Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 191 I have made up my mind, use this battle to empty the treasury! 【Ask monthly ticket】

Your Majesty wants to personally conquer?
After these words were spoken, no matter Lin Yuansong.

Zhang Zhengming, Song Gongwen and others who were next to him all showed extremely shocked expressions.

Historically, the emperor's personal conquest is not a small matter, it involves too much.

As the actual ruler of a dynasty, he basically only needs to sit in the capital. As for internal affairs, diplomacy, and even military affairs, they can be handled by the courtiers and generals.

Now, His Majesty is about to leave the capital and go on an expedition in person, so all aspects need to be prepared in place.

For example, if the war lasted for a long time, how should the court's major affairs be handled and how to deal with them.

There is also the capital, there is no need to worry about the cabinet, but if the relationship is important, it must be reported to His Majesty.

Of course, what is more important is whether it is necessary for the emperor's personal conquest for the sake of Baiyue.

In the eyes of everyone, the enemy of Baiyue is not a big threat.

His Majesty mobilized 20 troops to quell the chaos.

It's already a big deal.

It is obviously inappropriate to have to go to the imperial conquest now.

Immediately, all the people present came out, bowed and said: "Your Majesty must not, Baiyue Miner Xiaobang does not need His Majesty's personal conquest at all, even if you send troops, Your Majesty only needs to send a suitable commander." , If it doesn’t work, a general will be transferred from the northern border.”

"Yes, Your Majesty, and there is no need to mobilize 20 troops, [-] is enough. After all, the land of Baiyue has high mountains and deep waters, and the number of people is not very important. We only need to mobilize [-] elite soldiers."

"That's right, the imperial court also sent troops to Baiyue. You don't need to hit them with a single blow. If you repel them, your goal will be achieved. We have Zhennan Pass, and they can't break it even if we measure them."

You, the cabinet scholars, have said so much, but there is only one purpose.

That is, it is okay to send troops, but it should not be taken too seriously. The 20 army is indeed a bit too much.

Also, there is no need for Wei Yunyi to conquest in person, just send a general to lead it.

All in all, the enemy of Baiyue is not a big disaster.

There is no need to be so serious about it.

But after Wei Yunyi heard this, he shook his head and said: "The decision of Yujia's personal conquest was made after careful consideration. Lin Aiqing also said that now most of my generals in the Great Wei are concentrated in the northern border. , no one can use it for the time being, and when the dignity of the country is being humiliated, as the emperor of Wei and the blood of Emperor Gao of Taizu, I must bear these responsibilities."

"Also, I have already said in this battle that we must hit with one blow and completely wipe out the enemies of Baiyue. Therefore, we must mobilize an army of 20. Don't persuade me anymore. I have already decided."

After finishing speaking, he looked at the ministers present with a serious expression, and it was obvious that the decision could not be changed.

That's right, Wei Yunyi wanted to conquer in person.

Now that it is finally possible to launch a big war, and there is still hope to curb luck and national power, naturally there will be no hesitation, because this is indeed the only way he can find now.

As for why he had to go by himself, it didn't mean appointing a general, or following the minister's advice.

The reason for directly reducing 20 troops to [-] is also very simple.

First of all, there are fewer armies going out.

It means that the amount of money spent on food, grass, and luggage will be less.

His original intention was to curb luck, so he naturally wanted to find ways to empty the treasury.

It should be noted that after the success of Lao Zhangren's reform, the imperial court will have a large amount of income, and it must be defeated, otherwise what to do here, will it increase luck?

Then there is the matter of Yujia's personal conquest, although it was thought of in a flash, but the more I think about it, the better I feel.

Because Wei Yunyi summed up his experience during this period of time, and found that whatever he did, the final result would run counter to his original idea. In the final analysis, he just didn't know what was going on with his subordinates.

It's like asking the father-in-law to carry out reforms, with the original intention of wanting the other party's reforms to fail and shake the court, but who knows that they succeeded.

Also, the purpose of sending my brother-in-law to be the commander of Liao Town was to fall into a tug-of-war with the enemy during the Battle of Gaoyang, and the longer the battle lasted, the more national strength and luck would be consumed.

But in the end, the country was destroyed in World War I, and luck skyrocketed.

Then there is Chen Xuance's mission to Tiandu.

possible results.

It is true that in the midst of civil strife, King Ali will be replaced, and Duke Aqin will even conclude a treaty of friendship with Wei.

Although he didn't know why this happened, Wei Yunyi felt that this matter was definitely related to Chen Xuance.

And these things made Da Wei's luck run like a wild horse running wild.

He could see it.

This group of courtiers and generals under him all have unique skills.

Under such circumstances, Wei Yunyi could no longer trust others. What if the people sent out wiped out Baiyue again?Isn't all the hard work in vain?
So, now he only believes in himself.

The imperial conquest, the whole city grasps the direction of the war.

As long as the goal of repelling Baiyue is achieved, it is actually enough. As for what I said before, I can hit Baiyue with one blow.

It's all just Wei Yunyi's random talk. According to his thinking, the most ideal situation now is that after his own imperial conquest, he repelled Baiyue, but whether the crisis has been completely resolved, the two sides have entered a stalemate.

At that time, instead of sending troops to take the initiative to attack, they can directly station at Zhennan Pass, and then stay for half a year or something.

How much money would it cost for a 20 army to stay out for half a year, eat, drink, and scatter.

Even Wei Yunyi couldn't imagine this account.

Notice.

Just take Zhenbeiguan as an example.

The garrison there is only guarding the pass, and the number of times they take the initiative to attack is very small, and the northern prefectures have not yet transferred large troops into the Zhenbei Pass. As for the 10,000+ people, the amount of silver spent every month is Astronomical.

So much so that even the household department is trying to find a way every day to provide more money to support.

The so-called cannon fire, ten thousand taels of gold.

Although the Great Wei didn't have cannons, but in essence, it's all about going out for a big army, which takes time, effort and money.

In addition, as the emperor's own personal conquest, the specifications must be much higher. At that time, he will bring a few more ministers or something.

Tsk tsk, isn't that money spent like running water?
So, are you afraid that the national strength and luck will not be affected?

So Wei Yunyi has already made up his mind.

In any case, this battle must be fought by oneself, and this decision cannot be changed.

The purpose is to use this battle to empty the treasury!
Seeing this, the people on the table below immediately understood that His Majesty was about to make arbitrary decisions again.

However, such things as the imperial conquest by the emperor really made them very embarrassed. After all, the relationship was too great, especially after His Majesty went to the southern border, all aspects had to be arranged, and there was also the 20 army.

Even for the grand bachelors present, this is an extremely complicated task.

But what is more obvious is that His Majesty's decision cannot be changed.

Especially when everyone thinks of it.

At the beginning, the first emperor also personally conquered, and now His Majesty also came here, it seems that it is not a problem.

At this point in their thoughts, everyone no longer refuted this, and immediately bowed and said: "We will follow His Majesty's will."

Since you can't refute it, then choose to support it.

Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, thought, anyway, recently, the imperial court has advantages in all aspects of the military, and there is no big problem with His Majesty's personal conquest.

And Wang Lun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, couldn't find any reason to continue to refute. After all, His Majesty has elevated this matter to the dignity of the country.

If you continue to choose to contradict at this time, wouldn't it mean that you will abandon the dignity of the country and ignore it, and this is not appropriate for the Minister of Rites?
There is also Song Gongwen, although he knows that this time, His Majesty will personally march.

With the addition of the 20 troops, the money spent must be astonishing, but think about it, the tax revenue after the reform will soon increase, as long as the war ends quickly, it will definitely not be a problem.

After all, the money can't just be used to support the war, there are also two major projects of Wei Zhidao and the Grand Canal.

That's horrendous for what it costs each month.

As for Taifu Zhang Zhengming.

Memories seem to go back decades at this moment.

At the beginning, I was in the prime of life, followed the late emperor who was in his prime, and joined the Marquis Shenwu, to fight against the grassland tribes. Although that battle did not achieve much results, at least it kept the stability of the northern border for decades.

Today, the national power of Great Wei is stronger than before, and it has achieved extremely high achievements in all aspects.

He thought, His Majesty's personal expedition, plus the national dignity mentioned before.

His Majesty must have wanted to use the battle with Baiyue to announce the powerful and terrifying power of the Great Wei Dynasty among the countries in the Eastern Continent.

Involuntarily, Zhang Zhengming thought of what Song Gongwen had said before, that the Great Wei might dominate the entire Eastern Continent, and perhaps this time was just the beginning.

Therefore, he deeply supports Wei Yunyi's approach in his heart.

Things like national dignity are sometimes achieved by fighting. Blind tolerance and concessions will only be looked down upon, because some countries will only be clear when they are beaten.

This is to coerce the country and dominate the countries!
"it is good."

At this time, Wei Yunyi, who didn't know the thoughts of the ministers, continued to speak: "Since all the lovers have no objections, then this matter is settled. I will give you seven days to prepare all the matters for this expedition."

"Okay, if there is nothing else, let's go."

After speaking, he ignored everyone's reaction and turned around directly.

Anyway, the goal has been achieved.

As for what these ministers think, it has nothing to do with me.

"Farewell to Your Majesty." Seeing this, the Grand Scholars immediately bowed slightly.

This imperial meeting was originally nothing serious, and even Lin Yuansong thought that His Majesty might not take Baiyue's violations back to His Majesty because it was completely unnecessary.

But who would have thought that in the end, His Majesty would directly conscript
and so.

Not long after the imperial meeting ended.

The news of the emperor's imperial conquest of Baiyue in person soon spread.

The ministers who almost heard the news were all shocked, a little unbelievable.

Because everyone's thinking is the same as those cabinet scholars, do you think His Majesty is making too much of a fuss?
A mere Baiyue, let His Majesty the Emperor personally conquest
The officials of Yushitai have great opinions on this.

Even if he was fined last time.

But these people are very stubborn, so they are preparing to write letters to persuade them, thinking that not only is there no need for the imperial conquest, but there is no need to send troops to Baiyue.

Of course, as before, Wei Yunyi naturally refuted this directly.

at the same time.

Under the auspices of the cabinet scholars, the preparations for Wei Yunyi's personal expedition are also going on.

The royal conquest is completely different from the usual expeditions, whether it is the specifications or other, it must be strictly implemented.

More importantly, because the emperor left the palace, the imperial camp must also mobilize troops to accompany the army.

The emperor's guarding matters will never be handed over to others.

Not even Wei's own army.

Only the imperial guards of the Imperial Battalion can take on this responsibility.

Of course, in addition to this, after the emperor goes to war, he must not live in an ordinary tent at will like ordinary generals. This aspect must be well arranged, and it must conform to the honor guard of the emperor, and the materials for the tent must pass through Pick and choose.

In this regard, the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of War must discuss various details.

But soon.

When some matters of the tent are determined.

Song Gongwen and Minister of War Lin Yuansong suddenly received the order from Wang Jin.

This time Wei Yunyi's royal conquest, in addition to tents, a palace must be arranged at Zhennanguan, and there must be accompanying royal cooks, eunuchs, court ladies, etc., so it must be well arranged.

When the two of them received this decree, they immediately froze. Lin Yuansong is fine, but it’s just a palace. The southern border is close to the south of the Yangtze River. There are various gardens, including Zhennan Pass. When the time comes, find a garden with a good location and renovate it. up.

But Song Gongwen was different, he began to frown, because the household department had already estimated tens of thousands of taels of silver for the tent.

Here is another palace, and the money spent must be extraordinary.

In addition, there are eunuchs, court ladies, and imperial cooks accompanying them.

And adding the imperial guards of the imperial camp.

So in Song Gongwen's eyes, this will represents white money.
Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, was very sympathetic to this, and then turned around and threw out a list. The content on it was very simple, which was the cost of food, supplies, and so on.

Not much, just enough for 20 troops and support staff.

Faced with this double whammy.

Song Gongwen suddenly had the idea of ​​wanting to kill the pick.

Because it's really difficult to do the Minister of the Ministry of Households. Since I took office, I wish I could break a piece of silver in half, but even so, it's still not enough.

Now, there is one of His Majesty's and the expenses of the Ministry of War.

You know, the tax on this piece of land has not yet been collected.

The Ministry of Finance's current money has completely bottomed out.

The so-called clever woman can't cook without rice, even if Song Gongwen has great ability, it is impossible to do these things without money.

But soon, he calmed down, and felt that His Majesty was kind to him. If it wasn't for His Majesty, he might still be staying in Dali Temple now, and everything he has suffered now must be His Majesty's test.

I must never give up, even if I try my best, I must do it and do it well!
(End of this chapter)