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Volume 1: Yanyun Chaos Volume 2: Bianliang Mistake Chapter 246: Capital (4)

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    The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, another banquet was set up in the flower hall of Xiao Yan's residence.  [This article comes from] Because of Xiao Yan's habit, this banquet is not a separate table.  Instead, it was a large tabletop, with an antique soup steaming in the middle, abundant water and land delicacies, and several jars of fine wine exuding a faint aroma.  Although the cold wind is very strong at night, the earth dragon in the flower hall and the incense burner outside are burning brightly at this time.  In the flower hall, Xiao Yan, Fang Teng, Zuo Liaoji and others were all wearing thin clothes. They each raised their crowns, looking like they were out of shape.  There are only three of them in this flower hall, and there are no servants to serve them.  You have to do everything by yourself, but because of this, it is much easier to talk. You can talk or laugh in an indescribably relaxed way.  Outside the flower hall, all the mink-hatted guards were wearing armor, standing in the darkness like statues, guarding the King Yan of the Song Dynasty who had great power in Bianliang and was full of resentment all over the world.  Fang Teng stretched out his chopsticks to pick up a piece of crispy mutton, chewed it carefully and swallowed it.  After finishing another cup of wine, he smiled and said: "In these days in Xifu, I finally figured out the basics of the imperial troops stationed on various roads in the capital. Those soldiers' books are intertwined and intertwined. If it hadn't been for the king's collection,  He met a few geographical ghosts who were born as generals and frightened them so much that they could only try their best. Even the gods couldn't figure out the secrets here. " Xiao Yan didn't have much interest in drinking. When he came to this era, he was originally a young reporter.  He had almost lost all his alcohol capacity - being in this position, Xiao Yan had subconsciously resented the fact that his own reason was out of control for whatever reason.  He can be soft-hearted and sometimes impulsive.  But these are what I say on my own initiative and cannot be influenced by any other factors.  He only drank half of the glass of wine in front of him.  Hearing Fang Teng's words, he asked with interest: "The Imperial Guards have almost been cleaned up. I can't understand why I'm so confused. What are you going to do to find out the basics?" Fang Teng smiled: "The king of Yan is powerful in the capital.  , to shock Bianliang! There are Shenwu Changsheng Army on Hedong Road outside and Lian Army on the inside. The Yongning Army is weak in power.  Wang Cai, with his shallow foundation, competes with the Bianliang scholar-bureaucrats and supports the emperor. No one in the capital dares to do anything. The inheritance of the imperial guards stationed in the capital has been entangled for more than a hundred years. Who knows if there are any soldiers and horses that have not been cleared up.  Beside the couch, if someone is sleeping soundly and King Yan doesn't notice, it will be the student's fault. It only takes a little effort for the student to do it. " Zuo Liaoji looked slightly beside him.  A little unnatural.  He is almost a technocrat.  Although he is a long-term official, he is still accounting for Xiao Yan and helping Xiao Yan control the huge industry.  He consciously didn't ask more about other things and reached out more.  A former Liao village scholar, his strengths were arithmetic and arithmetic, as well as his ability to handle complex dramas and his ability to adapt to changes. Apart from that, he had not read the Five Classics thoroughly.  In just one or two years.  As the chief historian of the shogunate of King Yan of the Song Dynasty, this experience can be regarded as a legend.  He is also working hard to adapt to the role, trying his best to familiarize himself with everything about this Song Dynasty, and strive to become Xiao Yan's qualified assistant.  But now it seems.  He is still far from Fang Teng, who is half subordinate and half ally to Xiao Yan.  " Needless to say, Xiao Yan, Fang Teng's quick mind, thinking one thing makes ten things, and being quick at maneuvering are almost a gift from heaven.  I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up in this life.  Sure enough, Xiao Yan smiled and nodded after hearing Fang Teng's words: "In that case, are there any hidden dangers left?" Fang Teng spread his hands.  He said simply and neatly: "No! The Gyeonggi Forbidden Army is really rotten. The only ones who can support their appearance are all concentrated near the capital. In other places, although there are bugles and generals, there is a gap between the name and the reality.  , half of them are settled, which is good. These stragglers have no restraints, no orders, no food, and if they don't regard themselves as members of the army, then King Yan is not Yan.  As long as the King of Yan has the training horses in his hands and the strength of the Hedong Shenwu Changsheng Army remains strong, the position of the King of Yan will still be considered secure." Xiao Yan smiled calmly: "Well, seize the army, the strength of the Hedong Army.  Not bad. These are the two legs that Mr. Xiao has now. Whichever one is shaken is trouble To strengthen the strength, and if we need to use troops, money is the only way. Zuo Changshi, the forbidden army industry these days.  How is the cleanup and operation going? "Zuo Liaoji is not a fool. Xiao Yan invited them here tonight, not just for a meal and a relationship.  Of course, there was something important. Now that the question was within his range, he immediately became alert.  Tonight is just about checking how they are doing in their respective areas.  Fortunately, Zuo Liaoji had put a lot of effort into these matters and was confident that Xiao Yan could be satisfied.  ¡°¡­¡­¡­¡­Reporting to the king, I have been trusted by the king and given the important task. Naturally, my subordinates try their best, but they are weak and the task is heavy. It is inevitable that there will be mistakes and omissions in their actions, and I am overwhelmed with fear¡±Xiao Yan waved his hand to interrupt his speech, and said with a smile: "Old Zuo, Old Zuo, we have only known each other for a long time. What are you talking about if you don't have these things? If I don't feel confident about your work, I will do it like this."  The wealth of the big stall will be on your shoulders? As long as you do something, you will have some troubles. I know all your hard work." Zuo Liaoji looked like he was crying, and then he sat down and said: "I'm sorry.  During these days, 939 large and small properties of the Imperial Army have been counted. The money and items have been cleared, and the account books have shown that there are three properties.  One hundred and fifty-five. The rest are still being counted and should be completed within two months. Among these assets, in addition to the acquisition of 69,557 former Forbidden Army sergeants.  In addition, 31,460 demobilized sergeants who have not gone anywhere are temporarily accommodated. These temporarily accommodated demobilized sergeants are temporarily given 500 coins per month, and they can also receive three measures of rice per day.  One porridge and one meal. Everything is stable. The king has taken in hundreds of former Imperial Army generals, headed by the Shi family father and son. They are all quite obedient and competent. I cannot tell you what position these generals will be placed in.  . . . . Recently, in the treasury of King Yan, there were two pieces of Guanshi equivalent to 3,714,630 pieces of money. The property of the rebel generals was confiscated, and the accumulated wealth of various properties was taken over.  The cash income is 5,532,855 yuan. The property, mansion, antiques and curios may be sold or retained, but it is not yet certain that a large camp has been built and soldiers have been recruited and dismissed.  The expenditure was another 2,514,300 guan, and the remaining amount was only between 20 and 30 guan. In January, the net income from various properties was more than 312,300 guan.  When the ball market opens again, the monthly income should increase by three or four times. If my subordinates can, I can definitely report it to the King of Yan. Now the treasures of the King of Yan, which can be converted into two pieces of stone, are actually 700 and 40,000.  Five thousand eight hundred and forty-five essays." A series of numbers came out of Zuo Liao's mouth skillfully.  Like Xiao Yan, he can barely keep up with it after receiving some mathematical training from later generations.  Even though Fang Teng had a sharp mind, he could only hear circles in his eyes at this time.  Zuo Liaoji is also a human being, even if he has some knowledge in mathematics.  In this era, there were neither calculators nor complete accounting entry details.  Figure out these numbers and remember to check them at any time. Seeing how much weight he has lost, you will know how much effort he has put into it.  When I was eating just now, my lips were still moving slightly.  Obviously still thinking about it in his mind.  This amount of property was quite large. Together with the movable and real estate accumulated over a century by the Forbidden Army family, more than half of it fell into Xiao Yan's hands.  In addition, there are so many monopolies in Bianliang, the capital of the Song Dynasty, that are still making profits for Xiao Yan.  Compared with the finances of the Song Dynasty, which had to support so many scholar-bureaucrats and the army and horses from all over the world except Hedong and Gyeonggi, Xiao Yan had an advantage in the resources he could use temporarily.  Relative to cultivating a bureaucracy.  With Hedong Shenwu's ever-victorious army as the backbone, the more money you have, the more powerful troops you can raise, and your strength can expand like blowing up a balloon.  If he were simply a warlord, Xiao Yan would have already taken this path.  Entered a virtuous cycle.  Given time, I'm afraid those turbaned men, plus the Western Army and the Yongning Army, won't dare to think too much.  The more important thing is to appease and accept Xiao Yan, the warlord.  But Xiao Yan didn't have the time to develop steadily, which he wanted.  Not just for a warlord either.  After listening to the report sent by Zuo Liao, Xiao Yan nodded.  Praise him twice.  He just sat there and began to ponder, tapping his fingers on the table, his face gloomy, not knowing what he was thinking.  Zuo Liao was a little unsure in his heart. He looked at Fang Teng. Fang Teng's expression was half-smiling, and he didn't send any hint to Zuo Liao.  Zuo Liaoji felt more and more uncertain and just muttered to himself.  Could it be that King Yan thinks that I am too slow to clean up these industries?  There are only so many manpower, the property to be cleared is so complicated, and so many people need to be accommodated.  I haven't had a good night's sleep at home for many days.  If King Yan is still not satisfied, he will have to hang himself.  Although he has risen to a high position that he never dreamed of, the responsibility has become even heavier.  Occasionally, I recall that I was still farming and studying in Dongchuan Valley, and I lived some leisurely and stable days While Zuo was chatting about his random thoughts, Xiao Yan finally said lightly: "With this money, we can start a fight.  It's barely enough for a big battle. I have food in my hand and I don't panic. It's the same at any time. The ancients are honest and don't bully me" Zuo Liaoji was startled, who would he fight with in a big battle?  beat?  Xiao Yan looked at Zuo Liao and smiled: "The Jurchens have entered Kou Yun, and they have the potential to peek east of the river. Han Yue has led his troops to the north. I don't know how many people in the world are waiting for their defeat. If things go wrong, I will wait for you.  Lead these incompetent troops to the north and compete with the Jurchen Tatars The strong army in Hedong is my foundation." Zuo Liao sent to check.Jumping up, he fled all the way from Liaodong.  I know the strength of the Jurchens best.  Why are the Jurchens coming to Hedong again!  If the Hedong Shenwu Ever Victorious Army is defeated, then everything Xiao Yan is doing in Bianliang will be a mirror image!  At that moment, Zuo Liaoji subconsciously said: "Why not bring back the Hedong Shenwu Ever-Victorious Army to consolidate the foundation of Bianliang and avoid the Jurchen army's front?" Xiao Yan smiled: "Then open the Hedong gate and welcome the Jurchen Tatars.  Enter? My foundation was gained by building it, not by escaping." Zuo Liao was stunned and went to see Fang Teng, hoping to find some support from him.  But he found that Fang Teng remained calm and raised his cup to drink slowly.  He looked like he had known the news for a long time.  Sure enough, Xiao Yan also asked, "Has Academician Fang already known about it?" Fang Teng smiled and said, "From the princes in the political affairs hall to the fight against the petty officials, I'm afraid everyone in Bianliang knows about it now. No matter how lazy the student is,  You can't escape the storm in Bianliang. How can you not know?" Xiao Yan said with a smile: "It's really leaking everywhere in Bianliang, and you can't keep any secrets!" Zuo Liaoji couldn't help but said: "  In this case, wouldn't it be most convenient to bring the Hedong Shenwu Ever Victorious Army back to control the capital and frighten the rebels? Why bother letting the two generals Han and Yue go head-to-head with the Jurchen Tatars? " Since we are in this group, why?  Jurchen's confidant.  Although Xiao Yan looked belligerent and could not allow his troops to retreat to avoid the enemy's attack, but the truth was harsh to the ears, someone had to speak it out!  Fang Teng explained to his colleagues with a smile: "The King of Yan shocked the world by relying on his military might. If Shenwu's ever-victorious army avoids the enemy, this pretense will fall apart. I don't know how many people will have their own thoughts. This is not allowed to be opened.   Moreover, the key pass in Hedong is high up, and there are strong soldiers outside to support each other. Even if there are people who are enemies of King Yan in Bianliang, they have to be afraid that King Yan will have a way out, so they dare not take action easily.  The land is still holding the Western Army in check. If you retreat to Bianliang and defend a small area, there will be strong enemies on the outside, and the people will be unpredictable. "Speaking of this kind of strategic layout, Zuo Liao wrote.  He was speechless.  But I still feel dissatisfied. After such a terrible change, why do you, Fang Teng, still look calm and calm?  You have to find a way to deal with it!  After much deliberation, the best way is of course for Xiao Yan to lead an army to aid Hedong and take charge of everything.  Xiao Yan has a reputation of being undefeated. After arriving in person, Hedong Shenwu's ever-victorious army is willing to die effectively, so he will naturally be able to fight with the Jurchen Tatars.  But then again, how could Xiao Yan leave Bianliang like this?  Even I know how many people are looking forward to Xiao Yan leaving Bianliang so that he can turn the sky upside down in Bianliang Center!  Without the honor and righteousness of controlling the center, and without the financial and material support of Bianliang, how long can Xiao Yan hold on even if he can keep Hedong and the Shenwu victorious army?  This is really a dilemma!  Zuo Liaoji wanted to say something, but felt that nothing could be said. In the end, he could only sigh deeply in his heart.  Is the current prosperity and wealth of King Yan's group just an erotic dream?
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