Redundant soldiers, redundant officials, and redundant expenses are all great disadvantages among the dynasties in history. Among them, the Song Dynasty was the most serious.

However, the policies the emperor has introduced in recent years have caused concern.

The number of officials must be larger, and the army is expanding, but after the abolition of the garrison system and the world military system, the overall number cannot be seen to increase significantly.

As for redundant expenses, officials' salaries have increased, military pay has been paid on time, and the taxes of the people are also being reduced. It is an obvious fact that the increase in fiscal expenditures is.

But on the other hand, the increase in fiscal revenue is the increase in maritime trade, establish customs clearance, increase commercial taxes, and open banks...

This is not the case with glass factories, mirror workshops, perfumes, soaps and other factories opened in the name of the royal family. After all, it was earned by the emperor based on his ability, it was the treasury and private money.

In fact, many people have figured it out. The main reason for the financial difficulties in the past was the corruption of officials and the secret leaks of businessmen and gentlemen.

What should be collected cannot be collected, and what should be paid does not pay. There is no shortage of money, but it is all in my personal pocket. The only thing that is poor is the country and the court.

It was precisely when the emperor saw this problem that he made up his mind to make a move. Corrupt officials and evil gentry dealt with hard, so that the finances could support the normal operation of state affairs.

Defeat Jiannu, restore Liaodong, quell the rebels of She'an, and all the chieftains who helped the thieves were wiped out. Both battles between the north and the south were won, but the taxes of the people did not increase, which was surprisingly impressive.

The emperor proposed a compulsory military service system, which shows that he has strong confidence in finance.

You should know that although the military pay for conscripts is less than that of regular soldiers, based on the base of the population of the Ming Dynasty, if implemented nationwide, the overall number is quite astonishing.

Mao Wenlong decided to ask the court to test it in Liaodong, and he also saw this. The court has money, and can recruit soldiers and build new land. Isn’t it the best of both worlds?

Because, with the deepening and expansion of Liaodong's construction, labor-for-relief in the first one or two years is still attractive to the people. But as they live in peace and have a life, they obviously do not want to leave their homes for that little relief.

Moreover, Mao Wenlong also knew that the benefits of the compulsory military service system would be of no harm to the future security and expansion of the Ming Empire.

For young people of appropriate age, it is just two years of service; for the army, it is a rotation of troops, a renewal of the standing army, and maintaining the youthful and strong team of officers and soldiers; for the country, it means reserve troops, which means that they can quickly recruit millions of troops in critical moments.

In the emperor's view, millions, or even tens of millions of fully equipped troops would make the Ming Dynasty the world's most undisputed world's largest power.

The population of the Ming Dynasty will definitely exceed 100 million now, and in a few decades it will be 200 million, 300 million, or even 400 million. It accounts for about half of the world's total population, and its weapons and equipment are not backward, its thoughts are not conservative, numb, and cowardly. What else can stop the torrent of the Ming Dynasty's conquest?

If there is not enough land, grab it; if there is not enough food, grab it; if there is insufficient gold and silver, grab it...

The emperor had such thoughts. With the help of the supreme imperial power, he desperately built the Ming Dynasty into a powerful, domineering and invincible empire in his mind.

The one who understands the emperor's will the most clearly is in the north, Yunnan Province, where tens of thousands of generals began to conquer and loot the Ming army in a few months.

Tengchong was once the key to the ancient southwest Silk Road in history, and many dynasties have had heavy troops garrisoning.

The ancient city was built during the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty and reinforced during the Jingtai period. The city walls were made of huge stones, with a circumference of about seven miles and three minutes, two feet high and one and eight feet thick. The city tower was very distinctive, and it was also known as the "No. 1 City on the Libya".

The city is solid or secondary. Hundreds of miles southwest of Tengchong are the copper and iron passes on the border of Ming and Myanmar. Therefore, this place has also become the base for the Ming army to attack Myanmar.

The attack on Myanmar was divided into two routes, and the other route was in Longchuan. According to the plan formulated, the two routes of men met at Bamo after attacking Myanmar, and then took a boat and marched together on land and land to attack Awa.

"The last general Lu Qin met Lord Wang." Lu Qin, who had been in the arms for a long time, finally saw the governor Wang Sanshan, and hurried forward to salute.

Wang Sanshan smiled and reached out to help him, saying, "General Lu is exempted from the gift."

After Lu Qinli, he stood up and introduced Wang Sanshan to the generals and officials who came to welcome him. Wang Sanshan was kind-hearted and did not act arrogantly.

After the ceremony, Lu Qin and other generals accompanied Wang Sanshan and his entourage on horseback, and only entered the military camp outside the ancient city of Tengchong after half an hour.

Wang Sanshan praised Lu Qin for not living in the city.

Although Tengchong was the front base for the Ming army to attack Myanmar, only five or six thousand Ming troops were stationed now. First, we should try to keep it as confidential as possible and not let the Myanmar side know the news; second, we should also reduce the consumption of food, grass and material transportation.

The military camp was arranged in an orderly manner and the soldiers were energetic. Wang Sanshan smiled and looked very satisfied.

"Sir, please come in." Lu Qin extended his hand to invite him. Wang Sanshan was not polite. He walked into the central army's tent first and sat down at the main seat of the arranged conference table.

Generals such as Luqin entered one after another and sat down on both sides of the conference table.

In the war to quell the Shean rebellion, Luqin was known for his bravery and good combat. Because of his proper strategy and tactics, he did not repeat the mistake of drawing a sword and committing suicide in history. Instead, he made great contributions and was hailed as the champion of the Southwest generals.

Similarly, Qin Liangyu's troops, who participated in the suppression of rebellion, also made great contributions. Qin Liangyu was even given the title of Earl by the emperor and opened the Kaihe River by the woman.

Wang Sanshan took two sips of tea and said slowly: "There are still several months to attack Myanmar. I am trusted by Long Live, and I dare not slack off. Therefore, I must also listen to your suggestions or opinions when inspecting the army."

After pausing, Wang Sanshan continued: "Before this, I will convey the latest strategic and tactical arrangements for attacking Myanmar."

The name of attacking Myanmar is to clear out old shame and fight against Wudao. Wang Sanshan, Luqin and others believed that it was looting, but the emperor wanted to use this to open up the road to march to India.

Therefore, the demise of Myanmar is not the first priority for the emperor and the frontline soldiers. However, the emperor and soldiers have different ideas and purposes for this.

"It is of course the best way to destroy Myanmar. Force the Burmese to cede land and pay compensation. Long live the instructions, and Ava City is the end of our army's operation."

Wang Sanshan glanced at the generals and bowed his hands and said, "This battle has achieved its goal."

After suppressing the Burmese people to the south of Awa City, the Ming army would expand westward, expand the line and firmly occupy northern Myanmar.

Then, the Ming army advanced westward based on northern Myanmar and continued to expand to India.
Chapter completed!