Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 29: A hundred school swordsmen, the father-in-law is also half a father

Zhuge Qiao came to Guan Yu's table, sat down, and handed the accounts prepared by Mi Fang to Guan Yu.

"Prefect Mi has admitted that he secretly sold some of the used goods in the general's treasury to barbarian merchants, and then sold the leather goods obtained from barbarian merchants to Chu merchants at high prices."

"With this change of hands, you can get five times the profit."

Zhuge Qiao explained to Guan Yu unhurriedly and at the same time, he was also observing Guan Yu's expression and reaction. Guan Yu's different attitudes would affect Zhuge Qiao's subsequent remarks.

"Mi Zifang is still so good at business calculations. It doesn't hurt to have some old products." Guan Yu just glanced at the accounts and stopped looking at them. He looked at Zhuge Qiao again: "Ah Qiao must have gained more than this. Stop hiding it."

Seeing that Guan Yu was not angry because of this, Zhuge Qiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise! Prefect Mi has agreed that I will participate in the business connection with the barbarian merchants in the name of supervision."

Guan Yu was slightly surprised: "Mi Zifang would actually agree to your supervision of his business? What conditions did you promise Mi Zifang?"

Mi Fang's Jingchu Chamber of Commerce was something that even Guan Yu could not participate in.

What the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce does specifically has always been known only to Mi Fang and Mi Fang's close associates. This is something that outsiders cannot easily get involved in.

Guan Yu is not stupid, and if Mi Fang can agree to Zhuge Qiao's supervision, it must be because Zhuge Qiao has promised Mi Fang an offer that is difficult to refuse.

Zhuge Qiao raised his lips slightly and said: "I suggest that Governor Mi submit a letter to impeach Pan Jun, the governor of Jingzhou, and that he and General Anhan jointly sign the petition to Governor Mi."

Guan Yu frowned: "Although Pan Zhizhong is at odds with Guan, his ability is obvious to all. The people of Jingzhou also need Pan Zhizhong to stabilize them. Why does Aqiao do this?"

Zhuge Qiao said: "You know, sir, that on the second day when I first came to Jiangling City, Pan Zhu came to see me privately and led me to check the accounts of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce."

"Pan Zhu?" Guan Yu's slightly narrowed Danfeng eyes flashed with murderous intent: "How dare he stir up trouble?"

Zhuge Qiao publicly checked the accounts and found that it was Guan Yu and Zhuge Qiao who were conspiring to fish. Before the fish they wanted to catch appeared, Pan Zhu came to bite the hook first.

As the military academy of Shuizhai, Pan Zhu was not allowed to discuss or circulate Guan Yu's orders privately according to military regulations. As a result, Pan Zhu not only had to discuss but also stir up trouble in front of Zhuge Qiao.

Although Guan Yu focused on military affairs, he also knew who was at odds with whom in Jingzhou.

Pan Zhu bullied Zhuge Qiao just after he arrived and led Zhuge Qiao to investigate the accounts of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce. How could Mi Fang give up?

If Zhuge Qiao is not careful, Mi Fang and Guan Yu will have to argue over the accounting matter.

Regardless of the outcome of the dispute, it will affect Guan Yu's Northern Expedition.

Thinking of the stakes involved, Guan Yu also understood why Zhuge Qiao and Mi Zhu Mi Fang signed a joint letter.

"The Northern Expedition is about to begin, but Pan Jun lets Pan Zhu take the lead. This is ruining the plan of the Northern Expedition."

"Aqiao was ordered to come to Jiangling City to help Guan, how could he tolerate Pan Jun causing trouble?"

"Taking this opportunity to jointly submit a letter to my brother not only gained Mi Zifang's trust, but also gave my brother a reason to replace Jingzhou Zhizhong."

"Killing two birds with one stone is wonderful."

"As expected of the military advisor's heir and Guan's virtuous son-in-law."

Guan Yu thought about it secretly and appreciated Zhuge Qiao a little more in his heart.

Thinking of this, Guan Yu gently stroked his beautiful beard, and there was a chill in his eyes: "When discussing Cao Cao, Wang Fu once admonished Guan in front of him, saying that Pan Jun was too taboo and greedy for profit, and he was afraid of damaging big things."

"Guan thought that Pan Jun had contributed a lot to governing Jingzhou, and he had always been tolerant to Pan Jun. Unexpectedly, this guy actually instigated Pan Zhu to make a secret quarrel in order to provoke a conflict between Guan and Mi Zifang."

"It's really disgusting!" "Aqiao, do you have any suggestions as to who should replace Pan Jun?"

Zhuge Qiao said frankly: "General Anhan proposed four people, Jiang Wan from Lingling, Xiang Lang from Xiangyang, Ma Liang from Xiangyang, and Chen Zhen from Nanyang."

Guan Yu thought carefully for a while: "Jiang Wan and Pan Jun are relatives, and my brother has great respect for Xiang Lang and Chen Zhen, so he should not be able to come to Jingzhou."

"Ma Jichang once worked for Jingzhou. He has a reputation as a talented person, and he is also as elegant as a military advisor. If Ma Jichang can succeed Pan Jun as the governor of Jingzhou, Guan will sweep his bed to welcome him."

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "I think so too, so I also made suggestions in the letter I sent to my father alone."

Guan Yu nodded in approval: "Ah Qiao handled this matter well. It eased the conflict with Mi Zifang. Guan can now focus on the military preparations for the Northern Expedition."

The disagreement with Mi Fang was a personal grudge, and Guan Yu would not abandon public service for personal reasons.

Zhuge Qiao was also amazed by Guan Yu's abilities.

When he arrived, Zhuge Qiao was still a little worried that Guan Yu would be angry because of Mi Fang's reselling of arms.

Seeing Guan Yu mention the military affairs of the Northern Expedition, Zhuge Qiao said again: "I came to Shuizhai today, and I have one more matter, please consider it."

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Ah Qiao, there's no need to be polite. If you have any questions, just speak up."

Zhuge Qiao said: "I need a force of confidants that can be mobilized privately to meet unexpected needs."

Guan Yu thought for a moment and said: "It would be inappropriate for Aqiao to act in Jingzhou without close confidants. I will allocate a hundred swordsmen and a general to serve at your disposal."

The school swordsmen are the most elite soldiers under Guan Yu. Guan Yu himself has five hundred school swordsmen.

This opening gave Zhuge Qiao a hundred swordsmen and a garrison general, which showed how much Guan Yu valued Zhuge Qiao!
  Zhuge Qiao thanked him and said: "In addition to the swordsmen, I also need to recruit Xizhen, the northern captain of Lingling County, and Wuling County to serve as fanmen."

"Xizhen and Fan Zhi?" Guan Yu was slightly surprised: "Xi Zhen is just a small captain. Although Fan Zhen is somewhat famous, he is too exaggerated to be useful. Ah Qiao, if you need civil and military officials, Guan can join the army again. Transfer a few people."

Zhuge Qiao shook his head gently: "I will not transfer the swordsmen and military generals assigned by the monarch."

"Xi Zhen is not well-known, and Fan Min exaggerated, just to confuse outsiders."

"I don't need Xi Zhen and Fan Min to give me advice. What I value is Xi Zhen and Fan Min's loyalty to General Zuo."

Guan Yu didn't know how Zhuge Qiao judged the loyalty of Xizhen and Fan Miao. Seeing that Zhuge Qiao believed in his words, he didn't ask any more questions: "In that case, Guan will send people to Lingling County and Wuling County to convey orders later. Recruit Xizhen and Fan Min to come to Jiangling City."

With his goal accomplished, Zhuge Qiao left the water village and went to Jingchu Chamber of Commerce to meet Mi Fang.

Mi Fang agreed to Zhuge Qiao's participation in the business with the barbarian merchants, so Zhuge Qiao naturally wanted to come to the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce to learn more about the business processes.

the other side.

Zhang Bao also sent Zhuge Qiao's return gift to Guan Feng.

When he heard that Zhuge Qiao had commissioned Zhang Bao to give it to him, Guan Feng's pretty face turned red instantly.

He immediately snatched the box and returned to the inner courtyard, leaving Zhang Bao stunned.

"At least I'd like to say thank you."

(End of this chapter)