During this extremely sensitive period, Zong Han's arrival in Yanjing caused shock among the top officials in Yanjing.

Zong Wang also knew that he came with bad intentions, but some conflicts could not be intensified in person.

"Zong Wang, I came all the way here. Yanjing has a large population and is quite prosperous, thanks to you!"

"The words of Zhongshu are serious, they are all serving the imperial court."

"By the way, do you know about Korea?"

"I received a military report from Liaoyang."

Zong Han asked deliberately: "What do you think of this matter?"

"The Order of Zhongshu refers to the Song Dynasty sending more troops to Goryeo?"

"Just take it as such."

"It is unlikely to increase troops, but it is very possible to increase logistics troops." Zong Wang said conservatively.

These Jin entrepreneurs are not fools. They experienced the destruction of Liao and Song Dynasty. How can they be so easy to fool?

But what Zong Wang said was still very conservative.

Because the more intelligent and wise a person is, the less likely he is to speak his mind fully, and the less likely he is to casually conclude something that he is not sure about.

"You mean, there is a possibility that the Song Dynasty will increase its troops?"

"have."

"Where will Zhao Guan's family increase their troops? Hebei? Or Hedong?"

"neither."

"That is?"

"Add more troops from the capital."

"Send more imperial guards from Zhao Guan's family?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Zong Wang coughed, with a clear luster in his eyes, "In addition to understanding the Song Dynasty's defense deployment in Hebei, Hedong, Shaanxi and Liaodong, we don't know much about the military defense in other places.

"

"In Shaanxi, Hedong, Hebei, and Liaodong, the total number of forbidden troops is 200,000. How many troops are needed to support 200,000 forbidden troops? At the same time, we are building fortresses in various places, mobilizing military supplies, and fighting frequently.

How much military expenditure is needed per year?" Zong Han said, "Plus the Gyeonggi Road Imperial Guard."

Zong Wang said: "The annual military expenditure is probably more than 30 million yuan."

"Then how can the Zhao Guan family add another 300,000 troops?" Zong Han said with disdain, "I admit that the Zhao Guan family has some means and strategies that can always turn the situation into danger, but he should not think that we are fools. Such a high military expenditure

Regarding expenses, his Zhao Guan family has been on the edge of a cliff, and he should know it well."

Zong Wang remained silent.

The finances, bureaucracy and army of the Song Dynasty are a mystery.

The fact that Zhao Guan's family maintains such a huge military defense and bureaucracy, and its finances have not yet collapsed, is something that the top brass of the Jin Kingdom cannot figure out despite racking their brains.

Zhao Guan's family seems to have magical money-changing skills, and his money seems to never be used up.

However, Zong Wang actually gleaned some of the core essence of the Song Dynasty from the documents on the reform situation of the Song Dynasty that were passed back last year.

The Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom are different.

It should be said that the stealth strategies adopted by the Zhao Guan family and those in power in the Jin Kingdom were different.

"Zong Wang, what do you think the significance of the existence of newspapers in the Song Dynasty is?" Zong Han continued, "They are just tools put on the table to deceive us."

"Not entirely." Zong Wang smiled, and there seemed to be some complicated emotions in that smile.

"What kind of advice do you have? I'd like to hear the details." Zong Han said.

Zong Wang knew that Zong Han had persuaded him to send troops to attack the Song Dynasty this time, so he patiently discussed with himself the deeper structure of the Song Dynasty.

"What do you think of Zhongshu Ling?" Zong Wang asked.

Zong Han picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "The Song Dynasty seems to be stronger now than during the Xuanhe period. They have won many battles, but their losses over the years have not been small."

Zong Wang nodded.

"The Song Dynasty, which appears to be powerful now, is actually just a fat man that was boasted by Zhao Guan's newspaper." Zong Han continued, "The huge military and bureaucratic expenditures, and the bloated military defense lines are the most fatal weaknesses of the Song Dynasty.

"

Zong Wang stopped nodding.

Zong Han continued: "The reason why it hasn't collapsed yet is that the Zhao Guan family is still holding on. And in this war with Goryeo, as the Song Dynasty tilted a huge amount of money and people against Goryeo, this fat man's true colors should be revealed."

"What does Zhongshu Ling mean?"

Zong Han said: "The national treasury is exhausted. Whether Hebei and Hedong can still pay for military expenditures is a question."

Zong Wang shook his head and said, "Zhongshu Ling, you and I hold different views."

"Oh, I would like to hear the details."

"Since last year, I have chosen a place in Xijin Prefecture and imitated the Song Dynasty to implement their new agricultural policy. What do you think the result will be?"

"What is it?"

"The local people are grateful to the court. When I sent people there to recruit soldiers, every family was very cooperative and willing to actively serve the court. In their view, the court recruited soldiers to protect their homeland."

Zong Han's expression remained unchanged and he continued to listen to Zong Wang's words.

"Do you know why they think this way?"

"Why?"

"Because they have obtained the land and become the owners of the land, when recruiting soldiers, you only need to tell them that we are here to protect each of their homes. Whether it is the clan leader or the family members, they will take precautions.

Resistance turns into active cooperation.”

Zong Wang obviously realized Zhao Ning's most crucial point in land reform.

Land reform has redistributed land to a large number of farmers, reduced taxes, and greatly improved the living conditions of farmers.

From ancient times to the Song Dynasty, Chinese people have lived under the influence of Confucianism and have a strong sense of responsibility. For the sake of their family, everyone may be ready to sacrifice their lives at any time.

In order to maintain this improved status quo, more people are willing to join the army.

This is actually the first step in the awakening of the national concept.

"Don't they want salary after joining the army?" Zong Han said with a smile, "They will also ask Zhao Guan's family for money. What I'm telling you is the problem of the Song Dynasty's treasury."

"What I want to tell you is exactly the problem of the treasury." Zong Wang said, "There have been many raids on the Zhao Guan family in recent years, and there are also many bureaucrats who are dissatisfied with the Zhao Guan family. Why was the Zhao Guan family able to complete the New Agricultural Policy and adjust the historical records of the Song Dynasty?

The previous policy of emphasizing culture over military affairs?"

"Why?"

"We rely on the aristocrats and Han landlords to govern the local area, and the Zhao Guan family has won the support of the people, won over some bureaucrats, and attacked other bureaucrats, removing obstacles. The reason why some bureaucrats are willing to help the Zhao Guan family is because they have broad public support.

The reason why people support it is precisely because of the New Agricultural Policy."

“Searching homes cannot always maintain revenue for the treasury.”

"But Zhao Guan's family not only has the New Agricultural Policy, but also state-owned trading companies and banks. Has Zhong Shuling heard about it?"

Zong Han was silent.

"Let's talk about the handover of banknotes. After the Battle of Yinzhou, the Xixia people accepted the handover of banknotes from the Song Dynasty. Zhongshu Ling knew this."

Zong Han nodded.

"Where does the handover money come from?"

Zong Han said: "It is said that it was made by the Song Dynasty."

“How much does it cost to make a handout note?”

"I don't know the exact number, but it's very small."

"However, people from the Song Dynasty smuggled war horses in Xixia and settled by paying money. In the past, a war horse cost dozens or even a hundred guan. Now, you only need to pay a piece of banknote with these 100 guan printed on it to buy a war horse.

How much do you think Zhao Guan’s family spent?”

Zong Han was stunned for a moment.

Politics is really Zong Han's shortcoming.

"According to detailed reports, the payment of banknotes has become common in Shaanxi, and many soldiers and civilians have their salaries settled in banknotes. How much do you think the Zhao family will spend on military expenses?"

"It is impossible for the Zhao Guan family to keep printing money to pay salaries!" Zong Han seemed unwilling to accept it.
Chapter completed!