At the end of the year.
December 29th.
Qiao Rui sent someone to escort 200,000 yuan to Pengze's camp.
In the tent.
Lu Su's servants counted the coins.
Qiao Shun sat in the main seat and raised his cup to invite him to drink.""Mister Zijing, I am the head of the Ministry of Revenue. I am in charge of the Red Cliff Army's grain collection and tax collection!”
"Manager Qiao."
Lu Su hurriedly raised his wine cup.
After drinking, Qiao Shun asked curiously," I heard General Yuan Jian say that your clan can sell 5,000 dans of grain. Is this true?"”
"I dare not lie."
Lu Su laughed bitterly.
Qiao Shun stroked his beard and said in a low voice,""200 coins per stone is a bit too high. I heard that Youzhou has a bumper harvest this year. One stone is only 30 coins.”
"How much?"
Lu Su frowned and said.
Qiao Shun thought about it carefully and said," The market price of River East is 180 dollars. If you are willing to sell it for 150 dollars, you will gain the friendship of the Red Cliff Army!"”
"Friendship?"
Lu Su's eyes were filled with doubt.
Qiao Shun nodded with a smile and said meaningfully,""The Red Cliff Army is rather special. If you can obtain our friendship, you might be able to reap a considerable reward in the future.”
"Sure."
Lu Su reluctantly agreed.
"Thank you."
Qiao Shun raised his wine glass again.
Starlight shone resplendently.
In Pengze's camp, everyone raised their glasses and toasted.
Lu Su and his servants only fell into a deep sleep at midnight.
At this moment.
The commander's tent was brightly lit.
Qiao Shun recounted the details of the discussion from beginning to end.
Liao Hua's eyes were blurred as he dozed off."Qiao Shun, isn't it just five thousand dans of grain? Is there a need to be so nervous?”
"Eh?"
Qiao Shun looked at the marshal awkwardly.
After all, everything was arranged by Wang Xiong.
Whether it was to lower the price or to test the waters, he was just the executor.
"Gulp."
Wang Xiong took a sip of tea and said lightly," Everyone knows that Liu Yao and Yuan Shu are at war. Lu Su is from Linhuai East City. How could he be selling food through ships at this time?!"”
"Hmm?"
Liao Hua instantly woke up.
"Zhao Yi."
Wang Xiong said indifferently.
Zhao Yi walked out from the left and said in a deep voice,""According to a secret report from the Directorate of Celestials, Lu Su and Ju Chao Chang Zhou Yu are close friends, and Zhou Yu is currently under Sun Ce!”
"Hmm?"
Liao Hua instantly burst out with killing intent.
Qiao Shun's face was ashen and cold.
Now, the Qiao Clan was tied up with the Red Cliff Army. He had moved down from the camp and was recruited as the head of the Ministry of Revenue. This was already considered a high position.
Now, Lu Su was targeting the Red Cliff Army, and he wanted his life!
"My lord."
"I will kill him!"
Liao Hua clenched the hilt of his saber and gritted his teeth.
"No rush."
Wang Xiong said indifferently," It's just a guess now. Lowering the grain price this time is just a test. Even if he divulges the Red Cliff Army's defenses to Sun Ce, we have nothing to fear!"”
"Here."
Liao Hua and Qiao Shun shouted.
Wang Xiong warned," Don't look like you have a deep grudge. Just pretend that nothing happened. Who knows, Lu Su might bring us a great victory when he returns this time!"”
"Here."
The two of them replied again.
Wang Xiong waved his hand and said indifferently," Rest early. Tomorrow is the end of the year. This is our first time celebrating the new year in Yuzhang. There's no need to be too reserved!"”
"Here!"
The two bowed and left the commander's tent.
"Lu Su."
"Sun Ce, Zhou Yu."
Wang Xiong smiled and shook his head.
He didn't expect that the foundation of Dongwu in his previous life had already been mixed together.
"My lord."
"Do we really want to keep this person?" Zhao Yi asked sinisterly.”
Wang Xiong said indifferently," Zhao Yi, there are countless talents in this world. Lu Zijing is not Zhuge Kongming. There is no need to force anything. If you can get it, then get it. If you can't, then see the truth on the battlefield!"”
"Here."
Zhao Yi said respectfully.
The next day.
It was the end of the year.
The soldiers of the Red Cliff Army's 1st legion were in full swing.
On both sides of the gate were peach talismans written by Qiao Shun, praying for good luck in the coming year.
At noon.
Lu Su and his group had already started boarding the ship at the ferry.
Qiao Shun smiled and asked him to stay." Brother Zijing, are you really not going to spend the New Year in River East?"”
"No thanks."
Lu Su shook his head and said," The military camp is a harsh place after all. We seek peace and wealth when we go to the business world. If we stay too long, I'm afraid it will hurt our fortune!"”
"Fine!"
Qiao Shun said helplessly.
"Sir, when are you going to deliver the rations?" Liao Hua asked.”
"Yes."
Lu Su pondered for a long time and said firmly," After I go home, I will count the grain and try to send it over at the end of January. However, there might be four or five ships that need to dock by then!”
"No worries."
"Pengze Du is big!"
Liao Hua waved his hand and pointed at the Peng Li Ze lake.
"Alright."
"There's no need to send me off."
Lu Su bowed and stepped onto the ship.
The merchant ship set sail and sailed all the way downstream until it disappeared on the river.
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