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Although Liu Minxiu is a "village man in the mountains", he is definitely not a short-sighted person who can train his eldest son into a high-ranking official of the fourth grade, and can start such a large business and run this small and remote rural area in a tight and airtight manner.

In later generations, there were always some so-called "brick writers" and "professors" who liked to write articles with their buttocks and do some vague and fancy things.

But in fact, in the Ming Dynasty, the most insightful, knowledgeable and forward-looking people, including the most pioneering people, were these "countryside" gentry.

The ones who are really stubborn and blocking progress are the big guys who make decisions with their hands on their butts.

Because they must protect their vested interests, so how can they be allowed to change?

At this time, Liu Minxiu recognized at a glance that what Li Yuanqing was holding was a cigar from the New World.

And looking at Li Yuanqing's appearance, it seems that this has become a habit he is accustomed to. This... this is really...

You know, cigars are produced in the New World, which is probably thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty, but Li Yuanqing can treat it as a hobby...

It's no wonder that at such an age, Li Yuanqing has already reached such a status. Li Yuanqing's strength is really...unfathomable.

It took a while before Liu Minxiu realized what he was doing. He took the cigar respectfully and said with a smile, "Li Shuai, this is a cigar, right? I heard people say it is a treasure from the distant New World. This is really a treasure."

"oh?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and lit a cigar, looked into Liu Minxiu's eyes and said, "Liu Yuanqing, do you have any research on these imported Western goods?"

"hehe."

Liu Minxiu smiled hurriedly: "Li Shuai, you don't dare to do research. In the early years, when I was doing business in the south, I was lucky enough to see this kind of treasure several times, and then I got the impression. However, although this cigar can refresh you, the taste is really strong.

, I’m afraid it’s hard for me to enjoy this old and rotten body.”

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Tobacco has advantages and disadvantages. How to use it depends on each person's control. No more, no less, just right."

Liu Minxiu had already figured out Li Yuanqing's rhythm at this time, and Li Yuanqing's attitude had always been tepid. In fact, he had opened the door to him, and Liu Minxiu also relaxed a lot.

He smiled and said: "Li Shuai's great road is beyond my reach. If I can follow Li Shuai and get some advice from Li Shuai, I will die, so there will be no regrets."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing: "Liu Yuanwai is too modest. Yuanqing also enjoys being able to have tea and chat with Liu Yuanwai."

Once the fog dissipated, the next topic became much clearer.

Liu Minxiu made it clear that he wanted to do his little bit for the development of Liaonan and Changsheng Camp.

Don’t reach out and hit the smiling person.

How could Li Yuanqing turn away a truly capable and knowledgeable tycoon like Liu Minxiu?

The two sides quickly reached a settlement.

Li Yuanqing also made it clear that in the future affairs of Liaonan Commercial Bank, a door will be opened for the Yutian Liu family.

Unknowingly, the two of them had been chatting for more than half an hour. At the end of the conversation, Liu Minxiu mentioned his second young master and said: "Li Shuai, this kid Maocai, hey... he has been like an old man since he was a child.

It breaks my heart. If Li Shuai doesn’t dislike this ineffective bastard, I will leave it to Li Shuai to polish him! Whether it’s life or death, it’s up to Li Shuai to decide.”

If the previous conversation made Li Yuanqing realize that Liu Minxiu was somewhat capable and knowledgeable, he was a partner he could work with. But at this time, his words made Li Yuanqing unable to help but start to look at him again.

.

This old man's mind and heart are truly extraordinary.

After a moment, Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Since Yuan Qing is more trustworthy than Yuan Qing, Yuan Qing will not refuse. Second Young Master, I will accept it! Someone, please invite the Second Young Master over."

"yes."

A moment later, Young Master Liu, who was waiting in the small tent outside the door, was quickly brought in by his own soldiers.

Young Master Liu no longer had the arrogance he had before. He hurriedly knelt on the ground with a plop, "Young Liu Maocai, I have met Li Shuai."

Even though his father was right in front of him, he didn't dare to say anything.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Brother Liu, what is the saying that we don't know each other without fighting? Just get up."

But how could Liu Maocai dare to get up? He hurriedly said respectfully: "Li Shuai is here, how dare you get up?"

On the side, Liu Minxiu couldn't help but let go of his tightly held hands. His son was not too stupid after all.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Brother Liu, your father has already planned to hand you over to me. What do you think? Haha. Don't be nervous. If you don't like military life, I will never force you."

"Well?"

Liu Maocai did not expect that in such a short period of time, his own father would actually 'sell' him, and he was a little confused for a moment.

He secretly glanced at his old father, only to find that Liu Minxiu was looking at the fur on the roof of the tent in a trance, not looking at him at all.

Liu Mao is stupid, but he is not really stupid.

At this time, he already understood that he had no chance to choose at all.

His father was able to get this opportunity for him, but he didn't know how much it cost him.

He hurriedly slapped Li Yuanqing on the forehead, "You are so lucky to be able to serve under Li Shuai! You will do your best to be by Li Shuai's side and do your best for Li Shuai!"

…………

Li Yuanqing did not stay with Liu Minxiu for dinner.

The main reason is that it is already late tonight, and he will have to rush on his way tomorrow. If he wants to deepen his contact with the Liu family, he can only wait until he returns.

How could a person like Liu Minxiu cause trouble to Li Yuanqing? He wisely said goodbye and left, preparing his thoughts to receive Li Yuanqing at Liu's village after his return.

Back in the big tent, Yang Jiao~niang, Li Liuli, and Zhao Mei were all still waiting for him. In the hot, rolling pot, a pot of tempting lamb chops was stewed.

Next to it, there are a few small cold dishes, and wine is warming in a hot water basin.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "It's so late, why don't you eat first? What are you waiting for me for? Are Sanlang and Fangxin sleeping?"

Yang Jiao's mother had just been nourished by Li Yuanqing, and she was glowing and charming. She smiled and said: "If the master doesn't come, how can the slaves dare to eat? Yuan Qing, sit down quickly. We are all very hungry. Two little guys.

, has already fallen asleep."

How could Li Yuanqing be so polite? He laughed and sat down at the main table, and the family began to eat.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, when Li Yuanqing was almost done eating, Yang Jiao's mother smiled and said: "Yuanqing, that lame Zhao and Brother Zhao have already settled down. I went to see them just now, and his little

There seems to be some trouble with your son's illness. They have been wanting to see you, would you like to go and see them?"

Li Yuanqing raised his head and glanced at Yang Jiao~mother.

Yang Jiao's mother smiled again and said: "Yuan Qing, I always feel that this lame Zhao is not simple."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile: "That's fine. I'll go see them right away."

With that said, Li Yuanqing looked at Li Liuli and Zhao Mei again, "Please warm up the quilt."

The pretty faces of the two girls suddenly turned red with embarrassment, but they nodded obediently.

…………

Zhao Zizi's family was arranged alone in a small tent, which was about six or seven square meters.

Although it was a small tent, the living conditions and infrastructure were much better than their homes. Two small fire pots were enough to ensure that the tent was always warm.

Zhao Xiaomao has fallen asleep leaning in the corner.

Zhao Xiaoxiu was dragging her cheeks in a daze.

Zhao Laizi kept stroking the arrow in his hand. It was not until Li Yuanqing came in that he came back to his senses. He stood up quickly and respectfully and said: "Li, Li Junmen, you, what's wrong with you..."

Li Yuanqing smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Zhao, how about sitting down? Are you still getting used to living in a tent? Xiaoxiu, have you eaten?"

Zhao Xiaoxiu's little face suddenly turned red, she nodded obediently, and said shyly: "Thank you, thank you Li Junmen for thinking about me. We, father and son, have already had dinner."

After a moment, she added, "The lamb chops we ate included a whole lamb. Xiao Mao was full today."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing and glanced at Zhao Laizi, "Brother Zhao, let's go for a walk?"

Zhao Laizi was immediately flattered. He never imagined that the famous Li Yuanqing could be so approachable...

But after a moment, he came to his senses and stood up respectfully, but said with some indescribable embarrassment: "Li, Li Junmen, you, you really think highly of the villain."

Li Yuanqing, however, could not deny it and took the lead to walk out of the tent with a smile.

Zhao Laizi thought for a moment, grabbed his bow and quiver bag, and then quickly walked out of the tent.

At this time, fine snowflakes were already falling in the sky.

Or maybe it can't be called snowflakes, but tiny ice shards.

In the North, the sun is rarely seen in winter, and the weather is always so endless, as if there is no end in sight.

Although the ice slag was a bit hurtful, since everyone was wearing thick clothes at this time, it wouldn't be much of a problem.

Li Yuanqing stretched out his hand and quietly felt the fine ice shards fall into his palm and melt quickly.

Zhao Laizi had already arrived at Li Yuanqing's side and stood respectfully.

He also wanted to talk to Li Yuanqing, but he really didn't know how to say it...

Li Yuanqing turned around at this time, looked at Zhao Laizi and said, "Brother Zhao, was your leg broken by Liu Maocai?"

Zhao Laizi couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Li Junmen, you can't say that. My legs have been suffering from chronic diseases for many years, but I can't blame Liu Maocai entirely."

Li Yuanqing smiled and nodded, "I have decided to recruit Liu Maocai into my army."
To be continued...