Zhu Nao

In any army, purchasing armaments is such a lucrative job that not everyone can do it.A person who can hold this official position must firstly have intricate connections in the army, and secondly, must be trusted by the commander.

Tan Xin is no exception.

In fact, he is a cousin of Liu Song's wife's family, relying on his nepotism and his ability to flatter horses and follow the wind to take this position.

And the person holding this position, whether it is his position itself or his personal connections, is destined to know a lot of secrets in the army.

When Zhu Nao asked Tan Xin to deliver news and do things for him, he meant that he wanted Tan Xin to betray him the confidential information of the Guangjin army, and he wanted Tan Xin to betray Liu Song!

Tan Xin couldn't believe his ears.Although he is greedy for money, the bag of money in his hand is indeed not small, but you must know that if he did something wrong to Liu Song and the Guangjin army, it would be fine if he was not found out. If he was found out, he would be beheaded capital crime!With such a big risk, Zhu Nao wanted to bribe him with so much money?What do you take him for?

However, before Tan Xin could protest, Zhu Nao spoke calmly again: "Since Governor Liu is willing to meet my envoy in person, why not send him there?" While speaking, he pointed to the person in charge The Shu businessman who was negotiating with Tan Xin said meaningfully, "He must have a lot to say to Liu Fu Yin."

Tan Xingang's half-opened mouth instantly closed again: "..."

Only then did he realize that instead of saying that Jun Nao was bribing him, it was better to say that Jun Nao was threatening him.He has held this position all along and has done a lot of deceitful things.And the reason why he was able to escape so far is because Liu Song didn't know what he did, and it was impossible for Liu Song to personally ask about the details of the purchase of armaments.At most, he only needs to take care of some relevant personnel, and there will be no worries.

But it's different now.Liu Song attached great importance to this batch of weapons, to the extent that he had to negotiate in person.Shu merchants can bypass him and contact Liu Song directly, and then his actions will not be concealed.

As long as the Shu businessman told Liu Song the truth about his behavior, Liu Song would definitely be furious.If the Shu merchants add more oil and vinegar to make Liu Song feel that he is deliberately delaying his great career, the consequences will be unimaginable!

The cold sweat on Tan Xin's forehead fell instantly.

The situation is stronger than others, even though Tan Xin is extremely reluctant right now, he can only bite the bullet and squeeze out a smile: "It will be my honor to serve the Lord Zhu..."

Zhu Nao smiled at him, but his attitude was very modest: "It is also Ben Yin's honor to have Tan Duzhi work for him."

Tan Xin laughed dryly.

Although he agreed with his mouth, he was thinking about it in his heart.He planned to stabilize Zhu Nao first, and when the time came, he would muddle both sides, which might mess things up, and he would get away with it.It is too dangerous for him to be a spy, and he is not willing to do so unless it is absolutely necessary.

However, before he could figure out how to get out, a small table with the four treasures of the study had already been moved in front of him.

Tan Xin: "...?"

Jing Zhe, who brought the small table over, smiled at him with a row of white teeth, his eyes contained a warning, as if he had seen through his thoughts, and said politely: "Please write down what you just said just now, please Tan Duzhi."

Tan Xin: "!!!"

Is Junao so easy to fool?With his verbal promise, let him go back?Of course not!

Let him leave his handwriting, this handle can be regarded as firm enough.Rao is Tan Xin's eloquent tongue, who can turn the matter of his extortion of bribes in front of Liu Song, but as long as Liu Song is not a fool, it is impossible for Liu Song not to be suspicious of what is written in black and white.And once Liu Song became suspicious, even if Tan Xin was not convicted, it would be impossible to keep his job.

And if it's just about extorting bribes, the story will be over when King Qin is over.But if ink stains are left, then this handle can be grasped forever.Even if King Qin is over, Tan Xin still has to be controlled by others with this written evidence.

Of course Tan Xin didn't want to write it, he hesitated and refused: "This...really...I..."

Seeing his liver-like complexion, Jing Zhe sneered secretly, then turned around and took out a wooden box, and pushed it in front of Tan Xin.He opened the box, and what was inside was no longer silver, but several ingots of golden gold!

Tan Xin's eyes straightened.Such a few ingots of gold, plus the bag of silver just now, is not a small sum.He was greedy for money, so he couldn't help swallowing.

Zhu Nao said: "Tan Duzhi, Ben Yin is sincerely recruiting you."

Jing Zhe said coldly again: "In two days, Qin Wang's meeting will officially start, Liu Fu Yin will preside over it personally, right?"

One of them sang red faces, the other sang bad faces, and they all greeted them with threats and lures in an instant, how could Tan Xin resist it?In the end it was completely defeated.

He gritted his teeth, picked up the pen, and tremblingly wrote on the paper as Jing Zhe requested, leaving his own ink marks.

After finishing writing, Jing Zhe took it over and handed it over to Zhu Nao.

After reading it, Zhu Nao confirmed that it was correct, and put away the rice paper with a smile.

Since Tan Xin had no room to turn back, he simply started to make profits for himself.He asked flatteringly: "Master Zhu, can you sell that batch of soldiers to Guangjin Mansion?" If he can buy this batch of soldiers, it will be regarded as a credit, and he can get some benefits from it.

Zhu Nao said, "For this, it depends on who offers the highest price. There are still many people queuing up outside to buy it."

Tan Xin: "..."

Well, in the end, he sold himself for that little money.

When I was depressed, I looked down and saw the yellow gold and white silver, and felt a little joy, so my heart became mixed with sorrow and joy.

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Wei Yue came to Zhu Nao's tent, and Tan Xin happened to come out from inside.The two met each other. Tan Xin didn't know Wei Yue's identity, so he bowed his head to salute him.

Wei Yue looked Tan Xin up and down a few times, with a smile on his lips, and walked past him into the account.

"Bring another one?" Wei Yue sat down opposite Zhu Nao carelessly, "Which mansion is it this time?"

Zhu Nao was sorting out the news about Tan Xin's confession just now, without raising his head, he said, "Guangjin Mansion."

After accepting Zhu Nao's gold, Tan Xin told Zhu Nao everything he knew about Guangjin Mansion.Not only the number of troops, money and rations, the factions in the army, but also many local situations in Guangjin Prefecture.

Wei Yue understood.

Tan Xin was actually not the only one who fell into Zhu Nao's trap.In the name of doing business, Shu merchants have been in close contact with various armies recently, and therefore have contacts with some people in each army.Through various methods such as bribery, coercion, flattery, and mutual benefit, they planted their own eyeliners in the various armies.

You must know that this time King Qin, originally Zhu Nao should be the one with the least information.The other officials have been officials for many years, or are descendants of aristocratic families. Many of them have known each other for a long time and have their own connections.As for Zhu Nao, he doesn't have such contacts, and his subordinates also lack the children of noble relatives who have a lot of friends.

However, relying on his business methods, he became the most well-informed one.He even knows the situation of some armies very well, perhaps even the commander in the army does not have a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the situation of his own army.

But Wei Yue was also a little puzzled.

"Boss." Zhu Nao's identity changes from time to time, from state shepherd to censor to Fu Yin, Wei Yue simply calls him the boss, lest he will change it after getting used to it, "Since we are not kings, why do you ask so much news? use?"

Zhu Nao finally sorted out all the news about Tan Xin's confession just now, stacked the papers neatly, and replied casually: "Business."

Wei Yue said: "What business do you need these for? Aren't the things we brought are almost sold out?"

Many of the goods Zhu Nao brought out from central Sichuan were sold along the way, and when he arrived in the Central Plains, he contacted the various prefectures and sold another batch.Even the prefectures ordered a lot of goods because they were satisfied with the goods in Sichuan.Most of the remaining ones that have not been sold are because Zhu Nao has other plans and is not in a hurry to sell them.

But Zhu Nao raised the stack of papers calmly: "How much do you think these are worth?"

Wei Yue was stunned: "What?"

Zhu Nao said leisurely: "Henan Mansion, Changsha Mansion, Jiangling Mansion... How much are they willing to pay for these news?"

Wei Yue: "!!!"

He was dumbfounded.Zhu Nao thought of taking advantage of King Qin's opportunity to sell weapons, which is already extremely powerful.But now this move is even more amazing.

Sales news?This is definitely a more timely and sought-after business than selling weapons!This is definitely a lucrative business, and they can use which forces to buy what information, further infer the purpose of these forces, and obtain more information... Right now, the Central Plains is a pool of muddy water, and the muddy water is full of tails The big fat fish that swim, they catch one at a time.If it doesn't make a lot of money, it's simply unreasonable.

Wei Yue couldn't help laughing. After a long time, she gave Zhu Nao two thumbs up: "Admiration, admiration!"

Once again, he was glad that he chose the right path and followed the right person.With Zhu Nao around, he would never have to worry about being hungry again in his life.

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Two days later, envoys sent by the princes from all walks of life came to the vicinity of Woshui one after another to participate in the alliance.Through the alliance, they will discuss how to serve the king.

Since Liu Song initiated the matter of King Qin, of course he attended the meeting in person and took over the responsibility and power of presiding over the meeting.

After all the forces from all sides arrived, they first performed a ceremony.Offering sacrifices to the sky, worshiping the ground, and burning incense, they each expressed their loyalty to the court and their determination to fight against the rebels.The meeting will not officially start until all the cutscenes are over.

Liu Song was the first to put forward his plan: "To rescue the emperor, we will take Chen Qiao first, cut off the rebel army's connection with the north, and then encircle the capital."

Because Guo Jinli's rebel army started from Taiyuan and went all the way south to the capital. Although the rebel army is in the capital, there are still many rebels in the north.If they take Chen Qiao, they can cut off the rescue of Guo Jinli by the northern rebels.

On this point, all the messengers agreed.

Then, Liu Song put forward a plan to attack the capital: "We have a total of [-] troops. We can first divide [-] elite soldiers to attack the capital from the east, south, and west roads. It is difficult for the rebels to fight in all directions. As long as there is a group of elite soldiers who break through the city first, the army behind the palace can rush into the capital, go straight to the palace, destroy the leader of the bandits, and save the emperor."

As soon as this remark came out, the expressions and attitudes of the messengers suddenly became ambiguous.