Red waist breaking line

Chapter 792

Hongye nodded: "Although they are very replaceable, without them, there would be no such impregnable border defense."

Ziyan said: "In other words, as long as the disciples of Yunzhong City stay firmly in Yunzhong City, they can maintain the north-south stalemate with Yanjin, right?"

Hongye thought for a while: "If the backup cycle is maintained properly, there is no problem in just sticking to it."

Zi Yan said: "What does Yunzhong City's border defense support system consist of? What are their respective proportions?"

Hongye said: "The state allocates military expenditures, as well as funding from people with lofty ideals. There is also some income from land... The first two items are the bulk, and the third item is a flexible asset, just like private money. It can be used in emergencies, but it cannot last long."

Zi Yan said: "So as long as the first two items are not a problem, Yunzhong City can continue to operate, the border defense can be maintained, and the people of Zhaoyin on the south bank can have a safety barrier to smoothly engage in production. Is that right?"

Hongye nodded and said, "You can say that."

Zi Yan asked: "As a close attendant, have you ever seen the account books of the Tianwang Gang? Among the four branches of the Tianwang Gang, who spends the most?"

Hongye was startled: "I've never seen this before."

Ziyan smiled: "Let me tell you. The most expensive one is not Yunzhong City, which has the most people, but Chuangshi Building, Liren Pavilion and Fengrui Camp. You said that the number of disciples in Yunzhong City far exceeds the other three The sum of the branches, but the expenses of the other three branches are more than multiples of Yunzhong City, especially the Liren Pavilion - a system with only a few people, but the expenses are like water - you said that academics and martial arts are important for border defense. It’s the icing on the cake, but the icing on the cake actually consumes more than the basics, so why?”

Hongye thought for a while and said: "Fengrui Battalion develops and manufactures weapons, and is also responsible for the military's traditional Chinese medicine supply... It is reasonable to spend more money. The Creation Building is responsible for the distribution of military rations and the construction of basic facilities - Hua Money also has a name. Liren Pavilion..." She was a little stuck, remembering that Yang Yizhao spent money lavishly when they first met, and he spent a lot of money on rare treasures. In addition, the small courtyard's private property could be sold off to cover part of the military expenses - - She couldn't help but be stunned.

It’s just an agency responsible for the exchange of intelligence. Why is it so wealthy?

"It seems you have understood a bit." Ziyan smiled, "Liren Pavilion's intelligence scope is not limited to military affairs. Your Yang Yizhao was not just in the Qinlou Chu Pavilion just for lust for beauty. Now you can understand why Xiao Yunxi knew The secret between Ren Qingmei and Yang Yizhao is allowed to exist - because there is more than one Yang Yizhao in the Yang family. The Liren Pavilion under the Yang family is the best link between the top management and the financial group in the entire Tianwang Gang. It serves both the Tianwang Gang and the consortium. As for other forces, it costs money to ask someone to do things, but as long as the things are done well, you can make money. No one can live without anyone.”

There is no need to go into detail. Hongye already understood what Ziyan meant: "So...so..." Her eyes suddenly became bright and sharp.

"You don't know enough about the operation of political power. If you want to win, it's not enough to know how to fight." Ziyan leisurely put her finger on the rim of the tea cup and rubbed it in circles, "I know what you are thinking, you are thinking - The worst thing is to steal it. Killing the rich and giving to the poor is the consistent style of the Jianghu, and it is also the most praised by the people. But the money is given to people who don't know how to use money, and it is spent without even a sound. What does it mean to you? Seriously, if you can find 20 people among the tens of thousands of people under your red waist army who can make money, know how to collect money, and understand people, you don't have to suffer for that little army ration. Why are you looking for King Li’s Tomb in your dreams?”

"You want me to tolerate them? But their existence harms the interests of the people, doesn't it? Money does not come out of thin air. You have also sympathized with the poor people who died because of the struggle for power - you were also calling for injustice for Naren's death just now ,Is not it?"

Ziyan put away her smile: "Indeed, I'm not worth it for her, because she doesn't need to sacrifice. What's the point of a general's achievements? Ten thousand bones are withered, and the total human power is not enough. As long as it is your own choice, even death has its meaning - to put it bluntly Yes, Naren is using his life to wipe your ass. Not only for you, but also for Xiao Yunxi, for Mu Tong, for Li Li... for everyone in the top ranks of the Red Waist Army. He came from a rough background and only knew how to rob the rich and give to the poor. Although Mu Tong understood the interests of the clan, he did not bother to associate with them. Xiao Yunxi was too shallow and conceited - but you cannot change the fact that the money and power in the city are in the hands of those people. The nobles treat you as fools as money bags, and the nobles in the city treat you as targets and enemies. If the east bank is lit and the west bank is lit, who can live in a pure white world?"

"That's why you said - Yunxi has not had an epiphany all these years -" "Since he came out of Qianzhen Guan, Xiao Yunxi has really devoted himself to his official career, as if he is a good dancer. In order to be promoted, he frequently meets senior officials and learns talents. , have dinner parties, and accumulate connections. In order to gain power, he married the Ren family, explored the truth, devised strategies, and squeezed out his colleagues. For the task, he could endure it even if he saw the whole village being slaughtered. He was so hard-hearted and yet so kind in the blink of an eye. Chunfeng talks about being loyal to the emperor and loving the people in front of everyone... He is indeed a politician of good quality, but he doesn't understand that true alliances are not obtained through exchange of interests. He only sees himself in the transaction, but cannot understand the chips. There is also value in existence, which is his limitation. He has never entered the hearts of those people, but they are really giving."

"But they pay to gain greater benefits. Their gains will be at the expense of others. Their starting point is selfish, isn't it?" Hongye said.

"Who is not? Who can say that he has nothing to ask for? Can you? If we say that aboveboardness is white and the weak and the strong are black, then the line between them is the gray area that you should control as the leader. You cannot do it because of the so-called morality To give up human nature, you should not indulge in the pursuit of interests and let the rules degenerate. You have to be both white and black. You have to divide yourself into two and merge them into one. Only in this way can you truly learn how to operate. This machine called domination becomes the core of this machine and makes it run according to your will."

"This is too difficult." Hongye said, "I... I once had a friend who said that he hoped I could build a world that integrates all kinds of people. I really want to see such a future - but even the integration of nationalities will be difficult. If it is so difficult, let alone blending black and white..."

"It's very difficult." Zi Yan smiled, "So it's still a theory. But - I think at least you can probably understand the reason for your failure this time. This is an act of rejection. It's about gender. It’s about race, it’s about interests, it’s about what they think is a toxin, but whether it’s a toxin or not depends on what you do next.”

She got up, opened the window, and stopped an incoming homing pigeon.

Jane quickly read the note tied to the pigeon's leg. Ziyan turned around and said calmly: "There has been another incident in the city. Zhang Ziliu killed Li Qian and planned to abscond with Li Li. He has now left the west gate of Lanjing City."

She handed the note to Hongye: "What are you going to do?"

Hongye took the note, pondered for a moment, and made up his mind: "——I want to return to the city to eliminate the rebellion."

Zi Yan said calmly: "Remind you, your King Qin army is not in place yet."

Hongye tore up the note and smiled softly: "That one person is the one who is rebellious, and there is no way to kill a chicken with a bull's knife. At the end of the road, there are many people who will take his head."

Ziyan's eyes flashed, as if she was approving him, and she smiled back: "In that case, Qiji can lend you a hand. He has been practicing swordsmanship for seven years, so it's time to give it a try."

Hongye smiled and said: "Please borrow it. If you don't want to borrow it, why do you agree to it now?"

Ziyan returned to her seat and began to polish her nails again: "Whose business will be done by someone else. My deceased husband founded Qianzhenguan to uphold justice and save the poor. Qianzhenguan is responsible for killing all the evildoers. For other things, Qianzhenguan is not responsible for anything else."

Hongye was in full color, and he bowed deeply to Hongye: "Thank you, madam."

Ziyan said kindly: "Let's go. Remember to come back when you're done. Although I don't like you, my late husband still has a soul in heaven, so I still want my son to come home often."

Hongye smiled: "Yes. Madam, please rest assured."