The Overlord of the Three Kingdoms

Today is another sunny day.

It is very suitable for farmers to do farm work and travel in caravans.It has been more than two months since the Wancheng battle ended, and Wancheng has returned to prosperity.

There are a lot of caravans coming and going, or starting from Jingzhou and Jiangdong, going to the Central Plains and Liangzhou.Or the caravans coming back from the north, the continuous stream is extremely prosperous.

However, most of these caravans sell some cloth, wine, and some local products.For example, war horses and leather in the north, and iron ore, weapons, and food in the south are all prohibited from being sold.

In this regard, the Central Plains and Jingzhou have set up a lot of checkpoints, and the sentries will conduct inspections. Once a businessman is found to be selling these things, he must be severely punished. [

Regarding this aspect, Cao Cao has done a good job.Since Liu Biao took possession of Jiang Biao, there have been few horses and leathers flowing into Jingzhou.

Even Liu Biao didn't even have a cavalry under his command, and he couldn't gallop the Central Plains without raising troops, let alone dominate the Central Plains.Therefore, Liu Biao's forces have always been a peaceful force for Cao Cao, and Liu Biao himself is just a thief guarding the soil in Cao Cao's view.

Compared with Cao Cao, what Liu Biao did was superficial.

The sale of iron ore, weapons, and food is very harmful to the forces.But for the traffickers, it was a huge profit.

There are too many aristocratic families under Liu Biao's command, especially the style of these aristocratic families is not very good.Take Cai Hao as an example, this guy has done business with Cao Cao more than once, and the amount is huge.

The source of this food and weapons is the gathering of the power of various families and clans.The benefits obtained are also shared by everyone.

Therefore, the power of the entire aristocratic family is covering for Cai Mao.And how strong is the power of the aristocratic families in Jingzhou?Hao bluntly said that even a pavilion chief might get involved with aristocratic families after beating around the bush.

Therefore, for the aristocratic family, or directly for Cai Mao, it is very easy to sell food, weapons, and iron ore.Just like this day, three caravans set out from Xiangyang majesticly, preparing to cross the Xiangjiang River and head for Nanyang.

The checkpoint at this ferry is not even checked.Just let these big caravans pass.

"Wow wow wow."

The river was turbulent, and the waves hit the shore, making a loud roar.Several large ships floated on the river, heading north.

On the deck of one of the large ships, there were two people standing.One of them was a middle-aged man. This man was white and fat, with a rich look on his face. He seemed to be a businessman.

The other person is dark-skinned, unattractive, and not well-dressed. He seems to be an ordinary servant.

But there was a huge difference in the expressions of these two people. The middle-aged man with the appearance of a businessman had a humble face at the moment, while the man with the appearance of a servant was faintly arrogant.

"As expected of Junshi Cai, the journey was smooth." The businessman said with a sigh.

"That's right, on the one-acre land in Jingzhou, besides Liu Jingzhou, our Junshi Cai is the largest." The man with the appearance of a servant said with a proud expression on his face.

The businessman's surname is Wu, and he is a big businessman in Jingzhou. His family wealth is tens of millions of dollars. He sells cloth and local specialties as his business.

And the person dressed as a servant is really a servant.However, his identity is not ordinary, but Cai Mao, the military division of the Tangtang Township General, Cai Jin, a steward under Cai Junshi's command.

As the saying goes, there are seven rank officials in front of the prime minister, but Cai Mao is more prestigious than the prime minister in Jingzhou now. The steward under his command represents Cai Mao's face outside, and he is a high-ranking official. [

Although Merchant Wu has some wealth and is very prestigious outside, but facing the behemoth of the Cai family, he still has to bow his head.Naturally, he treated Cai Jin, a senior official of the Cai family, with a low profile, and even a bit of flattery.

While talking, he couldn't stop admiring Cai Mao and Cai's family.And this Cai Jin also accepted it all.Even Cai Jin felt a little bit of enjoyment.

I think I am just a house slave in the Cai family.But outside, he is more majestic than ordinary officials.The Cai family is really a towering tree, even if she is a slave, she is willing to do so.

Cai Jin is very satisfied with his current life and status.

On the other side, Merchant Wu saw that Cai Jin was enjoying himself, so he used all his strength to cater to Cai Jin.He also has ideas, and this is not the first time he has cooperated with Cai Mao in business.

But it was the first time that he was shocked by such a huge amount of [-] shi grains.Let him clearly feel Cai's energy in Jingzhou.

And this time the transaction, the benefits he obtained are also very high.This made him more eager for further cooperation with the Cai family. If he wanted something from others, his attitude would naturally be low.

"Through Xiangyang, Fancheng, and Xinye, it's not bad, but if it's Wancheng in Nanyang, isn't it a bit difficult?" The two of them were chatting, and suddenly Merchant Wu thought of Chen Sheng who was entrenched in Wancheng, and he couldn't help showing a little bit. dignified way.

Although the battle between Cao Cao and Wancheng also affected Jingzhou, Wancheng was too far away, and the people in the hinterland of Jingzhou could not feel the impact of this war at all.

But as a big businessman, Merchant Wu felt that Chen Sheng was not an easy person.This time it was food again, fearing that something might happen, so they showed a bit of dignity.

"Chen Sheng."

Hearing this name, Cai Jin's heart trembled suddenly.This guy, not only killed their son, but also made their other son lose his official position, which almost made their master lose Liu Biao's favor.

It can be said that this person is someone who the Cai family hates very much and wants to get rid of him quickly.But on the other hand, I have to deny that this person is very terrifying.

Being able to make an enemy of the Cai family and kill one of Cai Mao's sons, he can still live a good life, alive and kicking.Cai's colossus and strength, on the contrary, set off Chen Sheng's extraordinaryness.

Therefore, in Cai Jin's heart, there was more fear than hatred for Chen Sheng.

As for Merchant Wu's question, before Cai Jin went out, Cai Mao specifically told him to be careful of Chen Sheng.However, in front of Merchant Wu, Cai Jin didn't want to lose his prestige, so after a pause, Cai Jin let out a breath from his nostrils and said disdainfully: "That's right, Chen Sheng is very strong, but it's only Nanyang, you There are only twenty or so cities in the south, can they be compared with Liu Jingzhou? And our master is a military advisor under Liu Jingzhou's command. He can put Chen Sheng to death with a single word. Just like this time, Chen Sheng, heh heh. "

Having said that, Cai Jin suddenly snorted twice, and said nothing.But Merchant Wu also understood. Recently, the attitude of Liu Biao in Jingzhou towards Chen Sheng has also spread.

The supply has been halved. Legend has it that Cai Mao, the military strategist, made great efforts.

Thinking about it this way, Merchant Wu really felt that what Cai Jin said was very correct. To Cai Mao, Chen Sheng was really nothing, he could be crushed to death with one hand.

Immediately, Merchant Wu felt relieved.

"Besides, we are pretending to be cloth delivery this time, and everything is fully prepared. I heard that Chen Sheng is indifferent to the businessman's affairs. So, don't worry, Mr. Wu, this time the journey will be safe." Immediately, Cai Jin said again A word of encouragement.

"Um."[

After listening to Cai Jin's words, Merchant Wu felt more at ease. This time, he was really well prepared and kept secret. There would be no problem passing through Nanyang.

With this kind of ease, and Chen Sheng's control over the forces in Wancheng, he is slack, even contemptuous of the businessmen's lack of interest.Merchants Wu and Cai Jin took a ferry across the Xiangjiang River together, unloaded their goods and loaded them into a carriage, and headed all the way to Nanyang.

Hundreds of carts are majestic and mighty.

There is only one road from Nanyang to the Central Plains, which is very wide and smooth.There are a lot of caravans coming and going, and there are also a lot of tea stalls and restaurants along the road.

Today, a tea stall was requisitioned by sergeants.

When Wu merchant and Cai Jin's huge caravan passed by, there was a fast horse heading north from the tea stand.Not long after, they arrived in a hidden small valley in the north.

At this moment, 500 people are ambushing in this small valley.All of them hold bows and backs, and wear armor and hold spears. They are very strong.The first person is even more hunchbacked, wearing armor and an embroidered robe tied on his back.

It was the general under Chen Sheng's command, that is, the person directly in charge of seizing Cai Mao's food, and so was Liao Hua.

"General, I found a particularly large caravan." The fast horse quickly arrived in front of Liao Hua, got off the horse and reported.

"Okay." Liao Hua was ordered to intercept the food, and he was under a lot of pressure.After all, this is life-saving food, and now I heard that the fat sheep has finally arrived.Liao Hua also breathed a sigh of relief, but Liao Hua became serious again on his face, and yelled at the five hundred soldiers behind him: "There is no reward for this operation. But the food intercepted is for you to eat and use. Sell ​​some strength and move forward faster."

"promise."

The five hundred elite soldiers agreed with a loud bang, and all of them were eager to fight, eager to grab it immediately.

"Haha, let's go." Liao Hua laughed and rode away.The [-] elite soldiers behind them also galloped forward, marching towards the south in a mighty manner.

Not long after, five hundred elite soldiers came to the road, and the huge caravan composed of hundreds of people just happened to come slowly from the south, looming, very attractive.

Liao Hua's eyes lit up when he thought of the food in these chariots and horses, and he raised his gun and shouted: "You are a profiteer, selling contraband. You can hide it from the mediocre generals in the south, but you can't hide it from me, Liao Hua in Wancheng. Hurry up!" Get off your horse and raise your hands to pray for your life?"

And at this moment, how are Cai Jin and Merchant Wu feeling?No longer, dare not have the previous relaxation, and the disdain for Chen Sheng.

Not only dare not, but also cold all over.When Liao Hua led his troops to appear, their hands and feet were numb and their whole bodies trembled.When Liao Hua reported his name and said that he was from the Wancheng forces, the two became even more dizzy.

I can't even say a plea.

Just as Cai Jin knew, Chen Sheng and Cai Mao were like fire and water, would pleading be useful?

"Why did something go wrong?" Merchant Wu asked Cai Jinhe.Both parties must prepare for this matter, and strictly prevent leaks.Businessman Wu felt that what he had done was perfect, and there would definitely be no problems.

Then there must be something wrong with Cai Mao.Didn't this guy say that everything is ready?

If it was normal, Merchant Wu wouldn't dare to shout at Cai Jin like that.But now that disaster is imminent, I don't care so much.

If caught, if caught.

Merchant Wu thought about the serious consequences, and suddenly lost his previous high spirits, trembling all over.

However, Cai Jin couldn't answer the question from Merchant Wu.His face was livid, and his breathing was short of breath. He was already exhaling more air and taking in less air.

Not long ago, it was Cai Jin who confidently patted his chest and said that in front of Cai Mao, Chen Sheng was a grasshopper who could be crushed to death.

But now it has become like this, and I am so scared that I can't speak.Seeing this, Merchant Wu couldn't help but cursed again in his heart.

"When it's really okay, you're majestic. When something's going on, you're as timid as a mouse."

However, although Merchant Wu hated Cai Jinneng, he became a softie at the critical moment.However, after all, he wanted to save his life, and as a businessman, he could put a smile on his face.So he came forward, nodded and bowed and asked Liao Hua, "General, did you misunderstand?"

"Misunderstanding? Hehe. Profiteer, if you take advantage of the situation and explain the whereabouts of the other two caravans, I may ask General Jianzhong to spare your life, or I will kill you."

Liao Hua sneered when he heard this, and gestured with the spear in his hand, very domineering.

Immediately, businessman Wu fell into an abyss. "Ah." Cai Jin, the steward, was so heartbroken that he yelled and fell off his horse. After a while, he was silent.

Poor Cai Jin is a "high-ranking official" in front of the Wu merchant, but in essence he is just a steward. How courageous are servants and servants?

Besides, facing such a murderous general like Liao Hua, even if you have the guts, you have to be frightened.

However, Cai Jin was frightened to death all of a sudden, but it was also unexpected.

"Hey, what a coward." Liao Hua laughed.

"How?" Liao Hua asked with a half-smile.

"I confess, I confess." What else can Merchant Wu do now?He quickly and decisively explained the whereabouts of the other two caravans, and then looked at Liao Hua prayingly.

"General, can you save my life?" After finishing speaking, Merchant Wu looked at Liao Hua expectantly.

"Separate out 150 soldiers and take all of them into custody." Liao Hua ignored him and said to the soldiers behind him with a smile.

"promise."

Immediately, 150 of the [-] elite soldiers behind Liao Hua were separated, and the huge caravan was taken into custody, including the Wu merchant of course.

The Wu businessman's face turned pale immediately, if he knew it earlier, he would not be greedy for money if he knew it earlier.I really didn't expect that Cai Mao was so powerful in Jingzhou, but in Nanyang, Chen Sheng could crush Cai Mao to death.

Did not expect, did not expect.

However, Liao Hua couldn't control what Merchant Wu was thinking. After he took Merchant Wu into custody, he immediately led the rest of the troops and captured Cai Mao's other caravan.

A total of [-] shi of grain entered the granary in Wancheng one by one.Chen Sheng told all those who helped Cai Mao to sell food with practical actions.

The tricks are bright, but I don't want to follow the set of Jingzhou Cai Mao.If you dare to sell food, or weapons, or iron ore on my side, just wait to be taken down. (To be continued. Please search, the novel is better and updated faster!)