I became the son of Renzong

"The post-war reconstruction of Guangnan, the resettlement of the people, the pensions of the soldiers, and the rewards of the soldiers for military exploits, etc., all need money and food. Since the country has no faults, why should it bear the loss?"

Zhao Xi originally wanted to explain to everyone what war is, but as a result, he became a little excited, saying one sentence after another, and couldn't stop, the more he talked, the more excited he became.

"Until now, I have not concealed the plan in my heart. In this battle, Xi did not intend to kill Nong Zhigao. On the contrary, Xi suggested that Di Shuai let him escape."

These words really stunned some people.It is a given that the imperial court marches south to destroy the Nong thieves.Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the right to make decisions on the fly, it will not go to the point of changing the decision of the court.

"Your Highness, this old man does not agree with this statement, and it is the responsibility of the Guangnan appeasement envoy to urge Di Hanchen to complete the purpose of this battle."

"Your Highness, Sun Mian seconded what the bachelor said!"

Di Qing was embarrassed.It is true that he is the commander in chief, but His Royal Highness personally conscripted him and rose to a strategic goal. In fact, he was controlled by His Royal Highness.

This is not good, His Royal Highness and the appeasement envoy have disagreements.

"Bachelor, Sun Zhuanyun, let Xi finish."

"Greetings to Annan, ask him to give Guochao an explanation for the troubles that have disturbed Guangnan for many years and this time. There is no objection to this point?"

No objection, this was decided by everyone, at least to intimidate Annan, take advantage of the Western Army's southern march, let Annan put away those small thoughts, and really make Guangnan a hundred years of stability.

"Recovering the explanation and justice is not a matter of shouting a few slogans. It needs to be frightened and subdued, so that it can be repositioned... a subordinate state of the country!"

"As for letting Nong Zhigao flee... To put it bluntly, I just want a reason for the army to enter Dali!"

"Your Highness, you must not do it! If you are provocative, you have a heavy responsibility!"

That's it, what is provocative?When you were young and old, why didn't you see anyone chasing the blame and provoking the grass valleys on both sides of the northwest?

The reason why he is so responsible for being provocative is that, to put it bluntly, he is afraid, worried that he will be beaten up if he provokes others.

"Bachelors, everyone, listen clearly. Master Wang is not provocative. He is chasing the bandits, and the bandits have fled to Dali! Besides, Dali is responsible for the riots with the bandits. Master Wang has a reason to visit!"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not a reckless person, this point is very clear to the entire Guangnan appeasement envoy.But that's exactly how it is at this point...

Yu Jing couldn't figure it out.If it is for the safety of manganese mines in the future, Annan is a threat. As for Dali, not to mention that Dali and Guochao have always lived in peace.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never done anything purposeless when he came to Guangnan.As His Royal Highness said, all wars have a purpose.

"Your Highness, there is no outsider in the tent..."

It can be said that at least in the matter of Guangnan Manganese Mine, they are all their own people.

"If your highness has other plans, please tell your highness clearly, don't invite the court because you don't know why, which will ruin your highness's great affairs."

Yu Jing, this old boy, understands me more and more!

"The Kingdom needs copper!"

Zhao Xi was a little embarrassed by Yu Jing's question, but she still said it with confidence.

That's right, Guochao needs copper, but Dali has it, so I need to go to Dali for a walk, the purpose is to tinker with copper mines.

This excuse is very unreasonable, but Zhao Xi just wants to tell this dry person, whether it is reasonable or not depends on whether you have the strength.

Copper ore is not manganese ore, and it hasn't seen any effect yet.The lack of copper in the country caused the money to be made every year, which was not as good as every year, and even the imperial court shamelessly made ten to five iron coins.

And the benefits of copper mines... no one knows.

Just this one: Guochao needs copper, which really convinced this guy.

well!They still want to join in!

"Everyone, the income from the copper mine is not something that the Guangnan pacifier can monopolize. I can promise here that I will fight for you."

"In addition, Dali is in the country, and the transportation in Chengdu is difficult. You can focus on water transportation."

Chapter 158 Old Nong, You Must Run Away

If internal consensus is achieved, this battle will be easy to fight.

It's useless to yell nonsense, the only thing to do is to throw away the benefits. These scholar-bureaucrats who disdain to talk about money stand in line without hesitation.

Therefore, the matter of reporting with the court is also unified.

The time to fight in Guangnan is less than half a year. That is to say, the time for the entire Southern Expeditionary Army to stay in Guangnan, including the time to greet Annan, is a bit urgent. In less than three months, the entire army must Withdrew from Guangnan and moved to Dali.

Zhao Xi didn't want to spend too much hot weather in the deep mountains and dense forests, and he couldn't let the weather cause Wang Shi's non-combat attrition to increase.

Therefore, he considered whether it was time to suggest a real siege...

Nong Zhigao wants to be with him.

Guangyuan City was not big in the first place, and it was still built in a low-lying place. With officers and soldiers like this day and night, it's fine to throw stones in from all directions. The key is to throw in the kind of bamboo knots that can explode.

The dead who saw the sky died inexplicably.I don't even feel safe staying in the house. Maybe there will be stones falling from the sky, and they will hit people in a daze... The gunpowder bombs stuffed into the cracks of the stones will explode when they reach the city wall, and the flying gravel is hard to guard against. .

The Nong people couldn't stand it anymore, and everyone gathered in the center of the city. Coupled with their restless mood, the whole city was almost out of control.

This is not a problem!

If there is such internal chaos, it is better to fight head-to-head with the officers and soldiers.

Therefore, the whole group of Nong people went out of the city, posing for a decisive battle.

When he left the city, Zhao Xi was taken aback.I said Lao Nong, it's only been two or three days, and you can't bear it anymore?You shouldn't be in such a hurry to seek death, right?Master is going to save your life!

Not only him, but also the soldiers who continued to throw stones into the city were stunned.

Since it was persecution, Di Qing and Zhao Xi simply let the soldiers fall backwards in shifts, throwing stones and gunpowder bombs into the city day and night.

In order to save money, after the lead-in time is determined, the gunpowder bombs become seasonings, which are just added from time to time.This is also the reason why Nong Zhigao sent troops to the decisive battle... It's really tormenting!

Just when the soldiers were stunned, there was a sudden sound of beating drums behind them... Zhao Xi wanted Nong Zhigao to do it, and just fled to Dali so quietly, but Di Qing still longed for this Nong Bing can come to a real battle.

When the gate of Guangyuan City opened, a sentry had already delivered the news, and then Di Qing integrated the team.

"Fire a round of gunpowder at the cavalry over there!"

Zhao Xi saw that there were cavalry among the soldiers, probably this was the so-called Annan support.

When he saw it, he wanted to see what effect the gunpowder bullet would have on the cavalry.

"Bang... bang... bang bang..."

A base number, thirty rounds of gunpowder were fired directly from the trebuchet into the cavalry team of the Nong soldiers...

No more fun!It was just now that they had set up their stance, when Zhao Xi made such a move, the whole cavalry went into chaos.