Three Kingdoms: From Hulaoguan to Global Hegemony

Chapter 26 The fish is hooked

The food and drink were quickly served, and the three of them toasted and drank a few sips. Finally, Fan Chou couldn't help but asked first, "I don't know how the King of Zhongshan plans to intercept and kill Sun Jian?"

Liu Yu came to Fan Silk to persuade him to lead troops to intercept and kill Sun Jian, so that Liu Yu could free up his hands to guard against Chengmu's Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and achieve the ultimate goal of beheading Fan Silk with Sun Jian's sword.

At this time, Fan Silk was obviously interested in the plan to intercept and kill Sun Jian, and Liu Yu knew that the fish was finally biting the bait.

Anyone who has lost a fish knows that when a big fish bites the hook, you should not lift the rod in a hurry.

For Liu Yu, he couldn't be too active at this time, Fan Silk had to ask for help first.

So Liu Yu slowly put down his wine glass and asked, "Does General Fan also want to participate in the killing plan?"

"I don't think there are too many soldiers in Habayashi. If the plan is feasible, I would like to send some troops to help King Zhongshan!"

Seeing Fan Si's shameless expression, Liu Yu was extremely happy.

"Actually, there is nothing mysterious about the interception plan. It is nothing more than laying an ambush on the way Sun Jian wants to pass!"

Fan Silk frowned, "But there is more than one way around Hulao Pass, it's impossible to set up ambushes on every way!"

"Of course! In fact, I have already mastered Sun Jian's marching route, and I just need to set up an ambush at a specific location!"

Liu Yu's tone was very flat, as if he was talking about an insignificant thing, but the more bland it was, the more Fan Si felt that he had a plan in mind.

"It turns out that the King of Zhongshan already knew about Sun Jian's marching route... In this way, he could really be caught off guard!" Fan Silk was a little excited after hearing this.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Liu Yu wanted to ask him about borrowing troops again.

"Actually, I'm not interested in Sun Jian. What I want to defeat is Yuan Shao and Cao Cao outside Hulao Pass! If General Fan is willing to lend me troops, I will give you the credit for intercepting Sun Jian!"

"Ah! King Zhongshan means that if I borrow troops, you are willing to hand over Sun Jian's marching route!"

Liu Yu nodded with a smile, and Fan Silk's heart suddenly became restless. It was Dong Zhuo's order to stop Sun Jian.

It's just that Fan Silk thought about it again, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had a total of 2 troops, even if they lent all [-] of them to Liu Yu, they would not be able to defeat each other in a frontal charge, and all they would lose would be their own fundamentals.

It is good to get promoted and get rich, but if all the soldiers and horses in hand are lost, then Fan Silk will have no place in the Xiliang army.

Money-losing business cannot be done.

Thinking of this, Fan Silk smiled strangely, "It's not difficult to stop Sun Jian, but I'm afraid that if you borrow troops from the King of Zhongshan, you will never return them! I, Fan Silk, have only a few soldiers. How can I do anything for a little profit?" Splurge!"

You can't squander it for a little profit, that is to say, the official is not big enough, and the money is not enough.

It's just a pity that Liu Yu doesn't have many contacts in the court and no one will help him. As for the money, he only has three months' food and grass in the army, which is not enough for Fan Silk to fit between his teeth.

At this time, Jia Xu was a little discouraged, he picked up a piece of meat and chewed it in his mouth to cover up his emotions.

"Pfft..." Maybe it was because the salt hadn't been melted yet, Jia Xu felt her mouth astringent and numb after taking a bite.

The scene in front of him suddenly reminded Liu Yu that when he was drinking with Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, he complained about the unpalatable food at this time.

The reason is that the salt blocks at this time are of inferior quality and cannot be called salt.

In order not to make his stomach suffer, Liu Yu found some salt blocks to purify it and carried a small bag with him, so that he could sprinkle some when eating.

"This cook's craftsmanship is really not good, such good meat is tasteless after being cooked by him!"

Liu Yu's nonsensical words immediately stunned Jia Xu and Fan Si, and his next actions were even more incomprehensible.

I saw Liu Yu took out a folded small square towel from his arms, and when he opened it, a small handful of white "fine sand" was exposed.

Then Liu Yu gently picked up a little "fine sand" and sprinkled it evenly on the bowl of meat.

"Hmm! The taste is not bad, Wen He should try it too!" Liu Yu said, and put some meat sprinkled with "fine sand" into Jia Xu's bowl.

Jia Xu didn't understand Liu Yu's intention, but the Lord's words were the highest will for him, so he picked up a piece of meat without hesitation.

"This taste...it's so delicious! I've never eaten such delicious meat!" Jia Xu pouted while busy looking at the "fine sand" in the square scarf.

Jia Xu's exaggerated expression immediately aroused Fan Silk's curiosity, wondering if the thing on the square scarf was some kind of condiment?

Before Fan Silk could ask Liu Yu, Liu Yu said, "Good things should be shared, and General Fan Silk should come and taste it too!"

After Liu Yu finished speaking, he picked up a little again and sprinkled it into Fan Si's bowl.

Fan Silk picked it up and tasted it, and immediately asked in amazement: "What seasoning did King Zhongshan add to make a bowl of ordinary meat so delicious, even in the Taishi Mansion, I have never eaten it like this?" Fragrant meat!"

Liu Yu indifferently pointed to the "fine sand" in the square scarf, and said with a smile: "There is no condiment, it's just sprinkled with salt!"

"Salt!" Fan Silk looked over in disbelief, "This fine powder is really salt?"

The ancient salt-making process was extremely rough. The large salt block produced contained a lot of sulfide and chloride. Even if the large salt block was ground into fine powder, it could not be completely removed, so it would be bitter and astringent when mixed with food.

But the salt brought by Liu Yu is different. It is the refined salt that he has refined through the knowledge of thousands of years later. Not only does it not have any bitter taste, but it can make food more delicious!
"My lord, is this really salt? Why is it different from the salt used in the military!" Jia Xu was so excited that he didn't dare to ask further, because he thought that if this kind of salt could be mass-produced, it would soon It will break Dahan's existing salt industry pattern.

Fan Silk was not stupid, and quickly thought of the huge benefits involved, thinking that if he could control the origin of this salt, it would be exchanged for a steady stream of wealth.

"Where did King Zhongshan get this kind of salt!" Fan Silk flattered.

Jia Xu quickly hinted that Liu Yu should not tell the place of origin, but Liu Yu didn't seem to understand his reminder.

"Place of origin? This is ordinary salt, but I have slightly improved it to become a delicious condiment!"

Liu Yu said it indifferently, but completely shocked the two of them.

Regular salt, with a slight twist!That is to say, no matter where the salt block is produced, it can be made into this refined salt!
This astonishing news is more shocking than a salt producing area!
People cannot live without salt, and the army cannot cut off the supply of salt blocks. But once this kind of refined salt replaces rough salt blocks, it will not only be a matter of profit, but it will probably control the salt industry all over the world.

"This refined salt was actually invented by the King of Zhongshan! This is too amazing. I wonder if the production process of this salt is cumbersome, and what is the output ratio after improvement?" Fan Silk smiled even more obsequiously, and even bowed his waist for it. Liu Yu added wine.

Liu Yu replied with a smile, "This manufacturing process is not difficult. As for the output ratio, about [-]% of refined salt can be produced from a catty of salt block!"

Hearing this astonishing proportion, Fan Silk was shocked again, thinking that he must get the formula for making refined salt, and as long as he handed over the formula to Dong Zhuo, he might be able to change to a great general.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, the imperial court did not set up the position of prime minister, civil officials were respected by the three princes, and military commanders were headed by the generals. It can be seen how tempting this salt technique is.

At this time, Jia Xu was also very excited. He didn't expect that the lord Liu Yu was also proficient in salt making. If he had known this earlier, he might not have objected to going to Zhongshan County for development.

"The subordinate suddenly remembered that there are still important things in the camp that need to be instructed by the lord, or else this wine should be drunk here first!"

The art of refined salt should not be spread outside, as the chief counselor, he had to remind the lord again, but for some reason, Liu Yu didn't seem to understand his subtext, which made Jia Xu very anxious.

At this time, Fan Si was also afraid that Liu Yu would get up and leave, so he simply sat on the ground beside him.

"The king of Zhongshan is indeed very intelligent. I admire him so much. I wonder if the king of Zhongshan can pass on the improved technology to the younger brother? Of course, as a token of gratitude, the younger brother is willing to pay a big price in exchange!"

Before Liu Yu could open his mouth this time, Jia Xu tried hard to persuade him: "Your Majesty, this matter is very important and cannot be easily granted!"

But Liu Yu pretended to be puzzled and asked: "This salt-making technique is just a small way. How can I care about such things, but since General Fan is willing to pay a big price for it, I have no choice but to accept it!"

Fan Silk slapped his thigh happily when he heard the words, "The king of Zhongshan is indeed straightforward, how much are you willing to sell for that?"

Liu Yu smiled slightly, "Isn't it hurtful to talk about money? As long as General Fan agrees to send troops to stop Sun Jian, and is willing to borrow troops from me, I will give you the craft of improving refined salt for free!"

"Is this true?"

"I, Liu Yu, never lie when I speak!"

When the matter came to this point, Jia Xu finally understood Liu Yu's true thoughts, and used refined salt craftsmanship to lure Fan silk into the urn, which not only led to a plan to kill people with a borrowed knife, but also borrowed soldiers from Fan silk.

As for the art of refined salt, it is absolutely impossible to leak it from the mouth of the dead!

(End of this chapter)