There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

The potter nodded. At this moment, the alliance army has existed in name only, and the princes from all walks of life are busy developing their strength, including Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, Liu Bei and many others. Seeking leap-forward strength development in the short term.

The pottery merchant feels that he also needs to develop, but Xuzhou is not a place he can manage at present. It is the foundation of his father Tao Qian. He has a lot of things to develop, not just the development of military power like other princes, but the goal of his development is even more ambitious.

But first of all, it is good to have a place that can achieve your goals. The choice of this place is very important, at least it must be an important place with development prospects.

But development is only for one thing, and the other is that he has to enrich his own manpower. In this era, technology is not the primary productive force, but labor is the first. No matter how to develop, the most fundamental thing depends on people.

How to save heads?

Chapter 94 Only the Four

In the long pavilion on the edge of Luoshui, Cao Cao invited Liu Bei and the potters to come to the pavilion to say goodbye to them. When the wine was in full swing, Cao Cao said that he would go to Yangzhou to recruit soldiers next, while Liu Bei said that he would go back to the plains to station.

Because of the words of the two of them, Tao Shang also made a deeper plan for his future in his heart.

But the potter didn't think for long before he was interrupted by Cao Cao.

I saw Cao Cao raised his wine cup again, signaling Liu Bei and the potter to have another drink.

After the three drank their wine, they saw Cao Cao laughing, and suddenly turned to Tao Shang and said, "Brother Tao Xian, the dozens of ministers we rescued will now be stationed in the territories of various princes. , This is a mandatory order issued by the lord the day before yesterday, and no one is allowed to shirk it. I heard that brother Tao has assigned Lord Situ, Huangfu and Wu, both of whom have entered the yamen of Mr. Tao's mansion in Xuzhou. Very lucky! Hahaha"

Cao Cao's words made it clear that his eyelids twitched when he saw his jokes and ridiculed him as a pottery merchant.

"Brother Mengde's words sound like a grievance to whom did you get assigned?" The potter asked Cao Cao back.

Cao Cao replied with a smile: "Sun Rui, the captain of the Eagle and Harrier, is just such a one, haha, compared with Wang Situ and Huangfu's official positions, he is far behind! You can't compare with Brother Tao."

The potter turned his head dejectedly: "Where is Mr. Xuande?"

Liu Bei spread his hands and said: "The preparation is not as good as a county magistrate in Pingyuan, how can I have such a blessing to entertain the courtiers and ministers?"

Liu Bei's words sound sour inside and out.

"Since Xuande is so lonely, how about I give Wang Yun to you?" The pottery merchant looked at Liu Bei expectantly, hoping that he would take over Wang Yun in a moment of foolishness.

"It's better to avoid it!" Liu Bei smiled and waved his hands quickly, saying: "The honor of Wang Situ and the third prince, Bei Ke can't bear it."

Cao Cao took a sip of wine, wiped the corners of his mouth, and suddenly said: "It's a joke, but Cao has a golden word to give to Brother Tao."

The potter turned to look at Cao Cao depressed.

"The two ministers assigned to you in Xuzhou, it is clear that the other princes are quite jealous, and no one dares to ask for it, and Yuan Benchu ​​and Wang Yun bully you because you are young and have little power to speak. You need to know that Wang Situ ranks among the three princes. , is the head of civil servants, and Huangfu Song put down the Yellow Turban bandits, his meritorious service is unrivaled, he is a model of military generals in the world, famous all over the world, even Dong Zhuo is afraid of his achievements, not to mention that he is your father Tao Qian in the past. After they arrive in Xuzhou, my virtuous brother and your father must bear in mind the principle that a strong guest does not oppress the Lord."

Hearing this, the pottery merchant suddenly realized that none of these famous historical figures are easy to deal with, and they will trick you every step of the way.

It's still Cao Cao who is thoughtful and thoughtful, and he has gained more knowledge today.

"Thank you, Brother Meng De, for reminding me. Tao has remembered it." The pottery merchant cupped his hands, sincerely expressing his gratitude.

But seeing Cao Cao raised his hand and took another sip of wine, he said boldly: "Actually, Cao even wanted to find another person to come with him today! It's a pity, what a pity."

Liu Bei narrowed his eyes, put down the wine cup slowly, and did not speak, obviously guessing who Cao Cao was looking for.

The pottery merchant sighed helplessly, and said, "Brother Meng De is looking for Mr. Sun, right?"

Cao Cao nodded helplessly, and said: "Sun Wentai has already fallen out with Benchu, and he led his troops away. But in Cao's opinion, this person is still a hero! No matter what his nature is, at least when we chase Dong Zhuo together, He can be persuaded by Brother Tao to go to Bianshui with Cao, he is a man!"

Liu Bei stroked his beard and said, "So, in General Cao's mind, there should be four heroes drinking together in this pavilion today?"

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Not bad."

Liu Bei said with emotion: "Actually, among the more than ten princes, there are countless heroes. It's a pity that the alliance broke up in less than half a year. Since then, the Han court has been in endless troubles, which is really sad."

Cao Cao put away his smile, and said word by word: "Mr. Xuande's statement is indeed inaccurate. Don't blame Cao for saying bluntly. In my opinion, among the more than ten princes, there are only three of you and me present, plus Sun Jian. Only these four people can be called heroes! The rest of them may have outstanding abilities, but they can only be called heroes!"

The pottery merchant blinked, pointed to his nose with a wry smile, "Brother Meng De, are you kidding me, am I considered a hero?"

Cao Cao stared at the potter with piercing eyes, and said, "Cao said that there are only four of them!"

Liu Bei sighed and said: "Whether you are a hero or a hero, the disadvantages among the princes are obvious. I heard that Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, and Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, had a feud recently. There are hidden movements of swords and soldiers. It seems that we can't stay here any longer. , the sooner you leave, the better."

Liu Bei's words suddenly touched a heartstring of the potter. He raised his hand and drank the wine cup in one gulp, cupped his hands at Cao Cao and Liu Bei and said, "Mr. The sooner you leave, the better Tao will take the first step, and there will be a period later."

After finishing speaking, he dropped the wine cup, bowed his hands to Cao Cao and Liu Bei, turned around and walked out of the long pavilion.

Looking at the back of the pottery merchant leaving, Cao Cao couldn't help sighing, and said helplessly: "Young man, you are so anxious about everything, even if you are in a hurry to leave, it's not too late. I don't know the next meeting, but when will it be?" "

The potter left Cao Cao and Liu Bei and hurried back to the camp, not because of anything else, but because there was something in Liu Bei's words that reminded him indirectly.

Liu Bei just said that Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, and Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, were at odds!

If I remember correctly, Dongjun was attacked by the Yellow Turban shortly after Qiao Mao's death, and it was this series of events and opportunities that prompted Cao Cao to settle in Dongjun and later won the surrender of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban with nearly a million family members. As a result, Cao Cao obtained a large number of Yellow Turban descendants, gained a huge population and production force, and thus had the foundation to contend for world hegemony, and stood out from a prince who beat wolves

Yellow Turban!

Back at the camp, the potter ran to Huangfusong's tent in a hurry. If he wanted to realize his idea, he had to seek his help.

Lifting the curtain of Huangfusong's tent, the pottery merchant stepped in, but was suddenly stunned.

But seeing Huangfusong sitting on the rug, listening attentively with his chin poised, Xiao Yinger sitting across from his desk was cleaning the desk and the incense burner for him, while telling him some folk tales, Huangfusong stroked With a beard, it sounded very comfortable.

"Little Yinger? What are you doing here?" The potter looked at Lai Yinger suspiciously, not understanding what she was doing here.

Hearing this, Xiaoying'er turned her head and stared hard for a while with her ineffective eyes, then she saw clearly that it was a pottery merchant, and said timidly: "Master Tao, Xiaoying'er I'm sorry to eat your food for nothing, just now you and Master Wang's tents were cleaned, and I heard that this is your uncle, so I came to help pick up the things he doesn't mind."

Huangfusong nodded to the potter, and said with a smile: "I think this girl's eyes are not good, but her hands and feet are quite nimble, so I followed her kindness and asked him to clean up, won't it be a hindrance?"

Tao Shang was taken aback when he heard the words, shook his head, and said: "Then what's in the way of the class, the teacher is happy as long as you are happy, and later you two will recognize a godfather and granddaughter, and it will be regarded as flattering her."

Xiaoying'er waved her hands hastily when she heard the words, and said: "Master Tao, don't make fun of me, little Yinger's life is cheap, how can I have such a blessing."

Seeing Xiaoying'er's timid look, the potter touched the things in his sleeves, and his heart skipped a beat.

The pottery merchant smiled lightly, and suddenly greeted Lai Ying'er, saying, "Little Ying'er, come here."

Xiao Yinger asked curiously: "Why?" But she walked over obediently.

The potter took out something from his sleeve and put it under her nose, shaking it.

Xiao Yinger sniffed vigorously, with a surprised expression on her pale face, she said, "What is this smell, it smells so good?"

The potter smiled and said, "It smells good, it's caramel."

The development history of candy can be traced back to 3000 years ago. The word "饱" appeared in ancient Chinese books in the Han Dynasty. Maltose is the earliest hard candy in Chinese history. It was first recorded in the Bielu of Famous Doctors. Take it with a taste.

Of course, even if it was sugar, it wasn't just a few pieces that ordinary people could eat. It was yesterday that Yuan Shao sent people to bring it to the pottery merchants as a gesture of closeness.

Of course, on the other hand, the pottery merchant also sent Mi Fang to send Yuan Shao a return gift with a sad face, and it must be heavier than the gift he sent.