Chapter 924 Chapter 924: Five Years of Yuanhuang (Part 2) [Please vote]
Shen Tang savored it carefully.
"Tianshu Guard, Tianxuan Guard, Tianji Guard, Tianquan Guard, Yuheng Guard, Kaiyang Guard, Yaoguang Guard...the name is quite nice." She raised her hand and took it out again. There was a list of all the military generals under the account, followed by their respective strength, military achievements, prestige, and military luck... Shen Tang then made these data into a simple data chart, which looked clear and clear.
She looked at the list and thought for a long time.
Chu Yao always sat quietly on one side and waited.
Until Shen Tang put down the list: "We have tentatively decided to make Chu Jie the general of the Tianshu Guard, Gong Shuwu the general of the Tianxuan Guard, Wei Shou the general of the Tianji Guard, and the Tianquan Guard is handed over to Bai Su and Yu Heng. The guard was handed over to Zhao Feng and opened The Yang Guard is handed over to Yun Ce and Xian Yujian, and the last Yaoguang Guard is given to Xun Ding. Each general has two deputies, let them recommend themselves..."
These are all after her careful consideration. of.
Yun Ce and Xian Yujian have too little foundation. They are just generals from the bottom, and they have no private armies themselves.
If the issue of their mastership is not taken into account, the two of them can be trained as confidants. However, because of the unclear relationship between the sect and the Society of Gods, Shen Tang was cautious and could not let them command a guard separately, but she could not let the two of them down because of this problem, especially Xian Yujian. ——He has been among the top three generals in his own years, and he cannot treat him badly. After much deliberation, if they are placed in the same guard, they will have no objection to who is in charge.
Bai Su is currently the strongest and most experienced female martial artist besides herself, so she deserves to occupy a guard.
If there are no female battalions who can carry the banner, at least two of the seven guards must be reserved for female generals. However, Shen Tang is not in a hurry. She plans to place Lu Ji and others in other guards, and it will be logical for them to be promoted to higher positions in the future. Alas, let’s figure it out slowly.
Chu Yao asked: "Where is Xu Wenshi?"
In terms of qualifications, Xu Wenshi is not low.
Shen Tang waved his hand: "He is too young."
Of course, this is just an excuse.
Xu Quan is young, but he is not the youngest among the generals, and he has been in the army for a long time. He is also Xu Jie's cousin - his own hardware is not strong enough, but his comprehensive soft power is very strong. It was a bit surprising that he failed to earn a general.
But Shen Tang also has his own considerations.
For the same reason, Xu Jie is close to Qin Li, and their mutual interests are closer than those of other courtiers. Shen Tang trusts Qin Li and also believes that Xu Jie has kept his promise to her for so many years and protected He Yin so well. His character is trustworthy and both of them are sensible people. But Shen Tang couldn't trust the people around them. These were all unstable factors.
Xu Jie’s good character is equal to the good character of everyone in the Xu family?
Even as the head of the Xu family, Xu Jie cannot control every clan member to be of the same mind as him, let alone keep them absolutely calm and rational. Instead of testing them with benefits, it is better to hone in on them. In Shen Tang's imagination, Xu Quan was at most the second in command of the Seven Guards. At his current age, he can reach this position by taking advantage of his early investment.
Or enter Shufu.
She plans to set up another Si Lv Mansion in addition to the Seven Guards.
It just so happens that the names of the four divine beasts can be used.
Green Dragon, White Tiger, Suzaku, Xuanwu.
Shen Tang said: "Let's polish it again..."
Chu Yao also thought about the joints and sighed: "Everything is arranged by the Lord. Wen Shi is at his most reckless and passionate age, so he will inevitably be a little impetuous. It would be better to polish him to make him calmer. As for what will happen in the future, it all depends on his personal preferences. Capable."
After that, neither of them mentioned it again.
There are not as many generals in Shen Tang's tent as there are scribes. Their composition is more pure and the arrangement is simple. In a short time, they are almost settled. It’s just that this list still needs to be discussed with other people to see where it is not comprehensive enough and perfect.
After Chu Yao retreated, the personal guards also came with supper.
“Zhizong, do you have a good place to go?”
She lowered her head and took a mouthful of hot porridge.
The porridge is thick and the rice grains are crystal clear.
The craftsmanship in the small kitchen is getting better and better day by day.
Shen Tang has been busy dealing with various matters in the past few days. Lu Ji and Yang Ying have been around to help in several shifts. They have obtained first-hand information, so they naturally know the seven guards and four rates she envisioned. As Shen Tang's personal guard, Lu Ji has little presence but is a confidant.
Since Shen Tang has no elders above him, no youngsters below him, and no blood relatives of the same race in the middle, some sensitive positions must naturally be handed over to his personal guards and confidants. Lu Ji would not be unaware of these things. As an enlightened leader, Shen Tang is also willing to respect the wishes of his subordinates.
Lu Jidao: "Lead the mansion."
But he hesitated to speak.
Shen Tang took two mouthfuls of porridge: "Speak directly, don't hold it in."
Lu Ji was encouraged and then continued: "Entering the leader's house can protect the safety of the Lord, but at the end of the day General knows that improving martial arts still requires actual combat, and hopes to go to Zhechong Mansion regularly to take turns."
Shen Tang thought it was something unspeakable.
Said: "Warriors are important weapons of the country, and they need to be prepared for danger in times of peace. They are polished from time to time but left in the arsenal. By the time they are needed, they will have become rusty. I am right about your idea of rotating. Not only military generals must be rotated, but also everywhere The Zhechong Mansion must also hold regular battle drills to maintain the highest combat power at all times... Any time it is revealed, it can be killed with one blow!"
The border garrison can still maintain its status in battle.
The same cannot be said for those from the mainland. Over time, they will become lazy.
Shen Tang doesn’t know how long this balance can be maintained. All she can do is to improve her strength as much as possible, accumulate more confidence, and use her strongest state to face future storms. She is like this, and so are her soldiers and horses, until they are invincible!
Lu Ji listened to Shen Tang's whisper.
This is a good way to maintain combat power.
Break the relatively closed environment of Zhe Chong Prefecture in various places, let them see the strength of other Zhe Chong Prefectures, and have to roll up.
Just——
Lu Ji bit the bullet and asked: "Is the national treasury sufficient?"
Shen Tang: "..."
It's Shen Tang's private treasury that has been poor these years, but the national treasury has always been in good condition. At least he hasn't heard Wuhui complain about lack of money in so many years. If you remember correctly, Wu Hui asked the same question not long ago - well, was he actually calling him poor?
Euphemistically tell yourself that the national treasury cannot withstand the crisis?
Shen Tang pursed his lips: "Go and send a message to the Minister of the Ministry of Finance."
Xun Zhen, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, heard the order and did not react at first. When he remembered his current identity , there was an inexplicable ominous feeling in the chest. He tidied up briefly and then got up and went to Shen Tang's camp. He came up to see the gift and said, "I have met the Lord."
The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue has already received it, so it is reasonable to change his words.
Shen Tang pushed a scroll of letters in front of Xun Zhen.
Said: "Take a look."
The tone was mysterious, arousing Xun Zhen's curiosity.
When Xun Zhen picked it up and opened it, Shen Tang's slightly probing words came to his ears: "Hanzhang, look at it, how many things can we accomplish with our current family resources? According to the lowest budget... ..."
Xun Zhen just glanced at it roughly.
He closed the slip with a snap.
He said with a serious expression: "No, there is no money."
Shen Tang: "...There is still money in the treasury."
Xun Zhen, the Minister of Household Affairs, took office on the front foot. , Chu Yao then sent over all the accounts he had previously been responsible for. His accounting method was improved during He Yin's period, and every data was clear and clear, which allowed Xun Zhen to see Chu Yao's ability as a housekeeper, which was really awesome! Every account is calculated clearly. Even so, Xun Zhen still had to stay up late to recheck the accounts.
The household department has not been completed yet.
He had no deputies, so he could only roll up his sleeves.
The only good thing is that he is a literary scholar, and he is very efficient with literary assistance. Otherwise, he would be busy for ten days and a half. When Shen Tang sent someone to find him, he had just finished counting and was about to start making a budget - official salaries came from the national treasury, and this money had to be set aside. A large sum of money was needed to build the capital, and there had been many wars in the past year. The pensions for the sacrificed sergeants must also keep up, which is another huge expense. In addition, he also has to set aside a sum of money to provide disaster relief for various disasters in various places in the coming year... Oh, and there is also the military expenditure to prevent the Northern Desert.
Making money is all you need.
Spending money is like mud and sand.
Xun Zhen took several deep breaths and tried to explain to Shen Tang: "If it were originally, the treasury would be enough, and there would even be a lot of surplus every year. However, today is different from the past. There are more people waiting for salary under the lord's account. There are too many soldiers and horses, there are too many city passes waiting to be repaired, and there are too many local government offices waiting to be recruited and rebuilt... so the treasury is not enough! "
Too many babies, not enough milk!
Not to mention the several items written on the letter.
Which job is not a waste of money?
The government soldiers are self-sufficient, and they have to allocate extra military pay, and they have to pay for using this manpower... Of course Xun Zhen knows the benefits of doing this, but this benefit costs money! Not to mention that they will follow the military exercises against Zhechong Mansion in various places to maintain combat effectiveness. Even the two smallest Zhechong Mansion will be a war of two to three thousand people. The venue, baggage, losses, manpower, medical care... which one is not money? Apart from other things, there must be a bonus in the exercise to be worth fighting for, right?
The lottery also costs money!
When Xun Zhen thought that when Chu Yao was in charge of the accounts, the accounts were in good condition, but when it was his turn to take care of the accounts, the treasury was in deficit all day long...
Who can bear this?
Shen Tang bit the bullet and said, "Can't you think of a way?"
Xun Zhen understood Shen Tang's temperament. The so-called "find a way" subtext is "I don't care, I don't care, you want It’s done for me.” He was not Chu Yao's habitual person, he said: "Master, look at Zhen's skin and flesh, how much can it be sold for?"
The implication is that there is no way.
Nowadays, everything is in ruins, and there are mouths crying for food everywhere. No one can make money to replenish blood, and the treasury will have to wait until next year's autumn harvest to replenish the treasury. Xun Zhen was very confident in this point - his lord valued agriculture, and a large part of the national destiny was spent in this aspect, trying his best to ensure good harvests in various places. If the farmland output throughout Kang State can maintain the level of Longwu, the taxes collected from the next autumn harvest will definitely be considerable, and the national treasury will also have money.
Today?
Absolutely impossible!
Shen Tang was stunned by Xun Zhen's question.
Her face turned dark: "You really can't move it out?"
Xun Zhen simply used her fingers to tally all the items with her - officials' salaries vary according to their rank, because Shen Tang likes to use welfare instead. Part of the salary, so it’s really The actual monetary expenditure is not as high as that of other countries, but the pressure on the national treasury is still very heavy. The pension of sergeants cannot be cut, the cost of capital construction cannot be cut, and the funds for disaster relief cannot be cut...
This does not mention small expenditures. Woolen cloth.
The construction expenses of various colleges, the expenses of teachers in various colleges, the doctors and medicinal materials of various medical clinics...
Xun Zhen took out the general account book from his arms.
Shen Tang listened to the string of figures reported by Xun Zhen in his ears, then looked at the account books, and his facial features almost became tangled: "Reducing expenditures is not enough, but we can find ways to increase revenue... Over there at Shiwu Let’s dig some more, there is going to be a mutual trade here in the Northern Desert, let’s make a huge profit from the salt tea, and we can make money by selling the grain seeds... Alas, no matter how you look at it, the money is useless..."
How can money last forever?
For the first time, Shen Tang realized that the treasury was running out of money.
Especially Xun Zhen, who is now in charge of accounting, is very stingy. She really shot herself in the foot. After thinking about it for a while, a person appeared in her mind: "Send someone to call the Governor of Heyin."
As for making money, she still needs to talk to Xu Jie.
Xun Zhen agreed. No matter how much money Xu Jie makes, he will eventually join another household department. It is still the household department that has the final say on how the money is spent. The more money Xu Jie brings in, the less pressure there will be on the Ministry of Revenue.
When Xun Zhen retreated, Shen Tang completely lost his sleepiness.
She raised her hand and pinched her fingers to create two incarnations of literary energy.
"You guys keep busy, I'll go out and get some air..."
Without the air, she might not be able to sleep tonight.
Lu Ji followed her three steps away.
She has been Shen Tang's personal guard for so long, and this is the first time she has seen her lord worry so much about yellow and white things - you know, even when Xun Shangshu made his lord owe a huge debt, the lord was not like this I was so depressed that it passed after some self-consolation.
Lu Ji saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.
The two walked in tandem to the corner of the main camp.
Shen Tang was about to stretch out and go back to sleep when his sharp eyesight noticed something. Lu Ji took two beats to notice and followed her line of sight. A tall figure stood in the darkness, holding his right hand in front of his chest to perform the sutra, and the position of his mouth seemed to be moving.
The other party used the spirit of speech, so Lu Ji couldn't hear what he said. He only looked at the other party's outfit - the familiar snow-white fox cloak. Only one person in the whole camp owned it, Qin Li.
A trace of worry flashed in Lu Ji's eyes. In this weather, except for the Lord, who was walking around, everyone else was sleeping in their respective tents or staying up late and working overtime. It was very strange for Qin Li to appear here, not to mention what he said with a vague black shadow using his speech spirit.
Lu Ji turned his eyes to his lord who was standing there.
The lord neither spoke nor left.
Just stand there and wait for Qin Li to finish.
After a while -
Lu Ji finally heard Qin Li whisper: "Go."
There was something crawling in the darkness.
With the powerful eyesight of a brave warrior, Lu Ji saw a black shadow suddenly rushing out. She opened her eyes wide in shock - that black shadow was really a black shadow, it was close to the ground. shadow! In just the blink of an eye, he disappeared...
The literary scholar really has more tricks than the brave warrior.
Qin Li also discovered Shen Tang.
There was no hint of panic or guilt about being caught making small moves in his eyes.
He stepped forward calmly: "I have met the Lord."
Lu Ji felt that the air was a little solemn for no reason.
But this is just her illusion.
The Lord's tone was a little curious: "Contact a friend?"
Qin Li's expression became a little more complicated and asked: "My Lord, aren't you curious, what is Li Fang doing?"
Shen Tang said: "Isn't that what I'm asking?"
Emotional stability can eliminate many unnecessary misunderstandings.
She didn’t want to chill Qin Li’s heart by rashly asking questions when she didn’t know the cause and effect. She is so sincere, naturally Qin Li will not hide it out of ignorance: "Li is to entrust a friend to help with something. After all, a gentleman promises a thousand pieces of gold..."
Shen Tang could hear a bit of chill.
"What is it? Is it convenient to tell you?"
Qin Li said: "It has something to do with Mr. Wu."
Shen Tang guessed what it was - it was related to Wu Xian , and it is related to "a promise of a thousand pieces of gold", so I made a special trip to contact my friends for this purpose. Before this, Qin Li had not revealed the relevant tone to himself: "Will this matter cause hostility between the two countries?"
Qin Li folded his fox cloak and smiled: "No."
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(End of this chapter)