Minister Jia was so frightened that he almost fell off his stool.
Training a new army?
Are you trying to rebel?
" Minister," Hua Mulan said directly," Jinzhou is the border. After crossing the Taihang Mountains, we can enter the frontier."”
"The reason why the Northern Barbarians have never invaded from Jinzhou is because Guangyuan City is strong and most of the Northern Barbarians are cavalry, so they can't attack the city.”
"In fact, Jinzhou is a good direction to attack the frontier.”
"As long as we cross this mountain pass, we can enter the grasslands beyond the Great Wall.”
"This is the heart of the Northern Barbarians. We can catch them off guard!”
"If that's the case, why hasn't our Great Gan taken the initiative to attack before?" Minister Jia asked, tugging at his beard.”
"There are two main reasons.”
"One is that Jinzhou is exhausted and does not have enough military supplies. The local people cannot afford the army.”
"Another reason is that it is difficult to resupply. It is not easy to cross these mountain passes. We have to set up supply points outside the mountain passes so that the army can move out without worries.”
Minister Jia and the Northern Barbarians had a deadly feud. He was very interested in any plan to attack the Northern Barbarians.
"Then, the time wasn't ripe before. Is it ripe now?" he asked.”
"Of course!" Hua Mulan said resolutely. This is all because of Your Majesty's wisdom!"
Speaking of His Majesty, Hua Mulan shouted long live in admiration.
Minister Jia immediately added.
Both of them were diehard fans of His Majesty the Emperor. They looked at each other and smiled, confirming each other's identity from the other's eyes.
Everyone in the imperial court knew that ever since the resignation of the former chief assistant Li Fang, the imperial court had been in chaos.
The era of Gao Lingfeng had officially arrived.
As long as he could enter the Emperor's eyes, he would have a meteoric rise in the future.
If he was detested by His Majesty, he would have to pack up and leave sooner or later.
Minister Jia had become the person the Emperor favored by offering the border strategy.
And Hua Mulan was obviously one of His Majesty's men.
" I've been wondering why His Majesty sent me to Jinzhou," said Hua Mulan.”
Minister Jia was also curious.
"Of course, it's better to go to Liao Town to make contributions," said Hua Mulan.”
"Later, I learned that Lord Jia opened a border trading post in Jinzhou. Only then did I understand that this was His Majesty's big move!”
"What do you mean?" asked Minister Jia.”
" Back to my question," Hua Mulan said," Jinzhou can't be the main target of the Northern Barbarians for two reasons.”
"Jinzhou is exhausted, but this problem has been solved!”
"The treasury of Jinzhou is full of money and grain. This money and grain are enough to support a large-scale battle!”
"The border trade fair that Lord Jia hosts will also attract merchants from the surrounding areas. We can also use silver to entrust them with transporting food.”
"In this way, we can gather the resources to attack the Northern Barbarians. We don't have to squeeze the local people!”
"Your Majesty, this move is too brilliant!"
Minister Jia was stunned. It seemed like this young Qing Yuanhou had a point.
"What about the second question?"
"The second problem, isn't it left for Minister Jia to solve?" Hua Mulan said confidently.”
"Ah?"
Minister Jia was stunned.
" Trade with the Northern Barbarians," Hua Mulan said." They will definitely not be satisfied with trading within the Great Qian Dynasty. The Northern Barbarians will also propose to set up their own market.”
"Lord Jia only needs to pretend to agree and set up a market outside the mountain pass.”
"Before the army moves, let the merchants transport grain to the market. When the army comes out of the mountain, won't this become a logistics supply point?”
Minister Jia was stunned.
This method was too despicable!
However, he had to treat the Northern Barbarians so cruelly!
The more Minister Jia looked at Hua Mulan, the more satisfied he was.
Moreover, Minister Jia agreed with Hua Mulan's analysis.
This was a big move by His Majesty!
The Emperor had sent the Minister of Rites and his brother-in-law, Hua Mulan, not just to collect some business taxes.
This was the rhythm of using troops against the Northern Barbarians!
Minister Jia's heart was surging.
He quickly began to repent. Why couldn't he understand the Emperor's thoughts earlier?
He, a civil official, actually needed a noble to remind him.
It was too embarrassing!
Minister Jia hurriedly bowed to Hua Mulan and said,""General is wise!"
"Lord Jia, we are all His Majesty's men. We must work together!”
"No problem!" Minister Jia immediately said. I will pay you half of the business tax this time to train a new army!”
"However…"
"Lord Jia, please speak."
"We have to keep a low profile! The local people of Jinzhou colluded deeply with the Northern Barbarians. If the commotion is too big and the news is leaked, disrupting His Majesty's grand plan, then we deserve to die!”
"Lord Jia is right. I will train the new army in the camp outside the city!”
"In addition, we obtained a batch of military horses from this trade. Although they can't compare to the high-quality horses of the capital's nobles, they can also ride and shoot. Give it to the general as well!"
Hua Mulan was overjoyed and immediately said,""Thank you, Minister!"
"You don't have to worry about money and food, but I can't help you with weapons and armor.”
" I've already reported to the imperial court," Hua Mulan said immediately." The equipment is old and needs to be replaced.”
Minister Jia stroked his beard and said,"General, you've thought it through, so this old man can rest assured."”
On this side, the civil and martial experts finished their discussion.
In the Imperial Palace of the capital, Xiao Dezi was listening to a report from his spy in the East Chamber.
"In other words, Lord Lin didn't steal these weapons and armors, but asked the Armament Supervisor to repair the defective ones?”
"Yes, Factory Master, Lord Lin and Lord Chen didn't take a single cent from this matter. The farming tools and kitchenware that are on the market are to reward the craftsmen of the Armament Department.”
"Lord Lin is loyal to the country, and Lord Chen is also a talent personally recommended by the Empress Dowager.”
"As for the reward for the craftsman, His Majesty is kind and will definitely not pursue it."”
"Alright, it seems like His Majesty has already seen through Lord Lin and Lord Chen's intentions.”
"That's why His Majesty didn't punish the two of you. His Majesty is wise.”
"Alright, there's no need to continue investigating this matter. Keep an eye on the Eighth Prince for the time being, understand?”
"Yes!" The secret agent immediately replied. Factory Master!"
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