Chapter 1859: Okay, I’ll give you everything you want
"It turns out that this is the case, but I was wrong." Cao Cao was silent for a while and said, "It's just that according to what you said, even if you control it like this, it doesn't mean much."
"It's of great significance. It can bring back funds." Chen Xi spread his hands and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about building the road from Chang'an to the Western Regions."
"Since the cost is so low, I have nothing to say. When the roads are accessible, the cavalry can shorten the time spent on the journey to one-third. In this way, the Western Region can be controlled like in the country.
"Cao Cao has no intention of refusing at this time.
"Then let's settle the matter." Chen Xi and Liu Bei looked at each other, and then Liu Bei said on behalf of Chen Xi, "Meng De and we all have some craftsmen."
"It's okay." Cao Cao nodded. If we say it is difficult to build a road, it is actually not too difficult. Even if it is thousands of miles away, it can only be repaired. As for the difference between novices and veterans, it is actually not that difficult.
That's it.
"Is there any more problem?" Liu Bei winked at Chen Xi, and Chen Xi asked. However, Chen Xi had already guessed it before Cao Cao opened his mouth. After all, the situation was too obvious now.
"I need the formula of cement." Cao Cao said decisively.
"Okay, I knew you would have this idea." Chen Xi said helplessly, "Let's settle for the next best thing. If I give you this thing, doesn't it mean that I can't do my own business? Change it to another one. Change it to another one."
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Cao Cao was forced back by Chen Xi who had to settle for the next best thing. He was originally asking for a high price, but Chen Xi's direct words left Cao Cao speechless.
"Then change it to another one..." Cao Cao thought for a moment and said.
"Okay, you can take a break if you ask me to build a cement factory in Chang'an. This is just like the request above." This time, before Cao Cao could speak, Chen Xi still waved his hands and said helplessly, blocking him directly.
Cao Cao's request.
Cao Cao looked hesitant. Chen Xi actually blocked his words before he could speak. Originally, he was still holding on to the idea that Chen Xi would not agree to big requests but would always agree to small requests. He couldn't reject him twice in a row. Unexpectedly,
Chen Xi actually didn't give him a chance to speak.
"Don't look at me like that. Your second request and your first request are exactly the same request." Chen Xi rolled his eyes and said.
"It's a little different. At least you vetoed my second request before I even made it." Cao Cao said angrily, "Since you don't agree with both of these, tell me what you can agree to. It will save you the trouble."
I made another request, but you still didn’t agree."
"How about I sell it to Chang'an at a price that only adds freight?" Chen Xi asked in a negotiating tone.
"What about the amount? It's not a good habit to only give one part of the conditions and hide the other part." Cao Cao stared at Chen Xi and said solemnly.
"Well, I will give you as much as you can purchase." Chen Xi said with a calm expression.
"It's just that it's still in your hands, how can I believe it? Although we are as close as one family now, in fact everyone knows that sooner or later there will be a battle. Even if you, Chen Zichuan, are a genius, you cannot always maintain your current position.
Due to the situation, I'm afraid you also have the idea of getting together and leaving easily." Cao Cao looked at Chen Xi with a calm expression, and even said what he couldn't say.
"Hey, hey, hey, although the following is true, I really can't suppress the current situation all the time, and it is true that we can get together and part ways. When the time comes, we will inevitably have a battle. The favor is still there, but don't go too far.
Don't think that I don't know that the price I offered is already higher than your bottom line." Chen Xi said angrily, these bastards always want to take advantage.
"Hmph." Cao Cao snorted coldly and said nothing. It must be said that these people's faces are still very safe. Even if they are exposed, they can continue talking without blushing and heartbeat.
"Okay, okay, that's all we can do here. See what else you want." Chen Xi was helpless. If he wasn't one of his own, Chen Xi would have called someone for such a shameless guy.
"How about other items being priced at the same price?" Cao Cao asked immediately.
"Okay, I knew it would be this routine, don't you know how to change it? This is very boring, how about I get you a batch of lottery places?" Chen Xi sighed after hearing this, holding his forehead and rolling his eyes.
Keep it in mind.
"Lottery quota?" Cao Cao looked at Chen Xi with some confusion.
"Last year's lottery?" Liu Bei asked, Chen Xi nodded, "Same as last year, only women can participate, or can both men and women participate?"
"Both men and women are welcome. Last year, it was because I made an agreement with Zizhong to point out Boyan to his sister, so men were not allowed to participate. This year, both men and women are welcome." Chen Xi thought for a moment and said, telling him
I have forgotten that Sima Yi is planning to be the grand prize this year.
"In that case, give me part of the quota." Liu Bei said unceremoniously, and then asked, "How many prizes have you prepared?"
"There are many small prizes, and I have prepared a few big prizes. Some of the big prizes are not suitable. I am adjusting. After thinking about it, I think it is more appropriate to get something related to food and clothing." Chen Xi touched it.
Chin said.
"How many grand prizes?" Liu Bei frowned. If Chen Xi's last grand prize had not been restricted by various aspects and allowed Wang Yi, Chen Shuang, and Gan Lu to let go of the production, by now these three guys would have the financial resources to enter.
The Han family is in the top 100.
After all, Sun Min's fungi species have already entered the top 100. As Chen Xi said, if you can occupy any of these things such as food and drink, it will be enough to make a lot of money, so Liu Bei
I feel the need to control it.
"Well, we have prepared seven or eight grand prizes." Chen Xi thought for a while and said, "But we were able to draw duplicates last year. It is better to win single prizes this year to avoid the same situation as before."
"It's better for you to repeat it. It's not good to give it out." Liu Bei said angrily, "If any family takes possession of these things, they can make a lot of money from them. You actually put them as prizes so casually."
In the box, people can draw it at will."
"Well, to put it this way, I did go too far." Chen Xi thought for a while and said.
Hearing this, Liu Bei replied helplessly, "Why don't you prepare something for your son-in-law?"
"Ha, okay, I'll give him a gift later." Chen Xi thought for a while and nodded, also feeling that it was a bit too much to not prepare a gift for Adou.
When Chen Xi and Liu Bei were chatting, Cao Cao was also eavesdropping. Cao Cao also knew about Chen Xi's previous lottery draw, so when Chen Xi mentioned it, Cao Cao reacted with some hesitation. If he could get it, not only would he not lose money.
, and you can make a lot of money.
[No, I'll bring Wenruo, Gongda, their sons, daughters, etc., so I don't believe that I won't be able to draw. I heard that Gan Xingba did this last time, and at worst I will do the same.] Cao Cao was silent.
thought of.
"If that's the case, it's not that I can't agree, but you promise to be fair." Cao Cao thought for a while and said, anyway, depending on the situation, Chen Xi doesn't really want to give partial benefits anymore, and it would be pointless to keep grinding.
Already.
"Oh, then we can all supervise it together." Chen Xi curled his lips and said, anyway, it belongs to Cao Cao and Sun Ce. As for the road, it is all done now. Even if Cao Cao doesn't mention it, Chen Xi will pay a low price later.
Supplies to Cao Cao and Sun Ce.
"Mengde, remember to prepare some prizes when the time comes. If you don't ask for a general, you still have to have small prizes." Liu Bei saw Cao Cao agreeing and immediately said.
"When the time comes, whatever you prepare, I will also prepare one." Cao Cao glanced at Liu Bei and said with a calm expression. Ordinary treasures are already playthings for them. As much as Liu Bei can take out, Cao Cao can only
How much can you follow?
"Yes, you don't lack that little thing, which is fun. In that case, what is the most common reward you have prepared this time?" Liu Bei thought for a while and said.
"One pound of fructose." Chen Xi thought for a while and said.
"It feels like you can't leave for eating, drinking and having fun." Liu Bei said helplessly, "You can't prepare anything else. The women prepare Shu brocade, and the men prepare soldiers and armor. It's much better than you."
"Okay." Chen Xi doesn't care about Liu Bei's suggestion at all. You can do whatever you want, but it won't affect the essence anyway.
"Mr. Cao, what do you think?" Chen Xi turned to ask Cao Cao.
"I'm not familiar with this kind of thing. It mainly depends on what you think." Cao Cao said nonchalantly. His purpose was to take advantage. As for the small prize, he didn't care at all.
"If that's the case, then that's it." Chen Xi nodded and his expression returned to solemnity, "We are on the same page in dealing with the Western Region. Then let's discuss who to send and how many troops to lead?"
"I think the two generals Zhang Wenyuan and Gao Gongzheng are very suitable. Coupled with Chen Gongtai's wisdom, the three of them will lead the Bingzhou soldiers to the Western Regions, and they will definitely achieve great results." Cao Cao said immediately.
During this period of time, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Chen Gong and Liu Bei were flirting with each other. Cao Cao was not blind. Zhang Liao and Gao Shun were just paying it forward. The two of them at least had communication with Cao Cao's generals, but Chen Gong had learned from Cao Cao.
How could a guy who was under his command turn back?
Under the influence of Chen Gong, Cao Cao has clearly felt that the possibility of Gao Shun and Zhang Liao being acquired by him is extremely low. On the contrary, Liu Bei is very likely to absorb these two people into his group because of the kindness he has shown in the past.
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Liu Bei himself is stronger than Cao Cao. If he absorbs these three capable generals, the distance between Cao Cao and Liu Bei will be even greater. If he wants to stop it, Cao Cao really can't come up with any good method. Gao Shun and Zhang Liao obviously believe that Chen