The policy of "salt and iron monopoly" originated from Guan Zhong of Qi State in the Spring and Autumn Period. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Sang Hongyang, Kong Yu and others perfected this system, and then it was abolished. Although it was re-implemented several times,

It was not until after the Anshi Rebellion that it became custom-made and was used by all dynasties, becoming an important economic guarantee for China's centralized system.

The drawbacks of the "salt and iron monopoly" are so obvious that even in later generations, there are still a large number of vested interests, who use the banner of strategic reserves and the country's people's livelihood to extract a lot of benefits, especially when corruption occurs, it is simply

Just one pot.

But we also need to pay attention to the fact that the "salt and iron franchise" was to a large extent an important means for the Chinese feudal dynasty to maintain stability. As the central court, it is extremely cruel to easily give up various control methods, even across the board.

Irresponsible.

After Xun Yu returned to the Chancellery, Man Chong glanced at Xun Yu before preparing to receive the gift. However, he couldn't help but be surprised and took a closer look at Xun Yu's face, because Xun Yu was obviously under a lot of pressure during this period, so although there was no

Although he showed no signs of sadness, he naturally had no happy face, but after the performance in the main hall today, there seemed to be a little joy between his eyebrows...

Xun Yu seemed to have noticed something from Man Chong's reaction, and then he exhaled slightly and said: "Today, Your Majesty is asking about the salt and iron franchise..."

Man Chong was obviously stunned for a moment, and then asked, "Your Majesty's intention..."

Xun Yu shook his head and said: "Your Majesty was a little confused after reading "The Treatise on Salt and Iron", so he asked Yu. He was very talented and had little knowledge and could not understand it, so I asked your Majesty to read "The Treatise on Salt and Iron" again..."

Man Chong's eyebrows moved slightly, nodded, and said nothing.

Did Xun Yu have little talent and little learning?

But Man Chong slightly understood where Xun Yu's joy came from. After all, as the emperor, it is the emperor's important responsibility to master macro-strategic issues. If he cares about trivial matters all day long, pays attention to other people's faces, or just asks for food

How can he wear something nice and wear something nice to match his throne?

Liu Xie finally touched upon the fundamentals of the country. Although it was still very superficial, it was still a big improvement.

only……

Xun Yu did not continue to say anything, but continued to devote himself to the complicated and vast writing. Man Chong tilted his head slightly, then shook his head and smiled, and then continued the matter at hand.

Xun Yu, who was reading the text, moved his eyes slightly. He received Man Chong's shaking head and smiled, and he understood in his heart. In Xun Yu's view, Liu Xie was an improvement, but for Man Chong, this was an improvement.

This kind of progress is far from enough. At least before he has formed a relatively deep cognitive understanding of his own, Liu Xie should not ask Xun Yu. It is inappropriate to even ask anyone...

From this perspective, Liu Xie is still very young.

Food always has to be eaten one bite at a time, and walking always has to be done step by step.

It still requires a process to some extent. The only problem is that this time may be a little...

Xun Yu raised his head and looked to the west.

……@(￣-￣)@……

North of Youzhou, Yuyang.

Some smoke and dust gradually rose in the distance, and along with the wind there seemed to be some sound of horse hooves and wheels.

Cao Chun took a deep breath.

Cao Chun liked war horses, and he also liked galloping on horseback, listening to the sound of the wind whistling past him on both sides. The sense of speed that he could not enjoy on the ground made him obsessed and intoxicated. Therefore, Cao Chunyi never looked back.

He chose to command the cavalry, the only cavalry of the Cao family.

Cao Chun read Cao Cao's reply.

I don't know if it was because of the messenger or because it was not sealed properly in the first place, but the silk cloth in the bamboo tube was a little damp.

Because the text is arranged vertically, and most people in the Han Dynasty read without adding sentences, it is difficult for Cao Chun to judge whether Cao Cao said "you need to be cautious before taking it", or "you need to be cautious and not take it", because in

The two words between "need to be careful" and "advisable" are just blurred...

After Cao Chun carefully checked and even let a caravan pass by, he confirmed that there were no hussars following the caravan. The caravan passed right under his nose without a care in the world.

Does this hussar think that no one dares to touch his caravan?

Or maybe Zhao Yun, who is stationed in Changshan, has taken it lightly?

It was difficult for Cao Chun to determine what caused it, but he knew clearly that many of the things transported by these caravans were what he wanted...

As for whether taking action will lead to large-scale revenge from the Cavalry, it is possible, but the possibility is not very high. After all, the dead cannot speak. If a caravan disappears, it will have to wait until it comes again and again.

Only then could it be discovered, and at that time who could be sure that it was Cao Chun who did it?

Even if someone in the caravan escaped, Cao Chun was not worried because he had already disguised himself as a Xianbei. Isn't it normal behavior for the Xianbei to rob a Han caravan? It has nothing to do with the Cao family.

…

At the same time, Cao Cao takes control of Jizhou, so Jizhou will naturally become Cao Chun's most powerful support, unlike when Yuan Xi was here, isolated and helpless. Moreover, Youzhou is about to enter the freezing season, and under the heavy snowfall,

Even if Zhao Yun wanted to do something, it would be impossible. After he collected these caravans, replenished Yuyang's supplies, repaired the city defenses, restored people's livelihood, and waited until the spring of next year, haha, the overall situation has been decided, what are you still afraid of?

The key is to get through the current embarrassment. If you can't get through the present, what's the point of having a future?

Cao Chun was cautious, thought over and over, and even discussed with Jushu, and finally decided that he still had to take this vote.

Jushou was also surprised because he did not expect Cao Chun to agree to his suggestion and pretend to be a Xianbei person. After all, at least Yuan Xi would not do this even if he was killed.

If the blame is placed on the Xianbei people, it seems that they can do something about it. The reason why Jushou finally decided to take the risk is because the supplies that were originally scheduled to arrive in Yuyang have not arrived. If he does not do this, there will be no

The rice is in the pot...

Cao Chun raised the weapon in his hand and deliberately made a shout similar to that of the Xianbei people: "Uh-huh..."

Although the felt hat on his head made Cao Chun a little unaccustomed to it. He always felt a little light and fluttery, as if it would be blown away by the wind at the next moment. However, he still led his men, each holding a weapon, and lined up towards the distance.

The coming caravan rushed over!

The two sides were getting closer and closer, and Cao Chun also saw that the caravan was obviously panicking, and then sporadic arrows were fired towards them. Cao Chun turned slightly, dodged a few arrows that were obviously not accurate, and then shouted again

: "Uh-huh..."

"Oh ah……"

"Hoo ho..."

Cao Chun's men also shouted in confusion. Anyway, they did not need any special orders to rob the caravan. The more chaotic they were, the more they looked like Xianbei people.

The horse speed is getting faster and faster, and the whistling wind is all over my ears. The dense horse hooves rise and fall rapidly on the grass, making a deafening roar.

Cao Chun suddenly stood on his head with chills, and a numb chill suddenly passed through his body. Then he saw someone in the caravan standing on the roof of the car, raising his bow and aiming at Cao Chun himself, and then the next moment he shot out!

After all, Cao Chun was a cavalry general who had been on the battlefield several times, and his reaction speed was not slow. He immediately leaned to one side, almost as if he fell on the side of the horse, and pulled the horse to one side.

Moved a step...

Arrows whizzed by!

Cao Chun looked at the trajectory of the arrow. If he hadn't pulled the horse one step away, the arrow would have been nailed to the horse's head now! Cao Chun clenched his teeth tightly to hold back from yelling. For this kind of

Cao Chun expressed his abhorrence for the bad behavior of shooting horses instead of people!

However, Cao Chun just pretended to be a Xianbei person and did not understand how the Xianbei people cursed, so he could only roar with unknown meaning, "Oh bulging!"

The man on the roof of the car missed the target, so he did not continue shooting. He jumped under the car and landed on the horse. He immediately hit the horse and drove away. After all, the distance between the two sides was gradually shortening, and it was only more than a hundred steps in sight.

, and for the cavalry, this distance can be reached almost in the blink of an eye.

Cao Chun was furious, and immediately put up his sword and bow and shot back an arrow, but the shot was hasty and not very accurate. The man dodged easily and ran away without looking back.

Cao Chun could only vent his anger on the other caravan members, and led his men into the caravan!

In the blink of an eye, the screams of human death erupted across this land, accompanied by the sound of spears and knives stabbing into flesh, and the noise of broken bones and blood spurting out, covering up the sound of wind and the sound of horse hooves.

Soon, just as Cao Chun had expected, the battle did not last long and ended.

In addition to the hateful guy at the beginning, many people in the caravan still escaped, but many of them were killed by Cao Chun. Cao Chun also injured four or five people and killed two.

Cao Chun dismounted, helped his men organize the supplies, tied up the scattered items again, and then walked around in a circle towards Yuyang, not forgetting to clean the ruts of the vehicles...

After Cao Chun and others left, the man who escaped first appeared on the battlefield again. He jumped off his horse and carefully examined various traces. He even checked the wounds of the dead caravan members. After checking the scene for a long time, it seemed that there were still

He picked up some things and took them with him, then got on his horse again and headed west.

……(*`ェ??*)……

"As expected..." Sima Yi pointed to a few arrows and one or two broken gun heads on the table, "It must be Cao who pretended to be from Xianbei and robbed the caravan..."

Zhao Yun nodded slightly.

Cao Chun pretended to be a Xianbei person, but he only dressed up the appearance and did not understand the essence of the Xianbei people.

What is the essence of Xianbei people today?

Well, generally speaking, it can be seen as the group of people who just stepped out of the country when China was just opening up in later generations, and even the foreign moon toilet paper toilet seats smelled good...

Therefore, if they are really Xianbei, even the broken arrowheads and gun heads are still good things. How can they be left on the battlefield? Only the soldiers of the Cao family who are also Han people are used to this kind of weapons.

I turned a blind eye to something that was almost discarded and left it at the crime scene.

Zhao Yun pinched his beard and snorted coldly, "You really dare to take action..."

Sima Yi laughed and said: "Yuyang must be in a financial crisis...why he cares so much about money, food and utensils, otherwise it would just be an obstruction and burning..."

Zhao Yun nodded, "In this case, we will act accordingly..."

Sima Yi cupped his hands and said, "I'll take your orders!"

……(*^__^*)……
To be continued...