My father is Yuan Shu?But I want to be a Cao thief

Chapter 235 The Secret Fight on the Eve of Guandu

General's mansion, study office.

Mi Zhu came striding forward, with a light smile on his face, he could be said to be proud of his horse's hoof, he bowed and said, "My lord, I don't know why I'm looking for my subordinates?"

His younger sister married into the Chu family, and she was reused by Chu Feng, and it was in his field of expertise, which was much better than following Liu Bei around.

And once Chu Feng wins the world, then his Mi family is also a relative of the emperor, and it is inevitable that he will be high and powerful. If he had known this earlier, he should have invested in Chu Feng earlier.

"Zizhong, don't be cautious!" Chu Feng waved his hand, but then said solemnly: "Thinking about it, you should know that the promotion of the new currency is extremely smooth, and your credit is indispensable for this."

"The lord is too famous. The reason why the new coins are recognized by countless people is that the lord is dedicated to serving the people, and the subordinates are only doing things according to the lord's request!"

Mi Zhu quickly defended and complimented.

"Zizhong, after the promotion of the new currency, the most important thing is to stabilize the price. There is a limit to this. You can cooperate with major chambers of commerce to launch some limited-time discounts on grain, cloth, salt and other commodities."

"This money comes from the treasury, and it is taken from the people and used by the people. As long as you use new currency to buy these things, the prices will all be given a certain discount. Of course, we must avoid people's fleece!"

Chu Feng solemnly confessed with his hands behind his back.

"My lord is far-sighted, and Zhu Yuan is far behind. But my lord, what do you mean by pulling wool?" Mi Zhu first complimented, but then he was a little curious.

"That's right. In short, set some thresholds to prevent people from exploiting loopholes. The purpose is to let the people accept the new currency as quickly as possible, understand?"

Chu Feng waved his hand without explaining too much.

"Understood!" Mi Zhu nodded.

"In addition, when doing business with other states and counties, the settlement price must be calculated based on the price of the local item. In addition, only gold or local materials are required."

"Nowadays, the economy is chaotic, and all the princes are stealing small money one after another. The money will flow into the market. We can't pay for them foolishly!"

Chu Feng specifically exhorted.

When the currency is in chaos, the country that stably produces materials will suffer instead, just like the ugly country printing money on a large scale in exchange for Chinese materials, and China must counter it.

"Understood!" Mi Zhu nodded: "However, my lord, these coins are only exchanged for money by the common people. These coins are destined to be limited, but the price will be lowered soon!"

"For example, there are 10 million yuan in the whole territory, and [-] yuan in grain, but now the common people only have [-] million yuan. Doesn't it mean that the price of food will drop to [-] yuan?"

"But once the aristocratic family intervenes and they have sufficient funds, they will inevitably raise the price of food again. Although the foreign princes cannot control the currency, it is also difficult for the common people!"

Mi Zhu is a businessman, so he naturally knows that when the amount of money owned is reduced by a large amount in an instant, it will inevitably make the coins more valuable.

That is to say, the purchasing power has increased!

"Hehe, wouldn't it be good to shrink the amount by 90 million?" The corner of Chu Feng's mouth twitched into a smile. Since the new currency is under his control, it is tantamount to pinching the lifeline of the aristocratic family.

"Wait until the replacement of the new currency is over and the market enters the first stable period, and then negotiate with the family. At that time, it will not be as simple as 2:1 for them to exchange the new currency!"

Mi Zhu's pupils trembled, Chu Feng still wanted to suppress the aristocratic family, he wanted the common people to buy more things with the money in their hands, and let the aristocratic family buy fewer things.

This knife cut directly on the main artery!

Mi Zhu was a little dignified, and remonstrated in a deep voice: "Master, although this move is beneficial to the country and the people, but the Han Dynasty puts the family first, if you offend them"

"Haha, offended?"

"A few third-rate families in the district dare to be arrogant in front of my Yuan family? If they dare, they will be punished? What's more, when will the check and balance of the world stop offending people?"

"If you don't even dare to do this, why don't you just disarm and surrender! What's more, Cao Cao won't be able to go south in a short time, and I'm still afraid of them with heavy troops in my hands?"

Chu Feng said with a sonorous voice.

Mi Zhu was also overwhelmed by Chu Feng's aura, he was not afraid of his hands and feet, and had the vigor of a young man, especially Chu Feng's continuous victories, even if the aristocratic family had anger, they could only swallow it back.

"What the lord said is true," Mi Zhu said from his heart.

"Remember, dignity is only on the edge of the sword, and truth is only within the reach of the horse's hoof. Besides, no matter how nice you are to some people, they will still rebel!"

Chu Feng frowned calmly, and said loudly.

Mi Zhu nodded heavily, full of sighs, just chatting, he could feel Chu Feng's arrogance that respects martial arts, in troubled times, whoever's fist hits is awesome!
"Okay, let's go down and make arrangements!" Chu Feng waved his hand.

Seeing Mi Zhu leave, Chu Feng fell into deep thought. Economic development is a big subject, and he doesn't know much about it himself. He has to find a way to recruit some talents to help.

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On the other side, Xuchang, Yuzhou.

As the capital of Han Dynasty, Xuchang's political, economic and cultural migration also made Xuchang from being inconspicuous to the current cultural and economic center of the Central Plains in just one or two years.

Because of the cover of Hanting, countless aristocratic families went to Xuchang to seek jobs with peace of mind, which also allowed Cao Cao to have no shortage of talents.

At this moment, in the mansion.

Cao Cao is very strong right now, but extremely dangerous.

Although it occupies the land of the four states and holds the emperor to command the princes, Yuan Shao has a strong army and will soon go south, and there is Chu Feng in the south of the key.

In other words, if Cao Cao carries it through, then he is the lord of the world. If he can't carry it through, he will either disappear in the long river of history, or abandon the Central Plains and retreat to Guanzhong to plot against Hanzhong, Shu and Xiliang.

Although the geographical location is good to retreat to Hanzhong,
However, Hanzhong experienced disturbances by Han Sui, Dong Zhuo, Li Guo, etc., and it has already been a thousand miles away.

"My lord, news has been sent back recently that Chu Feng is implementing a new currency throughout the entire territory under his rule, and two five baht coins are exchanged for one new currency. According to the letter, the new currency exchange has already started yesterday!"

Guo Jia stepped out, bowed and said.

"Introduce new currency? What is he trying to make?" Cao Cao was at a loss. Commerce was not very important in the late Han Dynasty, not to mention that the high price made it easier to use the common people.

If Chu Feng did this, wouldn't he cut off his own arm?Or maybe I didn't understand his purpose?
"Two five baht coins for one new coin? Hehe, that's really naive. Based on my understanding of the common people, money is more important to them than life. How can they exchange it like this?"

"Chu Feng's method of collecting money is too crude. Presumably, not many people are willing to exchange it!" Cheng Yu snorted coldly, stroking his beard to disagree.

From Cheng Yu's point of view, Chu Feng's purpose was to use half of the copper coins to exchange for double the amount. He was so shameless that it was impossible for the common people to agree to the exchange.

"My lord, what Zhongde said is right. Such clumsy methods are disgusting, and no one would be willing. What's more, the big man is still there, and the Han court is still there.

Doesn't Chu Feng regard the big man as nothing if he openly launched the new currency?The lord can announce this matter to the world, and if he does not recognize the value of Chu Feng's new coins, he will definitely throw these new coins in his hands. "

Xun Yu smiled softly, with some certainty in his words.

Both Cheng Yu and Xun Yu spoke, but Guo Jia and Xun You fell into deep thought, because the two of them had fought against Chu Feng many times, and this man was brave, treacherous, and scheming.

They did not believe that Chu Feng would fight an uncertain battle.

Cao Cao's face was displeased, but he said in a deep voice: "Everyone, if you said that Chu Feng really pushed out the new coins, what is his purpose?"

"This" everyone fell into hesitation.

Because it seems to them that there is no benefit!
Or maybe they didn't see what Chu Feng was thinking?

That's why Cao Cao asked this, because he didn't understand what Chu Feng was doing, and he had to know that the introduction of new coins would most likely cause many internal problems.

Isn't he afraid of his birthday three times?
Or did he predict that he would not go south before launching it?

"Stable prices? To prevent the inflow of large amounts of foreign money?" Cheng Yu said in an uncertain tone, because it was the only thing he could think of.

"Heh, from my point of view, Chu Feng is just taking off his pants and farting—too much, is there any use for stabilizing prices in troubled times? He probably just wants to squeeze the people with new coins."

Cao Ren made a wrong step, spread his hands and said in a low voice.

"No, no, no, Chu Feng's style of behavior doesn't seem to be squeezing the people. Could it be that he really wants to stabilize prices? Let the people live and work in peace and contentment?" Cao Cao said in an uncertain tone.

It is really difficult to let the people live and work in peace and contentment in troubled times.

Soaring prices alone are enough to make life worse for most people.

"My lord, it doesn't matter what Chu Feng's purpose is, what matters is that he is not in compliance. What's more, it won't be long before the spring plowing will be done, and the whole army will be duped to abide by their duties."

Xun Yu made a bow. Although Chu Feng had been victorious in battles and victories, in his opinion, it was unnecessary for Chu Feng to study for a long time for a single move. Instead, he wanted to support the world and the people.

"That's right, the stability of the people is the most important thing, not to mention that Chu Feng's new currency policy will inevitably fail, so why talk about it!" Cheng Yu also seconded.

"Forget it, I was worrying too much!"

"Have Yu Jin and Zang Ba sent back news, how is the progress?" Cao Cao rubbed his temples with his fingertips, it seemed that he was a little sensitive to Chu Feng.

"The left-wing General Yu Jin has already captured most of Hanoi, and the left-wing defense line should be completely consolidated in the spring. The right-wing General Zang Ba leverages his prestige in Mount Tai, wrapping up the rest of the Yellow Turbans and wreaking havoc in the area south of the Yellow River."

"Now, Yuan Shao has no time to care about others. Most of the south of Qingzhou has fallen into the hands of General Zang Ba, and the army is stationed in the south of the Yellow River to guard against Yuan Shao."

Guo Jia is in charge of intelligence work and said at the moment.

"From this point of view, the progress of the two wings is fairly smooth!" Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief. Right now, he is walking on thin ice, and he is afraid that if he misses a step, he will be doomed.

"My lord, the envoys sent to Taihang Mountain have also returned. Zhang Yan said that he has no intention of cooperating, but the envoys have heard that Gongsun Zan has repeatedly asked Zhang Yan for help."

"I'm afraid Yuan Shao will have a decisive battle with Gongsun Zan and Zhang Yan at the beginning of spring. There is a high probability that Gongsun Zan will be destroyed in this battle. At that time, the lord will have a decisive battle with Yuan Shao."

Guo Jia bowed, a little dignified.

There is not much time left for Cao Cao.

If nothing else, the two armies will definitely face each other in the spring and autumn of next year!
And this battle will also determine the trend of the world and determine who can dominate the big man.

For a moment, everyone looked dignified.

Regardless of background, military strength, money, or population, Yuan Shao was stronger than Cao Cao, like a mountain, making everyone fall into silence.

"Haha, Feng Xiao, do you still remember what I asked you when we first met?" Cao Cao laughed heartily and asked tentatively.

"Jia dare not forget, the lord asked Jia if he had a war with Yuan Shao, who would win and who would lose! Jia said that the Duke had ten victories and Shao had ten defeats, and the Duke would win and Shao would lose in this battle."

Guo Jia's originally solemn expression showed a bit of a smile. It was a conversation several years ago, but Cao Cao still remembered it.

"A few years ago, my territory was only a few counties, and my army was no more than 20,000 people. At that time, you dared to say that Yuan Shao was not my opponent. Now I am sitting in the land of four states in the Central Plains,"

"There are more than tens of thousands of elite soldiers under his command, so how can Yuan Shao be my opponent?" Cao Cao smiled, relieving the sense of oppression brought by Yuan Shao.

There is no way, the Yuan family is too strong.

Everyone smiled and did not despise their opponents.

"My lord, since both the left and right wings are aimed at expanding the results of the battle, then this battle must be fought on both sides of the Yellow River. You think that the south bank of this battle will mainly focus on the main road of Baima and the Yanjin Ferry."

"On the north bank, Yuan Shao decided to station troops in Liyang, wait for the opportunity to take the Yanjin Ferry, and then go south. Before that, he must divide his troops to Chaoge and wait for the opportunity to seize the main road of Baima."

"So, You thought that we should first seize the Yanjin Ferry and repair it. In addition, we should send people to reinforce the White Horse City to prevent Yuan Shao from cutting off the main road of the White Horse from the right wing."

Xun You said in a deep voice.

These are the results that he has studied in these days when he has nothing to do, and they are almost inseparable. After all, there are only so few places on both sides of the Yellow River that need to be contested.

The fact is indeed as he expected,
Cao Cao in later generations was the white horse stationed by people, and confronted Yuan Shao at Yanjin Ferry for several months, but few people knew about it!

"I have the public to offer advice, so why be afraid of Yuan Shao?" Cao Cao laughed, Xun You's ingenuity is indeed unsurpassed in the past and present.

"My lord is too famous, but you dare to say that this battle will be a protracted one. My lord should send someone to transport food to Chenliu first. Chenliu's home can be repaired to ensure logistics."

Xun You suggested again.

Cao Cao nodded in approval.

It seems that this battle is the time to fight for national power. To put it bluntly, it is Yuzhou and Jizhou fighting against each other.

"Feng Xiao, why are you worried?" Seeing Guo Jia's serious face, Cao Cao couldn't help asking.

"My lord, I am not worried about the war between the North and the South. The only thing I am worried about is Chu Feng from the south of the Yangtze River. This person is brave and resourceful. I'm afraid I won't let my lord grow bigger!"

Guo Jia said in a low voice.

"My lord, deal with Chu Feng openly and secretly. Didn't he make some demands, and then send someone to go on an envoy at that time, and satisfy as much as possible."

"Chu Feng is a smart man, he will not stab the lord in the back when the lord and Yuan Shao are in a difficult situation, because this is just to make a wedding dress for Yuan Shao."

"Even if he made a move, he still defeated Yuan Shao in our army, so as long as he can block him after defeating Yuan Shao, Chu Feng will have nothing to worry about!"

Xun You also complained.

Cao Cao frowned, lost in thought.

"Feng Xiao, last time it was Chu Feng who was your envoy, this time you will still go. Now that the heavy snow has melted, you will set off tomorrow, and you will be satisfied with everything you can."

"I'm not going to wait for Yuan Shao to defeat Gongsun Zan before the decisive battle. Since there will be a battle sooner or later, it's better to approach Yanjin in the early spring and force Yuan Shao to return to Fangye City."

Cao Cao said loudly.

(End of this chapter)