Guan Yu looked suspicious as he took the silk book.
After taking a look, Guan Yu's expression changed. He immediately stood up and respectfully picked up the silk book.
"Second Brother, what happened?"
Zhang Fei could not help asking curiously when he saw the situation.
"Yide," Guan Yu said seriously,"this is a secret edict from the Emperor to Big Brother. How can we be disrespectful?"”
"The emperor's secret edict?"
Zhang Fei's eyes went black and he was confused.
Liu Bei waved his hand and said," Commander Yun, don't be nervous. This book isn't really written by the Emperor. The Emperor's edict was given to State Uncle Dong, and this book is what State Uncle Dong told us."”
Guan Yu heaved a sigh of relief and sat down. The two brothers and Sun Qian looked at the silk book.
In the book, Dong Cheng said that the emperor had given him an edict to secretly contact the loyal officials who supported the Han Dynasty and plot to get rid of Cao Cao, the traitor of the country.
Dong Cheng claimed that he had already made friends with the courtiers and wanted to ask Liu Bei for help. When Cao Cao went to war outside, he would cooperate with Liu Bei to launch a mutiny in Xudu and seize power, killing Cao Cao.
"If this is the case, if Cao Cao dares to lead his army to attack my Xiao Pei, State Uncle Dong and the others will take the opportunity to mutiny and seize power in Xudu. Cao Cao's backyard will be on fire, and the morale of the army will definitely be in chaos.”
Guan Yu raised his head and looked at Liu Bei excitedly.
Liu Bei nodded slightly, smiling without saying a word.
"If that's the case, then we can rest assured and dismiss our soldiers. We don't have to worry about Cao Cao's invasion."”
"But even if we don't fear Cao Cao, what about Lu Bu?”
Zhang Fei questioned.
Sun Qian smiled and said," Lu Bu is wary of us because the lord is recruiting soldiers. Now that we have killed our own soldiers, it shows Lu Bu that the lord has no other intentions. Naturally, Lu Bu will let down his guard.”
Zhang Fei was enlightened.
"Yun Zhang, Yi De, let's endure for now. It won't be too late to expand the army again after the Mi family recovers.”
Liu Bei warned.
The two of them agreed in unison.
Sun Qian cupped his hands and said," My lord, Mi Zizhong is currently detained in the Imperial Court, and the Mi Clan is greatly weakened. I'm afraid that the Mi Clan's support for you will waver. I believe that you must take some measures to tie the Mi Clan down.”
" You mean…" Liu Bei guessed.
Sun Qian smiled and said," My lord has lost his wife for a long time. Why don't you summon the young lady of the Mi Family back to Xiaopei as soon as possible and marry her? You can have a marriage alliance with the Mi Family, and you can also marry a talented and beautiful wife. It's the best of both worlds."”
Liu Bei seemed to have understood something, and a subtle smile flashed across his lips.
…
Ten days later, in the eastern suburbs of Xudu.
On the main road not far from the Su family's residence, a caravan was slowly heading east.
"I really didn't expect that Young Master Su to know the art of salt production. With a handful of green salt, not only did he help Duke Cao solve the salt shortage, but he also caused my Mi Family to lose all their capital!”
On the carriage, Mi Huan sighed.
Zhao Yun, who was riding a horse, nodded and said,"This person is indeed extraordinary. The lord is lacking such a talented person to assist him. This time, when we return to Xiao Pei, we must invite him out of the mountain.”
Mi Huan nodded slightly. Su Yi's handsome face could not help but appear in front of her eyes. She recalled the conversation that day.
Before they knew it, the caravan had already arrived in front of the Su family residence.
Mi Huan and Zhao Yun went up and knocked on the door.
In the courtyard.
Su Yi was sunbathing as usual, stealing a day of leisure.
At this moment, Xu Chu came forward and cupped his hands."Young Master, a caravan has arrived outside the manor. The man and woman in the lead claim to be old friends of Young Master and wish to pay their respects to Young Master.”
Merchant caravan?
A man and a woman?
Su Yi's thoughts turned and he could not help but recall. He called for them to enter.
Not long after.
Zhao Yun and Mi Huan entered the courtyard.
"Young Master Su, we meet again.”Zhao Yun cupped his hands.
Mi Huanqi bowed and smiled,""Greetings, young lady. Today, we are passing by our hometown, and I'm afraid we will have to trouble Young Master again.”
"Miss is too polite."
Su Yi revealed an apologetic expression,"I have caused you to lose a lot of money. Today, I have to treat the two of you well. Consider it an apology."”
Mei Huan and Zhao Yun's expressions changed, and they couldn't help but secretly look at each other.
"Why do you say that, Young Master Su?" Mi Huan asked curiously.”
"When your caravan left that day, there was no salt left on the road. I think you plan to go to Xu City to sell salt.”
"The two of you also said that you came from Xu Prefecture. As far as I know, the sea salt of Xu Prefecture is in the hands of the Mi Family.”
Su Yi poured a cup of fragrant tea for them and casually pointed out their origins.
The expressions of Mei Huan and Zhao Yun changed again.
"This person seems to be undisciplined, but I didn't expect him to be so meticulous. He saw through our origins just by relying on the spider silk and ant tracks!”
Mi Huan sized up Su Yi, and her eyes could not help but flash with amazement.
After that.
Mi Huan suppressed her emotions and said with a faint smile,"Young Master really has sharp eyes and saw through our identities. However, what does Young Master mean by apologizing?”
"The two of you wanted to take advantage of the fact that the salt road in the east of the river was cut off to raise the price of salt and make a windfall, but the Su family's green salt ruined your plan. Not only did you not make a big profit from the sea salt you stored, but you will also lose everything.”
"I reckon that the two of you should have already found out that the Su Clan's Green Salt came from my Su Clan.”
"Today, I guess that you are most likely here to question your teacher. Shouldn't I apologize and apologize?”
Su Yi slowly pointed it out and raised his tea."I'll use tea instead of wine to apologize for making the two of you lose everything.”
After saying that, Su Yi raised his cup and drank it in one gulp.
However, Mi Huan and Zhao Yun were still holding their teacups, their bodies frozen.
"This person's eyes are vicious and his insight is thorough. It's really terrifying!”
The two of them secretly looked at each other, and the same shocking thought surged in their hearts.
"It seems that you still blame me for not drinking this cup of tea.”
"However, there's nothing we can do about it. The business world is like a battlefield. It's so cruel.”
Su Yi's smile disappeared, and a cold light flashed across his eyes.
Mei Huan came back to her senses and smiled."Young Master, you misunderstood. I was just amazed at Young Master's sharp eyes. In business, there are profits and losses. We still have this bit of magnanimity, so why would we blame Young Master?”
After saying that, Mi Huan downed the fragrant tea in one gulp.
Su Yi thought to himself that this girl in front of him was young, and her bearing and manner of speech were unusual. She could be considered a strange woman.
Putting down the teacup, Mei Huan gave Zhao Yun a look, hinting that it was his turn.
Zhao Yun said," Our Envoy Liu is a benevolent ruler. He is thirsty for talents. Young Master Su is very intelligent. It is a waste of talent to live in seclusion in the countryside. Why don't you follow us back to Xiao Pei? At that time, Envoy Liu will definitely put you in an important position."”
A trace of surprise flashed across Su Yi's eyes.
He originally thought that these two people had lost money and came to ask for punishment.
He did not expect them to recruit him on behalf of Liu Bei.
"I'm in Xudu, and I'm too lazy to even go to Cao Mengde, but you want me to go thousands of miles to go to that big-eared thief. Are you two joking?”
Not only did Su Yi refuse, but he also spoke disdainfully.
As soon as the words 'big-eared thief' came out, Mi Huan's beautiful face changed.
Zhao Yun was instantly enraged. She frowned and instantly pressed her hand on the hilt of her sword.
Behind Su Yi, Xu Chu's tiger eyes widened and he suddenly held onto the hilt of his saber.
An intense killing intent immediately spread out, causing Zhao Yun to feel slightly suffocated.
Although Zhao Yun was brave, she was still wary of Xu Chu and hesitated whether she should attack.
In the courtyard.
It was frighteningly quiet.
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