The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Chapter 248 Need 120 shi for food?An extra 30 shi was prepared!
There is even an interesting incident here. Huang Xu once rode a horse in the city before, and accidentally offended a member of the gentry.

Those people originally wanted to find him unhappy.

As a result, after hearing about Huang Xu's identity, he had nothing to say.

According to Xi Yu's words, the buffs on Huang Xu's body are layer upon layer.

His father is Huang Zhong, the nephew of Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and even Zhao Yun, and Dian Wei's direct disciple.

He is also Xi Yu's nephew in later life.

Randomly pulling out any one of these people can hang and beat the local gentry.

If they still go to provoke Huang Xu, they are really short-sighted.

So they can only knock out teeth and swallow blood.

Let's be honest, don't say it's revenge.

As long as they dare to do something, it will be the end of ransacking their homes!
However, Pu Feng can provoke Huang Xu, after all, he is only 11 years old now, he has an extraordinary status, Xi Yu's personal disciple, and he is unique!
But this is also because Xi Yu has no heirs. If Xi Yu has a child, then his son is the real biggest "dandy" in this land.

The kind that no one dares to mess with.

"The Sima family?"

Xi Yu's eyes shone brightly.

But Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang felt depressed: "Actually, my lord, we really don't understand why you care so much about this Sima Yi?"

Xi Yu smiled, with a calm attitude: "To be honest, if I had that ability, I would definitely wipe it out!"

Jia Xu frowned slightly, and couldn't help asking: "I don't quite understand this! Although the Sima family is considered a wealthy family, it doesn't pose that kind of threat to us, does it?"

Xi Yu let out a long sigh: "We will continue to watch later."

It's winter again.

The two shipyards in Qingzhou and Xuzhou have already sent a lot of goods to Youzhou. There are nearly forty ships forming a commercial fleet. Talk about all kinds of cloth and books.

The final destination of the merchant ship was Hushi in Youzhou. When they returned, they would bring all kinds of spices, gems and even blankets from the Western Regions.

But most of them are gold and silver.

According to everyone's statistics, this quarter's harvest has increased by as much as [-]%.

Moreover, Xuzhou's "play seal" has officially entered the eyes of the world!Let many people know that the existence of Qianzhuang has also truly realized its benefits.

Life has also become more prosperous and more prosperous.

Jizhou.

The winter here is snowy, and today it is snowing heavily.

After Cao Cao came back from the military camp, he fell ill. Xi Yu directly asked someone to deliver the medicine. Cao Cao got better after taking it, and he could even start walking in the courtyard.

At this time, he was looking at the fish by the spring pond. The pond here hadn't frozen yet, but Cao Cao still seemed to be able to see the fish.

He also holds a long stick with a tiger's head for transportation in his hand. It is of extraordinary texture and exquisite workmanship. It looks very aura, which is very consistent with Cao Cao's own temperament.

There is also engraved "play" on the long stick with the tiger's head.

"It's really a wonderful idea for him to open a bank, but in this world, only Qingzhou and Xuzhou can do this. If Fengyi really concentrates on internal affairs, it can make me feel at ease."

"It can't be said to be at ease."

There are two people behind Cao Cao, one is Xi Zhicai and the other is Sima Yi.

Sima Yi basically lives here now, handling official business during the day and teaching Cao Pi at night.
And Xi Zhicai and Xun You can now be regarded as the celebrities around Cao Cao, especially Xun You, who has the most reputation.

It was also what he said before.

"Master Xu is well-known in Qingzhou and Xuzhou. He established the Academy of Sciences. The various tools he developed have even spread to Xuchang. Many officials and officials have used the tools and even furniture they produced!"

"And they even have the wonderful idea of ​​"Luoyin". Even businessmen all over the world are vying for products with the word "Xi" printed on them!"

"The merchant team organized by Mr. Xi is also like a gold-absorbing stone, quickly absorbing the wealth of the world!"

In fact, Cao Cao's expression was very complicated, and he didn't know how to describe his mood.

But he also knows one thing, even in today's Xuchang, many people are looking for products from Qingzhou and Xuzhou.

Many craftsmen even went to Xiapi Milk Pig Xiaopei and other places to gain experience.

"It can even be said that Qinzhou and Xuzhou not only sell a lot of goods, but even some policy theories and even various books can be sold! And the value is not cheap!"

Xi Zhicai's voice was a little dull.

He felt that this matter was very serious.

"Hahaha!" Cao Cao's eyes were slightly embarrassed: "I don't know when Xuzhou became a land of wealth! The Mi family was already considered a wealthy family back then, so what do you plan to do if you want so much money?"

"Actually, I have a plan, but I can..."

Xun You's eyes were slightly cold, and he spoke.

"Let's talk!"

Cao Cao almost didn't even think about it, so he asked him to speak directly.

Although Cao Cao has deep feelings for Xi Yu and doesn't want to embarrass him, he already has a bit of entanglement in his heart.

After all, the wealth in Xi Yu's hands already made him feel a little threatened.

And Cao Cao hated this feeling very much.

And he also knew one thing, if he stopped suppressing Xi Yu's development, it would be even more embarrassing in the future!
"We have to go directly with all the food. If this is the case, we can also carry out our original plan and march in two routes!"

"If there is enough food and grass, we can not only go from Bingzhou to Chang'an, but also send troops to Youzhou. Yuan Tan will definitely die!"

"And if we have enough food and grass, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will reach a peak. Naturally, they will be invincible and invincible!"

"This is a good opportunity." Cao Cao frowned slightly, his face calmed down. When Xi Yu left, he also said that Qingzhou and Xuzhou would become his base camp.

The main task is to transport military equipment, food and grass, but there is no need to send troops.

"And one thing has to be pointed out, the development of commerce and industry, the opening of waterways, all of which are based on the fact that the people have sufficient stock, and can even resist a certain degree of natural disasters. Without capital, they absolutely cannot Open up business!"

After thinking about it, Cao Cao said meaningfully.

His words seemed to be addressed to Xun You and Xi Zhicai, but they were actually addressed to himself.

"Then let's ask him directly for 120 million shi of grain! Before the end of the new year, it must be delivered to Xuchang Daying, and the grain must be distributed to all camps!"

120 stone!
Not to mention Xun You, even Xi Zhicai was shocked.

"What are you standing there for?"

Cao Cao turned his head to look at the two, with confidence in his eyes, and finally turned his gaze to Sima Yi: "Zhongda, what do you think?"

Sima Yi's expression was vaguely terrified: "120 million shi, to be honest, has already reached the limit of a county! If we really take away so much food, Qingzhou and Xuzhou may have a very difficult life!"

"Hehe!" Cao Cao just smiled: "You don't understand what Fengyi is capable of. If you don't suppress them a little, they don't understand their own position!"

"Although this number is huge, it cannot shake the foundation of Fengyi!"

"If that's the case, then I'm really thinking too much." Sima Yi just smiled wryly, and then lowered his body extremely low, acting extraordinarily meek.

"Zhongda, you are Pi'er's teacher now, and you must not underestimate Fengyi! If I seize Jingzhou and unify the Central Plains, you will also govern and cover the world, so don't slack off." Cao Cao turned back to the courtyard, The sense of oppression is more intense.

"Here."

The three of them turned around and bent down, and sent Cao Cao away with a very respectful attitude. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went back to deal with their own affairs.

……

Xiapi, Xi Yu is still discussing with Zhuge Liang how much food and grass to hand over.

"Then we give 150 million stones, is it enough?"

Xi Yu asked tentatively.

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "Of course it is enough! This amount of grain and grass is enough to feed 30 soldiers and horses, enough to last until next year. Moreover, our new strategy can also store the grain and grass safely, let alone worry about the grain and grass being burned." Or be robbed!"

"That's good."

Xi Yu nodded and said, "Then just send 150 million shi over there. Anyway, we can't finish it. If there is a good harvest, there will even be losses. It's a waste anyway."

Not long after, the voice of the herald came from the door.

It didn't take long for him to come in and at the same time read out the order Cao Cao had just given.

"My lord, Duke Cao sent an order to raise 120 million shi of grain before the New Year's Eve to supply soldiers and horses!"

Jia Xu was still muttering in his heart: "One Yizhou has not been dealt with yet, so you are so eager to attack Youzhou and Bingzhou, isn't this..."

"120 million stones?" Xi Yu frowned, what about the remaining 30 stones?

"The person who sent the message made it very clear that 120 million shi of grain must be handed over, and there is no room for discussion."

Xi Yu and Zhuge Liang exchanged glances, and the eyes were very bitter: "That's no problem, the 30 shi of grain can only be sent back first, what kind of thing is this!"

It took Xi Yu about another month to send all the 30 shi of grain back.

Even because of this matter, he didn't go to the grand meeting in Xuchang, but held a very prosperous banquet in Xuzhou to have fun with the people.

To be honest, it only takes less than 20 days to send all the food and grass away, but Jia Xu, out of caution, stopped the trick Yu, saying that at least it would give the other side an illusion that raising food and grass on his side is very difficult. difficult.

The official who transported the grain and grass was a young man named Xu Lang. He was born in the ordinary class, but now their Xu family can be regarded as a new family with developed emotional intelligence, and they are also a Confucian scholar who came out of Xiyu Academy.

When he delivered the grain and grass, he was even ridiculed by Xiahou Dun's team.

"Oh, our military rations are finally here!"

"We are standing in the front, and there must be someone who needs to raise food and grass! Otherwise, how can we risk our lives to fight! But Mr. Xi is indeed Mr. Xi, and he does things properly."

Xia Houlian led a team to greet them outside, unloaded the food and grass, and didn't even let the people on Xu Lang's side drink. However, Xu Lang himself didn't feel bad, and his posture was very respectful, even showing a bit of sincerity.

"Who are you?"

"My name is Xu Lang, and I am the general manager appointed by Mr. Xi to take charge of the transportation of grain and grass!"

"Who am I talking about! It's just a commoner who was born as a merchant! Don't leave, stay in Xuchang for a while," Xiahou Lian's tone was more domineering: "We need to wait for the camp to put the grain and grass into the warehouse, and then confirm that there is so much food. The more you have, the more you can go!"

"But General, we still have things to do over there!"

Xu Lang looked puzzled.

He even felt a little unhappy in his heart. If he really had to wait, when would he be able to leave?

"You send some people back to deal with it first!"

Xia Houlian's posture was calm, and Chen Caiwei said with a smile: "You tell Xi Yu first, this is the process we must go through, and I am helpless, after all, this is what the lord ordered!"

"If the rated number is not reached, our side will be responsible!"

"You must not leave halfway. If you run out of military rations, then you have committed a felony and your head will be lost!"

After the word "head off" appeared, Xu Lang didn't dare to say any more, so he nodded, feeling angry.

In order to transport food and grass, they can be said to weather the wind and rain, and even have to face the wind and snow.

It was an extremely difficult and labor-intensive thing in itself, and now not only did he not get good treatment when he came here, but he even had to bear such unreasonable words, Xu Lang was really annoyed.

"Go back first! You wait in the outer city. When we collect the food, we will inform you and let you go back."

Xia Houlian waved his hand casually and let Xu Lang leave, which was extremely arrogant.

Even some of the subordinates who followed Xu Lang looked dumbfounded.

They don't understand themselves, how come they can't even get their saliva after exhausting their energy to transport food and grass for these people?
"General!"

Xu Lang frowned again and asked, "Then who will arrange the food, clothing and housing during our stay in Xuchang?"

"What resettlement place? Is it possible that you are so poor? Get out!"

Xia Houlian even scolded directly.

Xu Lang really couldn't hold back, he was unwilling to pay a dime, and he didn't even have a place to live.

But they have no way to go out. If they force their way in, they will definitely be caught and even killed directly.

And Xu Lang could feel that this situation was intentional by Xia Houlian.

But fortunately, before coming here, Mr. Xi once approached Xu Lang and told him about the situation.

Xu Lang actually has some relationship with the Mi family, but he has never met Xi Yu in public!
Didn't even exchange a few words.

But Xu Lang thought it was an honor for Xi Yu to recruit him.

At that time, Xu Lang didn't fall asleep all night before he went to see Xi Yu.

The words that Xi Yu instructed also made him "hungry in his dreams".

That's the matter, if you encounter something, don't be nervous, spend money to buy a house first, and then think about it in the long run.

It seems that Mr. Xi had already expected this matter!
After Xu Lang came out, he led people to rush to Xuchang cursing.

When approaching the door, he glared at the people behind him again, telling them to shut up first.

"You don't have to worry, let's buy a residential yard first, and make a fuss with them!"

Xu Lang even imitated Xi Yu's tone.

"It's the shopkeeper! If our business is not good this year, if we lose money, then we won't get any dividends!"

"That's right! Those people are simply hateful. Our adults provide so much food for free, and in the end they are humiliated and questioned. Who can bear this kind of uselessness?"

"We can't bear it!"

Xu Lang sighed, and said again: "You guys should say a few words less, do you think I am willing to bear it? We call it patience!"

"If you say more, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

He even uttered a cruel sentence directly: "And I have an important task to complete here, which was ordered by Mr. Xi himself. Give me one or two of you, take it easy!"

It is so.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they walked into Xuchang with smiles without saying more.

After entering Xuchang, they met a young man walking towards him.

In fact, this person was waiting here specially.

He is also the owner of a racecourse in Xuchang.

"May I ask you, Mr. Xu Lang Xu?"

"Are you again?"

"My name is Yi Hao, I have been waiting for a long time!"

Yihao?

Xu Lang's heart moved, and he thought about it again, but he always felt that something was wrong.

and many more!

After repeating a few words, Xu Lang's heart skipped a beat.

Oh my God!

Isn't this the famous leader of the Black and White Riders?

Xu Lang also knew the name of this person.

No matter what he said, he met Xi Yu alone, so he also knew something about the black and white ride.

For example, a unique number is used to define the status of the black and white riders.

Could it be that this is the legendary number one?
This is a real ruthless character!
Xu Lang even became very humble: "So it's you!"

"Are you here to buy a place to live?"

"Hmm!" Xu Lang's tone was slightly bitter: "When we came, there was no one to help us arrange a place to live, so we had to buy a house first and settle down first. After the military rations over there were counted, we could set foot on the road back home. But this year's business is probably a bit troublesome!"

"That's not the case. We can actually cooperate with you here, and we happen to have a house that is free here. If you need it, you can take a look first."

"It's okay! I'm in trouble!"

In fact, in Xuchang, housing prices in outer cities are not too expensive.

Because, at the beginning of the establishment of the capital, there were not too many people here.

If Cao Cao hadn't moved a lot of people here, the people would rather live in Qingzhou and Xuzhou, which are more affluent.

So many houses here are vacant.

However, the development and construction of Xuchang is not bad. After three years of construction, it can now be compared with Luoyang.

However, this is also due to Xi Yu's contribution, and it cannot be said that it is only the Cao family's hard work.

It didn't take long for them to find a vacant house.

After arriving here, the soldiers who followed Xu Lang returned to the barracks.

(End of this chapter)