Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 282 The Battle of the Salt Merchants II

"Where is the Second Young Master?" Wei Ji hurried back to the mansion from the Yin Jianjian, and asked Wei Zhongdao's whereabouts without saying a word.

"In the backyard!"

The butler cupped his hands and reported in a low voice.

Wei Ke went straight into a courtyard in the backyard, opened the door and rushed in: "Wei Zhongdao, do you want to die?"

"I don't understand what brother means!"

Wei Zhongdao wore a white robe, knelt on a bamboo mat, held a book in his hand, and was fascinated by it. When he saw Wei Ji, his expression was very calm.

"Look at this!" Wei Ji threw him a copy of the most wanted list in his hand.

"Wanted Wang Yue?"

Wei Zhongdao's expression sank slightly: "Mu Jing is not dead!"

"It really is you!" Wei Ke gritted his teeth and said, "You are so courageous!"

Not many people in the world know about the friendship between Wang Yue and Wei Shi, and he happens to be one of them.

When Mu Jing was assassinated, he was just worried at first.

However, when he heard the news that Wang Yue, the king of rangers and sword sage of Yanshan, had assassinated Mujing, he immediately panicked. Wang Yue would not assassinate Mujing for no reason, there must be a reason.

"I don't know what you're talking about?" Wei Zhongdao denied.

"Humph!"

Wei Ke stared at him with gloomy cold eyes: "You can seek death yourself, but if you dare to drag the entire Wei family, you deserve to die. From today on, you are not allowed to step out of the house, and reflect on yourself!"

What he wanted was an answer, not Wei Zhongdao's admission, and it was impossible for him to twist Wei Zhongdao to confess in front of Mu Jing.

He had an answer and a response.

"Why are you?"

"Just because I am the head of your Wei family!"

Wei Ji yelled, "Come on!"

"exist!"

The guards of the Wei family walked in from the outside.

"Give me an order that everyone in the Wei Mansion is not allowed to enter the Second Young Master's courtyard. From today on, the Second Young Master is not allowed to leave the courtyard!" After Wei Ji gave the order, he walked away in a huff.

"As ordered!"

Several guards looked at each other, and bowed their hands to accept orders.

In the family, the order of the head of the family is above all else, including the court regulations.

"Wei Boxie, one day you will regret it!" Wei Zhongdao shouted desperately, but the gate of this courtyard was closed, as if he had been locked in a cold palace.

Wei Ke returned to his courtyard, paced back and forth, and began to think about countermeasures: "Wang Yue should have escaped, as long as he is not caught, there is still a chance!"

"But if he's caught..."

"Damn Wei Zhongdao!"

The emotional changes in Wei Ji's pupils are getting faster and faster, which makes him very passive. This may not be exposed, but it is a hidden danger. Once Mu Jing knows that Wei Zhongdao ordered the assassination, Wei's family may be in great trouble.

"Let's go and see how Mulongtu's injuries are!"

Wei Ji didn't dare to discuss this matter with anyone, took a few guards and some precious medicinal herbs, and drove to the Taifu's mansion in a carriage.

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The fact that Mujing was assassinated caused a lot of noise in Luoyang City, which made the strength of all parties in Luoyang City start to move around, but in the end, it fell silent.

When Mushan gave the order, the gates of the Sifang city were reopened, the violent bears returned to the camp, and the southern army was withdrawn, the forces of all parties had already realized that Mujing, the most valuable second generation of power in the world, should have narrowly escaped death this time.

Someone is thankful.

Some people feel a little bit of regret.

There are people of all moods.

However, Luoyang City has recovered its calm.

Of course, the so-called peace was only a face-saving calm. Mu Jing's assassination had disturbed the nerves of too many people under his command. It was impossible for this matter to pass so simply.

In the city, there is an ordinary courtyard, leaning against the side of the East City, in the middle of the street entrance in all directions, it looks hidden, but there are exits extending in all directions.

This is Jing Wusi's stronghold.

The establishment of Jingwu Division is based in Nanyang, but it is not just duckweed in Luoyang. After all, it has been arranged for a while. son.

But this time's dereliction of duty made Tan Zong feel ashamed to face Mu Jing.

Tan Zong was very young, but his mind was very gloomy. This time, Mu Jing was assassinated, which made him feel ashamed. It was because he didn't get any news that Mu Jing suffered the catastrophe of life and death.

"Mo Fan, did you find anything?" So Tan Zong became crazy.

"Report to my lord, no trace has been found so far!"

This is a Luoyang ranger. After Tan Zong used his soldiers to encircle and suppress the captives, he lured him with a lot of money and joined the Jingwu Division. As Luoyang's local snake, Mo Fan's snake-shaped sword is also well-known in Luoyang.

"The Sword Master of Yanshan came to Luoyang, and there is no news from Luoyang's ranger?" Tan Zong's eyes were cold, and the light in his eyes condensed two cold blades, as if trying to penetrate Mo Fan's chest.

"My lord, the Yanshan Sword Saint is the king of rangers. His whereabouts are erratic, and not much is known about him!"

Mo Fan said: "But there are rumors in the world that he has been around Luoyang in recent years, and the reason is because he has taken in a disciple!"

"disciple?"

Tan Zong's eyes flickered brightly: "Start from here and find out his disciple. I don't believe that he can hide in the dog hole!"

"promise!"

More than a dozen rangers took the lead.

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The assassination was over, but this time Mujing suffered a lot. He was stabbed with a sword and hurt his lungs. He had to recuperate on the bed for more than a month, and he must not work hard during this month.

But he is also a person who can't sit still, lying there every day, his bones are about to rust.

It's just that he doesn't dare to disobey Zhang Ning's edict now, who let his life be in Zhang Ning's hands, under the extremely shameless stalking, he finally under Zhang Ning's harsh recuperation conditions, Take out two hours of free time.

Two hours is enough for him to do a lot of things.

"Do you really want to touch Luoyang's salt market?" In the Accord, Xi Zhicai was sorting out the information. There were articles on the planning of this Yanba battle, many of which were created by Mujing. Let him Eye-opener.

He never knew that there were so many methods among lowly and humble merchants.

"Jingping Commercial Bank is already imperative!"

Mu Jing sat lazily by the window sill, wrapped in a tiger jacket, basking in the sun, said: "They want to open up new markets and try Luoyang's water. Although they are a little impulsive, I still agree. Yes, this merchant in Luoyang is a force, if you can’t use it for it, then replace it, and sooner or later you will have to move it!”

"I'm afraid that if the price of salt becomes chaotic, it will alarm the imperial court!" Xi Zhicai said worriedly: "Salt is a special commodity that must be used in daily life, but there is not much supply, and the imperial court has always attached great importance to the sale of salt. Allow the emergence of private salt!"

"Because of this, the salt market is so important to the whole market!"

"Now that you've made up your mind, let's make a move!"

Xi Zhicai shrugged his shoulders and said: "I took a look and found that Jingping Trading Company has a good background. With such a wealth, it should be a try. I'm afraid they don't have enough foundation in Luoyang, so don't worry too much about it. Great hope!"

"I know this, that's why I asked Zhang Heng to contact the He family in Luoshui. If the He family in Luoshui can deal with us, then there is hope to dominate Luoyang Salt City!"

"There are five major households in Luoyang Yanshi, why is it the He family?"

"Because this He family is an outsider!"

Mu Jing replied: "I have already checked, and the other four salt merchants have been based in Luoyang for at least 20 years, and each of them is inextricably linked to aristocratic families. After a few years, it was outsiders who came in, and they must have something to rely on to gain a position in the salt market!"

"There must be something behind the He family, otherwise they wouldn't be able to gain a foothold in Luoyang's Yanba market!" Xi Zhicai said.

"Of course I understand!"

Mu Jing nodded: "I'm also looking into this situation, but I believe that even if you have a relationship with the family, the relationship is not so strong, and it can be used by me!"

"I hope it's as you wish!" Xi Zhicai said.

He knew that Mu Jing didn't have much time to stock up, so he changed another topic: "Wang Yue and Tong Yuan disappeared in Luoyang City, what do you think!"

"It can only be said that they are not stupid!"

Mujing smiled wryly.

"But it's not the same thing for the clan to keep them in the dark!"

"They won't be able to force them out for a while!" Mu Jing shook his head, "Even if I'm willing to risk my life, my father probably won't either!"

"Speaking of Master Taifu, I am a little strange!"

"Strange?" Mu Jing narrowed his eyes, and squinted at Xi Zhicai: "What's so strange?"

"Master Tai Tuo's character, I have figured out a thing or two. It stands to reason that this matter has become so big, and Master Tai Tuo is not so easy to let it go, but he quickly calmed down. I suspect that there is something wrong with the palace. relation!"

"You mean that the palace is putting pressure on him!" Mu Jing frowned.

"It doesn't have to be stress!"

Xi Zhicai said: "Before you wrote to me, I thought about the few things you said. Emperor Guangxi has a city mansion, which deserves attention, but what should be paid more attention to is the Empress Dowager!"

"Empress He?" Mu Jing was a little confused: "Why?"

"She seems to have the intention of using Master Tai Tuo to stabilize Chao Gang. This is a good thing, but it is the method she used. If I think about it, then..."

What Xi Zhicai didn't say made Mu Jing a little annoyed.

"What the hell are you trying to say?" Mu Jing said in a low voice.

"Since ancient times, heroes have been saddened by beauty pass!"

"impossible!"

Mu Jing shook his head: "That's Empress Dowager He, my father has such courage!"

"Who knows!" Xi Zhicai smiled lightly.

Mu Jing's face darkened.

The two of them stopped talking here, and they both knew in their hearts that if Xi Zhicai's guess became a fact, then the matter would be complicated.

"How about Jing Ping's army expansion?" Mu Jing let out a cloudy breath and changed the topic.

"It's going well so far. The army expansion has been completed. It depends on the next training run-in!"

Xi Zhicai replied: "Zhang Liao is indeed a handsome talent, Chen Dao is still too young, he can accomplish things that Chen Dao and others cannot do in a short period of time, whether it is recruitment, training, methods and talents. Far above them!"

"Otherwise I would value him so much!" Mu Jing laughed triumphantly.

"I'm afraid he has something in his heart!"

"It's okay!"

Mu Jing said confidently: "He is still under my control for the time being, and he will not be out of my control for a short time. As for the future, we will talk about it later!"

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Entering November, the cold winter is coming, and Luoyang is covered with snow.

Luoshui River.

On top of a pleasing wooden building.

"Shopkeeper He, please!" With a pot of warm wine and a few side dishes, two middle-aged men sat opposite each other. Zhang Heng, who raised his wine cup, toasted the middle-aged man in brocade robes in front of him.

"Shopkeeper Zhang is too polite!"

He Yu responded with a smile, and drank the warm wine in one gulp.

"How does shopkeeper He feel about the recent movement in the salt market!" Zhang Heng said with a smile.

"The salt market is not static!"

He Yu was really calm, and said with a smile: "It's normal for the price to change a little bit!"

"In three days, the average price has risen from [-] yuan per stone to [-] yuan per stone. Is this normal?" Zhang Heng said with a smile.

"Shopkeeper Zhang knows the market trends very well!" He Yu raised his head and looked directly at Zhang Heng.

"Since I want to sell salt, of course I need to find out!"

Zhang Heng shrugged.

"I can't see that shopkeeper Zhang has the ambition to sell salt!" He Yu said calmly: "Jingping Commercial Firm in Nanyang is not an expert in selling salt, and Nanyang has no salt to sell!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhang Heng laughed loudly: "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from Shopkeeper He!"

"The shopkeeper Zhang worked hard to come here, and I naturally can't be a fool, so I made a little inquiry!" He Yu said calmly.

"Shopkeeper He knows why I'm here?"

Zhang Heng squinted his eyes and examined He Yu. He had been in contact with He Yu three times. From the previous two trials, to the imminent showdown now, this man made him feel a lot of fear and a sense of incomprehensibility.

"I'm afraid I will disappoint shopkeeper Zhang!" He Yu said.

"That's not necessarily!"

Zhang Hengdao: "I don't believe Shopkeeper He will be content with the status quo!"

"My family business is not big, so I don't dare to make trouble!" He Yu shrugged.

"It's either a friend or an enemy. In this war, if you can get out of this war, it's worthless. Salt merchants. Since we dare to come, Jingping Trading Co., Ltd. has already made complete preparations. Luoyang's salt City, we are determined to win, and who is supporting us behind us, presumably He knows a thing or two in his heart!"

Zhang Heng's face gradually became serious, looked at He Yu, and said coldly.

He Yu's pupils changed color slightly: "Why is shopkeeper Zhang so aggressive!"

"I'm not being aggressive, I just don't believe that among the five major salt merchants in Luoyang, Shopkeeper He would be willing to let the He family be subjugated forever!" Zhang Heng said: "

"This matter is too big for me to decide alone!"

He Yudao: "The shopkeeper Zhang gave me three days. After three days, whether it is an enemy or a friend, I, He Yu, will give you an answer!"

"it is good!"

Zhang Heng did not continue to oppress: "I will give you three days!"

He stood up and turned to leave. Before leaving, he left a sentence: "Master He, I hope that our next drink will not be a life-and-death scene!"

On the attic, He Yu stood up slowly, looked at the snowstorm outside, and sighed: "This snowstorm is coming so fast, after all, we can't avoid it!"

"Brother, the young master is here!"

About a quarter of an hour later, a man in his thirties walked up quickly and whispered in He Yu's ear, "I'm waiting in the mansion!"

"Hahaha, it's just in time!"

When He Yu heard this, a smile appeared on his gloomy face, his eyes lit up, and he said to himself.

For such a big matter, if there is no son in charge, he really can't make a decision.

(End of this chapter)