Longevity begins with Jinyiwei

People's worship of the strong is an instinct that is deeply imprinted in the blood, not to mention the Beijing and Ji borderlands that have suffered from border troubles.

Qin Guogong, and his subordinates Huai'anhou, Poluhou, Zhongyihou, Rushanhou, Suyibo... and many other generals who can recruit good fighters.

In these places, they have long been famous, the city and the countryside, restaurants and inns, and the old man can't boast a few big things.

Especially in the battle between Monan and Liaodong, the peasants who participated in it did not suffer any losses under Li Xiu's strict protection of the grain road. military discipline.

In this way, it adds a bit of bragging capital.

There are even some down-and-out literati who specialize in this to make a living. They are not stingy with pen and ink, and describe the great victories as scripts and drama scripts, which makes Qin Guogong and the names of many generals under him, In this northern frontier, it is becoming more and more prosperous.

As for the slander by the gentry, in the northern frontier, after all, you can't stop Youyou's mouth, and it's hard to see results.

Today, in this northern borderland, there are even many common people's families, and their homes enshrine the Longevity Card of Duke Qin, which means to protect the environment and the people, and to protect peace.

On the Polu Mountain in the Fangshan area, a large-scale Guogong Temple was built, and what was enshrined in it was the appearance of Li Xiu standing on Polu Mountain with his horse and knife.

Now, under the splendor and the word of mouth among the people, it is naturally added with a bit of mystery.

That Guogong Temple was actually full of incense, and some people even traveled thousands of miles to worship.

In this way, Li Xiu couldn't help but smile bitterly. The construction of the tomb began when he was still in his prime, and they were even enshrined on the table. This really made Li Xiu wonder whether he should be sad or happy.

But of course, he would not stop these spontaneous behaviors of the people. As for the official flattery behaviors of some prefectures and counties, he was forced to stop them.

"My Lord, please!"

At the gate of the mansion, shouts kept ringing, there were Wu Xun who worked in the capital, and some were arranged by Li Xiu to work in other places, and now they rushed back to Beijing on purpose.

Of course, this is not intentional rushing back to show flattery, but Li Xiu deliberately ordered that, except for a very few critical areas, which must be guarded, the rest of the martial arts are all ordered to return to the capital to report on their duties.

Of course, for Li Xiu, the most important thing is not a job report. The purpose of convening the generals is to unify their will and reveal their determination.

All the generals were sitting together, the food and wine had already been served, after parting for more than half a year, seeing each other now, it was quite noisy.

However, with Li Xiu's approach, the hustle and bustle came to an abrupt end.

The so-called unified will is naturally to prepare for the big move Li Xiu planned this year.

Let the wind out in advance, so that the subordinates will be mentally prepared and know what to do and what not to do, so as not to be caught off guard, so as not to cut their own people with a knife.

Those who can be summoned are naturally those who have passed many tests, and in Li Xiu's mind, they are worthy people.

In this case, there is not much scruples.

It was also the first time that the word finance and tax was passed from Li Xiu's mouth to the ears of this group of big bosses.

"Don't worry, general, whoever dares to object, I will be the first to kill him!"

"Yes, I promise, there will be absolutely no problems!"

"Damn it, I have long been disgusted with those posturing guys. You don't know that when I take office this time, those bastards have made me a lot of trouble. Damn..."

"General, don't worry, you only need to give an order. If they dare to shout, I promise to send their whole family to see Lord Yan!"

"Yes, those bastards in the south of the Yangtze River are really fucking cheap. They even threatened me to impeach me. Damn, if you didn't let me restrain you, General, I really wanted to draw my sword and kill those guys..."

As soon as the voice fell, the hall suddenly became noisy. These generals who had not formed an interest group yet, and were squeezed out by local interest groups, all started shouting one by one.

"Okay, okay, don't keep yelling, don't underestimate these people, when the general and the emperor were assassinated, they almost fell short!"

"The rabbit bites people in a hurry, let alone taking money out of other people's pockets. When you go back this time, be prepared."

"My ugly words here are up front. I will give you what should be given to you. If anyone makes a fool out of it at that time, don't blame Ben for not remembering the old love!"

"Also, what I'm talking to you today is limited to this room. What should be said and what should not be said should not be emphasized..."

After speaking so far, Li Xiu raised his wine glass: "Okay, let everyone come here today to get to the bottom of it. Next, we should eat and drink..."

The silence in the hall returned to the hustle and bustle following Li Xiu's words.

The hustle and bustle of the day did not subside until dusk, and the generals left the mansion one after another, leaving only a few people.

Xu Feng, Marquis of Polu, Yanshun, Marquis of Shan, Zhou Yuji, Marquis of Huaian, Zhao Wu, Marquis of Zhongyi, Governor of Denglai, Suyi Bolu Xiangsheng.

"Come here."

After watching the generals leave, Li Xiu beckoned to them, and walked towards the study in the backyard of the mansion.

Several people looked at each other, but also left without saying a word.

"As I said just now, finance and taxation are matters that must be resolved no matter what, but to solve the fiscal and taxation issue, there must be a relatively stable internal and external situation."

Between the words, Li Xiu also turned around and looked at the map of the Great Ming Universe in front of him, two capitals and thirteen provinces, every major traffic road, every strategically important place, and even every prosperous and prosperous place , where the logo can be seen.

Each sign means a layout of Li Xiu, the layout of Jinyiwei and the garrison guard.

All the arrangements are like a big net, covering and enveloping the entire Daming.

There is no doubt that as long as this big net is strong enough, all turmoil will be suppressed by this net.

However, the nodes he personally forged, such as the Jingjun, Jizhen, Xuanfu, and the current Liaodong garrison, are naturally strong, but the other guards of the Ming Dynasty are naturally insufficient.

Next, what to do is naturally very clear.

"Ji Town controls Mongolia with a big stick in one hand and sweet dates in the other. I don't need to say what to do."

"In Liaodong, you two, Zhao Wu and Lu Xiangsheng, will guard the Shanhai Pass, and Denglai Dongjiang will attack. It's still the same sentence. We don't want big results, but the situation must be maintained."

"The civil unrest in Shaanxi and Sichuan, the imperial court is currently unable to provide large-scale relief. Zhou Yuji, you can handle it yourself. There is only one request in the general. Civil unrest can happen, but the situation must be controlled absolutely, and it cannot be allowed to become a big deal!"

"The Fenwu Camp of the Beijing Army allocated you, plus the strength of Xuanfu Datong, there are almost 4 troops. In a few days, the court will appoint you as the governor of the three sides to rule all the military towns on the three sides. Over there, I will arrange another person, so if you still can't stabilize the situation, then go back to the capital to retire!"

Compared with the kindness towards the other few people, the words towards Zhou Yuji and Li Xiuzhi were obviously much stricter.

Although Zhou Yuji did a good job in suppressing the thieves, the current civil unrest, which is becoming more and more boiling, obviously did not meet Li Xiu's expectations.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the various prefectures and counties are fighting against the guest army, which can be regarded as an objective factor. Otherwise, Li Xiu would have been dismissed and replaced.

"Don't worry, general, the last general will never disappoint the general!"

Zhou Yuji also immediately promised.

"There is no need to guarantee anything. It's not that you haven't read the book. There has never been a reform in the past dynasties. It was peaceful. You can't fail to see how many people's interests have been affected by this reform..."

After saying a few words, Li Xiu also shook his head: "At that time, the world will really be in chaos!"

With a word of emotion, Li Xiu seemed to have just remembered something, and turned to look at Yan Shun who was aside:

"Yan Shun, make preparations on your side. After a while, you will form an inspection team with the British public leaders, lead a battalion of troops, and go to inspect the yellow registers of military registration in Tianxia Wei."

"The last will obey!"

Li Xiu was a little tired, and looked at the few people in front of him: "I won't keep you this time. In troubled times, you should take care of yourself. If you make it through, you will have a smooth road to heaven, and you won't be able to make it through..."

Speaking of this, Li Xiu waved his hand, didn't say any more, but just signaled them to leave.

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"Lu Yan Wang, you read a lot, tell me, what does the general mean when he said he couldn't make it through?"

As soon as he left the Duke's mansion, Zhao Wu couldn't help asking Lu Xiangsheng.

Lu Xiangsheng glanced at Zhao Wu speechlessly. It was really hard for him to imagine how this brainless guy had survived till now. Lord Marquis!

He, Lu Xiangsheng, was just an earl. If he hadn't been given the important task of Denglai this time, he would be no different from the generals who left just now.

"If you can't make it through, then overturn the world, let's follow the general and create another world!"

Erwazi was careless and didn't care.

Hearing this, the corners of Lu Xiangsheng's and Yan Shun's mouths couldn't help twitching, one was lawless, the other lacked a muscle, what kind of colleagues are they!

"Then aren't we the founder of the country..."

Zhao Wu's eyes lit up, but before he finished speaking, Lu Xiangsheng and Yanshun blocked his mouth.

Outside the Duke's mansion, there was a burst of whimpering. The dignified and loyal Marquis Zhao Wu was forced into the carriage with his mouth covered by his colleagues...

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Chapter 259

During the first lunar month, the generals from all over the world were summoned to Beijing by Duke Qin in the name of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, but after only a meeting at the Duke's Mansion, all the generals who entered Beijing left one after another.

Such a scene undoubtedly cast a shadow over the joy of reunion in the first month of the lunar year.

State soldiers, however, are like private soldiers, who come and leave at the first order, treating the court as nothing!

Moreover, without any warning or any reason, he suddenly acted like this, and the officials couldn't help but worry about it.

Sun House.

At this moment, several Shangshu have gathered together.

In everyone's hands, what they held were all invitations from Duke Qin's mansion.

"It's not far away, summoning all the warriors to the capital, and inviting me to wait, what is the reason for Qin Gong's move?"

Sun Chuanting couldn't hide his doubts, staring at the invitation in his hand, eyes full of thought.

"Could it be that they are going to start checking the Yellow Book of Military Registration in Tianxiawei?"

Having said that, Li Banghua's tone was obviously a little uncertain.

"The whole country's guards have been corrupted for a long time, and the involvement is very large and extensive. Although Qin Guogong has a large army and has a long-term plan, if he does this, if he is a little careless, it may still lead to a catastrophe!"

Lai Zongdao spoke slowly, and his words were full of worries. He has gone through several dynasties, he has been impartial in the battles of various parties, he has experienced countless turmoil, and he has been able to stand in the court until now.

The madness of people reaching a dead end cannot be described by common sense!

"From my perspective on Duke Qin's layout, elite soldiers and strong generals will be stationed in every important place in Ming Dynasty..."

Sun Chuanting pointed to the map of Ming Dynasty hanging in front of his hall: "From the frontier of the north, to Liaodong, to the south of the Yangtze River, and even to the sea area, there are all sons of Duke Qin."

"The tens of thousands of troops from the capital who conquered the desert with Duke Qin returned to the capital, and they have not been moved. The Yongwei Battalion has been stationed in the capital and has not been dispatched since the capital's great victory and expansion again."

"With such an arrangement, with Qin Gong's style of conduct, I am afraid that he has the idea of ​​​​not breaking or standing!"

"No break, no stand..."

Li Banghua sighed softly, but shook his head: "Mr. Qin is in charge of governing the country. He is in the prime of his life and has a high prestige. The general trend is also with him, so why act so hastily!"

"Picture it slowly, step by step, is the best policy!"

Hearing this, several people were silent. Indeed, Qin Guogong's hasty and rough actions were the most uncomfortable thing for them.

After all, if it can be implemented slowly, why set off a bloodbath.

"Duke Qin's move is normal!"

At this time, Liu Qiyuan's disharmonious sentence immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"What do you mean by that?"

Several people were a little surprised and did not understand the meaning of Liu Qiyuan's words.

Sensing the gazes of several people, Liu Qiyuan slowly put down his teacup, pondered for a moment before saying: "You all overlooked one point, that is, no matter it is Daming, Qin Guogong, or us, neither have the capital or time to make plans slowly!"

Between words, Liu Qiyuan stood up, looked at the map of Ming Dynasty, and said: "Now, northern Xinjiang is peaceful, Shaanxi rebellion is still under control, and Houjin is also under control. Above the elite army that was forged by my own hands."

"And the reason why this army was not affected by the court from the very beginning is that Qin Gong completely ignored the orders of the Ministry of War when he was only a general. It is all because this army has not been a part of the treasury from the beginning to the end. feed!"

"Ordnance is provided by the Inner Court Brigade Division, silver salaries, food and grass are provided by internal funds, personnel, generals, and imperial troops are selected and recruited. From the beginning to the end, the treasury and the court have not helped at all."

"The same is true now. Xuan Mansion in Ji Town, Liaodong, and even Qin Guogong's layout of the guards in the entire Ming Dynasty did not consume a single bit of money from the treasury!"

"Da Ming's outstanding martial arts today has nothing to do with the imperial court. This is also the most important reason why martial arts can rise so suddenly!"

"Such a large layout, such a huge army, every moment, the money consumed is an astronomical figure!"

"I did a rough calculation. Even if Daming's annual taxes are used to maintain the current armaments, it is far from enough..."

"Even though Duke Qin searched Shanxi merchants in Shanxi back then, no matter how much income he had, these properties can only be exported, not brought in!"

"No matter how much windfall you get, how long will you be able to maintain the huge expenditure of the great Ming martial arts?"

"Once the day comes when you can't hold on..."

Speaking of this, Liu Qiyuan looked around at the horrified eyes of everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Do you think that Duke Qin will sit and wait to die? Even if he wants to be a loyal minister, the hundreds of thousands, or even millions of soldiers, will sit and wait to die Well?"

"Da Ming, I'm afraid it will collapse in an instant!"

After the voice fell, there was a deadly silence in the courtyard, and the faces of the few beings at the top of the court hall were not so ugly at this moment!

"Today's Lord Qin, everything he does should be for wealth in the end!"

After finishing speaking, Liu Qiyuan's gaze was also fixed on the location of Jiangnan on the map of the Great Ming Dynasty.