Deng Yan got up when he heard this, and said loudly: "Lord Qiqi, at present, there are 80 million stones of grain in the treasury of Pingzhou Prefecture, 200 million arrows of various types, 1 million bows and crossbows of various types, 2,300 sets of long-range siege equipment such as torch stone carts and burst torch stone carts, and 1 million sets of various types of equipment (the minimum 100 forging level). Five million spears and two million shields. There were 1,600,000 war horses and 3,000,000 horses. In addition, there are more than 220,000 pieces of various kinds of reserve pills (most of which are low-level healing and restorative pills), and 5 million copies of each type of powder such as marching powder, dispel plague powder, and hemostatic powder, and the reserve funds that can be used at any time are about 80 million gold. ”

Before Deng Yan's words fell, there was a sudden gasp in the hall. Even Shang Ji himself was a little surprised, unknowingly Pingzhou had saved such a big family.

Ignoring the surprise of the crowd, Deng Yan glanced up at Shang Ji and continued: "If the war continues to be anxious, the development plans currently underway will be temporarily stopped, and we can still squeeze out 60 million gold for the war. If necessary, a special tax could be levied, which would provide an additional 300 million gold. However, the negative impact of the special tax was too bad, and the Council agreed that the special tax could not be introduced as long as the war had not spread to Pingju itself. ”

To put it bluntly, the special tax mentioned by Deng Yan is actually a forced levy, and how serious the harm of doing so is, you can know it by thinking about it with your heels. Never use it unless you have to!

"Half of the grain reserves are left, and I use 30 million of the reserve funds, and as for the special taxes and development funds, these two will not be needed. It is not enough to force us to carry out the highest mobilization. Without my own personal order, all the development plans of Pingzhou can not be stopped, if the development of Pingzhou is affected because of the Xianbei war, it will be more than worth the loss! ”

Deng Yan nodded when he heard this, he didn't think that Xianbei could force Pingzhou to carry out the final mobilization, what he just said was just a reminder to everyone.

After hesitating for a moment, Deng Yan said again: "Isn't 40 million stone grain and 30 million gold a little less?" Although the foolish brother is not familiar with the army, if he wants to defeat the behemoth of Xianbei, even if the five families work together, the scale of our troops cannot be less than two million, right? People eat Ma Jue, and 40 million stone grain can't last long! ”

As I said before, the stronger the soldiers, the more food they eat, and it's good that there is no war, but once a big war occurs, the amount of food immediately surges. If it is a civilian, one stone of food is enough to eat for a month, but the time it can support when you are replaced by a soldier is greatly reduced.

Coupled with the war horse, a large grain consumer, it is estimated that 40 million stone grain and grass will not last for two months.

And this battle can be said to be the most difficult war after Shang Ji entered the beacon fire, and the most optimistic people dare not guarantee that the battle will end within two months.

"Hongzhu has been thinking too much, has Xianbei invaded the south over the years carried a huge amount of grain and grass? If it weren't for the fact that I wouldn't have brought this bit of food. Xianbei can play because of the food to the enemy, why can't we? It is better to prepare tea cakes, fruits and vegetables to prevent the soldiers from eating beef and mutton on the grassland! ”

After Shang Ji finished speaking, everyone present laughed, and fought a war with the nomads, because food is the king's way to fight the enemy. If you win, you will naturally not lack food, but if you lose, you will ......

You've lost everything, what can you do if you have more food?

In addition, Shang Ji is not really without a backhand at all. Baicao Garden has been in operation for so long, and under the careful care of Nong He and a group of peasant children, Baicao Garden has produced 1.8 million stone of pearl rice.

Although this quantity is not much, it can't stand the high quality!

One stone bead of rice is worth ten stones of ordinary grain is a modest statement, more than one million stone beads of rice, plus 40 million stones of ordinary grain, is enough to deal with all possible accidents.

As for money, in fact, Shang Ji is not short of money. It may be that there is not much money in the Pingzhou treasury, but the funds in the hands of the merchants are even more than the treasury.

The Baicao Garden was Shang Ji's own personal property, and all the output of it was owned by Shang Ji and the Liu family. In addition, there is the cornucopia of Longhou City, where the one-stop industry of medicinal materials and pills is all monopolized, and the private funds in the hands of Shang Ji and the Liu family have exceeded the 100 million mark.

If it weren't for the money that was posted to the development of Pingzhou from time to time, this figure might have been higher!

"Well, since the lord and the generals think it's okay to bring 40 million stone of grain, let's take 40 million stone. It's better to leave some for Pingzhou, otherwise Pingzhou's recruitment of immigrants may be seriously affected. ”

After a pause, Deng Yan continued: "I don't understand military matters, but I will do my best to ensure the stability of Pingzhou and build Pingzhou into the most solid backing." ”

"Well, this time the foolish brother will definitely personally lead the troops, and Pingzhou will be entrusted to Hongzhu!"

"My lord, the last general is here to report the situation!"

As soon as Shang Ji's words fell, he saw Guo Biao appear at the door of the hall and said loudly.

"Come in, tell me quickly, what's going on there in Fengxian?" Shang Ji hurriedly beckoned Guo Biao to come in, and asked a little anxiously.

"My lord, before we informed General Lu, he had already learned of the great change in Xianbei. Bu Dugen even asked General Lu for help, asking General Lu to send troops to support! ”

"Huh?" Shang Ji was slightly stunned when he heard this, this step is really sick and rushed to the doctor, but he can think of it, and he actually asks Lu Bu for help, so he is not afraid that it is easy to invite God and send God?

However, this also reflects from the side that Budugen is really unable to hold on, as long as there is a second way, he will not choose to ask Lu Bu for help!

"What about Feng Xian's opinion?"

"After consulting with the officers and men under his command, General Lu believes that at this point in time, less than half of the army rectification work in Wuyuan and the surrounding counties has been carried out, and there are even vacancies in equipment, and it is very likely that the gains will outweigh the losses if the troops are forcibly dispatched."

Shang Ji's brows immediately furrowed when he heard this, and he asked in a deep voice, "So, is Feng Xian going to fight?" ”

"No, according to General Lu, Mr. Chen Gong suggested that the general should support Budugen by sending troops without troops. Try to delay the time of Budugen's demise as much as possible, and leave time to rectify the Five Plains Army. According to General Lü, he will personally go out and lead several generals such as Zhang Liao, Cao Xing, Song Xian, Cheng Lian, Wei Yue, and Li Feng to support Bu Dugen. ”

"Will there be no troops?" Shang Ji was slightly stunned, and then laughed dumbly. Chen Gong was really not simple, and he found the best solution at a glance.

As I said before, Budugen was defeated all the way not because of poor strength, but because the morale of the army was turbulent and morale was low.

There is nothing on the battlefield that can boost morale more than a peerless general, and with Lu Bu personally leading the team to support, at least he can help Bu Dugen live for another month.

At this time, merchants can mobilize more fully and allow time to negotiate with allies. More importantly, let Lu Bu have time to reorganize the army.

"Did Bongxian say anything else?"

"General Lu asked us to speed up the construction of his customized equipment, and he hopes to have it all in place within half a month. In addition, if possible, I hope that we can provide some war materials such as bows, arrows, horses, and medicines on credit. He will pay back twice after the Battle of Xianbei. ”

"Is that so?"

Shang Ji closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then said, "Did Feng Xian say that he could send troops at the earliest?" How many troops can be dispatched? ”

"Twenty days, General Lu said that as long as the equipment and materials can arrive on time, Wuyuan can officially send troops to Xianbei within twenty days. In this war, Wuyuan almost poured out of the nest, and it is expected that 100,000 wolf cavalry will be dispatched by then, 50,000 Purple Armor Army (Zhang Liao's exclusive special troops), 50,000 Flying Star Marksmen (Cao Xing's exclusive special troops), 200,000 Bingzhou Xiaocai (Song Xian and others' non-exclusive special troops), and 500,000 elite regular troops. The cumulative scale of Lu Bu's army is 900,000! ”

After listening to Lu Bu's plan to send troops, Shang Ji was speechless. Lu Bu really poured out of the nest, and when someone raided Wuyuan, it is estimated that he will cry very badly!

Fortunately, he is behind Lu Zhi, and his character is first-class in the world, otherwise Lu Bu would never dare to play like this.

"Hongzhu, how much of the equipment that Feng Xian ordered from us has not been delivered? How long will it take to be normal? ”

"There are 100,000 sets of 100-level equipment and 30,000 sets of iron-level equipment, if it is normal, it will take at least a month."

"It's too late, take some from our reserves and send it to him, and send another 100,000 war horses. The rest of his needs, as long as they are not excessive, are sufficient to meet him. Make sure you don't delay the big thing! ”

"By the way, you can send a message to my brother and Mr. Xi, as long as Gongsun Chan and Ding Yuan agree to send troops to the alliance, we can provide them with war horses, weapons, pills and other items at a preferential price."

"Brother Yu understands, I will arrange for someone to deal with it later." Deng Yan nodded and replied solemnly.

"General, my subordinates have a word, I don't know whether to say it or not!"

Xun Yu, who had not spoken in the crowd, suddenly got up and said.

"Speak!"

"General Qiyu, my subordinates think that it is best for us to report Xianbei's movements to the imperial court, and at the same time ask the imperial court to issue a will to crusade against Xianbei."

Xun Yu said leisurely.

"The Imperial Court? That's right! How did I forget the Imperial Court?! ”

"Yes, if Wen Ruo's words are reasonable, we really need to report to the imperial court for such a major matter." The rest of the people also reacted and flew in agreement.

Because of the Shang Dynasty, Pingzhou is currently the most obvious area in the whole world. Whether it is officials at all levels or the people of Pingzhou, they only hear about Shang Pingzhou and do not know about the Han court.

Shang Ji himself was also accustomed to doing whatever was decided internally and implemented as soon as it was passed, and for a time he ignored the existence of the Han court.

Although the imperial court was controlled by Dong Zhuo, it was impossible for Dong Zhuo to provide a large amount of money, food and materials, let alone directly send troops to support. But surface work always needs to be done, right?

No matter how bad it is, you can formalize your own small alliance through the imperial court! According to the usual practice, does it necessary to set up a general to coordinate the overall situation in the conquest of foreign races? Who else is qualified to serve as this general besides Shang Ji?

In addition, there are still some areas in Xianbei that are handed over to Dong Zhuo's hometown Liangzhou, after the Xianbei people become bigger, no matter whose territory it is, in order to ensure the safety of the basic plate, does Dong Zhuo have to have a little blood?

Why don't you do what is harmless?