An hour later, Prime Minister Zhou Yafu, Shaofu Qing Liu She, Da Nong Zhi Buyi and the heads of relevant departments all rushed to the Xuanshi Hall.
"The Prime Minister came just in time..." Liu Che looked at the ministers headed by Zhou Yafu who hurriedly arrived, and said directly: "I just received the battle report from the front line..."
Liu Che looked at the map and said: "A decisive battle is about to take place!"
Zhou Yafu and others looked up at the map illuminated by the oil lamp.
On the map, one after another, symbols representing the main force of the Huns, Wanqi, surrounded Heyin.
With seven large banners, the Han army's Zhidu headquarters was pinned down in Heyin.
Everyone looked at each other, then nodded and said, "Your Majesty, you are wise!"
The decisive battle in Heyin has indeed begun.
The Xiongnu Hedgehogs had gathered so many troops, and they must have planned to eat Zhidu's troops.
The Han Dynasty could never sit back and watch one of them, Jin Wu and Jiu Qing, fall into the hands of the enemy.
Even if the last copper coin in the treasury is used up and the last grain of rice is used up, the Han Dynasty will never allow Zhidu's troops to be attacked and destroyed by the Xiongnu!
The ministers looked at each other, and then, led by Prime Minister Zhou Yafu, they all knelt down and said in unison: "I respectfully obey the holy orders!"
Zhidu's popularity is actually not good at ordinary times. Among the officials, there are countless people who want to eat his flesh, peel off his skin and drink his blood.
But now, in the face of war, everyone, all forces and interest groups have given up their prejudices and immediately chose to unite to support Zhidu.
Since the Spring and Autumn Period, the brothers of the Xia Dynasty have been fighting against each other outside the wall.
Since Guan Zhong united the nine princes and unified the world.
Simple nationalism has already taken root.
Of course, it’s not just ideas and thoughts, but also considerations of practical interests and factional interests.
For the current Han Dynasty ministers and the military merit interest groups of the princes.
Winning the war is the greatest common denominator!
As long as they win, everyone can be promoted and make a fortune, and even factions can be promoted to heaven.
On the contrary, the consequences may be disastrous!
No one dares to take action in such a battle that determines the destiny of the country, or to avenge public or private vengeance.
Anyone who dares to do this will definitely be turned into a corpse by others!
the reason is simple.
For the princes of the Han family, especially those who are already extremely extravagant and lustful, like fire cooking oil, and are extremely wealthy and wealthy, the giants of the noble families and military interest groups.
In this world, there is only one goal left that can keep them motivated and pursued.
This is a feudal country, classified as princes, controlling the life and death of a country, and at the same time creating a new generation and becoming the founder of a line!
This is also the ultimate pursuit of all Chinese literati and nobles.
And to do this, the Han army had to beat the poison out of their bodies.
Only when the body is poisoned can everyone's wishes be realized.
Anyone who blocks this road and prevents the Han army from being poisoned will be the sworn enemy of the military power interest groups of the princes and ministers!
No matter how deep your background is or how high your status is, you will be dragged to Dongshi and chopped into pieces!
Liu Che looked at these ministers and nodded with satisfaction.
Sow one seed in spring and harvest ten thousand kinds of millet in autumn.
In a certain sense, the scene in front of him was created by him.
Over the years, he has continued to advocate the wealth of Shendu, fabricated countless legends about Shendu, and at the same time constantly emphasized on various occasions his determination to entrust Shendu and its surroundings to meritorious officials.
Then, Liu Che took the Anton Protectorate as proof of his determination.
One by one, they granted favors and granted kingdoms, all over Anton.
The princes and ministers took the first reassurance.
Then came the rise of gold in Anton, and Liu Che, the emperor, still generously exploited the world and allowed people to dig for gold.
This made the princes and ministers finally convinced that if the emperor kept his word, once he was poisoned, he would definitely be awarded the title of meritorious officials.
Who can resist the temptation to start a new generation and be the founder of a series?
Who can refuse the prospect of being a loner and establishing a great cause of his own family?
On this basis, as long as the Han army can continue to win and continue to approach the goal of colonizing distant places.
Then, the interests and values of the entire ruling class of the Han Dynasty are the same.
Everyone's purpose is the same.
For this consistent goal and common interests.
As long as it is not the hatred of killing your father, the hatred of taking your wife, or any other small grudges, you can put them aside and tolerate them!
Liu Che held the ribbon and looked at these ministers. He felt that the originally dying monster had been resurrected and completely restored to its vitality.
"I think back then, the Qin people fought for seven generations and finally conquered the world..." Liu Che thought in his heart: "My country has worked hard for thirty years and united for thirty years to realize its ultimate ambition. This is nothing."
What?"
In the Qin Empire at that time, there were endless internal conflicts, struggles and vendettas, but as long as it was external, it would immediately give up all prejudices.
The government and the opposition are united as one.
Let the stock war between the six Eastern countries continue!
It was this spirit that enabled the Qin people to finally complete their historical mission and turn China into a unified empire!
Today, the Han Dynasty and Liu Che have also made their historical missions clear!
The commander-in-chief conquers the country, slays the unruly people from far away, overcomes thorns and thorns, and marches thousands of miles away to fight!
But the barbarians who lived tens of thousands of miles away turned into China a hundred thousand miles away!
Raise the throne of the gods of the summers high, let it bloom with the bright light of civilization, and dominate the world.
Let the whole world, let this earth, all nations and countries, all have no choice but to kneel on the ground and look up at the glory and strength of Zhu Xia.
Become a true Celestial Kingdom, a true Central Empire!
Just thinking about this mission makes Liu Che's blood boil and his blood boils, making him unable to restrain himself.
Thinking about this mission, Liu Che picked up his ribbon, stepped forward, and said: "Prime Minister, I have ordered you to be a Taiwei, holding my tiger talisman, to sit in Taiyuan. The previous governor, Beidi, Yanmen and Yanzhao counties, will be responsible for
Arrange food and supplies, replenish personnel and equipment!"
For decades, the Han Dynasty trained a large number of people and soldiers in the area of the Great Wall in the north.
Basically all the people in the dozen or so counties along the Great Wall are soldiers.
However, these forces have always been dispersed.
Except for a few field regiments, the county soldiers and militiamen in other places all circled within a county and accepted orders during wartime to carry out joint defense.
In normal times, this is of course very good.
But in wartime, especially during national wars like Han-Hungary, the disadvantages of such a system are undoubtedly highlighted.
The various counties and counties are in charge of their own affairs, and each other's strength cannot be turned into a fist.
A lot of manpower and material resources have been wasted.
Especially now, the decisive battle between Han and Hungary is imminent.
Waste is a sin!
After sending Zhou Yafu to Taiyuan, who in his capacity as prime minister also served as Taiwei, governor of the country, supplies, troops, and personnel, Liu Che believed that Zhou Yafu's skills, ability, prestige, and qualifications were enough to tie the entire north together.
However, this almost announced that Zhou Yafu's position as prime minister would enter the late stage after the end of the Han-Hungarian war.
As late as two years, as short as one year.
Liu Che would have to choose a new prime minister.
When Zhou Yafu heard this, he was overjoyed and immediately worshiped: "I respectfully obey the imperial edict!"
As a general and a warrior, Zhou Yafu has been staying in Chang'an since he put down the Wu-Chu Rebellion.
Not to mention the war, I didn't even smell the smoke.
My whole body has long been like a rusty machine.
Now, I have the opportunity to take charge again.
Although he was not on the front line in person, he was very satisfied to be able to contribute to the Han army's victory.
"I will send Qu Zhou and Gong Gao to serve as the prime minister's right and left ministers..." Liu Che continued.
The retired Hou Zhou Li Ji and Gong Gao Hou Han Daidang were dispatched to sit in Taiyuan together with Zhou Yafu.
That is to use the wisdom and prestige of the veterans to persuade and coordinate the various mountains in the north.
It is also hoped that these two veteran generals can discover a group of new young generals for the Han Dynasty, preferably from poor families.
In the current Han Dynasty, the ratio of generals and ministers from poor families is still too low.
Liu Che planned to allow children from poor families to account for one-third of the nine ministers and 40% of the courtiers in the next three to five years.
As for whether these veteran generals, especially Zhou Yafu, will have such great achievements in the future that they will pose a threat to Liu Che's imperial power?
Three or four years ago, Liu Che would probably have had this worry.
But now...
As the only king after three generations who has realized his destiny, as the emperor who has moved from one victory to another.
Highly accomplished?
Can a general's tail be too big?
Does the military have too much profit?
These are nothing!
With just one piece of edict, a general with an army of one hundred thousand, who was dominating a country, was immediately put to death.
Who dares to resist? Who can resist?
Moreover, Liu Che is 100% assured of Zhou Yafu's character and loyalty.
Of course, don't worry.
But the system still needs to be in place.
Liu Che single-handedly created today's political framework of the Han Dynasty, and of course he would not be stupid enough to abandon it.
In any case, Zhou Yafu, Li Ji and Han Daidang cannot and cannot lead troops anymore.
Moreover, after this battle, when the situation stabilizes, whether Zhou Yafu should become an official or not!
A prime minister can serve two terms at most and rule the world for eight years before he is replaced.
However, it is still a bit early to mention this matter now.
It's not too late to think about it again after two years.
Now, the Han Dynasty's first goal is to defeat the Xiongnu first and seize absolute hegemony and control in Northeast Asia!
"I plan to issue a batch of national bonds..." Liu Che took a step forward, looked at the faces of Zhou Yafu, Liu She and Zhi Buyi, and said: "The total amount of this national debt is 300,000 catties of gold!"
Now, the circulation of five-baht coins is too small, so it is naturally impossible for Liu Che to issue a national bond worth hundreds of millions.
But gold can.
"National debt?" Zhou Yafu was slightly stunned.
Borrowing money from businessmen during a war is nothing new in China.
I think back then, when Zhou Yafu led his troops on an expedition, he even borrowed five thousand gold from a loan shark merchant in Chang'an!
In the end, he paid back more than 30,000 yuan with interest...
Farther away, back then, King Zhou Nan of Zongzhou was forced to hide on a high platform by his creditors and did not even dare to return to the palace.
This is the origin of the idiom "high in debt".
All these fully illustrate that in China, it is very common to promise interest rates to the society to raise military expenditures for military activities.
However, this is the first time that the country is used as the basic unit to issue bonds to people all over the world!
Liu Che naturally understood that this matter was a bit tricky.
Because theoretically speaking, this country and this world belong to him alone.
As long as Liu Che needs it, he can confiscate the property of landlords, wealthy businessmen, and powerful bureaucrats at any time.
Even, theoretically speaking, when Liu Che ransacked the homes of these guys, they had to kowtow and express gratitude, thanking the emperor for his great kindness and not taking away their heads as well...
only……
After all, this is only a theoretical matter.
That’s why Liu Che wanted to issue treasury bonds.
He looked at the ministers, nodded, and explained: "Of course, it is the national debt! I plan to pay an annual interest rate of 2% to all nobles and above, officials above 600 shi, and those with assets above 500,000 yuan."
The merchants issued this batch of treasury bonds totaling 300,000 gold, and the proceeds from Shanglinyuan and Yantie Yamen will be used as repayment!"
Today's Shanglinyuan and Yantie Yamen of the Han Dynasty are the real profit-making yamen of the Han Dynasty!
Every year, at least hundreds of millions are recorded!
These two yamen are fully capable and capable and can be responsible for the repayment of the national debt this time.
It's just...
In China, the rules of the game and the methods of doing many things are completely different from those in the West.
Take this national debt for example.
Liu Che had full confidence that if he didn't take some measures, the final outcome would be very happy!
Well, in history, Emperor Wu issued an edict to invite wealthy businessmen and landlords from all over the world to donate money for military expenses.
But after shouting for a long time, Bu Shi stood up.
Emperor Wu's face was almost lost.
It was precisely because of this that Emperor Wu launched a campaign of prosecution to attack the wealthy businessmen of the world, and also used the money-grabbing incident to bring down the princes.
Liu Che learned from Emperor Wu's lesson and took out the interest rate.
But the annual interest rate is only 2%. Liu Che believes that if he doesn't take some other actions, then he may not even be able to sell the 30,000 gold national debt in the end!
This is also normal!
Didn’t the first batch of national bonds of the later dynasty almost go unsold?
Fortunately, in China, there is a big killer. Its name is read as "voluntary donation" and "mandatory allocation".
Liu Che looked at Zhou Yafu and said: "Prime Minister, the most important thing to me is to buy ten thousand gold..."
Zhou Yafu was immediately embarrassed.
Ten thousand gold...
It's as easy as saying ten thousand dollars...
However, his savings total only two to three thousand gold.
This is due to the relatively large number of rewards from the emperor in recent years. In addition to the filial piety from several nephews at intervals in the past two years, as well as rewards from the East Palace, this net worth has been achieved.
Otherwise, he is a pauper.
However, looking at Liu Che's appearance, he did not dare to refuse.
Are you kidding me?
The emperor has spoken and asked you, the prime minister, to take the lead. Does the prime minister dare not to take the lead?
For Zhou Yafu, the only good news is probably that he has more friends.
Within three to five days, we can still collect the ten thousand gold.
but……
If the emperor does not repay the money after five years, he will sell himself to pay off the debt...
Liu Che was too lazy to care so much.
He looked at Taohou Liu She and said: "Taohou, please subscribe for 10,000 gold..."
Liu She was very positive and hurriedly said: "I obey the imperial edict!"
Liu She is rich!
As a young minister, he has made a lot of money in recent years?
Apart from other things, the oil and water in those projects alone was enough to make his mouth water.
Although, it is very likely that the sum of money gained over the years does not amount to ten thousand gold.
But don't forget, he also has the output of feuding countries and adding favor to feudal countries.
Ten thousand gold?
For him, it’s drizzle!
Liu Che looked at Zhi Buyi, who was so frightened that he almost trembled.
Although Zhi Buyi was not poor, it was impossible to shell out 10,000 gold.
Even if he were sold, he wouldn't be able to raise such a huge sum of money.
Liu Che also understood this, so he said: "Saihou, just give me a thousand gold..."
Zhi Buyi took a long breath and said, "I respectfully obey the imperial edict!"
"As for the other princes and ministers and the two thousand stones..." Liu Che looked at Zhou Yafu and said: "Please prime minister tell me one by one: for more than two thousand stones, at least five hundred gold treasury bonds must be subscribed, and the princes will subscribe based on the number of households in the town.
Each household in the city needs to subscribe for one gold..."
The Han family has hundreds of feudal lords, and together they can absorb at least half of the entire national debt, or even more.
Two Thousand Stones are not paupers either.
Five hundred gold per person can help Liu Che absorb at least tens of thousands of gold in national debt.
As for the rest…
Of course, it must be left to the merchants to subscribe.
This time, Liu Che planned to decide whether to crack down on those wealthy businessmen based on the number of subscriptions.
If he is a generous wealthy businessman, Liu Che will support him and give him some policies.
If you keep your money bag and don’t pull out a dime...
hehe……
Then there is no use keeping such scum! (To be continued.)
