The practice of using private chambers of commerce and caravans to transport military supplies has never been a secret. Both Bejia and the Yao Kingdom do this now. The official transportation of grain is a lot of trouble, inefficient, and costly, so the royal court assigned this job to the private sector.
Go to an agency to do it, it's faster and better and you can save a lot of money.
But the big premise is that it is trustworthy.
He Xiao is an enemy rather than a friend, and if Bai Tan still does this, isn't he secretly going against her and the gods?
Bai Tan shook his head like a rattle: "It's not a commission, it's just that... I borrowed Yang Shan's channel, which is really helpless."
"Channel?" Qingyang felt even more ominous when he heard this word from Bai Tan's mouth for the second time.
"Although there was some preparation in advance, since we started the incident, I first attacked three counties and seven townships, then fought against Quruhai, forced General Chongwu to retreat, and also defeated Yu Wenyong, Tu Han and others. Now I am encircling and suppressing Chen Chuihua... The war is non-stop.
, military resources are inevitably tight, and if there are some shortages, they have to be purchased from outside."
When fighting, you will face the most realistic difficulties.
"I only occupy one of the several grain-producing plains in the south, but I have to feed one-third of the country's soldiers. The consumption is indeed too great, so part of the grain is imported from foreign places such as Xian Valley and Taowei; and
Consumables such as boots, arrow fletchings, hemostatic and insect repellent and poison-repellent medicines are in short supply in the territory, so we have to purchase them from outside. Just like I said before, we don’t produce this stuff ourselves.”
The land is in chaos, and many materials that could be supplied normally in the past can no longer be supplied. The war is like a bottomless pit. No matter how much manpower and materials are invested, it can be eaten up and no residue is left.
Even though Bai Tan holds a large amount of inheritance from his predecessor, he is deeply anxious about not being able to make ends meet.
In fact, there are still some situations that he is not comfortable opening to Qingyang.
The grain requisition officer repeatedly reported to him that even in the grain-producing areas occupied by his family, it was difficult to collect grain. Businessmen, wealthy households, and ordinary people would all carefully hide the grain for fear that they would rob it in name only. Even if Bai Tan paid for it, others would not
I don’t believe it. Who knows if the army will lure us with money to provide food, but will take the money back later? There are many precedents for this.
Tsk, they are all cunning poor devils.
Bai Tan also knew that in the final analysis he was just a warlord separatist, and he was the primary cause of overthrowing the Yao Kingdom. The Yao people did not trust him at all, so the efficiency of their personal food collection was very inefficient.
But the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce is different. The food that the Baitan army cannot levy can be bought by Yangshan. Everyone knows that it is a purely commercial organization with excellent reputation and will not worry about empty-handed wolves.
Use swords and guns to dig into other people's granaries.
When Qingyang heard this, he understood: "You entrust Yangshan to buy these supplies outside?
"Some of these producing areas were originally at war with the former Yao, such as the Allied Territories; some were originally tribute lands of the Yao Kingdom, such as Shuangxi and Songchu, which were formerly managed by Xue Zongwu. After the fall of the Yao Kingdom, they were cut off from each other and never again.
He refuses to pay tribute; it’s more because he has no contact with me in the past, he is afraid of risks, and he doesn’t want to trade with a war-torn place.”
Bai Tan showed a wry smile: "Whether we like it or not, Yangshan's business is spread over most of the Shining Gold Plains. The places I just mentioned all deal with Yangshan. Only by using Yangshan's signboard and channels can I make purchases more conveniently.
Bring in these supplies.”
There is one more thing he didn’t say:
When King Yao Jian was alive, these places might not dare to refute the reputation of the powerful country of Shanjin, and they had to be sold even if they were not sold;
After the fall of the Yao Kingdom, people would not accept his blame, and they would not sell it if he said it would not be sold.
At this time, Fang showed his ability to admire Shanshan Chamber of Commerce. At this time, Bai Tan had to seek truth from facts.
When fighting a war of attrition, isn't it all about logistics?
Alas, as the war progresses, the importance of Yang Shan's brand becomes more apparent. It's okay if he doesn't admit it.
Qingyang said slowly: "So, Yang Shan can't move even with you?"
There was already a murderous intent behind these words, and Bai Tan quickly clarified: "No, no, of course that's not what I meant. I just said that we have pledged a large amount of money, but the materials have not been shipped in. At this time, we have cut off the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce.
We are really at a disadvantage."
"The goods haven't been shipped in yet?" Qingyang raised his eyebrows and asked subconsciously, "You want to pay me first?"
As soon as the words came out of her mouth, she felt that she had asked too many questions. Of course, money first!
As expected, Bai Tan complained bitterly: "We are in a war-torn place. How can we have credit outside? We have to pay first and then goods."
Is there any bigger accident in the world than war? If someone gives him goods first, if he is defeated and annexed tomorrow, wouldn't it be a dead end?
At this time, the gold-lettered signboard of Yangshan Chamber of Commerce is even more useful, otherwise Bai Tan may have paid but not received the goods.
Bai Tan took advantage of the situation and complained for a while.
Two days ago, he had just heard the legend that Emperor Jiuyou was the reincarnation of the Dragon God and was about to sweep across the Flash Gold. He was shocked at first, and then thought it might be an opportunity. If the "Dragon God" really wanted to cause trouble, the gods could still let him go.
Continue the chaos?
After fighting for several months, he could see more and more clearly that behind the chaos in Yaodi were all the shadows of gods. He also found out that the old woman Qingyang was sitting in a small building in Youhu, secretly communicating with many other forces.
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What does this mean? God is not just betting on him!
Now, after more than a hundred days of melee, the situation in Yaodi has become clearer and his advantage has become more obvious. If the gods want to end the war, they will most likely choose him as king!
The premise is that he has to defeat Chen Chuihua, Qu Ruhai!
Please...you...collect 6...9...books...!
Even Bai Tan, who inherited King Yao's legacy, was fighting so hard. The other two opponents must have been having a hard time, as everyone was gritting their teeth and carrying on.
Baitan is not short of money, but is short of supplies.
Since the civil war in Yaodi, wealthy businessmen have fled abroad to avoid disaster, which has led to the collapse of all industries, stagnant logistics, and a severe shortage of supplies.
Why is it easy for countries to become poor when fighting wars? Destroying the economy is one of the main reasons.
Bai Tan clearly knew that he was only one kick away from the final victory...well, maybe several kicks, and he must not let down his energy at this time.
Qingyang in front of him was a little absent-minded.
Her thoughts had long since flown out of her mind, and she could not explain her current predicament.
Finally, Qingyang asked Bai Tan: "The gods also ordered the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce to be banned. How do you plan to explain it?"
At the critical moment of the war, if Bai Tan dares to disobey, the gods will turn against him.
"If the gods want to ban it, then ban it." Bai Tan had already thought of the plan on the way here. "Yangshan's sign can no longer appear on our territory. But those who are imprisoned have their original intentions.
Since we don’t even know He Xiao’s true identity, let’s let him go for now.”
Most of those captured by Qingwei were Yao people and local powerful men. Qingyang had no objection to this point.
If you want to let them go, let them go together. There is no point in arresting those three or two people who admire good people and the golden ones.
Chapter completed!