The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 147
"Working on one's body will bring ten times the benefits; Zhu Yu is priceless and the benefits will be a hundred times; seeking the country's benefits will last forever. These are the words of Lu Buwei, a wealthy businessman in the past. Think about Lu Buwei's transformation from a merchant to the prime minister who controls the power of Qin. If not If there is His Majesty the First Emperor, he may not end up in the end, but he will replace the Great Qin without knowing it."

Hearing Wei Tao's words, Xun You turned his face straight and spoke seriously.

"The Mi Zhu brothers also made their fortunes from business. Even though they are engaged in Xuzhou now, the reason why their family is important is because the Mi family is rich and their industries are all over Xuzhou. Of course, Mi Zhu and Lu Buwei are much less talented than Lu Buwei. , but the principle is universal."

Wei Tao nodded. This kind of thing is actually not too harsh in this era. Marriage is the most common method used by major families.

Being able to hug a beautiful woman and get help from the Mi family, Wei Tao didn't have any resentment in his heart.

That's all for Mi Fang, there are some stronger people under Wei Tao's command, but Mi Zhu is a rare talent, Wei Tao is still somewhat eager for him.

"What Gongda said is very true, but now that the Mi family is still under the rule of Xuzhou, even Kong Rong will not let the Mi family leave at will, so what should we do?"

Wei Tao knew that he was not as flexible as Xun You in terms of resourcefulness alone, and Xun You obviously already had a plan in mind, so he didn't bother to think about it, so he just asked.

"Hehe... You also understand that the lord is eager to seek talents, but the lord doesn't have to be so urgent, and the brothers from the Mi family are not ordinary people, and they won't seek refuge with the lord at this time."

Xun You smiled and said slowly.

"What's more, doesn't my lord like Tai Shi Ziyi? If no one is around to speak for my lord, even if things change, how can my lord dare to guarantee that Tai Shi Ziyi will take refuge in my lord?"

"Oh?"

Wei Tao frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, Xun You's words were indeed somewhat reasonable.

"Is the Mi family willing to do this for me?"

"Mi Zhu's strategy may not be able to look at the world, but the world is getting chaotic, and the princes don't respect the Han Dynasty. It is still understandable. Especially this time Cao Cao invaded Xuzhou with such a big fanfare, but the Han Dynasty did not even make a decree, fearing the world. Yingjie is known, and this is the time to make contributions!"

Xun You straightened his expression, and for the first time spit out the word 'Princes' from his mouth.

"My lord has the heart to help the Han family, the ambition to expel the Tartars, and the desire to serve public interests and private interests. Even Cao Mengde is not as good as that. He is the first-class object of refuge. The Mi family naturally yearns for him."

Wei Tao nodded again, and then asked again.

"Gongda, I'm afraid the Mi family stayed in Xuzhou not just for Taishi Ziyi alone. But is there any conspiracy in Xuzhou?"

"Sure enough, I can't hide from my lord. Xuzhou is the land of the Four Wars. There is no danger to defend a flat river. However, Xuzhou is rich. If you get it, you can raise countless soldiers. It is also a rich land. Now the lord is in Bingzhou. It is too far away from Xuzhou. And Cao Mengde is occupying Xiaopei, eyeing him covetously, if he doesn't make a plan early, how can there be a place for the lord in Xuzhou in the future?"

Xun You nodded, without any shyness, just said it directly.

"Having the Mi family and having the righteousness of Tai Shizi can restrain others from invading Xuzhou, and the lord takes this opportunity to develop and grow in Bingzhou. In the future, he will help the Han family and expel the Tartars. There must be a lord's name in the history."

Wei Tao finally understood what Xun You meant.

In fact, the reason why Cao Cao surrendered Cao Bao was that he didn't mean to use the strength of Cao Bao's family.

Now that it has been decided to take over the Mi family, Wei Tao naturally no longer refuses to communicate with the Mi family. After several visits, Wei Tao sees Mi Zhen every time, although he does not say that he has any passion for adultery. , There is not even any physical contact, but there are many beauties who talk and laugh from time to time.

After all, Wei Tao only came to Xuzhou to help. Now that Cao Cao has retreated, Wei Tao is naturally going to lead others to leave.

Kong Rong is a sincere gentleman, and he also knows that if there is anything in the future, Wei Tao will still be needed for help, so he took a lot of money and food from the Xuzhou government treasury, and for Wei Tao, he had to ask for help from the Xuzhou army. The recruitment of a group of soldiers was not rejected.

In this way, Wei Tao filled up another five thousand soldiers.

However, the Mi family did not speak positively about the matter of taking refuge in Wei Tao, but only said that Mi Zhen admired the scenery in the north, and asked for a trip to the north, hoping that Wei Tao could take care of her on her behalf.

Although it has not been said explicitly, it has been said.

The Mi family sent 200 servants as escorts, and gave Wei Tao a good horse of [-] as a reward.

The Mi family's actions did not conceal the slightest, and it is very common for various aristocratic families in the world to scatter their contributions. The Mi family's actions were only to further win over Wei Tao, so they did not cause too many disturbances.

In a group of people, Wei Tao walked in the front, loyally escorting Mi Zhen's car, the curtain on the car was slightly raised, and a gentle gaze was directly projected on Wei Tao.

Under the escort of teams of people, the convoy slowly stepped out of Xiapi City, but at this moment, bursts of commotion came from behind.

"Stop! Catch 'em!"

Amidst bursts of shouting, a horse rushed into the team, heading straight for Mi Zhen's chariot.

"Stop here!"

Although Mi Zhen was accompanying her as a guest, anyone with a little discernment would not know that this might be Wei Tao's wife, as long as there is an opportunity to perform, everyone will do their best.

If it wasn't for the young and beautiful woman on the horse, countless knives and guns would have stabbed her, but even so, countless sharp knives were pointing directly at her body, if she made a slight movement, she would die immediately on the spot.

"Is it over... woo..."

Seeing countless swords approaching, the woman suddenly let out a whimper, and the dagger tightly grasped in her hand wanted to wipe it off her neck.

"Sister Yuan!"

At this moment, a yell suddenly made everyone stunned.

It was none other than Mi Zhen who yelled those words.

It turned out that this was someone Miss Mi Zhen knew. Thinking of this, countless weapons quietly moved away from the woman, but everyone was still very vigilant, fearing that this woman might do something wrong .

"Sister Zhen! Woooooooooooo..."

When the woman heard Mi Zhen's voice, she couldn't help crying and got off the horse. Seeing this, Mi Zhen hurriedly got out of the car, and hugged the woman to comfort her.

"what's going on?"

At this time, Wei Tao also came back from the front and turned his horse's head. Looking carefully, there were still many Xuzhou soldiers behind, but they were blocked by Wei Tao's subordinates. The reason why this horse was able to rush in was also because of Wei Tao's subordinates. No reason to pay attention.

"My lord, I'm afraid this is the Tao family's revenge against the Cao family."

At this moment, Sun Qian who was following Wei Tao reported.

"I've met this woman once before. She is the daughter of Cao Bao. Although the Mi family and the Cao family used to target each other, it is said that the relationship between the Mi family lady and the Cao family lady is very good. Now it seems that it is indeed the case. "

"What do you mean by revenge? Even if Cao Bao surrendered to Cao Cao now, but did not commit any betrayal, those who surrendered would be dead even if they did not surrender to Cao's army. With Tao Shijun's wisdom, even if he is unwilling to let Cao Bao go, but Not to move his family, is it because he is not afraid of offending various big families in Xuzhou?"

Wei Tao was very puzzled.

"And even if there is revenge, if he didn't do it when he was in power, what is it if he does it now?"

While speaking, Wei Tao couldn't help but glanced at Cao Yuan, she was indeed a stunning woman, not inferior to Mi Zhen at all.

Cao Yuan, daughter of Cao Bao!
Wei Tao also remembered, if his memory is correct, this Cao Yuan should have married Lu Bu and became his wife, and now she is really beautiful when she sees her, otherwise Lu Bu would not have taken a fancy to her.

But now that Cao Bao has surrendered to Cao Cao, I am afraid that Cao Yuan will not have the chance to marry Lu Bu again, and I don't know if it is a good thing for her, after all, Lu Bu lost in the end.

"I'm afraid his son did it in private."

Hearing Wei Tao's question, Sun Gan shook his head slightly and said disdainfully.

"Although Tao Shijun is very resourceful, it's a pity that his two sons are mediocre and can't be used."

"Oh?"

Just when Wei Tao was about to continue asking, he saw two men riding two horses to the front, and unceremoniously yelled at the Xuzhou soldiers.

"Where's that Cao Yuan that you asked you to catch? Haven't you caught yet? His father dared to surrender to Cao Cao, and he is a sinner in Xuzhou, and he must be punished!"

Hearing the scolding from the two, someone immediately wanted to step forward, but just after taking two steps, seeing Wei Tao's strict management of the army, he dared not go forward.

"These two are the two sons of Tao Shijun. The eldest son is named Shang, and the second son is named Ying. These two are mediocre, and they seem to be dissatisfied with the agreement reached between the Lord and Cao Cao. He didn’t back away either, and that’s why he thought about it.”

Sun Qian obviously knew a lot about things in Xuzhou, so he immediately explained to Wei Tao beside him.

"Ha ha……"

Wei Tao sneered twice, he was not interested in talking to the Tao family at all, he was going to order Sun Qian to negotiate, and he continued to lead them away.

"General, Elder Sister Yuan is now being forced by pottery merchants and Tao Ying to become a slave. It's very pitiful. I hope the general can save her."

But what Wei Tao didn't expect was that before Wei Tao left, Mi Zhen suddenly stepped forward and said to Wei Tao.

"Save her?"

Wei Tao frowned slightly. Although he looked down on Tao merchants and Tao Ying, Wei Tao was not a person who forgets things when he sees sex, and he was unwilling to offend the Tao family for a woman.

"Yes, because General Cao Bao surrendered to the Cao army, the Cao family is now in great decline. The pottery merchants and Tao Ying repeatedly came to persecute the Cao family, and the Cao family had to compromise, but Sister Yuan was unwilling. She was still being chased by someone. If the general can take her away with her, she will have saved Sister Yuan."

Mi Zhen obviously already asked all the questions from Cao Yuan's mouth, and said it very quickly.

Hearing this, Wei Tao raised his eyes and looked up. After a closer look, he found that Cao Yuan was different from ordinary women. She had a slender figure, especially a pair of slender legs, which seemed to have a bit of strength. Such a woman at this time But rare.

But if you look carefully, there is a trace of weakness in her eyes from time to time, and her body trembles slightly.

"What a woman who is tough on the outside and soft on the inside."

Wei Tao couldn't help but secretly sighed in his heart.

"General! Hearing the name of the general, he wants to help the Han family and expel the Tartars. Now that a woman in trouble comes to the general, is the general not even willing to help her?"

Seeing that Wei Tao didn't answer for a while, Mi Zhen couldn't help but said again.

"Miss Mi!"

Sun Qian had always been on good terms with Mi Zhu, and when he saw Mi Zhen's words, he was afraid that she would offend Wei Tao, so he immediately reminded him.

"General!"

But Mi Zhen seemed to have never heard of it, and knelt down in front of Wei Tao, and at the same time raised her head to stare closely at Wei Tao.

"Also ask the general for help."

"Sister Mi..."

Seeing Mi Zhen like this, Cao Yuan also rushed over and knelt down, tears streaming down her face, but she couldn't say a word.

"One is tough on the outside and soft on the inside, and the other is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. They complement each other."

Wei Tao smiled secretly in his heart, and directly rode his horse to meet the two sons of the Tao family.

"You two young masters, there is no one you are looking for here, please go back!"

As soon as he opened his mouth, Wei Tao spoke directly to the two people who had been entangled with each other.

Those pottery merchants and Tao Ying are playboys. They originally asked Wei Tao if he would hand over Cao Yuan, so they kept talking nicely to each other. Now when they heard Wei Tao's unceremonious refusal, they immediately blushed.

"What do you mean? It's obviously that little girl! I don't want you, even if I want to hand over that little girl, isn't it okay?"

When Tao Ying heard Wei Tao's refusal, he pointed at Cao Yuan and shouted.

"How can my Tao family compare to his Cao family? Let her be a concubine for our brother or has he wronged him? It's good that they didn't kill their whole family. How dare they surrender to the Cao thief? They are our sinners in Xuzhou !"

Although Tao Ying was a sinner, Wei Tao glanced and found that the people who were watching from afar were not serious. Obviously, the two brothers of the Tao family were not very popular in Xiapi City.

"I said that there is no one you are looking for here. As for that woman, she is my maid. What? Don't you want to grab the maid?"

Although Wei Tao spoke very bluntly, he also gave the potter and Tao Ying a step in the invisible. As long as the two agree to this matter, this conflict can be turned into invisible.

But Tao Shang and Tao Ying are just two playboys, and it is vaguely heard that Wei Tao also forced Tao Qian to give up Xuzhou Mu's position, and it was Wei Tao's reason that Kong Rong did not return Xuzhou Mu's position immediately Cao's.

Originally, the two of them still had some fear of Wei Tao in their hearts, and they were unwilling to confront each other head-on, but when they heard Wei Tao's unceremonious words, both of them couldn't bear it immediately.

(End of this chapter)