Need for a Guard

Shi Yue said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the Mongol army is staring at the enemy, waiting for the attack. The Tubo soldiers in the Western Regions are ready to move, and the Muping rebels are close at hand, but they can't be calmed down. I believe that we should expand the army, promote the country's prestige, eliminate the rebels, and return Dayan to a peaceful and prosperous age. "

Cheng Ye immediately smashed the nails down: "The black-clothed Wei Nan Batian has been defeated repeatedly, costing countless gold and silver, and almost tens of thousands of casualties. This is a failure in a hundred battles and should be punished."

Shi Yue retorted: "Nan Qianhu has no credit but hard work. Although he was defeated, if Nan Qianhu hadn't restrained Mu Ping's rebels, wouldn't the rebels have entered the capital long ago?" This was the first time in his life. It feels a little obedient to say good things for Nan Batian against his will.

Xiao Yan, Zeng Shan, and Tian Fen were greatly moved. They looked at each other a few times, and still understood that Kang Shanzhen had placed his bet on Shi Yue——Shi Yue had never flattered Nan Batian, and the relationship between him and Nan Batian It is well known that the relationship between them is not harmonious, and now that Shi Yue has changed his attitude in the past and is more protective of Nan Batian, it is enough to show that he and Kang Shanzhen have reached a certain form of tacit understanding.

And Xiao Yan thought more deeply, which also means that Kang Shanzhen is completely over and hopeless - because if Kang Shanzhen has some skills, he will not delegate the power to Shi Yue now, no matter how good Shi Yue is with him, When two people wear a pair of trousers, there will always be times when they feel uncomfortable. If it is not a last resort, who is willing to take this step?

After thinking about this relationship clearly, Xiao Yan felt a lot more relaxed. Kang Shanzhen, you and I are playing mystery and disappearing?Do you think I don't see that you are dying?

After hearing Shi Yue's words, Cheng Ye snorted, "Isn't it okay without Nan Batian to resist Mu Ping's rebels? Hmph! As long as those rebels dare to enter the capital, our Nine Gate City Guards will destroy them."

Shi Yue retorted: "The Mongolian rebels are in the city. In order not to wipe out the Nine Gate City Guards, Commander Kang was also seriously injured?"

"This……"[

Cheng Ye was so overwhelmed by Shi Yue's words that he was speechless. He was not strong enough to fight, so what could he say?

Shi Yue sneered, and then said to all the ministers: "Soldiers, the place of life and death, the way of survival, must be observed. One can guarantee that the world is invincible, and one can guarantee that every battle will be won, but there is one thing. This is a great righteousness. Nowadays, the defeat of Nanba Tianbing does not represent Nanba Tianneng, and of course it does not represent the black-clothed Wei Neng. The most important thing is to protect the home and defend the country by expanding the army and protecting the city because of choking. room for bargaining."

Bai Mochou said: "Vice Envoy Shi's words are very kind, and the expansion of armaments is already on the verge of death, so we have to do so."

Yan Jing immediately cooperated and said: "What Bai Yushi and Deputy Envoy Shi said is right, the army should be expanded."

Xiao Yan snorted softly, with an extremely contemptuous attitude.

Yan Jing asked, "Prime Minister Xiao, what's your disagreement?"

Xiao Yan smiled and said: "That's not true, but the matter of expanding the army is complicated and difficult, and it needs to be discussed."

Yan Jing asked: "Prime Minister Xiao, please speak clearly."

Xiao Yan said: "First, the defeat of the black-clothed guard Qianhu Nanbatian is enough to show that the black-clothed guard is invincible against Mu Ping and the rebels. They should be replaced by the nine guards. Second, even if it is an expansion of the army, where does the military expenditure come from? Everyone knows that the treasury is empty. Is it possible that the expansion of the army does not require money? If it is because of the expansion of the army, the funds that are used elsewhere will be embezzled, old minister 1 Ten thousand do not agree."

No matter what, Xiao Yan will not give Shi Yue the chance to expand his army, as long as Shi Yue's neck is tied with military expenses, he will not be able to fly out of his palm.

Bai Mochou looked at Xiao Yan with a smile: "Baddy Xiao, according to your opinion, do you agree with the expansion of the army?"

Agree to fart!Xiao Yan cursed in his heart, and then said: "Yes, yes, but the military budget is insufficient, and there is no chance of expanding the army."

Shi Yue laughed: "Military expenses need to be raised by ourselves, how can we rely on the treasury for everything and be a blood-sucking bug?"

"What? Self-financed?"

Xiao Yan was dumbfounded all of a sudden, "Where do you have so much money?" Thinking that Shi Yue is now a hole in Gewuyuan, how can he raise his own military expenses to expand the army?Moreover, even with his eyes closed, Xiao Yan could guess that the 'bricks' displayed at Gewuyuan that day were made of stone, no one could fool him. [

"That's right, it's self-financing!"

Shi Yue said: "Mu Ping's rebellion is not only a threat to the imperial court, but the people in the city should be the most hurt. I believe that all people with foresight and conscience should do their part for the country. There are many rich people in the capital. There are many wealthy businessmen, as long as they are willing to do their part for the country and the people, why not? This is called the military and civilian family.”

Bai Mochou applauded loudly: "That's well said, soldiers and civilians are a family, that's exactly how it should be."

Xiao Yan and Zeng Shan looked at each other and smiled: A fart military and civilian family?There are three jingle-dang slogans, but who would do that, are businessmen stupid?

In fact, when all the ministers heard Shi Yue's assertion, they all shook their heads and denied it.

The military expenditure is not a small amount, it can easily cost millions of silver, and the total net worth of an ordinary wealthy businessman is only a few hundred thousand taels. As for the cash silver, it is only tens of thousands of taels, who can afford it?Who is willing to throw money to the notorious black-clothed guard in vain?Who do you think has the strength and courage of Kong Liren and Han Yuan?

Xiao Yan thought in his heart: Even if he raised money by himself, I, Xiao Yan, are more powerful than you, Bai Mochou and Shi Yue. I am the most familiar with the contacts in the capital. Familiarity, if it is really self-financed to expand the army, he will naturally have an advantage.

Xiao Yan knew that he couldn't stop Shi Yue from expanding his army, and there was no reason to stop him, so he might as well stir up the muddy water together, saying: "Since the banditry is a big threat, what's the use of expanding the army by the black guards alone? To expand the army, the black guards and the Jiumen City Wei will come together, whoever pulls down the money will expand the army, this is a competition of good nature."

Cheng Ye said: "This idea is good, I agree with it."

Tian Fen also said: "What Prime Minister Xiao said is very true, everyone must participate, we must make the momentum bigger, and show our determination to retreat from the enemy."

Unexpectedly, Shi Yue also agreed again and again: "Prime Minister Xiao's words are right, I very much agree, please make an order from the emperor."

Now it was Xiao Yan's turn to be surprised: Why did this guy agree?Still smiling so happily?Could it be that I fell into his trick again?There's no reason for that?

Yan Jing hesitated a bit, not knowing what Shi Yue was up to, Bai Mochou hurriedly followed, "I agree."

Yan Jing is also a delicate person, and immediately understood that Shi Yue had already discussed with Bai Mochou, and hurriedly said: "Okay, then follow what Prime Minister Xiao wants, how much you can expand the army depends on your ability, but please remember, The amount of the military expansion must be reported and must not be concealed! Also, everything must be voluntary, and merchants must not be forced to donate, otherwise, the law of the country will not tolerate it!"

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