Big businessman.
capital.
The past few days have been cloudy.
Ever since the secret message came from Mobei, the atmosphere in the entire large commercial capital has become somewhat depressing.
The eight tribes in Mobei have hoarded a large amount of food and grass. It will not be without purpose. It is very likely that they will go south when the snow melts in the beginning of spring.
War is already around the corner.
However, only a few King Wu and some important officials in the imperial court knew about this news. Ordinary people were still living step-by-step and knew nothing about the Mobei Eight Tribes going south.
"Sister Youwei, it's time to shift the focus of the Li family's business."
In the inner courtyard, Li Ziye looked at the dark clouds in the sky and said.
"I am discussing the details of business in the East China Sea with you, Sister Liyue, and we will be able to put it into practice soon."
On the side, Li Youwei said softly, "It's just that it's still difficult for us to determine how big the business volume on the East China Sea is. It won't be able to transfer too much in a while."
"Not urgent."
Li Ziye said calmly, "This war will not reach Dashang territory immediately. We still have time."
"Brother, do you think this war will have a great impact on our Li family's business?" Li Youwei said solemnly.
"Preventive measures."
Li Ziye said solemnly, "Even without this war, I still want to transfer part of the Li family's business. Compared with the high degree of centralization of Dashang, the East China Sea is undoubtedly more suitable for the development of our Li family."
"Brother, are you afraid of the imperial court?" Li Youwei said with a sinking gaze.
"Um."
Li Ziye nodded and said, "Sooner or later, the imperial court will attack the Li family head-on. We cannot be the imperial court's opponents, so we must take precautions."
"I will arrange it as soon as possible." Li Youwei understood and responded.
Li Ziye looked at the dark clouds in the sky, and a little light flashed in his eyes.
Now, he hopes that the winter will be longer this year, so that the war can come later.
"Young Master."
At this moment, a servant came quickly and said respectfully, "There are Confucian disciples outside the house who want to see you."
Hearing this, Li Ziye came to his senses and walked outside.
In front of Li Yuan.
A Confucian disciple wearing a plain white Confucian robe and carrying a long sword was waiting anxiously. When he saw the young man walking out of the mansion, he immediately took two steps forward and said anxiously, "Li Jiaoxi, the Confucian leader has invited you."
"Confucian leader?"
Li Ziye narrowed his eyes and said, "I understand, let's go."
After saying that, Li Ziye didn't waste much time and hurried towards the Taixue Palace.
Not long after.
The two came to the east courtyard.
The Confucian disciple who led the way retreated.
Li Ziye walked into the small courtyard alone.
In the courtyard, two old men were tidying up the vegetable garden, and they were so busy that they were sweating.
Li Ziye arrived and saw the two old men in the vegetable garden and said, "Confucian leader, Dharma leader, what are you doing?"
"Grow vegetables."
Confucius answered casually without raising his head.
"There's going to be a war soon, but you two are still in the mood to grow vegetables."
Li Ziye walked into the vegetable garden and looked around to see if there were any radishes.
Finally, the hard work paid off. Li Ziye saw a radish in a corner of the vegetable garden and reached out to pull it out.
When Confucius saw this, he felt very distressed and said, "It's not fully grown yet. Don't finish eating it all."
Li Ziye scooped up a ladle of water, rinsed it, took a sip, and said, "I'll taste it for you, Mr. Confucian, there's going to be a war soon."
"I know."
Confucius threw a few rapeseeds into the dug pit, filled it with soil, and said, "War is a matter for the imperial court. Why should you, a boy from a merchant family, worry about it?"
"As you always say, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world."
Li Ziye said something, but he felt that what he said was a bit false, and added, "My Li family's business is spread all over Dashang. Once a war breaks out, many shops will have to be closed. It's all money. Don't worry. !"
"This is quite true."
Confucius smiled and said, "How is it? Have you thought of a solution?"
"Think about it, before the war breaks out, sell what needs to be sold, and move what needs to be moved. The area in the East China Sea is good, and everyone can do their own thing, which is very suitable for the Li family."
Li Ziye smiled and said, "Then the Li family won't have to be so timid. Anyone who causes trouble for my Li family will be destroyed by my Li family!"
"oh?"
When Confucius heard this, he looked surprised and said, "The Li family's business is so big. Is Donghai enough to support the Li family's business?"
"It's not just the East China Sea."
Li Ziye took a bite of the carrot in his hand and continued, "There are many large and small countries around the East China Sea. The Li family's business has already begun to penetrate. The difference is that this time, the Li family's actions are just bigger. .”
"It's indeed a good idea."
Confucius thought for a while and said, "However, this is not something that can be completed in a day or two."
"take it easy."
Li Ziye said while nibbling radishes, "It has taken the Li family eleven years to grow from an ordinary merchant family in Yuzhou City to today. Now, it is indeed time to change. The cake cannot be placed in just one place." In the basket, this is called, in my hometown, a multinational group!”
"Boy, are you so anxious to move the Li family's business? Do you think that this war will reach the borders of the Shang Dynasty?"
On the side, Faru spoke and frowned, "The Eight Tribes of Mobei probably don't have this strength."
"Today is different from the past. In the cold winter this year, the eight tribes in Mobei have suffered a lot. Once they raise their troops, they will definitely have a burnt-out attitude. I am afraid it will be difficult for the big merchants to take advantage."
Li Ziye sighed softly, "Unless Dashang can defeat the eight tribes of Mobei with lightning speed, once the war reaches a stalemate, the enemies around Dashang will most likely take the opportunity to add insult to injury. Although Dashang is strong, it is We can’t deal with so many enemies at once, especially the Heavenly Mandate Palace to the west.”
When Confucius and Confucius heard this, they looked at each other.
This kid can indeed see much further than the average person.
"A few days ago, His Majesty asked a hundred disciples of my Confucian sect to follow King Zhongwu northward to jointly defend against the enemy from Mobei, but I refused."
Confucius withdrew his gaze, looked at the young man in front of him, and asked, "Do you think what I did was right or wrong?"
"Your Majesty asked the Confucian sect to send people north?"
Li Ziye said in surprise, "It's strange. The war is not about conquering demons. The Confucian disciples didn't play any special role in the past. Why would Your Majesty give such an order?"
At this point, Li Ziye suddenly trembled, as if he thought of something, his expression immediately became heavy, and he said, "Your Majesty is testing the loyalty of the Confucian sect!"
"Confucianism is not the Confucianism of the imperial court."
Confucius said calmly, "Since the founding of Confucianism, it has been to educate all people, regardless of country, rich or poor. If even Confucianism is controlled by the imperial court, it will lose its original intention."
"But His Majesty doesn't think so."
Li Ziye's eyes flashed with concentration, and he said, "Since the founding of the Confucian sect, it has cultivated countless talents for the great merchants. It can be said that the great merchants have been the biggest beneficiaries of the establishment of the Confucian sect. Therefore, in the history of the great merchant emperors, In my eyes, the Confucian sect should be the Confucian sect of Dashang."
"Are you scared?"
Confucius said with a smile on his face.
"A little."
Li Ziye smiled helplessly and said, "Even the Confucian sect has become a thorn in His Majesty's side, let alone my Li family."
"The contemporary Shang Emperor is extraordinary in terms of ambition and scheming."
Kong Qiu looked in the direction of the palace, a glimmer of light flashed in his old eyes, and said, "So, you and Wangyu should be careful in the future. The enemies are not necessarily only outside Dashang."
The great Shang Long Qi in that palace covered up too many things.
Even he couldn't see very clearly.
