Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 899

Jiangyang City.

Outside the suburbs, there is a ten-mile company, with flags covering the sky.

The chief accountant of the Chinese army, Mu Jing, is reading cross-legged. He is waiting for the news from the scorpion. The more nervous he is, the more he needs calm thinking. Reading is the best behavior to regulate emotions.

"My lord!" Zhuge Xuan walked in, cupped his hands and reported, "The head of the Dongguo family, please see him outside the camp!"

"Dong Guofeng?"

Hearing this, Mu Jing put down the book in his hand, a strange light flickered in his eyes.

The Dongguo family controls the largest and most salt wells in the southwest. There are hundreds of salt fields alone, and nearly a thousand salt wells have been developed, controlling the entire salt market in the southwest.

Mu Jing didn't dare to touch this old fox easily.

Salt is a necessity of life.

Once there is turmoil, it will inevitably affect Mingsheng.

Mujing has a lot of scruples, so even though he controls Bashu and has great power in his hands, he still has some scruples about the salt affairs and dare not do it lightly. He wanted to take back the power of salt affairs.

What made Mujing even more afraid was naturally the head of the Dongguo family who controlled most of the salt.

According to the results of the investigation, this person's life is a legend, an out-and-out old fox, and one of the most ruthless characters in the Southwest.

"Please!"

Mu Jing thought for a while and said.

"promise!"

Zhuge Xuan quickly invited Dong Guofeng in from the outside.

Dong Guofeng is in his twilight years, with gray hair, and he can walk smoothly with a cane in his hand. It seems that after a few more steps, he is a little out of breath. Even the distance from the inside to the outside of the city is exhausted. All his strength.

"Dong Guofeng, a commoner, pays homage to Lord Minghou!"

Dong Guofeng paid great attention to interests. After entering, he knelt down and saluted, respectful and respectful, without any overstepping.

"Old Feng is so polite!"

Mu Jing hurriedly stepped forward, helped him up personally, and then said to Zhuge Xuan: "Zhuge, why don't you ask Feng Lao to sit down!"

"Yes!"

Zhuge Xuan invited Dong Guofeng to sit down on a chair.

"The grassroots don't dare!" Dong Guofeng was flattered.

"You are an old man, you deserve a seat!" Mu Jing said persistently.

"Thank you, Lord Minghou, for your kindness!"

Dong Guofeng shied away for a while, but sat down anyway.

"Have some tea!"

"promise!"

Zhuge Xuan offered two cups of tea.

"This tea soup has a lot of charm!" Dong Guofeng is also a person who loves tea and doesn't like to drink alcohol. He found that this tea is very different from ordinary tea soup.

"This is the new Hanzhong tea!"

Mu Jing replied: "The newly built tea garden in Hanzhong uses a different process to fry the tea, which washes away some of the dirty smell of the tea and retains the poor flavor. At present, the tea garden is not large, and there is not much tea that can be supplied every year!"

The method of frying tea is under preliminary testing, and Mujing just provided some key ideas. Whether the real craftsmanship can be produced depends on whether the people in the Academy of Science and Technology have enough brains.

But for now, it's going well.

The tea from the new tea gardens in Hanzhong is made with new techniques, and it tastes much better than the original tea.

"It is rumored that there is a Hongdu Institute of Science and Technology under the Minghou Mansion, which discovers new techniques, and it really lives up to its reputation!"

Dong Guofeng said with a smile.

His words showed that he did not want to act like a bully, but he also had the idea of ​​paying attention to the Minghou Mansion. At least he could inquire about many things in the Minghou Mansion, but he cared about it.

"Jing went south from Jiangzhou. Ben first went to visit Mr. Feng. The Dongguo family made great contributions to maintaining Qianwei's peace. Mr. Feng was highly respected. He came to visit him. He was obliged to do his job. Then he went south to fight. He was busy with military affairs. It was really negligent. Please forgive me! "

Mujing said with a smile.

"I should apologize to the old man. The old man is not in good health and ignores things during the day, so he didn't know that Lord Minghou went south in person. Lord Minghou has a lot of opportunities every day, otherwise he should have come to visit earlier. We are just a mere merchant's house. Master Minghou came to the door in person!" Dong Guofeng said with self-deprecation.

There is nothing wrong with other people saying this.

But he said it was a bit hypocritical.

Although the Dongguo family made a living by selling salt, among the scholars, farmers, businessmen, they were not merchants, but scholars, because he was a salt official in Jiangyang. Salt official was a special kind of official position, but it was considered Scholars.

"Hahaha!"

Mu Jing laughed loudly: "Old Feng is being modest. No one in the world dares to say that the Dongguo family is still a small family of merchants. Back then, the ancestors of Dongguo offered salt policy to the imperial court and were listed as the No. 1 salt official. The Dongguo family has been the Jiangyang salt official for generations, Mr. Feng, there is something wrong with your commoners!"

"Although a salt official is an official, he is not in the mainstream, and he should not be!"

Dong Guofeng shook his head, and said rather vicissitudes.

It is a bit wronged to say this, and it is quite right. Although the salt officer is also listed as an official title, it is more of an influence than an official position.

"With Mr. Feng, the salt official, the Southwest Salt Affairs can develop smoothly. Whoever dares to say that the salt official is useless, I will be the first to let him go!" I remember all of my contributions clearly, and never dare to forget even a little bit!"

"The old man is only doing his job!"

Dong Guofeng's eyes took a deep look at Mujing, and the chill in his heart was even stronger.

Their seemingly innocuous conversations were full of confrontations that started as soon as they met, and Mu Jing's strength made Dong Guofeng more or less afraid.

"I heard that the Marquis of Ming went south this time because he had the idea of ​​conquering the barbarians of the [-] mountains. I don't know what, can my Dongguo family help?" Dong Guofeng stood up and said respectfully: "The Dongguo family I am willing to contribute to the pacification of southern Xinjiang!"

"Feng Lao has a fistful heart, and a certain heart is quite gratified!"

Mu Jing said with a smile: "This battle is to unify Yizhou and fight for the peace and prosperity of Yizhou. If you need anything, you should open your mouth and never be humble. After all, I also hope to end the war as soon as possible! "

"The Dongguo family doesn't have anything else that can help, but they only have a connection with the Bai people. If Master Minghou needs it, the Dongguo family can contribute some information about the Bai people!"

"I'm determined!" Mu Jing narrowed his eyes, the old fox showed his tail first, but it was in his arms: "I can't say this, I really need the help of the Dongguo family. I heard that the Dongguo family has salt wells in Yuexi and the Bai people Cooperation, I don’t know if it’s right?”

"The Dongguo family opened a well in Yueyi and encountered a lot of obstacles, especially the barbarians, who were arrogant and unreasonable. Only by cooperating with the Bai people can they successfully build a salt farm!" Dong Guofeng said analytically.

"This cooperation is very good. I don't want to pursue anything. I want to beg Mr. Feng, can you lend me this channel to attack the barbarians, first go after them, the wealth of the Bai people is the barbarian's reliance , get rid of it first, so that I don't have to worry about the future!"

"No problem at all!"

"Then thank you Feng Lao, and there will be rewards in the future!"

"Minghou is being polite. For the peace of Yizhou, the Dongguo family has obligations and responsibilities. It's just a trivial matter, so it's nothing to worry about!"

The two talked a lot of unnutritious words, drank several cups of tea, Dong Guofeng said goodbye and returned to the city.

When he left, Xi Zhi just came back from outside. He saw Dong Guofeng, walked in, and asked, "Why is this old fox here?"

"The visit of the local snake!"

Mu Jing sat down, took a sip of tea, and moistened his throat, this old guy is pretty good at talking.

"call?"

Xi Zhicai said with a sneer, "He's not in a good mood. You've been here these days, and he hasn't expressed any signs of it. He must have intentions when he comes suddenly at this time!"

"Maybe I got some news that we don't get, it should be a show of goodwill!" Mu Jing narrowed his eyes and said.

"It won't be the news, he already knows it!"

Xi Zhicai handed the military performance to Mujing.

"Have you laid down the trap?"

Mu Jing took a closer look, it was the military performance played by Huang Zhongshang.

"It was shot yesterday!"

Xi Zhicai said: "It took the scouts two days and one night to get here from Zangcang, and they killed two horses before they brought the report back!"

"I kind of understand why Dong Guofeng came to the door!"

Looking at the report, Mujing's mouth curved slightly: "This Huang Zhong and Zhang Ren are too ruthless, they almost slaughtered the city of Qilan, at least not [-]% of the young and strong were killed, which greatly reduced the young and strong labor force of Zangcan!"

"The key is the Dongguo family's news channel, how could it be faster than ours?" This is what Xi Zhicai doesn't understand.

"normal!"

Mu Jing was not surprised: "They have been selling salt here for hundreds of years. If they don't get any information about this, they're still playing a fart. I'll take it away a long time ago. This can only show the strength of local snakes!"

"It's right to think about it!" Xi Zhicai heard the words, and suddenly understood: "Salt sellers are originally a channel, they must have a special way, a special channel, and they can deliver news faster!"

His eyes lit up all of a sudden: "Then can we use this channel, after all, we are too unfamiliar with the four counties of Nanzhong!"

"Why do you think this old fox came to the door, just to show off!"

Mu Jing said: "If we use his channel, owe this debt, and want to do something to him in the future, we will be a little bit tied. After all, heroes must not be killed, otherwise it will chill a lot of people's hearts!"

"He's calculating enough!"

"Otherwise, their Dongguo family has been based in Yizhou for many years and controls the salt affairs. Not to mention the richness of the country, at least the wealth of the state is incomparable. With more money, it is bound to move people's hearts. However, they have been able to stand for so many years, and Dongguo is indispensable in it." The calculations of that old fox in the family, and the depth of the Dongguo family's heritage, we can't calculate it!"

Mu Jing said: "First of all, let's not talk about wealth, but about military strength. Qianwei's army was abolished, and the establishment of Qianwei's six gates must have been infiltrated by him a lot. In some mountain roads outside, the Dongguo family must have raised thieves to respect themselves. They have their own salt transportation team, these are government soldiers, and their strength is not weak anymore, even if we want to solve it simply and rudely, it will cause trouble!"

"The most important thing is Dong Guofeng!"

Xi Zhicai said: "I have visited this old fox twice, and I always feel that he is somewhat invulnerable!"

"Do you know how to attack a city most easily?" Mu Jing asked suddenly.

"Surrender without fighting!" Xi Zhicai replied with narrowed eyes.

"Just think about it. There is no such a good thing as defeating the enemy without fighting. This kind of example can be used as an example in the art of war, but in reality, it is rare!"

Mu Jing said: "The best way to attack a city is to attack from the inside!"

"You want civil strife in Dongguo's family?" Xi Zhicai said straight away, "But that old fox will be wary of you, he is not an easy person to deal with!"

"If Dong Guofeng is ten years younger, this method is naturally not advisable!"

Mu Jing said: "Don't talk about Dong Guofeng, even the wise and powerful monarchs of the past dynasties fell into chaos in the end. The Dong Guo family controls most of the salt affairs in Yizhou. I don't believe in Dong Guo with such great power and wealth. The children in the family are all brothers and sisters!"

"Power and interests are things that can make people crazy!"

Xi Zhicai sighed.

"Forget it, this matter is not urgent!"

Mu Jing shook his head. At this moment, he still had to put aside the affairs of Dong Guo's family. What he cared about was: "Zhu Bao is dead, and there are no hidden dangers on our eastern front. It's time to attack Yizhou County!"

"Need a break?"

"No, cut the mess with a sharp knife!"

Mujing stood up, facing a line-sized sand table next to him, and said, "Do you know what I'm most worried about during this battle?"

"My lord is not worried about fighting them, but I am afraid that they will avoid fighting!"

Xi Zhi thought for a while and said.

"As expected, the one who understands me best is you Xi Zhicai!" Mu Jing nodded: "If they avoid fighting instead of fighting, the barbarians retreat to the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Yong Kai defends Dianchi Lake, and Gao Min abandons the city and returns to the mountains, then we will encounter the biggest and biggest trouble Already!"

The battlefield in the southwest is the biggest trouble for the Mu army.

When the time comes, going into the Hundred Thousand Mountains to compete with the barbarians is probably the same thing, and it will take several years, which is very detrimental to Mu Jing.

"The lord wants to catch them all?"

"This chance is not great!" Mu Jing shook his head: "Yong Kai is not stupid. Meng Huo can be the king of the barbarians and rule the 36 holes of the barbarians. He is also a hero. Once the momentum is not right, they will immediately be like turtles." Generally, take it back, so..."

His eyes became cold and resolute, and he was determined to kill: "Before the Battle of Zangcang spread to Yizhou County, we must fight a battle. I will lead the army personally and order Jingping First Army, Jingping Navy Immediately go south, kill as many as you can, eat them before they retain their strength!"

"I'll arrange it right away!"

Xi Zhicai also knows the truth that soldiers are expensive and fast.

"Although I will go south first with the Jingping navy, the Divine Guard and the battalions will be handed over to you as commander!" Mu Jing said.

"Navy?"

"Going down the Jinsha River, our speed will be faster. It's hard to say whether we can enter the Dianchi Lake, but at least we can copy their retreat!" Mu Jing said: "On the southern battlefield, only Dongzhou is left. The strength of an army company or a battalion is very weak, and the speed must be fast!"

"How about I go ahead and you stay and command the army!"

"You are better than me in strategy, but in command, I am more talented than you!" Mu Jing shook his head: "I have to watch it myself. Gan Ning may be a talent, but after all, he has not been washed away by the waves of the battlefield. How to use it in the future is up to me." You have to see for yourself his ability to fight!"

"Then you must promise me that you will not charge into battle yourself!"

Xi Zhicai doesn't believe in Mujing now.

"I'm not stupid!"

Mu Jing shrugged: "I am the commander of the three armed forces, and I still need to go to battle in person, what a joke!"

"Ha ha!"

Xi Zhicai just sneered twice.

(End of this chapter)