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Chapter 194,195 Lobbying Feng Duan(1/2)

While the "Shang Yang's Reform" held at the gate of Zhengyi City was still in full swing, Li Ran did not stay there for too long because he had more important things to do.

After Li Ran directly handed over the reform at the city gate to Owl Yi, he immediately returned to Ji's home and drove a carriage to the gate of Feng Duan's mansion alone.

At this time, Feng Duan had already heard the movement at the city gate today and was thinking about "countermeasures". However, he did not expect that Li Ran would suddenly visit at this time.

In addition to being surprised, there was also a hint of coldness between Feng Duan's brows that was not easy to detect.

Feng Duan wanted to go out to greet him, but when Li Ran sent a large box of gifts directly into Feng Duan's house, Feng Duan also concluded that Li Ran came with "good intentions". So then he

Feeling relieved, he looked at Li Ran who came to visit with a smile and said:

"Oh, what a rare visitor! What a rare visitor!"

"My nephew has been here in Zhengyi for more than a year. I'm afraid this is the first time he's been to Feng Mansion as a guest, right?"

"But, this is..."

Although he had already guessed what was in the box, he still had to pretend to ask about it to save his face.

Li Ran heard the sound and said quickly:

"What Dr. Boshi said is absolutely true!"

"Li Ran has been in Zhengyi for more than a year, but he has not visited Master Deboshi's house. It is really disrespectful!"

"Therefore, since I am here today, how can I come empty-handed? This is my intention in offering sacrifices to my family. It is really disrespectful. I hope Doctor Boshi will accept it!"

With that said, Li Ran ordered someone to open the box.

The gift is indeed a generous one. And Li Ran made it very clear. This gift was given by him as a sacrifice to his family, not as a political courtesy.

Although Feng Duan saw this gift, he didn't care much about it. After all, as the third person in the Zheng Kingdom, what rare treasures could he not see?

However, these gifts ultimately showed Li Ran's sincerity in wanting to make friends with him. And he himself also intended to make friends with Li Ran, so for him, he was naturally open to all comers.

"What kind of words do you call my nephew!"

"Please come in quickly! Please come in quickly!"

Feng Duan did not refuse the visitor and was very straightforward. He immediately asked his servant to collect the box, and then led Li Ran directly into the living room to sit down.

"Hey, to be honest with my nephew, I have actually wanted to visit my nephew at the memorial house for a long time. However, I am always fettered by many trivial things, which makes me unable to escape!"

At any rate, Toyodan had to find some high-sounding reasons to get closer. At least, he had to explain his previous behavior.

"Furthermore, if the Fumigated Tunnel Alliance that we participated in a few days ago had not benefited from my nephew's mediation and solved this urgent need for me, how could I still be sitting here calmly talking to my nephew now?

?”

Since he accepted Li Ran's generous gift, he had to say something decent.

These words not only expressed gratitude to Li Ran for mediating in the first place, but also hinted that he no longer had the intention to fight with Zichan again. It could be said that he killed two birds with one stone.

After all, he had worked hard in the officialdom of Zheng for many years, and Feng Duan's speaking skills were also extremely high.

"Haha, the doctor is laughing, but he is just pushing the boat along. The reason why the Xuntun Alliance can be successful is ultimately due to the doctor's sincerity. As for Li Ran, how much credit can he give?"

"Today, everything is peaceful in our Zhengguo court, and it's all thanks to the doctor's ability to understand the general situation. This is actually a blessing to the country!"

Of course, Li Ran was not to be outdone and returned the compliment.

The two of them chatted politely for a while, and then Toyodan began to ask insinuatingly:

"I heard that my nephew made a lot of noise at the city gate today. Did he do something about moving piles and reducing interest rates? I don't know if this is true or not?"

Li Ran immediately bowed his hands and said:

"The doctor is really well informed."

"It's true."

Feng Duan was startled when he heard the sound and couldn't help but wonder:

"I heard that the money invented by the nephew is the source of profit for the family in the future. But this method is first in and out after all, which is not in line with the family's usual style. Therefore, nephew

Isn’t it possible that no one within the Ji clan would object to this practice?”

The so-called Zi Qian is to earn interest from loans, just like venture capital in later generations. This is indeed the main way for Zi Qianists to make profits.

However, what Li Ran did now has obviously harmed the interests of the lender. Therefore, in the eyes of others, this money has now become a transaction with unequal risks and benefits. In this case, will the Jishi internally

No complaints?

"The doctor has a clear warning."

"Li Ran and his father-in-law jointly took the lead on the matter of the son's money, and all the funds were borne by the two of us."

"Since we are serving the country and the people, how can we dare to care about how much profit we make? Moreover, my father-in-law has always understood the righteousness of the people. My father-in-law has also made it clear that he is bound to do this to benefit the people!"

Yes, the money paid was Li Ran's and Ji Xian's money together, so as long as they don't say anything, what can the other clan elders say?

Anyway, how much money they can make in the end belongs to Li Ran and Ji Xian. The elders of other clans have not participated yet, so why should they make irresponsible remarks?

Hearing this, Fengduan couldn't help but look surprised, and then praised:

"Well, it is really a blessing for the people to have such a good son-in-law as a nephew!"

"The issue of money will benefit the people. If it can be implemented, our country of Zheng will surely be rich and wealthy and become the richest in the world. This country will be prosperous!"

As he spoke, Feng Duan stood up and bowed to Li Ran.

"Feng Duan is here, on behalf of thousands of people, to express his gratitude for the great righteousness of offering sacrifices to the clan!"

"Oh, I can't do it, I absolutely can't do it!"

Li Ran hurriedly stood up and supported him, with a look of panic on his face.

"However, I have received favors from the State of Zheng. If I am lucky today, how can I not help the State of Zheng in return?"

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Doctor, please never hurt this junior like this."

Li Ran shook his head, his face even more ashamed.

After hearing this, Feng Duan naturally stopped insisting and immediately sat down again.

"The good nephew came to visit today, but I don't know what it is..."

"Oh, that's right."

Entering the main topic, Li Ran's expression changed slightly, and he lowered his voice intentionally and said in a low voice:

"However, I heard that there are many people in Doctor Boshi's fiefdoms who are still quite resistant to Doctor Zichan's new policies, and there are even many people who maliciously slander him!"

"For this reason, Doctor Ran is deeply uneasy!"

"But what has been agreed upon in the court has been so wantonly slandered by these subordinates. If it is spread by the merchants traveling from north to south, how will other countries view our country Zheng in the future?"

"Besides, the doctor has also witnessed the matter of my son's money with his own eyes. This is by no means an intention of Ran and his father-in-law to enrich his own pockets, but he is actually dedicated to serving the people!"

"It's a pity that these subordinates do not understand its meaning and do not realize the benefits of the new policy, so the decree cannot be understood!"

As he said this, Li Ran couldn't help but sigh and look helpless, feeling melancholy for a moment.

But after he said this, Fengduan's face paused slightly, and a faint cunning appeared between his eyebrows.

"What Ziming said is true, but... although Duan has repeatedly issued orders, this matter must never be discussed again. But the people in the feudal city just refuse to obey! Alas, I am also powerless now.

"

What he meant by this was that he, Feng Duan, had already conveyed the meaning of Zichan's New Deal, but now the people below didn't believe it themselves, so what could he do about this matter?

This is typical prevarication.

Regarding this, Li Ran was not in a hurry and said without hesitation:

"Therefore, I came here today in the hope that the doctor can teach me through words and deeds, so as to help me sacrifice my clan! If I am lucky enough to receive the doctor's personal instructions, I think these common people will definitely join me."

"What? I'm going to go in person? This..."

"Doctor, don't be anxious, Li Ran hasn't finished speaking yet."

Before Feng Duan could finish speaking, Li Ran immediately interrupted him and continued:

"There are tens of thousands of people in Zheng State. If I only rely on me to sacrifice my family in the future, I will definitely not be able to satisfy these many people."

"In addition, in recent years, more and more refugees have come from all over the world. If we want to resettle them and give them some wasteland to make a living, the money required will be even more complicated."

"So, when the time comes, I would like to invite the doctor and all the ministers to participate in it!"

After all, the only thing that can really move people's hearts is interests.

Li Ran's intention was very clear. Today, it is the Ji family that takes the lead in making money, but in the future, if you want to increase the scale, you will still have to rely on the family backgrounds of Feng Duan and other officials.

And if this money is managed well, it will obviously be a profitable business..c0m

So, to Toyoda and others, isn’t this just like money falling from the sky?

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Chapter 195 New Deal, New Atmosphere

In front of the big profit that is visible to the naked eye, even Feng Duan couldn't help but feel a little moved.

In this era where officials are everywhere gathering the wool of the common people, although this is not surprising. But, after all-->>
To be continued...
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