The so-called inappropriate family does not know the price of firewood and rice.

Only by personally taking charge of logistics can we know how financially and materially it is to feed the army to fight the war.

Yuan Xi is now experiencing it firsthand.

"Too much?"

However, Yuan Shao frowned when he heard this: "Now that Yuan Shu's defeat is imminent, if you don't send more troops and horses, what will you do to fight for Yangzhou at that time?" ”

"The additional troops are only part of the force now, and at least more than 50,000 troops will be sent in the future, and Yangzhou must be taken!"

The crusade against Yuan Shu is indeed to wash away the stigma.

But at the same time, it is also for the land of Huainan!

He has been coveting Yangzhou for a long time, just because it has been occupied by Yuan Shu, after all, the two are of the same sect, and it is not good to really kill each other.

But this is a great opportunity!

Yangzhou, he should take over!

Yuan Shang also said: "What my father said is extremely true, Huainan is a rich land in the world, if you can occupy Yangzhou, you can form a situation of entrapment on both sides of Yuzhou and Yanzhou." ”

"If we don't increase the troops now, when Yuan Shu's army is defeated and the princes of all parties are divided in the future, we are afraid that we will only be able to eat the leftovers."

"The second brother's vision should be more long-term."

Yuan Shang said to Yuan Xi with a sincere face.

These words fell on Yuan Xi's ears, but they were full of ridicule, which made his heart unnameless, but it was not easy to attack.

How could he not know what Yuan Shang said?

Increasing troops and supplies, military salaries and armaments, and compensation for the dead and wounded all cost money everywhere, and Jizhou is not Yangzhou, so it can't be supported by taxes alone, so where does the money come from?

I can only go to those big families to ask for it!

If his father Yuan Shao opened his mouth, of course those people would not and would not dare to refuse; But now that he's in charge of logistics, it's not so easy for those people to give money.

One by one, they find all kinds of reasons to shirk, in short, they have no money.

What can he do about it?

Yuan Xi bowed his head and said in a deep voice: "Father, the increase in logistics supply by two percent is already the limit, and fifty percent is ...... There is nothing the child can do. ”

Yuan Shao was furious when he heard this: "Nothing can be done? I'll put the logistics in your hands, and you'll give me this answer? ”

"You...... cough cough cough ——! ”

Yuan Shao suddenly coughed as he spoke, and his face turned red.

"Parent ......"

"Father!"

Yuan Xi was startled, and subconsciously wanted to step forward to help.

But Yuan Shang rushed forward one step ahead of him, and while gently patting Yuan Shao on the back, he persuaded him: "Father, the second brother's ability is limited, don't embarrass him too much, the children will find a way to deal with the logistics." ”

"You're not in good health, so don't get angry easily."

After relieving for a while, Yuan Shao's anger calmed down.

But his face was still gloomy.

Then he set his eyes on Yuan Xi, hating iron and steel: "I can't even solve the logistics matter, how can I be able to take on a big responsibility in the future!" ”

"Xianyi, you've disappointed me so much!"

Being reprimanded like this, Yuan Xi didn't dare to refute it at all, and his face was ugly.

At this time, his heart was churning with anger, and he hated Yuan Shang's coy posture so much, which made him feel extremely disgusted!

At this moment, Fu Zhu walked into the study.

Although he felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the study, he chose to turn a blind eye and bowed his head and said: "Lord, Zhen's convoy is about to arrive in Yecheng, and Zhen's daughter is in the convoy, you can see ......"

Hearing this news, Yuan Shao didn't care too much, and casually ordered: "Send people directly to the palace, Xianfu Xianyi, you go to greet me on my behalf." ”

A woman dedicated to the emperor is just that, not worthy of his attention.

Anyway, his purpose is just to win over the Zhen family, and as for this woman, she is just a medium for the exchange of interests.

"Yes, father."

The two brothers Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang responded respectfully.

"One more thing."

Immediately afterwards, Fu Zhu continued to report: "Lord, Cao Cao regrouped his army to attack Wancheng, but Zhang Xiu did not choose to resist, but took all the people and grain and grass in the city and went to Yangzhou. ”

"Went to Yangzhou?"

Yuan Shao raised his eyebrows, with doubts in his eyes, "Yangzhou is now in a scuffle, what did Zhang Xiu do when he went to Yangzhou." ”

"Could it be that he also wants to get a piece of the pie from Yangzhou?"

He shook his head and said: "I don't know, but I don't rule out this possibility, after all, if you continue to stay in Wancheng, you will definitely be slaughtered by Cao Cao, and if you go to Yangzhou, you may be able to have a trace of life." ”

Yuan Shao's expression relaxed slightly, and said: "Forget it, it's just a lost dog, don't care, if you dare to get involved in Yangzhou, then you will destroy him." ”

"You all stand down and go meet the Zhen people."

is just a Zhang embroidery, and it can't get into his eyes.

After Yuan Shao finished speaking, he left the study directly.

……

Palace.

Liu Xie was fishing next to the pond in the back garden, and at this time, Zhang He came to report and told him the news of the arrival of Zhen's convoy.

"Have you seen anyone? What does it look like? ”

After listening to this, Liu Xie asked Zhang He, looking forward to it.

After all, this is the legendary Luoshui Goddess.

How beautiful is it that Cao Zhi, who is talented and eight-year-old, can ignore the etiquette between his uncle and sister-in-law and write a special Luo Shen Fu to praise?

Zhang He shook his head and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the last general only listened to the reports of his subordinates, and he never saw it with his own eyes, but he should enter the palace soon." ”

"That's ......"

Liu Xie was a little disappointed, but he felt that he was too anxious.

Sooner or later, we have to meet.

Why should he be in a hurry?

"But Your Majesty, there are really a lot of dowries brought by this Zhen girl, according to the reports of her subordinates, there are as many as 100 carts of gold and silver and wealth alone, and there are 100 servants, and the pomp is very large."

Zhang He thought about it and then continued to add.

But immediately I felt that I had never seen the world when I said this, Liu Xie, as the Son of Heaven, the whole world was his, what is a mere hundred cars of money?

"Tsk, rich woman."

Liu Xie sighed in his heart, but he didn't feel anything, and then said to Zhang He: "I know, let's step back first." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhang He clenched his fists heavily and turned to leave.

And Liu Xie also turned around and returned to the dormitory, planning to tidy up his appearance first, and then go to meet this future wife later.

……

After the two brothers Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang left the Yuan Mansion, they followed Fu Zhu to welcome the convoy of the Zhen family entering the city.

After all, the Yuan family is the lord of Yecheng, and although Zhen Mi has not officially entered the palace, the canonization edict has been prepared, just waiting for the official canonization.

Therefore, according to etiquette, it is necessary to come to greet them specifically.

For this reason, the soldiers were instructed to empty the streets, and to open all three gates of the east gate, sprinkle water to sweep the streets, and prepare a guard of honor.

Then he took people to wait for the arrival of Zhen's convoy at the city gate.