The Three Kingdoms: The filial son of the Cao family, please ask the father to ascend the throne

Chapter 97 The Arrival of Cao Cao

Without the private salt competition of the gentry, the entire salt industry market in Xuzhou was occupied by refined salt.

In addition, some people also sold Cao's water refined salt to several nearby states and counties at high prices.

It's just that the number is too small to affect much interest, so it's just to help Cao Ziyou lay the groundwork in advance.

When the market in Xuzhou was completely won, the price of refined water and salt increased by half.

The Mi brothers came up excitedly.

"Lord State Shepherd, we've made a lot of money!"

According to the previous agreement, the income will be divided into [-]%.

With only this [-]% income, the Mi family has already surpassed the profits of other projects.

And this is only in Xuzhou!

They came to Cao Ziyou this time to report their income in the past few days, and to discuss how to enter the national market.

It's a pity that when they came in, they saw the person they least wanted to see - Zhen Yi.

There is no other reason, the overlap between the two sides is too high.

The Mi family is a wealthy businessman from Xuzhou, and the Zhen family is a wealthy businessman from Jizhou.

The Mi family's daughter married Cao Ziyou, and the Zhen family's daughter also married Cao Ziyou, and there were five of them in one marriage.

So after seeing Zhen Yi, Mi Zhu and Mi Fang became jealous!
"Master State Shepherd, I'll report something later."

The two cupped their hands together, then glared at Zhen Yi, hoping that he would be more sensible and leave quickly.

Unexpectedly, Zhen Yi sat on the seat in a leisurely manner without moving his buttocks.

"There are no outsiders here, just the report."

Hearing what Cao Ziyou said, the hearts of the Mi brothers went cold.

It's over, it's over, Master Zhou has cheated.

They were obviously the ones who came first, so why are they favoring Zhen Yi now?
Before Zhen Mi and Mrs. Mi were jealous, the Mi family fought with the Zhen family first.

"Lord Zhou Mu, what we are reporting is the matter of Xuzhou. There are indeed outsiders present here!"

Cao Ziyou said with a smile:
"It's okay, this is my father-in-law, and he's one of our own. And the Zhen family is also involved in the next matter, so report it quickly."

Mi Zhu had no choice but to hand in the ledger.

"Lord Zhou Mu, this is the sales situation of the salt industry in the past few days, please take a look."

After Cao Ziyou took it, he took a look at it.

Sure enough, the income continues to rise every day.

"Yes, it seems that the common people have a high degree of recognition for our refined water salt, it's time to sell it to the outside world!"

Mi Fang nodded and said excitedly:
"Master Zhou Mu, our Mi family also has channels in other states and counties. Wherever you say we sell, we will sell there!"

"Xuzhou is adjacent to Yanzhou and Qingzhou in the north, and Yangzhou in the south. I plan to divide the army into two groups, one for sale north and one for sale south!"

The Mi family brothers looked at each other, overjoyed!

There are two brothers, and Cao Ziyou wants to divide the army into two groups. Isn't it just right for one person to go all the way!

"Yangzhou is in charge of the Mi family, and the north of Xuzhou is in charge of the Zhen family for the time being."

"what?!"

Mi Zhu's eyes widened.

"Master Zhou Mu, are you going to hand over the salt industry to the Zhen family?"

"good."

"But, but obviously we came first!"

Zhen Yi laughed and said:

"Mi Zizhong, this salt water and salt belong to my virtuous son-in-law. He can give it to whoever he is willing to give it to. Why is there a first-come-first-served basis?"

Seeing Cao Ziyou's expressionless face, Mi Zhu and Mi Fang were shocked and fell to their knees.

"Lord Zhou Mu, we have absolutely no such intentions, absolutely no such intentions!"

"That's right, that's right, our Mi family is loyal to Master Zhou Mu, don't be fooled by the old thief Zhen Yi, Master Zhou!"

Cao Ziyou snorted coldly, but didn't answer.

He knew that the Mi family was loyal to him, but if he let it go for a long time, he would feel arrogant and indulgent.

There is competition between the Zhen family and the Mi family, and I just need to check and balance, so that both sides realize that they are not irreplaceable.

In this way, it can also prevent one family from dominating.

Seeing that Cao Ziyou didn't make a statement, Mi Zhu gritted his teeth and said in a low voice:
"Lord Zhou Mu, the Mi family can give up the share of the Xuzhou salt industry. As long as the master Zhou Mu will hand over the salt industry in Yangzhou to the Mi family, the Mi family will definitely do better than the Zhen family!"

"Oh really?"

"Ok!"

Seeing that Mi Zhu had spent all his money, Zhen Yi couldn't sit still.

"My son-in-law, the Zhen family took care of the salt industry in the north of Xuzhou. My son-in-law only needs to provide us with water, refined salt, and we will leave the rest to us. Whether it is opening a salt shop or recruiting staff, all the money is recorded in the It's on our Zhen family's account!"

"Our Mi family is too!"

Hearing this, Cao Zi relaxed.

In addition to the cost, the rest of the expenses are nothing more than freight and labor.

Now these expenses are borne by the two families, and I can count money lying on the salt every day.

"Don't worry, the water and salt are enough. And the sales are not static. Whoever gives me more money will occupy more places. By the way, you don't need to worry about the salt industry in Yanzhou."

The Mi brothers and Zhen Yi nodded.

Yanzhou is Cao Cao's territory, and that is Cao Ziyou's father.

Of course, the own people have to count separately.

After discussion, the Mi family was responsible for the refined salt in Yangzhou and Xuzhou, and the Mi family in Xuzhou only borne the cost, not the dividends.

The Zhen family is responsible for the fine water and salt in Qingzhou and Jizhou.

Cao Ziyou was only responsible for providing products, and the Mi and Zhen families were responsible for a series of subsequent expenses.

Having received Cao Ziyou's supply promise, the Mi brothers and Zhen Yi left excitedly.

Cao Ziyou ordered someone to clean the hall to prepare for the second wave of guests.

Half an hour later, a loud voice sounded.

"Hahahahaha, Ziyou, my good son, your father is coming to see you!"

Looking up, Cao Cao took the lead and walked into the hall with big strides.

Cao Ziyou, who was originally in deep thought, instantly changed into a face of a filial son.

"Oh, dad, you're here! Hurry up, come here, serve the boiled water!"

A few days ago, Cao Ziyou sent a letter and a bag of refined salt to Yanzhou.

He knew that Cao Cao would not miss such treasures.

Sure enough, Cao Cao came with Cao Ang, Xun Yu and Xia Houyuan according to what the letter said.

After the group sat down, Cao Cao couldn't wait to ask:

"Ziyou, did you really make the water and salt?"

"of course."

"Hahaha, give me the recipe!"

Cao Ziyou suddenly coughed.

"Cough, cough, old Cao, you really don't treat yourself as an outsider!"

"No, I'm your father!"

Cao Ziyou looked at Cao Ang and blinked.

In addition to sending a letter to Cao Cao, he also sent a letter to Cao Ang.

In the letter, Cao Ziyou promised to hand over Yanzhou's salt business to Cao Ang.

After learning about the huge profits brought by the salt industry, Cao Ang's eyes turned red on the spot.

Patting his chest and swearing to the messenger, Cao Ziyou told him to go east and never go west, and told him to call him father and never call him father!

At this time, Cao Ang received a signal from Cao Ziyou, stood up, and said seriously:

"Ziyou, my brothers are still clear about their accounts, we Yanzhou can't just take away the formula!"

Cao Cao became impatient after hearing this.

Are you a fool, kid?
There are free recipes, don’t you have to spend money to buy them?

In Cao Ang's heart, Cao Cao is also a fool.

Why should I divide up a business that I can monopolize with my father?
(End of this chapter)