Author: Shun Jun

Su Mengqing said calmly: "The weather in Shu has been good this year, and it's almost time for the grain to be ready. Let's buy this grain with the money we have."

"I have informed the emperor that the only way to enter Shu is via Jiange Road. We secretly stockpiled the purchased grain on the mountain road leading to Shu from Jiange Road. After the Ming army enters Shu, they will definitely need additional supplies of food and grass."

"We placed this food on their march in advance, which not only helped the emperor a lot, but also saved them time in transporting food and grass. The so-called military speed, a time difference of one or two days, may be able to determine the outcome of a war. burden."

Su Bancheng asked: "But since ancient times, the government has been wary of merchants. If we collect grain on such a large scale, won't it attract the attention of the Shu government?"

Su Mengqing replied: "Of course they will notice it, but they have no ability to control us. Now the political situation in Shu is unstable and people's hearts are floating. They will not use their limited energy to check and balance a few businessmen who are 'hoarding goods.' More What’s more, this businessman still has an ‘Emei sect’ background.”

"Ming Yuzhen relied on the prestige of the Emei Sect during her lifetime to intimidate the martial arts people in Bashu. If we rely on the Emei Sect, Mingsheng, the Huangkou boy, will probably not cause trouble to us for the time being. And we can also supply part of the food to King of Xia."

Su Bancheng asked: "Oh? Didn't you just say that the Ming army was going to send food south?"

Su Mengqing replied: "Just give a part of it. In this way, I can calculate the actual strength of the Xia King of Shu based on the amount of grain collected by the court. We can even assist them in transporting grain, setting up their grain storage areas, or The places where soldiers and horses are stationed are plotted on the map, and with the deployment of troops and the distribution of food, the emperor's entry into Shu will be smoother in the future."

Su Bancheng nodded and praised: "Okay! Okay! Okay! If this matter comes true, then my son's contribution will be great. I believe the emperor will not fail to reward us."

Zhao Lingzhu had no objection. After that night, Zhao Lingzhu also had a shy attitude towards Zhang Wuji. She thought that perhaps marrying him was the most correct decision she had ever made in her life.

At night, Zhang Wuji tied the sleeping child's swaddling clothes to his chest. Then he lowered his body, and Zhao Lingzhu also opened his arms and climbed onto Zhang Wuji's strong back. Zhang Wuji lifted her legs and carried her up. Zhao Lingzhu also used Her body was pressed tightly against this man who made her "tremble".

But because of this, the security here is much better than in other places. Moreover, all the soldiers and horses seem to be preparing for war. Ordinary people are strictly prohibited from approaching.

After hearing his daughter's plan, Su Bancheng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Oh! My son is indeed as talented as Prime Minister Lu. It's because of his daughter's identity and his identity as a businessman's heir. Otherwise, my son will be a I was granted the title of Marquis and General. But I didn’t expect that the secret passage we used to escape would become the key to attacking Suzhou City in the future. Okay! Okay! Okay! My son can do whatever he wants. As a father, I will fully support my son this time."

"There is a saying in chess language that 'when a pawn crosses the river, it's a rook.' But it's not easy for the 'little pawn' to cross the river. We have to build a boat and a bridge for the 'little pawn'."

"Suzhou City and the five million taels of silver and two hundred thousand shi of grain in our hands are the real trump cards. We can only use these money and grain as a 'bridge' to pave the way."

Zhao Lingzhu was coaxing her children in the house, when Zhang Wuji opened the door and walked in.

Zhang Wuji looked at the setting sun outside the window, and then said: "What else can I do? Naturally, I went to Zhongnan Mountain to meet everyone according to the original plan. After nightfall, we abandoned the carriage and horses, and relied on my lightness to cross the pass.

It's difficult, it won't take long for us to reach Zhongnan Mountain."

"The children are usually good at charity and have many friends in the world. Many of them serve as servants for various forces. Therefore, they also have some understanding of all forces. The Ming army under Emperor Zhang is strictly prohibited from burning, killing and looting. They want to supplement their military pay.

and grain can only be purchased through taxes and from ordinary grain merchants."

Su Mengqing said with a smile: "Well, since my father is willing to do this 'huge business' with my son, then without further delay, we will rush back to Bashu to arrange the arrangements as soon as possible. Even if my son can't be the 'Lu Xiang', we can still try

Try to be the 'Queen Lu' who helped Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty raise his army."

Zhang Wuji let out a long breath and said: "I didn't expect that I had only been away for a few months, and the entire northwest was completely in chaos. No wonder Grand Master Tuotuo gave up on the upcoming victory and was recalled urgently, and Prince Ruyang and his son also stopped

They came to Nanjin. I didn’t expect that this time it would be their turn to take care of themselves. Hahahaha.”

"Moreover, Suzhou is located in a strategic place in the south of the Yangtze River. The child can also dedicate the city of Suzhou to him. The land of Shu, money and food, and the city of Suzhou, only by dedicating these three things can the child attract attention by his side."

"Although this is a good thing that benefits the people, the current situation is just like this. If the war lasts for a long time, it will be very difficult for them to replenish their money and food. And we happen to still have a lot of money and food in hand, which is enough to support the emperor's Northern Expedition.

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Zhang Wuji had no choice but to temporarily find a town near Tongguan and settle down temporarily.

Zhao Lingzhu asked: "Then what should we do now?"

"Furthermore, Polo Timur from the grassland has also pressed up from the north. At present, Prince Ruyang and his son are resisting Polo Timur's army that invades Taiyuan, and at the same time, they are cooperating with Zhang Liangbi, the governor of Huguang, to regain the lost territory in Guanzhong.

The current situation in the north is too complicated, and I don’t know the specifics. I only got this little information from the mouths of businessmen."

After Zhang Wuji returned to the house, he sat at the table and poured himself a glass of water. After he drank the water, he replied: "I have inquired clearly, there is a war in Chang'an City. A general under the command of King Ruyang, Luoyang Marquis Li Siqi is stationed in Guanzhong

He led an uprising and is attacking Chang'an."

Then Su Mengqing raised her whip and hit the cow on the back. The cow was in pain and accelerated its pace. The father and daughter also laughed and headed south.

The journey for Zhang Wuji and his party was much more peaceful. The place Zhang Wuji was going to was Guanzhong.

Zhao Lingzhu looked at Zhang Wuji and asked, "How's it going? Did you find out clearly? What happened?"

Su Mengqing smiled and said: "Although the merit of entering Shu alone can put me among the emperor's side, it must be just an embellishment. It will not attract his attention."

But I don’t know what happened here. There were an unusually large number of Yuan troops on the outskirts of Guanzhong. Whether they were horse troops, infantry troops, Han troops, or Mongolian troops, they all gathered here.

Although carrying someone on his back affected his performance, Zhang Wuji easily crossed Tongguan, the Lantian Camp of the Mongolian Army, and finally arrived at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain.

But after arriving at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, Zhang Wuji couldn't help but frown.

Because compared to other places, there are heavy troops stationed at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. Many camps are stationed here.

"Did the Mongolian soldiers surround Zhongnan Mountain?"

Zhang Wuji shouted in his heart that it was not good.
Chapter completed!