Daqin: Check in at the beginning of 18 and ask Zulong to abdicate

Only then did Ying Zigao reluctantly leave.

Seeing that Ying Zi Gao really left, Dongfang Bubai couldn't help feeling empty.

He hurriedly jumped out of bed and strode to the door of the room.

Seeing Ying Zigao's back gradually receding, he couldn't help but get a little red in the circles of his eyes.

Back in the room, Dongfang Bubai hurried to the dressing table, groomed and dressed attentively.

Instruct the maid: "Find me that hairpin!"

"Your Majesty, which hairpin is it?" the maid asked hurriedly.

"It's the gold-encrusted jade hairpin that the emperor gave me!"

Dongfang Bubai hurriedly said.

"Your Majesty, didn't you say you don't want it?" the maid asked hastily.

"When did I say no more?" Dongfang Bubai frowned, and reprimanded impolitely: "Hurry up and find me!"

The maid didn't expect that the oriental lady, who used to be bold and generous, would become so unreasonable today, she couldn't help but secretly sighed.

Then she was overjoyed, fortunately she kept that hairpin away!
Immediately, he took out the golden fragrant jade hairpin and sent it to Dongfang Bubai.

While Dongfang Bubai was adorning himself meticulously, Ying Zigao had already returned to the grand ceremony and started handling government affairs attentively.

Looking at the memorial sent by the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs, Ying Zigao couldn't help frowning.

The construction of the Great Wall was progressing steadily, and this time the Northern Expeditionary Army won another complete victory.Annihilated the main force of the Huns in one fell swoop.

Lord Wu'an Baiqi proposed to set up another line of defense north of the Great Wall, and set up fortresses and fortresses at places with dangerous terrain and key traffic points to garrison troops.

In order to expand the imperial court's control over the northern part of the Great Wall, strengthen Daqin's influence on the northern part of the Great Wall, and more effectively protect the security of the area south of the Great Wall.

It can further extend the influence and sphere of influence of the imperial court to the farther north!
But in this way, the funds consumed will be even greater.

There is no small pressure on finances!

In particular, the supply of food, grass and supplies for the garrison is not a small problem!

Not to mention the huge consumption of long-distance transportation of grain and supplies.

The imperial court has permanently stopped evaporating any corvee, and can only hire civilians to transport grain and grass. The wages alone are not a small amount!

Over the years, it has put a lot of pressure on the court's finances.

The officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs continued to cry about poverty in the memorial, in addition to the fact that it did bring a lot of pressure on finances.

It is to put pressure on myself to force myself to increase the tax rate that has been reduced.Restoration of confiscation and shaking service!
Thinking of this, Ying Zigao couldn't help but secretly sneered!
It is absolutely impossible for Ying Zigao to make a compromise!
After thinking about it carefully, Ying Zigao thought of a solution to the problem.

That is to cultivate and guard the border!
The area around the Great Wall, including the large area north of the Great Wall, is still suitable for growing drought-resistant and cold-resistant food crops, although the semi-arid area has less than 400 mm of rainfall.

The potatoes rewarded to him by the system are the most suitable for planting in this type of area!

Potatoes are not only drought and cold tolerant, but also not demanding on the land.Not only suitable for planting in arid areas, but also suitable for planting in mountains!

Moreover, the growth period is short, it can be harvested in three months, and the yield is also high. One mu of land can harvest at least 2000 catties!
It's just after the autumn harvest, and the potatoes I cultivated have a good harvest in summer, and I have selected good varieties.

Not only summed up the experience of growing potatoes, but also cultivated farmers who know how to grow potatoes!

Conditions are ripe for the promotion of potato planting along the Great Wall and in the north of the Great Wall, and for the army to garrison fields, and to garrison the frontiers.

Thinking of this, Ying Zigao immediately made a decision to carry out reclamation and border defense along the Great Wall and the northern part of the Great Wall, and vigorously promote potato planting!
Immediately, he ordered his subordinates: "Call Yuhuatian, Liu Bowen, and the ministers in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War. I want to discuss matters with them!"

Soon, the ministers came to the hall.

"Bai Qi's memorial said that to the north of the Great Wall, select difficult terrain and key traffic points to build forts, fortifications, fortresses, and garrison troops.

In order to expand the imperial court's control over the northern part of the Great Wall, strengthen Daqin's influence on the northern part of the Great Wall, and more effectively protect the security of the area south of the Great Wall. "

Ying Zigao looked at the ministers and said seriously: "I think his suggestion is very good and has been approved!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Yu Huatian hurriedly said: "The army of the Northern Expedition fought hard and galloped across the desert, and finally wiped out the main force of the Xiongnu on the grassland, and controlled a large area of ​​grassland, the land north of the Great Wall.

This is a hard-won achievement, never give up!Must build fortresses, garrison defense control! "

"The prime minister is right, Your Majesty!"

Liu Bowen also hurriedly stood up and said loudly: "Not only that, but building a fortress and stationing troops in the Saibei area north of the Great Wall can expand the influence and sphere of influence of the imperial court to the farther north!

Expand the national power and civilization of my Great Qin to a farther range! "

Hearing what Liu Bowen and Yuhuatian said, Ying Zigao couldn't help but nodded.

As expected of a well-known capable minister in history, this insight is far-reaching!

Immediately, I understood my own thoughts.

Such ministers understand their own thoughts, understand their intentions, and use them smoothly, so they must be reused.

"Your Majesty, although there are many benefits to building a fortified army in the northern part of the Great Wall, food and supplies are a big problem!"

Hubu Shangshu hurriedly said: "The Saibei area is far away, the road is difficult, and it is a place of bitter cold. Food, grass and supplies must be sent there from the Central Plains, and the cost is extremely high!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Hubu's servant also said seriously: "Not only that, the Saibei area is freezing cold in winter, the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, and the roads are icy, making it even more difficult to travel!"

"Your Majesty, it is really too difficult to send food and grass to the land of Saibei. The accumulation of time and time will put a lot of pressure on the imperial court's finances!"

Hubu Shangshu said with a straight face: "I have the guts to ask Your Majesty to postpone the construction of fortifications in the northern part of the Great Wall and garrison troops!"

Hearing this, Ying Zigao couldn't help frowning slightly.

Then he said seriously: "I just said that garrisoning troops in the northern part of the Great Wall is of great significance to our Great Qin's frontier defense, and it has far-reaching significance to our Great Qin!
And I have already approved Mr. Wu An's suggestion, there is absolutely no reason to change or postpone it! "

Looking at Ying Zigao's stern eyes, the household officials couldn't help but feel tight.

Hubu Shangshu thought about it carefully, and stood up boldly, and said carefully: "What your Majesty said is very true, but the garrison in the northern part of the Great Wall, especially the food and supplies of the garrison, is indeed not a small amount!

It is calculated based on the 15 troops stationed in the northern part of the country.The monthly consumption of grain, grass and luggage reaches 300 million!The annual consumption is more than 3000 million yuan! "