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Chapter 11 Dealing with the Zhen Family

Two months passed quickly, and the well salt on Xiang Kunlun's side had already begun to dry.

The first batch of well salt that can be produced is enough to feed Xiang Kunlun's [-] army for a year.

After all, there is no other cost for things like well salt other than manpower.

Xiang Kunlun's current well salt is mainly used to seize the market, and the price is very cheap, adopting a policy of small profits but quick turnover.

Before that, they had already been connected to their next home.

Zhen family.

That is Zhen Mi's Zhen family, which can be said to be the number one business family at the end of the Han Dynasty.

This Zhen family is actually not a complete business family. After all, they started their business by annexing land, and at best they can be regarded as a class of big landlords.

The real business is good or bad barter, exchange what is needed.

The Zhen family also knew this, so they said they wanted to get involved in the salt industry this time.

It's not that Xiang Kunlun doesn't want to sell by himself, but when he first arrived in this era, he didn't have any connections.

Cooperating with people can not only reduce the difficulty of sales, but also broaden your network.

Behind the heroes of the Three Kingdoms, there are actually business families standing one by one.

Because of the customs of scholars, farmers, businessmen, they are often wealthy, but they do not get social status.

So it will bind a force, and once it succeeds, the whole family will be able to soar into the sky.

Historically, the Zhen family was bound to Cao Cao, the Mi family was bound to Liu Bei, and the Lu family was bound to Sun Quan.

When Xiang Kunlun contacted the Zhen family, he still had some plans to cut him off.

The Zhen family was contacted by Guo Jia before. Although Guo Jia was said to be from a poor family, he was from Yingchuan Boots after all and knew many people.

Later Guo Jia was recommended to Cao Cao, and he was also recommended by his classmate Xi Zhicai, which can be regarded as a kind of monopoly on knowledge.

After the Zhen family heard the news of the low-priced refined salt, they naturally did not neglect and sent their direct descendant Zhen Que to go there.

After Zhen Que arrived in Zhongling County, he found that the place was extremely barren, and his confidence in this matter dropped a lot.

This time Zhen Que wanted to meet Xiang Kunlun in person and wanted to have an interview with him.

When Xiang Kunlun heard that Zhen Que had come, he didn't put on airs.

He is not the kind of ancient person who upholds the scholar, peasant, and business class. As long as it can bring him benefits, he can greet him with a smile.

Zhen Que, who was waiting in the living room, first saw the hulking and handsome Xiang Kunlun, and he took a high look in his heart.

It's just the aura on his body that few generals can have.

"Boss Zhen, welcome from afar."

As soon as Xiang Kunlun came out, he joked.

"boss?"

"Boss is the name for a big businessman, the dialect of my hometown."

Xiang Kunlun replied.

Zhen Que heard that the title was not bad, so he readily accepted it.

"I won't say much. I heard that refined salt is sold here at a low price. Is this true?"

Zhen Que's first impression of Xiang Kunlun was not bad, he said with a smile.

Xiang Kunlun waved his hand, and the two servants took out two woven baskets, which contained some snow-white crystals.

When Zhen Que saw these two crystals, he first crushed the one close to him.

Carefully dipped a little in his hand, licked it lightly, and spit it out.

"It really is refined salt, even the refined salt my family eats is not as good as this."

Zhen Que nodded vigorously.

The price of this refined salt is actually the price of ordinary coarse salt, with fewer impurities, making it basically unique in the market.

"Is this also refined salt?"

Zhen Que looked at the second basket, a little curious.

"Try it."

Zhen Que took a sip when he heard the words.

"Is this white sugar? There is still such quality white sugar?"

The sweet taste in his mouth lingered for a long time, which made Zhen Que's eyes brighten.

"We have agreed on the price of refined salt before, and the price of white sugar is ten times the price of refined salt."

Xiang Kunlun proposed his own price, after all, white sugar is for the rich.

It's not that he doesn't want to benefit the poor, but that the production of sugar itself is low, and such a large territory can't affect the price of sugar at all.

Refined salt is a bit different. The two large well salt mines are fully capable of providing a large amount of refined salt.

"The price is reasonable, so how do we share it? I am in charge of sales and transportation, and you should know that the price is higher than the cost."

The next step is to bargain.

"Thirty-seven."

Xiang Kunlun expressed his bottom line.

"That's okay. Seventy percent of the time I should still be able to earn a little."

Hearing this number, Zhen Que was somewhat satisfied.

"Inverted."

"You mean, you seven, I three? No way."

Zhen Que immediately changed his face.

"Fengxiao, see off the guests."

"Yes, General."

Since the Zhen family didn't agree, Xiang Kunlun didn't want to waste his time talking.

After all, with salt and sugar of this quality, there are a lot of people who want to cooperate with me.

However, as the No. [-] business family, the Zhen family must have sufficient funds, and they will not deliberately play tricks and tarnish their reputation.

"Boss Zhen, you have to think about it. Now this salt and sugar are the only ones in the world, and the price is extremely low. Once we cooperate, then the biggest profit for you will be your own reputation."

Xiang Kunlun stood up and wanted to leave.

Zhen Que's tone softened instantly when he saw Xiang Kunlun's genuine attitude.

"However, you have to guarantee that we are exclusive, and we are not allowed to cooperate with other merchants."

"Naturally, I have no problem with the spirit of the contract."

……

Before Zhen Que left, he left behind a batch of food and money, which were enough for them to use for a period of time.

Neither the technology nor the personnel were handed over to Zhen Que, which meant that they could only cooperate with him in the future.

It is tantamount to tying their family to their own chariot, which will definitely be beneficial in the future.

In the future, if I have nothing to do, I can go to Zhen's house and visit Zhen Mi's little sister is also a good choice.

After all, the person who can make Cao Zhi write the Luoshen Fu must be the best choice for his appearance.

In addition to these, what Xiang Kunlun lacks now is horses, and he still needs to go to Ding Yuan to ask for some.

It just so happens that Ding Yuan is now besieged by tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans, and he is somewhat powerless.

It is a good opportunity to issue a group of virtuous decrees and ask for help.

[Ding, the system detected a random mission, rescue Ding Yuan. 】

[Mission introduction: Ding Yuan was besieged by [-] Yellow Turbans and was in critical condition, please hurry to the rescue]

[Mission Tips: During the mission, you will encounter Lu Bu. After defeating Lu Bu, you can unlock the force value to 50%. 】

[Task Rewards: Unlock the Barracks White Horse Yicong, get General Gao Shun, get 500 horses, and the good horse Flying Cloud Roar. 】

on the campus.

Three hundred cavalrymen sat on tall northwest horses, followed by five hundred majestic euphorbias.

The last ones were [-] elite infantry, except for the [-] soldiers left behind, this was all Xiang Kunlun could come up with.

"Everyone should already know about this itinerary. If that's the case, I won't say much."

"In this battle, we must return with a big victory. This is to defend our common homeland and state."

"The whole army is mobilized."

Xiang Kunlun didn't say so much this time, after all, he has already done what should be said.

Jinyang County is not far from here, about a day or two away.

After all, it is ancient times, so even if it is a hundred miles away, it will take a lot of time.

If Xiang Kunlun was still the old nerd, he probably wouldn't be able to hold on for a long time, but now that he has been going at full speed for a day, he still doesn't feel so tired.

……

In Jinyang City, Ding Yuan was pacing back and forth in the tent.

"Report, Yangqu fell, and [-] Yellow Turbans attacked."

"Report, Zhongdu has fallen, and fifteen thousand Yellow Turban troops have attacked."

"Report, Daling, [-] Yellow Turbans are attacking, and General Gao Shun is still desperately defending the city."

……

The Yellow Turban Army that attacked this time has greatly exceeded Ding Yuan's expectations.

Basically, among the news uploaded back, there are not many people who can listen to it.

What he is looking forward to most now is the arrival of reinforcements, otherwise his side will surely fall.

……

"General, it's Daling County right now, and there seems to be a lot of Yellow Turbans attacking the city."

The scouts returned quickly.

Just now Xiang Kunlun led the soldiers to rest for an hour, so now these soldiers are basically full of energy again.

Xiang Kunlun didn't care about these soldiers at all. In addition to dry food, he also ate a lot of dried meat.

After all, these soldiers are working hard for themselves, and they must not be treated badly when it comes to food.

Moreover, these soldiers are indeed strong men in the Northwest. If they eat a little meat, they will grow fat and strong, which is intimidating.

"Soldiers, follow me to kill."

Xiang Kunlun rode his horse in front and shouted loudly.

Not to be outdone, those soldiers followed closely behind.

Gao Shun on the city wall had been fighting hard for a day with his soldiers, and during this day, Gao Shun didn't eat a single bite of food.

He was also worried that if this side fell, the people in the city would suffer.

But now it seems that I may really not be able to keep it.

At this moment, he already had some thoughts of wanting to withdraw, after all, he had already procrastinated enough.

Just when the Yellow Turban Army saw that the defenders were about to retreat, the expression on their faces became even more excited.

"Brothers, come on, as long as we can enter the city now, all the glory, wealth, money and beauties will be ours."

(End of this chapter)