Chapter 360: Dong Zhuo: Why are scholars so double-standard and shameless

Speaking of this, Su Xuan suddenly remembered something, touched his chin and pondered: "Come to think of it, what do you think if I take advantage of this opportunity to engage in arms sales with Yuan Shu?"

"Over the years, we have stockpiled quite a few weapons, armor, siege equipment, warships, etc., that have been phased out for several generations;"

"Just piling them there isn't a solution; eventually they will all become waste. Should we put them to waste use and exchange them all for money and grain?"

"After all, next, if we want to develop and build the entire Jingzhou, and also want to expand the army on a large scale, the money and grain required will absolutely not be a small amount;"

"Plus, now that warlords are rising everywhere, many of the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce's businesses will inevitably be affected;"

"Even if it turns from open to secret, it is still the same;"

"If we want to maintain the high-speed development and construction of Jingzhou, then opening up new sources of wealth is very necessary."

Over the years, he has never stopped the continuous updating and upgrading of military equipment and technology.

The weapons, armor, bows, and crossbows of the soldiers under his command have already been updated and replaced several times.

It is precisely because the soldiers' armor defense is strong and the weapons are sharp and sturdy that Huang Zhong and the others were able to easily hold Xinye City with half the number of the ten thousand garrison troops this time, resisting nearly ten times the military force, without a single casualty, and only a hundred or so people suffering minor injuries.

Not even two people were seriously injured.

Of course, it also has a lot to do with the soldiers' own powerful strength.

But one cannot ignore the power of the military equipment under his command.

The military equipment updated and replaced in the past, plus the large number of old-version military equipment produced in excess, do not add up to a small number.

It's not that the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce hasn't sold military equipment in the past.

The Zhang family where Zhang Liao is, and Lu Bu's side have all sold some refined iron weapons and armor in the past.

But the quantity is not large.

Compared to the inventory, it is just a drop in the bucket.

"Arms sales?"

Guo Jia heard this and his brows slightly furrowed: "It is possible, but it is best to sell fewer armor sets; even the first-version steel armor has very strong defense;"

"This kind of behavior of aiding the enemy cannot be done;"

"But ordinary bows and crossbows, feathers, arrowheads, and even some refined iron weapons and backward warships can be sold."

Anyway, these weapons cannot pierce the latest version of the armor of Su Xuan's army, so they pose little threat to them.

"Of course, at present, the quantity sold must also be strictly limited;"

"After the campaign against Dong Zhuo ends, when we take back Nanyang and drive Yuan Shu to Yuzhou, Yangzhou, or Xuzhou, it will be more appropriate to increase the quantity sold."

"Money must be earned, but things that aid the enemy cannot be done, what do you think, My Lord?"

Speaking of this, Guo Jia paused and added: "Of course, for specific commercial matters, it is still necessary to consult with the person in charge of the Chamber of Commerce, Zhongyu (Su Yu's courtesy name), and it is best to call the military equipment department's Huang Chengyan as well to discuss a perfect plan."

This kind of thing is not small, so one cannot be careless.

"Hmm!"

Su Xuan nodded with satisfaction: "Considered very thoroughly, let's do it that way when the time comes!"

"Remember to participate when the time comes."

"Yes!"

Guo Jia naturally cupped his hands and agreed.

Another 5 days passed,

In these few days, the news that Yuan Shu was defeated by Su Xuan had already spread throughout the Great Han.

Warlords who were concerned knew about it.

For a time, the thoughts in the hearts of the warlords were different.

Yuan Shao heard the news, first his brows slightly furrowed, then he mocked with a sneer: "Yuan Gonglu! You really are a piece of trash!"

"You didn't use the opportunity given to you; with several times the military force of Su Xuan, you could still lose so thoroughly. Tell me, what use are you?"

"It would be better to hand over all the resources of the Yuan clan to me, allowing me to develop faster."

Speaking of this, Yuan Shao thought of Su Xuan again, and his brows knit together: "Is this Su Boyuan growing too fast?"

"Not only has he become the Governor of Jingzhou, becoming the lord of a province one step ahead of me, but the troops under his command also have such powerful combat strength;"

"It seems he hasn't been idle over the past few years! I seem to have neglected him;"

"This is very inappropriate!"

"With this person's ability and capability, he might become my greatest enemy in the future!"

"Perhaps, during this warlord alliance, I should think of a way to weaken him."

Of course, if Su Xuan doesn't come to participate in the alliance, that's even better.

He can completely take the opportunity to strike at Su Xuan's reputation, saying he colluded with Dong Zhuo, and so on.

Even, he can use the power of the coalition army to directly launch an attack on Su Xuan, taking advantage of the momentum to wipe out Su Xuan in one fell swoop.

The excuse is ready-made: Su Xuan accepted Dong Zhuo's appointment and then attacked Yuan Shu!

Of course, Yuan Shao at this time didn't mention that he himself also accepted Dong Zhuo's appointment.

In short, regardless of whether Su Xuan comes to participate in the alliance, Yuan Shao has already prepared to find a way to cheat Su Xuan after the alliance.

"In addition, I must also speed up the progress, quickly seize Jizhou, and become the Governor of Jizhou!"

"Unfortunately, why is this eyesore Han Fu so sensible?"

"As a student of the Yuan clan, shouldn't you just bow down and directly offer Jizhou to me?"

"Actually needing me to rack my brains to calculate, it's simply hateful!"

"When I take Jizhou, I will definitely deal with you first, hmph!"

Yuan Shao thought with a cold snort.

Chen Liu, Yanzhou,

Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo, ran back to his hometown, sold his family property, recruited many soldiers, and then brought them to Chen Liu to station and train, waiting for the arrival of the warlord alliance time.

During this period, Zhang Miao also generously provided Cao Cao with grain and grass.

At this time, the relationship between the two was still very ironclad.

"Tsk tsk!" Cao Cao received the news from Nanyang and couldn't help but click his tongue: "Yuan Shu really is a piece of iron trash! He lost so easily. With Boyuan's character, Yuan Shu is afraid he will bleed heavily this time!"

Cao Cao judged from the intelligence that Su Xuan was holding his ground and had also captured Ji Ling, Sun Jian, and others.

Next, he likely won't continue to fight with Yuan Shu.

Instead, he might take the opportunity to blackmail Yuan Shu, and by the way, it can be considered as declaring his ownership of Nanyang and deterring Yuan Shu.

"Boyuan has likely become powerful again!"

"Why do I feel that he saw through the situation of today a long time ago and has been preparing early!"

"Plus his luck is good! He actually became the Governor of Jingzhou so easily;"

"Although the interior of Jingzhou is complex, with his ability, it likely won't take much time to occupy all of Jingzhou;"

"By then, even if he isn't the number one warlord in the world, he will be a top-tier warlord!"

"Envy! Why don't I have such good luck?"

He felt that Su Xuan's journey had been extremely smooth.

Almost no setbacks were encountered.

If there were any, it was at most the Emperor's distrust and wariness over the past few years, and the secret suppression by the Yuan clan and the Grand General, which left him with no opportunity for promotion.

But judging from the current situation, Su Xuan himself seems to have no intention of entering Luoyang to be an official.

And this choice seems like a wise move at this time.

If he hadn't given up the position of Administrator of Jinan at the beginning, and spent a few years slowly cultivating Jinan, thoroughly turning it into his own territory and foundation... ===== CHAPTER 362 =====