Chapter 1154 - Ordnance Trade
Xun Yu nodded and said, "There is indeed this risk!" In the transaction west of Ethiopia, if he takes it by force, our defenders of Ethiopia will not be able to react in time! ”
"I don't think so!" Chen Gong smiled. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
"Oh? Why does the public station say that? Cao Cao asked.
Chen Gong clenched his fist at Cao Cao and analyzed: "Your Majesty, with the strength of Karensa, it is not enough to compete with the Roman Empire, not to mention that there are more than 200,000 imperial regular troops in the entire Assyrian region that are not controlled by Karensa, so he needs an ally!" ”
Cao Cao nodded thoughtfully.
Xun Yu asked, "Then why hasn't he revealed this intention to us so far?" ”
Chen Gong smiled very chicly, "The reason is very simple. He fears that he will not be able to hide the contact with us from Rome! This concern is also legitimate! I think when he's almost ready, he should get in touch with us, and it's not for that reason, so I said he would never do anything to kill chickens and eggs! ”
Cao Cao nodded and said, "What Gongtai said is reasonable!" But the world is unpredictable, and we can't help but guard against it! Besides, 100,000 sets of armor and 200 catapults are a fortune that can make everyone crazy! ”
"And what does Your Majesty mean?"
Cao Cao said: "Tell Mihuan to deliver the goods in three batches!" In this way, the risk is much lower, and even if the other party has a crooked mind, our damage is smaller! ”
"Your Majesty is wise!" Chen Gong and Xun Yu arched their hands.
"Wangjiang, you can talk to Gong Lu about this later!"
"Yes!" Zhang Xi, who had been standing on the side and had not made a sound, hugged his fists and promised.
At this time, Zhang Xi was wearing a cyan court dress, and the court clothes of the three rank officials were the same as those of others, but Zhang Xi was dressed with a unique charm, like a merchant and more like a civil servant, but it was precisely because of this that Cao Cao would let him be the secretary of the Ministry of Commerce.
Cao Cao picked up a book on the desk and said, "This is the book of Jinyiwei that I just received!" They have intercepted reliable information, and the remnants of Wusun such as Tiele have been mixed in the commercial system of the Western Regions! What is the business system in the west of Wangjiang? ”
Zhang Xi replied: "The Western Regions Chamber of Commerce is the most prominent in the Li Family Chamber of Commerce, but there are still a few big chambers of commerce that are not as good as the Li family, three of which are mainly composed of Han people, and the other two are mainly composed of Wusun people and the rest of the people of the Western Regions!" In addition to this, there are many merchants, chambers of commerce run by Han Chinese and other ethnic groups. The total number of firms is not less than 300. More than half a million workers worked in these firms! ”
Cao Cao frowned and said, "This is the most troublesome!" Those small fish and shrimp have mixed into this vast ocean of young people, and it is really tricky to get them out! What do you guys think? ”
The cabinet ministers glanced at each other, and Xun Yu arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, it is impossible for these rebellions not to show any flaws, isn't there a little discovery on the Jinyi Guard?" ”
Cao Cao said: "You are really right! They really didn't show any flaws! ”
Everyone was silent for a moment, and Xun Yu said: "Those foreign businessmen are most likely to hide these rebellions, it is better to ······"
Xun You's eyes flashed with a fierce color. Cao Cao couldn't help but be moved.
"No!" Zhang Xi said suddenly.
Everyone's eyes fell on Zhang Xi.
Zhang Xi said: "Doing sand like this is bound to implicate too many innocents!" Moreover, at present, the Great Wei has relied on commercial activities to gather the hearts of most foreign people, if it does the opposite, I am afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses!
Everyone nodded thoughtfully.
Cao Cao praised: "What Wangjiang said is extremely true! ”
Chen Gong arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to rebel, you must prepare two things!" No matter how cautious you are, you have to do it! ”
Cao Cao's eyes lit up, "What the public platform is talking about is grain, grass and beautiful ordnance!" ”
Chen Gong nodded and said, "Not bad!" Without these two things, there is no rebellion! As long as we closely monitor the flow of grain, grass and iron ore, we will be able to find their clues! ”
In the Great Wei Empire, iron ore could be bought and sold freely, although private ownership was not allowed in various mines.
Cao Cao immediately wrote an order, called the herald, and ordered him to hand it to Jinyiwei.
A day later, Cao Cao, his wife and children left the palace and came to the palace.
It's the middle of October, Duan Tao and they came here of course not to escape the heat, but to relax and play hunting, the area around the palace is picturesque, and there are all kinds of wild animals, including tigers, black bears and other fierce beasts.
"Father, let's go hunting!" Cao Le took Cao Cao's arm and said excitedly.
Cao Cao couldn't help but be interested, and said to the women: "Let's go together!" ”
The women smiled and nodded.
A moment later, the women who had changed into military uniforms came to Cao Cao.
Cao Cao couldn't help but light up in his eyes, Diao Chan, Mi Huan, Zhen Mi, Cai Yan, these delicate wives who never wear military uniforms have a moving beauty that they don't usually have.
"You guys are so beautiful!" Cao Cao said a little stupidly.
The women pursed their lips and smiled, and replied with a charming eyewave, which made Cao Cao can't help but be moved.
"Father, Emperor, Emperor! Let's go! Cao Le said impatiently, waving the strong bow in his hand that was even taller than himself.
At first, Cao Cao was worried that Cao Le's use of this kind of bow would hurt her, but when he saw his daughter accidentally pull a battle bow off, he dispelled this idea.
I have to say that Cao Le is indeed a monster in some ways!
Cao Cao, his wife, Cao Le and several other children who could ride horses left the palace under the escort of more than 1,000 royal forest troops led by Dian Wei.
In addition to Cao Le, there are also Cao Ji, although this kid is only in his teens, but he looks like a little tiger, this kid is the same as Cao Le, he doesn't like to dance and ink, he only likes to dance knives and guns, and his strength is also very great, but it is slightly inferior to Cao Le, and I don't know what kind of monster Cao Le is reincarnated!
"Wangjiang, this is your territory, where do you think we should go hunting?" Cao Cao smiled and asked Zhang Xi, who was riding a horse on the side.
Zhang Xi thought for a moment and said, "Back to Your Majesty, there is a hill at the foot of the mountain, where there are many animals!" ”
The group came to the place Zhang Xi said at the foot of the mountain.
It is a picturesque area of hilly terrain with forests, meadows, and a small stream flowing down the hill through the area.
A group of sika deer suddenly appeared in view, and Cao Le screamed and urged her foal to rush forward, and Cao Ji was not willing to be left behind.
"Slow down!" Cao Cao shouted urgently.
The two little ones didn't seem to hear. (To be continued.) )