Qin Huaidao's military punches were so fierce that there was a faint sound of sonic boom, sometimes like a tiger roaring, sometimes like a giant ape sweeping, sometimes like a snake moving, sometimes like a butterfly fluttering, every move is like an antelope hanging its horns, it is difficult to fathom.
Xue Rengui hurried over after receiving the order. His eyes lit up when he saw this scene, and he suddenly became interested in discussing with each other. However, when he thought about Qin Huaidao's different identity, he suppressed his desire to win, stepped forward and clasped his fists, saying: "Young Master, are you looking for me?
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"Brother Xue is here?"
Qin Huaidao slowly withdrew his troops, took a long breath, took the towel brought up by the guard to wipe his sweat, and asked: "How is the army being organized? Are there any difficulties?"
"The armies are still on the road. It will take at least two days. The existing baggage armies have been reorganized. Are we going to fight again?" Xue Rengui keenly sensed something was wrong and asked bluntly.
The ones assigned to Xue Rengui were not new soldiers, but the garrison troops originally stationed in Qiemo, Loulan, Qitun, Dunhuang, Yumenguan and Yangguan, and these places were replaced by Fang Yiai's troops.
In Qin Huaidao's defensive deployment, Fang Yiai guarded the outer perimeter, Xue Rengui guarded the outside of the Han Dynasty City, the Jinyi guards guarded the inside of the city, and the female army guarded the palace. They were set up layer by layer to ensure safety and reliability.
"I'll give you three months. After three months, the army will be sent out to fight. The battle requires half of your army's cavalry, general infantry, and infantry equipped with sabers and repeating crossbows. You also need to separately train a Modao army, a heavy cavalry army, and equipment.
I will let people build it up, for a month at most, to practice more three-and-three offense, defense and street fighting."
“Street fighting?”
The time is a little short, but it’s no problem to build up combat effectiveness.”
"I know what you're capable of. Just go ahead and do it. If you need anything, report it to the military department for approval."
"Follow the order!" Xue Rengui agreed and hurried away.
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Qin Huaidao was making plans, and Li Tai was also making plans.
Inside the Ziwei Palace.
Li Taigao sat on the golden imperial couch and looked at Kong Yingda who was reporting quietly, not happy.
Kong Yingda took over the power, and his arrogance became more and more intense. He said slowly: "Your Majesty, all taxes and taxes will be transferred to the national treasury in three days. Several of them have contributed a lot. I also ask your Majesty to reward me with one or two. I have drawn up a list."
A chamberlain quickly stepped forward to take the list and handed it to Li Tai respectfully.
Li Tai glanced through it calmly. The candidates above were all close to Kong Yingda. The meaning was beyond words. However, Li Tai knew that he could not deny the request. He turned to look at Henry Zhang who had just supported him and asked indifferently:
"What does Mr. Zhang think of this matter?"
Zhang Xuan stepped out of the queue, cupped his hands and said: "Going back to your Majesty, I think it is my duty to do things for the imperial court, not to mention that I have a monthly salary and cannot be rewarded again."
"Unbridled, meritorious deeds will be rewarded, and transgressions will be punished. This is the law of the imperial court, how can it be abolished?" Kong Yingda became angry when he heard it. He dared to object when he first came up, but later he responded with a pair of turbid old eyes staring at Henry Zhang.
Zhang Xuan was not afraid at all. He straightened his chest and asked: "Xiang Kong, as a minister, you should be loyal and dedicated, and do your duty well. If you do your duty, you will be rewarded. What kind of etiquette will it be? If everyone follows suit, the court will take it.
What payment?”
"How can we agree to this matter? If a few adults don't go all out, the tax revenue may not go smoothly. This is merit, and merit should be rewarded." Kong Yingda said coldly.
Henry Zhang was too lazy to talk to him anymore. He was just talking to Li Tai.
If a sage asks but refuses to report, it is disrespectful and may lead to beheading.
Seeing that Kong Yingda was defeated, Lu Chengqing was in a good mood, but as a Taiwei, it was not easy to interfere in civil affairs. He looked at someone in the crowd, and the other person nodded knowingly, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Zhang said is true, and he is loyal and dedicated.
This is the way to be a minister, not to mention that the imperial court has given you a salary, and you should not be rewarded for completing your duties. Otherwise, if everyone follows suit and the imperial court cannot afford it, wouldn't there be chaos?"
"I second the proposal!" Several more ministers came out to support.
After all, Kong Yingda was a scholar and did not have enough experience in politics. He managed civil servants with the idealism of a scholar, but he became increasingly ugly and self-centered. Many aristocratic families were dissatisfied and began to take sides.
Of course, some of them were secretly instigated by Li Tai.
Li Tai is not good at fighting, but he still has a good hand at messing with people, which he has honed over many years of competing for the crown prince's position.
Kong Yingda looked at the people who came out in surprise, most of whom were close friends, and said in disbelief: "You... how dare you?"
A censor said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister Kong, taxes are a matter of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Prime Minister Kong has the responsibility to show his merits, but Mr. Zhang, who is specifically responsible for the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs, has the responsibility to veto. The final decision depends on the Holy Emperor."
These words undoubtedly reminded Kong Yingda not to cross the line.
But Kong Yingda was too business-minded and would not give face to anyone he thought was right. He looked solemn and said coldly: "You are presumptuous, are you teaching me how to do things?"
"I don't dare, but I am the imperial censor and have the responsibility to maintain the order of the court proceedings. What I said is not within the scope of my responsibilities. Please forgive me." The other party said in a gentle tone.
Kong Yingda was so angry that his face turned green and he was about to get angry.
Li Tai was very happy to see that Kong Yingda's arrogance had been suppressed, but he also knew enough was enough. He waved his hand and said: "Okay, we will discuss this later. Everyone, please step aside. Kong Xiang and Taiwei will stay."
Everyone bowed and left.
Li Tai waved his hand to signal all the servants and servants in the hall to leave. Only three people were left in the hall and whispered: "Xiang Kong, Lieutenant Lu, how is the progress of the westward plan?"
"According to time, it should have been started. I believe the news will come out soon." The Taiwei said immediately.
Li Tai nodded and looked at Kong Yingda: "Xiang Kong, who of the two of you from the west plans to make more contributions and who will be in charge of the new army. This has been discussed in advance. Don't rush to arrange rewards for the meritorious ministers. Everything will be decided after news from the west.
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"Okay, this is what you said." Kong Yingda looked dissatisfied.
Seeing that the other party was becoming more and more disrespectful and arrogant, Li Tai became more and more unhappy, but he did not show it. Instead, he smiled and said: "This is such a serious matter, I am not kidding about it. However, the needs of the new army are not small. Since the tax is
If the tax is collected into the treasury, then we should spend five million. Military pay, equipment, and training all require money."
"Old minister, thank you for the soldiers!" Lu Chengqing said quickly, his eyes shining.
Kong Yingda was so angry that his face became even more ugly, and he said: "Your Majesty, you can give me money, but you can't give it to Mr. Lu. I will personally go and distribute the military pay and arrange for the forging of weapons."
"This is a matter of the military department and is under my jurisdiction." Lu Chengqing was unhappy when he heard this.
"Give it to you? If I really give you all the money, and I still have to take care of it, how much will it get in the end?" Kong Yingda snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain.
"You are outrageous, you are slandering." Lu Chengqing was furious.
"What? Did I tell you what you were thinking?"
Since ancient times, civil and military forces have been at odds with each other. When Li Tai saw that they were about to quarrel again, his mind was buzzing. He suddenly thought that who paid the army meant that the army was loyal to whom. What the two of them were fighting for was not money, but hearts and minds.
His heart can be killed!
My oriole can no longer be hidden, otherwise I won’t know how it will die.
The next moment, Li Tai shouted: "Okay, don't make any noise, I will send it myself."