From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Zhou Yuan of Yunzhou?

A hundred households of Jinyiwei?

Want to take charge of the overall situation in Jiangnan and save the situation?

Is this a joke?

But this letter was written by Zhuang Xuansu himself, the handwriting was correct, the code was correct, the special annotations between the lines were correct, and even the tone was her tone, there was no possibility of falsification.

Empress Zhaojing knew the other party's personality and ability very well, so she couldn't help but believe what the other party said in the letter-"This person has the talent of governing the world and the ambition of swallowing the world. Although he is young, he is mature in doing things, very cunning, and has no plan left out."

Then it tells the details of the investigation and reasoning, as well as the sudden attack, from the farm to Lingyin Temple to the gambling house, and finally occupying Kuixingfang.

"They actually caught the King of Chu..."

Empress Zhaojing was quite shocked. She had to admit that this move really hit the weak spot of Annan Hou, so the other party was furious and immediately launched a mutiny.

However, such a young boy, with no achievements or qualifications, and a low position, had only performed well in Yunzhou.

No matter from which aspect, it is impossible to entrust him with important tasks. Even if Jian is in the emperor's heart, it is not in accordance with etiquette.

"Your Majesty!"

Yang Guozhong said loudly: "There are still two or three months before the autumn harvest. The two Jiangs are the main source of taxes for the court. We can't lose them!"

"If we don't get it back soon, what will happen to the military pay at the end of the year? What about the official salaries of the Jin Dynasty? Where will the income of the treasury come from? What about the expenses of the palace? There is also the locust plague in Henan that needs silver, and the severe drought in Hubei that needs silver..."

"Don't hesitate, otherwise there will be a disaster!"

A series of words awakened Empress Zhao Jing.

In fact, how could she not know these, but the risk was too great.

Once the troops in Jinling and Hubei moved, the bandits in the Central Plains would inevitably become more rampant, and Luoyang might even be lost.

Once the troops in Hunan move, the chieftains will inevitably expand. How can Guizhou's few troops defend it?

What's more, the Fujian Navy... a single move will affect the whole body!

The key is that there is no money!

If there is money, it can only recruit soldiers!

The money of this court is in deficit every year, which is not enough!

150,000 troops are sent out at the same time, and the opening price is 8 million silver. Even if the palace is sold, it is not enough!

Increase taxes? That is to force the people to death. The country is defended, but the people's hearts are lost.

Empress Zhaojing is really fed up with the mess of the Jin Dynasty.

Sometimes she wonders whether it was a good thing to sit in this position in the first place.

Must she take this rotten country into her hands and become a king who loses the country?

By then, in the history books, I am afraid that there will only be four words "evil concubine usurps power, stupidity destroys the country".

Empress Zhaojing was in a dilemma and felt a headache. She simply ignored it and continued to read the letter.

Soon, a sentence made his eyes light up - "Since the Great Jin Dynasty, business has prospered, and many merchants have become the richest in the world, among which Shanxi merchants are the richest."

"Running the salt industry, lending money at interest, issuing bills, and even smuggling ironware all rely on the peace of the Great Jin Dynasty and the stability of the court."

"Now that Jiangnan is in trouble, merchants should step forward and raise military funds to ensure the peace of the world and the business environment."

"Those who shirk and evade have no king in their hearts and no country in their minds. They must violate the law and should be severely punished according to the law."

Asking merchants for money? It's a bit embarrassing, but it's very useful.

Those Shanxi merchant families, which one doesn't have hundreds of millions of taels of silver! The richest in the world is really not just talk.

Empress Zhao Jing was overjoyed as if she had found a treasure, and continued to look down.

"Hubei's troops are suppressing bandits and cannot be sent out. Hunan's troops are restraining the chieftains and cannot be sent out."

"Fujian's infantry has no combat power, and the navy cannot be moved, so let's put it aside for now."

"We should send the Jinling army south to defend the southern border of Jiangsu and wait for the opportunity."

"Once Zhejiang is in trouble, the Jinling army will be dispatched immediately to clean up the mess, which will be effective."

"Zhou Yuan once said that from July 26, within ten days, the troops in the two rivers will surely collapse on their own!"

Seeing this, Empress Zhao Jing couldn't help but get a little excited. Only 50,000 Jinling troops can quell the rebellion?

Within ten days, the troops in the two rivers will really collapse on their own?

Arabian Nights!

But at this point, how can we not believe it? Let's just believe it for now!

Empress Zhaojing looked down and said in a deep voice: "Draft an order immediately, order Jinling General Qu Shaogeng to lead 50,000 troops, set off south immediately, station in the southern border to resist the troops of Liangjiang, wait for orders to attack, and act according to the situation."

Yang Guozhong's face changed, and he shouted: "Your Majesty, think twice, how can you reuse Qu Shaogeng, who is guilty of a crime."

The former governor of the three borders was demoted to the governor of Jinling due to the failure of the war.

And someone else shouted: "Qu Shaogeng is good at fighting and has competed with Mongolia. He has more victories than defeats. Since he is guilty, this is the right time to make meritorious deeds to atone for his sins."

Empress Zhaojing's mind was as clear as a mirror, YangGuozhong was a member of the Zhejiang Party, so he naturally didn't want Qu Shaogeng to rise again. After all, Qu Shaogeng was the son of Qu Shuyuan, the leader of the Qi Party.

She said coldly: "I have made up my mind, and this matter will not be discussed anymore."

"The troops of Hunan, Hubei, and Fujian will not be moved for the time being. I will issue an imperial decree to appoint Li Zhaolu, the chief judge of the Lin'an Prefecture, as the envoy of Liangjiang to handle Liangjiang affairs with full authority."

"Today's court meeting ends here. Liu Jing, the Minister of Revenue, will stay, and the others can leave."

The matter of asking Shanxi merchants to donate money must be handed over to the Minister of Revenue. Nei Ting Si and Jin Yi Wei are not suitable to come forward for such matters.

After everything was discussed, it was already dusk.

Empress Zhaojing sighed deeply, she was too tired to move. She hadn't eaten all day and was hungry, but how could the physical fatigue compare to the mental fatigue.

I just hope Zhou Yuan can really deal with the situation in Jiangnan as soon as possible as he boasted!

The bandits in the Central Plains must also be dealt with, otherwise, I don’t know how many people will die this winter.

"Your Majesty, eat something first!"

The female guard said softly.

Empress Zhaojing nodded and said, "Xiaozhuang, do you think he can really do it?"

The female guard smiled and said, "At least he has a good idea in finding silver."

Empress Zhaojing said, "You are right. I appointed Li Zhaolu as the envoy of Liangjiang, which is enough to cooperate with him. I hope he will not disappoint people!"

The female guard thought about it and smiled, "He seems not serious, but he is serious in doing things."

Empress Zhaojing also laughed and sighed, "I hope so. I really need a satisfactory helper. These years, I have been struggling alone and it is too tiring."

The female guard gritted her teeth and subconsciously looked up to the south. She also hoped that the ruffian could make a career and help His Majesty.

The food was finally served, and Empress Zhaojing felt relieved. But just after taking a few bites, the voice of the female guard rang out from outside the house.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of War wants to see you. He said something about Mongolia in the north."

Empress Zhaojing threw her chopsticks and gritted her teeth, "I can't even eat in peace. Go ahead."