"Chongxin is really powerful, I just let you notice by showing off a little bit." Wufeng laughed and said, "Why, how is the matter I arranged going on in Kansai?"
"Sir, everything is being handled in accordance with your instructions. All the reserve granaries in Kansai have been cleared out and grain is being stored as planned. We have also rented a large number of warehouses from the private sector for grain storage. It's just that my subordinates want to take the liberty. I have a question, the amount of grain that your Excellency has collected on such a large scale has far exceeded the needs of your territory. Even if Kansai and Northwest China encounter a once-in-a-hundred-year disaster, they will not be able to consume it all in a few years. Due to our concern about food prices, Large-scale purchases in the west and northwest have increased from four gold coins per quintal to six gold coins per quintal. The price has increased by 50%, and has risen to twice the price in good years. I really can't understand the meaning of this. What's the purpose?" Although Liang Chongxin was both wise and courageous, and very familiar with government affairs, he couldn't figure out why Wu Feng would make such a fuss about the food issue. Even if such a large-scale food purchase really requires strategic reserves, if it is divided into several years If you do it, the cost can be saved by more than half. Why do you have to focus on doing it in just two or three months
"Hey, the secret must not be leaked. Wait until the second half of the year, and you will know how powerful this trick is." Wu Feng said in a serious tone, "You don't need to ask more. If you ask me, I won't say more about this food reserve plan. It must be carried out unconditionally, without any discounts. If anyone dares to violate it, he will be severely punished!"
Liang Chongxin and Ling Huyi exchanged glances with a wry smile and said nothing more. They both originally wanted to give Wu Feng some advice on this issue, but when Wu Feng said this, they did not dare to speak.
"By the way, Linghu, are there any unusual reactions from other parties regarding the impact of our food reserve plan? For example, the empire, the northern countries, and the Machi Khan and Lin Lang families." This is also the case for Wu Feng. The key to ordering the Military Intelligence Bureau's recent intelligence collection. Such a big plan will definitely attract the attention of interested people. He wants to know what they think of his almost crazy behavior.
"According to your plan, our external propaganda is to attract a large number of immigrants to develop Northern Luzon. However, this reason is difficult to justify for such a large-scale grain purchase, so Mr. Gu, Mr. Diao, and I disclosed it through special channels. , we are preparing to develop the economy of the East Tengger Grassland and prepare for a large number of immigrants from India to the East Tengger Grassland, so we need to prepare enough food. Although it is still a bit difficult to explain, it is estimated that we can barely cope with it. ." Linghu Yi scratched his scalp and said. He had spent all his efforts on this task, and the Lord did not explain what the real purpose of hoarding food was. In his own opinion, except for wars and famines, storing so much food was simply not necessary. It’s superfluous, but it’s impossible to need so much food to fight a war. It’s impossible for an all-out war to break out in the entire empire at the same time, resulting in desolate land and insufficient food, right? But he had to accept the task assigned by the coach, so he had to come up with a series of plans to disguise his intentions and let Wu Feng adopt them. As for the special channels, naturally they refer to the double agents deployed on all sides and the channels through which moles send intelligence. .
"Then Linghu, you mean that you haven't found any abnormal reactions in other areas so far?"
Linghuyi could see that Wufeng attached great importance to this point, and quickly replied: "So far, our intelligence personnel have not reported back any abnormal information. Everyone within the empire expressed their disbelief at your actions. Several others The attitude of the other side is very vague and there are not many clear intentions. However, I have strictly asked them to pay close attention, especially the Kaman and Machihan people. As soon as there is information, they will be sent back immediately. "
Wu Feng nodded speechlessly and said no more, but he had a hunch that not everyone would let go of his sudden big move, and there would always be someone keeping an eye on him.
Li Wufeng's guess was good. He was not the only smart person in the world. Although some people were not clear or unsure about the purpose of this crazy grain purchase in the northwest, such a large-scale grain purchase had already had a huge impact on the entire eastern continent. The price of food has had a huge impact, which cannot help but arouse the suspicion of interested people.
Lei Juetian, who returned to Mulberry City from Wen Ning after a long journey, immediately requested to meet with the Great Khan Bixili regardless of his fatigue. When he saw that it was the Minister of State, although it was already dark, the guards did not dare to neglect and immediately reported the news that the Minister of State requested to meet with the Great Khan. The news reached the palace, and without any delay, an order from the Khan came to invite the minister of state to enter the palace.
"Juetian, why is it so urgent that you just came back from the north? Has there been any change in the war in the north?" Bi Xili, who was wearing a nightgown, had obviously just gotten out of bed, but he did not bother his minister of state. He was unhappy in his sleep, and he knew that he, the Minister of State, would not come to see him for no reason at this time.
"Your Majesty, I have a situation that I want to report to Your Majesty, and I also want to ask Your Majesty to make a judgment." After Lei Juetian met with Bi Xili, he hesitated until Bi Xili's puzzled eyes fell on the face of his Minister of State. At this time, Lei Juecai frowned and prepared his words to speak.
"Oh? What situation deserves so much attention from Juetian?" Bi Xili was also stunned.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. I just feel that this situation is very suspicious, so I have specially reported it to Your Majesty for your consideration. The newly appointed Tanghe Empire Northwest and Guanxi Military and Political Governor Li Wufeng has been in Wuhu through various channels for more than a month. Large-scale grain purchases in Jiangnan, Jiangnan, Donghai, and the two provinces of Yuejing and Ankun in my country have caused a sharp rise in grain prices in the Eastern Continent. The grain they purchased has far exceeded the grain needed in their territory. It even exceeded the demand by several times. I felt that Li Wufeng's move was very suspicious, so I specifically reported it to His Majesty." Lei Juetian narrated the matter solemnly.
"Oh?" Bi Xili certainly knew that the reason why Lei Juetian came to report this situation to him was not just that simple. He just looked at his minister of state with a questioning look, hoping that he could give a more detailed explanation.
"Your Majesty, don't look at me like this. I'm just informing you of this situation. I have nothing more to say." Lei Juetian said with a bitter smile. He knew that the Khan would be very surprised. He just It was because a neighbor who had not had much serious conflict so far carried out a food purchase operation and went to the palace at night to report to the Khan. Isn't this a bit of a fuss
"Haha, Juetian, I'm a little strange, but I absolutely believe that the reason why my Minister of State attaches so much importance to this matter must have your reasons, so I want to hear your explanation." Bi Xili's eyes flashed in surprise. , shrugged and smiled.
"Your Majesty, to be honest, I can't tell what's weird here, but think about it, every action of this guy Li Wufeng will always bring a lot of troubles, so I have been paying attention to this guy's actions, his Although this large purchase went through many indirect channels, it cannot be hidden from us, especially his purchases in our two provinces of Yuejing and Ankun. There is not much concealment at all. For such a large-scale grain purchase, he What are you preparing to do? I really want to know this, but none of the information obtained by our intelligence agency can convince me, so I specially reported to His Majesty." Lei Juetian was very distressed. He was sure there was something wrong with this, but he But he couldn't see or think of any reason for the other party to carry out such a crazy plan.
Bixili also fell silent. In fact, he had also obtained information in this regard a long time ago. However, it is difficult to judge the purpose of the other party with this simple purchase of grain. As the Minister of State said, based on the information obtained from the intelligence system, the Northwest people are preparing to Whether it is developing Northern Luzon or immigrating to Tengger, these reasons are not sufficient. Even Bixili has a hard time believing this far-fetched reason. However, after careful analysis, Bixili cannot judge what the other party's intentions are. , especially when purchasing grain within your own country, the price and shipping costs are already high. Is there really any conspiracy behind this
"Juetian, what do you think of this matter? Or how do you plan to deal with this matter?" Bi Xili was silent for a while before asking.
"Khan, to be honest, I don't have any confidence in my heart. Li Wufeng's behavior seems to be preparing for a certain operation, but the behavior of hoarding food is indeed illogical, and it doesn't seem to pose any threat to us. Or influence, we have already prepared military grain reserves as planned, but Li Wufeng's behavior is by no means crazy, I am wondering if it is necessary for us to follow up and purchase some grain to prepare for the future?" When Lei said this Juetian also felt a little reluctant. There was no reason. He just followed up on something he saw being done. This kind of blind behavior seemed too childish and difficult to convince others.
Sure enough, Bi Xili, who had always obeyed the Minister of State's opinions, couldn't help but frowned: "Juetian, do you think this is necessary? Not to mention that we have considerable reserves of food, and now Ankun, Yuejing and now The grain-producing areas of Baling and Wenning are under our control. Even if there is any accident, we will be able to deal with it. It is already March, and there will be a bumper grain harvest in mid-May. The second quarter of September Grain will be put into the warehouse again. Now the price of grain has been raised so high by this lunatic Li Wufeng. We will suffer great losses if we do this. You also know that we have spent a lot of money building up the army in the past few years. The national treasury has been exhausted and cannot survive at all. I wonder if we should be more cautious when doing this kind of thing?"
Although the words were very tactful, Lei Juetian could also tell that the Great Khan had an objection. In fact, he himself was not sure about his own opinions. It was just a subconscious reaction. After hearing what the Great Khan said, he just nodded. Head, no longer persist, the Great Khan is right. Although the treasury has accumulated some savings over a long period of time, the military expansion in recent years has consumed too much, and there is not much left. He really does not dare to take risks anymore, but in his heart There is always an unspeakable hidden worry that lingers, and perhaps the only way to relieve the doubts in my heart is to wait until the truth comes out.