When Kong Rong came to the inn, he was rejected just like everyone else. However, he thought that if the news of his failure to meet the merchant named Mi spread back, the whole Puyang City would probably be in a panic. Kong Rong had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue. He said to the attendants outside the door: "I would like to ask you to inform me again that Kong Rong had an acquaintance with Lord Mi of Xuzhou back then."
The attendant was surprised when he heard this and said: "It turns out that sir has some friendship with the head of my family. Why didn't you tell me earlier that sir, please wait here for a while and then I will inform you?"
Kong Rong knew very well that the Mi family was the richest man in Xuzhou, and most of their property was obtained from business. So after hearing Xun Yu introduce the businessman's surname to Mi, he took it for granted that it was Mi Zhu himself. Therefore, Kong Rong simply informed him of his name, but unexpectedly the other party turned out to be Mi Zhu himself. I didn’t buy his fault, but I was relieved when I heard that the other party was indeed Kong Rong from the Mi family in Xuzhou.
After a while, there was a burst of hearty laughter from the door. A man came out and said, "I didn't expect Master Kong to be an old friend of my brother. I'm sorry for being so negligent just now."
Although Kong Rong had a high self-esteem, he did not dare to ask Dalian to ask for help. After entering the inn, they inevitably exchanged greetings with each other. Kong Rong asked about Mi Zhu's current situation and learned that he had become a senior official under Liu Xin. He couldn't help but He let out a sigh and then explained his purpose of coming [
Mi Fang's face suddenly turned ugly and she frowned and said: "In Shangyan, Mi worked so hard to transport this batch of grain to Puyang. Naturally, he wanted to make a lot of money. Now even a fool can see that the grain in Puyang City is The price will continue to rise, so how can Mi sell the grain at this time? Although Mr. Kong is an old friend of my brother, Mi will never agree to this matter."
Kong Rong quickly said: "Without this batch of grain, Le Jin and others will plunder the people. Kong knows that Mr. Zizhong has always loved the people. If he knew that you sold the grain to Xun Yu under such circumstances, he would definitely not do it." I'll blame you"
Mi Fang laughed loudly and said: "I'm afraid Master Kong doesn't know that now my brother has taken over the business affairs of the Right Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and now it is Mi who is in charge. To be honest, Mi thinks that it is not the best time to sell grain yet, so It’s better to ask Mr. Kong to go back.”
Kong Rong reluctantly returned to Xun Yu's house and told Xun Yu exactly what happened. He shook his head and sighed to show that he was really capable.
In fact, Xun Yu already knew exactly what Kong Rong and Mi Fang talked about in the inn. In order to keep track of this batch of food, Xun Yu had already replaced many of the waiters in the inn with his workmen. When Kong Rong and Mi Fang were talking The spies were eavesdropping next door and quickly reported it to Xun Yu.
However, Xun Yu pretended to know everything and listened attentively to Kong Rong's explanation. After he encountered important points, he deliberately asked a few more questions, which completely deceived the honest Kong Rong. Then he said: "Master Kong, this batch of grain is of great concern." There are more than 100,000 people in Puyang City, so it’s hard for me to go there. Xun Mouju, all the people in the city, thank you very much.”
Kong Rong sighed and said: "Master Xun doesn't know what he is doing. If his brother came here in person, there would be no difficulty. But Mi Fang has a very different personality from his brother. He only cares about money and not people, let alone the suffering of the people."
Xun Yu smiled and said: "As long as he recognizes the money, it will be easy."
Kong Rong raised his head in surprise and said: "As far as Kong knows, the Prime Minister not only has no food, but also probably not much money."
Xun Yu waved his hand and said: "Master Kong is very knowledgeable in poetry and prose, but he knows very little about business. Merchants value profits, but real businessmen don't just make one deal. What they want is a long-term relationship. Tell Mi Fang that as long as he is willing to sell grain to us, we will maintain long-term cooperation with him."
Kong Rong hesitated and said, "I'm afraid he still won't agree."
Seeing Kong Rong's resistance, Xun Yu wished he could go and talk to Mi Fang in person. Unfortunately, he couldn't even see Mi Fang in person, so he could only patiently persuade him: "Master Kong, if Xun Mou teaches you a move, don't worry that he won't agree..." …”
Kong Rong listened to Xun Yu whisper a few words and couldn't help frowning and said: "Isn't this a bit unethical?"
Xun Yu's face sank and he said, "Can't Mr. Kong think about those people?"
Kong Rong had no choice but to return to the inn and ask to visit Mi Fang again.
Mi Fang looked very unhappy when he saw Kong Rong leave and come back. His words were very cold and he didn't even let anyone serve tea. Kong Rong gritted his teeth and said what Xun Yu had just said to him again, but Mi Fang waved his hand and said : "Long-term cooperation is not a bad idea, but we have to wait until Mi completes the deal before we can discuss anything else."
Seeing that Mi Fang was about to instruct Kong Rong to see off the guest again, he quickly raised his hand and said, "Wait a minute, Kong has something to say."
Mi Fang glared at him and didn't answer.
Kong Rong was a little embarrassed and lowered his head and muttered: "Kong knew that Liu Xin strictly prohibited grain exports but you smuggled grain to Puyang. If he knew about it, I'm afraid not only you but also your brother would be implicated."[
A look of panic flashed across Mi Fang's eyes, and then she sneered: "Master Kong is threatening Mi."
Kong Rong always felt that what he did was very unethical and he felt sorry for Mi Zhu, so he kept his head down after he finished speaking. He didn't even see the change in the expression on Mi Fang's face. However, the "guy" who was hiding next door and peeping could see it and nodded secretly and ordered people to take care of him. I remembered this scene
Just when Kong Rong was hesitant about how to answer, Mi Fang suddenly laughed and said, "This batch of grain will be burned day and night as long as there is any trouble. Our Mi family can still afford this loss." When Mi left Xiangyang, such a large convoy could not be hidden from others, but no one knew that the car was loaded with grain. Even if someone reported it to Mr. Liu, the place had already been burnt to ashes. How could it be proved that Mi was smuggling grain?"
Kong Rong didn't like playing tricks and intrigues. He didn't expect that Mi Fang still had such a hand. He was speechless and faltered.
But I heard Mi Fang change the subject and say: "But we businessmen mainly seek money. As a last resort, Mi is not willing to do this. He also asked Mr. Kong to go back and tell Xun Yu that I can do this business with him, but I There is one more condition”
Kong Rong couldn't help being overjoyed and asked quickly: "What are the conditions?"
Mi Fang said quietly: "Mi wants you to send your wife and children as hostages."
Kong Rong was immediately shocked and said: "How can this be done?"
Mi Fang snorted coldly and said: "Just now you threatened Mi with the idea of smuggling grain, so how could you not prevent Mi if you agree? If you don't agree, Mi will burn the grain and return it to Runan. From now on, he will never cross the border again."
Seeing that Mi Fang was so decisive, Kong Rong had to stand up and said, "Let Kong go back and discuss it."
Mi Fang waved her hand impatiently and said, "Since you already know the origin of Mi's food, you won't stay here for a long time. You can go back and discuss it, but not too late. Mi can't afford to waste that time."
Kong Rong couldn't help but secretly curse in his heart. I haven't seen you in such a hurry to get rid of this food for so many days. Now you can't even use the time to say it. However, even though he scolded Kong Rong, he didn't dare to stay for a long time and quickly left for discussion.
Of course, Kong Rong did not go home to discuss with his wife and children. In his eyes, he could sacrifice his wife and children for the sake of justice. He hurried to see Xun Yu.
Xun Yu had already known the content of their conversation. He was quite proud of the success of his threatening plan, but he suppressed his excitement and waited until Kong Rong finished speaking. Then he stood up and bowed deeply to Kong Rong and said : "Prime Minister Xun and the people in the city are very grateful to Mr. Wenju for his great kindness."
Kong Rong, who originally had the slightest hesitation in paying his respects, had nothing to say at this time, but his expression was quite ugly. After all, no one wanted to see his family parting or dying.
Since then, Xun Yu has changed his tune and no longer calls Kong Rong Master Kong. Instead, he said with a smile: "Mr. Wen Ju is worried that Xun has a plan to ensure that your wife and children will not be in any danger. When the prime minister comes back, Mr. Ju can remember it." "Last achievement"
Kong Rong hurriedly asked: "Master Xun, what can you teach me?"
"Mr. Wen Ju sacrificed himself to save the people of the city and hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the front line. Xun Mou dared not hold an official position anymore. Please just ask Mr. Xun Mou to call him Wen Ruo." Helping him solve his urgent need, Xun Yu's attitude towards Kong Rong suddenly became enthusiastic and said, "Mr. Wenju can explain to Mi Fang that it is okay to hand over your wife and children to the Mi family as hostage, but you must let your wife and children live in Mi Zhu's house."
Xun Yu particularly emphasized that Kong Rong's wife and children were given to the Mi family as hostages instead of to Mi Fang. This can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Since Kong Rong's wife and children were given to the Mi family as hostages, Mi Zhu was the wife and children of Kong Rong, the head of the Mi family. It is natural to live in his house. Everyone knows that Mi Zhu is a moral model who can sit still and maintain peace of mind. With him, he can naturally ensure the safety of Kong Rong's wife and children. At the same time, he can also drag Mi Zhu and the entire Mi family into the water. Mi Zhu, the right person in the household, can Although the minister is Liu Xin's "self-created" official position, he controls the business of a large area under Liu Xinye. With his help, will he still worry about the food not being transported to Puyang smoothly?
Kong Rong was originally a man who was willing to abandon his wife and children for the sake of righteousness. Now that he received Xun Yu's advice, he naturally returned to his house without hesitation and set up a light car to deliver his crying wife and two ignorant children. Inn
Mi Fang was very happy this time and agreed to Kong Rong's request on the spot, vowing that he would properly place his wife and children in his brother's home. When the time came, he would let Mi Zhu personally write a letter to give him peace of mind. As for the food, Mi Fang waved her hand. Said: "It can be delivered at any time."
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