Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 360 Magical Reality (4200)

"I……"

Zhu Xun never expected that Boss Cao would ask this question at this juncture, it was so straightforward and contrived.

The most important thing is that Zhu Xun and others have planned to increase the grain contribution from [-] shi to [-] shi. Only they, the Chenliu nobles, know about it. Boss Cao and Wu Liang still don't know anything about it...

When Boss Cao heard about the projected income of the "Gain Farm System", he was shocked and pleasantly surprised, but he already looked down on the mere five thousand shi of grain.

Must add money!
And even if the money is added, it is absolutely impossible for Boss Cao to give up this huge profit. At most, in order to gain their support, he will give them a little bit of soup, and there must be an additional condition for the profit.

So boss Cao asking this question now is blackmailing these Chenliu nobles.

This has nothing to do with whether to give face to Chen Liu's family, or whether to remove Wu Liang's post, but a big piece of cake in front of him, how to distribute it to satisfy him.

"..."

The Chenliu clan also looked at each other in blank dismay at the moment.

When they suddenly realized this problem, they also had great doubts in their hearts about the weight of the [-] shi of grain that they just gritted their teeth and decided to scrape together.

So, should I add more?

They considered this question, and finally all eyes were on Zhu Xun.

The Zhu family is the leader of Chen Liu. In the end, it is up to Zhu Xun to make a decision for them. However, at this moment, it is definitely not appropriate to discuss it in front of Boss Cao. Code again.

As for how much to add, it is naturally up to Zhu Xun to decide. Their nods mean authorization and secondment.

"Hehe, I also said that I am the only one who is getting older and my memory is gradually getting worse. It turns out that Master Zhu also has the same problem."

Seeing that Zhu Xun was stunned for a long time and did not speak, Boss Cao said half-jokingly, which was somewhat of a pressure.

"Reporting to the envoy, I plan to take out two..."

Zhu Xun swallowed, finally made up his mind, gritted his teeth but said without changing his face.

As a result, the word "two" was just pronounced.

"My lord, there are other records behind this."

Xi Zhicai interrupted him immediately, pointing to the bamboo slips that Wu Liang had handed down before.

"Oh? There are still?"

Boss Cao immediately frowned, glanced at Wu Liang rather seriously, and snapped, "Good thing you Wu Youcai, I've only appointed you a county magistrate for a few months, how many corrupt and perverted things have you done? Do you think I won't kill you? Zhicai, keep reading, I want to see how bold this guy is!"

Boss Cao no longer pays attention to the number of Zhu Xun's donations, and he has limited the range when he hears the word "two" that is only pronounced in half.

Boss Cao knew it well.

Xi Zhicai knew better, otherwise how could he interrupt Zhu Xun at this time?
And Xi Zhicai was the only one who had colluded with Wu Liang in advance. Boss Cao had no time to collude, so he played freely without knowing it.

It can be seen from this that Boss Cao is also a rare and wonderful person.

"promise."

Xi Zhicai responded, and then said, "Similarly from January to now, the Cao's Salt Store was opened under the guise of the envoy, and without a market certificate, he privately sold the Snowflake Salt refined by the secret method. Now the Cao's Salt Store It has spread all over Yanzhou, and the total profit in three months is 190 shi of corn, 370 pieces of cloth, and 270 six catties of gold..."

"Oh!"

Hearing this again, even Boss Cao himself couldn't help but widen his eyes, slapped the table on the case, and cursed: "Wu Youcai, you are so brave!"

Putting all these benefits together, I am afraid that there are already more than [-] shi of grain, and it is only the three-month profit in the initial stage.

And it is different from the "Tuntian System" in that these days, food can only be planted for one season each year, but people use salt all year round. Very impressive!

Zhu Xun and Chen Liu's family were also taken aback, and couldn't help talking in a low voice:

"No way? Then the county magistrate actually opened the Cao's Salt Shop without permission?"

"I always thought it was Cao Mengde's handwriting. The Wang family got on a big boat this time..."

"How dare you enrich yourself in the name of Cao Mengde, this county magistrate is really not greedy enough to swallow an elephant, this is all right, Cao Mengde is afraid that he wants to punish his nine clans?"

"He dedicated all of these to Cao Mengde just now, just to ask Cao Mengde to forgive him."

"I'm afraid it's not worth the effort..."

"Then the Wang family will also be implicated by this. In this way, no one will be in charge of the business of the salt company, and Cao Mengde will go out to fight again, so he must have no time to manage the affairs of the salt company. It is necessary to find someone to do it on his behalf. Naturally, we have a chance .”

"what do you mean……"

"It would be the best if we could get a share of the pie, but this matter must rely on Cao Mengde's influence, otherwise it will not last long."

"..."

While talking, several influential Chenliu clansmen had already quietly moved to Zhu Xun's side, whispering to him.

It's not that none of them have thought of monopolizing the salt business, but this matter requires both the secret method of refining snowflake salt and the support of Boss Cao. Even the Zhu family may not have such a good mouth to swallow it alone.

"The subordinate is guilty!"

Wu Liang was so frightened by the slap that he quickly fell to the ground, and apologized sincerely, "This subordinate is willing to dedicate all the salt trade and the secret method of refining snowflake salt to the envoy, and I only ask that the envoy leave a note. Dog life! In addition, the subordinates are still useful, the secret method of snowflake salt and the farming system are all handled by the subordinates, and the subordinates already have experience in this field, and can also work for the envoy!"

"You want to do things for me, but I dare not use you anymore!"

Boss Cao's eyes were cold, and he waved his big hand, "Come here! Take this person down, and interrogate him when I free up my hands!"

"promise!"

Two personal guards stepped forward, grabbed Wu Liang's shoulders and dragged him out of the hall.

"Please forgive me! Please forgive me..."

Wu Liang cried out in fright.

at this time.

"Calm the king's anger."

Xi Zhicai finally stepped forward in a fit manner, cupped his hands and said to Boss Cao, "Your Majesty, according to what I have seen, although this person's intentions are not righteous, he does these things in a very orderly manner. He is a rare genius in internal affairs, if you teach someone to supervise him, it may not be impossible for the envoy to use him."

"what do you mean……"

Boss Cao frowned and asked.

"If his 'farming system' can be fully implemented in the envoy's territory, and with the benefits of the salt trade and other aspects, the envoy will not have to worry about food and salary when he attacks the city in the future."

Xi Zhicai said seriously.

"..."

Hearing this, Zhu Xun and those Chenliu nobles became tense.

Finished!

It's over!

If Cao Mengde had really listened to Xi Zhicai's suggestion and decided to implement the farming system in Chenliu and even the entire Yanzhou, they would no longer have to think about getting involved in this aspect of interests.

This made me feel like shooting myself in the foot with a rock.

Before that, it was just a small Yongqiu decree, and the "Tuntian System" was only implemented in Yongqiu County, which did not have a big impact on their interests.

If they didn't bring this matter up to Boss Cao, but secretly followed suit, maybe they would benefit a lot from it.

It's good now, Cao Mengde also knows about this trouble.

This matter can't be left to them...

"but……"

Noticing that Zhu Xun and those Chenliu gentry had expressed concern, Xi Zhicai suddenly changed the subject again, showing embarrassment.

"But what?"

Boss Cao asked along the way.

"However, in order to implement the 'farming system', a large number of refugees must be resettled first. This requires a large amount of supplies, plus the consumption of digging farmland, planting, etc., is not a small sum."

Xi Zhicai went on to say, "And Shi Jun is planning to send his master to the east recently. I am afraid that there is not enough material to support this matter. You need to think twice before doing it... I secretly think that Wu Youcai has experience in this field. If you teach him to be responsible for this It is a matter of merit and redemption, thinking about it, he dare not not do his best, if he can't do this, it will not be too late for Shijun to deal with him."

"Your Majesty, the subordinates are willing to act like oxen and horses for you, please give your subordinates another chance!"

Wu Liang hurriedly cried again, that was sincere.

at the same time.

!!!

Zhu Xun and those Chenliu gentry also got some hints from Xi Zhicai's words.

You are right, it is not a matter of one word to implement the "farming system", especially since Cao Mengde focused on the military before, and the material reserves for farming are naturally very scarce. In addition, there will be wars in the near future, so he wants to implement this at the same time It is even more difficult.

But they have what Cao Mengde lacks!
Wu Liang had also fooled Zhu Lu before, and only with his support was he able to carry out the pilot project of the "farming system" in Yongqiu.

then……

"The Zhu family can relieve your worries!"

Zhu Xun quickly figured out the joints, Jing said first.

In an instant, a stone stirred up a thousand waves:

"The Zhao family can also be used by the envoy to share his worries. The agricultural tools, livestock and food of the Zhao family can all be used by the envoy!"

"The same goes for the Chen family. The Chen family still has some supplies in Yu (three tones of yu) county. If the envoy intends to fully implement farming, the Chen family is willing to help the envoy!"

"The Tian family is duty-bound..."

"..."

They are not showing their loyalty to Boss Cao, they are actually fighting for their own interests.

As gentry, it is not the first day for them to deal with the "above". In many cases, the relationship between the two parties is a win-win cooperation. If the policies of the above are to be implemented, they are often the most direct beneficiaries. There is also a lot of room for maneuver.

And the benefits of this matter are huge, Boss Cao probably wants to implement it.

The best option now is to settle for the next best thing.

If he chooses to skip them and directly send his own people to lead troops to do it, some of the "room for maneuver" in it will definitely be reduced, and that will really move their interests.

Even if some patriarchs of these gentry may not have figured out the joints.

But Zhu Xun's statement from the head of the Zhu family was enough to impress them. If there was no benefit, why would Zhu Xun be so impatient and immediately express his position without consulting them?
Whether you want to know it or not is not important.

It’s right to follow up decisively, and you can’t go wrong!

"This……"

How could Boss Cao not understand what they were thinking, but now he also needs the support of these gentry, so he pretended to be contemplative for a moment, and then suddenly asked, "I haven't finished what I just said, Master Zhu, what did you do just now?" How much food do you plan to give to help me conquer the East?"

"Twenty thousand stones."

This time Zhu Xun said it very decisively, very proudly, "My Zhu family is willing to donate [-] shi of grain to help the envoy attack the rebels!"

???

The rest of the Chenliu clan were stunned.

Shameless thief!

Never seen such a brazen person!
With the benefits at hand, this shameless old thief actually threw them away, intending to take the top spot in front of Cao Mengde?

"readily!"

Boss Cao immediately clapped the case, stood up and laughed loudly, "Master Zhu is indeed a straightforward person. The matter of farming in Chenliu should be led by the Zhu family. I plan to set up another post of Diannong school lieutenant in Chenliu County. The prefectures and counties are in charge of the autocracy, and the candidates for Zhonglang will be selected from the Zhu family!"

"My lord, my Chen family is willing to give out [-] shi of grain!"

Seeing the situation, the Patriarch of the Chen Family in Yuxian County immediately expressed his opinion loudly.

"Hmm... Zhicai helped me remember that each county really needs to set up another post of captain of Diannong. The school captain has no skills to do it all, so the captain should take care of it."

Boss Cao nodded and said.

"My lord, my Tian family is also willing to donate ten thousand shi of grain!"

"My lord, my grandson's family..."

"My Zhao family..."

"..."

All of a sudden, Chenliu's many gentry patriarchs seemed to have entered the vegetable market, one by one scrambling to donate food, fearing that they would be ignored by Boss Cao.

This scene looks a little naive and funny.

It completely lacked the gentleness and aloofness that the nobles should have in the common people's impression.

But this is reality, a reality more magical than fiction.

Wu Liang didn't find it strange. When later generations worked as gold medal tour guides, they also received some well-known wealthy businessmen and various second generations. Wu Liang can only describe what he said and what he did with hot eyes.

But Wu Liang didn't plan to get involved in the next thing.

Who is Boss Cao?

He will definitely not do business at a loss, he is just weighing the situation and interests, so these gentry may not be able to get much benefit from Boss Cao in the end. good.

And that's not the scariest thing, the scariest thing is "True lost my wife"...

"Brother, don't hurry up and take me down, do you want to make Jun say it a second time?"

Wu Liang touched the two guards beside him, and said with a smile.

"?"

The two guards were taken aback.

Although they have met Wu Liang, they are not very familiar with it, so they don't quite understand what Wu Liang means, and they can still laugh. Don't they plan to work harder for their "dog's life"?
"Let's go, I'm hopeless."

Wu Liang said so in his mouth, but he was still thinking in his heart, since Boss Cao promised the Zhu family a "Diannong Xiaowei"...

Then, as Zhu Lu's "brother" and "noble man", I can't make this poor guy bleed and cry. After all, he really helped a lot when he was farming.

As for the "Linchong Lvgong Chariot", "Three Bow Ballista", and the legendary "Wooden Niu Liuma".

This is the big surprise that Wu Liang prepared for Boss Cao.

Wu Liang had already ordered Sun Ye to draw up the relevant design drawings and made several small models.

However, these things related to the war must not be brought out in front of these gentry, let's talk about it after Boss Cao has finished dealing with the matter in front of him.

　Thanks to [Bong 77] boss for his support.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)