Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 308: Taking on the mess of seven counties in the capital, how can one be merciful when doing big things?

Liu Hong laughed, his eyes flashing with countless flames.

The long sword pointed directly at Kyoto, as if it was going to cut Kyoto in half.

"In that case, follow me into the capital and capture the capital of Nanqing!"

Countless flags fluttered in the wind.

The banner with the character "Liu" on it was at the head of all the flags, leading an army of 100,000 men, marching towards Kyoto in a mighty force.

This time, Liu Hong led his troops into Beijing without an imperial edict, but with the support of 100,000 old brothers.

Qianlongwan Cavalry, Dingzhou Army, Garrison Division, and Governor's Guard!
Under Han Xin's command, the four armies were in good order without a trace of chaos.

Shi Chan stood beside Liu Hong's carriage, constantly calculating the accounts.

Why did Liu Hong wait so long? The army is secondary.

The main things are food and siege equipment.

Shi Chanli calculated all the aid from Northern Qi over the years, as well as the smuggling with the Western Hu and the trade with Dongyi City.

"Pei Gong, this time we are attacking the capital, we have 1.2 million dan of grain and fodder, 14 million taels of silver, and countless siege equipment. You are now fully equipped!"

After closing the account book, Shi Chanli felt a little emotional.

This is still Liu Hong's power in the northwest. Although the three routes of Andong were demarcated by Liu Hong not long ago, they have a large population and a large territory.

These forces are no less than more!

Liu Hong nodded and gave the order in a deep voice.

"Don't treat the 100,000 civilians who are responsible for escorting food and fodder harshly. They are our most loyal supporters, just like the soldiers."

"You have to give me money and have enough food to eat."

Shi Chanli hesitated a little. Silver was still an easy matter.

The problem is that even if Qianlong Bay and Dingzhou received funding from Northern Qi, the land was barren and they would not disturb the people.

One million and two hundred thousand stones is already the limit.

Even though 100,000 shi of grain and fodder can cover the monthly expenses of an army of 100,000, that is only in normal times.

In wartime, if you eat as much as you want, 100,000 shi of food and fodder can only last for half a month, which is already the limit.

Shi Chanli estimated that it would take at least half a year or even a year to capture Kyoto, even with internal support.

There was not even enough time to save food, let alone feed the people in charge of logistics.

Looking at Shi Chanli hesitantly.

Liu Hong was about to say something when his face turned pale in an instant. He covered his chest with his hands and sweat kept dripping down.

Hong Zhu found something wrong and quickly handed the medicine to Liu Hong.

Liu Hong shook his head and pushed the medicine away.

"This isn't a disease. It's just that my Qi is too difficult to control."

Then he turned his gaze to Shi Chanli and spoke earnestly.

"I know you don't understand, but do you think that in the seven counties of the capital, you only need a roll of official documents, and 100,000 people will spontaneously escort food and grass. Is this really my previous favor?"

Shi Chanli was a little confused. Isn't it?
Maybe a little, but apart from the 50,000 Hanging Temple craftsmen, who would be willing to risk their lives to escort food and fodder?

It's all because Emperor Qing is being too clever, or he's just throwing away the whole thing.

The so-called national debt was issued, 20 million shi of grain, and 300 million taels of silver.

Are the aristocratic families willing to pay? They resisted openly or covertly, and in the end the burden fell entirely on the common people.

Especially the seven counties in the capital area, Fan Jian thought that Liu Hong would occupy this place sooner or later.

We can't help the enemy, right?

The Ministry of Revenue promoted the national debt, and the revelry of the wealthy and powerful families in the seven counties almost forced millions of people in the seven counties to lose their homes and lives.

Even small and medium-sized landlords who owned dozens of acres of land could not afford the huge national debt and went bankrupt and their families were broken up.

It can be said that the seven counties in Gyeonggi Province have become a mess.

Before the army arrived, the aristocratic families of the seven counties took away gold, silver, treasures and large amounts of food and hid in Kyoto.

Liu Hong not only had to lead an army of 100,000 to attack the city, but also had to clean up this mess single-handedly.

There is no love or hate in the world without reason!

Shi Chanli wanted to say something else.

Liu Hong patted Shi Chanli on the shoulder, his expression firm. "Go to the countryside more often to see if there are already starving people everywhere."

"Remember, you are saving millions of people in the seven counties of the capital, not organizing 100,000 civilians to escort food and fodder."

Shi Chanli woke up and realized that a heavy responsibility had fallen on his shoulders, and he nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry, sir! Leave these matters to me, but I can only hold out for half a year. After half a year, I'm afraid I will be helpless."

Liu Hong's eyes were dim.

"Half a year? One month will be enough! In one month, you will go to Jiangnan and take control of Versace's bank, Baoyue Building, and a large number of other businesses in Jiangnan."

Shi Chanli's forehead was covered with sweat.

Could it be that because the adults and the Fan family are in conflict, even if Versace and the Fan family have a falling out, he will be transferred from an important position?
Zhang Liang saw what Shi Chanli was thinking and spoke with a smile.

"Don't think too much. Versace has made great contributions. It's time for him to be transferred back to the master and serve as the civil affairs envoy of the seven counties in Gyeonggi Province."

"With his intelligence, the economy of the seven counties in the capital will be restored soon. As for food, you don't have to worry. The Lord has made the decision!"

Shi Chanli finally felt relieved and returned to the rear to do his work.

When the carriage was cleared, only Liu Hong, Zhang Liang and Hong Zhu were left.

Zhang Liang's face darkened, with worry and heartache mixed on his face.

“Sir! You must know that even if you have an epiphany and cultivate both kinds of true qi to the ninth level, you will not be able to balance them.”

Although Zhang Liang did not practice martial arts, he knew some inside information about Liu Hong.

The reason why Liu Hong was able to wear armor and stand in front of the soldiers with full energy was because of this.

That’s because Liu Hong gave up suppressing the rapidly expanding domineering true qi.

Use the Tai Chi Yin and Yang method and your own body as a medium to restore the balance of true Qi.

During this period, Liu Hong can use his true energy to recover to the ninth level of strength.

Under the impact of the two kinds of true qi, even the shadow may not be Liu Hong's opponent.

But at the same time, the domineering true energy will expand rapidly like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, filling Liu Hong's body.

During this period, Liu Hong's life was worse than death.

Either break through to become a grandmaster, or explode and die!

Liu Hong smiled softly, his expression resolute and his face filled with murderous intent.

"Zhang Liang, how can you be so cautious when doing great things?"

"Didn't you ask me to prove it last time? I will prove it to you. My revolutionary heart will never change, even if the world changes!"

Zhang Liang was stunned on the spot.

The 100,000-strong army stopped and surrounded the entire Kyoto.

Like a black cloud, it was almost destroying the entire Kyoto.

Fan Jian looked with a grim face at the figure sitting high under the Liu family's banner.

All the anger accumulated over the years poured out and he couldn't help but burst into cursing.

"Liu Hong, you are a traitor who has no king or father, and everyone has the right to kill you!"

"I hereby issue a bounty to the world by order of the imperial court. Whoever captures Liu Hong's head will be rewarded with 100,000 taels of gold, the title of Duke, and the future generations of my family will share the same fate with the country!"

This reward is quite huge!
Originally, Fan Jian wanted to avoid assassination even if he couldn't make Liu Hong live in fear all day long.

It can also make the 100,000 troops under his command have strange thoughts and become disloyal.

After all, with such a high position and generous salary, who wouldn't be tempted?
Chen Pingping's eagle eyes were also scanning the 100,000 troops below, hoping to see any generals who were interested, so he sent spies to use coercion or inducement.

However, the 100,000-strong army was in deathly silence, staring coldly at the nobles on the city wall.

There was only anger and hatred in his eyes.

Liu Hong smiled disdainfully, picked up the sword and pointed it at Fan Jian.

"Whoever kills Fan Jian will be rewarded with one ounce of silver and ten catties of rice."

"Hahaha……"

The soldiers burst into laughter and looked at Fan Jian on the city wall with mockery.

It's just such a mockery of you, you're only worth this price!
Fan Jian was so angry that his whole body was shaking and he roared with all his might.

"Shoot, shoot! When His Majesty returns to the capital, I will kill all of you, and not a single one from your nine clans will be spared."

(End of this chapter)