Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 460 Banquet Discussion 2
Gongsun Xu's suggestion was an episode of the banquet. As for the consequences of this suggestion, it was out of Gongsun Xu's consideration. After all, he could not control everything.However, Yuan Shu probably wants to cooperate with him, because Ji Ling brought a letter from Yuan Shu when he came here this time.

In the letter, Yuan Shu mentioned that he wanted Gongsun Xu to find a way to help train the cavalry. Yuan Shu was not stupid. Of course, the most powerful cavalry in the world today is only in Northern Xinjiang and Xiliang.Comparatively speaking, the cavalry in northern Xinjiang had stronger combat effectiveness and had better training grounds. In addition, Yuan Shu only had good friends with Gongsun Xu for the time being, so he had no choice but to turn to Gongsun Xu for help.

When he first came here, Ji Ling described the situation of the cavalry he led, and at the same time he also stated the history of the last expedition to Jingzhou. At that time, Gongsun Xu specially summoned Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Tai Shici and other generals to listen, These people raised many questions and suggestions, which benefited Ji Ling a lot.Of course, Gongsun Xu can't be a good person, he must have a purpose for doing this,

Gongsun Xu has always adhered to the principle that good soldiers come from the battlefield, so he directly mentioned to Ji Ling that if you want to train soldiers, you have to go to fight outside the Great Wall. Ji Ling also thinks it makes sense, but Gongsun Xu reminded him. Judging from the current combat effectiveness of the army cavalry, I am afraid that at least four layers of troops will be damaged in this training outside the Great Wall, which is still a conservative estimate.

Four layers of troops, which also means that 6000 cavalry can only come back with a maximum of [-] people, which is indeed difficult for Ji Ling to accept.But after Gongsun Xu's explanation, Ji Ling also understood the key point. The southerners were not suitable for the northern climate, and the unacceptable climate would greatly reduce the combat effectiveness of the soldiers.At the same time, the climate outside the Great Wall is changeable, and the nights are very cold. I am afraid that if the logistics conditions cannot keep up, the soldiers will die of typhoid fever.

These things must be considered. If you are injured on the battlefield, it will be even more difficult for those who survived. The severe cold will cause frostbite to the wound, and the consequences will be disastrous.After Ji Ling understood the key point, he realized that he could not make the decision on this matter, and had to wait for his lord to make a decision.However, Gongsun Xu also greeted him. The Northern Xinjiang Army can find a way to solve these matters. At the same time, it can also send some cavalry to assist in training and killing the enemy. Moreover, Gongsun Xu also pointed out that although the soldiers may lose a lot, But after the military training is over, the number of cavalry that Ji Ling brought back should not be too small, and may even be more. As for the reason, Gongsun Xu did not say clearly.

With these words from Gongsun Xu, Ji Ling's thoughts became more active. Not only did he convey the meaning of Gongsun Xu to his lord intact, but he also tried his best to facilitate this matter in the letter.In Ji Ling's view, Gongsun Xu will not be aimless, he must be sure to say these words, and, so far, Gongsun Xu has not mentioned it to the representatives of other princes, which shows that Gongsun Xu is very interested in promoting this matter.

Now at the banquet, Gongsun Xu brought it up again, and Ji Ling couldn't sit still. He didn't want others to take the lead. This is a great opportunity, but he can't make the decision on this matter. In the current situation, Ji Ling can only do it. In a hurry.

Not long after, Gongsun Xu discussed business with everyone again. There are too many products in northern Xinjiang that can be sold to other places, and many of them are special products in northern Xinjiang. This time, Gongsun Xu added A lot of seafood.

Sea fish, pearls, corals, and other good things from the sea, Gongsun Xu listed them all on the inventory.This opened everyone's eyes. Although they didn't know how Gongsun Xu got these things, they understood that as long as they could bring these things back to their hometown, it would definitely be because of a storm.The fish and other things in the rivers, lakes and seas are extremely precious, not to mention the rare treasures in the mysterious sea.These things are in today's world, I am afraid that this is really the only one with no other branches.

The representatives of those vassals looked at Gongsun Xu differently now. Why is this big man and young general always thinking about doing business?Doesn't he know the principles of scholars, farmers, businessmen?Besides, the Gongsun family is a powerful family after all, and after such a big man came out, they still spend a lot of time on business, which really makes everyone unable to understand.

Moreover, everyone also heard that Gongsun Xu wanted to do business with Xiliang, which made them even more surprised. The general actually extended his hand to Xiliang.From east to west, such a long distance can't stop his enthusiasm for doing business.

Now, what Gongsun Xu wants is not just food, but all the commodities that other princes can get. There is no way, Gongsun Xu now controls the northern border, and he can completely resell these things to people on the grassland. Hu people, with the escort of the Northern Border Army, Gongsun Xu can do it boldly. As long as these things pass through his hands, he will definitely earn several times the difference.

Everyone was looking at the manifest, and many people had doubts in their hearts. The number of manifests listed by the Northern Xinjiang Army was so large that they were a little suspicious.

"Dare to ask the general, does northern Xinjiang really produce salt?" Cao Ren, Cao Cao's emissary, stood up and asked, "As far as I know, there doesn't seem to be any natural salt wells in northern Xinjiang. It may be difficult for the general to list salt. People believe it, and the general even listed that there is refined salt, this, hehe, the villain wants to see it first."

"Salt, right? How do you say this?" Gongsun Xu smiled and said, "Let's put it this way, I do have this thing, as long as you can afford the price, I can take it out. Of course, this is also operated by the government, but If anyone wants to operate it privately, it’s not impossible, but you have to discuss with me first, and you can sell the salt only after obtaining the certificate from the government, otherwise it will be regarded as contempt for the court.”

"It's natural, it's natural." Cao Ren said with a smile, but in his heart, Cao Ren said with a smile: "It doesn't matter if there is a certificate or not. The key is to have genuine goods. If I can produce salt now, I still need your permission, the world is in such a mess, how can the imperial court manage so much?"

"Here, General, may I ask what this glass is?" The merchant from Xuzhou stood up and asked, "Please forgive me for my short-sightedness. I have never heard of glass. I wonder if the General will let me open it." Eye-opening, the villain has been in business for many years, and I can estimate and price any goods that come to me."

"Oh, this is my mistake, I'm really sorry." Gongsun Xu apologized: "This is a new product of my Northern Xinjiang. Since it has been a semi-finished product before, it is only popular in the territory of Northern Xinjiang. Recently, the craftsmen of my Northern Xinjiang Army Only by doing business can we perfect the craftsmanship and make qualified products. I didn’t dare to take out that kind of thing before, but now I have something good, and I just want to share it with everyone. Come and bring it up.”

Gongsun Xu had prepared things long ago, and originally planned to bring them out when negotiating the price, but in the current situation, it would be impossible not to take them out.

Not long after, a group of maids came up with a series of glass products. These products are all made of glass, including wine glasses, teacups, lamps and other products with different purposes and shapes. Seeing the amazement of the crowd, everyone stood up and stared at these products in a daze, especially the few crystal clear products, which immediately stunned everyone.

Gongsun Xu had thought of making glass a long time ago, but he only knew that the material of glass had been roughly processed, but as for how to do it, he didn't know anything about it, so he directly handed over this matter to his subordinates, it's a big deal Just fail a few times.

However, Gongsun Xu himself did not expect that he had achieved something after failing for several years. After the first glass product was manufactured, Gongsun Xuxi smiled and lamented that he would have a lot of money again. Fortunately, it is not too late to make it now. Just make some money to do a good job in the development of Hetao.

"Mr. Mi, what do you think the price of these things should be." Gongsun Xu stared at Mi Shang and asked, "This is my treasure, so we can't lower the price."

"Priceless treasure, priceless treasure." Mi Shang sighed: "General, all of your treasures are priceless treasures, and it is difficult for a villain to value them."

"Um, that's it, okay then." Gongsun Xu sighed and said, "It's all going to be sold anyway, so let's discuss the price together. Oh, by the way, everyone comes to my northern border. Just think about it, someone, bring me the gift I prepared."

In the anticipation of the crowd, a group of maids came up with plates one by one. The plates were filled with glass beads, all of which were about three centimeters in diameter. To the naked eye, they were almost all of the same size.

"One for everyone, everyone has a share, they are all the same, you can choose whatever you want." Gongsun Xu said with a smile: "Hehe, it's my meeting gift, I will do business well in the future, and I hope everyone will take good care of it." I am from Northern Xinjiang."

Everyone was very happy holding the glass beads in both hands. Even Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were hiding the glass beads in their arms.They originally thought that such a business banquet had nothing to do with them, but the glass beads were too expensive in their opinion. If they were sold by Jiangdong, they would definitely be able to exchange for hundreds or even thousands of stones of grain and grass. There will be more, which is definitely the best thing for Sun Ce.

After recovering from the shock, everyone finally sat down again. However, they looked at Gongsun Xu differently now. This move was not without pride. Even the world's rare treasures dared to give away like this, and they really deserved to be a great general.

Looking at the expressions of others holding glass beads, Gongsun Xu was thinking about whether to hold a billiards competition in his mind, maybe this way he could make more money.I just don't know if these people are willing to play this kind of game with the glass beads they bought.

Gongsun Xu's move dispelled everyone's doubts, and no one doubted the sincerity of the Northern Border Army's business.Even this kind of treasure can be given away, what else can't be brought out by the Northern Xinjiang Army.

(End of this chapter)