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Chapter 138 Negotiating conditions with Zhao Zhen, the prototype of the Wei family army
Han Zhang's eyes were not good.

Wei Yuan nodded, "Whether you want to deceive the emperor or not, Mr. Han has no say."

Even Zhao Zhen was somewhat skeptical.

Wei Yuan, it's okay to go into battle and kill the enemy.

What good idea can he come up with?
"Qing Wei, I know that you are devoted to the country, but you must not be reckless."

Zhao Zhen spoke slowly.

Easily, the crime of deceiving the emperor that Wei Yuan might have committed was turned into someone who was eager for the country and a little reckless.

Wei Yuan said in surprise: "Your Majesty, I do have a way, but as to whether it will succeed or not, I still need to discuss it with several of my husbands."

"My method is to renew the short-term products for one season, sell the long-term products to other places, and sell the short-term products only to the local area."

"We also strictly control the amount of salt that can be exchanged for each salt ticket, and strictly regulate the batch payment procedures for salt tickets."

Wei Yuan had already prepared his words and quickly bowed to Han Zhang who was walking in the front:
"Where are you going to get involved in the salt tax reform?"

"All of this is due to Mr. Han. Your words, sir, I will definitely keep in mind."

"I almost forgot, he used to be a scholar."

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Unexpectedly, Zhao Zhen called him, Han Zhang and others to the Xuanzheng Hall.

It is even more powerful on the basis of Han Zhang.

"I don't know how to manage the world. Please make a clear decision with all of you, Your Majesty."

"With the assistance of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Work are responsible for all matters concerning money, food and transportation."

Hear the sound.

Zhao Zhen was very satisfied with his attitude.

He took one bite at a time.

"Are you afraid that others won't know that Uncle Zhongyong is omnipotent?"

"If Mr. Han hadn't first proposed the salt citation method, even if I had ten heads, I wouldn't be able to think of making a fuss about the long and short citations."

Wei Yuan did not take the credit.

When the dynasty dispersed, Wei Yuan originally planned to go to Ma Junsi to mobilize manpower to form a new army.

As soon as these words came out.

"Why do we need to get involved in the salt tax reform?"

For a time, many ministers looked at Wei Yuan with admiration and surprise.

Many civil servants began to discuss heatedly:
"In the long term, it will be sold to other places, and in the short term, it will be sold to the mainland? In this way, the imperial court can control the price of salt."

A great court meeting ended here.

The reason is simple. His purpose is just to prevent the plan to form a new army from being delayed.

"The issue of salt tax reform will not be discussed for the time being."

The latter understood and said loudly: "Retreat!"

"You need to know the truth that a tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

Although Wei Yuan only said a few words briefly.

After saying that, he looked at Manager Zhu on the side.

In fact, these things have nothing to do with Wei Yuan.

On the way to Xuanzheng Palace, a minister said displeasedly:
"General Wei, you are a general, just take care of your general's affairs."

Han Zhang and others also looked surprised.

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"Only relying on these two points he added, he can be known as a wise man, but it's a pity that he is a military commander."

"Yes, it's a good idea."

"I have decided that from today onwards, Zhongyong Bo Weiyuan will be solely responsible for the formation of the new army."

"Your Majesty, if I can tell you this method, it is just a change from the salt introduction method proposed by Mr. Han."

"Wei Qing, you actually have this talent, I underestimate you."

But it was those two simple sentences that solved a big problem.

"Wei Yuan actually knows this?"

Why did he say it?
That is, forming a new army is also what he has in mind.

"In this way, the court can control the stability of salt prices."

Even Zhao Zhen looked a little moved and murmured secretly:
"It may be possible to reform the salt production method in this way."

The problem that had troubled them for many days was easily solved by Wei Yuan in just one or two words?
"This son is so thoughtful that he was able to come up with this idea. It can be seen that he also has the talent to govern the country."

And he spoke loudly, for fear that Han Zhang wouldn't be able to hear him.

After a pause, Han Zhang suddenly stopped, stroked his beard and said:

"Uncle Zhongyong, you're welcome, you have the ability to make suggestions."

Wei Yuan cupped his hands and said: "Mr. Han, you are just being polite. The general just wants to form a new army as soon as possible to improve the strength of the Zhou army to a higher level. He has no other ideas."

It means that if you ask me to form a new army, all the credit for the salt tax reform will be yours.

If you don't let me form a new army, then everyone should stop being so polite.

Come to Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhao Zhen, Han Zhang and others began to discuss the reform of salt tax.

It was finally decided to formally reform the salt tax according to the method proposed by Wei Yuan and Han Zhang.

After Han Zhang and others retreated, Zhao Zhen only left Wei Yuan behind. He looked at the latter meaningfully and said:
"After listening to me and all the ministers discussing politics for so long, what do you think?"

Wei Yuan bowed respectfully and said: "I don't dare to have any ideas. Your Majesty and several of my husbands are all talented in the world. I have little knowledge and only know how to use troops. I don't dare to comment."

When Zhao Zhen heard this, he smiled and said, "In front of me, there is no need to pretend."

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​making a fuss about Changduanyin?"

Wei Yuan said cautiously: "Your Majesty, this is easy to think of."

"The biggest drawback of the salt quotation method proposed by Han Daxiangong is that long-term and short-term quotation may make it difficult for the court to stably control the price of salt."

"I took advantage of the situation and thought about this, and I came up with the answer. Without Mr. Han, I would not have been able to figure it out."

Just now, when Han Zhang and others retreated, they had promised Zhao Zhen that they would fully support Wei Yuan in forming a new army.

Since they had chosen to express their stance, Wei Yuan naturally had to express his opinion as well.

He is a military commander, and there will be no benefit in asking for credit from civil servants.

If you can sell well with Zhao Zhen, you will be satisfied.

In fact, the reason why the imperial court attached great importance to the stability of salt prices was.

It is because of the price of salt that it is not sold to common people, but to wealthy families.

As the emperor of Zhou Dynasty, how could Zhao Zhen not know that making money from the poor will only make the country poorer.

Earning money from the rich is conducive to long-term peace and stability in the country.

But it’s hard for rich people to make money.

Once the price of salt fell sharply, merchants could sell salt widely and make profits, but in the end, the court would still suffer.

But the salt introduction method jointly perfected by Han Zhang and Wei Yuan can change this situation.

Zhao Zhen took a deep look at Wei Yuan, finally withdrew his gaze and said with a smile:

"From today on, the plan to form a new army will be put on the agenda."

"After you return home, write me a note overnight. I want to read it."

Hear this.

Wei Yuan had a feeling that when he was at work in his previous life, his boss suddenly asked him to work overtime.

But in this class, even if there is no overtime pay, he is willing to work overtime.

Once the new army is successfully formed.

He, Wei Yuan, was the first-generation commander-in-chief of the New Army.

And this new army will also be named after the word 'guard'.

At the very least, among the people, in recorded history, in addition to using the name Danglu Army to refer to the New Army, the three words "Wei Jiajun" are also used.

If managed properly, it would be trusted by the emperor.

Then this army will only be governed by the Wei family in the future.

No one else can get involved.

This is Wei Yuan's greatest selfishness.

This is also the real reason why he doesn't want to let the noble disciples get involved!
If the officers of this army are all sons of nobles, they are not direct descendants trained by him.

How did he develop this army into the 'Gui Family Army'?
He once told Wei Shuyi and others that the foundation of the Wei family's settlement and career lies here!

He doesn't tolerate any interference from outsiders!

Not even a Korean man!

Whether it was driving away Uncle Zhongqin's mansion or killing the horse, what he did was just to reassure Zhao Zhen.

He intended to be a lonely minister loyal to the emperor.

Only in this way can he justifiably refuse the interference of noble disciples.

Unless, that noble descendant can develop into his own direct lineage.

If the new army is formed as soon as possible, the big stone in Wei Yuan's heart can be dropped as soon as possible.

He has been waiting for this day for too long, laying the groundwork and doing everything just to win Zhao Zhen's trust.

Let the descendants of the Wei family have their own real support!
"His Majesty!"

"My lord, there is one more thing!"

Wei Yuan bowed solemnly.

Today, even if Zhao Zhen doesn't call him here.

He will also meet the emperor after establishing the charter for forming a new army!
Zhao Zhen asked curiously: "What's the matter? Tell me?"

Wei Yuan hesitated for a moment and finally took this step. Once he takes this step, it means that Wei Yuan and the Wei family will usher in a new beginning.
"In recent days, many military honors have come to look for me. They want me to recruit many of my noble sons into the new army and give them official and semi-official posts."

"If I do this, half of the new army will be destroyed!"

"I would like to request an imperial edict. Please do so. Your Majesty may not interfere with the edict to form a new army!"

"Please, Your Majesty, grant me permission!"

The moment Wei Yuan wrote the military training records, he had already thought of this day.

He wrote a letter of actual military training records to let Zhao Zhen know that no one except Wei Yuan could train the new army to a new level.

It has to be him!

Want martial arts?

Then sit down and discuss the terms!

That's right, Wei Yuan's request this time is to negotiate terms with Zhao Zhen again!

(End of this chapter)