Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 40 Unity is strength
After a night of clamor, the Mayi prefectural government returned to peace.

Dugu Ru, Liu Lingzhu and She Digan sat in the house, watching Li Shuang eat a bowl of greasy mutton soup with chopped green onions and Hu Bing, but they didn't say a word.

"Would you like some?"

Dugu Ru didn't say a word, Liu Lingzhu waved his hand, and She Digan looked at Li Shuang eagerly, as if Li Shuang owed him money.

After eating, Li Shuang wiped his mouth and said:

"I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious!"

Dugu Ruyi slammed the table and said loudly:
"Just tell me, do you want me or him?"

After hearing Dugu Ru's words, Liu Lingzhu also looked like he was irreconcilable with her.

"That's exactly what I meant!"

Before Li Shuang opened his mouth, Dugu Ru started to bid first.

"We have three thousand elite cavalrymen and hundreds of skilled craftsmen. We just spent a large sum of money to purchase three hundred pieces of armor and other equipment. We are a large tribe in this northern border."

Liu Lingzhu sneered:

"How did you get the money? Did you cheat?"

It would have been fine if Liu Lingzhu hadn't said anything, but once he did, Dugu Ru got angry again:

"I was wondering how they knew that. It must have been you!"

"If you want others to know, you have to do nothing unless you do it yourself!"

Liu Lingzhu looked quite righteous and said:

"Master, I may not have three thousand elite cavalry, but I have many eyes and ears! In these troubled times, soldiers and horses can only solve temporary problems. Only well-informed eyes and ears can plan for the long term."

Dugu Ru said sarcastically:

"Think long-term. You're almost ready to jump off a cliff because of debt collection."

When Liu Lingzhu heard this, he became furious.

"I was wondering why all these wealthy businessmen were suddenly asking me for debts. It must have been you."

"Don't accuse others of your own wrongdoings!"

The two men confronted each other, and Li Shuang looked at She Digan.

"Is there anything you want to tell me?"

A sincere smile appeared on She Digan's face.

Li Shuang looked at it and found that this honest smile was quite deceptive.

"I don't have as many soldiers and horses as Dugu Ru, nor do I have the sharp eyes and ears of Liu Lingzhu, but I have a heart that is loyal to you!"

Just want to get something for free?
Li Shuang rolled his eyes and was about to let him go, but he saw She Digan stood up and explained:

"No, I'm also an old Xianbei in this northern border. I know who's rich, who has the most soldiers, and where their cattle and sheep are. Besides, even though I was robbed, I still have horses from half a valley. If I put them together, I can still gather two thousand elite cavalry and two hundred armored cavalry."

Seeing that She Digan finally reported his family assets, Li Shuang nodded with satisfaction.

"You are all my beloved friends and family! How can you stop getting along with each other because of such a small matter?"

After Li Shuang finished speaking, he looked at Dugu Ru and complained:

"Come on, you're a saint on the grassland, the dream lover of so many men, so why are you still hitting an old man with a broom? Luckily I had the side yard sealed off beforehand, otherwise it would be terrible if the news got out!"

Dugu Ru listened without saying anything.

Li Shuang looked at Liu Lingzhu again.

"You too, you're already quite old. Don't just think about practicing your sex skills every day. You've exhausted your body. You're being chased by a teenage girl and beaten into this state."

Liu Lingzhu stuttered and couldn't speak.

"me……"

"Okay, everyone, calm down for a moment and think about what's the most urgent matter."

"Let's settle the matter!"

"Hiding from debt!"

"revenge!"

The three of them each gave their own answers, but Li Shuang shook his head.

"Wrong, it's because I'm short of money!"

Li Shuang looked at Dugu Ru and said:

"You're in your prime, you should be enjoying the grasslands, riding horses and hunting. If you had money, would you still stay in your tent every day, writing dozens of letters, exhausting yourself, just to deal with those lickspittles? Sometimes I think about you, and I feel wronged."

Dugu Ru looked at Li Shuang and suddenly choked up.

He looked at Liu Lingzhu again and said:
"At your age, you should be enjoying your grandchildren and living a carefree life. If you weren't short of money, why would you still be running around among the rich and powerful, playing tricks every day? Even if you're completely focused on your career, you should still take care of your health."

Liu Lingzhu's eyes were filled with tears.

Finally, Li Shuang looked at She Digan.

"You too, always on guard against me, never telling me how much wealth you have. Now you've been robbed! If you had moved the horses from the valley in Lawu Mountain here earlier, would we still be in this situation now?"

She Digan's voice was low.

"I was wrong!" Li Shuang nodded.

"Now that I know where my problem lies, it's time to solve it. Tell me, who is the richest person in Hengzhou right now?"

Three pairs of eyes suddenly looked at Li Shuang.

"Why are you looking at me with such unscrupulous eyes?"

Li Shuang spread his hands.

"I have no money!"

"I don't like money!"

"I'm not interested in money!"

After three consecutive quality tests, Li Shuang said:
"All the troubles you are facing now can be solved by making enough money."

The three of them flicked their sleeves, very politely.

"nonsense!"

"Fuck you!"

"You don't have to say it!"

Li Shuang felt the other party's quality, but he was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled.

"Everyone has reached a consensus, right? So the key now is, if we work together, who should we profit from?"

The three of them looked at Li Shuang and fell into deep thought.
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"Sister Ru finally agreed to marry me!"

In Pingcheng, Yuan Shen looked at the letter with a happy smile on his face.

Yu Jin stood aside, watching silently without saying a word.

"Jumi, take people to the Dugu tribe immediately and ask for marriage on my behalf."

Yu Jin shook his head and said:

"But Dugu Ru asked you for a large betrothal gift, and your treasury is empty now. How can I pay the betrothal gift?"

Yuan Shen calmed down.

"You have a point. What should we do?"

Seeing his old friend like this, even though he had already switched sides, Yu Jin couldn't help but advise:
"Even if you spend a lot of money to marry her, what can you do?"

Yuan Shen didn't care.

"Ju Mi, why are you so confused? If I marry Dugu Ru, then the things I gave her before will be returned, and I can also add 3,000 elite cavalry. What a good deal!"

At this moment, the voice of the guard was heard outside the house.

"Your Majesty, Liu Lingzhu requests an audience."

"Let him in!"

Yuan Shen was shocked when Liu Lingzhu came in.

"Sir, I haven't seen you for a few days. Why are you like this?"

"I encountered a gangster while traveling. I fought hard and managed to escape."

Yuan Shen consoled him:
"It's getting more and more chaotic outside, it's good that sir is back!"

Liu Lingzhu sighed.

"Yes, but the Rouran merchants traveling with me are in a bad situation. Many of them died, and they barely managed to save the payment for their goods. I don't know how to explain it when I return."

Yuan Shen became alert after hearing this.

"Rouran merchants, what do they want to buy?"

"That is, the common supplies on the grasslands: salt, iron, and..."

When Liu Lingzhu said this, he glanced at Yu Jin, and Yuan Shen understood.

"Jumi, please go out first!"

Yu Jin sighed in his heart and walked out silently.

"——And armor and weapons!"

Yuan Shen's expression changed.

"How dare you!"

"Your Majesty, the negotiations between Yujiulü Anagui and Poliu Han Baling broke down a few days ago, and the Rouran Khan is preparing to use military force against the rebels!"

"Is this serious?"

"it is true!"

Yuan Shen nodded.

"In that case, if I sell some armor and gear to the Rouran, I will also be helping the imperial court suppress the rebellion!"

"That's what the king said!"

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(End of this chapter)