After the immortal disappeared

The practice of using private chambers of commerce and caravans to transport military supplies has never been a secret. Both Bejia and Yao Kingdom did this now. Official grain transportation was messy, inefficient, and costly, so Wang Ting assigned this task to private organizations to handle it faster, better, and save a lot of money.

But the main premise is that it is trustworthy.

He Xiao is an enemy rather than a friend, and if Bai Tan still does this, isn't he secretly going against her and the gods?

Bai Tan shook his head like a rattle: "It's not a commission, it's just... I borrowed Yang Shan's channel, which is really helpless."

"Channel?" Qingyang felt even worse when he heard this word from Bai Tan for the second time.

"Although there was some preparation in advance, since we started the incident, I first attacked three counties and seven townships, then fought against Quruhai, forced General Chongwu to retreat, and also defeated Yu Wenyong, Tu Han and others. Now I am encircling and suppressing Chen Chuihua... The war is non-stop. , Military resources are inevitably tight, and some shortages have to be purchased from outside. "

When fighting, you will face the most realistic difficulties.

"I only occupy one of the several grain-producing plains in the south, but I have to feed one-third of the country's soldiers. The consumption is indeed too great, so part of the grain is imported from foreign places such as Xianhe River Valley and Taowei; and Consumables such as boots, arrow fletching, hemostasis, insect repellent and poison repellent are in short supply in the territory, so we have to purchase them from outside. Just like I said before, we don’t produce this stuff ourselves.”

The land is in chaos, and many supplies that could be supplied normally in the past are no longer available. War is like a bottomless pit. No matter how much manpower and material is invested, it can swallow it up and leave no residue behind.

Even though Bai Tan holds a large amount of inheritance from the front line, he is deeply anxious about not being able to make ends meet.

In fact, there are still some situations that he is not comfortable talking about to Qingyang.

The grain requisition officer repeatedly reported to him that even in the grain-producing areas he occupied, it was difficult to collect grain. Businessmen, wealthy households, and ordinary people would all carefully hide grain, fearing that they would requisition it in name only. Even if Bai Tan paid for it, others wouldn't trust him. Who knows if the army would take the money back if they used money to lure us into giving us food? Such precedents abound.

Tsk, they are all cunning poor devils.

Bai Tan also knew that in the final analysis he was just a warlord separatist, and he was the primary cause of overthrowing the Yao Kingdom. The Yao people did not trust him at all, so the efficiency of their personal food collection was very poor.

But the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce is different. The food that the Baitan army cannot collect can be bought by Yangshan. Everyone knows that it is a purely commercial organization with excellent reputation. It will not worry about being a wolf with nothing, nor will it use a knife or a gun to dig into other people's granaries.

When Qingyang heard this, he understood: "You entrusted Yang Shan to buy these supplies outside?

"Some of these production areas were originally at war with the former Yao, such as the Allied territories; some were originally tribute lands of the Yao Kingdom, such as Shuangxi and Songchu, which were formerly managed by Xue Zongwu. After the fall of the Yao Kingdom, they were cut off from each other and never again He refuses to pay tribute; it’s more that he has no contact with me in the past, is afraid of risks, and doesn’t want to trade with a war-torn place.”

Bai Tan showed a wry smile: "Whether we like it or not, Yangshan's business is spread over most of the Shining Gold Plains. The places I just mentioned all have dealings with Yangshan. Only by using Yangshan's signboard and channels can I make purchases more conveniently. Import these supplies.”

There was one more thing he didn’t say:

When King Yao was still alive, these places might not dare to refute the reputation of the powerful country of Shanjin, and they had to be sold even if they were not sold;

After the fall of the Yao Kingdom, people would not accept his blame, and they would not sell it if they said they would not sell it.

At this time, Fang showed his admiration for the Chamber of Commerce. At this time, Bai Tan had to seek truth from facts.

When fighting a war of attrition, isn't it all about logistics?

Alas, the more war comes, the more important the sign of Yang Shan becomes. It doesn't matter if he doesn't admit it.

Qingyang said slowly: "So, Yangshan can't move even with you?"

These words already contained murderous intent. Bai Tan quickly clarified: "No, no, of course that's not what I meant. I just said that we have pledged a large amount of money, but the materials have not been shipped in. At this time, we have cut off the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce. We are really at a disadvantage.”

"The goods haven't been shipped in yet?" Qingyang raised his eyebrows and asked subconsciously, "You want to pay me first?"

As soon as the words came out of her mouth, she felt that she had asked too many questions. Money first of course!

As expected, Bai Tan vomited his bitterness: "We are in a war-torn place. How can we have credit outside? We have to pay first and then goods."

Is there any greater accident in this world than war? If someone gives him goods first, if he is defeated and annexed tomorrow, wouldn't it be a dead end?

At this time, the golden signboard of Yangshan Chamber of Commerce is even more useful, otherwise Bai Tan may have paid but not received the goods.

Bai Tan took advantage of the situation and complained for a while.

Two days ago, he had just heard the legend that Emperor Jiuyou was the reincarnation of the Dragon God and was about to sweep across the Flash Gold. He was shocked at first, and then thought it might be an opportunity. If the "Dragon God" really wants to cause trouble, can the God continue to let chaos continue?

After fighting for several months, he could see more and more clearly that behind the chaotic battles in Yaodi were the shadows of gods. He also found out that the old woman Qingyang was sitting in a small house in Youhu, secretly communicating with many other forces.

What does this mean? God is not just betting on him!

Now, after more than a hundred days of melee, the situation in Yaodi has become increasingly clear, and his advantage has become more obvious. If the gods wanted to end the war, they would most likely make him king!

The premise is that he has to defeat Chen Chuihua and Qu Ruhai!

Please...you...collect 6...books...!

Even Bai Tan, who inherited King Yao's legacy, was fighting so hard. The other two opponents must have been having a hard time, too, as everyone was gritting their teeth and carrying on.

Bai Tan is not short of money, but is short of supplies.

Since the civil strife in Yaodi, merchants and wealthy people have fled abroad to avoid disaster, which has led to the decline of all industries, stagnation of logistics, and shortage of capital and goods.

Why does war easily make a country poor? One of the main reasons is the destruction of the economy.

Bai Tan clearly knew that he was only one step away from the final victory... Well, it might be several steps, and he must not lose his strength at this time.

Qingyang in front of him was a little absent-minded.

Her mind had long flown away from the current predicament of Yaodi and Bai Tan.

Finally, Qingyang asked Bai Tan: "The gods have also ordered the abolition of Yangshan Chamber of Commerce. How do you plan to explain it?"

At the critical moment of the war, if Bai Tan dared to disobey, the gods would turn against him.

"If the gods want to ban it, then ban it." Bai Tan had already thought of the draft on the way here, "Yangshan's signboard can no longer appear on our territory. But those who were arrested, considering that they didn't know the true face of He Xiao, let's release them first."

Most of those captured by Qingwei were Yao people, all local powerful people. Qingyang had no objection to this.

If you want to release them, just release them all. It is meaningless to arrest three or two Yangshan people and Shanjin people.

She knew clearly in her heart: "The Yangshan signboard cannot appear, but you still want to keep the Yangshan channels, right?"