Meng Ren drank three cups in a row and applied the short beard under his forehead. "At present, merchants in Wan City, Nanyang can be roughly divided into three categories: one is Qingxu merchant, mainly sea goods, and very strong. From Jiaozhou to Youzhou in the south, they are basically controlled by them. Qingxu merchants also sell cloth, but the number is relatively small, and mainly sell locally in Nanyang, so they do not enter Guanzhong."

Meng Ren lifted the wine pot and filled Sun Ce with wine glasses. "General, how about this wine?"

"Yes, it's just that the entrance is relatively fast. If you save it for a few years, it might be better."

"The general is a person who knows wine, and he hits the nail on the head." Meng Ren slapped his thigh. "It's a pity that there are too few people in Nanyang who are so calm. They all like this new wine. Aging is not popular. Even the Jiufengchun of the Cai family can't sell it. However, people who really know wine still like aging. The feeling of being drunk after three cups is not something that ordinary people can appreciate."

Sun Ce smiled. Nanyang has developed too fast in recent years, and it is indeed a bit impatient. It is normal for old-school people to adapt. However, this is not the case with wine. The reason why Jiuyuanchun disappeared from the market is the change in the Cai family's business direction. The Cai family in Xiangyang has made a fortune in its arms and armor. Now it is focused on shipping. Most of the sea goods from Jiaozhou are operated by Xiangyang people led by Cai Mao, not the Qingxu group. The Cai family now looks down on the profits of wine. Jiuyuanchun is still brewing, but it only supplies some people and is not sold to the public. It has a bit of the taste of special wine in the internal supply.

"This second type of people is the merchants from Guanzhong, who mainly sell livestock, furs, and some treasures from the Western Regions. They have limited strength and do not manage cloth, so they can store it regardless. This third type of people is the local merchants from Jingzhou, including some people from Yuzhou, who mainly sell local specialties in Jingzhou, and cloth is one of the major items. The new loom developed by Muxuetang at least doubled its efficiency. After the Jiangnan pacification, the people lived and worked in peace, and the output of sericulture silk and hemp increased greatly, and they could not be digested locally. The prices fell again and again, and they could only be exported."

Meng Ren drank another drink with Sun Ce, sighed for a long time, but did not say anything. Sun Ce knew very well, knew that he was keeping him in hiding, but he was not in a hurry, and said, "What, what's inconvenient?"

"This... is not convenient, it's just that it may be a little disrespectful to the general."

"To me?" Sun Ce couldn't help but smile and said, "Although my family used to be in business, I don't do business now, at least not in Nanyang."

"The general is not doing business, but I heard that several major weaving workshops have the general's shares. I wonder if it is true or false?"

"Share?" Sun Ce was stunned for a moment. "I really don't know this. I have to ask when I go back."

Meng Ren smiled and raised his wine glass. "It may be that those people asked the general to be named. I will just talk about it, and the general will just listen to it, and you don't have to be too serious."

"But it's okay."

"I heard that the several major weaving workshops in Nanyang have the shares of generals, so if there is any big business, these major weaving workshops will usually take over first, and the rest will be distributed to others. They are rich and can mobilize a large number of carts and horses to transport goods at one time, at least tens of thousands of horses and tens of thousands of horses. I heard that once the Deng family in Xinye entered the pass, using nearly a thousand ox carts. The pavilions along the way had to prepare food and fodder in advance, and ordinary scattered guests could not receive them. Those who were well-intentioned avoided the news early. Not only did they endure hunger on the road, but after arriving in Guanzhong, the cloth was unable to take action for a long time, and they also spent a lot of extra expenses. They could not afford it, so they had to sell the cloth that had been transported to Guanzhong at a low price, just to get out early. If they had the strength, it would be fine. If they lost this time, they would make up for it next time. Some small business owners went bankrupt and were in a daze."

"How many big cloth merchants are there like the Deng family in Shinye?"

"The three companies, in addition to Xinye Deng, also Wancheng Wu, Huyang Fan, and Anzhongzong. These four companies have the largest and slightly inferior strength. There are more than a dozen small businesses like me, and no one has counted them. If the general wants to check, he can ask the city order, and they know the best."

Sun Ce nodded, calmly raised his wine glass and signaled to Meng Ren. "Tell me again how to trade when I got to Guanzhong. With so many cloths, the population in Guanzhong will definitely not be able to eat. Even if you add Liangzhou, it is not enough."

Meng Ren was a little embarrassed. "Shame, I only know that some of the silk silk went to Liangzhou, and they should have gone to the Western Regions. As for how many there are and whether there are other places, I can't tell you clearly. As for how to trade in Guanzhong, I know a little bit."

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As the sun sets, Sun Ce walked out of Wan City. He walked around Wan City for a while. Maybe the amount of information is a bit large, maybe the alcohol is a bit too much, the headache is so deep that he is also a little floating under his feet.

Dian Wei did not dare to be careless and did not bother to disturb the people. He showed off the shield of Wu Mengying, escorted Sun Ce back to the city, and sent him directly back to the backyard.

Yin Mei was talking to Zhang Zifu, but she was surprised to see Sun Ce coming back half drunk. Zhang Zifu was inconvenient to stay and stood up to say goodbye. Sun Ce was in a bad mood and did not leave her to speak. Yin Mei helped Sun Ce into the house, helped him take off his coat, and let him lean on the bed.

"Where is Alan?"

Before Yin Wei could reply, footsteps sounded outside, and Mi Lan walked in quickly. "Why do you drink like this?" Mi Lan turned around and ordered someone to sober up the tea, then sat next to the couch and looked at Sun Ce, smiling. "Don't feel good?"

Sun Ce nodded, but said nothing. He was in a bad mood. Wancheng Wu, Huyang Fan, An Zhongzong, and Xinye Deng were all well-known families in Nanyang. He was determined to attack the aristocratic families, but the aristocratic families rose rapidly. This was the case with the fabric industry, and other industries were not far behind. It was just that he had not encountered the special policies of Guanzhong, so he did not show any signs of dew.

I feel like I have been working hard for so long.

"Okay, it's not as serious as you think." Mi Lan patted Sun Ce's hand. "Sleep first, and then talk about it when you wake up."

"You came back with me?"

"You have been in Wan City for a long time, and Dianzigu and the others followed him, all of whom were murderous. How could I not know? I originally wanted to come back with you, but after a little delay, I took a step."

"What are you worried about?" Sun Ce held Mi Lan's hand in his hand and gently pinched it.

"I'm worried that you will find Mr. Zigang or Yan Fujun in anger."

Sun Ce laughed. When he came out of Wan City, he did want to do this for a moment. In such a situation in Nanyang, Zhang Hong and Yan Xiang had an unshirkable responsibility. Even if they were unable to stop it, they should have reported it. If it weren't for his meeting Meng Ren today, he wouldn't know that the rise of the Nanyang family had reached this point.

What prevented him from doing this was trust and respect for Zhang Hong, as well as his own face. Zhang Hong was the counselor he invited, and until now, he had a good impression of him. He didn't want to meet Zhang Hong while drunk and say anything without any consequences.

"I haven't drunk much wine, nor am I drunk, I'm just a little tired, I'm tired." Sun Ce dipped his heart. "I'll take a break and have dinner together later. You tell me what you know."

"Okay, then you have a good rest. Sister Yin and I will prepare some delicious side dishes."
Chapter completed!