Chapter 225: Borrowing Grain to Support the Front Line

The reason why Wei Xikang had been tolerating Yangguangzhai's jumping around was, on one hand, that Yangguangzhai had not wantonly burned, killed, and looted, and on the other hand, that Yangguangzhai's actions had won the hearts of the people.

Wei Xikang only felt that Jiang Jinshi had talent and would be a good hand at managing the city in the future.

To put it bluntly, he always regarded Jiang Jinshi as a "subject," and the struggle with the Prefect of Guangwu Jun only showed that Jiang Jinshi was more capable.

He didn't care about Jiang Jinshi's status as a bandit. When he regained his position, he could promote the other party with any excuse.

Jiang Jinshi also understood very well in his heart. The other party was weak at that time and didn't mention the Jade Seal for two reasons. The first was that he was afraid he couldn't keep the Jade Seal, so it was better to leave it with Jiang Jinshi, because no one would suspect that a bandit had the Jade Seal.

The second was that he always believed that Jiang Jinshi would join his camp one day and work for him.

Of course, Wei Xikang didn't fully trust Jiang Jinshi, otherwise, why would he leave Yan Wu by Jiang Jinshi's side.

Li Xinyue thought for a while and continued: "Then it's better not to borrow it! I never do things that make wedding dresses for others!"

Rather than waiting for Wei Xikang to bring troops to take over Yangguangzhai later, it was better not to leave anything to the other party.

Li Xinyue even had a more extreme idea, which was to ignore everything and let Guangwu Jun become a mess again, waiting to see how Wei Xikang would clean it up.

"It's easy for the two of us, but so many brothers can't be left alone, right?" Jiang Jinshi rubbed his head, and the idea that had been buried for a long time gradually began to sprout.

"Then what do you think?" Li Xinyue looked at Jiang Jinshi.

Jiang Jinshi didn't speak for a long time, and Li Xinyue didn't urge him, just waiting for the response.

"How about..." Jiang Jinshi's eyes suddenly became firm, "How about this, lend them enough grain for half a month!"

Li Xinyue straightened her body: "You mean..."

"Let them block the Xiongnu and fight for some time for us first!" Jiang Jinshi always felt that he was developing too slowly, leading to being timid when facing this situation.

"And then?" Li Xinyue already had the answer in her heart, but still wanted to hear Jiang Jinshi say it himself.

"Then I will gather the brothers and test their thoughts!"

It was impossible for Jiang Jinshi to bow down to others. The so-called "accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger." After handing over Yangguangzhai with both hands, he would have no value to Wei Xikang.

Even Jiang Jinshi and Li Xinyue would have to keep their tails between their legs. If they were not careful, the big knife of "exterminating the nine clans" would swing toward the two.

Rather than this, it was better to be the master himself!!

"Good! Listen to you!" Li Xinyue nodded heavily and continued to add: "You never have to worry about logistics, I am here!!"

"The consumption will be very large!" Jiang Jinshi looked at Li Xinyue and smiled.

Li Xinyue raised her head confidently: "Look down on my ability to make money? Or the same sentence, please put some pressure on me, thank you!"

"Your investment will not fail!"

"I believe in my vision!"

Since the matter had been decided, Jiang Jinshi had nothing to hesitate about. He found Wei Xikang at night and indicated that he could provide 15,000 shi of grain.

Converted, that was 1.5 million catties of grain. If 100,000 soldiers were to eat for half a month, that meant each person could only eat one catty of grain a day.

This quantity was calculated by Jiang Jinshi; the soldiers couldn't get enough to eat at all!

You must know that wartime is different from ordinary times. One catty of grain might be barely enough on ordinary days, but it was impossible to eat only so little when fighting.

But Wei Xikang was already surprised when he heard there were 15,000 shi of grain, "Jiang... Great Chief Jiang, really?"

Jiang Jinshi naturally couldn't show a rich and imposing appearance, but instead said with a bitter face: "The soldiers on the front line are urgent! It's just that the commoners will have to suffer!"

Hearing this, Wei Xikang knew that his guess was correct, and immediately patted his chest and said: "As long as the soldiers can eat their fill, they can drive the Xiongnu away. At that time, I will definitely let the commoners restore their normal life!"

"Hmm! I believe in you and the Prince of Zhenbei!" Jiang Jinshi looked expectant.

The Vice General was also happy when he heard this news, rubbing his hands and asking: "Great Chief Jiang, where is the grain? Don't blame me for being anxious, the brothers on the front line are really waiting!"

"Eh! I understand, it's being loaded now! Why don't we go and see?"

"Good, good, good! That's the best!" The Vice General was full of joy, not expecting that he really borrowed grain here at Yangguangzhai.

No wonder the Great General and the Crown Prince protected Yangguangzhai! They were much better than those Prefects!

Wei Xikang and Jiang Jinshi walked together and couldn't help but say: "After forcing the Xiongnu back, everything will get better. Great Chief Jiang, don't worry!"

"Alas! Even if the Xiongnu are defeated, grain cannot be transported into Beijiang!" Jiang Jinshi deliberately led the topic to this.

Wei Xikang narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly: "Great Chief Jiang, after the Xiongnu matter is over, I will lead troops to the Central Plains, and I will definitely restore the style of Da Qian in the past!"

Standing from Wei Xikang's perspective, such thinking had no problem at all, and could even be called a wise ruler, but from Jiang Jinshi's perspective.

This was your Wei family's Da Qian, not mine...

"In that case! Naturally, it's the best!" Jiang Jinshi nodded, with no waves in his eyes.

"At that time, Great Chief Jiang must accompany me to the capital!"

Wei Xikang wouldn't easily tell others what he thought in the past, but he had been hitting walls everywhere and borrowed grain from Jiang Jinshi, so he couldn't help but reveal his heart.

And this was also the meaning of throwing out an olive branch to recruit Jiang Jinshi, just short of explicitly saying to let Jiang Jinshi enter the capital to be an official!

"Okay! I haven't even been out of Guangwu Jun yet, so it must be great to be able to go to the capital!" Jiang Jinshi grinned with a big tooth and laughed, looking really happy.

The Vice General didn't speak on the side, looking at Jiang Jinshi, but was full of envy.

Being valued in advance by the Crown Prince, after the Crown Prince revitalized the government, Jiang Jinshi would at least be a second-rank official.

However, he was not bad either. As long as he followed the Prince of Zhenbei and the Crown Prince, General would be his lowest title.

The two stood together singing and echoing, watching the bandits move grain and grass outside the granary. Wei Xikang had been held back for too long, and now that he had the opportunity to reveal his "heart," he naturally couldn't help but speak.

Jiang Jinshi thought that the other party was drawing a big cake for him. Anyway, it was just that he was very optimistic about him and appreciated him, and things like accompanying him to the capital in the future.

When the grain in the granary only had a small corner left, it was enough for 15,000 shi.

"It's late now, let's go tomorrow morning!" Jiang Jinshi looked at the carts of grain with a painful face.

Wei Xikang and the Vice General looked at each other and immediately responded: "No, the soldiers are waiting for grain! Let's set off early and arrive early!" ===== CHAPTER 226 =====