Cao Ning left his father's study and soon found his elder brother Cao Ang.

"Brother, I don't want to get married!" Cao Ning said aggrievedly as soon as he entered the door.

Cao Ang put down the official document in his hand, raised his head and smiled, "Ning'er, my daughter's family has to get married when she grows up. In the past, you said Ding Yi was ugly and didn't want to marry him, so his father gave up on this matter. Now Xiahou is a handsome man, and the Xiahou family and our Cao family are still family friends. What are you not satisfied with?"

Cao Ning curled his lips and said, "It's not that Xiahou Shi anymore."

“Why?”

Cao Ang asked in surprise: "Does my father have other arrangements?"

Cao Ning said dissatisfiedly: "My father wants to betroth Ning'er to a person who runs a tavern. It seems that he is named Chen Yang. Although Ning'er is a woman, she is not a product that you can present at will. How can you play with the big things about marriage? I don't want you to make arrangements for me, I just want to marry the person you want to marry."

When Cao Ang heard the name of Manager Chen, he was stunned at first, and then laughed. He immediately understood what Cao Cao was doing.

"Brother, I don't allow you to laugh!"

Cao Ning said even more aggrievedly: "I don't want my parents' orders or the matchmaker's words. Why don't you help Ning'er, brother? Ning'er doesn't want to marry those people. His father listens to you the most."

Her words can only be told to Cao Ang. If she dares to make them public, according to ancient conventions, she would probably be a rebellious person.

"Hao Ning'er, I understand. You go back and rest first. I will go and talk to my father tomorrow." Cao Ang pretended to agree.

"Brother, you are good to Ning'er, but you must be as soon as possible. My father said that he would take me to see that person tomorrow, and I don't want to see him." Cao Ning said aggrievedly again.

So soon to meet Store Manager Chen?

Cao Ang felt that Lao Cao was a little anxious, but when he thought of Chen Yang's ability, he felt that it was normal to be impatient. He nodded and agreed.

Seeing his sister leaving his study, Cao Ang shook his head and said, "Ning'er, you will know how good the shopkeeper Chen is in the future. My father really puts good intentions."

Regarding this matter, he didn't want to worry about it anymore since he heard the name of Manager Chen.

Cao Ang was also very excited to be a family with Manager Chen, and soon he buried his head in handling various official duties.

"How much is left after purchasing this batch of grain?"

Cao Ang looked at Chen Yang's "invention" numbers and pondered the issue of food.

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At the same time, Cao Ang is not the only one who is also concerned about food issues.

In the south of Xudu, within the boundary of Jingzhou.

Liu Biao sat in the conference hall, looking at all information about Xu Du, frowned.

Below him, there were Kuai Liang and Cai Mao.

"Now Xudu is in a hurry to eat, and Cao Cao has made a lot of money through a very special wine. They are not short of money, but what they lack is food. For example, today, grain merchants are focusing on Xudu. Do we want to make a lot of military expenses from it?" Liu Biao looked at the two and asked in a deep voice.

Cai Mao first said: "From our spies in Xudu, we can see that Cao Cao did make a lot of money through a kind of fine wine. The granary was burned and Xudu's lack of food proved that it was true."

Kuai Liang said: "Now that Yuan Shu has become emperor, Cao Cao will definitely go to the expedition. It is certain that there is a shortage of food, but if we transport the food to Xudu, wouldn't it help Cao Cao's strength?"

That makes sense.

Cao Cao's strength became stronger. After he took over Yuan Shu, Lu Bu and others, he would definitely lead his army to the south. The peace in Jingzhou would be around for a while.

"In my opinion, it may not be!"

Cai Mao analyzed: "The conquest of Yuan Shu is imminent, and the price of grain in Xudu will continue to soar, and the prices will become higher and higher. At that time, even if Cao Cao has money to buy grain, he will be destined to not be able to buy much. How can he help him? I think transporting grain to Xudu is beneficial or harmful to us."

After hearing his words, Liu Biao thought for a long time and finally said, "It's beneficial but not harmful, yes! The price of Xudu grain has soared in recent days. No matter how rich Cao Cao has, he can't buy much grain. In Jingzhou, we have a lot of grain storage."

He paused for a moment when he said this, and said, "Zirou, you will be responsible for transporting grain to Xudu."

Kuai Liang nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Governor of Jingzhou, Zhang Xiu is asking for a meeting!"

At this moment, a deputy general outside the door suddenly walked in and said.

"Zhang Xiu, what did he come to do?"

Liu Biao waved his hand and said, "Let him come in!"

After a while, Zhang Xiu walked into the conference hall. He bowed in front of Liu Ping and said, "Zhang Xiu met the governor of Jingzhou!"

Since Wancheng failed, Zhang Xiu has guarded Rangcheng under Liu Biao's command.

Seeing Liu Biao, Zhang Xiu said again: "Governor of Jingzhou, I have a plan to defeat Cao Cao and obtain Xu Du."

"oh!"

Liu Biao said in surprise: "What's the best idea?"

As they thought before, Cao Cao would definitely fight against Liu Biao in the south when he pacified the north. Since he could have plans to solve this hidden danger of Cao Cao in advance, how could Liu Biao not be surprised?

Zhang Xiu said solemnly: "When Yuan Shu became emperor, Cao Cao must personally lead a large army to conquer. At this time, Xudu guards are empty, which is definitely a good time."

But he was refuted by Liu Biao as soon as he said it: "Hu Ba, I am a relative of the Han Dynasty. Cao Cao replaced the emperor to conquer Yuan Shu. If I attack Xu Du, what is the difference between it and Yuan Shu? Don't mention it again at this time, you can go down!"

Zhang Xiu hurriedly said, "No, the governor of Jingzhou, this is different, I can..."

"Okay, let's give up this matter!"

Liu Biao waved his hand impatiently.

Zhang Xiu knew that Liu Biao had made up his mind, so he had no choice but to bow and said, "Yes!"

When Zhang Xiu left, Cai Mao shook his head and said, "Zhang Xiu has a grudge with Cao Cao, he is worried about Cao Cao's counterattack."

Kuai Liang said: "Xu Du, you must not fight, at least until the end of Yuan Shu's proclaimed emperor, otherwise everyone in the world would think we are going to rebel!"

Liu Biao nodded in agreement.

Zhang Xiu left the prefecture and saw Jia Xu waiting for him outside the prefecture.

"Master, what's wrong?" Jia Xu asked.

"Liu Biao's Han family relatives are indeed unwilling to cooperate to take action. What else can we do?" Zhang Xiu remembered the incident in Wancheng, and he said again, "Wenhe, do you think Xu should fight?"

I only saw Jia Xu thinking for a moment, nodded and said, "It's time to fight. In a month, it's the best opportunity to attack Xu Du. Since Liu Biao is unwilling to cooperate with us, we will fight ourselves."

Zhang Xiu asked in surprise: "Wenruo still has a clever plan?"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "I have a plan, but I need a certain amount of food. Then arrange a few people to pretend to be grain merchants and get into Xudu. As long as this plan can be achieved, Xudu is within his reach!"

Then, he said a few words quietly in Zhang Xiu's ear, and Zhang Xiu's eyes suddenly became bright.

"Okay! I'll find a way to get food."
Chapter completed!