Chapter 1370 Father and Son Talk

The Youzhou nobles were looking forward to selling soap in Xianbei. While the Hanzhong undercovers were preparing a fatal blow to the Youzhou nobles, Yecheng also discovered the Youzhou nobles' behavior.

The Yangxin Hall of the Imperial Palace.

Cao Cao was chatting with Cao Pi about the Youzhou nobles abandoning Bai Feng to produce soap.

Thanks to Wei's continuous investment in Yi Zhan and Chi Dao, it didn't take long for local information to be gathered in Yecheng.

Moreover, it took nearly a month for the Youzhou nobles to build a soap workshop and start producing soap.

"Zihuan, if you were from the perspective of the Youzhou nobles, how would you do this?"

Cao Cao wanted to test Cao Pi, so he asked Cao Pi.

After hearing this, Cao Pi began to think.

This question is more straightforward, it is how to not offend Bai Feng without giving up the interests of soap.

"Father, if I were a Youzhou nobleman, no matter how much I coveted the benefits of soap, I would have told the Hanzhong Marquis to open a soap workshop in the form of a shareholding."

After a while, Cao Pi said to Cao Cao.

Next, Cao Pi began to explain his reasons for doing so.

"The first is the opening of the mutual market, and Hanzhong Hou played an important role in it."

"Also soap was also invented and manufactured by Hanzhong Hou. I am sure that the formulas used by the Youzhou nobles in the soap workshops originated from Hanzhong."

When Cao Jie came up, he first explained that the conditions for the Youzhou nobles to be where they are today, that is, to be able to earn money from the Xianbei people, were all provided by Bai Feng.

"So due to emotions and reasons, the Youzhou nobles should not exclude the Hanzhong Marquis."

"Secondly, even if the Youzhou nobles have built a soap workshop and got the tacit approval of the prefect Liu Yan, the Hanzhong Marquis will definitely know about it after this matter starts."

"After all, it was Hanzhong Hou who single-handedly promoted the mutual trade between Xianbei and Youzhou. I think Hanzhong Hou would also pay attention to the situation in Youzhou."

"So this matter cannot be hidden from the Hanzhong Hou for long. Sooner or later, the Hanzhong Hou will find out."

"Furthermore, soap is not a one-time deal and can remain profitable for a long time. This has been proven in Hanzhong, Yizhou, and Yecheng."

When Cao Pi said this, he was very confident.

According to his understanding of Bai Feng's character, Bai Feng would never allow the Youzhou nobles to use the foundation he had laid and his own inventions so easily to benefit the Youzhou nobles themselves.

"The last thing is the business methods of the Hanzhong Marquis. I believe that even if there are business talents among the Youzhou nobles, they will still not be the Hanzhong Marquis' opponent!"

The basis for Cao Pi's statement was the fact that there were some nobles in Yecheng who failed to successfully invest in soap workshops and opened soap workshops with the intention of getting a share of the pie, but in the end they all lost their money.

As long as Bai Feng continues to have the advantage of output and technological updates, the production costs and product quality of these small workshops will never be as good as the soap produced by the soap workshops.

Cao Cao couldn't help but nodded when he heard this.

The points mentioned by Cao Pi above can be said to be well-founded and convincing.

"So from the perspective of the Youzhou nobles, I would rather earn less money, but also maintain the relationship with the Hanzhong Marquis."

"But for Wei, I think this matter is not a bad thing!"

Cao Pi finally hesitated and said to Cao Cao.

Upon hearing this, the expression on Cao Cao's face changed from satisfaction to surprise.

He didn't expect that Cao Pi could see something beneficial to Wei through passing through a soap workshop.

"Oh? Tell me."

Then Cao Cao asked to see how far Cao Pi had thought.

Cao Pi heard this and continued:

"Now Hanzhonghou, with this soap workshop, steam engine and steam train, makes the nobles of the Wei Dynasty want to make friends with Hanzhonghou."

"Whether it's for money or other needs, this situation is not a good sign for the court."

When Cao Pi said this, he saw Cao Cao's face becoming serious.

Cao Pi, as the eldest son of Cao Cao, is naturally very aware of the changes in the relationship between Cao Cao and Bai Feng.

Cao Pi, now the crown prince, can now talk about topics that he was originally unable to discuss with Cao Cao.

"Well, just say whatever comes to mind."

Cao Cao then said to Cao Pi.

How to deal with Bai Feng, Cao Cao has tried to suppress, marginalize, and even had murderous intentions.

But the reality was like cold water mixed with ice cubes in winter, pouring over Cao Cao.

Cao Cao now has no ability to put Bai Feng to death.

As for continuing to suppress Bai Feng, it may not be a good thing in the long run.

If Cao Pi also has his own thoughts on how to treat Bai Feng, then it would be the best.

"Since the nobles in Youzhou want to face the wrath of the Hanzhong Marquis for money, then we can make a fuss from here."

Then Cao Pi said to Cao Cao.

"I think we can wait until the actual conflict between the Youzhou nobles and the Hanzhong Marquis begins before the imperial court gets involved."

"Just choose the time when the Youzhou nobles suffer great losses."

Regarding the Youzhou nobles who want to make money from Bai Feng, Cao Pi believes that even if these Youzhou nobles unite, there will be no good results.

"Then the court can punish several corrupt officials in Youzhou and imprison several nobles to prevent Hanzhong Hou from taking advantage of the situation."

"For Hanzhong Hou, we can let the Youzhou nobles invest in the soap workshop like the nobles in Yecheng, so that the interests of Hanzhong Hou can be guaranteed."

"In this way, the Youzhou nobles are just embarrassed, but it's no big deal to be embarrassed by Hanzhong Hou. In the end, they still make money by investing in the soap workshop."

After Cao Pi finished speaking, Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction.

This can be said to be a best of both worlds.

Not only can the relationship between the court and Hanzhong be eased, but the Youzhou nobles will also be more united around the court.

Cao Cao was also relieved of Cao Pi's ability because he could use this incident to win over Bai Feng in such a short time and reduce the loss of interests of the Youzhou nobles.

"Well, that's right."

"If the follow-up of this matter really develops as you expected, then this matter will be handled according to your method."

Then Cao Cao smiled at Cao Pi.

Cao Pi was delighted when he heard this, and realized that Cao Cao trusted his ability more.

"Father, I understand."

Cao Pi hoped very much that the next thing would develop as he expected.