The battle with Li Yu was omitted by 300,000 words.
For the next three days, he continued to stay in the villa.
Didn't go out, didn't see anyone.
There was no news coming from King Xiaoyao, who seemed to be still considering whether to agree to his conditions.
In the morning, Zhao Hao had just seen off Li Yu who was staying overnight in the villa. He came back and washed up when Qingniao walked in quickly.
"My Lord, many merchants from Wu Kingdom have come to Wu Kingdom recently and are buying large quantities of loose grain."
Zhao Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Well, what's the result?"
The Blue Bird said, "Because the price they offered was extremely high, and it was backed by the long-standing relationship between Wu and Shu."
"so……"
"In just over ten days, they have purchased tens of thousands of dan of grain."
"And our Dagan business has been running around for nearly a month and a half from the beginning to now, and the amount of grain we have purchased has not exceeded 20,000 dan."
"These 20,000 dan of grain are being transported back to the country one after another."
"If we add in what we purchased from the merchants in Shu, it would be nearly 50,000 dan."
“But it’s still too little.”
Zhao Hao nodded slightly: "These are just small fights. If you want to buy grain in large quantities, you still have to look at the major merchants in Shu."
Qingniao said, "This is also what I am most worried about, Lord. Princess Yucheng has now completely sided with the Wu Kingdom."
"She is in charge of the royal treasury, which has a lot of grain and has a great influence on major businesses."
"Although now, there seems to be signs of selling grain and fodder to the Wu Kingdom."
"But I am worried..."
In the next few days, things really happened as Bluebird said.
Princess Yu Chengzhang hosted a banquet for King Ying of Wu at Yixian Tower. The Kingdom of Shu sold 200,000 dan of grain to the Kingdom of Wu at a price 20% higher than the market price.
Although Zhao Hao knew that this would definitely happen, his heart still sank when he actually got the news.
Seeing his frown, Qingniao couldn't help but ask, "My Lord, how about we go see King Xiaoyao?"
Zhao Hao shook his head: "No, neither King Xiaoyao nor the Empress of Shu will stop Princess Yucheng's action."
"I guess they even helped fuel the situation behind the scenes."
Qingniao's eyes flickered, and he thought of something: "My Lord, what you mean is that the Empress of Shu and King Xiaoyao want to put pressure on us by selling grain to Shu?"
Zhao Hao snorted and said, "Isn't this obvious?"
"As for the negotiations, whoever moves first now will lose."
"So, let alone 200,000 dan, even if it's more, we have to hold on."
Qingniao frowned and said, "But, with the princess's move, I am worried that other grain merchants in Shu will soon follow suit."
"By that time, even if we reach a cooperation with Shu, we won't be able to buy much food."
Zhao Hao immediately raised his hand and said, "I bet that the Queen of Shu and King Xiaoyao will not sit idly by."
"Also, keep a close eye on these 200,000 dan of grain."
"Who says that if they buy it, it must be theirs?"
Qingniao immediately said, "My Lord, what you mean is... robbing food? I'm afraid that's impossible."
“We are so short-handed.”
"The 200,000 dan of grain will definitely be escorted by the Shu Kingdom, and will be received by the Wu Kingdom's army after reaching the border."
"We definitely won't find any opportunity to do it."
Zhao Hao smiled faintly: "Really?"
"Then I will show you a trick. Show you how I got these 200,000 dan of grain."
Zhao Hao waved his hand and looked at Wu Song: "Second Brother Wu."
Wu Song walked up to Zhao Hao, Zhao Hao whispered something in his ear, and Wu Song left immediately.
Seeing this, Qingniao frowned and said, "My Lord, it's best not to act rashly. If we offend Shu, our situation will become even more difficult."
Zhao Hao waved his hand: "Miss Qingniao, there is no need to worry about this. Your Majesty has given me the power to be independent and let me act at my own discretion."
…
In Xiangfeng Villa, Prince Ying, dressed in plain clothes, was scooping water to water the flowers, humming a folk song from the Wu Kingdom.
He has been in a good mood recently.
After receiving the latest battle report, even though he is over sixty years old, he almost jumped up in excitement.
On the southern front, the city of Jianning was about to fall. On the western front, the two armies of the Wu State launched attacks at the same time.
The Qimen Gorge line was broken through at an extremely fast speed, and was then moving towards the Tongshan line.
However, because Da Gan was reorganizing his army, the reinforcements had not arrived yet.
In this way, taking over the Tongshan line will no longer be a problem.
Both routes were breached, and the western front of Dagan was completely open.
There was no way to stop the Wu army from advancing straight ahead.
If Shu could join in at this time, Dagan would be crushed immediately.
But this is already perfect.
He has now purchased the first batch of 200,000 dan of grain from the Kingdom of Shu, and everything is going in the best direction.
People always say that those who work hard are as fierce as tigers and wolves.
But this time, under the leadership of the Wu State, together with Southern Chu and Rongdi, this myth is about to be broken.
What tiger and wolf?
Just sheep!
No wonder the Prime Minister advocated war.
It seems now.
What a wise man!
I wonder what expressions those ministers in the court who had previously opposed the war would have when they see the current situation.
Unfortunately, he is unable to return to his country now and has to continue staying in Shu.
What a pity.
Once we break through the Tongshan line, the outcome of Dagan’s defeat will be officially determined.
As soon as that situation is formed.
There was no possibility for Shu Kingdom to continue delaying, and they had to join the war.
Before, he had been keeping a close eye on Zhao Hao, fearing that he would try to win over Shu.
But now it seems that the latest news from the battlefield has caused some changes in the minds of King Xiaoyao and the Queen of Shu.
Otherwise, Princess Yucheng would not have sold these 200,000 dan of grain.
In a few days, as soon as the latest defeat on the Tongshan front is reported, the second and third batches will follow naturally.
It was transported back to the State of Wu in a steady stream.
By that time, there would be no food to buy, and Dagan would have no chance of turning the tide.
Just as he was humming a little tune, a servant came over.
"Your Majesty, the 200,000 dan of grain has begun to be shipped. It will be ready to be shipped to the country in three days at most."
"Please make arrangements for the escort of this batch of grain, Your Majesty."
Putting down the ladle in his hand, King Ying smiled and nodded.
"Don't worry, the Prime Minister has already made preparations and reserved a thousand troops in Yucheng."
"I have already sent a message, ordering these 1,000 soldiers to change into ordinary attire and enter Shu Kingdom in batches."
"They should be able to reach the imperial capital within three days. With these 1,000 soldiers escorting them, there will be absolutely no problems."
The waiter bowed quickly and said, "So that's how it is. The Prime Minister and the Prince really have a plan that is well thought out."
Prince Ying burst into laughter: "It is the Prime Minister who has made all the plans, and I am just executing them."
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