Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1326 Preparations
To launch a war, the most important thing is to do a good job in various preliminary tasks, including but not limited to ideological mobilization, personnel appointment and removal, logistics supplies, intelligence reconnaissance, diplomatic preparations, etc.

The most important of these, of course, is the logistics supply.

Guangshen's million-strong army fell on it.

What Shao Shude is thinking about now is the money and food needed for conquering Khitan, and who will provide the key point.

In the Xinde land in Hedong, even the rats in the warehouse were almost starving to death, so they must not be able to support it.

Hebei has experienced frequent wars in the past two or three years, and many places have also been exempted from taxes.Coupled with the turmoil caused by forced immigration, the people have a lot of grievances against the court, and it is not appropriate to "suffer" them for the time being.It may be possible to support a part, but it really can't be squeezed too much.

After thinking about it, it can only be the five provinces of Guannei, Guanbei, Zhili, Henan, and Huaihai.

It happened that Han Jian, the governor of Zhili Road, came to Beiping Mansion to report on his work, so Shao Shude asked about the situation.

"Your Majesty, Zhili Road now has 15 prefectures, 99 counties, more than 68 households, and more than 354 million people." Han Jian reported: "How many places are there that spend money this year..."

"Hold on!" Shao Shude felt a little headache.Why do you feel like an iron rooster when you ask about your household registration and taxes?
He can understand that all localities want to retain tax revenue as much as possible, reduce the supply, and use it for local development. This is in line with human nature and understandable.

But understanding is understanding. When it is time to ask for money, Shao Shude will never be soft.After finishing these monsters and monsters as soon as possible, there is no need to "suffer" - a reform of the tax-sharing system has not been implemented so far because the reunification war has not yet ended.

"Zhili Road has been stable for ten years, and I have tried my best to immigrate here. The people in Guanxi, Guanbei, Helong, and even Weibo have helped the old and the young, settled down, and reclaimed wasteland. I have also brought you so many livestock. The number is so large that I can't even count it." Shao Shude looked at Han Jian's big head, and wanted to tap it twice with a brush, and said, "Why do you push this and that when you ask for money?"

"Your Majesty, calm down." After all, Han Jian is not one of those literati who dare to fight you to the end. He was a little flustered when he was questioned by Shao Shude, so he continued: "This year, there are two major expenditures, Fang Chengbei and the first-class national road. The canals in Deng also need to be dredged, and ponds have to be built in some places to store water. Xiangzhou will also accept a group of immigrants from Hebei..."

"Okay, okay." Shao Shude waved his hand and said, "Huaihai Road is already going north in the Universiade, so you haven't touched much? Go back and prepare money and food. I don't want too much, 100 million grains and beans can be divided Give it twice. People also need it, at least [-] soil balls. There are so many people in Henan Mansion, don’t be afraid, whoever dares to slander, I will kill him, you can rest assured and boldly recruit.”

Han Jian responded with a heavy heart.

Henan Prefecture currently has a population of nearly 78, especially Luoyang and Henan counties, which are densely populated and have very complicated backgrounds. Many of them are the children of high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen.It's not impossible for you to enlist them on the battlefield, but you have to bear the consequences.

If the sage didn't mention the last sentence, Han Jian would conscript as many troops as possible from other counties in Henan Prefecture, and less conscription from Henan and Luoyang counties.Even, to be more ruthless, the task was pushed to Meng, Huai, Zheng, Ru, Deng and other states.

But the sage's words obviously meant something, so it was difficult to handle, so I had to bite the bullet.Thinking on the bright side, it is not necessarily a bad thing to take the blame for the saint.

After Han Jian left, Shao Shude continued to check the household registration, money and food situation of various provinces.

Zhili Road is only a part of the entire logistics supply source, and he will continue to summon officials from various roads and states to listen to their opinions.

******
On the sixth day of October, Shao Shude summoned Hongluqing Li Hang and his son in the Hall of Qinzheng.

The second hall of diligence and benevolence was completed in the first half of this year.

After completion and decoration, the whole landscape came out again.The original small lake has been transformed into a large wetland, surrounded by the Jintai, Jiaotai, Wenshan, Baohua, Qinzheng, and Rende halls, as well as Linbo Pavilion, Xiri Tower and other buildings.

Because there were too many people repairing the palace city, Shao Shude ordered to build the Yannian and Longxing Halls in the northwest of Linshuo Palace, and the Changqiu Courtyard in the northeast. where.

This is a huge project, which may involve demolishing and rebuilding parts of the city walls.But now there are too many servants, and the cost has already been offset by more than half of it for you, so there is no need to use it for nothing.On the day when the world is peaceful, the construction of Miyagi will be another cost.

Li Hang looked at the vast palace before entering the palace.

The sage has been in Peking for almost three years.

Within three years, more and more officials gathered here.In the south, southwest, and west directions of the old Youzhou City, Linshuo Palace rose from the ground and gradually became the new political center of Daxia.

Yesterday he chatted with his friends, someone mentioned that many new officials got married and had children locally.From now on, everyone has to buy a mansion in Luoyang, Beiping, and Chang'an. Even if they are not used in normal times, renting them out is better than rushing to find a temporary residence when the emperor is on a tour.

Li Hang also smiled wryly when he heard that.During his stay in Peiping, he added a son, a grandson, and two granddaughters, and almost all of his family moved here. The mansion in Peiping was also bought from a Sogdian merchant, and the furniture was refurbished and decorated beautifully. Bright.

But yesterday at the court meeting someone proposed a class teacher, the sage did not agree, but promised to return to Luoyang after finishing fighting Khitan—and maybe Bohai.

This thing is messed up!As if returning to the era of the Northern Dynasties, the emperor ran around and worked in mobile offices, and it was difficult to stay in one place quietly.

"Li Qing looks good." Surrounded by the palace people, Shao Shude turned out from the back of the palace, and smiled when he saw Li Hang and Li Shouxin father and son.

Li Hang had indeed been seriously ill before.Shao Shude personally sent the imperial physician to diagnose and treat him. After recuperating for a long time, he seems to have recovered now.

"This old bone can still serve His Majesty for a few more years." Li Hang said with a smile: "I heard that the crucian carp in Meituo Lake is very delicious, and I would like to go to Shangjing Mansion to taste it."

"It's going to be winter in the Bohai Sea, how can I have the heart to let you suffer from the cold." Shao Shude shook his head, and said, "Let your boss deal with this matter."

"I obey the order." Without waiting for his own father to reply, Li Shouxin immediately complied.

Li Hang glared at him, his expression mixed with anger and relief.

"Haha, that's it for this matter." Shao Shude said with a smile, "However, the situation in Bohai is complicated. Li Dalang, you have to work hard, don't be self-defeating."

Bohai State was bullied by Khitan quite badly.And it can be foreseen that if Khitan Yaoren's Khan dies of illness and Abaoji is selected, then in order to increase his prestige, the best way is to attack Bohai.It is also because of this that it became possible for Daxia to win over Bohai to attack Khitan.

But there are also a large number of capitulators suffering from rickets in Bohai.

These people were very afraid of the Khitan. They were slapped on the left side, but they were able to stick out their right cheeks to be slapped again.

These people will definitely try their best to dissuade the King of Bohai from sending troops, and just sit back and watch Xia and Qi fight.If the Khitan is defeated, Bohai can take the opportunity to regain the previously lost land, Dingkou, cattle and sheep, and even a small expansion is not impossible.

Anyway, they have already accepted the canonization of Da Xia, can Master Wang still beat them?At worst, be more respectful, say more good things, give more gifts, make Emperor Xia happy, and Bohai Guozuo can continue.

It is difficult to say who has the upper hand between the main combat faction and the capitulation faction.In fact, this comparison of strength has always been dynamic. This year they were taken captive by the Khitan again. Currently, the main combat faction has the upper hand for the time being.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to my mission." Li Shouxin replied.

"Okay, I'll just wait for the good news." Shao Shude nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at Li Hang, and said, "Li Qing may be going to Jiangxi."

"I obey the order." Li Hang said: "I must help Zhong Kuangshi stabilize the situation and prevent Yang Wu from annexing the eight states of Jiangxi."

"If you have a chance, get to know more Jiangxi heroes and gentry." Shao Shude said again.

"I'll save it." Li Hang replied.

The meaning of the saint is obvious.After Zhong Chuan's death, Zhong Kuangshi didn't have much prestige and probably couldn't control the situation.However, Zhong Kuangfan has a bit of a brave reputation. If he can't do it well, let him win some warriors to join him and make a comeback.

Therefore, Li Hang's main task is to suppress all kinds of small thoughts in Jiangxi with the prestige of the court, and assist Zhong Kuangshi to stabilize his position.In this process, he also wanted to make friends with Jiangxi generals as much as possible, so as to lay a solid foundation for the future imperial court to march into Jiangxi.

Li Hang is an old man, so he understands this.

"Just stay on the south side, and the center of gravity is still on the north side." Shao Shude finally said: "The Pinglu and Baoning armies should also keep an eye on it. Whenever there is news, report it immediately."

******
"Your head is in Junzhou, and there will still be some people who miss you. In a year or two, I'm afraid it will be gone." Shao Shude was a little tired after reading the military newspaper, patted Yulu and said.

In May, Empress Zhe Fangai gave birth to a daughter.In September, Yu Lu saw that Gu gave birth to a son.This year's harvest is not big, only one son and one daughter.

"Your Majesty, a Bodhisattva slave is not as prestigious as a concubine. She can't control Baiwang City. When the master Wang arrives, the concubine is sure to let people open the city and then arrest the Bodhisattva slave." Talking about this woman who robbed her fief Yu Lu felt old-fashioned when he saw his aunt.

"What's the use of catching her?" Shao Shude sneered.

"Your Majesty, her buttocks are very big." Yu Lu laughed when she saw Auntie.

"Oh?" Shao Shude's eyes lit up, his fatigue disappeared, and he said, "I want to catch you and compare with you, to see who's bigger."

After finishing speaking, he squeezed Yu Lu to see his aunt, and said: "Han Zhigu has been used by me. Han Yanhui and Han Lin have also gained a firm foothold now. Xiao Dilu's identity is too sensitive, and he has to rely on Er Han for protection. Liu Rengong I have also sent suicide notes several times, intending to return to the country. I have already learned the inside story of Khitan. After May next year, you will follow me on the east tour."

Seeing his aunt, Yu Lu was very pleasantly surprised, and said, "Your Majesty, this concubine will definitely make great contributions."

"I want you to do something!" Shao Shude reprimanded.

Using force with his hand, Yu Lu saw Gu kept whining in pain and begging for mercy, almost crushed to death.

"You are a slave girl, you are more ambitious than a man." Shao Shude sneered, "If this continues..."

"I don't dare anymore." Seeing her aunt holding Shao Shude's hand, Yu Lu pleaded.

"Take good care of the children. Don't worry about what you shouldn't worry about. Chong Gun is much more charming than you. Get lost, I still want to read the military newspaper." Shao Shude waved his hand.

"Yes." Yu Lu saw that the aunt stepped back lightly.

When he arrived at the gate of the side hall, he saw Xiao Chonggun painting, gritted his teeth and spat lightly.

The sage said that she was very ambitious, and this daughter was not a fuel-efficient lamp.It was so painful that she could grit her teeth and remain silent. She was so scheming that she felt threatened.

The cold wind suddenly picked up and wrinkled the autumn pond in front of the palace.

Yu Lu saw that Auntie stopped in her tracks, and only withered and yellow leaves floated down from the tree.She reached out to take a piece and put it in the palm of her hand.

The leaves are half green and half yellow.

Not knowing which nerve was touched, she sighed faintly.Khitan, like this fallen leaf, is about to wither with the wind.

(End of this chapter)