When Jiangning Mansion was killing people, Xuanzhou, which was very close to Jiangning Mansion, also took action.

According to the taxation of the New Deal, those with more than 50 acres of land would pay the tax at a rate of 50%. The Xuanzhou landowners originally planned to pretend not to know, but they concluded that the prefect would also turn a blind eye.

But unexpectedly, Li Bing, the magistrate of Xuanzhou, also took action soon.

We arrested two landlords who did not pay taxes in accordance with the new tax policy, and they were from low-income households, and required them to pay taxes in accordance with the new tax policy.

According to the practice of the Song Dynasty, these two people and their family thought that Li Bing was just trying to get some money from them, and did not really ask them to pay taxes.

So the next day I sent him a sum of money for tea.

But Li Bing suddenly seemed to be possessed by Bao Qingtian. Faced with the temptation of money from the corrupt landlord, he righteously scolded his shameless behavior and violently arrested those who tried to corrupt him.

Then, he quickly wrote a request for instructions to Qin Hui of Jiangning Mansion.

Xuanzhou is very close to Jiangning, and a round trip only takes a few days.

Qin Hui's instructions were also very simple: Resisting taxes is a big deal. He should send someone to his house to check the accounts. By the way, everyone should be invited to the Yamen for interrogation. Maybe even his dogs know how many fields he has!

So, in late August, Bingzhou became restless.

At least half of the landowners were arrested and, after preliminary interrogation, were sent to Jiangning Mansion.

Scenes like this began to take place across Jiangdong.

I heard that the people who sent people to investigate the case were very active and even brought back the landlord's chickens and ducks.

The investigation of Jiangdong is in full swing, but other parties in the south have collectively lost their voices. Those who were previously opponents in the court seem to have suddenly become blind and deaf.

On the other hand, officials in Huaidong, next door to Jiangdong, still wrote letters to scold Qin Hui at first.

Later it was discovered that there was a dead silence in the court regarding this matter.

Only then did the veteran officials realize that the move against Jiangdong was not an act of the Zhao family's will, but the tacit consent of all the interest groups in the court.

After all, the evidence of rebellion by the Jiangdong transit envoy is conclusive, and other roads in the south are tax-free.

This was a big show where Huaidong and Jiangdong were put to death in the middle. Everyone in the court and other people chose to watch.

August 20, Wende Hall.

The governors were all present. Not long after, Wang Huaiji said at the door: "Your Majesty, Wu Jie wants to see you."

"Xuan."

Wu Jie, dressed in official robes, took off all his weapons and entered the Hall of Wende.

"Your Majesty, Wu Jie, wishes you long live and peace."

"Wu Qing is exempt from the courtesy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

This was the first time for Zhao Ning to see this famous general at the turn of the Song Dynasty.

Wu Jie looks very different from the famous general in Zhao Ning's impression.

Yue Fei is the kind of person who, just by looking at his face, looks upright and gives people a sense of strength.

Han Shizhong was a deep and resolute man from the northwest.

Liu Qi is the kind of honest person who keeps silent and works wholeheartedly.

And this Wu Jie, no matter how you look at it, looks like a playboy who molests well-behaved women on the streets of Tokyo.

But it happened to be this man who, during the Third Song-Jin War, crossed Hedong, besieged Taiyuan, and forced Zong Han to abandon Tongguan and enter Guanzhong and retreat north, which led to the Battle of Shangdang.

It was also this man who regained Taiyuan and changed the situation in Hedong and even the Song and Xia wars.

"I have heard about Wu Qing's name for a long time, and today I meet him. His reputation is indeed well-deserved."

"Your Majesty has given me awards, but I have little reputation. Fortunately, I have the trust of Your Majesty and all the ministers in the court, and with the support of the generals, I have made some achievements."

Zhao Ning asked again: "How is the people's livelihood in Taiyuan Prefecture?"

"Thanks to the strong support of the imperial court, the people's livelihood in Taiyuan Prefecture recovered very quickly. After the people were divided into fields, they couldn't help but be happy and worked day and night. This year's harvest was quite good. Under the New Deal, every family has food. The price of food in Taiyuan City

It is also maintained at a reasonable price of seven qian (700 Wen) per stone."

Zhao Ning nodded and asked: "How about the armor?"

"Currently, there are 30,000 imperial troops in Taiyuan Prefecture, all belonging to the Long Guard Army, and 70,000 Xiang Army troops, with a total strength of 100,000. There are 10,000 Long Guard troops and 20,000 Xiang Army troops stationed in Yangqu. Yangqu has 80,000 soldiers and civilians. Chitang

The pass has been repaired. Shouyang has another 10,000 dragon guards and 20,000 Xiang troops. Three walls have been built around it, with a total of 60,000 soldiers and civilians."

Yangqu is dozens of miles north of Taiyuan City, and Chitang Pass to the north of Yangqu is an important pass.

Exiting Chitang Pass is Xinzhou, and to the north of Xinzhou is Daizhou, where Yanmen Pass is located.

Zhao Ning looked at the large map and asked: "How do you think the court should deploy in Hedong next?"

"I have investigated and found that there are many Jin troops stationed in Daizhou, and Daizhou is not far from Zhending. If our army wants to attack Daizhou, the Jin army in Zhending Mansion can support it at any time." Wu Jie said, "But if first

To defeat Xianzhou to the west of Xinzhou, we can then capture Lanzhou, then go up to Linzhou and seize the Fu Valley. In this way, if the Jin armies of Daizhou and Zhending want to support this area, our main force of Taiyuan Prefecture can take the opportunity to defeat Dingxiang, and conquer Dingxiang in the east.

Enter Daizhou and seize Yanmen."

Wu Jie obviously did a lot of inspections in Taiyuan Prefecture, otherwise he would not have explained it in such detail.

But strategic planning must be so detailed and meticulous.

Wu Jie continued: "I think it would be more appropriate to take the west route."

After listening to what Wu Jie said, Zhao Ning smiled and said: "Masters, I have already said that Wu Shuai's idea coincides with mine, to attack the west route, recapture Linzhou and Fugu, and then march westward to Xixia, completely

Occupy all the territory east of Yinzhou, and then secretly open a road to prepare for multiple expeditions to Xia in the future."

The governors said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Wu Jie breathed a sigh of relief, but he was deeply afraid that the court would ask him to fight eastward, which would not be a wise move.

Wu Jie added: "Your Majesty, in the past few months, there have been rumors that the imperial court is going to invade the Kingdom of Jin in the north. I don't understand why your Majesty now wants to go west to recover Linzhou and Fugu?"

Zhao Ning said: "Just read the things in the newspapers. Everything is based on the military orders of the imperial court."

"Yes!" Wu Jie sighed in his heart, believing that the Northern Expedition was just to scare the Jin people.

Zhao Ning looked at the map attentively and asked: "How long will it take to get Linzhou and Fugu back?"

"If the military expenditure is sufficient, it will be within a year."

"next year?"

"feasible!"

Zhao Ning asked Zhao Ding: "How is the banknote trade in Xixia?"

Zhao Ding said: "Xixia has hoarded a lot of copper coins, at least five million coins."

Zhang Shuye said: "According to the information returned from the northwest, the Xixia people are vigorously mining iron ore, forging armor, and expanding the people's strength in Hengshan. Within a few years, something big may happen."

Zhao Ning said: "Zhang Jun has reported to me many times that envoys from the Kingdom of Jin are active in Xixia. I think Li Qianshun will only be able to tolerate it for two years at most. So next year, Wu Jie must take back Linzhou and Fugu, and I will take action against Li Qianshun."

Take action before."
Chapter completed!