Optimization System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 185 Asking prices and paying back the money on the spot
Zhuge Liang left the palace and came to Zhuge Jin's residence to meet his elder brother.

Zhuge Jin hurriedly greeted him, and asked Zhuge Liang and Zhang Lan's thoughts. Zhuge Liang didn't say anything, but smiled slightly to signal his brother to be safe and not to be impatient.

"Kong Ming, brother, how are you doing?"

Zhuge Liang circled around for a while, Zhuge Jin understood what he meant, and repelled the attendants.

Seeing the attendants retreat, Zhuge Liang said slowly, "Now our great republic is at war with Cao Cao and Fancheng, and the Northern King Liu Bei is eyeing him like a tiger. I'm afraid it will be difficult to send troops."

Zhuge Jin became anxious for a moment, Zhuge Liang saw this, and before he could speak, he hurriedly said, "However, I also urged Your Majesty, and finally let Your Majesty relax and consider whether to marry the King of Wu."

Only then did Zhuge Jin relax.

After all, he is a brother. Although he is also on guard against Zhuge Liang, he is much worse than others.

"only"

"Just what?"

"It's just that your Majesty had a good relationship with General Sun Jian, but now he is going to become Sun Jian's son-in-law. He is no longer here, but he still suffers a bit."

"This"

Although Zhuge Jin also thought about this issue when he came here, in his eyes, these things are not important. How can someone who wants to be a big deal care about these children's private affairs.

But Zhang Lan really cares about the female affair here, but it's not because of Sun Shangxiang.

"However"

Xia Houjin hurriedly listened again.

"but what"

"However, my lord is not a common man, so naturally he doesn't care about these things, but he won't let King Wu take such a big advantage for nothing, so the dowry must be a bit more."

"It's natural, it's natural." Although Xia Houjin said so, her heart skipped a beat.

"Then brother agrees?"

Zhuge Jin's face turned ugly. His brother grew up suddenly and was regarded as a monster. He really didn't know his character, and he didn't have much affection. He was very polite when talking to him. Who would have thought I said a polite word, but it was used to beat myself.

"This... no, you go first."

"Since it's not, then there's nothing to say. You are stupid and unable to persuade His Majesty. If you think about it, your brother will have no chance. I think it's better to go back earlier."

Zhuge Liang directly interrupted Zhuge Jin's words, got up and was about to leave, which made Zhuge Jin panic.

"Yes, yes, brother, don't be angry, don't be angry"

After hearing this, Zhuge Liang turned around, sighed softly and said, "My lord is willing to help King Wu, but this dowry is from the cities of Jiujiang County."

"what!"

Zhuge Jin stood up all of a sudden, staring at Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang waved his hand, signaling him not to get excited, but to listen to himself before he finished speaking.

Zhuge Jin sat down again, but her eyes were still fixed on him, full of shock and anger.

"I mainly focus on Jiujiang County, but I will also help the King of Wu to be worthy of the name. There are six counties in Yangzhou, so it's a good deal if you think about it."

After hearing this, Zhuge Jin pondered for a long time and said slowly, "Is this what His Majesty meant?"

Zhuge nodded.

Seeing him nodding, Zhuge Jin thought for a while again and said, "I can't decide this matter, I need to go back and report to the King of Wu."

Zhuge Liang nodded again and said, "That's fine, brother, don't worry, I'll go and explain to His Majesty."

"Then there will be brother Lao Lao."

As soon as Zhuge Jin cupped his hands, Zhuge Liang also took the opportunity to get up, cupped his hands and said, "Then I won't bother my brother, just leave now."

"Not far away

The two saluted again, and then Zhuge Liang left.

After Zhuge Liang left, he came to the palace to meet Zhang Lan again.

After telling Zhang Lan what had happened, Zhang Lan clapped her palms and laughed loudly, "Kong Ming, you are so cruel, you want Sun Quan's entire territory at once, and he will be the only one who makes a fool of himself."

Zhuge Liang also laughed and replied, "Sun Quan naturally refuses, just like what His Majesty said, 'pay the price on the spot'. In order to repel Sun Ce, Sun Quan will definitely pretend to agree, and then give up a city to reconcile with me. Great powers, when the time comes, use this as the foundation, use their tactics, pretend to support, don't confront Sun Ce head-on, and suddenly rush out to take the city when the city is about to be destroyed, then Sun Quan will have nothing to say, this is just reaping the benefits of the fisherman."

Zhang Lan nodded in agreement, then tossed Zhuge Liang a cigarette, and took out another one in his mouth.

Zhuge Liang hurriedly took out the fire book that he had researched not long ago and lit it for Zhang Lan, and then lit it for himself.

"It will take Zhuge Jin a long time to go back and forth. I'm afraid Sun Ce won't give him a chance, um. How about this, let Pang De take people to Runan and be on standby at any time."

"What His Majesty said is very true"

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Inside the largest tavern in Luoyang City
Groups of people are discussing a common topic.

"Have you heard? Your Majesty wants to accept a concubine. Don't you have a daughter? I've heard that your daughter is beautiful and talented in piano and piano. Don't you try it? If you are chosen, you will be the king of the country." Zhang"

The person who spoke also took out a small box from his arms, took out a thin round strip from the box, and handed it over.

Then he ordered people to take a fire to light it, and clouds of smoke rose.

At the beginning, this cigarette was enjoyed inside Zhang Lan, but later through the cultivation of the seeds extracted by the system, a large amount of tobacco can already be produced.

So it began to open to the outside world, but the number is relatively rare.

Although the quantity is scarce, it is also purchased frantically by the major Tu clan families, and the supply is often in short supply.

Cigarettes have become a status symbol. Those who can smoke cigarettes are rich and powerful. Ordinary people have no chance to enjoy them.

"How can I miss such a good opportunity? I signed up for her a long time ago, but I don't know how the result will be."

"That must be no problem, I will have to rely on the head of the country a lot in the future."

"Shut up, you can't talk nonsense like this, isn't it done yet?" Although the man said so, his expression was very smug. From this point of view, he was still very optimistic about his daughter.

Because of the news of choosing a concubine, dignitaries from various states and counties sent their daughters to Luoyang one after another, wanting to try their luck, even people from places farther away than Youzhou and Yizhou went to Luoyang.

Suddenly, Luoyang's economy rose rapidly.

Groups of businessmen saw business opportunities, and inns and trading markets developed everywhere, forming the first trading center in history.

Of course, these are things to follow.

Now Zhang Lan has returned to the harem immediately after Zhuge Liang left, and went to report to Dong Yu and Diao Chan. It is not recorded in history.

(End of this chapter)