The Savage Lady Wants to Kill Me! Reborn on the Path of Cultivation

After hearing this, Li Jiu frowned slightly, revealing a worried look: "Xinyang City is one of the twelve main cities, and its geographical location is sensitive. From Xinyang City to Xiguan, we must pass through Zhou Baiyuan's sphere of influence. Such a large-scale transportation of grain and grass will definitely attract his attention. If he finds out, he will definitely try to intercept our grain transport team."

Jin Bao nodded in agreement and added, "That's true. If we want to buy food and grass from Xinyang City, we need to find another route to bypass Zhou Baiyuan's sphere of influence so that we can safely deliver the food and grass to Xiguan."

Duan Tianyang listened attentively, and then said decisively: "It doesn't matter if we take a detour, and money is not a problem. The key is to ensure an adequate supply of food."

Jin Bao shook his head repeatedly. He explained, "In the past, when we purchased grain on a large scale, the price was relatively cheap. But now, even with large-scale purchases, grain merchants have taken the opportunity to raise prices, and the price has almost doubled."

Wen Daozun responded sternly: "With the war going on right now, the price of grain is naturally going up. Since there are still grain merchants willing to sell, we don't need to worry too much about the price, just buy as much as we can."

Jin Bao sighed softly, and he analyzed carefully: "Silver and money don't fall from the sky, every ounce is crucial. For an army of 100,000 people, a month's rations alone will cost 100,000 ounces of silver. And this is just the food expenses, not counting the military pay and the cost of replenishing military supplies. How can we raise this huge expense?"

Wen Daozun was not strong in military supplies. After hearing Jin Bao's words, he couldn't help but marvel at the huge military expenditure and took a breath.

Duan Tianyang smiled and hugged Jin Bao's shoulders, encouraging him: "Jin Bao, you are the financial director of our Hongxing Society. I have confidence in you when it comes to making money and managing money. But now the purchase of grain is urgent. The war situation is urgent, and the price of grain will only get higher and higher."

From ancient times to the present, maintaining an army and fighting wars is essentially a waste of money.

Since the establishment of the Hongxing Society and Jin Bao was appointed as the financial director by Duan Tianyang, he seems to have never worried about money.

Jin Bao smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Tian, ​​sometimes I really hope that the Qimba tribe's farmland can have a good harvest immediately, so that our food problem can be solved and we can save a lot of money every month."

"But the Qinba tribe's farming area is limited after all and cannot meet the needs of the entire legion." Duan Tianyang added with understanding.

Jin Bao nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said excitedly: "By the way, Brother Tian, ​​I recently made a major discovery in Xifan Country!"

"What discovery?" Duan Tianyang asked curiously.

Jin Bao replied calmly, "I just discovered this recently. It turns out that many wood merchants from Xiguan went to Xifan and made a lot of money by selling wood. I think this business has great potential. It requires almost no cost, and mainly requires some manpower. As long as we can transport those precious woods back to China, the value of a tree can be as high as one hundred or even several hundred taels of silver."

After hearing this, Duan Tianyang smiled and said, "If you don't make money, you're a bastard. Since there's profit to be made, just do it. If you need manpower, just transfer them from the army."

"I understand, Brother Tian!"

At noon, Duan Tianyang had lunch with Jin Bao, Wen Daozun, Li Jiu and others.

During the meal, Jin Bao explained his plan to Duan Tianyang in detail.

Since we have decided to do the timber business, we have to set up a checkpoint in Xiguan City. Once we find any timber merchants transporting timber into the city, they will be detained.

Duan Tianyang agreed with Jinbao's plan.

He was well aware of Jinbao's business acumen and talent, so he would fully support any plan proposed by Jinbao.

After the meal, Jin Bao and others left one after another. Duan Tianyang returned to his study and read the intelligence from various places sent back by Tianyan Hall.

The rebellion in the divine realm did not subside, but instead became more fierce like a raging fire.

Duan Tianyang saw an astonishing news coming from Xuanhuang City, that is, Yi Tian wanted to go to the Nanguan border adjacent to the Jin Kingdom in person to supervise the war situation. What is even more remarkable is that Ling Ziyan will also go with him.

After seeing this information, Duan Tianyang's heart was filled with ripples.

Although Yi Tian has handed over the power of state affairs to Ling Ziyan, in name, he is still the lord of the Divine Realm.

This time he went to the border in person to inspire the fighting spirit of the soldiers.

The reason why Ling Ziyan went with Yi Tian was probably because she was concerned for his safety.

The Jin Kingdom deployed a million troops on the Nanguan border, which made Duan Tianyang deeply worried about Ling Ziyan's safety.

As a woman, Ling Ziyan does not know martial arts, the cruelty of the battlefield is beyond her imagination.

Even though she had Yi Yunxi, a master of the Earthly Demon Realm, guarding her, war was not a personal fight after all. No matter how strong a master was, it would be difficult for him to deal with thousands of soldiers.

Duan Tianyang's feelings towards Ling Ziyan are complicated and difficult to understand. Even though she has hurt him many times and the slap in Xuanhuang City last time made him disheartened, he still cannot suppress his worry about her.

He cursed himself in his heart for being such a coward, but then he remembered that in addition to masters like Yi Yunxi, the Yi family also had the powerful backing of Linghua Palace.

Given the friendship between Yi Shuirou and Ling Ziyan, she must have sent many experts to protect Ling Ziyan before going to Xifan for negotiations.

Thinking of this, Duan Tianyang's worries were slightly relieved.

He continued to look through the intelligence and discovered that Zhou Baiyuan had recently recruited soldiers and had more than 100,000 troops under his command.

What shocked him even more was that Zhou Baiyuan was actively negotiating a merger with several large rebel groups in the surrounding areas.

Seeing this, Duan Tianyang felt a lot of pressure, because Zhou Baiyuan already controlled the area around Shengluo City. If his power expanded further, the threat to his side would be even more severe.

He angrily slammed the information on the table, rubbed his forehead lightly, and felt overwhelmed.

At this time, Huaduo, who was standing by, stepped forward and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Duan Tianyang replied worriedly: "Zhou Baiyuan is rapidly expanding his power and trying to annex the surrounding areas, but we are helpless."

Hua Duoer glanced at the intelligence and analyzed: "The rebel forces around Shengluo City are quite strong and often clash with each other. It may not be that easy for Zhou Baiyuan to integrate them."

Duan Tianyang rubbed his temple and said, "All those who come out to fight are for money. As long as the Jin Kingdom continues to secretly support Zhou Baiyuan, he will sooner or later integrate those rebels."

The key to the problem lies in the Jin Kingdom's secret support for Zhou Baiyuan.

However, Hua Duoer remains optimistic: "No matter how he expands, we just need to hold our ground and go all out. The final victory will definitely belong to us."

Duan Tianyang turned his head to look at Hua Duoer, and couldn't help but pull her little hand, looking very touched: "Duoer is still the most considerate..."

Two red clouds suddenly appeared on Huaduoer's face. She quickly pulled her hand away, lowered her head and said, "You must be thirsty. I'll make a pot of tea for you." After that, she quickly walked out the door.

As soon as Hua Duo left, Tong Ling walked into the room.