Chapter 73: Injuring Others with One's Own Abilities

Looking at Qian Yi's puzzled and bewildered expression, Xu Feng silently took out a stopper and plugged the mouth of the kettle.
Gradually, steam inside the kettle increased, and the pressure inside reached its peak.
Boom.
The pot lid was directly knocked into the air and fell heavily to the ground.
Qian Yiyi scratched his head in confusion at first:
"What? Xu Zi is telling me how to make siege weapons?"
But in the next moment, Qian Yiyi suddenly had a flash of inspiration, as if he had an enlightened moment.
"I understand! I understand!"
"Everything can harness power, water can harness power, wind can harness power."
"The heat trapped in this small kettle can push open the lid."
"If we were to swap for a larger volume kettle, its force would surely be doubled!"
In an instant, countless ways of utilizing this force burst into Qian Yi's mind.
Placing it on a boat, replacing the flow of water or wind, would undoubtedly make the boat travel a thousand miles in a day, swiftly advancing like the wind.
If placed on a carriage, it can still run swiftly like lightning...
By replacing hydraulic and wind power with steam, it eliminates geographical and time limitations.
Allowing this extraordinary power to be called upon anytime, anywhere.
The more crucial thing is that this force can be adjusted according to one's will.
It can resist a thousand pounds, and it can also be as gentle as a breeze.
"Genius, truly a rare and unparalleled genius of the ages."
Only Qian Yi, as one of the descendants of the Mo family, can deeply comprehend how significant this invention is and how it brings tremendous changes to people's lives.
"Truly a rare and unprecedented change in a thousand years, the world has undergone a great transformation!"
What is called the times make heroes, and heroes also make the times.
If we can make good use of this principle, the future world situation will definitely be influenced by this moment.
Xu Feng did not take credit for it, and said calmly:
"Speaking of which, it is thanks to the special steel you provided, Qian Yi, that we are able to make use of the power of steam."
Although it was previously imagined that the bigger the pot, the stronger the steam power.
However, this power cannot expand indefinitely, once the steam power inside exceeds the limits of the pot itself.
That would definitely result in an explosion with unimaginable consequences.
The reason Xu Feng didn't bring out the steam engine all along was primarily due to the lack of steel that could be matched with it.
However, the Mo family's miraculous steel, which Qian Yi brought out, provided Xu Feng with further possibilities as he faced challenges.
"These technologies, due to time constraints, we may only be able to touch the surface."
"But in the future, a hundred years from now, my Chinese compatriots will be able to drive this car without the need for oxen and horses, traveling thousands of miles in a day."
"With the effective use of this method, one can reach the sky and grab the moon, dive into the ocean and catch turtles, and triumph with laughter and song."
"What Xu Feng refers to is that with the advancement of steam technology, it is not difficult to fly in the sky and explore the seas."
Just as Xu Feng and I were discussing the past and envisioning the future,
a servant came in, bowing respectfully, and said:
"Sir, Mr. Song, the shopkeeper, wishes to see you. It seems to be urgent."
"Yes?"
Song Zhan Guì, is the manager arranged by Xu Feng to be in charge of the dyeing and fabric trading business of the Great Tang Chamber of Commerce.
In the past few months, the scale of his workshop has expanded and expanded again, with thousands of dyeing workers under his command, covering an area of nearly a thousand mu.
Almost monopolized the mid-to-high-end cloth business in the entire Central Plains region.
It is also one of the main sources of finance for Xinye at present.
As it was of great significance, Xu Feng did not hesitate.
He nodded and then drove back to Xinye with Qian Yi.
Just returning home, I saw Song, the shopkeeper, who was already overwhelmed, rushing forward and saying:
"Boss, our fabric business has encountered a rival!"
"That Cao Cao actually managed to delay the dyeing technique and once again sold the fabric in the market."
Xu Feng was also surprised and exclaimed:
"I have underestimated the world's heroes. I didn't expect such a genius to be under Cao Cao's command."
"I concealed many details and deliberately misled, yet you were still able to deduce the complete method of dyeing fabric."
However, Xu Feng was naturally not unprepared, and he dug more than just this pit for Cao Cao.
"No worries, even if Xudu introduces cloth similar to ours with comparable prices, it will be difficult to squeeze out our already solid market."
Actually, Xu Feng deliberately made Cao Cao destroy a large amount of cloth, not just to make Cao Cao lose money.
Although this money is considerable, it's just a drop in the bucket for Cao Cao, who controls the entire northern region. It can hardly be considered a serious blow.
Xu Feng's true purpose is to make those aristocrats have a concept.
That is, the cloth produced by Cao Cao may have quality issues.
In other words, this undermines the credibility of their brand from the beginning.
Even if Cao Cao rediscovered the method of dyeing cloth in the future, it would be difficult to compete with the established market of the Great Tang Trading Company.
However, the shopkeeper Song had a look of distress and said with a very unhappy face:
"Boss, according to the messenger who rushed back from Xudu, the price of the fabric presented by Cao Cao has reached rock bottom."
"The price is even less than one twentieth of our fabric..."
Hearing such shocking news, Xu Feng did not lose his composure, but only furrowed his brows slightly:
"Something is not right. Even if Cao Cao wants to harm people through this, he would still be willing to squeeze the business of the Datang Chamber of Commerce at the cost of losses."
"But the price is too low, it's downright suspicious."
After thinking it over, Xu Feng finally figured it out:
"I understand, since there are people under Cao Cao who can deduce the method of dyeing cloth."
"It is reasonable to expect such talent to improve the production process of cloth, reduce costs."
"Most importantly, the local workshops in Xudu sell cloth without the need for long-distance travel, saving a significant amount of commercial taxes and transportation costs."
"In this way, costs can inevitably continue to be compressed, occupying a great advantage."
Hearing Xu Feng's words, Song, the shopkeeper, was shocked.
It should be noted that the Liu Bei Group currently needs money everywhere.
Whether it is to provide for a large number of refugees or to maintain a large army with proper equipment and weapons.
Or to engage in various water conservancy projects and road repairs.
If the route for cloth supply is cut off at this critical moment, it will be a devastating blow to the Liu Bei group.
And this cloth business, he has put in a great deal of effort, almost equal to his second life.
If it is really ruined, there is no point in his survival.
However, Xu Feng calmed down the shopkeeper Song and then confidently said:
"No problem, I have numerous methods at my disposal, how can I be stumped by such a small issue."
"I entrust you with a few tasks, go and handle them properly, and in no time, the cloth business in Xudu will no longer pose a threat."
徐风毕竟是积累了两千余年的商业经验和案例。
无论曹操用出什么狠辣刁钻的手段，徐风都能一一找出克制之法，稳占上风！
After some thought, Xu Feng continued:
"First, send trusted people to Xudu. Whether by offering incentives or by infiltrating, try to find out what process changes have been made in Xudu's cloth industry, and why they can lower costs so much."
"Second, secretly send a few people to conceal their identities and respectively visit several cloth shops in Xudu, quietly purchasing a portion of local fabrics in batches."
"Collect them all, I have a great use for them!"