Cao Miao and Xiahou Mao hit it off.

Cao Miao said to Xiahou Mao, I will teach you a set of guidance techniques, which is very simple and very hard, but as long as you persist, it will definitely work. In addition, when you go back, you tell the princess that this guide technique requires abstinence for a hundred days, otherwise it will not only fail, but may also leave hidden dangers and endanger your life.

Xiahou Mao was happy and worried. Abstinence for a hundred days could help him temporarily avoid the princess’ debt collection, which is of course a good thing. But if it doesn’t work after a hundred days, wouldn’t he die even worse?

"Don't worry!" Cao Miao hugged Xiahou Mao's shoulder. "Even if you have no effect, I will have a way to make you work after a hundred days. It's just a little harder. Should I work hard for a hundred days or continue to work hard in the future? Uncle, you can choose it yourself."

Xiahou Mao looked at Cao Miao and said nothing. He felt that Cao Miao could believe it, but Cao Miao did not tell the truth completely and hid the most critical information.

But he can also understand that treasures cannot be treated lightly by others. This is human nature. He did this himself.

After passing on the guidance technique, Xiahou Mao left excitedly.

Watching Xiahou Mao leave, the smile on Cao Miao's face gradually dissipated. He took Ah Hu, Qing Tao, Zhishu, Ruhua and two husbands, out and came to the Liaodong residence.

Gongsun Huang had already prepared a banquet to wait. When he learned that Cao Miao had arrived, he went to the door to greet him in person and was attentive.

Cao Miao sued him. Xun Zuo and Xiahou Mao delayed him a lot of time. They originally agreed to come in the morning, but now lunch time has passed.

Xiahou Mao was just that. When he heard that the emperor sent an imperial physician to diagnose Cao Miao, Gongsun Huang felt a little more afraid. He looked very polite, but he spoke very carefully. He had to think about every word again, for fear of revealing flaws.

Cao Miao has been acting for many years, and it is his profession to observe his face and look at it. He knew that Gongsun Huang was very cautious, so he only said some absurd gossip, such as cultivating immortals, or asking about the scenery of Liaodong, as if he wanted to do business and make money. When Gongsun Huang saw the master behind him, he asked intentionally or unintentionally, he simply talked about the matter between men and women.

"I heard that Goryeo women are different, can you have any experience?"

Gongsun Huang has been in Luoyang for many years and is trembling every day. He has developed the habit of being cautious. He listens more and speaks less. However, what Cao Miao said was gossip that has nothing to do with the government, or even dirty words that are not elegant. Although he is an official in the court, he knows very well that with his identity, there is no prospect in his career. Instead, he is safe without ambitions. It may be better to indulge in the voice and expression.

So, the two commented on the pros and cons of the Goryeo people, Fuyu people, and Xianbei people, and spoke frantically. Although they knew books and stood by the painting, Gongsun Huang didn't mind at all. In his concept, these barbarians did not need to be regarded as humans at all, and they were no different from animals. On the contrary, Cao Miao was relatively gentle, and although it was a curiosity, it was not too explicit.

After talking for a long time, Cao Miao brought back the topic and asked about Shu Jin.

According to Xiahou Mao, Shu Han has not controlled Longyou at present, and it is difficult to obtain war horses from Liangzhou. Liaodong horses are also one of their goals. Because of the high profits, there are many people who traveled thousands of miles from Youzhou to sell horses and sent them to Yizhou. Because the journey is long, merchants are unwilling to run away and generally do not want to collect money. Instead, they buy high-profit commodities such as Shu brocade and lacquerware to return.

Shu brocade is a special issue in the government, and it is difficult for ordinary people to buy it, but the same is true for war horses. Therefore, there is actually a semi-official commercial exchange between Liaodong and Shuhan, and the main products of exchange are Liaodong war horses and Shu brocade.

There are many routes between goods and Liaodong, but there are three main ones: the eastern line is along the Yangtze River, passing through the territory of Wu, and then passing through the sea route; the western line is through Longyou, Liangzhou, and heading north to the grassland; and the middle line is through Luoyang, and in the form of a tribute trade.

Luoyang is the capital of Wei State. Most of this trade route passes through the hinterland of Wei State, so it is naturally easy to be controlled by Wei State. In order to avoid losing both money and goods, Liaodong and Shu State have some secret contact information, and the Shu Mansion is the one in the center.

In the official terms, Wei and Shu were hostile, sometimes fighting and sometimes calling each other a rebel. However, the two sides have always maintained contact. Even during the war, Shu Mansion was the liaison office of Shu Han in Luoyang. However, depending on the situation, Shu Mansion was sometimes freer, sometimes restricted from entering and leaving, and there was even a situation where there was no one in the residence.

Of course, it’s not that there is really no one, but that he is not in the residence and enters a state of lurking, and then appears again when the situation eases.

Not only did Shu Kingdom and Liaodong have contact points in Luoyang, but Wu Kingdom also had them. When Cao Pi was alive, he especially liked the treasures in Jiaozhou and issued an edict to ask Sun Quan for it, but more often he could not make it public, so as not to let the ministers talk about it, so that they could contact the people in the Wu Palace in private. As for the powerful, there were more. It was precisely because of this that these goods could pass through the state and pass through the county and go all the way.

Except for working in Guanzhong, Xiahou Mao spent most of his time in Luoyang. In order to make money, he contacted all parties and was of course clear about these. It was through his explanation that Cao Miao knew the details that would not be mentioned in these historical books at all.

"I want to buy some Shu brocade and buy it directly from Shu Mansion. How much cheaper can it be?"

Seeing Cao Miao asking directly, Gongsun Huang didn't hide it. "If you can buy it, it's at least 10% cheaper, or even 30%." He smiled and said, "If you can provide them with the news you want, maybe it's possible to give it to you for free."

"There are such good things?"

Gongsun Huang smiled and said nothing, and raised his glass. "Prince, please."

Cao Miao laughed and didn't ask again. He drank a drink with Gongsun Huang and started other gossips. He could naturally hear what Gongsun Huang meant. Wei and Shu were fighting, and both sides were eager to get more news from each other. At this time, their father and son entered the capital with the imperial edict, and Shu Han could not ignore it. If the rumors really came from Shu Han, they would pay close attention to Cao Zhi's movements.

What else can be more direct than the news he gets?

He wanted to go to Shu Mansion, but maybe Shu Mansion was waiting for his visit.

According to common sense, he should sit firmly on Diaoyutai and wait for the Shu Han people to come to find him. But he is not a normal person, so he naturally has to take the ordinary path.

Cao Miao stood up and said goodbye, and went directly to Shu residence.

Seeing Cao Miao so impulsive, Gongsun Huang breathed a sigh of relief and advised: "The prince's status is precious, so don't worry, I'll take someone to see you first. If someone is here, please come over and meet the prince first, which is more safe."

"No, I have a lot of things to do and don't have time to get involved with them. It's better to go and talk directly."

Gongsun Huang and Chen Xuan exchanged a look and smiled knowingly. "Since that's the case, let Yuan Ang accompany you. Many things are contacted by him."

Cao Miao nodded and agreed, leaving the Liaodong residence with Chen Xuan, and heading straight for Shu residence.

The moment he went out, Cao Miao looked at the viewing building of the guesthouse and saw several seemingly leisurely figures.
Chapter completed!