My Father in Law is Lu Bu

Chapter 701

“How much money do you have?” The moment, Yuan Xi asked this, the two brothers became vigilant. Their wealth was their capital. If they took it out, they would have no chance of beating the other. Even as they sat there together, Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan were still at odds.

Their vigilance now even extended to Yuan Xi after that question.

Yuan Xi saw his brother's reactions and felt bitter. God really did not bless his Yuan Family. Why was the eldest son and the most favored son of his father like this?

“Brothers. This money is not for me but to buy supplies.” Yuan Xi explained.

“Second brother. What are you saying? How can I not trust you? Aren't we family?” Yuan Tan tried to laugh it off after misjudging Yuan Xi. He felt less guilty when he noticed that Yuan Shang was also suspicious of Yuan Xi.

“Yes, Brother is right. Second brother, if you need money just take it!” Yuan Shang also said without restraint.

Yuan Xi felt bitter but he knew it was not the time for this.

“Second Brother. I have a hundred fifty thousand gold on hand.” Yuan Tan gave a figure.

“Second Brother. I also have about a hundred thousand gold.” Yuan Shang also said. This adds up to two hundred and fifty thousand gold. This was a huge amount of money. Look at Sun Ce who became bankrupt after a single defeat at the Yangtze River. Meanwhile, Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan have been beaten and chased out of several provinces and they still have so much money. That aside, Yuan Xi also knew that this was not all of their money. Yuan Xi was certain that if the two of them were to gather all their wealth, they could easily surpass five hundred and fifty thousand gold.

“Alright. Two hundred and fifty thousand gold. A hundred and fifty thousand gold will be used to buy supplies while the remaining one hundred thousand gold will be used to buy the equipment needed to outfit the army!” Yuan Xi said to his brothers. This was enough to buy enough food to last half a year. They simply needed to hold out because Cao Cao's army also needed to eat. The grain at the other cities had already been taken or burned when the Yuan brothers were chased out. This was a good thing as it means that Cao Cao would have to transport his supplies all the way from Xudou and Yanzhou. The cost of doing that was high.

“Second brother. Forgive me for asking bluntly. Where are we going to buy supplies and equipment?” Yuan Tan furrowed his brows. The West side have already been blocked by Cao Cao. He would definitely not allow anything to reach Youzhou. On the other hand, the North was the territory of all the nomadic people. These people barely have enough for themselves to eat and would not be able to sell any. Getting equipment from them is even more unlikely. They do not have iron mines or any ability to forge iron.

“Elder brother. We still have the East.” Yuan Xi said.

“Are you talking about Gongsun Du?”

“Yes.”

“This Gongsun Du is also a poor and stingy person. Will he sell even have supplies to sell? Second brother. Did you get tricked by him?” Yuan Shang looked down on the King of Liaodong as this Gongsun Du had always acted like a bigshot since the start. Yet, Gongsun Du was defeated by Gongsun Zan, who was then defeated by the Yuan Family. It was Gongsun Du who begged to trade with the Yuan Family and they mostly sold things like wild herbs and ginseng. Yet you want to buy supplies from them? What a joke.

“Third brother. Things are different now.” Yuan Xi shook his head. “The Yuan Family is no longer powerful like in the past. Gongsun Du is also no longer the dog of the Yuan Family but the King of Liaodong.”

Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang were silent. They also knew that their father's foundation was lost. However, they believed it was the fault of the other party rather than themselves. They believed that the other brother should have recognized their authority earlier and if that were to happen, they would have already defeated Cao Cao. But at this moment, they did not voice out their opinion.

“Somehow, Liaodong has trade with the King of Shu, Liu Mang, who is far away in Yangzhou.” Yuan Xi explained to the two brothers.

“The King of Shu, Liu Mang?” Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang was familiar with this name. They were even angry at Liu Mang.

“That rascal?” Yuang Shang immediately cursed. In the past, when Yuan Shang was still sending troops against Cao Cao, he had requested for Liu Mang to send troops against Cao Cao. He wanted to cooperate with Liu Mang and even promised benefits.

However, Liu Mang's troops raised Yuang Shang's banner, took half of Xuzhou then kicked Yuan Shang out after taking Yuan Shang's money. This was simply bullying people.

“Third Brother. Let the past go.” Yuan Xi placated his brother. Yuan Tan was also feeling unhappy as Yuan Shang cooperated with Liu Mang as a response to Yuan Tan cooperating with Cao Cao.

“The King of Shu has opened up a trade route through the ocean. Their supplies and equipment were sold to Liaodong in exchange for horses.” Yuan Xi had come prepared.

Yuan Xi then clapped his hand and two soldiers appeared. One carried a sword while the other carried a set of armor. These equipment were the equipment used by the regular soldiers of Yangzhou's army.

“Brothers, take a look at these equipment from Yangzhou.” Yuan Xi said to his two brothers.