Chapter 610: War (3)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Xiao Yang glanced at his cousin and cousin-in-law before leaving the study.
After the two of them went out and closed the door, Li Xiao stood up.
He walked to Lin Xiaoyue’s side, then reached out and wrapped his arms around Lin Xiaoyue’s neck. He pulled her over and embraced her.
Lin Xiaoyue resisted for a moment, but she could not resist Li Xiao’s strength and quickly compromised.
“You’ve got guts. You didn’t tell me about such an important matter.” Lin Xiaoyue said angrily after a while.
Li Xiao was amused by Lin Xiaoyue’s tone.
“Don’t you know about it now?”
Hearing that Li Xiao was still laughing, Lin Xiaoyue quickly clenched her fist and punched Li Xiao’s torso.
“Is this the same?”
Realizing that his wife was really angry, Li Xiao did not dare to continue laughing.
Then, he pulled his wife up.
Then, he sat in his wife’s seat and let her sit on his lap.
He buried his head in his wife’s neck and hurriedly apologized.
“I didn’t tell you because 1 thought that there might not be war. However…”
Lin Xiaoyue was stunned.
“What do you mean?” She asked curiously.
“Eh…” Li Xiao sighed.
“After Father’s accident, the three countries had originally made an alliance agreement to stop fighting for ten years.”
“This is only the third year. Logically speaking, Chu and Jin have no excuse to send troops.”
“However, last year, there was a flood in Yun county of the Great Yan. In addition, the Nangong Army had fled from the border. It had a great impact on the Great Yan.”
“In the first half of this year, many places in Chu and Jin suffered from drought, affecting the grain harvest.”
“It’s already autumn. The reason why the two countries are fighting now is not because they really want to start a war, but because they want to borrow food.”
“Of course, if we don’t handle it well, it won’t be a loan but a compensation.”
“Compensation?” Lin Xiaoyue frowned.
“Yes.” Li Xiao explained.
Lin Xiaoyue finally understood.
Seeing that the Great Yan’s strength had weakened, Chu and Jin wanted to get food from the Great Yan.
It would be best if the Great Yan could lend them some food, but if they refused, they would fight.
In that case, it’s not a loan anymore.
“So, the war broke out because the Great Yan didn’t agree to Chu and Jin’s conditions?” Lin Xiaoyue asked.
“Yes.” Li Xiao replied.
“What exactly are their conditions?” Lin Xiaoyue was curious.
Li Xiao looked at his wife.
“Chu and Jin have reached an agreement in advance. This time, they will come together. They have proposed to borrow 400,000 catties of grain from the Great Yan.”
Lin Xiaoyue’s eyes widened.
“A total of 800,000 catties?” Gosh, no wonder the Great Yan wouldn’t agree.
If they agreed, wouldn’t all the people in the Great Yan starve?
“Yes. In the end, they didn’t reach an agreement and started fighting.” Li Xiao said.
Lin Xiaoyue frowned.
“I heard that the situation is unfavorable for the Great Yan?”
Li Xiao nodded.
“Ten days after the war, our army was defeated. The Chu and Jin allied forces have already captured three cities.”
Lin Xiaoyue’s expression turned grave.
“The imperial court’s army is so weak?” She frowned.
Li Xiao glanced at Lin Xiaoyue.
“They are not weak. Noth Chu and Jin suddenly attacked. The frontline was caught off guard.” He said.
“However, if we continue, there are still two months before winter. The outcome is hard to predict.”
After winter, the weather would be bad and they would be short of food and clothing, so they would definitely retreat.
However, they were afraid that the Great Yan would not be able to hold on until then.
They were now facing a difficult situation and treated the Great Yan as the last resort.
The army of Chu and Jin was united. It would be difficult for them to resist such an army.
It was up to Emperor Yan to choose.
“Then can we still open our shop? Also, shouldn’t we stock up on food as soon as possible?” Lin Xiaoyue suddenly thought of something and said anxiously.
800,000 catties of grain was not a small amount. With so much food taken away, many people in the Great Yan would starve.
Li Xiao patted his wife’s shoulder.
“I’ve already asked Head Fang to slow down the expansion. I’ve always made arrangements for storing food.”
Lin Xiaoyue looked at Li Xiao.
The corners of Li Xiao’s mouth curled up.
“It’s not just us. The Nangong Army has more than 5,000 people. How can we not make preparations in advance?”
“From the day the Nangong Army returned, I knew that this day would come sooner or later.” When Li Xiao said this, he sighed.
Among the three countries of Yan, Chu, and Jin, Yan had the richest land and the most abundant resources.
In the past, it was because of his father, who was a firm supporter of war, as well as the presence of the Nangong Army, that the two countries did not dare to invade..