At the same time, the Totofu -

Compared with the May period, the current capital government is much more deserted, and a large number of people have been dispatched to the front line, and a lot of people who are responsible for escorting supplies have been transferred.

Not to mention the Totong Prefecture, there is a lot less crowd on the entire street.

First, they are afraid of being arrested, second, they are afraid of continuing to collect taxes, and third, the number of people has been greatly reduced.

"Sir, some time ago, our people in Chabei came back with a message."

"It's a matter of letting Zhao Ming train again, right? Didn't you say it, this kind of thing doesn't need to be mentioned in the future, unless he, Zhao Ming, really dares to make trouble. ”

Zhang Li glanced lightly at Adjutant Ren, who was standing aside, and as he spoke, he fiddled with the tea set in front of him.

"Alas! I don't know when this day will be good, with Dashuai's current offensive, he won't be able to last long if he wants to come to the south.

When the war is over, our days will be fine.

It's a pity that the marshal didn't let me participate in the war, otherwise I would have been able to take credit! ~”

Zhang Li sighed lightly, now the entire Jin system is very optimistic about the situation, although the expected strategy of going straight to the nest has not succeeded, it is only half successful.

But with the other party's crumbling defense line, it is estimated that it will not last long.

It's just that the adjutant will say again, "Sir, I think I still have to talk to you."

According to the description, several major warehouses in Chabei have been tightly sealed recently, and a large amount of material transportation is suspected to be being carried out inside.

Suspicion ....."

"Suspect what? Suspect that he Zhao Ming took gunpowder and wanted to touch us? ”

Zhang Li sneered, first filled himself some tea, and then chuckled,

"I'm still afraid that Zhao Ming won't come, he is here, and we can be regarded as having an excuse to pry out all the money this kid has earned over the years.

This year's interest of five million, tsk, just our side is such a huge amount of money, how much money do you say he Zhao Ming has in his hand? ”

For Zhao Ming, Zhang Li He had no other thoughts.

It is true that cooperating with Zhao Ming has indeed made a lot of money, and his little life has visibly changed for the better.

Although 12 million was invested, the vast majority of it was the funds collected by officials at all levels in Chahar.

In fact, he himself invested 2 million, and now excluding part of the interest that needs to be returned to officials at all levels, he has already earned back all the principal with the intermediate fee alone, and he has earned an extra 1 million oceans.

Not only that, but by helping Zhao Ming transport coal mines, he also earned 300,000 oceans in the middle of the transfer fee.

Although this is a long-term business and can be done forever, Zhao Ming really wants to make trouble, and he doesn't mind making a wave of quick money.

"Yes, yes, yes! Sir, you're right, but it's a bit difficult for our current forces to suppress Zhao Ming, right? Adjutant Ren frowned.

"Isn't it to increase the prestige of others?"

Zhang Li took a sip of tea and said leisurely, "Even if he Zhao Ming is brave, he has this ability?" ”

"That's just as well." Adjutant Ren nodded slightly.

Thinking of the transfer of troops by his superiors some time ago, he also felt that he might have thought too much.

"Sir, we still have to be careful of this Zhao Ming, this person seems to be very good at fighting, so we have to guard against it!"

"Hehe, isn't this a precaution?"

Zhang Li smiled faintly, "He may have heard some news and felt that Chahar could do whatever he wanted if he had transferred a cavalry division."

What a pity! It would be interesting if he dared to come. Datong, Xuanhua, and Zhangjiakou, the three important places each had five security columns and two infantry regiments at this time.

And I have another cavalry division stationed here, no matter where he Zhao Ming wants to attack, unless he can capture the city in one day.

Otherwise, he's just a fish on the board, let me handle it! ”

In fact, as early as after the cavalry division was transferred, the staff ordered five infantry regiments from Suiyuan to be sent over for reinforcements to strengthen the Chahar defense line.

This is not to guard against him Zhao Ming, in the eyes of the high-level, he Zhao Ming is nothing.

The main reason is to guard against the tiger's eye on the northeast.

Five infantry regiments, five security columns, a total of about 12,000 men. Together with a cavalry division, the total number is about 20,000.

In addition, there was an artillery brigade under his command, equipped with 48 75-mm mountain guns, and there were also 28 guns hoarded in the city.

The guns and ammunition are well stocked, and they can fight several tough battles, even if they have a plan.

Under the continuous onslaught of the Feng system, it can resist for at least ten days.

Ten days was enough for the marshal's side to quickly send a few reinforcements to support.

So Zhang Li didn't panic at all, he really couldn't do it, there were still two security groups in the city.

Although the security regiment and the security column are the same, their combat effectiveness is very stretched, and they are dispensable.

In ancient times, it was the local self-defense forces that the imperial court ordered the local government to form, but in these years, the security regiment also had guns.

You may break when you touch Feng, but you can still fight with Zhao Ming.

"Okay, let's think about how to raise money and food, now that the big marshal is urging tightly, we can't delay the big thing because of this."

Zhang Li waved his hand, and he had already forgotten about Zhao Ming.

He didn't deny that Zhao Ming had performed well enough on the battlefield before, but he didn't see it, and the ghost knew if there was anything greasy in it.

What's more, he felt that Zhao Ming was mostly colluding with the Outer Mongolians, and now he is engaged in these small actions, thinking that he is dissatisfied with today's taxes.

It's normal to be a little dissatisfied and make a fuss, but it's a big deal to give a stick to a sweet date.

The two soon began to discuss the matter of raising money and food.

The Jin army is different from the national government, money and grain are really in short supply, and in addition to disasters in various places, it is not a rich place like the south where money and grain are rich.

At present, before the critical juncture of the war, the phenomenon of economic collapse has already occurred in various parts of the rear.

"Sir, do you want me to see if you should levy more grain from Chabei?"

"Isn't that right? Money has already weighed the burden, and this food has also been weighed, this Zhao Ming is afraid that he really wants to make trouble with me.

What's more, he only has cattle and sheep in the north, and the things of cattle and sheep can be used as military rations? What's more, cattle and sheep should not be used for transportation. Zhang Li shook his head.

Hearing this, Adjutant Ren smiled and said in a low voice, "Sir, did you say that Chabei is really short of food?" ”

These words made Zhang Li pause slightly.

"Sir, you want me to see that Zhao Ming is not short of money, nor is there a shortage of food.

It is said that as early as more than a year ago, this Zhao Ming successively purchased grain from the south, and the grain transportation teams that came from the south five months ago were endless.

Earlier, the people at the bottom thought they were here to do business, but then a brother poked at the sack and found that it was full of rice and noodles!

Do you remember this? I also asked you at the beginning, but you didn't care about it because Zhao Ming sent someone to send a sum of money.

Now..... Isn't it time to use this food? ”