After the battle, the entire Guanzhong and Nanyang relaxed.
Cai Mao also contributed a lot to the victory of this battle. On the fifth day after the war, Cai Mao hurried back from Jiangdong and wanted to discuss the issue of changing Yueying Paper from grain to money.
For businessmen, food and grass are not just a necessity, money is the only thing.
Starting from February, the Cai family took over the sales of Yueying paper. Whether it was Jiangdong, the Central Plains, or even Yizhou, all the noble families liked Yueying paper very much and rushed to buy it. The amount of grain and grass exchanged was also very large. It was so huge that Yizhou alone had exchanged 200,000 stones of grain and grass.
It is precisely because of the support of this food and grass that Zhang Xiu no longer has any worries.
In the general's mansion.
Zhang Xiu was wearing a loose robe and sandals, and was sitting on the couch. A gust of wind blew through the hall, bringing a refreshing breath. It was noon, he had just eaten lunch, and he was sleepy.
Sitting across from him was Cai Hao. Perhaps because of the extra food, Cai Hao had gained a lot of weight.
"You are a business runner yourself, who is Liu Biao with?" Zhang Xiu casually picked up the fruit on the table and fed it into his mouth to relieve his sleepiness.
For some reason, Cai Hao felt timid when he saw Zhang Xiu. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and said with a smile: "Liu Shijun has a foreigner there. There is no problem. He is in charge of the army and I am in charge of the food." ,Do not conflict."
"Didn't Liu Biao show any sign of such a huge transportation of grain and grass?" Zhang Xiu raised an eyebrow and looked at Cai Mao.
Cai Mao was sweating profusely: "When the Xiongnu went south, Shijun had some ideas, but because he took away the power of the nobles, the troops could not be mobilized. Later, after the Xiongnu were defeated and Cao Cao withdrew, Shijun did not dare to have other ideas. .”
This answer was very honest, but it was also what Zhang Xiuxiang only knew, so he nodded.
After waiting for a while, Zhang Xiu became too sleepy and asked, "Then you don't continue to do your business and come all the way here. What's the matter?"
"Uh...hehe!"
Cai Hao smiled brightly and said, "Master Marquis, you see, the war has stopped. Cao Cao will never dare to advance eastward in a short period of time. Yuan Shaona is no match for you. Besides, in exchange for food and grass from Jiangdong, Central Plains, Yizhou and other places, It’s already up to 500,000 dan, which is enough to feed an army of 100,000 people for a year. Should we change it to money? I heard that the pension from the Marquis is also quite high."
The mention of pensions is enough to show that Cai Mao came prepared.
After Li Jue was killed, the money he got was almost spent. In addition, after the war was over, a huge amount of money was needed. There was also the establishment of the middle school, each of which required a large amount of money investment.
More importantly, Zhang Xiu's tax revenue in Guanzhong was half that of the Han Dynasty, and his finances were about to be exhausted. Cai Mao came to him because he knew that Zhang Xiu was short of money.
It just so happened that Liu Ye kept coming to his ears to ask for help recently.
Zhang Xiu sat up and stared at Cai Mao's honest and smiling face, wondering how this guy knew his financial situation?
Cai Hao was stared at by Zhang Xiu and felt nervous. At the same time, he saw the confusion in his eyes and explained: "Master Hou, I have been in charge of the family for many years. I have an account of the Cai family's annual income and expenses."
The Cai family is not small. Being able to know the Cai family's expenses so clearly shows that Cai Mao is still very strong in this aspect. He also said from the side that he had calculated it and specifically inquired about it.
Zhang Xiu nodded, "I didn't expect you to have such ability, hmm..." After considering Cai Hao's suggestion, "In the future, half of the sales of Yueying paper will be exchanged for grain and half with money. In this way, there will be no delay." With the food and grass, there is also money income.”
"Master Marquis, what I mean is that we already have enough food and grass. Even if there is a food shortage next year, our income from Guanzhong this year, plus the 500,000 stones of food and grass exchanged in Nanyang, will be enough to survive next year's disaster year. ." Cai Mao's idea is very simple, that is, to make money.
Zhang Xiu glared: "Don't you understand what I say? After the summer harvest, I will mobilize the army. There will be a lot of food and grass demand by then, and I have to save enough food and grass for next year. No matter what, by next spring, you must give me If I save enough one million stones, food and grass, I will be of great use."
"One million stones?"
Cai Mao's face became embarrassed. He exchanged half for grain and half for money, plus the need to mobilize troops. How could he get these one million stones of grain and grass? He said with a bitter face: "Master Marquis, there is still half a year, I Where can we find so much food and grass?”
"Don't you have a large Cai family?"
Zhang Xiu stared at him: "No matter what, there must be one million stones of grain and grass for the spring next year. I will be of great use then. If the grain and grass are enough, you will be the number one hero next year. If it is not enough, I will kill you first." Brain.”
Cai Mao was confused: "I...I'm not your minister, you...you..." The more he spoke, the less confident he felt. Zhang Xiu had already allocated funds to the Nanyang Navy to vigorously develop the Navy, and mentioned The purpose of mobilizing troops is very clear. Can Liu Biao resist Zhang Xiu's army?
It is difficult to infer from the current record.
If Jingzhou is captured by Zhang Xiu, then he will become Zhang Xiu's minister.
"What?" Zhang Xiu said expressionlessly, "Is it difficult to handle? If it's difficult to handle, I'll find someone to help you."
"No... no need," Cai Mao said immediately, "It can be done, it can definitely be done. Don't worry, Lord Marquis, the one million stones of grain and grass for next spring will be absolutely no problem."
"Hahaha, with your guarantee, I can rest assured." Zhang Xiu laughed when the plan succeeded. "Go ahead and prepare. Food and grass are the top priority, so you must be careful."
"Here!"
Cai Hao wiped the sweat from his forehead, stood up and walked away.
Zhang Xiu yawned loudly, stretched himself out, and lay down. The breeze coming slowly from across the hall made the person feel comfortable all over. A burst of light footsteps came closer, followed by a refreshing fragrance, the smell of which was familiar. From the smell, I knew it was my aunt Zou who was here.
Zou walked to Zhang Xiu, stretched out her slender fingers, put them on her body and massaged them gently.
"Bo Yuan, I heard..." Zou was a little embarrassed to say it, and said slowly, "I heard that Military Master Jia and the others want you to take them as concubines?"
Zhang Xiu had already anticipated what Zou was going to say.
The day before yesterday, Jia Xu and others came to him and mentioned this matter to him. They also raised Zou's question. Because Zou's identity was too special, Zhang Xiu did not give a clear answer. This question also bothered him. he.
After thinking about it, Zhang Xiu comforted him: "Aunt, you don't have to worry. I've always been concerned about your affairs. As long as there is a suitable opportunity, I will definitely give you a title."
Zou's eyes turned red, "I no longer care about status or status. As long as you have me in your heart and don't despise me, I will be satisfied. These sisters have to give status to them. Since there is a wedding, Then do it in a prosperous manner and don't treat these sisters badly, they treat you sincerely."
Zhang Xiu nodded heavily.
"You lie down and rest while I massage you. You have been on horseback all this time, so it's time to relax." As he said that, he started to massage gently.
Zhang Xiu lay down completely relaxed and closed his eyes comfortably.
