This day, it was another sunny day.

It is very suitable for farmers to do farm work and caravanserais. The battle of Wancheng has been over for more than two months, and Wancheng has returned to prosperity.

There are a lot of caravans, or they start from Jingzhou and Jiangdong and go to the Central Plains and Liangzhou. Or the caravans coming back from the north, which are in an endless stream and very prosperous.

However, most of these caravans sold cloth, wine, and some souvenirs. For example, war horses and leather in the north, and iron ore, weapons, and grain in the south are forbidden to be sold.

In this regard, the Central Plains and Jingzhou have set up a lot of checkpoints, and the sentinels will inspect them, and once they find that there are merchants selling these things, they will be severely punished.

Regarding this aspect of things, Cao Ying has done a good job. Since Liu Biao sat on the Jiangbiao, there were few war horses, and leather flowed into Jingzhou.

Even Liu Biao didn't even have a cavalry under his command, and he couldn't gallop the Central Plains without raising troops, let alone dominate the Central Plains. Therefore, Liu Biao's forces have always been a force in a corner of peace for Cao Ying, and Liu Biao himself is just a thief defending the land in Cao Ying's eyes.

Compared with Cao Ying, Liu Biao is doing superficial kung fu.

The sale of iron ore, weapons, and grain is very damaging to the power side. But for the traffickers, it is a huge profit.

There are too many families under Liu Biao's command, especially the style of these families, which is not very good. For example, Cai Mao has done business with Cao Ying more than once, and the amount is huge.

The source of this grain and the blade of the sword is to gather the strength of the various families and families. The benefits obtained are also shared by everyone.

Therefore, the forces of the entire family are covering for Cai Mao. And how strong is the power of the family in Jingzhou? Hao said politely that even a pavilion chief may have something to do with the family after beating around the bush.

Therefore, for the family, or directly for Cai Mao, it is very easy to sell food, weapons, and iron ore. Just like this day, three caravans set off from Xiangyang in a grand manner, preparing to cross the Xiangjiang River and go to Nanyang.

The checkpoints at this ferry port are even exempt from inspection. Let these big caravans pass.

"Whoa."

The river was turbulent, and the waves hit the shore, making a loud roar. Several large ships floated on the river and headed north.

On the deck of one of the large ships, two people were standing. One of them was a middle-aged man, who was white and fat, with a rich face, and seemed to be a businessman.

The other man was dark-skinned, not good-looking, and not very well dressed, and seemed to be an ordinary subordinate.

But the demeanor of these two people is very different, the middle-aged man who looks like a businessman is humble at the moment, and the person who looks like a person is faintly arrogant.

"It's really worthy of Master Cai, unimpeded along the way." The merchant sighed and said.

"That is, on one acre and three points of land in Jingzhou, except for Liu Jingzhou, we are the largest Cai Junshi." The person who looked like this person said with an arrogant face.

This businessman's surname is Wu, he is a big businessman in Jingzhou, his family wealth is enough for tens of millions of money, and he sells cloth and local products as his business, and travels between the north and the south, so he is not majestic.

And the person who is dressed up as a subordinate person is really a subordinate person. However, his identity is not ordinary, but the dignified Zhennan General Military Division, Cai Mao, a steward under Cai Junshi, named Cai Jin.

As the saying goes, there are seven officials in front of the prime minister, but Cai Mao is more majestic than the prime minister in Jingzhou now, and the steward under this command represents Cai Mao's face outside, and he is a big official.

Although Wu Shangshang has a bit of family wealth and is also majestic outside, he still has to bow his head in the face of the behemoth of the Cai family. treats Cai Jin, a senior official of the Cai family, naturally with a low profile, and even a little flattery.

Between the tongues, I can't stop admiring Cai Mao and Cai's family. And this Cai Jin also laughed at it all. Even, Chaikin felt some enjoyment.

I think I'm in the Cai family, but I'm just a house slave. But outside, he is more majestic than ordinary officials. The Cai family is really a towering tree, even if he is a slave, he is willing.

Chaikin is very satisfied with his current life.

On the other side, Wu Shangshang saw Cai Jin showing a look of enjoyment, and even used all his strength to cater to Cai Jin. He also has ideas, and it is not the first time he has cooperated with Cai Mao to do business.

But such a huge amount of 50,000 stone grain shocked him for the first time. Let him clearly feel Cai's energy in Jingzhou.

And this time the sale was also very profitable. This made him even more eager for further cooperation with Cai's, and if he was asking for others, this attitude was naturally low.

"It's okay to pass through Xiangyang, Fancheng, and Xinye, but if it's Nanyang Wancheng, isn't it a little difficult?" The two of them chatted, and suddenly Merchant Wu remembered Chen Sheng, who was entrenched in Wancheng, and couldn't help but show a little solemnity.

Although the battle between Cao Ying and Wancheng also affected Jingzhou, Wancheng was too far away, and the people in the hinterland of Jingzhou could not feel the impact of this war at all.

But Merchant Wu, as a big businessman, felt that Chen Sheng was not a simple person. This time, I sent food again, and I was afraid that something would happen, so I showed a little solemnity.

"Chen Sheng."

Hearing this name, Chaikin's heart suddenly trembled. This guy, not to mention killing their son-in-law, also made their other son-in-law lose his official position, and made their master almost lose Liu Biao's favor.

It can be said that this person is a person who is hated by the Cai family and wants to get rid of him quickly. But on the other hand, I have to deny that this person is very terrifying.

can be the enemy of the Cai family, kill one of Cai Mao's sons, and still live a good life, alive and jumping. Cai's behemoth is powerful, but it sets off Chen Sheng's extraordinaryness.

Therefore, Cai Jin's heart is more afraid than hateful for Chen Sheng.

As for Merchant Wu's question, Cai Jin was also specially explained by Cai Mao before going out, to be careful of Chen Sheng. However, in front of Merchant Wu, Cai Jin didn't want to lose his prestige, so after a pause for a moment, Cai Jin let out a breath from his nostrils and said disdainfully: "That's right, Chen Sheng is very strong, but it's just more than 20 cities in Nanyang and Runan, can it be compared with Liu Jingzhou?" And our lord is a military advisor under Liu Jingzhou, who can put Chen Sheng to death with a word. It's like this time, Chen Sheng, hum. ”

Speaking of this, Cai Jin suddenly snorted twice, and there was no more to follow. But businessman Wu also understood, and recently, Jingzhou Liu Biao's attitude towards Chen Sheng has also spread.

The supply has been halved, and legend has it that the military advisor Cai Mao made a great effort.

Thinking about it this way, Wu Shangshang really felt that what Cai Jin said was very right, for Cai Mao, Chen Sheng was really nothing, and he could be pinched to death with one hand.

Suddenly, Wu Shang's heart relaxed.

"Moreover, this time we are pretending to be cloth to transport, everything is very well prepared. I heard that Chen Sheng was indifferent to the affairs of businessmen. Therefore, although Mr. Wu can rest assured, this time he will definitely have a safe journey. Immediately, Chaikin said another sentence that greatly boosted morale.

"Hmm."

After listening to Cai Jin's words, Wu Shangshang was even more relieved, this time the preparation was really sufficient, and it was very confidential, and there was no problem passing by Nanyang.

With this ease, as well as the laxity and even contempt for the merchants who were not interested in the Wancheng forces controlled by Chen Sheng. Wu merchants and Cai Jin crossed the Xiangjiang River by ferry, unloaded the goods and loaded them into a carriage, and went all the way to Nanyang.

Hundreds of carts, grandiose, mighty.

There is only one avenue from Nanyang to the Central Plains, and this avenue is very wide and the road surface is smooth. There are a lot of caravans and horses, and there are also a lot of tea stalls and restaurants along the same road.

And today, a tea stall was requisitioned by the sergeant.

When the huge caravan of Wu merchants and Cai Jin passed by, there was immediately a fast horse heading north in this tea stall. Soon after, they arrived in a small hidden valley in the north.

At this moment, there are 500 people in ambush in this small valley. One by one, they were holding bows and losing their backs, wearing armor and holding spears, and they were very strong. The first person is a bear's waist and a tiger's back, wearing armor and an embroidered robe tied on his back.

It is the general under Chen Sheng, that is, the direct person in charge of the plot to seize Cai Mao's grain, Liao Hua is also.

"General, find a particularly large caravan." The fast horse soon arrived in front of Liao Hua, turned over and dismounted.

"Okay." Liao Hua was ordered to intercept the grain, and it was also a lot of pressure. After all, this is life-saving food, and now I hear that this fat sheep has finally arrived. Liao Hua also breathed a sigh of relief, but Liao Hua was solemn on his face again, and shouted at the five hundred soldiers behind him: "There is no reward for this action." But the food that is intercepted is also for your own consumption. Sell a little bit of strength and speed up. ”

"No."

The five hundred elite soldiers agreed with a bang, and they all rubbed their hands one by one, eager to grab it immediately.

"Haha, let's go." Liao Hua laughed out loud and rode away. The five hundred elite soldiers behind him also rushed forward and slaughtered to the south.

Soon after, five hundred elite soldiers came to the avenue, and the huge caravan composed of hundreds of people also happened to come slowly from the south, looming, very tempting.

Thinking of the grain in these carts and horses, Liao Hua's eyes lit up, and he raised his gun and shouted: "Wait for the merchants to sell contraband." I can hide it from the southern generals, but I can't hide it from my Wancheng Liaohua, why don't you get off the horse quickly and raise your hands to pray for your life? ”

And at this moment, what is the mood of Cai Jin and Wu businessmen? No, I don't dare to have the previous ease, and my disdain for Chen Sheng.

Not only did he not dare, but he was cold. When Liao Hua led the troops to appear, their hands and feet were numb and they trembled. When Liao Hua reported his name and said that it was Wancheng's forces, the two were even more dizzy.

I can't even say a plea.

As Cai Jin knows, Chen Sheng, Cai Mao is like fire and water, and it is useful to intercede?

"How could something go wrong?" Merchant Wu asked towards Cai Jin. This is something that both sides must prepare for and strictly prevent leaks. Wu Shang felt that he had done a perfect job, and there would definitely be no problem.

Then there must be something wrong with Cai Mao's side. Didn't this guy say that everything was ready?

If it was in normal times, Wu Shangshang would not dare to cheer so loudly at Cai Jin. But now that the catastrophe is coming, I can't care about so much.

If you get caught, if you get caught.

When Wu Shang thought about the serious consequences, he suddenly lost his previous vigor and trembled.

In the face of Merchant Wu's questioning, Cai Jin couldn't answer. His face was blue and his breath was short, and he was already out of breath and inlet in less.

Not long ago, it was Cai Jin who patted his chest confidently and said that in front of Cai Mao, Chen Sheng was a grasshopper who could be pinched to death at will.

But now it's like this, and I'm speechless in fright. Seeing this, Wu Shangshang had to scold in his heart again.

"When it's really okay, it's majestic. When there is something, he is as timid as a mouse. ”

However, although Merchant Wu hated Cai Jin for being incompetent, he became a soft egg at a critical moment. However, after all, I want to save my life, and as a businessman, I can also make a smile. So, he came forward, nodded and asked Liao Hua, "General, is there a misunderstanding?" ”

"Misunderstanding? Hey. If you take the opportunity to explain the whereabouts of the other two caravans, I may also ask General Jianzhong to spare your dog's life, otherwise you will be dismantled. ”

Liao Hua sneered when he heard this, and gestured to the spear in his hand, very domineering.

Suddenly, Wu Shangshang fell into the abyss. "Ahh The steward Cai Jin was even more frightened, screamed, fell off the war horse, and after a while, there was no sound.

Poor Cai Jin is a "big official" in front of Wu Shang, but in essence, he is just a steward, a subordinate, a slave, how bold is he?

Besides, in the face of such a murderous general as Liao Hua, he has to be frightened even if he has the courage.

However, Chaikin was scared to death all of a sudden, but it was also unexpected.

"Hey, that's cowardly." Liao Hua scoffed.

"How?" Liao Hua said with a smile.

"I'll confess, I'll confess." Now, what else can Wu businessmen do? Quickly and decisively explained the whereabouts of the other two caravans, and then looked at Liao Hua pleadingly.

"General, can you get my surname?" After finishing speaking, Wu Shangshang looked at Liao Hua expectantly.

"One hundred and fifty soldiers were divided, and all of them were taken into custody." Liao Hua ignored him, but smiled and said to the soldier behind him.

"No."

Suddenly, the five hundred elite soldiers behind Liao Hua were divided into one hundred and fifty people, and the huge caravan was taken into custody, including the Wu merchant, of course.

That Wu businessman's face suddenly turned gray, he knew it earlier, and he wouldn't be greedy for money if he knew it earlier. I really didn't expect that Cai Mao would be so majestic in Jingzhou, and on Nanyang's side, Chen Sheng would be able to pinch Cai Mao to death.

I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it.

Liao Hua couldn't care what Wu Shang thought, and after he divided his people to detain Wu Shang, he immediately led the rest of his soldiers and horses to take Cai Mao's other caravans into custody.

A full 50,000 stone of grain entered the granary of Wancheng one by one. Chen Sheng told all the people who helped Cai Mao sell food with practical actions.

The trick is highlighted, Lao Tzu doesn't eat Jingzhou Cai Mao's set. If you dare to sell food, or weapons, or iron ore on my side, just wait to be taken.

(To be continued)