Zhang Kai's movement stagnated slightly and then quickly returned to normal.
With a bit of drunkenness on his face, he raised his hands and saluted in the direction of Chang'an: "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your grace."
Immediately he burped again and faced Wei Qing.
He said apologetically and dejectedly: "This is just a matter of bothering General Wei to make a trip, but Qi still disappointed General Wei. The land of Liao is barren and the people are in poverty. It is said that he is not afraid of the general's jokes. Qi has no ambitions. But the most unseen thing in life is the suffering of the people."
"Before Qi grew up, whenever the Huns invaded the border, the people of Liao would always have empty houses and empty houses. Although the court would always move the people to the border, what would happen to the people who were plundered by the Huns?
Therefore, Qi joined the army now, wishing to use his ability to protect the people of Liao. Qi knew clearly what he could do. The limit of what he could do to protect an entire territory was limited. If he rashly took charge of an army, he would probably end in an anticlimax. Therefore, Qi could not. Go with the general. "
After saying that, Zhang Qi directly picked up the wine jar and drank the remaining half of the jar with a sigh on his face.
Wei Qing didn't comment on whether it was true or not, but seeing Zhang Qi's appearance, he knew that he couldn't take him away, so he simply didn't mention it anymore, let go of his airs, and started drinking with Zhang Qi.
The two chatted happily, talking about the army, the court, the officials and the people, the Xiongnu, the Western Regions, and Fujian and Yue. They looked like close friends who met each other late.
After drinking all the wine, both of them were a little weak.
Bai Xing stepped forward to help Zhang Qi up in time, and said to Huo Qubing: "You can't drink anymore. The captain has official duties in the afternoon, so let's do this for today."
Huo Qubing stood up after realizing it, nodded and said: "Okay Sister Bai Xing, this is the first time I have seen uncle drinking so happily. You Beiping is also very busy with military affairs, so that's it for today."
After that, the two groups each supported Zhang Qi and Weiqing out of the wine shop, and then parted ways at the city gate.
For several miles, Zhang Qi, Wei Qing and Zhang Qi woke up at the same time, each looking back and saying nothing.
"Uncle! Are you not drunk?!"
Huo Qubing asked in surprise.
The latter ignored them and just looked at the direction where Zhang Qi and others disappeared, with a hint of fear in his eyes.
"Uncle, you are Captain. Is there anything wrong with you?"
Huo Qubing was not stupid. Even if he was a fool, he discovered something was wrong at this time.
Hearing Huo Qubing's question, Wei Qing sighed: "It's just that there is no problem, that's the biggest problem."
"Why?"
Wei Qing looked back, got off Li Ze's horse, returned to his own horse, clamped the horse's belly, and the horse ran forward.
"Why? A twenty-year-old young man is really so indifferent to fame and wealth?"
"If he really doesn't care about fame and wealth, why is it that almost everyone in Liaodong knows about him?"
"This person has a problem, and it's a big problem!"
Wei Qing said decisively.
Huo Qubing was a little stunned for a moment, and subconsciously defended Zhang Qi: "If the captain really has a problem, then why did he borrow troops when he said he wanted to borrow troops in the last battle of Youbeiping, and the troops he borrowed were all elite, and he was able to do it in one fell swoop. The fighter plane I've captured?"
"This is also something I'm puzzled about. Forget it, I'll go back to Youbeiping first and send a message to Chang'an. Your Majesty will make a decision."
the other side.
Zhang Qi was riding on his cross-country horse, followed by several guards. He whispered to Bai Xing beside him: "Send a message to Hu Shui and tell him to make some noise at the border."
Bai Xing raised his hand: "No!"
"Your Majesty, are they suspicious?"
Zhang Qi nodded: "Any lie is due to flaws, and we are no exception. My appearance is too strange, my ambition is too strange, and the behavior of the people of Liao is too strange. No wonder outsiders are suspicious."
"Let the workers work overtime. The daily wages of three cents will be increased to ten cents. In addition, the number of workers will be expanded. Multiple sections will be built at the same time. If the population in Liao is insufficient, they will be transferred from Wuhuan. May next year at the latest. I want to see Completed at Shanhaiguan!"
"promise!"
"But..." Bai Xing hesitated.
Zhang Qi glanced at her: "Just say what you want to say."
"Yes, Your Majesty, there are already more than 60,000 workers in Liao. If we want to build Xiongguan in May next year, we will need to expand the manpower to at least 200,000. This will put pressure on food and money."
The food pressure Bai Xing mentioned was not that Wuhuan Xianbei didn't have enough food. What she was worried about was the pressure on transportation.
Last year, Xianbei had a good harvest of 400,000 acres of fields, sorghum, pumpkins, and soybeans, and the warehouses were full.
Not only can it supply millions of people in Wuhuan and Xianbei, but there is also a surplus.
In addition, winter wheat was replanted immediately after the sorghum and pumpkin harvest last year. This year's field output is only two rounds, and the consumption of grain and grass is enough to cope with it, not to mention the massive amount of seafood that has been put into storage with the investment of sailing ships.
Zhang Qi nodded: "Then send a message back to Wuhuan and ask Hu Ling and the others to come up with a countermeasure. In addition, inform all banks that the second round of the currency plan has begun and the 'White Dragon' can be released."
"promise!"
Bai Xing held his hand again and wrote down what Zhang Qi said on a few small pieces of paper.
As for the "White Dragon" mentioned by Zhang Qi, it is actually a silver coin, but it is not pure silver, but copper inlaid with silver. The style of the coin is the same as that of "Qi Qian", both of which look like five baht coins, but the ring is left blank in the middle. Silver was added to increase the value of the coin.
To put it bluntly, currency is credit. As long as Zhang Qi doesn't mess around, Bailong's implementation will go smoothly, because the current credit of the Zhengzhi system with him as the core is very reliable.
The horse trots.
Zhang Qi and his party returned to the Duwei Mansion soon.
Bai Xing went to the dovecote and released more than a dozen homing pigeons, all heading for Wuhuan.
As for Zhang Qi, he also came to the prison smelling of alcohol.
The person locked inside is the young spy he found when he went out before.
"How are you thinking about it?"
The soldiers of the Duwei Mansion who were in charge of the prison brought a stool for Zhang Qi. This stool was passed down from Wuhuan and was made by Zhang Qi. The soldiers loved to use it. Compared with sitting on their knees or sitting on the ground, the stool was natural. It's much more convenient.
The young spy was tied up and pupating on the ground like a caterpillar.
Zhang Qi waved his hand, and a soldier stepped forward to untie the rope.
The young spy took a deep breath and relaxed a lot.
Zhang Qi waved again, and another soldier walked over with a roast chicken and a pot of rice wine and placed them in front of the young spy.
After freeing himself from the restraints, the young spy picked up the roast chicken and started to eat it, drinking wine while eating.
Gurgling.
"Can you really believe me?"
The young spy had actually been thinking about it for a long time when he was in prison. What Zhang Qi said before had already broken into his heart. Yes, he was still so young and had so many things that he had not done yet. Why should he do this? Die.
It's just that he has never been able to figure out why Zhang Qi can be so confident that he will not betray him. You must know that if there is betrayal once, there will be a second time.
Zhang Qi's eyebrows were smiling: "If you say this, it means you have thought clearly. Come here."
After hooking his hand, Zhang Qi asked the young spy to take a few steps forward. Zhang Qi brushed his hand over his head and poured a spiritual point into him.
At first, the spirit point was about to be squeezed out several times, but as the roast chicken in the young man's hand was eaten clean and the wine was drunk, the good taste made the young man's mind waver several times.
Finally, Lingdian settled down, Zhang Qi stood up, laughed and waved.
"Let him out, he will be one of our own from now on."
The soldiers were surprised, but they all held their hands: "No!"
(End of chapter)
