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

"The imperial court will soon announce the implementation of farming, and it will inevitably purchase and build plows in large quantities."

"Camphor wood is the best wood for making plows. In the near future, the supply will surely exceed the demand and the price will skyrocket."

"I estimate that you can earn at least three times the price of these five hundred pieces of camphor wood."

Cao Yuan did not sip Xu Chu's appetite. He sipped the wine and made friends with Xu Chu.

"Farming? Xu

Chu's eyes widened, but he said:"Brother Cao, I don't believe you. I just want to ask, how can you be sure that the imperial court will implement farming?" Cao

Yuan smiled faintly, but said:"I estimate that the court will announce it in just a few days. Lao Xu, just wait patiently for a few days.""

Xu Chu was half-believing and doubtful. When he was waiting to ask again, Cao Yuan had already put a glass of wine into his hand.

"By the way, Mel. Cao

Yuan turned his eyes to Ganmei again and ordered:"Take one million dollars from the accounting room and build a larger warehouse that can accommodate at least 10,000 plows. This time it will be built on the outskirts of Xudu, as far as possible." Remote spot."

Based on the lesson learned from the last visit to the granary, he naturally did not dare to build a small treasury next to the official warehouse for convenience.

"Master, why are we building such a big warehouse?"

"What does this have to do with plows?"

Gan Mei fluttered her long eyelashes, her pretty face full of confusion.

Cao Yuan said with a smile:"Of course it is used to harvest our Cao Sikong's wool."

Gathering wool?

Cao Sikong?

Ganmei's starry eyes flashed, and he was confused.

Xu Chu was also full of suspicion, thinking to himself:"This brother Cao has always acted mysteriously and weirdly. What kind of medicine is he selling in this gourd?"

"Mei'er, hurry up and prepare the food and wine. Young Master, I want to help Brother Zhongkang."

"Lao Xu, don’t stop drinking. We’ll keep getting drunk tonight."

…

Sifu is empty.

Cao Cao sat on top and stared at Guo Jia

"Sikong, I have sent people to investigate Cao Yuan's details."

"This person was a native of Longkang, Qiao County. Because Yuan Shu caused trouble in Huainan, he followed his widowed mother Qin to the north to escape the disaster, but his mother unfortunately died of illness on the way."

Guo Jia made clear the information obtained from the investigation.

"Long Kang, Qin family..."

Cao Cao seemed to have evoked some memories, and was in a daze for a moment.

"After his mother died of illness, Cao Yuan sold his property and found a position as a small official in the warehouse."

"This person usually lives in seclusion and does not like to interact with his fellow officials. In short, he seems to be a very mediocre person."

Guo Jia continued.

Cao Cao's eyes flashed with a strange look. Spending money to buy an official position proves that Cao Yuan wants to make a difference in his official career. He does not visit Shangguan, does not make friends with colleagues, and usually lives in seclusion. It shows that he is indifferent to fame and fortune and has no intention of making any achievements in the officialdom.

Isn't this a contradiction?

"This Cao Yuan is really interesting...."

Cao Cao murmured to himself, a meaningful smile flashing across his eyes.

At this time.

The sound of footsteps interrupted Cao Cao's thoughts.

Xun Yu and Cheng Yu entered one after another.

Xun Yu cupped his hands and said:"Sikong, regarding the shortage of food and grass for our army, Yu and Zhong De discussed it...."

"Wen Ruo, you came just in time."

Cao Cao interrupted him and said with a smile:"I have thought of a way to solve the shortage of food and grass.

Xun Yu was startled and asked,"I wonder what method Sikong thought of?""

"Farming!"

Cao Cao raised two fingers.

"The imperial court paid for farm tools and cattle, recruited refugees to open up wasteland and farm fields, and harvested grain. The imperial court received six and the common people received four."

"This is the only way to solve the shortage of food and grass in the short term."

Cao Cao told the two advisers in front of him what Cao Yuan said intact.

Xun Yu was shocked and couldn't help but look at Cheng Yu. The same strange look appeared on their faces.

"Why, does Wenruo have any objections to my farming strategy?"

Cao Cao asked back.

"of course not!"

_. His compliment made Cao Cao feel embarrassed and he couldn't help but glance at Guo Jia.

Guo Jia coughed a few times and sighed:"Then Cao Yuan used his own wisdom to think of this farming strategy first. This person's intelligence It’s really no small matter"

"Well, this Cao Yuan is indeed a talent that I can use."

Cao Cao stroked his beard and nodded slightly.

Xun Yu looked confused and asked curiously:"Who is this Cao Yuan that Sikong mentioned?"

"He's just a little person, I'm just talking casually."

Cao Cao prevaricated.

After all, Cao Yuan has the stain of"privately embezzling" official food. If told truthfully, it will definitely arouse slander from the ministers.

Before the time is right, Cao Cao doesn't want too many people to know about Cao Yuan's existence, and Xun Yu doesn't want to let too many people know about it. Exception.

Xun Yu didn't care too much and continued:"Since Sikong also agrees with farming, then we should implement it in Yingchuan as soon as possible and instruct Yousi to build and purchase plows."

"Xun Wenruo's words make sense.

Cheng Yu echoed:"I estimate that the farming in Yingchuan County requires at least 30,000 to 40,000 plows, and the wood used must be the best camphor tree. It will take a lot of time just to purchase the wood. We need to hurry up.""

"Zhongde reminded."

Cao Cao nodded heavily, waved his hands and said,"I will leave the full responsibility to you and Wen Ruo for the farming matter. Money is not an issue. We must implement it as soon as possible."

"promise!"

Xun Yu and Cheng Yu accepted the order in unison.

"Filial piety."

Cao Cao turned to Guo Jia and lowered his voice:"Send more eyes and ears and keep an eye on that Cao Yuan for me. I will be able to control his every move."

"Jia knew what to do."

Guo Jia cupped his hands and said

…

Two days later, Cao Cao issued an edict in the name of the Emperor and officially implemented farming in Yingchuan County.

Under Xun Yu's instructions, Xu Du and various government officials collected large amounts of wood to build plows, while also purchasing large quantities of wood from the private sector.

Within one month, the imperial court obtained 10,000 plows.

Cao Cao also kept his promise and handed over the power of taking care of the plow warehouse to Cao Yuan in the name of the chief secretary.

…

Two months later, it was the first month of the second year of Jian'an.

In Xudu City, Cao Mansion

"Brother Ziyou, you are really a god"

"As expected, the imperial court promoted farming and purchased timber at high prices. Brother, I made a full 10 million yuan from my 500 camphor logs!"

Xu Chu smiled from ear to ear, gave Cao Yuan a thumbs up, and was full of praise.

Cao Yuan smiled and said nothing, and just took a sip of the wine.

Xu Chu patted him on the shoulder and said boldly:"Brother Ziyou, you Tell me, what percentage of this windfall do you want to share?"

"I don't want a penny of money. Cao

Yuan put down his wine glass and said,"I just want to ask Brother Zhongkang to command my eighteen Yanyun Guards and protect me for a year.""

How could Cao Yuan take a mere ten million dollars seriously?

His real purpose in letting Xu Chu make this windfall was naturally to value Xu Chu's powerful martial arts.

To put it bluntly, he just wanted to recruit Xu Chu as a bodyguard.

"no problem!"

"Follow me, Brother Xu, and you will eat your own flesh. Not to mention one year, I will protect you for the rest of your life."

Xu Chu agreed without hesitation.

Cao Yuan was completely at ease.

With Xu Chu by his side and Yan Yun's Eighteen Cavalry, he would be able to run rampant in the world.

Even if his greed comes to light in the future and Cao Cao wants to punish him, he will Can also get away easily

"Ding, the host secretly stole 10,000 straight-column plows for one month, gained 10,000 curved-column plows, and received the reward 'Yi Jin Bone Forging Pill'’"

In my mind, a mechanical system prompt sounded as expected.

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