Li Qing of Dingzhou has been fully engaged in Shanglinli for more than half a year. Based on the original Shanglinli Village, in a short time, a majestic city rose up in Shanglinli flat ground. It is not inferior to Fuyuan. In addition, the new design is integrated with the fortress. The walled houses built by countless villagers have formed a fortress. Li Qing decided to go to the forest as a springboard and continue to raid the grassland tribe. If you gather the large army, I will retreat to defend. If your tribe disperses, I will continue to attack. On the grassland

There were dozens of tribes standing in a row, and it was impossible to gather them together for a long time. The fragile logistics of the grassland was unable to bear it. This changed the past few years of Dingzhou's strategic passiveness, which could only defend and was extremely difficult to attack, and turned the enemy on the ground and harassed the barbarians at all times. After the construction of Shanglinli City, Lu Dalin followed this strategy and continued to attack with well-equipped cavalry, knocking the small grassland tribes within hundreds of miles around Shanglinli to death and had to retreat to the depths of the grassland.

Li Qing knew the importance of Shanglin to Dingzhou. It was the basis for the long-term stability of Dingzhou. Therefore, although Lu Dalin was not a confidant, he still concentrated the vast majority of Dingzhou's cavalry in Shanglin and handed it over to the unified command of Lu Dalin. Lu Dalin also reciprocates, and has no complaints about Li Qing's continuous arrangement of his confidant in the guard camp to serve as a middle and low-level officer under his command. He devoted himself to implementing Li Qing's established strategy.

The command order to establish a division level has been issued. Lu Dalin became the number one general under Li Qing, and Lu's division has also become the code name for his current army. Wang Qinian was promoted to the commander of the right wing of Dingzhou. His troops were called the Qinian Division. Li Qing was lazy to call it Wang Shi directly, but he was immediately collectively opposed by Shang Haibo, Lu Yiming, Qingfeng and others. Even Wang Qinian did not dare to call this title. Yang Yidao was transferred to Fuyuan and stationed in Fuyuan with a newly expanded fire-fighting camp. Lu Dabing was transferred to serve as the commander of the personal guard camp. At this point, the grand strategy of flying together on the left and right wings of Dingzhou to threaten the barbarians of the grassland has been formed. Lu Dalin, the left wing, had 40,000 people under the eighth battalion, of which 30,000 were cavalry, while Wang Qinian was appointed with six battalions and 30,000 people, but it was mainly infantry.

Although Bayar knew the reversal of the strategic situation between Dingzhou and the grassland barbarians, he was helpless. The loss in the upper forest made him go wrong and fell into the quagmire. Seeing the situation passively, he could only deal with the moves. Fortunately, the Dingzhou army's ruthless sweep of the grassland tribes made these small tribes lose the grassland land on which they depend for survival. In order to survive, they had to migrate to the hinterland of the grassland. However, all pastures on the grassland have their own masters. In order to survive, they could only surrender to the large tribe. As the overlord of the grassland, the Bai tribe has gained great benefits in this reintegration of grassland power and got the greatest bowl of soup. The tribe became stronger and stronger, and it has left the remaining four tribes far behind. This is also a pity. Taking away peaches and plums is a blessing in disguise.

Bayar knew very well that the decision with Dingzhou must be within one or two years, otherwise the longer the time, the more unfavorable it will be for the grassland. The collapse of the Fang family in Dingzhou made the grassland lose its greatest source of pig iron. Moreover, after Li Qing controlled Dingzhou, the blockade of the grassland had reached an unprecedented level. All strategic materials could not be obtained from Dingzhou and could only be maintained by some smuggling. The iron ore on the grassland was scarce, so it was difficult to support a protracted war.

The news brought back by Noqia and Nef from Dingzhou made Bayar stronger. A small Chongxian allowed Li Qing to gather such strong troops. Now that he has the entire Dingzhou, his strength will inevitably rise rapidly. For Dingzhou, the longer the time is, the more beneficial it is, but for the grassland, the greater the disadvantages.

Bayar silently accumulated strength and integrated the grassland divisions was urgent. If it could not be a strait and transition, then it would be a waste of time to resort to force to threaten it. Li Qing was ready to attack the grassland in large numbers. Bayar was desperate for it. If he was asked to attack the city of Dingzhou, it would be thankless. But if Li Qing dared to advance to the grassland in large numbers, then in terms of field battles, Bayar did not think that Li Qing's Dingzhou army had the strength to defeat the grassland.

Bayar's idea is to show his weakness and lure him out of the city to fight, and to defeat Li Qing's main force in the mobile warfare.

"In three years, if we cannot defeat Li Qing, then the final loser will be us!" Bayar waved his arm and said to Hu He, Nuoqia, and to his sons with certainty.

"We don't have much time. We integrate the grassland tribes and launch a decisive battle against Li Qing!" Bayar said. "Huhe, take your wolf and approach the Qing tribe. I want to announce on this year's Mulan Festival that the grassland will be unified into an empire. If the Qing tribe has objections, then destroy him! As long as the Qing tribe surrenders, the other tribes that change their ruthlessness will not dare to say another word."

Hu He showed an excited expression on his face, "Respect, Da Shanyu!" After the Wolf Benjun turned to the Bai tribe's royal court, he adjusted and replenished the troops. After absorbing some tribal armed forces, the Wolf Benjun had expanded to more than 40,000 people. Although the addition of the newcomers reduced the combat power of Wolf Benjun, Hu He believed that with his own ability, he could soon turn these new recruits into the sharp fangs of the Wolf Benjun. Before the decisive battle with Li Qing, he would try the swords and practice the soldiers and let them see blood. The Wolf Benjun, who had been fighting with Shi Wei Kingdom for many years, was far behind even the Long Xiao army of the Great Shanyu.

If the grassland can be truly unified, the Bai people can organize a unit of 200,000 cavalry. With the devastating power of these cavalry, Bayar believes that it is more than enough to destroy Dingzhou and gain insight into the Central Plains.

"Li Qing, but you are proud of your time. The future is long, and I will definitely let you see the power of the grassland eagle!" Bayar sneered on the corner of his mouth.

Dingzhou, Lu Yiming looked sad and looked at Li Qing and Shang Haibo, "Master, this time the army has too much expansion, and the Dingzhou Committee is really hard to bear. Although the army has military farming, it can only solve a small part of the food and fodder. According to Da Zheng's military merits and the Yongye Field System, a considerable part of the land does not have to pay taxes on Dingzhou. This has taken another large piece of land. Now Dingzhou's finances are struggling, and there is another huge expense in the construction of Shanglin. It can be said that life is like a year."

"I came back from the capital this time, didn't I bring back million taels of silver? Why did it disappear so soon?" Li Qing asked in confusion.

Lu Yiming smiled bitterly and said, "Master, this silver is worth a lot. If one is used, one will be less. Now the officials are talking about the income problem. If the source of income is not solved, how long can this money last? The army's silver, weapons and equipment, the salaries of officials, and the water conservancy and road infrastructure that are underway in various counties, that's not a big deal. Each county extends his hand to the state. I don't dare to use this silver at all! The war with the barbarians will start at any time. If it starts, the silver will flow like water. Finally, I have a little silver that can be suppressed. It must be used when it is absolutely necessary!"

Li Qing nodded. Dingzhou's income is indeed limited now, but there are too many places to use money. Lu Yiming, the butler, is indeed in trouble. Just looking at his haggard face in a short period of time, you can tell how much pressure he has been under.

"How much can I receive when digging silver on the land and collecting taxes from farmers? Are there any other ways to make money?" Li Qing asked.

Lu Yiming smiled bitterly and said, "Dingzhou is a border prefecture and has always been difficult. So what good ways to make money? In the past, the government concentrated on purchasing a large amount of fur from the grassland, and after processing it, it sold it to the Central Plains at a high price. It has a lot of income in a year. But now the hostility between Dingzhou and the grassland is so serious, how can it be possible to receive a large amount of fur?"

Li Qing smiled and said, "When you fight, aren't there any businessmen doing business? Merchants are profit-seeking. As long as there is enough profit, they won't do it."

"The general's thunderous methods shocked most of the businessmen. Fang Wenshan and Fang Wenhai had a lesson ahead. Who dared to import materials into the grassland?" Shang Haibo said with a smile.

Li Qing touched his chin and killed the Fang brothers. He didn't expect that there would be this sequelae. "Old Lu, you tell the merchants that our Dingzhou only prohibits the import of pig iron, weapons, and grain into the grassland. The rest is not limited. They do business with the grassland people. As long as they do not violate the ban, we are protecting. Moreover, the goods sold to the inner city in Dingzhou, as long as they are willing, we can also provide protection and provide government proof. Who in the mainland makes things difficult for them, we are upholding justice for them. Of course, the protection fee is a little."

"The fur on the grassland needs to be sold. The nobles on the grassland are used to enjoying the luxury goods of the Central Plains. The grassland is gone for a moment and they will definitely be very uncomfortable. For nearly two years of war, the trade routes are blocked, and some daily necessities of ordinary herders on the grassland must be very lacking. If a businessman dares to do it, the profits will be huge. If a businessman dares to do it, the businessman dares to do it, why don't we do it ourselves?"

Li Qing thought hard and thought of a way, and when he was recruiting someone, his eyes lit up, "Old road, salt is usually bought from the Central Plains on the grassland. Now that the two companies are in war, this salt must be very short of. We can smuggle salt. Even if it is sold ten times more expensive than the Central Plains, those barbarians have to buy it, right?"

"Salt is also an embargoed material!" Lu Yiming was shocked. The coach was not sure of banning just now, but he wanted to do it in a blink of an eye.

"Hehe!" Li Qing sneered, "Can grain be stored, can Bayar be stored in salt? What are you used for? It is used to wash salt baths! Salt can be sold, and it must be exclusively sold by our government, which raises the price high. Although the amount of salt is not large, it is indispensable for a day. There are many people on the grassland, and the profit is huge!"

"But where did we get so much salt?" Lu Yiming spread his hands and said, "We do not produce salt in Dingzhou, so we can only buy it from Fuzhou. Once the quantity is too large, I am afraid that Fuzhou Xiangmao will be alert!"

Li Qing and Shang Haibo looked at each other and laughed, "Old Lu, I'm going to tell you that we are doing something in Fuzhou. If we succeed, salt will not be a problem, and there will be a result soon." Shang Haibo said mysteriously.

Lu Yiming is also an extremely smart person. When he heard Shang Haibo's tone and combined with some internal information he had seen these days, he immediately understood what was happening.

"Old road, don't worry, the difficulties are temporary, and the financial situation will soon improve. Dingzhou's measures to absorb refugees are extremely successful. At first, the investment may be a little bigger, but the rewards are also great. Don't keep your eyes on the farmers' taxes, use your brain more in other places, and revitalize the economy. There are many ways. Farmers have money in their hands and use it where they are used, and they are still used in our Dingzhou. Only when the money is circulated will increase, and you can introduce some policies to stimulate the consumption of Dingzhou people. Don't worry that they will hide their money at home without using it." Li Qing originally wanted to popularize some market economy knowledge for the two, but when they saw the expressions of the two, they gave up. When they heard the word consumption, they both looked confused.

Li Qing pointed out Lu Yiming and looked at Lu Yiming with a better look, but he was still in a heavy state. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Okay, okay, let me tell you the truth. I am ready to let the craftsman camp do some business and make some extra money for Dingzhou. Our craftsman camp has developed a lot of good things, but their daily expenses are not small, and it is not enough not to make money! They should support themselves, not only to support themselves, but also bring us the greatest benefits."

Li Qing's words were shocking. Shang Haibo had never heard of Li Qinglu before, and he knew the inside story of the craftsman camp. Some of the things developed there were top secrets in Dingzhou, so how could it be sold?

"No, Grandmaster, although some things in the craftsman camp can make money, the most valuable thing is the weapons they developed. Once these things are sold, our Dingzhou will no longer take advantage of weapons and equipment. Although this can make some money to relieve our near thirst, it is tantamount to digging our own graves and shooting ourselves in the foot in the future!" In desperation, Shang Haibo was a little unscrupulous. He thought that even if we were poor as pants and were too poor to take these weapons to steal neighbors, we could not teach others the weapons and let ourselves suffer in the future.

Li Qing smiled mysteriously, "Not afraid, we can sell it, and we have to sell the best, most expensive and most profitable things! For example, that crossbow cabinet! I believe that those families in the Central Plains see such good things, even if we call a sky-high price, they will rush to buy them."

This time, Lu Yiming didn't do it anymore. Although he was so poor that he was almost crazy, he could never do such a thing as killing a chicken and getting an egg. "Master, I'll find another way to raise money. These things can't be sold."

Li Qing raised his head and said proudly: "You don't understand this, listen to me explain it slowly for you!"
Chapter completed!