After Li Tai agreed to assist Yingchuan, Wang Yuanxun stayed here temporarily to wait for the collection of supplies, while Guo Xian returned to Yingchuan to organize manpower for transportation. Zhao Gang returned with him and summoned his subordinates who stayed in Henan to rush
When you come to Jingzhou, you will also lead and escort the people from Henan.
Now that he agreed, Li Tai would not hesitate and immediately started arranging the dispatch of materials.
Although I don’t know how long it will take for the Eastern Wei army to arrive in Yingchuan, it is expected that it will not be too late. Nanliang was defeated at Hanshanyan nearly a month later than Li Tai remembered, and the subsequent wars were also postponed.
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Historically, after Hou Jing was defeated and went south, the Eastern Wei army rested for several months before launching an attack on Yingchuan. But even if it is delayed for a while, it will definitely not be later than May.
Because after the season enters May, various crops in the fields begin to be harvested one after another. The Eastern Wei army is well aware of Wang Sizheng's ability to defend the city, and will never leave this tower defense master too much time to harvest and accumulate war supplies.
Even if the soldiers have not received sufficient rest, they will definitely form a siege on Yingchuan before the harvest.
It was already early April, so there was not much time left for them. Even if Li Tai still wanted to transport grain from Kansai, it seemed that it was too late and he could only ask Xiangyang for help.
However, Li Tai was not sure whether King Xiaojin of Yueyang was willing to provide financial support. Although the communication between them was quite pleasant and the colluding business had officially begun, food was a very sensitive commodity after all.
Moreover, since Li Tai has opened his mouth, what he is asking for is by no means as simple as hundreds or thousands of stones. Whether Xiao Jin is willing to accept it and whether he is willing to take this risk depends on communication. If there is any obstacle in Xiangyang, then
You have to think of other ways.
So while Li Tai sent envoys to Xiangyang to discuss the matter, he was also thinking about other ways, but for a while he didn't have the energy to deal with anything else.
As for Li Xian, the brother of Li Qianzhe, who was reported to have been captured by his subordinates, he arranged for a state official to go to express condolences and inquire about them. If there was nothing urgent, he would send them out of the country.
After Li Xian had been detained for two days, he was politely sent out of the state by the Jingzhou garrison.
Although he could not see Li Boshan, the state leader who was praised highly by his brother, Li Xian looked like he had gained a lot and couldn't help but sigh: "Observe his events, know his people, and talk about the prominent terrain.
Mianbei is a plain and fertile wilderness, which is not as safe as our hometown.
But the Lord of Lizhou was well guarded, and we were captured just a short time after entering the country. Judging from this, it is really embarrassing! No wonder brother, he has such admiration for this Governor Li.
What’s more, after receiving his teachings now, I can’t help but admire him from the bottom of my heart!”
Of course he didn't know that after Li Tai entered the country, he kidnapped three powerful people and offered rewards from high platforms, so that the villagers developed the habit of immediately reporting any unfamiliar people they saw, which was equivalent to everywhere in the state.
All have ears and eyes.
At the same time, in order to ensure that the newly built water conservancy works in various places can function normally and to ensure that the villagers can strictly abide by the provisions of the "Water Diversion Order", the state has dispatched many patrol teams to patrol and monitor.
Li Xian and his party were on horseback and straddling swords, and they were clearly dressed as foreigners. They were targeted after entering the country, and it was only natural that they were caught red-handed.
Shortly after Li Tai sent the envoy, news quickly came from Xiangyang. The King of Yueyang agreed in principle to Li Tai's request for a second batch of grain and grass, but he needed Li Tai to take time out to come south to meet him in the near future, and The sooner the better.
The meeting between them was not just once. Li Tai didn't think much about it after receiving this reward. He just thought that King Yueyang might want to tell him about the business situation, so he led a group of followers south to meet each other. There may be some friendship between them. But of course the due vigilance and precautions are also indispensable.
This time we met again in a big boat on the Xianshui River. Although King Yueyang still looked calm and elegant, there was a hint of irritability and anxiety between his brows.
"Bo Shan knows that this time the goods have come south and are highly sought after by the masses..."
After the meeting, King Yueyang cheered up and shared the joy of business success with Li Tai.
Although the quantity of goods shipped into Xiangyang this time was not large, the quality was not low. The King of Yueyang did not even arrange for personnel to go to other cities to sell the goods. He just placed them in the shops in Xiangyang City, and they were sold out in a short time.
Li Tai looked at the account book handed over by King Yueyang and was quite happy. After these goods arrived in Xiangyang after crossing the Qinling Mountains, they could be sold at prices several times higher than those in Chang'an, and the sales efficiency was very high. , this shows that the price of goods in Xiangyang must be profitable compared with other areas in the Southern Dynasties.
As the saying goes, rare things are valuable. The society in the Southern Dynasties was stable for a long time. The middle and upper classes had already accumulated a lot of wealth and had a strong desire to consume. It was natural for them to pursue rare goods from distant places.
Although the Huaibei defeat at the beginning of this year cast a layer of gloom over the entire Southern Dynasty situation, it had little impact on the luxury goods market and even had a certain promoting effect.
Because these cherished luxuries are not just simple consumer goods, but can also be used as investment and hedging products in some cases. If there is any turmoil, it is better to have a gold plate in your arms and a ball of spices in your boots. Carrying thousands of iron coins on your back should be more concealed and safer.
Of course, if war does break out, social unrest, and productivity are destroyed, it will inevitably affect the prices of these flashy commodities. It will certainly take a cycle for the market to recover.
However, judging from the past experience of dynasty changes in the Southern Dynasties, although there were disturbances, the problems were not serious. They were mainly concentrated in the struggle for power and replacement among the upper-class dignitaries, and the social vitality recovered relatively quickly. But this mentality is aimed at what is going to happen next. In terms of turmoil, this is obviously too optimistic.
In any case, it is a fact that the sales of these products are booming, and it is foreseeable that those who participate in them can quickly accumulate a large amount of social wealth through this.
Li Tai estimated that King Yueyang probably agreed to borrow food because of this, but no matter what, it was a great help to him, so he sincerely thanked him and said: "Thank you for your generous loan, your Majesty. I am very anxious to wait until the day when I can calm down, and I will be even more grateful!"
"There is no need to use vulgar words between me and Boshan. All kinds of deep feelings are understood in my heart. There are nearly 80,000 shi of brown rice in the warehouses of Xiangyang, and it can be shipped northward at any time."
King Yueyang first expressed his stance boldly, and then looked directly at Li Tai. His eyes made Li Tai feel a little hairy.
After a while, King Yueyang sighed sadly: "I lost my composure for a moment. Please forgive me, Bo Shan. Since he was a young governor, he has been busy with his family and country, and has been working in various places. There are many people he has met and worked with during his career.
, but there are few who can compare with Boshan.
Boshan, you are an outstanding young man with a bold mind. Of all the people I have known over the years, Boshan is the most unforgettable to me. You and I have planned many things together, which makes me deeply proud. These things can be said about the years in Xiangyang.
It doesn’t mean it’s wasted time. Even if we are far apart in the coming year, we can still spend time here thinking and remembering..."
"Why did your Majesty say this?"
Li Tai was originally a little shy because of the ambiguity in King Yueyang's words, but the more he listened, the more he felt that something was wrong. He seemed to be about to explain his funeral affairs. He was naturally curious and nervous, so he asked questions with a concerned look on his face.
After King Yueyang heard this, he sighed again, and then said: "Yongfu is a large town in our country. When I was appointed to serve here last year, there was a lot of criticism in the country, fearing that I was young and inexperienced, and was not qualified for the job.
I have been working diligently since I entered the town, forgetting to sleep and eat, just hoping to be able to live up to the Supreme Being's use.
Finally, God rewarded the hard work, and the state's governance gradually improved. At the beginning of the year, the people of the state gathered in front of the mansion to praise the good governance. They also became friendly with Boshan and worked together to create business plans for both parties, making the people of their respective states prosperous and happy, forming the two sides.
There is a harmonious border situation that has never been seen since the partition. But, I never expected...someone in the country is slandering me and actually wants to seize my state office!"
"Is this happening?"
After Li Tai heard this, he was immediately shocked and thought quickly in his mind. Could it be that he had missed some key information?
Seeing the shocked look on Li Tai's face, King Yueyang smiled bitterly and said: "Although I am far away in Yong Mansion, I still have close friends and ears in the court. The court has already intended to appoint Zhang Zuan, the governor of Xiangzhou, to enter the mansion to replace me.
The edict will be issued soon.
Boshan, maybe you don’t know the figures in our country. Although Zhang Zan is a close relative of the clan and has always claimed to be a pure man, he is actually cunning and greedy. Once he comes to the state to replace me, not only the people of the state will suffer from his tyranny.
, the plan between you and me will not be guaranteed!"
When Li Tai heard this, he already remembered the whole story and understood King Yueyang's intention, so he said in a deep voice: "I don't know who Zhang Zan is. I have also witnessed the king's virtuous administration.
I really can’t bear your country’s foolish fate. May I ask, Your Majesty, if there is any room for redress? If you can find my place, I will be obliged to do so!”