Emperor Sui Yang

At Banzhu Pier in Xingyang, Yang Ming continued to Luoyang, while Lai Huer changed the route from here and entered the Tongji Canal, taking a boat with [-] Luoyang garrison to go south.

Whether the Xiangyang navy can be used or not, Yang Ming also gave an accurate word that it can be used.

Lai Hu'er was convinced. In fact, before Yang Ming agreed to him, he had already sent people south to bring news to Shen Lun and Zhou Zhongmo, telling them to try their best to delay and not to follow Lai Hu'er on the expedition no matter what. Waiting for Yang Ming's next arrangement.

In the direction of Jingzhou, those responsible for delivering the letter were Pang Ben's cousin Pang Tao and Qianniu Beishen Dugu Lingyun.

Pang Tao served as a county lieutenant in Jiangling and had dealings with both Murong Sanzang and the Shen family. Dugu Lingyun was from the Dugu family and had a close relationship with Da Xihao, the prefect of Jiangxia. If the two of them went down, they would hide in secret and control the army. Take the initiative to seek defeat.

Now Xiao Mian's general Dong Jingzhen is advancing by water and is attacking Jiangxia. Murong Sanzang also went there with reinforcements.

In Yang Ming's plan, Jiangxia can be lost, but Jiangling cannot be lost. Murong Sanzang and the others will pretend to be defeated, retreat to Jiangling, and report to the court for support on the pretext that they have no naval assistance.

In fact, it was a misfortune. You have to tell the court that without naval support, Jiangling will be lost. Jiangling is the political and economic center of the entire Jingzhou region. If it is lost, Xiao Mian can easily control the entire Jingzhou.

Yang Guang would definitely not allow this to happen, but he would not be willing to transfer the Xiangyang navy away from Jiangdu.

However, Yang Ming would do this because he is the military marshal.

Murong Sanzang's report will come to him first. After he arranges it, it will be forwarded to the capital. Even if Yang Guang disagrees, there will be no time to stop it.

In Dading, Hebei, Yu Juluo will naturally return to Luoyang. In the main hall of the East Palace of Ziwei Palace, everyone first congratulated the prince on his victory and successfully suppressed the rebellion in Hebei. Then they all sat down and the banquet began.

The celebration banquet is definitely indispensable. Although it is a formality, this format is very important.

"The military salary from the Ministry of Civil Affairs has not been allocated yet?" Yang Ming frowned.

Dugu Zuan nodded: "His Royal Highness reported 220 million yuan, which has been approved by Menxia Province, and His Majesty also nodded. However, this money has to be withdrawn from four places, 100 million from Luoyang's treasury, 25 from Jinyang, 50 yuan for Bashu and 50 yuan for Hebei. The salary for Luoyang is now ready, but the other places are not yet clear."

Fang Xuanling frowned and said: "The treasury in various places in Hebei have long been out of money. How can we collect this military salary?"

"There is no money in the library," Dugu compiled, "but there is money in the imperial court's account."

Yang Ming couldn't help but laugh and said: "You want me to settle accounts? The Ministry of Civil Affairs is very good at settling accounts."

What is the situation here?The treasury in many places in Hebei has been looted by the rebels. This is a fact. The money and food are gone, but the figures in the court's general ledger are still there.

After the counterinsurgency in Hebei is over, the imperial court will reconcile with the local officials in Hebei. You must report the amount of losses to the treasury in your jurisdiction.

Then this amount is the lifeblood of the local official. If you dare to report it honestly and say that the treasury under my supervision has been robbed, then well, you come to the capital and we will calculate the accounts. It is very likely that you will never return.

Therefore, if you want to keep your official position, you have to find a way to divert grain from the local landowners of aristocratic families and put it into the national treasury to cope with inspections. After the limelight is over, the grain will be returned to them with interest.

The imperial court is like a mirror. The people in the center know very well how they will respond. They are just pretending to be confused. Giving such an empty account to Yang Ming is actually not to cause trouble for Yang Ming, but to cause trouble for those who make false reports. The local officials had problems.

The grain they borrowed was to be used as military pay for Yang Ming and rewarded to the soldiers on the expedition. So how to make up for this shortfall?
50 guan, if it were Hebei without chaos, it would be a small amount of money. But now, the prefects are poorer than the last. The court's method is actually to let them collect military pay for Yang Ming.

"Mr. Cui is sick from anger. He is already very old and it is almost impossible for him to return to the court." Yu Juluo said, "Now it is Mr. Xu Guogong who has the final say in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Whether to write to him or not, let him Think of a way."

Yang Xuanzang sneered: "Looking for him? He still wants to find you now. He can't even raise 50 yuan. Where did the people from the Ministry of Civil Affairs spend their money?"

Where have the flowers gone?Where the hell do you still have money?

The court's arrangement was very shrewd, because the Central Committee knew, and Yang Guang also knew, that the richest person now was Yang Ming.

The money in the treasury was robbed by traitors, and the traitors were killed by the prince. So where did the money go?

In fact, it changed hands and fell into the hands of Yang Ming.

So Yang Ming didn't care at all about the 50 yuan.

"Ask everyone to exit," Yang Ming waved his hand.

Yu Juluo and Duke Li Jing looked at each other and snickered in their hearts. They guessed what the prince was going to do.

Share the money.

Hebei still has to find a way to give the money allocated by the treasury. That is an open account, but Yang Ming also has a secret account here.

After all the maids had left, Yang Ming asked Fang Xuanling to take out a thick account book for everyone to take a look at.

At this time, everyone will not be pretending to be polite. I have brought out the account books for you. You are so polite. When you take more and get less, you should be more polite.

Dugu Zuan laughed and said, "Don't count me in this. I haven't made any contribution, so I don't dare to accept it."

Yang Ming glared at him: "Everyone here has worked hard and achieved great results, and everyone can accept it."

Dugu Zuan smiled and stopped talking. "The things in the account were all taken back from the Wagang thieves, Gao thieves, and Ge thieves. They are stolen goods, so [-]% of them are to be sent to the capital to be accounted for," Fang Xuanling explained: "It's the war. , the loss of property is inevitable, what we seized from the rebels this time is definitely far from the actual losses in Hebei, [-]% is enough to deal with the court."

Dou Kang nodded. He was very satisfied with his share. He had received so much wealth without doing anything. This is why it is easy for people in high positions to get money.

Dividing the spoils is a long-standing tradition and unspoken rule in the military. Everyone dares to take this kind of money.

The emperor also knows that you have secret accounts.

It's not like Yang Guang has never done this kind of thing before. When he destroyed the Chen Dynasty, he was the biggest leader. When he ransacked He Ruobi's house, he knew what was in He Ruobi's house.

"What's the share of coming to protect the children?" Dou Kang asked.

Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "He has been taken to Jiangdu, his hometown is in Jiangdu."

This secret book cannot be faked, because everyone participated. Yu Juluo, Tu Wanxu, and Huangfu Wuyi probably have an idea of ​​how many were seized, and many of them were seized by them.

War is a financial disaster for the country. The country loses money and the military makes money. This has always been the case.

"If you don't have any objections, let's let it be divided like this," Yang Ming said: "As for the 50 in Hebei, don't press it. Just let it be owed for now. When you have it, you can make up for it."

Huangfu Wuyi said: "The prince's share is a bit small. I don't think it's appropriate."

Yang Ming smiled and said: "That's it, I have more and less, the difference is not big."

"Why is there Wei Xuan here?" Yang Yichen asked in confusion.

Dou Kang said with a smile: "The chaos in Hebei, Shandong, and Jiangnan is just one pot of rice. We can't all eat from the same pot, right?"

Yang Yichen smiled and said: "I understand."

What Dou Kang means is that after Shandong and Jiangnan are pacified, they can still share a sum of money. This time the Cui family of Qinghe will also share the money. As long as they contribute, everyone will have a share.

However, Yang Jian and Yu Wenshu got involved, so it may be difficult to settle the accounts in the future.

"Okay, that's it for now. Don't mention it again," Yang Ming changed the subject and said, "Danyang County, Wang Shichong has already started fighting with Fugong Er. Since King Qi has been urging for food, let's allocate it as much as possible. .”

Dugu Zuan nodded: "There is a problem now. Xiao Mian is expanding to Jingzhou. At present, in Jingzhou, except for Murong Sanzang and Da Xihao, the military government is unable to recruit any more troops. Xiangyang County is completely empty. If Jiangxia loses The situation in Jingzhou may be very serious."

He said this because he was secretly instructed by Yang Ming.

Li Jing also hurriedly said: "There can be no problems in Jingzhou. It is a land of plenty and plenty of taxation. Now the world is in chaos, but Jingzhou is peaceful. If there is no taxation here, how difficult will the government be?"

"I would like to lead the army to Jiangxia to suppress the Xiao thieves," Yang Xuanting said.

Xuan Zong hurriedly cooperated with the acting and said: "There are many waterways over there. What can you do if you go there? The Xiangyang Navy is in Jiangdu, and Xiao Mian has the Jianghuai Navy in his hands. You don't have a boat, so why don't you bring a bunch of landlubbers with you? Go and die. ?”

"Is it too late to build a ship now?" Yang Yuanqing asked deliberately.

Yu Juluo explained: "It's too late. Since the Kaihuang period of the Sui Dynasty, we have not paid attention to the maintenance of the inland river navy. It is difficult to find craftsmen. The sea ships of Donglai County cannot enter the Yangtze River. There are only two navy in the south." , that is, Xiangyang and Jiangdu, the Jiangdu Navy has become a rebel force, and the only one that can rival them is the Xiangyang Navy."

Dou Kang glanced at Yang Ming and said calmly: "It depends on whether Jiang Xia can hold it. This is the gateway to Jingzhou. If it cannot hold it, the Xiangyang navy must go south to support, otherwise the entire Jingzhou will fall into rebellion." The hand of the army.”

Li Jiancheng frowned and said, "I'm afraid King Qi won't let us transfer the Xiangyang navy."

"If Jingzhou is lost, it will be fine on his head," Dou Kang said.

Yang Ming raised his hand and said: "Don't say such arrogant words. Jingzhou cannot be lost. Jiangdu is still supplied by Luoyang. If Jingzhou is lost, there will be problems in Lingnan. Murong Sanzang issued a document, ordering him to stick to Jiangxia and ordered Du, the prefect of Xiangyang. Zha recruited troops to support, and Yang Xuan, the governor of Qiao County, led the military headquarters of the three counties of Ruyin, Runan and Huai'an and went south to support."

Qu Tutong asked Ying with a righteous look on his face and said, "I will go there eventually."

My people are going to act, why are you trying to get involved?Yang Ming raised his eyebrows and said: "I asked you to come from Xingyang to give you money, not to find you something to do. Go back to Xingyang and stay there."

Qu Tutong twitched the corner of his mouth and retreated to his original position.

"Now that the canal is open, trade with Hebei must get back on track as soon as possible," Yang Ming said solemnly: "There is a shortage of materials over there. People need to rebuild their homes. Don't raise prices for goods going north."

Wu Hua nodded: "Your Highness, don't worry, I know what to do."

"Let's do this for now. Everyone, please go down and have a rest." Yang Ming stood up first.

Everyone also quickly got up and sent the prince off respectfully.

Alas, everyone is talking about things in July. It’s a pity that you are so young. Brothers, you should also pay attention to your health. Nowadays, serious illnesses are getting younger. Please change your living habits. Don’t buy snacks, don’t touch ham sausage instant noodles, anything. Don't drink any drinks, including milk. Try not to go to restaurants. Cook and eat at home. Go to bed early at night and don't stay up late. Smoke and drink appropriately. If you want to be more liberal, we have no chance to become a master, and it is almost impossible to realize our dreams. , why bother yourself?The word "lie flat" does not appear for no reason. Please take care of yourself.