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"Probably causing panic."

"What good will it do them to cause panic in Tokyo?"

"This minister has not thought of it for a while."

Zhao Ning fell into deep thought. According to what he, a person in the 21st century, had seen and heard, if Jin Guo wanted to fight, it would be useless to create panic in Tokyo.

The current general environment is "unity, unity and anti-gold".

Uniting all parties is still a situation that he, Zhao Ning, single-handedly killed.

The panic created by the Jin people will only make the Song Dynasty more united.

If it is necessary to give a close to reasonable explanation: is the Jinren trying to muddy the water?Or is there the latest strategic scam?

The information currently revealed is still extremely limited, and the only thing that has been spread up and down is that the northern line is in an emergency.

As for whether there are so many golden troops, no one has given a definite result.

Therefore, there is no certainty that the Jin army's army will go south.

Zhao Ning was also thinking, what would he do if he was Wanyan Wu begging to buy?

Siege of Taiyuan?

That's obviously unrealistic, Taiyuan City is as solid as gold, if it wasn't for the Taiyuan army and people fighting to the death this time, Wu Jie might not be able to regain Taiyuan.

Attack Hebei?

For now, this is the only possibility.

Concentrate your forces to attack Hebei, or divide your troops to the south in two ways.

However, the rumors about Tokyo City are by no means groundless, and there must be a strategic purpose behind the Jinren.

At this time, important information came from outside the hall: "Report! The envoy of the Kingdom of Jin requests entry."

Qin Hui said: "The envoys of the Kingdom of Jin asked to come to the Song Dynasty at this time. I am afraid it is related to the battle of Taiyuan. Now that the war has started, why bother to see their envoys again. If you can't get it on the battlefield, you can't get it on the negotiating table."

"No, I want to see what kind of tricks Jin Guo plans to play next, and allow entry into Beijing."

"Yes!"

Zhao Ning turned around and looked at Hu Yin, and asked, "How about the newspaper's publication on the Battle of Taiyuan?"

"It has been published everywhere."

"How's the public reaction?"

"The crowd is excited." Hu Yin replied, "Let's say that in Tokyo right now, most of them are indignant at the atrocities committed by the Jin army in Taiyuan City. Some people even spontaneously donate money to transport food to Taiyuan for disaster relief."

Zhao Ning was very satisfied, and he said, "So, if there is a war, people from all over the world will gather to respond?"

"Indeed."

Zhao Ning asked Zong Ze who had been transferred back from the Daming Mansion: "How are the grain and grass preparations in Hedong and Hebei?"

"The Transshipment Office is in an orderly manner, and all military towns have food stocks. Once the war starts, there will be no shortage of food within half a year."

At this time, Mei Zhili, Minister of the Household Department, said: "Your Majesty, at present, all the military towns in the north are supported by various roads in the north, and Gyeonggi has food supplies from the southeast. On the surface, there is no shortage of military food, but once there is a long-term battle on the spot, the treasury may be exhausted." Urgent."

"How to say?" Zhao Ning asked puzzled, "Last time we calculated, after the implementation of the new agricultural policy of the Seven Northern Roads, the food can be fully supported by the Northern Army Town. Why is the treasury in a hurry?"

"What I'm talking about is military expenses, rewards for the armed forces, and pensions. In addition, Dengzhou's military expenses have skyrocketed in the past two years, and it costs 200 million yuan a year."

"How much money is left in the treasury?"

"After issuing last year's salary, there are 300 million yuan left."

Qin Hui immediately came out and asked, "Last year, the Luoyang case ransacked the house for 2000 million yuan. Where's the money?"

"Hebei and Hedong have been continuing disaster relief. Schools and post stations have been established in various places. Hebei and Jingdong have increased iron ore mining. All of them need money. There are also horses in the southwest and military expenses in the north."

"How much is an official's annual salary now?"

"Twelve million sticks."

It is 400 million guan lower than in the past, which shows that house raids and decapitation and downsizing of personnel are still effective.

Mei Zhili said: "I feel that we should check Huaidong, Jiangnan Road, and Liangzhe Road."

As soon as he said this, the scene fell into silence.

Cai Mao came out and said: "Your Majesty, the northern line is in a hurry right now. The Jin people may have a large army to suppress them. If they rashly move to the south, there may be something wrong."

"In the fifth year of Jingkang, there was a serious tax problem in Huaidong. This account can't be settled at all. In addition, the commercial tax on Jiangnan East Road also has a serious way out. Some big households have never paid taxes." Mei Zhili insisted, "And there is one more thing. It’s a serious matter, I heard that some people from Jiangnan Road went to Jinghu Road to wantonly enclose land.”

"To encircle the land wantonly?"

Mei Zhili said: "Now the imperial court is opening up wasteland on Jinghu Road, and many people are aiming at the fertile land there."

"Didn't Tang Ke say that the pioneers on Jinghu Road can't have more than [-] acres of land per household?"

"That's what I said, but obviously someone took the opportunity to take advantage of the loophole."

Qin Hui said: "This matter is related to the new policy that Jinghu Road will implement next. Without evidence, you can't talk nonsense. Many supervisors on Jinghu Road are newly learned and supported by the New Policy. Or, if the imperial court has no evidence to spread such rumors rashly and be used by those who want to use it, if it hinders the land reclamation of Jinghu Road, who can bear the responsibility?"

Mei Zhili didn't say anything now, obviously he didn't have any direct evidence either.

"Besides, we can't stir up troubles in the south now. Now that we're doing it, if all the people in the south use excuses to make troubles and don't pay taxes, who can take the responsibility?"

Mei Zhili said: "Who dares to bet on the tax and not pay it? Mr. Cai, don't talk empty words!"

"If someone takes the opportunity to act and cause unmanageable consequences, who will bear the responsibility?"

The scene fell silent.

After a while, Zhao Ning said: "The household department can check the accounts according to the rules, and then let the Audit Court intervene in the local financial investigation. If it is true, it will be handed over to Dali Temple to file a case. Don't have to think so complicated, first check if there is any."

"Yes."

"Is Hu Quan back?"

Zhao Ding said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Hu Quan is still on his way back to Beijing."

"Let him come to see me after returning to Beijing."

After everyone came out of Wende Hall, they didn't say much, and went back to their respective offices.

In the evening, a luxuriously dressed middle-aged man got off the carriage at the gate of King Kang's Mansion.

Not long after, the man walked into Kang Wang's mansion.

"Grassman see Your Highness."

"You are here." Zhao Gou was very polite to this person, "Come on, Xiao Wang, let me introduce you. This is Qin Hui, who is currently in power and Minister of the Ministry of Punishment."

"The grassroots have heard of Qin's ruling name for a long time, three lives are lucky, three lives are lucky."

Chapter 479 Both sides play chess (second update)

"Qin Xianggong, this is the official Lu Qingliu whom I have been mentioning to you before."

"Guard Lu, Your Highness often mentions you in front of me."

"Don't dare."

"I heard that you have done a lot of business in Yingtian Mansion, and even helped the clans sell their fields for a good price."

The clan mentioned by Qin Hui refers to the clan of Ying Tianfu.

The clans there are from Zhao Kuangyin's blood, and those clans that Tokyo City cleaned up before are from Zhao Guangyi's blood.

Since Zhao Gou rectified the clan in Tokyo, he went to Yingtianfu to manage the new agricultural policy for a period of time, and he helped the clan of Yingtianfu dispose of all the fields there.

It was the offline execution done by Lu Qingliu.

"It's all because of His Highness Kang Wang's instructions."

Zhao Gou said, "Officer Lu, I have something very important to tell you."

"Please make it clear, Your Highness."

"The imperial court is going to launch a new trading company." Zhao Gou talked about what he had discussed with Zhao Guanjia.

"The government intends to use a new business company to form a group that specializes in transporting materials, and those whose assets reach a certain amount can find a loan from the bank." Zhao Gou's mind turned quickly, "This king wants you to set up such a business company in Yingtianfu. It specializes in transportation from Tokyo to Yingtianfu."

"Your Highness, many people are already doing this, and I'm afraid they won't make much money."

Zhao Gou said: "In the future, many people will not be able to do it anymore."

"Why is this?"

"Wang Zonglian registered all trading companies in Tokyo two years ago. Now the government wants to fully regulate new trading companies. Without a new trading company certificate, it is an illegal transaction. If caught, all assets will be confiscated."

Lu Qingliu was taken aback: "Aren't many people..."

"That's right, this new policy will be rolled out soon. You should quickly respond to Tianfu to make arrangements. This king will give you a quota in advance. You will be staffed gradually. Remember, from now on, the people under this business company will specialize in this matter." , there must be a complete contract inside."

"Yes, thank you for your reminder, Your Highness." Lu Qingliu said respectfully.

He suddenly remembered something, and said, "Your Highness, Caomin recently heard that many people went to Jinghu Road to buy land. Does Your Highness need to buy land? Caomin can arrange someone to do it."

Zhao Gou said: "The imperial court has a clear rule on Jinghu Road that each household cannot exceed [-] mu. Those who buy land are looking for death. You don't want to mix it up. However, there will be new changes in Jiangnan and Liangzhe. There are mulberry and ramie enclosures, and many large weaving workshops similar to Wensiyuan will be built, so you send people to handle these.”

"Yes." Lu Qing nodded repeatedly, and he said again, "Your Highness, I heard that the imperial court is going to raise taxes on various roads in the south. Is there such a thing?"

"Tax increase?" Zhao Gou looked at Qin Hui.

Qin Hui said: "There is no such matter."

"Now there are rumors in some places in the south."

"How to pass it on?"

Lu Qingliu said: "It is said that there will be a war, and the Jin army will go south again. The court has no money, and it will increase taxes on the south."

Qin Hui said: "Which places are they spreading?"

"Ying Tianfu is spreading the word recently."

After Lu Qingliu left, Zhao Gou asked Qin Hui: "What do you think of the rumors about Ying Tianfu that he said just now?"

Qin Hui said: "The Jin army may really want to march south this time, so much information from the front is definitely not groundless."

"What about the tax increase?"

"Today, Mei Zhili repeatedly mentioned the issue of tax inspection in the south in front of officials, the purpose of which is to find a reason for the implementation of the new agricultural policy in the south."

Everyone knows that once the new agricultural policy passes, it will be tantamount to directly increasing taxes.

It's just that instead of raising taxes on ordinary people, it is raising taxes on people with more than [-] acres of land, and it is a tax increase.

From ten draws one directly to ten draws five.

In this way, the imperial court sucked all the food from those big households in Huaixi.

And the most terrible thing about this method is that it has been widely supported by the local people.

The big households in Huaixi had objected, but everything that could be cut was cut.

Zhao Gou said: "It seems that the new agricultural policy will go south soon?"

"Soon." Qin Hui said, "Your Highness must calm down. If any southern officials write to His Highness, stating the disadvantages of the new agricultural policy, and encouraging the disadvantages to oppose the new policy, they must ignore it."

"I see."

"Remind that Lu Qingliu to be more clean in his work and not to be involved in agricultural administration. His majesty has always wanted to do the dismantling of the fields in the hands of big households. The new agricultural administration will only be more vigorous in the future." Qin Hui warned.

Zhao Gou nodded.

Qin Hui added: "Most people in the court now look good to His Highness, and someone is already playing a testimonial."

"Trying the tone?"

Qin Hui said: "Li Chu's tone."

Zhao Gou remained silent.

"The country cannot live without a crown prince. His Highness is now the Governor of Kaifeng, and he must be able to take charge of the overall situation."

"Is there any hope for this king?"

"The situation is stronger than the people. Once the Song army fights again in an all-out battle, there is absolutely no way that there will be no crown prince. By then, the princes will be still young, and His Majesty will have to establish His Highness."

Zhao Gou thought about it, he was no longer a 20-year-old hot-blooded boy, his official career in the past few years had made him mature too much.

"Your Highness has made the business bigger, so that many officials in the court can get a share of it, so as to win the hearts of the people. This step is right. I will introduce another person for His Highness. This person is also very good at business."