Jingzhou.
Nanyang County.
In the lobby of Wancheng government office.
Liu Chan sat on the main throne, and under him, the generals and counselors knelt down one by one.
Xu Shu, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Pang De, A Huinan
Among the civil servants and generals, there stood an envoy in brocade robes.
"Did General Zang Ba send you here?"
Liu Chan was on top of the throne, his face expressionless, just looking at the expressions of the envoys in the hall.
"It is my lord."
In front of everyone, he was not timid at all, he just said with a smile: "My lord sent me here to discuss the business alliance. If you want to do business in Wei State, the income from the business alliance will be divided into 70% and 30%!"
Seven or three open?
In the hall, Ah Hui Nan couldn't sit still.
"Why is it only 30%?"
He snorted coldly and said: "This business alliance is led by His Highness, you are just giving me money to buy the way, 30% is too much!"
The messenger smiled and said: "Not 30%, but 70%!"
Seventy percent?
Ah Huinan stood up immediately.
"This is seventy percent?"
Envoy Zang Ba nodded and said: "Although it is money to buy the way, the merchant alliance is able to do business in Wei State entirely because of my lord. Without his endorsement, how can you and other merchant alliance merchants enter Wei State? I My lord takes such a risk, and of course my lord will take 70% of the benefits of Wei's business trip!"
"impossible!"
Ah Hui snorted coldly, he knew the benefits of this business alliance.
Seventy percent?
Then doesn’t Zang Ba want to eat so much that his mouth is full of oil?
They risk life and death, and end up eating soup?
"I'm afraid the person in charge here is not the general?"
Envoy Zang Ba turned to look at Liu Chan, bowed his hands, and said slowly: "Only with such a share will my lord be willing to cooperate with His Highness. Otherwise, my lord will not make any money."
Liu Chan's expression was very calm.
"It's not impossible to open seven to three, but"
Liu Chan took a deep look at the messenger and said, "Can the goods I want be delivered?"
It doesn't matter whether you can make money or not by doing business in Wei State.
The main purpose is to drive a wedge between Cao Pi and Zang Ba, causing civil strife in Wei.
Secondly.
It was through Wei's business channels that he got what Liu Chan wanted.
For example, war horses, iron tools, beef tendons, grain and other military supplies.
"Don't worry, your highness. With the endorsement of my general, war horses, food and other important items can be delivered."
Zang Ba's cooperation with Liu Chan is undoubtedly smuggling and betraying the country.
However.
This Wei State is not owned by Zang Zang. If you don’t make money, wouldn’t that be stupid?
"Since we have to open the caravan at seven or three, your master will be responsible for guarding the caravan after entering Wei State. If there is any loss, it will also be recorded on your master's head."
It’s going to be seven or three, right?
Can!
Everything I want is brought to me.
You are also responsible for protecting the caravan. If there is any loss, it is because of your fault in protecting the caravan. I, Mr. Liu, will not bear the blame.
"this"
There was hesitation in the messenger's eyes, but after a moment, he nodded.
"I can still make the decision on this request."
"very good."
The smile on Liu Chan's face finally appeared.
"This month, ten caravans will enter the Wei Kingdom to transport Shu brocade, Shu salt, porcelain, and colored glaze respectively. These ten caravans will transport 500 carts of grain and grass back."
A caravan of fifty cars is not large, but it is definitely not small either.
Moreover, the things Liu Chan transported, whether they were Shu brocade, Shu salt, porcelain, or colored glaze, were all high value-added products, and the profits from them were enough to make Zang Ba full of food.
Ten caravans?
Five hundred carts of grain and grass?
The crown prince of Hanzhong was very resolute.
Not just talk, but direct action.
"I know about Shu brocade and Shu salt. Isn't this porcelain just earthenware? The Wei Kingdom has no shortage of it. If you are a businessman, there won't be much profit, so why choose this thing?"
Liu Chan smiled softly and said, "My porcelain is neither earthenware nor lacquerware. You will know the difference once you take a look."
Bang bang~
Liu Chan clapped his hands, and a waiter immediately came forward and entered holding a bottle of amphorae.
"Huh?"
Zang Ba's eyes showed surprise.
"This thing is so beautiful."
In this era, the production process of porcelain was extremely rough and the body hardness was high. There were only two types of porcelain, celadon and black porcelain, which were relatively monotonous.
But at this moment, the porcelain in the waiter's hand was green and verdant in color, the glaze was shiny and pleasing to the eye, and the shape was beautiful.
There were also flowers, plants and trees engraved on it. When Zang Ba’s envoy saw it, he couldn’t put it down.
"I wonder how much this porcelain can be sold for after the Wei Dynasty?"
The messenger made an estimate in his mind and said: "It is ten times more expensive than ordinary lacquerware and porcelain, oh no, more than fifty times!"
Even in troubled times, Wei State has no shortage of wealthy people.
This porcelain is so beautiful that even in Luoyang and Yecheng, there is no shortage of nobles to buy it.
"How much is the daily production of this porcelain? This item can be used for long-term business income."
The messenger's reaction was as expected by Liu Chan.
"Nowadays, the output is not much. It can support a caravan for one month."
The output is so low?
There was a look of pity on the messenger's face.
"However, if the Wei trade route is opened, I might as well send more people to produce this product."
Seeing that there was room for tact in the matter, Zang Ba's envoy nodded solemnly and said: "The nobles of the Wei State must love this thing. There will be no shortage of sales for this porcelain in the Wei State. As much as there is, we will produce it."
Bang bang bang~
Liu Chan flapped his hands a few more times, and another row of waiters came forward holding a number of glazed objects.
Bead lamps, bead screens, chess pieces, tent hooks, pillow tops, etc., dazzled Zang Ba's envoy.
"The colors of these objects are vivid and beautiful; the quality is crystal clear and dazzling. How can glass be made into these objects?"
If the nobles of the Wei Kingdom would like the porcelain in front, then they would be after this glazed object!
Glaze was more precious than jade. For such a beautiful thing, Zang Ba's envoy could already imagine how it would be sought after by the nobles if it were sold to the Wei Kingdom.
"Can this thing be produced?"
Liu Chan shook his head and said: "Liu Li must be mass-produced. I have found the Liu Li mine, and then these objects are sculpted by craftsmen, and the output is extremely limited."
Glazed ore?
"It's a pity. If it can be mass-produced, the caravan can only sell this item and make huge profits."
Hearing this, Liu Chan disagreed.
Things are rare and valuable.
When this glass object is everywhere, it becomes worthless.
The so-called colored glaze is just glass.
For glazed glass, stone is used as a substance, saltpeter is used to blend it, reefs are used to forge it, and copper, iron, and red lead are used to transform it. It can't be made without stone, it can't be made without saltpeter, it can't be made without copper, iron, red and lead.
Although Liu Chan didn't know how to make glass, he still had a general understanding of it.
During the Han Dynasty, the glass-making method had already appeared, but the glass produced was not beautiful and not clear enough. Liu Chan used the knowledge of later generations to improve the glass-making method, and this was achieved.
As for porcelain, the same is true.
Apart from anything else, in his previous life, he watched Liu Chan's documentaries on Jingdezhen frequently, and he still knew how to make porcelain.
Business is a business.
Naturally, there must be something for business.
Shu brocade is like this, Shu salt is like this.
This is especially true for porcelain and colored glaze.
Using these low-cost items to exchange for Wei's war horses, military rations, and ironware can also drive a wedge between Wei's monarchs and ministers, causing civil strife.
Even if it's seven or three, he will definitely not lose money on this deal!
certainly
This first business trip was the running-in period for Liu Chan and Zang Ba.
So he didn't ask for those more sensitive items.
For example, war horses, horse breeds, armor, weapons, etc.
He wants food and fodder!
Presumably, the profits gained by these ten caravans after entering the Wei Kingdom would surely make Zang Ba deeply involved.
Money is the bastard.
But no one doesn’t love money.
Especially with so much money at his fingertips, Liu Chan didn't believe that Zang Ba, the military leader, could resist such temptation!
"How about this? Can your general eat these ten caravans?"
Messenger Zang Ba smiled softly and said: "Don't say ten, even a hundred, it's no problem."
Cao Pi now mainly focuses on wooing Qingxu Land.
When the camp roared, no one was in charge. He didn't dare to go to punish him. He was just doing business. How dare he come to cut off the wealth of Qingxu Land's tycoons?
"good."
Liu Chan took a deep look at the envoy, and then said: "If you want this merchant to be able to maintain it for a long time, I have a few words that I want you to bring to General Yangwei for me."
A few words?
"Your Highness might as well say it clearly."
Liu Chan stopped hiding it and said straight to the point:
"Although your lord is occupying the land of Qingxu, which makes Cao Pi afraid, the land of Qingxu has been in the hands of the Cao family for more than 20 years. Is it possible that your lord really controls the two states?
How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed?
With Cao Pi's temper, he will take action against you sooner or later, and next year, he will definitely use the chaos in Jiangdong and want to pacify Jiangdong as an excuse to commandeer your lord. How should General Yangwei respond by then? "
how to respond?
The messenger was silent.
The land of Qingxu is a domestic trouble in Wei.
After Cao Pi secures his position as King of Wei, he will definitely have his hands free to deal with it.
As a competitor, how could Liu Chan watch Wei's domestic troubles being quelled?
Naturally, he wanted to cause trouble for Cao Pi.
"Why does Your Highness teach my master?"
Zang Ba is willing to cooperate with Liu Chan, to a large extent, because of Liu Chan's ability.
He was able to take root in the land of Qingxu because of his own vision!
During the Yellow Turban Uprising, Zang Ba was subordinate to Tao Qian. Later, Zang Ba withdrew his troops in Xuzhou and gathered his troops with Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li and others. Zang Ba became the commander-in-chief and stationed in Kaiyang, becoming the overlord of his own side.
Later, he joined forces with Lu Bu and led troops to help Lu Bu. After Lu Bu was captured, Zang Ba understood the current affairs and recruited Wu Dun, Yin Li, Sun Guan, Sun Guan's brother Sun Kang, etc. to surrender. Cao Cao reused them and appointed Qing and Xu states as governors. he.
Zang Ba is just a loser. He will fall to whichever side is stronger!
In less than half a year, Liu Chan defeated all the heroes in Jingzhou and took over the nine counties of Jingzhou and Xiangzhou. How could he not be surprised by such power?
Build a good relationship now. If he really wins the world in the future, Zang Ba will be considered an investment in advance.
The envoy asked this question because Liu Chan's resourcefulness was already famous all over the world.
If such a fierce person can tell his master the problem, he must have a solution to the problem!
Liu Chan looked at the envoy's expression, smiled softly, and said:
"I do have a method. In the general situation, your lord will not disobey Cao Pi, but he also does not want to lead his troops out of Xuzhou; build walls high and store up supplies to wait for the right time.
Secretly, you can also communicate with Sun Quan from Jiangdong to induce him to attack Hefei. By then, Cao Pi will definitely have something to ask for from your general Yang Wei, and he will not dare to attack directly. "
"Your master is not the only powerful person in the land of Qingxu. You can let him join the business alliance and form an interest group. If you are so powerful, Cao Pi will not dare to take action. This is the way for you to survive."
After listening to Liu Chan's words, the envoy immediately raised his hands and saluted, and said sincerely: "Thank you for your advice, Your Highness. I will definitely tell my Lord face to face what Your Highness said."
"very good."
If Zang Ba could listen to him, then Cao Pi would come to plan Nanyang.
It’s hard to protect yourself!
"Without further ado, I will take my leave, villain."
Whether it was a business trip or what Liu Chan had just said, Zang Ba's envoy couldn't help but tell Zang Ba after hearing this.
Maybe, because of this incident, his master will become the overlord of Qingxu, like Sun Quan from the east of the Yangtze River!
After the envoy left, Ah Huinan said immediately: "Your Highness, seventy-three cents is too much? The business of Shu brocade, porcelain, and colored glaze earns a lot of gold every day, and seventy-three cents is really an advantage for them. "
Liu Chan looked at Ah Hui's money-laden look and said angrily: "I can't bear to leave my children, I can't catch the wolf, and I'm just making a small profit. What does it matter? If I can take the land of the Thirteen States into my hands, not to mention the seven Three openings, even if it is divided into ninety-one, it is not impossible!"
Ah Huinan learned military logistics from him a few days ago.
Know the importance of food, grass, and military supplies.
After knowing the benefits of the business alliance, I couldn't stand it immediately.
But now after hearing what Liu Chan said, he didn't argue anymore.
Anyway
As long as His Highness makes a decision, it must be the right one!
It must have a profound meaning, he just needs to learn it.
"gentlemen."
Liu Chan fixed his gaze on Xu Shu.
"Have you found any clues about the ten noble families?"
Zang Ba's affairs can stir up civil strife in Wei.
I won’t be afraid of external worries for a short time.
Liu Chan wanted to get rid of this internal trouble.
Before fighting the outside world, you must first make peace with the inside!
As the principal of the martial arts hall, he naturally has to carry it out to the end.
"The officials sent to measure the land and organize the households into households were injured by the bandits, but even so, the land measured was far more than the amount reported by the ten families."
Attacking officials?
Liu Chan narrowed his eyes, and the murderous aura emanating from them made even the senior general in the hall feel chilled in his heart.
"Assaulting and killing the official is an unforgivable crime!"
Liu Chan originally wanted to order the eradication of all ten noble families.
But he, Liu Gongsi, was kind-hearted and decided to give them another chance.
"Ten days later, the Merchant Alliance will make its first dividend distribution and show them the benefits. If these ten noble families do not want to die, then I, Mr. Liu, will have no choice but to give him a ride."
"Ten noble families are indeed too many. It would be easier to deal with if there are two or three families left."
Liu Chan just shook his head with a sneer and said: "It's not difficult to deal with the ten noble families, it just depends on who you choose to deal with."
Who to choose?
Ah Huinan stood up immediately and said, "I'll just leave this matter in the end."
How could he, Ah Hui-nan, refuse the opportunity to make meritorious deeds?
Zhang Bao and Guan Xing's people also stood up and asked for a fight.
"You have misunderstood me. The Nanyang nobles are deeply intertwined. To deal with the nobles, they can only be dealt with by the nobles."
With the benefit of the merchant alliance, you boarded my pirate ship, Liu Gongsi. It's time for you to do your work.
Only with the blood of my colleagues on my hands can I, Mr. Liu, dare to use you!
The Nanyang gentry has become monolithic. How dare I, Mr. Liu, use you and other gentry members?
Drive away wolves and swallow tigers, and use your strength to fight.
kill.
Sometimes you don’t need to do it yourself.
(End of chapter)
