The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 32 The Huns' Invitation
What Wei Tao did was nothing more than two points, raising the price of Dahan's goods and lowering the price of Xiongnu's goods.

Reminiscent of the fact that Wei's store is now dominant in Mayi, and then think about the fact that those Huns have almost never visited Wei Tao in the past three months.

All the merchants showed a hint of sneer on their faces, the Xiongnu barbarians were the Huns barbarians, and they didn't even know about the routine worship and filial piety.

This matter is beneficial to most merchants. As for the Xiongnu barbarians, even if they are merchants, they are optimistic about Wei Tao's suppression of the Huns.

Therefore, Wei Tao's decision was unanimously approved.

Monopoly is the ability to obtain the highest profit.

Those merchants may not be able to say the word 'monopoly', but it does not prevent them from knowing the profits brought by monopoly.

If there is another big market, then Wei Tao's actions will undoubtedly harm the interests of the merchants and will inevitably cause a backlog of goods.

But now the Xiongnu want to get tea, salt and even iron trade, only this mayi.

Once the Mayi merchants were united, the interests of each merchant were not damaged in the slightest. On the contrary, all kinds of goods on the market were wiped out, but all the goods that were delivered were all bought by the various tribes of the Xiongnu.

It is also common for the big man to suppress the Xiongnu. Wei Tao's actions made all the tribes of the Hun think that maybe this is the big man's suppression, and the price will skyrocket in the future.

Soon after half a year, Wei Tao did not continue to forcibly suppress the Huns after all.

That is the Xiongnu, if for the sake of a moment's profit, you offend them and provoke the Xiongnu to go south, then it is really playing with fire, and the gain outweighs the loss.

At this time, Wei Tao temporarily put down the matter of Mayi, and then came to the former cottage and now the military camp.

As Zhang Liao grew older, he became more and more heroic.

"Wen Yuan has worked hard."

Zhang Liao was worthy of being a famous general. In less than a year, this important military camp has become very strict with military regulations. It is impossible to tell that those standing upright are from bandits.

"This is still thanks to Ziyu's strong support. If you hadn't ordered people to send you meat again and again, I'm afraid that relying on this cottage alone for self-sufficiency, you won't be able to train this hundred strong army."

There was also a hint of pride that couldn't be concealed on Zhang Liao's face.

After more than half a year of training, there are only 100 people left in the end, but these 100 people can already do the order and ban, and they can be regarded as elite teachers.

Of course, for this matter, Wei Tao did not spend less time thinking, and all the business tax earned by Ma Yi was invested in this army.

"Haha...Wen Yuan is too modest. If it weren't for Wen Yuan's great talent, who would be able to train such a strong army."

Wei Tao watched the hundreds of cavalry marching in front of him. There was no trace of scatter among the elites, and even Zhang Liao gave an order, and everyone was able to draw their bows and arrows on their horses, and the arrows fell like rain.

Although it is still not as accurate as that of the Huns, even on horseback, it is extraordinary.

"Wen Yuan, there is still one thing that needs your help, I wonder if you are willing?"

Wei Tao didn't hide it at all, and just said it directly.

"The Huns sent people to entertain me, what do you think?"

Hearing Wei Tao's sudden words, Zhang Liao was taken aback for a moment, and said quickly.

"I also know what Ziyu did. It must be because of General Wei Xu's change of defense at Yanmen Pass. The Huns wanted to use this to oppress and profit."

In the past year, the Zhang family has obtained a lot of wealth with the help of Wei Tao, so Zhang Liao can naturally guess what the Huns want to do.

If it weren't for the fact that Lv Bu led people to sweep up the grassland not long ago, the Xiongnu had been hit hard, and they didn't dare to provoke Bingzhou at this time, and I'm afraid they would have been dissatisfied long ago.

Now that Yanmenguan is changing defenses, Wei Xu and Gao Shun are different. Gao Shun is upright, but Wei Xu has some bravery, but his character is a bit flattering.

I dare not Wei Xu, but this person is related to Lu Bu, and is Lu Bu's brother-in-law.

Lu Bu was greedy, but this Wei Xu was similar. When he took office, he reopened the Yanmen Pass and opened up trade routes. However, unlike Gao Shun, Wei Xu had to charge exorbitant tolls for crossing the city.

With more business contacts, the number of merchants in Mayi will naturally increase, and without Gao Shun behind, although Wei Tao tried his best to make friends with Wei Xu, he also went to a backer.

It's no wonder that the Huns became arrogant again.

"The Huns are nothing more than barbarians, and they can be subdued by their prestige."

Wei Tao understood that although the Huns were not stupid, they did not know the twists and turns in the officialdom of the Central Plains.

Even his own local parental officer didn't get any benefits, so how could Wei Xu get any benefits.

Wei Xu opened Yanmen Pass for money, not for the Huns.

"As for General Wei, I am familiar with him, so I can say that. However, the barbarians of the Huns can't be moved by words. It all depends on how brave you and I are. Wen Yuan is willing to lead someone to go with me?"

"A wish follows!"

Zhang Liao was by no means a timid person, he immediately responded, and then returned directly to Mayi with a hundred cavalry.

When a hundred cavalry troops entered Mayi, all the people in Mayi were terrified.

This is the fear of horse bandits for many years, but after knowing that the cavalry belongs to Wei Tao, all those who are interested are indeed even more frightened.

After nearly a year of operation, Wei Tao has established a majestic image in the hearts of the people in Mayi. Now with the help of this hundred cavalry, it is like a tiger with wings, which makes people feel fear from the bottom of their hearts.

Not long after the Hundred Cavalry Army entered Mayi, they saw several horses quietly leaving Mayi and heading straight to the depths of the grassland.

It's a pity that although these Xiongnu seem to be doing it unconsciously, Wei Tao thought of it a long time ago, but this was originally for the purpose of deterring the other party, so Wei Tao naturally would not stop it.

"Why doesn't Ziyu build a city?"

Zhang Liao and Wei Tao had been waiting on the tower for a long time, now the city wall of Mayi is still dilapidated, but there are four towers around it, if there is any disturbance in the surrounding area, it will be known.

"If it takes a while longer for the Xiongnu to rest and recuperate, the Huns will probably not allow them to build a city if they want to."

"Hehe... Wen Yuan, if General Lu Bu is here, even if there is no tile left in the city, do you think the Huns dare to invade?"

Although because of Wei Tao, Zhang Liao may not be able to see Lv Bu's supernatural power with his own eyes like in history, but Lv Bu's name is still worshiped by everyone in the border area, and Zhang Liao is no exception.

Although he only saw Lu Bu shoot at will, but Lu Bu's strength was already in his heart. .

If Lu Bu is here, then the Xiongnu must have no such courage!
"Although I'm far inferior to General Lu, I might as well take General Lu as my ambition. Not to mention being able to achieve General Lu's ability, but I can't let the Xiongnu go one step further."

It has to be said that Zhang Liao's heart was also burning with Wei Tao's words, and he immediately nodded.

"Follow Ziyu's will!"

Although the Huns were also invited, Wei Tao did not need to set off immediately.

Taking advantage of this time, Wei Tao arrived at Yanmen Pass.

It was the first time for Wei Tao to come here in person since Yanmen Pass changed defense a month ago.

Unlike when Gao Shun was stationed, there were only occasional caravans passing through at noon, but now Yanmen Pass is full of traffic.

If it weren't for the soldiers on both sides still looking at him with authority, Wei Tao might think it was a busy market.

"Please report that Wei Weitao of Mayi County is asking to see General Wei Xu."

When Wei Tao arrived at the Yanmenguan Mansion, he immediately handed over his hands and handed over a letter of silver to the housekeeper at the same time.

"Wait! Let me tell you. Whether the general sees you or not depends on your luck!"

Seeing Wei Xu like this, Wei Tao only sighed secretly in his heart, Gao Shun has always shared weal and woe with the soldiers, no matter how hard and tiring he is, he has not changed, but he is not like Wei Xu.

But no matter what Wei Xu said, after hearing that Wei Tao was coming, he still came to greet him in person.

Not only because Wei Tao has been in constant relationship with him this year, but also because Wei Tao is always a child of Chen Liu's family, so it should not be ignored.

"The news of Mayi is not very good, why Ziyu doesn't want to return it? If Ziyu thinks, I would like to ask the Lord to let Ziyu return. There are not many, and within the state, as long as there is a vacancy in any county , all can be chosen by Ziyu.”

Wei Xu said this with confidence. Although he lost his military power, Lu Bu was still No. 1 in Bingzhou, and even Ding Yuan had to rely more on it.

"Thank you, General. Although Mayi is tough, but in the name of my ancestor Wei Qing, I and my descendants naturally have to work hard."

Wei Tao replied with a slight smile.

A lie can be true even if it is told a thousand times, not to mention that it is not really a lie.

However, Wei Tao didn't do too much politeness, and soon got to the point.

"This time I came to Yanmen Pass because I have a big deal to discuss with the general."

"Business? I don't know how to do business."

Having said that, Wei Xu's eyes shone brightly, and even his tone couldn't help being kind.

"However, I still know a little about this business, why doesn't Ziyu say more?"

"The general also knows that my taxes in Mayi are not bad, especially after the general arrives."

Wei Tao smiled slightly, knowing that his words had hit Wei Xu's weakness.

"That's right, that's right. Even the governor is a little surprised by the taxation in Mayi today. If it weren't for this, I'm afraid the governor wouldn't let me sit in Yanmen Pass."

Hearing Wei Xuyi's words, Wei Tao was slightly startled, but then suddenly realized, indeed, if there is no special reason, how could Ding Yuan withdraw and change the garrison of Yanmen Pass at will?

But soon Wei Xu's expression became solemn.

"However, is the business that Ziyu said is a weapon business? You must know that I, a man, have laws, and it is strictly forbidden to trade weapons with the Xiongnu, and those who violate it will not be spared. When I came, the lord also gave me several instructions."

In an instant, Wei Xu seemed to have turned his face.

(End of this chapter)