Supreme peasant girl to turn over

Chapter 518 Conscription
Gu Qingyan asked by name: "Grandfather, I don't know if there is any news from the uncles on the border. Why did Gu Qinghui and others pass the customs smoothly?"

Wen Bing said with a face of shame: "Yes, your uncle said that at that time there was a bodyguard agency that wanted to transport darts, but there were ten people at that time, but later it was pointed out that one of the ten people had appeared by Tugu Mingzhu's side. One of his guards, Ah Yi, they are probably hidden among the dart carriers."

Gu Qingyan pursed her lips and said, "I really underestimated their cunning, but didn't the guards check the border crossing?"

Wen Bingdao: "Of course there are inspections, but they are all random inspections, but the random inspections are also in compliance with the regulations, so there is no procedural problem in this regard. It can only be said that they were lucky and were not randomly inspected."

Gu Qingyan sighed, and Prime Minister Wei said, "Your Highness, don't worry now, the two people on the left and right have already fled to the country of Mo. What we should worry about most now is whether the deposed prince will unite with the country of Mo to treat me well." The Kingdom of Shu has invaded. Moreover, there is news from Jingfu Town that the Wa Kingdom is not stable recently, and some soldiers have been sent to harass them all day long, and the common people living along the border are suffering unspeakably."

Gu Qingyan clenched his fists tightly, Pei Xiaoyao couldn't bear to see the loss of life, so he reminded: "Your Highness, is it possible that the Mo Kingdom and the Wa Kingdom have united to encircle and suppress our Great Shu Kingdom?"

Gu Qingyan's nerves suddenly became tense. This was a very possible problem. Some time ago, he was disturbed by the news of the Japanese country reported there. In a few days, he received the news that Gu Qinghui had fled to Mo country. The news is simply a coincidence that makes people suspicious.

With such psychological preparation, Pei Xiaoyao believes that being as smart as Gu Qingyan will naturally deal with it well. Obviously, Gu Qingyan has already understood what Pei Xiaoyao wants to remind, and at the moment his mind is on defense: "Mr. Wei , Is the food in the national treasury still sufficient? Can it cope with the possible war?"

Although Prime Minister Wei is not in charge of the Ministry of Households or Da Sinonong, his duty is to lead all the ministries to be responsible for the emperor, so he can get answers to these news questions.

Prime Minister Wei made an estimate and said: "If the calculation is based on the current grain and grass in the treasury, it can only support the expenses of all the soldiers for three months. This refers to the soldiers stationed in Zhenlang Town and Jingfu Town. , if the troops are transferred from other places, the time it can last will be even shorter."

Gu Qingyan asked Wen Bingdao again: "Grandfather, how many soldiers are there in Zhenlang Town and Jingfu Town?"

Wen Bing is the father of Wen Yan and Wen Shun. Originally, these soldiers and horses were all under his command, so he knows the deployment of these troops better.So Wen Bing said: "The total number of soldiers in Zhenlang Town and Jingfu Town is 12. Because the Mo people are more brave and good at fighting, there are more people in Zhenlang Town, a total of 5, and the Japanese people are fierce and cruel. , but after all, there are relatively fewer people, so Jingfu Town only has [-] horses.”

"And not all the people in Town Wolf Town are stationed in Town Wolf Town, but are stationed along the border. But as long as there is an order, they can gather in a short time."

Gu Qingyan nodded, and then asked: "How is the terrain of Zhenlang Town?"

Wen Bing introduced: "Zhenlang Town is a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Its geographical location is relatively high, so it is very easy to attack from top to bottom, but if you want to attack from below, you have to spend a lot of time." It’s hard work, plus these people, if the people of Moguo really want to take down the town of Langlang, it will not be so easy.”

Pei Xiaoyao made a formula in his hand and calculated it, his brows and eyes were a little heavy: "Your Highness, I just calculated it, the north has power like a tiger descending the mountain, and the west has power like a tortoise dormant. It is better to be cautious when you are ready to go. Your Highness, it is better to first recruit soldiers and collect food and grass."

Although he doesn't like conscription, but now when it's time to defend the country, there must be a country before there is a family. If the country is gone, then where will the family come from?He still understands the righteousness of the country, and naturally he will not be kind to women in such matters.

Prime Minister Wei suggested: "It's not the moment of life and death, so these conscriptions don't need to be so large-scale. If there are many males in each household, one of them will be recruited. If there is only one male in the family, then don't recruit them first. If you don't want to join the army, you can pay five taels of silver or ten dens of grain to offset it. In this way, you can recruit troops and get part of the grain and grass. If the grain and grass are not enough at that time, you can just ask for grain from the people. Wealthy households throughout Dashu will be set by the Chamber of Commerce, and those who donate food and goods will be rewarded with yellow jackets, etc., to encourage wealthy households to donate grain."

Pei Xiaoyao nodded again and again, as expected of Prime Minister Wei, the veteran of the four dynasties, a person who has experienced so many big things and small things naturally suggested very effective and mature advice, and then he said: "It's okay, plus there is still time for the conscripts. Training, when it comes to the battlefield, it will at least be better than recruits. Just let us see if there is anyone who can be a centurion, a commander, or even a general."

These words are somewhat obvious. Originally, those generals were vassals of several adult princes. Because the former crown prince Gu Qinghui rebelled, the status of the mighty general's family is very embarrassing. Rebellion is a serious crime for punishing the nine clans. Naturally, the royal family cannot be punished. Therefore, these mother clans will be punished for this, and the position of the second prince's party is even more embarrassing. They dare not speak casually, and can only behave cautiously with their tails between their legs, waiting for the new emperor to test their loyalty.

Then Gu Qingyan nodded and said: "Exactly, this is a good thing that kills multiple birds with one stone. By the way, Prime Minister Wei, I will inform the people in the Ministry of Rites that everything in the enthronement ceremony should be kept simple, even if it is to save money for the national treasury."

Wei Cheng immediately knelt down and shouted long live three times: "His Royal Highness is really kind-hearted, serving the country and the people! This is the blessing of the country and the people!"

Gu Qingyan ordered Eunuch De to quickly help Prime Minister Wei up and said, "This is the teaching of Mr. for many years. Even if Ping Huan did not follow Mr. to learn, Mr.'s daily precepts and deeds taught Ping Huan a lot!"

The monarch and his ministers were harmonious and happy, and Pei Xiaoyao was in a trance for a while, as if he was Emperor Yuan Jing who trusted him so much at that time, but the trust of the royal family was like flowers in the mirror, looking beautiful and white, but actually vulnerable to a single blow.

He understands.

After coming out of the palace, Pei Xiaoyao breathed a sigh of relief. Every word and every action he said in the palace had to be cautious, for fear that any action or sentence would provoke others to suspect his ulterior motives. , is really too tired.He really didn't know how he got used to such a life in the past ten years.

(End of this chapter)