Chapter 1015 Gritting Teeth and Paying Money
Last night, King Zhao specially called Zhao Ling to his study. The father and son discussed for half an hour before deciding to let him bring 5,000 people to receive the supplies today.
The Hubei Northern Army could only send two thousand people to escort the things they wanted, but their five thousand people could definitely get them back smoothly.
When Shen Chen and Ling Yun approached with their men, Zhao Ling went to meet them.
"Mr. Shen, how are you?" Zhao Ling greeted Shen Chen warmly while looking at the transport team calmly.
As he expected, only this many people came from the Hubei North Army.
Shen Chen smiled politely, looking at the battle formation of King Zhao's army, and gave Shen Qingqian another thumbs up in her heart. The Sixth Miss was so smart, and King Zhao really wanted to shirk his debts.
At a glance, Zhao Ling brought at least four to five thousand people with him. Who would believe that they didn't have any tricks?
"The prince brought so many people with him, which shows how much the prince values this transaction." Shen Shen smiled, pretending to be ignorant.
Zhao Ling continued, "Of course. We value the Crown Prince's kindness this time."
"That's good. I believe the prince has also brought the silver we agreed on before. But our prince said that the money must be paid in exchange for the goods." He said solemnly and meaningfully.
Zhao Ling sneered in his heart, but immediately showed an embarrassed expression on his face, "Master Shen, you all know the situation last year. The weather was too extreme in both cold and hot weather. The tax revenue of the six northwestern states was not much throughout the year."
She watched him cry poor quietly, with no emotion on her face or in her heart.
"Come on, just tell me how much silver you plan to give." Ling Yun had no patience and interrupted Zhao Ling directly.
Zhao Ling was speaking smoothly, but was suddenly interrupted and almost choked on his saliva. "Our entire government has only managed to collect 50,000 taels of silver."
"Oh, you're just trying to get rid of beggars with fifty thousand taels!" Ling Yun scoffed, then turned around and waved to the caravan behind him, "Everyone, don't just stand there, hurry back. They're just trying to get something for nothing!"
Very good, the backup plan prepared by the master and the sixth lady is now useful.
Seeing the convoy turn around as ordered, Zhao Ling immediately shouted, "Slow down!"
Chen Chen and Ling Yun turned to look at him. Zhao Ling said with a half-smile: "Do you think you can still leave?"
He turned his back to the army and made a few gestures. In an instant, countless Zhao Wang troops quickly surrounded Shen Chen, Ling Yun and others.
"Oh, you really want to rob it by force?" Ling Yun whistled without any fear at all.
Zhao Ling said amiably, "Don't be afraid, both of you. We only want the things you have. As long as you leave them behind, we can return safely to northern Hubei."
Ling Yun didn't bother to waste time talking to him. He clapped his hands above his head three times, and suddenly, the earth-shaking sound of horse hooves could be heard from behind them!
The smile on Zhao Ling's face suddenly collapsed, and he pointed at Chen Chen and Ling Yun and said tremblingly: "You... you actually brought so many people secretly..."
Judging from the noise, there must be at least 7,000 or 8,000 cavalrymen coming!
Just as Zhao Ling was guessing and feeling uneasy, the follow-up troops of the Hubei Northern Army had already arrived, all lined up inside and outside this small valley.
The Hubei Northern Army had strict military discipline. After stopping, no one dismounted and no one spoke. Apart from the dust and smoke raised by the horses' galloping, no sound could be heard at the scene.
At this moment, Zhao Ling's legs were a little unstable, and his face was extremely ugly. There were more than 7,000 or 8,000 people. He knew just by looking at the square formation that there were a full 10,000 people on the opposite side!
"Now, Prince, tell me again, do you want to keep the things and whether you should give the silver or not?" Shen Chen said to Zhao Ling with a smile.
Zhao Ling: ""In this situation, I have to take the money even if I have to bite my teeth!"
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