Chapter 60: Knocking on the door of the world’s aristocratic families
With Zhuge Liang's words, Kuai Qi and Pang Shanmin's eyes finally changed.
Even Pang Shanmin, who was just sturdy just now, couldn't help but be a little excited by this sentence.
He looked at the huge boxes unconsciously.
But soon their eyes returned to the clarity.
"Kong Ming has a good idea. I have also heard of some... specialty items in Jiaozhou.
But these are just some dead things after all. If the famous scholars in Jiaozhou were still there, maybe we would really be willing to give a lot of money in this matter.
But now..."
Kuai Qi refused to laugh, while Pang Shanmin laughed and said nothing.
However, Kong Ming's things were not over, the box was not opened, and the second batch of supplies were also delivered.
This time, what Kong Ming took out was not a living thing.
"There is a saying in "Qi Hai": Mianzhang, egrets, hole birds, swans, croakers, trunks, green manes and purple tassels.
Liang once heard that although there are many chaos in Jiaozhou, there are many rare treasures and strange birds and beasts. This bird is auspicious. Today I was fortunate to come and invite the two brothers to enjoy it together."
After Kong Ming finished speaking, Xi Zhen went out in person and carried the green bird in. It was more than a foot long and its tail feather was six feet long.
It looks like a chicken or a bird, with emerald green on the top of the head and a blue-green crown...
"Is Kongniao here?"
At this time, Pang Shanmin didn't care about his taciturnity. It was the first time he saw this thing. As for Kuai Qi, he had already run to Xi Zhen and was about to get started.
This guy didn't look dignified as a child of a famous scholar... No, Kong Ming thought about it, and this brother had never planned to be a famous scholar from the beginning.
"This is Kongniao, a record among the Western Regions in the Book of Han. This object is also called Kong Jue.
However, this is also auspicious thing. At this time, the Cao thieves were about to unify the north. If the Kuai Pang family could present such auspicious things like the court at this time.
That would also change in Cao Zhe's eyes..."
This time, Kuai Qi and Pang Shanmin were a little hesitant. They knew that this method was a good method, but this matter...
"We are not those flattering people. I am afraid that our family will not be spared by us."
"If it's just that, it's natural, what if it's added!" Kong Ming turned his eyes at Xi Zhen again, and the big boxes were immediately opened. This time, all kinds of rare treasures were revealed.
"Pearls, tortoiseshell, corals, glazed glass, and some giant beasts, ivory and horns... It is said that there are also some birds in Jiaozhou that were once presented to Emperor Xiaowu, called parrots.
But Liang hasn't seen it yet, and I don't know if it's a rumor."
For a moment, although I dare not say that it was a jewelry spirit in this small hall, it was also a sight to be wide open.
Pang Shanmin and Kuai Qi are both children of the great family in Jingzhou, especially Pang Shanmin, who is still a legitimate son, but the things in it... will not be discussed in detail for the time being.
Mainly it is really rare.
"Kong Ming... Why haven't I discovered before that you have such a desire to make money?
It's only been your time to come to Jiaozhou. This treasure... and the rare birds have made you succeed. This is not like you..."
After a brief surprise, Kuai Qi returned to normal, and his face was a little strange, especially when he looked at Zhuge Kongming, it was even more strange. He always felt that something was wrong with this person.
After hearing this, Zhuge Liang was slightly stunned, but soon returned to normal.
He would not tell the two brothers in front of him what he had experienced.
He used to work in Nanyang, and he used to treat money like dirt like them.
But later... he still didn't like money and silk, but he couldn't see the people without money and food, and he couldn't see the court in a country wasting opportunities for money, silk, food and grass.
I was really scared. If they had had the support of a huge family back then, how could a mere defeat in Yiling have completely destroyed their foundation!
So how could they get into such a situation?
Back then, he hated that he had not taken charge of the army as soon as possible, but now he only feels that before taking charge of the army, he must lay a solid foundation for his lord.
"Cough cough cough..." After a strange cough, Kong Ming cleared his throat and continued, "These rare treasures are also extremely rare in the Central Plains.
Liang knew that the two sisters and brothers were both children of the whole family, so he would definitely not value such money, and would not like merchants.
It just so happened that Liang is helping his lord plan the caravan now. The leader is the lord's confidant, Mi Fang, the Mi family, the most wealthy family in Xuzhou at that time.
At the same time, there were also Zhongshan merchants Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping to help him.
Now it is mainly about walking in Yizhou and the north, making some brocade fur, changing from Jiangdong to write grain, fodder, money, etc.
Although this business is not big, it can be regarded as a way out.
These rare treasures are also rare in Yangzhou, but they are not so valued. On the contrary, the reason for this is that after they are cut off from the Western Regions, these things rarely appear.
If someone could send these things to the Central Plains now, I think some people would be willing to pay money.
After all, this thing is considered an elegant thing in terms of welcome and sending you.”
"You have indeed changed now, and you are full of philosophical words." Pang Shanmin also recognized Kuai Qi's words at this time, "but this is indeed a good idea. Cao Gong is in the north.
There must be many people who are worried that such rare treasures are indeed what they need..."
Pang Shanmin first recognized Kuai Qi and Zhuge Liang's words, but then he expressed his doubts.
"But I'm afraid I'm inappropriate to do these things!"
A famous scholar is a famous scholar. If you are mingling with a group of merchants all day long, you will be a self-destruction.
"Don't worry, two brothers." Since Zhuge Liang had found them, he naturally made complete preparations, "We are naturally responsible for the business.
As for this visit...the Kuai Pang family also has many children traveling abroad.
I just need to pretend to ask them to guide them on my behalf to preserve the reputation of the two families.
I wonder what the two brothers thought?”
"Shanmin, what do you think?" Kuai Qi looked directly at Pang Shanmin, as if he wanted to ask his opinion.
"What do you ask Pang, can Pang still make the decision for your Kuai family?" Pang Shanmin frowned, too lazy to pay attention to this guy who doesn't treat him as a human being all day long.
"Qi thinks there is no problem. Kong Ming is your and my brother-in-law after all. Zhu Jing always says that Kong Ming has a strange strategy and open-minded mind, and is a strange man in the world.
Qi is willing to believe in Kong Ming.”
"... Then why don't you ask him what he wants you and my family to do?"
"Uh... Isn't this a mountain citizen? If his request is too much, I will naturally refuse it. If you offend someone, you should do this kind of offensive thing."
Chapter completed!