wealthy lord

Chapter 663: Military expenditures are tight, Panda tribe invades
Lin Yunhan said with a smile: "Of course Lin Fengjiao will refuse. If the Panda clan is completely sealed off, the Lin family army will lose the value of its existence. How will it ask for military pay from the court then?"

Lin Fuling sighed: "Yes! Xiaguan was just a commander at that time, so he didn't consider the overall situation! But now that the Lin family has surrendered to the imperial court, Xiaguan felt that instead of laying mines here, it would be better to send troops Push into that mountainous area and lay mines when the time comes, and you’ll be safe once and for all!”

Lin Yun turned around and took a deep look at him, and said with approval: "As expected of Marquis Wu Ying, to have such a strategic vision, he was indeed an underachiever before! But forget it! Has General Lin ever thought about it, if Daduan is really allowed to The southern part of the Divine Dynasty has been completely destroyed once and for all. Will the imperial court still allow the Lin family’s 200,000 troops to maintain their structure?”

Lin Fulin was stunned for a moment, frowned and said: "What the Lord in the middle hall said makes sense, but the lower official is short-sighted!"

If, as Lin Yun said, the Panda clan could be completely prevented from death or wiped out, once the Lin family was disarmed, Lin Fuling would be the most affected.

And how could Lin Yun do such a stupid thing that ruined his martial arts skills?

He will continue to sell arms. If the world is peaceful, will he still have the value of existence?

It is estimated that he will be the first person the emperor wants to destroy when the time comes.

Lin Yun withdrew his gaze, glanced at the Lin family army below who was working, and said, "How much money does the Lin family spend on these troops every year?"

Lin Fuling clasped his fists and said: "If all is taken into account, two million taels of silver will be consumed every year! Most of this money is used to pay salaries to the soldiers, and part of it is used to raise war horses and purchase equipment."

Lin Yun looked at him with a strange expression and said, "General Lin, are you joking? What can you do with this little money?"

"Hey, life is fine without a war, but once a war starts, it will definitely not be enough! But now the Lin family really can't afford much money. King Fengyang also told his subordinates about this before! Later, he ordered the entire Fengyang family to raise funds. Yang County’s taxes!”

Lin Yun sighed: "You really don't know how expensive firewood and rice are when you're not a family member! It seems that Lao Ba does have his own reasons!"

It's right to think about it. The Lin family has to support 200,000 regular troops, which must be very expensive.

Fengyang County is poor and not as wealthy as other counties. The people cannot make money, and the Lin family naturally cannot collect taxes.

Lin Fuling said meaningfully: "If it can provoke some wars, the imperial court will definitely allocate military pay..."

Lin Yun suddenly looked at him and said: "General Lin had better not have such dangerous thoughts! But don't worry, with me here, it is impossible for the Lin family to live a miserable life!"

As long as you start the arms business by yourself, you will definitely make a lot of money.

But what made him hesitate was how to explain it to the emperor.

Once all the vassal kings have a large number of bamboo guns in their hands, the court will definitely be aware of it.

At this moment, the sound of a horn suddenly came from the sentry tower ahead.

"Buzz!!"

Lin Fuling's expression suddenly changed, he turned around and was about to rush off the terrace.

Lin Yun grabbed him and asked, "What's going on?"

"There is an enemy attack! Master Zhongtang, please be patient. I will come back as soon as I leave!"

Lin Yun watched him run down the terrace, quickly gathered more than a thousand cavalry, and rushed south.

He squinted his eyes slightly, and sure enough he saw a group of people coming at full speed in the distance. Although he couldn't see the specific number of people, the dust they rolled up alone covered the sky and the sun, and it would definitely be no less than Thousands of people.

Lin Yun subconsciously looked at Oona who was standing under the balcony, walked down quickly, and said, "What is the third lady thinking?"

Oona looked longingly into the distance and said, "Ms. sir, it should be the men led by my second brother who are here this time! Can you let them go?"

If there was no Lin Yun, she would definitely not be worried. After all, the confrontation between the two sides would not last a day or two. There is nothing to say about winning or losing.

However, the hundreds of private soldiers under Lin Yun's command are all equipped with bamboo guns. Once these people join the battle, the Panda clan will not simply lose, and may be wiped out.

Lin Yun slowly shook his head and said: "This is impossible! Oona, you have to understand clearly that this is a battle between two countries, not the love between children. If my husband lets them go, do you think we can still do it? Will the Lin family stand still? The emperor will not let us go when the news is returned to the court!"

Oona sighed, turned around and found an open space to sit down.

Lin Yun turned to look into the distance and saw Zheng Li standing on a high ground, looking into the distance.

He said in a deep voice: "Zheng Li!"

Zheng Li heard the sound and ran back quickly.

Lin Yun whispered: "Send one of your own to keep an eye on the third lady! She is not allowed to approach the battlefield over there without my order! Do you understand?"

"I humbly obey my orders!"

After that, Zheng Li arranged for two soldiers to watch Oona, and he followed Lin Yun and led the 300-strong Niubei Village private army to the battlefield.

At this time, Zheng Li said: "Fourteenth Master, do we really want to take action?"

Lin Yun smiled playfully: "What? Are you scared?"

"Leading soldiers to fight is a humble job, so naturally I'm not afraid! But...how should the third lady explain?"

He also knew how exaggerated the fighting power of these 300 elite Niubei Village soldiers was. Once they joined the battlefield, they would not be enough to kill even a few thousand more, let alone the opponent's mere 1,000 people.

It can be completely crushed, and the two sides are not on the same level at all.

In particular, most of the Panda people make a living as nomads. Although they are good at riding horses and fighting, they are still quite backward in military terms.

Lin Yun said: "Third Madam, you don't need to worry, just always remember your responsibilities! Follow my orders later!"

Zheng Li clasped his fists and accepted the order, then turned back to look at the soldiers behind him and shouted: "Wolf cubs, cheer me up later!"

"Yes!!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

These private soldiers in Niubei Village have been training intensively for a long time, and they have long been eager to make achievements on the battlefield, so when they heard that there was going to be a war, they were all as excited as if they had been pumped.

On the other side, a thousand-man cavalry led by Lin Fuling was already in formation, and they were also using cold weapons.

It's not that Lin Yun is stingy, but that Lin Jiajun has not yet fully gained Lin Yun's trust.

If he rashly armed the Lin family army, Lin Yun would not be able to afford it if something unexpected happened.

At this time, a middle-aged man with a stubble on his face and messy hair rode forward, pointed the scimitar in his hand at Lin Fuling, and sneered: "Blessed by God Panda, the Lin family's strength is really exhausted, and they let you be so stupid. It’s so ridiculous that a boy who doesn’t even have the ability to grow up becomes a general!”

This man is none other than Oona's second brother, King Wuliyun, and the favorite second son of the Great Khan of the Panda tribe. He is good at guerrilla warfare, has high martial arts skills, and has a high prestige.

(End of this chapter)