At the beginning of February, although the weather in Guanzhong was still cold, it was no longer snowing, and the snow on the ground had almost melted. The people came out to work again, continued the unfinished business of the previous year, and everywhere returned to the hot scene before.

"The civil strife in Qiu Chi has delayed our plan!" In the official office, Li Xin was discussing things with Tu Qi.

Qiu Chi is a small country, basically only a few counties. Since the founding of the country more than ten years ago, it still exists. Its location is roughly in the area of Wenxian, Chengxian and Xihe County in Gansu in later generations.

This location is located on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the west and the Qinling Mountains to the east.

Therefore, although the country is small and the people are weak, they have always lived well. However, Qiuchi is located on the main road from Longxi to Hanzhong and Shu, so its location is particularly important.

Now, Fu Qin has retreated to Longxi and occupied the entire land of Qinzhou, so that the entire Qiu Chi Kingdom is basically surrounded by Fu Qin's soldiers and horses. If it weren't for the danger of mountains and rivers, I'm afraid it wouldn't exist anymore.

The information just sent from Longxi said that there was a coup d'état in the first month of Qiu Chi Kingdom, so Yang Songnu, the younger brother of Qiu Chi Gong Yang Yi, killed the current Qiu Chi Gong, that is, his nephew Yang Chu. But Yang Songnu and his comrades were immediately killed by Yang Chu's son Yang Guo.

Now, this Yang State officially established himself as the Duke of Qiu Chi, and at the same time, sent people to Jiangzuo to ask for the seal.

Originally, a year ago, Li Xin planned to let people lobby Yang Chu, the Duke of Qiuchi, so that they could send troops to attack Longxi Fu Qin. But now that he has encountered such a thing, Qiu Chiguo may not even be able to solve his own affairs, let alone send troops to attack Fu Qin.

"My subordinates heard that this time has something to do with Fu Qin!"

"Oh, tell me about it!"

"Yes, it is said that the reason why Yang Songnu staged a coup d'état was instigated by Fu Qin's people behind him. A few years ago, we sent someone to secretly contact Yang Chu, wanting to form an alliance with him and send troops. But this thing, I don't know how it leaked out! Therefore, Fu Sheng came up with a way to directly solve Yang Chu and replace him with someone they supported. In this way, our plan will naturally fail! ”

"What do you mean, that this Yang Songnu is the person they support? It's just that this person is too wasteful, so it's more than enough to succeed!? Hearing this, Li Xin couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then asked.

Historically, this coup d'état took place, but at that time, Fu Qin still occupied Guanzhong. Moreover, after defeating Huan Wen, their power has been expanded, so there is no need for such means against Qiu Chi.

In other words, although there was also such a coup d'état in history, it had nothing to do with Fu Qin.

But now it's different, Fu Qin is next to Qiu Chi, and he has to guard against the powerful Huashan army in the east at any time, and he also has to guard against the west and south two places. For them, the pressure must increase dramatically.

In this way, if you can solve the problem without swords, not only will you break the alliance between Qiu Chi and the Huashan Army, but you can even make Qiu Chi completely fall to yourself, so as to obtain foreign aid. In this way, it can be said that it kills two birds with one stone, and it is very good for the current Fu Qin court.

"That's how it should be! However, this matter is just some gossip and speculation by the people below, and how much of it is true or false, the subordinates don't know! ”

"As the saying goes, there is no air, no wind, it doesn't matter if this thing is true or not, but for us, we can operate it well. In short, you have to find a way to make this matter a reality, so that the new Qiu Chigong knows that this coup d'état was done by Fu Qin behind his back. In this way, presumably the alliance between the two of us should be able to succeed! Regarding this statement, Li Xin shook his head, thought for a while, and said.

"Yes, my subordinates will arrange this immediately." Tu Qi responded.

"Well, go ahead and do it! We have to pay close attention to the things over there, maybe this year, we will completely solve Fu Qin! Li Xin nodded and admonished.

"Yes, the subordinates are retired!"

When Tu Qi left, Li Xin continued to deal with official documents! However, after a while, the pro-soldiers outside ran in and reported that Wu would ask to see him.

"Oh, he's finally back! Let him in! Hearing the news, Li Xin couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then ordered.

Calculating the time, it has been nearly three months since Wu Huikua left Haikou. If he doesn't come back, I'm afraid Li Xin will gradually forget about him.

"Grass people Wu Hui, meet the general!" Soon, a figure walked in from the outside and bowed as he entered.

"Excuse me! You've been there for a long time, but have you gained something? Li Xin looked at him for a moment before he said.

"The grass people finally fulfilled their mission and brought a group of cattle and horses back. This trip, which lasted nearly three months, had many difficulties and obstacles in the middle, and General Hongfu finally came back safely! The cattle and horses are all outside the city at this time, please check it by the general! Wu Hui hurriedly replied.

"Oh? I can't imagine that you can really do this, so let's go and see! Hearing this, Li Xin couldn't help but be secretly shocked.

At first, I thought the other party was just joking, and I didn't take it too seriously. Now it seems that he really underestimated the other party, he really can't look good, and the sea water can't fight!

"General, please come with me!" Wu Hui led the way in front and led Li Xin towards the outside of the city.

Not long after, Li Xin and his entourage left the gate of Zhangcheng and arrived in the open space outside the west of the city. At this time, a herd of cattle and horses was gathering there, and many people around were watching.

At first glance, Li Xin found that there were definitely more than 200 cows and horses in this herd, and there were about 50 horses among them, and the rest were cattle.

"Okay, although this amount is not particularly large for the entire Guanzhong, it shows your ability." Li Xin stepped forward, and after taking a cursory look, he said to Wu Hui beside him.

"General Xie praised, the grass people handed over these cattle and horses to the Huashan army, I don't know the conditions proposed by the grass people before, can the general agree?!" Hearing this, Wu Hui couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief in his heart, and hurriedly asked.

Li Xin didn't answer him immediately, but looked at him for a while, then shook his head and said, "Salt and iron trading, as well as military supplies, I can't promise you these two things!" ”

Wu Hui, who was complacent and looking forward to it, couldn't help but chuckle in his heart when he heard this. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Li Xin raise his hand and stop him.

"Don't worry! I, Li Xin, am not an unreasonable person! I didn't agree to these two things to you, because I think it's really condescending for you to do that! I have other benefits for you here, which are far more important than this salt and iron deal. Li Xin continued.

"What do you mean by that, General?" When Wu Hui heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and asked.

"I've decided to promote you to official! However, this official is not an ordinary official, but an official who is specifically responsible for doing business for the Huashan Army. I'm going to set up a new business department, and you'll be in charge of the business! You don't have to govern the people like a county commander, and you don't have to lead troops like a general. You only need to be responsible for selling those things in the Huashan Officer Barracks workshop to other places in exchange for money and food! How is it? Seeing his nervous appearance, Li Xin pulled him aside and said to him.

"Department of Commerce? Do you do business? Wu Hui reminisced about it and only felt that these two names were weird.

"That's right, a yamen who specializes in businessmen! This department will be placed under Xu Fuzi, and you only need to be responsible for making money! Compared to the wealth of a family, this is equivalent to the wealth of a country. You can use your talents and be an official at the same time. I'm afraid this kind of thing doesn't happen all the time, right? This official position and yamen can be said to be specially set up for you! How, you think about it! ”

Hearing this explanation, Wu Hui couldn't help but be silent, indeed, he just wanted to do business, but that didn't mean that he didn't want to be an official. said that before because he knew that he didn't have this ability, he knew that he was two pounds.

But now such a good opportunity is in front of him, this is a glorious thing! Moreover, this official position is in line with one's profession, and one should be confident that he can do it well.

"I didn't expect the general to value the grass people so much, and the grass people really couldn't repay it. As long as the general can trust the grass people, the grass people will give this body to the Huashan army, and from then on they will be the general's liver and brain, and they will do their best for the Huashan army! After thinking about it for a while, Wu Huidang made a decision and bowed to the ground.

He is a smart man and a decisive person, and he will naturally not let go of such a good opportunity in front of him. As for Li Xin, it seemed that he also expected such a result, nodded and helped him up.

"Come on, register the situation of these cattle and horses, and then send them to Wang Changshi's office, and let him arrange the whereabouts of these cattle and horses!" Summoned a personal soldier beside him, and Li Xin ordered.

After that, he took Wu Hui towards the city.

Wu Hui followed behind him, and it was a time of confusion, so he didn't have time to ask where he was going. It wasn't until after walking for a long time that the group stopped, and he realized that he was not back in the official office, but in a house in the north of Chang'an City.

"Let's go, let's go first, here, you will be in charge of the place in the future!" Li Xin stopped, looked back at him, and said with a smile.