Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 297 Having money and not having money (Second update, please ask for a monthly pass, please recommend!)

New-style saddles, stirrups, iron armor, swords and halberds all require money. Even in Chang'an, the total cost is three or four thousand. If it is in the frontier, it is impossible to get it without ten thousand.Assuming that one person spends tens of thousands of renminbi, 3000 people are worth 4000 jin, and [-] people are worth [-] jin.

However, all the property of the Li family combined is less than five hundred gold.

The four members of the Li family, father and son, all have official positions, and Li Guang himself is a high-ranking official with two thousand stones. However, the big man pursues a system of small salary and generous rewards.However, Li Guang himself still has a habit of distributing rewards to his subordinates, and has no savings at all.The three Li Danghu brothers are still officials, and they have nothing to do. Apart from some routine rewards, they only have a salary.

Only relying on the salary can barely live, the Li family and his son live in a tight life, so Li Jiao lost a green horse and regretted that his intestines turned green.So far, the biggest wealth he has made is the Kuaiji local products brought back when he was on a business trip.

It is impossible for the Li family to spend three or four thousand gold to equip the knights.

What's more, if all the cavalry is used to go out of the fortress, in addition to weapons, more horses are needed, which is also an impossible task.The war horses are allocated by the imperial court according to the number of soldiers, and the number is limited. The Shangjun where Li Guang is about to take office does not have so many war horses to call.

The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel. Once the accounts were settled, the four of Li's father and son were all silent.

"Without the support of the imperial court, it is impossible to send troops on a large scale. And the imperial court..."

Li Guang wanted to speak but stopped.Everyone knows that with the Empress Dowager still alive, it is impossible to send troops to attack the Xiongnu on a large scale.

The three of Li Danghu sighed at the same time, looking depressed.

"Master, when I'm not in Chang'an, you can go to Maoling to see Liang Xiao's mother as often as you have time. If she has any difficulties in life, you can help her as much as possible."

"Here."

"Unfortunately..." Li Guang sighed for a long time. "It's a pity! Those scholars are going to say that the wind will never end, and the rain will never end."

The three of Li Danghu were already depressed, but when they heard Li Guang's words, they were even more worried and sighed.

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Two days later, Li Guang, Cheng Bushi, and Han Anguo quietly left Chang'an to rush to their respective posts.The news that the Huns were about to take action was limited to a very small circle, and most officials didn't know about it, so they could only act in a low-key manner.

However, this news still could not escape the eyes of those who cared. Only a few days later, Huainan King Liu An received the news.

Liu An immediately invited Wu Bei to discuss.When Wu was thinking, Liu Qian sat aside with a smile all the time.After Liu Ling was grounded, the task of collecting intelligence in Chang'an fell on his shoulders.He was very proud to hear such important news.

Seeing Liu Qian's complacency from the corner of his eye, Wu Bei couldn't help sighing secretly.When Liu Ling was in charge of this matter, he did not know how much information he had inquired about, and he was never so frivolous.As a prince, Liu Qian would boast of his merits if he had a little bit of merit, and he was too helpless.

"What is the intention of Li Guang and the others to leave Beijing and go to Shangjun, Shanggu, and Youbeiping counties? If it is autumn defense, it seems to be too early. If it is an attack, it doesn't seem like it. This is the time for spring plowing. If you use troops, It will delay the farming season and cause commotion in the world, it seems inappropriate."

"According to the information I have heard, it should not be the use of troops, but the strengthening of border defense. There was heavy snow on the grassland last year, and the Huns suffered a lot of losses. They are likely to enter the border and plunder." Before Liu An could speak, Liu Qian said first: " Fight when the enemy comes, but don't pursue when the enemy goes, this is the court's habit of dealing with the Huns."

Wu was pondered for a moment, then nodded. "What the prince said is true. Your Majesty, if you want to strengthen the border defense, what does it have to do with Huainan?"

Liu An said with a smile: "Jun Wu, I'm going to give these three generals three clairvoyance eyes to help them perceive far and small things. I don't know what Jun Wu thinks?"

Wu Bei frowned slightly, and asked back: "It's good for the king to have his heart. But why don't the king directly dedicate it to the emperor?"

Liu An stroked his beard and laughed silently. "Wu Jun doesn't know something. The clairvoyance is a treasure. Once it is in the hands of the emperor, or it is begged by other nobles, it will be displayed as a plaything. It is better to give it to the three generals directly."

Wu Bei didn't say anything, but nodded in agreement.They talked some more business, and Wu was dismissed.Standing outside the door, he pondered for a long time, then turned and came to Liu Ling's small courtyard.

Liu Ling still lives in the Huainan Palace, but he seldom participates in the affairs of the Palace, thanking guests behind closed doors and concentrating on research.After developing Liuli and clairvoyance, she gathered nearly a hundred palace disciples and was sorting out Mozi.

Hearing that Wu was visiting, Liu Ling stepped down to welcome him, and Wu was ushered into the hall.There are more than a dozen tables and tables in the hall, dozens of diners either alone or in small groups. There are piles of bamboo slips and silk scripts on the tables, and simple strategies in pen and ink can be seen everywhere.Seeing Wu was coming in, some stood up and saluted, while others turned a blind eye and were lost in thought.

Liu Ling said with a slight smile: "I have encountered some troubles recently, and they can't argue. Please forgive me if I am rude."

Wu Jun said: "It doesn't matter. According to Taoism and art, it is also the teaching of the sages. If you devote yourself to Taoism and art, you can still support yourself and not look down on others, which is also a joy in life. County Lord, I envy them very much."

Liu Ling's eyes flashed. "Looking at the fish in Linyuan, it's better to retreat and make a net. If Mr. Wu has time, you might as well come and walk around more. I am with them every day, and I have become a hermit."

Wu Jun smiled.Liu Ling understood and led Wu into the inner hall.After the two sat down, Liu Ling sent people to offer melons and fruits.She now has two large boats going back and forth in the South China Sea, and all kinds of novel melons and fruits emerge in endlessly. All the guests of the Huainan Palace receive gifts from her from time to time, so they all like her and are willing to associate with her.

Wu was picked up a golden banana, peeled it, took a bite, and chewed slowly.Liu Ling was not in a hurry, and looked at him with a smile, but felt a little uneasy.Wu Bei is the head of the Huainan Prince's House, and he seldom comes here on his own initiative.This time, she came here, showing envy again. There must be something, and it's a big deal, something related to her.

She was nervous, but couldn't show it on her face.

Wu was seen, and felt even more regretful.It would be great if Liu Qian could own half of Liu Ling's city mansion.After eating the bananas, he washed his hands before telling Liu Ling what he had just heard.After Liu Ling listened, his eyebrows, which were a little thick because of lack of modification, raised slightly.

"Then Mr. Wu thinks, what is the intention of the Huns moving against the time?"

Wu Bei smiled. "Master Weng already has the answer in his heart, so why ask again?"

The smile on Liu Ling's face gradually froze. "If that's the case, what will I do?"

"There are thousands of miles in the Western Regions, and there is no trace. Even if the Lord has a thousand-mile horse, and the Cepheus is in charge, and he doesn't know where to go, what can he do? The current plan, apart from praying for God's protection, is to take care of his family as much as possible. They just don't have enough food and clothing." Wu was shaking his head regretfully. "Liang Xiao is a talented person, but it's a pity that he was born at an untimely time."

Liu Ling's eyes flickered.Not a word.After a long time, she stood up and said softly, "I'm going to Chang'an."

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Liang Xiao spread out the map and discussed it carefully with Mei Cai.Mei Cai frowned, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

He didn't quite agree with Liang Xiao's suggestion.If you stick to Guishan City and give up the land to the west of Guishan City, with Dawan's strength, you can indeed defend Guishan City and the richest valley in Dawan.But his personal prestige will be hit hard.After the Huns retreat, no one will remember his credit for defending Guishan City, but some people will remember those lost cities, and will continue to use them to slander him.

"Liang Jun, there is one thing that you may not know yet."

"What's the matter?" Liang Xiao straightened up.He could see that Mei Cai's expression was reluctant, obviously disapproving of his plan.

"Cicada is not dead yet." Mo Cai smiled wryly, "He is still hiding on the grassland, waiting for my opening."

Liang Xiao was taken aback, and suddenly regretted it.At the beginning, we should have been more decisive and shot Chanfeng on the spot to completely eliminate this hidden danger.Cicada is still alive, if the Huns invade Dawan, the desperate Cicada will definitely seize the opportunity to make waves, and maybe even collude with the Huns internally and externally.

The pressure on Mei Cai can be imagined.Once caught, he may fall into the dust.

Meicai reminded again: "If you only guard Guishan City, what about Suye City? Last year Wudan suffered a lot there, and the Huns will definitely retaliate, and maybe even massacre the city. There are many people in Dawan in that city. The most Han merchants."

Liang Xiao sighed, feeling even more uneasy.Mei Cai is right, most Han merchants settled in Suye City.They can leave, but the real estate cannot be evacuated.Even if they were human beings, Creon probably wouldn't let them go easily.

"If you must stick to the entire territory of Dawan, then there is only one way."

Mei Cai's eyes lit up, and he asked: "What way?"

Liang Xiao was hesitant, because he was not sure at all.The strength gap between the two sides is too great.If, as Mei Cai feared, the Huns mobilized not only one or two kings in the west, but the main force including Shan Yuting, he would face at least [-] Huns cavalry.Even if Dawan goes all out, there is no chance of winning.

"Liang Jun, tell me quickly, what can you do?"

"Alliance with the Yuezhi people." Liang Xiao pulled a map and clicked on the area east of Congling. "Encourage Aliusu to take the initiative to attack the Wusun people, and attract the Huns to attack the south of Tianshan Mountain. As long as it can be delayed until July, it will be difficult for the Huns to launch an all-out attack this year. We can buy a year's preparation time."

"This is a way. However, Aliusu's strength is limited. Will he dare to take the initiative and attract the main force of the Huns?"

"I want to go to Yueshi again and meet with Aliusu to see if I can persuade him." Liang Xiao pondered for a moment, then said: "However, even if I can persuade Aliusu, if I think about Aliusu's For the attack to be effective, I am afraid that Da Wan's support is also needed."

Mei Cai laughed. "Don't worry, Mr. Liang, as long as you can keep Dawan safe, it doesn't matter how much you spend. As long as you are alive, as long as you can hold power, you can earn back the money."

"It shouldn't be too late, I'll leave immediately. I also ask the deputy king to arrange competent people to walk with me."

"Okay." Mo Cai agreed.
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