after being kidnapped by the general

Chu Hechao's voice was calm, and he asked calmly.

But like a thunder that suddenly sounded outside the window, its sharpness approached Yuanli.

In the darkness, Chu Hechao's eyes seemed to be fixed on Yuan Li.

This question is very well asked.

Fortunately, Yuanli didn't know if he knew or not.

Yuan Li smiled wryly and quickly calmed down.

The scene just now was completely forgotten by him, and he was only thinking about the purpose of Chu Hechao asking this sentence at this time.

Yuanli really didn't know where Yang Zhongfa's lost item was.

Tuo Chuhechao followed closely. Although he suspected that Wang Er might be related to that batch of goods, he didn't have time to check whether it was true.

"What did Yang Zhongfa lose?"

Yuan Li's voice was hoarse and soft as if he had just woken up, and with the sound of rain, it was like spring water entering the spring stream, "The general and Mr. Yang always told me that a batch of goods was lost, but when and how did the goods get lost, What is the cargo, but he didn't tell me at all. Master Yang said that this batch of goods is military pay. According to the law of our court, stealing military pay and intercepting urgent letters from Baili is a capital crime, and it will even implicate the nine clans and others. I am telling the truth , General, I am not so bold as to send someone to intercept the military salary."

Yuan Li sighed, "Since the general's military salary was stolen, why didn't he report it to the court and lead the officers to search for it?"

This is why Yuanli wanted to meet Wang Er alone without telling Chu Hechao.

If Wang Er really hijacked the military pay with the victims, it must be a capital crime, and even Yuanli's family who took in the victims would be implicated.

But obviously he could be upright, but Chu Hechao chose to keep it secret and investigate secretly.

Either he was sure that the person who cut off the goods was related to Yuanli, and because Yuanli was his "sister-in-law", he chose to act so low-key.

Either this batch of goods is not military pay at all, and the origin is unknown.Even if it was Chu Hechao, he could only watch and wait.

According to Chu Hechao's ruthless temper, no matter how you look at it, it looks like the latter.

Yuanli even had a bold idea.

Chu Hechao might be the same as those victims, planning to do a bandit business to steal this batch of goods for military pay!

In the narrow cabin, rainwater leaks from the corner eaves, tick-tock.

Yuan Li couldn't see He Chao's expression clearly. In the silence, the man's fingers seemed to be tapping his thigh lightly, thinking about what he said.

After a long time, Chu Hechao finally opened his mouth. He said indifferently: "That batch of goods are antique calligraphy and paintings, gold silk cloth."

This is definitely not a normal military salary. Chu Hechao told Yuan Li that this is equivalent to admitting that the victims of the disaster did not steal the military salary.

Yuan Li breathed a sigh of relief, more calmly, "I want to ask the general, if this batch of goods is shipped to northern Xinjiang, how long will it be able to provide rations for 13 soldiers in northern Xinjiang?"

Chu Hechao said: "Tighten your belt, enough food for two months."

"What about two months later?" Yuan Li asked.

Chu Hechao said coldly, "I came back to Luoyang for the military salary. Even if the court delays, it will not delay for another two months."

Yuan Li pressed harder and harder, "What if the imperial court really doesn't allocate food?"

Chu Hechao sneered, and just about to say something, he heard Yuan Li say, "Maybe the rations have been allotted, but only [-] to [-]% of the previous military supplies?"

Chu Hechao fell silent.

"General, you are in northern Xinjiang. You know better than me how difficult it is to feed food thousands of miles away, and how important logistical transportation is." Yuan Li was thinking about where to start, and he was very cautious in every word. "There are several light tanks ahead. , several heavy military vehicles, and vehicle armor all need to be maintained and replenished. The rations of the army’s 13 soldiers, the supply of equipment and supplies, and the expenses of officers, these alone will cost thousands of gold every day*.”

Yuan Li paused for a moment, then continued in a deep voice: "The military pay is transported to the north, weapons, vehicles, camping supplies, cattle and horses forage... From the beginning of loading, the escort team transported all the way along with horses, cattle, sheep and other animals will also consume part of the military supplies. The road to delivering food was not always smooth. Vehicle damage, horse fatigue, enemy harassment, armor, arrows, crossbows, halberd shields, and sculls all needed to be replenished in time. The military supplies that were finally transported to the front of the army would cost at least ten Six-tenths*. Even if the military supply is only sent to northern Xinjiang once a year, the cost is extremely huge. And this does not include officials at all levels filling their pockets layer by layer, and military quartermasters stealing themselves.”

When the last word fell, Yuan Li's voice was already extremely low. If you didn't listen carefully, it might be covered by the wind and rain.

Surprise flashed in Chu Hechao's eyes, he couldn't help sitting up a little bit, staring at Yuanli's direction in the dark, "How do you know this?"

Yuan Li took out the excuse he had already prepared and said: "My father invited a veteran of Bingzhou to be my master of martial arts. He once served as an escort team for thousands of miles."

Chu Hechao didn't know whether to believe it or not, "You want to tell me that the imperial court won't care so much about my military supplies in northern Xinjiang?"

Yuan Li resisted not rolling his eyes, Chu Hechao obviously asked knowingly, "What do you think?"

Chu Hechao laughed twice, mockingly, but did not speak.

"If the general thinks that the imperial court will take care of him, he won't cling to that batch of goods," Yuan Li said, "You are a good general. But here I want to say a few words about the general based on my sister-in-law's seniority. "

Chu Hechao sneered inexplicably, and said slowly, "Sister-in-law, please tell me."

Yuan Li coughed and heard the man pick up the cup, followed by the sound of his Adam's apple swallowing tea.He was already thirsty, so he couldn't help swallowing, "General, please pass me a glass of water."

Chu Hechao touched the table, and the only cup of tea on the table was the cup he used.He casually washed the cup with the herbal tea in the pot, poured a glass of water and handed it to Yuan Li.

After drinking enough water, Yuanli wiped his mouth and put his elders in the right posture, "General, if you don't have a plan for the future, even if you find that batch of goods, you will just tear down the west wall to make up for the east wall. If this batch of goods is filled The military salary has been used up, and it is still not enough, is the general going to grab it again?"

"Sister-in-law is right." Chu Hechao put on a posture of listening attentively, "My brother is stupid, does sister-in-law have a clever plan?"

Yuanli didn't say yes or no, but instead asked Chu Hechao where the Chu king's land was, how many households were in the town, and how much rice could be produced in a year.

Chu Hechao spat out two words, "Youzhou."

Yuanli's eyes widened suddenly.

The king of Chu's fief is actually in Youzhou!

Youzhou is the most northeastern place in the world. It is located in a remote area and has extremely dangerous terrain. Therefore, it is difficult for the imperial government to convey orders here, and it is easy to breed local separatist forces.And because Youzhou borders the north, it is often invaded by a few tribes from forests and grasslands.In the eyes of the people in the Central Plains of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Youzhou was just a backward, barren, remote and dangerous place, where the court criminals were exiled, not much better than the underworld*.

Youzhou is the fiefdom of the king of Chu, just behind the northern border, which is obviously an excellent condition for raising soldiers, but looking at Chu Hechao's plight, it is obvious that Youzhou is completely unable to provide his military salary.

But Yuanli knew that as long as he opened the map, he could understand that Youzhou was a place blessed with unique beauty.

To the north of Youzhou is the Yanshan Mountains and Bashang Plateau, to the west are Guangou and Taihang Mountains, and to the east is the Bohai Sea, which is rich in sea resources.

Going northeast through the Liaoxi Corridor, you will find the endless Northeast Plain. *

Although Youzhou has mountains and natural dangers, there is a large plain inside.In addition, there are rivers such as Juma and Sanggan, which can be used to grow food and raise livestock. More importantly, this is a very important land for raising horses.

As long as it can be used properly, Youzhou can become a big granary for a country, and there will never be a shortage of food.

People in the Central Plains don't understand Youzhou, so they despise Youzhou, but Youzhou has the power to shake the Central Plains regime.If he is a loyal minister and good general, and makes good use of these conditions in Youzhou, it will definitely be a very good protective wall.But if the world is in chaos, Youzhou is an excellent place to plot rebellion*.

It can also use natural dangers to defend, and can also charge and fight. It is very suitable for long-term battles with the Huns and Xianbei.

In such a good place, Chu Hechao was so downcast that he wanted to go to Luoyang to ask for food. In Yuanli, a treasure suddenly became dusty, and he hated iron for not being steel, and began to worry for him.

"You..." Yuan Li hesitated to speak, and sighed again and again.

But it's not Chu Hechao's fault either.

Although Youzhou is good, it is now a poor place that has not been developed.Coupled with the fact that Chu Hechao has been stationed in northern Xinjiang all year round, and the Chu royal family stayed in Luoyang, how could they discover the various benefits of Youzhou?

However, Yuanli's desire to cooperate with Chu Palace became more determined.

He wants to be the logistics of Chu Hechao's army, so that he can have the right to speak in Chu Hechao's army.At this time, the time and place are favorable, and Yuanli will undoubtedly seize the opportunity.

Chu Hechao frowned at his sigh, "Sister-in-law?"

"...I will help the general pay attention to the batch of goods that the general said." Yuan Li said.

Chu Hechao frowned, and Yuan Li obviously hadn't finished speaking, so he was caught in such a difficult position?

He still wanted to ask something, but he heard Yuan Li yawned a few times, and returned to the bed wrapped in blankets.

There was a rustle of movement, although Chu Hechao's vision was covered in darkness, his hearing was exceptionally keen.He was able to "see" Yuanli's every move from these voices.

It was only then that Chu Hechao remembered that his sister-in-law hadn't become crowned yet, and she still lacked sleep.

The room gradually became quiet, and there were a few mosquitoes buzzing around Chu Hechao's ears. The noise made Chu Hechao upset.

Yuan Li was still tightly covered with a quilt, but Chu Hechao felt that the room was stuffy and humid.

He was already very angry, but now he was sweating from the heat.

Chu Hechao sat calmly on the chair with no expression on his face.I just talked so much with Yuan Li, although he is not in a hurry on the surface, but he has never calmed down, just relying on the darkness, letting the inner fire burn his heart, and playing hooligans with his pants on.

Chu Hechao has always been so difficult to deal with, and once he gets up, it is difficult to calm down.But it is not so impulsive, so excited after being touched twice.Maybe it was the hot spring, which made him a little angry.

Yuan Li's breathing was slow and peaceful, one after another, more disturbing than the sound of mosquitoes.

Chu Hechao took the teapot and drank half of it, leaning against the back of the chair with his neck raised, his face calm.

After a moment, he reached out to reach out.

After a while, a strong smell of fishy smell spread, Chu Hechao relaxed his back, breathed heavily, took off the clothes wrapped around his waist, and wiped things quickly.

The corpses were wiped out.

The author has something to say:

*Thousands of Miles Feed Food is checked from "Sun Tzu's Art of War", and some are checked from Internet materials

*Youzhou’s data comes from searching and integrating it yourself. An Lushan, Liu Shouguang, Gongsun Zan, etc. all used Youzhou as a rebel base.