Chapter 564: A large amount of food and grass, wealth comes
Looking at the content on the letterhead, Shen Tang's face turned solemn and turned into a trace of joy!
"With such a virtuous wife, how can we not win this battle!"
Shen Tang said to himself.
The letter said that a caravan also came to transport food and grass to Shen Tang, and that these food and grass were collected by three women from far away in Lianli City!
After the opening of the market in Lianli City, although the tax rate was higher than other places, the goods here were complete and the city was extremely stable, so many businessmen came here.
Moreover, after the tax paid reaches a certain amount of silver, Liancheng City will give you a flag and token.
Originally, those merchants didn't care about this thing.
However, gradually some merchants discovered that with this token and flag, their caravans were not only able to travel unhindered in the Song Dynasty, but also received good treatment even in the Jin Kingdom.
The deductions and difficulties they had encountered before all disappeared under this token, making these merchants unbelievable!
And as the news of this treatment spread, Lienli City's reputation soared, and Lienli City has almost become a trading place recognized by many businessmen!
Under such circumstances, the market in Lianli City is extremely prosperous, and Lianli City's income has naturally increased.
Moreover, the three women also used a lot of their wealth to send people directly to the state capitals around Chengdu to purchase grain and rice, even the state capitals close to the Jin Kingdom were no exception.
The banknotes opened the way, and the grain and rice collected were much more than the imperial court.
In addition, the place where grain and grass were collected was not far from Chengdu, making transportation much easier.
Now, nearly 200,000 stones, grains and rice have been transported to Mianzhou.
With these two hundred thousand grains and rice, the problem of food and grass in the army was directly solved. At least for a few months, Shen Tang did not need to worry about food and grass. How could he not be happy?
In fact, it is extremely taboo for private individuals to supply food and fodder to the army.
I think that at the time of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Defang, the eldest son of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, was demoted because Zhao Kuangyi used private rewards for soldiers. Therefore, other generals or commanders, even if they really have huge wealth, would not do it. This kind of thing.
However, the three women did not take these considerations into account. In their view, their husbands were away leading troops to fight, and the court could not raise food and grass. Isn't it natural for them to raise some food and grass for themselves and others?
If it were someone else, the emperor would still have some thoughts in his mind even if he didn't pursue the case for the time being.
But now, the two most beloved princesses of His Majesty are involved in this matter. After Zhao Shen learned about it, what else could he do except smile bitterly and feel helpless?
This is also the reason why these hundreds of thousands of grains and rice were successfully transported to Chengdu.
Otherwise, at this moment when the country is in a war and there is a shortage of food and grass, it would be strange not to punish you for the crime of hoarding.
Moreover, after Ma Shao returned to Lin'an, he told Zhao Shen everything he had seen.
Zhao Shen knew everything about Lianli City raising taxes in order to raise food and grass.
However, when he thought that his younger sister was involved in this matter and even made it so heated, Zhao Shen could only express his "pleasure" and silent support.
If you were in another place or another person who dared to do this, they would have killed you all within three days!
After all, how can you be allowed to act with loyalty in national affairs?
Even if you mean well, you will never allow it...
After the army rested in Chengdu for two days, Shen Tang left 20,000 soldiers and horses to cooperate with Shao Hongyuan and others to garrison Chengdu. Shen Tang led the remaining 50,000 troops and headed towards Mianzhou with several days of food and grass. And go.
As for this batch of food and grass, Shen Tang did not hide it. After all, having abundant food and grass is a good thing for everyone.
After hearing this incident, those who knew the inside story were naturally happy, while those who did not know the inside story were a little worried. Naturally, some people secretly kept this incident in their hearts...
Shen Tang didn't care about everyone's reaction and directly led his troops away.
Now, he has many soldiers and generals under his command, and sufficient food and grass. After the Qiang tribe is captured, there will be no more wars in this small half of Chengdu Prefecture.
Heading north, Shen Tang first ordered Xin Qiji and others to lead troops to Maozhou, while he led his personal guards to Mianzhou to receive grain and grass.
When he saw the person transporting food this time, Shen Tang couldn't help but be a little surprised! Because the person transporting food was none other than Shao Youcai, the second young master of the Shao family, who came in person.
"Second brother, why are you here?"
Seeing Shao Youcai, Shen Tang said happily.
Shao Youcai chuckled, "Sister-in-law, this Chengdu Prefecture is a good place. The scattered tribes here are extremely xenophobic, making many local specialties disappear from the world. Now that my sister-in-law is leading his troops here, I naturally want to come over to see if there are any business opportunities. .
Anyway, the glass business has been stable recently and there is no need for me to personally take charge, so I told my little sister to come over in person."
Hearing this, Shen Tang nodded slightly. There were indeed many business opportunities in the uncivilized areas of Chengdu Prefecture.
If you can sell the specialties here, it will definitely be easy to make some profits.
"Sister-in-law, this is a letter from my little sister and the others to you!"
Shen Tang took the letter from Shao Youcai and read it quietly! There were three copies of this letter, and obviously each of the three women had one.
In the letter, in addition to expressing his longing for Shen Tang and asking Shen Tang to take care, he also told Shen Tang about the current situation of Lianli City and so on.
Reading the letters from the three girls, Shen Tang felt countless longings in his heart! More than two months have passed since he came all the way.
Seeing that the Qingming Festival in April is about to come again, this also indicates that it has been two years since I came to this world! Two years have passed, and I have gone from a boy in a mountain village to leading an army to conquer a country. It's really unimaginable to have three lovely wives accompanying each other.
"call!"
Shen Tang took a deep breath and it took a long time before he was freed from the emotions in the letter.
Carefully fold the letter paper and put it inside your clothes.
Then, Shen Tang said to Shao Youcai, "Second brother, the roads in Chengdu are still in chaos now. Second brother, don't worry for the time being! Why not go to Fucheng first, and I will send people after I have completely calmed down the roads in Chengdu. Just take my second brother to various local tribes."
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will just listen to your arrangements.
I know you have a lot of wars to do, so you don't need to pay attention to my affairs.
After that, I will pack this food and go to Fucheng. You can just do what you want.
In addition, my little sister and the others also asked me to bring you a million taels of silver, and I will give them to you as well."
Chapter completed!