Chapter 443 Cao Cao is short of food(1/2)
"My lord, during my investigation in Xiakou City, I found that Qin Qi started purchasing large amounts of food from all over the world a few years ago.
Many grain warehouses have been built within the jurisdiction. In addition, the boy has unique products in his hands.
Many businessmen from all over the country are willing to do business with Xiakou City. But what about Qin Qi? For foreign businessmen,
If you want to purchase soap, soap and other products, you must exchange food for it. This will allow Qin Qi to live for several years.
It has become the region with the most food in the world. On the one hand, it uses food to absorb and resettle victims and refugees, and all excess is stored."
Cao Rendao.
Cao Cao shook his head and smiled bitterly.
At that time, Lao Cao heard that Qin Qi had used a large amount of his own money to resettle the victims and refugees. Lao Cao also felt that Qin Qi was stupid and had no place to use the money, so he took it out and burned it randomly.
Now think about it, is it because Qin Qi has a long-term vision?
"My lord, that boy Qin Qi suggested that we are short of food. With my lord's close relationship with Yuan Shao,
You can ask Yuan Shaoduo for some. Yuan Shao occupies Jizhou and has a lot of grain, and is separated from us by a river.
There is no obstacle. When purchasing from Xiakou, you have to pass through Yuan Shu’s territory, and you will be hijacked by Yuan Shu, making it inconvenient for trade."
Cao Rendao.
There is another sentence that Cao Ren did not dare to say, saying that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao often stole women's baths when they were young.
The two are truly die-hard brothers and good friends.
"Zixiao, Qin Qi, what else is there to say?"
Cao Cao said.
"My lord, um, that boy said that my lord is a good man/wife, and he and Yuan Shao are good friends who eat, sleep and have fun together."
Cao Rendao.
puff!
The tea Lao Cao just drank squirted out of his mouth.
"Don't listen to that kid Qin Qi's nonsense. There is nothing wrong with it."
Cao Cao said.
The officials in the tent looked at Lao Cao one after another, and no one believed Lao Cao's lies.
"My lord, Qin Qi is right. We should indeed ask Yuan Shao for some support. Even if we spend money to buy it, it can be easily transported to Dongjun."
Han Haodao.
When Lao Cao sent Cao Ren to Xiakou, he did not necessarily ask Qin Qi to sell grain. Even if Qin Qi was willing to sell it, he could not transport it to Dongjun.
Cao Cao's purpose was to purchase weapons from Xiakou, and that was Lao Cao's real purpose.
Carrying food is nothing more than chewing your head.
"Everyone, don't think about things simply. I and Yuan Shao are indeed good! However, it would be very difficult to ask Yuan Shao to provide food supplies.
It should be feasible to buy some with money, but it is basically impossible to have sex for nothing.”
Cao Cao shook his head and said.
"My lord, don't keep looking at other princes. In fact, we in Dongjun also have a lot of food. It depends on whether your lord dares to take action."
Cheng Yudao.
oh!
Lao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Zhongde, please be specific."
Cao Cao said.
"My lord, there are many wealthy families in East County, and they must have a lot of food on hand. As long as my lord goes out to borrow food from the wealthy families,
Those who are unwilling to contribute food can resort to bloody methods, killing chickens and showing the monkeys to scare them. Then, whoever will not contribute the food obediently."
Cheng Yudao.
Of course Cao Cao knew that the rich people had food in their hands.
But what?
If they don't take it out, Lao Cao really doesn't dare to mess around!
Once the major clans are united, Lao Cao is out of luck.
After all, Lao Cao's current strength is limited, his influence is not enough, and his reputation is not as good as that of another dimension.
"Zhongde! I also want those wealthy people to provide food, but we can't use force! Unless they take the initiative to provide it,
Once force is used, it will cause great instability and even turn against us."
Cao Cao shook his head and said.
"Lord, of course I understand in my humble heart, but we can attack small businessmen and small families!"
Cheng Yudao.
"Report!"
The guard outside the door shouted.
"Come in!"
Cao Cao said.
"My lord, Mr. Tao Qian of Xuzhou has sent an envoy to ask for an audience outside the tent?"
Guard Road.
Tao Qian's envoy?
"What's the name of the person coming?"
Lao Cao said.
"Sun Qian, Sun Gongyou, and Tao Qian are all under my command."
Guard Road.
"Call the person in!"
Cao Cao said.
"Sun Qian has met Lord Cao!"
Sun Qian saluted.
"Mr. Sun, what's the matter with you here?"
Cao Cao said.
"Master Cao, our governor and Master Cao are in the same camp. We have formed a deep friendship with Dong together..."
Sun Qiandao.
"Mr. Sun, don't talk about those useless things. We were indeed in the same camp when we were fighting against Dong. However, now Lord Tao Qian seems to have formed an alliance with Yuan Shu and Liu Yan. Why are you coming to see me? If you have any questions, please go directly to Yuan Gongli ah!"
Cao Cao said.
"Master Cao, the reason why we, the governor, formed an alliance with Yuan Jiujiu and Liu Yan is to take advantage of the opportunity of the two princes to send troops.
Recovering Guangling, Huaiyin, Huai'an, Yandu and other areas occupied by the Xiakou army in one fell swoop. Who knows?
Xuzhou's 100,000-strong army attacked them and faced off with Xiakou's army in Huaiyin for more than ten days. Suddenly one night,
The Xiakou Army made a sneak attack on the Xuzhou Army's barracks, completely catching the Xuzhou Army off guard and causing the Xuzhou Army to collapse.
Now that the situation in Xuzhou is in danger, I hope Lord Cao will send troops to reinforce him for the sake of past friendship. Once Qin Qi captures Xuzhou,
It will definitely threaten Master Cao’s territory. Qin Qi’s ambition is so wild, and if it is not restricted, the princes everywhere will not have a good life."
Sun Qiandao.
Cao Cao was completely speechless after hearing this.
The 100,000-strong army was defeated by a sneak attack. The Xuzhou Army was too weak!
Cao Cao has a very good relationship with Qin Qi. If he were to rescue Tao Qian now, he would definitely fall out with Qin Qi. This is not worth it!
"Mr. Sun! It's not that I don't want to send troops. The key is that I only have soldiers at my disposal and no extra food and grass to support them!"
Cao Cao said.
All the civil and military officials in the tent looked at Lao Cao.
This is the same trick again!
"Master Cao, don't worry! As long as you arrive in Xuzhou, all food will be borne by Xuzhou, and Mr. Cao will not be allowed to spend food and grass."
Sun Qiandao.
To be continued...