After a while, a general wearing armor walked into the study.
It was the general from the Forbidden Army who had followed Prince Mi Heng to the fiefdom and cooperated with Xiong Wuliang in the battle to annihilate the Shaohu Bandits - General Jin.
General Jin raised his hands to the two people in the room and said, "I have met Doctor Sanlu and Lord Qu Yangjun."
Qu Yuan and both of them also stood up and returned the courtesy.
General Jin turned to Xiong Wuliang and smiled: "I just went to Prince Heng's palace to look for the prince. The prince said that the prince came to Lord Qu's house, so he came here to look for him."
Xiong Wuliang also smiled slightly: "General Jin, long time no see. How are you?"
General Jin exchanged greetings with Xiong Wuliang for a few words, and then his face straightened: "Your Majesty has an order - Lord Quyang Xiong Wuliang will come to the palace immediately to pay an audience."
Xiong Wuliang smiled helplessly - he had just run from the palace to Dr. Sanlu's residence, and now he had to run back again. This afternoon was not stressful enough.
General Jin smiled kindly: "Your Majesty, you'd better move quickly - the king may have some use for you."
Xiong Wuliang and Qu Yuan looked at each other, and Qu Yuan raised his eyebrows.
Xiong Wuliang smiled bitterly and accused Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan smiled and said: "Business matters are important."
…
Rushing to the palace again, Xiong Wuliang went straight to the political palace.
At the entrance of the Political Palace, General Jin stopped and said, "The king is on his way, the king is in the palace."
Xiong Wuliang and General Jin nodded in greeting and went straight into the palace.
More than half a year has passed, but nothing has changed in this political palace.
There were not many people in the palace. Xiong Wuliang glanced around and saw King Huai of Chu sitting on the throne. In addition, there were only a few general-looking people standing at the bottom.
Xiong Wuliang cleared his throat: "My minister, Qu Yangjun Mi Liang, pays homage to the king."
Mi Huai, King of Chu Huai, waved: "You'll be back soon, come here."
Xiong Wuliang agreed and stepped forward. He looked carefully at the general-looking men and saw that the leader had tall eyes and slightly convex cheekbones. He looked very similar to Qu Yuan.
Although this man was not wearing armor and was only wearing common clothes, he could tell at a glance that he was a soldier.
King Huai of Chu stretched out his hand and pointed: "This is Mi Liang, Lord of Quyang, and this is my important minister - Qu Ping, the general who attacked Yue."
Xiong Wu already had a suspicion in his mind, and he cupped his hands towards Qu Ping and said, "I've seen General Qu."
Qu Ping nodded slightly, looking a little absent-minded: "Therefore, the son of Quyang Lord Xiong Wei, I have admired his name for a long time."
King Huai of Chu waved his hand: "Sit down."
After everyone was seated, King Chu Huai looked at Xiong Wuliang: "It's been almost a year since we left. How is your fiefdom?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Everything is fine in the fief."
The King of Chu hummed: "I heard from Mi Heng that your fiefdom is managed in an orderly manner. I didn't expect you to have such an ability to inform people. I really underestimated you at first."
Since Prince Mi Heng came back from Quyang County, he has been praising Quyang County for their achievements every day, and the King of Chu's ears have become calloused.
After King Huai of Chu encouraged Xiong Wuliang some more, he looked at Qu Ping again——
"General Qu, do you have any concerns about this attack? If you have any requests, just ask!"
Qu Ping coughed lightly and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass go first."
"In this battle, our great Chu has dispatched an army of 150,000 people. It can be said that the entire country has mobilized."
"There are 150,000 horses, people eat horses and chew them, and the amount of food and grass consumed every day is astronomical -"
"It would be better if we can get a draw, but if this battle turns into a war of attrition, then the supply of logistical equipment will be particularly important."
"I suggest that a large city be selected on the border to serve as a turnover place for the army's baggage and to ensure the army's logistical supply."
King Chu Huai praised: "Good! Our country Chu has such a huge advantage, and General Qu is still so cautious. He is really a good general of the country!"
"It's just that there are no big cities on the Chu-Yue border."
"It's not something a small county can do to support the losses of a 150,000-strong army."
Qu Ping looked solemn: "Your Majesty, [Zhongli] is very close to the Chu-Yue border. Although the city is small, it is barely enough for the people. We might as well use [Zhongli] as the axis to build a logistics channel!"
King Chu Huai was about to nod when Xiong Wuliang suddenly interrupted: "Wait a minute!"
When Qu Ping mentioned the need for a logistics base just now, Xiong Wuliang almost jumped up!
A big city on the border between Chu and Yue - isn't this just reading the ID number of Quyang County!
Why are you still talking and walking away from there the whole time!
If Quyang County can become the logistics turnover base for this offensive, it will be a lot of benefits!
As the saying goes, if the goose is plucking its feathers, as long as the baggage of the 150,000 troops and Xiong Wuliang's slightly stuck oil and water are enough to feed and clothe the entire Quyang County!
Secondly, even if Xiong Wuliang decides in good conscience not to tighten the supply at the rear - there will still be at least tens of thousands of jobs.
"Your Majesty, I suggest that [Quyang County] be chosen as the place for the army's turnover!"
"The location of my fief is just right - it is located on the border of Chu and Yue. It is completely suitable to be a logistics turnaround place for our Chu army to attack Yue!" Xiong Wu Liangyi said righteously.
The calculation in Xiong Wu's conscience was clear and clear.
This time the Chu State was determined to attack the Yue State, and it lacked nothing but the most important thing in the war - military supplies (military pay, food, weapons, etc.).
Of course, winning the war is the most important thing, and we don’t want to be so unconscionable as to embezzle these military supplies purely for personal gain...
But as long as Quyang County can be used as the logistics base for this battle, and when the money and food pass through your hands, you can use a little bit of care to get some oil and water out, Quyang County can become more prosperous and wealthy after this incident!
Before King Chu could say anything, Qu Ping could no longer sit still——
"Quyangjun, I am not looking down on your Quyang County. Are you sure that your small county can support the logistics of a 150,000-strong army?"
"Do you know how many civilians are needed to support an army of 150,000? Do you have that many civilians in Quyang County?"
"If the supply of grain and grass delivered here is insufficient, Quyang County needs to temporarily pay for it out of its own pocket. Does Quyang County have that much grain and grass?"
"If the support for the frontline troops is not in place and it affects our war, can you afford this responsibility?!" Qu Ping's face was full of disbelief, and his tone became harsh.
Soldiers are a major event for the country.
The place of life and death.
How could it be such a child's play?
Xiong Wuliang smiled, not impatient, and looked confident.
"Don't worry, General Qu!"
"The general has never been to Quyang County today, and he still doesn't know the current construction achievements of Quyang County! I can guarantee that without this strength, I would not take this porcelain job."
"Compared to [Zhongli], our Quyang County is close to the Huaihe River, so we can completely rely on water transportation to supply supplies to the front line!"
"In terms of consumption, it is definitely much more cost-effective than land transportation!"
…
The King of Chu still trusts his nephew quite a bit.
After all, Prince Mi Heng has been full of praise for Xiong Wuliang since he came back from Quyang.
King Huai of Chu deeply believed that his earnest teachings to Xiong Wuliang played a decisive role - otherwise, how could this playboy transform into what he is now?
And Young Master Mi Liang's current self-confidence was undoubtedly a reassurance for King Chu.
"Okay! Let [Quyang County] be the logistics base for this offensive!" King Chu made the decision immediately, and that's it.
Qu Ping was a little angry on the side, feeling that this move was a bit of a joke.
Grandma, you've always been indecisive, how come you make decisions so quickly now!
But the King of Chu had already made his decision, and Qu Ping knew that he could not change the status quo.
King Chu said again——
"Xiong Wuliang, I heard from the prince that you planned carefully and handled it well in the annihilation of the Shaohu bandits. With three hundred people, you defeated the more than a thousand Yue remnants and made a great contribution!"
"I am very happy. I believe your father will also be happy in heaven!"
"Since you have the ability to lead troops, I hereby appoint you as the right leader - this time the attack will be a major battle, and you will be effective under General Qu Ping!" King Huai of Chu said to Xiong Wuliang with a face filled with joy.
Xiong Wuliang thanked him without hesitation: "Thanks to your Majesty's teachings, I have achieved today's achievements... I will do my best to do all the work for this attack on Vietnam and serve our great Chu."
Now Xiong Wuliang also wants to understand.
Since I can't stand it any longer, I might as well just be the right leader of the army.
With such an identity, it might be more suitable for him to draw loot from the fiefdom while in office.
The uncle and nephew were performing a tender drama here, and Qu Ping next to him looked even more uncomfortable!
The battle of attacking Vietnam is so important!
Now I have been stuffed with a wine bag and rice bag by King Chu Huai!
Qu Ping is so aggrieved - grandma, it’s amazing to have a background!
