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Chapter 12 For love and profit, I can't tell the difference
[The essence of the acquaintance between Lu Buwei and Ying Yiren is a commercial investment.Lu Buwei was dissatisfied with the property obtained by farming and selling jewelry. He wanted to get a hundred times and a thousand times wealth and power, so he found Ying Yiren at that time, hoping to gain glory and wealth by supporting the king.

And this investment can be said to be the most risky investment in Lu Buwei's life.

The funds that Ying Yiren became famous in Zhao State were given by Lu Buwei.

Ying Yiren had the opportunity to return to Qin because of Lu Buwei's contacts.

Later, King Zhao became murderous, and after Lu Buwei bribed the guards of Zhao State, the two escaped in a panic.

Later, Ying Yiren returned to Qin State, changed his name to Zi Chu, won the love of Mrs. Huayang, and finally succeeded in ascending the throne.It can be said that Ying Yiren has Lu Buwei's support every step of the way to the highest point of power.

Maybe some friends will ask, isn't this considered to be the deepest love?Well, I would like to ask you to think about it from another angle.From the perspective of a businessman, Lu Buwei's behavior is much more reasonable.

The more Lu Buwei invested in Ying Yiren, the less likely he would want to get away and regret it.If he wanted to abandon Ying Yiren halfway through, the cost he had invested earlier would be wiped out.In the end, he could only be completely tied to Ying Yiren and rush towards the only goal.This was the only way that stood before him.

Therefore, whether it is the money spent to open up the Renmai for Ying Yiren, or the sacrifice of his life to protect each other at the moment of life and death, it is Lu Buwei's instinctive reaction as a businessman.

When Ying Yiren ascended the throne, he naturally became the prime minister of Qin.This time, Lu Buwei showed his selfish desires unceremoniously.He asked the King of Qin for the land of Luoyi as a fief.

Why choose Luoyi?First, it is because Luoyi is one of the few cities in the Central Plains that has not suffered from war disputes.Secondly, Luoyi at that time was a super prosperous metropolis with [-] households.Thanks to the support of Luoyi, a metropolis, Lu Buwei's own business grew bigger and bigger, and finally realized his dream of making thousands of times of profits.

If the story ends here, there is no doubt that Lu Buwei is a successful businessman.However, the money and status at hand can no longer satisfy Lu Buwei now.He made the biggest mistake a businessman can make, which is to try to meddle in politics.

During the 12 years when Lu Buwei served as Prime Minister, a powerful political group centered on him was formed.The huge military order in his hand is also the master of high merit.In addition, he also recruited and elected many talents, compiled "Lu Shi Chunqiu", and created a resounding business card for his influence.How can this not make the king jealous?

Of course, what made Lu Buwei lose power was that he was implicated after the failure of the Qinian Palace Change launched by Lao Ai.After all, he was also the one who sent the little prince of the wheel to Zhao Ji.We all know what happened next, Lu Buwei returned to his fief, because of a letter from Qin Wang Yingzheng, he committed suicide by taking poison.Ended his turbulent life.

Lu Buwei's goal has always been clear, just to gain benefits for himself.Just like what he himself said back then: "This rare product can live in it."In this investment related to the monarch of the country, he was lucky to succeed.But in the end, he thought that the uncontrollable desire ruined himself, which is also embarrassing. 】

In 235 BC, Luoyi.

After listening to the summary of his life in the sky, Lu Buwei suddenly burst out laughing, full of self-deprecating laughter:

"Hahahaha, it's a rare place to live, what a rare place to live."

Smacking the words "exotic goods can live" in his mouth, his thoughts seemed to return to that afternoon more than 30 years ago.

He went to visit Gongzi Yiren with a gift from his entourage.

The young master was only a young man at that time, so he smiled and said to him: "Sir, you should first expand your own family, and then come and expand mine."

The young master didn't trust him at the time, but he believed in the young master.

He believed that with his efforts, the young master would return to Qin to shine.

"You don't understand, my family will not grow until the son's family grows."

After he introduced his plan to the young master, the young master actually said to him: "It must be like the king's plan, please let the state of Qin share it with you."

The young master was still young at that time, and he could even say the words "together with the king".

But he was very happy at the time, because this is what he wanted to get on this trip.

He gave the young master five hundred gold and asked the young master to make friends with guests.After that, he also brought five hundred gold to visit Mrs. Huayang of Qin State.

He tried his best to persuade Mrs. Huayang, telling her that the young master is wise and talented.Only by convincing Mrs. Huayang can he slowly approach his goal.

Now that I think about it, I was so sure that I could say it at the beginning, maybe it was the young master who gave him confidence.

Later, Qin State launched the Battle of Changping, and King Zhao was determined to kill.He took his son and fled to Qin in a hurry.

Until now, he still clearly remembers the fear in his heart at that time.

Why are you afraid?By the way, it was mentioned in the sky just now, because he was afraid of losing the bargaining chip that he had poured his money and effort into.

That's right, it should be, I can't remember.

Later, the son really ascended the throne and became his great king.

"Xuanzhao, respect Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei as the prime minister."

And he also became the king's prime minister.

After working hard for many years, I finally got it all.

As a businessman, he is of course happy with what he has obtained now.

But he didn't expect that the king would actually block the sharp sword for him with such deep affection for him.

Even when there were doubts about him inside and outside the court, the king actually said in the court: "I guarantee the position of King Qin. If Lu Buwei's actions are wrong to the country, I will not be the king of Qin."

He didn't expect that the end of "Lu Buwei's fault for the country" would not be dismissed, exiled or beheaded, but that the king would give up the position of King Qin to accompany him.

The king has gone through thousands of dangers and endured so much hardship to get this position.

Later, the king asked Gong Zizheng to worship him as his second father.

When the teenage boy knelt in front of him, he knew that the burden on his shoulders was heavy again.

That is the child entrusted to him by the king, and he cannot be sorry to the king.

A gust of draft blew through the hall, making the window lattice creak.

Lu Buwei's thoughts were also blown back by the gust of wind.

Tianmu was right, he was indeed a businessman who only had interests in his eyes, he wanted money, power, and fame.

After going around for thirty years, he originally wanted to do business in the world.

But in the end, why is he always thinking about the "most valuable commodity" in his hand.

Is it really a rare thing to live in?

For love and profit, he himself couldn't explain clearly.

Lu Buwei smiled bitterly, and the letter he sent from Xianyang Palace in his hand had been blown to the ground by the wind.

The king regards him as a brother, and he regards the king as a confidant.

He calmly raised the wine glass in front of him and said one last time: "Your Majesty, Buwei is here to see you."

(End of this chapter)