In ancient times, when the productive forces were backward, except for a few prosperous times, gold and silver were never the first hard currency. The hardest currency is always grain, followed by salt and cloth.

This is why, until the late Ming Dynasty, the government's tax revenue was mainly in kind, supplemented by silver. It is too risky to collect money alone, and food and materials are the lifeblood.

Especially for Jiang Jun, who occupies the mountain as the king, this is even more so. Qingniushan has robbed a lot of gold and silver over the years, but what's the use? Now that Qilu is in a depression, there is no bulk grain to sell in the state and city, and it is necessary to travel at least hundreds of miles to buy a large amount of grain and materials.

It is difficult to transport food and materials over long distances in this way, and it is difficult to pass the inventory of local governments.

Jiang Jun took the risk of sending people to Jiaozhou to buy grain some time ago, but he never returned. If it goes on like this, there is no need for the Yuan army to go up the mountain to suppress it, and Qingniu Mountain will be difficult to continue.

Now the young lady said that she wants to send a batch of food and materials, isn't it rain in time?

Cui Xiuning's crisp voice continued to sound: "...... At that time, the caravan will pass on the official road not far from the mountain, and my husband will inform you of the date and hour in advance. You get the news, just go down the mountain and get it directly... Everything is in double portions, you and Yang Qingque in Cangyu Ridge, take one each. ”

Jiang Jun said with a smile: "In this way, this time I have to cooperate with Mr. Yang again." ”

Yan Duo said: "The caravan is fake, it is all my son's subordinates who have changed their clothes, you don't really want to kill the caravan." ”

The crowd listened and laughed together.

Jiang Jun stood up and bowed to Cui Xiuning again, and said solemnly: "Please tell the young marshal that Qingniu Mountain is from Jiang Jun down, there are 812 soldiers and horses, more than 1,700 family members, a total of more than 2,500 people, from now on, they will all listen to the dispatch of the young marshal, please rest assured that the old marshal and his wife are." ”

Cui Xiuning said: "Okay! Mr. Jiang is really quick to talk. My husband said that everyone will stick to the mountain for a while, and it won't be long before they give up this Qingniu Mountain. ”

Give up Qingniu Mountain? Where to go?

Everyone looked at each other. Could it be that the mysterious young marshal wants to attack the city?

"Dare to ask Madame, where did the young marshal say that he wanted to move the camp?" Jiang Jun asked. He knew that the young marshal would never attack the city, because that would be too stupid.

Cui Xiuning said: "Where to move the camp, you will know soon." In short, it is more than ten times stronger than this Qingniu Mountain, some of which are cultivated as fertile land, and the old camp of the family is not afraid of having nothing to do. You can only be glad that you will not regret it. At that time, retreat can be a place to live and work in peace and contentment, and entry can be the capital of Wang Tu's hegemony! ”

Everyone was immediately relieved. Mrs. is beautiful, dignified and elegant, and her words are conclusive, of course, it is impossible to talk nonsense and make child's play.

The female guard, Shi Sango, looked at the graceful lady and talked eloquently, and couldn't help but admire and feel ashamed. I thought to myself, they all said that Mrs. is a heroine and has hills and valleys in her chest, and it is indeed so. When will I be as brilliant as Madame?

"Since Madame said so, the subordinates are waiting for the young marshal to move." Jiang Jun expressed his support on the spot.

Yan Duo was very satisfied with Jiang Jun's attitude, and changed the subject: "Jiang Jun, you have worked hard all these years, and the old man sees that you are also a lot older." ”

Jiang Jun sighed: "I can't say hard work, but it's really not easy." Everyone says that Zhanshan is king, but in fact, it has been blocked by the government all the year round, and the materials have not been abundant, and it is difficult to feed such a large number of people. It's far less refreshing than when he raised troops with His Highness back then. ”

Yan Duo also sighed: "I waited for three times to raise troops, but in the end I was defeated in grain and grass materials. It can be seen that if there is not enough money, food and materials in hand, the army will be defeated. If we want to fight wherever we want to grab like the Mongol army, we can't. ”

Jiang Jun and the others were also a little gloomy. Jiang Jun raised troops with Yan Duo three times, the largest of which was the first time, and he was still a young Baichang. At that time, the king of Dai commanded nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses, taking advantage of the opportunity of Kublai Khan and Ali Buge to compete for the throne, crisscrossing the north and almost defeating the central capital. It was the closest to success.

"Your Highness is very right. Back then, we wanted to rely on seizures to replenish military funds, which was indeed a big mistake. Jiang Jun said.

Yan Duo shook his head: "Although it was a mistake, there was no way to do it." At that time, we could only fight, we had no land to grow food, and we did not know how to make money. There is no other way than to rely on seizure. ”

Jiang Jun's eyes lit up, "My subordinates understand." We didn't have a way to make money back then, but we were all handsome. ”

Yan Duo nodded: "Yes." That's why the old man believes he can do it. If he doesn't make a sound, he can get rich and raise tens of thousands of soldiers, but he still can't bear it, burying his head in secret. This alone is better than the old man. ”

"The old man no longer expects to restore Dajin, it is impossible. What the old man wants now is just to let the remaining Jurchens live like individuals, and no longer have to be oppressed and enslaved by Meng Yuan. The old man is dying, and he can only see that you are all handsome. ”

Jiang Jun said: "I will definitely assist the young commander and help the commander complete his wish!" ”

Other leaders, big and small, also pledged their allegiance. They all have blood feuds with Mongolia, but Governor Jiang can only let them occupy the mountains as kings in order to protect themselves, but Xiao Dushuai can let them go higher.

Cui Xiuning obtained the allegiance promise of Qingniu Mountain, so he refused Jiang Jun's retention, went down the mountain with Yan Duo overnight, and went to Cangyuling in Wendeng County non-stop.

Although Cangyuling and Qingniu Mountain belong to two counties, they are less than 80 miles away from each other. The next morning, Cui Xiuning entered Cangyu Ridge.

With Yan Duo here, Cui Xiuning easily met the owner of Qingque Village.

"All handsome!" As soon as Yang Qingque saw Yan Duo, he bowed down with tears in his eyes.

Yan Duo was more cordial to Yang Qingque than to Jiang Jun, and sighed while helping her up: "Qingque, you are only thirty, how can this hair be so white......

Yang Qingque pointed to the crowd kneeling down behind him, "All handsome, more than 2,000 mouths to eat, how can Qingque not be white-headed?" ”

She was not only the only female general under Yan Duo back then, but also brought up by Mrs. Yan Duo, and received a lot of favors from Yan Duo's family. Even the dowry she gave was given by Yan Duo. There is no name of adopted daughter, but there is the fact of adopted daughter.

Cui Xiuning looked at the famous Qingque Village owner and found that her hair was indeed a lot whiter, and her face was quite weathered. But her appearance is very handsome and pretty, especially a pair of lacquer-like almond eyes, bright eyes, and bright looks.

She is also taller than the average woman. Coupled with a strong suit and a long sword hanging from his waist, he looks heroic and extraordinary.

It's just that her hands, although fair-skinned, have thick calluses on their palms, which should be caused by her regular martial arts practice on weekdays.

Yang Qingque is a woman, and her sensitivity is sharper than that of men. She quickly sensed that Cui Xiuning was looking at herself, and she couldn't help but look at Cui Xiuning as well.

Although Yang Qingque has never been self-respecting for her beauty, she has always been very confident in her appearance. But this strange woman made her eyes light up, and she couldn't help but secretly say: "What a handsome girl!" Especially the all-round bearing, which is really rare. Who is she handsome? ”

With just one glance, Yang Qingque had a good impression of Cui Xiuning.

Just as Yang Qingque was about to speak, Cui Xiuning spoke.

"I heard Li Silk say that Manager Yang is a beautiful heroine, and when I see it today, it is really true." Cui Xiuning said with a smile, she has been in ancient times for so long, and her way of speaking has been integrated into this era. Only when talking to Li Luo, she still spoke in the same way.

"This is ......" Yang Qingque didn't know Cui Xiuning's identity for a while, so it was not easy to guess rashly.

Yan Duo smiled and said: "This is the wife of the old husband and the son, surnamed Cui, and named Xiuning. Qingque, the old man has now passed on the mantle to the righteous son, if you still listen to the old man's orders, she should be worshiped by you. ”

Although Yan Duo was sure that Yang Qingque still listened to her orders, she still needed to make a statement herself.

Yang Qingque was a little surprised at first, and then bowed down to Cui Xiuning and said, "Subordinate Yang Qingque, meet Madame!" ”

The crowd behind her, seeing that the owner of the village had worshipped, also bowed down to Cui Xiuning. "Meet Madame!"

Cui Xiuning bowed to her, and after completing the procedure, she personally helped Yang Qingque, "Fang is the one who will accept the gift for my husband, and in the future, Sister Qingque will still be commensurate with my sister." When I saw my sister today, I was very happy, just like an old friend, so I didn't want to part with my sister. ”

Her attitude towards Yang Qingque is different from that towards Jiang Jun. Jiang Jun is loyal to Yan Duo, relying on loyalty and faithfulness, and to put it bluntly, heroic feelings. He is a rational man, and if he wants to be loyal to himself and Li Luo, he must show prospects, sincerity, and value.

Yang Qingque is different. Yang Qingque is a person of extreme affection, she is loyal to Yan Duo, mainly out of affection. If she wants to be truly loyal, she must be enveloped by feelings, and the others are secondary factors. Cui Xiuning is a woman herself, of course she knows this.

Cui Xiuning's words suddenly made Yang Qingque more impressed.

"I am also very happy to see my wife, since this is the case, then the green finch will be big, and call herself a sister." Yang Qingque smiled.

Seeing this, Yan Duo not only did not object, but also secretly praised Cui Xiuning for being good at winning people's hearts. This Liu Bang, Li Shimin, and Zhao Kuangyin are men, and when they have not achieved great things, they are commensurate with their subordinate brothers. Not to mention women.

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