The argument between the two cabinet elders made Zhu Youtang a little upset. Although he was not happy with Liu Jiduo, what he said was not unreasonable. It was not once or twice that the Tatars broke their promises. Zhu You Zang turned his attention to Wynn, hoping that the veteran could give him some advice.
Wynn's lips moved slightly, and the words were condensed into lines and passed into the emperor's ears: "Your Majesty, if you listen both, you will be enlightened, if you believe only, you will be dark."
Zhu Youtang laughed in his heart and cursed him as an old cunning guy. Wynn never expressed his opinions on government affairs, but he calmed down a little after being distracted by him.
"What are the opinions of other beloved ministers?"
Li Min, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, came out of the queue and replied: "Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Xu Ge said is very reasonable. The advantage lies in that although there are thousands of mountains, there is nothing that cannot be reached, and deep down, there is nothing that cannot be reached. The act of paying tribute can increase the national treasury, which is a great good!"
Liu Ji secretly decided in his heart that he should promote Ye Qi, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, to the position as soon as possible. Li Min had always been repetitive, and his many efforts to win over him were in vain. If it was beneficial to the Ministry of Revenue, he would give his full support, no matter who proposed it. suggestion.
Ma Wensheng, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, noticed the emperor's eyes turned towards him and said: "Your Majesty, if a country is built with literature, it must have military power. If there is only literature but no military force, the power will not be established and the country will be weak. This war is already on the string and has to be launched. As for what How to proceed? I think it is not appropriate to engage in a major war. Since I took charge of the Ministry of War, I have exhausted all consultations and slept and eaten in panic. I only know that military affairs are based on the people. I hope your Majesty will think twice!"
The Marquis of Wu'an Zheng Ying was very dissatisfied with Ma Wensheng's opinion. The Minister of War had suppressed his relatives a lot since he took office. Although there were indeed many scum among his relatives, he should at least say hello to the British Duke before dealing with them. This one is good , acted vigorously and resolutely, and showed no mercy in dealing with them. Last year, they dealt with more than 20 people in a row, causing their reputation in the DPRK to plummet.
Zheng Ying said: "Since ancient times, when emperors stabilized the world, they have always regarded conquering the army as the most important thing. The program is as big as selecting generals and training the troops, and preparing sufficient food and weapons. Nowadays, the soldiers and horses are strong, and the clothing, food and utensils are sufficient. How can it be wrong? Regarding the principle of war, although I am not talented, I am willing to follow the example of sealing the wolf as a subordinate, and I will not return it until the Tatars are broken!"
Xu Pu couldn't help but feel a headache when he heard the speech of Wu'an Hou, a fanatical militant. These militants only knew how to fight, regardless of whether the national treasury was full. He was about to speak out to refute, when Li Jie's words came.
"Marquis Wu'an, Sun Tzu said, if you raise an army of 100,000 and march for thousands of miles, at the expense of the people and the government's salary, you will spend thousands of gold a day, there will be turmoil inside and outside, and there will be 700,000 families who are lazy and can't do anything. Do you think this is true?"
Marquis Wu'an nodded, and Li Jie continued: "The first phase of the army requires ten years of sacrifice, the cost of one battle, and the achievements of many generations. The army is based on food. There are only a few successful candidates this time. How come? Sufficient food and clothing?
It's understandable that soldiers want to fight and make meritorious deeds. Li Jie sometimes longs for the day when he can hold a three-foot sword and rule the world, but it is a bit unreasonable to rush to war regardless of the situation.
Marquis Wu'an's face turned red as he was stimulated by Li Jie's words. It was a great irony for him that the yellow-mouthed boy dared to teach him how to use soldiers. However, thinking of what the British father said before he left, he could only suppress his anger. He snorted and refused to argue with Li Jie.
Liu Ji was secretly happy when he saw Li Jie taking the initiative to provoke the military officials, and sarcastically said: "What does Editor Lin have to say?"
Li Jie glanced at Liu Ji indifferently and said: "I don't dare to speak highly. Your Majesty, in ancient times, it was a city. It used what it had and exchanged what it had. There are many healthy horses, cattle and sheep in Tatar. I, Wei, are doing great things in the country." Rong, and the main plan of Rong is horses. Our country is rich in products. Why not exchange salt, cloth and other materials for healthy horses? Moreover, cattle and sheep are also beneficial to agriculture and mulberry."
"The most important thing about the army is to gather talents to promote the great cause. The power of the three armies should not be more important than the generals. There are good generals such as the British Duke and the Marquis of Wu'an in the court, so why worry about being victorious?"
Marquis Wu An was a cheerful man. When he saw Li Jie praising him for suppressing his previous unhappiness, he actually somewhat agreed with Li Jie's previous remarks, but if he didn't start a fight, wouldn't it mean that all his abilities would be useless? land.
Zhu Youtang became interested when he heard this and said, "Lin Aiqing, where is the second one?"
Li Jie organized his thoughts and continued: "The second is to save money and use it for financial purposes. I only manage the borderline, and don't focus on financial management. The method of managing money is not to be economical first and then to increase revenue. Since your Majesty ascended the throne, Diligence in the state and frugality in the family are the blessings of the people. Those who established the country in ancient times laid out the foundation and end of the country, and used it to connect those with and without. The method of paying tribute and trading with each other is the way to open up money and benefit the country."
"The third is to summon people to surrender and isolate the captives. The barbarians and Di are prone to fighting. The Tatar, Waci, and Uliangha tribes have always been dissatisfied and fought with each other. Why not separate them and transform them into isolated ones, and use their troops to attack them? The second is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the army, and then to attack the city. The best strategy is to use the barbarians to control the barbarians."
"The fourth is Guangcao to pay for the border. The production in Xuanda and other places is limited, and the two towns have unlimited military and horse supplies. In addition, in the cold and bitter areas, the grain and millet are not luxuriant, and the cold weather makes it difficult to save the transportation. It is like leaving to the border. If the grain is received, the merchant camp will be depleted and the situation will become more dangerous. Moreover, the merchants are struggling to defend their branches. Whenever there is an opening, there are only a few who respond, so the method of drying salt is exactly what it is used for."
"The five are all rewards and punishments to counteract the enemy's anger. The ministers only advise and punish in the right way. Passers-by can also become strong soldiers. If rewards and punishments are inappropriate, then fathers and brothers should not order their children. If the law is unclear and rewards and punishments are not believed, the gold will not stop and the drums will not advance. What’s the point of using an army of millions?”
"Sixth is to restore the pasture and use horses to govern. The great affairs of the country depend on the army. The army's great plans depend on the horses. They must be well-fed and fertile. They can judge the times and make decisions based on consideration. There is nothing that cannot be done in the world. It is beneficial to pay tribute." Ma Zheng should be taken."
"The seven tasks are also specially appointed to ensure long-term results. Use the wise way, and take full responsibility first. The effectiveness of treatment is achieved by long-term service. If you want to achieve success, you will not be able to do something."
After saying this, Li Jie bowed and retreated. Zhu Youtang was thoughtful in his mind. He came back to his senses and clapped his hands and praised: "Okay, okay! If you don't plan for the world, you can't plan for a moment. If you don't plan for the overall situation, you can't plan for a region!"
Liu Ji's thin face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. Even a fool could see the emperor's appreciation for Li Jie's remarks. Now that Li Jie's status in the emperor's heart has reached a higher level, Liu Ji is even more dissatisfied. The emperor has , with Xu Pu at my side, it may be even harder to deal with Li Jie in the future.
After hearing Li Jie's speech, Wu'an Marquis Zheng Ying couldn't help but cheer secretly. He really didn't expect that a young man could have such insights into the major events of the Warring States Period. He was truly a talented person from generation to generation. Although the two sides belonged to different camps, for Li Jie's His appreciation was not reduced by half. As for Li Jie's previous conflicting words, he had long ago thrown them out of the sky.
Xu Pu also didn't expect that Li Jie could make such wonderful remarks. It was beyond his expectation. Li Jie repeatedly broke his inherent knowledge. This man seemed to be born with Su Hui, which made people shine from time to time. Shocking words, I feel in my heart that Daozhen is an unparalleled genius!
