The report this time was not considered confidential, so flying pigeons were used to deliver the message and it was quickly conveyed to the capital.
In the imperial study room, Duan Yunyi's brows widened after reading the detailed report from Yanzhou.
Liang Xiao actually found tens of thousands of war horses!
Among them, 9,500 are still high-quality horses from the Western Regions, which can be specially used for heavy war horses.
Of course, including ordinary war horses, the total cost is about 1.5 million taels.
Coupled with Yanzhou's investment in buying back farmland from landlords and purchasing grain, the imperial court needed to invest at least three million taels of silver in Yanzhou!
If you include Liang Xiao's arrangements for the weapons supervisor... you may need to invest five million taels this year!
But these investments are completely worth it, and not just because the governor of Yanzhou is Liang Xiao.
Even if Liang Xiao is not in Yanzhou, it is still necessary to be so devoted, especially those war horses.
"Your Majesty, if our country has an elite cavalry, it can better deter Beihu's elite cavalry."
After reading the report, Zhuge Hui and other veterans also made suggestions.
"Marquis Lanling has done a great job. A war horse of this level only sells for one hundred and fifty taels. Moreover, they are just adults and can serve for a long time. They are worth the money! Ordinary war horses only sell for ninety taels." It is better than the military horses bred locally in our country."
Yang Ling, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, settled the accounts on the spot.
"Your Majesty, Yanzhou spent a million taels of silver to buy land. It seems like a huge investment, but if these farmlands are resold, they can make at least another million taels! If Yanzhou can defeat Beihu and maintain long-term stability, the land price will definitely be higher. Double it again! Of course, the premise is that Marquis Lanling can defeat Beihu!"
This time, not only Yang Ling, but also Zhuge Hui was looking forward to it
Duan Yunyi nodded happily.
Fortunately, we still have the support of these veterans, who understand the stakes.
About half a year after the salt policy reform, the national fiscal revenue increased by 10 million taels.
Including Tuoba's assets, the national treasury has gained at least 20,200,000 taels in the past six months!
But Duanmu Cao and others are not so easy to talk to. They have been impeaching Liang Xiao for abusing his power and draining the national treasury.
The great ancestor of the Zhou Dynasty established the ancestral precepts, and the emperor must follow the advice.
Even if these impeachments were far-fetched, she could not turn a deaf ear and could only reply one by one to defend Liang Xiao.
Without the support of Zhuge Hui and the others, as well as their trust in Liang Xiao's ability, she would be alone.
"However, the veteran believes that Marquis Lanling's investment in Yanzhou still needs to be properly paid attention to. After all, millions of taels of silver were spent in just two months, and it was so difficult to explain to Duanmu Shangshu. If he spends another few million taels, I'm afraid that Other states and counties will have complaints..."
Duan Yunyi heard Yang Ling's euphemistic suggestion and nodded slightly: "Liang Aiqing has explained in detail the necessity of various investments. The finance is in my hands, and I will naturally consider it."
Zhuge Hui on the side suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I believe that Liang Xiao should be supported to the maximum extent."
Duan Yunyi and all the veterans were shocked.
Zhuge Hui's implication was naturally to fully support Liang Xiao on the premise that the finances would not collapse.
Zhuge Hui, who has always been calm, is rarely so decisive and resolute.
"Liang Xiao had already advised His Majesty before he went to Yanzhou that good horses from the Western Regions could be collected up to ten thousand, and ordinary war horses worth less than a hundred taels could be collected up to ten thousand. The current acquisition volume has not even exceeded ten thousand, and he is a low-ranking official for the imperial court. He repurchased farmland in Yanzhou at a high price, and the sale value was enough to support his acquisition of military horses."
"Furthermore, there are many border troubles at present, and there are also rampant warlords and rebels in the country. There must be no more mistakes in the northern border. I believe that Liang Xiao can defeat Beihu for Your Majesty, boost the morale of the soldiers and civilians across the country, and enhance the prestige of our country! As for other ministers' advice, I am willing to argue with them."
"Your Majesty has also seen that after he purchased these military horses, he did not let the Liang family army have them exclusively. Instead, he asked your Majesty to discuss their use with the Marquis of Dingguo. It can be seen that this son behaves steadily, neither arrogant nor impetuous, let alone arrogant."
Seeing that Zhuge Hui's analysis was very clear and logical, Yang Ling and others also echoed: "We are willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!"
Duan Yunyi understood, with a little more joy in his eyes.
Dazhou really needed a victory over the Northern Hu people to restore the face and confidence lost due to the disaster of moving the capital, and also to suppress those ministers from aristocratic families who advocated peace.
Zhuge Hui reminded again: "Your Majesty, you should remind Dingguohou to support Liang Xiao as much as possible. The one who can defeat Beihu must be this son!"
Duan Yunyi understood the idea and immediately wrote a handwritten edict and sent it to Xuanwei to send to the north to inform Marquis Dingguo.
After the meeting was dismissed, Duan Yunyi returned to the West Palace Villa. Before he entered the door, he heard Duan Yunxiu's soft murmur inside.
"Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living and the people, carry on the unique teachings of the past saints, and create peace for all generations..."
"You need your father to be your role model from now on..."
Duan Yunyi's eyes were a little more loving.
Her royal sister was talking to the baby in her belly.
After Duan Yunyi entered the door, he told Duan Yunxiu about Liang Xiao's performance in Yanzhou.
Duan Yunxiu looked proud, then thought of something and said: "Sister..."
Duan Yunyi had already guessed her worries and said quickly: "He said he is in good health, as always."
Duan Yunxiu smiled happily.
"Sister, there are too many Beihu spies in Yanzhou. Do you want to appoint another team of Xuanwei to assist Brother Xiao?"
Duan Yunyi readily agreed: "If necessary, appoint another three hundred people!"
"Sister is the best~"
Duan Yunyi looked at the imperial sister who got into his arms, caressing her black hair, his eyes were kind and a little bit disappointed.
It is difficult to protect both the family and the country. He is in Yanzhou, and it is inconvenient to travel to and from the capital. He may not be able to accompany Duan Yunxiu during the birth.
At the same time, Liang Xiao, who was in Yanzhou, also received the information from the north and frowned.
"Master Marquis, the tribes of Beihu have restored the name of Xiongnu. The Chanyu calls himself the Emperor and is named Feng Emperor. However, the marshal does not intend to admit that he is a Xiongnu, let alone his emperor!"
Liang Xiao nodded and said: "Beihu Langzi is ambitious. Since the Wu Dynasty, he has claimed vassalage and paid tribute to this land. His chanyu even lived in the capital and paid homage to Emperor Wu day and night. Our dynasty has inherited the great unification, so naturally we cannot admit it. There must be a battle between the two sides!" "
Having said that, Liang Xiao certainly understands that he cannot rely solely on official rhetoric.
Only by completely defeating Beihu can the prestige of the Zhou Dynasty be restored!
"Marshal will come to Yanzhou for inspection in a while, and he will notify the Marquis at that time." Xuanwei, who was responsible for reporting the news, reminded.
"My grandpa is coming?" Mu Qinxue, who was accompanying him, lit up her beautiful eyes.
Her grandparents gave her the confidence to pursue Liang Xiao.
"I have been fascinated by the old Marquis of Dingguo to protect the country and the people for a long time." Liang Xiao said with a smile.
Liang Xiao evaluated the old Marquis of Dingguo based on his own knowledge. His status in the Great Zhou Dynasty was roughly equivalent to that of Guo Ziyi.
Being loyal and wise, being able to gain the trust of the king, and knowing how to avoid suspicion is extremely valuable.
For example, the Generalissimo of Bashu, who supports his troops and respects himself, has different intentions.
