After discussing the farming matter, Li Xian didn't just listen. He inspected it and found that the Taoshui River Valley was indeed conducive to farming.
At the beginning of the year, Wang Shao's "four thousand hectares" of fields stationed by the Tongyuan Army had already achieved a bumper harvest, which could have slightly eased the pressure on Qinfeng Road's transportation.
However, Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu sent troops to Lintao again and captured Lintao City, so that the supply line was stretched again. If troops were sent to garrison, the people on Qinfeng Road would have to be recruited and drafted.
Of course Guo Kui and the officials and people of Qinzhou were very dissatisfied with this. In anger, Guo Kui wrote a memorial to impeach Wang Shao. As for why Gao Zunyu was not impeached, I can only say that you understand.
Moreover, Gao Zunyu and Wang Shao even had a scene of competing for credit. They both took the credit for the capture of Lintao in their memorials, so much so that the two memorials reached the Privy Council, each claiming the same, and none of the big bosses knew who they were. Who captured Lintao? Did some of them lie about their military exploits?
This made it very ugly.
As a walking horse on Qin Feng Road, Li Xian must handle everything, no matter how big or small. He, Li Xian, must report this matter to the officials one by one.
That's why Li Xian summoned the Xizhou trio to this point.
Now whether it is a reward or a punishment, Li Xian's opinion is very important.
While Gao Zunyu and Wang Shao were arguing over who captured Lintao City, Li Xian heard Zhang Yue's method of teaching the Tianfan tribe and felt that it was very feasible.
Moreover, Zhang Yue was very skillful in winning over the tribes, which left a deep impression on him.
Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu gave him the impression that they were fighting over who could capture the larger territory and who could kill more Tibetan people. But this was of no use, because it was the same as his previous objection to sending troops to Hengshan when he was under Han Jiang.
When Han Jiang sent troops to Luowucheng, he was the most determined opponent.
The attack on Xixia brought heavy labor to the people of Shaanxi. If troops were kept in Hehuang in the future, it would become a bottomless pit of financial resources for the entire court, unless the Song Dynasty could quickly defeat Xixia, but this was impossible for the time being.
But Zhang Yue is really aiming to run a place, which is to manage the country's borders.
"Garrisoning the fields is the basis of using troops in Hehuang!"
After Zhang Yue said these words, Li Xian immediately regarded Zhang Yue as his confidant.
Li Xiandao: "In the past, most of the money and food in Bianzhou depended on buying money from Zhonghe. Qinfeng Road alone brought in 1.7 million guan every year. Now the imperial court has established a tea tax in Sichuan and Shu for the use of Qinfeng Road. Now We need to open more salt banknotes in six states, including Da, Zhong, Wan, Fuzhou and Yun'an, but the results are still insufficient. I heard that the officials decided to use two million banknotes every year to support the development of Xizhou. side!"
Zhang Yue was silent after hearing this, and Li Xian said: "We don't hide anything from Long Tu. In order to support Xizhou's opening of the border, His Majesty has significantly reduced the expenses of the two palaces and the concubines in the harem... The queen mothers of the two palaces are already very unhappy about this matter."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, could it be that the Queen Mother in the Song Dynasty also repaired gardens and reduced the navy?
Zhang Yue said: "Soldiers spend too much money on food and fodder to station troops. I have a plan to solve the urgent need."
"What's the plan?"
Zhang Yue said: "If the food is not good for me, then I will go and get the food."
"Just food?"
Zhang Yue said: "Yes, the Forbidden Army of this dynasty has garrisons, which are divided into grain. The so-called "grain" means that the forbidden army in the capital keeps grain outside. However, now it has become a common practice for the forbidden army to be stationed outside. The word "grain" means "grain". Don’t mention it anymore.”
"Winter is about to begin now. At this time, all the party members and tribes have stopped. We can arrange for half of the troops to be stationed in the camp, and the other half to collect food step by step."
"For example, in the past, it was arranged that the troops and horses of Qinzhou were moved to Fengxiang Prefecture to get food, and the troops and horses of Fengxiang Prefecture were moved to Yongxing Army to get food, so as to save the cost of transportation. The troops and horses of Xizhou can be moved to Tongyuan Army For food, the troops and horses of the Tongyuan Army can move to Qinzhou for food, and this can become a routine in the future."
As soon as Li Xian heard this, he said: "Yes. This policy can save hundreds of thousands of money and food. I will inform the officials immediately!"
After Li Xian left, Zhang Yue summoned Wang Shao, but he was furious. Wang Shao had a big quarrel with Gao Zunyu. He had never seen such a shameless person.
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "Zichun, do you think you can beat Gao Zunyu?"
Wang Shao said: "There is no greater harm than this to relatives. Not only did Gao Zunyu take Lintao City, he also monopolized all the captured parts of the city."
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "Li Xian just told me something. From now on, the official family will spend two million yuan from the internal treasury to support the opening of the Xihe River. Do you think the Queen Mother will be happy? And Gao Zunyu can do it." Someone who can speak well in front of the Queen Mother."
After Zhang Yue finished speaking, Wang Shao was silent for a long time.
Zhang Yue said: "It's better not to offend Gao Zunyu. There's no harm in giving the victory over Lintao to him. We didn't just take Lintao City."
Wang Shao said: "Is this guy too cheap?"
Zhang Yue said: "I ranked Gao Zunyu's contribution first, and you ranked second. As for myself, I will give credit separately, and Jing Siliyao will be counted. As for the son who is stationed in Qingyu Fort, I also have many good words." A few words.”
Wang Shao was stunned for a long time and then said: "Zhang Longtu, you are really the only gentleman that Wang has seen. This time you asked Wang to chase Mu Zheng. In fact, you are giving me the great achievement of capturing Lintao. These Wang I know it deep down."
"And Quanzi, you also support me, but if you help others like this, Wang will appreciate it, but Gao Zunyu will not."
Zhang Yue said: "How to say?"
"The treasures we gained from attacking Tiandu Mountain were stolen out. This was the secret that Gao Zunyu sent people to report!"
Zhang Yue looked sharply and asked, "Do you have any credentials?"
Wang Shao said: "Yes."
Wang Shao whispered a few words to Zhang Yue, but when he saw his face suddenly turned ugly, he thought to himself, Gao Zunyu, I respect you, but you dare to plot against me. Fortunately, he listed his merits first and prepared to recommend him to the court.
Wang Shao said: "I didn't want to say more about this matter, but now I can't help it. When we captured Tiandu Mountain, we didn't give Gao Zunyu credit for this, so he held a grudge."
Zhang Yue said solemnly: "When we attacked Tiandu Mountain, Gao Zunyu was in Dingxicheng, so he had no minor contribution. However, I reported his contribution to the capture of Lanzhou and Huizhou to the court truthfully. He was not missing anything. "
"I have always written straightly. Some people can't write, but some don't, but there are some who don't, let alone some who can't write. How can I be worthy of the soldiers who work hard to survive?"
Wang Shao said: "Yes, I, Wang Shao, am striving for credit, but I, Wang Shao, deserve every cent. But what about Gao Zunyu? There are people like this in the world, who obviously do the least, but rely on their own backing. But he wants all the credit.”
Zhang Yue nodded. People like Gao Zunyu are not uncommon. In some companies in later generations, some people rely on relatives of the boss. No matter what bonus or credit they get, they have to get a share of it. Even those who can't compete with him must be forced to do so. Take some away.
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao, "I understand."
The next day, Li Xian summoned Zhang Yue, Wang Shao, and Gao Zunyu again to inquire about the attack on Lintao City.
Because of Li Xian and Zhang Yue's words, he knew how to advise the officials on Lintao farming and military food supplies, so he decided to report the capture of Lintao City as a great victory to the officials.
Li Xian first asked Zhang Yue about his defeat of Mu Zheng under Weiyuan Fort. He had already confirmed this, so he counted Zhang Yue as the first contributor.
Zhang Yue gave in humbly and instead made two requests to Li Xian. One was to clear his Guangrui Army of their crimes and restore them to the original treatment of the Forbidden Army stationed there.
The other is to transfer Jing Sili to Xizhou to serve.
Li Xian nodded after hearing this and said that he would also give advice to the officials and support Zhang Yue's decision.
Then came the question of who among Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu captured Lintao City.
Li Xian asked Zhang Yue for his opinion.
Zhang Yue said: "Lintao City was captured by Deputy Envoy Gao."
Gao Zunyu was overjoyed and looked proud, feeling that Zhang Yue really knew the truth.
Li Xian asked: "What other reasons are there?"
Zhang Yue said: "However, I discussed Wang Zhijun's attack on Lintao City with him. At that time, Wang Zhijun arrived at Weiyuan Fort, but Zhimu had lost his will to conquer the army, so he asked me to pursue him, and I agreed at that time."
"But Deputy Ambassador Gao has never discussed it with me, but he is good at making decisions!"
After Gao Zunyu heard Zhang Yue's words, his whole face suddenly fell. He stood up suddenly and said: "I, Gao Zunyu, am in charge of Gou Qinfeng, the governor on the edge of the road. I can make my own decision on such matters. Why should I report it to you? Besides, you and Wang Shao sent troops from ancient Wei, why did he discuss it with me?"
Zhang Yue said: "Deputy Ambassador Gao is indeed in charge of Gou's affairs, but such a major event as sending troops to attack Lintao City, as stated in the original decree, requires the three of us to discuss and decide, and the majority of people will prevail."
"Now that Wang Zhijun and I have agreed, it has been approved. Afterwards, I sent someone to inform Deputy Envoy Gao, but Deputy Envoy Gao not only refused to discuss it with us, but he has not even heard from us yet. This is not making arbitrary decisions. ?”
Gao Zunyu was anxious and said: "What a Zhang Sanlang, how dare you bully me!"
Zhang Yue said: "Deputy Ambassador Gao, I know that you are the uncle of the current Empress Dowager, and I will respectfully call you uncle today. However, there are rights and wrongs in everything, and I am just speaking honestly. If I say half a sentence, If there are any untruths, you can go to your majesty and read my book!"
Gao Zunyu pointed at Zhang Yue and walked away immediately.
Then Zhang Yue said to Li Xian: "My father-in-law, this is the right and wrong. Please report it to the officials truthfully!"
Li Xian smiled and said: "We understand, Zhang Longtu, we admire you from the bottom of our hearts for what you have done, but now that you have offended Gao Zunyu, the consequences will be serious!"
"Besides, as far as I know, the Empress Dowager appreciates you very much. She defended you many times in front of the officials and the late emperor."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that he had no intention of falling out with Gao Zunyu. It was not like he had never seen such a person before, but since he was a relative from above, he just had to let him go.
But now that he is not benevolent first, he has no choice but to be unjust later.
Zhang Yue immediately said: "The Empress Dowager is indeed very kind to Zhang, but it is precisely because of this that Zhang must serve the public wholeheartedly and repay the Empress Dowager's kindness wholeheartedly."
"Repaying a personal favor is a small favor, but repaying a national favor is a great favor!"
Li Xian laughed loudly and said: "Okay, okay, okay!"
