I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 302 Everyone has their own thoughts

"How is the Jiangling Ordnance Inspector doing now?"

"One thousand people were transferred from Jingzhou University, and with the ones we brought, there are currently 3,000 people."

"Purchase iron and copper vigorously and use them all for armaments."

"Where's the money?"

"Now Sun Quan will help us mint money. We only need to dig out all the salt wells that can be dug in Yizhou and Jingzhou, and we will have a steady stream of money."

"Now that the production of new salt has been expanded, I'm worried that the refining process is easy to leak." Du Yu said, "How about transporting local salt to Jiangling and processing it centrally?"

"It's too slow. It doesn't matter whether the new salt technology is mastered by Sun Wu or Cao Wei in the future. We will definitely make money this year and next year."

Li Heng's eyes were firm: "I did some calculations. According to the supply relationship, the price fluctuates. The average monthly net income is 30 million guan, and we can earn 40 million guan in a year."

"We have 120,000 troops, 100,000 guan in armaments, and 10,000,000 guan in military rations for a year. This includes transportation and losses. These 40,000,000 guan are enough for us for three years."

"There are two situations: one is that some tea leaves can already be sold for money; the other is that our new salt cannot only make money for one year, even if Cao Wei and Sun Wu have mastered the new salt process after one year, they will expand production capacity It will take at least half a year.”

At that time, the Han army may even have to fight on two fronts in Jingzhou.

The opponent is not a fool, he can also observe, learn and imitate.

"Six months later, their production capacity will be expanded, but the amount of salt consumed by the private sector is still very large. It is impossible that our new salt will not be sold immediately. I estimated that by then we will make a net profit of five million yuan a month. Earn 125 million yuan in two years."

"I'm afraid tea cultivation will not be that fast. I just received news this morning that the barbarians in Hengyang County and Lingling County began to rebel after hearing that Sun Quan assigned the territory to us. Two county magistrates were killed. "

Especially in the current situation, the Han army can be said to have beaten both Cao Wei and Sun Wu to a point of resentment.

Therefore, money is the most important thing to Li Heng.

"No, this account still can't be settled that way." Du Yu shook his head.

"If it is concentrated in Gangneung for processing, how much new salt can be produced in a month?"

Just like the monopoly on papermaking back then.

Once the opponent quickly accumulates money in this way, he can also speed up the deployment of troops.

"It takes time to combine kindness and power, which can be as little as half a year or as long as a year. It also takes time to hand over the tea seeds. To make money from tea, we must be prepared to start in five years!"

Li Heng took a sip of tea and said nothing. Du Yu continued: "So I think it is safest to transport salt from other places to Jiangling for centralized processing."

"What about three years later?" Du Yu said, "Tea leaves grow for almost three years, but we can't schedule the time so tightly. After all, tea leaves need to be picked, processed, transported, and assembled, which all take a long time. time."

"There are salt wells in Jiangling, but not much has been dug so far. One hundred thousand jins a month. If salt is transported to Jiangling from other places, it can reach 1.5 million jins a month."

In this case, all supplies for the army must be guaranteed.

However, making money is never static. Even if the Han army currently has a monopoly on new salt, it is only temporary.

"I suspect that Sun Quan sent someone to instigate it."

Du Yu sighed and poured a cup of tea for Li Heng himself. The fragrance of tea floated around him.

He knows that fighting a war means fighting for money. Without money, it is difficult to fight a war.

The reason why there is currently a truce is because the other two parties have no choice. As long as they regain their strength, they will inevitably start a war again.

Li Heng pondered for a moment and said, "If local large-scale households want to buy new salt, they can only transport it back again by merchants from Jiangling?"

"Yes."

"This cost is quite high." Li Heng said, "It doesn't have to be like this. Salt departments are set up in various places to speed up the production of new salt. I only need a one-year confidentiality period." Seeing Li Heng's insistence, Du Yu stopped talking. He said: "In this case, we must march eastward to Jianye within three years, otherwise Sun Quan will definitely be able to recharge his batteries and attack Jiangling again. When Cao Wei sees this, he will definitely respond and send troops to Xiangyang."

"Three years?" Li Heng said with a smile, "Sun Quan is now using our new salt to sell it vigorously in Yangzhou and Xuzhou, and even into the Central Plains. Sun Quan will make a lot of money in the next year. I will not give him three years." Years of rest and recuperation.”

"Sun Quan deliberately sent people to incite in Hengyang County and Lingling County. He thought he could use this to hold me back." Li Heng said, "Has Bu Zhao reached Hengyang County?"

"It should arrive in the next two days."

"Then let's wait for his news in Jiangling."

On October 20th, Jianye was already freezing and freezing.

Sun Quan hosted a banquet for several ministers in the palace.

"Your Majesty, my detailed investigation in Luoyang revealed that someone in Cao Wei wants to take the opportunity to attack us." Zhu Zhi said.

Sun Quan glanced at Zhu Ju and just sneered: "Do you think the Wei army can cross the Yangtze River?"

"Unable to cross the Yangtze River."

"A few months after Cao Rui's death, the Wei army suffered a defeat in Jingzhou and was tired of dealing with the Western Front. They will not make a desperate move to mobilize Yangzhou soldiers and horses." Sun Quan said calmly.

Zhu Ju nodded repeatedly, feeling in his heart that as long as Sun Quan was not on the battlefield, his IQ would immediately return to a high level.

"On the other hand, is there any news from Hengyang County and Lingling County?" Sun Quan's eyes fell on Shangshu servant Xue Zong.

Xue Zong quickly put down his wine glass and said, "The barbarians in both places have revolted and killed the county magistrate."

"Good good."

In the past, if Sun Quan heard this news, he would be furious and send troops to suppress it.

Now instead of being angry, he is constantly applauding.

"Give these pieces of land to Li Jian and let's see how he responds!" Sun Quan raised his glass and laughed, "Those barbarians will rise up and rebel every now and then!"

"Your Majesty, there is something I don't know whether to say or not." Zhu Ju suddenly said.

"What's the matter? It doesn't matter if you just say it."

"I heard that General Hussar surrendered to Shu." Zhu Zhi said.

Sun Quan's face instantly darkened, and Zhu Ju quickly shut up.

Zhu Ju obviously did it on purpose.

Bu Zhi belongs to the Huaisi faction, and Zhu Ju belongs to the Jiangdong faction. The two factions have been fighting openly and secretly for many years.

"General Hussars is very familiar with the south. I'm worried about him." Gu Yong, who had always been silent, spoke up.

The anger in Sun Quan's heart grew stronger, but he would not get angry at Gu Yong and could only endure it.

After drinking, he returned to the harem and went to find the foot master to practice.

Vent all his anger on Bu Shilian.

There were cries from the harem, at first they were cries of sorrow, then cries of enjoyment, and the last cries were somewhat desolate.

October 25, Yiyang County.

There was a row of heads hanging at the city gate, and the surrounding area was empty.

(End of this chapter)