The Three Kingdoms: Zhaolie, the strategist, and the rise of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 33 A Stable Financial Supporter (Please Read!)
After curing Chen Deng's injuries, Li Yi handed the bottle of antibiotics in his hand to Chen Deng.

"I'll give this medicine to Yuanlong. If he gets sick again in the future, it might help him out."

Chen Deng was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly made excuses:
"Hey! No way."

"This is a miraculous medicine that can cure all diseases. I have no merit, how can I accept it?"

For the Chen family, no matter how wealthy their family is, they cannot buy this kind of panacea even if they have money.

Li Yi opened his hand and was about to give him the medicine, which really made Chen Deng feel terrified.

Li Yi did not allow Chen Deng to refuse and forced it into his hand.

In his opinion, it was worth it to win over Chen with a bottle of antibiotics worth a few hundred dollars.

Of course, the most important thing is how much medicine there is. That bottle has the shortest shelf life, so giving it to him gives you the best of both worlds.

However, the shelf life is just a disclaimer from the merchant, and the product is still effective even after it expires.

After giving the medicine to Chen Deng, Li Yi stood up and said goodbye.

Chen Deng was still a little at a loss, but Li Yi had already gone far away.

Chen Deng could only stand there, staring blankly at the back that looked like a solitary bamboo or a lush pine tree.

"He can maneuver on the battlefield and bring people back to health with his medical skills."

"Li Ziyu, how many more surprises can you bring me? Let me wait and see..."

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At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, China entered a new round of Little Ice Age.

There are more droughts and less rain, and the summers are short and the winters are long.

Mi Zhu, who was the deputy governor of Xuzhou, was braving the cold wind and waiting outside the house with a group of servants.

The biting cold wind made the servants shiver. They couldn't understand what kind of person was worthy of their master waiting for him with such a grand ceremony.

Even before this, even if Envoy Tao came in person, the head of the family would not take him so seriously.

The wind was freezing cold. Mi Zhu wrapped himself in his fur coat. He looked very calm, not caring at all about the harsh environment around him.

His eyes were just looking into the distance, quietly waiting for his guests.

Soon, the answer was revealed.

A carriage slowly came into everyone's sight.

The person driving the car for Li Yi this time was still Chen Dao. It seemed that Liu Bei intended to entrust this young and promising general to Li Yi for training.

Because he is loyal, brave, down-to-earth and hard-working.

His seniority in the army is also very low. If he becomes a loyal supporter of Li Yi, his status in the army in the future can be improved.

Along with Chen Dao came more than twenty elite soldiers, all of whom were personal guards assigned by Liu Bei to Li Yi.

Although Li Yi preferred to travel light, Liu Bei was afraid of changes and insisted on equipping him with such a team.

Soon, the group approached the Mi Mansion.

Mi Zhu straightened his clothes and went forward to greet him.

Li Yi also got out of the car and took the lead to step forward and salute.

"I have long heard of your great name, and I have long wanted to pay you a visit."

"Today, I have troubled you to go out and greet me personally, which has made Yi feel uneasy. I apologize for this and hope you will forgive me."

Mi Zhu was slightly stunned, even though he had heard that Li Yi was a modest and polite gentleman.

I didn't expect to see him today and find him to be truly extraordinary.

Perhaps this is the reason why he could become a military advisor at such a young age.

Mi Zhu immediately bowed in return:

"Ever since I met you at the banquet that day, I have long wanted to have a close relationship with you."

"I didn't expect that you have been promoted to military advisor to the envoy. Congratulations."

"I received your visiting card yesterday, and I was overjoyed."

"When I thought about the distinguished guest coming, I felt uneasy and terrified, so I led the crowd to welcome him."

Li Yi took Mi Zhu's hand and said sincerely:

"The deputy is an important official of the envoy, and also my senior."

"Yi is young and does not know etiquette. He needs to consult the other driver on many matters."

"I am very grateful that you have taken the time to meet me. If you have any advice for me, I will listen to it."

Mi Zhu's eyes twitched slightly, and he cried out in his heart that he couldn't bear it. This young man was too polite and humble, and he didn't have the youthful arrogance that should be associated with someone of his status.

At the first meeting, Mi Zhu felt that he was as pure as jade, as elegant as a scholar, a gentleman, and pure and untainted by dust.

Mi Zhu felt this kind of feeling like a spring breeze for the last time when he was with Liu Bei.

Li Yi is the second one.

Mi Zhu could now understand why Li Yi was able to become Liu Bei's military advisor in such a short time and was even valued by him.

Maybe it's because they all have succubus physique...

"It's cold here, not a good place to talk."

"If you don't mind, why don't you come into my humble abode and have a chat with me and drink a cup of hot tea?"

Mi Zhu took the initiative to invite Li Yi, and Li Yi gladly agreed.

The two of them entered the mansion together.

The servants were also able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Mi Zhu led Li Yi into the main hall, and they both took their seats.

"As your deputy, I am honored to have Mr. Li visit my humble home. I am very honored."

As they were talking, the maid beside them served them fragrant tea.

Li Yi thanked him, took the teacup and took a sip.

"Great tea! Great utensils! Really great food and beautiful utensils!"

"I have heard for a long time that my dear driver is a businessman and is the richest man in the world. He boasts of being rich in Xuzhou. Today, I see that he is indeed quite good."

The Mi family has been doing business in Xuzhou for many years and has taken root in Xuzhou. Since their ancestors, they have been one of the richest families in the world.

But their family was not unkind because of their wealth. On the contrary, they often showed kindness to the people in the village, so they always had a good reputation in Xuzhou.

As a merchant family, if the Mi family only relied on their wealth and good reputation, it would not be enough for them to compete with a century-old family like the Chen family.

What really enables the Mi family to be on par with the Chen family is their strong family strength.

According to historical records, their family was "a family of merchants for generations, with tens of thousands of servants and a fortune of billions."

What is this concept?

This is a force that is powerful enough to influence the political situation in Xuzhou.

It would be fine if the Mi family was just rich, but they also had private soldiers.

The number of them is as high as 10,000, and the fact that they stand out from the crowd of aristocratic families shows that their fighting capacity is not weak.

It was precisely because of this kind of influence that Tao Qian was able to recruit Mi Zhu as his deputy.

This is an assistant official second only to the top leader of Xuzhou.

Historical books clearly record that Mi Zhu's military and domestic affairs abilities were rather mediocre. Even when Liu Bei later entered Shu, he usually gave Mi Zhu an idle position.

It can be seen that he really relied on the strength of his family to sit in a high position.

The only thing that can restrict the Mi family is that they are not traditional officials.

In terms of reputation, the Chen family has always been superior to him.

But if we only talk about influence, the Mi family is firmly seated as the number one family in Xuzhou.

Don't say anything else,

There were tens of thousands of strong and capable male servants, as well as thousands of tenant farmers and thousands of private soldiers.

Not to mention the aristocratic families, even a local governor would look at him with awe.

Therefore, both Tao Qian and Liu Bei tried their best to win over the Mi family.

In troubled times,

Whether it is external expansion or farming and developing domestic affairs, money and food are indispensable.

At this time, a financial sponsor who can provide a stable supply of money and food becomes extremely important.

Just as Wei Zi was to Cao Cao, Lu Su was to Sun Quan.

Although Li Yi had not yet explained the reason for his visit, Mi Zhu could guess it to some extent.

Just ask for money!
What else could it be?
The Mi family is so poor that they have nothing left except money.

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