Zhu Nao

After Xie Wuji and Wu Cong left the teahouse, they immediately went to find Jin Min.

Wu Cong told Jin Min: "The general and I are going back. You stay here for a few more days to see if there is room for improvement. In addition, you take someone to Wending Lane, where there should be a man named Jia Yizhen's man. He claims to be a businessman, you should investigate his family background clearly, the general intends to recruit this person."

Jin Min asked blankly, "Wending Lane?" He had stayed in the city for so long, but he had never heard of this street.However, Wu Cong didn't dare to question what Wu Cong said, and he just wrote it down seriously.

It was getting late, Xie Wuji and Wu Cong couldn't stay longer, otherwise they wouldn't be able to leave today when the city gate was closed at night.So the two took their luggage, explained a few words to Jin Min, and left.

After going to the street, the two led the horse and walked towards the gate of the city.

Xie Wuji was not a talkative person, on the way he was thoughtful, and he never opened his mouth.

In a blink of an eye, the two of them were near the city gate.

Xie Wuji stopped and looked back at the city where he had been staying for a few days.His eyes flickered and he scanned the street, no one knew what was going on in his mind.

After a while, he turned around and said, "Let's go."

Wu Cong followed behind Xie Wuji, and was about to let the soldiers guarding the city check, but he heard urgent shouts from behind.

"Brother, wait!"

The voice sounded familiar, Wu Cong and Xie Wuji turned their heads at the same time, and saw a soldier under Jin Min running towards them quickly.Startled, the two retreated to the side of the road and stopped.

The soldier quickly ran up to them and reported out of breath: "General, the Shu merchants sent someone to look for Deputy Lieutenant Jin, saying that they wanted to discuss with us about joining forces in Guanzhong."

Wu Cong was startled: "What? Shu merchants want to join forces with us?"

Xie Wuji was also taken aback.

The two looked at each other.

……

A stick of incense time ago.

Just as Jin Min sent Xie Wuji and Wu Cong away, he was also upset, so he got some food and drink to sacrifice to the Wu Zang Temple.He had just finished eating when one of his subordinates hurried in.

Jin Min saw that his subordinates looked strange, and asked while gnawing on the chicken leg: "What's the matter? His face looks like a ghost."

The subordinate said: "Lieutenant, that Shu businessman Yougan is here! He said he has something important to discuss with the lieutenant!"

A piece of chicken thigh that Jin Min had just bitten was hanging in his mouth, and he forgot to chew: "...Huh??"

……

After a stick of incense.

Jin Min paced back and forth anxiously in the room.

After a while, he ran to the window to have a look. Through the carved window frame, he could see You Gan sitting on the stone bench by the pond, breaking the snacks they gave him and throwing them into the pond to feed the fish.

He went back to the house and urged his subordinates: "Go out and see if the person chasing the general has returned."

The subordinate hurriedly said: "Yes." He hurried out.

Jin Min continued to pace in annoyance.

Not long after, his subordinates hurried back: "B-I'm back! General, the general is back!"

Jin Min was startled and rushed out to welcome him.

You Gan was waiting in the front yard, and Xie Wuji came in from the back yard, so it happened that he would not meet him.As soon as he entered the courtyard, Jin Min came out to greet him: "General, are you leaving? Where is Wu Changshi?"

Xie Wuji said: "He's going back to rectify military affairs first. I'll stay for another two days."

This matter is of great importance, and both hands must be prepared, so Xie Wuji asked Wu Cong to go back to prepare for the battle first, while he continued to stay in Jingzhao Mansion - matters here are more important than those in the army.If things can be done here, an unnecessary war can be avoided.

Xie Wuji asked straight to the point: "What's going on? You said that Shu merchants want to join forces with us?"

Jin Min also looked puzzled: "Yes. Not long after the general left, the leader of the Shu businessman from Yougan came to the door in person, saying that he hoped to negotiate with us to join forces in Guanzhong."

Xie Wuji said: "How to say specifically?"

Jin Min shook his head: "It hasn't been discussed yet. I dare not make the decision, so I prepared tea and snacks for him first and asked him to wait in the yard."

This change came too fast and too big. This is a matter related to the safety of the entire army. In Jin Min's capacity, he really dare not be the master.

Xie Wuji took off his coat and said, "Go and talk, I'll listen at the side."

Jin Min nodded again and again: "Yes."

……

Not long after, Yougan, who was having fun feeding the fish, was invited into the hall.

Jin Min had already sat down at the main table, and there were several of his subordinates, as well as Xie Wuji who was among his subordinates.

When Jin Min saw You Gan, his face was not very good-looking, but he got up politely and bowed his hands to You Gan: "Sorry, I just have some private matters to do, and I kept Mr. You waiting for a long time."

You Gan hurriedly said: "Not long, not long. It's You who took the liberty to visit and didn't ask for an invitation in advance." He glanced around the people in the hall, and paused for a moment on Xie Wuji.It's not because of anything else, it's because Xie Wuji's looks are too eye-catching.

Jin Min hurriedly said: "I heard people say that Mr. You is here this time, and wants to negotiate with us?"

You Qian's gaze was pulled back by him, and he said with a smile: "Yes. You heard the news two days ago that Deputy Captain Jin came to Jingzhao Mansion because your army was going to station in Guanzhong? Is there such a thing? ?"

The corner of Jin Min's mouth twitched.This matter was about to be messed up by the Shu merchants, but You Gan was ashamed to say that he had just heard about it.Dare to be more shameless?

However, when he came out with a smile on his face, no matter how unhappy he was, he couldn't scold others, so he could only say coldly: "It's true."

You Gan said pleasantly: "That's great! Now that Guanzhong is chaotic and bandits are running around, if General Xie can enter Guanzhong, the chaos will be quelled. Our Governor Zhu of the Chengdu Mansion has admired General Xie for a long time. If he knows You must be very happy about this!"

Jin Min: "..." Yes, shamelessness really has no limit.

Even Xie Wuji couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

Jin Min let out a breath of foul air, too lazy to talk to Jin Min, and said straight to the point: "Mr. You may as well speak directly if you have something to say."

You Gan said: "Deputy Captain Jin probably doesn't know, Zhu Fu Yin was also very concerned when he heard about the chaos in Guanzhong. He sent me to Jingzhao Mansion, and he hoped that our Chengdu Mansion could help Jingzhao Mansion to control the chaos. We can increase the number of people in Guanzhong. Trade exchanges, building workshops here, supervising farming... In this way, people's livelihood in Guanzhong can be improved."

After taking a breath, he said again: "We and General Xie have the same purpose, we are all here to put down the chaos. If that's the case, why don't we join hands, wouldn't it be better?"

Jin Min's expression became more and more complicated: "How to join forces?"

You Gan said with concern: "Deputy Lieutenant Jin, I heard that you were rejected by Governor Fei when you came to garrison the army? If that's true, it's really that Governor Fei who has no guts. A hero like General Xie came to help him put down the chaos, he It’s really chilling to not appreciate it.”

Jin Min: "..." He waited expressionlessly for You Gan to continue.

You Gan then sighed: "Alas! Originally, our Sichuan merchants came here to do business and we had already negotiated with the local merchants, but for some reason, those merchants suddenly changed their minds. Our affairs are not going well. Lieutenant Jin and I really share the same disease."

Jin Min: "..."

He lifted his mouth, and echoed with mixed flavors: "Is that so."

You Gan said: "Presumably the officials, merchants and common people of Jingzhao Mansion don't trust us yet. It's no wonder. But since we have the same purpose, if we join hands, things will be much easier—your army is coming Governor Fei disagreed with the garrison in Guanzhong, and the people also complained, probably because they were worried that the food and salaries in the army would be a burden to the local officials and people. In this case, we might as well do this: After your army is stationed in Guanzhong, if the income from farming is not enough to support the army , All the extra military expenditures will be borne by us Shu merchants! We will never collect an extra grain from the common people!"

Jin Min first raised his eyebrows in surprise, then narrowed his eyes.

This is not the first time that Shu merchants have offered to provide them with food and wages, but this time is completely different from the last time.The last time the Shu merchants provided them with food and wages, the condition was to keep them away from Xiaoguan on the Longdong Plateau.But this time, the Shu merchants wanted them to enter Guanzhong.

This is not a subtle difference, but a huge difference - Xie Wuji said that the purpose of the Shu merchants is to deploy their forces in advance, and when the time is right, they can open a way out of Shu for the Shu army.The problem is that these things can be done before Xie Wuji settles in.They welcomed Xie Wuji in and did these things under Xie Wuji's nose. Do they think Xie Wuji can stand by and watch?

Jin Min couldn't help but glanced in Xie Wuji's direction.The seating in the room specially arranged Xie Wuji diagonally opposite to him, so that Xie Wuji's face could not be seen after You Gan took his seat.

At this moment, Xie Wuji also had doubts in his eyes.

Jin Min withdrew his gaze and asked, "Shu merchants provide us with food and wages, so what do Shu merchants want?"

You Gan said with a smile: "Naturally, I still hope that the Jingzhao Mansion can agree to allow us to do business and set up workshops in Guanzhong."

Jin Min was even more puzzled.The situation has changed, but the conditions of the Shu people have not changed?Or is it just the previous ones?

You Gan said: "Ah, that's right. Apart from this, there is one more important thing..."

Jin Min pricked up his ears and asked, "What other conditions do you have?"

You Gan chuckled, and said unhurriedly: "Before I left Shu, the Governor of the Zhu Manor had entrusted me repeatedly, saying that he admired General Xie for a long time. If there is a chance, he would like to get to know General Xie very much. Taking this opportunity, If the two of us can work together, we Shu people can make friends with you Xie Jiajun, Zhu Fuyin and General Xie."

Jin Min: "..."

He couldn't help but glance at Xie Wuji again.Xie Wuji's lips moved, and his expression was a little complicated.

After another moment, Jin Min asked, "That's it?"

You Gan said: "That's it."

Jin Min fell silent.

In fact, if the two of them really wanted to join forces, it would definitely not be as simple as a few words today.How much land they can get in Guanzhong, and how Shu merchants will provide them with food and wages in the future, there are many details to be negotiated.Right now, what You Gan said is just a rough outline.But this framework alone is extremely beneficial to Xie Jiajun.

You Gan said that Fei Cen didn't let them come to the army because he was worried about food and pay. In fact, Fei Cen was not only worried about food and pay, but Xie Wuji was really concerned about food and pay.If the Shu merchants can help them enter the customs and provide them with food, it can be said that almost all the crises they are facing now will be solved!

But the difficulty is that the people of Shu are cunning and treacherous, and they talk nicely, but I am afraid that the calculations in their hearts are not so simple.I don't know what kind of hole was dug waiting for them.

After a while, Xie Wuji nodded to Jin Min.It means to make him agree.

——The most urgent task right now is to enter Guanzhong and get the army rations.Any remaining problems can be solved slowly.

Now that Xie Wuji has expressed his position, Jin Min has nothing to hesitate, and said with ease, "If this plan can come true, it will be a good thing."

You Gan said happily: "Of course it is a good thing! Your army's food and salary can be solved, the people's livelihood in Guanzhong can be improved, and our Shu merchants can make money. Isn't it a good thing to have the best of all three! So, Deputy Captain Jin agreed?"

Jin Min said: "It can be considered. But this matter involves a lot. If we want to join forces, there are still many details to be discussed."

You Gan rolled up his sleeves and said boldly: "Of course! If you have any questions, Deputy Captain Jin, feel free to ask!"

……

Since the incident happened suddenly, Jin Min and the others were not prepared at all, so they could only ask questions wherever they could think of.You Gan came prepared, answered all their questions, and offered some details and methods of cooperation.At least just listen to what he said today, it can be said to be full of sincerity, neither Jin Min nor Xie Wuji can detect any traps.

The two sides were unable to finalize all the details in a hurry, but only basically clarified the intentions of both parties.The sun had already set, and it was inconvenient for You Gan to stay longer, so he made an appointment to come to the door tomorrow for a negotiation, and left in a hurry.

After You Gan left, the tense strings in Jin Min's mind finally relaxed, but the confusion returned.

"General." Jin Min asked suspiciously, "What the hell are the Shu people doing? Are they really planning to join forces with us? Are they trying to deceive us?"

Xie Wuji frowned slightly, squinting his eyes thoughtfully.The joint venture should be real, You Gan is well prepared, he has thought of many details, it must have been planned for some time.

Jin Min continued to mutter: "Could it be that they didn't spread the rumors about the plague? Since they want to join forces with us, why didn't they come sooner?"

When Xie Wuji heard the word "plague", his eyes froze, and he couldn't help raising his eyes to look at Jin Min.

Jin Min was taken aback by his look, thinking he had said something wrong, he said cautiously, "General?"

Xie Wuji took a breath, and then slowly exhaled: "If there were no rumors of the plague, we would not have agreed to join forces with them."

Jin Min was stunned: "Huh?"

It took him a while to sort out the sequence: Yes!Originally, Fei Cen had already softened and agreed to their entry into the customs to garrison troops. If it weren't for the sudden outbreak of rumors, how could they have cooperated with the Shu people based on their precautions against the Shu people?

——So, the culprit of the rumors is the Shu people.And the purpose of the Shu people spreading rumors is to join forces with them? ?

... This is the legendary slap, give a date?Has anyone done such a thing!

Jin Min was speechless, but Xie Wuji's expression became more and more serious.

If it was true as he had expected, the purpose of the Shu man-made rumors was to force him to join forces, then did the Shu people already know his current situation?After all, if it wasn't for his rations being burned, he would have to settle in Guanzhong before the beginning of spring. Even if he was trapped by rumors, he would not choose to cooperate with the Shu people.

How much do those Shu people know?Where did they go?And that Yugan, is he really just a businessman?Why can a businessman have such a great ability and power to turn upside down in Guanzhong?What kind of commission did he get?

And that Chengdu Yin Junnao, what kind of person is he...

The author has something to say: I don’t want to write too long and dry analysis in the article, and I’m afraid I didn’t write clearly

Let me explain a little bit: Why did Zhu Nao say that Xie Wuji went the wrong way?Xie's idea is that I will use force to pacify the place first, and as long as there are no rebels making trouble, governance can be done slowly.The problem is that the order of this dynasty is already on the verge of collapse. People who are ordinary people today will join the rebel army tomorrow, and all forces are mixed. He suppressed it only on the surface, and it will be chaotic at any opportunity.

And Zhu Nao's approach is, I don't care what the chaos is like outside, I will manage a place when I get a place, and slowly expand the territory.

Xie's expansion is very fast, but the problem is that he is unstable, and he is always on the verge of collapse.