Chapter 0074 Investment
Gu Chunqiu looked at Li Yu's departing figure, and it was unknown what he was thinking about. Gu Ming beside him couldn't help but said, "Father, what does this Li Yu mean? Prophecies have existed since ancient times, but few of them can be truly accurate."
"Throughout history, there have been very few people who have accomplished great things, but those who have accomplished great things are always amazing people." Gu Chunqiu looked at Li Yu's back and said , "Do you know what the most profitable business in the world is?"
"Of course it's salt and iron." Gu Mingjun said without thinking. As long as it is a business monopolized by the court, it is undoubtedly profitable business, and the Gu family also understands this truth.
"Wrong, the most profitable thing is to support an emperor." Gu Chunqiu shook his head and said, "The person who is best at making money is Lu Buwei."
"Father?" Gu Mingjie's face changed and he couldn't help but said, "Father, are you going to help Li Yu?" The other two sons were also surprised. They didn't expect that Gu Chunqiu would have such an idea.
"Yes, I did have this idea. At first, I thought Li Yu was just a reckless man who wanted to seize the world by relying on his strong army and horses. But now it seems that this is not the case. This man is brave and resourceful. He is not tempted by the immediate interests. In addition, there are wise men around him. If such a person does not accomplish great things, who else can accomplish great things?" Gu Chunqiu's eyes were shining.
Gu Mingcai had never thought that Li Yu came to sell the land, and his father actually wanted to sell the Gu family to Li Yu. In his opinion, it was simply crazy. He just heard Gu Chunqiu say: "My Gu family has countless properties and is also a leading figure in Fangcheng, but that's just it. We are just a local tyrant, not to mention a noble family, not even a county family. When we went to Wancheng, those people didn't even look at us straight in the eye. What about you! Isn't it the same?" The three brothers of Gu Mingcai nodded. In fact, that was exactly the case. The Gu family had a little face in Fangcheng, but that was all. It was nothing in front of those noble families.
"Father, this is a serious crime involving the confiscation of property and the extermination of the clan. Should we reconsider it?" Gu Mingjun hesitated, "The situation is not yet clear. We don't know whether Li Yu can hold on for too long. It is better to wait a little longer." To bet on something now is simply courting death. After all, the Gu family has some power and cannot be destroyed in one day.
"Hmph, when they are on their way, do they still need us? Only by giving timely help can we get more. How can we count on you to be the icing on the cake?" Gu Chunqiu snorted coldly and glanced at everyone, saying, " What else can our family do besides making some money?"
"This?" The three brothers hesitated for a moment. When it comes to studying, they certainly cannot compare with those scholars. Just look at Cen Wenben's appearance, he is not comparable to ordinary scholars. As for martial arts, let alone Li Yu himself, it is rumored that even Wu Yunzhao has joined the Beggars' Army. The three brothers are just average people. If they go into battle, they will only be killed by the enemy.
"Father, how about a marriage? Lina is not young anymore, why not marry her to him?" Gu Mingcai's eyes lit up.
"Marriages don't last long. With our little money, it won't last long." Grandpa Gu looked into the distance and said, "The only thing we can provide is money. If he wants to seize the country, he needs money. My Gu family has been running the business for three generations. We have shops all over Nanyang County. We can provide him with a steady supply of money and materials."
"Father, you always say that business is a lowly profession. The people in Wancheng look down on us just because we are merchants. How could Li Yu look down on us?" Gu Mingjun shook his head. The three brothers had no talent, but they learned a lot about business from their grandfather. They could not be said to be better than their grandfather, but they were also well-known in the mountains and fields.
"That's the view of ordinary people. An ambitious person would not see it that way. Moreover, just because others look down on you, you should work harder." Gu Chunqiu's old face flashed with a trace of determination, and he said: "Only when Li Yu understands our importance, then, marriage can make us more prosperous and wealthy." Gu Chunqiu's eyes flashed with wisdom, which was his many years of experience. The three sons nodded repeatedly.
"Then father, what should we do now?" Gu Mingcai nodded repeatedly.
"I will go to see Li Yu in person tonight, and let Lina go with me." Gu Chunqiu thought for a while and said, "Although the general has not accepted us yet, some things need to be arranged in advance. Food, money and so on must be prepared. The belongings of Cai Laosi and others must also be sold to people. Remember, we don't need land, we need money and food, so that we can do more things in the future." Gu Chunqiu began to consider Li Yu before he surrendered to him. No matter how much land he had, it would be of no use. Only money and food were the most important.
"Yes, father." The three sons did not dare to neglect him. The Gu family was the foundation built by Gu Chunqiu single-handedly. Gu Chunqiu could do whatever he wanted , and the three sons had no say at all.
"This concerns the future of our Gu family, and we cannot be negligent in any way," Gu Chunqiu warned.
"Don't worry, father. We will definitely keep this in mind." The three sons looked at each other and nodded. This matter was of great importance. Once successful, they would be able to obtain great wealth.
That night, Li Yu, Cen Wenben and Fan Jin were in the county government's study room taking inventory of the belongings of Cai Laosi and others. Looking at everything in front of them, the three of them felt something was not good. There was a lot of money, but there were even more land and shops, which was not good news for the beggars.
"The land and shops cannot be converted into cash in a short period of time. They are useless to us. General, now we can only hope that the Gu family can help us convert them into cash quickly." Fan Jin shook his head.
"Yes!" Li Yu nodded and said, "We don't know how much of this money and grain will be left after distributing it to the people. It will not be easy to support us to go further."
"General, someone has submitted a business card outside the county government office." Li Gu walked in and handed over the business card with both hands.
"Gu Chunqiu? General, it looks like our chance has come." Cen Wenben's eyes lit up.
Li Yu couldn't help but say: "It seems that the Gu family has set their sights on these people's shops and land. They do have some vision. As long as it's not excessive, it doesn't matter if we give it to them. We only need what we like."
Although land and shops are good, they are useless without a base. It is better to exchange them for what you need and use them to strengthen yourself.
"It would be best if the Gu family could be used by the general. I heard that the Gu family is good at business and their businesses are spread throughout Nanyang County. Tsk tsk, what a pity." Fan Jin shook his head and said regretfully.
