Chapter 5 (1/2)
After learning that the city was going to run out of grain and grass, Monroe decided to adopt the strategy of being trapped but not attacking. He sent spies to the city to lobby for rebellion and spread rumors, expecting the rebels in the city to collapse without fighting.
If there was no Qin Feng, Zhao Yuanjin's downfall would be a foregone conclusion.
Qin Feng pondered: ”is this Mengluo very difficult to entangle?”
Zhao Yuanjin and sun Xiangqing nodded at the same time, what's more, it's more difficult? Monroe is one of the few generals who are proficient in military affairs and able to fight hard battles. If it was not for him, Zhao Yuanjin would not be so embarrassed.
Qin Feng sighed in his heart. If he could have crossed over earlier, Zhao Yuanjin at that time still had room to maneuver. Maybe the situation would be completely different. But in the face of today's siege, it is hard to think of a feasible response.
You can't keep a lonely city for a long time, but you will lose it if you keep it for a long time. People with a little bit of military knowledge understand this. Since Monroe outside the city was a well-known general with a normal mind, it was impossible for him to make low-level mistakes, let alone withdraw his troops.
If he changed his mind now and ordered all-out attack regardless of casualties, maybe he could win the isolated city in one or two days at most.
”I don't know if there are dead men with high martial arts skills in the army?” Qin Feng asked.
Zhao Yuanjin replied: ”there are several, sir, do you want them to assassinate? I'm afraid it's not feasible. Monroe is very well guarded. Our people can't get close to the camp of the imperial army. ”
Qin Feng was stunned for a moment, and found that he thought things too simple. The so-called martial arts experts seem to be powerful, but they can play a very limited role in thousands of troops. No matter how fierce the masters are, they are just flesh and blood. They have to kneel down after being shot by hundreds of hard bows and crossbows. Unless it is the kind of spiritual practitioners who believe that the great power of heaven and earth belongs to themselves, they can ignore the military siege in the secular world.
”In that case, I need you to try to stick to it for a few more days, and then I'll go back and prepare the right means.” Qin Feng thought for a moment.
Su Mu and Zhao Yuanjin looked at each other and said, ”as long as you can continue to provide food and grass with your help, you can stick to it for a few days. But the situation in the city, the court's spy will sooner or later spread the news. If Monroe suddenly sends out troops to attack, I'm afraid... ”
”Two days at most. I'll be back.” Qin Feng promised.
Zhao Yuanjin relaxed: ”two days time we still can afford to wait, that has Mr. Lao.”
He clapped his hands, and two burly bodyguards came in carrying a brass horn covered golden Phoebe box, placed it in front of Qin Feng, saluted and retreated out.
Su Mu came to open the lid of the box, and suddenly a dazzling golden light poured out. It was full of gold bars, about three centimeters in diameter, and full of boxes.
”This gold is an agreed reward. Please accept it, sir.”
Su Mu said: ”it's just that there is not much gold left in the army. How about using silver in future trade? It's all official silver of the imperial court, and its quality is guaranteed. At the exchange rate of 1:10, you won't suffer any loss. ”
In today's world, the majority of currency circulating among the people is silver and copper, so Zhao Yuanjin's Treasury is mainly silver. Although there is some gold, it is far less abundant than silver.
Qin Feng said with a smile: ”I don't lack silver in my hand, so I can't use this. There are always big families or money banks in the city. Can you find them to exchange gold?”
”Well, as you wish.” Zhao Yuanjing nodded.
I still have more than 200000 taels of silver in my Treasury, and I have a lot of gold to exchange. I should be able to survive this difficult period. As long as we can make a comeback in the future, it is not difficult to amass money.
Qin Feng looked at him and suddenly moved in his heart and said, ”well, I have a better proposal. In the future, I can exchange silver and Jiedushi for gold. What's the ratio One to fifteen! What do you think? ”
Zhao Yuanjin's face suddenly changed, and immediately appeared to be obviously happy. He quickly agreed. Qin Feng did this in disguise to give him good. After all, the gold and silver exchange market outside is one to ten. As long as he cashes the corresponding amount of gold to Qin Feng in full, the extra part is entirely his own income.
The more gold he exchanges, the more benefits he will get, which means that he will have more financial resources to recruit and expand his strength in the future.
”However, I hope that I can get the document guarantee from the governor that in the future, I will have the right to do business freely in the adult's territory, set up a guard team, and give sufficient preferential treatment in terms of tax revenue. How about that?” Qin Feng continued.
In line with the principle of long-term cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win results, he does not have a lion's mouth, although Zhao Yuanjin has more to ask for from his own place.
Zhao Yuan Jin thought a little, and then happily agreed to come down: ”this matter Zhao promised, this and Mr. made a pledge.”
In fact, it is too early to discuss this matter now. Under normal circumstances, it is meaningful to discuss this matter at least until Zhao Yuanjin has enough territory to become king on his own. Of course, nothing has been set up ahead of time.
When everything was over, Zhao Yuanjing asked casually, ”is that maid pretty good?””Well, not bad.” Qin Feng said casually.
Sun Xiangqing said with a smile: ”Sir, it's good that you are satisfied, but the Lord has specially selected for you. She was a young lady from a rich family in the city. She had the talent to learn and understand etiquette. She had a good appearance, and she was perfect. Let her take care of your husband's daily life in the future. ”
“……”
Qin Feng was quite speechless. Zhao Yuanjin really spent some time to please him. After all, these ladies with status are not those ordinary maids and maids who can buy them at will with a little money. In order to persuade the family behind her to agree, the governor must have given considerable benefits.
After another talk, Qin Feng left in a hurry.
In the alternation of light and darkness, the scene in front of me became the interior of the warehouse, and the midday sun came in from the sky window.
“…… It's not easy to do