Three Kingdoms: Do you call this a weak counselor? !

Chapter 101 The filial son Zhang Cheng!
The products produced by Zhang Cheng must be high-quality. This has gradually become Cao Cao's understanding.

He has always maintained great interest and expectations for what Zhang Cheng has created.

Especially the strange-looking thing in front of me, made of coal.

Zhang Cheng made a special trip to get it from Chenliu County, which made him look forward to it even more.

Thinking about it, this thing must have extraordinary effects.

Otherwise, Zhang Cheng would never be allowed to make a special trip from Chenliu County.

Zhang Chengdao:
"Lord, I call this briquettes, or briquettes.

It is made by turning pebbles into pulverized coal and then mixing it with yellow mud, water and other things.

Such coal is easy to store, very convenient to use, and easier to burn. "

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up.

Xun Yu, who was working for Cao Cao, also had a look of surprise on his face.

You know, today he came to Cao Cao, told this problem, and felt that it was not easy to solve.

But who would have thought that Zhang Cheng would be here to solve this problem now!
This is really a huge surprise!

Zhang Cheng really came in time.

"Gaojiu, please quickly demonstrate how these briquettes burn.

What is the effect? "

Xun Yu couldn't help but said aloud. Zhang Cheng nodded and brought another stove.

He used a tong to hold a piece of briquettes, lit the briquettes, and placed it in the stove.

Then two more unburned briquettes were put on top.

After waiting for a while, the temperature slowly came up.

The briquettes below ignite the briquettes above.

This coal stove can be used for cooking, which is very convenient, and it can also be used for heating.

If you don't want it to burn too quickly, you can twist the lid.

Just make a small hole to let air in and keep it alive.

When you actually start cooking, you can fully open the lid.

Or if you open it a little more, the flame will start and the temperature will rise, which is very convenient.

Moreover, if you use it more sparingly, you only need one briquette a day.

Just take out the bottom briquette and throw it away.

Then put these two burned briquettes in, get a new one, and put it on top.

Briquettes are easy to make and the proportions are simple.

Just use a specially made ball player..."

Zhang Cheng is here to demonstrate the coal stove to Cao Cao and Xun Yu.

Bian forgot to explain to them the benefits of this coal stove and briquettes.

After seeing with my own eyes how the briquettes burned, listening to Zhang Cheng's instructions on how to use it, and seeing the effects.

Xun Yu and Cao Cao both looked happy.

"Gaojiu, I really am yours! I really am yours!

When it comes to your quick thinking and making utensils, many people are just trying to flatter you, but they can't compare to you! "

Cao Cao stretched out his hand to pat Zhang Cheng and said this with a smile, very cheerful.

He knew that after having this stove and briquettes.

This coal can really be promoted.

All of a sudden, the many inconveniences of charcoal are completely solved.

It can be said to be an extremely great creation!
Not long after that.

Xun Yu frowned slightly again, looked at Zhang Cheng's coal stove, and fell into deep thought.

When Cao Cao saw Xun Yu like this, he knew that Xun Yu must have discovered something wrong.

Then he looked at Xun Yu and said:

"What's wrong Wen Ruo, is there anything wrong?"

Xun Yu said:

"The coal stove that Gaojiu made is indeed very good and extremely exquisite.

It's just...just a little bit not good. "

"What's not so good?"

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment.

He felt that Zhang Cheng's coal stove was already very good.

Whether it is the shape or style, or the ease of use, it can be said to be impeccable.

Why does Wen Ruo still think that this coal stove is not very good?

Xun Yu said:

"My lord, this coal stove is indeed very good.

But one thing is that this coal stove seems to be mostly made of iron.

The Lord naturally knows how precious iron is.

Under such circumstances, this coal stove is expensive to build.

Now under the Lord's rule, the people who most need coal for heating are the numerous ordinary people.

How many ordinary people's homes can afford such coal stoves. "

After hearing Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao also reacted.

Yes, I was only focused on being happy before, but I forgot that there were costs.

The stove in front of me is good, but it is true that as Xun Yu said, the cost of this coal stove is too high, and ordinary people cannot afford it.

Since then, it has not been very practical for me.

At least it cannot be used by many people.

Zhang Cheng gave Xun Yu a thumbs up.

"Brother Wen Ruo, as expected of you, you were able to figure this out so quickly!
Brother Wen Ruo's consideration is indeed very correct.

The cost of this stove is too high. Just this one stove costs more than [-] yuan in labor and costs.

If the quality can be improved and the speed can be accelerated in the future, the cost may be reduced a little, but it will not be reduced too much.

It is indeed not something that ordinary people can afford.

This kind of stove would cost at least [-] yuan to sell, or even more to be cost-effective.

But here, we also have coal stoves that ordinary people use.

This kind of stove is made of earth and adobe bricks.

The structure is simple, and as long as those craftsmen have a little practice, they can learn it.

Some people who are more dexterous can also do it themselves.

Mud and adobe bricks were readily available and they could make them themselves.

It is equivalent to saying that you only need to pay some labor to get a coal-burning stove. "

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Xun Yu and Cao Cao couldn't help but look happy.

The last bit of worry in my heart was gone.

It is indeed a high achievement!
Think about the problem in such detail.

He thought of everything that needed to be thought of and came up with a perfect solution.

Naturally, the common people couldn't afford this iron stove.

But wouldn’t it be nice to use clay to build a stove?
They don't have to spend a penny on the soil!
This is really a perfect solution!

“These iron stoves were specially built by me.

In the future, I plan to sell it to those big dog owners.

They are so rich, who will they kill if you don’t kill them?
I think this iron stove must not be sold for less than [-] yuan!
If possible, more than 20 yuan is fine at the beginning. "

Zhang Cheng pointed to the iron stove beside him and said to Cao Cao and Xun Yu.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cao Cao couldn't help but squint his eyes.

The price is too outrageous!
"Gaojiu, you're a little too evil. If it's so expensive, will anyone buy it?"

Cao Cao looked at Zhang Cheng and said this with some hesitation.

Even a person of his background felt that Zhang Cheng was a bit outrageous.

In terms of price, it's too expensive.

Zhang Cheng heard this and said:
“My lord, the main thing about this thing is that it’s expensive.

Many people are not short of money.

When they buy things, don’t they just want to buy expensive ones?

If they buy it cheaply, how can it reflect their identity?
If you sell it cheaply, they won't buy it.

Only if the price is more expensive, they will be more willing to buy it.

If they were allowed to use things that ordinary people could use, wouldn't that lower their level?
This will make them even more unhappy.

This is what big dog owners are like. If you don't kill them, you won't kill them. "

After hearing what Zhang Cheng said, think about the psychology of those rich people.

Thinking about his own situation again, Cao Cao quickly agreed with Zhang Cheng's words about his idea of ​​buying some things when he was in Luoyang.

Why wasn't he like this at the beginning?
However, when he thought of Zhang Cheng calling such a person a big dog, Cao Cao suddenly felt a little bad.

Why do you think this guy even scolded himself?

He is truly a filial son!

"My lord, besides these, you can also do it in different ways.

For example, on this stove, use some gilding to create some different modeling techniques.

Or get a special seal and create some limited editions.

The price would have to be several times higher, ten times higher. "

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cao Cao didn't want to talk to Zhang Cheng for a while.

Because after listening to what Zhang Cheng said, I thought about some of my own actions when I was in Luoyang.

He always felt that he had been deceived miserably.

I feel that I am just like what Gaojiu said, the kind of rich scapegoat.

Xun Yu, who was beside him, was also dumbfounded.

I think this picture is really too dark.

"This...isn't this a lie?"

After hesitating for a while, Xun Yu looked at Zhang Cheng and said.

Zhang Cheng shook his head seriously and said:

"Brother Wen Ruo, this is not the case, this is not a lie.

We are selling genuine things at a genuine price, and it is a matter of mutual consent. How can we call it cheating?

How do you call it cheating when it comes to rich people?

This is serious business. "

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Xun Yu thought about it carefully and was speechless for a moment.

"Gaojiu, I really have you, you really know everything.

If you don’t do business, you will be really at a loss and it’s too unfair!

After saying these words, think about Zhang Cheng's talents and various achievements.

He also felt that if he let Zhang Cheng do business, he would suffer even more losses.

Zhang Cheng is actually very clear-headed even when it comes to doing business.

Sounds even more treacherous than those profiteers.

At this time, Cao Cao's eyes brightened after experiencing the initial psychological discomfort.

I feel that I might be able to do what Zhang Cheng said and make some money.

Zhang Chengdao:
"Father-in-law, why don't we discuss it and we can do business as a partnership.

You provide labor and materials, and I provide ideas.

If we make money later, we will share it [-]/[-]. What do you think? "

"I provide materials and labor, and I have to run the business, and then I can only get [-]% of the profit?"

Cao Cao looked at Zhang Cheng and said this with some dissatisfaction.

Zhang Chengdao:
"You three and I seven."

When he said this sentence, Cao Cao almost choked on his tea.

Xun Yu on the side was not much better.

Good guy, do you really dare to speak up?

Cao Cao said:
"Am I going to kneel down and beg for food?"

Zhang Chengdao:
"How can we not... let's give it [-]-[-], how about it?
In fact, it doesn't matter how much money you make, the main thing is to create such a profitable business.

If you don't take it at all, it will always make people feel a little bad.

If, father-in-law, you think this is not good, why don't you marry your other two daughters to me.

If so, give them all to your father-in-law.

I don’t want a penny, what do you think? "

"Go away, if you dare to take advantage of my daughter again, be careful of your skin!
I have to break your legs! "

Cao Cao roared at Zhang Cheng, but Zhang Cheng didn't care and continued drinking tea here with an indifferent expression.

Xun Yu was sitting next to him, pretending not to care about anything, lowering his head and drinking his tea silently.

Not a word was said.

But a pair of ears, but very high.

Obviously, they are here to eat the melons of Zhang Cheng and Cao Cao.

It can be seen that eating melons is human nature.

Even for a character like Xun Yu, he cannot avoid it.

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you, so I'll settle for [-]-[-]."

After doing this for a while, Cao Cao was too lazy to argue with Zhang Cheng anymore.

He waved his hands in agreement.

After finalizing the matter, Zhang Cheng smiled and expressed his gratitude to Cao Cao.

Then he looked at Cao Cao and said:
"Father-in-law, I don't know if it's convenient or not.

If it's convenient, I'd like to meet my future wife. "

"What did you see her doing?"

When Cao Cao heard Zhang Cheng's words, he immediately became alert.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, he felt like he was guarding against wolves.

Although his daughter has already made an engagement with Zhang Cheng.

And he was satisfied with this son-in-law from the bottom of his heart.

But things are different. After all, his daughter is still too young and not old enough to get married.

Think about Zhang Cheng again, he has no ability to resist beauty.

Cao Cao felt that it would be better for him to be more cautious.

"Why are you looking at me like this? I'm not that kind of person!

Although it is possible that I am unique, after all, there is a lower limit.

When I met her, it was a serious matter. It was cold, so I made something I wanted to give to her.

In other words, a marriage contract has been made.

Cultivate relationships now and get along better in the future. "

"what?
Just give it to me, you don't have to go there yourself.

I'll just accept it on behalf of the festival.

Men and women are not intimate. Although you two have made a marriage contract, you have not gotten married.

Going to meet at this time is not a good idea after all, so you need to pay attention to the impact. "

Upon hearing what Cao Cao said, Zhang Cheng was immediately speechless.

Good guy, how old are you now?
After this year, I am only eight years old. What can I think?

As for guarding against wolves?
But seeing Cao Cao on this matter, he refused to let go.

Zhang Cheng had no choice but to take out the things and give them to Cao Cao, asking Cao Cao to hand them over on his behalf.

"This thing is nothing else, just a gadget, the gloves I made.

It's cold, so wear gloves to keep warm. "

When I saw the gloves that Zhang Cheng took out, they were extremely exquisite.After hearing what Zhang Cheng said again, Cao Cao was very satisfied with the effect of this thing.

I think my son-in-law is pretty good.

Soon Cao Cao became a little unhappy because he found that Zhang Cheng had not prepared anything for him.

It was at this moment that a man dressed as a scribe entered Yanzhou and headed towards Zhencheng.
This man dressed as a scribe is sitting in a carriage.

Inside the carriage, some charcoal fire was lit.

Compared to the outside, it is much warmer.

If you look carefully, this man looks somewhat similar to Xun Yu.

But in terms of age, he is much older than Xun Yu.

This man was none other than Xun Yu's eldest nephew, Xun You Xun Gongda.

It's just that although Xun You is Xun Yu's nephew, he is older than Xun Yu, his uncle.

This situation is very common in this era.

This is especially true for people with big families and many brothers.

It is normal for people with the "grandson" generation to be younger than their grandson.

Xun You was sitting in the carriage, looking at some things in his carriage from time to time, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

He had stayed with Yuan Shao before.

But soon, he left Yuan Shao.

He felt that Yuan Shao was not a wise master and was not worthy of assistance.

So later on, I lived in seclusion in some places.

He said he was living in seclusion, but he was actually observing the general trend of the world.

Look at the princes in the world who are worthy of assistance.

After some observation, he felt that Cao Cao was a person worthy of assistance.

He has great talent and great strategy, and looks different from Yuan Shao and others.

In my heart, I have the Han Dynasty and the Emperor.

After carefully understanding Cao Cao's governance in Yanzhou and the process of going to Xuzhou.

Xun You became more and more certain of his idea.

So he came here to seek refuge with Cao Cao.

Even if his uncle Xun Yu is here, it will be the same.

He was a proud man and felt that it would be a bit embarrassing for him to come to Cao Cao's side empty-handed without giving him any benefits to prove his ability and value and confirm his status.

If Xun You doesn't come, if he comes, he will definitely make a big splash!
He quickly left a very deep impression on Cao Cao.

Let Cao Cao look at him with admiration.

It also made many people under Cao Cao look at him with admiration and awe!

Xun You had been waiting for an opportunity before, but now, he felt that the opportunity had come.

He found a way to make him famous in one fell swoop with Cao Cao!

This thing was placed in his carriage.

It's some black stones.

This stuff is coal.

Seeing this thing, Xun You couldn't help but smile, and his heart was full of pride.

Who would have thought that such a good thing would exist in the place where he lives in seclusion!
Judging from the news he got, Cao Cao was not having a good time.

Now that the weather is freezing and fuel is scarce, I have discovered this good thing again.

After coming to Cao Cao, he will definitely be able to shine and solve Cao Cao's urgent needs!
And establish his position on Cao Cao's side.

The more he thought about this, the happier Xun You felt.

I am looking forward to this trip to Zhencheng even more.

Just thinking about the surprise of Cao Cao and others when he brought something like charcoal over, as well as the many benefits that would follow, made him excited.

I can't wait to come to Cao Cao immediately!
……

"Gaojiu, this thing looks very good, but why are there only those from Jie'er and my two wives?
Why don't I, who is the father-in-law, not have one? "

Cao Cao began to find fault with Zhang Cheng here.

Zhang Chengdao:
"Um...father-in-law, this thing is only used by women.

We men have no use for it. Men are too masculine to need this kind of thing.

Only...only men with bad waist and kidneys would use this thing.

I think father-in-law, you have a strong body, especially your waist, which is of no use at all.

So there is no preparation for you.

If you need it, I will have someone make one for you when I get back. "

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cao Cao suddenly felt helpless.

Then he waved his hands and said:
"No, no, no, my waist is so good that I can't use it at all, and my hands aren't cold either.

There is sufficient yang energy in the body.

I was just joking and teasing you! "

As he spoke, Cao Cao straightened his back.

In other words, Cao Cao really wanted such a pair of gloves in his heart.

It's cold now, and it's really cold when I go out occasionally.

Although there are some hand-warming tools, they are too inconvenient.

The gloves Zhang Cheng sent were very good, with all five fingers separated.

If you wear it, it won't have much impact if you use it to write or something.

You can do some things, which is very convenient.

He tried it on just now, and although it still didn't fit well, he thought it was fine.

I wanted to do it at first, but I never thought that this piece of success would turn around and bring it to the topic of masculinity and kidneys.

This immediately made Cao Cao embarrassed to speak.

Here, Cao Cao said seriously that he was full of yang energy and had a particularly good waist.

But he secretly made up his mind and decided to find a skilled craftsman after Zhang Cheng left.

Let them customize a pair for themselves according to the appearance of the gloves made by Zhang Cheng.

Take it secretly when no one is around.

Xun Yu, who had been silent next to him, also silently wrote down the style of the gloves given by Zhang Cheng.

After he decided to go back, he also found some tailors and asked them to make some for his wife, and also made one for himself.

Although I am in good health and full of yang energy.

But this thing looks very useful and strange.

You might as well give it a try.

Be brave enough to try new things!
Not for anything else, just for novelty!
Well, that's it, nothing else.

Xun Yu is in very good health, so he really doesn't need this thing.

Next, Zhang Cheng said something to Cao Cao here.

The main thing is to discuss how to sell and promote the stove.

Of course, we also talked about how to promote simple stoves.

After staying here for almost two hours, Zhang Cheng finally left.

Until the time of leaving, Zhang Cheng could not see Cao Jie.

Zhang Cheng was actually quite curious about what his future wife would look like.

As a result, Boss Cao was guarding him just like he was guarding against a wolf, not giving him any chance to meet, which gave him a headache.

After bidding farewell to Cao Cao, Zhang Cheng took out a brand new pair of men's gloves from his side and put them on his hands.

Then he got on his horse and left Zhencheng with Dian and Wei.

It is said that when Zhang Cheng came here this time, it was naturally impossible for him to forget Cao Cao.

But after some testing, he found that Cao Cao actually refused to let him see Cao Jie.

At that moment, he didn't take out the gloves, and casually made up such words to fool Cao Cao.

He, Zhang Cheng, is not a loser.

Zhang Chengdianwei and his party left Zhencheng and headed towards Chenliu County...

……

On the second day, Xun You took a carriage and came to Zhencheng leisurely.

When Xun You came to Zhencheng, he naturally went to see his uncle Xun Yu as soon as possible.

Because Xun You did not inform Xun Yu in advance before this time.

So when Xun Yu heard about this incident, he seemed very surprised and full of surprise.

Because he really knows Xun You, his nephew.

Before this, he had sent a letter inviting Xun You to come here and assist Cao Cao with him.

But Xun You refused.

He made it clear that he was unwilling to leave the mountain.

At least for a short period of time, I am unwilling to leave the mountain again.

I want to take a good look at the world situation.

He naturally understood what his nephew was thinking.

It's just that on Yuan Shao's side, he suffered a loss, was fooled once, and learned lessons, so he became more stable this time.

If you want to take a multi-faceted approach, think about it.

No longer will you easily come to someone's side or assist someone to avoid being deceived again.

Ordinarily, the weather now is cold and not suitable for long distance travel.

Moreover, it hasn't been long since I received the letter of rejection he wrote to me.

Why did he suddenly change his mind, change his temperament, and come here to see him?

Did he come to see him this time simply to see him, or did he want to come under Cao Cao's command and assist Cao Cao together?
All kinds of thoughts in his mind were spinning rapidly, and soon he walked out and saw Xun You.

"I saw my uncle."

Xun You bowed respectfully to Xun Yu and greeted him.

Even though he is several years older than Xun Yu, seniority is set here and cannot be messed with.

Therefore, when it is time to salute, you should still salute respectfully.

Xun Yu stretched out his hand, helped Xun You up, and then welcomed him into the house.

While leading him inside, he said:
"Gongda, why are you here at this time?"

Xun You smiled and said:
"It hasn't been a long time and I haven't seen my uncle, so I wanted to come and see him."

"Do you want to come and see your uncle, or do you have other ideas?"

Xun Yu didn't believe what Xun You said.

Xun You chuckled and then said:
"I can't hide anything from you, uncle!

I really want to come to Duke Cao and assist him. "

"What, have you figured it out?"

Xun You nodded and said:

“I really thought it through.

After this period of thinking and watching.

I find that in the world today, the only person worthy of assistance seems to be Cao Gong.

Although speaking carefully, Cao Cao also has some shortcomings.

But compared with other people, he is already much better, and he is a person worth helping. "

After hearing Xun You's words, Xun Yu nodded, expressing his agreement with Xun You's words.

But while nodding, some other thoughts also came to mind.

He was thinking about what Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai and others had recently been planning to welcome the emperor and disobey his subordinates.

By the way, for now, Xun Yu welcomes the emperor from Guanzhong to Cao Cao's command, and he very much agrees with it.

He even made some suggestions here.

After all, he knew that the emperor's life with Li Jue and Guo Si in Guanzhong was really bad.

No matter what, the emperor is the emperor of the Han Dynasty and is the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty.

The emperor suffered all kinds of insults from Li Jue and Guo Si, which was really not something he wanted to see.

He also hoped that Cao Cao could welcome the emperor here.

In any case, the emperor's life with Cao Cao was much better than with Guo Jue and Li Si.

As for what will happen in the future after welcoming the emperor to Cao Cao's command, Xun Yu probably has some guesses in his heart.

He is a smart man and has read a lot of history books.

We know what will happen in this situation where the country is in decline, the emperor is young, and his ministers are powerful.

No matter how submissive people are today, as long as the emperor's power is reduced, everything will depend on his ministers.

Then the mutual fighting between the emperor and his ministers will definitely exist.

At that time, I will definitely fall into a dilemma.

Should he continue to work for the current lord Cao Cao, or should he be loyal to the emperor and work for the great man?

This must be an extremely difficult and confusing choice.

In that situation, Xun Yu looked at his heart and felt that there was a high possibility that he would have some conflict with Cao Cao.

However, is it really just because some conflicts may occur in the future that the emperor will ignore it?

This is also something he won't do.

These things in my mind are chaotic.

Xun Yu thought for a while and was quickly suppressed by him.

He told himself not to think too much about this matter.

This is only a matter of the future, still far away.

No one can tell what will happen in the future.

Let’s finish the things in front of us first!
Only when the present things are done well will there be a future!
In this matter, even a smart man like Xun Yu had to choose to temporarily escape reality and was unwilling to face it.

"Okay, you come to Duke Cao. I don't know how happy Duke Cao will be when he finds out!"

Xun Yu said repeatedly, looking very happy.

Xun Yu was really happy that his eldest nephew Xun You could figure it out and come here to assist Cao Cao.

He clearly knew how talented his eldest nephew was.

It can be said that he and his nephew Xun You are the strongest and best among the younger generation of the Xun family.

With his joining, Cao Cao will definitely be able to go further in the future and will get a lot of help.

"However, according to your character, you must have prepared a big gift for Duke Cao when you come here.

Otherwise, you would definitely not come at this time.

What kind of gift have you prepared? Tell me about it so that I can be shocked too. "

Xun Yu looked at Xun You and said with a smile.

Hearing Xun Yu's words, Xun You smiled and said:

“I really can’t hide anything from my uncle.

My coming here this time has indeed prepared a great gift for Mr. Cao. "

As he spoke, he straightened up his back, and his whole expression and aura seemed different.

Obviously, Xun You was very confident about the gift he had prepared.

As soon as he heard Xun You's words and looked at Xun You's reaction, Xun Yu knew that he had indeed guessed.

And judging from Xun You's reaction, the gift he prepared this time was very big.

Otherwise, he would never be like this!

My interest immediately increased.

On the one hand, he was very happy that Cao Cao's place became better because of Xun You's gift.

On the other hand, he was also happy to see Xun You give this great gift and quickly gain a foothold on Cao Cao's side.

“My great gift is very simple to say.

Just two words, fuel! "

As Xun You said this, he was about to take out a piece of pebbles from a package he was carrying.

He couldn't wait to see his uncle's shocked expression.

(End of this chapter)