On the stone steps halfway up the mountainside of Prince Liang's Mansion, Chenyue and Leng Guinan, the grain and grass transporter from Beiliang, were taking a walk.

Leng Guinan was originally going to have breakfast, but he was summoned into the palace by Chen Yue early in the morning.

Leng Guinan was the first person from Liaodong that Chenyue met. He also originated the idea of ​​regaining Liaodong, so the relationship between the two was extraordinary.

During this year, Leng Guinan single-handedly controlled the distribution of grain and grass and the transportation of materials for the Northern Liang army. After a battle, it can be said that the work was almost perfect, without any mistakes.

Leng Guinan, who used to travel around disguised as a businessman, was quite strong, but after working for Liaodong for a year, he lost a lot of weight. If his skin color was not still a little dark, Chen Yue would hardly be recognized.

However, this young man from Liaodong has been smiling all day long since Liaodong was recovered, showing no sign of fatigue.

"Guinan, have you visited your hometown?" Chenyue asked softly.

"I've been there. Although my hometown has been deserted for a long time, I still brought my parents' spiritual tablets back to my hometown this time." Leng Guinan raised his eyes to the sky and murmured: "This way, the souls of my parents and grandpa can rest in peace in heaven.

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"That's good, it can be said to have put your worries to rest." Chenyue patted Leng Guinan's shoulder with relief.

"Your Majesty, for your great kindness to Liaodong, I..." Leng Guinan pursed his lips. Just as he was about to start expressing his feelings, Chen Yue blocked his mouth.

"Okay, I have heard these words so many times recently that my ears are almost numb." Chenyue spread his hands and said, "Brother Leng was not so broken when we first met.

Think about it."

Chen Yue rolled his eyes in his heart.

Leng Guinan couldn't help but grin. When he first met Chenyue, it was just because of a small conflict in the inn, and then they became good friends. But who would have thought that in just two or three years, regaining Liaodong would become a reality.

"Okay, Your Majesty, we won't talk anymore!" Leng Guinan said, patting his chest.

"Haha, this is so cool." Chen Yue laughed and walked slowly.

Leng Guinan took two more steps to catch up with Chen Yue and asked softly: "Your Highness, why did you come to me today?"

Leng Guinan has known Chen Yue for several years. Although he doesn't get along day and night like Chu Yucheng and others, and knows everything about him, he probably knows Chen Yue's temperament.

Now that the war in Liangdi has just ended, the movements of Yan Rong are unpredictable. There are many things waiting for Chenyue to deal with, and he will never chat with him for no reason.

"Yes, I do have a very important thing for you to do." Chen Yue stopped and asked: "But answer me first, this time I will reward the generals without your official position, don't you

Will you be dissatisfied?"

The reward edicts issued a few days ago almost included the names of everyone in Beiliang and Liaodong, but they only missed the name of this Liaodong martyr who first met Chen Yue. I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional.

"What the prince said is a bit hurtful." Leng Guinan said seriously:

"First, I, Leng Guinan, am not working for the prince for the sake of official status, but for the people of Liaodong and to regain my homeland. Second, hehe, I know that the prince must have other arrangements for me, but I can't say it clearly."

"Haha, you kid, you are as smart as ever." Chen Yue said with a smile.

It was obvious that Chenyue's thoughts had been guessed by Leng Guinan.

"Your Majesty, just tell me. Whatever you want me to do, Leng Guinan, I will do my best!" Leng Guinan said with a solemn expression on his face.

Chenyue looked at Leng Guinan who was eager to try, stretched out his hand to help him up and said, "I plan to set up a secret official office called the Armed Forces Division, and you will be the Chief of the Armed Arms Division, with an official title equivalent to the third rank."

"Secretary of Armed Forces?" Leng Guinan's eyes flashed with confusion, and he asked tentatively: "Prince Han Wen, what are the responsibilities of the Armed Forces Division?"

"Haha." Chenyue clasped his fists and said, "The duty of the Department of Arms and Preparations is to stock up on the logistics needed for our Liang Army's campaign, ranging from military pay and grain to the soldiers' inner clothing and healing herbs. They are all things you need to prepare.

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"So many?" Leng Guinan was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the Arms Division assigned to him by Chen Yue would need to be involved in so many things. This would not be accomplished overnight.

"What? Are you scared? If not, I can change to someone else." Chenyue blinked a few times.

Leng Guinan was furious when he saw the excited look of King Liang. He raised his neck and shouted: "When did I, Leng Guinan, ever say I was afraid? Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will leave the Armed Forces Division to me!"

"Okay! I believe you won't let me down!" Chen Yue laughed.

"Wait a minute, Your Majesty, I still have a question." Leng Guinan seemed to have realized something and quickly raised his hand and said,

"you say."

"Grain, grass, taxes are calculated and collected annually by treasury officials at all levels. Herbal medicines, clothing, etc. are also in charge of specialized yamen. So is the Department of Arms and Preparations coordinating the daily affairs of these yamen?"

"Yes, but no." Chen Yue smiled slightly.

Leng Guinan was confused. This time he was completely confused.

"Please give me more details, Your Majesty."

Chenyue shook his fingers and said: "The Armed Forces Department is independent of each government office, but the governors of each state will cooperate with you in all aspects.

The existence of the Armed Forces Division, like the Wentian Division and the Military Arms Division, is our Liangdi's top secret and must not be leaked.

Beiliang and Liaodong are both border gates. According to imperial decrees, local officials do not need to pay taxes and grain to the imperial court after they are collected. Instead, they are used directly for local border troops to maintain the expenses of the army.

But the Ministry of Household Affairs will often send people to check the amount of money and food in each state in order to understand the strength of the border states and counties, right?"

Leng Guinan nodded: "Yes, this is because the imperial court is afraid that the border state government will ask for more military pay, food and grass from the imperial court."

"Haha." Chenyue narrowed his eyes and said softly: "From today on, half of Liangdi's money and food will go to the government treasury and half to the Armed Forces Department. I believe you have a way to prevent the people from the Ministry of Revenue from noticing."

Leng Guinan suddenly understood and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I understand."

"Furthermore, in addition to the taxes and grain you collect, you can also use your connections to covertly purchase the things we need in the inland states and counties. How you do it depends on you.

At the very least, there must always be enough supplies for 300,000 troops and horses for a year."

"Promise! Your Majesty, Chief of Military Preparation Department, will definitely live up to his command!" Leng Guinan bowed deeply and said.

"Hey, why don't you ask me what the purpose of doing this is?" Chenyue suddenly laughed jokingly.

Storing money and food privately and concealing information from the court were all serious crimes, but Leng Guinan's expression seemed to be very unconcerned.

Leng Guinan's eyes were straight and he said: "We people in Liaodong, our fate is the prince, why do we care about the prince's purpose of doing things?"
Chapter completed!