On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 110 Attack on Licheng
The Bohai Sea, also known as the Bohai Sea, is also called the Shaohai Sea. The Changlu Salt Area, the largest sea salt production area in China in later generations, is located along the coast of the Bohai Sea. This is why Cui Che is sure that he can produce sea salt in the Bohai Sea.

He grew up on the seashore since he was a child, and several generations of his family have made a living by drying salt. Although Cui Che’s generation mainly focuses on reading, he also helps his parents in the beach fields during the winter and summer vacations. For the salt production process , he is crystal clear.

Su Wei and Cui Che had been standing on the shore of the Bohai Sea for a whole day, and he was almost stunned when he witnessed the salt production of the acre of beach field in front of him.

Gao Cheng, a power minister in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, cooked salt near the sea in Qing, Cang, Ying, and You states. He set up 2666 salt stoves and obtained 20 hu of salt every year. This is already a political achievement worth showing off.

And Cui Che boasted in Haikou before that one mu of beach land can get a hundred of sea salt a year. If this method is used to open 1000 mu of beach land, it will be [-] million dendrobium a year.

Su Wei thought he was exaggerating at first, but after watching the whole day and witnessing the production of sea salt with his own eyes, he no longer doubted it.

After tasting the taste, he felt that it was more salty and delicious than boiled salt. Su Wei didn't care about the aftertaste, he bowed to Cui Che and said:

"Mr. Cui's method is beneficial for the present, and his merits will last forever. On behalf of the people of the world, Su Mou, thank you, Mr. Cui!"

Excited, he even changed his title, no longer calling him son-in-law, but honoring him as Cui Jun.

How could Cui Che accept Su Wei's gift, he hurriedly avoided, helped Su Wei up, and humbly said:
"Cui was also taught by someone else, so he dare not rely on it alone."

Su Wei asked:
"I don't know where the strange man is now?"

"This man is a wandering Taoist priest. I don't know his name, and he never comes or goes. I'm afraid it will be hard to find him."

"Oh! I wish I could discuss the Tao with him, or have another way to help the world!"

Su Wei regretted.

It's not that Cui Che doesn't want to monopolize this skill, but that the process of drying salt is complicated. No matter how smart he is, he has never been to the seaside, and he can't think of a salt-making method with so many processes out of thin air.

Seeing that Su Wei was dazzled by Yanli, Cui Che realized that the heat was enough, he pretended to sigh:

"Che is only afraid that Boss Yan will have old grievances with me. Because of Che, he refuses to fully implement the method of sun-drying salt."

Su Wei didn't understand what Cui Che meant, he laughed and said:
"Mr. Cui, don't worry, that Yan Rong's actions have caused anger and resentment. When Su returns to the capital, he will definitely tell the truth to the saint and punish him severely."

"Cui's disaster relief is only to solve the temporary difficulties of the people in Qing, Jiao, Guang and Ju prefectures. If Mr. Su can get rid of this disaster, he will truly save the people from the fire!"

After all, Cui Che worried again:
"Director Yan has resigned, and I don't know who will take over. The method of drying salt is complicated, and it is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. You must be careful in choosing the manager."

Solvay promises:
"The method of drying salt was presented by Mr. Cui. He must be very familiar with the tricks. Who is more suitable for the position of Qingzhou General Manager than Mr. Cui? Su will definitely recommend it to the sage!"

Cui Che was overjoyed secretly, and he also expressed his favor to Su Wei:
"Back when Cui was taught this method by someone else, he was skeptical and didn't believe it. Thanks to Mr. Su, who urged me to choose a site for the experiment, I realized the benefits of drying salt. Che will explain the joints to the sage."

Hearing this, Su Wei smiled even wider, and the two of them completed a deal in a few words.

As for Yan Rong, what conditions can he offer?
Just as Cui Che and Su Wei were smiling, a voice came from afar:
"Emissary Cui!"

Cui Che took a closer look and saw that it was Qin Qiong who came, followed by another rider, but he didn't recognize him.

Su Wei also saw the young man coming on horseback, he asked:
"Who is that?"

"It's Qin Qiong, the son of Ma Qin'ai, the superior of the family."

Cui Che introduced.

Qin Qiong rode his horse and ran up to Cui Che, before the horse stopped, he jumped off the horse, met with Cui Che and Su Wei, and immediately introduced Wang Xi who came with him.

On that day, Wang Xi went to Zhu'a County to look for Cui Che. After explaining the situation with Dou Wei and Qin Ai, the two sent Qin Qiong to take Wang Xi to the coast of Bohai Sea.

Wang Xi reports Yan Rong's conspiracy to Cui Che and Su Wei, and the two gasp.

Su Wei murmured:
"Then Yanrong is crazy."

Cui Che was also horrified, but he was still puzzled and said:

"Since you are Yan Rong's personal follower, how could you come and report to me?"

It's not that Cui Che is suspicious, these personal followers are equivalent to Zhao Wen's status to Cui Che, only the most trusted servants are eligible to serve as personal followers.

Wang Xi was not in a hurry to defend himself, but took off his clothes, revealing the scars all over his body.

"Yan Rong wantonly abused our followers. If he is innocent, he will be punished. If he makes a small mistake, he will be killed. How can we help him plot rebellion?"

Cui Che and Su Wei saw that Wang Xi hardly had a piece of good meat on him, so they finally believed his statement.

Solvay asked:

"Yan Rong wants to rebel, Cui Jun thinks what should be done?"

Cui Che pondered for a while, and said:
"For the current plan, we should strike first. Che is willing to lead the cavalry to attack Yanrong's residence and capture him."

"Is there something Su can use?"

Cui Che bowed and said:
"Cui's actions are really urgent, and Qingzhou's lives will be ruined. This is the first attack. If the saint asks the crime in the future, I will ask Su Gong to testify for Cui."

Su Wei quickly helped Cui Che up, and he solemnly said:

"Cui Jun doesn't need to be polite. Since Yanrong wants to kill Su, how can I stay out of it? Su will tell the truth without Cui Jun's request."

On the eighth day of October in the third year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign (583), when the night was getting dark, Cui Che led [-] cavalrymen under his command to travel through the night and starry night, and finally arrived outside Licheng.

The city gate was already closed, Cui Che and his cavalry set up an ambush, while Wang Xi charged towards the city gate on horseback.

"Stop comers!"

Some people shouted at the top of the city.

Wang Xi grabbed the rein and shouted:

"Quickly open the city gate! I am Wang Xi, the personal follower of Director Yan's residence, and I have important matters to report to you. If you delay the important affairs of Director Yan, none of you will be blamed!"

The person on duty didn't dare to believe it, so he sent someone to the post house to invite a manager to personally verify his identity, and then ordered to open the door.

Opening the city gate privately at night is a serious crime, but if Yan Rong's important event is delayed, this life will definitely be lost.

Seeing that the city gate was wide open, Cui Che immediately ordered the whole army to rush into the city with him, Qin Qiong took the lead, and the guards in the city gate were about to close the gate in a hurry because it was bandits attacking the city, but Qin Qiong shouted:
"Yan Rong conspired to rebel, Cui Shijun led the army to capture the thief, you are going to help Yan Rong rebel against the court!"

That is to say, Yanrong's popularity is really bad, Qin Qiong yelled, and none of the more than ten guards at the city gate stopped him, so he watched Wang Xi and another Yanrong follow Cui Che's [-] cavalry , Go straight to the post house where Yanrong is staying.

Sanqian galloped on the street, the thunderous sound alarmed the people of Licheng, and also awakened Yan Rong who was sleeping soundly.

(End of this chapter)