As dusk fell, peace returned to Licheng. Except for the streets and alleys, there were still heavily armed soldiers passing by from time to time. There were no traces of excess anymore, and it seemed like it was the same as before.
Peace has long since returned to the Licheng Prefecture Palace. Except for the fact that there are fewer and more cautious guards and waiters walking around, everything seems to be no different from the past.
Lights were lit in the main hall of the front palace. All the important officials sat on chairs and formed a semicircle. Luo Chuan was talking about something in front of a huge map of Hanzhou in Southwest China that was hung up.
"The first stage is basically like this. It's just that the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. The specific situation depends on the actions of the frontline generals." Luo Chuan casually threw the dark charcoal that had been smeared for a long time on the ground of the hall and took it from Gao Shi.
Xian handed him a wet towel to wipe his hands, and said to the courtiers, "So, my lords, I need money and food, and I need the entire Li County to move quickly to help Li County win this crucial battle.
Good rear protection."
All the important ministers stared at the map and pondered for a long time, but no one was in a hurry to speak.
After drinking some tea, the county captain, who was already the oldest among the people present, spoke, with a hoarse voice and a tired face, "I dare to ask the prefect, going north under a surprise attack may be a meritorious service, but Yongchang County will definitely counterattack. Anling
It is absolutely impossible for Yuguang County to do nothing. Once I am away from Lijun and fall into the quagmire of the northern battlefield and cannot extricate myself, it will be difficult to stop the invasion of the southern barbarians from the north in the spring of next year. What's more, after the battle at Xiguguan, does the prefect think that the western barbarians are no longer in danger?
"
He slowly closed his eyes and said, "I know that the prefect has just ascended the throne, and he should not question his decision. However, this matter is of great importance and is not just about money and food. I hope the prefect... will think twice...
..."
All the civil servants lowered their eyes, but their peripheral vision fell on Luo Chuan, who was wiping his hands.
Luo Chuan was not impatient or bored at all, he just listened quietly. After the old man finished speaking, he said in a soft voice, "Mr. Zuo is devoted to Lijun, and what he said is all right, but some of it Luo Chuan
I still have to break it off and say a few words. First of all, regarding Xiyi, the battle at Xiguguan not only injured the enemy but also damaged itself, but in the final analysis I think it can be called a great victory, because in this battle, we made Xiyi understand,
Lijun's truth was not only difficult to grasp but also tasteless, prompting Xiyi to set his sights further north. However, if Xiyi wanted to take care of him, Cangyan's sharp knife pointed directly at his heart became a worry. This is what I
The fundamental reason why I want to borrow a way and the other party agrees, but you should know that no one has heard this after leaving this hall."
Luo Chuan's face was solemn, and he still threw the wet towel after wiping his hands on the floor of the hall behind him, "This time the troops are sent out, Yongchang Anling will definitely counterattack. This is what it should be. If we don't completely defeat them, what will happen next
Needless to say, just because several forces in Anling County have their own agenda, or the Yongchang County Governor whose anger may burn out his head, have the ability to make Lijun Qingqi fall into the quagmire of the northern battlefield and be unable to extricate himself.
?" He calmly looked at the old man who opened his eyes again, "Absolutely impossible."
The old man frowned slightly, "So the variables that the prefect is considering are still the Yun family in Guang County..."
"Of course, this little doubt is not enough to shake my determination. I heard that Jincheng County in the northwest Wuzhou can't help but attack Linjun. It's abnormal for the southwest Hanzhou to be too quiet. If it weren't for my father's game, Zuo
Who do you think will be the first to add fuel to the fire in Hanzhou in southwest China?" Luo Chuan asked.
The old man nodded, "In this case, I have no reason to hold back the prefect. Some of the military supplies saved by the Military Affairs Department over the years will be approved tonight, and half of them will be shipped to the Northern Army." He sighed and looked to the north.
"Old man... I was once a soldier from Gan Yuan's army. I didn't expect to see Gan Yuan's soldiers leave Tianmen Mountain before I died. I died without regrets..."
Luo Chuan's face was still serious. He turned to look at the youngest of the four chief officials of the Fifth Division and the one with the most outstanding facial features. He asked, "Master Xie, there should be enough money and food in Lijun's treasury to support him."
Is this enough for this battle?"
"Returning to the Governor, the money and food in Lijun's treasury has never been sufficient, but there is no problem in supporting the first stage mentioned by the Lord." The person called Mr. Xie was Xie Wushang, the treasurer of Lijun, and he spoke slowly
, with a clear voice and a steady tone, "It's just that the treasurer's soldiers everywhere have little combat effectiveness. They can transport grain and grass to the border of Li County at most. If they want to transport grain out of the country during the war, it will delay things."
"Zhao Wuji has already considered these issues. Just transport the grain and grass to the camps of the three armies, especially Ganyuan. More will be needed." Luo Chuan then looked at the two men with half-white beards next to Xie Wushang. The one with the long eyebrows was Li Junsi.
Agricultural officer Chen Yu and small-eyed household officer Zhou Zhongqing said, "Mr. Chen, the troubled times have come. The matter of farming is a major matter related to the long-term life and death of a place. In the past, some people just tried to enrich their own pockets in this regard. From now on,
From today on, I will tell you clearly that all the people below who dare to take advantage of the food issue should not blame me for cutting their heads. Mr. Zhou, in a war, the loss of soldiers is inevitable. Even if we can lower the
The proportion of soldiers who can be mixed into the army should not be too high. The maximum number of soldiers who can be supplemented by the county's household registration and their regional distribution must be sorted out as soon as possible to facilitate rapid response in the future."
The two people whose names were called stood up and saluted.
Then Luo Chuan looked at Dou Qiushi, the first civil official after Luo Yun and Gongsun Cuo entered the court, and said, "Master Dou, before my father left, he cleaned up a group of officials and their families from top to bottom.
, After all this trouble, naturally some people will not be able to go to court. I said it very lightly at the court meeting today. It may not be that simple to keep the entire official system running. What do you think?"
Dou Qiushi is an extremely ordinary-looking middle-aged man. There is not a single feature on his face that can be called distinctive. It is extremely incompatible with his rich and luxurious clothes. His speaking voice is also ordinary, even because of his crisp voice.
It makes people feel that they have lost their composure. "Among the five departments, there are four chief officials: Secretary, Secretary, Secretary of Agriculture, and Treasurer. Although each department now has some vacancies, the implementation of affairs is still not stagnant. With those
The vacancies have given young people more opportunities, and sometimes the efficiency can be higher. Only the Silvfu Yamen has not only the lack of chief officials, but also the most missing officials at all levels. Nowadays, the Silvfu Yamen has been under great pressure due to the series of setbacks.
It’s too big, and the county magistrate...so if we don’t elect a chief officer in time, things will be delayed to some extent.”
Luo Chuan looked at this important minister who did not appear to be extremely intelligent regardless of his appearance. He recalled Luo Tianen's evaluation of this person in his letter to him, and slowly said, "Master Dou, who do you think can take over the position?"
The position of chief official of the Lufu Yamen?"
"There is currently no candidate," Dou Qiushi said directly, "The Grand Administrator can choose one person to serve as the adjutant of the Silu Office first. If he can handle the heavy pressure, he can be the chief officer of the Silu Mansion."
Luochuan nodded, "The former Cangyan County Prime Minister Zeyan will arrive in Licheng soon."
"Mu Zeyan has a loyal and upright temperament, is pure and fair, and is suitable to be a deputy adjutant," Dou Qiushi said.
"Okay, that's him," Luo Chuan turned around and walked towards the high platform. After taking two steps, he came back and said to Dou Qiushi, "Master Dou, you know that Mu Zeyan is a student of Gongsun Cuo, right?"
"I know," Dou Qiushi said.
"Last time, he wanted to go back to Licheng, but I stopped him. At that time, he didn't know that old man Gongsun Cuo would die as a martyr. This time he returned to Licheng and I might have left. If so, you can explain to him for me.
Just one sentence to prevent him from feeling resentful," Luo Chuan said.
All the important ministers were surprised when they heard this.
Only Dou Qiushi still smiled, but the meaning in his eyes was a bit unclear, seeming sad and yet happy at the same time. He nodded and said something that did not answer the question, "Sure enough, you are still... more like him...