There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

"Everyone!" The pottery merchant clapped his hands and said, "This time, the emperor appointed Tao to sell his title. In fact, he had no other choice. After all, if His Majesty wants to reorganize the imperial court and repair the palace in Fan County, he can't do it without money! The so-called universal The land of the king, the shore of the land, is it the king's ministers, as ministers, we should pay tribute to His Majesty and reorganize the court. It is really a mighty gift from God to make up for it!"

After finishing speaking, the pottery merchant bowed in the direction of Fan County where Liu Xie was located.

Seeing the potter's hypocrisy, all the courtiers gritted their teeth with hatred in their hearts.

If you have an official, buy it quickly!What are you doing with so many vain things?

But the pottery merchants have already set an example. These envoys did not respect the rules. If they spread the news, their reputation would be affected. The loss outweighed the gain.

Everyone helplessly bowed to Fan County with the potter, and shouted: "Your Majesty's grace is mighty!"

The pottery merchant nodded in satisfaction, and suddenly said: "The construction of the palace and the reorganization of the imperial court should have cost a huge billion, but His Majesty is sympathetic to the suffering of the world and cannot bear to donate too much, so the capital has been greatly reduced."

Speaking of this, I saw the potter on one knee, and bowed in the direction of Fan County: "Your Majesty's kindness will benefit all people."

The envoys scolded angrily.

But in any case, the surface work must be done well.

Everyone lifted the front of their robes one after another, knelt down on one knee, and collectively shouted: "Your Majesty's kindness, benevolent to all people!"

The pottery merchant was very pleased to see the big guy in the tent showing such respect to His Majesty.

"Everyone is so loyal to His Majesty. Tao, as His Majesty's personal envoy, is very encouraged. How about we big guys collectively give His Majesty another kowtow?"

"Pfft!"

A few of the envoys who hadn't stood up slanted and almost fell to the ground.

Tian Yu, Gongsun Zan's emissary, cleared his throat heavily, and said to the pottery merchant, "I've heard about Mr. Taiping's reputation as a gentleman for a long time, but seeing him today, he is indeed loyal and unparalleled in the world. important."

Kong Rong's envoy, Fang Xiu, was also wiping off his sweat and said, "Master Tian is right, let's get down to business first."

The pottery merchant looked back and forth at the crowd, and saw that the big fellows nodded in agreement, before he said: "Forget it, the first position that Tao will sell off His Majesty's grace today is the general!"

Simpi's eyes flashed brightly.

The envoy of Jingzhou, Kuai Yue, was acquainted with the pottery merchant and was even an ally. He was the first to ask the pottery merchant, "Mr. Taiping, may I ask how much the general sells?"

The potter cleared his throat, and said: "When the late emperor was in the West Garden to sell officials, he set an official price of 2000 million yuan for a city of two thousand shi, and 400 million for a city of four hundred shi. At that time, the emperor felt that the price was cheap. Coupled with the current economic downturn, the price is not the same as back then, and the position of the general is even a high-ranking official under one person, so "

Speaking of this, the pottery merchant stretched out four fingers and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty sympathizes with Tao's dedication to the king, and he specifically allows Tao to buy the position of the general at a price of 4000 million, but Tao wants to come. Thinking about it, I am young and have little knowledge, and my qualifications are not high. It is really hard to convince the general as a general, so I advised His Majesty when I came here. Rang Xian."

Before the potter could finish his words, Xin Pi shouted confidently: "Jizhou Yuan Gong wishes to pay 100 million yuan to His Majesty!"

After finishing speaking, Simpi glanced around the crowd in a high-spirited manner, with a rather smug look on his face.

Long before this sale of officials started, the pottery merchant had discussed with Simpi in private. When he called out 4000 million yuan, he would immediately call out the price of 100 million yuan. The position of general fell on the head of his family, Yuan Jizhou, justifiably.

Moreover, according to the analysis of Xin Pi and Tao Shang, among the princes, Yuan Shao is currently the most powerful and famous. Under such power, no one would dare to compete with Yuan Shao for this general.

Simpi's thoughts are beautiful, but the problem is that he doesn't know what's interesting.

"My family is in trouble, and I am willing to give 500 million yuan!"

Hearing this cry, Simpi's flattering smile disappeared immediately, replaced by a look of shock in an instant.

Turning his head to look, he saw Sui Gu, Zhang Yan's envoy, proudly protesting to Simpi.

Seeing this, Simpi was furious.

"It's a joke! The mere black mountain bandits actually want to sit on the position of the great general?"

Sui Gu is a martial artist, he is not good at fighting with words, but for some reason today, facing Simpi's questioning, he actually answered clearly.

"What's the matter? My family, Zhang Pingnan, is an official of the Han court personally issued by His Majesty! Over the years, he has been qualified to recommend filial and honest talents to the court. He is also a subject of His Majesty and a pillar of the court. Yuan Shao is qualified to bid for this General, why is my general in troubled family not qualified?"

Xin Pi frowned, turned to look at the pottery merchant, "Tao Taiping, why don't you care about it?"

A very embarrassed expression appeared on the potter's face.

"This matter, alas, this matter is really difficult. Zhang Pingnan's envoy has already entered Fan County to meet His Majesty. His Majesty has to summon him in person. He is also qualified to participate in this offering. If I refute it, I will get angry later. Zhang Ping is difficult, and there is no way to explain it in front of His Majesty."

Simpi was dumbfounded when he heard this.

He turned his head and glared at Sui Gu, and said: "Zhang Yan has already sent Yuan Jizhou into the ravine! There is no source of funds for raising soldiers, where can I get 4000 million yuan to buy officials?"

Sui Gu raised his neck: "How can you know Zhang Pingnan's ability?"

The potter stood up and persuaded him back and forth.

To put it bluntly, this matter was planned by him and Sui Gu in private.

When returning to Xuzhou that year, the potter and Sui Gu became friends by accident, and even established friendship with Bai Rao from Montenegro. This time Sui Gu came here as an envoy, which made the potter meet his old friend.

The Black Mountain Army was already fighting Yuan Shao, and was beaten like a dog by Yuan Shao. They couldn't breathe, and everyone in the Black Mountain Army felt uncomfortable.

Therefore, as long as they can find fault with Yuan Shao, anyone in the Black Mountain Army will be willing.

After the anger of the two subsided, the pottery merchant said to Simpi in a low voice: "It happened so suddenly, who would have thought that such an emissary would come out to make trouble, I have His Majesty's will in me, if I insist on you, I'm afraid the rest The envoys of the princes are not convinced, and if it is reported to Yuan Shu's ears later, it will make Yuan Gong laugh."

Simpi was sweating profusely.

"What should I do?"

The pottery merchant pondered for a while, then said in a low voice: "It's really not possible, why don't you, on behalf of Yuan Gong, raise the money for the general?"

Simpi: ""

Chapter 355 The Belonging of Youzhou Mu

Sui Gu and the pottery trader secretly communicated, and deliberately robbed Xin Pi of the position of general in the middle of the field. In a sense, it was purely for the purpose of driving up prices.

The 4000 million yuan Zhang Yan has accumulated for so many years, and he will not be unable to get it out, but given his current predicament, even if he is asked to take [-] yuan, he may not be willing to part with it.

According to the private communication between the potter and Suigu, Yuan Shao is the most critical issue today!

Moreover, the pottery merchant had contingency plans in mind.

Based on Xin Pi's current position, since he has stood up to ask for this great general for his master Yuan Shao, then he will never give up easily!

Yuan Shao is the most skinny person, he either doesn't make a move, or if he makes a move, it is bound to win.

The dignified lord of the feudal lords can't even compete for a great general, and Yuan Shao will not be able to mix up in the future.

As Yuan Shao's close vassal, Xin Pi naturally knew his lord the best, especially now that the opponent in the bidding was Zhang Yan's.

In front of so many envoys, if Simpi let the Black Mountain Army suppress him, it would be like slapping Yuan Shao fiercely in front of the princes of the world. When he went back to see Yuan Shao, it would be strange if the lord didn’t kill himself !