After returning to Chang'an City, the preparations were accelerated.

Li Er convened envoys from all sides many times, constantly mentioning Tuyuhun's invasion of Lanzhou, and clamoring for the Tang Dynasty to take revenge.

As for the matter of Gao Chang's interception and killing of the mission, there was no mention of it, as if he could not do anything because of the distance.

Moreover, Li Er also announced in a high-profile manner that he would send the Tang God of War and defeat the Turkic Li Jing as the commander.

When this news was released, all parties focused their attention on Tuyuhun, and they didn't notice that Datang's real target was Gaochang.

Tuyuhun is a nomadic tribe, and there is a lot of room for maneuver with the Tubo Plateau in the back, and it is very difficult to destroy its country in a war.

Gaochang is different, its geographical location is placed there, and its country can be destroyed if it is done.

Now Li Er and a group of famous generals are also talking about some strategic planning, and they have made such a noise.

In a few years, after Datang's strength rises rapidly, there will be no more strategies, and the army will directly drive over and crush it.

At its peak, the Tang Army didn't ask if they could fight, they only asked where they were.

The radio station and the radio operator were taken away by Li Er, and they were hidden very deeply, and no one knew where they were used.

Of course, the usage fee that should be given will not be less, and Li Er, who is ambitious enough to swallow the sun and the moon, disdains to do such a cheap thing for some money.

The logistics preparations are progressing very smoothly, and with such a rich man as Li Yunze making a move, everyone except Du Ruhui is very satisfied.

In history, Du Ruhui died of illness due to an accident the year before last, and the words of this world will naturally not be so miserable, Li Yunze was treated by Sun Simiao and successfully crossed the ghost gate.

The reason why Du Ruhui was dissatisfied was because he was serving as the head of the household department of the imperial court at this time, and the logistics materials provided by Li Yunze were to be paid.

The originally prepared military expenses were naturally sufficient, but they were prepared in accordance with the previous combat standards of the Tang Army.

But Li Yunze gave too many things that were too good, and when the military was overjoyed, even Du Ruhui couldn't say that he couldn't say that he couldn't say that he couldn't ask for it.

However, even if the financial income of the Tang Dynasty has increased too much compared with the same period in history, there are more places to spend money, especially after the emperor has personally experienced the charm of the train, and he is preparing to do a lot of special work.

In desperation, Du Ruhui could only take the initiative to come to Lijiazhuang to discuss with the owner of Li Zhuang.

It was Wu Meiniang's sisters who received Du Ruhui, although they were not very old, they had already revealed their beauties, peach and willow green, and their temples and temples had been displayed.

"The master is sleepy, and he hasn't woken up at this time, and I hope the prince will forgive me."

Hearing Wu Meiniang's words, Du Ruhui subconsciously looked up at the sky outside the bright glass window.

The sun is shining, and the sun is rising.

"It's okay." Du Ruhui's smile was kind, and he waved his hand again and again to show that he didn't care at all.

There is no way, it is the initiative to ask for help, and the attitude is naturally lower.

The arrogant and arrogant Celestial in the sand withered rarely exist in the real reality.

Even if there really is, it will either be taken by oneself or swallowed by outsiders.

Those who really do things are proficient in human affairs, and Du Ruhui is naturally the same.

Sitting and drinking tea and chatting with the two little ladies of the martial family, Du Ruhui also nodded secretly.

The eldest lady of the martial arts family looked a little dumbfounded, but the second lady was extremely shrewd, and even compared to the body of a man, she was not much more reckless.

He is extraordinary, shrewd and capable, but he seems to be down-to-earth and generous.

If he didn't know that this woman would either stay in Lijiazhuang or enter the palace, he would have wanted to make arrangements for Du He.

Thinking of this, Du Ruhui's thoughts began to diverge, and he didn't know if Princess Changle would be able to hold it down in the future.

The eldest grandson Wuji took over the work of blowing the wind from Li Er, as an old yin man, of course he would not go directly to Lijiazhuang to blow the wind, but first blow the wind in Chang'an City.

The focus of his work was not on Li Yunze, but on the body of Wu Shitong, the governor of Jingzhou.

I have to say that the eldest grandson Wuji is capable.

After chatting for a while, the tea was changed twice, and Li Yunze finally came out.

"Forgive me." Li Yunze, who was smiling, came up with an excuse: "I reviewed the renovation plan of Yong'an Palace last night, and I stayed up too long and got up late." ”

Du Ruhui's smile became more and more cordial, and after the martial sisters said goodbye and left, they didn't mention anything serious at all, but talked about it for a while.

Li Yunze also wanted to laugh after dealing with it for a while, so he had to go straight to the topic, "If Du Gong has anything to say, please speak up." ”

Du Ruhui exhaled, which can be regarded as talking about the topic: "This time, the imperial army is not subordinate, and the expenditure is too large, and it is difficult to maintain the finances." ”

Hearing this, Li Yunze nodded, "What is Du Gong's plan, is it to reduce logistics procurement or to reduce the purchase price?" ”

Du Ruyan was stunned for a moment, and then said with a wry smile, "I want to." ”

The logistics of the Tang Army were supplied by the imperial court, but there were many things that the imperial court did not have, but the military was eager for them and had to pay for them.

Du Ruhui's meaning lies in these aspects.

"Okay, let's talk about it one by one." Li Yunze beckoned to the door, "Prepare lunch, come according to the standard of soldiers on the expedition." ”

Wu Meiniang's response came from outside, and then Li Yunze raised his hand and knocked on the table, "Food, clothing, housing and transportation, let's talk about military clothes first." ”

"On this expedition, Tuyuhun and Gaochang started fighting at the same time, and it is expected to use 80,000 to 100,000 soldiers, and the people are doubled. The start time is about after the autumn harvest, and if the war starts, it will be snowing heavily. ”

Li Yunze considered the wording: "Not to mention anything else, 150,000 sets of woolen military uniforms, 400,000 sets of cotton coats, and 400,000 pairs of cotton shoes are all necessary." On such a cold day, the soldiers and men had to be warmly dressed. ”

Hearing this, Du Ruhui first bowed slightly, and then his expression became serious, "Is it a miscalculation, the soldiers and the people add up to two or three hundred thousand, why do you need 400,000 sets of cotton clothes and shoes?" ”

"Isn't there any wear and tear?" Li Yunze simply spread his hands: "It's lost on the road, it's broken, it's burned, or it's gone for various reasons, and it can't be used." Don't you need a spare? Du Gong wouldn't think that one of these things could be used for a lifetime. ”

"This..."

According to Du Ruhui's thoughts, in the past, the Tang Army couldn't have fought when it didn't have these things, why is it so delicate now.

Moreover, I have never heard of equipping the people with the same logistics treatment as the sergeants, and I can't afford to spend so much.

Of course, this can only be thought about, but not spoken.

The military only cares if there are good things, and if there are, the more the better.

As for how much money it will cost, it is a matter for the civil officials, or it is a matter for him, the head of the household.

The strength of the Datang military is strong, and Du Ruhui can't carry it.

"There are too many of them, and the imperial court can't afford them." Du Ruhui frowned, "It's configured according to one person." In addition, please have a lot of discounts on the price. ”

"Doing business is always preferable to large quantities." Li Yunze, who crossed his legs, also smiled, "I have never heard of buying less and getting a big discount." ”

"This." Du Ruhui smiled helplessly, "Please also ask Master Li Zhuang to help." ”

"Help or something." Li Yunze said with interest: "Let Your Majesty write an IOU, as much as you want." ”

These words really made Du Ruhui laugh.

If he really relied on the emperor to write an IOU and take things, then not to mention anything else, he Du Ruhui should be the first to hang up the crown and leave, and he would have no face to do it again.

"How about an old man writing an IOU?"

Du Ruhui simply said, "When the income of the imperial court improves, there will be no shortage of articles." ”

"Du Gong's character, I naturally trust." Li Yunze said with a smile, "Dare to ask Duke Du, is he writing an IOU in his own name, or in the name of the imperial court's household secretary?" ”

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Do you still need to ask, of course, in the name of the head of the household.

If it is written in Du Ruhui's own name, wouldn't it become his own sponsorship?

At that time, not only will it not have a good reputation, but it will end up with a two-hearted evaluation.

"In the name of the imperial court."

"Nope." Li Yunze simply shook his head, "In a few years, Du Gong will no longer be the secretary of the household department, I will take the IOU to the new Da Situ to ask for an account, and people will say, 'This is owed by the predecessor, what does it have to do with me?' 'Then what should I do, hold on to the door and cry or hang white silk in front of the household department?' ”

Du Ruhui said in his heart: "I'm afraid that you will directly dismantle the yamen at that time." ’

He was also helpless, so he could only keep saying, "Please make more discounts." ”

As for saying that he has already made up his mind in his heart, he will resign as soon as this time is over. Whoever likes to do it in this household department is going to do it, anyway, he won't do it. You must know that the follow-up railway project is coming, and it is a real bottomless pit.

Li Yunze's attitude is very clear: "It's okay to reduce the amount of order, but it's the court's business to buy as much as you want." But the discount is not preferential, for the sake of Du Gong's face, maintaining the previous preferential amount is already the limit. I can't afford to trade at a loss. ”

To be honest, compared to its practicality and scarcity, Li Yunze's price is really not high.

The cotton clothes and shoes are the real treasure of the cold, and those who have used them say that they are good.

The woolen military uniform is extremely beautiful, and it is extraordinary when worn, and when the first batch of white was given to the army, the army was already crazy.

The real problem is that this expense is extra than before, and it is this extra that the whole household is most afraid of.

No one up and down recognized this account, and it could only be counted on the head of the household.

The emperor contained lakes and lakes, and the military kept asking for them all day long, and the important ministers avoided them, and only the household department was unlucky.

As the boss of the household department, Du Ruhui has nowhere to run for this additional expense.

In desperation, he could only cover his forehead and sigh, "Let's finish talking about other things first." ”

"Food, clothing, shelter and transportation, when it comes to food. Who would say bad about beef jerky, salted fish, cheese, bean cake, oil, and pasture produced in Lijiazhuang? ”

Du Ruhui agrees with this very much, these things provided by Li Jiazhuang are really liked by everyone.

It is difficult for the imperial court to achieve this degree here.

Killing cattle and making jerky is something that the imperial court can't do. Cattle are the most important agricultural resource, who dares to kill indiscriminately.

Moreover, jerky and salted fish require a large amount of salt to be salted, and expensive salt is a large expenditure.

Not to mention cheese, there is no black and white cow in the world that can produce so much milk like Lijiazhuang, and I have never seen it.

Soybean cake oil pasture or something, other places have also begun to plant, but whether it is quality, quantity, and key price, it is not as good as Lijiazhuang's, the most important thing is that the cost is not as good as others.

The military has stated that these things must not be missing, and if they are missing and lead to defeat, then the sin is all household.

For this kind of rhetoric, Du Ruhui naturally scoffed.

In the past, when there were no such things, I didn't see anyone who asked the household to take the blame.

In terms of housing, the tents provided by Lijiazhuang are of course of the best quality, but Du Ruhui directly cut them all, because although the quality of the tents in the imperial court is not as good as that of Lijiazhuang, it is enough to use.

Speaking of lines, the most important thing is Lijiazhuang's four-wheeled vehicles and heavy-duty horses.

In this regard, Du Ruhui also chose to cut them all, he only asked to order the key turf steering shock absorption system and the yellow or something, and the finished product was not wanted.

As for the heavy horses, the imperial court already has a part, and the most important thing is that so many people are used, so there is no need to buy horses at a high price.

All in all, all the problems have returned to the original point.

Where does the money come from?