super concubine

Chapter 692

For such a big event as going to Xixia, and it is also related to the survival of hundreds of thousands of troops and millions of people in Liao and Xixia, but let a young man who has never led a battle lead the army, Yelu Hongji naturally can't do such a fool thing!

So Yelu Hongji shook his head, and then said to Zhang Xiaojie: "I'm afraid that Han Shu hasn't been in the war, and it will spoil my big event! Is there anyone else for Zhang Aiqing?"

Zhang Xiaojie knew that in Yelu Hongji's mind, Zhang Yuanzhi was the most suitable candidate to be in charge, but how could Zhang Xiaojie recommend Zhang Yuanzhi?
So Zhang Xiaojie replied to Yelu Hongji: "Go back to the emperor, if Lu Guogong Han Shu can't do it, then there will be no one in my heart!"

Hearing Zhang Xiaojie's words, Yelu Hongji was a little unhappy, but still looked at Ma Zhi with his usual expression.

Ma Zhi also shook his head, how dare he venture into this muddy water now?The old man is still thinking about the tax increase.

Then Yelu Hongji had no choice but to look at Yelu Aluhan, and asked him: "Uncle Huang, is there really no one else besides Uncle Huang?"

Yelu Aluhan laughed and said, "Your Majesty, how can there be no one in my Daliao? Speaking of the person in command, isn't there one here?"

Yelu Hongji was waiting for Yelu Aluhan's words, he looked happy, then looked at Zhang Yuanzhi and said: "I almost forgot, Zhang Aiqing, this time I go to Xixia, I plan to let Zhang Aiqing take command, I don't know if Zhang Aiqing can Any objections?"

How could Zhang Yuanzhi have objections?Shaking his head, Zhang Yuanzhi stood up to thank the gift, and then said: "Your Majesty, I will die after doing my best!"

"Okay!" Yelu Hongji cheered, and then decided to send troops.

Next, it was the turn of Ma Zhi and Zhang Xiaojie to work.

After returning to the political affairs room, Ma Zhi immediately dragged Zhang Xiaojie into the room, and then closed the windows and doors tightly.

Seeing Ma Zhi's cautious look, Zhang Xiaojie smiled, and asked him: "Master Ma, what's the matter? Although I was reprimanded by the emperor today, it doesn't have to be like this, right?"

"Hush..." Ma Zhi gestured to Zhang Xiaojie, and then said in a spirited manner: "Mr. Zhang, don't scare me, old man. To be honest, Mr. Zhang also saw the Emperor's anger today! Sigh... ... Now our old ministers are becoming more and more useless, and the emperor has become more and more fond of us old guys. Speaking of which... the old man still needs to thank Zhang Xianggong for saving me, otherwise... I'm afraid Zhongshu Shengping Zhangshi's seat will not be guaranteed!"

After all, Ma Zhi actually saluted Zhang Xiaojie.

Hearing Ma Zhi's words, Zhang Xiaojie immediately returned the salute to Ma Zhi, and then said: "Master Ma, why did you say this? It is true that the emperor is a bit harsh on you and me, alas... who makes Zhang Yuanzhi the most popular person by the emperor's side now?" What? Master Ma, we are finally getting old!"

Ma Zhi said: "Wrong, Mr. Zhang, I am old. Mr. Zhang is still in his prime, and he can do a lot! It's just...what I don't understand today is why Mr. Zhang urged the emperor to increase taxes and collect poll tax." , to increase the food burden of the people? You must know that if you do this, the people will suffer even more. If the people are in turmoil and displaced, if the people are serious, they will rise up, and then the world will be in chaos!"

Hearing Ma Zhi's words, Zhang Xiaojie's face changed, he looked very shocked, and then said to Ma Zhi with a mournful face: "Master Ma, why did you say that? Alas... today's matter, the old man is also in helplessness! Master Ma I see, Yelu Aluhan, Zhang Yuanzhi, and the Xixia envoy are obviously on the same road, and the emperor is standing on Zhang Yuanzhi's side. If the old man doesn't want to come up with this method, the emperor will probably force us to think about it. , the emperor must be displeased with Long Yan, why don't we settle the matter of the military salary first!"

Ma Zhi nodded after hearing this, and said: "The lower officials also know that Zhang Xianggong is for our own good, but he just dealt with the emperor, what should we do next? Is it really necessary to increase the grain tax? In this way, wouldn't it be forced? leading the people to rebel?"

Zhang Xiaojie said: "There is no grain tax, so where does the military salary come from? Without the military salary, what the emperor wants is our heads, Mr. Ma, do we still have a choice?"

After hearing this, Ma Zhi sat down on the chair, and said: "It's over, it's over... Zhang Xianggong, the people in Yanyun area are originally Han people, Liaodong is Jurchens, and on the Zhenzhou grassland, all ethnic groups and tribes have always We are doing our own thing. Now our Liao Kingdom has been repeatedly defeated by the An Dynasty, which has already made those tribes start to move around, and Liaodong is even more turbulent. If we increase the grain tax now, I am afraid that the people will rise up in the future. At that time, you and I will both A sinner!"

Hearing Ma Zhi's words, Zhang Xiaojie also looked hesitant, but Zhang Xiaojie was sneering in his heart.

Hmph, it seems that this second horse is not stupid, he can think so far, and he can also think that the consequences of raising taxes will force the people to rebel.

good!What the old man wants is chaos in the Liao Kingdom, and the complaints of the common people, so that King Han can respond to everyone in Shangjing!
Zhang Xiaojie's wishful thinking is very loud, and his plan has been carried out in an orderly manner. At this time, Zhang Xiaojie naturally wants to appease Ma Zhi first.

Zhang Xiaojie said to Ma Zhi: "Master Ma, why worry? The so-called car must have a way to the front of the mountain. Besides, how can my foundation of hundreds of years in the Daliao Liao Dynasty be collapsed at any time? External troubles are greater than internal ones. The people's sufferings can be overcome together. But if foreign enemies invade, the country loses, and there is no reinforcements, then it will be really dangerous! Now that the An Dynasty is in full swing, both military and financial resources are several times that of our Daliao and Xixia. I'm afraid that Xiao Mo's army has already attacked our Liao country. So this time we must send troops to Xixia, this is the general trend!"

"That's right!" Ma Zhi nodded.

Zhang Xiaojie saw that Ma Zhi's mood had stabilized a lot, so he continued: "Master Ma, besides, what is the most important thing for us as courtiers? Naturally, it is to be loyal and serve the emperor! For the country and the people, as courtiers, we should be treated. Wronged, what's the point of bearing this infamy? As long as the country can tide over the difficulties, as long as we can have a clear conscience, I believe that there will naturally be a place for us in this world!"

"well said!"

After being explained by Zhang Xiaojie's words, Ma Zhi also became excited, and then he looked at Zhang Xiaojie and said: "Zhang Xianggong's words made the old man suddenly understand, and I admire him! Just like Zhang Xianggong said, we do this, in the end, it is the same. For the country and the people, what are you afraid of?"

(End of this chapter)