Zhao Bing had just realized the benefits of large crowds and grand ostentation, but in the blink of an eye it made him bored again. ? ?? ? w ww.

Let’s just talk about these clothes. I was wearing a formal dress when I entered the city just now. After entering the mansion, I changed into official clothes for the joint meeting. And for the small meeting in the inner hall because it was all close friends and confidants, I didn’t need to wear something so formal. I could be more casual, so I changed into official clothes.

But the way to put on this ancient costume is really complicated, and he still can't put it on properly without the help of others. After changing clothes, several senior officials from the palace also arrived, and they greeted each other again, offered tea, and other lengthy procedures.

Finally, it wasn't until Zhao Bing became a little impatient that he finally got to the point.

"Your Highness, I checked the account books last night and found that the tax money stored in the Guangzhou treasury was only more than 100,000 guan, 20,000 pieces of silk, 100 jins of aged spices, and some worthless sundries.

The 50,000 dan of grain in stock is far from what we need, and the shortfall can only be made up by collecting money from the private sector." Pan Fangxian, the deputy transshipment envoy, said.

"Oh, I'm afraid the numbers on the books are all fictitious!" Zhao Bing said a little disappointed. He had already mentally prepared for this. Guangzhou changed hands twice. Whoever comes here doesn't first go to the treasury to plunder everything, plus those

Corrupt officials took advantage of the chaos to get their hands on it. If these things on the books were really left, Zhao Bing felt that they should be given a big name that was clean and honest.

"Your Highness Shengming, I think so too!" Pan Fang breathed a sigh of relief. He had been in charge of the Shipping Department in the past. It was a place rich in oil and water. Everyone from top to bottom wanted to skimp on some oil and water. It was inevitable that there would be a deficit.

The real thing didn't match up. If His Highness asked him to take out the things according to the account, he wouldn't know where to find them. I was thinking about how to explain it, but I didn't expect His Highness to be indifferent to this.

"I heard that Lü thief had confiscated a lot of grain when he withdrew, but he was in a hurry and could not take away all of it, so Liang thief sent troops to escort him to the camp. But we suddenly arrived, and Liang thief fled in a hurry. That batch of grain and grass should be

It's still there, have you found it?" Zhao Bing thought for a while and asked.

"This is strange. As far as the Sa family knows, the Tatars always drink horse milk or slaughter sheep for food when they go out on expeditions. They hunt and kill wild animals along the way to replenish the army's food. After they invade, the food is given to the enemy and they will not carry it with the army.

A lot of food and grass, did your Highness hear correctly?" Zhao Mengjin interjected.

"You only know one but not the other. Now the enemy army includes more than just Mongolian, Jurchen, Khitan, and Dangxiang tribesmen who make a living by nomadic hunting. After they destroyed the Jin Dynasty and invaded the south, they surrendered and incorporated the rebels into the army. The Han people

They account for the majority. The Lu bandit’s army is even composed of troops surrendered by our court. It’s impossible to learn from them being able to march and fight without eating food like the Mongols." Zhao Bing said with a smile.

"Yes, what His Highness said is absolutely true. The Sa family is ignorant and ignorant." Zhao Mengjin understood immediately and said with an embarrassed smile.

"Your Highness, I know this. All the grain and grass collected by the Lu thieves were transported to Shimen Camp by water. Due to continuous rain, the road out of Dayuguan was difficult to travel, so I only brought five days of grain and grass, and most of it was still stored in Shimen Camp.

After I led my troops to seize the stone gate, I have sent troops to guard it. Before I can check it, I estimate that there are more than 100,000 stones of rice." At this time, Jiang Guan stood up and said. However, he was also very puzzled. Not many people knew about this, and His Highness had just disembarked from the ship.

How did he know? He originally planned to give it as a meeting gift. It seems that he couldn't hide it anymore, so he just told it first to avoid being passive.

"That's right, but this can only last for a while." Zhao Bing nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"Your Highness, we can collect taxes in advance and ask the people to pay food to make up for the shortfall." Cai Wanyi suggested.

"This matter cannot be done!" Before Zhao Bing could express his position, Gao Yingsong objected, "The imperial court has appointed Zhang Zhensun as the official envoy of Guangnan East Road and also as the envoy of economic and strategic comfort, Wang Daofu, minister of the Ministry of War, and judge of Guangdong Road.

Ling Zhen was in charge of the capital and conspired to regain the South Road of Guangzhou. We have exceeded our authority by attacking Guangzhou, and if we collect taxes here in the name of guest troops, we will also give others a handle."

"What Gao Tixing said is absolutely true. All taxes and taxes come from the people. But Guangzhou was hit by wars one after another, and the court also repeatedly levied grain and grass. The local government had to increase taxes at a rate, and the people had long been suffering from the burden. Their families had no money left and could no longer afford it.

Furthermore, the spring plowing has just ended and the summer grain has not yet been harvested. If we impose a grain tax, we will probably put the people in dire straits!" Pan Fang also strongly opposed the imposition of a grain tax on the spot.

Zhao Bing looked at everyone. They all lowered their heads and thought, but no one said anything. He came to Guangzhou to seek money. Now he has not seized much, and it is taboo to collect it on the spot. But when everyone heard the objections, no one said a word. It seemed that they acquiesced.

, seeing that these two roads were unreachable. If he used force, he would not care about the court's warnings. Even if he scolded him, he would lose a pound of meat. What he was afraid of was that these old guys would have to play tricks with him.

This set.

What worries Zhao Bing even more is that once a group of people from Guangdong get the news and ask for territory from him, it will be difficult to refuse; in addition, as far as he knows, the imperial fleet is not far away from the Guangdong sea, and they are all starving.

, it won't take long for him to know that he has won Guangzhou, and he has to pay tribute even if he can't say it. But now he has to get through the treasure mountain without getting in. Zhao Bing is not willing to accept it no matter what he thinks. He must find a way now.

To solve the problem quickly and reasonably, you really have to be artistic.

"The Sa family doesn't care what you do. Anyway, there are only two days of food and grass left in the army. When there is no food, I will let them go to your various yamen to eat; otherwise the Sa family will not stop doing anything..." Zhao Mengjin listened to them

After talking for a long time, it was difficult to solve the problem of food and salary, so he said angrily.

"Zhao Dutong must be careful, our commander's army is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. How can we allow you to be so presumptuous? If you do such a thing, I will not be a vegetarian." Ying Jieyan stood up and pointed at Zhao Mengjin and said solemnly.

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"Sir, Sajia...Sajia just talked about it and didn't do it." The old man was quite scary when he was angry. Zhao Mengjin shrank his neck and said, but he was not convinced, "My lord, it is true that the army is about to run out of food."

, It’s good to ask for the salary again soon, but you have to be a **** and build a memorial arch, where will this money and food come from?”

"How can you be so rude in front of His Highness? Aren't we discussing how to raise money?" Ying Jiyan said with another glare.

"Isn't the Sa family anxious?" Zhao Mengjin glanced at Ying Jieyan and lowered his head and hummed, obviously still dissatisfied. You have no ability to get money and all your talk is in vain. Everyone ignored this reckless man and gathered together to discuss again.

Some said it could be borrowed from the local wealthy and powerful merchants, some said it could be used to make money from the common people in the name of the commander-in-chief, and some said it could increase the proportion of maritime merchants to get money, etc.
Chapter completed!