Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 98
With the first tranche of funds, the winery and iron shop of Zhang Fei Manor began to be relocated immediately, and all the craftsmen lived in Dukang Pavilion, and they would work with peace of mind when they had a sense of belonging.

After joining Zhang He and Zhang Liao, everyone became more enthusiastic about practicing martial arts. Every morning, they would fight each other even when it was snowing heavily. Although Zhang Liao was the youngest, he was calm and capable and won everyone's approval.

That day when Liu He just came back from the camp, Gao Cheng told Zhen Yao to come to see him again, he couldn't help being a little puzzled, Zhang Shiping and the others left Zhuo County long ago, and went back to prepare money and food to be transported to Shanggu, why Zhen Yao hasn't left yet?
After washing up and coming to the guest room, Zhen Yao hurriedly got up to greet him: "Your Majesty is busy with work, and I have been interrupted many times, so I am deeply confused."

Knowing that he came prepared and had expectations for the Zhen family, Liu He said with a smile, "It's okay, I don't know what you can do?"

Zhen Yao said: "I am here to visit Zhuo County, but I am still responsible for my father's order. It is inconvenient to speak publicly, so I have to visit again in private."

Could it be that they want to marry?

Liu He was moved in his heart and asked, "What advice do you have, sir?"

"Don't dare to teach me!" Zhen Yao smiled, opened a delicate wooden box on the table, and said: "The treasure armor is given to the hero. You will defeat Zhang Bao's thief army in Xiaquyang and save the people of Wuji. My father ordered me to take this Give the gift to the king, and express my gratitude."

"Baojia?" Liu He was surprised. He thought Zhenyao brought gold leaves, but unexpectedly it was a piece of soft armor.

Zhen Yao took out the treasure armor and unfolded it with shaking hands. It turned out to be a dress similar to a waistcoat, but there were no buttons on the front, more like a fish skin.

He handed over the soft armor and said: "This is a precious armor that my ancestors bought by chance in Zhongshan Kingdom. It is made of golden silk from the Western Regions. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. It can avoid the sharp edge of swords. You should charge into battle. Wearing it next to your body is perfect."

Liu He stretched out his hand to take it. It was slightly cold at first, but it soon became smooth and warm. The workmanship was so exquisite that no trace of cutting could be seen.

The golden silk armor was shining faintly in the morning light, and the golden light flowing on it reminded Tang Seng's "precious cassock".

Rubbing his hands for a while, he shook his head and smiled, "Although this thing is precious, I sent troops to hunt for thieves in order to serve the country, and it should be done. Your Majesty has already given you a reward, so how can you accept it from the common people?"

Zhen Yao didn't expect Liu He to answer like this, he was a little bit astonished, and then smiled again: "Your Majesty is indeed a righteous man! However, this thing is in our hands, like a pearl covered in dust, it is a waste of heaven and earth, this is a sincere gift from my father, I also hope that you will not accept it, otherwise you will not be able to return to your life when you go back, wouldn't it be called unfilial?"

Liu He said with a smile: "Since the old man said so, I would be disrespectful! As the saying goes, you don't get rewarded without merit. I don't know what advice the old man has?"

Zhen Yao coughed lightly and asked, "I don't know if your lord has ever been engaged?"

"This... is not engaged yet!"

Liu He shook his head, he had vaguely guessed the Zhen family's intentions just now, and it turned out that Zhen Yao came here for this matter.

The aristocratic families in the Han Dynasty like to make friends with each other, and they are intertwined with each other to form a powerful force. Especially during the Three Kingdoms period, there were many wars. Only by looking for reliable princes can the family interests be preserved, similar to the venture capital of later generations.

For example, the Wei family in Dongjun helped Cao Cao raise troops, the Mi family in Xuzhou helped Liu Bei, and the Lu family in Jiangdong voted for Sun Ce.
Marriage has always been the most commonly used and relatively reliable method, whether it is as small as a family or as large as a country!

The Zhen family in Hebei is also a powerful family, which should be comparable to the Mi family, and even stronger, because the Zhen family has had people who have served as officials in the dynasty, but the history of the Zhen family's venture capital has not been smooth.

Yuan Shao ruled the roost in Hebei, and got the support of the Zhen family, so Yuan Xi married Zhen Ji, but it was a pity that he was defeated at the beginning of the war and lost his personal wealth.

Fortunately, Zhen Mi was pretty enough, and was met by the Cao family, who had a good wife and tradition. Cao Pi took her into the harem and became a queen, and gave birth to Cao Rui to keep the family business.

If it weren't for a beautiful daughter like Zhen Mi, the venture capital of the Zhen family might have lost all their money.

The Zhen family has started to act before the troubled times, it seems that Zhen Yi still has a lot of foresight.

During this period of time, Liu He's performance can be described as a blockbuster, and he became a general and marquis, coupled with his status as a member of the royal family, and his very prestigious father Liu Yu, he has indeed become a hot figure.

Even if the Zhen family can't see the coming of troubled times, marriage is still a necessary means. To be able to tie up with a family like Liu Yu, they are actually considered high-ranking!
Zhen Yao was overjoyed when he heard the words, and hurriedly said: "To tell the truth, the sixth younger sister of She Xia has just passed the age of Ji, and although she dare not say that she looks like a fairy, she is also well-known in the county. I don't know if you want to marry?"

"This..." Liu He was slightly taken aback, and asked, "Do you have any other sisters?"

The year of Jiji refers to a woman who has reached the age of 15. In ancient times, she had reached the age of marriage, but in the eyes of Liu He, she is just a little girl, and she is still a junior high school student. How to start?

Zhen Yao didn't know what Liu He was thinking. He thought he heard some rumors and was dissatisfied with the sixth sister, so he hurriedly said, "I have two older sisters, both of whom are married. The sixth and seventh sisters are about the same age, but the seventh sister was born in a concubine. It is harmful, I dare not betrothed to the king, and there is a younger sister who is still in her infancy, I am afraid..."

"No, no, that's not what I meant!" Liu He hurriedly waved his hands, marveling at Zhen Yao's energy, and at the same time explained: "I'm not dissatisfied with Lingmei, but I feel a little young."

"You're still young?" Zhen Yao said in surprise, "To be honest, since the sixth younger sister's visit and the gift of Ji, there has been an endless stream of people who come to the mansion every day to ask for employment. Don't you think that the Zhen family is too worldly?"

"That's not true!" Liu He took a deep breath and asked, "Can I ask your sister's name?"

At this moment, he suddenly realized that he was just that. In ancient times, people got married very early, which is not surprising. In addition, ancient people's life span was also short, with an average of about forty or fifty. If you want to have a family full of children, don't you have to get married early?

Zhen Yao replied: "Sixth younger sister is famous, and she will be in her boudoir!"

Liu He nodded slightly. From this point of view, Zhen Mi should be the eighth younger sister who is still in her infancy. It is correct according to her age. After all, Yuan Shao is in his prime at this time, and Yuan Xi is probably still nursing!
In the long run, Liu He is still willing to marry the Zhen family. During the period of fighting for hegemony, whether it is fighting or governing the country, the most unavoidable word is "money".

Recruiting soldiers requires money, raising soldiers requires money, and war losses are even more costly. The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first. Money and food are the lifeblood. ", in the eyes of the ancients, this is a thing that is extremely harmful to morality, and it will not be done unless it is absolutely necessary.

Even if you want to develop Youzhou, without the support of a powerful family like the Zhen family, it will be difficult. Liu He has been thinking about wine making during this time, and he is also forced by money.

It's just that he can't make up his own mind on this matter, and it's not the most urgent time, so he immediately said: "Marriage is a major matter, and it still needs to be ordered by parents. Only after discussing it with my father can I make an answer."

When Zhen Yao saw Liu He's acquiescence, he was secretly happy, clasping his fists and saying: "This is as it should be. I will come to visit Mr. Liu again after the Shanggu Market is deployed."

(End of this chapter)