I’m The King

When Gao Yuan appeared in the chamber, the civil and military officials who had been waiting here were unable to suppress their excitement. Under the leadership of Jiang Jiaquan, Qi Qi clasped his fists and bowed, congratulating Gao Yuan's voice echoing in the hall.

After half a year, I returned to Jishi City again, seeing these familiar faces, Gao Yuan was also quite excited, looking around everyone, Jiang Jiaquan, Yan Shenghao, Wu Cian, Zheng Jun, Wu Kai, He Lanxiong, Ye Zhong, Ye Zhen and others. All the important ministers of the East Mansion gathered here.

"Tongxi, Tongxi, let's sit down, everyone!" Pressing both hands falsely, it is difficult to control joy from being high. After the sound of a table and chairs, everyone sat down and turned to look at Gao Yuan.

"Hetao defeated Donghu's tens of thousands of iron knights. We finally got a firm foothold and can take a breath." Looking at everyone, Gao Yuan smiled: "Now when everyone goes to bed at night, you don't need to be awakened by nightmares. I can sleep on my back."

There was a burst of laughter in the hall.

"However, we have only gained a firm foothold and officially stepped onto this stage. If we don't want to be driven off this stage by others, we have to work together with Gao and Zhu Jun."

As soon as Gao Yuan’s voice fell, Jiang Jiaquan had already stood up, “The Governor’s words are extremely true that the Battle of Hetao has radically improved our imminent crisis, but it has also brought us to the cusp of the storm. Zhongyuan Zhuqiang saw the strength of our East Army and our combat power, but on the other hand, we will also cause them to pay more attention, even hostility, because a force that can defeat Donghu can already threaten It is conceivable that they will be suppressed next to their existence."

"What Jiang Yizheng said is extremely true. Aside from Qin and Zhao Erqiang, the biggest threat to us now is Dayan Chaotang." Yan Shenghao continued: "The Supervision Institute has sent news. When the news of our victory in Hetao came to us. After that, the Yan* team has begun to move. The Hu Yanchao Department of Langya County and the Sun De Department of Yuyang County have all begun to mobilize. We have to guard against it."

Looking high at Cao Tianci of the Supervision Institute, Cao Tianci stood up and said: "After Yan Ting failed to conquer the east, he restarted the stove and organized and trained the new army. Over the past few years, they have successively compiled and practiced. The 50,000 new army has a fighting capacity not to be underestimated. In Yuyang, we once fought with one of them. Compared with the previous Yan State Standing Army, the fighting capacity has indeed risen to a higher level. According to the intelligence obtained by our Supervision Institute, we will assist the Langya Hu Yanchao Department. The army of Tianhe County has a total of about 20,000. This makes Langya Hu Yanchao's army already has 40,000 troops, and Yuyang Sun De's army has newly accepted 10,000 new troops. This makes Yan Kingdom under the rule of Kong De The new army exceeds 20,000."

"The Supervision Institute estimates that if Yan Guo wants to attack me, which direction will he attack first?" Gao Yuan asked back.

Cao Tianci was startled. "These are still being analyzed, but according to my personal opinion, it should start from Langya. Hu Yanchao is an experienced veteran. He now has 40,000 troops. And we are in the direction of the west of Liaoning. The new army is organized by General Ye Zhong. There are only more than 10,000, and the military strength is quite different. If they want to attack, they will inevitably choose to break through in the west of Liaoning. West Liaoning is where we started. Once occupied by the enemy, the political shock may be more harmful than the military defeat."

"What do you think of Mr. Jiang?" Gao Yuan's gaze turned to Jiang Jiaquan.

Stroking his long beard, Jiang Jiaquan pondered for a moment and said: "My opinion is contrary to that of Dean Cao. I think that if Yan Guo wants to attack, they will definitely choose to be in Yuyang. Because Anlu Iron Mine is in favor of us. In other words, there is no room for loss, and it is totally unacceptable for us to lose Anlu."

"Who is this Comte?"

"The Kong family is one of the veteran nobles in the Yan Kingdom, but in the past ten years, it has begun to decline, mainly because the Kong family did not deal with the Linghu family, who has controlled the Yan Kingdom for nearly two decades. Later, the Ye family revived and the Kong family began to recover. The vitality did not really start to reuse the Sun family until Zhou Yu Tanfeng took power. Kong De was the leader of the Kong family in the Mesozoic era. Before this person entered the court as an official, he was the military chief of the Kong family's fief in Cangzhou." Cao Tianci immediately Replied.

"Check again now, and check this person's details, his hobbies, the characteristics of his use of soldiers, and his temper. You must find out clearly." Gao Yuan said immediately.

"Yes!" Cao Tianci nodded and said, "After I get down, I will arrange it immediately."

Gao Yuan turned his head to look at Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen owed his body, "Captain, now my Central Field Army has trained 10,000 troops in Hejian County and trained two divisions. After Yan Haibo led the cavalry into Dai County, Naha’s three thousand infantrymen have already withdrawn. Hejian is now located in Anlu, Yuyang, but the infantry stayed in Hejian and commanded all the cavalry in Daijun. Compared with the opponent's strength, our strength in Anlu is really weak."

Gao Yuan pondered for a moment, "The infantry will stay in Daijun for the time being, let Bai Yucheng enter Anlu, temporarily put him under your command, and then add two thousand troops to Anlu to strengthen Anlu's defense."

Ye Zhen nodded, "Yes, but the governor, our army is still too weak and scattered in a vast area. They are far apart from each other. Except for the four major armies, there is basically no mobile force. This is a fatal weakness. The final adviser is to expand the army and train a new army so that we can deal with the attack that may come soon."

"I am also considering this matter. Now the Eastern Group Army is concentrated in the Panshan area, and the Northern Group Army is stationed in Hetao. These two main forces cannot be weakened in the face of Donghu. The Southern and Central Army have just been formed and their strength is weak. In addition, we only have some local troops left. It is embarrassing to embarrass the important task. It is urgent to prepare and train new troops." Gao Yuandao "The current victory of our army in Hetao is right when the morale is high. It is a good time to recruit troops. Jiang Yizheng, this issue must be put on the agenda immediately. An announcement is made to raise funds, and we must ensure that it will be in the first half of the year. Complete the recruitment of the army."

"It's easy to issue an announcement and mobilize the whole people. It's just this funding issue, I'm afraid it will be a hindrance." Jiang Jiaquan's eyes looked at Wang Wudi, Shangshu of the Household Department.

Wang Wudi’s face was stretched long, and when everyone’s eyes were on his face, she couldn’t help but shook her head repeatedly, “The governor, the battle of Hetao is very costly. Now the soldiers’ silver rewards and pensions are a big deal. The money, the debts issued last year, were paid back together with the principal and interest in accordance with the instructions of the governor a year ago. In addition to the consumption of spring plowing, the Ministry of Households is now too poor to open the pot."

"No matter how difficult it is, this money has to be squeezed out." Gao Yuan shook his head and said: "We did not make any money in Hetao, but we lost money. But in the long run, it is a big profit, but we must keep this. In the first battle, we must have a stronger army. The army is the foundation of our victory. Yan can afford to lose, but we can’t afford to lose. If we lose once, it is possible to turn everything we have previously worked so hard into a mirror. In the middle of the moon, there is a danger of flowers in the water. Therefore, the expansion of the army cannot be waited for, and it must be carried out immediately."

"But where does the silver come from?" Wang Wudi sighed repeatedly.

"Reissue the bond." Gao Yuan knocked on the table. "With last year's experience, this year should be easier. I mean, this year, a total of five hundred will be issued to Liaoxi, Hejian, Jishi County, Dayan County, and Hetao County. A debt of ten thousand ounces of silver."

"Five million taels!" An exclamation sounded in the hall.

"Five million taels!" stood up aloof, "Our most difficult period has passed, and next is the harvest period. These five million taels can be divided into one year, two years, three years, etc. For bonds of equal duration, the longer the term, the higher the interest rate, and the people are free to choose. At the same time, the government officials must take the lead in subscribing and subscribe for the bonds with the longest duration."

"Issuing bonds is only one of them. Second, I am going to reorganize Sihai Trading. Before, Sihai Trading only subscribed for shares from merchants. Next, it will issue public shares to the general public. Each share of this public stock is set at twelve silvers. Anyone under the jurisdiction of the East Mansion can be purchased by both officials and citizens. As for the amount of issued share capital, after it is down, Tiancheng and Sihai Commercial will do a good job of accounting."

"Public offering of stocks to the public?" Cao Tiancheng was taken aback. "The Governor, this has never happened before, and the risk is only too great."

"I haven't done it before, so start from Sihai Trading Company." Gao Yuan said without any doubt: "In the past two years, whether it is Liaoxi or Hejian, the people have surplus money in their hands, and among them, our soldiers are more important. Our soldiers have a relatively high salary, and many soldiers have a lot of money in their hands, but they are in the army and they don’t use much money. These money remains in their hands and cannot give birth to children, but when they are in the hands of the Four Seas Trading Company, they don’t have much money. It is possible to give birth to money. The army must vigorously publicize this matter and tell them that if they subscribe for the shares of Sihai Trade, their money will be punished. The annual interest is high. Tiancheng Sihai Trade must do a good job of accounting. , What is the approximate annual interest rate?"

"Yes, the subordinates try their best to do it. I'm just afraid that many shareholders of Sihai Trading will not agree to it!"

"Whoever disagrees will be cleared out of Sihai Commerce!" Gao Yuan said coldly: "This is my decision to conquer the East Mansion. There is no room for them to doubt. With sufficient money, Sihai Commerce can expand faster, and it is redundant. The money can be returned to the Ministry of Households. To ensure that the financial crisis of our army in the past two to three years can be resolved. Tell those businessmen that I will levy the Eastern Mansion to guarantee their commercial interests anywhere. Who dares to invade them, I will levy The Eastern Army used a knife to talk to people."

"Understood!" Cao Tiancheng gritted his teeth and agreed, seeing the high resolution he had made. (To be continued)

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