Feng Changhuan was furious, "Second brother, this Mu family is really bullying others. The armor is broken, the sword is broken with a slash, and the food and grass are shoddy. What kind of mess is this? It's getting more and more outrageous."
Let’s break it up! Although I’ve done some tricks in the past, I haven’t done anything as grand as this time!”
Feng Junhan was calm and said calmly: "It's not the first time. You're not used to it yet?"
Just as Feng Changhuan was about to say something, Jiang Nanyan's cold voice sounded at the right time, "Your Highness, please be patient. I believe the prince has other plans!"
Feng Junhan had a calm smile on his face, "I have received the news that Wan'er is coming soon!"
Jing Wan came so soon? Jiang Nanyan's eyebrows were slightly furrowed. Deep in his heart, he didn't want Jing Wan to come here, but this was not something he could decide. He lowered his long eyelashes to cover the flow of his eyes!
Feng Changhuan was startled. Is the Iron Rooster really coming? This money-hungry Iron Rooster has actually changed his gender. What else is he planning?
Feng Changhuan said unwillingly: "Second brother, the Mu family can do whatever they want by controlling the household department. Why don't we go to the father and get involved?"
Feng Junhan still looked enigmatic, with an unpredictable and calm smile on his face. Yun Danfeng said lightly: "You think too simply!" Chang Huan is indeed only suitable for fighting, not
Suitable for Machiavellian strategy!
Jiang Nanyan explained: "The Ministry of Household Affairs under the control of the Mu family is only responsible for allocating the required silver from the treasury. The Ministry of War is responsible for making weapons. The quality of the weapons has nothing to do with the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
"The grain and grass needed for the war are not directly released from the national treasury, but are temporarily transferred by prefectures from various regions. There are many officials involved, and the personnel are huge, including prefects from various regions, internal affairs officers, chief ministers, supervisory envoys, transfer envoys, grain and grass officers, etc.
Officials will all participate in the transshipment of grain and grass!"
"Even if we report it to the emperor, it will be of no avail. The Mu family did not disobey the imperial edict. They have allocated money in accordance with the imperial edict. The responsibility has nothing to do with them. If it is really investigated, many officials will pass the buck and work hard, which will delay the war.
It’s not worth the loss!”
Feng Junhan looked at Jiang Nanyan with a smile. He was calm, thoughtful, good at weighing the pros and cons, with a tolerant temperament and extraordinary concentration. He was really worthy of his appreciation!
Feng Changhuan was unwilling to give up, "Even so, you may not be able to find out where the problem is if you want to check it out. Why do you keep swallowing your anger like this?"
Jiang Nan Yan said slowly: "The Ministry of Household Affairs has done its duty. We wanted weapons, and they gave us silver coins for weapons. We wanted armor, and they gave us silver coins for armor. We asked for food and grass, and they also gave us silver coins for food and grass. All the
They all did it!”
"Furthermore, the DPRK has not clearly stipulated how much silver is needed to fight a war in addition to the soldiers' salaries. Although it is budgeted by the Ministry of War, it can only be decided by the Ministry of Household Affairs in the end. What's more, the supply to the soldiers
The number of grains required can only be limited based on the number of soldiers, for example, 30,000 dans. As for whether these 30,000 dans are brown rice, indica rice, or japonica rice, there is no way to limit it. This needs to be determined based on the annual harvest and the state and county.
Judging from the actual situation, we can only adapt to local conditions. If we want to talk about the quality of grain and grass, there is no imperial rule to follow!"
"The most important thing is that the money from the national treasury cannot be used only for war. The salaries of so many officials throughout the country, the construction of water conservancy projects, the establishment of schools, etc., everything needs to be transferred from the national treasury.
The amount of silver that comes to fight can only be limited to a certain range. As for the size of this range, it is the people in the Ministry of Revenue who have the final say. They cannot let us speak. Even if we complain to the emperor, the Ministry of Revenue can completely justify it, because
They have the most reasonable explanation!”
Feng Changhuan was speechless after what he said. Jiang Nanyan was right. Mu Lanqing had completed the task brilliantly in accordance with the imperial edict. As for whether the battle could be won or not, it was none of Mu Lanqing's business!
When the battle is defeated, even if he wants to cause trouble, the courtiers will think that the officers and soldiers are making excuses for losing the battle, and they will not have the upper hand at all!
Feng Changhuan sat down angrily, "Why hasn't this iron rooster come yet?" In the past, although the people in the Ministry of Revenue would impose restrictions overtly or covertly, they would not go too far. Now they are becoming more and more blatant. The soldiers' food and salary are
It’s getting tighter and tighter!
Feng Junhan said calmly: "Chang Huan, why are you in a hurry? Didn't I already tell you that Wan'er is almost here!"
Feng Changhuan was stunned. He didn't know what he was worried about!
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On this day, when Feng Jun Hanzheng, Feng Changhuan, Jiang Nanyan and several lieutenants were discussing strategies to fight against the Japanese pirates in the tent, Leng Shang came to report, "Report to the prince, the princess and Mr. Xiaoyao have arrived at the camp!"
Feng Jun smiled coldly and said, "Invite them in!"
Ning Jingwan in a red dress, Baili Xiaoyao in a white dress, and the cold and solemn Leng Yue behind them entered the inner tent.
Jing Jing Wan said: "I, my concubine, see the prince!"
All the generals said: "See the princess!"
Jingjing Wan nodded gently, "Generals, no courtesy!"
After Baili Xiaoyao saluted, Feng Junhan nodded slightly. Everyone understood and quietly exited the tent. There were only Feng Junhan and Ning Jingwan in the tent!
"Wan'er!" He gently stepped forward and hugged Ning Ning Wan into his arms, "Has the journey been smooth?"
Ning Jingwan smiled lightly and said, "With Leng Yue here and Young Master Xiaoyao here, do you think anything will happen to me?"
Feng Junhan chuckled, "Yes, Wan'er is capable of protecting herself even without their protection!"
Jingjing Wan waved her hand, "Forget it, my lord, you'd better not praise me. I'll feel frightened whenever you praise me!"
Jingjing Wan looked at him. He was dressed in battle armor. In addition to his usual handsomeness, deepness, dignity and elegance, he also had an intimidating aura. His eyebrows were calm and powerful, and the king's dignity and domineering were most vividly displayed on him.
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Feng Junhan smiled and hugged Ning Jing Wan tighter, "Wan'er, I miss you very much!"
Jingjing Wan stretched out her slender hand and gently touched the cold iron armor on his body, and said angrily: "You are not allowed to bring women with you when marching and fighting. Although I am not a member of the army, I still know the rules of the army!"
Feng Junhan smiled lightly and didn't take it seriously, "Wan'er is special. She is a heroine. Besides, the princess is not afraid of hardships and dangers and comes to the army to condolences to the soldiers at the front. Who dares to say that the princess cannot come?"
Tranquility Wan smiled slightly. Even though he was in battle armor, he still had the faint scent of hibiscus flowers on his body!
Feng Junhan said casually: "How is things going?"
Jingjing Wan raised her eyes and said, "Is the prince doubting me?"
Feng Junhan looked deeply at Ning Jing Wan, with a smile flashing in his eyes, "Of course not. If Wan'er doesn't feel at ease when he does something, who else will feel at ease when he does something?"
Jingjing Wan frowned, "No matter how I listen to it, I feel like the prince is treating me as a subordinate who can be called around!"
Feng Junhan's slender fingers caressed Ning Jing Wan's eyebrows, and said in a low voice, "Where? Wan'er misunderstood. Husband and wife are of the same mind, and their sharpness can break through metal. We are on the same warship!"
Jingjing Wan turned around slowly, her voice a little sad, "I always feel that this is the most losing business I have done since I was a child!"
Feng Junhan raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "How do you say that?"
Jingjing Wan said slowly: "Although the prince expects that there will be problems with the military supplies supplied by Mu Lanqing this time, there is nothing the prince can do!"
Feng Junhan's eyes suddenly flashed with fierceness when he heard this, and Ning Jingwan looked clearly into his eyes. He knew in his heart that his forbearance now was just waiting for the opportunity, first gradually eroding the power of the Mu family, and waiting for the time to mature.
After that, catch them all!
Feng Junhan stretched out his hand to grab a trace of Ning Jing Wan's long, playful hair, and chuckled, "Wan'er is so smart!" There was no need to tell Wan'er the pros and cons that Jiang Nanyan analyzed for Chang Huan before.
Your cleverness has already thought of it!
Jingjing Wan said: "Not only do I need to spend huge sums of money to fill this loophole, but I also risk beheading my head to build weapons for the prince. It's not like the prince doesn't know that our family is a serious businessman and has never done illegal business!
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Feng Junhan couldn't help laughing, "With me here, who dares to kill my precious Wan'er?"
Ning Jing Wan pursed her lips, "Your Majesty said it quite easily. If the Mu family finds out, then the Queen and the Duke of Jing will all go out to battle, and the national law is as strong as a mountain, your Majesty may not be able to protect me!"
Feng Junhan disagreed and said with a smile: "Wan'er is worrying too much. Although I do not have real power, it is not difficult to save a person's life!"
Ning Jingwan believed that Feng Junhan did have this ability. Last time, the Mu family tried to force Feng Junhan to divorce her, but Feng Junhan took a different approach and took advantage of this opportunity to give the Mu family a chance.
A heavy blow, the person in charge of the military power of the Mu family was eliminated!
Jingjing Wan said angrily: "Your Majesty, you don't know. I seem to be very courageous and dare to do anything, but in fact I am very timid and I never dare to do anything illegal!"
Feng Junhan laughed, took Ning Jing Wan into his arms again, caressed Ning Jing Wan's jade cheek, and murmured in a voice that was completely unlike a commander commanding thousands of troops, "Wan'er!"
Ning Jingwan was still heartbroken, "Not only that, this time the Japanese are coming fiercely, Fenglin Navy is short of warships, and it takes a long time to build ships. I also want to change my merchant ships into warships for the prince to drive. Your prince,
How big a loss do you think this is for me? I am a businessman!"
"Okay, Wan'er, when the battle is over, I'll just make it up to you for my husband!"
Jingjing Wan raised her eyebrows. A real iron rooster that could only get in but couldn't get out would compensate for the losses of others? She couldn't help but wonder: "How does the prince plan to compensate for my losses? Do you plan to return all these silver coins to me?"
He smiled and said nothing, looking at Jing Jing Wan with gentle eyes, and suddenly said: "How about I promise you with my body?" The charming voice was full of temptation, making people irresistible!
Ning Jing Wan became angry and hit his armor with a pink fist. He was quick-sighted and quickly grasped Ning Jing Wan's jade hand with his big hand, saying lovingly: "This is iron armor. It will hurt your hand if it hits it. Wan'er should be careful.