The batch of grain shipped from Guangling Duzhi came from Jiangdong counties, Xuzhou, and Qingzhou counties (transported from the south of Yishui River). After being collected in Xiapi and Pengcheng, it either passed through Honggou and poured into the Yellow River, or

Directly into Bian Canal. Considering the time required to collect money and grain, this batch of grain can probably be transported into the capital before the Yellow River freezes.

But what if a war breaks out? This would be difficult.

"Why don't we just stop when it reaches Junyi, and I'll take care of it for the court?" Shao Xun said, "Most of what Guangling Duzhi Yamen transports is old grain. If I return the new grain next year, it will be treated as if it was borrowed from me."

"Borrow?" Mi Zhi thought about the word carefully, but felt something was wrong.

"Stop thinking about it and go back to Wang Yifu to discuss it." Shao Xun said: "I have always been trustworthy. I will pay back whatever I borrow and I will never break my promise."

"The imperial court has borrowed grain, and the prince is willing to send troops?" Mi Zhi asked.

"Of course." Shao Xun smiled.

This was the condition he offered.

If the court agrees, he will help quell the chaos.

If the court does not agree, he will actually send troops to quell the chaos.

Now he is just deceiving the court to see if they are willing to part with real money.

Of course, there are many smart people in the court. Maybe they are not human beings, but they are not stupid. They can probably see what Shao Xun is planning.

But in worldly affairs, seeing things through without telling them is nothing more than bargaining.

Anyway, this batch of grain may not be transported to the capital in time. Instead of being plundered by the Huns along the way, it is better to leave it to me for safekeeping first.

The pressure on the imperial court is unprecedentedly huge, and there is room for negotiation. It just depends on whether they are willing to cut the flesh.
Chapter completed!