Chapter 445: See Li Su again
Judging from the reaction of the gatekeeper, the grain merchant Yang Rui used the transformed mask to be famous, and he should have frequent exchanges in Chang'an City, otherwise the gatekeeper would not be as enthusiastic as he would.
"Oh, Mr. Qian, you are here, please come in!"
Facts have proved that the identity of "Master Qian" is more famous than Yang Rui expected. After Yang Rui entered the city, he just turned a street intersection and stopped him again. However, this time he called out Yang Rui's identity as a special person - the madam in Zhixianglou!
This Zhixianglou madam is not as disgusting as the image of the madam created by real film and television. She is just dressed up with heavy makeup and is still a bit like a half-old woman in her early thirties, but Yang Rui immediately recognized the other party's identity.
"Qian San, Li Su, whom Cao Gong ordered you to contact, his brother, Li Ping, has been in Zhixianglou for the past two days. I have sent someone to find your whereabouts, but I don't expect you to have already rushed back! Now, Li Ping is upstairs, so you will go to contact him first..."
Yang Rui never planned to go in the place like Zhixianglou. Now his madam was soliciting a customer. Yang Rui wanted to refuse immediately, but he didn't expect that the madam pretended to solicit a customer and said something to Yang Rui. Moreover, the words involved people like "Li Su" and "Cao Gong", which made Yang Rui feel some interest.
It seems that the boss behind Zhixianglou is not simple either! Although I don’t know who the madam said is, the identity of "Kuke Cao" would definitely not be so ordinary when it comes to "Li Su". Yang Rui even had a sense that "Kuke Cao" might be Cao Cao!
So Yang Rui entered Zhixiang Building under the false pull of the madam. Whether in reality or in the game, Yang Rui had never entered or left such a consumer place. Unexpectedly, he was forcibly attracted by a madam today.
"Li Ping was in Room No. 3 of Jia. At this time, he only brought two guards and called five or six girls to drink flower wine. I first let him go up and spread it. Now Chang'an City is in a shortage of food. I think Li Ping should meet you..."
The "madam" naturally could not tell the authenticity of "Master Qian". After taking Yang Rui into a guest house on the second floor and waiting and giving instructions, he got up and went to make arrangements.
Yang Rui also realized that he was afraid that the identity of "Master Qian" grain merchant was only superficial, and on a deep level it must be a spy of "Duke Cao", but he didn't know what the intention of "Duke Cao" wanted him to join Li Su.
Therefore, Yang Rui decided to use his identity as "Master Qian" to investigate and then discuss other things, and maybe there will be unexpected gains!
In fact, Yang Rui was originally planning to find a place to settle in Chang'an City, and then he would sneak into Wang Yun Situ's mansion first. His primary goal here was to try to rescue Diao Chan. On the one hand, Diao Chan is a symbol of the Three Kingdoms, and on the other hand, the plot rewards for the rescue of Diao Chan are also very generous.
Perhaps the entertainment venues like brothels in the Han Dynasty should be relatively pure? Yang Rui had not found anything else except hearing several laughters in the room along the way. He met several maids in costumes.
Yang Rui also got a special architectural drawing of a brothel. However, this building was not built because of its prejudice against this industry. If you have the opportunity, Yang Rui would also prepare to build it in other major regions in the future, such as the Japanese region!
"Oh, Mr. Qian, you have such a great deal today. Mr. Li, No. 3, is invited!"
The madam winked at Yang Rui and shouted loudly. The intention was to ask Li Ping, who was in No. 3 of A, to hear the situation here and just compliment him in disguise.
"Oh, I didn't expect it to be... Mr. Li!"
Of course, Yang Rui saw the intention of the madam. After entering No. 3 of A, he changed from his initial impatience to a surprise and respectful expression. Li Ping was also very satisfied with Yang Rui's performance, so Yang Rui smoothly integrated into the atmosphere of the room.
Next, Yang Rui and Li Ping had a chat. In fact, as the madam said, Li Ping now also needs to obtain food from "Master Qian", which is also the key to the two of them being able to talk together.
After Dong Zhuo and Shao Emperor Liu Xie moved the capital to Chang'an, although they plundered the entire area in Guanzhong, they could not meet Chang'an's food needs, especially in the current year of major disasters and severe grain production reduction.
Li Su was entrusted by Dong Zhuo with the important task of collecting grain, so his younger brother Li Ping became very interested in the grain merchant "Justice Qian".
After some conversation, Yang Rui also obtained a lot of information. Dong Zhuo's current way of obtaining food is almost blocked!
Due to the limitations of the terrain, Dong Zhuo is currently able to circulate resources with the outside world, including Hangu Pass, Wuguan, Dasan Pass, and Xiaoguan. Outside Hangu Pass is the territory of large players such as Dragon Soul, outside Wuguan is Yuan Shu in Nanyang, and outside Xiaoguan is desolate and there are activities of Xiongnu and other tribes. Only the Yizhou area outside Dasan Pass can also provide Dong Zhuo with some food and grass.
However, the terrain of Yizhou is already bumpy, and even if the grain merchants in Yizhou are willing to trade food and grass, the quantity is extremely limited! And the ability of "Qian Ye" to transport food and grass to Chang'an through the Yellow River will undoubtedly become a good choice for Li Su to obtain food and grass.
From Li Ping's mouth, Yang Rui also learned that Dong Zhuo's troops were stationed at various major checkpoints, among which Hangu Pass and Tongguan were stationed by Xu Rong's tribe and Lu Bu's Bingzhou troops, Wuguan direction was stationed by Duan Wei's tribe, Dasan Pass was stationed by Hu Zhen's tribe, and Xiaoguan direction was stationed by Dong Yue's tribe.
The rest of the generals such as Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou, Li Su, Wang Fang were kept by Dong Zhuo by Chang'an City and were ready to be dispatched and used at any time. As a little smart, Li Su was entrusted by Dong Zhuo with an important task to assist Li Ru and be responsible for collecting food and grass!
In fact, Hu Zhen, who was stationed at Dasan Pass, Duan Wei, who was stationed at Wu Pass, and Wang Fang, were defeated by Yang Rui and Sun Jian in the last battle of Luoyang Imperial City. However, they were all the Xiliang headquarters that Dong Zhuo valued the most. Dong Zhuo, who has always been violent, did not punish them, but still kept them.
At this time, Dong Zhuo's loyal generals were not rich enough. The ones who could fully trust were the soldiers and horses of Xiliang headquarters. At best, they included Lu Bu and others in Bingzhou. As for other generals promoted by the court, Dong Zhuo did not trust them very much and dared not hand over too much military power.
"Thanks to Mr. Li's trust, Qian has heard clearly what the young master said. Even if there are many difficulties in obtaining food, there will be many difficulties in transporting food. Now, more ships will be sent as soon as possible, and as many places will be given priority to the distribution of Chang'an City. It is only in terms of price..."
After listening to Li Ping's introduction, Yang Rui has benefited a lot. While learning about the situation in Chang'an City, he also has some understanding of the distribution of Dong Zhuo's power. At this time, Yang Rui had a vague idea in his mind, so he mentioned the price issue.
"This...only my brother can make a decision on the price..."
Li Ping had his hands constantly wandering on the two women beside him. When he heard that "Master Qian" had taken the initiative to mention the price, he glanced at each other in disgust.
It can be said that until just now, Li Ping's conversation with "Master Qian" was very pleasant. He originally thought that he would give up just by simply seeking a small official for "Master Qian" and that the other party should be satisfied. Unexpectedly, this "Master Qian" was not tactful and actually talked about money.
"Or why should I take Mr. Qian to see my brother before? Let's discuss the price specifically?"
However, Chang'an City is currently in short supply, so it is unreasonable to get a batch of grain. When Li Ping thought, he would try his best to get some grain through "Master Qian" first. Then, when the food is obtained, wouldn't this "Master Qian" just be able to take care of it?
"It's the best..." Yang Rui responded.
About an hour later, Li Ping was happy enough in Zhixiang Tower, and then he brought Yang Rui back to Li Su's mansion.
Of course, after receiving the other party's affirmative answer, Yang Rui left Room No. 3 early. After all, Li Ping's unshirkable behavior was a bit unbearable! This once again strengthened Yang Rui's idea of opening the special building of "bringing building" outside the Three Kingdoms Region!
During this period, the madam Zhixianglou also came to inquire about Yang Rui's progress. Yang Rui just told the other party that the progress was very smooth, but was invited to Li Su's mansion to discuss the details. The madam seemed very satisfied with this. According to the information she revealed, she was originally going to take the line from Li Su.
As for the details of the food price with Li Ping, Yang Rui did not disclose it at all. Yang Rui had already made up his mind to only use the identity of "Master Qian" for a few days, and was not afraid of any inconvenience between him and Li Su in the future.
"How much food can you transport every time, and how long can you transport it?"
Under the leadership of Li Ping, Yang Rui quickly arrived at Li Su's mansion and met the main owner. When facing Li Su's inquiry, Yang Rui was a little surprised and did not reply to the other party as soon as possible.
Li Su?! The npc on the opposite side is really Li Su?! At this time, Yang Rui was full of doubts. When he saw this master at first, Yang Rui had already recognized the other party. Isn’t this “Li Yan” who served as an envoy for Dong Zhuo twice?
As things develop here, Yang Rui has realized something. Either the "Li Yan" was fake, or the "Li Su" is fake. Based on the current situation, both situations are possible! (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster! u
Chapter completed!