Guo Jia, the ghost of the strongest military division

Chapter 926
Cao Cao hated and feared Guo Jia.

Yunzhou's military strength is strong, and it is unique among the princes. As long as Guo Jia wants to, he can destroy Cao Cao at any time.

It would be fine if there was no enmity between the two sides, but Cao Cao suddenly led his army to attack Jizhou when the Xiongnu army besieged Yunzhou.

Although it was a failure in the end, the two sides can be regarded as a bridge.

Although there has been no movement in Yunzhou, there is no guarantee when an army will come to overwhelm the territory, so Cao Cao has been having trouble sleeping and eating.

Therefore, most of Yanzhou's troops are deployed on the south bank of the Yellow River to prevent a sudden attack from Yunzhou.

Not only that, Cao Cao also secretly sent people to sneak into Yunzhou to spy on Yunzhou's military situation. Whenever there is a disturbance, Yanzhou will be on the verge of a big enemy.

Wei Ping is Cao Cao's most powerful spy in Yunzhou.

When he received Wei Ping's report, Cao Cao's restless heart relaxed.

The reason why Yunzhou didn't attack Yanzhou was not because Guo Jia didn't want to, but because something happened in Yunzhou.

Border trade is over!

For a long time, border trade has been the lifeblood of Yunzhou. It is the wealth brought by border trade that has allowed Yunzhou to develop rapidly.

From a barren land to a gilded city.

For this reason, Cao Cao also specially studied Guo Jia. Although he had a lot of resentment towards Guo Jia, he could not admire Guo Jia's method of turning decay into magic.

Apart from ancient and modern times, the only one who can achieve this great cause is Guo Fengxiao.

but……

Cao Cao suddenly laughed a few times.

The border trade in Yunzhou is over, and the money bag will be lost after the border trade is over. Without the money bag, how can such a large arrangement be supported?
Once Yunzhou is finished, it's time for Cao Cao to rise up.

"God helps me too, it seems that God is still on our side."

Cao Cao said happily.

Xun Yu on the side also smiled faintly, and said: "Business is after all a trick. Although it can prosper for a while, it is short-lived after all, and it is far less long-term than farming and reading."

Although Xun Yu was also a wise man, he couldn't get rid of the common problem of scholars in that era. He looked down on businessmen and thought it was a trick.

No, no!
Cao Cao shook his head hastily, and said: "Business also has its benefits. Farming and education are long-term, but without businessmen, it is a stagnant pool."

For Yunzhou's model, Cao Cao has specially studied it.

"Although merchants are not involved in production, they are good at circulation. Only when they are in circulation can they be alive. Guo Jia is also a genius who can make Yunzhou rise through commerce. It's a pity..."

Cao Cao paused and said with a smile: "The main body of the border trade is the Han people and the nomads on the grassland. As long as the transactions between the two sides continue, Yunzhou's income will continue to flow. It's just that the general was too anxious, and he took the nomads on the grassland in a few years. Annihilated. Without the demand on the grassland, the border trade in Yunzhou would not last long. However, in just a few years, he wiped out the border troubles that had endangered the Han for hundreds of years. The Xiongnu and Xianbei were seriously injured. I am afraid that within a few decades, we will be unable to invade the south, and it can be regarded as a great contribution to the Han people in the Central Plains."

At this time, Cao Cao still showed the mind of a generation of heroes, and did not belittle Guo Jia's achievements because of the confrontation between the two sides.

Xun Yu was somewhat disapproving.

He didn't have much impression of Guo Jia, but he was still brooding over his nephew's death.

"Send Wei Ping a message, let him step up to persuade those merchants, we will definitely give them better conditions."

Cao Cao said happily.

He also realized the benefits of business from Yunzhou's model, and tried his best to accept these businessmen and build Xudu's economic circle.

promise!
Xun Yu cupped his hands.

correct!

Xun Yu suddenly said: "I heard from Wei Ping that Yunzhou has made some new gadgets, and intends to use them to relieve Yunzhou's financial pressure. He sent some back."

What's new?

Cao Cao couldn't help being curious.

Xun Yu clapped his hands, and one of his subordinates carried a wine jar.

"I don't know what kind of novelty it is. It turns out to be fine wine. When did this Yunzhou stop doing business and switch to wine making?"

Cao Cao smiled heartily.

Once upon a time, Yunzhou was still aloof, but once the border trade was destroyed, it immediately fell from the altar.

Now it's time to start brewing.

"My lord, the wine in Yunzhou is a bit different."

Xun Yu signaled his subordinates to take out a silver bowl, filled it with wine, and handed it to Cao Cao.

Why a silver bowl?

Cao Cao was very suspicious, and all the utensils were made of sterling silver to prevent someone from poisoning him.

It smells so good!

When the wine seal was opened, the whole city was filled with a strong aroma of wine.

Looking at the almost transparent liquor in the silver bowl, Cao Cao couldn't help being amazed, he had never seen such a colorless liquor before.

"Is this really wine?"

Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu suspiciously.

The latter nodded.

This is the fine wine sent by Weiping from Yunzhou.

Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, raised his silver bowl and took a small sip.

A pungency filled the throat, followed by an indescribable tingling sensation, and there seemed to be a rush of hot air in the chest and abdomen.

Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up, then he raised his head and drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp.

In an instant, Cao Cao felt the hairs on his back suddenly stand on end, and then his whole body felt very comfortable.

Good wine!
Cao Cao raised his sleeve and wiped the wine stains from his mouth, and said pleasantly, "It's been more than [-] years, and this is the first time I've had such a good wine. The former emperor's royal wine may not be as good as this Yunzhou wine!"

Xun Yu smiled lightly and said, "This is the fine wine that Guo Jia brewed himself."

is it?

Cao Cao walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and praised: "I didn't expect Guo Fengxiao to have the ability to make wine. If Yunzhou is defeated in the future, he will be captured by me, and he can still be a wine-making craftsman."

Now he is more and more interested in Guo Jia.

"By the way, this wine is so good, it should be expensive!"

Cao Cao asked with a smile.

It is not that there is no high-altitude wine in the Han Dynasty, but it is not easy to brew and the cost is too high. Only dignitaries can afford it.

In the Han Dynasty, some aristocratic families had their own brewing workshops, and spent a lot of money to brew fine wine for their own enjoyment.

Even Cao Cao himself has his own brewing artisans.

"That's exactly what Wei Ping wanted to say."

Xun Yu said lightly, "The price of this wine is only half of the market price."

what?
Hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help being stunned.

The price of such a good wine is only half of the market price. How did Guo Jia do it?
However, Cao Cao was stunned for a while and soon understood an important problem.

If this wine enters Xudu, it will soon occupy Xudu's market, and no one will make wine at all.

The wine in Yunzhou is delicious and cheap. Who would do anything to make wine that is expensive and tastes bad?

This Guo Jia is indeed a genius.

Even if he quit border trade and switched to brewing wine, that would be the only one in the shit of a scorpion!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's face suddenly darkened.

(End of this chapter)