The moon is bright and the stars are sparse. Another banquet is set up in the flower hall of Xiao Yan’s mansion. [This article comes from] Because of Xiao Yan’s habit, this banquet is not a regulation of seats. Instead, it is a large tabletop with an antique soup in the middle. There are eight treasures of water and land, and several jars of good wine exuding a faint fragrance.

Although the wind was very cold at night, the ground dragons in the flower hall and the fumigation furnace outside were burning vigorously at this time. In the flower hall, Xiao Yan and Fang Teng Zuo Jie were all dressed thinly, each of whom rose to their crowns, looking like they were slightly disoriented.

There are only three of them in this flower hall, and there is no servant to serve you. You have to do everything yourself, but because of this, you are much more convenient to speak, either talking or laughing, and you can’t tell the ease and freehand painting.

Outside the flower hall, the sable hats were all covered with armor and guarded the Yan King of Song, who was powerful in Bianliang and resentful in the world.

Fang Teng stretched out his chopsticks and picked up a piece of roasted mutton, chewed it carefully. After a cup of wine, he smiled and said, "I finally found out the foundation of the imperial guards stationed in the capital during these days. The soldiers borrowed books and made the book of the soldiers and made them feel like they were afraid. If the king had not collected a few geographical ghosts from the generals and shocked them, they could only do their best, even the gods would not be able to figure out the tricks here."

Xiao Yan was not very interested in drinking. When he came to this era, it turned out that the alcohol content he had learned when a young reporter almost lost all his alcohol tolerance. In this position, Xiao Yan had subconsciously disgusted his reason and lost control for any reason. He could be soft-hearted and sometimes impulsive. But these were all things he took the initiative, but could not be controlled by any other factors.

He drank only half of the wine in front of him. He heard Fang Teng's words and asked with great interest: "The capital's access guards have almost been cleaned up. I can't understand the confusion, so I'll find out what I do?"

Fang Teng smiled: "The King of Yan is powerful and shocked Bianliang. It is all about the military force! There is the Shenwu Ever Victory Army on the Hedong Road outside and the Jian army inside. The Western Army guards the Shaanxi routes, and the Yongning Army is weak. The officials are in power. However, the King of Yan has a shallow foundation to compete with the scholars and officials of Bianliang, and holds the king and serves the Supreme Master. No one dares to be the governor. The imperial guards in the capital have been passed down for more than a hundred years. The roots are intricate. Who knows if there are any missing uncleared troops? On the side of the bed, if someone sleeps soundly and the King of Yan is not observing, it is the sin of the Western Palace. If only a little effort is spent, the students will do it."

Zuo Liaozhi looked a little unnatural. He was almost a technician. Although he was the chief minister, he was still in charge of Xiao Yan and assisting Xiao Yan in mastering the current huge industry. He consciously did not ask more about other things. A former Liao Village Confucian scholar was his strengths in mathematics and arithmetics, and his ability to adapt to the complex dramas, and he was quite adaptable. In addition, he had not read the Five Classics. In just one or two years, he was the chief minister of the King of Yan's shogunate of the Song Dynasty. This experience was also a legend. He was also trying to adapt to the role, desperately familiar with everything in the Song Dynasty, and strive to become a qualified assistant to Xiao Yan. However, now it seems that he is still far from Fang Teng, a character who is half of Xiao Yan's subordinates and half of his ally.

Needless to say, Fang Teng's ability to be agile and conscious, and to become a skill that becomes a lesson for heaven. I am afraid that he will not be able to catch up in his entire life.

Sure enough, Xiao Yan smiled and nodded after hearing Fang Teng's words: "Since that's the case, are there any hidden dangers left?"

Fang Teng spread his hands and said frankly: "No! The imperial guards in the capital are really bad. The only ones who can support the store are all concentrated near the capital gate. Other places, although there are military names and military generals. However, between the names and realities, half of ten percent of them are considered good. These scattered soldiers and raiders have no restrictions, no orders, no food and salary, and do not regard themselves as people in the army at all. If you are afraid of them, the King of Yan will not be the King of Yan. As long as the King of Yan will be trained and horses in his hands, the strength of the Hedong Shenwu Changsheng Army will be strong, and the King of Yan will be considered solid."

Xiao Yan smiled calmly: "Well, catch the army, the Hedong army will be strong. This is Xiao's two legs now. Which one is a bit shaken, it's all troublesome...... Strengthening the strength, and if you want to use troops, you must not be money. Zuo Changshi, how are the imperial guards' industry cleaned up and operated in these days?"

Zuo Zaizhi is not a stupid person. Xiao Yan invited them tonight, so naturally it was not just for dinner to contact each other. Of course, there was something important. Now when he asked him about the scope, he immediately became energetic. Tonight, I was afraid that he would examine how they were doing within their respective scopes. Fortunately, Zuo Zaizhi placed great efforts on these things, and his confidence could satisfy Xiao Yan.

"……………Reporting to the king, I trusted him and gave him a heavy responsibility. My subordinates naturally tried their best to do their best, but they were weak and had heavy responsibilities. They were inevitably wrong and misunderstood. They couldn't resist thinking about it..."

Xiao Yan waved his hand and interrupted his scene, and smiled and said, "Old Zuo, Lao Zuo, we know it at a loss. We also said what are the things that are not done? If I am not at ease with you, such a big family will be on your shoulders? As long as you do things, there will be nothing that will not be able to make a fortune. I know your hard work."

Zuo Zaixu looked grateful and said: "The subordinates sent a task to subdivision, which is counting, resettlement, counting income and expenditure, and checking accounts. In these days, the inventory and taking over the imperial guards' industries were 939. The money and goods had been cleared, and the accounts had been revealed. The rest were still in the order of counting, and it would be over within two months.

…………… Resettlement matters, in these industries, in addition to receiving 69,557 former Imperial Army soldiers, 31,460 severed soldiers who have not gone to the destination were temporarily accommodated. These temporary severed soldiers temporarily distributed 500 cigars and three dou of grain and rice. In addition, I can also receive a porridge and meal every day. Everything is stable. The king has hundreds of former Imperial Army generals, headed by the Shi family father and son, and everything is quite respectful and competent. What position these military generals are in the end is not a subordinate.

……………Recently, in the treasury of Yanwang, there were two silos of silos, which were equivalent to 3.714,630 silos. The property of the rebellious military generals was confiscated, and the cash was reduced by 5.532,855 silos. The land, house, antiques or treasures were sold or retained, but there was no accurate figure. Recently, a large camp was built and soldiers were recruited to the camp. The expenditure was 2.514,300 silos, and the remaining number was only 2.300 silos. In January, the net income of the industry was over 3.2300 silos. After that, the industry was cleaned up one after another, and the market was opened again. The monthly income should be increased by 3.44,45,845 silos. The subordinates could still report to the King of Yan. Now, the treasury of Yanwang was re-established, and the two silos were compared, which actually had 700,45,845 silos."

A series of numbers were proficient in reporting from Zuo Jiezi. Xiang Xiao Yan had been able to keep up with it after a certain amount of mathematical training in later generations. Even though Fang Teng was quick-minded, he could only hear circles in his eyes at this time.

Zuo Zai Shi is also a personal person, even if it is a bit knowledgeable about counting. There is no calculator and no complete accounting entries in this era. I understand these numbers and remember to check them at any time. I can see how much effort he has put on it after seeing that he has lost weight. When I was eating just now, my mouth was still moving lightly. It was obviously still in my mind.

This money is quite large. The imperial army and generals accumulated a hundred years of savings. Most of the movable real estate fell into Xiao Yan's hands. In addition, there are so many monopoly enterprises in the capital of the Song Dynasty, Bianliang, which is still continuously profiting Xiao Yan. Compared to the fact that he had to raise so many scholars and officials at this moment, he had to raise the Song Dynasty finances, which were not only Hedong and the capital of the capital, but also had to raise the world's military and horses, and Xiao Yan could use the money temporarily, which was the advantage.

Compared with cultivating a bureaucratic system, with the Hedong Shenwu Eternal Victory Army as the backbone, the more money you can raise, the more powerful army you can grow, and the strength will expand like a balloon. If you are simply a warlord, Xiao Yan's path has already been made and entered a virtuous cycle. In time, I am afraid that those big headscarves, together with the Western Army and Yongning Army, will not dare to get up. There are many things to appease and accept Xiao Yan, the warlord.

But Xiao Yan didn't have this time for stable development, and what he wanted was not just for a warlord.

After listening to Zuo Jie's reward, Xiao Yan nodded and praised him. He sat there and began to ponder, knocking his fingers on the table, his face gloomy and unstable, not knowing what he was calculating.

Zuo Zaitong was a little confused and looked at Fang Teng. Fang Teng looked at him with a smile, and he didn't send any hints to Zuo Zaitong. Zuo Zaitong became more and more uncertain, but just muttered to him.

Could it be that King Yan thinks that I am too slow to clean these industries? There are only so many people, and the industries to be cleaned up are so complex, and there are still many people who need to settle down. I haven’t had a good sleep for many days. If King Yan is not satisfied, he will have to hang himself. Although he jumped into a high position that he didn’t dare to think about in a dream, the responsibility is doubled. I think back occasionally, I still farmed and studied in Dongchuanwa, and lived some leisurely and stable days...

While talking to the left, Xiao Yan finally spoke indifferently: "With this money as a foundation, it's barely enough to fight a big battle. If you have food in your hand, you won't feel panic. It's the same when you put it in. The ancients really didn't bully me..."

Zuo Liaoji was stunned. If you fight a big battle, who will you fight with?

Xiao Yan looked at Zuo Liaoji and smiled: "The Jurchens invaded Yunnei, and they were in a position to see Hedong. Han Yue had led his troops north. I don't know how many people in the world are waiting for their defeat. If it is not good, I will wait to personally lead these unhelpful troops to go north and compete with the Jurchens Tartars...... The strong army in Hedong is my foundation."

Zuo Liaoji jumped up and escaped from Liaodong. He knew the strength of the Jurchens best. Why did the Jurchens come to Hedong again! If the Hedong Shenwu Changsheng Army was defeated, then everything Xiao Yan is in Bianliang now is a mirror and water moon!

Zuo Zaozhi subconsciously said: "How can we not transfer the Hedong Shenwu Changsheng Army back to strengthen the fundamentals of Bianliang and avoid the Jurchen army's military front?"

Xiao Yan smiled: "Then open the gates of Hedong to welcome the Jurchens and Tartars into the city? My foundation was made, not escaped."

Zuo Zao was suffocated and went to see Fang Teng, wanting to find some support from him. But he found that Fang Teng was silent and raised his cup to drink slowly. He looked like he had known the news for a long time.

Sure enough, Xiao Yan also asked: "Sir Fang has learned about it long ago?"

Fang Teng smiled and said, "From the officials of the Political Affairs Hall to the minor officials fighting food, Bianliang is afraid that everyone will know about it. Even if the students are lazy to inquire about the wind and rain of Bianliang, they can't escape. How can they not know?"

Xiao Yan laughed and scolded: "In this Bianliang, there is really no secret that can be saved!"

Zuo Zaoji couldn't help but say, "Since that's the case, isn't it the most convenient to transfer the Hedong Shenwu Changsheng Army to conquer the capital to intimidate the unjust officials? Why bother to let the two generals Han Yue fight head-on with the Jurchen Tartars?"

Since he is in this group and is also a confidant of the Jurchens. Although Xiao Yan looks warlike and cannot let his own army retreat to avoid the enemy's attack, his loyal words must be said!

Fang Teng smiled and explained to his colleagues: "The King of Yan shocked the world because he relied on the power of his military. If the ever-winning army of Shenwu encounters the enemy, he will avoid it, and this airs will be overturned. I don't know how many people have to think about it. This hole cannot be opened... Moreover, Hedong is a narrow pass, with strong soldiers outside, and help each other. Even if someone is an enemy of Yan in Bianliang, he has to be afraid that the King of Yan has a way out, so he dare not take action easily. Needless to say, the place where Hedong is in a victorious place, but it also restrains the Western army. He will live with two eyes, and die with one glance. Back to Bianliang, he will be trapped in a small area. If there is a strong enemy outside, the hearts of people will be unpredictable inside. What should we do if we are not defeated?"

Speaking of this strategic layout, Zuo Zaizhi was speechless. But he was still dissatisfied. Why did you, Fang Teng, still look calm and clear? You have to find a way to deal with it! After thinking about it, the best way is naturally to lead the army to aid Hedong and take charge of everything. Xiao Yan has an undefeated reputation. After he arrived in person, Hedong Shenwu Ever Victory Army was determined to die effectively, and he naturally had a fight with the Jurchen Tartars. But then again, how could Xiao Yan leave now in Bianliang? Even if he is, he understands that many people are looking forward to Xiao Yan leaving Bianliang so as to turn the sky of the Bianliang Central! Without the reputation of mastering the central government and the support of Bianliang's wealth and goods, how long can Xiao Yan last if he keeps Hedong and Shenwu Ever Victory Army?

This is really a dilemma!
Chapter completed!