Three Kingdoms: My father-in-law is Lu Bu

Chapter 50
"My lord, it's easy for you. I've been so busy these two days that I can't keep my feet on the ground, and my old bones are about to fall apart."

Seeing that Chen Gong looked tired and his temples were grizzled, Ye Xiao hurriedly poured him a cup of hot tea.

"Gongtai has worked hard. When my father-in-law led an army, I didn't feel anything. Now I finally understand the difficulty of being a lord."

What Ye Xiao said was indeed from the heart, because these two days Ye Xiao was not as relaxed as Chen Gong said.

Xiapi City had just been rescued by Cao Cao's withdrawal of troops, and the city's military rations were once again facing the embarrassment of running out.

At that time, Ye Xiao launched a speech in the city, and the army and the people worked together to temporarily solve the food crisis.

But this can't solve the fundamental problem, so after Ye Xiao took over Lu Bujun, he realized that there were too many problems to solve, such as the army's salary, food, clothing and armor.

"My lord, forgive me, my subordinates have limited intelligence, and I can't share my lord's worries. I am really ashamed."

Chen Gong's face was slightly ashamed, because he couldn't help Ye Xiao solve these problems immediately.

"There is really no need for the public platform to feel guilty. By the way, is there any news about the fact that I sent Gao Shun to Zong Village for negotiations?"

Zeng Village is a well-known village in the Xiapi area, with a population of nearly [-]. It is located in the north of Xiapi City.

The men of Nandu Village have made a living by ferrying and rowing rafts for generations. Their freight business on the Sishui River has reached Peixian, Donghai, Suiling and other places.

Nvzhi is famous for its reeled silk brocade produced in Zong Village. There is no price in the market, and it can be fried for ten pieces at the highest.

Ye Xiao paid special attention to such a distinctive commercial village when he learned about the general situation of Xiapi City, and finally decided to directly send Gao Shun to win the other party's support.

"My lord, Zengcun has been merchants for generations, and belongs to the lowly class. The subordinates really don't understand why you value them so much."

Chen Gong's question was mainly based on his habitual view, he felt that Ye Xiao's negotiating sincerity was too high when dealing with merchants.

Ye Xiao looked at Chen Gong and knew that Chen Gong was deeply influenced by the thoughts of scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce.

"Since you don't know about Gongtai, let me tell you about it. Although Zong Village seems to be just a merchant, I think their wealth and ability are more valuable than the dozens of gentry and landlords in Xiapi City."

Chen Gong frowned, these days, he was trying his best to win over the gentry in Xiapi City, but in Ye Xiao's eyes they were worse than merchants, so Chen Gong was even more confused.

"My lord, merchants are only interested in profit. If my lord wants to make money, the most I can do is to cooperate with them. Why do I need to set up a weaving department and give them status?"

Ye Xiao smiled inwardly when he heard this, and patiently explained to Chen Gong.

"On the public platform, you only see that people are mercenary, but you don't see how they become rich."

"Zeng Village is rich because they have mastered the core production technology, and the silk reeling brocade sells so well and has the advantage of monopolizing the product."

Chen Gong heard that the words seemed to have some truth, and secretly admired them in his heart. He didn't expect Ye Xiao to know so much about the way of business.

"My lord's words are very true. So, my lord, you want to support the commercial roads of Xiapi City?"

Ye Xiao nodded and shook his head slightly, he wanted to change Chen Gong's understanding of business.

"I think it's right to support the business way, because the role of the business way cannot be ignored. But the role of the business way is very important. I want you to pay attention to the public platform. In this way, let me tell a story to the public platform."

"For example, our city, Xiapi, has been experiencing war for so long, and the people are in dire straits. Many people, even the gentry, have no choice but to borrow money to survive."

"Just today, I took a dime to buy thirty bolts of new cloth from Zhihu for the wedding."

"After the weaver got the money, he realized that he still owed the butcher a piece of meat money, so he hurried to pay it back."

"The butcher received the money and quickly paid back the debt he owed for buying live pigs from Wang Fuhu."

"Landlord Wang Fuhu discovered that the market in Peixian County was profitable for cloth, so he quickly found the weaver and spent a ten cent to purchase the goods."

"At this moment, I found out that I bought too much cloth and wanted to return all of them. Weavers can only give me back the money."

Speaking of this, Chen Gong's head was a little confused, why did the money come back again!

"Gongtai, I didn't lose a single penny, but I helped weavers, butchers, and wealthy households settle their debts for three pennies. This is the true meaning of business."

Chen Gong doubted his own IQ for the first time after listening to it, and he couldn't figure it out after thinking about it for a long time.

"My lord, the way of business is so unpredictable. I really can't understand it. Please teach me, lord."

Ye Xiao laughed, saying so much is to change Chen Gong's attitude towards business, so as to gradually change other people's views on scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce.

"Gongtai, I don't want you to study business and do business. I want you to understand that if money is not in circulation, then the value of a penny is only the value of a penny."

Chen Gong considered the meaning of the two pennies before and after, and finally understood why Ye Xiao valued Zancun.

"My lord! The men in Zan Village are good at rowing rafts, relying on the circulation of the Sishui River, and covering the upper and lower reaches of the business. If we can subdue the other party, we can also buy and sell goods in Xiapi City in the future, which will increase our income!"

Ye Xiao clapped his palms and smiled, Chen Gong was able to comprehend this, and he understood half of his painstaking efforts.

"It's good for the public platform to understand, and there is another point. Every time we fight in the public platform, we have to recruit civilians to pick up the supplies for the soldiers. The efficiency is low, and the financial burden is also huge."

"And the Sishui River runs through all parts of Xuzhou. If it can be used properly, it is possible that the rafts in Zengcun can perform extraordinary feats!"

Chen Gong's eyes suddenly lit up. Ye Xiao spoke to this extent, which made him realize again the geographical advantage of Xiapi City in Xuzhou.

"My lord's opinion! I didn't expect the power of merchants to be used like this."

Ye Xiao smiled slightly, but he knew how powerful commercial capital was, so he had to alert Chen Gong.

"Scholars, farmers, businessmen, in fact, I also understand why the way of business is at the bottom. It is nothing more than profit-seeking, talking about business in business, not being principled, and other bad factors."

"But there are good and bad things in everything. Merchants use it properly, which is a great help for us. Therefore, as long as you grasp the speed of the public platform, the scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen can become a sharp weapon for us."

Chen Gong restrained his mind, and solemnly gave Ye Xiao a deep salute.

"My lord's instruction, my subordinates will remember it. It is absolutely worthwhile to exchange a weaving department for the support of Zhuang Village!"

Ye Xiao showed a smug smile, it was rare for Chen Gong to praise his decision so much.

"I have said so much today, you can go back and draw inferences. Although scholars, farmers, industry and commerce are all unrelated, you can think about the reasons by referring to the role of business."

In Ye Xiao's words, Chen Gong examined his past perspective on things in terms of values ​​for the first time. All in all, he really gained a lot from this exchange.

"This subordinate understands! My lord, the merchant has a good name, and I will leave it to my subordinates to take over the village."

"In addition, our military rations are only available for half a month, and my subordinates suggest that we buy the nearest rations to solve the urgent needs first."

"These things are within the scope of funds, and you can do as you please."

Ye Xiao thought about the fact that all businesses in Xiapi City were waiting for prosperity, and looked at Chen Gong and said solemnly.

"The key point is to organize the people to reclaim wasteland. Our next step is to face Yuan Shu. Whether the autumn grain can be harvested normally is of great importance."

Chen Gong nodded in his heart and made a mental note that the matter of land reclamation is urgent.

"My lord, please don't worry. It's getting late. The lord will have to wash and wash tomorrow, and the subordinates will leave first."

Ye Xiao smiled. He didn't understand the wedding ceremony at all. Anyway, he would just do what was arranged when the time came.

"Gongtai, you should also pay attention to your health. You must know that now I can only rely on you to make plans."

Feeling Ye Xiao's reliance, Chen Gong felt warm in his heart, bowed respectfully and retreated.

(End of this chapter)