In fact, Zhao Fan knew in his heart that if Liu Qi wanted to hold him accountable and arrest him, he could still monopolize those properties.
But Liu Qi not only did not usurp his throne, but also considered him carefully and brought fame to his brother. How could he not be impressed by such a broad mind of repaying evil with kindness
Completely deal with Zhao Fan and take over the Zhao family business, which is countless times bigger than that of the future son-in-law Xi's family. The key is to be able to extend it overseas, which is what Liu Qi needs most.
In history, after Zhao Fan offended Zhao Yun, he fled overnight and his whereabouts were unknown. He probably went to take over his brother's property and hide his identity. Even if he did not achieve anything, he would not have to worry about food and drink for the rest of his life.
Although Liu Qi currently only has Jingzhou, in addition to revitalizing the Han Dynasty, he also wants to expand his territory in the future.
I wouldn’t dare say that I can catch up with Genghis Khan or even conquer the world, but I have to at least be similar to the Qing Dynasty, otherwise wouldn’t it be a waste of time to travel here
But a tall building starts from the ground. The more ambitious the goal, the more talents and resources are needed. Now is the time to lay the foundation. Liu Qi dare not be careless. He does everything himself and even personally inspects Jingnan to look for talents.
Zhao Fan's elder brother Zhao Xiang must have been a business genius, but unfortunately he was buried in this era that emphasized agriculture over commerce.
After Zhao Fan surrendered, the two discussed the affairs of the county. Political affairs remained the same and adjustments would be made after Deng Zhi took office. However, Chen Ying and Bao Long were killed, and there was no one to lead the troops in the county, so Liu Qi transferred Yang Ling to Guiyang to take up the post.
After everything was arranged, Zhao Fan issued a notice to reappoint officials to calm the people's hearts. He also donated three million coins from his family fortune to help Liu Qi govern Jingnan and establish military farms to pacify the people.
When Fan Feng heard that Liu Qi not only took over all of the Zhao family's assets, but also planned to let her take charge, she was so shocked that her red lips opened wide and she was speechless for a long time.
Liu Qi took her into his arms and said with a smile: "Madam, you have a talent for business, but you just don't know it. There is also a wonderful woman in Xiangyang. After you contact those shopkeepers, bring the dancers to Xiangyang and meet her. You will definitely benefit from it."
Fan Feng said coquettishly, "Is the General talking about Xi Yuan, the daughter of the Xi family? I heard that the General is engaged to Xi, so she must be the future mistress, right?"
The marriage between Liu Qi and Xi was known to everyone in Jingzhou. As both were business people and women, Fan Feng naturally knew everything about Xi Yuan.
Liu Qi pinched his pouty red lips and chuckled, "Madam, don't worry. You will have a place in the mansion in the future. As long as the business is successful, everyone will have a place to use their talents. Why should we care about the difference between the primary and the secondary?"
Fan Feng opened his mouth and took the finger in, leaning tightly into Liu Qi's arms. At this time, this boy who was nearly ten years younger than him had become his only support.
The Central Plains pays attention to matching of family backgrounds, not to mention that Liu Biao is the master. She knows that she is not qualified to be Liu Qi's wife, and seeing that Liu Qi is not biased, she is already content.
After a moment of tenderness, she suddenly raised her delicate head and said quietly, "Ling'er was forced by the Cai family, and she had no choice. Now that the Cai family has been destroyed, she is all alone. Considering that she is young and ignorant, and has changed her ways, I beg the general to forgive her, even if she can be a maid in the mansion and help me run the business in the future, how about that?"
Liu Qi heard Fan Feng's tone and thought that Zhao Ling'er seemed to be too embarrassed to talk about some things. He felt a sudden throbbing in his heart for no reason. He put his hand into the veil and laughed softly, "Ling'er has already sacrificed herself. Doesn't Madam know about this?"
"Ah?" Fan Feng was startled, and sat up suddenly, pulling at her messy clothes: "This... I'm her stepmother, how can we... do this?"
"She's not my biological daughter!" Liu Qi laughed and pulled Fan Feng into his arms. "When we get to Xiangyang, the three of us will sleep together in the same bed. Isn't that a joy?"
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After a day of rest, Liu Qi asked Fan Feng to take the prepared peppers and curry to Xiangyang to discuss the sale with Xi Yuan.
This kind of dried chili is only the size of a little finger, light green in color, and very spicy. Guiyang only has more than 300 kilograms of it in stock. Before the source of supply is found, it is worth a fortune.
Everyone said goodbye outside the city, and Liu Xian led his troops to escort Liu Qi to Lingling, where several talented people were waiting for him.
The first one was the famous scholar Liu Ba, who came from a family of officials and had long been famous in southern Jing. However, he refused to respond to Liu Biao's repeated calls for him.
Some people commented that Liu Ba's strength was comparable to Fa Zheng's, and he indeed later became Fa Zheng's successor. However, this guy had a weird temper and didn't even give Liu Biao face.
Liu Qi knew that this guy only wanted to curry favor with Cao Cao and was not optimistic about Liu Biao. He wondered if the battle of Nanyang could change his opinion.
There are also Jiang Wan and Liu Min, both of whom are elites of the late Shu Han. Jiang Wan, in particular, became the successor under Zhuge Liang's training, and his talent is evident.
On the way, he asked Liu Xian about the three people. Liu Xian was surprised and said, "I didn't expect that the general was trapped in Xiangyang and knew all the talents in the world. These three people were well-known in Lingling when they were young. My father also sent people to invite them, but they all declined with excuses. With the general's prestige, he will definitely be able to recruit them."
Liu Qi smiled and said, "Jingchu is a land of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. If they cannot be used by the country, it will be like a precious jade covered in dust. This is because its master is not wise! Since I am in charge of Jingzhou, I will let them use their talents to the fullest and live up to their learning."
Liu Xian frowned and said, "Liu Min and I are from the same clan, so it is not difficult to meet him and Jiang Wan. However, Liu Ba was unwilling to take the post of Lingling County Governor before, so I am afraid he may not come."
"It's different now!" Liu Qi said with a smile, "I've heard that the general is known as a Confucian general in southern Jingzhou. He is good at planning and fighting, and he is also a great talent in Jingzhou."
"General, you are making fun of me!" Liu Xian smiled awkwardly and said with emotion: "This is all because of my youthful vigor and arrogance. The general made a stunning debut and lived up to his reputation as a Confucian general. I think he is far better than Zhou Lang of Jiangdong!"
Liu Qi asked, "How do Jiang Wan and the other two compare to the general?"
Liu Xian said: "Ten times more than me."
Liu Qi laughed and said, "General, why are you so modest?"
Liu Xian said, "This is what I really think! I have collected many military strategies to help my father train his troops. However, it is like working in isolation. It is hard to achieve anything great. General, you are guarding Jingzhou. If you need me, I am willing to be your vanguard."
Liu Qi laughed and said, "I just said that the general is a talent from Jingchu. How can a wise ruler let such a gem be covered in dust? As long as the general..."
"Really?" Liu Xian was overjoyed. He didn't expect Liu Qi to think so highly of him. He said loudly, "A real man has ambitions for the four directions. How can he be content with a corner? I'd rather follow you around."
Liu Qi nodded with relief. In history, there was no news of Liu Xian after he was conquered by Liu Bei, and he never entered Shu. He probably stayed in Lingling. It was not known whether it was because of his mediocre talent or because he lacked opportunities to display his talents.
This kid is like a flower in a greenhouse now, neither good at literature nor martial arts, but in this era, being able to read and write is a big step ahead of other people. Taking him out for training may help to unleash his potential.
The sense of accomplishment of training a famous general is far greater than that of discovering a famous general. If Liu Xian can be developed, Liu Qi will be happier than waiting for Deng Ai to grow up.
While they were chatting, suddenly a group of people came galloping towards them, with smoke and dust flying. Gan Ning hurriedly stood on guard in front.
Liu Xian watched for a moment with his hands on the pergola, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, General. The leader of the troops is General Xing Daorong of this state. He must have been ordered to come and meet you."