The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 551

In the Metropolitan Palace.More than a dozen core ministers of the Yuan Dynasty are gathering in Kublai Khan's study.

Emperor Hao Jing first played: "Your Majesty. Since the Weapons Supervisor began to manufacture guns in batches, a lot of financial and material resources have been invested. As a result, the military expenditure of our court seems a bit stretched. Also. The guns are produced. Raw materials are also starting to run short.”

Kublai Khan certainly knew of these situations.The purpose of convening the ministers to discuss is to solve the financial problem.After listening to Hao Jing, he threw bricks to attract jade.Sui Dao: "Ahema. How can we quickly raise military expenses."

war.Especially the prolonged war of attrition.At the end of the fight, it is to see who has more power.To put it bluntly.It's just comparing who has more money.Although Kublai Khan knew it well.It has also been prepared for a long time.But the sudden development of firearms disrupted the original plan.Firearms are powerful.But it's like eating money.

If Kublai Khan talks to me carefully.I will definitely feel the same way.

"Your Majesty, I think we can start from four aspects." Ahe Mayan, who was the official of Pingzhang of the Zhongshu Province of the Yuan Dynasty, said. "First. Fully implement the banknote delivery system. The circulation of metal currencies such as gold, silver, copper, etc. is prohibited. At present, the Central Yuanbao banknotes used in our dynasty are divided into ten grades. The currency shall prevail. One thousand Wenqian (consistent) is equivalent to One tael banknote delivery. Although the banknote delivery system has been implemented for a period of time, the circulation has been very restrained. It is no more than 100 ingots per year. The minister suggested increasing it to [-] million ingots per year; There are financial chaos, corruption and other phenomena in government at all levels. To this end, the financial revenue of all government should be checked and cleaned up. All unreasonable and illegal income will be collected by the court; third. For the sale of silver, iron, salt and other items .All returned to the court. Monopoly sales; Fourth. Increase tax items. Raise various taxes. And follow the example of the Southern Dynasty. Issue war bonds. Donate a piece of iron. Relief."

Ahma just finished speaking.It was opposed by many ministers.

first.Issuance of banknotes without restraint.It is bound to cause "things are more important than money".In the end, it makes both public and private harm.That is inflation.Currency devaluation.And the adjustment system without legal guarantee can only become more and more chaotic.As a result, officials at all levels will have big fish eat small fish.Small fish eat dried shrimps.In the end, it is grassroots officials and ordinary people who suffer the most.For monopoly sales, increase talk and other methods.It is tantamount to drawing salary from the bottom of the pot.In the end, it made the people miserable.

But then again.To be effective in the short term.This is again the way to go.Throughout the dynasties.At the end of the day.Isn't that what the rulers do?

"Lord Ahema." Another minister in charge of finance, Mai Shuding, said. "The three measures other than the second one will greatly increase the burden on the people. During the war between our dynasty and the southern dynasty, it is really not conducive to the internal stability of our dynasty. If there is more chaos in the country, it will cause public resentment. Wouldn't it be pouring fire on the fire?" Oil."

Ahma was not moved.He smiled and said, "Master Mai Shuding. That depends on your opinion. How can the emperor raise military expenses as soon as possible?"

"This..." Mai Shuding hesitated for a moment.

Ahmad was right and refused to let others.His expression tightened and he said: "My lords, feel free to put forward any good suggestions you have. The State Envoy (the original name of the Mongolian Ministry of Ministers and the main institution in charge of finance) will definitely adopt it. Share the worries of the emperor. However, everyone also needs to understand At this moment, everything should make way for the war. The reputation of the adults is very important. But the victory of the war is more important. If there is any bad reputation, let the next person bear it."

Hao Jing frowned and said: "Lord Ahema, you are my Minister of Finance. But the method proposed cannot kill chickens to keep warm. Just like what Lord Mai Shuding said. If it causes civil strife among the people, the loss outweighs the gain."

For Hao Jing.Ahema also seemed to be quite respectful: "My lord, if we can't quickly obtain wealth and ease the tension of military expenditures, then our court will be passive in the war. To put it bluntly, the country will not be the country. What's the problem? common people."

Ahmaduo speaks wisely.A few words left Hao Jing and others speechless.

The country will not be the country.Where is the home.

Kublai Khan saw that everyone was silent.Finally concluded: "Ahma. I will do what you say."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

late may.The well-prepared Northern Expeditionary Army of the Great Song Middle Road launched the Battle of Mingzhou.

For Ashu and Boyan.Mingzhou is already the last stronghold of the Central Route Army.It was impossible to go back any further.first.There is no stronger city.Second.Mingzhou is not far from the capital.

Outside Mingzhou city.A group of generals surrounded me.Qiqi looked towards the city wall.After everyone used the binoculars to watch it in turn.I said: "General Wanyan, General Crete. How long will it take?"

Both of them understood what I meant.Wanyan Tianlei said: "This Mingzhou city is solid. The main structure is made of huge stones. It is estimated at the end. It will take half a month to a month to knock down the city gate."

Lu Wenhuan said, "It's been so long."

"Yes. Lu Shuai."

I smiled and said: "It's okay. There is plenty of time. Our army is here to play a game of cat and mouse. Slowly toss. In the next few days, another cannon in red clothes will be delivered to Mingzhou. Just try it The power of the cannon. General Wanyan, General Crete."

"The end is here."

"fire."

More than 40 cannons, led by the cannons in red, roared in turn.In an instant.The city walls of Mingzhou were already shrouded in smoke.

An hour later.The artillery ceased its shelling.

"General Meng. You go and tell Ashu and Boyan. I hope they put down their weapons. To avoid more casualties."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

After receiving the order, Meng Tianxiang came to the city wall alone.Facing the Yuan army on the city, he said: "Marshal Ashu, Marshal Boyan. You have already seen the power of my Chaos artifact. Today, you have all seen it again. I am the second generation of Chaos artifact. The red-clothed artillery. Powerful It is even more amazing. Even if your city of Mingzhou is built by a whole mountain, it cannot be stopped after all. The birth of firearms conforms to the trend of history. It cannot be done by human beings. The leader of mankind. He is also the only saint in the world who has seen the guardian. He is unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness. He also has the virtue of living. In order to prevent the people of the world from suffering. He specially asked me to come here and tell the generals. Put down your weapons. Come with me .To build a paradise for mankind. It should be left in history."

Boyan on the city wall is a member of Yin Tianya.I know the meaning of guardian and guide.I thought to myself. "If what Meng Tianxiang said is true, then it can explain the source of the firearm. The guardian's artifact. How to break it."

I am in a trance.I only heard A Shu loudly said: "General Meng. Your ancestor Meng Shuai is the only general of the Southern Dynasty that I respect. When the Southern Dynasty was weak, he insisted on his own strength. He supported half of the Southern Dynasty. Now we are retreating to defend Ming for the time being. State. It’s a strategic shift. It’s exactly the same as Meng Shuai’s strategy back then. It won’t take long. I will counterattack myself. As for the word surrender, don’t mention it in the future. My general Dayuan has never had such an idea.”

"Marshal Ashu. Could this be the heroism you agree with in your heart?" Meng Tianxiang laughed loudly. "Marshal Ashu. All generals. Personal integrity is a small matter. Only those who serve the people are righteous. For decades, you have been fighting everywhere. Looting other people's land everywhere. It seems that you have achieved a great victory. But. Your victory was achieved amidst the cries of many orphans and widows. Not only us Han people. Jin people. You Mongolians are the same. Your Mongolian ancestor Genghis Khan realized it before he died. He once said that the glory in his life was not bought. A lot of land after death. Therefore, I advise all generals. Victory on the battlefield is not a real victory. The great righteousness of the world is to benefit the people of the world. The ancient sages of Yao and Shun. The reason why they can be admired by future generations. It is not how many victories have been fought. It is the great contribution to the development of mankind. Only such a person can be left forever."

Hear here.A Shu suddenly laughed: "General Meng. I didn't expect you to be eloquent at such a young age. It's just that this is the battlefield where the two armies are fighting. It's not suitable to argue about the past and the present. When I rule the world under the iron cavalry in the future. Shuai will discuss with you again. General Meng. Please go back."

"Marshal Ashu. Good words are bitter. You don't think about yourself. You should also think about the [-] soldiers in Mingzhou City. It doesn't matter if you are a hero, but how many people will die in the artillery fire." Meng Tianxiang reined in the reins road. "Generals, please think about it. I will take my leave. There will be a time later."

Ashu snorted and said, "No."

Watching Song Jun disappear from sight.A Shu looked at Boyan who was a little lost.Whispered: "Bo Yan. What is a guardian?"

After a long silence.Boyan also whispered: "Marshal Ashu. To put it simply, the guardian is the god. And the guide is the spokesperson of the god in the world. I heard the Supreme Lord say it. The emperor Zhao Yu of the Southern Dynasty saw the Han people in the Valley of the Kings. Guardian. After that, there is a saying that Zhao Yu is the guide."

"Really." Ashu said thoughtfully.

The defenders of Mingzhou City spent their days under the bombardment of artillery.Although A Shu, Boyan and others continued to cheer up the soldiers.But the Yuan army still couldn't overcome the growing sense of fear.

When the facts are in front of you.Any language is useless.

Ten days later.The walls of Mingzhou City began to loosen.Cracks began to appear in the seemingly solid stones.It seems that there is a possibility of collapse at any time.Many Yuan army generals proposed to Boyan.Instead of waiting to die.It's better to take the initiative.

It was the No.15 day of the shelling.Even high-level generals such as Ali Hague became restless.Suggest to Boyan.Go out of the city and compete with the Southern Dynasties army.