Chapter 171 Xuzhou Mi Family
The 1,000 Xiliang Army led by Wen Chao was only sent by Li Ru to guard against the bandits along the way. After all, the caravan escorted this time was unusual. Once a long-term connection was established with this caravan, there would be a constant stream of supplies sent to Chang'an.
This is very beneficial for Chang'an, which is in the recovery period. This is also the reason why a general in Wenchao, a leader, learned how polite to the leader of the caravan.
However, Li Ru and Wen Chao could not have thought that they did not encounter bandits here in Hongnong and instead encountered a group of well-equipped cavalry. What's more terrible is that this cavalry was led by Pan Feng himself.
If the cavalry had not been near and hopelessly escaped, Wen Chao would have escaped without looking back.
Unfortunately, nothing was useless to say. The vanguard of Qilin Camp had already rushed into the enemy camp under the leadership of Pan Feng and Xu Rong.
"kill!"
The fierce shouts of killing suddenly sounded, and the iron hooves stepped on blood and corpses to disperse the weak formation of the Xiliang Army. The soldiers in the formation had almost no ability to resist and were cut off by the galloping cavalry.
Seeing that the big defeat was a foregone conclusion, Wen Chao immediately slapped and planned to escape.
However, at this time he was already targeted by Pan Feng.
The entire Xiliang army was all infantry, he was riding a war horse. Even if Pan Feng used his soles, he could guess that the other party was the general of this team. Seeing Wen Chao want to run, Pan Feng knocked the red rabbit's belly and instantly knocked away the Xiliang soldiers blocking the front.
"Where to go!"
The effect of "sound like thunder" is very obvious in this chaos. The soldiers close to Xiliang were shocked by the sudden roar. Wen Chao, who wanted to escape from the distance, and the war horse he sat down, were stunned for a moment in the roar.
The running Red Rabbit Horse caught up with the Wen Nest ahead in an instant.
Wen Chao saw that Pan Feng had already reached the front, and the blood in his heart instantly surging.
"die!"
Wen Chao stabbed him with a shot, and at the critical moment of life and death, this shot has used up all his life's learning.
However, Pan Feng's Fang Tian Hua Ji was faster and longer than Wen Chao's spear. Before the spear tip was approaching Pan Feng, the sharp blade of Fang Tian Hua Ji had already pierced Wen Chao's chest.
"cough..."
Wenchao was taken away from the horse's back by a huge force, coughed out a mouthful of blood in the air, and then landed heavily on the ground.
Looking at Wen Chao who had lost his voice, Pan Feng did not stop and entered the chaos of the Xiliang Army again.
The screams of begging for mercy never stopped, but Pan Feng issued a death order before rushing to death, leaving no prisoners in this battle, so even though the soldiers of the Qilin Camp had kneeled down and surrendered their lives with their blades.
The massacre did not last long. Under the slaughter of Qilin Camp, the 1,000 Xiliang troops were killed and injured soon, leaving only a group of servants who were panicked and hid on both sides of the carriage and the "Brother Mi" who was chatting and laughing with Wenchao.
After instructing Xu Rong to clean the battlefield, Pan Feng led a few personal guards to the convoy that was guarded.
"You are the owner of this convoy." Pan Feng asked at 'Brother Mi', because there was a tall and strong horse standing next to him, and his exquisite clothes on him, it was easy for people to see his identity.
Brother Mi bowed to Pan Feng with cold sweat on his face: "Mi Fang, a villain from Xuzhou, has met the general."
Upon hearing this, Pan Feng's heart moved.
This person is actually Mi Fang!
The Mi family in Xuzhou and the Zhen family in Zhongshan were both famous wealthy businessmen of this period, but the Mi family in Xuzhou focused on food and grass business, while the Zhen family in Zhongshan paid more attention to leather and horse business because they were located in the north. Even if the horses sold from the Zhen family were all enough to rush around everywhere in the south.
However, in recent years, the situation in various places has gradually turbulent, and the Zhen family's horse business has been deteriorating. This is not because the demand has decreased, but because Tian Feng and others have begun to purposefully restrict the Zhen family's transactions, and the Zhen family has also begun to transfer to other aspects consciously. However, the horse transactions are profitable after all, and the Zhen family's assets fluctuate a little after the transfer direction. Fortunately, they are still within Zhen Yan's tolerance.
As for the Mi family, it is located in a rich place in Xuzhou. Although there is no horse business, the asset upward trend has become more and more fierce in recent years due to grain trading. Moreover, due to the shortage of grain in many places, the Mi family's business is becoming more and more widespread, which has already reached Chang'an.
Thinking of this, Pan Feng spoke again: "Brother is Mi Zhu?"
Mi Fang was stunned, then nodded honestly: "That's it."
"Does there a girl at home waiting to be a girl?"
Mi Fang nodded again. He didn't know why the murderous general in front of him knew their family so well. However, judging from his slightly relaxed expression after hearing the Mi family in Xuzhou, he should not have killed him.
I just don’t know who the general is and what purpose it is.
While Mi Fang was thinking, Pan Feng continued, "Since that's the case, would you like to send your little sister to my mansion and become a concubine? In this way, I will take care of your Mi family's business in the north."
"Ah? Ah!" Mi Fangren was stunned.
The moment ago, Pan Feng led his army to wipe out all the thousands of Xiliang troops in front of him, but not long after, he actually proposed to take a concubine with him!
Mi Fang felt that she might not wake up in a dream, otherwise why would such a strange thing happen?
Thinking of it, he secretly pinched the flesh on his arm, and then he was sure that this was not a dream!
Seeing Mi Fang's confused look, Pan Feng smiled and said with a faint smile: "You don't have to doubt that I want to take your little sister as my concubine. In addition, I am Pan Feng, Jizhou. I believe you have heard my name."
Pan Feng from Jizhou!
Mi Fang's expression was shocked. Only then did he notice that the war horse that Pan Feng sat down was very different from the war horses of the cavalry behind him, especially its bright red hair was extremely dazzling. Mi Fang initially thought it was bloodstains that were splashed on when he killed the enemy. Now, after hearing what Pan Feng said, he remembered that Pan Feng snatched a famous horse named Chitu from Lu Bu. It was obvious that the Red Rabbit Horse was the one in front of him.
Mi Fang looked at the flag in front of the army again, and the word "Pan" was indeed written.
This person is indeed Pan Feng!
Immediately afterwards, Mi Fang realized how important the words Pan Feng said just now were to the Mi family!
If the younger sister is married into the Pan Mansion, then the Mi family can break through the blockade of the Zhen family in the north and then extend their business to the boundary of Jizhou.
Mi Fang has heard of the prosperous appearance of Jizhou today, especially in terms of grain production, which has surpassed Xuzhou, and the gap is getting bigger and bigger.
Although Jizhou was also a big grain-producing state in the past, it was still slightly worse than Xuzhou. In addition, there was a Zhen family to block it, so it was not easy for the Mi family to enter Jizhou. But now there is more and more grain production in Jizhou. The Mi family made their fortune by trading grains. If they had the Jizhou granary, their business would be able to keep up with the next level!
With excitement, a smile gradually bloomed on Mi Fang's face.
"General Pan's reputation has naturally been heard of. It is naturally a blessing for the general to take in his younger sister. However, at this time, he can only be the brother. When I return to Xuzhou to tell my brother, I believe my brother will not disobey the general's kindness."
Speaking of this, Mi Fang's smile became even brighter.
This is really a great joy that fell from the sky.
Nowadays, the Mi family's status in Xuzhou is relatively awkward. Although Mi Zhu is engaged in it by Tao Qian, this engagement is very rich. Among them, Tao Qian is inevitably concerned about the money Mi Zhu pays every year, and Tao Qian really relies on Chen Gui's family.
Thinking of Chen Gui's scheming, Mi Zhu was quite stretched in front of him, and Chen Deng, the successor trained by Chen Gui, was not easy to meet. Although Chen Gui is gradually retreating to the second line, Chen Deng is more ostentatious than Chen Gui after coming up. Even Mi Zhu's engagement is also overwhelmed by Chen Deng in many aspects.
It is precisely because of this situation in Xuzhou of Mi family that he took the Mi family's caravan to venture into Chang'an to carry out grain trade with the Xiliang army in Chang'an.
Fortunately, Li Ru was also worried about the food and grass problem of Lu Bu's attack on Xiliang. With the continuous supply of Mi family, Li Ru's pressure would be greatly reduced, so Li Ru sent Wenchao to escort Mi Fang.
At this time, if news of Pan Feng having a relationship with the Mi family spread, let Tao Qian treat the Mi family as a guest of honor, just say that Chen Deng would dare to suppress the Mi family like before?
Moreover, with Pan Feng's promise, the Mi family can still enter Jizhou with confidence. Even if they can't make it in Xuzhou, they can still go to Jizhou to join Pan Feng!
What capital does the Mi family have to ignore such a thigh? If it weren’t for the elder brother being his father, Mi Fang would have dared to agree to what Pan Feng said now.
As for whether the younger sister Mi Zhen will be happy, it goes without saying?
Pan Feng is a top hero in the world. If he is not satisfied with being a concubine for Pan Feng, how many men can marry in the world?
After Mi Fang made a promise, Pan Feng chatted with him for a few more words, and then counted the soldiers from the Qilin Camp who had previously escorted Mi Fang away.
The Hongnong land area is indeed not very safe, and Pan Feng doesn’t want Mi Fang to die on the way back. Besides, the affairs of the Mi family play an important role in Pan Feng’s development of the Jizhou economy, so it is appropriate to make some efforts now.
Now the Zhen family has a tendency to monopolize the business in Jizhou due to the care of the second son Han Ren and the existence of Pan Feng, the backer.
This may be a good thing for the Zhen family and the second young master, but it is a fatal matter for the lower class people.
Pan Feng has seen many examples of monopoly, especially some energy companies. Prices rise and fall as they like, and the people dare to be angry but dare not stop. In the end, they can only bear greater pressure to continue living.
In addition, there are countless disadvantages of monopoly, and it may even cause problems in the eyes of society. Such things are not allowed to happen in Jizhou, otherwise all the reforms and innovations he has made will be picked by merchants.
The best way to break the monopoly is to create competition. Now, looking at Jizhou, the only one who can compete with the Zhen family in business is Xuzhou.
If the Mi family is used well, it will play a decisive role in Jizhou's economy. When attacking some areas, Pan Feng only needs to use price wars to win it without bloodshed. These are all advantages brought by economic development.
The most important point!
Pan Feng took Mi Zhen away and tied the Mi family to his own warship. So can Liu Bei still use the Mi family's financial resources to develop himself? Will his path to rise be even more difficult?
Chapter completed!