Chapter 202: Preparing for War
Mother-in-law Jinhua left with the Jade Lady, and they left quietly. The target of the other party's attack was the medicinal herb transport team, and the Wu family had several transport teams starting from Qinghuang Town every day, and no one could say which transport team would attack.
The brothers Wu Qiming and Wu Tianming were cultivating in Qinghuang Mountain at this time, and they didn't know anything about the outside world at all. Zhao Fei once promised them that he would take care of the outside affairs. Now that something has happened, he must fulfill his promise.
Although he knew that it was Yinshan Gate or the Qilin Gang who did it, there was no direct evidence, and he couldn't find where they were hiding, so there was nothing he could do.
Granny Jinhua and Jade Lady hid in a large transport team, and five days passed, and they were very disappointed that they had not encountered robbery and killing far away from Flame City. After two more days of stalking, the other party still didn't show up, which made Granny Jinhua very angry.
They reluctantly turned their heads back, and it was not a way to follow them.
The jade-faced butterfly was robbed three times in a row, and he immediately stopped. He knew that Zhao Fei was not easy to deal with, and the lessons of the Qilin Gang last time were still vivid, and he would not repeat the mistakes of the past. Because the two monsters of Yinshan were too eye-catching, he decided to let the two monsters of Yinshan return to Yinshan, tell Xue Wuji about the situation here, and let Xue Wuji make the next step.
After the two monsters of Yinshan left, they temporarily stopped all actions and lived happily near the new capital with peace of mind.
"You immediately go to the imperial capital, tell your uncle about the situation here, and let him have an idea of how to arrange it next. This jade-faced butterfly is so arrogant that I have this bad breath. Ye Lin decided to let Ye Huan go to the imperial capital, only he could explain the situation here.
Ye Huan immediately left the new capital city and hurried towards the imperial capital.
Ye Huan told Ye Zhengdao everything that had happened recently in the new capital, and Ye Zhengdao fell into deep thought after listening to it.
"Go back and tell Ye Lin to avoid them and not to clash with them. The emperor immediately couldn't take care of the Qilin Gang and the Yinshan Gate. After a while, Ye Zhengdao spoke.
"Uncle, what's going on?" Ye Huan sniffed a different smell.
"Big things are about to happen in the Blue Wolf Empire, and there is going to be chaos in the west. The emperor has already begun to prepare for war, and once the war in the west starts, how can he still have the heart to move them?
"When Lin Huai was reused, I had a hunch that there would be a war, and as long as there was a war, the Lin family would be the best choice. So go back and tell Ye Lin that you must not provoke the Zhao family at this time, after all, the relationship between the two families is too close. Ye Zhengdao's face was solemn.
Ye Huan was taken aback when he heard this, if there was a war in the west, it would be a disaster for the Blue Wolf Empire.
The Great Liang Kingdom is much stronger than the Blue Wolf Empire, and they have always been eyeing it. I don't know what the reason has been that there has been no major conflict in the past few decades, is it possible that Da Liang Chinese Medicine has invaded in a big way this time?
"This time, the Great Liang Kingdom has mobilized two million troops to garrison the border passes, and they may launch an invasion at any time. At present, there are only 800,000 troops at the border passes, and they cannot resist their attacks at all. Recently, the emperor has been frequently mobilizing his troops to go to Heshuo City. It is not surprising that Lin Huai will be made Generalissimo recently, responsible for the all-out war against the Great Liang Kingdom. ”
"Once the war starts, Lin Huai will be the number one celebrity in the Blue Wolf Empire, and whoever touches his family emperor will give him a heavy blow, and he can't touch the mold at this time, understand?" Ye Zhengdao continued.
"Uncle, I understand, I immediately rushed back to the new capital city and brought this news back. Ye Huan nodded again and again.
"Qinghuang Town will soon become the backyard of the empire, and the war is about money and food. That Zhao Zhenduo is already the city lord, once the war starts, Flame City will be the empire's tax powerhouse, and stability must be ensured there. The Emperor will not take the initiative to attack them, but whoever wants to destroy the stability of Flame City, the Emperor will definitely punish them. Ye Zhengdao then reminded.
"I see, uncle. Ye Huan had a simple meal and immediately rushed to the new capital.
After Ye Huan left, Ye Zhengdao sat there motionless. Ye Lin is not a qualified city lord, he understands better than anyone else. But with a think tank like Ye Huan by his side, he believed that Ye Lin would not do stupid things. He still believes in Ye Huan very much, he is a very wise person.
After a long time, Ye Zhengdao stood up, and he quickly rushed to the palace.
"Prime Minister, I'm a little late today, what's the delay?" the emperor's tone was cold.
"Your Majesty, I beg your pardon. Because of someone from my hometown, I was delayed for a while. Ye Zhengdao was scared and sweaty.
"Oh. Someone from my hometown is more important than me summoning the child?"
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. Of course, it was important that you summoned me, but I was surprised by the news brought over there, and I arranged to deal with it and delayed the time. Ye Zhengdao hurriedly explained.
"Oh, what news did you bring?"
"Your Majesty, the people from the Yinshan Gate appeared in the new capital, and the Qilin Gang also appeared there, I don't know what their purpose is when they appear there. Ye Zhengdao didn't tell the whole truth, he was testing the emperor's meaning.
"Hmph. They are thieves and want to move the Zhao family, do they really want to be wiped out?"
"They haven't moved there for the time being, and I've asked Ye Lin to keep an eye on them at all times, and if there is any change, I will do something to them immediately. ”
"Then leave them alone for the time being, you have recently raised some grain and grass and quickly transported it to Heshuo City. The situation is getting more and more severe there, and there may be war soon. The emperor's face was even grimr.
"I immediately arranged to ensure that there was enough food and grass over there, and there would be no accidents. Ye Zhengdao hurriedly said.
"It's not the grain and grass of the 500,000 army, but now we have to prepare enough food and grass for the 1 million army, and I have arranged for the emergency transfer of the 500,000 army. Even if this force is insufficient, if you want to hold Heshuo City, you will definitely not be able to do it without an army of 1.5 million. The key is that good generals are hard to find, and this is what worries me the most. "The Emperor was worried.
"King Zhennan is the number one handsome talent in the Blue Wolf Empire, and there should be no problem with him personally commanding it. ”
"Lin Huai is a good general and a handsome talent, but he is far from enough. Alas!" the Emperor sighed.
"Tomorrow, send a message to the Flame City side, so that there will be some more taxes. Let the Zhao family contribute, to ensure that the materials are sufficient, and there can be no mistakes. ”
"Yes, Your Majesty. Tomorrow I will arrange it at once, and convey His Majesty's will as soon as possible. Ye Zhengdao hurriedly replied.
"The City of Flames must remain stable, and no one is allowed to disturb it, and whoever dares to cause trouble in the City of Flames will be killed. "The emperor was ruthless.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will keep a close watch over there to ensure stability and prosperity over there. Ye Zhengdao said in horror.
"Okay, I hope you can get rid of your previous suspicions, and focus on the overall situation, the community, and the common people. Once the war has begun, it is necessary to work together to defend against the field. ”
Ye Zhengdao went out to run errands, and the emperor sat in the main hall and pondered. The sixth uncle has been out for so long and hasn't come back, and he is a little worried now.
He was not worried about the safety of the sixth uncle, but worried that he would not know how long he would be able to come back. There are some things that the sixth uncle has to come back to make up his mind, and he can't be completely in charge of the house.
Ye Zhengdao walked out of the main hall, and he was secretly frightened. The emperor was beating him, he knew it in his heart. He and Lin Huai are opponents, but now he must do what the emperor wants. If the emperor is angry, he will be the prime minister.
He quickly followed the emperor's will and began to issue orders, and everything was mainly focused on the defense of Heshuo City.
As early as a few days ago, the emperor's secret decree had arrived in Flame City, and the secret decree was passed on to Lin Guozhong. The City of Flames has the natural barrier of Qinghuang Mountain, and although it is a frontier, there has never been a war.
Lin Guozhong controlled the 300,000 army, and the emperor demanded that Lin Guozhong must train them into a division of tigers and wolves. As a surprise soldier of the Empire, surprise the enemy army at a critical moment.
"Brother Zhenduo, your burden will be heavy in the future. Now you should also know that there will be war in the west, and the Fire City has developed rapidly in recent years, and taxes have been in the upper reaches of the empire. The Emperor will definitely increase the taxes on Flame City, and the pressure on you, the city lord, will increase. Lin Guozhong said earnestly.
"If there is a war, I cannot shirk it. No matter how much pressure there is, I will withstand it. No matter how difficult it is, I will definitely overcome it. I will not let my brothers on the front line go hungry, nor will I let them get sick without medical treatment. This is my duty, and I must do the task that the Emperor has given me with great success. Zhao Zhenduo patted his chest and reassured.
"Brother, it's good that you have the big picture. Flame City must be stable, nothing can happen, and I think it won't be long before the Emperor's will comes. ”
It didn't take long for the emperor's decree to come. The meaning of the holy decree was basically the same as what they had studied before, and Zhao Zhenduo understood that the burden on his shoulders was heavier.
Zhao Zhenduo issued an order in the name of the City Lord's Mansion to increase taxes by five percent from now on. The purchase price and the sale price shall not be fluctuating. This is tantamount to depressing the profits of the middlemen, but no one raises doubts. Because the Zhao family is the largest middleman in Flame City, the Zhao family suffers the most from raising taxes. The Zhao family must have his reasons for doing this, their Zhao family can bear it, why can't others bear it?
The tax in Flame City was increased by five percent, and the Zhao family had to pay more than 100,000 gold coins a month, but these were not any pressure on the Zhao family.
Gold coins are just a number for the Zhao family, and what the Zhao family has is gold coins. Knowing that there was about to be a war, Zhao Fei increased the purchase of medicinal materials, and he wanted to hoard a large number of medicinal materials. At the same time, some drugs for the treatment of trauma are also being developed in case of war.
At the same time, under the leadership of the tutor, the students of Qinghuang College all entered the Qinghuang Mountain to pick medicinal materials and increase their reserves. Although the war has not yet begun, the Blue Wolf Empire has fully entered a state of combat readiness.
Zhao Fei has also been inquiring about information recently, learning more about the Great Liang Kingdom, and he began to study everything about the Great Liang Kingdom. Only by knowing this and knowing the other can we survive a hundred battles.
Hearing that there was going to be a war, Lin Xuejiao showed deep concern. As the head coach, her father guarded the border gates, and once a war broke out, her father was the first to bear the brunt, and she was deeply worried about her father's safety.