Chapter 199
After nearly a month of going out to fight, Liu Jun finally returned home.》.
Although Liu Jun gave his brothers a vacation, he is now the general of Zhennanhou, Zhennanhou, and his personal soldiers have already made arrangements for taking turns to ensure that there are a team of personal guards around the marquis at any time. There are a hundred personal guards left behind, and they have already fought Liu Jun's full set of ceremonial guards along the way, including the Marquis of Zhennan and the General of Yunyang.
Even Huangzhou Prefecture and Macheng County sent a team of yamen officials to open the road in front of them, and they were very lively. As soon as they entered Xiwan Town, they could immediately see a newly established tall stone archway at the intersection. This was built by the local government to commend Liu Jun's achievements. The stone archway is very grand, and the figures with a little face in Xiwan Town gathered under the archway to welcome Liu Jun early.
Liu Jun did not put on any airs to these fellow villagers and went too far to say hello to the familiar neighbors. The Liu family had already returned to Suokouhe Liu family, but Liu Jun still came back directly to Xiwan when he came back this time, and his family had already returned to Xiwan.
After a cold sensation, Liu Jun walked home surrounded by everyone.
"The second master is back!"
From a distance, Liu An was shouting loudly.
Then several servants began to light firecrackers, and with the crackling sound, the middle door of the Liu family opened wide. Liu Jun also discovered that there were many changes in the Liu family's house. The main door had obviously been renovated, the lintel was higher, and the lion at the door was bigger. It turned out to be just two simple doors, but now the door was bigger, with copper nails and vermilion paint. There was also a small door on both sides.
Just looking at this store, you will know that the Liu family is different from the past.
The Liu family was decorated with lights and was full of joy. The door opened, and Liu Daddy, Liu Zhao and his elder brother Liu Jian came out to greet him. The father was so excited that he saw his son that tears fell down.
He held Liu Jun's hand and was so excited that he couldn't speak for a long time. His son had already been granted the title of marquis, glorious and glorious. Even he, an old scholar, received a title of scattered official title, and Liu's mother also received an imperial edict. Even Liu Jun's grandfather was posthumously awarded a fifth-rank official.
After entering the mansion, Liu Jun saw Xueqi accompanying her mother, her aunt and her sisters standing inside to greet her.
When he got home, he put down his luggage and washed up a little. Liu Jun followed his father and two brothers to go to the grandfather's spiritual front to pay tribute. Dad Liu said excitedly to his father's tablet for most of the day, crying and laughing, and carefully reported the good news of Liu Jun's promotion and title.
Next, the Liu family was full of guests. The Liu family came first, with gifts from the big cart, followed by Liu Jun's father-in-law Lu Weizhang, who also came with many gifts, followed by Liu Jun's brother-in-law, and then local officials and gentry.
At this time, celebration seems to be like eating and drinking.
Mr. Lu had already prepared everything and invited a kitchen team to bring their own materials to hold a banquet. Mr. Liu welcomed all the guests who came. Liu Jun was relatively calm. This is what is said that wealth is in the deep mountains and distant relatives, while poor is in the downtown area and no one heard of it.
Thinking back to the beginning, he rushed to the Liu family to celebrate his birthday and gave him a great gift, but no one looked at him. But now, the Liu family's attitude towards him is really in the sky and earth. Although this is a bit snobbish, it is impossible for them to care too much about these things.
Liu Jun also welcomed the person who came to add icing on the cake. He kept greeting everyone with a smile on his face, at least on the surface he was polite.
Many people who came tactfully made a request to Liu Jun. That is, could they send some family children into the Jiutou Bird Camp. They already knew that Jiutou Bird was going to expand their enrollment again. Of course, these people did not intend to let their children go directly to ordinary soldiers. They knew that Jiutou Bird was treated very well now. The hope was that their children would enter the Jiutou Bird and serve as small officers or civil servants.
Many people have seen that many of the Macheng children who joined the Nine-Headed Nine were mostly just ordinary merchants, scholars, even farmers, craftsmen, monks, etc., but a few months later, the first group of people who joined were not officers now. Fortunately, Liu Jun's brothers all became deputy generals and guerrilla generals. Those who were not good at ranks were at least 8 or 9.
"The Nine-Headed Bird does need to expand its enrollment. The elders and fellow villagers are willing to support it strongly, so this is naturally the best." Liu Jun agreed to the requests made by these people with a smile, but it also means that the people they sent have to go through an assessment and selection, but the children from their hometown will definitely be given priority.
"I'm planning to do a big deal recently, and the returns will be very high, but I will definitely not be able to do it alone. I hope to bring more people to work together. If Shiwang is free and has no place to invest, then I can consider my side at that time. I dare not say much about anything else, but I can guarantee that this business will definitely have greater benefits than investing in the land, and it will be more stable and longer-term."
Liu Jun threw out a tempting news, but refused to disclose the specific ones, only saying that if you want to do this business together, you can prepare money first. Moreover, the business is very big, and at least one thousand taels are required to be qualified to join the business.
Although the court was very poor, the gentry were still very rich in the local area, especially in Huguang. However, many people had money but had no place to invest, so it was difficult to buy land if they wanted to buy land. A lot of money could only be buried in the cellar. Now Liu Jun proposed a big deal, and the income was higher and more stable than buying land, which immediately aroused the curiosity of many people.
Unfortunately, Liu Jun ordered it until he refused to talk more, and even directly threw out the threshold of a minimum of 1,000 taels of silver for joining the group. However, this attitude actually made more people interested. If Liu Jun came up and talked about how promising his business and how to make money, maybe everyone would be wary and would not believe it.
But now with Liu Jun's attitude, everyone believes that this business is probably a real profitable deal, not a scam. Besides, Liu Jun is not the little General Manager. He had to rely on the support of Li Jiamei family and others, but now Liu Jun himself is the marquis.
"Oh, Master Hou must bring me some money. It's easy to say, and you can raise the money immediately." A businessman from Xiwan Town immediately said. If he hadn't been a neighbor of Master Hou for more than ten years, he would have the opportunity to establish a relationship with Master Hou. Now that Master Hou is going to do business, then hurry up and wait for it. Everyone knows that in the Ming Dynasty, merchants must have a relationship with officials, gentry, and nobles to ensure that they can last long.
"There is no hurry to do this for the time being. If Uncle Shi is willing, just prepare the money. I will notify you at that time." Liu Jun looked indifferent, and then said casually, "The beginning of this transaction will raise at least one million taels of silver to invest in the partnership. But the profit is also high. Now I can only tell you one thing. This transaction is much more cost-effective than buying land, and it can even be more profitable than the salt transaction!"
Profits from salt trading!
In just five words, the gentry and businessmen who were surrounded were shocked. The profits of salt trading are the most profitable these days. Which of the micro-businesses is not wealthy for hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, but what do they rely on? Isn’t it salt?
However, although the salt industry is profitable, it is monopolized by the noble salt merchants. It is difficult for outsiders to enter. Is this new master, any way to get involved?
Liu Jun just threw out a seductive beginning, and then refused to say a little more, and he didn't even have time to pay attention to these people. After raising a glass of wine to everyone, he pushed and said that he would retire first by being tired. Zhennan Hou spoke, and of course everyone did not dare to have any objections.
Liu Jun left his father and brother to entertain guests for him and went back to the room by himself.
Lu Xueqi sat in the room. When he saw him coming back, she immediately wanted to pour tea for Liu Jun. Liu Jun grabbed her hand, "You are the Marquis's wife now, and you are pregnant. Just let others do this."
The so-called small separation is better than the newlyweds. Liu Jun sent troops outside and was almost a month old, and he really missed Lu Xueqi.
"Madam, it's getting late, let's take a break soon!" As he said. Liu Jun reached out to put his hand on her waist, but Lu Xueqi hid aside, "Husband, I'm inconvenient, so I can't accompany you. Tonight, you go to the West Chamber to sleep."
Liu Jun looked at Lu Xueqi in a daze. "Madam, your body is not in trouble now."
"No, what if the child is injured?" Lu Xueqi refused to give Liu Jun any chance.
Liu Jun was a little amused and cried, but he didn't expect that this was the result. After drinking some wine, a fire rose in his heart, but now he has nowhere to be extinguished. Shen Man and Chen Yuanyuan are still in the Tiger Head Castle, and it is difficult to quench their thirst when they are far away. Unexpectedly, he has beauty, but now he can only sleep alone.
But he didn't want to force Lu Xueqi to do this. He knew that she was caring about the child and chatted with her about the matter after separation. In the end, Liu Jun had to go to the west wing.
After entering the west wing, Liu Jun found that there was a light in the room, and the fragrance was still scented, and a pleasant smell was floating.
There is someone else on the bed!
Liu Jun almost thought he had walked into the wrong room, and then he saw that the person on the bed was Yaoyao. When he saw that he was blushing, he immediately lowered his head and did not dare to look at him. Liu Jun looked around and looked at her again, and almost thought of something in his heart.
"Xueqi arranged yours?"
Yaoyao nodded and replied in a mosquito-like voice.
Liu Jun walked over and sat beside her. Yaoyao's body shook for a moment, and Liu Jun sat a little away. Yaoyao is Xueqi's personal maid or a dowry maid. According to the custom of this maid, this maid is the lady's personal personals. After dowry, she often becomes a son-in-law's roommate. When the lady is sick and has a menstrual relationship or even pregnancy, she will replace the lady with her son-in-law. If she is lucky, she may be able to be a concubine in the future. If she can have a son and a half daughter, her status will be more stable.
"Okay, I'm a little sleepy. I want to go to bed early. You can go down early to rest." Yaoyao is a very beautiful girl, but Liu Jun is not the kind of person who wants to give up when he sees cabbage. He will not force others.
Unexpectedly, Yaoyao, who had been lowering her head, suddenly looked up when she heard this, "Does the son-in-law dislike me?"
Liu Jun was also surprised when he heard this answer. He saw her reaction just now and thought she was unwilling. "You are a good girl, but you have to choose this matter yourself. If you don't want to, I won't force you and I won't make things difficult for you in the future. Even in the future, Xueqi and I will find you a good family and send you to marriage."
"I do!"
Yaoyao quickly replied, then lowered her head, "I do." She repeated again.
Liu Jun looked at her carefully, trying to see if this was her true thought.
"Mr. Marquis, I'll serve you with a broad dress!"
Yaoyao seemed to want to use her actions to show her attitude. She no longer sat down. She raised her head and wanted to wear a loose dress for Liu Jun.
Liu Jun held her hand and looked into her eyes, "Have you considered it?"
"Um."
Liu Jun smiled, let go of his hand, and let her start to untidy herself. Yaoyao is a good girl. Since this is her choice, Liu Jun is willing to accept it. Do it if you want to. As long as you are willing, why should you hesitate?
"Mr. Marquis, blow up the light!"
"Leave a light, I want to see you carefully."
"So shameful."
The lights in the house were blown out several times, leaving only the last small light. The light in the house dimmed, and silence was better than sound at this time. (To be continued.)
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Chapter completed!