novelSusiti Chapter 138 won't be long!
Chapter 138 won't be long!
"How much did he take from you?" Yuan Shang pointed to Zhang Peng beside him and asked softly.
Fatty Wang was overjoyed and quickly explained, "According to the rules, I have to take my share today!"
"My lord, you are wise. I have dozens of men waiting for me. If I can't bring them back, how will they be able to work for you in the future?"
"That damn bastard is going to take 50%! Does he even want anyone to live?"
"Fifty percent!" Yuan Shang slowly stood up and turned to look at Zhang Peng.
Then, she winked at him.
Zhang Peng immediately understood and casually pulled out a long knife from the side.
Before Fatty Wang could react, it pierced through his chest.
A large amount of blood gushed from his mouth. Fatty Wang stared at Yuan Shang in disbelief, unable to utter a single word.
"If it's not going to work... then let's not do it!" Yuan Shang didn't even bother to look at him.
"A lowly businessman like you dares to negotiate with me?"
He glanced at Zhang Peng, who was gripping a long sword, and said, "Find someone else!"
"Understood, young master, rest assured!"
As for that fat man Wang, he had long since lost all hope.
Watching Yuan Shang leave, Zhang Peng approached and kicked his corpse.
"What kind of thing is this? Why did you have to be a ghost instead of a decent human being? Are you enjoying yourself now?"
"Listen up, all of you! Not a single word of what happens here is to be revealed, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"promise!"
Everyone around bowed with their hands clasped.
The same scene was happening simultaneously in various places in Jinyang County.
When profits decrease, the profits that originally belonged to the lowest-level merchants will be ruthlessly plundered.
In the eyes of people like Yuan Shang, merchants were simply tools to be used.
Once they cease to be effective, they will be immediately eliminated!
Once this method starts, it is no longer under anyone's control and will spread rapidly.
It started with ordinary merchants, and gradually spread to lower-ranking generals.
The first to be affected were Zhang Yang's subordinates!
In the military camp inside Jinyang City, Wang Lin, along with several of his generals, once again found Zhang Yang and denounced Yuan Shao's trusted troops for their lack of discipline.
Not only were they deprived of the benefits they gained from trading, but even the grain that should have been distributed to them began to be withheld.
"Brother, if this continues, it won't just be withholding our food, it'll be killing us!" Wang Lin said through gritted teeth.
These people were already considered outsiders under Yuan Shao's command.
Previously, there had been a long-standing stalemate with high-ranking officials, resulting in heavy losses from mutual attacks.
They already had many grudges, and they also seemed to have a connection with Li Zhao.
Now that trading has completely stopped, many people have found a reason to sell.
"I know..." Zhang Yang couldn't say much more, and could only comfort them softly.
"As long as no one threatens your safety, you must endure whatever happens."
"If we just hold on, no one can do anything to us. Believe me... these days won't last much longer!"
Zhang Yang had reassured his men, but he knew very well that a few words wouldn't do much good.
At best, it might make them feel a little better, but without taking any real action, they will eventually lose the support of their subordinates.
and so.
That same evening, he personally took a knife and went to see the relevant general in charge.
They took all the food, weapons, and equipment that originally belonged to them.
If you don't show your temper appropriately, they might really think you're easy to bully...
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When Guo Jia returned to Yanzhou, Cao Cao personally sent people out of the city to welcome him.
He was immediately brought back to the Sikong Mansion, where many of his advisors also gathered.
Several months have passed since then, and they are all eager to know what Guo Jia experienced in Ye City.
Why did it take so long, and what information is related to Li Zhao?
"Fengxiao, tell me..." Cao Cao approached him with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Guo Jia recounted all his experiences in Ye City.
in fact.
When everyone saw Guo Jia again, they noticed that he looked much better than before.
The one who felt it most deeply was, of course, Cao Cao!
He was not unaware that Guo Jia had many habits, but he indulged them because he liked them and couldn't bear to interfere too much.
"This Li Zhao is very good at business. He has now stabilized the situation between himself and Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan through this method."
"At the same time, we can coexist peacefully, and both sides can benefit!"
"Furthermore, even Liu Biao of Jingzhou has sent people..."
Guo Jia emphasized the trade between Li Zhao and Jingzhou.
His detailed description, however, made everyone feel that something was wrong.
Especially Xun Yu...
He stared at Guo Jia in disbelief. What was going on?
With Guo Fengxiao's intelligence, how could he not understand what Li Zhao's attitude towards him meant?
Not only did they accept it readily, but they also used it as a gamble to ensure that both sides could settle down.
But the problem is.
This would arouse Cao Cao's suspicion. How could he make such a basic mistake?
"You've worked hard..." Cao Cao smiled. "I can see that your health is much better than before!"
"You should have someone check the medicine he gave you to make sure there are no problems before you take it!"
"It's always good to be cautious. Go and rest first, we can discuss anything else later!"
Guo Jia bowed respectfully and said, "I shall take my leave!"
The smile on Cao Cao's face vanished abruptly only after he turned and left.
When he went to Linzi last time, he clearly sensed the subtle changes in Guo Jia.
When I saw Li Zhao again this time, the change was even greater!
The opponent's attack angle was also very tricky, actually targeting Guo Jia's body.
Xun Yu sensed something amiss, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "My lord..."
"This Li Zhao is cunning and resourceful; he often influences others subtly and quietly!"
"Please, my lord, do not fall for this trick!"
"The counter-espionage plot won't work on me, don't worry about it!" Cao Cao replied casually.
"You guys need to think carefully about how to deal with this next!"
"According to Fengxiao, this Li Zhao has now dragged us, the entire north, and even Liu Biao of Jingzhou into this mess!"
"In this way, harming one person will affect the overall situation of the world."
"Now is not the right time to act. If we let him develop further, he will definitely grow into a threat in the future!"
"What should we do?"
Faced with this question, everyone was speechless for a moment.
If there were a suitable solution, Guo Jia wouldn't need to go to Ye City in person.
Seeing that no one reacted, Cao Cao waved his hand, "Wenruo, Wenhe, stay here. The rest of you, go ahead..."
"promise!"
The others quickly left, leaving only Xun Yu and Jia Xu behind.
"I know you have your own ideas. There's no one else here, so you can say whatever you want..." Cao Cao's voice came again.
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