Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 15: Everything in Kyoto is settled, let’s set off!
Liu Hong finished counting all the armor and was about to leave.

Doctor Wei from the Ordnance Department glanced around and waved at Liu Hong.

Liu Hong trotted all the way to Doctor Wei's side.

"General Liu, now that the military equipment has arrived, it is better to leave Kyoto as soon as possible."

Doctor Wei quietly stroked the banknotes in his arms and gave Liu Hong a kind reminder.

"Your Highness has always been weak in the military. If you can fight a few good battles, His Highness will definitely say a few good words for you, and being appointed a general and a marquis will not be a problem."

Liu Hong's eyes narrowed slightly.

No wonder Doctor Wei gave him more bows and heavy crossbows than he should have.

It turns out that this guy is also a disciple of the Second Prince.

"Of course. Once I have arranged things in Kyoto, I will leave for Dingzhou immediately."

Doctor Wei stroked his long beard, very satisfied with Liu Hong's attitude, and laughed.

After leaving the Ministry of War, Liu Hong went straight to the yard and summoned many old bandit brothers.

"I have taken over the post of governor. The dispute in Kyoto is getting more intense. We have to avoid it."

"Brother, can't we wait a few days?"

Gousheng was reluctant to leave because Kyoto was too prosperous.

Let these group of local dogs linger and never want to leave.

Although the other pirates didn't say anything, their eyes proved that they were on Gousheng's side.

"boom……"

The table groaned in pain.

Liu Hong had a gloomy face and his palms felt a little sore.

"If you want to stay, then stay! From now on, we will go our separate ways."

When the pirates saw that Liu Hong was angry, they quickly expressed their loyalty.

"Brother, what are you talking about? We will always follow you..."

Liu Hong's expression softened a little, and he looked at this group of lazy pirates, feeling a little disappointed.

"Why do you stay in Kyoto? You just spend your days idling around and then serve as a dog for the rich and powerful. Do you think it's fun?"

"If we make achievements on the battlefield, we can make him a prince, a general or a minister, and then it won't be too late to enjoy the pleasures later."

Gousheng’s face turned red with shame and he lowered his head.

He really had no ambition, luckily Liu Hong scolded him and woke him up.

"The armor, swords, bows and crossbows have been placed outside the city. Pack them up today and we will set off tomorrow!"

"Yes!"

This time the pirates spoke in unison and their voices were loud and clear.

Wait until the pirates leave and mobilize the thugs below.

Liu Hong looked at Shi Chanli who had remained silent.

He understood that Shi Chanli didn't want to go to the border with him.

Shi Chanli came to Shijia Town in the border county, carrying the hopes of thousands of people, just to take the spring examination and gain fame.

Why give up now!
"Mr. Shi!"

Liu Hong had a gentle attitude and took the initiative to stand up and pour a cup of tea for Shi Chanli.

"Don't dare, don't dare..."

Shi Chanli quickly retreated, his eyes somewhat dim.

To be honest, he didn't want to accompany Liu Hong to the border.

But if Liu Hong asked him, Shi Chanli would agree.

Who asked Liu Hong to lend a helping hand when Shi Chanli was in poverty?

"I understand that Mr. Shi is unwilling to go to the border counties, so I would like to trouble you to help me manage the various industries in Kyoto. I am willing to provide you with 800 taels of silver per month."

Although Liu Hong cried about being poor and having no money all day long.

But when it comes to spending money, Liu Hong is very clear about it.

Shi Chanli was stunned, his eyes showing surprise, which then turned into deep emotion.

He really didn't expect that Liu Hong was so considerate and willing to support a down-and-out scholar like him with a high salary.

Shi Chanli's voice was a little choked.

"Don't worry, sir! Your business in Kyoto will surely prosper."

Liu Hong is very sure about this.

Shi Chengzhang, one of Fan Xian's four disciples, is best at business and intelligence.

Of course, it is easy to deal with some protection money.

What's more, there is the help of the Fan family and the second prince.

As long as Fan Xian and the Second Prince did not fall out, Liu Hong's income in Kyoto would be very stable. He then explained some of the relationships in Kyoto.

Liu Hong's heart gradually calmed down.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate. The so-called Kyoto foundation is nothing more than providing yourself with some money.

As long as you hold an official position, you will be surrounded by a group of brothers.

Liu Hong can rebuild the so-called Kyoto foundation at any time.

At dawn in the morning, six hundred fully armed soldiers were waiting for Liu Hong outside Kyoto in a majestic manner.

Putting aside the thugs who refused to leave Kyoto, these six hundred people were Liu Hong's family background.

Liu Hong rode on the tall warhorse and felt quite high-spirited for a moment.

The Red-Armored Knights cleared out his bandit camp, so what? In just a few months, Liu Hong had assembled a larger team.

With an official identity in hand, you have nothing to worry about in Qing Kingdom!

"Brothers, remember this day. From today on, wealth and glory are no longer a dream!"

Liu Hong brandished his sword and began to fool people with great enthusiasm.

"Yes!"

The pirates and their thugs shouted with red faces.

His eyes sparkled and his breathing became rapid.

What Liu Hong hates most in his life is empty promises.

It's enough to say a few inspiring words and give something real.

So under Liu Hong's warhorse, there were boxes of glittering silver ingots displayed.

Each silver ingot weighs five taels, which can be said to be full of sincerity.

As for where Liu Hong got so much money.

Last night, he swallowed his pride and borrowed five thousand taels from Fan Xian.

Then he borrowed only one thousand taels from two important ministers of the Second Prince's Eight Generals. The poor Fan Wujiu only borrowed one thousand taels, while Xie Bian was very rich and borrowed five thousand taels.

So it is quite shocking to see more than 11,000 taels of silver placed here!

"Soldiers get five taels of silver, corporals get twenty taels of silver, and centurions get one hundred taels of silver! Guys, this is just an appetizer."

After some encouragement.

Not to mention these pirates who value money over their lives, even the Kyoto thugs had red eyes.

Liu Hong is very open-minded about borrowing money.

If he succeeds, he will be granted a title of nobility and appointed as a general, and he can deduct some of his military pay and repay it at will.

If he fails, no matter what happens, his creditor will come to him in hell to claim the debt.

I have no choice but to do it!
Wait until everyone has divided the silver.

Liu Hong took the remaining silver, food, and weapons, and with high spirits, he swung his sword towards Dingzhou.

"set off!"

On the city wall, Li Chengze lay lazily on the soft mattress.

It is like a woman's fingers, picking up a bunch of grapes at random and putting them into the mouth, chewing them gently and savoring the flavor.

"Your Highness, if you just lend the money to Liu Hong, aren't you afraid that he will be defeated and killed?"

Xie Bian's face was filled with pain, as he also received a share of the five thousand taels, although the bulk of it was paid by the second prince.

Li Chengze chuckled and looked at Xie Bian strangely.

"Five thousand taels is nothing. It costs more than a hundred thousand taels to win over ministers every year. Just consider it an investment."

Xie Bian just shook his head and sighed.

He was not optimistic about Liu Hong's battalion at all.

Not only was the number of people barely half of the total, but except for the twenty pirates, almost all of them were new recruits who had never seen blood.

Moreover, this group of recruits have acquired the habits of gangsters. They are cunning, cowardly, afraid of death, and disobedient to discipline.

In Xie Bian's eyes, this kind of army is just cannon fodder.

If he were a frontline general, he would definitely use Liu Hong's troops as bait without hesitation.

Li Chengze just smiled and said nothing.

What does winning or losing matter? It's just five thousand taels, just throwing it around for fun, it doesn't matter.

After all, Fan Xian also borrowed five thousand taels of silver.

Liu Hong is still his retainer, so of course he can't be stingy with him.

But Li Chengze was quite surprised that Fan Wujiu was willing to lend him one thousand taels.

When will this idiot be willing to lend money to others?

(End of this chapter)