Seeing that no one objected again, Yang Guang ordered the army to mobilize and prepare to assemble 300,000 troops to conquer Goryeo, and at the same time, Yuwen Shu was appointed as the marshal of the march to command the three armies. At the suggestion of Yuwen Shu, Yang Guang planned to advance on land and land this time.

Strategy, so we ordered all coastal areas to build sea ships to the estuary of the Yangtze River to transport the army. Yuwen Shu also suggested that King Zhang Lang of Liao prepare food and grass for the land army. Yang Guang felt that this was a good way to reduce the burden on the central government, so he didn't care.

Can Liao land bear it? I immediately approved the imperial edict and ordered the imperial envoy to send it to Liao land immediately. I ordered Liao king Zhang Lang to prepare food, grass and supplies for the land army, so that the army could immediately launch an attack on Goryeo after it arrived in Liao land.

error.

Chen Tong reported to Zhang Lang: "King, the number of people who have poured into our Liao area in the past ten days has increased sharply, and in just over ten days it has exceeded 500,000! I'm afraid the food will be even more than we had expected before

Be nervous!”

Zhang Lang frowned and thought to himself: I used to hope that the population in the territory could double several times, but now the population has indeed increased sharply, but it is getting frustrated again!

"How is the situation of buying grain from Jiangnan and Dongying?"

"The food from Jiangnan is limited, so it is difficult to increase the quantity again..."

Zhang Lang said in confusion: "Why is the food in Jiangnan also limited?"

Chen Tong explained: "Although the imperial court did not increase taxes on Jiangnan, it was somewhat affected. But mainly, the Duan family and Shi family in Jiangnan seem to be collecting grain on a large scale, so it is difficult for us to buy more from Jiangnan.

food.”

Zhang Lang was surprised and asked, "Do you say the Duan family and the Shi family are collecting grain on a large scale?" Chen Tong nodded and said, "Just when the world is in chaos, my subordinates thought, Duan

The family and the Shi family probably have some intentions." Zhang Lang smiled and said, "They are not afraid of having some intentions, they must have some intentions. These two families have never really surrendered to the Sui Dynasty. Now the world is in chaos, so I will come to them.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I wouldn't miss it even if I wanted it!" After thinking for a moment, I raised my head and asked, "How is the situation of buying grain in Dongying?"

"The food from Japan has increased a lot, and I believe it will continue to increase, but this increase is far from keeping up with the increase in the number of refugees pouring in! It's really a drop in the bucket! In addition, the Xi tribe and Khitan merchants are increasing trafficking

The number of animals is limited after all, and it doesn’t work much!”

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "In short, our food crisis has not only not been resolved, but has become more serious."

Chen Tong was a little ashamed and said with a fist: "That's true." Zhang Lang patted his head, and could not think of a solution for a while. He had never thought in the past that the influx of large population would bring such a serious food crisis.

Fortunately, he seized a large amount of food in the previous war against Goryeo. If he honestly adhered to the idea of ​​comparing people with virtue and being friendly, the current food crisis would have crushed him. From this point of view, kindness is

Idiots, only jackals, tigers and leopards are the way to survive. As soon as I thought of this, my heart suddenly moved. Since normal means cannot solve the problem, why not start a war! Zhang Lang immediately thought of Goryeo on the east bank of the Yalu River!

However, this idea was rejected by him as soon as it appeared. Because of the threat from the Turks, the more friendly Qimin Khan of the Turks was suddenly killed not long ago. His son Jie Li Khan succeeded to the throne and began to prepare for war. The Turks have been prepared for a hundred times.

Ten thousand troops showed signs of mobilization, and their intention to take advantage of the civil turmoil of the Great Sui Dynasty was obvious. However, Jie Li Khan still surrendered to the Great Sui Dynasty and did not pull off the last fig leaf.

But what is certain is that he will never let it go once the opportunity comes. If he uses troops to Goryeo, he will almost certainly use the excuse of bullying his subordinates to attack. With his current military strength, although he is unwilling to admit it, he will definitely

If the Turkic army is not an enemy, the consequences will be unimaginable. Now we need to do everything possible to avoid this situation. In fact, in order to cope with the increasing threat of the Turkic, Zhang Lang not only allowed the Khitan legion and the Xi clan legion to enter combat readiness, but also ordered Xiong

Kuohai led 30,000 Liao troops into Kuramu, and 90,000 troops were guarding against the Western border just in case.

Chen Tong suddenly said: "King, recently many merchants from Baekje Silla have been trafficking in food. I heard that Baekje Silla has been doing well in recent years, and Goryeo has to deal with our Da Sui Dynasty and not harassing them. The official warehouses of the two countries

Hoarding mountains of food! My subordinates are wondering whether to send envoys to contact the courts of the two countries to purchase the food they have stored through official channels?"

Then Zhang Lang realized that there was a Baekje and a Silla in the south of Goryeo. He felt that this was indeed a way, so he nodded, "Your proposal is very good! You should immediately contact the merchants from these two countries, and then select the envoy to serve.

Two countries!" Chen Tong agreed with his fists.

Zhang Lang leaned on the chair and couldn't help but sigh: "I heard that in the past, 'food is the most important thing for the people'. I had no feeling before, but now I find that this is really a fucking famous saying!" Chen Tong smiled.

Wu Yunzhao hurried in, clasped his fists and said, "King, the imperial envoy from the court is here!"

Zhang Lang frowned, stood up, walked out of the study, and accompanied by everyone to the gate. He saw an old acquaintance Zhao Yongzheng waiting at the gate with the imperial edict. Zhang Lang smiled and walked up to the front and clasped his fists and said, "I didn't expect that my father-in-law's grand prize would come."

! If you have any mistakes, please forgive me for your crimes!" Zhao Yong smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, don't be fine!" Zhang Lang quickly invited Zhao Yong into the hall. Zhao Yong handed the imperial edict to Zhang Lang and said, "

I am an old acquaintance with the King, so I won’t read it anymore. The King will read it myself.”

Zhang Lang thanked him, took the imperial edict, and looked at him. He couldn't help but frown, clasped his fists at Zhao Yong and said, "Dude, our Liao area has already made me feel frustrated due to the shortage of food and grass! How can I raise a large army?

What food and supplies are needed?"

Zhao Yong was surprised, "Is that true?"

Chen Tong, who was standing beside him, clasping his fists, said, "That's true. Just now, the official was discussing with the king how to solve the food problem. Our Liao area has not had much reserves, and after constant wars, millions have poured in.

Refugees, food and grass are already very nervous! My father-in-law may not know that although we are all trying to calm the food prices, the food prices on the market are still more than doubled than they were a few months ago, and the upward trend is almost unstoppable!"

Zhao Yong frowned and said, "It turns out to be like this? All the civil and military officials in the court thought that the Liao area was rich in reserves!"
Chapter completed!