Sun Ce joked with Cai Ke, and everyone around him pricked up their ears and heard what they said. Cai Ke was Sun Fu's wife, and the Cai family stood behind him. Since the Cai family chose to support Sun Ce, their wealth has increased several times in a few years, from the richest man in Xiangyang to the richest man in Jingzhou. Even the founding heroes of Nanyang County were suppressed by the Cai family, just like the leaders of the three counties in Jingbei. Sun Ce could not avoid the Cai family by any measures taken by the powerful Jingzhou. The Cai family also consciously acted as the spokesperson for the powerful Jingzhou and negotiated with Sun Ce.

Although I couldn't understand what the lieutenant was, Sun Ce cried poorly when he met and wanted to beg for alms, which still made many people very nervous. At the same time, he had a glimmer of expectations, especially those who had supported Liu Biao and did not express their support for Sun Ce in time. Sun Ce had just debuted, but who would have thought that he would develop to this point in just a few years. Even the Cai family had no choice but to be tied up with a chariot by Sun Ce. Now the Cai family was in a blessing in disguise. Sun Ce defeated Yuan Shao and seizure the five prefectures, and they were the strongest princes in the world. Of course they wanted to get a share.

In principle, Sun Ce wants money and they want officials is not contradictory, it depends on whether the price can be negotiated.

Sun Ce and Cai Ke had a few jokes, then walked towards Pang Degong, paying respect to his children. Pang Degong was the leader of the Si Lin in Xiangyang, Pang Shanmin, and the elder of Pang Tong. Respecting him was to give face to the scholars in Jingzhou and to praise the Pang family. The Cai family was the representative of Jingzhou's wealth, and the Pang family was the representative of Jingzhou's wisdom. Both should not be neglected.

Pang Degong knew it well, received the courtesy calmly, and cooperated with Sun Ce's performance.

After Sun Ce and Pang Degong finished the day, Zhuge Liang came forward to meet again. His eldest sister had just gotten married to Pang Shanmin not long ago, and soon she would take the opportunity to go home to visit her for the New Year. Pang Degong admired Zhuge Liang very much, and pulled him to talk for a while, and invited him to visit the thatched cottage when he was free.

Sun Ce chatted with the people who came to welcome him for a few more or less, and then he found that one person was missing: Cai Feng. Not only did he not see Cai Feng, but even Cai Mao’s two relatives did not come. Sun Ce didn’t say anything, knowing that the contest had begun silently. The Cai family is the richest man in Jingzhou, and Cai Feng did not appear. It was both a temptation and a possibility of demonstration. As for whether the demonstration was his own intention, then I would like to say it.

The fleet entered Tianjin and surrounded Yuliangzhou. Sun Ce entered the garrison accompanied by Sun Fu and Xu Huang. The garrison was neatly tidy and had all kinds of tools. Yuliangzhou is a sand dune in the river, high and round in the northwest, a fish head, low and flat in the southeast, and a fish tail. After Cai Yong came to Xiangyang, the Cai family built Xiangyang Academy on Yuliangzhou, occupying the best place. Sun Ce came this time and was originally arranged to be in the guest house of Xiangyang Academy, but Sun Ce rejected it. He lived in the military camp at Yuwei, very close to Jinkou, and it was convenient to enter and exit.

Cai Ke accompanied Yin Ge and Mi Lan into their exclusive tent. The tent was very spacious, with all kinds of supplies placed inside, neatly arranged. Ten outstanding girls in brocade clothes stood aside. When they saw Yin Ge, Mi Lan came in and immediately stepped forward to take off their coats and led them to the mat. Some fanned, some carried water, and some held Xiang Ni. The two knelt in front of them to wash their hands and manicure their armor, and were orderly. They didn't have to work hard. They were busy and cleaned up in a while.

"Two sisters, there is still plenty of time. Should I take a shower and change my clothes first?" Cai Ke said attentively, and waved his hands. The girls in the brocade clothes walked out with new clothes, including gorgeous silk clothes, simple Yue cloth clothes, outer clothes, underwear, and underwear. There are many types. Yin Wei was confused and could not say a word.

"Thank you sister-in-law for your concern." Mi Lan smiled and said, "When we wear it like this, isn't it a slap in the general's face?"

Cai Ke understood it and covered his mouth and smiled, "I want me to tell you, the general is becoming more and more joking. He hasn't seen each other for three years, so he will be happy with my sister-in-law as soon as he meets me. Even if he owes more money, he doesn't need my Cai family's help. In front of a big sea merchant like the Mi family in the Donghai Sea, what is the small business of the Cai family?" Cai Ke sat down warmly next to Milan. "I heard that when you arrived in Wancheng, Wancheng merchants welcomed each other, and that position was comparable to that of the students in the martial arts hall welcomed Sister Yin. I was very envious."

Mi Lan said slowly: "Sister-in-law is joking. The students in the martial arts lecture hall welcome Sister Yin. The merchants in Wan City welcome me. To put it bluntly, they give face to the general and thank the general for their future. We are just benefiting from it. Sister-in-law is not the case. Your husband is a general guarding Xiangyang, and your mother's family is the largest family in Jingzhou. You have your left foot in the army and your right foot in the business. The two of us may not be able to compare with you."

Cai Ke was overjoyed. "My sister is worthy of being a person who has seen the world. She speaks much more than me, a country man who has never been out of the Xiangyang County. You are the general's honor, so why am I not..." As soon as she said that, she shook her hands repeatedly. "No, no, it's not me, it's our husband. If my husband doesn't have the surname Sun, how can I be today?"

Mi Lan glanced at Cai Ke, and Cai Ke was stunned, then suddenly realized and patted her cheek gently. "Look at me, I said something wrong. Sister, don't mind, I don't mean that. How can my brother compare with your two brothers? He will do some small business, can't be a high-ranking official, and can't make a fortune..."

Yin Xi couldn't help laughing out loud. "Does my sister-in-law plan to abandon the small official of the prefect of Wu County to do business, or do you plan to give up the small business to do business?"

Cai Ke was angry, and although he still had a smile on his face, he became a little lighter. After a martial artist, he was a woman captured by Sun Ce, but he was a bit beautiful and gave birth to a son. He was so arrogant. Fortunately, you are not a wife, and no matter how old your son is, it is hard to say what he can do in the future. If Mi Lan hadn't been here, who would have been willing to pay attention to you?

Seeing that Cai Ke stopped talking, Yin Wei knew that he had hurt Cai Ke's face, so he closed his mouth and stood up and went out on the excuse of watching the scenery. Cai Ke signaled the two maids to go out, stood outside the tent and looked at it, smiling again on his face.

"Sister, the general is empty, so the Cai family naturally cannot stand by. My father is contacting his friend's hometown party to raise funds for the general. My sister is familiar with business. You can give us some advice and see what is appropriate?"

Mi Lan raised her eyelids and looked at Cai Ke with a smile. Cai Ke was so nervous that she smiled hard, but she couldn't retreat, so she could only persist. Mi Lan withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyelids, and said lightly: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, although the general advocates "Salt and Iron Theory", he can't do anything like chanting. As long as the Cai family's business is done well, no matter how much money it makes, you don't have to be afraid."

Cai Ke let out a long sigh.

Mi Lan paused for a moment and said, "Of course, my husband's surname is Sun, and my sister-in-law is also the aunt of Yueying's sister. The Cai family and the Sun family have prospered and lost, and they cannot be broken up. The general has gains and losses for the long-term plan. I think my sister-in-law can understand it and will definitely support it with all her strength. Sister-in-law, are you right?"

Cai Ke's heart that had just been relieved suddenly rose again.
Chapter completed!