Three Kingdoms: Liu Daer Was Forced Out of the Mountain at the Beginning - Chapter 1373

The nobles in Youzhou were looking forward to the big sale of soap in Xianbei. While the Hanzhong undercover agent was preparing to strike a fatal blow against the nobles in Youzhou, Yecheng also discovered the behavior of the nobles in Youzhou.

The Palace of Mental Cultivation.

Cao Cao was chatting with Cao Pi about the fact that the nobles of Youzhou abandoned Bai Feng for soap production.

Thanks to Dawei’s continuous investment in the post station and Chidao, it didn’t take long for local information to be gathered in Yecheng.

Moreover, it took nearly a month for the nobles in Youzhou to build soap workshops to start soap production.

“Zihuan, if you were from the point of view of the Youzhou nobility, how would you do this?”

Cao Cao wanted to test Cao Pi in the school, so he asked Cao Pi.

After Cao Pi heard the words, he began to think.

This question is more straightforward, that is, how to not give up the benefits of soap without offending Bai Feng.

“Father, if I were a nobleman in Youzhou, no matter how much I was greedy for the benefits of soap, I would greet Hanzhong Hou and open a soap workshop in the form of a shareholding.”

After a while, Cao Pi said to Cao Cao.

Then Cao Pi began to explain his reasons for doing so.

“The first is the opening of the mutual market, and Hanzhong Hou played an important role in it.”

“And the soap was also invented and manufactured by Hanzhong Hou. I am sure that the formulas used by the nobles in Youzhou in the soap workshops all originated from Hanzhong.”

Cao Jie came up and explained that the premise that the nobles of Youzhou can have today, that is, they can earn money from the Xianbei people, is all provided by Bai Feng.

“So in terms of emotion and reason, the Youzhou nobility should not exclude Hanzhong Hou.”

“Secondly, even if the nobles of Youzhou have built a soap workshop and obtained the tacit approval of the prefect Liu Yan, the Hou of Hanzhong will definitely know about this after it starts.”

“After all, the exchange of Xianbei and Youzhou was facilitated by Hanzhong Hou. If you want to come to Hanzhong Hou, you will usually pay attention to the situation in Youzhou.”

“So this matter can’t be kept secret from Hanzhong Hou at all. Sooner or later, Hanzhong Hou will know about it.”

“And soap is not a one-shot deal, it can be profitable for a long time. This has been confirmed in Hanzhong, Yizhou, and Yecheng.”

When Cao Pi said this, he was very confident.

According to his understanding of Bai Feng’s character, Bai Feng would never allow the Youzhou gentry to make use of the foundation he had laid so easily, as well as his own inventions to benefit the Youzhou gentry.

“Finally, it is Hanzhong Hou’s business method. Erchen believes that even among the Youzhou nobles, there are business talents, but they will not be Hanzhong Hou’s opponent!”

The basis for Cao Pi to say this is the fact that there used to be some nobles in Yecheng who did not succeed in taking a stake in the soap workshop.

As long as Bai Feng has the advantage of output and technology update, the production cost and product quality of these small workshops will never be comparable to the soap produced by the soap workshop.

When Cao Cao heard this, he couldn’t help but nodded.

What Cao Pi said above can be said to be well-founded and convincing.

“That’s why Erchen stands on the position of the nobles in Youzhou, and would rather make less money and maintain a relationship with Hanzhong.”

“But for Da Wei, Erchen… Erchen doesn’t think it’s a bad thing!”

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Cao Pi finally hesitated for a while, but still said to Cao Cao.

Hearing this, the expression on Cao Cao’s face changed from satisfaction to surprise.

He didn’t expect that Cao Pi’s passing through a soap workshop would still see a side that was beneficial to Da Wei.

“Oh? Let’s hear it.”

Then Cao Cao looked to see how far Cao Pi was thinking.

Cao Pi heard the words and continued:

“Now, with this soap workshop, steam engine and steam train, the nobles of the Wei Dynasty all want to make friends with Hanzhong Hou.”

“Whether it’s because of money or other needs, this situation is not a good phenomenon for the court…”

When Cao Pi said this, he saw Cao Cao’s face became serious.

Cao Pi, the eldest son of Cao Cao, is naturally very clear about the changes in the relationship between Cao Cao and Bai Feng.

Cao Pi, who is now the crown prince, can talk about topics that he could not talk about with Cao Cao before.

“Well, say whatever comes to your mind.”

Cao Cao then said to Cao Pi.

How to treat Bai Feng, Cao Cao has tried to suppress, marginalize, and even murdered at one point.

But in reality, it was like cold water mixed with ice cubes in winter, drenching Cao Cao’s head.

The current Cao Cao has no ability to put Bai Feng to death.

As for continuing to suppress Bai Feng, it may not be a good thing in the long run.

If Cao Pi also had his own thoughts on treating Bai Feng, that would be the best.

“Since the nobles of Youzhou want to face the anger of Hanzhong Hou for the sake of money, then we can make a fuss from here.”

Then Cao Pi said to Cao Cao.

“My son thinks that after the real conflict between the Youzhou nobles and Hanzhong Hou, the court will intervene.”

“The timing is just when the Youzhou nobles suffer great losses.”

Cao Pi believed that even if the Youzhou gentry wanted to make money that belonged to him in front of Bai Feng, even if these Youzhou gentry united, there would not be a good outcome.

“Then the imperial court can punish several corrupt officials in Youzhou, imprison a few nobles, and prevent Hanzhong Hou from continuing to take advantage of this opportunity.”

“As for the Hou of Hanzhong, we can let the nobles of Youzhou, like the nobles of Yecheng, take shares in the soap workshop, which can also ensure the interests of the Hou of Hanzhong.”

“In this way, the nobles of Youzhou are only swept away, but it is no big deal to be swept away by Hanzhong Hou. In the end, they still make some money by investing in the soap workshop.”

After Cao Pi finished speaking, Cao Cao nodded in satisfaction.

This can be said to be the best of both worlds.

Not only will the relationship between the imperial court and Hanzhong be eased, but the Youzhou nobles will be more united around the imperial court.

For Cao Pi’s ability to use this matter to win over Bai Feng in such a short period of time, and to reduce the loss of interests of the Youzhou nobility, Cao Cao was also relieved of Cao Pi’s ability.

“Yes, Not Bad.”

“If the follow-up of this matter really develops as you expected, then this matter should be handled according to your method.”

Then Cao Cao smiled at Cao Pi.

Hearing this, Cao Pi was overjoyed and realized that Cao Cao had more confidence in his own abilities.

“Father, my son understands.”

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