Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 563 Northwest Military Affairs (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)

The First Emperor of Qin undertook so many large-scale projects. Among other things, the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin was an earth-shattering project.Not to mention, Qin State's Xianyang City had been extensively expanded and repaired, and the largest academic institution in China, Taixue, was built.

A large amount of gold, silver and jade were spent as rewards for the dukes.

"Zhang Han, I don't have much food and grass in my hands. The newly opened military fields are also to support the war against the Xiongnu."

Zhang Han had nothing to say after hearing this.

This is a fact!

Zhang Han was the former Shaofu, and he was the one in charge of the treasury.

Wherever there is a large population in the world, taxes are high. Wherever the taxes and property provided by counties and counties flow, they go to palaces, mansions, imperial mausoleums, imperial cities, imperial schools, and the military.

The high income can barely cover the high expenses.

Zhang Han fully understood the second son's difficulties. The second son was not an iron rooster, but he did not have a hair on his head.

Seeing what the second emperor meant, the emperor was willing to let the princes of the counties attack Ren Xiao Tuwei, but he himself planned not to pay a penny.Naturally, many princes will not be willing to go if they do this.

The second generation cherishes the power of the people and really regards Xinguanzhong as a big treasure.

But without the support of Guanzhong, no one would be willing to do this if those small counties united and spent everything they had to help the emperor fight this war.

However, even if the second emperor did not want to mobilize the food and grass in Guanzhong to supplement the kings of the counties, it does not mean that this matter will be ruined.Zhang Han also thought of a solution in advance.

"Your Majesty, this matter of food and grass is not difficult to solve. Your Majesty calls on all the princes and princes in the world to send troops to attack Guizhou, but will the princes from the old land of Yan Dynasty really go together? The princes of Liaoxi County, Jianglu, and Yanmen County Shougao, these princes are sending troops south, and the journey is really far. Maybe the war is over, and the troops of the Liaodong princes are only half gone. By then, the other princes will definitely be dissatisfied."

"What do you mean when the captain says this?"

"Why don't Your Majesty ask the six commanderies and princes of Liaodong to provide food and grass, and ask the princes of more than ten counties and counties in Jiangdong and North China to send troops and horses. In this way, the problem of food and grass can be solved, and all the commanders and princes will feel that they are not at a loss."

"But even so, I have to summon all the princes from all over the world, and it is not easy to persuade them all to contribute. My eighteenth brother even wrote a letter a few days ago, telling me that the customs in Sishui County are not good. , difficult to discipline. He wants me to reduce taxes in Sishui County."

The eighteenth prince...

Zhang Han was the young master, so he had naturally seen him. He was known to be indolent and indolent.

"I wonder if His Majesty will allow this matter?"

"Of course not."

Zhang Han was very happy. If His Majesty protected such a royal brother, wouldn't it be a chill for those who support His Majesty in the imperial court?

"Your Majesty, I actually have a way to persuade the princes and kings, but I don't know if your Majesty is willing to show mercy."

"Come on!"

"I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to exempt all counties and princes from paying taxes for three years?"

"Three years of taxes?"

"If Your Majesty can promise the princes to exempt them from taxes for three years, how can the princes not be happy to put down the rebellion!"

The second generation said happily:

"This is a good idea. Zhang Han, you have always had many ideas, and I have seen it today. However, your ability to plan this matter in a clear and logical way is definitely not something you thought about in a day."

Zhang Han naturally stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty, I am the captain of the army guard and was ordered to put down the rebellion. I have no choice but to arrest Ren Xiao, lest I can't capture Ren Xiao and let him grow on the side of Bashu and leave troubles for the empire. If I can use the power of the princes and kings to put down the rebellion, I will also It is worthy of His Majesty's love."

"The Captain of the Guard is in charge of the military affairs of the world. The method you have thought of for me is enough to make all the generals in the world look at you with admiration. When the time is right, I will let you gradually take over the military affairs of the northwest."

"Your Majesty's painstaking efforts, I understand."

"Now you no longer need to supervise the affairs of the imperial mausoleum. I will personally supervise the completion of the imperial mausoleum. I want you to spare your time and go to Longxi County."

Zhang Han was surprised.

"Longxi County is to the west of Xianyang City."

"Yes, Zhang Han, if you go here, you can return to Xianyang in less than half a month."

"I wonder, Your Majesty, why I am here?"

The Second took Zhang Han to the front of the map.

The Wei River, which runs through Xianyang City, originates from the river.

And the end to the west of the Wei River is the Longxi County Mansion.

The county government was set up here initially to protect against the Qiang people. This was also the end of the Great Wall within the territory of the Qin State.

The second emperor took a wooden pole with red tassel spikes on it, and drew a circle along the Great Wall in Qin State.

This circle all follows geographical markers. To the east is the Great Wall built by the Qin State to resist the Qiang people. To the west is the main river road, which is a natural barrier. To the north is the Great Wall. The Wei River happens to be at the junction of the Great Wall and the river.

This made Longxi County Prefecture an extremely important military fortress.

What made Zhang Han feel that something serious was wrong when he looked at this circle was that there were only two counties, Longxi and Jiuyuan, in such a perfectly closed protective zone.

"Longxi County and Jiuyuan County are both surrounded by this natural fortress. It seems that Longxi County and Jiuyuan County are far apart, but because the river is on the side, not only the surrounding land is fertile, but also the terrain is flat, which is conducive to the passage of chariots . Most of the generals in Jiuyuan County were brought by Li Xin from Longxi County. Most of these people are Li Xin’s old troops."

"There are thousands of miles of fertile farmland in Longxi County, which is no less than the military fields I opened up in the county on the border of the river. I let Li Xin garrison in Jiuyuan County precisely because behind Jiuyuan County is Longxi. Longxi County can barely support the Jiuyuan garrison. supply of food and grass.”

"But now it seems that if someone intends to rebel, then Longxi and Jiuyuan have their own barrier, which is a natural hazard. If I don't restrain Longxi, Jiuyuan will lose control."

Zhang Han looked at the map and felt the pressure coming to his face.

You know, Longxi County is actually not far from Xianyang City. It takes four days to go back and forth.

As the birthplace of the Qin State, Longxi City has the tombs of many clan ancestors.On public sacrifice occasions, one must always bow to the west to respect the ancestors.

If Li Xin led the Longxi nobles to rebel, then Xianyang City would be the most dangerous place to bear the brunt.

"Your Majesty, Longxi must not be lost."

"Now, do you know what I want you to do in Longxi County?"

"Explore the situation."

"Your guard captain will drive to Longxi County. They will definitely report this matter to Li Xin. I just want him to know that if he dares to have evil intentions, I will attack him from the hinterland."

"But Your Majesty, if I go there blatantly, I'm afraid it will cause moral turmoil in the army. Scouts have reported that the general plans to lure the enemy deep into the country during this autumn harvest, encircle and annihilate the Huns, so that the Huns will never dare to invade again!"

"The Longxi County Mansion is supposed to monitor the Qiang people. When you go here, you will use the excuse of supervising military affairs to investigate the Qiang people's movements."

"only!"

(End of this chapter)