Technology dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 146 [On-the-spot investigation of the new county pre-selection]

That night, Zhou Zhang went to see Yan Xi, Liu Jing, Tian Jiang, Tan Yan, Fu Kun, Utolatu and other six people, expressing the meaning of General Lu Bu.

Moreover, regarding the establishment of the chamber of commerce, Zhou Zhang fully explained the relationship between them.

"Six bosses, if you have any ideas, it's okay to talk about it. The general has decided to let me lead the establishment of the [Chamber of Commerce], and this matter is irreversible. Only by joining the Chamber of Commerce can you do business in three counties, and there are also many benefits. I hope you can understand it. interest."

Different from bowing his knees in front of Lu Bu, Zhou Zhang at this moment is full of confidence and a bit domineering.

Yan Xi, Liu Jing, Tian Jiang, Tan Yan, Fu Kun, and Wutuo Latu had six people with bad faces. Not only did the general Lu Bu not meet them, but instead let Zhou Zhang, a small boss, take the lead in setting up some [Chamber of Commerce], which is They never expected it.

Originally thought that as long as they gave the general enough benefits, they would be able to resume their previous business, so he was also prepared to cut the flesh.

It's just that I didn't expect this kind of thing to happen.

Among the six, Yan Xi, a salt merchant, was the head.Yan Xi said: "Boss Zhou, this matter is too sudden, we need some time to think about it, I hope the general can understand."

As expected, Zhou Zhang said politely: "Okay, you guys think about it carefully. Think about it carefully. Once the Chamber of Commerce is established, merchants who have not joined will not be able to do business in the three counties. I hope you will understand."

"I still have things to do, so don't bother me."

After speaking, Zhou Zhang left directly.He had to go back and think about it carefully. These big merchants couldn't agree immediately, and they might resist.

If these big merchants could not be won, Zhou Zhang thought that he could win over other merchants first, starting from Panyu City.

As soon as Zhou Zhang left, Yan Xi, Liu Jing, Tian Jiang, Tan Yan, Fu Kun, and Utolatu started talking loudly.

"Tell me, what should we do now?" Tian Jiang, a grain merchant, frowned, looked at the other five people, and asked.

As for the iron merchant, Liu Jing said first, "This general asked Zhou Zhang to set up a chamber of commerce. It is obvious that he wants to control all the merchants in Jiaozhou and work for him. His appetite is really great!"

Liu Jing used to have a lot of dealings with the government, even the governor of Jiaozhou dared not treat all merchants like this, and Lu Bu, a general, was the only one.

Although merchants have no status, the government cannot do without these merchants if they want to govern the region.Therefore, the bigger the merchant, the more he understands the truth.

"Or, let's unite to resist the establishment of the chamber of commerce. As long as the big merchants in the three counties are united, it is likely that the general will have to retreat."

Fruit merchant, Fukun suggested.

Yan Xi didn't make a statement, and looked at the two merchants who had been silent all the time, one was a cloth merchant [Tan Yan], and the other was a cattle seller [Utuo Latu], and asked: "According to what Zhou Zhang said, Unless you settle in the three counties, you won't be able to join the chamber of commerce, and you won't be able to do business in the three counties. What are your plans?"

"If this general insists on setting up a so-called chamber of commerce, I have no choice but to wait for the opportunity and return to the Central Plains."

The one who spoke was a cloth merchant [Tan Yan]. The prospect of the Central Plains is much better than that of Jiaozhou. Wouldn’t it be stupid to let him settle in Jiaozhou? How could it be possible.

"This general is really domineering. I agree with you to unite to resist his establishment of a chamber of commerce, and then open the checkpoint."

Utolatu was not from the Central Plains, but he was a merchant traveling between the grasslands and the Central Plains. He mainly traded cattle, horses, sheep, etc., and occasionally he also secretly traded slaves.

At this time, Liu Jing said: "It is necessary to unite with other merchants, but whether to boycott the general still needs to be considered."

"Boss Liu is right. Now the battle between the general and Zhu Fu, the governor of Jiaozhou in the west, should be coming soon. We need to wait for the results after the battle before making a decision. This will be more beneficial to us."

"If the general wins, then we have no choice but to join the chamber of commerce. Otherwise, maybe we can restore our previous life. What do you think?"

Yan Xi finally expressed his opinion.

"That's all it takes."

"Then just wait and see."

The five people agreed with Yan Xi's point of view, and they all hoped that the great general Lu Bu would be defeated.

After one night, the sun rises, which is a good day for traveling.

Early in the morning, Lu Bu took his daughter Lu Lingqi and steward Luo Kun, ten soldiers from the "Shen Battalion" and two hundred fine horsemen, and set out from the east gate of Panyu City.

Chen Gong stayed in Panyu City to deal with the affairs of the three counties.

Lu Bu and the others' first destination was [Huidong], but they had to pass by [Boluo City] by the way. Lu Bu planned to visit Boluo City and meet Yang Feng by the way.

Exit the east gate of Panyu City and head east along the avenue.According to their speed, they can reach [Boluo City] before dark.

Along the way, Lu Bu sat in the carriage with his daughter and looked at the scenery outside, as well as the sweet potato fields that could be seen along the way.

The sweet potato seedlings seen along the way are growing well, and many farmers are weeding in the cultivated land, or watering the sweet potato seedlings with manure.

It seems that the [Agricultural Department] led by Qin Yun has done a good job.Lu Bu only mentioned the issue of topdressing sweet potato seedlings. Unexpectedly, the [Agricultural Department] had already notified the counties of the timing of topdressing and weeding.

In this era, apart from the fertility of the land itself, manure is basically used to fertilize crops.However, the farmers do not raise many livestock and do not have enough manure.

In addition, the manure of livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep, chickens and ducks cannot be treated well, and it cannot be better used to water crops.

In addition to the promotion of government orders, more farmers and agronomists need to practice and explore.

Lu Bu is not a man of gods, so he knows everything.He knows many things but not many, but there are not many that can be used practically, and most of them are items that need to be unlocked by the system.

If the sweet potato land of more than 100 million mu can be harvested smoothly, even if the output is much lower than after 2000, it can feed many people in this era.

Lu Bu is still waiting to make good use of sweet potatoes to do something.

The journey went smoothly. At noon, Lu Bu and the others had already entered the jurisdiction of [Boluo County]. They came to a village to rest and prepare to have some lunch.

Many people from the village came to watch them, and the elders, stingy men, and You Yu who had been notified by Lu Bu also rushed to greet them.

But Lu Bu didn't let them speak out, that is to say, it was just a general passing by and resting here for a while.

Meaning: do not disturb the people!
At the same time, Lu Bu also wanted to see the living conditions of the people in this village.

Except for some big households, which are equivalent to landlords, most of them are ordinary poor people.Whether it is housing, clothing, or food, they cannot be compared with big families.

(End of this chapter)