Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

"Wonderful, such a thin piece of paper can dig the grave of a family, it is really wonderful!"

Cao Cao looked at the rice paper in his hand and admired it.

Cao Yuan continued:"My son, I have already built more than fifty paper mills all over the world. As long as my father gives an order, I can promote this rice paper to the world."

Cao Cao was pleasantly surprised again and couldn't help but admire his son's foresight.

"Good, very good! Cao

Cao put away his surprise and said boldly:"We, father and son, will use this piece of rice paper to let the world know that without their support, my father can still rule the world!""

"Father! Cao

Yuan cupped his hands and said sternly:"I beg you, father, to have no worries anymore, obey God's will, obey the people's will, and ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor!""

The worries in Cao Cao's heart were all gone at this moment.

In the hall, the roar of Hao Hui's laughter rang out

……

Two days later, an edict was issued from Yecheng.

Jingzhou, Yangzhou, Jizhou, Xuzhou and other prefectures and counties that suffered from wars were all exempted from taxes for three years by Cao Cao.

The edict was announced, and the world was boiling, and the people in every state were grateful and shed tears of gratitude.

Five days later, Cao Yuan's private order was also sent to all counties.

Nearly a hundred private warehouses were opened, and millions of grains of dendrobium were continuously transported to Taicang.

Ten days later.

Cao Cao's edict announcing his accession to the throne and proclaiming himself emperor was also written on rice paper and sent to all states in the world.

Almost at the same time, Cao Yuan's paper mills in various states began to promote and sell rice paper.

As soon as the rice paper came out, the world was shocked

……

Xuchang, Zhongfu.

Zhong Yao, the head of the Zhong family in Yingchuan, and Cui Yan, the head of the Cui family in Qinghe, are having a secret meeting

"Brother Yuanchang, was the Xun clan in Yingchuan really slaughtered by King Wei? Cui

Yan asked solemnly.

Zhong Yao sighed:"Then Gao Shun personally led his troops from Yecheng and slaughtered all the Xun family members. No one was left alive, including the old, weak, women and children."

Cui Yan shuddered and said in a trembling voice:"The Xun family of Yingchuan is just gone?""

Zhong Yao took a sip of wine, shook his head and sighed.

Cui Yan was frightened for a long time, and then he calmed down and sighed:"It seems that Prince Wei and his son are really going to take action against our world-famous family."

"Brother Ji Gui must be worrying too much. Zhong Yao said disapprovingly:"

Although the method used by the King of Wei to destroy the Xun family was too cruel, in the final analysis, if Xun Wen and others participated in the mutiny and rebellion, the King of Wei also wanted to kill them as a warning to others. He wanted to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor and govern the new Wei Dynasty. How could he lose our family?" support"

"That's not necessarily the case. I think Wei Wang and his son are determined to wipe out our family this time."

Cui Yan said worriedly.

"Why did Brother Ji Gui say this?"

Zhong Yao became alert.

"Brother Yuanchang, you will know this after you have seen it. Cui

Yan said, and took out a book from his arms.

A book called"Spring and Autumn Period" written on rice paper.》

"This is……"

Zhong Yao holds the copy of"Spring and Autumn" in his hand, his eyes filled with wonder.

"Brother Yuan Chang, haven’t you heard that the King of Wei has now promoted a paper called rice paper in the world?"

"The quality of this paper is far better than that of Cai Lun, and it can completely replace bamboo slips, but its price is less than 10% of the price of bamboo slips."

"My"Spring and Autumn" was written on this rice paper. It has already become popular in Yecheng and I believe it will spread to Xuchang soon."

Cui Yan explained.

Zhong Yao exclaimed:"I have also heard rumors about this rice paper. I didn't expect it to actually exist. Such a thin stack of paper can actually write the entire Spring and Autumn Period.》？"

"Yes, this rice paper is so magical. Cui Yan frowned deeply and said:"

This rice paper will be popularized. Within a few years, ordinary people, let alone those from poor families, can afford books and understand the words of saints. Brother Yuan Chang should know What does this mean?"

Zhong Yao shuddered and suddenly realized

"With this rice paper now available, everyone can afford to read, and the advantages of our aristocratic family will no longer exist."

"The King of Wei pursues meritocracy and does not care about family background at all. When the time comes, he can select talents from poor families. He can manage this country well without our family at all!"

Cui Yan said worriedly.

Zhong Yao looked at the rice paper in his hand and said with a stern look on his face:"I didn't expect that this small piece of paper could be so powerful. King Wei's method is really ingenious and ineffective."

The topic changed.

Zhong Yao then said:"But even with this rice paper, the King of Wei wants to replace us with talents from poor families, which cannot be realized overnight. Now that he wants to ascend the throne and become emperor, he needs the support of our family."

"That's not necessarily the case. Cui

Yan sighed meaningfully, but said:"Brother Yuan Chang, don't you know that in order to win the support of the people, King Wei has ordered that four or five states be exempted from taxes for three years. With the support of the people all over the world, he You can completely ignore the attitude of our family and forcefully ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor!"

"Free of taxes in four or five states? Or three years? Zhong

Yao took a breath of cold air and said in shock:"With such a large-scale tax exemption, how will the deficit in the national treasury be filled? What will King Wei use to destroy Ma Teng?" Cui Yan said in a deep voice:"

What you don't know is that the prince has dedicated 30 million grains and grass from his private farm to the King of Wei, which is enough to fill the gap in the national treasury caused by the exemption of taxes.""

Thirty million grains of dendrobium!

Zhong Yao's figure swayed, and his expression for a moment made him think that he heard wrongly.

"Thirty million grains of dendrobium?"

"The imperial court may not be able to collect 30 million grains of grain and grass in a year. How could he, a mere person, be so rich?"

Zhong Yao questioned excitedly.

Cui Yan sighed:"I am also very surprised, but our prince who is as resourceful as a god is indeed omnipotent. He actually donated 30 million dendrobium grains and grass to King Wei."

Zhong Yao was speechless, and he was completely stunned.

Cui Yan continued:"Brother Yuanchang, you may not know, but that rice paper was also presented to our King Wei by this brave and powerful Crown Prince."

As if he had been hit on the head with a stick, Zhong Yao's mind was buzzing, and he was unable to sit firmly and slid down from his seat.

"Brother Yuanchang!"

Cui Yan hurriedly stepped forward to help him.

Zhong Yao gasped for air, looking shocked and panicked. He panted for a long time before he recovered.

"There are such omnipotent people in this world!"

"I really have some doubts, is this His Highness a god?"

Zhong Yao's voice was hoarse and trembling, and his face was twisted with extreme horror.

"Moreover, that prince’s attitude towards our family is even tougher than that of King Wei."

"When he was still a minor official, he dared to slaughter the Sima family. If he ascends to the throne in the future, will my family in the world still have a way to survive?"

There was deep fear in Cui Yan's eyebrows.

Zhong Yao's face turned pale, and cold sweat rolled down his back. He was so frightened that he was at a loss.

He stood up unsteadily and walked around the hall, thinking hard about countermeasures..

After a long while,

Zhong Yao sighed:"If we stay in the Wei Kingdom, we aristocratic families are waiting to die. At this point, we can only leave our hometown and escape quickly before the King of Wei and his son Cong take action against us." He took refuge in Qin. Cui

Yanruo realized something and sighed:"Yuan Chang's words are reasonable. Looking at the world, only Qin can protect us.""

A helpless sigh echoed in the hall.