Come to Daming with military supplies

As expected, a sip of tea spewed out of his mouth.Yang Chendong, who was seated on the opposite side, tilted his body casually, letting the sip of tea rush out from beside him without splashing on his body.

Jin Ying didn't care about the sudden gaffe, he didn't even ask if it was sprayed on Yang Chendong, but stared fiercely at the person in front of him with wide-eyed eyes, after about four or five breaths, this He just gritted his teeth and squeezed each word out of his mouth, "Loyalty, the benefits are not what you want. Even if the capital is a little dangerous now, it's not the time for the lion to open its mouth."

He reminded Yang Chendong on his mouth, but he secretly cursed this person's greed in his heart. He opened his mouth and said 1000 million yuan. Can it be said that money can fall from the world?If there are really 1000 million, then I don't know how many troops and soldiers can be trained, and how many elite divisions can be produced.

"No, no, no!" Yang Chendong shook his head in front of him with his outstretched right index finger, "It's not that the lion opened its mouth wide, but that the war really needs so much. If it can't be satisfied, it doesn't matter. This Marquis will not lead the army."

Putting on the appearance of being a pick, Yang Chendong leaned back on the back chair, with an extremely relaxed expression, as if saying that this matter was not requested by him, but someone else asked him to do it, and he was just reluctant to do it That's all.

Yang Chendong looked indifferent, as if he didn't have the slightest interest in the so-called mastery of military power.In this way, Jin Ying felt like he had punched the cotton.

Let Yang Chendong lead the army to fight, this is something that has been decided at the court, and it must not be changed easily.Not to mention, apart from Yang Chendong, there is indeed no suitable candidate at present. If one is randomly sent out and the war is eventually lost, the consequences are not acceptable to everyone.

His complexion changed again and again, he gasped for a few breaths, suppressed the anger in his heart, Jin Ying said: "Loyal and courageous, even if you said that the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first, isn't this 1000 million too much?" How much more?"

"Not much, not much at all." Seeing that Jin Ying began to face up to his request, Yang Chendong said with a light smile on his face: "I'm afraid Eunuch Jin doesn't know yet, this time in order to be able to fight To win the battle, I invited another 300 mercenaries, plus the [-] people left in the capital before, the number is [-], there is nothing wrong with that.”

"The account is calculated in this way, but it can't be as much as 1000 million." Jin Ying was naturally very happy when he heard that three hundred elite mercenaries had arrived, but he still felt somewhat conflicted about the number of 1000 million. .

Yang Chendong didn't take it seriously, and continued to settle accounts and said: "1 mercenaries, according to the usual mission, each of them needs [-] taels of silver. I believe Eunuch Jin must have heard of this news."

"That's right, although the price of 1 taels per person is very high, if they are really powerful, they can barely accept it. But even so, it's only 400 million taels. How come 1000 million taels?" Jin Ying retorted eagerly.

"Eunuch Jin, don't be in a hurry. When Benhou settles all the accounts, are you talking?" Yang Chendong showed a hint of displeasure on his face. He must be upset if he is always interrupted by others when talking. .

Chapter 1

"Okay, loyalty and courage will be counted first, I just listen to it." Jin Ying's ability to observe facial expressions is so high, otherwise she would not be able to get reused by Zhu Qiyu.The displeasure shown by Yang Chendong was naturally seen in his eyes, so in order to prevent the situation from becoming tense, he had to obediently keep his mouth shut.

Jin Ying stopped interjecting, and Yang Chendong's complexion looked better now, and he continued: "It is true that it is 1 taels of silver for each mercenary to send out a mission on weekdays. But the same missions also have different levels. Just For example, some tasks are simple and easy to complete. Of course, this price is acceptable, but this time, it is obviously not feasible to use the previous price to calculate it based on less battles. Don’t hide it from Eunuch Jin. I have already seen it. The situation was critical, so I negotiated with a leader of the mercenary army early, and asked them for help at a price of 2 taels per person. .Then it will cost 400 million taels if you add the military expenses and food for more than 800 soldiers of the other city defense forces. In the end, the remaining 100 million taels will be paid for the hard work of the father-in-law. I think Eunuch Jin will not refuse, so After all, this Marquis is the one who is really thankless, alas."

It was finally over, but after everything was said, Yang Chendong deliberately pretended to be greatly wronged, as if he was the only one who did all these things in a hurry.

The seat listened there, and when he heard that the cost of hiring only four hundred elite soldiers was 800 million taels, his eyes widened with disbelief.It's no wonder that he was so surprised. With 800 million taels, tens of millions of soldiers can find a way to get together, but now there are only [-] soldiers fighting. This ratio is too disparate.

But when Yang Chendong finished everything and said that he had left 100 million benefits for himself, Jin Ying's face became much better, and she sighed inwardly for Yang Chendong's sensibleness, no wonder this person can become good friends with Wang Zhen ?This kind of attitude of being considerate of friends is very pleasing.

But thinking about it the other way around, the expenditure of 1000 million is so huge that when it is reported to Daizong Zhu Qiyu, it may also be rejected, that is to say, with a bitter face: "Loyalty, I appreciate your kindness. It's just that the number of 1000 million is too much, let's see if it can be reduced by half, and my share can also be halved."

Thinking of gaining benefits and getting Zhu Qiyu's attention, Jin Ying reluctantly said, in this way, his benefits were also reduced by a full 50 taels.With this money, he can make more people his confidantes, which is an excellent thing for strengthening his strength.

This is really wanting to be a bitch and want to set up an archway.Yang Chendong despised Jin Ying in his heart, and said in a very affirmative tone: "My 900 million is not less than a tael of silver. Of course, if Eunuch Jin wants to carry forward his spirit, then That's 950 million taels."

Obviously, Yang Chendong asked for 50 taels less, which was the 50 taels less given to Jin Ying.

The amount has not changed, what has changed is only the benefits he has received, how can this make Jin Ying happy, and immediately shook his head and said: "How can this be, if this is the case, it will be 1000 million taels of silver."

After saying that he had just finished speaking, Jin Ying then said with a sad face, "But you are so loyal, I am afraid that the emperor will not agree to paying so much silver taels all at once. And the Ministry of Households is afraid It’s impossible to collect that much money in a short time.”

Seeing that Jin Ying had accepted this reality, Yang Chendong smiled, "Eunuch Jin doesn't need to be in trouble, the solution has already been figured out for the emperor. The treasury won't be able to provide so much for a while." For the silver, it’s okay to tell others about this truth. Eunuch Jin and this Marquis must know it. But it’s true that if you take out 1000 million taels of silver at once, even the emperor will be very distressed. If that’s the case, the state treasury You can advance 500 million taels in advance, presumably this amount should be able to convince the emperor."

It was reduced by half at once, and Jin Ying was naturally overjoyed when he heard it, "That's right, if there are only 500 million taels, the emperor's argument will be much easier. But in this way, how can the mercenary's argument make sense? Could it be that the money should be paid in installments?"

"Of course not. How can the money and food used for the war be divided into installments? That would be a big problem." Yang Chendong shook his head.

"It can't be divided into installments, so what to do with the remaining 500 million taels?" Jin Ying was a little confused by Yang Chendong's words.

"Don't worry, Eunuch Jin, this is what this Marquis thinks. Isn't there still a lot of royal property in the capital? For example, many houses and the land deeds of the palace are owned by the emperor. It's better to discount them. Just sell it to Benhou. Just think about it, if the capital is really not guaranteed, these things can be taken away if the emperor says to take them away, so it is better to sell them to Benhou cheaply, and use them as the 500 million taels of silver. As for the Marquis, I will naturally find a way to collect the 500 million for the war. The newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Households, Jin Lian, still needs to go to Jin Lian, at least the benefits, and naturally everyone will not miss it."

Smiling, Yang Chendong aimed directly at the good houses in the capital area, which was also one of the goals of his trip.

People say that antiques in prosperous times are gold in troubled times.In fact, houses are also extremely cheap in troubled times.When it is critical, everyone will think about saving their lives. Who will buy a house?I'm afraid that at that time, even if it is free, someone must dare to stay and live.

Yang Chendong understood this truth, but why didn't Jin Ying not understand it?

Now that the Wala army outside the capital is approaching, people are panicking, and housing prices are falling day by day.Even so, there are still many people selling and few buying.It can be said that this has become the most worthless thing at the moment.

And if this most worthless thing could be converted into silver and given to Yang Chendong, wouldn't that be a good thing.With these houses, it must be impossible for Yang Chendong not to do his best to protect the capital.

This also seems to be a way to get the best of both worlds, and it will be much easier to use this as an excuse to persuade Zhu Qiyu.Not to mention, he can still earn some money from the next piece of buying and selling houses.As for the household department, who would dare to stop them if they want to do things with their own status?

Thinking that the errands can be done well and at the same time earn a fortune, Jin Ying's face obviously looks much better at this moment.

"Okay, okay, the loyal and brave man's intention is so good, so I will report it to the emperor immediately. I think the matter should not be difficult." Jin Ying regained his confident expression at this moment, as if everything was wrong. Things were back in his hands again.

After negotiating the conditions, Jin Ying thought about going to see the emperor Zhu Qiyu, and eagerness appeared in her eyes.Regarding this, Yang Chendong didn't have the slightest intention to get up, but picked up the teacup, and said slowly: "Eunuch Jin, there is one more thing I don't know if you know that Benhou was suddenly suspended by Jin Yiwei? Speaking of which, This is a position personally entrusted by the emperor, I don't know why?"

Jin Ying, who was thinking about how to report to Zhu Qiyu for a while, suddenly changed her expression when she heard what Yang Chendong said, and said, "There is such a thing? I don't know about it."

"Oh, that should be the people below making their own decisions. Hehe, speaking of the position of commander of Jin Yiwei, I don't value it very much. But when the whole people are fighting against foreign enemies with one heart, if people know that this Marquis Being suspended from his post, it is inevitable that some people will think wildly, thinking that the Marquis has done something wrong and provoked the Holy Wrath. If so, it will be extremely unfavorable for the Marquis to lead the army to fight." Yang Chendong smiled He said it with a non-smile, but he could see that there was still a trace of sullenness in his eyes, and he looked a little angry.

Jin Ying really didn't know about this matter. Although the commander of Jin Yiwei was in charge of his promoted confidant Lu Gui, not everything was reported to him.His main duty was to stay by the emperor's side, and he would only report to him when something important happened.

So when he first heard Yang Chendong say that he was suspended from his duties, he froze there.After hearing the consequences of this, I felt that things were a little serious.At this moment, Yang Chendong's authority cannot be questioned, otherwise, how can he lead the army to fight, and how can he obey orders?

"Loyalty, I really don't know about this matter. Your position of commanding officer is indeed conferred by the emperor. Even if there is any matter, it should be decided by the emperor. This time it was Lu Gui and the others who overstepped it. Please don’t worry about it. Now I can announce that your post of clerk has been restored, and I will ask Lu Gui to compensate you afterwards.” Jin Ying, who knows the priorities of the matter, immediately Expressed his position and put Yang Chendong in an important position.

"Okay, then please trouble Eunuch Jin. Since this is the case, the Marquis will go to inspect the city defense and meet with the generals. By the way, please hurry up with Eunuch Jin for the matter of silver. The Oala army will come to the city soon. If the time is not yet in place, this Marquis can't guarantee that the soldiers will use their lives. As for the affairs at the Ministry of Households, I will arrange for my cousin Yang Fu to go there, and you can negotiate if there is anything to do." Yang Chendong finally stood up, should Everything that has been said has been said, and everything that should be done has been done. It is time to prepare for the war.

"Okay, loyal and courageous, just feel free to do things, I will go to see the emperor, and the money will be allocated soon.

"Okay, sorry for the trouble, Eunuch Jin. By the way, Lu Gui should belong to Eunuch Jin, right? That's the case, when the silver arrives, you can ask this person to find me to collect your 100 million taels." Yang Chendong laughed. Laughed, then clasped his fists and saluted and left the palace.

Chapter 181 Five Cities Soldiers and Horses

Yang Chendong asked Lu Gui to come to pick up the silver by name, clearly to embarrass him, and to avenge his previous suspension, how could Jin Ying not see it.He just thought that since he was wronged, he would have to pay the price for his mistakes, but he just bowed his head and admitted his mistakes. Presumably Lu Gui didn't have the guts not to listen to him, to bow his head.

After Yang Chendong left, Jin Ying went to the palace where Zhu Qiyu was resting, and picked out some things that could be said just now.

When Jin Ying said that Yang Chendong needed 1000 million taels of silver to guarantee victory, Zhu Qiyu was also taken aback, "What? Does it take so much silver to fight a battle?"

It's no wonder Zhu Qiyu was so surprised, since he took the throne, he really has no experience in this area.When Shi Heng went out to fight in the city before, because he was too anxious, he just asked the household department to add some food and grass, and then set off.At that time, Zhu Qiyu was still stabilizing the position under his buttocks, so naturally he didn't think too much about it.

Nowadays, when one hears that so much silver is needed for a single war, one is of course surprised, even surprised.

When I continued to listen, I heard that I only need to pay 500 million in cash, and the rest can be offset by the real estate in the capital. I breathed a sigh of relief, but I still asked with doubts, "Ai Qing, what is the need for such a war?" Is there a lot of silver?"

Although Jin Ying has Zhu Qiyu's trust and therefore holds great power, she also knows that the emperor's question about Dao must never be concealed, otherwise, once she loses the favor, she will lose everything . "Your Majesty, we don't usually need so much money to fight wars, but this time we used the loyal and courageous, and he invited mercenaries armed with advanced firearms to help, and more than [-]% of the money was used by them. According to Zhong Danhou, the ammunition for that kind of firearm is very expensive, and it is impossible to manufacture it with our Ming technology, which is why the price is so high."

"That's how it is." Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but sighed and said after hearing this: "I think I am a great Ming, with a vast land and abundant resources, and capable people come forth in large numbers. Why can't Qu Qu make an advanced firearm? After this battle, we must supervise the weapons workshop Hurry up and develop it."

"Your Majesty Shengming, I will remember this matter, but do you want to agree to Zhongdanhou's request? Now the situation is critical, and the Oirat army seems to be here at any time. If you are not sure, you may have missed the opportunity. It will be dangerous." Jin Ying was still thinking about the benefits that belonged to her, so she looked at Zhu Qiyu eagerly and asked.

"Promise him, as long as you can keep the capital and repel Wala, you just need some money and real estate, so what can you do if you give it to him? As Ai Qing said, this is my country, my world, everything here It's all mine, and what is given out can be taken back at any time." Zhu Qiyu stood there with a straight body, looking into the distance.At this moment, there is quite a kind of emperor's prestige emanating from his body.Hearing these words in Jin Ying's ears, he couldn't help but knelt on the ground as if he was reprimanding his subject, "Your Majesty is wise, I will do it now."

Kim Young left.After getting Zhu Qiyu's will, the household department soon pulled out 500 million taels of silver and sent it to the fairy house where Yang Chendong lived in the city, and asked Yang Fu to go to the household department to discuss the real estate there.

Although Yang Fu is Yang Chendong's cousin, he was impressed by his cousin's means when he was in Jianning Mansion. Later, because of his good performance, he was also assigned to manage Tianwaitian and Shenxianju. Hold the weight.Now that Yang Chendong arranged for him to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to discuss matters, how could he dare to be negligent? After meeting with his cousin and finding out what Yang Chendong meant, he set off.