Chapter 15 Everyone has wealth

Sun Shao made a lot of money this time. He not only got 2,000 war horses from Cao Zhang, but also got more than 2,000 horses from King Daqi of Goguryeo. In addition, he got more than 5,000 horses originally owned by Gongsun Gong. He got nearly 10,000 war horses in total. This is a wealth that no one can ignore. Even the people on the grassland can't, and more What's more, those who don't produce horses by themselves.

Zang Ba and Sun Guan were jealous, but they were embarrassed to open their mouths. Sun Shao did business with them and took them to make contributions, which has helped them a lot. If they still want to share these trophys with Sun Shao, they really can't open this.

Sun Shao saw what they meant.

"Do you want a horse?"

Zang Ba and Sun Guan looked at each other and nodded with shame. Sun Guan, a rude old man, blushed in a rare way. Ai Ai said, "The king of Wei's horses are very strictly controlled, and it is rare to reward dozens of horses. In the past few years, there is no shadow at all. The stables of foreign ministers are about to grow grass."

Sun Shao can understand their sufferings, because Jiangdong is similar. When the generals in Jiangdong are awarded, there are usually 2,000 people, but there are only 50 horses, the ratio is 40 to one, and the proportion in Cao Qian's army is about ten to one. If it is a general who is good at cavalry, such as Zhang Liao, the proportion can be higher. Cao Zhang is in Youzhou, and it is easier to get some war horses. Among the 20,000 people brought here this time, there are more than 4,000 established cavalry, which are as high as five to one.

"Well, I got more than 10,000 horses this time, of which 2,000... I'm sorry, I'm going to exchange them for my mother and son."

Sun Shao glanced at Sun Deng intentionally or unintentionally. Zang Ba and Sun Guan were very clear about the relationship between Sun's uncles and nephews. They also had protons in Ye City, so they instinctively sympathized with Sun Shao. They didn't like Sun Quan, and they didn't even have a good impression on Sun Deng. The way they looked at Sun Deng were naturally a little uncomfortable.

Sun Deng was restless and couldn't say anything, so he had to endure it. This time, he was ordered by Sun Shao to lead Wei Wen and others to guard Meng Liangjin. Although there was no war, it was scary enough. If the 40,000 troops of Yangyi wanted to forcibly cross Meng Liangjin, it would be a fierce battle. Not only was Sun Deng nervous for several days, but also Zhuge Jin and others raised their hearts to their throats. If there was still calmness in it, that is, Zhuge Ke, he seemed a little excited.

Sun Shao asked Zhuge Jin to go back to report, hoping to exchange 2,000 war horses for the bridge and Ayu. Sun Deng very much hoped that Sun Quan could agree. In his letter to Sun Quan, Sun Shao specially exaggerated the tension of the battlefield, among which there were many pompous words. Sun Deng knew that Sun Shao had the intention of scaring Sun Quan, but this was also what he hoped for, so He opened one eye and closed the other, and said a few words in the book at home. He hoped that Sun Quan could pity his son, agree to Sun Shao's request, and take him back as soon as possible.

Although he knew that it would take at least a few months to get the result, Sun Deng's heart had flown back to Jianye.

"This great victory, Cheng Tianen, I want to send a thousand of the best horses to the emperor." Sun Shao smiled sincerely and said, "Anyway, the emperor is the co-owner of the world, and he can't be too shabby. I heard that although the fifth school of the Northern Army has been rebuilt, Huqi Camp, Yueqi Camp and Changshui Camp are all nominal and have no cavalry at all, which is really out of the way. I won't forget the credit of both of you. How about I account for 600 of these thousand, and 200 of you two?

Zang Ba and Sun Guan are a little sorry. Although this is in their name, they have fallen into their hands after all. However, on the other hand, they offered horses with Sun Shao, and the emperor must also reward them. Maybe this assassin can become a state herdsman. Thinking of this, they bowed to Sun Shao together: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your support."

"It should be. We are comrades-in-arms. We will charge together. Of course, we should also share some of the trophy." Sun Shao blushed at all and continued, "I have to sell some of the remaining 7,000 horses to Xishu. You don't know that my father-in-law has come to ask for war horses several times, and I really can't erase my face."

"Understand, understand." Zang Ba and Sun Guan are getting more and more disappointed and divided. It seems that they don't have their part.

Sun Shao looked at their faces until their disappointed faces showed their faces, and then said, "I'll keep three thousand, and you share the remaining 2,000. How about that?"

"Ah? Ah!" Zang Ba and Sun Guan, who were already desperate, suddenly climbed to the peak of ecstasy again. A thousand? Great, they only planned to ask for 500 horses, but it really didn't work. Three hundred horses would be okay. Unexpectedly, Sun Shao cried for a long time, and finally gave each of them 1,000 horses.

Zang Ba and Sun Guan exchanged a look in surprise and bowed down in front of Sun Shao at the same time: "Your Highness's heart really makes me admire."

Sun Shao quickly helped them up and smiled shyly, "You two, what are you talking about? Although we are quite different in age, we are like old friends at first sight. I am very grateful to you for crossing the mountains and the sea to help me fight Liaodong. If I hadn't really lacked a horse, to be honest, I would have planned to share it equally with you."

Zang Ba shook his head repeatedly and couldn't close his mouth with a smile: "Your Highness, this is already very good. We can't afford it."

Sun Guan also smiled happily, stroked his white beard, and raised his thumb: "I, Sun Guan, have not obeyed people all my life. Today, I really admire your Highness. Your Highness, there is no need to say empty words. If you have anything to help in the future, just one sentence, as long as I, Sun Guan, can ride a horse and hold a spear, I will definitely go all the way to serve my life.

"With this sentence, I will be more brave." Sun Shao's exaggerated chest made Zang Ba and Sun Guan burst out laughing.

"Your Majesty, the textile industry in Qingzhou will take great efforts to recover. Linzi is a famous silk capital in the country. In those years, it was exported to Xiyi. I don't know how much money I made back. I'm going to travel far into the ocean soon, so I can't leave the boat empty then, can I? That can't even be collected.

"Your Highness, don't worry." Sun Guan patted his chest and said, "After going back this time, I will definitely focus on it. I also hope Your Highness can provide more looms. No more. As long as there are thousands of looms, I promise that I can restore the grandeur of that year in three or five years."

"The loom is easy to do. We'd better deal with it according to the old rules and barter." Sun Shao nodded repeatedly, and he made a lot of bargains on the loom. However, the loom for Sun Guan is only the first generation of improvement, and there will be the second and third generations in the future. With the stimulation of interests, he believes that the progress of technology will be a leap forward.

"That's better." Sun Guan nodded with satisfaction.

The three of them talked happily, and their interest in cooperation became stronger and wider. Zang Ba and Sun Guan couldn't wait to take out all the things they could cooperate with Sun Shao. It's good to do business with Sun Shao. Sun Shao didn't cheat them and thought about them everywhere. Sun Shao thought of many problems for them that they didn't consider. Where can I find this kind of partner? We must hold on to it.

While dealing with Zang Ba and Sun Guan, Sun Shao also began to cooperate with the big clans of Liaodong County. Liaodong's wood industry, fishery, mining and animal husbandry have great potential. In Sun Shao's general impression, Liaodong should be the three provinces of Northeast China and a large coal-producing province. He wants to develop steelmaking, develop steam engines, and travel far into the ocean. Coal is a must. Before people in this era don't know enough about the important surname of coal, he will take the lead.

Who said that the fastest way to get rich is to grab resources. Cultivated land is also a resource, but for Sun Shao, arable land is far less important than other resources. First, arable land is rare, second, the population is small, and the output of arable land is too low. Instead of competing for territory with others, he might as well focus on other resources.

A large number of people in Xiangping City were killed by the assassins arranged by Sun Shao. Now there is no leader in the group of dragons, and no one chooses to compete with Sun Shao. Those small families with poor strength just take advantage of the opportunity to enter and offer various preferential conditions to attract Sun Shao's attention. Sun Shao took advantage of it and listened to flattery. Gu Tan, who was in charge of these affairs, was so busy that he hit the back of the head. Finally, he said to Sun Shao with a bitter face, "You'd better invite Aunt Shan to come. I'm really busy alone."

At the beginning of December, Cao Zhang came back from hunting from his husband, and this time he gained a lot. Because Fu Yu Wang Wei Qiu Tai buried almost all the main force in the Liaoning Tunnel, now only the old and weak women and children are left in Fuyu. In the face of Cao Zhang's iron horse, they have no other way but to be captured. Cao Zhang returned almost with a full load, with nearly 10,000 horses, more than 100,000 cattle and sheep, and a population of nearly 50,000. Sun Shaodu doubted whether Fu Yu had become an open space.

"No." Cao Zhang's black face was filled with a proud smile: "There are still some who have escaped, icy and snowy, and I don't bother to chase them."

"With so many horses, should you divide me a little more?" Sun Shao said with a smile.

"Your Highness has made so much. Please save some for me." Cao Zhang's face was bitter: "These horses are either smaes or horses. They are not really used as war horses."

"What a stingy." Sun Shao pointed to Cao Zhang's nose and said, "Well, give me another thousand, and the rest of the horses will be given to you. How about giving me more cattle, sheep and population?"

Cao Zhang splung his lips, and he knew that he would be blackmailed by Sun Shao, but now Sun Shao occupied Liaodong and didn't leave. He couldn't give it, so he had to grit his teeth and let Sun Shao pick a thousand more. Sun Shao immediately wrote a memorial to report to the emperor about the battle of Liaodong. He praised the contributions of Zang Ba, Sun Guan and Cao Zhang, but he did not mention much about his own affairs. Then he sent people to cross the sea directly, landed in Qingzhou, and sent them to Luoyang with 600 miles.

The emperor received Sun Shao's good news when the New Year was approaching. He knew that his 1,000 war horses had entered the Yellow River and would soon reach Luoyang. He laughed with joy. Lieutenant Jia Xu and Prime Minister Yang Biao were also very happy. With these 1,000 war horses, the cavalry battalion of the Northern Army could finally be established. How many It looks like the Northern Army.

"Aiqing, I didn't expect Sun Qing to be a loyal minister." The emperor praised, "A thousand horses, I have been the emperor for so many years, and I have never received such a heavy tribute."

Yang Biao was very gratified. It was he who strongly recommended Sun Shao in front of the emperor, and he strongly recommended Sun Shao, who had the worst strength, to be the king. Now it has been proved that Sun Shao has played a good role in containing the other three kings. Among the four kings, he is the only one who sincerely made great efforts to help the emperor strengthen the emperor. Strength, restore dignity.

"Your Majesty, having a minister like the King of Yue is the blessing of your majesty, the blessing of the Han Dynasty, and the blessing of the world."

"Yes, yes." The emperor nodded repeatedly. After a year of recuperation, his face became more and more rosy.

"Your Majesty, how should I reward the king of Yue?" Yang Biao reminded.

"How to reward? You two Aiqing, how should you reward them? The emperor was also in a good mood and immediately consulted them.

Yang Biao stroked his beard and thought for a moment: "The land of Yue is small, and the space of the king of Yue is too small. If he cuts the land from Yangzhou and Jiaozhou again, I'm afraid Sun Quan will not agree. In my opinion, it's better to cut some places from Liaodong to add more seals."

"Increase the seal?" The emperor hesitated for a moment, "Where is better to cut?" Liaodong is within the scope of Youzhou. I'm afraid the king of Wei won't agree, right?

Yang Biao was also a little embarrassed: "Yes, now the strength of the King of Yue is not enough to compete with the King of Wei, but how can he develop without ceding the land?"

"In my opinion, let's leave this matter to the King of Yue and the King of Wei for negotiation." Jia Xu, who had been squinting and meditating, smiled: "King Yue will definitely understand your majesty's holy will. Even if things don't work, he will not resent your majesty. He is good at calculation and business. Maybe he can cut some land from the king of Wei.

The emperor thought for a thought and nodded repeatedly: "Fine plan, plan, leave this headache to them."

Yang Biao also showed a gratifying smile. It was the decision of the emperor to let Jia Xu be a lieutenant. At the same time, there was also Yang Xiu's suggestion. The emperor thought so because when he was in Chang'an, Jia Xu helped the emperor solve a lot of difficulties. The emperor trusted him and thanked him. Yang Xiu suggested using Jia Xu because Jia Xu was good at measuring people's hearts, and he was inclined to Cao Pi. He was in Cao Xiu. Around him, Cao Zhi will be at a disadvantage and bring him to the side of the emperor, which is invisibly equivalent to weakening Cao Pi's power. However, Yang Biao himself did not like Jia Xu very much at the beginning. He and Jia Xu had an early deal with him. Ling Dishi served as a servant. When he practiced the Five Classics with Cai Yong, Lu Zhi and others, Jia Xu was a Lang official, and he was a very inconspicuous official. He was too gloomy, and Yang Biao didn't like him very much.

However, now he finds that although Jia Xu is gloomy, he does have an unexpected way at the critical moment. Like the current method, it not only shows the favor of the emperor to Sun Shao, but also pushes the difficulties to Cao Wei's side. Liaodong was fought down by them together. If Cao Wei refused to give the land, he would give other benefits, otherwise Sun Shao would definitely have a problem with him.

"King Yue doesn't have a suitable official position yet, so it's time to give him a name." Yang Biao further suggested.

"Yes, too." The emperor thought for a moment: "Dongyi Xiqiang, Nanman Beidi, in my view, give him the name of General Fuyi. If he is also called a lieutenant, it seems to be a little slow."

Yang Biao feels a little inappropriate. This general usually doesn't do anything good. Several generals in the history of the Han Dynasty have finally become scourges. Will it be the same to make Sun Shao the general of Fuyi?

"The captain is indeed too low, but the general is also high." Jia Xu said lightly, "When he calms down Dongyi, it's not too late to be appointed as a general. Now it's better to call him General Fuyi. He is a first-level higher than the lieutenant, which is also in line with his identity."

The emperor had no objection, and Yang Biao also thought it was appropriate, so he decided so. The imperial edict was quickly formulated. Sun Shao was appointed as the general of Fuyi. He was fully responsible for the expedition of Dongyi, added the territory of a county, agreed with Cao Wei, the king of Wei, and then reported to Luoyang for the acquisition. Zang Ba was the herdsman of Xuzhou, Sun Guan was the herdsman of Qingzhou, and Cao Zhang was the herdsman of Youzhou. Because this edict is all related to the sphere of influence of Cao Qian, the king of Wei, the emperor must discuss with Cao Qian, the king of Wei, before sending it to Sun Shao, but he issued a secret edict to Sun Shao in advance, explaining his reward plan, which means to say to Sun Shao that if it fails, it is not my problem, but the old thief Cao Qian. Stop it.

Cao Hen received the draft edict sent by the emperor and smiled contemptuously. The emperor's intention was like a fire. After Sun Shao captured Xiangping City, Cao Zhang had sent the news to Ye City with a fast horse. When Cao was amazed at Sun Shao's means, he was puzzled. He thought about it over and over again, and his head almost relapsed. He couldn't figure out how Sun Shao captured Xiangping City in one day. He showed Cao Zhang's report to Zhong Yao, Dong Zhao, Cao Ren and other important ministers, and they couldn't guess the intention. Finally, Cao Qian sighed, "If Feng Xiao (Guo Jia) is here, maybe he can know one or two of them." It's embarrassing to make several important ministers look at each other in front of each other. However, they had to be convinced that Sun Shao's method of conquering Xiangping City was indeed unknown to ghosts and gods. Perhaps only the resurrection of Guo Jia, the ghost in those years, could guess one or two.

In the face of the imperial edict that the emperor wanted to sow discord, Cao Jian thought for a little and made a decision. He asked Cao Zhen, the general of the army, to find Cao Zhen, and asked Cao Zhen to go to Liaodong to discuss relevant matters with Sun Shao. Sun Shao has made such a great contribution that he can't do without giving some benefits, but Liaodong County is too important. If Liaodong County is given to Sun Shao, it means that the territory on the east side of Bohai Bay is all Sun Shao's. His financial resources are strong, and the sailors are powerful in the world. If he is allowed to occupy the horse farm in Liaodong again, I'm afraid it will become a confidant in the future. Once he joins hands with Sun Quan and Liu Bei, he will land directly in Qingxu from Liaodong, and the cavalry can attack near Yecheng in a short time.

What worries Cao Zhen is that Sun Shao made a contribution to Cao Pi in Qingzhou, and then made a contribution to Cao Zhang. Now his three sons are evenly matched, making it more difficult for him to choose. He knew that Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi were closer. Between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, Cao Zhang would choose Cao Zhi, but Cao Zhi did not make him satisfied after making contributions to Bashu, and now he seemed very quiet in Guanzhong. Cao was hesitant and wanted to try Cao Zhi's details again. He was going to send Cao Pi to Liangzhou to stimulate Cao Zhi to see how he would react.

As for his body, after trying Sun Shao's fish oil for a month, he felt that it should not be a problem for him to live for a few more years, and he could see it more calmly and accurately. After all, his territory is now equivalent to half of the Han Dynasty. There are two fierce tigers, Sun Quan and Liu Bei, and Sun Shao, a little fox, on the side. If he can't choose an heir with real ability, he very much doubts that his State of Wei can be passed on for several years.

Cao Zhen was ordered to rush to Liaodong with Cao's handwritten note.

At the end of December, Zhuge Jin arrived in Jianye. Zhong Sima Xuzuo, who was responsible for escorting 2,000 war horses, did not follow him. He stopped in Lianyungang with the fleet and waited for Sun Quan's reply.

Sun Quan looked at the notes of Sun Shao and Sun Deng. First, he was shocked, and then his face sank.

"Is this threatening me?" Sun Quan threw the note on the case and sneered, "Does it mean that if I don't let A Li go back, he will kill Aden?" Okay, let him kill him. I'd like to see how he told the Sun clan. Isn't he kind to others? Why can't he tolerate his younger brother?

Zhuge Jin was very embarrassed, and he was a little confused about Sun Quan's mentality. Does he really plan to abandon Chang Li and Li You and move his love to his younger children and grandchildren? If so, his Zhuge family would have had the wrong thigh. Zhuge Ke is the prince's companion. Now he has accompanied Sun Deng. If Sun Deng is going to fall out of favor, doesn't it mean that they suffer for nothing?

"Your Highness, I have a word, Your Highness, please refer to it." Zhuge Jin tried his best to make himself more selfless.

"You said it." Sun Quan said angrily. In front of a minister like Zhuge Jin, he does not need to hide his anger, nor does he need to pretend to be a sage.

"The king of Yue exchanged 2,000 war horses for his stepmother and son. If His Highness refuses, others will think that His Highness isolates his mother and son, which is against human relationship. In the clan, it will inevitably cause unhappiness. Last time in Fuchun, the king of Yue took this as an excuse to ask the old lady to call Mrs. Xu to Fuchun and the prince for a while. Everyone praised it, but His Highness did the opposite. What would others think?

Sun Quan turned his head angrily and said angrily for a long time, "I don't care what they think. Anyway, they now believe that he is the heir of the Sun family. After working hard for so many years, isn't it empty in the end?"

Zhuge Jin only then figure out some meaning. Sun Quan resented that Sun Shao had taken away the hearts of the Sun family and forced him to buckle the bridge and the children, which made Sun Shao unhappy. He also knew that he might not be of much use, but he just wanted to make some trouble for Sun Shao, which was a bit of a surname.

In fact, he didn't know that Sun Quan held the bridge and the child, and there was a cause of anger, but there was another secret: although the bridge has always been cold to him, it was this indifference that made Sun Quan unable to stop. The more he could not get it, the more obsessed he was. He would rather let the child go than let the bridge go. He knew that if the bridge had gone, he would never see it again.

Objectively speaking, Sun Quan is a person whose reason is greater than emotion. For the sake of profit, he can give up a lot of emotions. However, after all, he is also an individual and a man. Most of them have problems. Although many times he can restrain himself, it is inevitable, and there are many times when he can't control himself. What's more, he has been stimulated by Sun Shao to go crazy now. He often thinks, is he really not as good as his brother, not only as his brother, but also his son? He didn't believe it. He wanted to restrain Sun Shao and see what Sun Shao could do to get rid of the bridge and the child in the end.

It is inevitable that Sun Quan is like this now when he is angry. Not to mention that Zhuge Jin is not an eloquent person, even if Sun Quan can't listen to anything now.

(to be continued)