Start with Blue Silver Grass

Chapter 561
"Dai County, Shanggu County, and Lelang County in "Youzhou", Nanhai County, Cangwu County, and Gaoliang County in "Jiaozhou"!"

The corner of Lin Yi's mouth was smiling, with a calm expression on his face, as if the nouns that came out of his mouth were just ordinary things such as grass, sand and gravel.

But Xi Zhicai, who was sitting opposite Lin Yi, could not remain calm.

As soon as the names of these six counties were spoken by Lin Yi, Xi Zhicai's mind immediately called up their relevant information.

It can be said that these six counties are located in the most remote locations at the northern and southern ends of the [Han Empire].

But even so, it is still a county!
"Brother Lin, Xi Zhicai is stupid and really can't understand. You..." Xi Zhicai looked at Lin Yi with an incomprehensible expression and said with some difficulty.

If we say that in order to develop [Qinglin Traveling Merchants] and establish a wealthy family belonging to Lin Yi, we bought the position of the Prime Minister of the "Jizhou-Changshan Kingdom" where we are currently settling, or the "Jizhou-Zhongshan County" next door. The position of county governor is more than enough.

But Lin Yi bought six of them at once!

Just six. Looking at all the major aristocratic families in the world, as well as the big merchant families such as the [Zhen Family] in 'Jizhou' and the [Mi Family] in 'Xuzhou', if you are really willing, let alone six county governors. , even the governors of six states could not buy it.

However, being able to buy it is one thing. Whether he can take office smoothly, and whether he can integrate into the local aristocratic family circle and be accepted after taking office, is another matter.

Since Liu Hong, the current emperor of the Han Dynasty, began to sell officials and nobles, the act of buying officials has been contradicted by the aristocratic circle.Everyone who spends money to buy an official position is the target of their exclusion and contempt.

After all, Liu Hong's move was equivalent to tearing apart the channels for officialdom and promotion, which were almost entirely in the hands of aristocratic families, such as promoting filial piety and integrity.

Therefore, unwritten rules have emerged to secretly suppress and make things difficult for those who buy official positions.

In the eyes of most people from aristocratic families, buying an official position is equivalent to being unworthy of one's virtue.Therefore, even if many wealthy businessmen can afford official positions, they still do not go to Luoyang to spend money to buy official positions.

After all, it is the various aristocratic families that control most of the power in the [Han Empire] today!
If Lin Yi did not buy Lelang County in "Youzhou", but instead bought Zhuo County, or Yanmen County in "Bingzhou", then Xi Zhicai would definitely suspect Lin Yi of being disloyal!

After all, Daijun and Shanggu County in "Youzhou", whether with Zhuojun or Yanmen County in "Bingzhou", can be connected together.

If Lin Yi were allowed to control the three counties, he could almost create a vassal state!

But Lin Yi also bought an enclave like Lelang County, a truly wild land located in the most remote part of the Han Empire!

In fact, Lin Yi bought Lelang County, and the other three counties were located in "Jiaozhou". They were literally worlds apart from the three counties of "Youzhou" purchased by Lin Yi.

If Lin Yi bought the other three counties of "Jizhou", Zhongshan County, Changshan Country and other places, and kept the West Garden, he had just received the money, and the people Lin Yi sent to buy officials had not yet left the city gate of "Luoyang". Han Emperor Liu Hong's arrest document for Lin Yi may have already flown to "Jizhou".

Lin Yi, who was confused when he understood the drama, said with a smile:

"Zhicai, you don't know something. Yi naturally had some considerations when buying the land of these six counties~"

Hearing this, Xi Zhi stood up, cupped his hands in front of Lin Yi, and said, "Brother Lin, please clarify your doubts."

"Brother Zhicai should know that Daijun and Shanggujun are both located on the border, bordering the grassland where [Xianbei] is located..." Lin Yi said unhurriedly.

In response, Xi Zhicai nodded silently.

Not only that, the Shanyuting where the leader of [Xianbei] Tan Shihuai was located was just in front of Daijun.

"In the land of these two counties, I mean the horses, cattle and sheep on the grassland." Lin Yi continued:
"As for Lelang County, I have a servant named Gao Xianzhi. He is from Goguryeo. His civil and military skills are useful, and he can be used by the Goguryeo people..."

"Nanhai County, Cangwu County, and Gaoliang County in 'Jiaozhou' are located at the southern end of the sea. They are like summer all year round. If they are cultivated properly, rice can be harvested three times a year!"

"In addition, these three counties have a lot of spices, precious trees, and even mountain treasures..."

"Yes," Xi Zhicai couldn't help but say, "The three counties of 'Jiaozhou' are too far away, and usually no one wants to transport the spices and precious wood back there, but the journey is long, and the manpower and financial resources consumed during the period, Often the gain outweighs the loss~”

"Haha~" Lin Yi chuckled and shook his head, saying: "That's why Yi wants to buy Lelang County!"

"Oh?" Xi Zhi heard this and was puzzled for a moment. He could only look at Lin Yi and wait for the other party's explanation.

But at this time, Lin Yi kept it secret and did not tell the truth directly.

"Brother Zhicai, just wait and see. Yi guarantees that you will be surprised when the time comes!" Lin Yi said with a smile.

"..."

Xi Zhicai was not dissatisfied with Lin Yi's conservatism.

On the contrary, he was even more satisfied with Lin Yi's caution!
Confucius said: When chaos arises, words are the order.If the king is not secretive, his ministers will lose; if the ministers are not secretive, they will lose their virginity; if matters are not secretive, it will cause harm.This is why a gentleman is cautious and avoids going out.

It is related to Lin Yi's foundation, and even more seriously, it is related to Lin Yi's wealth and life!

For a classmate like Xi Zhicai who is studying in the same academy, if Lin Yi really told everything about himself in the first in-depth conversation.

The Xi Zhicai's first reaction may not be that a scholar would die for his confidant's trust, but that Lin Yi's character is not good enough to achieve great things, and the city is too shallow!

The talents of civil servants, counselors, and even generals who are familiar with the art of war are ultimately different from those of strong generals who are purely physical.

"So, where do you want Brother Lin to serve?"

Xi Zhicai, who knew it tacitly, did not question Lin Yi, but changed the subject and understood where he was going next.

Lin Yi did have some plans for this.

After all, no matter whether Xi Zhicai comes this time or not, it will never go wrong if he makes plans early.

"Brother Zhicai, what do you think of Daijun?" Lin Yi asked.

This time, it was Lin Yi who examined Xi Zhicai.

Although he is a famous person in history, and in terms of his soul cultivation qualifications, he is indeed a rare talent.

Coupled with his pure destiny, in today's [Han Empire], he is enough to become one of the 'Nine Qings'!

But the above is just panel data.

Lin Yi needs to weigh whether the other party really has the real talent and learning that matches his 'fame'!

Regarding Lin Yi's question, Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but become excited.

Although he has not been enrolled in Yingchuan College for a long time, he is now at the sixth level of the Soul Cultivation Realm. He has memorized all the books in the college library by relying on his strong mind and photographic memory after strengthening his soul cultivation. Keep it in your heart.

Generally, for students at this level, it is an excellent way to go forward, whether it is to ask the teachers of the college for advice on the doubts they have learned, or to verify them one by one in practice.

"Dai Jun, Qin Zhi."

Xi Zhicai recalled the relevant records he had seen before and said slowly:
"There are Wuyuan Pass and Changshan Pass. Eighteen counties: Dangcheng and Gaoliu counties are governed by Duwei in the west. Macheng is governed by Duwei in the east. For example, it goes out of the fortress in Yanshui, east to Ninggu, and in the central part Duwei governs. Shenhe, Pingshu, Qiyi River in the north reaches Sangqian and enters Gu. Lingqiu, Qihe River in the east reaches Wen'an and enters the big river, passing through the fifth county..."

After listening to Xi Zhicai's introduction to Dai Jun, Lin Yi nodded noncommittally, acknowledging his mastery of basic knowledge.

Zhicai, who also understood that these were just beginners, began to review what he had seen and heard during the past few days in Shiyi County. He looked at Lin Yi and asked abruptly:
"Brother Lin, do you intend to trade with [Xianbei] and... plunder?!"

　Good night~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)