Jiang Ji failed to develop a substitute for Shu salt as planned, which also represented the failure of Cao Cao's first economic war.
Now that things have come to this, we can only try our best to make up for it.
You don’t have to wear Sichuan brocade, but you can’t avoid eating salt, right?
After tasting the exquisite Sichuan salt, who can still swallow the crude and bitter salt?
Cao Cao wanted to set an example, but after tasting it, he chose to give up.
It's just that Cao Cao took the lead in the economic war, and the initiative after the failure is now in Liu Bei's hands.
You want to buy? I won’t sell it now!
The salt produced in Shu is enough to support the use of Yizhou, Jiaozhou, and Jingzhou, and it is more than enough to sell to Sun Quan.
What's more, Liu Mang even pacified Liangzhou, where there are many natural salt ponds.
It's just that Cao Cao was eager for quick success and didn't spend too much time to let Liangzhou recuperate.
"My lords, who is willing to go to Chengdu to discuss re-establishing trade relations?"
Cao Cao looked at the ministers. He was also feeling bitter now, but he couldn't help but eat salt.
"King Wei, Liu Bei is a man who believes deeply in friendship. I would like to recommend that these two people go. They will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."
Sima Yi took the initiative to offer advice, mainly because he did not want to be sent as an envoy again.
Taking this opportunity to ask people to find out whether Zhuge Liang was assassinated, he really killed two birds with one stone.
"Oh? I wonder who the envoy recommended by Zhongda is?"
"Go back to King Wei, Chen Deng's son Chen Su, and Tian Yu!"
Sima Yi looked joking and said with a smile: "King Wei, when Liu Bei was in charge of Xuzhou, it was Chen Deng who helped him!"
"As for Tian Yu, he followed Liu Bei at a young age. If his mother had not returned home in old age, I am afraid Liu Bei would have added another general to his side."
"Both of these two have a friendship with Liu Bei, so it is perfect to serve as envoys! Liu Bei is known throughout the world for his trustworthiness, and he will definitely reopen trade!"
Sima Yi's move was tantamount to moral kidnapping. He sent two acquaintances to intercede. How could Liu Bei not agree?
"Okay! Just follow Zhongda's plan! Order Chen Su and Tian Yu to go to Chengdu quickly!"
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Two months later, Chengdu.
Tian Yu agreed to Cao Cao's request, not because he wanted to make meritorious deeds, but because he wanted to personally see the country founded by Xuande Gong.
The dream of a canopy that once existed in Lousang Village is now only one step away.
"Uncle Guorang...will Duke Xuande really meet us?"
Chen Su was young and held the position of doctor, but he had never seen such a big scene.
The people of Chengdu were all smiling, and there were many vendors on the streets, especially the endless variety of snacks that made Chen Su drool.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xuande is kind and kind, but your father Chen Deng and I have our own difficulties and cannot follow him."
Tian Yu smiled bitterly. Filial piety was very important in the Han Dynasty, not to mention that he was extremely filial.
Tian Yu could not give up his mother to make great achievements. He originally wanted to wait until his mother passed away before joining Liu Bei.
However, fate played tricks on people, and eventually the two of them were completely different from each other.
"When my father was dying, he still regretted that he was born in the Chen family in Xuzhou, which prevented him from doing business with Xuande..."
Chen Su knew clearly in his heart that his father Chen Deng shouldered the responsibility and had to defect to Cao Cao for the sake of the family.
As soon as the two arrived at the palace, they saw a scribe who had been waiting for a long time.
"I am Jiang Wan, am I the son of Tian Guorang and Chen Yuanlong?"
Jiang Wan came in person and was treated with great courtesy.
"It's just the two of us. Please tell the King of Hanzhong that we are old friends and want to see you!"
Tian Yu bowed his hands and saluted. Being able to see Liu Bei again made him a little nervous.
"The King of Hanzhong has already asked me to entertain my old friends well, please!"
Tian Yu followed Jiang Wan and walked towards the majestic palace.
"My lord... I dare to ask, what kind of person is the Prince of Hanzhong?"
Tian Yu was quite interested in Liu Mang. Even though Liu Bei suffered losses from Cao Cao, his son was able to defeat Cao Cao many times.
"Jiang Wan, Lord Tian Yu, please call me Gongyan."
"The eldest son of my family is a dragon and a phoenix among men, and he values love and justice as much as the King of Hanzhong."
"Master Tian Yu came here with Cao Cao's mission. However, since you are an old friend of the King of Hanzhong, the king still decided to meet you."
Tian Yu couldn't help but blush when he heard this.
Eating the emperor's salary is a matter of loyalty to the emperor.
At this point, he could only agree to Cao Cao and come to persuade Liu Bei to restart trade between the two sides.
"Then Liu Changqing, is he really so powerful?"
Chen Su couldn't believe it, considering that the two of them were similar in age.
He became the doctor by relying on Chen Deng's merits and handing over the Chen family's interests in Xuzhou.
"My young master conquered Jiaozhou, conquered Yizhou, pacified the southern barbarians, and captured Xiliang."
"Laughing in dozens of battles, he dominates the world and is never invincible."
"I wonder what achievements Master Chen Su has now?"
Chen Su blushed when he heard this. Jiang Wan's last words were simply heartbreaking!
Fortunately, the journey was not far, and the two finally met Liu Bei as they wished.
This was the first time Chen Su met Liu Bei. He was seven feet five inches tall, with ears hanging down from his shoulders, hands above his knees, eyes that could focus on his ears, a face like a crown of jade, and lips as if they were greased.
"Guorang, it's really easy for me to wait!"
"I pay my respects to the King of Hanzhong!"
Tian Yu bowed and saluted, but Liu Bei stepped forward and grabbed Tian Yu's hand, stopping him from fussing with the red tape.
"Could he be the son of Yuan Long? You have to call me uncle!"
After saying that, he held Chen Su's other hand.
This kind of approachable and friendly feeling was something Chen Su had never felt before in front of Cao Cao.
For a moment, Chen Su actually wanted to work directly for Liu Bei!
Is this the charm of Liu Bei?
"Guorang, how have you been these past few years?"
Liu Bei personally poured tea and wine for them. Tian Yu and Chen Su were both flattered.
The man who was an old enemy of Cao Cao treated them so politely!
When a scholar dies for his confidant, Tian Yu’s eyes are filled with tears.
"Good... not good either..."
"Yu was finally able to guard the border for the country, but he still couldn't serve the envoy!"
Liu Bei was filled with emotions, and he could only say that fate plays tricks on people.
"It doesn't matter! A real man should make great achievements, how can he act like a little girl?"
"Come, I'm very happy to be reunited with Guorang today!"
The three of them drank this cup together, and Chen Su did not forget his mission.
"Your Majesty... I wonder if you can resume business with the Central Plains?"
"If there were no Shu salt, the people in the Central Plains would have to eat bitter salt again."
As soon as Chen Su said this, Tian Yu was a little worried, and Liu Bei also had a bitter look on his face.
"Alas! To be honest, don't think I am the King of Hanzhong now."
"Actually, I'm not as good as Cao Cao!"
"I have been like a puppet these years, and I have been ignored by that traitor a long time ago!"
"If you want to discuss political affairs, you have to go to Jiangling to find that traitor!"
Liu Bei simply passed the blame to his own son, so he had to ask Zhuge Liang for advice.
Since the other party is sure that Liu Bei values friendship, let Liu Mang handle the matter!
"this……"
Chen Su wanted to talk about the matter again, but Tian Yu stopped him with his eyes.
Liu Bei passed the blame to the "traitor", and the two of them had to go to Jiangling again.
