PFC Chapter 785 Why should he receive 2 while I receive 5?
Chapter 785 Why should he receive 2 while I receive 5?
"Death by a thousand cuts?"
"The envoy I sent out died in the Ming Dynasty that fled south?"
Liu Bang did consider that this mission might not go so smoothly.
Even the most foolish forces have a few smart people among them.
Although this is an open scheme, it is not difficult to counter it.
The money and provisions were left behind, and the messenger was treated to good food and drink before being sent back, so that his efforts would be like throwing meat buns to a dog—gone and never to return.
This is how it should be done in theory.
Liu Bang never imagined that one side would actually kill the envoy he sent to make overtures.
"I heard that the envoy deliberately provoked us, which led to this result. Originally, the Ming officials who were supposed to receive us simply refused our goodwill."
The newly summoned officials, unsure of Liu Bang's temperament, spoke in a way that was neither entirely true nor entirely false.
It showed no favoritism towards either the envoy or the Southern Ming.
"Intentionally provoking?"
"I don't care what happens in the process, I only care about the result."
"The mere Ming Dynasty was forced to flee south by Li Zicheng, and was forced to keep its head down by the Manchus."
"And he actually dared to bare his teeth at me?"
"Who gave them the audacity!"
"Did he kill a messenger? He's clearly shoving my face into dog shit!"
"If we can't get this back, then you won't be able to hold the throne for even a day longer!"
As soon as Liu Bang said this, Han Xin's eyes lit up instantly.
Along with him, Xiang Yu also shone brightly.
"But our Great Han Dynasty has just been established, and everything is in need of rebuilding. We also need disaster relief everywhere. At this time, I'm afraid we can't spare too much grain to supply the troops."
There is no doubt that they have ample military strength.
As for generals and commanders, they were not lacking; otherwise, they could not have so easily annihilated the Qing army.
Their current problem is that disaster relief has consumed a lot of money and grain, and the money collected from selling official positions has been almost entirely spent.
Sending troops at this time, whether it's military pay or provisions, would probably only last for a very short period of time.
Killing the envoy is tantamount to slapping the emperor in the face.
Who wouldn't know that?
The problem is that the situation is bad, and money and supplies are not being raised.
"With a month's worth of provisions, we can surely defeat the enemy."
"As for military pay, Your Majesty need not worry about it!"
Han Xin was the first to step forward.
Military pay?
It would be best to have that thing, but it doesn't matter if you don't.
He always had his own ways of securing rewards for his soldiers; at worst, he would just leave his sword unsheathed for three days.
"Don't give me that. Do you think I don't know you?"
"If you send him, how can the people of Southern Ming possibly prosper?"
As soon as Han Xin opened his mouth, Liu Bang knew what he was thinking.
This guy just wants to use the spoils of war as rewards for his soldiers to offset their pay!
"Your Majesty, you know me. When it comes to military discipline, if I say I'm second, then no one can claim to be first."
"Indeed, my plan is just as you think. It doesn't matter if there is no military pay. As long as we go to war, I will definitely be able to return victorious. At that time, I will only need to take a small portion from the spoils of war, which will be enough to satisfy everyone."
"And I can guarantee that I will not harm the people in the slightest!"
Just kidding, what kind of profit could a poor person make?
Is Han Xin the kind of person who skims money off poor people?
Of course, we'll take whoever has the most money!
In any case, this time the envoy was killed, and he was executed by slow slicing in the street.
Every single official in the Southern Ming court could be killed without any injustice!
After slaughtering them all and using their property as spoils of war, will there still be a shortage of military pay?
joke!
Which of those people isn't rolling in money?
"I only need half a month's worth of provisions!"
Before Han Xin could finish speaking, Xiang Yu stepped forward.
Han Xin: “…”
Therefore, I hate working in the same court as a brute.
Half a month's worth of provisions?
The march will take nearly half a month.
With only half a month's worth of provisions, it meant that there could be no mistakes, and every battle required capturing a city.
We also need to ensure that the conquered cities have sufficient food and fodder reserves.
If any one condition is not met, the defeat will be devastating.
"What are you looking at me for? Stop just staring and start learning."
"Just because you can't do something doesn't mean others can't. Does something as simple as military strategy and deployment really need to be so complicated?"
Noticing Han Xin's gaze, Xiang Yu curled his lip.
Not to mention that he has not yet experienced the encirclement at Gaixia, nor has he witnessed Han Xin's true abilities.
Even after he saw it, he still looked down on it.
If it were him at that time, he wouldn't have thought that Han Xin was such a brilliant strategist either.
Or rather, he would never feel that he had lost on the battlefield.
After being surrounded at Gaixia, he would only feel that he was defeated by being besieged on all sides, rather than by the 600,000-strong army that surrounded him.
If it weren't for the Chu army being completely demoralized by the songs of Chu from all sides, he could have led his troops to break through even a million strong army, let alone 600,000!
Han Xin: “…”
Seeing Han Xin's frustrated expression, Liu Bang was very satisfied.
"Brother Xiang, if I were to lead troops south to attack the Ming Dynasty, how many soldiers would you need?"
"Twenty thousand!"
Xiang Yu reached out his hand.
"Very well, I will give you 20,000 troops. If you can be the first to conquer the enemy's heartland, I will appoint you as a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households and give you the most prosperous land as your fief!"
Han Xin: “…”
Seeing that Xiang Yu, that brute, received a reward, he must be feeling terrible!
"Han Xin, you don't need to look anymore. I'll give you 50,000 soldiers."
"You two compete fairly. Whoever wins first will be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households by me."
"Although it may not have much significance, at least for a long time to come, you will be able to enjoy life better."
Clearly, Liu Bang was not prepared to end this challenge anytime soon.
A higher official position means a higher salary and better benefits, which naturally leads to a more comfortable life for a long time to come.
After all, the world in this challenge is not much different from the outside world.
"Fifty thousand? Why does this brute get twenty thousand, but I get fifty thousand?"
Han Xin's tone was unfriendly.
Give him 20,000 troops and give me 50,000 troops, and let us have a fair contest.
Who are you looking down on?
"He has his Jiangdong troops, each one of whom is an elite force capable of taking on ten men. Wouldn't you be happy if we gave you more troops?"
Liu Bang retorted in a similarly annoyed tone.
Xiang Yu also felt that this allocation of troops was fair.
"So what? I only need 20,000 troops."
Seeing Han Xin's confident demeanor, the officials from the Ministry of War and the Minister of Revenue slowly raised their questions.
Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
In their minds, when they were about to launch a campaign against the Ming Dynasty that was moving south, they would need to prepare an army of at least 100,000 to press the border, and with the support troops, they would have to come up with at least 200,000.
So what are you guys discussing now?
The two men each led 20,000 troops, and together they had 40,000 troops ready to launch an expedition to attack the Ming Dynasty.
Do you know what you are talking about?
"Your Majesty, this punitive expedition is a matter of great importance and cannot be taken lightly!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, how can a mere 40,000 troops possibly win?"