Summoning of God of War of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 517 Xun Yu's Shock

Summer solstice in August of the third year of the state of Jin
After the battle between Yongliang and Liangzhou in the past few months, the state of Jin was also severely injured.The loss of elite soldiers exceeded [-], and the issuance of this pension exhausted the treasury money and food accumulated by the Jin State in the past few years.Fortunately, Chengdu and Zitong have a lot of money and food from the Qin State in stock, so they can temporarily share the military pay and food in Chengdu, Yongliang and Xincheng.People in other parts of Jin still live and work in peace and contentment, and taxes have not been raised because of this.

"Report to Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, Pang Tong, the military advisor stationed at the Xincheng battlefield at the Military Aircraft Department, sent information that Qin State is about to lead an army south to capture Chu." Tian Feng handed over the memorial to the eunuch for Han Wu and Han Fu to see .

Many of Han Wu's subordinates already knew about this matter, and they all agreed that now is not an excellent time to launch troops, and Jin needs to recuperate.

Han Fu was surprised when he heard that Qin State was going south to capture Chu.It was clear that the Qin State suffered a greater loss in the previous war, yet they were able to pull up an army in a short period of time and storm Chu.

"This matter is a military matter, and it will be handled by Prince Han Wu. Have the pensions been counted? If so, the money and food will be distributed as soon as possible." Han Fu paid more attention to pensions than Han Wu. In his opinion Pensions are the basis for soldiers to fight bravely.

Han Wu also attaches great importance to pensions, but now he thinks that this matter does not need to be the first.The most important thing at present is to open up the Western Regions and create an economic belt as soon as possible.If you want to develop the economy quickly, you must find another way. Only relying on official settlements and taxation will ultimately limit the growth of the treasury.

"The Jin State has a truce, and there cannot be a truce in the Yongliang area. The imperial court ordered Xu Rong to attack the Qiang people. In this battle between Qin and Jin, the Qiang people put a lot of pressure on our army. If the Qiang people's surrender is not accepted, the Jin country has no time to play tricks with them. The population of the Qiang people is too large, and it will be very troublesome if they don’t get rid of them. Ensure the roads connecting the countries in the Western Regions, and develop caravans to go to the Western Regions for trade.” Han Wu didn’t intend to get entangled in these small things anymore, the big thing now is the battle situation of Chu State.

Qi Jiguang has led the navy to conquer Rinan County. Although it is not the real base of Chu State, it also makes it impossible for Chu State to retreat.In addition, this time Qin State conquered Chu, Qi Jiguang also needed to use his troops skillfully.

Han Wu glanced at Xun You, then at Tian Feng and Zeng Guofan, and asked, "General Qi Jiguang raided Rinan County. Do you think we should withdraw our troops, or help Chu to resist Qin?"

When the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty heard the words of His Royal Highness, they immediately exploded, and everyone was talking about it.Naturally, some people supported Qi Jiguang's withdrawal, and some people supported Qi Jiguang to help Chu.

Zeng Guofan and Xun You also just learned about Qi Jiguang's raid on Rinan County from the sea. Although Tian Feng knew about it earlier than them, he didn't know how to satisfy His Royal Highness.

After a while, Xun You took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, I think that General Qi Jiguang should be allowed to help Chu State! With the strength of Qin State, it is already possible to see Chu being conquered. But if Qin State can easily Annexing Chu State, the advantages established by His Highness’s previous surprise attack on Chengdu will be gone.”

Tian Feng and Zeng Guofan seconded the proposal one after another. Although they knew that the Jin State did not have enough food and military pay to support Qi Jiguang to send troops, they still believed that sending troops was the best policy.

Han Wu hesitated, but Han Fu issued a military order for him at this time.

"Okay! If that's the case, let General Qi Jiguang send troops to help Chu State. Rinan County can be attacked or retreated, and Qin State is not a big threat to our army. If there are other matters, the officials can propose, if not, retreat It's time for court." Han Fu frowned, and his expression looked a little uncomfortable, so he decided on military affairs as soon as possible, and prepared to retreat to the harem to rest.

When all the officials retreated, Han Wu just turned his back to his father, so he didn't see him feeling unwell.As soon as he left the hall, Han Wu saw Xun You standing in front with a very sad expression.

Xun You came here for his uncle Xun Yu.

Xun Yu didn't want to join Jin, and Han Wu didn't force him to do anything. Currently, Xun Yu just lives in Xun You's home.His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not personally pardon his uncle's guilt as a Minister of Qin, and Xun You did not dare to escort his uncle back to Yingchuan rashly.

"Your Highness." Xun You was calmer, he knew that His Royal Highness must know the purpose of waiting for him.Smart people don't need to say anything, Xun You and Han Wu are both smart people.

Han Wu smiled slightly, and said: "Xun Yu is a great talent, and he is known all over the world as a loyal Han official. I don't want to embarrass Lord Xun Ling, but I just hope that Gongda can persuade Lord Xun Ling. Lord Xun Ling is unwilling to be an official in the Jin Kingdom. My Highness I don't force it, but if you want to regain your freedom, you still need Mr. Xun Ling to fight for it yourself."

When Xun You heard that His Highness the Crown Prince was willing to let his uncle Xun Yu go, he was overjoyed, and he was not at all embarrassed by His Highness's words "Go for it yourself".

Here, His Royal Highness, as long as it is something that is promised, it can basically be done.

"I don't know what aspect His Highness is referring to by striving for..." Xun You had to ask his uncle what he had to do before he could leave Xudu.

Han Wu didn't care about his own image at all, shrugged his shoulders and said naturally: "Nowadays the pension is short of manpower, Gongda and Xun Lingjun will help Tian Feng and Zeng Guofan together. Let Xun Lingjun handle the pension together , His Highness will let him return to Yingchuan. It’s okay if you don’t want to be a minister of the Jin Kingdom. The pension is for the people, presumably for the people, so you should be willing to bother, right?”

After finishing speaking, Han Wu strode away, preparing to go back to his own Hexiang Bieyuan to recuperate.Han Wu was exhausted from the long expedition before, and now he must take a good rest.

Xun You frowned. He knew that His Highness the Crown Prince had shown kindness to his uncle. If his uncle was unwilling to complete the pension, he might really ask for death.

Xun You's mansion, after Xun Yu knew about it, he asked doubtfully, "Pension? What is that?"

Xun Yu had never heard of the term pension, so Xun Yu was naturally curious about it.

Xun You smiled, with an expression of admiration for Han Wu, and explained: "Uncle, this pension is a policy that His Royal Highness personally thought up. According to the division of the military camp where the soldiers are, all the families of the soldiers who died in battle can reach the maximum A lot of money. Soldiers who are seriously injured and unable to fight again will also get a lot of money, which is enough to feed a family of five for ten years."

Hearing Xun You's explanation, Xun Yu was shocked. It is unbelievable that Jin has such national strength!
Before, he only thought that the Jin State was rich in food and grass, but now Xun Yu knew how rich the Jin State was.The sweet potatoes, corn and potatoes on the table next to him had already refreshed Xun Yu's perception, but now Xun Yu didn't know how to evaluate Han Wu.

Xun Yu now has only one comment on Han Wu: There are endless means!

(End of this chapter)