These Sogdian Mishu, who are surnamed Jiu of Zhaowu, are really not simple, and it is no wonder that they can gain a foothold anywhere and be popular everywhere.

Moreover, their business coverage was quite wide. For example, they proposed to underwrite the porcelain of Shouzhou kilns. This was obviously impossible. This was the privilege of Persian Hu merchants. For this reason, they specially provided a large amount of loans for the defense and commanders from the Guanzhong giants.

After the underwriting of Shouzhou kiln porcelain was rejected, they hoped that Shouzhou kiln would consider them after the expansion, which was also firmly opposed by Persian Hu merchants, but these Sogdians were still not discouraged and now turned to Shouzhou to buy grain.

It is said that they were planning to ship food in Shouzhou, then go east along the Huai River, then transfer from Sishui to Xiapi, board the ship from Xiapi by land or small boats to Yizhou, make huge profits.

This road is not difficult. Not to mention that this route needs to pass through the downstream of the Huai River, which is ravaged by ants, the Baishuitang water bandits will definitely not give up. Even if these Sogdians told the Huai You Navy to escort the Huai River, it would be a bit unusual after entering Sishui.

From Xia Pi to Yizhou, whether in Sizhou or Yizhou, refugees are now rising and the situation is turbulent. If the caravans want to move around this line, it would be impossible without the protection of strong local forces.

Since Sogdian merchants dared to propose such a path, they must have confidence. The grain prices in Yizhou have risen to a very terrifying level. If the grain can be successfully transported to Yizhou for sale, it would be a huge profit.

These Sogdian merchants are very good at doing things, from ministers and nobles to ordinary officials, they can get along very well. No wonder these people can blossom everywhere and have a smooth flow.

While thinking about it, an old manager ran over quietly with a serious expression.

Huang Jing saw that something was wrong with the other party's expression and didn't know what was going on, so he quickly met him, "Uncle Luo, what's wrong?"

"Sir, the situation is a bit strange."

The manager of the Luo family is also worldly wise and is very familiar with Xiangma's affairs. Huang Jing can trust him very much. Seeing him say this, his heart suddenly became hungry.

"What's the matter? There's something wrong with the horse?"

"It's hard to say. If you talk about the situation of the horses alone, it's better than the previous batch. Except for the few horses who were injured and need to change the hoof, there is no big problem, but..."

"But what?" Huang Jing couldn't help asking.

"Sir, there are some problems with the origin of these horses." The manager named Luo lowered his voice and said, "Many of these war horses are like Daliang war horses."

"The war horses eliminated by the Daliang Army?" Huang Jing frowned.

"No, these war horses are all strong-mouthed, and they are all strong-wedding horses. No problem, uh, they should be active war horses." The manager of the surname Luo swallowed and said dryly: "I'm afraid of this war horse..."

"Stolen?" Huang Jing shook his head subconsciously. How could such a large number be stolen?

"No, it's impossible to steal it. How could these hundreds of war horses still be stolen? Besides, the last time the small group of war horses discovered this situation, but the small ones didn't dare to say anything." The manager of Luo's surname was even lower, "This time they were almost all active war horses, and it can be seen from the horse stock brand that they were from the Tianwu Army, and the last time they were mostly from the Shenwu Army."

The Tianwu Army and the Shenwu Army are the second major forces of the Daliang Army. The Tianwu Army has been stationed on the front line of Huaizhou for a long time, while the Shenwu Army is mainly stationed in Shanzhou, both of which are the main forces against the Hedong Jin Army.

Huang Jing was shocked and changed his color. The active military horse, and the main force of the Liang army, were sold to Huaiyou? What's going on?

"Then have you asked those Sogdian merchants?" Huang Jing asked after calming down.

"I had a random investigation last time. Those Sogdians said that the Liang army had surplus troops were released, and some were sold for military households who raised horses for Liang army, with mixed sources." The manager Luo explained. It was obvious that this reason was difficult to convince the public, and even he himself did not believe it.

It is unlikely that the Daliang Army will be able to abolish the cavalry. Even if the cavalry is removed, it should be eliminated. How can these strong and strong horses be removed?

Also, every horse that raises horses for Liang's army is registered. How could it be sold by the military household without authorization? That is seeking death.

With a sharp turn of thought, Huang Jing knew that he would not get any valuable real news from these Sogdian merchants, but this kind of thing was quite a bit of a trivial matter, and the content hidden inside was quite rich, so he had to report it immediately.

"I know, don't ask about this for the time being. We will accept the horses as well, and the price will not be suppressed. But please pay attention to distinguishing and registering the number and source of such horses." Huang Jing reminded carefully.

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After Jiang Feng received this secret report from Wuwentang, he was already in Shouzhou.

Shouzhou has now become a large army camp.

In addition to Zhang Ting's Fourth Army staying in Zhaoyi, Ju Shen, who served as the commander of the Fifth Army, led the Fifth Army to move to Zhongli City. The Seventh Army, which had not yet completed the change of clothes, moved to Luzhou, which was considered a rest period and waiting for the change of clothes.

The First Army, the Sixth Army, the Eighth Army, the Ya Army, and the Second Navy Army, these four are currently the five most powerful combat-capacity armies in Huaiyou. They have completed full replenishment (a battalion of the Ya Army escorted Yang Pu to Chang'an). Various preparations before the war are underway and are urgently needed to be launched.

The first cavalry army and the second cavalry army were reorganized in Wuzhou, and the army and horses were still insufficient, but they were being supplemented one after another.

The first cavalry army led by Zhang Yin has begun to take shape, and the second cavalry army is expected to be released for two months before they can complete the war horses and armor and weapons.

"What do you think about this situation?" Jiang Feng ignored Yang Kan, whose face was a little ugly, and asked directly.

"Your Majesty, these problems in Daliang did not appear today. In fact, these situations happened a few years ago, but the situation was not very serious at that time, and everyone turned a blind eye. Otherwise, the Daliang army would not talk about the Jin army. Will the Taining army, the Invasion Army, and the Caizhou army be so bad?" Cui Shang rubbed his face in embarrassment and sighed: "The situation of Tianxing Army and Longxiang Army is slightly better, but if you don't have such a thing, I don't believe it. As for the Tianwu Army, Shenwu Army, Tianwei Army, Humph, I'm afraid it will be a trend to sell."

"Even if it is the Baidu, the Guanhe Army and the Yunqi Army, aren't there any other such things? The Guangsheng Army was abolished. In addition to the apparent reasons, it was because some people did too much and His Highness Liang could not convince the public. So this method was used to give everyone a warning, but how much effect can this play? It rots from the root." Yang Kan said hatefully.

Although these generals who came out of Daliang no longer belong to Daliang, after all, they grew up in Daliang and still have so many relatives in Daliang, their feelings are still hard to give up for a while. They can be said to be so deep that they love and hate.

"Do you know these situations in Hedong?" Jiang Feng frowned.

"How could it be that I don't know? If these Sogdian merchants were deliberately instigated by Hedong or Guanzhong, they just came to pull Daliang and other military generals into the water. They dared to sell anything, war horses, weapons, armor, and magical equipment, and were damaged or lost at any time. No matter how strong the financial resources of Daliang are, they can't withstand such troubles." Du Tuo sighed.

"The Shenwu Army and the Tianwu Army are both on the front line of resisting the Jin army. Once a war occurs, can the Liang army resist? Where is the Tianwei Army stationed? Huazhou, Puzhou line?"

These three armies are directly facing the main army of Shatuo people, and have been stationed in the north for a long time, and they have become corrupt and degenerate so quickly? Are they both generals and soldiers like this?

Jiang Feng was a little chilling. If the Daliang Army had already rotten to this extent, even if it was glamorous, it would be fine if it won a battle or fought with the wind. Once there was a big defeat, it might be a corruption situation where the city might be in ruins.

Yang Kan and Cui Shang were speechless. They had actually known this kind of thing for a long time, but the news from Xuzhou this time was obviously worse than they thought, and it had even reached the point of desperate sensation.

Of course, not all Liang army are like this. The situation of Tianxing Army and Longxiang Army is better. Moreover, some of the Shenwu Army, Tianwu Army and Tianwei Army are not in harmony, but they are afraid that something will happen at a critical moment, which will lead to a disaster.

"I'm worried that if Caizhou knew about these situations, I even suspected that Caizhou had no intention of entering Xuzhou. After taking over Yingbo and the two states of Ying and Bo, they might be waiting for a better opportunity while digesting it." Jiang Feng said slowly.

Jiang Feng's words made Yang Kan and Cui Shang shiver. If this is the case, then Daliang would be in a big trouble.

Once the Shatuo people are really waiting for a certain node time, or opportunity, it may be a rushing forward like a bamboo shoot. At that time, the Caizhou army may again show ferocious fangs to the beam, and these two families will be enough to tear the beam apart.

What about Zhonghe Nanyang? Will the Tuyuhun people still bow to Daliang? Will the three towns of Heshuo still think that Daliang is their backer?

It's impossible.

So time doesn't wait for anyone. Jiang Feng is increasingly aware of the urgency of time. If Daliang really wants to collapse, then he who takes over Xuzhou can even participate in this sharing feast. Unfortunately, he still has to work hard for Xuzhou now.

"Okay, let's leave Daliang's affairs to His Highness Zhu Yun to worry about. We still have to pay attention to our own affairs. Xuzhou is our goal. Before that, we didn't have the heart to ask about other things. It's time for us to take the initiative. Only after we take Xuzhou can we be qualified to set foot in the Central Plains."
Chapter completed!