Xu Xian had been planning the tea business for a long time, but he didn't have much energy to build a network of relationships, and he was worried that finding a ready-made agent would be unreliable. This Hu merchant's status was not high, he had a family and business in Bianliang, and he also had a family.

Easy to control.

No matter what other background he has, no matter how big his background is, it is not as big as Liuhewan. There are nearly a thousand households in Liuhewan, and they can gather more than a thousand cavalry. If they call in relatives and friends to help, it will be enough to stage a coup.

.Normally, each one can only enter and cannot exit. Taking food from their mouths is the same as killing them.

Jiubao beat the gong and gathered everyone in Liuhewan together. Xu Xian stood on the table and loudly preached to everyone: "Although the Xu family is not a military household, they have lived together with everyone for nearly twenty years.

Although few people came in the past, when the Xu family was in trouble, all the neighbors never forgot to help me, and then everyone in my business also helped me...

Although I am not a very well-educated person, I still understand the principle of drinking water and thinking about its origins. Now I have a big deal in hand and I want to invite all the neighbors to participate in the business. In the future, everyone will share the profits, and there is no need for many households. Just a small amount of money is enough. "

Xu Xian thought he was sincere and thought that everyone would enthusiastically participate in the shares. Unexpectedly, these misers were unmoved and even made fun of Xu Xian.

A woman said: "Brother Xian, we all know that you are good at doing business, but the market is sluggish now. I heard that your restaurant is almost going bankrupt."

"Aunt Zheng is right. The city of Bianliang is indeed in a slump, but my business is not limited to Bianliang. Our products are indispensable in the north, south, and west regions of the Yangtze River and beyond the Great Wall. It is not an exaggeration to say that we are making money every day."

Another woman said: "Brother Xian, you are not afraid of the wind blowing your tongue. To be honest, the store is losing money. If you want to borrow money, I can lend you ten or eight Guan Guan, and only charge you three points."

How do you like the profit?"

Another person said: "Making money is a matter for the men in the family. I can't make the decision as a woman. If a man loses money, he will beat me. If Brother Xian really cares about our favor, in the summer Popsicle

Just sell it cheaper."

Everyone's words turned into a vegetable market in an instant, and Xu Xian had no room to interrupt. There were still people who were in a hurry to go home to cook and take care of their children, and saw that the fund-raising meeting was about to come to an end.

Lao Zhang suddenly yelled, "What do you women know? You really have long hair and short knowledge. Brother Xian really wants to take advantage of everyone. You don't want to just let it go and make sarcastic remarks!"

Lao Zhang took out a bright yellow gold from his clothes and said, "This is the capital I have invested. If I make a profit, I won't blame you even if I lose it. I won't blame you!" After saying that, he nodded to the women around him, "If it weren't for giving

If each of you leaves some points, I will put in more capital."

Everyone in Liuhewan knows that Lao Zhang is a capable person. Although his leg is broken, his life is not bad at all. His family is one of the best in Liuhewan. He has always been a person who doesn't let go of eagles when he sees rabbits. Now he spends hundreds of

Everyone involved was naturally surprised.

Aunt Liu also came over and said, "These two coins are my capital, please remember them for me."

"Okay!" Xu Xian quickly got off the table and took a pen and paper to write down for Aunt Liu.

If Lao Zhang's persuasion wasn't enough, then if Aunt Liu, who usually wanted to split her money in half, could spend so much money to invest in the stock, they had no choice but to not consider it.

"Brother Xian, what exactly is this deal? Can you tell me about it?"

"Aunt Huang, this is a tea business. I can't explain the details in just a few words."

Aunt Liu advised from the side: "Muggle mother, you can understand what Brother Xian told you again. It's business to go back and get the money quickly."

After the first one, there will be a second one, and then there will be a third one. Seeing that all the people had left, Xu Xian looked at Lao Zhang and said, "Although you have a rich family background, you usually keep it tightly guarded. How could you be willing to spend so much money this time?"

"

Lao Zhang chuckled and said: "Yesterday Jiubao came back and told me but I didn't understand it. But I know that your kid wants to get everyone to buy shares. It must be a big business that can make money. Otherwise, you can't keep it alone."

There are some slippery old ghosts in the world who can see the essence of things at a glance after living for half a lifetime. Lao Zhang is one Feng Dao and another, but his pattern is naturally bigger.

This old man who had survived for several generations once again gained a foothold in the later Zhou Dynasty. Guo Wei still worshiped him as Taishi Zhongshu Ling. Although it was a false title, real power no longer meant much to him. He only relied on a few

A single sentence can influence the emperor and the country's governance policies.

Guo Wei had received his guidance during the Western Campaign to quell the rebellion, and he was very good at using money to pave the way. When he became emperor, he asked Feng Dao for advice on how to govern the country.

He leaned on the dragon chair with an indifferent expression, and gently caressed Ah Bao, who was sleeping soundly in his arms. Ah Bao's wet saliva had already soaked his dragon robe and he was completely unaware, which showed that he was listening intently.

Feng Dao sat under him and kept chattering, "...Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, swarms of thieves have been killing people and they have never been able to kill them all. Every time there is a rebellion in a feudal town, the people take the opportunity to cause trouble. All because of the hardship of the people's livelihood, but just to make a living.

If the people can have enough food and clothing, who would do this business of beheading? Your Majesty takes the suffering of the people and thinks about the people's thoughts. Without the support of the people, no matter the vassal or the bandits, they are nothing but water and a tree without roots. Even if they cause chaos, they will not be able to survive.

It won’t last long and it will be more difficult to achieve…”

A snort suddenly sounded from the corner of the back cabinet. Although it was slight, it was full of disapproval. The two of them subconsciously followed the sound and saw Xu Xian squatting on the ground peeling bamboo shoots.

Feng Dao said with a smile: "Do you think what I said is wrong?"

Xu Xian stood up and replied, "I'm just a pigherder. I don't dare to be called the imperial master by calling him the royal family." At present, the only people in the palace who can be called royal family members are Guo Wei's nephew Li Chongjin, his son-in-law Zhang Yongde, and the other one is Zhao Kuangyin.

Although they are not very old, they are all Guo Wei's absolute confidants. Xu Xian thinks that he is incomparable to them.

Feng Dao smiled and said: "The four teams in the front hall each perform their own duties. You also serve in the front hall and your responsibilities are different from the other four teams. You are the only one in charge. It is reasonable to call you "Dianzhi".

As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Wei laughed out loud. Even the guards on the porch outside the door couldn't help laughing. This bad old man was making fun of Xu Xian. He was really bad.

Ever since he heard Zhao Kuangyin tell Feng Dao's legendary life, Xu Xian no longer cared about him freeloading in his shop, but only hated him for deceiving him. Feng Dao himself was a loser who fell at the first sign of trouble, but he actually taught himself to be a decent person.

Persistence, you must know how to sacrifice your life for righteousness. What is sad is that I actually believed his lies and almost died because of his deception.

Therefore, Xu Xian didn't have much favorable impressions of the old man. When he heard the old man pointing out Guo Wei just now, he snorted disapprovingly in his heart. Unexpectedly, he caught him and started teasing him again, making his face turn red with embarrassment.

Guo Wei laughed and waved his hand and said to Xu Xian: "Xu Xian, when you go out to work, don't disturb me from talking to the Grand Master."

Xu Xian held the basket and was about to leave, but Feng Dao said seriously: "Don't leave, please. You seemed to disagree with what I said just now. I sincerely ask you where you made the mistake."

Xu Xian looked at Guo Wei subconsciously, and Guo Wei nodded and said with a smile: "Tell me, I want to see how you do what you do."

"The little man just said it. If your Majesty is wrong because of his shallow knowledge, the Grand Master should not be blamed." Xu Xian put down the basket and said to Feng Dao, "I heard a lot of old things about the Grand Master. I know

Taishi once served two emperors, Mingzong of the Tang Dynasty and Gaozu of the Jin Dynasty."

Feng Dao nodded and said: "Everyone in the court knows this, is there anything wrong with it?"

"The villain also knows that the two of them attach great importance to the Grand Master. The Grand Master was the prime minister with real power at the time. Presumably the national policy at that time was formulated at the Grand Master's suggestion."

"That's right, both monarchs have a heart to love the people. They use frivolous taxes and avoid wars, allowing the people to recuperate and recuperate, and they are well-off under their rule."

"In that case, why did the two dynasties still fall?"

Feng Dao smiled and said: "I knew you had this question, so I can answer you now, because the two emperors did not have a good successor. Emperor Min of the Tang Dynasty was incompetent and cowardly, and he was driven out after only four months as emperor.

When the emperor stepped down from the throne, he was cruel and unkind, and Khitan barbarians invaded.

"Dianzhi knows that because Jin Gaozu did nothing to rule the people and stabilize the people, the strength of the vassal town was greatly weakened, and the imperial army gradually became stronger. If he could cultivate and rest for twenty years, it would be a different scene."

Xu Xianyi cupped his hands and said, "The villain has learned a lesson."

"Your Majesty, it seems that you have other suggestions? You might as well let us know."

"The villain is right to think that the grand master allows the people to recuperate and prosper the economy, but the fundamental reason still lies with the army. The court should vigorously organize and select elites from the feudal towns to supplement the imperial army. The ordinary soldiers should not only be bribed with money, but also educated.

They are loyal and honest.”

After Xu Xian finished speaking, Feng Dao and Guo Wei were both slightly stunned. They looked at each other and then laughed in unison. Guo Wei scolded: "That's nonsense. You think my throne is too secure, so get out and stay!"

Xu Xian bowed his hands and retreated. As soon as he turned around in the corridor, he was kicked on the butt. He saw Old Mu Tou staring at him with a dark face, "You kid, tell me carefully, do we Qiu Ba have no loyalty? Or do we?"

What a shame." Several others also followed suit and even drew knives to scare Xu Xian.

On the contrary, Old Mutou slapped them one by one, "What are you talking about? It seems like you are really good at it!" He then said to Xu Xian: "We people have no shame, but it would be unfair to say that we have no loyalty. We have been His Majesty for many years.

The personal soldiers who follow His Majesty through mountains of swords and seas of fire will never betray Your Majesty."

Xu Xian was not going to talk about loyalty and integrity with a veteran like him, so he went to the side of the flower bed and picked up a wooden stick to draw boring circles on the ground.

Half an hour later, Feng Dao came out of the back cabinet, followed by Li Tingfang, holding a bunch of things in his arms, which should be Guo Wei's reward for Feng Dao.

Speaking of which, this old man was miserable enough. Liu Zhiyuan ransacked his house, and Liu Chengyou still didn't pay him a salary. Guo Wei's reward was probably his only serious income in the past few years.

When passing by Xu Xian, Feng Dao turned around and said to Li Tingfang: "Father-in-law, please go back. Let Xu Dian directly escort me out of the palace."

Li Tingfang smiled and stuffed the things into Xu Xian's arms, with a teasing look on her face, "Excuse me! Hehe..."

Feng Dao smiled and said to Xu Xian: "What are you doing here? Why don't you send me out of the palace?" After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and walked to the front. After he was out of the back cabinet, he slowed down again, "You feel like

You are angry with me, probably not because of the meal money."

"The grand master knew what he was asking, but you yourself went to Qin Muchu and taught the villain to sacrifice his life for justice, and he almost didn't get killed by you."

"Haha... you are really a happy person. There may be many people who scold me like this behind my back, but none of them scold me like you do in front of me. Although I have no real power, I can still say it in front of His Majesty.

If you say so, don't be afraid that I will give you eye drops."

"Who said you have no real power? Reputation is your greatest power. Even Yelu Deguang has to respect you. You can advise His Majesty to kill me. But your reputation is gone. Such a small-minded chicken will definitely retaliate. How could it be possible?

If you gain His Majesty's trust again, your power will naturally be gone. Isn't it a small gain but a big gain?"

Feng Dao turned his head and glanced at Xu Xian, "You're not simple, boy. I don't have that much thought at your age. What I said to you in Changle Tower that day was all from the bottom of my heart and from experience. I am also a scholar.

If I hadn't been born in troubled times, why would I be willing to serve the four dynasties with my whole body?"

"Just because of your heartfelt words, I almost lost my life."

"Wealth is gained through danger. You are now serving His Majesty, which shows that the risk was worth it."

Xu Xian's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this old man knew something? It was impossible. Even Xiao Can didn't know who the child he was taking home was.

"The reason why I am able to serve you in front of the palace is because Your Majesty likes the stupid pig I raised, so he brought me to the palace."

Feng Dao just smiled and said nothing, and when he was about to leave the palace, he suddenly said: "Your suggestion just now of recruiting elites from the feudal town to supplement the imperial army is very good, but your majesty cannot do it, at least not now. As for what to say next to teach the soldiers.

The suggestion of loyalty and integrity is as absurd as a dream."

"Why? Soldiers are also people of flesh and blood!"

Feng Dao's eyes narrowed with laughter, "I don't have any disciples of saints, how do you expect a group of Qiu Ba to have them? But your suggestion is very interesting. I really want to see what an army that knows loyalty, justice and honor looks like."

What Xu Xian means by loyalty and integrity is different from what Feng Dao understands. It refers more to honor and a sense of mission, which are the cheapest and most expensive elements to build a loyal and strong army.

He pondered for a moment and said: "You know, this little man knows that such an army can march thousands of miles across mountains and ridges even if it feeds on grass roots and tree bark; it can dare to charge against heavy armored cavalry even if it is naked and only has wooden forks and iron hoes in its hands."
Chapter completed!