Liu Tan was dumbfounded after reading the letter. He really didn't expect that even Lie Jiaomi could be deceived?
But his target was not Lie Jiaomi at all, because he didn't want to trick Princess Danyang!
It would take at least one or two years for you to raise cattle and sheep to sell to the Han people now, right? Even in later times, it would take several months to raise them with feed. Do you think your cattle and sheep are air-breathed?
By the time they grow up, I'll have gone back. Why am I still fighting here? Are you sick?
Liu Tan couldn't figure it out, and after thinking for a long time, he called Huo Guang over to discuss it.
He is now as lonely as snow. Among all the people around him, only Huo Guang can discuss important matters with him. Jiang Chong... is smart but not broad-minded enough. Not to mention Li Buyan and Wei Buyi. Li Buyan is simple-minded and stubborn. He just wants to make meritorious deeds and earn back the title that their family lost.
Wei Buyi was similar to him, but he wanted to earn back his title.
Of course, this also has something to do with Liu Tan instigating him, and Liu Tan can't blame anyone else.
Thinking about it this way, it seems quite unfair to Huo Guang.
Feeling guilty, Liu Tan asked someone to call Huo Guang over.
In fact, Huo Guang did not feel particularly tired. What was really tiring were the days after the attack. He had never encountered such things before. He was basically forced to do something. Then he ran into a boss who had a fit from time to time, and a foreigner who coveted his boss. Those days were simply dark and gloomy.
Now, handling logistics and coordinating personnel are actually his strong points, and everything is in perfect order.
It would be better if their fifth prince would stop causing trouble.
Just as Huo Guang was thinking this, Liu Tan sent someone to call him, and Huo Guang's smile froze at the corner of his mouth.
He knew he shouldn't be happy too soon!
He now has experience. When he is busy on weekdays, Liu Tan will not call him casually. He goes to Liu Tan to report his work on time in the morning and evening. Once Liu Tan takes the initiative to find him, it means... something is going to happen again.
Huo Guang thought about it for a long time but couldn't think of anything that had happened recently that could have given Liu Tan such a sudden idea.
But he soon gave up his guess. There was no sign when the Fifth Prince slapped his forehead in the past. Mortals should not try to guess the thinking of a lunatic.
Because of the unknown, Huo Guang's expression was very serious when he came in front of Liu Tan.
Liu Tan had been staring blankly at Princess Danyang's letter. When he looked up and saw Huo Guang's expression, he was startled: "What's going on? What happened?"
Huo Guang was bewildered when he saw Liu Tan's eyes wide open in shock. "Ah? Didn't His Highness summon me?"
Liu Tan blinked and said, "You seemed to be in a bad mood. I thought something had happened to embarrass you."
Your very existence makes me feel very embarrassed!
Huo Guang swallowed his words and smiled, saying, "No, everything is going well. Your Highness, don't worry. But what is the matter that Your Highness summoned me to come here for?"
Liu Tan was diverted by him and told Jiang Chong everything about how he had asked him to buy cattle and sheep.
When he said that he didn't care about money, Huo Guang looked at him as if he was the biggest prodigal son in the world.
Liu Tan quickly spoke of his thoughts. Huo Guang was a little confused at first, but as Liu Tan explained, he gradually understood the situation. His eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Your Highness, this is truly...brilliant."
He didn't know how to describe Liu Tan. He always felt that Liu Tan seemed to have a natural eye for money.
Well, there was no concept of economy in those days, but the national finance had already formed a rough system, so after Liu Tan explained it clearly, Huo Guang almost immediately grasped the clue.
He pondered for a moment and said, "That's a good idea, but how much can you digest by yourself?"
Liu Tan nodded. "Yes, I only have 400,000 coins available right now, and the rest is still on the way. I estimate that all together it would only be 800,000 coins. I probably won't be able to sustain it for long."
When Huo Guang heard this, he took a sip of water and almost spit it out. He looked up at Liu Tan, and at that moment even he had a strong urge to overturn the table.
He never thought that Liu Tan would have so much money. For a moment he was a little confused. Sugar... is it really that profitable?
You know, the fifth prince’s biggest livelihood now is selling candy!
Huo Guang overestimated Liu Tan's ability. If it was just for the sake of making money, Liu Tan would really be able to do anything. Fortunately, he was not in Chang'an now, otherwise all the shops in Chang'an would probably have to go through a baptism.
Huo Guang silently put down the small cup and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, this matter should be left to His Majesty to decide. Even if Your Highness has the financial resources to support it, what will he do with so many cattle and sheep? You can give the soldiers extra food now, but will you do the same when you return? Are you planning to raise a private army?"
Liu Tan: !!!!!!!!!
Huo Guang looked at Liu Tan's shocked expression, and his heart calmed down. His expression and tone returned to their previous composure. He said earnestly, "Let it go this time. The next time something so important is important, you must consult His Majesty. Otherwise, you are here building a city and buying up cattle and sheep on a large scale. His Majesty has been very magnanimous in not reprimanding you."
Liu Tan seemed to realize later that he had... crossed the line. With this series of attacks, it seemed as if he was going to establish an independent country. If it weren't for the gold mine as a fig leaf, he would probably have been escorted back to Chang'an by now.
Liu Tan was a man who listened to advice. After agreeing to Huo Guang's request, he lowered his head and began to write the letter.
Huo Guang was not in a hurry either. In fact, he was also thinking about how to respond from the Great Wusun.
The higher Princess Danyang's status in the Great Wusun, the better. In fact, if the Great Wusun was not forced to surrender, it didn't matter whether the wasteland was reclaimed or not. However, he could see that Liu Tan and Princess Danyang were ambitious. After thinking it over again and again, Huo Guang finally decided to wait until Liu Tan finished writing the letter.
After Liu Tan finished writing the letter, sweating profusely, he asked someone to send it to Chang'an, "What should we do with Danyang now?"
Huo Guang said, "The Great Wusun only sees immediate benefits. Lie Jiaomi once rejected the Han Dynasty, so it's not surprising that he is so short-sighted. Since he wants money, then Your Highness can just send people to buy grain."
Liu Tan blinked: "Is this okay?"
Huo Guang laughed and said, "There's no need to overthink when dealing with people like him. Just let them know there's profit to be made. Besides, grain grows much faster than cattle and sheep."
Even in the Western Regions, one harvest can be guaranteed per year, but cattle and sheep...are probably still in their infancy for a whole year.
Liu Tan said, "Okay, I'll give it a try, but we actually have quite a bit of military rations, and I'm afraid we won't be able to use them all if we buy them back."
The meat can be used as a snack. Should we buy so much food and just leave it there to get moldy?
Huo Guang didn't care: "If I can achieve my goal, what's the harm in wasting some money?"
Anyway, you have a lot of money, Huo Guang thought secretly. However, he did not want to harm Liu Tan, but the money for buying food was really nothing compared to buying cattle and sheep.
However, Liu Tan thought that I could spend money to buy it, but you can't let me spend money to buy it and then just leave it there, isn't that a waste?
Seeing that he was really having a headache, Huo Guang said, "If that doesn't work, just make it into helmet cakes."
Helmet cake? Liu Tan was stunned for a moment before he remembered that this was the current military rations. His eyes suddenly lit up: Yes, why not make it into a convenience food!
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