Your Majesty, please resign again

Chapter 242: The emperor turns against him! (Here he comes! He’s in good condition today!)

Zhao Zhen saw that the two counselors in the Zhengshi Hall had conflicting opinions, and Han Qi was also opposed to the matter. He nodded and said, "Liang Qing, what do you think?"

Liang Shi looked at Han Qi, and then said: "I think it is best not to disarm. The border is indeed unstable. Liao and Xia are both countries of tigers and wolves. Who knows whether they will suddenly turn south and attack us. Really

It must be guarded against;

Secondly, the army is a murderous weapon and cannot be easily touched. Let alone whether the disbanded soldiers will cause harm to the people as Wang Shenzheng said, we may encounter mutiny in the process of disarmament.

The Western Army and the Northwest Army are the leaders of the Song Dynasty army. If they rebel, what will we do to resist them? Therefore, I think it is better not to make trouble without causing trouble."

Liang Shi's words made Pang Ji so angry that he was almost out of breath. He retorted loudly: "What does it mean to make trouble over nothing! The national finances have now reached an unbearable situation. If the day comes when the finances are exhausted, a big disaster will happen."

It has already happened, and if you want to change it by then, it will be too late, and the disaster of national subjugation is just around the corner!"

Pang Ji was very angry and wanted to scold Liang Shi and Han Qi. Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Chen Zhizhong hurriedly came out to smooth things over: "Pang Shenzhen, don't be excited, don't be excited! If you have anything to say, you can talk it over."

Hearing this, Pang Ji took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, his eyes became firm, and said to Zhao Zhen: "Your Majesty, please reduce the army. If the soldiers who are laid off cause chaos among thieves in the future, please cut them off."

Your head!"

Pang Ji's words shocked everyone present.

Zhao Zhen was surprised and said: "Pang Qing, why is this happening? Why is it happening like this!"

Others regard it as a dangerous path, but Pang Ji flocks to it.

Zhao Zhen looked around and thought that this was the end of the matter. He was about to finalize the matter when he saw Zhang Heng stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have something else to say."

Han Qi's face changed slightly.

Zhang Heng chuckled: "Privy Han, just discuss the matter as it is. You don't need to be so excited. I just want to ask everyone whether the army of the Song Dynasty is enough to resist foreign aggression?

If Xixia provokes a provocation and the Liao army goes south, can the Western Army and the Northern Army be able to withstand it? Oh, yes, we Song people have the ambition to regain Yanyun. I would like to ask, our Western Army goes north.

Is the army capable of recapturing Yanyun?"

Zhang Heng continued.

First of all, Song Dynasty’s taxes will definitely increase, not just this year, but in the next few decades..."

So Han Qi said: "I have no objection."

As soon as Wang Gongchen said these words, Chen Zhizhong also nodded and said: "Wang's participation in politics is a mature and prudent statement. I also feel that it is not appropriate to move at this time, so it is better to put it aside for now."

Disarmament has always been a very dangerous thing. If you are not careful, it will cause a mutiny. Once a mutiny occurs, someone has to bear the responsibility. It has always been the most thankless thing and everyone must avoid it.

This made Zhang Heng shut up.

Liang Shi originally did not agree with disarmament, so he naturally had no objection and immediately agreed.

Guangnan East Road is the road with the strongest development among all roads today. In just a few years, this year, Guangnan East Road will become the No. 18 road in terms of tax revenue in the Song Dynasty, and in the next few decades

In 2017, Guangnan East Road will stand out among the crowd.

Han Qi sneered: "Since Bachelor Zhang thinks this matter is feasible, then I invite you to preside over the disarmament matters."

Now that he can prevent disarmament, he has achieved his goal, and there is no need to create additional problems.

As soon as these words came out, everyone felt that this was the end of the matter.

Wang Gongchen suddenly became anxious: "You bear it? How can you bear it? It's a fool's errand! Go back quickly. You're new here. Look more and talk less!"

Can the increased finances continue to supply the consumption of the frontier army?”

Zhang Heng saw that everyone was looking at him, but he felt no pressure in his heart. He thought for a moment and said: "Pang Shenzheng said that Xiaguan was the number one economic person in the Song Dynasty. He really didn't dare to take this, but Xiaguan was indeed the leader of the Song Dynasty.

There is research on finance and taxation. Since Pang is involved in political consultation, I will give it a try.

After saying this, Han Qi gave Liang Shi a vague wink. Liang Shi understood and immediately followed suit: "I also think it's okay. Zhang Xueshi has always done things safely. If he takes charge of this matter, it will probably be safe."

Completed.”

Han Qi couldn't help but laugh wildly in his heart, thinking, there is a road to heaven but you won't take it, and there is no door to hell but you have to break in. No wonder I have to!

Han Qi immediately said: "Your Majesty, young people are motivated and we cannot stop them. I think we can let Bachelor Zhang give it a try!"

Wang Gongchen's heart also jumped greatly, and he quickly said: "Be honest, be careful what you say!"

Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly.

Zhang Heng laughed when he heard this and said: "It's just these two years, either this year or next year, or next year or the year after."

Han Qi's face didn't look good. Zhang Heng was from the Privy Council, and he openly refuted him, the chief official of the Privy Council. This made him feel very embarrassed.

Only Pang Ji looked gloomy.

When Han Qi saw Wang Gongchen and Chen Zhizhong saying this, he didn't have any objections, because it was not easy to trick Zhang Heng. If Zhang Heng was not willing, others could not force him.

Wang Gongchen also frowned when he saw this. He did not agree with disarmament. Although Zhang Heng disagreed with him on this matter, he had always admired Zhang Heng very much and did not want to see such a promising person like Zhang Heng.

The young people stumbled over this matter and quickly came out to smooth things over.

Han Qi smiled and said: "Let me just say, there is no need to be so anxious about this matter. The current situation should be stable, and other things can be put aside later."

Moreover, in the lower official’s opinion, as long as it operates reasonably and arranges a retreat for retired soldiers, it will not cause too much commotion.”

Above, this is Xiaguan’s prediction of the economy of the Song Dynasty.”

Han Qi showed a satisfied smile.

Pang Ji ignored it, and after speaking he looked at Zhang Heng and said: "Xueshi Zhang, you were the Third Secretary before and you have always been good at economics. You should be the first person in the Song Dynasty to know the financial situation of the Song Dynasty. You are capable."

Can’t you tell us whether the Song Dynasty’s finances can continue to grow and whether they can continue to supply the consumption of the border army?”

If it is realized, Xiangzhou will include Zizhou and Chengdu Prefecture in the southwest, Qinfeng Road and Yongxingjun Road in the north, North Jingxi Road in the east, West Huainan Road, and Jinghu Road in the south.

Zhang Heng looked around and said: "My answer is yes, at least within ten years. However, I think Pang Shenzheng's policy is right. Disarmament is related to finance, but it is not entirely a financial issue."

One is that the finances can maintain growth, and the other question is whether the increased finances can continue to supply the consumption of the border troops."

Zhang Heng chuckled: "Oh, has Privy Han forgotten the Battle of Haoshuichuan?"

Sure enough, Zhang Heng's expression suddenly changed and became very ugly.

Everyone looked at Zhang Heng, especially Han Qi, with warning in their eyes.

Zhao Zhen had some expectations in his heart, and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, and then said: "Ju Zheng, I have something to consult with you later, let's talk about it later."

Oh, and the prefectures and counties along the Yangtze River will be connected. By then, Xiangzhou, or South Jingxi Road, will become a sudden economic center in the central part of the Song Dynasty!

By then, Xiangzhou may become a super-rich state like Bianjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Quanzhou, and Guangzhou, and Jingnan South Road will also become a wealthy road like Liangzhe Road, Fujian Road, and Guangnan East Road!

Therefore, it is foreseeable that there are several prefectural roads that are developing so fast, and the tax revenue of the Song Dynasty will continue to increase in the next ten years.

“...The Jiangnan region has always developed steadily, which can ensure the basic tax revenue of the Song Dynasty.

Zhang Heng turned a blind eye and said: "Next, please answer the second question.

Well, if the fight is not going well, then whose problem is it, the army’s problem, the command’s problem, the court’s problem, or our Majesty’s problem?”

Yesterday, Wang Yiqing was originally going to greet Zhang Heng, but was temporarily ordered out by Han Qi. Han Qi took over Wu Yu's affairs, which meant that Han Qi gave Zhang Heng a disincentive.

If it's other things, that's it. Disarmament is not a trivial matter. If you are a little careless, it is possible to directly involve your political future. Is Han Qi trying to destroy the young people I am optimistic about?

Han Qi is trying to trick Zhang Heng.

As soon as Han Qi said these words, everyone immediately looked at each other.

Han Qi snorted and said: "If it wasn't for finances, why would we move such a good army so easily? You are full of food, aren't you?"

"Okay, okay, since there is no big financial problem, then disarmament is not an imminent matter. Let's wait and see. At least wait until the war between Xia and Liao has stopped, and then we can see the situation."

Pang Ji's eyes lit up and he stared at Zhang Heng.

Just now, I only talked about financial issues. Pang Shenzheng raised two issues.

As soon as these words came out, Han Qi's expression suddenly changed and his whole face turned red.

This matter is certainly not easy, but Pang Ji indeed believes that disarmament is imperative.

This was not very polite, it was almost a scolding. Although Zhang Heng was young and had the lowest status compared to everyone here, he was still the Prime Minister after all. Han Qi's words were quite disrespectful to Zhang Heng.

The Song Dynasty had just experienced a tragic defeat in the war with Xixia. Now no one in the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty is willing to mention the war. Anyone who mentions the war will inevitably become the target of everyone's rejection.

Now that Zhang Heng, a financial expert, says that the economy and finance will maintain strong growth in the next ten to twenty years, he is a little unfounded and worried, and he is not so anxious.

Han Qi squinted his eyes and looked at Zhang Heng and said: "Now that the Song Dynasty has finally had a chance to recuperate, you want to start a war again?"

Not only that, now Han Qi has set a trap for Zhang Heng. What is he trying to do? Is he trying to suppress young people?

When Zhao Zhen was thinking about it, Pang Ji suddenly said: "Let me go. This matter was brought up by me, so it will naturally be carried out by me."

Han Qi's heart skipped a beat and he looked at Zhang Heng.

After all, Pang Ji was just worried about the collapse of the imperial government. If there were no problems with the imperial government's finances, he would not put forward this thankless proposal. You know, when making this suggestion, not only the governors of the Political Hall and the Privy Council, but also

It is estimated that every noble man in the military will hate him.

Zhao Zhen also thought that this was the case, and was about to settle the matter, but saw Zhang Heng continue: "Everyone, I haven't finished speaking yet.

Zhang Heng spread his hands and said: "Privy Minister Han, you are serious. Today we are discussing whether to disarmament. Disarmament is to reduce the financial burden, but also to streamline the army and improve combat effectiveness.

Han Qi's face turned pale, and he stared at Zhang Heng and said: "The Song-Xia war had already been concluded back then. What do you mean by talking about these things now! Are you trying to overturn the verdict?"

Everyone's eyebrows were filled with joy when they heard this. Even Pang Ji was quite happy and his face relaxed a lot.

Zhao Zhen had an angry look on his brows. He looked at Zhang Heng angrily, but in his heart he was also a little angry at Han Qi.

Han Qi looked at Pang Ji in surprise.

The Jingnan South Road is now making great efforts to develop Xiangzhou. The transshipment envoy Wei Zushun and the Jiangnan East Road transshipment envoy Xiao Gu want to give full play to the advantages of Xiangzhou's nine-road thoroughfare as a transportation hub.

Pang Ji secretly exclaimed, "Good guy, Han Qi is still as insidious as expected. He has directly lured Zhang Heng into it."

Zhao Zhen asked with concern: "Ju Zheng, when do you think the tax revenue of the Song Dynasty will reach 100 million yuan?"

Zhao Zhen also looked at Zhang Heng, he also wanted to know this question.

He knew what happened in the Privy Council yesterday. Vice-captains were usually appointed by the emperor for the purpose of supervising the Privy Council, and Wang Yiqing was no exception.

Fujian is a rising star. Its tax revenue has increased rapidly in recent years, but it has just laid a solid foundation. The next development will be faster and faster, and its tax revenue will also rise all the way, and it can even rise to the top three positions.

Zhang Heng chuckled: "The battle of Sanchuankou, the battle of Haoshuichuan, the battle of Dingchuanzhai, haha, Privy Han, do you think these battles were fought well?

Zhang Heng looked unyielding and looked at Han Qi provocatively. Then he cupped hands with Zhao Zhen and said, "Your Majesty, since Privy Councilor Han recommends me to preside over disarmament matters, I would like to give it a try. If there are any consequences, by

It’s up to me to take responsibility.”

The Western and Northern armies are now too bloated. If they are not sorted out properly, not only will more and more military expenditures be invested every year, but their combat effectiveness will also decline.

Pang Ji served as the pacification envoy of Shaanxi, and later served as the general manager of Yandu during the Qingli period. He was responsible for pacifying and recruiting envoys on the periphery, so he knew everything about the Western Army and the Northern Army.

Although the frontier army was still the most powerful army in the Song Dynasty, it was bloated internally, and there were too many old and weak soldiers. Some soldiers were simply incompetent in combat, and military discipline was also loose.

Pang Ji wanted to disarm, and that was why he not only wanted to eliminate the old and weak, but also wanted to take the opportunity to reorganize the border army and improve its combat effectiveness.

Originally, there were so many people opposed, and Pang Ji thought that nothing could be done. Unexpectedly, Zhang Heng came out halfway and opened a crack in the impossible. How could he let go of this opportunity?

(End of chapter)