Chapter 1638: This is a Joke, Don't Take it Seriously

"If Marquis Pingjiang cannot settle the Northwest war, looking at the world, no one can replace him!"

The Minister of War took the lead in expressing his position.

"Your Majesty, this time 300,000 troops and civilians were dispatched. For a war of this scale, even if it is a noble, no second person can control the overall situation, and there will definitely be a situation of being left and right. Only Marquis Pingjiang sits in the central army camp to command, and all troops and horses have no choice but to obey. Let all troops and horses act according to military orders."

Those warlord leaders in the Northwest, as long as the central commander is a little weak, they will definitely not be able to suppress them. Once the troops and horses do not obey the dispatch, or act in violation of the orders, the war will definitely appear repeatedly, or even be defeated.

At present, the only person who can organize so many people and command large-scale corps operations, adding up all the civil and military officials in the court, is Marquis Pingjiang alone.

Other military generals, a war of tens of thousands of people might be competent. For a war of hundreds of thousands of people, the dispatch of troops, horses, food, and grass, so far no military general dares to pack a ticket to say that he can do it.

Emperor Yuan Ding at this moment, clearly realized the helplessness of his father and the Grand Emperor.

Two generations of emperors dreamed of killing Marquis Pingjiang, but they compromised and indulged again and again.

Only because there are no replaceable military generals.

Only because large-scale corps operations, currently only Marquis Pingjiang can do it, and can ensure victory.

Can't lose!

The Great Gan country seems huge, but it can't afford to lose!

Once defeated, the smoke of war will rise everywhere.

Over the years, Marquis Pingjiang has acted in violation of orders and delayed the war. But it must be admitted that Xiliang has not made an inch of progress. Marquis Pingjiang has indeed guarded the Northwest border, and indeed has not let Xiliang harm the Northwest on a large scale.

On the contrary, the rebel Guo Dachun harmed it more severely.

He is angry!

Angry that his father and the Grand Emperor could not solve Marquis Pingjiang, leaving him such a big mess. Angry that Marquis Pingjiang acted in violation of orders, clearly having the ability to solve the Northwest war, but delayed for so many years, forcing the court to pay millions every year to support it.

Too much bullying!

It's just...

"Why did Marquis Pingjiang suddenly launch an autumn offensive?"

He couldn't have figured it out himself.

He suspiciously stared at the officials below.

The biggest suspect is Xie Changling.

"Minister Xie, is there any explanation?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Marquis Pingjiang is loyal to the monarch and loves the country, and has been grinding with Xiliang for several years, and has already figured out the details of Xiliang. It is time to launch a counterattack, settle the universe, and also celebrate for Your Majesty!"

Xie Changling was talking nonsense seriously, and lies came out of his mouth.

Emperor Yuan Ding was half-believing and half-doubting, he didn't understand military affairs after all. He hadn't even figured out the court affairs, and for the time being, he couldn't take care of the military affairs.

"According to your meaning, after the war ends, Marquis Pingjiang will return to the capital and enjoy his old age?"

The things that his father and the Grand Emperor didn't do, he actually did it?

Emperor Yuan Ding was not sleepy instantly, he was energetic, excited, and the money was spent very worthily.

Xie Changling bowed slightly and said solemnly: "The Northwest has been chaotic for decades, even if the war ends, it is difficult to guarantee that petty thieves will harm the place. Marquis Pingjiang has high prestige in the Northwest, and with him guarding the Northwest, he will definitely be able to deter all kinds of petty thieves, let the Northwest restore production as soon as possible, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment!"

Emperor Yuan Ding frowned tightly, and he had already started cursing in his heart.

He couldn't believe it, so he asked for verification, "Your meaning is, even if the war ends one day, Marquis Pingjiang will continue to guard the Northwest?"

"The Northwest needs Marquis Pingjiang!" Xie Changling's expression was serious. It was as if if the Northwest lost Marquis Pingjiang, the sky would collapse, Xiliang would make a comeback, and the North would rise again with the smoke of war.

The Northwest cannot be without Marquis Pingjiang, just as the Great Gan country cannot be without an Emperor.

Emperor Yuan Ding laughed instantly, and he punched the table, "Is Minister Xie joking?"

"Military and national affairs, how can they be joked about. Please be careful, Your Majesty!"

"You... you guys are good. Wasting so much, winning the war, as a result, Marquis Pingjiang still has to continue to guard the Northwest. May I ask, what is the significance of this battle?"

"The significance lies in the fact that from now on, there will only be basic military expenditure, and no more war expenditure."

Raising troops and fighting wars are two accounts, how can they be confused.

War wastes a lot. Raising troops costs much less.

Without the war, the burden on the court will instantly go away for more than half, and it will be able to breathe. After three to five years, it will be able to recover, and the people will also be able to take the opportunity to rest and recuperate and live a few loose days.

Therefore, the war must end!

Once the war ends, some old soldiers retire, civilians return home, and a large sum of money can be saved.

Emperor Yuan Ding frowned tightly, he didn't know how big the gap between the two accounts was, but he wanted face and was embarrassed to ask in person. He gave a wink to Eunuch Liu Shun beside him.

Liu Shun didn't understand the economic account, let alone the military account.

Very embarrassed!

Can't share worries for His Majesty, he really deserves to die!

"Is Your Majesty asking about the account?" The Minister of Revenue stood out, coughed twice, and gave the Emperor a step, at least to preserve the Emperor's face.

Emperor Yuan Ding came back to his senses and looked at the Minister of Revenue very pleasingly, "What is the total account?"

The Minister of Revenue began to report the account, not saying the specific ones, only saying the total account.

As long as this war can end according to the plan and can completely defeat Xiliang, from now on, the money and grain saved every year will be an astronomical figure. With this money, all kinds of bad accounts of the court can be leveled. Individual places can also reduce taxes, and the people can also take the opportunity to breathe.

In short, great!

Emperor Yuan Ding also felt this excitement.

"Really?"

"I dare not speak nonsense!"

Emperor Yuan Ding pondered for a while, "Then fully support the Northwest autumn offensive. As for the post-war arrangements, we will talk about it then."

He still didn't give up the intention of calling Marquis Pingjiang back to the capital.

The late Emperor was thinking about this before he died. If he could do it, it would be enough to comfort the late Emperor's spirit in heaven. History books would definitely praise him, and he could also be called a wise monarch.

Thinking of this, he felt beautiful!

This beauty does not mean that he changed his view of the Hou Fu.

He still didn't wait to see the Hou Fu.

He had been on the throne for so long, and the Hou Fu had not yet clearly expressed support for him as the Emperor. The Secretariat suppressed him everywhere, and he didn't see the Hou Fu stand up to speak for him.

He had great dissatisfaction with the Hou Fu.

Even if Empress Chen was pregnant, he didn't have a good face. Only when he was angry would he go to Fengzao Palace to seek comfort. Other concubines comforted people, but they always couldn't comfort him to the point. Only Empress Chen comforted people, making him feel happy and satisfied.

But once he thought of the Hou Fu's attitude, that bit of satisfaction was all offset.

After the court officials all retreated, Emperor Yuan Ding left Xie Changling alone.

"Minister Xie, last time you said you wanted to collect taxes from the Shaofu, is this a joke?"

Xie Changling knew it well, knowing what the Emperor was afraid of.

He said with a smile: "Your Majesty, rest assured, this is a joke, don't take it seriously."

"That's good! I can pay another million taels to help the war go smoothly. I hope Minister Xie will not stare at the Shaofu. It is not easy for the Shaofu to make money."

Xie Changling had no expression and promised solemnly, "Your Majesty's expenses are large, I understand in my heart. I will definitely not make Your Majesty difficult!"

As for how long this promise can last, it depends on the Emperor's performance later. ===== CHAPTER 1639 =====