New saddles, stirrups, iron armor, swords and halberds, each of them requires money. Even in Chang'an, it will cost three or four thousand yuan. If it is on the frontier, it will not be able to get it without ten thousand yuan.》, in terms of spending ten thousand yuan per person, three thousand yuan is three thousand gold, and four thousand yuan is four thousand gold.

However, all the property of the Li family was less than 500 gold.

The four fathers and sons of the Li family all had official positions, and Li Guang himself was a high-ranking official of 2,000 shi. However, the Han Dynasty followed a system of low salary and generous rewards. He could not make money by relying solely on salary, and he had to rely on rewards. However, Li Guang himself also had a habit of giving it to his subordinates when there was reward, and he had no savings at all. The three brothers Li Danghu were still men and had no achievements. Apart from some routine rewards, he only had salary.

He could only barely live by relying on his salary alone. The Li family and his son lived a tight life, so Li Jiao regretted losing a green horse. So far, the biggest fortune he had made was the local property he brought back during a business trip.

It is impossible to ask the Li family to spend three or four thousand golds to equip the knights.

What's more, if all cavalry go out of the frontier, in addition to weapons, more war horses are needed, which is also an unsuccessful task. War horses are allocated by the court according to the soldiers, and the number is limited. Shangjun, where Li Guang is about to take office, does not have so many war horses for calling.

Ideals are beautiful, reality is cruel. Once the accounts are settled, all the Li family and the son are silent.

"Without the support of the court, it is impossible to launch a large-scale military force. And the court..."

Li Guang wanted to speak but stopped. Everyone knew that the Empress Dowager was still there, and it was impossible for him to launch a large number of troops to attack the Huns.

Li Danghu and the other three sighed at the same time, looking depressed.

"When I was not in Chang'an, you should go to Maoling more often to see Liang Xiao's mother. If there is any difficulty in her life, you should try your best to help."

"Here."

"What a pity..." Li Guang sighed for a long time. "What a pity! Those scholars were going to say that the wind would not last forever, and the rain would not last forever."

Li Danghu and the other three were already in a depressed mood. When they heard Li Guang's words, they were even more worried and sighed.

Two days later, Li Guang, Cheng Bushi and Han Anguo quietly left Chang'an and rushed to their respective posts. The news that the Huns were about to take action was limited to a very small circle. Most officials did not know, and they could only act in a low-key manner.

However, this news still cannot escape the eyes of those who are interested. Just a few days later, King Liu An of Huainan received the news.

Liu An immediately asked Wu to discuss. When Wu was thinking, Liu Qian kept sitting aside with a smile. After Liu Ling was confined, Chang'an's intelligence collection mission fell on his shoulders. He was very proud of finding out such important news.

Wu Shi saw Liu Qian's pride from the corner of his eyes, and couldn't help but sigh in secret. When Liu Ling was in charge of this matter, he didn't know how much news he heard. He had never been so frivolous. As the prince, Liu Qian was proud of his achievements and was too cunning.

"What is the purpose of Li Guang and the other two leaving Beijing and going to Shangjun, Shanggu and Youbeiping? If it is autumn defense, it seems to be too early. If it attacks, it doesn't look like it. At this time, it is a spring plowing plan. If it uses troops, it will delay the farming season and the world is in chaos, which seems to be inappropriate."

"According to the information I found out, it should not be about using troops, but about strengthening border defense. Last year, there was heavy snow on the grassland, and the Huns suffered heavy losses, so it was very likely to enter the border and rob. "Without waiting for Liu An to speak, Liu Qian said first: "If the enemy comes, fight, and if the enemy goes, don't chase. This is the court's habit of dealing with the Huns."

Wu was pondered for a moment and nodded. "What the prince said is very much. The king, since he strengthened the border defense, what does it have to do with Huainan?"

Liu An said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, I am going to give these three generals three clairvoyances to help them realize the truth. I wonder what Mr. Wu thinks?"

Wu Que frowned slightly and asked, "The king is full of thought, so this is of course good. But why don't the king give it to the emperor directly?"

Liu comforted his beard and laughed silently. "Mr. Wu doesn't know anything. Qianliyan is a treasure. Once he enters the hands of the emperor or is asked by other noble relatives, he is proud of his own and becomes a toy. It is better to give it to the three generals directly."

Wu Que said nothing and nodded in agreement. They talked about some more matters, and Wu Que stepped out. Standing outside the door, he pondered for a long time, turned around and came to Liu Ling's courtyard.

Liu Ling still lives in the Huainan Prince's Mansion, but he rarely participates in the matter of the royal palace. He thanks guests behind closed doors and concentrates on research. After developing Liuli and Qianliyan, she summoned nearly a hundred royal palace visitors and is organizing the sect of Mozi.

When I heard that Wu was visited, Liu Ling was greeted by the steps and was welcomed to the hall. There were more than a dozen cases in the hall, and dozens of guests were either alone in the case, or gathered together in groups of three or five. There were piles of bamboo slips, silk books, and brush and ink slips everywhere. Seeing Wu coming in, some people stood up to salute, while others turned a blind eye and were ignorant.

Liu Ling smiled and said, "I have encountered some trouble recently. They can't argue. If you are rude, please forgive me."

Mr. Wu said: "It's okay. According to Taoism and traveling in art is also the teachings of the sages. If you concentrate on Taoism and art, you can still support yourself and not bend others, it is also a joy in life. I envy them very much."

Liu Ling's eyes flashed. "It's better to retreat and build a net than to admire fish in the abyss. If Mr. Wu has time, he might as well come and walk around more. I'm with them every day and have become a hermit."

Wu Jun smiled. Liu Ling understood and led Wu into the inner hall. The two of them took their seats, and Liu Ling sent someone to present melons and fruits. She now has two building boats traveling between the South China Sea, and various novel fruits and fruits are emerging one after another. All the guests of the Huainan Prince's Mansion received her gifts from time to time, so they all liked her and were willing to interact with her.

Wu Qing picked up a golden banana, peeled it, took a bite, and chewed it slowly. Liu Ling was not anxious, and looked at him with a smile, but felt a little nervous. Wu Qing was the head of the Huainan Prince's Mansion, and he rarely came on his own initiative. When he came this time, he showed envy again. It must be something, and it was a big deal, a big deal related to her.

She was nervous, but couldn't show it on her face.

Wu was even more regretful when he was seen. It would be great if Liu Qian could have half of Liu Ling's cunning. After eating the banana, he washed his hands and then passed on the news he had just heard to Liu Ling. After Liu Ling heard it, his eyebrows, which were slightly thick because of the lack of decoration, were slightly raised.

"Wu Jun thought that what was the intention of the Huns moving against the times?"

Wu Que smiled slightly. "There is an answer in his heart, so why ask again?"

The smile on Liu Ling's face gradually froze. "If this is true, what will I do?"

"The Western Regions are thousands of miles away, and there is no trace. Even if the Master has a horse that is thousands of miles away, Zaofu holds his power and doesn't know where to go, what can he do? Now, in addition to praying for God's protection, he can only take care of his family as much as possible and not let them have no food and clothing." Wu shook his head repeatedly in regret. "Liang Xiao is a talented and good-natured man, but unfortunately he was born at the wrong time."

Liu Ling's eyes flashed and he didn't say a word. After a long time, she stood up and whispered: "I'm going to Chang'an."

Liang Xiao spread the map and discussed it carefully with Meicai. Meicai frowned and looked embarrassed.

He did not agree with Liang Xiao's suggestion. If he defended Guishan City and gave up the territory west of Guishan City. With the strength of Dayuan, he could indeed defend Guishan City and defend the richest river valley in Dayuan. However, his personal prestige would be severely damaged. After the Huns retreated, no one would remember his contribution to defending Guishan City, but someone would remember those lost cities and would constantly use them to slander him.

"Mr. Liang, there is one thing you may not know yet."

"What's the matter?" Liang Xiao straightened up. He could see that Mei Cai looked reluctant, obviously disapproving his plan.

"Canfeng is not dead yet." Meicai smiled bitterly, "He is still hiding on the grassland, waiting for my flaws."

Liang Xiao was shocked and suddenly felt a little regretful. He should have been more decisive at the beginning and shot Chanfeng on the spot to completely eliminate this hidden danger. Chanfeng is still alive. If the Huns invade Dayuan, Chanfeng, who was at the end of the road, would definitely seize the opportunity and cause trouble, and might even collude with the Huns inside and outside.

Meicai's pressure can be imagined. Once someone catches the handle, he may fall into dust.

Mei Cai reminded again: "What if you only guard Guishan City, what should you do if Suye City? Last year, Wudan suffered there, the Huns would inevitably take revenge and might even massacre the city. There are many Han merchants in Dayuan in that city."

Liang Xiao sighed and became even more uneasy. Mei Cai was right. Most of the Han Dynasty settled in Suye City. They could leave, but the real estate could not be evacuated. Even if it was a human, Creon would not let them go easily.

"If you have to stick to the entire Dayuan territory, then there is only one way."

Mei Cai's eyes lit up and he asked, "What's the solution?"

Liang Xiao hesitated because he had no confidence at all. The gap in strength between the two sides was too big. If it were as Meicai worried, the troops mobilized by the Huns were not only one or two kings in the west, but the main force, including the Shanyuting, he would face at least 100,000 Hun cavalry. Even if Dayuan was dispatched in full swing, there would be no chance of winning.

"Mr. Liang, tell me quickly, what's the solution?"

"Assemble with the Yuezhi people." Liang Xiao pulled over the map and clicked the area east of the Pamir Mountains. "Inspire Aliusu to take the initiative to attack the Wusun people, and attract the Huns to attack the south of the Tianshan Mountains. As long as it can be delayed until July, it will be difficult for the Huns to launch a full-scale attack this year, and we can win a year of preparation."

"This is a solution. However, Aliusu's strength is limited. Will he dare to take the initiative and attract the main force of the Huns?"

"I want to go to Yuezhi again and meet Aliu Su to see if I can convince him." Liang Xiao pondered for a moment and said, "But even if I can persuade Aliu Su, if Aliu Su's attack has a practical effect, I may need the support of Dayuan."

Mei Cai laughed. "Don't worry, as long as you can protect Dayuan from harm, it's okay to spend any money. As long as you have life and have the power, you can earn money back."

"It's not too late, I will set off immediately. I also ask the deputy king to arrange capable people and walk with me."

"Okay." Mei Cai agreed immediately.-

(To be continued...)
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