"I……"

Zhu Xun never expected that Boss Cao would ask this question at this moment. It was so straightforward and not artificial.

The most important thing is that up to now, only the Chenliu clan knew that Zhu Xun and others had planned to increase the food contribution from five thousand dan to ten thousand dan. Boss Cao and Wu Liang still knew nothing about it...

When Boss Cao heard the estimated income from the "farming system", he was shocked and surprised. He no longer looked down upon the mere five thousand shi of grain.

You have to add money!

And even if he adds money, it is absolutely impossible for Boss Cao to give up this huge profit. At most, in order to gain their support, he can give them a small share of the soup, and it must be a profit transfer with additional conditions.

So by asking this question now, Boss Cao is blackmailing these Chenliu nobles.

This has nothing to do with whether to give face to Chen Liu's gentry, or whether to remove Wu Liang from his post. It is a question of how to distribute a large piece of cake in front of him to satisfy himself.

"..."

The Chenliu clan also looked at each other in confusion at this moment.

When they suddenly realized this problem, they also had huge doubts about the weight of the 10,000 shi of food they had just gritted their teeth and decided to scrape together.

So, should we add more?

They considered this issue, and finally their eyes focused on Zhu Xun.

The Zhu family is the leader of Chen Liu, and Zhu Xun will ultimately make the decision for them. However, at this moment, it is definitely not appropriate to discuss it in front of Boss Cao. They can only nodded slightly to Zhu Xun in unison and expressed their willingness.

Add one more code.

As for how much to add, it was naturally up to Zhu Xun to decide with full authority. Their nods meant authorization and secondment.

"Haha, I also thought that I am the only one who is getting older and my memory is gradually getting worse. It turns out that the head of the Zhu family also has the same problem."

Seeing that Zhu Xun was stunned for a long time without speaking, Boss Cao said half-jokingly, which sounded somewhat like pressure.

"Reporting to the envoy, we plan to take out two..."

Zhu Xun swallowed, finally made up his mind, gritted his teeth but said without changing his expression.

It turned out that the word "two" had just been spoken.

"Your Majesty, there are other records behind this."

However, Xi Zhicai immediately interrupted him appropriately and pointed at the bamboo slips Wu Liang had carried.

"Oh? There are still more?"

Boss Cao immediately frowned, glanced at Wu Liang seriously, and said sternly, "Well, you Wu Youcai, I have only made you a county magistrate for a few months. How many corrupt and perverted things have you done? Really?"

Do you think I won’t kill you? Zhicai, keep reading, I want to see how audacious this guy is!"

Boss Cao no longer paid attention to the number of grains donated by Zhu Xun. He had already limited the scope when he heard the word "liang" with only half a pronunciation.

Boss Cao knows it well.

Xi Zhicai knew better, otherwise how could he interrupt Zhu Xun at this time?

The only person who colluded with Wu Liang in advance was Xi Zhicai. Boss Cao had no time to collude and was completely free to act without knowing anything.

It can be seen from this that Boss Cao is also a rare and wonderful person.

"promise."

Xi Zhicai responded, and then said, "In the same month to the present, Cao's Salt Shop was opened under the guise of the envoy. Without applying for market tickets, he secretly sold the snowflake salt refined using a secret method. Now Cao's Salt Shop

It has spread all over Yanzhou, and the total profit in three months was 2,190 shi of corn, 1,370 pieces of cloth, and 276 jins of gold..."

"Bang!"

Hearing this again, even Boss Cao couldn't help but widen his eyes, slapped the table, and cursed: "Wu Youcai, you are so brave!"

Putting these profits together, I am afraid that there are already more than 5,000 shi of food, and they are only the profits of the initial three months.

And what is different from the "farming system" is that these days food can only be grown for one season each year, but people use salt all year round. Even if it can generate income continuously for twelve months of the year, it is still

Very impressive!

Zhu Xun and the Chenliu clan were also shocked and could not help but discuss in a low voice:

"No way? Then the Cao's Salt Store was opened privately by the county magistrate?"

"I always thought it was Cao Mengde's work. The Wang family got on a big ship this time..."

"How dare you enrich yourself in the name of Cao Mengde? This county magistrate is so greedy that he swallows the elephant like a snake. Now, maybe Cao Mengde wants to kill his nine tribes?"

"He just dedicated all these to Cao Mengde just to ask Cao Mengde to be lenient."

"I'm afraid it's not worth the effort..."

"Then the Wang family will also be implicated. As a result, no one will be in charge of the salt store's business. And Cao Mengde has to go out to fight, so he will definitely have no time to manage the salt store. He will inevitably have to find someone to do it for him. Naturally, we will have a chance.

.”

"you mean……"

"It would be best if we could get a share of the pie, but this matter must rely on Cao Mengde's power, otherwise it will not last long."

"..."

As he was talking, several influential Chenliu clan members quietly approached Zhu Xun and started whispering with him.

It is not that none of them have thought about monopolizing the salt business, but this requires both the secret method of refining snowflake salt and the support of Boss Cao. Even the Zhu family may not have such good teeth to swallow it alone.

"This subordinate is guilty!"

Wu Liang was so frightened by this slap that he fell to the ground and apologized sincerely, "I am willing to dedicate all my salt business and the secret method of refining snowflake salt to the envoy. I only ask that the envoy leave me a

Damn it! In addition, my subordinates are still useful. The secret method of this snowflake salt and the farming system are all handled by my subordinates. I already have experience in this field and can still do things for the envoy!"

"You want to do things for me, but I don't dare to use you anymore!"

Boss Cao's eyes were cold and he waved his hand, "Come here! Take this man down and interrogate him again when I have my hands free!"

"promise!"

Two personal guards came forward, grabbed Wu Liang's shoulders and dragged him out of the hall.

"Please spare your life! Please spare your life..."

Wu Liang was so frightened that he shouted loudly.

at this time.

"Cause your anger."

Xi Zhicai finally stepped forward in a very appropriate manner, raised his hands and admonished Boss Cao, "Your Majesty, from what I can see, although this person has evil intentions, he handles these things in a very orderly manner.

He is a rare internal affairs genius, and if someone can supervise him, he may not be able to be used by the envoy."

"you mean……"

Boss Cao asked with a frown.

"If his 'farming system' can be fully implemented in the envoy's territory, and coupled with the benefits of the salt industry and other aspects, the envoy will no longer have to worry about food and salary when he conquers cities and territories in the future."

Xi Zhicai said seriously.

"..."

Hearing this, Zhu Xun and the Chenliu clan became nervous.

It’s over!

It’s over now!

If Cao Meng Dezhen listened to Xi Zhicai's suggestion and decided to implement this farming system in Chenliu and even the entire Yanzhou, they would no longer have to think about getting involved in this area of ​​interest.

This makes me feel like I shot myself in the foot.

Previously, it was just a small Yongqiu order, and the "field farming system" was only implemented in Yongqiu County, which did not have a big impact on their interests.

If they didn't bring this matter to Boss Cao, but secretly followed suit, they might benefit a lot from it.

Good thing now, Cao Mengde also knows about this trouble.

This matter is not up to them...

"but……"

Noticing that Zhu Xun and the Chenliu gentry had expressed concern, Xi Zhicai suddenly changed the topic again, with a troubled expression on his face.

"But what?"

Boss Cao took advantage of the situation and asked.

"However, if this 'farming system' is to be implemented, a large number of refugees must be resettled first, which will require a large amount of materials. In addition, the cost of digging farmland, sowing, etc. is not a small sum."

Xi Zhicai went on to say, "The commander is planning to send his troops to the east recently. I'm afraid he doesn't have enough supplies to support this matter, so he needs to think twice before doing so... I secretly thought that Wu Youcai has experience in this area. If he is taught to be responsible for this matter,

The matter is about to be redeemed, so he would not dare not try his best to do it. If he cannot do it, it will not be too late for you to deal with him when the time comes."

"Your Majesty, my subordinates are willing to work as oxen and horses for you. Please give me another chance!"

Wu Liang quickly cried again, which was a sincere expression.
To be continued...