Dahan Pirate Air Force

After a busy day, Zhang Bai didn't even take the medicine money when he left Mi Mansion.

Because Zhang Bai had already gotten a better deal, Mi Wei agreed to join Zhang Bai's bank as a shareholder.

While happy, Zhang Bai revealed one of his plans for the bank.

The bank tried its best to absorb deposits and purchased Shu brocade, which was sold as far away as the Western Regions.

Mi Wei felt that transportation might be a problem, but Zhang Bai reassured him that he still had the treasure at the bottom of the box that he had not revealed, so he would have no worries about keeping the transportation capacity when the time comes.

Mi Wei was doubtful, but he didn't care about money anyway. Since he said he invested, it was an investment.

Zhang Bai was elated and asked him how many shares he wanted, but Mi Wei looked like he didn't care: "You just have to figure it out!"

Being rich means being willful and having fun.

In this way, the bank can open immediately.

After saying goodbye to Mi Wei, it was already evening.Zhang Bai happily rode back to Xuanhuyuan, singing a ditty.

Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang had not left in Xuanhu Courtyard. Not only did he not leave, but another person came, that is, Liu Ba.

Zhang Bai slapped his forehead, yes, he had made an appointment with Liu Ba yesterday, but he was busy visiting doctors and forgot about it.

Two important ministers of the imperial court were waiting eagerly for a little kid. This kind of thing was really unprecedented. He was really arrogant.

Zhang Bai felt a little embarrassed and apologized profusely.

But Zhuge Liang and Liu Ba didn't seem to be okay at all, they just urged him to come to the study quickly.

Soon, the servants served wine and arranged simple meals in the study, and the three of them began to talk about state affairs.

Ever since Liu Ba heard Zhang Bai talk about his plan for the southern expedition, he had been thinking about it. He knew the finances of Shu best, and a war would inevitably waste the national treasury.

If Zhang Bai's plan is feasible, huge military expenditures will be avoided in the war between South and Central China.But if Zhuge Liang disagrees with this matter, then everything will be in vain.

So Liu Ba was anxious to meet Zhuge Liang and Zhang Bai just to confirm how the Southern Expedition should be conducted?Should I take further economic measures?

So-called economic measures, such as tax increases and coinage.

Although both of these are feasible, they will increase the burden on the people of Shu and will eventually shake the rule of Shu.

After the three toasted, Liu Ba couldn't wait to ask Zhang Bai: "The Southern Expedition is a serious matter, no joke. You told me yesterday about my plan for the Southern Expedition, and the Prime Minister didn't know anything about it. This is very inappropriate."

Zhuge Liang also pretended to say: "It is indeed inappropriate. There is no problem in the southern expedition. Mr. Zhang actually hides such elite soldiers and generals. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I can sleep peacefully."

Liu Ba felt something was wrong when he heard this.

They were talking about Zhang Bai hiding from Zhuge Liang and preparing for the southern expedition. Why did Zhuge Liang just ask the elite soldiers and generals?

He frowned and glanced at Zhuge Liang, but Kong Ming looked enigmatic.

Liu Ba shook his head and asked Zhang Bai again: "Most of the materials you asked the Prime Minister for are used to repair houses, but not to build houses. Could it be that the new city you mentioned has been built and needs to be repaired?" "

Zhang Bai was a little apologetic, so he didn't hide anything and explained the location and construction progress of the secret city to the two of them.

Regarding cement, Zhuge Liang had known the details for a long time, but Liu Ba didn't know why and kept asking various questions about cement.

When he heard that using this cement, a small city could be built in half a month, he was stunned.He looked at Zhuge Liang again, but Zhuge Liang only said: "This thing is really useful!"

It seems like the Prime Minister doesn’t know anything!

Liu Ba was a little unhappy, "Looking at the way you two are acting, I'm afraid they've already discussed it, right? OK, OK, I'm the one who's causing trouble!" He was so angry that he was about to get up and leave, but Zhang Bai and Zhuge Liang jointly held him down.

"Master Liu, don't be excited, the Prime Minister has his own reasons!" Zhang Bai explained.

"Yeah, yeah! Difficulties!" Zhuge Liang agreed.

"In my plan, whether it is cement or reinforcements from the Western Regions, everything is new. The Prime Minister and I were both afraid that the ministers in the DPRK would not trust us, so we held back. After all, a sneak attack on the enemy requires strict confidentiality in advance."

When Zhang Bai said this, Liu Ba immediately walked down the steps.

"I won't tell anyone, so you can rest assured. I just want to know whether we need to send troops from Shu itself, and whether your secret city needs military supplies?"

"Part of the military supplies in Secret City have been obtained before, and the other parts are not too much. I am also thinking of ways. For example, in the field of medicine, Taoist Yu and I have prepared a lot of malaria medicine. After a while, it will be enough. "

"As for weapons, especially iron weapons, if Mr. Liu is convenient to give them, we will take some. After all, weapons will get rusty if left alone. It is better to take them out and use them."

"The other thing is food and horses. I have made arrangements for the food. There is at least half a year's supply of food in Mi City, but it is not enough for the expedition."

"As for the horses in Shu, they are not only in short supply, but also of extremely low quality. Even your country's horses are not enough for the ceremonial guard, so I don't need you to prepare them."

This last sentence almost choked Zhuge Liang and Liu Ba to death.

"Well, the country of Shu does not produce any horses, which is a great injustice to the young master." Liu Ba replied with a bit of gritted teeth.

"This is a small matter, no grievances," Zhang Bai said carelessly, "I brought at least five thousand elite cavalry this time. Everyone wears Dawan horses, and all of them are veterans."

"Have you seen the horses I usually ride? They are all ordinary."

Zhang Bai was bragging and had done some drafting in secret.

Although his five thousand cavalry were commanded by Azar, they were not Azar's old subordinates. Most of his old subordinates joined the Air Force.

The current cavalry is basically composed of Zoroastrians and former Peshawar Guardsmen.But at this time, Azar had been on an expedition to foreign lands for a long time, all the way across the South Asian subcontinent, so his cavalry should have been well trained!

As for the horses, he was not bragging. Among the [-] war horses, there were still hundreds of stallions, which was enough to greatly improve the horse breeds in Shu.

Zhuge Liang had absolute trust in Zhang Bai and immediately slapped his thigh, "Okay! We finally have another cavalry force."

Liu Ba was a little worried. He looked at Zhuge Liang and thought to himself, what's wrong with the prime minister?If what Zhang Bai said is true, then are you not worried about such a strong force entering the country?

You must know that in the Shu Kingdom at this time, the total number of cavalry in the country was not even [-].

But when Zhuge Liang and Zhang Bai looked back at him, they both looked innocent and harmless, which made him a little confused.

It seems that there is indeed true love between the Prime Minister and Zhang Bai. What on earth are the old and the young doing?

But Shu has Zhang Bai, which is a good thing.

Liu Ba cleared his throat and said: "In that case, I can prepare some more weapons. I can probably prepare equipment for six thousand infantry. As for food! You can first use the grain reserves from the Northern Expedition. If Jiangzhou cooperates, then there will be no need." That’s a problem, we can prepare at least one year’s worth of food for 5000 men and horses.”

"That's enough," Zhang Bai said cheerfully, "Soon, I will have another main force arriving. They bring their own food and weapons, which can support all the southern expedition troops for a year's campaign."