In the swamp near Yubi City, Jurchen cavalry drove a large number of rural warriors to fill the swamp with firewood and earth bags, forcibly opened up a passage, and approached the Xia army camp.

A patrolling Jurchen Mouke suddenly got an arrow and fell from the horse's back into a muddy swamp.

"Enemy troops attacked!"

The Jurchen soldiers were alarmed and shot arrows into the reeds.

Huang Zhong led a thousand elite soldiers to raid the Jurchen camp and test his strength.

Huang Zhong fired three arrows in a row while breathing, and three Jurchen soldiers fell down upon the string.

"kill!"

Yang Ye and Huang Zhong acted together, and they broke out from the reeds, and the sword was full of wind!

Yang Ye's big sword, with sharp sword energy, cut off the reeds, horse's hooves, and horses stumbled. The Jurchen cavalry fell and was killed by the subsequent Xia army.

Yang Ye waved his sword to lead the way, Huang Zhong shot an arrow behind him, and the two cooperated with each other and killed hundreds of Jurchen soldiers.

Before the Jurgent master reacted, Yang Ye and Huang Zhong retreated and lost only dozens of people.

When Wanyan Loushi, the ever-winning general of the Great Jin Kingdom, arrived, led the Jurchen cavalry, Yang Ye and Huang Zhong had already left.

When the Jin soldiers tried to fill the swamp, the Xia army sent troops to raid from time to time, causing considerable losses to the Jin soldiers.

"The Crow Army in Fenzhou is ready to move, and the cold winter is coming again. We must fill the swamp as soon as possible and defeat the Xia army."

Wanyan Loushi joined the Great Jin Kingdom established by Wanyan Zongwang, and originally thought that he could gallop around the world, but when he fought with Zhang Hua, Wanyan Loushi always felt a sense of aggrievance that he had nowhere to do it.

Zhang Hua chose the swamp reed land as a barrier. The Jurchens' cavalry advantage could not be exerted, and Wanyan Loushi and others could only use firewood to fill the swamp.

The Xia army camp was heavily guarded, and all the generals knew that as the Jurchens approached, a war would begin.

Wanyan Zongwang used the most stupid and effective method, gradually filling the swamp and leading to the Xia Jun camp.

On the periphery of Zhang Hua's camp, Xu Chu led the Tiger Guard to patrol.

"Can the lord be in the tent?"

Liang Hongyu was wearing military uniform and red cloak, and was heroic. She was about to enter the camp to report the matter to Zhang Hua, but was stopped by Xu Chu with a tiger-backed and bear-beared waist.

Xu Chu replied in a muffled voice: "The lord has important things, so I will give you instructions. No one is allowed to enter."

"Um."

Liang Hongyu knew that Zhang Hua would sometimes summon important officials to discuss matters and did not want to be interrupted halfway, so she waited outside patiently.

“It’s been so long…”

Liang Hongyu waited for a long time, but Mulan came out of Zhang Hua's camp alone.

With Liang Hongyu's keen insight, she saw that Mulan's skin was flushed with snow, and Liang Hongyu seemed to understand something.

Liang Hongyu bit her thin lips lightly, Mulan is really bold, I don’t know if she can do it... But the young master is really long-lasting...

Mulan flirted with her black hair, the air outside was cool and her skin was still steaming.

Suddenly, Mulan saw Liang Hongyu waiting outside the camp, and was shocked and dared not look directly at Liang Hongyu.

"Sister, don't be afraid, this is human nature. I have important things to report to my lord. I wonder if I can already enter?"

Although Liang Hongyu guessed something, she didn't say it out loud.

Mulan nodded, and Liang Hongyu went in.

"Lord, a businessman named Shen Wansan, spent money to buy 8,000 stones of grain in Hedong and Shangdang, and transported it to our camp, saying that he was coming to work hard on the army."

Liang Hongyu explained his purpose.

"Shen Wansan?"

Zhang Hua was deeply surprised to hear that a businessman named Shen Wansan came to work hard and brought eight thousand stones of food.

Could this Chen Wansan be Chen Wansan, a wealthy businessman in Jiangnan in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty?

It is said that Shen Wansan is rich in the world, with huge capital, and land is everywhere.

This person has a business mind, made a fortune through farming, and engaged in overseas trade, so his speed of accumulating wealth is extremely amazing. Therefore, in folk legend, Chen Wansan has a treasure pot.

Of course, Chen Wansan made his fortune through farming, which does not mean that Chen Wansan was an ordinary farmer. He was already a landlord in his generation.

Chen Wansan Gang Zhu Yuanzhang built one-third of the Nanjing city and asked for funds to reward the army, which aroused Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion and was eventually exiled to Yunnan.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, Chen Wansan was involved in the army and would undoubtedly die, and exile was considered preferential treatment.

Although the ancient merchants had a low status, they had a great influence. After all, money could make the devil push the mill.

Chen Wansan bought 8,000 stones of grain from outside Zhang Hua's power this time and came to work hard for the army. It was obvious that he had other intentions.

There is no free lunch in the world.

Chen Wansan's move is a bit like throwing a stone to ask for directions.

But Chen Wansan paid a lot of money, eight thousand stones of food and grass, for an individual, it was quite expensive.

"This Chen Wansan is interesting. After two or three years of chaotic times, he is even richer than a country."

Judging from Chen Wansan's behavior of buying 8,000 stones of grain, Chen Wansan was in a prosperous world, and he went from a wealthy man in Jiangnan to a wealthy man in Guanzhong.

It can be seen from this that Chen Wansan's business talent is amazing.

Troubled times mean that it is easier to manipulate prices and buy and sell materials among various princes, and can also make greater profits.

It is not difficult for a businessman like Chen Wansan, who has been smart for half his life, to take risks in troubled times and make a comeback.

"Take this Chen Wansan to see me."

Since Chen Wansan took out eight thousand stones of grain and grass as a stepping stone, Zhang Hua didn't mind Chen Wansan and saw what he had in mind.

A businessman who is rich enough to rival a country can take advantage of it in the early stage, but if power is threatened, then Zhang Hua doesn't mind breaking the bridge across the river.

A middle-aged businessman came in and bowed to Zhang Hua: "He was in Xiawucheng County, Chen Wansan, who was originally living in Hedong to do business. He heard that the general sent troops to attack the Jurchens, so he found some old friends from Hedong and Shangdang, and bought 8,000 stones of grain to supply military supplies. He also asked the general to accept it with a smile."

"Your sincerity can be seen. I wonder what you have to ask for when you are transporting food this time?"

"The general is very serious. Although his status is not high, he is also worried about the country and the people. These food and grass are in the next thought. Please don't worry too much."

Chen Wansan sat upright and dared not ask for help.

Chen Wansan, who learned that he was exiled by Zhu Yuanzhang, seemed extremely careful when negotiating with Zhang Hua and other people in power.

Zhang Hua's power restricted the transaction of salt, iron, weapons, war horses, leather, and grain. Chen Wansan offered 8,000 stones of grain and grass, and had to buy it from other places.

Zhang Hua was quite satisfied with Chen Wansan's attitude, so he chatted with Chen Wansan again.

It turned out that Chen Wansan was born in Hedong. He took advantage of the melee of the princes and reselled goods among the princes with his amazing business talent and became a wealthy businessman in Hedong.

Chen Wansan went to Chang'an City to buy a shop again, thinking that Zhang Hua had more prospects than Wanyan Zongwang, so he focused on Guanzhong.

"Zhaoxia has had contact with the West. Its goal is to open up the Silk Road, dump goods to the Western vassal states, and allow millions of gold and silver to flow into our China."

Chen Wansan expressed his grand ambitions, and his eyes burst into brightness.

This guy is even more crazy than himself.

Zhang Hua saw that Chen Wansan was also a persistent madman.

Zhang Hua only thought about unifying the world, but not the Western Expedition.

Chen Wansan proposed to conquer the Western vassal states economically and gather wealth from the world in China.

Economic conquests often have a more profound impact than military conquests.

Originally, Zhang Hua thought that Chen Wansan was just asking for some restrictions to be opened, but Chen Wansan's proposal made Zhang Hua think that his situation was smaller for the first time.

Sure enough, only this paranoid madman and talented can stand out.

Chen Wansan said excitedly: "It's a pity that the ancient Silk Road was blocked because of the melee of the princes of Liangzhou. If the general can send troops to Xiliang and open up the ancient Silk Road, then I can guarantee that the ancient Silk Road can bring huge profits to the Central Plains!"

"And, with the ancient silk road, the internal affairs of the countries along the way can be manipulated and included in the territory!"

"I already understand what you mean. I can try to open up the Silk Road, but it takes time, as short as two or three years, as long as seven or eight years."

When Zhang Hua saw Chen Wansan coming to lobby for himself to open up the Silk Road so that trade between merchants in the Central Plains and merchants in the Western Regions could proceed normally, he affirmed Chen Wansan's proposal.

Chen Wansan calmed down a little: "I was excited just now and had some distortions. These things should be considered by the general. He was doing business, but he just wanted to get more gold and silver from the ancient silk road. If the general has any orders in the future, he would like to lose all his money and help him."

"I have already understood your intentions. If you have any important things in the future, you can come and ask for your visit."

"Thank you, General!"

Chen Wansan thanked him repeatedly, and he finally hugged Zhang Hua's thigh.

So what if you are rich enough to compete with a country?

In the face of power and troops, there is no power to fight back.

Chen Wansan is committed to rebuilding the ancient Silk Road and obtaining continuous profits from the ancient Silk Road.

Maintaining the stability of the ancient Silk Road is inseparable from strong force as a backing, otherwise the caravan will be robbed by a nomadic tribe, and the merchants will only cry without tears.

Chen Wansan again painted the prospect of the Silk Road to Zhang Hua and then said goodbye.

As for the eight thousand stones of grain brought by Chen Wansan, it was the stepping stone brought by Chen Wansan, and all belonged to Zhang Hua.
To be continued...