Although the war has not yet begun, King Xian and Emperor Chu have already sensed the coming storm.
Sure enough, if you don’t have money on hand, you won’t feel confident!
If it were in the past, how could it be so embarrassing?
The wise kings of Zhou and Zhao could instantly become 20 years younger and ready to fight if they showed any intention to take action.
Is there such a good thing? I'm worried that I can't find an excuse to deal with you!
But now it's no longer possible. We don't have enough money, so we have to spend money wisely.
The army is a beast that eats gold. It costs less to maintain it. Once a war breaks out, the money will flow out.
Last year's droughts, floods, and mudslides unfortunately all caught up to the Chu State. With Chu State's current treasury reserves, and the fact that the Emperor of Chu also ordered tax reductions and exemptions for some state governments, it would be difficult to use military force within at least two years.
Both the Emperor of Chu and the King Xian knew very well at this time that it was best not to fight this battle.
Because once the situation of using the homes of important officials in the court to raise military resources begins, will everyone in the Chu court be in danger in the future? Who would want to be an official if it is so dangerous?
If you keep doing this, your life and home will be gone!
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"Snapped!"
"Snapped!"
"Snapped!"
Xu Qing swatted three times in a row and finally killed the mosquitoes that had been buzzing around him.
It's the turn of spring and summer, and mosquitoes are beginning to increase in number.
As we all know: everything has animism, except mosquitoes.
Because it is really annoying. Even if it sucks blood, it will also make you itchy!
What's even more abominable is the persecution of this thing, which can last until late autumn!
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Su Qian looked at Xu Qing who suddenly came over and asked doubtfully: "Did your husband come here for something?"
Xu Qing moved closer to Su Qian.
Xu Qing's actions made Su Qian very confused and embarrassed, because Xue'er was still there, practicing her sword not far away.
Su Qian has always been embarrassed to get close to Xu Qing in the presence of others. Even though she has been married for such a long time, she is very thin-skinned.
But it doesn't matter if Su Qian is thin-skinned, Xu Qing is thick-skinned!
No, it should be like this: Xu Qing: Shame? How much does it cost per pound?
As for why Xu Qing was so close to Su Qian, of course there was a reason, because Xu Qing discovered that mosquitoes should not enter around Su Qian.
Is it a passive skill with a certain level of martial arts and internal strength?
Moreover, Xu Qing felt that there was a vague and refreshing atmosphere around his wife, and he felt very comfortable next to his wife.
Anyway, just stay close to the lady.
At this moment, Xiao Ruxue dropped her sword and ran towards Xu Qing and Su Qian.
Su Qian looked at Xiao Ruxue who dropped the sword halfway through practice and asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Ruxue scratched her hands and complained: "Mosquitoes are so annoying, they just bit me twice on my hand!"
After saying that, Xiao Ruxue turned her back and said, "Sister Su, please help me scratch my back, it's so itchy."
Xu Qing sighed, I really want to go to a world without mosquitoes!
Thinking of this, Xu Qing moved closer to Su Qian.
After Xiao Ruxue squinted her eyes comfortably, she turned to look at Xu Qing and said, "Xu Qing, why are you so close to Sister Su?"
Xu Qing said: "Because mosquitoes don't dare to come around your sister Su."
Xiao Ruxue felt it: "Yes, my father said that when martial arts reaches a certain level, there will be an aura around you, which will keep evil spirits away and mosquitoes away. Sister Su is so powerful."
Thinking of this, Xiao Ruxue also came up with an admiring look on her face.
Su Qian looked at her husband on the left, then at Xiao Ruxue on the right, and felt funny in her heart.
Xiao Ruxue looked at Su Qian and asked, "When will my martial arts become as powerful as Sister Su's? Then I can drive away mosquitoes by myself."
Su Qian looked at Xiao Ruxue and smiled and said: "Study hard and practice hard, and you will reach it one day."
Xiao Ruxue said curiously: "I feel that no matter how hard I study and practice, the gap between me and Sister Su is getting bigger and bigger. Does Sister Su have any secrets that she hasn't told me?"
Then Xiao Ruxue also looked at Xu Qing curiously: "Xu Qing's skills are getting stronger and stronger. He is obviously the laziest among us! No, do you have any secrets to wait for after I leave?
You practice secretly behind my back at night, right?"
When Su Qian heard Xiao Ruxue's words, her pretty face turned red instantly, she couldn't help but lower her head, and unconsciously held the corners of her clothes with her hands.
Xiao Ruxue asked curiously: "Sister Su, are you very hot? Why is your face so red?"
Xu Qing quickly stopped talking and said: "Exquisite hair change."
Xiao Ruxue looked at Xu Qing and asked: "Then did you secretly practice any secrets behind my back? Don't lie to me!"
Xu Qing coughed and said, "How about you guess?"
Xiao Ruxue said with certainty: "There must be some. You always look like you have nothing to do during the day. You don't practice martial arts at all. You must be practicing secretly behind my back at night!"
Speaking of this, Xiao Ruxue looked at Su Qian and said, "I also want to become more powerful soon. Sister Su, can you teach me?"
"This..." Su Qian was immediately asked and was speechless, but her pretty face became increasingly red: "Husband..."
Xu Qing thought for a while and said: "This secret book is not suitable for children to practice."
Xiao Ruxue puffed up her little chest and said dissatisfied: "Nonsense, I'm not a child! I also want to practice! Please teach me!"
Xu Qing began to lie: "This secret book is very special for him. He cannot practice it casually, and it is very dangerous. It requires the consent of both parents to practice it. Do you understand what I am saying?"
Xiao Ruxue asked curiously: "What danger?"
Xu Qing said: "It will kill people!"
Xiao Ruxue's face turned pale: "My father will definitely not allow me to practice if it's so dangerous. Wait, if it's so dangerous, why do you still practice secretly?"
Xu Qing then deceived: "We? When we reach our age, the danger is much less, and we can naturally practice. You are different. You are two years older than us."
Xiao Ruxue was obviously a little disappointed and said: "That's it, then I must grow up quickly and let my father agree to my practice."
After eating at noon, Xiao Ruxue went home. Xu Qing was obviously relieved when he saw Xiao Ruxue leaving.
Xu Qing did not lie to the little girl. If this thing is not controlled, it is really easy to kill someone.
Just after finishing the meal, Xu Qing walked out of the dining room and killed another mosquito that was sitting on his hand to feast on it.
Xu Qing sighed. Although her wife is nice, she can't be by his side all the time to help him ward off mosquitoes.
It seems it’s time to make a bottle of toilet water.
I still remember that when Xu Qing first walked through it, there were a lot of mosquitoes, but at that time Xu Qing didn't have much money, so he had no choice but to endure it.
When Xu Qing's money became rich, Mosquito was no longer rich, so he didn't have time to do anything.
By the way, what should I call the toilet water after I make it?
Xu Qing thought for a moment and murmured: "How about we call him Seven Gods?"