The moonlight was bright and the night breeze was blowing, making Li Qingxuan's clothes and trousers rustle slightly, making him feel a little cold.
Stand for a long time,
"Let's go. Come back when you have time."
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After descending from Zijin Mountain, Li Qing did not go home and went to Qixia Mountain instead.
In the past, he would go up the mountain facing the setting sun. Unexpectedly, facing the wind and dew was also very refreshing. The water vapor was mixed with the fragrance of the grass and trees. Listening to the chirping of insects and birds, he felt soothed.
There are no sacrifices, but there is wine and stories...
Li Qing has been running around for the past two years, busy and fulfilling. Suddenly, the pace of life slows down, and all the past events come flooding back.
After so many years, he is no longer sad or sad. He only has some separation sorrows.
Watch the sunrise, watch the sunset...
After telling the story and drinking the wine, Li Qing went down the mountain contentedly.
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Yongqinghou Mansion, full moon banquet.
At Zhu Wanqing's suggestion, the Li family did not make any big arrangements and only invited relatives from Cao Guogong's lineage and daughter-in-law Song's natal family.
Due to the relationship between Li Hong's parents, Li Qing did not blend in, so he opened a separate table in another courtyard.
However, it was still quite lively, and his son, niece, grandson, and granddaughter-in-law all took care of him.
Especially Zhu Wanqing.
She didn't care about her father-in-law, mother-in-law, and Cao Guogong's lineage at all, and always stayed with Li Qing.
In Zhu Wanqing's words: "Those people are not as close as Uncle Li."
During the banquet, the uncle and nephew discussed the current situation, as well as the planning and future development of the Li family's industry.
"Uncle Li, you originally said you would only make money overseas for ten years, but my niece always felt... ten years was too short." Zhu Wanqing said thoughtfully, "It's not that I'm greedy, but it's too time-consuming to build a brand. Ten years later , the Yongqing brand has just become popular among people, but we have to give up, this... is not cost-effective!"
"Just ten years!" Li Qing insisted on his decision. "Otherwise, the Yongqing Marquis Mansion will be too eye-catching. In ten years, you can make a lot of money, enough for dozens of generations of Yongqing Marquis Mansion to indulge in extravagance."
Zhu Wanqing smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle Li, I'm not worried about money, I just don't want the Yongqing brand to decline."
Li Qing was amused: "I don't even care, why do you care?"
"Of course I care!" Zhu Wanqing said depressedly, "How can you, a hands-off shopkeeper, understand my feelings? This is a brand I have worked hard to manage, just like... just like my son."
Li Qing was speechless.
Zhu Wanqing tentatively said, "Uncle Li, I have an idea. Why don't you listen to it?"
"you say."
"Ten years later, we will shift our focus back to Ming Dynasty and give up overseas industries, but not completely." Zhu Wanqing said, "We can be a supplier."
"You mean...just like the current relationship between the Shen family and the Li family, the surplus will be sold overseas through other maritime merchants?"
"No." Zhu Wanqing said, "It's not a surplus, but... vigorous production and giving up sales rights." Zhu Wanqing said, "I have carefully considered it. After ten years of fermentation, the Yongqing brand will definitely be sold by overseas countries. It’s so popular that we don’t have to worry about sales at all.”
Li Qing was stunned, "You mean to expand the number of franchisees?"
"What is a franchisee?"
Zhu Wanqing didn't quite understand this term. After Li Qing explained it, she understood. She nodded: "Yes, that's it."
"Uncle Li, there is no need for us to worry about money!" Zhu Wanqing said, "The more we earn back, the better it will be for Ming Dynasty, right?"
"That's true, but..."
"With you, even if the future emperor targets the Li family, you will have a way to resolve it, right?"
Li Qing: "..."
Zhu Wanqing said sincerely: "Uncle Li, you once said that the essence of maritime trade is plunder. Ten years later, our Li family has finally grown into a tiger, so why should we abandon our minions?
Even if the looted wealth is squandered, it can still benefit the people, right? "
"Good guy, you are really ambitious." Li Qing was a little shocked, "You girl, are you going to rebel?"
Zhu Wanqing said reservedly: "Uncle Li, you taught me well."
"Don't do this, when did I teach you this?" Li Qing said with a stern face.
"You have taught me, but it's just more obscure." Zhu Wanqing said, "Actually, you also agree with your niece's point of view in your heart. Only in this way can the essence of plunder be truly realized, isn't it?"
Li Qing shook his head: "What I want is for a hundred flowers to bloom, not for the Li family to sing alone!"
Zhu Wanqing chuckled and said: "The Li family has given up a lot, how can they sing solo?"
After a pause, "If the current trend continues, in the future, there will definitely be super-rich businessmen, the kind who are truly as wealthy as the rest of the country. Uncle Li, you don't have to deny it. This is inevitable."
Zhu Wanqing's eyes were filled with wisdom, "This is the essence of capital. Uncle Li, isn't this the purpose of your advocating for the expansion of the Shen family?"
Li Qing said quietly: "Being too smart will shorten your life!"
"I don't believe it. Uncle Li, you are so smart, but you are still so alive... It hurts, it hurts, I am already a grandma, and Uncle Li, you still beat me?" Zhu Wanqing was sad and angry. Fortunately, no one came over at this time.
Li Qing snorted: "Who told you to be angry with me?"
"Why am I angry with you? I'm obviously telling the truth, okay?" Zhu Wanqing was speechless, sighed, and said: "I understand what Uncle Li means. You don't want the Li family to get involved, and you only want the Li family to enjoy wealth and prosperity. But……
Uncle Li, have you ever thought that since there will definitely be a commercial giant in the future, why can't it be the Li family? "
Zhu Wanqing said seriously: "If you are poor, you can take care of yourself; if you are wealthy, you can help the world. Uncle Li, you often say this. This is also the reason why you have struggled for so many years, or the excuse you have made for yourself. I think... …”
"Have you ever thought about what if I can't save it?"
Zhu Wanqing asked back: "You can still choke while eating, why don't you just eat?"
Li Qing was speechless.
Zhu Wanqing continued: "The path of capital is your strategy to save the country, Uncle Li. I also believe that the Li family will be a conscientious capital. Even if future generations have an unfilial son, you can force him back. This is , it’s too easy for you.”
"Stop talking and let me think about it." Li Qing was a little confused.
He didn't expect that Zhu Wanqing would be so ambitious.
However, it doesn't seem to be considered ambition, she also has good intentions.
only……
He even boasted to Li Jinglong that night and promised that Xiao Lihong's family would always enjoy peace and wealth. Now that Zhu Wanqing is doing this...it is difficult for the Li family to live in peace.
But what Zhu Wanqing said was not wrong. On the contrary, it was very rational and feasible.
Daming took the capital road, which he strongly promoted. Under the competition of big fish eating small fish, it is inevitable that top business giants will appear in the future.
As Zhu Wanqing said, since there must be a Big Mac, why can't this Big Mac be the Li family?
Of course, there are risks involved, and Li Qing cannot guarantee that everything will go wrong.
When weight reaches a certain level, it will be transformed into power. Can an emperor stand by and watch?
Just kidding, father, son, and brother can turn against each other over this, let alone a distant relative who has long since passed the fifth server?
When the emperor is really cruel and attacks the Li family, no matter how hard Li Qing fights, can he still be able to defeat the Ming Dynasty's millions of soldiers?
Is there a drama about kidnapping the emperor?
Once it gets to that point, Ming Dynasty will really be in chaos.
However, Zhu Wanqing's proposition is very tempting.
For a moment, Li Qing was unable to make a decision.
for a long time,
Li Qing let out a long sigh of relief and asked, "Have you discussed this matter with Hong'er?"
"He just gives me a mallet. Telling him is like playing the piano to a cow." Zhu Wanqing rolled her eyes, "Do you think he can understand?"
Li Qing: "..."
"This matter is extraordinary and should not be taken carelessly." Li Qing said seriously: "Don't make any personal opinions, otherwise, I will skin you."
"Of course I won't make my own decision. Didn't I discuss this with you, Uncle Li?" Zhu Wanqing smiled and said, "You are the master of the Li family, so naturally you have to make the decision."
As she spoke, she poured wine for Li Qing, poured another glass for herself, and said with a smile:
"I've explained everything that needs to be said. It's up to Uncle Li to decide. What do you choose? What will my niece do? Come on, my niece will give you a toast!"
Zhu Wanqing smiled relaxedly, with a cunning smile, like a little fox, as if she had Uncle Li completely under control.
In fact, Li Qing was indeed manipulated.
He is so confused now that the fun of eating is gone.
"It's a great joy to have a child in the family. Uncle Li, why don't you drink?" Zhu Wanqing joked, "You are carrying the burden of the Ming Dynasty, so what's the harm in having one more Li family?"
Li Qing's face turned dark: "I really want to throw a glass of wine on your face!"
"Look at you, why are you like this?" Zhu Wanqing pretended to be injured and was about to cry.
"...Take away your magical power!" Li Qing snorted: "You still think that you are a little girl, and you make people feel bad when you cry? Haha, I didn't feel bad for you when you were a little girl!"
"Okay, okay, Uncle Li really has you." Zhu Wanqing calmed down and drank the wine in one gulp. Shi Shiran stood up and said, "After I've finished speaking, it's all up to you whether you agree or disagree."
After that, he left in a carefree manner, which is called a free and unrestrained manner.
If it hadn't been for her great joy today, Li Qing would have really wanted to catch her and beat her up. She was really... so angry.
Coincidentally, Li Hao came over with a big face at this time. He was obviously drunk, his cheeks were red, and he was shaking when he walked. He came up and put his arms around Li Qing's neck, looking like the two brothers were getting along well.
"Today, I...my son is one month old, the wine table is big or small, Hier~ we are all brothers..."
"A mother's debt must be paid by her son, and it's up to you."
Li Qing clasped his left hand and his right hand with a sinister smile on his face...
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When Li Hao regained consciousness again, it was early the next morning.
"Brother, you're awake."
"Hmm..." Li Hao groaned. He wanted to sit up but was unable to do anything. His whole body hurt when he moved, as if he was falling apart. His vision was blurred and his eyes could only open a crack.
"Little sister... hiss~ my face hurts so much!" Li Hao grinned, and his face hurt even more with this expression, "What's wrong with me?"
Li Xueer held back her laughter, "Brother, you drank too much and fell down."
"Is that so..." Li Hao drank too much, and the second half of the scene was fragmented, with no memory at all, "I, I fell from the roof?"
"Yes, right...Pfft, hahahaha..." Li Xueer couldn't hold back and laughed regardless of her appearance.
"You, what are you laughing at?"
Li Xueer burst into tears: "I can't help it, I can't help it at all..."
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