A Thousand Hills

Chapter 180

Seeing Yinzi, the fifth prince was very moved by his father's love, of course, his father's concern for him, his father's support for the conscription, and his confidence in Fujian. In short, the fifth prince came out of the Ministry of Rites, so The eloquent sighs never let down his previous years of experience in the Ministry of Rites.

Emperor Mu Yuan not only gave the money, which is not too much, but it is enough to save some money. Moreover, the fifth prince plans to train the army first, and let's talk about the navy later.Therefore, the fifth prince's gratitude to his emperor's father is insignificant.

Not only sighed in front of the officials, but also whispered in Xie Moru's ear when he got home.Emperor Mu Yuan gave the money readily, Xie Moru was also happy, and smiled, "Your Majesty values ​​the prince so much, the prince must be more diligent in military affairs, and live up to your majesty's entrustment."

"Yes." The fifth prince said, "Father also gave us a lot of things for the New Year." He sighed again for being such a good father.

The fifth prince expressed his feelings for a long time before he got down to business, "Recently there is restlessness all over the world, and I think that's why the father allocated money so quickly for us to train soldiers." I don't know at all, and the credits of his two brothers are also involved.

Xie Moru's sensitive eyebrows twitched, and asked, "How?"

The fifth prince told about the imminent move of Ximan Nanyue, and Xie Moru said, "Fortunately, Nan'an in Xining has elite soldiers and strong generals, otherwise it will really make people succeed, and the consequences will be disastrous. The matter of conscription should be done as soon as possible."

The Fifth Prince deeply agreed.

The movements of Ximan and Nanyue were known to high-ranking officials such as Governor Yongding Housu of the Tang Dynasty, and Emperor Mu Yuan transferred the money so happily. The three of them discussed with the Fifth Prince that the sooner the better, the conscription.However, there is no conclusion yet on how to recruit soldiers.

There are two methods of conscription. One is military service, which is compulsory recruitment by village and household, and people must be sent to fight.The other is recruiting soldiers and participating freely.

The fifth prince said, "No matter what kind of levy method, we will talk about it after the inspection." He officially told the two of them about the inspection of the fief after the year.

The two didn't object, but Governor Tang said, "It's still cold in the first month of the month. The prince cares about the people, and the old minister is willing to join the army." He was not the commander of the previous defeat, so he was only affected, but as a The governor of Fujian is still reprimanded by the court.With the current situation, Fujian can no longer afford a defeat, otherwise, it would be a blessing for him to be able to pack up his bed and go home in peace.

The fifth prince said, "I'm a clumsy person, and I don't know how to say passionate words. But don't worry, I won't let you bear the burden of defeat all the time."

What's the use of passionate words? I haven't heard any passionate words from these three people's experience in the officialdom.On the contrary, it is the fifth prince's honest words that make people feel that they are words from the heart. Even with the three people's sophistication, they can't help but feel a little moved when they hear these words.

Of course, the three of them also knew that the fifth prince's inspection of the fief must not have been an idea just today, the fifth prince just informed them today.It was the fact that the fifth prince went to visit the soldiers in the Fujian Anzhou military camp on the first day of the Lunar New Year. I'm afraid it was just a prelude to the patrol.In the past, there would have been a tacit understanding between the vassal king and the local officials in terms of authority.But at the moment in Fujian, everyone from the Governor Marquis to the prefect are labeled as defeated. The fifth prince himself is not radical, so he treats them with courtesy.In fact, even if there is no defeat, they will not have a power struggle with the fifth prince.After all, they are passers-by officials, and the fifth prince is an iron-clad feudal lord.Let alone here and now.

The fifth prince is willing to fight this mess, and they are their strong support. Governor Tang did not take pleasure in the misfortune of Yongding Hou's defeat. Fortunately, he was not the one who faced the pirates at that time, otherwise, he would be the one he is today. It is about to change the situation of Yongdinghou.

Of course, don't compete with the fifth prince, but their own status and dignity must be guaranteed.After all, the fifth prince has to employ people to govern Fujian, and if we don't fight, we don't fight, but you can't just use subordinate officials, fifth prince.Therefore, Governor Tang asked a very tricky question. Governor Tang said, "The prince's patrol is no small matter. Regardless of other things, which one does His Highness want to use?"

The fifth prince had already prepared, "My personal guards are idle, and 3000 people were drawn from them. Also, on the first day of the new year, let's go to see General Guangwei's command and draw [-] of them. I went to see Yongding Hou's command. On that day, I discussed with the Marquis of Yongding that if the elderly and disabled soldiers are willing, they will be paid back to their hometown years ago. Among the remaining soldiers, they would rather be short than excessive, and select [-] strong soldiers to go with them. You see Woolen cloth?"

Governor Tang was convinced, "Your Majesty has considered everything well, and this old minister ordered Guangwei to prepare."

The Fifth Prince smiled, "Okay."

In this way, the fifth prince's tour was settled. On the first day of the new year, he went to see the soldiers at General Guangwei's place to warm up, and on the second day of the new year, he officially set off.The Governor-General has a lot of busy schedules, and the subordinates of the Fifth Prince are also performing their duties. Moreover, the most important sacrificial event for the next year has ended, and the official school will start next year. I have to prepare now, Mr. Xue Shi said, "Just leave this matter to my minister, and I will be able to prepare it properly." Xue Changshi also knew the importance of the tour. He is a capable person and a man of action, but he is a little lacking in strategy. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Ministry of Rites to hold the position of a doctor for most of their life.Therefore, Xue Changshi is very self-aware, and takes over what he is good at, so that the Lord can do more important things without worrying about the Lord.

Moreover, Zhang Changshi is as wise as Xue Changshi, and the two of them even gave up their places to accompany them. It's not that they don't want to go with them, but there must be someone in charge outside the palace.It is obvious that Li Jiujiang and Liu Fufeng are superior to them no matter in terms of age or resourcefulness.These two people are not stupid, they wouldn't think that their lord's trip was just to travel around the mountains and rivers in a car.

There are a lot of things in the inspection.

Liu Fufeng inquired a lot from Zhu Yan about the taxation of grain fields in Fujian. Zhu Yan was also a capable minister, so he simply summed up a set of written materials for Liu Fufeng. Liu Fufeng thanked Zhu Yan and used it to make food for the fifth prince. Popularization of land tax knowledge.Li Jiujiang has been in charge of the military supply all the time, not only can he talk to Yongding Hou, but also the two generals Li Wang under Yongding Hou can chat a few words, and when the two generals Li Wang are inquiring about the officials and scholars, Li Jiujiang is still there. Let them go through the back door and admit their children first.Li Jiujiang is considered an upstart, and the Marquis of Yongding's lineage is enduring humiliation, both parties are interested, so naturally they have something to say.This is how Li Jiujiang grasped the military affairs. There is one way for Yongding Hou to send troops abroad, and another way for local garrisons.In particular, the defeat of the Marquis of Yongding was not caused by the local garrison, but one suffered a disastrous defeat and the other was unharmed. Even a saint on this side would feel a little bit bitter about the disastrous defeat.What's more, the navy and the local garrison were originally two systems, so Li Jiujiang even found out the details of the local garrison.

The two of them got to know the details of Fujian's military affairs before discussing with the fifth prince. At first, whether the fifth prince built a Confucian temple or ran an official school or a yamen, it was all beneficial to the gentry class.For this tour, it is necessary to show kindness to the people in the fiefdom.Even if the new emperor ascends the throne, he must have some benevolent policies of reducing taxes and food, and the same is true for the fifth prince's tour.But the premise of giving kindness is that you have to understand the military and political affairs before you can know where the kindness is.

The fifth prince was only in the Ministry of Rites at first, so it is true that he lacked understanding of military affairs.Fortunately, Li and Liu have to use it, the three cobblers discussed it and came up with a method.Today's taxes, especially in Fujian, were conscripted and fought at first. It is impossible for the imperial court to subsidize them all. When the money is not enough, the tax has to be increased.

Liu Suifeng said, "Governor Su is really a capable minister." With such a heavy tax, Governor Su did not spare money to do some people's livelihood construction. He did a lot of building bridges and paving roads. Many docks have also been built.Moreover, business is encouraged, like some small vendors who go to the city to sell, as long as they don't push carts, they don't charge an entry fee.Every summer and autumn when the grain is ripe, people will be sent down to stabilize the grain price, lest someone take the opportunity to lower the grain price and hurt the farmers.I think this is also the reason why the people in Fujian can still live a good life.

The Fifth Prince deeply agreed.

After Liu Fufeng said "Governor of the Soviet Union is really a capable minister", he frowned deeply, and said, "The taxes in Fujian are really simple, except for the agricultural tax and commercial tax, it is the military tax." Exemption from any of them is not appropriate. what!

The fifth prince laughed, "It is a blessing for the country and the people to have capable ministers in the country."

Seeing the fifth prince smiling comfortably, Liu Fufeng couldn't help but also smiled, "My lord is so broad-minded that my ministers can't match it." Governor Su did a great job. He didn't impose harsh taxes or miscellaneous taxes. Although the taxes were not light, the people's love Life is okay.This made Liu Fufeng, who was looking for an opportunity for the fifth prince to treat the people with kindness and benevolence, a little depressed. What he was thinking about was the fifth prince's personal interests.The fifth prince likes capable ministers like Governor Su, so he naturally looks further than Liu Fufeng.

The fifth prince said, "Fufeng is a sincere person."

Liu Fufeng's face was a little hot, and it was the first time someone said he was a sincere person.In fact, the fifth prince did not just praise him casually, he really thought so. When discussing the matter of conscription, Fujian was short of finances, so Liu Fufeng privately gave the fifth prince an idea. It is a family of officials and eunuchs, and they have a lot of preferential treatment in terms of land tax. Those who have official positions in the family can be exempted from taxes and reduced taxes according to their merits and official positions.Just like that, there are still big families who conceal their land properties and do not report them, clearly claiming that they have [-] mu of land, or reporting high-grade fields as low-grade fields.What's more, because the officials' families have tax incentives, many civilians donate their property to the officials' families. They say it is a donation, but in fact it is to avoid taxes, and at the same time, they also have a relationship with these officials' families.All kinds of things are commonplace.There is no money for conscription, and there is no money to be mean to the common people. If it is not possible, Liu Fufeng wants to take the local big family.If Emperor Mu Yuan hadn't appropriated the money, Liu Fufeng probably would have done this.Second, Liu Fufeng has another idea, that is, the government and the people in Fujian pay grain together, and if the tax concessions for the officials and eunuchs are cancelled, some money can be obtained.Both of these are things that offend others, since Liu Fufeng dared to mention it, he dared to do it.

Therefore, the fifth prince said that although Liu Fufeng was very resourceful, he was actually a sincere person.

Liu Fufeng's face was a little feverish for the fifth prince's praise. He was fine by nature, but he really couldn't find fault with such a capable person as the Governor of Shangsu.On the contrary, Li Jiujiang inquired about many problems of the local garrison, and talked with the fifth prince.

Military supplies have always been the big head, so of course there are many opportunities to play tricks.The fifth prince's face darkened when he heard this, and Li Jiujiang said, "Your Majesty, don't be upset, but now we know what's going on, and I haven't seen it in person. Everything you hear and see is not necessarily true. What's more, these are just some of the circumstances that the minister inquired about."

The fifth prince said, "Although I want to quickly reverse the decline in Fujian, I must have an army that can be used. The Marquis of Yongding now has too few people, and there are only 5000 personal guards. The recruits have not yet been recruited, even if they are recruited, they must be recruited." Training for a period of time. If the local garrison is like what you have heard in Jiujiang, I don’t know how many of them can be used.”

Li Jiujiang said, "Visiting is a good opportunity, my lord."

The fifth prince said in a deep voice, "You are right."

Li Jiujiang didn't reveal anything, and said, "The prince has to choose a few capable talents."

Liu Fufeng immediately understood what Li Jiujiang meant, and said, "Yes, although the selection of generals has to wait for the martial arts examination, in terms of civil positions, His Highness selects some available people and takes them with him when he goes on tour, so as to broaden his horizons."

The Fifth Prince said, "Leave the candidates you have prepared to me."

The fifth prince continued, "This time on the tour, Zhang Changshi and Xue Changshi will stay behind, and you will follow me on the tour."

The two got up and responded.

Liu Fufeng thought of one thing, "The matter of Haimin's relocation..." The fifth prince had entrusted him with this matter, and it was originally planned to be done in the spring.

The Fifth Prince said, "Governor Su is also accompanying him, this matter is not urgent, and along the way, Fufeng can discuss more with Governor Su. It won't be too late when the inspection is over."

(End of this chapter)