Blood from Daming

Chapter 610
Xue Yun saw that Tian Tongzhi was not so stupid that he was hopelessly stupid, so he showed due respect to himself. You must know that in the Ming Dynasty, civil officials overwhelmed military generals to an outrageous degree, and military generals were almost the concierge of civil officials. He was an average pawn, but Xue Yun's illustrious military exploits in the war against Jianlu earned him the respect of some local officials.

Based on the attitude of you respecting me one foot and I respecting you one foot, Xue Yun said to Tian Tongzhi kindly: "Lord Tian, ​​those who don't know are not guilty. This general came to Pingyang Mansion just to meet your prefect."

Tian Tongzhi hesitated for a moment and said: "General Xue, you will make the army and people of Pingyang Prefecture feel uneasy if you have such a large army gathered in the city."

Xue Yun laughed loudly and said: "Lord Tian, ​​my Xue family army is the army of the imperial court. Could it be that the officials of Pingyang Mansion think that this general will be against you? one's own countrymen."

Tian Tongzhi forced a smile and said: "General Xue calm down, the soldiers and civilians of Pingyang Mansion saw clearly that it was the Xue family army who came, and they neglected the Xue family army. However, the magistrate said that General Xue's affairs will be transferred to the subordinate officials."

Xue Yun thought for a while and said: "Okay, this general will open the window to speak frankly. A few days ago, this general encountered riots in Jiangzhou City, and helped Jiangzhou Governor Li to quell the riots, but there are still many rioters. Fleeing around Jiangzhou, in order to ensure the safety of the caravan transporting materials from Jiangnan to Datong, our Xue family army borrowed the long-abandoned Wuping Pass to station, and this general will only speak to the state capital and the commander."

Tian Tongzhi saw that General Xue had directly told the matter of Wuping Pass, and he said it so openly, as if Xue's army occupied Wuping Pass or it was better for Pingyang Mansion and the whole of Shanxi. Xue’s army’s defense line is in Datong Mansion, so it’s unreasonable to occupy Wuping, not to mention that Pingyang Guard still has soldiers and taxes in Wuping Pass, how can your Xue’s army occupy it just as they say.”

Xue Yun saw that Tian Tongzhi was still so aggressive, so he said bluntly: "Master Tian, ​​you go back and tell the prefect that General Wuping Guanben has borrowed it, and the commander of the Pingyang Guard, let him ask himself. How has Wuping Pass been exploited by him? Let’s do it. The tax burden of Wuping Pass is recognized by Xue Jiajun, but don’t think about sending troops. If your Pingyang Mansion doesn’t give this general this face, this general can go to Pingyang Mansion at any time Go around."

Tian Tongzhi was stunned for a moment and said, "General Xue, what do you mean by that, our Pingyang Mansion will forgive you."

Xue Yun said: "Lord Tian, ​​please just bring your words to me. This general will wait for your Pingyang Mansion in Xiangling for three days. If there is no reply after three days, this general will regard your Pingyang Mansion as having rejected your offer. Pingyang Mansion is the relationship between water and fire."

Tian Tongzhi wanted to say something more, but seeing that Xue Yun had already turned his back on him, he could only shake his head and turn around, and walked slowly towards the Fenshui Stone Bridge. Soon after, he arrived at the west gate of Pingyang Mansion. A big basket was placed on the city, and Tian Tongzhi himself After climbing into the big basket, he was dragged up the city wall by the city's officers and soldiers.

Xue Yun waited for more than an hour outside the west gate of Pingyang Mansion, but he did not see any baskets coming down the city wall from Pingyang Mansion. He knew that he would not get any news today. In order to prevent the officials of Pingyang Mansion from complaining that Xue's army would be punished for refusing to teach, Xue Yun called his own soldiers to issue an order to evacuate, and then led Xue's army to Xiangling camp for lunch.

After noon on June [-]th, the merchants from Pingyang Prefecture, who had delivered food and goods, rushed back to the camp of the Xue family army in Xiangling. The merchants saw that the Xue family army was still there and finally a stone fell to the ground, put aside their worries for the past few days, and went Waiting for Xue Jiajun to honor the IOUs in everyone's hands.

Wang Erwa, who came back with the merchants, reported to Xue Yun the delivery situation of the merchants at Wuping Pass. The merchant convoy arrived at Wuping Pass before noon on June [-]th. The common people know that these grains and belongings are shared by the army and the people in Guanli, and they are all very grateful to the Xue family army, and their affinity for the Xue family army has become stronger.

Wang Erwa told Xue Yun that these businessmen were worried that the IOUs in their hands would not be cashed, and they were rushing to Xiangling overnight. Last night, they had been catching the night train. They were afraid that after arriving in Xiangling, the Xue family army who issued the money would be gone. Xue Yun laughed when he heard this, Immediately ordered Yang Zhenlei and Yan Laoyao to cash the IOUs to the merchants.

Not long after, Yang Zhenlei came to see Xue Yun, and Xue Yun asked in surprise, "Brother Yang, what happened?"

Yang Zhenlei said: "Young master, the merchants' more than 2000 taels of silver bills were all paid in gold, but these merchants refused to leave and hope to see you, young master."

Xue Yun said: "Take the gold and leave. What are you doing here?"

Yang Zhenlei said: "Young master, those merchants still want to do business with our Xue family army, so I want to ask the young master to go out and meet."

Xue Yun heard that this was the case, but Xue Yun had expected it, so he took Yang Zhenlei and Wang Erwa to meet the merchants at the gate of the camp. Xue Yun and his party had not yet arrived at the gate. The merchants quickly surrounded them, begging Xue Yun to continue to maintain business relations with them.

Xue Yun asked these merchants to say one by one that these merchants have many problems, and they want to maintain high-profit business with Xue Jiajun. Tell these businessmen what you think.

Xue Yun told these merchants that the Xue family army will issue a trade certificate to those who transport the grain goods to Wuping Pass this time, and the Xue family army will give them priority in trade. The purchase price is for [-] to [-] merchants here, and the price can go up by [-] to [-]%, while the purchase price of Shaanxi Mizhi is calculated as twice the price of Pingyang Prefecture.

As soon as the merchants heard it, they knew that Xue Jiajun had shown great sincerity, and the profits from going to Datong Mansion would be very good. However, compared to going to Shaanxi Mizhi, going to Datong Mansion is considered tasteless, but the price of Shaanxi Mizhi is so high, the risk Naturally, they are equally big. It is common for Shaanxi to eat big families, and small groups of thieves and bandits are everywhere. If one is not good, it will lose everything.

At this time, a fat middle-aged businessman asked: "General Xue, although the profit of Shaanxi Mizhi's business is high, it is said that Shaanxi suffers from disasters every year, and there are already thieves everywhere. If you are not careful, you may lose money and life. This business I'm afraid it's not easy to do."

Xue Yun smiled and said: "This boss is indeed an expert. Shaanxi is indeed in chaos, but before the autumn harvest this year, the people in Shaanxi still have a glimmer of hope for the harvest, and there will not be too much civil disturbance, but Yan'an Mansion has already appeared. The locust plague, the catastrophe in Shaanxi this year is a foregone conclusion, transporting grain to Shaanxi will make a lot of money, the so-called wealth and wealth are sought after insurance, such a high profit is naturally risky."

As soon as Xue Yun's words came out, the excited expressions of many businessmen dimmed. It was a middle-aged man in a Confucian robe who said: "General Xue, can your Xue family army protect our merchants to Mizhi? If you can protect us to Mizhi , this young master student is determined."

As soon as the middle-aged Confucian scholar opened his mouth, all the merchants echoed in unison. Xue Yun was silent for a while and said: "Since everyone is interested in doing Mizhi business, it is also right for our Xue family army to escort the merchants of Ming Dynasty. You should be safe in Shanxi. Yes, the caravan can gather at Mengmen Pass, cross the Yellow River to the west and enter Wu County, Jiazhou, Shaanxi, and the Xue Family Army will arrange troops to meet your caravan on the west bank of the Yellow River in Wu County."

The merchants who were in a bleak situation just now, after hearing Xue Yun's words, seemed to be stimulants, and began to commotion. They were all gearing up to go back and prepare the goods. Some doubtful topics were raised.

The obese middle-aged businessman asked: "General Xue, it is said that the price of goods in Yan'an Prefecture, Shaanxi Province is even higher than your bid price. If the grain goods are shipped to Suidezhou and found to be sold at a high price, why do you still have to ship them to Mizhi County?" Woolen cloth."

As soon as the fat middle-aged businessman finished speaking, almost all the businessmen were stunned. In fact, everyone had this idea in their hearts, but it was said by the fat middle-aged businessman. This made many businessmen feel embarrassed. How can this money-making thing be said? To be so clear, and also to worry about Xue Jiajun's thunderous anger, many businessmen became worried for the fat middle-aged businessman.

Xue Yun smiled and said: "This shopkeeper is a real person, and everyone seeks advantages and avoids disadvantages. It is understandable for businessmen to want to make more money. You can transport food supplies to Shaanxi for sale, which can alleviate the food shortage in Shaanxi. The support of both hands will not force you to sell food and supplies to the Xue family army."

The fat middle-aged businessman said: "Xue Jiajun, we all know that you are a good official for the country and the people, and you are dedicated to thinking for the merchants and people of Ming Dynasty. I believe that if we go to Shaanxi to sell grain, you will still provide us with protection."

What the fat middle-aged businessman said, not only Xue Jiajun thought he was shameless, but even the businessmen felt that it was too much. Some businessmen began to criticize the fat middle-aged businessman. Xue Yun cleared his throat and said, "My shopkeeper, you are too flattering of this general." , this general is a very ordinary person, from Wu County in Shaanxi to Mizhi, if you go with the soldiers of the Xue family army, if something happens, the Xue family army will definitely not refuse to save you, but as for you to find another way out on your own, the Xue family army is really helpless."

The fat middle-aged businessman shrank into the crowd after hearing this, and was immediately scolded by other businessmen. At this time, the middle-aged Confucian scholar who spoke earlier said, "General Xue, our businessman is also reputable. Since we agreed to sell to the Xue family army, No matter how much money other people pay, the students will not be tempted, but this time the students are planning to organize a large batch of supplies, and I wonder if the Xue family army can eat all the food and goods transported to Mizhi County."

(End of this chapter)