Great Military Division

Zhongxing Bank.

Second floor.

office.

At this moment, Liu Ba was writing furiously at his desk with a pen in his hand, his brows were furrowed, he sometimes took straw paper from the side to check it, and sometimes he crumpled the paper and threw it into the wastebasket beside him.

"Damn!"

Liu Ba breathed a sigh of relief, staring at the calculated data in his hand, his whole heart was going cold.

No matter how he calculates, according to the current golden monkeys in the hands of the major families and the current price of golden monkeys, it is difficult to make the Yizhou gentry fall into a slump.

This is not their purpose. If they give up halfway through this point, wouldn't all the investment in the early stage be wasted?
No!
Absolutely not!
Not to mention that His Majesty the Emperor would not agree, it is impossible for him to agree.

After all, after spending so much effort, even I was demoted to Yizhou. If I can't complete the task, it's like losing my wife and breaking the army, and slapping my face.

Liu Ba would never allow such a thing to happen.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, his thoughts were like lightning, and tried to find a way to break the situation, but after thinking for a long time, he was still trapped in the same place, with no way out.

If he is in Nanyang Hanting at this moment, he can still seek help from Lu Su. This guy has a lot of knowledge in his mind, and he will definitely have a corresponding method. Even if he fails, he can ask His Majesty the Emperor for advice.

But rather.
He is in Yizhou, no one around knows money better than him, he can only rely on himself.

"Damn!"

"Is there really nothing you can do?"

Liu Ba patted himself on the forehead, as if wishing to pat himself on the head, but unfortunately, no matter how he patted, nothing came up in his mind.

Benedict!Benedict!Benedict!
Just when Liu Ba was worried, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Liu Ba put away the key things and put them on the upper right corner of the table, then turned his head to look.

But seeing, his own servant turned in, stepped forward, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Liu Sicheng, this is a message from Feige from Nanyang."

Liu Ba waved his hand, "Quick, present it."

The attendant nodded: "Here."

Immediately.

He took the initiative to step forward and handed the letter to Liu Ba.

Liu Ba hastily browsed, his eyes rolled up and down, but his brows frowned even more: "What is Zijing's intention? Starting to collect golden monkeys now will inevitably increase the price of golden monkeys."

"Now, the imperial court is preparing to build Luoyang City. Where can it get the money to continue to collect the golden silk monkeys? What is the imperial court's intention for this move? Would it be too risky?"

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Liu Ba never thought of it.

At such a critical juncture, the imperial court actually wanted to take such a dangerous step. In the scope of my understanding, I am afraid that it is really the rhythm to play myself to death.

"Liu Sicheng, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing Liu Ba's strange expression, the attendant at the side couldn't help asking: "How about a villain cooking you a pot of tea?"

Liu Ba let out a sigh, and interrupted with a wave of his hand: "Oh, no need, you go and call your owner Chu Nan, and say that there is an order from the imperial court, let him come over and discuss together."

"it is good."

The attendant nodded, then bowed and left.

Liu Ba stared at the Flying Pigeon Passing Letter in his hand.

Although he couldn't understand His Majesty's intentions, since it was a letter sent by Lu Su, Liu Ba believed that it must have been carefully considered by them.

perhaps
The imperial court really has a way to get the best of both worlds, but it may not be.

As a subject, the most important thing is to obey His Majesty's orders.

As for whether you understand His Majesty's intentions, it is not very important, because if you don't understand, then the enemy will understand even less, the concealment will be stronger, and the success rate will be higher.

Soon.

Chu Nan rushed to the office and sat opposite Liu Ba.

After a short exchange of pleasantries and inquiring about the operation status of the ZTE Bank and the repayment status of the various aristocratic families, Liu Ba immediately got to the point and took out the Feige letter in his hand:

"Master Chu, this is a new order from the imperial court to purchase golden silk monkeys on a large scale. Although we have purchased a lot of golden silk monkeys before, the quantity is far from enough."

"According to the imperial court's plan for Luoyang City, there should be 42 royal gardens. Depending on the size, at least [-] golden silk monkeys must be purchased."

hiss-!
Surprised, Chu Nan couldn't help gasping.

Holding the flying pigeon to pass on the book, he looked up and down repeatedly, and said softly: "Liu Sicheng, didn't you say that there are only more than 42 gardens? How come there are [-] gardens all of a sudden?"

"I'm really sorry."

Liu Ba looked calm, exhaled, and explained: "Because I wanted to buy the Golden Silk Monkey at a low price, I said that on purpose. After all, none of them have seen the blueprint."

"but now."

As soon as the subject changed, Liu Ba pretended to be melancholy, and said softly: "Since the imperial court has issued an order to acquire the Golden Silk Monkey, I can't hide it anymore, I must tell you clearly, and I hope the Master of Chu will not mind."

"How dare you go down."

Chu Nan hurriedly nodded.

On the surface, he was not angry at all, but in fact, there was indeed a fire in his heart.

Fortunately, the Yizhou gentry were relatively united and were not defeated by Liu Ba's series of means. Not only did they hold a large number of golden monkeys in their hands, but even the price was kept at a certain high level.

Today, the Yizhou gentry, headed by the Wu family, can be said to be united and high-profile. Even if they want to separate them, it may not be so easy.

It is estimated that this time, all the profits lost before can be recovered at one time, and the commissions that I can get are probably not in the minority. It is definitely no problem to be a rich man for a lifetime.

Chu Nan tried to keep himself calm, and asked tentatively, "Then Liu Sicheng means when will we start the acquisition? How will we solve the funding problem?"

Liu Ba shook his head, and said softly: "We don't want to buy, the imperial court will have special purchasing personnel, and we will be responsible for providing financial support at that time, after all, this is also our performance."

Chu Nan nodded: "Okay, I understand."

Liu Ba said calmly, "Since that's the case, go down and get ready."

Chu Nan nodded: "Here."

Immediately.

Bow and leave.

Liu Ba looked at the back of Chu Nan leaving.

Have to admit.

With such a traitor around, things went relatively smoothly.

After Chu Nan left, Liu Ba took out the manuscript paper again and began to calculate according to the current thinking. Now the price is bound to rise. If you want to leverage the assets of the major families and make them collapse, how much is the price?

After a simple calculation, Liu Ba was completely stunned. The price of the golden monkey had to be one hundred gold in order to leverage the assets of the entire Yizhou family.

of course!

The assets of the Yizhou family are calculated at 50%.

After all, that is its mortgage price, not its actual value.

Liu Ba took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly, trying to keep himself absolutely awake, and then continued to check the diving calculation according to the current thinking.

Although he doesn't know the specific thinking of His Majesty the Emperor, but based on his own thinking, if he wants to reach such a level, I am afraid that the 42 gardens will not be able to satisfy him.

What is the court going to do?
Liu Ba doesn't know!

*****
Hongbin Building.

top layer.

All the big families in Yizhou gathered here.

The person in the first seat is Wu Yun from the Wu family in Yizhou.

At this moment, a slight smile appeared on Wu Yun's face, and he exchanged greetings with those around him from time to time.

After a long time, a servant came forward, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "Sir, the heads of each family have arrived."

Wu Yun nodded, "Okay." Then he waved his hand to signal him to step aside.

"Everyone."

Wu Yun glanced over the crowd, and said with a smile on his face, "I called you here today because I have something important to announce. We have hoarded so many golden silk monkeys before, and we can sell them all this time."

Whoa!

Immediately, the eyes of all the people below lit up, and they began to discuss in a hurry:

"Sell them all? Could it be that there is news from the court? Is it true?"

"I have no definite news until now, can it really be sold?"

"Old Wu, this is not a joke. We have not made a deal, and we are just waiting for today."

"Do you know how long I endured for today?"

"It's not easy, I finally waited until today."

"You can sit and count the money, haha."

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Wu Yun waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, with an unconcealable smile still on his face, and said softly, "Everyone, I have received definite news that the imperial court has sent people to Yizhou to buy the Golden Silk Monkey."

"and!"

Speaking of this, Wu Yun emphasized: "The imperial court's purchase volume is much more than we imagined, at least more than [-] golden-haired monkeys."

"How much? Five thousand? So many?"

"Didn't you say about [-]? You actually want [-]?"

"But our inventory is only about [-] pieces, which can't be satisfied at all."

"That's right, is it too late to send people to the mountains to catch the golden-haired monkey?"

"I remember that there are still many folks raising monkeys, we can buy them."

"It's a big deal to spend more money."

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All the wealthy families in the hall were all erupting.

For them, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich.

If you seize this opportunity, nine times out of ten, you can become a first-tier rich man, and even buy a house in Nanyang and other places, laying a solid foundation for entering the Central Plains to do business.

Wu Yun waved his hand again, signaling for everyone to be quiet: "That's right, we don't have enough golden monkeys in reserve. You still need to send people to the folks, or organize hunters to hunt in the mountains."

"This is the division of labor table I prepared."

Immediately, Wu Yun took out the map prepared in advance.

The above divides Yizhou into N regions, and each region will be responsible for searching for golden monkeys: "Our next step is to find all the golden monkeys in Yizhou."

"As for the sale, just leave it to the subordinates. Only in this way can we maximize the interests of our Yizhou gentry. I guarantee that everyone will not suffer."

In terms of the way of doing business alone, the Wu family in Yizhou is definitely second to none, and the reason why the Wu family can do so is not only because of the existence of Wu Yi, but also because of Wu Yun who is good at doing business.

Yes.

When Wu Yun proposed that he be in charge of the sales, almost no one objected, and everyone agreed that Wu Yun would be in charge of the sales, so as to maximize the interests of the major families.

"I believe in Old Wu. In terms of negotiation, no one can match him."

"If Old Wu wasn't there, we would have been eaten by the Mi family one by one. I believe in Old Wu."

"That's right, I also believe in Old Wu!"

"Let Old Wu take charge!"

"Still follow the previous method."

"So good."

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Looking at the group of partners who trusted him very much, Wu Yun let out a long breath and said softly: "Since everyone trusts me so much, I will also share a piece of news with you."

"Nanyang Hanting has begun to rebuild the Luoyang Imperial City, and is currently doing preliminary preparations. According to internal information, they will have at least forty garden projects."

"In these gardens, there will be rare animals from all over the world, and even exotic flowers and plants, and some of them will even be open to ordinary people."

"Your Majesty likes golden-haired monkeys very much, so there must be one in these gardens. According to the calculation of [-] golden-haired monkeys in each garden, it should not be less than [-], and even some large gardens will not be lower. At three hundred."

"According to reliable information!"

Wu Yun said very solemnly: "Almost all the golden silk monkeys in Nanyang have been acquired, and each of them has earned at least [-] gold."

"Now, if His Majesty wants the golden silk monkey, he can only buy it from Yizhou. If I am in charge of the negotiation, the price should be half higher, so it shouldn't be a problem."

"so!"

Wu Yun's mouth was grinning like a lotus flower: "This time, everyone, please calm down and wait for the money to be counted! I promise, let everyone make a lot of money."

"it is good!"

Everyone applauded and excited.

Wu Yun waved his hand to signal the crowd to be quiet, and continued: "Now, the imperial court is building Luoyang City, and it will definitely invest a lot of money. After we finish this business, we will find a way to get a share from Luoyang City."

"With money, we will be able to break out of Yizhou and go to the Central Plains, so that our business will grow bigger and bigger, and we will earn more money. In the future, who will dare to underestimate our Yizhou gentry?"

Have to admit.

Wu Yun is a man with huge ambitions.

You must know that he and Wu Yi were originally from the Central Plains back then, but later they entered Yizhou with Liu Yan and settled down here.

In fact, they dream of returning to the Central Plains. After all, there is no war in the Central Plains, and the level of wealth is far beyond their imagination. If they want to make their business bigger and stronger, they will definitely not be able to go to the Central Plains.

Therefore, for Wu Yun, the Golden Silk Monkey business is at best a matter of accumulating raw funds for his own business dreams, and it is simply the starting point, not the end.

He wants the Wu family to become a wealthy businessman like the Mi family in the East China Sea. Their business spreads all over the country, and their reputation is well-known all over the world. Even in the court, they can have a certain influence.

Of course!
The Mi family doesn't have much influence in the court for the time being. After all, the Mi family has no prominent officials, but the Wu family has a chance. After all, Wu Yi of the Wu family is a well-known general in Yizhou. This is definitely a good springboard.

So Wu Yun is very convinced that the future of the Wu family is absolutely great and the future is absolutely bright, which is unmatched by any other family.

******
Wuling County.

somewhere.

Looking at the endless lush forests all around, Zhou Yu took out the map and started browsing.

The geographical code of the four counties in southern Jing does not lie in the relationship with the Yangtze River, but in the internal mountain shape and water potential. The water potential follows the mountain shape, and those prominent places can obtain more water sources, and also determine the direction of water flow.

in short.

Wuling County includes two terrains: plain and mountain.

The plain in the east is called "West Dongting Plain", and the mountainous part in the west is called "Wuling Mountain".

However, compared to the mountains, the plains in the east are really small. That part is not Zhou Yu's combat zone, but Sun Jian's.

For modern Hunan, the Wuling Mountains also have extraordinary significance, just as Shanxi has the land of the Three Jins, Hebei has the land of Yanzhao, and Hunan has the name of Sanxiang and Four Rivers.

These four waters represent the four waters that feed Hunan!
Among the four rivers that flow into Dongting Lake from different directions, except for the Xiangjiang River, the Zijiang River, the Yuanjiang River, and the Li River (lǐ) River are all related to Wuling.

Since Zhou Yu knew his main battle zone from the very beginning, he had already studied the terrain of Jingnan, and had a certain understanding of the living area, way of life, and fighting methods of the Wuling barbarians.

Therefore, he quickly determined his location, and even found the main target of this operation: "Wuxi Man should be in this area, very close to us."

"Sha Moke led the army to support Cai Mao. Our team is like a sharp knife piercing the heart of Wuximan. We must show the momentum of our army."

All the soldiers lowered their voices and responded in unison: "Here."

Zhou Yu said softly: "Most of it was training before, but this time it's actual combat, and it's a barbarian who has always been brave and good at fighting. Are you afraid? If you want to quit now, there is still time!"

All the soldiers shook their heads without the slightest hesitation, expressing that they would not quit:
"General, you underestimate us too much. We are all human. Will we be afraid of him?"

"The barbarians are brave and good at fighting. Could it be that our mandarin duck army is made of mud?"

"As you ordered, we have been waiting for this day for many years."

"My Huan Shou Dao is already hungry and thirsty!"

"General, give your order."

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Zhou Yu nodded slowly and let out a sigh of relief.

You know, this battle is also his first battle, and it means a lot to him.

Moreover, His Majesty's letterhead is very simple, that is, long-term peace and stability.

Zhou Yu understands!

A strong dragon can't overwhelm a local snake.

If you want real long-term peace and stability, you must convince the Wuling barbarians.

It is indeed difficult to convince such a barbarian who has been wandering in a state of disobedience for a long time.

"it is good!"

Zhou Yu responded, and continued: "Remember! We are attacking the old lair of Wuxi barbarians this time. Although there are very few young and middle-aged people among them, it does not mean that women, old people, and children have no fighting power. Our army must not underestimate the enemy. "

"In addition, in the face of the enemy's attack, we must focus on defense. It is enough to arrest their personnel, but not to kill them, especially the elderly and children, understand?"

All the soldiers nodded: "Don't worry, General."

Zhou Yu nodded: "Okay, now rest at the same place for a quarter of an hour, eat something, replenish your strength, and then launch an attack with me."

All the soldiers: "Here."

After the order was conveyed, all the soldiers immediately dispersed in a vigilant formation, each took out his own cloth bag, took out the marching rations from it, and began to replenish his strength.

A quarter of an hour later.

Zhou Yu led people slowly approaching the tribe of Wuximan.

There had long been elite soldiers who slowly touched it from the dense forest. After the sentry was stunned with drugs, the brigade continued to move forward, slowly.

Come closer!
A little closer!
A little closer!
"Kill with me!"

Accompanied by Zhou Yu's order.

The soldiers of the Mandarin Duck Army, who had already prepared well, immediately let out a roar: "Kill!"

Immediately, like a wild wolf, he rushed towards the living area of ​​Wuximan howling.

Woo!Woo!Woo!
Woohoo-!
A strange voice resounded in the tribe.

Then, men, women and children in the tribe immediately became active.

Some people took women, children, and old people and sneaked towards the mountain behind them, trying to escape and disappear without a trace before Zhou Yu led his troops in.

But unfortunately.
Zhou Yu has already mastered their combat methods.

Before the battle started, Zhou Yu sent people to surround the tribe. No matter which direction they fled from, they would all bump into the elite of the Mandarin Duck Army without any accident.

"Surrender, don't kill!"

"Those who resist in the corner will be shot and killed!"

"Naughty girl, they don't understand what you're talking about, so they just rush up and tie them up."

"Remember! Don't hurt their lives."

"understood."

Someone yelled, and rushed up with the large army. The huge wolf whisk had already covered the sharp blade with a protective cover, and rushed up to meet the barbarians. They couldn't do any harm at all, but they could subdue them.

And the soldiers at the rear came after them with hemp ropes. The hands were bound, the feet were bound, and the cloth strips were tied. The movements were not only skillful, but also very quick, and they were done in an instant.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
A wave of arrows suddenly struck, and the rattan players in the front row easily stopped them, and could not hurt the Yuanyang Army at all, while the Yuanyang Army continued to charge quickly in formation mode, even the lush forests still could not stop their attacking footsteps .

quickly!

Zhou Yu's army attacked the core area of ​​the barbarians from the periphery.

The resistance encountered here was obviously much stronger, and even some children and women all took up weapons, and all of them gritted their steel teeth and glared at the mandarin duck army viciously.

"I am Zhou Yu, the leader of the Mandarin Duck Army of the Great Han Dynasty. I was ordered to come to help you. You should quickly disarm and surrender. Remember not to resist, otherwise the sword will have no eyes, and you may lose your life."

Zhou Yu slowly expressed his intention to come in a non-Wuling barbarian language, and made a kind reminder, hoping that these barbarians could cooperate.

Have to admit.

Zhou Yu's crappy language finally achieved some results. A man about 50 years old walked out of the besieged barbarians.

This person wore a bone ornament on his neck, oil paint on his face, many scars on his body, and his dry eyes were embedded in his wrinkled face. Although he looked old, he still couldn't hide his menacing aura.

"you."