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The Tao family established a principle many years ago, that is to follow the power center. At the beginning, the power center of the Jiangxia Army was transferred from Chaisang to Wuchang, and the Tao family also moved to Wuchang. This time, Jingzhou was restored, and the power center moved back to Wuchang. In Xiangyang, the Tao family also began to move to Xiangyang.

In fact, not only the Tao family, but also civil and military officials in Jingzhou have sold their houses in Wuchang and moved back to Xiangyang. Everyone knows that only by following the power center can they obtain the greatest benefits.

However, the Tao family did not enter Xiangyang, but chose Fancheng. On the one hand, it is true that there are Tao family houses and businesses in Fancheng, so there is no need to re-purchase real estate.

But a house is nothing more than a drop in the bucket for the Tao family, so this is not the main reason, the root cause is Tao Lie's intention, don't get too close to the center of power, too close will make Tao Zhan feel embarrassed .

Tao Lie is currently staying in Wuchang due to physical reasons and has not moved again. Fancheng is hosted by two brothers, Tao Sheng and Tao Li. Came to Fancheng.

In the room, the Tao brothers were discussing a major event, that is, the Tao family capital was about to enter Bashu. Ever since his father told Tao Sheng about the three realms of a businessman, Tao Sheng seemed to be awakened by a stick. He finally understood Knowing what the Tao family should and should not do, his mind also began to broaden, and he no longer let his father down.

In the room, Tao Sheng asked his brother: "Zhou Mu asked you to come to Xiangyang, but for the transportation of iron billets to Liyang?"

Tao Li shook his head, "I didn't see Zhou Mu. It was Jia Junshi who received me. It was strange that he actually asked me about the matter of transporting war horses to Jingzhou in the past. How did I pass through the checkpoints in Hanzhong?"

"This is a bit strange, what does Junshi Jia care about this matter?" [

"I don't know. I just told the truth. At that time, I bought Yang Song and got Yang Song's special pass, so I was able to pass through the road smoothly. Then Jia Junshi asked how to bribe Yang Song? The question was very detailed. I feel that, Jia Junshi is actually interested in Yang Song."

Tao Sheng thought for a moment, and he understood a little bit. It is estimated that the Jingzhou army is preparing to attack Hanzhong. For businessmen, there are great business opportunities hidden in it.

But at this time, Tao Sheng was no longer just doing business to make money. He remembered his father's words that he would advance and retreat with the Jingzhou army and become a military merchant. The contacts of the military and political upper echelons.

"Hanzhong is not the key, neither is Bashu. The key is Chang'an. Is there any news from Li Zhong?"

Li Tong is one of the chief stewards of the Tao family. Half a year ago, he was ordered by Tao Li to go to Chang’an to set up a stronghold. Tao Li hurriedly said: “Li Zhong has bought the largest Sanqin Tavern in Chang’an, and the guys went to more than [-] , has stabilized."

This is the consistent style of the Tao family. Every time they expand to a place, they always start with hotels or taverns to collect information, and then expand to shops, warehouses, boats, etc.

Tao Sheng nodded and said: "I guess after Jingzhou takes Bashu, the next step is Hanzhong, and then Guanzhong. We must make arrangements in advance. Second brother, I will leave this matter to you."

"Don't worry, brother! I will arrange it."

While the two brothers were discussing, a steward reported at the door: "Young Master Zheng is here."

Tao Sheng was taken aback, isn't Tao Zheng in Wuchang?Why did he come to Xiangyang, he quickly ordered: "Let him in!"

Tao Zheng walked into the room and knelt down to salute his father, "My son pays respects to father and second uncle!"

"Get up!"

Fathers are generally very strict with their sons, and Tao Sheng is no exception. Although his son has become a county captain, he is still not very promising in his eyes. What are you doing here in Xiangyang?"

Tao Zheng stood with his hands down and said, "My boy came to Xiangyang on the order of the state pastor, saying that he has something important to do."

"What's up?"[

"It's for the baby to be the Chancellor of Qichun County." Although the matter was not yet announced, Tao Zheng did not dare to hide his father, nor did he dare to lie, but he still told the truth.

"what?"

The Tao Sheng brothers looked at each other, their eyes were full of shock, it wasn't that Qichun County belonged to Jingzhou, but that Tao Zheng was promoted from a county lieutenant to a county magistrate, this is something that people can't even imagine .

"why"

Tao Sheng was overwhelmed with pleasant surprises, his mind went blank, he simply didn't know what to say, why did his son get promoted?

After all, Tao Zheng has been in the officialdom for three years. Although he was puzzled at the time, he figured it out on the way. This must have something to do with his sister. He whispered: "My child thinks, maybe He Zhou Mu is going to marry Jiang Dong about the princess."

Tao Li reacted first, and said with a smile: "I understand, this is Zhou Mu's compensation to the Tao family. Because of marrying Princess Shangxiang, Zhou Mu feels guilty towards the Tao family, so he made an exception to promote Zheng'er."

Tao Sheng closed his eyes and thought for a while, then shook his head, "I also think it should be related to Princess Jiangdong, but it's not compensation, it should be a kind of comfort, to give us reassurance, Zhou Mu means that he will not change Zhan son's position."

In fact, Tao Sheng did not have much resistance to Liu Jing marrying Jiangdong Princess. It is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. As long as the status of his daughter remains unchanged, even if Liu Jing marries a hundred women, it will not affect Tao Sheng. After my father woke up, my thinking has gradually broadened, and the essence of many things can be seen.

But no matter what, it was indeed a great joy for the Tao family that his son was promoted to be the magistrate. Tao Sheng was extremely excited, and said to his son, "I will rush back to Wuchang immediately and report this matter to your grandfather."

When Tao Zheng came to find his father, he actually had other ideas, because Xu Shu hinted to him that if he could stabilize Qichun this year, he would consider being promoted to his prefect, and he only had one year, so how would he do things? Well, let people get attached, after much deliberation, I can only ask the family for help.

Tao Zheng said: "I wonder if I can ask the Tao family to help me to make Qichun prosperous as soon as possible. If I can achieve political achievements within a year, I may be promoted to the prefect."

Tao Sheng was even more excited. If his son was promoted to the prefect in a year, the Tao family would really come out ahead. Qichun had a small population and there were no business opportunities. The Tao family had never been interested in Qichun, but for their son's future, Tao Sheng decided to pay a price.

He nodded, "Don't worry, my son, the Tao family will fully support you in managing Qichun County well, even if it is a loss-making business, we will do it."

Tao Li laughed, "Brother, this is not a loss-making business. The capital is on Zheng'er. If he can get promoted, that is the biggest profit for our Tao family."

The time is gradually coming to the first ten days of August, and the southern region has entered the last summer season, commonly known as "autumn tiger". The daytime is still hot, but there is a hint of coolness in the morning and evening. In the Jiangbei region, this morning and evening coolness is even more obvious.

In Liyang County in Jiangbei, it also belongs to Danyang County, but it is located in the northwest corner of Danyang County, not far from Lujiang County. Liyang County has extremely important strategic significance for Jiangdong, which is equivalent to Xiazhi County in Jingzhou , the reason is that there are the largest iron ore and copper mines in Jiangdong.

There are tens of thousands of miners serving here, some of them are criminals, some are captured Shanyue people, and some of them come here to sell coolies for meager wages.

Every year, millions of catties of ore are mined in the mine, and rough iron and copper are initially smelted, and then transported to the other side of the river for further refining, casting weapons and armor, making tools and farm tools, making money and casting copper wares, and the government obtains a lot of profits from it. .

It can also be said that Liyang County is an extremely important economic center in Jiangdong, but just over a month ago, a Jingzhou army killed from Lujiang County occupied Liyang County, and this army was led by Zhao Yun. Elite army.

They seized hundreds of flat-bottomed mining boats in Jiangbei, and used these mining boats to cross the south of the Yangtze River. Zhao Yun led his army to attack Wuhu by surprise, and then attacked Liyang County along Lishui River, shaking Soochow City, causing chaos in the hinterland of Jiangdong, but Zhao Yun did not continue. After attacking, they withdrew to Liyang County in Jiangbei.

At present, Zhao Yun's army is confronting Zhou Yu's [-] troops in Liyang County. There is no battle between the two sides. Zhou Yu also knows that Zhao Yun's army will leave sooner or later, but he cannot allow Zhao Yun's army to shake Jiangdong again.

Zhao Yun's army controlled Liyang County and the riverside wharf, while Zhou Yu's army was in a mine thirty miles away. The two places are connected by a river. A flotilla of flat-bottomed mining boats slowly headed towards the mine,

There are hundreds of Qianshi cargo ships moored at the dock. This is a Dow commercial cargo ship from Jingzhou. According to the agreement between the two parties, Jiangdong will compensate Jiangxia with 100 million catties of rough iron. Ship these crude irons.

Due to the narrowness of the small river, it is impossible to drive a thousand-stone large cargo ship, so it is necessary to rely on mine ships to transport the rough iron billets from the mine smelting warehouse to the wharf, and then transfer to a large ship for transport to Jingzhou.

At this time, Zhao Yun had received the order from Jingzhou. After transporting the pig iron, his army would return to Jingzhou with the pig iron cargo ship.

Zhao Yun felt a little regretful. When he captured Wuhu, the hinterland of Jiangdong was empty. In fact, he could have captured Dongwu City, and even attacked Jingkou, which would cause even greater shocks in Jiangdong. However, Zhao Yun also knew that military victory may not be guaranteed. In line with the strategic interests of Jingzhou.

When he was about to leave for the expedition, Liu Jing's order made it very clear that the army's main purpose was to deter Jiangdong, and not to lure it.

At first he didn't understand it very well, but as Zhang Liao led his army to Hefei, Zhao Yun finally understood the meaning of Liu Jing's order. Once there is chaos in Jiangdong, it is not Jingzhou that will benefit, but Cao Jun.

"General, the brothers are all ready to line up, can we go?" Deputy Li Qun saluted behind Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun withdrew his thoughts, and smiled at Li Qun: "Take the brothers to the pier and prepare to board the boat! You will have to work hard along the way."

"But the general only takes two hundred brothers to stay in Liyang County, it won't be safe!" Li Qun said worriedly.

"Inconvenience, Zhou Mu's fleet is about to arrive. I am going to accompany Zhou Mu to Jingkou this time. Besides, the contract has been signed. The Jiangdong Army dare not touch me again. You don't have to worry, go at ease!"

"Follow your orders!"

At this moment, a soldier shouted from the observation tower at the top of the city: "General Zhao, there is a large army of ships coming from the west!"

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