The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 204
Sometimes the Yizhou Chamber of Commerce is more informed than Guo Jia's intelligence system. It is understandable that they have traveled far and wide, and they can mingle with all kinds of teachings and nine streams. It is normal for them to hear and know more than others.

The Yizhou nobles in Chang'an learned the information about Luoyang only one day later than Guo Jia. It is estimated that the time difference is because the horses of the messengers on the road were not fast enough.

When they got the news, all the rich families in Yizhou in Chang'an City were dumbfounded. They thought it was false information, but they could only choose to believe it after all the families confirmed it.

At the same time, the unusual official movement in Chang'an also made them smell the crisis.

Heart panic, as if the sky is falling.

Even if Cao Cao and Yuan Shao entered Chang'an, they would be safe and sound if they fled back to Yizhou in advance, and there was nothing to worry about.

but……

They came to Chang'an City with ample money and food, bought land, built houses, and opened shops. These investments are astronomical.

Originally, this investment in Chang'an was risky, and the source was Kanto. The rich families in Yizhou, who were deeply lucky, did not expect that bad luck was really imminent.

But they were puzzled.

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao brought more than 20 troops into Luoyang without saying a word.

This is unreasonable and moral.

It stands to reason that the relationship between Guo Jia and Yuan Shao is not incompatible, and they, Yizhou businessmen, did not encounter official forces when they went to Hebei to do business.

Not to mention with Cao Cao, at least half of the credit for Cao Cao's coercion of the emperor to order the princes belongs to Guo Jia.

If Guo Jia held the emperor hostage, where would Cao Cao's current political advantage come from?

Even if we don't talk about these things, Guo Jia and Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are not allies, at least they are not enemies, right?

Fighting is all about name.

Guo Jia attacked Yizhou, and later defended himself that Liu Yan was not a minister.

Guo Jia captured Guanzhong and issued a call for rebellion. Li Jue and Guo Si were really angry with everyone, and everyone was punished. Guo Jia won the battle.

You Yuan Shao beat Gongsun Zan, didn't you also use the banner of avenging Liu Yu?
Didn't Cao Cao slaughter Xuzhou with the slogan of avenging his father to attack and expand?

If the feudal lords fought as they wished without any prestige, wouldn't the world be in chaos?
There is no rule without rules, every field has rules, and the same is true for princes fighting the world.

Zhen Yu, Zhang Xu, and Zhang Qin had complexion complexions that were both anxious and timid.

Who is not afraid of war?
They are just businessmen, just family leaders, not soldiers on the battlefield.

Being able to live well, even if you can't be happy and happy, is better than fighting with your life with your head pinned to your trouser waist.

Guo Jia, on the other hand, was calm and smiling, taking the time to ask his servants to serve him new tea.

All three guests were in a trance.

Otherwise, it is just a dream now, what Yuan Shao, what Cao Cao, what more than [-] soldiers and horses are all illusory dreams.

Otherwise, Guo Jia really has the confidence to resolve the predicament without fear.

If they understood military affairs, their pursuit might not be as low as that of a businessman. Therefore, when they heard the attack of more than 20 troops, their teeth were chattering and terrified.

"My lord, didn't Yuan Shao and Cao Cao come to attack Guanzhong? Or is there something else hidden?"

Zhang Xu stared at Guo Jia suspiciously, as if he wanted to see through Guo Jia's thoughts.

In the end, are you pretending to be normal now, or are you really sure of winning.

"Hehe, I'm also baffled. I don't know what Cao Mengde and Yuan Benchu ​​brought so many soldiers to Luoyang. Don't worry, maybe they are attacking Liu Biao? Otherwise, they are going to repair Luoyang for the emperor. Xuchang is not as good as that." If you go to Luoyang, maybe the emperor is not used to living in Xuchang?"

Guo Jia ignored the tension of the three and said lightly.

It sounds like a joke.

It is unimaginable for Yuan Shao from Hebei to fight in Guanzhong. If he really goes to fight in Jingzhou, it will be the most incredible thing since the beginning of the world!
And the emperor, if Yuan Shao could come to repair Luoyang for the emperor, then Yuan Shao would have rushed to welcome the emperor back to Jizhou before Cao Cao.

This is definitely the coldest joke they have ever heard in their lives.

"Oh, Feng Xiao, don't be a fool, how are you going to deal with it?"

Zhen Yu is Guo Jia's eldest brother-in-law. Compared with Zhang Xu and Zhang Qin, his words are obviously more important. Now he is also anxious.

Looking at the eager and anxious expressions of the three, Guo Jia still had a gentle expression, but he was sneering in his heart.

Now, they know they are in a hurry.

Had it not been for the groundwork for proposing them to invest in Chang'an, now, it is estimated that the entire Yizhou wealthy family would sit on the wall and watch the show.

Under Guo Jia's rule, they began to keep their own law and order and made a fortune silently, but they have not yet reached the point of sharing weal and woe with Guo Jia. If Guo Jia is defeated, these wealthy families will definitely lick the toes of the winner in the next second.

Using a dilapidated city of Chang'an as a signboard, Guo Jia successfully lured the Yizhou nobles onto the ship.

In today's situation, they either give up the capital they have already invested in Chang'an, or they stand on the same front with Guo Jia, adding help to Guo Jia's defense of Guanzhong.

Combining interests also means sharing risks.

If Guo Jia couldn't defend Guanzhong, it was equivalent to losing the city, and the Yizhou nobles also suffered heavy losses. After all, they are not from Guanzhong. If Guo Jia wants to withdraw to Yizhou, they can't stay and flirt with the new lord of Chang'an, right?Unless they are not afraid to see their foundation in Yizhou uprooted by Guo Jia, taking at least hundreds of lives from the three tribes.

"The matter is very simple. If the enemy comes, then I will fight back. As for victory or defeat, heh, I said that I will win, which sounds like boasting. If I say it is difficult to win, it will only increase the ambition of others and destroy myself. Prestige. Hehe, how about this, you tell me, what do you want to hear? I will say what."

Picking up the tea and taking a sip, Guo Jia smiled playfully.

To be honest, he didn't understand at all what the three people in front of him were anxious about.

If you don't have confidence in Guo Jia, just withdraw to Yizhou and wait and see what happens. It is expected that Chang'an will be lost. Chang'an is still there, and it will not be too late to return to Chang'an to operate.

If you have confidence in Guo Jia, then you don't have to worry about getting angry. At this very time, everyone is pressed for time, and visiting is not just for chatting, there must be a purpose.

At least for now, Guo Jia hasn't seen the attitude of the rich in Yizhou, whether they are planning to stand by or help.

Before they expressed their attitude, Guo Jia made a false deal with them for the time being.

At this moment, it would be of great benefit to Guo Jia if the powerful clan in Yizhou made a contribution.

But Guo Jia wouldn't ask for help. If the other party didn't really want to help him, his humility would be just a joke.

Even if Guanzhong is flattened, Guo Jia is still the monarch and still dominates the life and death of everyone in Yizhou!
In the face of the Yizhou wealthy family, Guo Jia will never bow his head unless he dies.

The posture of a superior person is very important. It is important to know when to be friendly and when to be majestic.

Sometimes a pleasant face can unite people's hearts, and sometimes calmness can deter subordinates.

At this critical moment, if Guo Jia let go of his majesty and asks the Yizhou wealthy family to help, he may develop their unruly thoughts in the future. There are many people who just like to push their noses on their faces, and it is impossible not to beat them all the time.

Zhen Yu, Zhang Xu, and Zhang Qin looked at each other, with helplessness and frustration showing on their faces.

The atmosphere of silence was depressing, and Zhang Xusi felt that he had to figure out Guo Jia's attitude after thinking about it.

Will Guo Jia fight or retreat? If he retreats, when will he retreat?If you want to fight, how much determination do you have?
"To tell you the truth, the representatives of all counties in the Yizhou Chamber of Commerce unanimously hope that you can refuse to be Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. I and others also have full confidence in you. If you need anything, please speak up and do what you can. On behalf of the chamber of commerce, I will never refuse."

Zhang Xu looked sincere and stared at Guo Jia with piercing eyes.

No matter what they said, these Yizhou wealthy families have invested heavily in Chang'an City. With Guanzhong in Guo Jia's hands, their future will be brighter.

In Guanzhong, if you can't lose it, try to keep it.

Even if they spend some money and food to support Guo Jia now, as long as they can keep the pass, it will be better than losing it for them.

Ha ha
This time, Guo Jia laughed heartily.

After so many years, the wealthy Yizhou clan finally did not disappoint him.

Everyone reciprocates, you respect me one foot, I respect you one foot.

Not only did they not foolishly want to take advantage of the fire, but they took the initiative to lend a helping hand. They really are the ones who know the current affairs.

"Brother Zhang, I appreciate your kindness. Since the Chamber of Commerce intends to help me, then I will not be hypocritical. I hope you can help me with three things. First, in order to ensure the supply of grain and grass in Guanzhong, please ask the Chamber of Commerce to hoard you in Yizhou The grain and grass were transported to Chang'an, and I bought them all at a price [-]% higher than the market price."

The basis of war is food and grass, without food and grass, don't mention war.

It's not that Guo Jia doesn't have military rations. He has abundant grain reserves in Hanzhong, but transporting rations from Hanzhong to Chang'an is a difficult job.

Zhang Xu, Zhang Qin, and Zhen Yu immediately beamed with joy.

If Guo Jia wants to withdraw, he will never collect grain at a high price!

Because the food and grass that cannot be taken away in the war will basically be burned, if Guo Jia is not determined to fight Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to the end, he may now divide some of the stored grain in Chang'an and transport it back to Yizhou.

"This matter is not difficult, and I will definitely not disappoint you."

Zhang Xu agreed with Zhen Yu and Zhang Qin after exchanging looks.

Guo Jia is buying grain, not requisitioning grain. This matter is not a matter of helping others, but mutual benefit.

"May I ask the envoy, what are the two other things?"

Zhang Qin hurriedly asked.

The first thing is that Guo Jia gave them a reassurance. Now they are not afraid of how difficult the task Guo Jia entrusted to them is. The stronger Guo Jia's determination and confidence in defending the enemy, the happier they will be.

"There are two more things that I need to discuss in the long term..."

On the second day after learning that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were stationed in Luoyang, Guo Jia once again discussed with others in the mansion.

It was not until late at night that the three guests left one after another.

(End of this chapter)