I did it all for the Han Dynasty!

Chapter 271 Being a kept man is so delicious!

“Liu Miao…”

Both Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao hesitated.

As Liu Miao implemented reforms in Jiangdong and Jingzhou, and even proclaimed the principles of "land to the tiller, reward to the laborer, and care for the elderly," his image in the eyes of aristocratic families gradually became demonized.

In their eyes, Liu Miao was a ruthless villain who would wield a butcher's knife to disembowel them and use his family fortune accumulated over generations to win the favor of the common people!

The powerful families of Hebei would rather have Cao Cao, or even Gongsun Zan, as their ruler than Liu Miao!

Because Liu Miao, that was real murder!
Murder is one thing, but they also want to seize the family property.

They not only robbed the family property, but they also had to distribute it to the poor!

Commit sin!

court death!

Therefore, when Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao heard that the way out Zhen Mi had found for them was Liu Miao, they were both somewhat reluctant.

When Zhen Mi saw that her two elder brothers still hadn't figured out the situation, she sighed.

If they don't go to Liu Miao, will the Zhen family be able to keep their property and land?

Moreover, once he was by Liu Miao's side, at least his life was not in danger.

But if they stayed in Hebei, they could really lose their lives at any moment!

Fortunately, Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao are not stupid.

If they were stupid, they wouldn't have almost managed to make Zhen Mi Yuan Xi's wife.

in contrast.

It was precisely because they were extremely familiar with the rules of interaction among aristocratic families that they instantly understood their own predicament after Zhen Mi pointed it out!
go!
Go now!
We can't even wait for Yuan Shao to return!

Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao stood up instantly: "We're leaving now!"

"What about the estate?"

"Distribute it to the rest of the people, and keep the IOUs. They might come in handy in the future..."

Actually, Zhen Yan himself was a little unsure when he said this.

There is only one situation in which these IOUs can be used.

That means Liu Miao will be able to launch a counterattack against Hebei and directly take control of Ji Province in the future!
However, in the eyes of Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao, this probability was practically nonexistent.

Their greatest hope for Liu Miao was that he could withstand Yuan Shao's offensive for eight to ten years, so that they could live in anonymity and escape Yuan Shao's future reckoning.

So keeping these things is nothing more than a lingering thought in one's heart.

After the two brothers quickly tallied up their family property, just as they were dividing it up, Zhen Mi suddenly said, "My two elder brothers, don't forget your little sister's dowry."

At a time like this, are you still worried about your dowry?

Zhen Yao was about to scold Zhen Mi when he suddenly realized, "Yes! A dowry! A dowry must be prepared!"

Was that Zhen Mi's dowry?

That was clearly the Zhen family's pledge of allegiance!

If they went to Liu Miao empty-handed, they would not only be ignored by him, but he would also certainly not be very hospitable to them.

However, if he could bring a gift of sufficient value, Liu Miao would naturally be much more amiable towards the Zhen family.

The Zhen family is now seeking refuge with Liu Miao, and Liu Miao's first impression of the Zhen family will almost certainly determine their future fate!

Therefore, not only should we prepare a dowry for Zhen Mi, but we should also hold a grand and extravagant celebration!
But soon Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao were in trouble again.

Leaving Hebei, I must do so quietly.

Marrying Zhen Mi into the Yuan family was already a disgrace to the family, and now they're even making a big fuss and sending money. Do they want to die even faster?
Zhen Mi was now convinced of the strength of her two elder brothers.

"Liu Miao is now wealthy in Jing and Yang, so why would he care about money?" "I hope that you, brother, can cater to his preferences, so that he will be satisfied."

Since trade between Hebei and the south has flourished, many powerful families in Hebei have also seen goods from the south.

Pearls and giant clams from Yangzhou have always been considered the finest luxury items.

Jingzhou's white porcelain, along with some extremely cheap cloth, were all transported into Hebei by merchants.

Correspondingly, the money, grain, warhorses, and oxen from Hebei were also transported to the south.

Given Liu Miao's appearance, he doesn't seem like someone who's short of money.

After much deliberation, Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao both felt that the only thing Liu Miao lacked was the warhorse he had repeatedly asked Yuan Shao for.

The problem is that warhorses are strictly controlled, so they're not something you can easily get.
Moreover, even if the Zhen family sold all their possessions, how many warhorses could they possibly raise?
three hundred?

five hundred?

Even if you manage to gather a thousand horses, how much use would that be?
And how much attention would so many warhorses attract? Only a madman would set his sights on warhorses!

The two brothers were in a dilemma once again.

Fortunately, the two quickly found something else that Liu Miao might need and like—

A set of horse armor!
As Yuan Shao once again annihilated Gongsun Zan's White Horse Cavalry in the north, the reputation of the heavy cavalry quickly spread throughout Hebei!
The "face curtain" that protects the horse's head.

The "chicken neck" that protects a horse's neck.

The "breastplate" protects the horse's chest.

The "horse body armor" that protects the torso.

The "back brace" protects the horse's rump.

And the "parasite" standing upright on its tail!
The six parts of the horse armor!
These were originally classified information, but Zhen Yan still managed to obtain a defective set from Yuan Shao's treasury by leveraging his past connections.

Although it was a defective product, it was enough for Liu Miao to glean the true strength of Yuan Shao's heavy cavalry!
After the two brothers knocked, they immediately led their families and Zhen Mi to Qingzhou to go to Liu Miao's side.

Liu Miao had just received news of Gongsun Zan's defeat and death.

Liu Miao, who was discussing military matters, didn't really want to pay attention to the Zhen family.

But when he saw that the "dowry" sent by the Zhen family was actually horse armor from Yuan Shao's heavy cavalry, he immediately changed his tune and personally came out to greet the Zhen family!
"Today I am finally able to meet my two brothers-in-law!"

When Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao saw that Liu Miao also had two eyes and one mouth, and was not as terrifying as the legends had described, they gradually felt relieved.

Seeing Liu Miao's enthusiasm, she felt more at ease and thought that coming to Liu Miao's side might really be a brilliant move.

Zhen Yao quickly consulted Liu Miao, saying, "My younger sister is right behind us. General Liu, please welcome her into the mansion..."

"Oh~~~"

Liu Miao interrupted him directly, saying with a smile, "No rush! No rush!"

"I see that horse armor has been delivered, but I wonder if there is any human armor?"

Because the battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan took place in Youzhou, Liu Miao had absolutely no information about Yuan Shao's heavy cavalry.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you fight without danger!
Unexpectedly, it was like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to me without any effort at all!
Liu Miao now wants more than just the horse armor of Yuan Shao's heavy cavalry; he also wants more detailed data to deal with Yuan Shao's heavy cavalry!

Zhen Yao initially wanted to deny knowing.

But after thinking about what Zhen Mi had said before, Zhen Yao immediately changed his mind!

Now that they have come to Liu Miao's place, the Zhen family, who are unfamiliar with the area, can only rely on Liu Miao!
If one cannot demonstrate their own value, then why should they expect Liu Miao to treat the Zhen family well?
Immediately, Zhen Yao changed his tune—

"I entrust this matter to me, General Liu!"

"Within a month, we will definitely obtain heavy cavalry armor for General Liu!"

　Phew! Finished! But all done! The update tomorrow at noon might be slightly delayed, hehe, goodnight readers!

　　
　
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