No matter how Chunyuan and Qin Zhen jumped around, it was useless. The wood has become a boat. They still stepped up their vigilance and were wary of Wu Nian who was entrenched in Yingqing Prefecture and Guangchuan Prefecture.
But they were helpless when facing Wu Nian, who was guarding the high mountains.
But Wang Zhongbi didn't care, he just went on with his life as usual.
It's delicious.
Nanhai Mansion.
The entire Nanhai Mansion.
After many refugees defected to Wu Nian en masse. The population density in Nanhai Mansion suddenly dropped a lot, especially the population in the city. Compared with before, the six counties in Nanhai Prefecture can be described as "empty".
This greatly reduced the governor's financial burden. While mobilizing grain from Chu State, he also opened a porridge factory to provide relief to the victims.
Wang Zhongbi, on the other hand, openly took out the military rations. It is sold in six cities, and the price is very high. It's not outrageous, and it's within the acceptable range of the people.
He was making a fortune, making a fortune out of military rations. It was like a giant baby, opening its mouth and frantically absorbing the wealth of the Nanhai Mansion.
The amount of wealth is staggering. Wang Zhongbi's pocket visibly swelled, and his life became visibly better.
The wallets of the remaining people in Nanhai Mansion are drying up day by day.
Qian Neng gritted his teeth about this and kept giving tricks to the court to impeach Wang Zhongbi. But Wang Zhongbi seemed to have taken root. No matter how strong the wind was, he could not fall down.
Qian Neng is already desperate.
This morning. Outside the Shanhaiguan General Military Mansion. There were large luggage vehicles parked one after another. The large vehicles were covered with oilcloth, so outsiders could not see clearly what was inside.
But judging from the minute traces, the things inside are heavy and square. Maybe a big box.
The cart was surrounded by many soldiers protecting it. These soldiers were all tall and tall, with sharp eyes and full of killing aura. Some were wearing battle jackets or armor, and they were extremely elite.
In the mansion, in the study. Wang Zhongbi sat on the main seat, and in front of him stood his confidant, Liu Shuisheng.
"Shui Sheng. This time I have twenty-five thousand taels of silver. You have to take good care of it and don't let thieves take it away. I have taken care of all the officials on the road. No one will check you. When you arrive in Chudu, , you give it to my steward. He will return the money to its original owner."
"This is my note. When you get to Chudu, you give the note to my housekeeper. He will give you one thousand taels. You are my confidant. I will not treat you badly."
Wang Zhongbi's expression was very solemn, he took out an envelope and handed it to Liu Shuisheng, and finally showed an "I trust you" expression.
It's okay for Wang Zhongbi to be so greedy. Of course he has a protective god above his head. Otherwise, Qian Neng, a civilian governor of Liaodong, could beat him.
"Don't worry, General. I will definitely do it." Liu Shuisheng's face showed joy, he reached out and took the envelope and stuffed it into his arms, clasping his fists and saying.
"Yeah. Go ahead." Wang Zhongbi nodded, raised his right hand and said.
Liu Shuisheng nodded, turned around and left neatly.
"What does this barbarian land in Liaodong have to do with me? Money is the real thing." Wang Zhongbi laughed, leisurely picked up the tea cup on the coffee table and started drinking.
"Besides. Although I made people angry, the army was not in chaos. If the army was not in chaos, Wu Nian would not be able to attack. My 80,000-horse infantry guarded six cities and one pass. How could he attack? Attack by force? He was afraid. Many, many people will die. Besides, there are also Mengyuan people, they will help me."
Wang Zhongbi looked relaxed, with a shrewd look in his eyes.
Greedy for money, rotten for rottenness, he can indeed fight. It was obvious at a glance that if he was in trouble, the Meng Yuan people would definitely help him.
Eat hard, eat hard.
Open your mouth and sweep away the wealth of Nanhai Mansion.
Outside the house. Liu Shuisheng got on his horse, led his elite soldiers, escorted the heavy baggage cart, and slowly headed out of the city.
On the city gate, in front of the city gate tower. Liu Sheng stood holding his waist knife and watched the team leave. He spat out a mouthful of thick phlegm and said, "Damn it. We are hungry, but this man named Wang is full. If General Xiong is here..."
He is a soldier.
When Xiong Wu is around, no money or food will be deducted from the soldiers. Now Wang Zhongbi takes out military rations and sells them among the people. As a result, the soldiers' rations and wages were only 60% of what they used to be.
Not to mention oil and water.
I can barely eat enough to be full, but I get hungry as soon as I train. During Xiong Wuwo's period, soldiers drilled once every three days, but now they train once every ten days.
The 80,000-horse infantry quickly transformed from an elite soldier into an ordinary soldier. Moreover, morale is generally low.
"Stop talking. You don't want your life. If outsiders hear about it, report it to the superiors. You will be dug in a hole and buried soon, and then written on the [Desert] list."
A comrade next to Liu Sheng's face changed drastically and he reprimanded.
Liu Sheng's expression changed, and he stopped complaining angrily, looking like he dared not speak out in anger.
...........
afternoon.
Jiang County.
Fu Han General's Mansion, in the hall. Wu Nian sat down with the ministers to discuss. Three maidservants came in from outside, carrying dumplings and condiments in their delicate hands.
"Everyone, you must be hungry. These are dumplings made by my wife herself. They are delicious." Wu Nian smiled and greeted. He picked up the bowl and chopsticks himself and started eating.
There are only ten dumplings in a bowl. For Wu Nian's stomach, it was like picking a toothpick, and he finished it quickly.
The others didn't have Wu Nian's appetite, so they ate in small bites.
After everyone finished eating, they picked up a handkerchief and wiped their mouths. The maid then went down carrying the bowls and chopsticks.
"According to Chen Jiagui's news, Wang Zhongbi's army has almost reached its limit. Wang Zhongbi is not rotten to the core and has maintained a certain combat effectiveness."
"He has 80,000 horse infantry, guarding six cities and one mountain pass. If I attack by force, there will still be a lot of damage."
"Do you have any ideas to get him out?" Wu Nian raised his head and said directly.
The first is strategy, the second is diplomacy, the third is field warfare, and the fourth is siege.
Wu Nian himself was a veteran in defending the city and was an expert in defense. Studying the city defense of Nanhai Mansion every day gives me a severe headache.
Everyone looked at each other and had no idea. Wang Zhongbi distributed his troops evenly among the six cities and was determined not to retreat.
Moreover, Wang Zhongbi was greedy for money first, not for making achievements. It's not easy to attract him out.
Wu Nian was a little disappointed and turned to look at Liu Zhixing. Liu Zhixing is busy with work on weekdays, but he also has time to think of solutions. Facing Wu Nian's gaze, he raised his hands and said, "General. I really have an idea."
