The southwest border of the empire has always been the sphere of influence of the Gallic Empire.
Gao Shaoyi's father had fought with the Gallic Empire on the southwest border before. We had clearly won at that time, but the weak Daqian Empire did not dare to make any demands. Instead, we signed an unequal treaty after the victory.
If the Gallic Empire launched an attack from Annan, the army on the southwestern border of the Daqian Empire might not be able to withstand it.
"How long do you estimate it will take to be ready for an attack from Annan?"
Gao Shaoyi's mentality was already arranging a timetable.
"It takes at least four months to half a year to prepare. I have been to the military camp in Annan Kingdom. Although there are hundreds of thousands of troops, most of them are a mob with outdated weapons and equipment and poor training."
The Dalit no longer felt the shame he felt just now, and now he didn't feel uncomfortable at all when betraying information about the Gallic Empire.
After listening to General Dalit's words, Gao Shaoyi breathed a sigh of relief. Four months to half a year were enough for him to train an army.
Moreover, a mob of more than 100,000 people would only require 20,000 to 30,000 suppressing troops at most.
"You will be satisfied in your future life, but I'm afraid you won't be able to return to the Gallic Empire."
After getting the answer he wanted, Gao Shaoyi had to discuss his next steps with Dalit.
"All my family members are in Haicheng. I hope you can release them. As for what I can do in the future, it all depends on the order of the Marquis."
General Dalit breathed a sigh of relief. After returning to the Gallic Empire, he would definitely be sent to the gallows. Rather than die on the gallows, it would be better to linger here.
"There may be many people similar to you in your army. You should have a good exchange with them during this time. If there are many people left, I will form a special army for you."
After Gao Shaoyi finished speaking, General Dalit finally understood what his role was.
Previously in the Daqian Empire, they formed many Japanese troops.
Now Gao Shaoyi wants to do the same thing, let the Dalit generals take the lead, and form a traitor army, but all the important members are foreigners.
There are hundreds of thousands of foreigners in Haicheng. After several plunders and attacks by Gao Shaoyi, many of them cannot survive. As long as General Dalit can persuade them properly, at least two to three thousand people can be organized. An army of human traitors.
Li Mansion in Beijing.
Li Hongtang's life was not very good these days. Gao Shaoyi made such a big fuss in Haicheng that the government and the public were worried. If Prince Zheng and Li Hongtang hadn't been responsible, Gao Shaoyi might have been dismissed by now.
Just when Li Hongtang was at a loss, his youngest son came back from Haicheng with a lot of treasures.
"Gao Shaoyi didn't say how to distribute it?"
Li Hongtang felt a little dizzy when he saw the big boxes filling the yard. This guy was really generous. Within a month of arriving in Haicheng, he actually sent back more than 10 million silver coins.
Six million silver coins were given to the imperial court as Haicheng's tax revenue for this year.
These more than five million silver coins are for the adults in the imperial court.
Money can make a ghost come true. All the senior officials in the capital understand this truth. Li Hongtang understands this truth even more. If more than five million silver coins are scattered, if there are still people who say that Gao Shaoyi is wrong, then he is really seeing a ghost.
"The Marquis said it would be up to my father to distribute it."
As soon as Li Kun met his father, he removed all trace of mischief from his face.
"This is just nonsense. It's clearly a trap. Father, please don't fall for it. And you bastard, who asked you to bring these things to your home?"
Before Li Hongtang could speak, the eldest son next to him, Li Kunxiang, was dissatisfied.
In his opinion, the younger brother who was born as a concubine in the family should be fooling around in the capital.
Who would have thought that the old man secretly arranged for Chen Cang to go to Haicheng and made such a big fuss. Now he has brought back more than five million silver coins. I don’t know how many people in the capital are watching this.
Let's see how much money they can get.
Instead, he, the eldest son, was ignored.
Li Kun had been dissatisfied with his eldest brother for a long time. He had no ability at all. Apart from occupying the title of direct descendant, how could he be better than himself?
"That's what the elder brother taught me."
Although Li Kunyi was not convinced in his heart, after returning from Haicheng, he also knew that what his youngest son should say in front of his father would be adding insult to injury if he quarreled with his elder brother.
Sure enough, after Li Kun finished speaking, Li Hongtang had admiration in his eyes.
"Don't you still have official duties in your Hubu Yamen? Do your business first."
However, the eldest son is the eldest son after all, and Li Hongtang cannot refute his face in front of the younger son.
As for the hole dug by Gao Shaoyi, after returning from Haicheng, everyone lumped Li Hongtang and Gao Shaoyi together. You have to jump whether you want to jump or not. It is useless to talk about it now.
"As for the list of gifts, I will think about it again. Send someone to compile a letter and give it to the Marquis. Just say that you don't have to worry about the affairs of the Gallic Empire and let him complete your Majesty's instructions first."
After Li Hongtang finished speaking, Li Kunyi's face was filled with questions.
Looking at his silly son Li Hongtang, he knew that he still needed more experience, so he took a newspaper and pointed to the top news.
The loans from the Three Kingdoms of the Daqian Empire have been put in place.
Li Kun opened his eyes wide and looked at the small words below.
The Daqian Empire had just completed a loan of 130 million imperial silver coins with the Windsor Empire, the Gallic Empire, and the Junker Empire, of which the Gallic Empire accounted for 70%. After all, the Gallic Empire was called a usury empire.
Li Kun immediately understood that no matter how much Haicheng's losses were, the Gallic Empire would probably not launch a war, otherwise the money would be wasted.
"You are in charge of father's loan..."
Li Kunyi admired his father more and more. Li Hongtang started doing this before the war started. Why did he rush to complete the delivery before the war? This can be regarded as a talisman for Gao Shaoyi.
"You still have a lot to learn about political matters. I will consider the list tonight and you will start giving gifts tomorrow."
Li Hongtang is an old fox.
What he fears most is that Gao Shaoyi is reluctant to part with money.
The five million silver coins in the yard now show that Gao Shaoyi is a man who does great things.
A month ago, Gao Shaoyi sold his old house for two thousand imperial silver coins. A month later, he could give five million silver coins as gifts. Only those who are willing to spend money can achieve great things.?? This chapter has been completed!