Xu Shao pretended to be surprised. "There's going to be a big war after the fall? How many men did the general have, how long would the war last, and how much food would be needed? Although Runan has a large population and is quite wealthy, it cannot supply too many men and horses. General, although the country is big, the belligerent will die. ”

Sun Ce smiled silently. He knew that Xu Shao was looking for something awkward, and before that, he went up directly, but now that Zhang Hong has a long history, he doesn't need to come forward. We're also staff members now.

Zhang Hong was unhurried. "Xu Gongcao, do you remember before the Yellow Turban, what was the maximum number of accounts in Runan?"

"The previous data is a long time ago, and I don't remember it very clearly, about 400,000 households, more than 3 million people."

"More than 400,000 households, more than 3 million people, about 7 to 8 people in a household. Last year, there were 317,865 households, with a population of 1,579,130, or about five people per household. ”

Xu Shao stared at Zhang Hong for a while, his eyebrows trembling slightly. "Exactly."

"But you just said that last year there were 37,641 fewer households, 105,761 households, and the average number of households was only about three. It's a bit of a contradiction. ”

Xu Shao's face changed slightly, and he looked at Zhang Hong again for a moment. "Hu Cao has always been responsible for the affairs of the household registration, and I am Gong Cao, but I only know a little bit about it, and I don't know the specific situation. It was only when the general asked me that he gave a slight explanation as far as I knew. ”

Zhang Hong nodded. "Then we'll ask about Gong Cao. Gong Cao Lord election, Xu Jun and good people, this year's Taishou Mansion which officials are competent and need to be rewarded, which Peng Shi is incompetent and need to be deposed, and what talents are available? ”

Xu Shao's hands were clasped in his sleeves, clasped tightly together, his face became ugly, and there was no trace of peace in his tone. "It's only April, and it's not time to plan yet, isn't it too urgent?"

"Not this year, but what about last year? Sun Yuzhou has been fighting in Yingchuan last year, have you reported the relevant results to him? ”

Xu Shao's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word.

Zhang Hong turned to Qiaorui. There was no smile on Qiao Rui's face. Zhang Hong said a few words, sharp and sharp, accusing Xu Shao, indirectly explaining his incompetence and being confused by Xu Shao. Sun Ce was obviously dissatisfied with him, but gave him face, did not question him personally, but let the people around him appear.

"Qiaofujun, the world is in chaos, the war can start at any time, the soldiers and horses have not moved, the grain and grass go first, this matter can not be sloppy. The general has 40,000 elite soldiers under his command, and nearly 80,000 stone is needed for food alone every month, so it is best for you to prepare three months' worth of food first, prepare for war at any time, and then prepare 400 to 500 million yuan for backup. If the general is an elite soldier, he will not be able to resist foreign enemies, and it will be the people of Runan who will suffer at that time. ”

Qiao Rui was taken aback. "Four to five hundred million?"

Xu Shao couldn't help but sneer: "The general is opening his mouth, if it is four or five billion." ”

Sun Ce was still silent, since Zhang Hong had brought up the topic, he had a way to deal with it after all. Sure enough, Zhang Hong glanced at Xu Shao and said unhurriedly: "Xu Gongcao also said just now, although the country is big, it will die if it is warlike. It is never easy to march and fight, Sun Tzu said, a hundred thousand divisions, a thousand gold. A division of 40,000 needs more than 400 million for three months of fighting. ”

Xu Shao's face was red and white for a while, and he was speechless. "Although the country is big, the belligerent will perish" was the sentence he scolded Sun Ce just now, and he was scolded back by Zhang Hong in a blink of an eye, and he was so tightly scolded, not even the numbers were bad. Zhang Hong not only scolded him, but also despised him by the way.

You haven't fought before, what kind of art of war?

Sun Ce was overjoyed. This is the correct posture for a slap in the face. Compared with his simplicity and rudeness, Zhang Hong's face is justified and well-founded, and there is a feeling of using the spear of the son and the shield of the attacker. Looking at Xu Shao's expression, it is estimated that he will have to vomit blood again.

This is the inevitable result of pragmatism and pragmatism, the paper tiger looks majestic, but in fact, it will be broken as soon as it is stabbed.

Sun Ce couldn't help but smile and arched his hand to Qiao Rui seriously. "Qiao Gong, Xu Gongcao, please leave this matter to the two of you. I have a duty to defend the land, but I have no money or food, and I can't let my soldiers go to war hungry. If Liu Bei and Chen Deng are allowed to invade Runan and their lives will be ruined, even if I take the blame and resign, I will not be able to make up for the losses suffered by the people of Runan. In times of crisis, I hope that all the virtuous people will support each other and tide over the difficulties together. ”

Qiao Rui smiled bitterly and arched his hand, seeing that Xu Shao was motionless, he quietly touched him with his elbow. Xu Shao only reacted at this time, and looked at Sun Ce with some panic. Sun Ce nodded to him again. "Xu Gongcao, you are the leader of Runan Shilin, and the matter of contacting the families may be entrusted to you. Please give me a compliment. It would be even better if Xu Gongcao could lead by example and take the lead in dedication. The Xu family is strong, and there have been several three princes, so it should be no problem to donate 10 million, right? I heard that the first emperor sold officials in the West Garden, and the price of the three princes was 10 million. ”

Xu Shao's face turned red violently. He stood up and was furious. "General, the promise of the three princes is not the same as the promise of my promise. If the general wants 10 million, he will go to Chang'an to ask for it, I don't want to say 10 million, not even 10,000. After saying that, he brushed his sleeves and left.

"Oh, if you have, if you don't, if you don't, why are you so excited? Please allow Gongcao to stay. Sun Ce was very "surprised" and gave Xu Chu a look under the corridor. Xu Chu took a step sideways and stopped Xu Shao. Xu Shao was furious, and looked directly at Sun Ce in an echo. "Is the general trying to take my property? I'm at home. ”

Zhang Hong stood up, walked to Xu Shao's side, and pulled Xu Shao back. Xu Gongcao misunderstood, and the general had no such intention. He has been in Runan for a few months, and if he wants to take away people's property, why wait until now. ”

Xu Shao's cheeks twitched, but he didn't dare to say anything more. Zhang Hong is right, Sun Ce has not made a move so far, it does not mean that he is not capable of making a move, if he is really forced to make a move, then it is not a matter of four or five billion, at least the Xu family will bear the brunt, and the family may be ruined.

"The general means that the gentleman is virtuous, the villain is virtuous, Xu Gongcao is the leader of Runan Shilin, if you can climb high and shout, Runan people will inevitably respond. There are so many counties in Yuzhou, but Runan is a well-deserved big county, with thousands of acres of fertile land, manors facing each other, and yellow scarves together, but in a few years, the population has been halved. If we do it again, how many people will be spared? Or would the Runan gentry prefer to leave their homeland and flee with their families and suffer from the turmoil rather than come up with some money and food to help the army defend the land? ”

"This ......" Xu Shao felt that his throat was a little sweet. He glanced at Zhang Hong again, and a chill ran down his back. Who is this person, he looks like a scholar, how can he be more ruthless than Sun Ce? "Dare to ask the high surname of the foot."

"Guangling Zhang Hong, please advise." Zhang Hong bowed his hand very politely.

"Poof!" Xu Shao's eyes widened, and he stared at Zhang Hong for a moment, but after all, he still couldn't hold back, a mouthful of old blood gushed out, and the corners of his mouth were red.