An Interesting Cooperation (4)

Although Han Fei was not particularly favored, his status was undeniable.

The ninth son of King An of Han.

Treasures are naturally plentiful.

Furthermore, it's worth mentioning that even if Han Fei lacks such impressive treasures, Hong Lian certainly doesn't. Lending Han Fei a few wouldn't be a problem at all. As King An of Han's most beloved daughter, Hong Lian is a genuine little rich woman. Looking at the entire palace, there are only two people who can surpass her in status: King An of Han and the Crown Prince. As for who the Crown Prince Crown Prince is, it's obviously not important. What's important is that the Crown Prince's position will be above hers.

To put it bluntly, taking the current political landscape as an example, if Han Fei and Hong Lian's fourth brother, who is also King An of Han's fourth son, were to overthrow the Crown Prince and be appointed as the new Crown Prince by King An of Han, then this fourth son's status would be above Hong Lian's. Even if he really offended Hong Lian, as long as it didn't involve ethical issues, King An of Han would still unconditionally favor this fourth son. However, if the Crown Prince remained firmly in his position, and it was this fourth son who clashed with Hong Lian, King An of Han would unconditionally stand on Hong Lian's side and reprimand the fourth son, even ignoring the facts.

This demonstrates the political wisdom of King An of Han.

You can call him trash.

But you absolutely cannot call him a fool.

In fact, King An of Han has now given up. In his youth, he was full of ambition and wanted to be a wise and powerful ruler. This can be seen from his role in the destruction of the Baiyue. If he were the kind of emperor who would have just given up and ascended to the throne, he would never have done something so ambitious.

But!

But!

Important point, but!

However, after experiencing failure, his ambition was immediately extinguished, and he quickly transformed from an ambitious man who wanted to become a wise and powerful ruler into a useless person who spent his days indulging in the Inner Palace and constantly corrupting his already weak will with wine and women.

This is also one of the reasons why he dislikes Han Fei.

Because he saw his own reflection in Han Fei.

That version of myself who vowed to become a wise ruler.

Even if it's just from the past.

Because he felt that his current self was ugly, he envied and revered his former self. Therefore, out of love for Han Fei, he instinctively rejected Han Fei and denied Han Fei's ambition and drive, because he himself was so confident and arrogant when he was young.

I guess people are just complicated!

King An of Han liked the Crown Prince simply because the Crown Prince gave him a sense of security.

A Crown Prince was also lying down.

Just think how suitable he is to take over.

He can lie down peacefully until he dies of old age.

Then, his unambitious son will take over his current position and continue to lie low peacefully without worrying about seizing the throne.

Of course, we've gotten a bit off-topic without realizing it.

Let's get back to the main topic.

What were the reasons that King An of Han disliked Han Fei?

It has nothing to do with Han Fei.

It has nothing to do with Ye Qingcang.

Anyway, Han Fei doesn't lack auction items right now.

However, while everyone was displaying their items, Ye Qingcang still gave Han Fei a look, and then, with a glance, led Han Fei to look at the burly man in the distance. He then transmitted his voice, saying, "See that Grassland Strongman? If you really want to strengthen the country, whether it's reform or seizing power, having an army is always a good thing, or rather, a necessity... I once read a great work by an instructor who said that political power grows out of the barrel of a gun, and I've always deeply agreed with that... In the current state of warfare, before the industrial level has reached the point of mining gunpowder and developing firearms, cavalry is indeed a powerful weapon on the battlefield, possessing considerable mobility and offensive capabilities. There are even tactics like the Iron Pagoda, where both men and horses are fully armored and charge forward... If Brother Han is interested, I can make a connection for you after the banquet. At the very least, you must get your hands on this horse!"

If your cavalry is wiped out, you can rebuild them.

If the horse dies, then we can only buy it at a high price.

Therefore, horses are more expensive than cavalry.

Han Fei naturally knew the truth that political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. Although he hadn't figured it out yet, he understood the principle. Just like his father, King An of Han King An of Han, who had tried to seize military power when he was young, anyone with a brain could glean some insight from his lack of military power and find one of the reasons for his inaction.

To put it bluntly, King An of Han failed.

Even with the help of attacking the Baiyue.

They also failed to regain military control.

The murder of Li Kai is a microcosm of the outcome of this political struggle.

In other words, Li Kai was a royalist.

Liu Yi was on Ji Wuye's side from beginning to end.

If Li Kai wins this game.

He was able to marry Madam Hu.

He will also be summoned back to Xinzheng by King An of Han and given a higher title.

At the same time, Hu Meiren will be able to enter the palace smoothly. Through the so-called "Lady Diplomacy" method, King An of Han can successfully establish the line between Hu Meiren and Madam Hu and Li Kai, binding Li Kai tightly to his Chariot, and taking this opportunity to confront Ji Wuye.

In this way, Zhang Kaidi is in charge of both literature and Li Kai is in charge of both military affairs.

In this situation.

The Blood Garbed Marquis will not easily withdraw from the fray.

As long as the White Armor Army remains inactive.

Based on the fighting strength of the City Defense Army and the Great Camp Outside the City.

With the cooperation of the Imperial Guard and the Border Army.

Moreover, King An of Han also possessed the identity of the Han King and the sense of righteousness he held.

As long as he appears on the battlefield.

A few words were enough to persuade many rebels to lay down their weapons.

At least it can make many soldiers who are unaware of the situation and have rebelled without understanding why suddenly realize the truth. Even if they do not turn against each other, they can still remain neutral, and the morale of the army will immediately collapse.

So what about Ji Wuye?

You have no choice but to obey orders!

They even had to worry about being punished by King An of Han!

Because as long as the two sides reach a balance of power, the Blood Garbed Marquis lineage represented by Bai Yifei will inevitably stand unconditionally on the side of King An of Han. No one wants to be remembered as a traitor in history books. Moreover, the last person to kill a historian was Cui Zhu, who is already infamous for eternity. Bai Yifei, who is already a marquis of the Han Kingdom, and his mother, it wouldn't be a big deal for him to be a loyal subject again.

But Bai Yifei make a move.

Ji Wuye choice but to bow his head and submit.

Because he is not the most skilled martial artist in the Han Kingdom.

Instead, it was Bai Yifei's mother.

The Female Marquis who obtained the title of Blood Garbed Marquis.

He is also a Grandmaster martial artist whom even Startled Salamander dared not guarantee could kill!

Ji Wuye's invulnerable martial arts skills.

In front of him.

It's as brittle as a sheet of paper.

Pity!

There are no "what ifs" in life!

Therefore, we cannot blame King An of Han for lying down.

He no longer held military power.

Their lives cannot be guaranteed.

Bai Yifei explicitly taken sides.

This is clearly a losing game.

Why gamble with your life?

He does have a younger brother.

In other words, he is allowed to die.

In addition, he had many sons.

The Han King must exist, but the person who actually ascends the throne does not have to be him!

Therefore, if Ye Qingcang were to give a score...

His score should be like this.

King An of Han: 60.

Ji Wuye: 70.

Bai Yifei: 80.

Han Fei: 95.

Ying Zheng: 99.

Han Fei's difference from Ying Zheng was his temperament; he couldn't be as ruthless as Ying Zheng. However, his knowledge could completely make up for this slight difference. In addition, his mind was indeed quicker than Ying Zheng's.

In short, apart from the last two Tongtiandai.

Everyone ahead of me passed.

The principle that King An of Han understood back then, Han Fei naturally understands now as well.

but...

"I have no money, Brother Ye!"

"There's nowhere to go!"

"The food that people eat and horses chew... in a day, it's equivalent to a month's worth of food and clothing for an ordinary family. In fact, the horses eat better than people. One egg a day is the bare minimum, and they even need to be fed beans. There are also wear and tear costs."

"Fight a few major battles."

"It will be useless in three to five years."

"My hoof is cracked and I can't run anymore, what can I do?"

"If I had ten or eight horses, that would be fine."

"A few dozen horses would be barely enough."

"But if I want to train an army in a structured way, like a hundred-man squad or something... Brother Ye, I really can't afford that!"

"Besides, you know what the current situation is like in Xinzheng."

"I couldn't keep this thing even if I raised it."

"Once discovered."

"This is a huge weakness that could get me killed!"

"To maintain a private army."

"What do you want to do?"

Han Fei thought for a moment, then gestured for Ye Qingcang to come closer.

Then, lowering his voice, he said softly.

Although there were many people in the room who were sharp-eared and sharp-eyed.

But not everyone is like that.

In addition, with Startled Salamander's protection, Han Fei's voice doesn't need to be overheard by outsiders, so whispering is really unnecessary.

However, Startled Salamander didn't know was that Ye Qingcang had already set up a temporary Soundproofing Array before speaking. Although the medium was a bit rough, as Ye Qingcang had just casually drawn it on the Ju Zi peel he had peeled off earlier, it was still quite suitable for the current situation.

"No money... that's easy!"

"I have money!"

"It's just gold, isn't it?"

"It doesn't matter how many horses they produce on their grasslands, as long as they dare to sell, I'll buy them all... Maybe the price of gold will fluctuate as a result, but what does that matter to me whether it depreciates or not?"

"At the very least, I can turn stone into gold, silver, or bronze; it's all the same principle... It's all very easy anyway."

"The venue is a bit of a problem."

"However, it's always good to settle the matter of buying the horses first."

"If you had a cavalry force of ten thousand men in your hands."

"It's just outside the city."

"Look, Ji Wuye doesn't dare to move at all."

"As for the cost of horse wear and tear, I also have the method for making horseshoes, including the size of the nails. It will not affect the running efficiency of the warhorse, nor will it cause inflammation of the hooves."

"You'll have to figure out how to get manpower and a venue."

"Including the route of transportation in."

"So, do you think you can pull off a successful job?"

Ye Qingcang spoke sensational words without changing his expression.

However, it cannot be described as sensationalism.

Ye Qingcang has always been bold.

He was willing to do anything to assist Qian Renxue in the palace coup.

What's so special about buying horses and training a private army?

If it weren't for the fact that creating the Hun Chang Lv Neng in this world is too difficult, and that the Pseudo- Pseudo Heavenly Dao of the Puppet Path is not suitable for the Qin's Moon star system (in short, the level of the wonder is too low and needs to be upgraded), he would have brought the puppet army here long ago.

Gathering resources?

No, no, no, that's too low-level!

How fast they grabbed it!

Who's going to spend time searching with you over there?

Therefore, he doesn't rob because his methods are not applicable to Qin's Moon. It takes time to monetize knowledge, not because he can use it but chooses not to, or because he enjoys the process of exploration!

"Then... shall we go for it?"

Han Fei's expression remained unchanged.

His tone, however, carried a greater sense of eagerness.

Meanwhile, as he thought, he explained, "Considering the time it takes him to return to the grasslands, it will probably take two months round trip, enough time for me to devise a plan to break through Ji Wuye's defenses... As for the location, the mountains and forests are arguably the best hiding place. It's just a pity that this environment also limits the performance of the warhorses, mainly because I don't have my own Zhuang Zhou. If I did, I could raise a batch of horses there with strict security, at least a thousand... Manpower isn't a problem, because this is the simplest issue for the Han Kingdom right now. Looking around, the people are starving to death. Let alone being my Private Troops, even if they join the Ninth Young Master, as long as they have food to eat, they'd be willing to go..."

In the end, it had a somewhat self-deprecating tone.

Ye Qingcang couldn't say anything about this.

The Emerald Tiger did something really bad.

Even if he could defeat Emerald Tiger.

There will always be another Emerald Tiger coming up.

Unless a sober person replaces Emerald Tiger.

But that's obviously impossible.

"Then it's settled."

I'll talk to him later.

"Your identity is somewhat sensitive, so it's best if you don't contact him directly."

"So that he won't betray you."

"These days... there are quite a few people who want to use you to curry favor with Ji Wuye."

Ye Qingcang shook his head and turned his gaze away.

They looked at the host who was introducing the items.

Perhaps they wouldn't be called a host in this era.

Just like the host in an auction should be called an auctioneer.

But a name is just a label.

As long as the meaning is correct, who cares?

But Han Fei had his own thoughts. "You're providing money and technology, if I don't give you something in return, my conscience will really be hard to bear... Of course, let's not talk about Hong Lian. At most, I can only cover for you and provide excuses. Don't expect me to express my opinion to Hong Lian on this matter or to praise you like crazy in front of her... You can't force matters of the heart, but if you can win her heart, I, as her brother-in-law, definitely won't stop you."

"Then let's do it this way, divide it into... five!"

"Never mind how many of these cavalry units are built."

"Divide them into five equal parts."

"I'll have one."

"Hong Lian should also get a share."

"That perfectly matches my role of providing both funding and technical expertise."

"The remaining three shares are up to you to decide. There's no guarantee that some talented people won't come to you later, such as a Heir of the Military School or Disciple of the Diplomat School. Giving them a share of military power is more useful than making a thousand empty promises... Then, you can keep two shares for yourself. Actually, I recommend keeping three shares, because that way, you'll feel much more secure."

Even if Hong Lian and I end up getting married.

"They can't launch a coup either."

After thinking for Ye Qingcang made this suggestion.

This made Han Fei laugh immediately.

He retorted jokingly, "It's as if you think that if you wanted to kill me, my extra ten percent of troops would turn the tide... If it's truly as you say, with the sky like a sea and the Star River as vast as the horizon, then it's not necessarily less than a grain of sand on the beach. There must be someone who can pick up that grain of sand, someone who can crush Seven Kingdoms and the world with a single finger... I bet this mortal world isn't what you're looking for!"

"Alright, alright, it's settled then."

"Hey, look... that wooden box over there."

"It must have been taken out by Miss Zi Nu."

"It seems like this is going to be a test."

"Mechanism Art?"

Ye Qingcang cut off the conversation and gestured for Han Fei to go and look.

Han Fei also turned his gaze to the side.

Pulling herself back to reality, she subconsciously squinted her eyes.