It is precisely because of this reason that none of the officials in the inner court ridiculed Zhang Qigong for only having his own vote. Even Yu Ziqi did not speak up, because they also knew that Zhang Qigong not only did not lose, but also won - winning in

on another matter.

After celebrating the first collective vote in the inner dynasty, Zhao Hongrun asked: "By the way, have the four edicts been drafted?"

The four edicts he mentioned refer to "restore the Dredging Army and make Li Qi the chief general", "restore the Chenggao Army and make Zhou Kui the chief general", "restore the Fenxing Army and make Cai Qin the chief general".

Three edicts, plus the edict "Order Pang Huan to lead the rebel army to conquer Suiyang, Song County".

Four servings in total.

"It has been drafted." Du You, the Minister of Rites, handed several volumes of the edict to Zhao Hongrun.

Zhao Hongrun spread out the four edicts one by one. Seeing that there were no mistakes, he handed them to Jie Zitu and ordered: "Seal the (Prince's) seal and send it out."

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Jie Zigui took it over his hand.

After a while, Jie Ziyu stamped the seal, and then handed the four edicts to the young eunuch Gao Li, who sent someone to issue them on his behalf.

During this period, Xu Guan, the former Minister of War, curiously asked Zhao Hongrun: "His Royal Highness, you want to send troops to Song County?"

Because all those present here were officials of the inner court appointed by Zhao Hongrun himself, he did not hide anything. He shook his head and said: "On the contrary, I have decided to implement the preparations for the expedition to the Hetao area as soon as possible. As for Song County... I plan to put it on hold for the time being."

The ministers present nodded in agreement.

Since the imperial court broke up with the Beibo Army of Song County, the imperial court has organized two war expeditions to Song County. The first time refers to the three domestic nobles of the Yongwang Party, the Qingwang Party, and the Suwang Party.

However, during this period, the "Jinxiang Massacre" incident caused the private armies of the Wei nobles to fall into a quagmire.

The second time, during the reign of the old prince Zhao Yu, Zhao Yu dispatched the Wei Wu Army and the Suppression Army respectively. The former was responsible for maintaining the operation of Lianglu Canal, while the Suppression Army was mainly responsible for encircling and suppressing the Bei Bo Army.

However, because the Beibo Army was hidden too deep, even the Marquis of Nanliang, Zhao Yuanzuo, did not make much progress - mainly because the Beibo Army did not show up at all. No matter how capable Nanliang Marquis Zhao Yuanzuo was, he would not be able to get away from so many enemies.

Among the people of the Song Dynasty, the soldiers of Beibo were picked out one by one.

It is for this reason that the imperial court's enthusiasm for the expedition to Song County is no longer as enthusiastic as it once was. The reason is that the investment exceeds the return.

In contrast, going to the Hetao is a hugely profitable undertaking.

Judging from the current military strength of the Wei State, it is capable of driving Lin Hu to the farther north, and then occupying the entire Hetao area, making it the pasture of the Wei State.

After eliminating the necessary remaining troops, Zhao Hongrun prepared to mobilize 70% of the country's troops when he went to Hetao to end the war as quickly as possible within half a year.

It has to be said that after hearing Zhao Hongrun's tentative deployment arrangements, the ministers in the palace couldn't help but take a breath of air.

It’s no wonder, after all, in Zhao Hongrun’s tentative deployment arrangement, this time the Wei State will launch troops against Linhu and the Xiongnu in the Hetao area.

Yanling Army, Shangshui Army, Youma Army, Jiejiao Army, Hexi Army, Hedong Army, Beiyi Army, Wei Wu Army and many other armies, and the generals include Nanliang Marquis Zhao Yuanzuo, Pang Huan, Sima An, Lintao Lord Wei Ji,

Shao Hu and other top generals in Wei.

This powerful military force was enough to plow the Wei State nine years ago. I believe that even Lin Hu in Hetao could not withstand such a powerful Wei army.

"I'm afraid that the Beibo Army will take the opportunity to cause chaos." Xu Guan frowned and said.

In his opinion, based on the current relationship between the Wei court and the Beibo Army, the latter saw that Wei had sent 70% of the country's army to Hetao, and believed that they would not remain content and would probably cause something to happen and force them to do so.

The imperial court compromised on the autonomy of Song County.

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun said with a smile: "So before that, we need to clean up the Bei Bo Army..."

Having said this, he looked around at the ministers present. Although he already had a strategy in mind for the Beibo Army, this did not prevent him from consulting these ministers for their opinions.

So he asked: "What do you think about the hidden danger of the Beibo Army?"

All the ministers in the palace looked at each other for a few times, and finally, except for Zhang Qigong, all the other ministers' eyes fell on Jie Zigou.

Seeing this, Jie Zizi didn't hesitate to shrink back. He cupped his hands and said with a smile: "In that case, let me introduce you to others..."

After that, his expression gradually became serious, and he said seriously: "I believe that the reason why the Beibo Army is in trouble is because it is protected by the Song people. It is like a fish swimming in a deep pool, slippery and unable to hold back... In this case,

You might as well drain the water out of the pond so that the fish swimming in the pond have nothing to hide from."

"Be specific." Zhao Hongrun smiled slightly, because Jie Ziyu's idea coincided with his.

I saw Jie Zizi arching his hands towards Zhao Hongrun and continued: "First, to induce Song people to move away from Song County; second, the government confiscated the grain produced in Song County..."

When he heard Jie Zizi's first suggestion, Zhang Qigong secretly chuckled, but when he heard Jie Zi's second suggestion, his eyes showed a little surprise.

Zhao Hongrun noticed Zhang Qigong's expression and asked with a smile: "Qigong, do you want to add a few words?"

After hearing this, Jie Ziyu stopped talking and made a "please" gesture towards Zhang Qigong.

Seeing this, Zhang Qigong hesitated for a moment and then said: "Then... I dare to add a few words. Zhang thinks that the first strategy mentioned by Master Jiezi is not feasible. Unless they are forced by life, how many people are willing to leave their hometown?

Even if the court promises "benefits from land and houses," I'm afraid not many Song people will be willing to leave their homeland, unless..."

"Unless what?" Zhao Hongrun asked curiously.

"Making Song County poor!" Zhang Qigong paused and said in a deep voice: "It's very simple... The imperial court transported huge amounts of grain, oil, silk and hemp, lacquerware, woodware and other items into Song County at a low price to disrupt Song Dynasty.

The market price in the county has overwhelmed the folk workshops in Song County..."

"hiss--"

Before Zhang Qigong could finish speaking, all the ministers in the palace gasped and looked at Zhang Qigong with horrified expressions.

They said directly in their hearts: This Zhang Qigong is really too cruel!

"Isn't this "malicious dumping"? Moreover, the imperial court is used as the opponent of Song County's folk workshops..."

Even Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but twitch the corners of his eyes twice.

"Master Zhang, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Li Liang, the former Minister of Household Affairs, frowned and asked: "If the court follows what you say, hundreds of thousands or more people will starve to death."

As the former Minister of Household Affairs, Li Liang certainly knew that if the imperial court really did this, Song County's trade economy would be in a mess: a large number of goods produced in Song County would be unsaleable, and Song County's workshops would close down on a large scale, thus

As a result, Song County's workshop labor force will be unemployed in large numbers.

The final result was that the people of Song Dynasty would gradually lose the financial resources to buy rice grains.

After listening to Li Liang's words, Zhang Qigong said calmly: "Only by making the people of Song Dynasty poor will they be tempted by the imperial court's "profits from the fields." Furthermore...since the people of Song Dynasty are unwilling to surrender, they will not be counted as the great Wei Dynasty.

My countrymen, whether they are alive or dead, what does it have to do with me, the great Wei Dynasty?"

"You..." Li Liang pointed at Zhang Qigong, and was speechless by the latter's words that were so disrespectful to human life.

But thinking about it carefully, he didn't know how to refute Zhang Qigong - since the people of Song Dynasty were unwilling to surrender sincerely, why did the imperial court regard them as its own subjects?

"The name of the poisonous man is worthy of his name."

Zhao Hongrun glanced at the calm Zhang Qigong and said to himself.

After thinking about it, he shook his head and said, "That's too cruel."

Zhang Qigong obviously listened to Zhao Hongrun's words, and after hearing the words, he said: "In this case, Zhang has another plan. Since the people of Song Dynasty are unwilling to be merged into our Wei Dynasty, they will be classified as "second-class citizens" and set up heavy taxes. First of all,

, the Song merchants were taxed heavily, the Wei merchants received one share of the tax, and the Song merchants received three thirds of the tax; secondly, the imperial court came forward to control the workshops in Song County..."

The ministers in the palace looked at each other in confusion, but Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but smile bitterly: Although this plan was somewhat restrained, it was still too cruel and too radical.

He actually suggested that the imperial court should control the lifeline of Song County and the people of Song Dynasty. There are only two results in doing so: either the people of Song Dynasty will compromise and submit, or an unprecedented uprising will break out in Song County.

Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun turned to look at Jie Ziyu and said, "Qi Gong's strategy is too radical. Jie Zi, I'd better listen to your opinion."

Glancing at the expressionless Zhang Qigong, Jie Ziyu shook his head secretly, leaving some face to the former: "After listening to Mr. Zhang's suggestion, I also gained something... I thought that since His Highness the Crown Prince decided to use troops against Hetao, he had no time to do so.

Considering Song County, it is better to simply agree to the "autonomy" request of the Song people. As a condition, the imperial court might as well use the upcoming "sent troops to Hetao" as an excuse to expropriate grain from Song County, so that all the grain output in Song County will be sold to the imperial court.

, are not allowed to be sold privately, otherwise, they will be punished with the crime of "liaison with the Beibo Army"..."

"What do you mean?" Zhao Hongrun narrowed his eyes.

I saw Jie Ziyu cupping his hands and saying seriously: "Pardon the Song people, but not the Beibo army!... As long as the rice and grain issues in Song County are in the hands of the imperial court, the Beibo army will not be able to cause any trouble."

Zhao Hongrun touched his chin when he heard this, frowned and asked: "What if some people in the Song Dynasty do not cooperate, or the Beibo Army purchases grain from other countries?"

Jie Zigui said in a deep voice: "It is stipulated in the edict that a household is only allowed to store three months' worth of grain. Anyone who disobeys the order will be treated as a member of the rebel army. To treat the members of the rebel army, we, the soldiers of the Wei Dynasty, will naturally

There is no need to be polite... In addition, as long as the imperial court steps in to stabilize rice prices in Song County, I believe it will not arouse public resentment. If there are still Song people who criticize the imperial court, then they are probably the work of the Beibo Army."

Even Zhao Hongrun nodded repeatedly after hearing this plan.

At this moment, Zhang Qigong suddenly heard Zhang Qigong say: "Although Master Jiezi's plan is good, there are still loopholes. What if the Beibo Army, under the guise of the Song people, went to the rice shop set up by the imperial court and repeatedly purchased grain?

good?"

"This..." Jie Ziyu was slightly startled. Before he could ask Zhang Qigong for advice, he heard the latter say: "The court can be asked to mint new coins. Every three months, people can be sent door to door to the Song people in the county to exchange old coins."

The coins were exchanged for a certain amount of new coins, and Song people were only allowed to buy rice and grain with the new money."

The meson owl's eyes lit up when he heard this.

At this time, Li Liang, the former Minister of Household Affairs, couldn't help but add: "This is still inappropriate... There is no guarantee that some people in the Song Dynasty will not use wild animals to satisfy their hunger and privately donate new coins to the Beibo Army. I think

It might as well be like this..."

Gradually, all the ministers in the palace participated in the discussion on this matter.

Listening to these ministers gradually becoming more and more perfect in their strategies against Song County and the Beibo Army, Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but secretly sigh in his heart: Brainstorming is indeed much more efficient than meditating alone.

No, compared to his original plan, the strategy discussed by the inner court ministers was smarter and more stable.

"After a period of time, even without me, I believe that the inner court can drive the court and handle the affairs between the court and China..."
Chapter completed!