Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1048: Chapter 1004: Trading

”Then you shall be a disciple of our Xun Family. The path of family learning is becoming increasingly narrow, and in the absence of the abilities of our ancestors, collective wisdom must be used to compensate. Every descendant studying the classic books of our Xun Family is required to leave behind their insights and experiences! In exchange, the Xun Family can provide suitable descendants with the most core classic books of the Xun Family!” Xun Shuang’s wrinkled face at this moment exuded boundless wisdom!

Xun Shuang’s reputation is considerable, and his abilities are strong. The Xun Family has always been powerful, recognized as a strong Aristocratic Family. The most core classic books of their family are the original version of Xunzi, which the Xun Family has refined and interpreted generation after generation for hundreds of years, with thoughts emerging from these interpretations. These are the most important treasures of the Xun Family.

If there is any family in the world that is a combination of system and human nature, it must be the Xun Family. The combination of Confucian human morality and Legalist regulations is nearly perfect and this is the core that perpetuates this family’s legacy.

This is also the target that other aristocratic families covet, as the combination of system and human nature has very high universal appeal.

Xun Shuang even presented something that sustains a family’s everlasting prosperity, which utterly astonished the other families present. This is not something like wealth or power, which can be regained if lost; once given to others, they will have the same starting point as you.

Although Xun Shuang’s demands were very harsh, once rules are set, no matter how harsh, as long as they are within the scope of humanity, being fulfilled is almost a matter of time.

”No problem.” Chen Xi glanced deeply at Xun Shuang. He finally understood why the Xun Family could always continue and prosper; every generation has figures like Xun Shuang. How could a family not thrive?

Xun Shuang didn’t mind Chen Xi’s gaze. Although it conveyed much information, he was certain Chen Xi wouldn’t refuse because the Xun Family was the first to support him in such a manner, regardless of their intentions!

As for pure support without any other motivations, that’s almost impossible. Everyone has their own demands, and having similar goals doesn’t mean being identical; it’s impossible for everyone to be alike.

”It’s the responsibility of the Chen Family to follow and support the Family Head in every aspect.” Chen Guang stated calmly.

Chen Xi chuckled, recalling Chen Qun, the former Family Head. Unknowingly, he had acquired the support of the entire Chen Family. The transition of the Family Head speaks volumes.

The support of the Yuan Family, Xun Family, Chen Family, Wang Family, and Pang Family was just the beginning; one by one, each Family Head agreed to Chen Xi’s proposal. As they said before, their resistance against him was quite weak, so since Chen Xi had provided a path to survival, they would take it.

It doesn’t matter how this path looks; is it possible to neither walk nor wish to die?

Chen Xi appeared very patient and benevolent, but everything isn’t endless. The aristocratic families are unwilling to gamble with their lives on whether Chen Xi will remain unchanged in the future. It’s better to take a path before the situation turns unfavorable.

Perhaps due to blind faith, or perhaps because of Chen Xi’s credibility and the guarantees from the world’s largest aristocratic families, the final result far exceeded Chen Xi’s expectations.

”Sixty or more have left?” Chen Xi observed the nearly filled positions and softly remarked with some surprise, not a single person from the First Sequence had left.

”It’s apparent that Marquis Chen is quite surprised now.” Zhang Chen said, looking at Chen Xi, ”Does this mean Marquis Chen isn’t very confident in his plan and rhetoric? Can I break the alliance now?”

”What nonsense, when was I ever lacking confidence? I just think too few have left, and there’s still so many remaining. Too many aristocratic families make it difficult to divide.” While saying this, Chen Xi took out a book from his sleeve and tossed it directly to Xun Shuang, the only Family Head present who could surpass everyone in terms of intellect, seniority, and capability.

”What is this?” Xun Shuang asked as he opened the book. Although dissatisfied with Chen Xi’s action, he said nothing, but upon glancing at it, he immediately stood up.

”Is this real?” Xun Shuang asked directly.

”You can investigate. We have detailed information here, but I believe you will trust it more if you investigate yourselves. Use the contents recorded above as an exchange and hand over your lands in the Central Plains to me. In return, I will provide classic books, official positions, and other compensation,” Chen Xi said looking at Xun Shuang.

”I believe it. If you dare present such a thing, there’s no need for forgery. As for the cost, it probably requires a generation’s investment, and only aristocratic families would prepare for the future; twenty years is nothing in the long history of aristocratic families.” Xun Shuang closed the book, composed his tone, and spoke slowly.

”Then how do you feel about using it as an exchange?” Chen Xi asked.

”We need phased transactions and must never be stripped away; only then is it feasible!” Xun Shuang responded coolly.

Everyone present was stunned; what Chen Xi handed to Xun Shuang actually led him to make such a judgment.

”Agreed.” Chen Xi nodded, saying Xun Shuang’s demand wasn’t beyond his expectations, ”But as for how to develop it, that will rely on you. We can provide you with martial force protection.”

”Everyone, Marquis Chen is offering five million qing of undeveloped land, judged to be more fertile than Xuzhou, in exchange,” Xun Shuang said, sweeping his gaze over all the Family Heads, and suddenly the entire hall fell silent, followed by an uproar.

”Quiet, all of you!” Chen Xi listened to the buzzing voices below, urging calm.

”Marquis Chen, may I ask, where are these five million qing of land?” The hall quickly quieted, followed by Cui Yan stepping forward to inquire.

”Never mind where, as you don’t farm yourselves. I need you to migrate your servants along with those under your jurisdiction to occupy that area for me. Each of your families has a thousand qing of land, maybe more than ten thousand. When the time comes, I will compensate you with a 1.5 to 2 times multiplier!” Chen Xi replied casually; the latter part was the most important!

The aristocratic families were also speechless; apart from the ancestral land, where other farming lands were located hardly mattered to them since they didn’t farm themselves. Tenant farmers farm on time, so Chen Xi’s words made sense. As for the ancestral land, it would be no more than a hundred mu...

Actually, this is just a land exchange, an Upper Field for an Upper Field. But this exchange involves so much land that it requires the aristocratic families to collectively migrate their people. Five million qing of land, migrating four or five million people over to fully plant all the crops!

As a result, after Chen Xi said this, the aristocratic families realized land location didn’t matter to them; it’s not even crucial whether it’s within the country. They only need the matter to be genuine! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)