bayedsolid Chapter 356 On State Affairs
Chapter 356 On State Affairs
Zuixianlou
Perhaps it was due to the turmoil in the city today, there were only a few scattered figures in the huge restaurant.
The light of the setting sun shone on the table. Huang Hong opened the wine and poured it into the bowls of everyone on the table. In an instant, the aroma of fine wine filled the surroundings.
"Good wine! Brother Huang Hong, where did you get this wine?"
Lin Xiaofan sniffed his nose and couldn't help but admire it.
Huang Hong said with a smile:
"County Magistrate Lin, this is a fine wine obtained from Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. This jar alone is worth hundreds of gold. If Magistrate Lin likes it, I will get you some more the next time I go to Chang'an."
Huang Hong said with a smile.
As he spoke, several plates of food were brought to the table, and the aroma of rice instantly covered up the aroma of wine.
"Come, Brother Huang Hong, try the food at our Zuixian Restaurant. These are made with refined salt and taste better than ordinary delicacies from the mountains and seas."
Lin Xiaofan said.
When Huang Hong smelled the aroma of the food, his face showed a bit of surprise. He immediately picked up a piece of meat and ate it. The aroma of the meat hit his taste buds and made his eyes light up:
“Great food!”
This meal was actually half a grade higher than what he had eaten at Chang'an Restaurant.
How big is Lin Xiaofan's store? The chefs here are incomparable to those famous chefs in Chang'an Restaurant.
"Haha, if Brother Huang Hong likes it, just eat more. Today we have good wine and good food, so we must have a good time."
Lin Xiaofan said with a smile.
"Brother Lin, today I want to ask you about sending troops to attack Liang and Shang."
Halfway through the meal, Huang Hong suddenly spoke.
Judging from the current situation, Liang and Shang must attack each other.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan's eyes flashed with surprise. He didn't expect Huang Hong to be so concerned about this matter.
He also had some doubts about Huang Hong's identity.
Ordinary businessmen are only interested in profit, but Huang Hong cares about national affairs and hates evil. But forget it, his martial arts are still terrifyingly strong.
Could it be that he is a member of a large family?
However, judging from his current performances, Huang Hong is a trustworthy person. Leave the foreign market of refined salt to him, and he will rest assured.
"Brother Lin, if you and Jianfeng lead the Qingzhou Army to attack the two countries, what are the chances?"
Huang Hong asked.
Lin Xiaofan fell into deep thought after hearing this.
Although Liang and Shang lost troops and generals in the last battle, they could still mobilize hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses with the strength of the whole country.
But that was after the war started. The war has not started yet. The two countries will definitely not forcefully recruit troops. At the same time, they will allocate a large number of troops to resist other countries. Therefore, at the junction with Daqian, there are only 20,000 to 30,000 troops.
Although the Qingzhou Army only has 30,000 troops, Jianfeng is a famous general and he still has memories of his previous life in his mind. Together, they can easily deal with an army of equal strength.
But things may not go smoothly for Emperor Daqian.
"About fifty percent."
Lin Xiaofan said.
"Why is it so low? Didn't the two of you deal with 200,000 coalition troops with only 30,000 to 40,000 troops?"
Huang Hong was a little surprised.
In his opinion, with the abilities of Lin Xiaofan and Jianfeng, wouldn't they be invincible against Daliang and Dachang?
"Brother Huang Hong, those 200,000 soldiers and horses are just a bunch of rabble."
Lin Xiaofan shook his head slightly.
"Brother Lin, those 200,000 are elites from both countries, and are led by more than a dozen generals. The two leaders are veterans of the war for many years. How can we say they are just a mob?"
Huang Hong obviously disagreed.
He has been to both Daliang and Dashang, and his national strength is no worse than that of Daqian.
And that time the troops were sent, it can be said that the whole country's strength was used. Under such circumstances, they failed to defeat the Qingzhou Army.
When Lin Xiaofan heard this, he shook his head slightly, and then explained:
"Although they say there are 200,000 people, many of them are forced conscripts. They have no name, and the soldiers have no intention of living and dying together. This is one of them."
"The two countries are eager for success and choose to attack the city in winter without taking advantage of the weather. This is the second reason."
"The general of the Shang Kingdom was too careless and was seriously injured in the first battle, which greatly reduced the morale of the Shang Kingdom. This is the third reason."
"Two soldiers were fighting. The other side was busy attacking the city and failed to build good defenses in the camp. This allowed us to take advantage of the loophole and successfully attack the camp. This is the fourth reason."
Lin Xiaofan opened his mouth to state.
In fact, the two countries were cautious enough. More than 10,000 people stayed in the camp, and there were tens of thousands of troops on standby around them. They also blocked the city gate.
If they hadn't dug a tunnel and taken them by surprise, if it hadn't been for Lei Zhenzi, there would have been no chance of a successful attack on the camp.
In general, if Lin Xiaofan were replaced by any general, it would be impossible to reverse this battle.
"If we send troops, although the divisions are famous and the soldiers are talented and brave, the opponent is fully prepared and the fight will be protracted."
"As time goes by, Emperor Da Qian will inevitably become suspicious, and someone within Da Qian may cause trouble. If the order is given to withdraw troops, or to cut off food and grass, then we will be unable to recover."
Lin Xiaofan opened his mouth to explain.
If Emperor Daqian was a little wiser, he would have the confidence to defeat more than a dozen cities in a row.
Brother Huang Hong nodded slightly. It seemed that Lin Xiaofan was most worried about Da Qianhuang's business trip.
"Brother Lin, if there is full support from within the Daqian Kingdom, how sure are you?"
he asked curiously.
"Ninety percent."
Lin Xiaofan said confidently.
He dare not say 100%, after all, there are always variables in war.
Huang Hong frowned and thought for a moment, then raised his glass and said:
"Okay, I understand. Brother Lin, let's do one. This refined salt is indeed a good thing. How do you plan to sell it?"
He tasted the food and, having been in business for more than ten years, he could already see the business opportunities in this refined salt.
This refined salt tastes very good, and it must be in demand in major restaurants and big families. These are all wealthy owners, and they can make a lot of money just by bragging.
"Brother Huang Hong, the cost of this product is about the same as that of ordinary salt. First, tell me, if this refined salt is sold abroad, what price can it be fetched?"
Lin Xiaofan asked.
"Brother Lin, are you serious? The cost of this salt is the same as ordinary salt?"
Huang Hong stood up suddenly and asked in disbelief.
The quality of this salt is so different, how can it be made at the same cost?
Seeing Lin Xiaofan nodded seriously, he sat back down and swallowed.
"If that's the case, I would suggest selling only a small portion at auction."
Huang Hong thought for a moment and then said.
The common man is not guilty, but the jade is guilty. Although he has accumulated some influence abroad, it is not enough.
If such a good thing is sold in large quantities, it will inevitably be spied on, and there will be big trouble.
But if only a small part is sold, it is easier to explain, just say it was obtained by chance.
Moreover, things are more expensive when they are rare. If less is sold, the price will go up, and the profit will not be less.
This is a big business opportunity. If this deal is done well, their caravan can get countless money from it in the future.
Thinking about it, he swallowed.