization, benefiting the present generation, and merit in the future, although Brother Ling is seeking profit for money, but his contact with overseas is indispensable, but there is only one less imperial edict, if it can be successful, this feat will be remembered by future generations." ”

Zhao Fan suddenly woke up, and after being stunned for a long time, he suddenly burst into tears and said: "It's a pity that my brother's life is shallow and he can't take on this great responsibility." ”

Liu Qi also sighed helplessly, this kind of regret is countless in history, and some people ridiculed it at the time, but it was sought after as a saint in later generations, and the limitations of the concept of the times are not something that the authorities can crack.

Seeing that Zhao Fan was deeply regretful, Liu Qi said: "Brother Ling left a large piece of industry, if it is ruined, it is really regrettable, fortunately, Sister Ling is still ambitious, and she will also have the intention of opening up the South China Sea trade route. ”

Zhao Fan was stunned and said, "What does the general mean?" ”

"If you want to achieve great things, only leave half of the property to Sister-in-law, this is far from enough!" Liu Qi looked at Zhao Fan and slowly clenched his fists: "I want them all!" ”

"Ahh Zhao Fan was shocked and looked hesitant, in this way, wouldn't it be that the family business left by his brother was handed over?

Liu Qi said with a smile: "The Ming Mansion doesn't have to worry, if those industries are handed over to you, it will just be exchanged for some money, this move is tantamount to killing chickens and taking eggs, and in the future, the caravan will return to the right path, and there will also be a red in the Ming Mansion; In addition, this caravan will be named after Brother Ling's sister-in-law, taking the name of 'Fengxiang', and the name of Brother Ling will coexist with the business for a long time. ”

Zhao Fan looked at the young man in front of him in surprise, he not only knew the art of war, but also knew the way of doing business, his brother Zhao Xiang had mentioned this matter back then.

A caravan without a name, like a nameless person and a country, is difficult to achieve a big event, but it is a pity that he died before he made a decision, but Liu Qi brought it up at this time.

In astonishment, Liu Qi continued: "Since the Ming Mansion is loyal and reliable, it can succeed Guiyang Taishou, and gain both fame and fortune, so why doubt the husband?" ”

Zhao Fan saw that Liu Qi not only did not ask for the guilt, but also thought so carefully for his brother, and knelt down excitedly: "Zhao Fan is willing to go to the soup for the general, and he will never give up!" ”