Bab 365: The Death of King You

Mr. Hu Shan pondered for a moment. "The Marquis of Weining's Residence controls the Ministry of War. Every year, they owe money to the You Prefecture army. King You's performance is suppressed by the Ministry of War. The army is bitter and cold. The soldiers can't eat their fill, their clothes can't withstand the cold, their armor can't defend against the enemy, their swords can't kill the enemy, and their thin horses can't charge. King You fights with the Northern Barbarians every year, and there are casualties every year, causing the Northern Region to be short of supplies. It's fine if they fight at close quarters, but it's not enough to go to war."