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    This day was another sunny day.  It is very suitable for farmers to do farm work and caravans to travel.  It has been more than two months since the Battle of Wancheng ended, and Wancheng has returned to prosperity.  There are many caravans coming and going, some of which start from Jingzhou and Jiangdong and go to the Central Plains and Liangzhou.  Or the caravans coming back from the north, the constant flow adds to the prosperity.  However, most of these caravans sell some cloth, wine, and some souvenirs.  For example, the sale of war horses and leather from the north, as well as iron ore, weapons, and food from the south, is prohibited.  In this regard, there are many checkpoints in the Central Plains and Jingzhou, and sentries carry out inspections. Once a businessman is found selling these things, he must be severely punished.  Regarding this aspect, Cao Cao did a pretty good job.  Since Liu Biao took control of Jiangbiao, few war horses and leathers flowed into Jingzhou.  So much so that Liu Biao didn't even have a single cavalry under his command. Without an army, he couldn't gallop through the Central Plains, let alone dominate the Central Plains.  Therefore, Liu Biao's power has always been a peaceful force for Cao Cao. In Cao Cao's view, Liu Biao himself was just a thief guarding his territory.  "Compared to Cao Cao, what Liu Biao did was superficial.  This trade in iron ore, weapons, and food is very harmful to the forces.  But for the people who sell it, it is a huge profit.  There are too many aristocratic families under Liu Biao, especially the styles of these aristocratic families are not very good.  Take Cai Mao as an example. This guy has done business with Cao Cao more than once, and the amount was huge.  The source of this food and weapons is the gathering of the strength of various aristocratic families.  The benefits gained are shared by everyone.  Therefore, the entire powerful family is protecting Cai Mao.  And how powerful are the powerful families in Jingzhou?  Hao said bluntly that even a pavilion chief might get involved with a wealthy family after beating around the bush.  Therefore, it is very easy for aristocratic families, or directly to Cai Mao, to sell food, weapons, and iron ore.  Just like this day, three caravans set out grandly from Xiangyang, preparing to cross the Xiangjiang River and head to Nanyang.  The checkpoints at this ferry are even exempted from inspection.  Just let these large caravans pass through.  "Hua Hua Hua." The river was turbulent, and the waves hit the shore, making a loud roar.  Several large ships floated on the river, heading north.  There were two people standing on the deck of one of the large ships.  One of them is a middle-aged man. This man is fair and fat, with a rich look on his face. He seems to be a businessman.  The other person has dark skin, looks unattractive, and is not well-dressed. He seems to be an ordinary servant.  But the demeanor of the two people was very different. The middle-aged man who looked like a businessman looked humble at the moment, while the man who looked like a servant had a hint of arrogance.  "As expected of Commander Cai, the journey was smooth." The businessman said with a sigh.  "That is, in this one-third of an acre of land in Jingzhou, apart from Liu Jingzhou, we are the biggest military advisor." This man of human appearance said with arrogance.  This businessman's surname is Wu. He is a big businessman in Jingzhou. His family wealth is tens of millions. He sells cloth and local specialties as his business. He travels between the north and the south, and he is very prestigious.  And the person dressed as a servant is really a servant.  However, his identity is not ordinary. He is Cai Mao, the dignified general and military advisor of Zhennan. One of the stewards under Cai Military Advisor is Cai Jin.  As the saying goes, there are seven officials in front of the prime minister, but Cai Hao is more prestigious than the prime minister in Jingzhou now. The stewards under his command represent Cai Hao's face outside and are even more senior officials.  Although Merchant Wu has some wealth and is prestigious outside, he still has no choice but to bow his head in front of the behemoth Cai family.  Naturally, he treated Cai Jin, a senior official of the Cai family, with a low profile, even a bit of flattery.  ??In my mouth, I can't help but admire Cai Mao and the Cai family.  And Cai Jin also accepted them all.  Even Cai Jin felt a little enjoyment.  "I think I am just a domestic slave in the Cai family.  But outside, he is more majestic than ordinary officials.  Mr. Cai is really a towering tree, even if he is a slave, he is willing to do so.  Cai Jin is very satisfied with his current life and status.  On the other side, when Merchant Wu saw Cai Jin showing a look of enjoyment, he used all his strength to cater to Cai Jin.  He also has ideas. This is not the first time he has cooperated with Cai Mao in business.  But it was the first time that such a huge gesture of fifty thousand shi of grain shocked him.  He clearly felt Cai's energy in Jingzhou.  And the benefits he gained from this transaction were also very high.  This made him even more eager for further cooperation with Cai.If you want to ask for help from others, your attitude will naturally be low.  "It's okay to go through places like Xiangyang, Fancheng, and Xinye, but if we go to Wancheng in Nanyang, is it a little difficult?" The two of them were chatting. Suddenly, Merchant Wu thought of Chen Sheng who was entrenched in Wancheng, and he couldn't help but reveal a little bit.  said solemnly.  Although the battle between Cao Cao 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 as a big businessman, Merchant Wu felt that Chen Sheng was not a simple person.  This time, the food was sent again. I was afraid that something might happen, so I showed a bit of dignity.  "Chen Sheng." Upon hearing this name, Cai Jin's heart suddenly trembled.  This guy, not only killed their young master, but also caused their other young master to lose his official position, and almost made their master almost lose Liu Biao's favor.  It can be said that this person is someone that everyone in the Cai family hates very much and wants to get rid of him quickly.  But on the other hand, I have to deny that this person is very scary.  "You can be an enemy of the Cai family, kill one of Cai Mao's sons, and still live well and be active."  Cai's behemoth and powerful actually brought out Chen Sheng's extraordinary qualities.  Therefore, in Cai Jin¡¯s heart, he feared Chen Sheng more than he hated him.  Regarding Merchant Wu¡¯s question, Cai Jin was also specifically told by Cai Mao before going out to be careful about Chen Sheng.  However, in front of Merchant Wu, Cai Jin did not want to lose his prestige, so after a moment of pause, Cai Jin blew out a breath from his nostrils and said disdainfully: "Then Chen Sheng is very strong, but it's only Nanyang. Ru  There are only two dozen cities in the south, can they compare with Liu Jingzhou? And our master, Liu Jingzhou's military advisor, can kill Chen Sheng with just one word, just like this time, Chen Sheng, hum.  " Having said this, Cai Jin suddenly snorted twice and said nothing further.  But Merchant Wu also understood. Recently, Jingzhou Liu Biao's attitude towards Chen Sheng has been spread.  The supply was halved. Legend has it that military advisor Cai Mao played a major role in this.  Thinking about it this way, Merchant Wu really felt that Cai Jin was right. To Cai Mao, Chen Sheng was nothing, he could be crushed to death with one hand.  Suddenly, Merchant Wu felt relaxed.  "Moreover, we are pretending to be delivering cloth this time, and we are fully prepared for everything. I heard that Chen Sheng is indifferent to businessmen's affairs. So, Mr. Wu, don't worry, this trip will be safe." Then Cai Jin said again  A word that boosts morale.  "Yeah." After listening to Cai Jin's words, Merchant Wu felt even more relieved. This time, he was really fully prepared and kept confidential. There was no problem in passing through Nanyang.  With this kind of relaxation, as well as the relaxation and even contempt for the businessmen who controlled the power of Wancheng controlled by Chen Sheng, he was not interested.  Merchant Wu and Cai Jin took a ferry across the Xiangjiang River together, unloaded the goods and loaded them on the carriage, and headed all the way to Nanyang.  "Hundreds of carts, majestic and majestic."  There is only one avenue from Nanyang to Zhongyuan. This avenue is very wide and has smooth road surface.  There were a lot of caravans and horses coming and going, and there were also a lot of tea stalls and restaurants along the road.  Today, a tea stall was requisitioned by a sergeant.  When Merchant Wu and Cai Jin¡¯s huge caravan passed by, there was immediately a fast horse heading north in the tea stall.  Soon, they arrived at a small hidden valley in the north.  At this moment, there are five hundred people ambushing in this small valley.  All of them are holding bows, wearing armor and holding spears, and are very strong.  The leader of the group has a bear's waist and a tiger's back. He is wearing armor and has an embroidered robe tied on his back.  It was Liao Hua, Chen Sheng's general who was directly responsible for the plot to seize Cai Mao's grain.  "General, we found a particularly large caravan." The fast horse quickly arrived in front of Liao Hua, turned over and dismounted to report.  "Okay." Liao Hua was ordered to come to intercept the grain, which was also a lot of pressure.  After all, this is life-saving food, and now I hear that the fat sheep has finally arrived.  Liao Hua also breathed a sigh of relief, but his face became solemn again, and he shouted to the five hundred soldiers behind him: "There is no reward for this operation. But the food intercepted is also for your own consumption. All of it.  Use your strength and move forward quickly." "Promise." The five hundred elite soldiers agreed, all eager to grab it immediately.  "Haha, let's go." Liao Hua laughed and rode away.  The five hundred elite soldiers behind him were also running at full speed, heading south in a mighty manner.  Soon after, five hundred elite soldiers arrived on the road, and the huge caravan of hundreds of people just came slowly from the south, looming and very tempting.    When he thought of the food in these carriages and horses, Liao Hua's eyes gleamed, he raised his gun and shouted: "You profiteers are selling contraband. You can hide it from the mediocre generals in the south, but you can't hide it from me, Liao Hua in Wancheng.  Why don't you get off your horse quickly and raise your hands to pray for your life? "At this moment, Cai Jin, how are merchants Wu feeling?  No longer, I dare not have the previous relaxation and disdain for Chen Sheng.  Not only did he not dare, but his whole body was cold.  When Liao Hua and his troops appeared, their limbs became numb and their whole bodies trembled.  When Liao Hua announced his name and said he was from the Wancheng force, the two of them were even more dizzy.  I can¡¯t even express my plea.  As Cai Jin knows, Chen Sheng and Cai Mao are as powerful as fire and water, is it useful to plead for mercy?  "How could something go wrong?" Businessman Wu asked Cai Jinhe.  Both parties must prepare for this matter and strictly guard against leaks.  Merchant Wu felt that what he did was perfect and there would definitely be no problems.  ¡°Then there must be something wrong on Cai Mao¡¯s side.  Didn't this guy say everything is ready?  In normal times, Merchant Wu would not dare to shout at Cai Jin like this.  But now that a disaster is approaching, there is no need to worry about so much.  If you get caught, if you get caught.  When Merchant Wu thought about the serious consequences, he suddenly lost his previous high spirits and trembled all over.  Facing Merchant Wu¡¯s question, Cai Jin couldn¡¯t answer.  His face was livid and his breathing was rapid. He was already breathing out too much and taking in too little.  Not long ago, it was Cai Jin who confidently patted his chest and said that in front of Cai Hao, Chen Sheng was just a grasshopper who could be easily crushed to death.  But now it¡¯s like this, I¡¯m so scared that I can¡¯t speak.  Seeing this, Merchant Wu cursed in his heart again.  "When there is nothing wrong, he is majestic. When there is trouble, he is as timid as a mouse." However, although Merchant Wu hated Cai Jin for his incompetence, he became a softie at the critical moment.  However, after all, he wanted to save his life, and as a businessman, he could also put on a smile.  So, Shangde came forward, nodded and asked Liao Hua: "General, is there a misunderstanding?" "Misunderstanding? Hehe. Profiteer, if you take the opportunity to explain the whereabouts of the other two caravans, I may also ask General Jianzhong  Spare your life, or I will cut you into pieces." Liao Hua sneered when he heard this, and gestured with the spear in his hand, very domineering.  Suddenly, Merchant Wu fell into an abyss.  "Ah." Cai Jin, the steward, was even more frightened. He yelled and fell off his horse. After a moment, he became silent.  Poor Cai Jin is a "big official" in front of Merchant Wu, but in essence he is just a steward, a servant, a servant, how brave is he?  ¡°Besides, facing a murderous general like Liao Hua, even those who have the courage must be frightened.  However, Cai Jin was frightened to death, but it was also unexpected.  "Hey, you are so timid." Liao Hua laughed.  "How?" Liao Hua said with a half-smile.  "I will give an account, I will give an account." At this point, what else can Merchant Wu do?  He quickly and decisively explained the whereabouts of the other two caravans, and then looked at Liao Hua pleadingly.  "General, can you save my life?" After saying that, Merchant Wu looked at Liao Hua expectantly.  "One hundred and fifty soldiers were separated and everyone was taken into custody." Liao Hua ignored him and said to the soldiers behind him with a smile.  "No." Immediately, the 500 elite soldiers behind Liao Hua were divided into 150 people and took the huge caravan into custody, including the Wu merchant.  That Merchant Wu¡¯s face suddenly turned pale. If he had known it, he would not have been greedy for money.  I never expected that Cai Hao was so powerful in Jingzhou, and Chen Sheng could crush Cai Hao to death in Nanyang.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it, I didn¡¯t expect it.  Liao Hua couldn't control what Merchant Wu was thinking. After he took Merchant Wu into custody, he immediately led the remaining troops and imprisoned Cai Mao's other caravans.  A full 50,000 shi of grain entered Wancheng's granary one by one.  Chen Sheng used practical actions to tell everyone who helped Cai Mao sell food.  Zhaizi put the highlights, and Lao Tzu didn't eat the set of Jingzhou Cai Yan.  If you dare to sell food, weapons, or iron ore here, just wait to be captured.  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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