Six hundred and ninety-five chapters national grace private favor
After discussing the farming matter, Li Xian didn't just listen. He inspected it and found that the Taoshui River Valley was indeed conducive to farming.
At the beginning of the year, Wang Shao's "four thousand hectares" of fields stationed by the Tongyuan Army had already achieved a bumper harvest, which could have slightly eased the pressure on Qinfeng Road for transportation.
However, Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu sent troops to Lintao again and captured Lintao City. As a result, the supply line was stretched again. If troops were sent to garrison, additional troops would be recruited from the people on Qinfeng Road.
Of course Guo Kui and the officials and people of Qinzhou were very dissatisfied with this. In anger, Guo Kui wrote a memorial to impeach Wang Shao. As for why Gao Zunyu was not impeached, I can only say that you understand.
Moreover, Gao Zunyu and Wang Shao even made a scene of competing for credit. They both took the credit for the capture of Lintao in their memorials, so much so that the two memorials sent to the Privy Council disagreed, and the big bosses didn't know who they were.
Who captured Lintao? Did some of them lie about their military exploits?
This made it very ugly.
As the leader of Qin Feng Road, Li Xian must deal with all matters, no matter how big or small. He, Li Xian, must report the matter to the officials one by one.
That's why Li Xian summoned the Xizhou trio to this point.
Now whether it is a reward or a punishment, Li Xian's opinion is very important.
While Gao Zunyu and Wang Shao were arguing over who would capture Lintao City, Li Xian heard Zhang Yue's method of teaching the Tianfan tribe and thought it was very feasible.
Moreover, Zhang Yue was very skillful in winning over the tribes, which left a deep impression on him.
Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu gave him the impression that they were fighting over who could conquer the larger territory and kill more Tibetan people. But this was useless, because it was the same as his previous objection to sending troops to Hengshan when he was under Han Jiang's subordinates.
When Han Jiang sent troops to Luowucheng, he was the most determined opponent.
The attack on Xixia brought heavy labor to the people of Shaanxi. If troops were kept in Hehuang in the future, it would become a bottomless pit of financial resources for the entire imperial court. Unless the Song Dynasty could defeat Xixia quickly, this was impossible for the time being.
But Zhang Yue is really focused on running a place, which is to manage the country's borders.
"Garrisoning the fields is the basis of using troops in Hehuang!"
After Zhang Yue said these words, Li Xian immediately regarded Zhang Yue as his confidant.
Li Xiandao: "In the past, most of the money and food in Bianzhou were maintained by buying money from Zhonghe. Qinfeng Road alone brought in 1.7 million guan every year. Now the imperial court has established a tea tax in Sichuan and Shu for Qinfeng Road to buy money from Zhong. Now,
It is necessary to open salt banknotes in six prefectures, including Da, Zhong, Wan, Fuzhou and Yun'an prefectures, but the results are still insufficient. I heard that the officials decided to use two million coins from the treasury every year to support the development of Xizhou.
side!"
Zhang Yue was silent after hearing this, and Li Xian said: "We don't hide anything from Long Tu. In order to support Xizhou's border expansion, His Majesty has significantly reduced the expenses for the two palaces and the concubines in the harem... The queen mothers of the two palaces are already very unhappy about this matter."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, could it be that in the Song Dynasty, the Queen Mother also repaired gardens and reduced the navy?
Zhang Yue said: "Soldiers spend too much money on food and fodder to station troops. I have a plan to solve the urgent need."
"The plan is coming?"
Zhang Yue said: "If the food is not good for me, then I will go and get the food."
"Just food?"
Zhang Yue said: "Yes, the Forbidden Army of this dynasty has garrison and garrisons. The so-called "grain" means that the forbidden army in the capital keeps grain outside. But nowadays, it has become a common practice for the forbidden army to station outside. The word "grain" means "grain".
Don’t mention it anymore.”
"Winter is about to come now. At this time, all the party members and other tribes have stopped. We can arrange half of the troops and horses to be stationed in the camp, and the other half to collect food step by step."
"For example, in the past, it was arranged that the troops and horses of Qinzhou were moved to Fengxiang Prefecture for food, and the troops and horses of Fengxiang Prefecture were moved to Yongxing Army for food, in order to save the cost of transportation. The troops and horses of Xizhou could be moved to Tongyuan Army.
In order to obtain food, the soldiers and horses of the Tongyuan Army can move to Qinzhou to obtain food, and this can become a routine in the future."
As soon as Li Xian heard this, he said: "Of course. This policy can save hundreds of thousands of money and food. I will inform the officials immediately!"
After Li Xian left, Zhang Yue summoned Wang Shao, but he was furious. Wang Shao had a big quarrel with Gao Zunyu. He had never seen such a shameless person.
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "Zichun, do you think you can beat Gao Zunyu?"
Wang Shao said: "There is nothing more harmful to relatives than this. Gao Zunyu took Lintao City and kept it all to himself."
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "Li Xian just told me something. From now on, the official family will spend two million yuan from the internal treasury to support the opening of the Xihe River. Do you think the Queen Mother will be happy? And Gao Zunyu can do it."
Someone who can speak well in front of the Queen Mother."
After Zhang Yue finished speaking, Wang Shao was silent for a long time.
Zhang Yue said: "It's better not to offend Gao Zunyu. There's no harm in giving the victory over Lintao to him. We didn't just take Lintao City."
Wang Shao said: "Is this guy too cheap?"
Zhang Yue said: "I ranked Gao Zunyu's contribution first, and you ranked second. As for myself, I will give credit separately, and Jing Siliyao will be counted. As for the son who is stationed in Qingyu Fort, I also have many good words."
A few words."
Wang Shao was stunned for a long time and then said: "Zhang Longtu, you are really the only gentleman that Wang has seen. This time you asked Wang to chase Mu Zheng. In fact, you are giving me the great achievement of capturing Lintao. These Wang
I know it deep down in my heart."
"There is also Quanzi, and you have supported me as well. But if you help others like this, Wang will appreciate it, but Gao Zunyu will not."
Zhang Yue said: "How to say?"
"The treasures we gained from attacking Tiandu Mountain were stolen out. This was the secret that Gao Zunyu sent people to report!"
Zhang Yue looked sharply and asked, "Do you have any credentials?"
Wang Shao said: "Yes."
Wang Shao whispered a few words to Zhang Yue, but when he saw his face suddenly turned ugly, he thought to himself, Gao Zunyu, I respect you so much, but you dare to plot against me. It’s a shame that you still put his contribution first, and he is ready to report to you.
Recommended by the imperial court.
Wang Shao said: "I didn't want to say more about this matter, but now I can't help it. When we captured Tiandu Mountain, we didn't give Gao Zunyu credit for this, so he held a grudge."
Zhang Yue said in a deep voice: "During the attack on Tiandu Mountain, Gao Zunyu was in Dingxi City, so he did not have any minor contribution. However, I have reported his contribution to the capture of Huizhou, Lanzhou to the court truthfully, and he has not been missing in any way.
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"I have always written straightly. Some people can't write, but some can't. But there are some who can't, let alone some who can't write. How can I be worthy of the soldiers who work so hard?"
Wang Shao said: "Yes, I, Wang Shao, am striving for credit, but I, Wang Shao, deserve every cent. But what about Gao Zunyu? There are people like this in the world, who obviously do the least, but rely on their own backing.
But he wants all the credit."
Zhang Yue nodded. People like Gao Zunyu are not uncommon. In some companies in later generations, some people rely on relatives of the boss. No matter what bonus or credit they get, they will get a share of it. Even those who can't compete with him will have to be forced to do so.
Take some away.
Zhang Yue said to Wang Shao: "I understand."
The next day, Li Xian summoned Zhang Yue, Wang Shao, and Gao Zunyu again to inquire about the attack on Lintao City.
Because of Li Xian and Zhang Yue's words, he knew how to advise the officials on Lintao's farming and military food supplies, so he decided to report the capture of Lintao City as a great victory to the officials.
Li Xian first asked Zhang Yue about his defeat of Mu Zheng under Weiyuan Fort. He had already confirmed this, so he counted Zhang Yue as the first contributor.
Zhang Yue gave in and instead made two demands to Li Xian. One was to clear his Guangrui Army of their crimes and restore them to the original treatment of the Forbidden Army stationed there.
The other is to transfer Jing Sili to Xizhou to take up the post.
Li Xian nodded after hearing this and said that he would also give advice to the officials and support Zhang Yue's decision.
Then came the question of who, Wang Shao or Gao Zunyu, captured Lintao City.
Li Xian asked Zhang Yue for his opinion.
Zhang Yue said: "Lintao City was captured by Deputy Ambassador Gao."
Gao Zunyu was overjoyed and looked proud, feeling that Zhang Yue really knew the truth.
Li Xian asked: "What other reasons are there?"
Zhang Yue said: "However, I have discussed with him about Wang Zhijun's attack on Lintao City. At that time, Wang Zhijun arrived at Weiyuan Fort, but Zhimu had lost his will to conquer the army, so he asked me to pursue him, and I agreed at that time."
"But Deputy Ambassador Gao has never discussed it with me, but he is good at making decisions!"
After hearing Zhang Yue's words, Gao Zunyu's face suddenly fell. He stood up suddenly and said: "I, Gao Zunyu, am in charge of Gou Qinfeng, the governor on the edge of the road. I can make my own decisions on such matters. Why should I report it to you? Besides, you and Wang
Shao sent troops from ancient Wei, why did he discuss it with me?"
Zhang Yue said: "Deputy Ambassador Gao is indeed in charge of Gou's affairs, but such a major event as sending troops to attack Lintao City, as stated in the original decree, requires the three of us to discuss and decide, and the majority of people will prevail."
"Now that Wang Zhijun and I have both agreed, it has been approved. Afterwards, I sent someone to inform Deputy Envoy Gao, but Deputy Envoy Gao not only refused to discuss it with us, but even to this day has not even heard from us. This is not making arbitrary decisions.
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Gao Zunyu became anxious and said: "What a Zhang Sanlang, how dare you bully me!"
Zhang Yue said: "Deputy Ambassador Gao, I know that you are the uncle of the current Empress Dowager, and I will respectfully call you uncle today. However, there are rights and wrongs in everything, and I am just speaking honestly. If I say half a sentence,
If there are any untruths, you can go to your majesty and read my book!"
Gao Zunyu pointed at Zhang Yue and immediately walked away.
Then Zhang Yue said to Li Xian: "My father-in-law, the right and wrong are just like this. Please report to the officials truthfully!"
Li Xian smiled and said: "We understand, Zhang Longtu, we admire you from the bottom of our hearts for what you have done, but now that you have offended Gao Zunyu, the consequences will be serious!"
"What's more, as far as I know, the Empress Dowager appreciates you very much. She defended you many times in front of the officials and the late emperor."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that he had no intention of falling out with Gao Zunyu. It was not like he had never seen such a person before, but since he was a relative from above, he just had to let him go.
But now that he is not benevolent first, he has no choice but to be unjust later.
Zhang Yue immediately said: "The Empress Dowager is indeed very kind to Zhang, but it is precisely because of this that Zhang must serve the public wholeheartedly and repay the Empress Dowager's kindness wholeheartedly."
"Repaying a personal favor is a small favor, but repaying a national favor is a great favor!"
Li Xian laughed loudly and said: "Okay, okay, okay!"