Chapter 1025: Testing and Pleasure
In addition to discussing the division of military power, the two also discussed the overall development of the Yangwu Army.
To put it bluntly, this is an army, not a casual poultry and pet, but requires continuous and high investment.
When the court does not allocate funds or only allocates a small amount of funds.
Various expenditures rely more on the support of local forces of Lingwu City.
For example, what you usually eat, drink, and wear, you can't be careless. If you dare to let the big soldiers not have enough food, eat well, and wear warm clothes, it will be a mutiny, and it will not be vague at all.
Throughout history, there have been countless similar things. Although things that are rare in the lower scourge, it will cause a huge blow to the morale of the army. Even if Meng Zhao is so determined, he will not dare to do things hastily. He must make good plans.
This is also why Meng Zhao proposed to recruit another 10,000 combat soldiers as a sweet spot for the upper and lower forces in Lingwu City.
Because it is indeed necessary to hold them back and let these people continue to invest in the construction of the Yangwu Army.
Only when you have benefits can people pay, otherwise how can you get what you want just by thinking about getting benefits?
It’s not that Meng Zhao himself cannot afford to support this army. He has the treasure of Tu Xiu and a huge power to generate income. It is not difficult to support a 50,000 army, but it is impossible for him to be the first to be a leader. After being targeted, that would be a big trouble.
Furthermore, using other people’s money to support your own soldiers is the best way to support your army. If you pay for it yourself, no matter how much you want, you will always feel distressed.
Moreover, if there is a war in the future, pensions will be a big expense, and Meng Zhao cannot guarantee that he can hold on.
During the process, Beitanghe took the initiative to mention the fact that Meng Zhao took over Ding, Xun and Zhuo's women as their concubines.
Of course it is not that straightforward, but congratulates Meng Zhao in an envious tone, but the temptation is also obvious.
He had already received this news, but he did not mention it when he met Meng Zhao, and Meng Zhao did not cause trouble to self-destruct. This was why he delayed it until today before he could open the window paper.
In fact, this matter is a matter of a few women, and it is nothing.
Not to mention Meng Zhao, the women in his own mansion were not young and old. Most of them were sent by small families and forces in the city, in order to take over the Yanping County Prince's Mansion and become a royal relative.
However, these women do not have much status in Beitanghe's heart. They may not meet once a month. They have never wanted to rely on women to get to power, or even act as a mighty person in the name of the royal palace.
The same is true for Meng Zhao. He just wanted three women to serve him, not to marry a real wife.
In a sense, his approach and Kitado Hyuk were consistent and should not be suspicious.
However, the problem is that these three women are the women of the Ding family, Xun family, and Zhuo family. They are either the daughters of the head of the family, or the granddaughter of the head of the family, and are not women of the sidelines at all.
Moreover, the forces behind the women whom Beitang Hesou are completely incomparable to the upper three families.
That's why Beitang Hyuk was worried that Meng Zhaohe's three families had too deep connections and finally kicked him out.
Kitado Hyoya is indeed a smart person and does not simply think that the cooperative relationship will continue in the direction he hopes.
This world is changing every moment, let alone people?
The relationship between them will also fluctuate due to changes in identity, strength, and environment, whether good or bad, and no one can predict it.
Not to mention anything else, if these three women were not mentioned, one of them was the one who got Meng Zhao's favor, and usually gave him a blow to the wind and instigated Meng Zhao and the prince's mansion to be disloyal, he would have no good way to deal with it.
At that time, even if he has the power of these three battalions of troops, he may not be able to withstand Meng Zhao's turn against each other.
Maybe it will be a waste of money. He worked hard and made wedding dresses for Meng Zhao.
It is precisely because of this that he eagerly wanted to break the tacit understanding between the two and took the initiative to mention the woman given to Meng Zhao by the three families, hoping to get a positive answer.
It’s not that I can’t go back on my word, but that I give him a little confidence and comfort.
But Beitang Hyuk did not notice that his overly urgent state of mind when facing Meng Zhao actually reflected his own lack of confidence and fear of Meng Zhao. This was probably impossible for him to notice for a long time.
who is he?
The prince of Yanping County is inherited from the noble bloodline that ruled this vast land, and is a noble man in heaven.
Although Meng Zhao is a man with a deep background, he is not as good as his bloodline as the number one in the nine surnames.
So, how could he be afraid of Meng Zhao?
At best, I just don’t want to part ways with such a good partner, roughly that’s the case.
Facing Beitanghe's temptation, Meng Zhao was stunned. He had already keenly realized that after he was appointed as General Yangwu, the prince's psychology had undergone some wonderful changes, but he himself did not notice it.
This is actually a good thing, because using Meng Zhao's methods, we may take this as an opportunity to seek more benefits.
Without thinking about turning against each other, Meng Zhao's response was very straightforward.
"I have already understood the words of the prince. Since these three women have entered my Meng family, they will be clear from their original family in the future and will not take any other actions.
Even if they are really so stupid, it will be futile to try to influence me. Meng Zhao is not a person who is confused because of the beauty of women. The prince can rest assured of this."
After pausing, in order to add some more information to Beitanghe, Meng Zhao said again,
"Crown Prince, although there are still some troubles waiting for us to solve, in fact, a bright future is near. What we need to do is to seize this opportunity and realize our ambitions.
Now, you and I join forces, and with Lingwu City’s support, it can be said that it is a hand covering the sky.
Even if there are major changes in the three states, we can still be safe and sound, and we can't even ride the wind.
I hope that in three years, five years, or even ten years later, you and I will still have the same relationship today.
These are all Meng Zhao's heartfelt words. The prince is very concerned about it and should not be suspicious."
The prospects outlined by Meng Zhao are indeed very consistent with Beitanghe's personality.
The so-called creation of heroes in the times is not a suitable time, then heroes are useless.
What kind of times can create heroes?
Troubled in times of trouble.
If it wasn't for the troubled times, Liu Bang would be just a rogue in the countryside. If it wasn't for the troubled times, Cao Mengde would have to be a general. If it wasn't for the troubled times, Hongwu might have been a farmer throughout his life. This would be better.
Similarly, if there are no troubled times, Meng Zhao and Beitang He, it would be difficult for young people like Meng Zhao and Beitang He to make a quick lead and take office.
Especially in the imperial system.
Chapter completed!