Chapter 1278: A heart, ready with both hands
Zhong Zhen said goodbye and left.
Through his conversation with him, Qin Feng was very satisfied with him. At least this person is clear now, knowing what the Ming Dynasty wants and what he should do. He has no extreme thoughts, nor has he shown anything because he was once a minister of Qin and is now inspiring to make contributions. His mentality is very peaceful. He also seems very calm about the obvious checks and balances that allow him to work with Chen Shaowei, without any dissatisfaction. A person who is familiar with the situation in Qin, has a certain influence in Qin, and is in a peaceful state, is exactly what Qin Feng wants to need now.
"This Zhong Town is really good. The prime minister has taken a lot of effort to pull him over, right?" Qin Feng looked at Quan Yun with a smile.
"I tried it a few times at first, but I was rejected and prepared to do some tricks for Wang Lingbo. Later, I didn't have any choice? I asked Shu Chang to tell Wang Lingbo and took him around the Ming Dynasty for a long time. Not to mention, it was very effective and touched him a lot. In fact, it was still difficult for a person like him to be as sincere as Gujing. "Quan Yun smiled and said, "When he came back, I personally invited him to the door, and he did not persist anymore. Things will be simple in the future."
"Wang Lingbo made a contribution!" Qin Feng smiled and said, "Fortunately, Xi'er killed Zhong Zhen without punching him, otherwise we would have lost a capable minister. I think this is better, bring Wang Lingbo to Yongdu City as well."
"Would Wang Lingbo go?" Quan Yun asked, "Yong Du is no more prosperous than Yuejing City."
"Let Shu Chang come out." Qin Feng said: "It's not that he won't come back. Shu Chang cured Deng Pu and Li Zhi back then. His reputation was very popular in Yongdu. Now that his proud disciples go to Yongdu, there will inevitably be people who will welcome him. If someone stays where to thread a needle for Zhong Town, it will be beneficial for Zhong Town to carry out his work."
"Your Majesty is right!" Quan Yun nodded repeatedly.
The Censor Jin Jingnan suddenly said: "Didn't Your Majesty set up a point in Yongdu City? It's the clinic of Cheng Xiaoyu and Mrs. Liu. Why not let Wang Lingbo go to the clinic? This would be better if he praised them a little higher with the reputation of Shu's miracle doctor!"
"This is a good idea!" Qin Feng applauded and laughed. "Since ancient times, it has been easy to defeat one place, but it is difficult to merge one place. Wang Lingbo's trip can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Then he decided. I will talk to Shu Chang when he turns around."
Everyone laughed. Anyway, when they ordered Wang Lingbo, everyone had no psychological burden. Of course, young people had to bear more burdens. Besides, there was no more suitable candidate than him. Wang Lingbo was Shu Chang's disciple and had a great prestige in Qin. He had a very good relationship with Zhong Zhen and personally took action to cure Zhong Zhen's injuries. However, he had been the most grassroots front-line military doctor in Chen Shaowei's military affairs and had a friendship with Chen Shaowei. Such a person could also become a lubricant between Zhong Zhen and Chen Shaowei.
"Your Majesty, what do you think about the news on Wuling? Are the people of Qi really ready to fight us?" Quan Yun changed the topic, "From Wuling's memorial and the information gathered from the Eagle's Nest, the people of Qi do have such a tendency to prepare, and the Long Xiang army is beginning to move on a large scale to Changning County."
"Cao Tian has become a domestic reform and has been swallowing us for a long time. Now I am afraid that the opportunity has come, and it is very likely to take this opportunity to test us." Qin Feng sneered: "Zhou Jiyun suffered a great loss in Wanzhou. Now Bian Wushuang is pressing step by step. Zhou Jiyun has shifted from offense to defense. The power of the powerful family in Qi has greatly reduced. Cao Tiancheng consciously can control the overall situation, so he aimed at us."
"Test us?" Jin Jingnan was a little puzzled.
"We just conquered Qin. No matter what, it was a battle of swaying the country. We fought for thousands of miles and tens of thousands of troops traveled a long distance. The war was over. Now is the most relaxed time. The entire Ming Dynasty was enjoying the joy of victory! Moreover, the treasury was also the most empty time. After garrisoning troops under Yongdu City for more than half a year, spending money like flowing water. Of course, Cao Tiancheng could calculate this account. The reason why it was called a test was that he wanted to see our reaction. If we retreat, he would gain a better position and do whatever he wanted." Qin Feng said.
"So we should give him a head blow." Jin Jingnan said fiercely: "Let him know that even now, we are not afraid of them at all."
"The Ministry of Revenue can use emergency reserves to deal with this war." Su Kairong also quickly made a statement.
"What? Is there money in Su Shangshu's bag this time?" Qin Feng asked with a smile.
"Your Majesty, since Geng Jingming took office, he has made a lot of money, the transformation of Yuejing City, the development of medical school land, and the reform of the tax system have all increased the income of the treasury. The treasury, which has been empty, has finally accumulated savings. This emergency reserve has always been available, but I will not take it out until the moment. Now Qi wants to take advantage of the dangers and not drive them back all at once, will it be endless? So even if I grit my teeth, I will definitely take out this money." Su Kairong said.
Qin Feng played with the paperweight on the table and pondered for a moment: "You must be ready to fight, but we still have to find a way to make them unable to fight even if they want to fight. Have a red heart, prepare with both hands."
"Your Majesty, you must not be irresponsible in this kind of thing!" Jin Jingnan said bluntly: "If this mentality is known to the frontline generals, they will inevitably be slacking off."
"Of course not!" Qin Feng smiled and said: "Preparation should be carried out actively. The army must re-allocate and supplies must be fully supplied. After all, our next strategic focus must be shifted towards Qi State. The army and materials will not be wasted. However, our actions will strengthen the combat determination of the frontline generals and let the Qi people see our determination to not give in. Be prepared for the battle, but it does not have to fight! How has the railway from Shayang Feng County to Zhaoguan been built on the railway bureau?"
"Your Majesty, Yiyang has been fully connected, and Wuling has been built halfway, but the further forward, the slower the progress will be. Because the further forward, the worse the local economy will be, the fewer the population will be. I guess it will take another year for Wuling to be connected. If you want to build it to Taoyuan, it will take another three years. After all, this is not just a road construction. If you can't keep up with all kinds of supporting facilities, it means that there is no repair."
"The speed is slower. The Railway Administration needs to think of more ways to speed up the progress. I hope that when we officially fight for dominance with Qi, the railway has already been completed, and our troops can reach the main battlefield in the shortest time." Qin Feng frowned slightly.
"Your Majesty, it is mainly because when the railway is built in these three places, it is inevitable that it will lose a lot of money. The enthusiasm of merchants to participate has been greatly reduced, and it depends entirely on the investment of the court. The pressure on funds is too great."
"Don't always think about the problem from the economic perspective. Sometimes you should think more from the overall situation. For merchants who are actively involved in the construction of this railway, the Commerce Department may consider giving certain compensation in other aspects, such as giving some franchise rights." Qin Feng turned to look at Wang Yueyao.
"Yes, Your Majesty, after going down, I will discuss this matter with the Ministry of Works and the Railway Bureau." Wang Yueyao nodded.
"The merchants of the Ming Dynasty cannot just spend their own money making, and they have to think about doing more for the country. Only when the Ming Dynasty is prosperous can they have more opportunities to make money. If the Ming Dynasty is defeated, it will be their doomsday." Qin Feng said calmly: "In recent years, we have created too many opportunities for them and also given them a very relaxed environment. Some people are a little forgetful of their roots."
Wang Yueyao lowered her head.
"Your Majesty, there are those who pursue profits, but there are also those who are very wise. As long as you explain the truth to them, I believe they can think of these questions clearly." Quan Yun smiled and rescued Wang Yueyao.
"I hope this is the case!" Qin Feng said lightly. "Old Guo, how are you preparing for the things in Bozhou?"
"Your Majesty, the soldiers we sent out have been in place through secret channels, and Zhou Shuguang has made all preparations. The wealthy families of Qi have also entered Bozhou through various channels, with cash and various materials. It can be said that everything is ready now, and only the east wind is needed. With His Majesty's order, the other side can be activated." Guo Jiuling smiled and said, "The information sent back from Bozhou a few days ago, General Yu Xiu'e has also arrived in Bozhou. Our army to Bozhou will be temporarily assigned to General Yu and will be under her command."
"Very good!" Qin Feng clapped his hands, "Let's let Zhou Shuguang move. Didn't Cao Tiancheng think that the overall situation is in his control? Then let's give him some unexpected surprises! I want to see, when Bozhou is in chaos, domestic wealthy families are ready to move. Does he still have the intention to have a big fight with us in Taoyuan?"
"I'm afraid that at that time, he will immediately seek peace with us." Quan Yun said with a smile.
"What he is afraid of is not the rebellion of Bozhou. What he is most afraid of is the connection between Zhou Shuguang and Zhou Jiyun in Bozhou? He can't sit still. Hahaha, Chu State also needs to think of a way. Bozhou has started to move, and the six eastern counties should also calm down. Don't put any pressure on Zhou Jiyun, and let others take a breath!"
"Your Majesty is right!" Quan Yun smiled. He knew that Qin Feng did not want to disclose the secret relationship with Bian Wushuang at such an enlarged meeting. "We can suspend loans from Chu just after the war with Qin was over and the funds were difficult, and they would not be able to provide them with timely weapon support. Without our strong support, they would have a little bit of willingness to fight Zhou Jiyun."
Chapter completed!