Chapter 142

"The matter is of great importance, the junior has to be cautious!"

"The more I understand the Pei Clan, the more firm the junior's intention to befriend them!"

Chen Yan exhaled a turbid breath, put his hands on the table, and said truthfully and seriously.

Family shade is only for a while; what is more important is ability.

And the Hedong Pei Clan has talents coming out in large numbers; what they have is not just these two legitimate brothers, Pei Yanshao and Pei Xilou...

There are also many Pei clan descendants with outstanding abilities.

This prompted Chen Yan's intention to place a bet and made his choice.

"This old man wants to hear, after you present the fine salt refining method to the Great Chancellor, what follow-up deployment do you have?" Pei Xun nodded with satisfaction, but skipped the previous topic and asked.

It was obvious that this Heavenly Office Imperial Steward had developed a heart of examination for the young man before him.

He wanted to verify his ability himself.

Chen Yan had long been confident before coming, phrased his words slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Once these several methods are promoted on a large scale, while greatly improving the national strength of our Great Zhou..."

"Each link in it will also bring huge gold and silver income!"

The two words "gold and silver" were bitten very heavily.

The implication of his words was self-evident.

If the merit of presenting the strategy was a gift to Pei Xun himself, then this was a great gift to the entire Hedong Pei Clan.

"Add some hot tea..."

Pei Xun ordered Pei Xilou, and raised his hand to Chen Yan, "You continue to speak!"

The appreciation in his eyes became more profound.

This was the in-depth content he wanted to hear.

People can be selfless, but in the end, they have a selfish side.

Besides benefiting the country and the people, he, Pei Xun, as the current speaker of the Pei Clan, also had to take care of the long-term development of the family.

And this endless stream of huge gold and silver was sent to his heart...

After all, no person or family's development can be separated from silver.

Pei Xilou heard this and filled the teacups of the two again.

"First, Pei Gong, when discussing matters at the Heavenly Office, present the refining method..."

Chen Yan smiled indifferently, tapped the table with his knuckles, and said.

He paused, then continued: "Then ask the Grand Imperial Rectifier, Shang Gong, to recommend Brother Xilou as an acting official!"

As he spoke, he pointed at Pei Xilou, who was carrying the pot and pouring tea.

Chen Yan had carefully considered the selection of the person to recommend.

The Grand Imperial Rectifier, Shang Ting, not only had a high status and was deeply trusted by the Great Chancellor, but also had a deep friendship with the Pei Clan, especially Pei Xun.

It was most appropriate for him to recommend the acting official in charge of salt affairs...

He was afraid that he had already calculated everything before coming... Pei Xilou put down the pot, glanced at Chen Yan, and muttered in his heart.

This person's calculations were linked layer by layer; how could it be described as just sufficient?

Pei Xilou could not believe that their two families joined forces, with civil and military complementing each other, in time...

"The Pei Clan is least lacking in students and former officials..."

Chen Yan picked up the hot tea, turned the teacup lightly, and smiled: "By Brother Xilou's hand, promote Pei Gong's students and fill the coordinating official positions!"

"The Pei Clan controls the salt industry, and whatever they want to do is within the scope of the regulations!"

In his words, it was full of profound meaning.

What Pei Gong's sect lacks is not people, but an opportunity for them to display their talents.

Now this opportunity has come...

Fine salt is promoted on a large scale, all handled by Pei Gong's direct line and students; then isn't the salt industry the Pei Clan's private property?

They can do whatever they want and get their hands on it.

As long as they leave enough for the national treasury and the Great Chancellor, who can interfere?

Who would dare to have an opinion?

If the Pei Clan controls the salt industry and has an endless stream of gold and silver income, it is only a matter of time before they completely suppress the Wei and Du clans... Pei Xun's face became more and more serious, and he made a judgment in his heart.

The income from the salt industry is much more profitable than collecting from manors...

What is suppressed is not his own official position, but the family's foundation.

With more silver, there is more capital redundancy, which can be invested in the cultivation of clan members, and can be unimpeded in many things.

"Of course, it is very difficult for one family and one surname to eat all the benefits..."

Chen Yan explained the plan, changed the subject, and continued: "It is better to pull a few more aristocratic families into the game!"

Eating alone is something that will not go far in any era, and it is easy to make others jealous...

It is better to pull a few more aristocratic families into the game, share the benefits, and share the interests, while also sharing risks and resisting dark arrows that hurt people.

Only when the roots are intertwined, with you in me and me in you, is it difficult to shake.

Pei Xun nodded in agreement, the words had already been spoken, then he raised his eyes and asked directly: "Chief Mirror Officer Chen, borrowing the hand of my Pei Clan, how many percent do you want to divide from it?"

Pei Xun naturally knew clearly that the reason why Chen Yan did not do it alone, but instead sought cooperation with the Pei Clan, was also an important reason, which was...

He was alone and isolated; he couldn't eat it at all, so he might as well convert it into chips.

Chen Yan did not deny it, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and he said calmly: "The junior is not greedy..."

He paused, then continued: "Half a percent is enough!"

Chen Yan certainly could not work for nothing.

And the Pei Clan contributed both effort and people, and he only contributed an idea; taking half a percent was very reasonable...

Don't look at half a percent as sounding very little, but in this piece of fat meat of the salt industry, that is already a huge benefit.

An important lesson he learned by that big shot's side:

A person must know his position and restrain his desires.

No wonder the Great Chancellor likes him so much... Pei Xun saw this, couldn't help but sigh in his heart, raised his finger and pointed at Chen Yan, and smiled: "It is really difficult for anyone to be willing to refuse to cooperate with someone like you!"

Question the Great Chancellor, understand the Great Chancellor, become the Great Chancellor.

Such a boy who knows how to advance and retreat and understands propriety is hard not to be liked.

Being able to make a name for himself in Chang'an by his own strength, he indeed has a few tricks...

"Pei Gong, you flatter me!"

Chen Yan cupped his hands and lowered his head, meaningfully: "The junior has no one at home, so I can only rely on the care and promotion of my elders..."

In his words, it was full of hints.

"Calling me Pei Gong is too distant..."

Pei Xun stroked his beard, laughed, and said: "Your grandfather, Chen Lao Zhuguo, once promoted this old man; we are all not outsiders..."

"Nephew A Yan, just call this old man Uncle!"

Finally succeeded... Chen Yan's eyes lit up, he felt relieved in his heart, and responded loudly: "Yes."

He paused, then said solemnly: "Uncle Pei!"

Don't look at this as just a simple change in address, but it was a big step taken between Chen Yan and the Hedong Pei Clan after planning and calculating.

"Good nephew!"

Pei Xun looked at Chen Yan, the more he looked, the more he liked him, turned his head and patted Pei Xilou, and exhorted: "Xilou, if you are free on weekdays, you should often move around with A Yan!"

Pei Xun knew deeply that feelings are not something that can be achieved overnight; only by communicating more can they be constantly deepened.

It just so happens that both of them are young people.

"Since the first meeting at the poetry gathering, the child has long wanted to get to know A Yan..." Pei Xilou was extremely cooperative, nodded to Chen Yan, "It's just that I've always been troubled by the lack of opportunity!"

"The younger brother has also long admired Brother Xilou's great name!" Chen Yan smiled, "From now on, we must take care of each other and cooperate sincerely!"

"Use tea instead of wine!" Pei Xilou raised his teacup at the right time.

"Cheers!" Chen Yan also raised his teacup and held it up.

The two drank it in one gulp.

The smile on Pei Xun's face became even stronger, he looked at Chen Yan, and asked playfully: "A Yan, an alliance formed by interests is not stable; do you know a method that can make us quickly become one family?"

Chen Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, understood the deep meaning in his words, puffed out his chest, and slowly spat out two words: "Marriage."