Chapter 50: The trend is irreversible!
Qin Wenyuan said directly: "It is knowledge, control of the right to read, control of the readers ! Control of the spirit of the people of the world, control of the public opinion of the world! This is what the aristocratic families value most!"
“It is said that there is a golden house in books, but in their eyes, books themselves are gold!”
"So the aristocratic families control most of the books, and then they can control most of the readers, and then control the spiritual thoughts of the people in the world."
"So... apart from this area which they consider to be an absolute forbidden area, in other areas, such as industry and commerce, they adopt the strategy of expanding their influence and do not prohibit it, so others can also set foot in it."
"It's not like books or official positions, which must be firmly controlled in one's own hands."
"That's why the Lu family only assigned Lu Qian to look after the Ruyi Tea Shop, because business is not the focus of the Lu family at all!"
"The real purpose of Ruyi Tea Shop is not to make money. It is just a facade for the Lu family to show to the world, so that people know that the Lu family's industry is spread across all aspects. The Lu family is everywhere in life."
"You can basically see the Lu family in restaurants, textile shops, pawnshops, etc."
"As for Ruyi Tea Shop, being remembered by the people of Chang'an, even if it only loses a few dozen taels a year, is definitely the most cost-effective business for them."
So that's how it is?
Now, Xu Gou finally understood why Lu Qian was the only one from the Lu family looking after Ruyi Tea Shop.
But soon, Xu Gou frowned again and asked, "Since Ruyi Tea Shop doesn't care about making money, why did they attack us? Even to the point of having to get rid of you, young master?"
Hearing this, Qin Wenyuan chuckled and continued, "So, here comes the problem. What I just said is a large-scale strategy of the Lu family."
"Humans have seven emotions and six desires. Our Changyuan Tea can turn the tea industry from loss to profit. Lu Qian saw the business opportunity himself. I think he is planning to kill me first and then acquire the Changyuan Tea Shop."
Qin Wenyuan narrowed his eyes slightly when he said this, "So, facing Lu Qian's personal behavior, we must give him a good warning."
"But there are some rules for knocking."
"In this Ruyi Teahouse, those assassins can die, the servants can die, and even... Li Xiaoran can be killed by us."
"But there is only one taboo, and that is Lu Qian. He must not die!"
"Why is this?" Xu Gou was stunned.
Qin Wenyuan sighed and said, "Just because his last name is Lu."
"It is difficult for aristocratic families, especially large families like the Lu family, to live in harmony. Whether for the sake of family property or for the sake of proof, they will always split into various factions."
"They will always have internal conflicts and kill each other for their own beliefs."
"If Lu Qian is not dead, then, to put it in a broader sense, we only have grievances with Lu Qian and the people in the Lu family and Lu Qian's faction."
"Even the people of the Lu family who are opposed to Lu Qian's faction may be our friends."
"But if at this time, a foreign invasion suddenly occurred, for example, Lu Qian died..."
"At this time, the external contradiction becomes the main contradiction. As long as the head of the Lu family is not a fool, he will definitely put aside the internal contradiction first and concentrate all his strength to solve the external contradiction. In other words, he will gather all the strength of the Lu family to deal with us."
“By then, even the opposing faction of Lu Qian’s faction within the Lu family will have to obey the arrangements of the patriarch, because this is the so-called general trend!”
"Under the general trend, any personal interests will only be infinitely reduced!!"
"Now, the aristocratic families can control great interests and dominance by controlling the right to study, controlling the scholars, and controlling public opinion."
"We are unable to contend with such a behemoth right now."
"This is also the reason why I spoke for Lu Qian, because he cannot afford to get into trouble."
Qin Wenyuan said slowly.
After hearing this, Xu Gou was deeply shocked.
He always thought that he, Qin Wenyuan and others were fighting the Lu family with real swords and guns.
But unexpectedly, this was just a fight with Lu Qian himself!
Other people in the Lu family didn’t care at all, and might not even know there was such a place as Changyuan Tea Shop.
The corner of Xu Gou's mouth twitched. This kind of brain-intensive work was indeed... not suitable for him!
"Young Master's planning is unparalleled. Xu Gou admires him. Under this situation, we really can't compete." Xu Gou also sighed.
Qin Wenyuan chuckled and said, "So, remember not to act too recklessly. If we kill Lu Qian, it will be difficult for us to stay in Chang'an."
"Moreover, after what happened today, one of our trump cards has been revealed. Lu Qian will probably think that there is a traitor in Ruyi Tea Shop. He will probably be thinking about how to find the traitor in the near future."
"But this is exactly what they want, because the reason why we revealed the insider's trump card today is to let Ruyi Tea Shop take care of its own rear first."
"Don't just sit there doing nothing all day, find some killers or assassins to do the assassination."
Xu Gou cupped his hands and said, "I understand. I'll send a message to him later to let him pay attention at the Lu family."
Qin Wenyuan nodded, "Yes."
"If nothing unexpected happens, during the time they are cleaning up the house, the reputation of our Changyuan Tea Shop will be thoroughly spread."
"Once our reputation spreads, it means we can earn a lot of money. With the money, we can continue to recruit guards."
"When Lu Qian reacts, we won't be able to let him manipulate us like we did at the beginning."
"This trump card has played a good role."
Afterwards, Qin Wenyuan and Xu Gou continued on their journey.
It was sunset when the two of them finally returned to Baiyun County.
Before entering Baiyun County, Qin Wenyuan's sharp eyes saw a beautiful figure lingering at the county gate in the sunset.
As soon as she saw me, the beautiful figure quickly ran over.
The person who came over was actually his wife Changle.
"Young master, I'll leave first." Xu Gou tactfully took his leave.
Soon, Changle was only a dozen meters away from Qin Wenyuan.
She trotted along, anxiously asking, "Husband! Are you okay?"
Qin Wenyuan smiled, walked forward and hugged his wife.
Changle was very light, so he simply held Changle's waist with both hands and lifted her up above his head.
"Madam, I can't explain it clearly. Come, take a look for yourself. Is there anything wrong with me?"
Changle's face turned red, and she symbolically hit Qin Wenyuan twice with a little force.
Then, with a slight smile on his face, he turned aside and said, "I've checked it out. He's so energetic and has so much strength to hold me up, so he must be fine."
"Husband, please put me down quickly. It's too high. I'm a little scared."
Qin Wenyuan laughed, "Haha, good!"
After saying that, he let Changle go.
The two then walked hand in hand into Baiyun County together.
The picture is extremely beautiful.
Just like that poem.
The man is talented and the woman is beautiful. They are a match made in heaven!
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