Chapter 248: 1.2 Million Shi of Grain? 300,000 Shi More!

There was even an interesting incident here. Huang Xu had ridden his horse in the city before, and accidentally offended the people of the gentry.

Those people originally wanted to find trouble with him.

But after hearing about Huang Xu's identity, they had nothing to say.

According to Xi Yu, Huang Xu has many buffs.

His father is Huang Zhong, and he is also the nephew of Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and even Zhao Yun, and he is also the direct disciple of Dian Wei.

He is also the nephew of Xi Yu.

Any one of these people can beat the local gentry.

If they still provoke Huang Xu, they are really blind.

So they can only swallow their anger.

To be honest, let alone revenge.

As long as they dare to do something, they will end up with their family confiscated and exterminated!

However, Pu Feng can provoke Huang Xu. After all, he is only eleven years old now, and his identity is extraordinary. He is Xi Yu's direct disciple, and he is also unique!

But this is also because Xiyu has no offspring. If Xiyu has a child, then his son will be the real number one "dandy" in this area.

The kind that no one dares to mess with.

"Sima family?"

Xiyu's eyes are shining.

But Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang are depressed: "Actually, my lord, we really don't understand why you care so much about Sima Yi?"

Xiyu smiled, his attitude was calm and calm: "To be honest, if I have that ability, I will definitely wipe out the whole family!"

Jia Xu frowned slightly, and couldn't help asking: "I don't quite understand this! Although the Sima family is a wealthy family, it doesn't pose that kind of threat to us, right?"

Xiyu sighed: "We'll see later."

It's winter again.

The two docks in Qingzhou and Xuzhou have sent a lot of wealth to Youzhou. There are nearly 40 ships in total to form a commercial fleet, which are full of goods engraved with "Xi Seal", such as various cloths and books.

The final destination of the merchant ship is Hu City in Youzhou. After returning, they will carry all kinds of spices, gems and even blankets produced in the Western Regions.

But the most among them are gold and silver.

According to everyone's statistics, the harvest this quarter has increased by 30%.

Moreover, Xuzhou's "Xiyin" has officially entered the eyes of people all over the world! Many people have learned about the existence of money houses and have truly experienced their benefits.

Life has also become more prosperous.

Jizhou.

There is a lot of snow in winter here, and today it is snowing heavily.

Cao Cao fell ill after returning from the military camp. Xi Yu directly asked someone to send medicine to him. After taking it, Cao Cao really got better and could even start walking in the courtyard.

At this time, he was watching fish next to the spring pool. The pool here has not frozen yet, but Cao Cao seems to be able to see the fish.

He also held a tiger-headed long stick in his hand for transportation. It was of extraordinary quality and exquisite workmanship. It looked very aura, which was very consistent with Cao Cao's temperament.

The tiger-headed long stick was also engraved with "Xi".

"It is really a brilliant idea for him to open a money house, but now in this world, only Qingzhou and Xuzhou can do this. If Fengyi really concentrates on internal affairs, I can feel at ease."

"It can't be said to be at ease."

The two people behind Cao Cao are Xi Zhicai and Sima Yi.

Sima Yi basically lives here now, handling official business during the day and teaching Cao Pi at night.

And Xi Zhicai and Xun You are now considered to be the celebrities around Cao Cao, especially Xun You, who is the most famous.

The previous words were also spoken by him.

"Lord Xu is very famous in Qingzhou and Xuzhou. He opened an academy of science. The various instruments he developed have even spread to Xuchang. Many officials and families use the tools and even furniture they produce!"

"And they have the ingenious idea of ​​"seal". Even now, merchants are competing to pursue products with the word "Xi" in their seals!"

"The merchant team organized by Lord Xi is also like a magnet, quickly absorbing the wealth of the world!"

Cao Cao's expression was actually very complicated, and he didn't know how to describe his mood.

But he also knew one thing, even in Xuchang today, there are many people chasing after products produced in Qingzhou and Xuzhou.

There are even many craftsmen who went to Xiapi, Niuzhu, Xiaopei and other areas to seek experience.

"You can even say that Qinzhou and Xuzhou not only sell a lot of goods, but even some strategies and even various books can be sold! And they are worth a lot!"

Xi Zhicai's voice was a little heavy.

He felt that this matter was very serious.

"Hahaha!" Cao Cao's eyes were slightly embarrassed: "I don't know when Xuzhou has become a rich place! The Mi family was already considered a wealthy family at the time. What do you plan to do with so much money?"

"Actually, I have a plan, it can..."

Xun You's eyes were slightly cold, and he spoke.

"Go on!"

Cao Cao almost didn't think about it, and asked him to speak directly.

Although Cao Cao had a deep affection for Xi Yu and didn't want to embarrass him, he was already a little entangled in his heart.

After all, the wealth in Xi Yu's hands had already made him feel a little threatened.

And Cao Cao hated this feeling.

And he also knew one thing, if he didn't suppress Xi Yu's development, it would be more difficult in the future!

"We just take all the food away. If so, we can also implement our original plan and march in two routes!"

"If there is enough food, we can not only go from Bingzhou to Chang'an, but also send troops to Youzhou. Yuan Tan will definitely die!"

"And if we have enough food, the soldiers' combat effectiveness will reach a peak, and they will naturally be invincible and unstoppable!"

"This is a good opportunity." Cao Cao frowned slightly, his face relaxed. When Xi Yu left, he also said that Qingzhou and Xuzhou would become his base camp.

The main task is to transport military equipment and food, but there is no need to send troops.

"And one thing must be pointed out. Developing commerce and industry, opening up waterways, all of which are based on the fact that the people have sufficient reserves, and can even resist a certain degree of natural disasters. If there is no capital, they will definitely not be able to open up trade routes!"

After thinking about it, Cao Cao said meaningfully.

His words seemed to be addressed to Xun You and Xi Zhicai, but in fact they were also addressed to himself.

"Then we will directly ask him for 1.2 million dan of grain! It must be delivered to the Xuchang camp before the end of the year, and the grain must be distributed to each camp!"

1.2 million dan!

Not to mention Xun You, even Xi Zhicai was shocked.

"What are you standing there for?"

Cao Cao turned to look at the two men, his eyes full of confidence, and finally turned his gaze to Sima Yi: "Zhongda, what do you think?"

Sima Yi's expression was vaguely terrified: "One million and two hundred thousand shi, to be honest, it has reached the limit of a state! If we really take so much grain, Qingzhou and Xuzhou may have a very difficult time!"

"Hehe!" Cao Cao just smiled: "You don't understand what Fengyi is capable of. If they are not suppressed a little, they don't understand their own position!"

"And although this number is large, it can't shake the foundation of Fengyi!"

"If so, then I really think too much." Sima Yi just smiled bitterly, and lowered his body very low, acting extremely humble.

"Zhongda, you are now Pi'er's teacher, you must not underestimate Fengyi! If I take Jingzhou and unify the Central Plains, you will also govern the world, so don't slack off." Cao Cao turned and returned to the house, and the sense of oppression on his body became stronger.

"Yes."

The three turned around and bowed, sending Cao Cao away with an extremely respectful attitude. After exchanging a few words, they went back to deal with their own affairs.

...

In Xia Pi, Xiyu was still discussing with Zhuge Liang how much grain and grass to hand over.

"Then is it enough for us to give 1.5 million shi?"

Xiyu asked tentatively.

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Of course it is enough! This much grain and grass is enough to feed 300,000 soldiers and horses, enough to feed until next year. Moreover, our new strategy can also store the grain and grass safely, and there is no need to worry about the grain and grass being burned or robbed!"

"That's good."

Xiyu nodded and said, "Then just send 1.5 million shi over. Anyway, we can't eat it all. If the harvest is good again, there will even be losses. It's a waste anyway."

Not long after, the voice of the messenger came from the door.

Not long after, he came in and read out the order that Cao Cao had just given.

"My lord, Cao Gong has issued an order that 1.2 million shi of grain must be raised before the end of the year to supply the troops!"

Jia Xu was still muttering in his heart: "One Yizhou has not been dealt with yet, and you are so eager to attack Youzhou and Bingzhou, isn't this..."

"1.2 million shi?" Xi Yu frowned, what about the remaining 300,000 shi?

"The messenger said very clearly that 1.2 million shi of grain must be handed over, and there is no room for negotiation."

Xi Yu and Zhuge Liang exchanged glances, his eyes were very bitter: "There is no way, the 300,000 shi of grain can only be sent back first, what kind of thing is this!"

Xi Yu spent about a month to send back all the 300,000 shi of grain.

He even did not participate in the grand event in Xuchang because of this matter, but only held a very prosperous banquet in Xuzhou to have fun with the people.

To be honest, it only takes less than 20 days to send all the food and grass away, but Jia Xu stopped Xi Yu out of caution, saying that at least he wanted to give the other side an illusion that it was very difficult for him to raise food and grass.

The official who transported the food and grass was a young man named Xu Lang. He was born in the commoner class, but now their Xu family can be regarded as a new family with developed emotional intelligence, and he is also a Confucian scholar who came out of Xi Yu Academy.

When he sent the food and grass over, he was even ridiculed by Xiahou Dun's team.

"Oh, our military rations are finally here!"

"We are in the front, and there must be someone who needs to raise food and grass! Otherwise, how can we fight to the death! But Lord Xi is indeed Lord Xi, and he does things properly."

Xiahou Lian led the team outside to greet them, unloaded the food and grass, and even did not let Xu Lang's people drink a sip of water, but Xu Lang himself did not feel anything, his attitude was very respectful, and even showed a bit of sincerity.

"Who are you?"

"My name is Xu Lang, and I am the steward appointed by Lord Xi to oversee the transportation of grain and fodder!"

"Who am I talking about? He is just a commoner born in a merchant family! Don't leave yet. Stay in Xuchang for a while," Xiahou Lian said in a rather overbearing tone, "You need to wait until the camp puts the food and grass into the warehouse and confirms that there is so much before you can leave!"

"But General, we still have things to do over there!"

Xu Lang looked puzzled.

He was even a little unhappy in his heart. If he really had to wait, when would he have to wait before he could leave?

"Just send some people back to deal with it first!"

Xiahou Lian was calm, and Chen Caiwei smiled and said, "You should tell Xi Yu first. This is the process we must follow. I am helpless. After all, this is the order of the lord!"

"If the rated number is not reached, we will be responsible!"

"You must not leave halfway. If you are short of military rations at that time, you will be guilty of a serious crime and you will lose your head!"

After the three words of losing your head appeared, Xu Lang did not dare to say more. He could only nod, and he was also angry in his heart.

In order to transport food and grass, they had to brave the wind and rain, and even had to come in the snow.

It was an extremely difficult and exhausting thing in itself. Now that he came here, not only was he not treated well, but he even had to endure such unreasonable words. Xu Lang was really annoyed.

"Go back first! You wait in the outer city. When we have collected the food, we will inform you and let you go back."

Xiahou Lian waved his hand casually and asked Xu Lang to leave. He was extremely arrogant.

Even some of the officials who followed Xu Lang were confused.

They didn't understand themselves. They exhausted their energy to transport food and grass for these people, but why couldn't they even get a spit?

"General!"

Xu Lang frowned and asked again: "Then who will arrange the food, clothing, and resettlement during our stay in Xuchang?"

"What resettlement? Are you so poor? Get out!"

Xiahou Lian even scolded directly.

Xu Lang really couldn't hold it anymore. He didn't want to pay a penny, and he didn't even have a place to live.

But they had no way to get out. If they forced their way in, they would definitely be caught and even killed.

And Xu Lang could feel that Xiahou Lian intended this to happen.

Fortunately, before coming here, Lord Xi had found Xu Lang once and told him some things.

Xu Lang actually had some relationship with the Mi family, but he had never met Xi Yu in public!

They didn't even exchange a few words.

But Xu Lang thought it was his honor that Xi Yu invited him here.

Before Xu Lang went to see Xi Yu, he didn't sleep all night.

Xi Yu's words also made him "haunted".

That's it. If you encounter something, don't be nervous. Spend money to buy a house first, and then make a long-term plan.

It seems that Lord Xi had expected this!

After Xu Lang came out, he ran to Xuchang with his men cursing.

When he was about to reach the door, he glared at the people behind him and told them to shut up first.

"Don't worry, we'll buy a residential compound first and settle with them!"

Xu Lang even imitated Xi Yu's tone.

"But the shopkeeper! If our business is not good this year and we lose money, we won't get any dividends!"

"That's right! Those people are simply abominable. Our master provided so much food for free, but he was humiliated and questioned. Who can bear this humiliation?"

"We can't bear it!"

Xu Lang sighed and said, "You should say less. Do you think I am willing to bear it? We are called bearing humiliation and bearing heavy burdens!"

"If you say more, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

He even said something cruel: "And I have an important task to complete here. It was personally instructed by Master Xi. You should give it to me one by one, and take it easy!"

It turned out to be like this.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they said no more, and walked into Xuchang with a smile.

After entering Xuchang, they met a young man walking towards them.

In fact, this man was waiting here specially.

He is also the owner of a horse farm in Xuchang.

"May I ask if you are Mr. Xu Lang?"

"Who are you?"

"My name is Yi Hao, and I have been waiting for a long time!"

Yi Hao?

Xu Lang's heart moved, and he thought about it again, but he always felt something was wrong.

Wait!

After repeating a few words, Xu Lang's heart moved.

My God!

Isn't this a famous leader of the Black and White Cavalry?

Xu Lang also knew this person's name.

He had met Xi Yu alone, so he also knew some of the situation of the Black and White Cavalry.

For example, a unique number is used to determine the status of the leader of the Black and White Cavalry.

Could it be that this person is the legendary number one?

This is a real tough guy!

Xu Lang even became very humble: "It's you!"

"Do you want to buy a residence here?"

"Yeah!" Xu Lang's tone was a little bitter: "When we came, no one helped us arrange accommodation, so we could only buy a house to settle down first. After the military rations over there were counted, we could set out on the road back home. But this year's business is probably a bit troublesome!"

"It's not that serious. We can actually cooperate with you, and we happen to have a vacant house here. If you need it, you can take a look first."

"That's fine! Sorry for the trouble!"

In fact, in Xuchang, the housing prices in the outer city are not too expensive.

Because, when the capital was first built, there were not many people here.

If Cao Cao hadn't moved a lot of people here, the people would rather live in Qingzhou and Xuzhou, which are more prosperous.

So many houses here are vacant.

However, the development and construction of Xuchang are not bad. After three years of construction, it can now be compared with Luoyang.

But this is also the credit of Xi Yu, and it can't be said that it's just the hard work of the Cao family.

It didn't take long for them to find a vacant house.

After arriving here, the soldiers who followed Xu Lang returned to the barracks.