Read Novel Full Chapter 2365: Military Pay Hasn’t Arrived (Part 3)
Chapter 2365: Chapter 2365: Military Pay Hasn’t Arrived (Part 3)
"You silly boy, the Imperial Court doesn’t have that much flour for us, does your wife not have any either?" Nian Qianqian rolled her eyes at Gu Qingheng.
"What’s this got to do with Xinxin?" Gu Qingheng frowned.
"Don’t you know Xinxin has set up many granaries all over the place?" Nian Qianqian chuckled, "The nearest granary from us is only a two-day trip back and forth. If we’re on horseback, it could be done in a day. There are all kinds of flour in there, enough to feed tens of thousands of soldiers many meals of dumplings..." As she spoke, she took out a set of keys, "Xinxin said they’ve also stored some non-perishable ingredients in there, like salted vegetables, bean paste, and various cured meats. Hurry up, call some soldiers to come with me to pull the food."
Gu Qingheng sighed. He knew his wife had built many granaries and specifically had Du Yunpeng purchase grain in places like Hangzhou and Quanzhou, but he didn’t realize there were even granaries on this southern border. How grand could this girl’s scheme be? However, he couldn’t use them.
"Old lady, we can’t handle it like this." Zhang Changyang waved to stop Nian Qianqian.
"Why not?"
"We’re at war; there is a military stipend." Zhang Changyang tapped the table, "That should be the responsibility of the Imperial Court. Why should Xinxin bear it? Not to mention, if someone with an agenda takes advantage, they might say Xinxin is plotting something."
"That serious?" Nian Qianqian took a sharp intake of breath, "So we can’t touch that grain?"
"We can touch it, but it depends on how we do it." Zhang Changyang looked at Gu Qingheng, "Wouldn’t you say?"
Gu Qingheng nodded, "Master is right, hoarding grain is a grave crime. But... if we purchase grain locally to supplement the military stipend, there’s no problem with that."
"Then let’s hurry." Nian Qianqian
"Summon the military supplies officer."
Soon, the military supplies officer arrived. Upon hearing they needed to purchase grain for the New Year, he immediately showed a helpless expression, "General, this month’s military stipend hasn’t arrived yet."
"The military stipend hasn’t arrived?"
"Yes, usually the stipend arrives at the end of each month, just in time to pay the soldiers at the beginning of next month. But now it’s almost the end of the month, and it still hasn’t arrived." The military supplies officer wore a worried look, "Before, there were delays, but never past the 28th. But today is the 28th, and it still hasn’t come. I had checked previously, but there was no news. I was just about to report to you, General."
"Looks like someone in the court is playing tricks." Dao Xuzi said with schadenfreude, "Oh, if you ask me, all those guys deserve to die."
"What use is it to say such sarcastic things?" Zhang Changyang gave Dao Xuzi a side glance.
"Because I want to!" Dao Xuzi raised an eyebrow.
"You..."
"Enough!" Gu Qingheng shouted in a low voice, "Things are chaotic enough as it is. You two seniors go play outside."
Nian Qianqian chuckled: "Getting kicked out, are we? Come on, let’s take a walk in the mountains, maybe we’ll catch some game."
The three old men, who feared things were too peaceful, left, leaving the tent peaceful.
"Continue pressing for the military stipend through regular channels." Gu Qingheng fell silent for a moment, then glanced at the military supplies officer, "I’ll think of a solution."
The military supplies officer cupped his fists and left.
Gu Qingheng looked at Zhou Jiang.
Zhou Jiang’s face looked extremely grim, "Our military stipend on this side has no issues, it arrived yesterday."