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 insist on doing it, it will definitely have an effect. In addition, you go back and tell the princess that this set of induction techniques requires abstinence for 100 days, otherwise it will not only fall short, but also may leave hidden dangers and endanger your life.

Xiahou was happy and worried. Abstinence for 100 days can allow him to temporarily avoid the princess from collecting debts, which is of course a good thing. But if it doesn't work after a hundred days, won't he die an even more ugly death?

"Don't worry!" Cao Miao put his arm around Xiahou Mao's shoulders. "Even if you don't work, after 100 days, I have a way to make you pay for it, but it's harder. Whether it will be hard for 100 days, or will it be hard all the time, uncle, you choose. ”

Xiahou Mao looked at Cao Miao and didn't say anything. He felt that Cao Miao could believe it, but Cao Miao did not tell the truth completely and hid the most crucial information.

However, he can also understand that treasures cannot be taken lightly, this is human nature. That's what he did.

After passing the channeling technique, Xiahou Mao left happily.

Seeing Xiahou Mao leave, the smile on Cao Miao's face gradually dissipated. He took Ah Hu, Qing Tao, and Zhishu and Picturesque two orchids, and went out and came to Liaodong Mansion.

Gongsun Huang has already prepared a banquet and waited. Knowing that Cao Miao had arrived, he personally greeted him at the door and was courteous.

Cao Miao confessed. Xun Fei and Xiahou Mao delayed him a lot, originally said that they would come in the morning, but now it is past lunch time.

Xiahou Mao is just that, I heard that the Son of Heaven sent the imperial doctor to diagnose Cao Miao's illness, Gongsun Huang felt a little more jealous in his heart, his face was very polite, but he spoke very carefully, and every sentence had to be considered again, for fear of revealing flaws.

Cao Miao has been acting for many years, and it is his specialty to observe his face and appearance, and at a glance, he knows that Gongsun Huang is very guarded, so he only says some absurd gossip, such as cultivating immortals, or asking some Liaodong scenery, looking like he wants to do business and make money. When Gongsun Huang saw the knowledgeable and picturesque behind him, he asked intentionally or unintentionally, and he simply talked about men and women.

"I heard that the Goryeo woman is different, so that Jun Ke has an experience?"

Gongsun Huang has been working in Luoyang for many years, trembling every day, and has developed the habit of being cautious, listening more and talking less. But what Cao Miao said was gossip that had nothing to do with the government, or even meat talk that was not elegant, so he didn't have to worry about it. Although he is an official in the imperial court, he knows very well that with his identity, it is impossible to have any prospects in his career.

So, the two commented on the advantages and disadvantages of the Koreans, Buyeo, and Xianbei people, and their eyebrows danced. Although Zhishu and picturesque stood aside, Gongsun Huang didn't mind at all. In his concept, these barbarians don't need to be seen as human beings at all, and they are no different from animals. On the contrary, Cao Miao is relatively gentle, although there is a sense of curiosity, but it is not too explicit.

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

According to Xiahou Mao, Shu Han has not yet controlled Longyou, and it is not easy to get war horses from Liangzhou, and Liaodong horses are also one of their targets. Because of the huge profits, there are many people who have traveled thousands of miles from Youzhou to sell horses and send them to Yizhou. Because of the long distance, merchants are reluctant to run empty, and are generally unwilling to collect money, but buy high-profit goods such as Shu brocade and lacquerware to return.

Shu brocade is the monopoly of the government, and it is not easy for ordinary people to buy, but so is the war horse, so there is actually a semi-official business relationship between Liaodong and Shu Han, and the main product of the exchange is the Liaodong war horse and Shu brocade.

There are many routes between Yizhou and Liaodong, but there are three main routes: the eastern route is along the Yangtze River, through the territory of Wu, and then from the sea; Xijo is through Longyou, go to Liangzhou, and go north to the grassland; There is also a middle line, which passes through Luoyang, in the form of a tribute market.

Luoyang was the capital of the Wei State, and most of this trade route passed through the hinterland of the Wei State, so it was naturally easy to be controlled by the Wei State. In order to avoid the loss of money and goods, Liaodong and Shu have some secret contact methods, and the one who coordinates in the center is the Shu Mansion.

Officially, Wei Shu is an enemy of the other party, and sometimes he is at peace in times of war, and sometimes even scolds each other for being a traitor. But the two sides have always maintained contact, even during the war, Shu Mansion is Shu Han's liaison office in Luoyang. It's just that according to the different situations, Shu Di is sometimes freer, sometimes it is restricted from entering, and there will even be a situation where there is no one.

Of course, it's not that there is really no one, but it's not in the mansion, and it enters a latent state, waiting for the situation to ease, and then reappears.

Not only Shu and Liaodong had contact points in Luoyang, but also Wu. When Cao Pi was alive, he was particularly fond of the treasures of Jiaozhou, and once issued an edict to Sun Quan to ask for it, but more often it could not be announced to the public, lest the minister make irresponsible remarks, so he contacted privately through the people of Wu Di. As for between the powerful, it's even more. It is precisely because of this that these goods can pass through the state and county, all the way unimpeded.

In addition to serving in Guanzhong, Xiahou Mao spent most of his time in Luoyang, and in order to make money, he had contacts with all parties, and of course he knew all about this. It was through his explanations that Cao Miao learned about the details that would not be mentioned in these history books at all.

"I want to buy some Shu brocade, buy it directly from Shu Di, how much cheaper can it be?"

Seeing that Cao Miao asked directly, Gongsun Huang didn't hide it. "If you can buy it, it's at least 10 percent cheaper, maybe even 30 percent." He smiled and added, "If you can give them the news they want, maybe it's possible to give it to you for free." ”

"And such a good thing?"

Gongsun Huang smiled and didn't speak, and raised his wine glass. "Please, Prince."

Cao Miao laughed, didn't ask again, had a drink with Gongsun Huang, and started other gossip. He naturally could hear Gongsun Huang's implication, Wei Shu was at war, and both sides were eager to get more news from the other. Their father and son were edicted to enter Beijing at this time, and it was impossible for Shu Han not to pay attention. If the rumors really came from Shu Han, they would pay close attention to Cao Zhi's movements.

What could be more direct than the message that came out of his mouth?

He wants to go to Shu Mansion, maybe Shu Mansion is waiting for his visit.

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

Cao Miao got up to say goodbye and went directly to Shu Mansion.

Seeing that Cao Miao was so impulsive, Gongsun Huang breathed a sigh of relief and persuaded: "The prince's status is precious, don't worry, I'll go and see it first." If there is anyone available, it is safer to ask a principal to come and meet the prince first. ”

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

Gongsun Huang and Chen Xuan exchanged a look and smiled knowingly. "In that case, then let Yuan Ang accompany you. Many things were contacted by him. ”

Cao Miao nodded in agreement, and walked out of the Liaodong Mansion with Chen Xuan, and went straight to the Shu Mansion.

The moment he went out, Cao Miao glanced at the watchtower of the inn and saw a few seemingly leisurely figures.