Even these Wu Zheng's henchmen feel inexplicable, not to mention the following provinces, states, and counties?

Xiong Rulin said this, he is most afraid of this, what can't be said clearly, everyone present is his own people.

At this time, Mo obsessively stroked his beard and said leisurely: "It's no wonder that the prince, this is ...... Resentment of old decay. ”

These words turned everyone's eyes to Mo Zhinian, and there was a more or less strange look in his eyes, it turned out that the prince only confessed to Mo Zhinian?

Mo Zhinian couldn't realize this kind of weirdness, he smiled bitterly: "All the princes know the predicament of the Financial Division, over the years, which battle has cost the silver that did not fall from the sky in vain?" But all the princes actually know that where will the silver fall from the sky? It's not a change of law, a ...... from thousands of shareholders of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce. ”

"But this money has to be repaid after all, it's been three years, it's time to pay it back." Mo Zhi sighed, "But where does the money come from?" The interest on the collected silver is just enough, and the principal is ...... Hehe, even if the General's Mansion doesn't eat or drink, you have to be three years old...... How to return? ”

So the old man admonished the prince, tightened the support, temporarily cut off the expenditure of Dongfanghong Technology Co., Ltd., reduced the expenditure of the military workshop, tightened the standard of free lunch for students in major colleges and universities, and sent some manpower to the branch office of the weaving department, wanting to expand some inputs, and so on...... Thinking about it, I was disgusted by the prince. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

I see.

Everyone has a kind of sudden hope of seeing tomorrow through the clouds.

Wu Zheng used this method to "force" everyone to accept the fact of going to war.

said that it was "persecuting everyone", but in fact, it was tens of millions of soldiers and civilians in Jiangnan who were persecuted.

But everyone had a kind of heart-pounding fear, because Haizhou was lost and thousands of soldiers died.

Is it necessary to "persecute the multitude" at this price?

Therefore, if you are obsessed with Mo, everyone reacts very differently.

Zhang Guowei nodded and reassured: "The flaws are not hidden, as long as the purpose is right, even if it is the means...... is dirty, and the prince can be considerate if he wants to come. ”

Zhang Huangyan frowned and said: "The roots are not right, no matter how good it is, it can't be successful...... Mo Lao's move, forgive Huang Yan did not dare to agree. ”

Fang Guoan, who had been silent, spoke at this time: "Brother Xuan, this is not a backache when you stand and talk, you should try to transpose with Mo Lao...... There is a way that is a hero who is hard to die for a penny, Mo Lao Ku, how can you feel it if you are not in your position? ”

Zhang Huangyan snorted coldly: "Some people always think that curves can save the country, but they never thought that their hearts are broken, and in the end they can't even save themselves!" ”

Fang Guoan was furious, Huo Di stood up, and pointed his finger at Zhang Huangyan.

When Zhang Guowei saw it, he hurriedly dissuaded: "It's all for official business, and it's common sense to have some dissent...... Don't hurt your family's peace. I said, guys, have we deviated from the original meaning? How to resolve the current predicament is to discuss it, seeing that the armies of all walks of life have been mobilized, it will be too late to hold the prince accountable when he arrives. ”

Fang Guoan knew in his heart that among these people, he was an alternative and was not liked by anyone.

Also, he was secretly demoted by Wu Zhengming, and was transferred from the general supervisor of the military academy to the political envoy of Youbu, but in fact, the power is all in the hands of others, he is just an ornament, and even Zhang Guowei, who has stepped down, actually participates in political affairs as the chief governor of the military academy, isn't this a joke, when Fang Guoan was the chief governor of the military academy, he did not have the right to enter this circle to discuss matters.

Therefore, Fang Guo has grievances in peace of mind, complaining that Wu is fighting for preferential treatment in the open and liquidating in secret.

But Fang Guoan didn't dare to come openly, and even now, when Zhang Huangyan pointed out that Sang scolded Huai, he had to take advantage of Zhang Guowei's round and sit back.

Mo obsessively glanced at Fang Guoan, and said to Zhang Guowei: "If there is any other way, just do what Zhang Gong wants, borrow some from the Chamber of Commerce, raise some from the people, and then the Financial Secretary will make up some more...... There is no endless road, soldiers will block, water will cover the earth, and the living can't let urine suffocate to death. ”

This makes people laugh, but no one laughs, because they can't really laugh.

Mo sighed obsessively, stomped his feet lightly and said, "There's really no way, then you can only kill chickens and take eggs...... ”

……。

Compared with the deliberations of the princes in the front yard, Wu Zheng also discussed countermeasures with others in the back yard.

There are four people in front of Wu Zheng, Mao Xiang, Li Hao, and Ma Shiying, known as the "three major strategists" under King Wu's account, and one person, naturally Song An.

Compared with the sorrow of the princes in the front yard, there was a trace of imperceptible excitement on the faces of Mao Xiang, Li Hao, and Ma Shiying.

That's strange, thousands of soldiers in Haizhou are gone, what can they be excited about?

Mao Xiang said: "Congratulations to the prince for getting what he wants!" ”

Li Hao was a little steady, and he pondered: "Once Haizhou is lost, the subjects of Jiangnan are the same enemy, and they think in one place and work hard in one place...... There will be no more noise to obstruct the implementation of the prince's Northern Expedition, and the minister thinks that while the people can use it, they should first take Fengyang, Luzhou, and Anqing, and then seize Xuzhou, so that even if they stop in Xuzhou, the Qing court will no longer have a peaceful birthday. ”

Ma Shiying seemed to sense Wu Zheng's unhappiness, and he hesitated: "The loss of Haizhou is indeed unexpected...... Originally, he wanted to lure the enemy with Guangxinwei, but he didn't want to, the enemy actually attacked Haizhou. But no matter what, compared with the great cause of the Northern Expedition, we can afford these small losses, and compared with the unity of all the people, it is even more worthwhile. ”

Wu Zheng spoke, his expression was as usual, the water was not shocked, he said calmly: "The army has been opened, and the war will start as soon as it starts, but now that the finances are in trouble, we can't put such a difficult matter on Mo Lao's shoulders again...... At his age, he couldn't bear it. ”

Mao Xiang was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and said: "Then temporarily increase taxes, Jiangnan has been rich for a long time, and the people have lived a peaceful life for many years under the rule of the prince. ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Haoyu said peacefully: "The minister thinks that this policy is feasible, and the rise and fall of the country is the responsibility of the husband...... The ministers are willing to set an example, destroy the family, and support the prince's Northern Expedition. ”

A hint of discoloration flashed in Wu Zheng's eyes, and he was discovered by Ma Shiying, who had been paying attention to Wu Zheng.

Ma Shiying immediately stepped forward and said: "Xing, the people are suffering, dying, the people are suffering...... The prince has worked hard for several years, and the people of Jiangnan have indeed benefited a lot, but the net worth of ordinary people cannot be compared with the two after all, and the two can donate thousands of taels at will, but even if the people donate more than a dozen taels, it is likely to be bankrupt...... Therefore, in Ma's opinion, this strategy ...... Inappropriate. ”

Mao Xiang said angrily: "Ma Shiying, don't think that you did something secretly, no one knows...... During the Hongguang period, folk songs were spread, Chinese books were everywhere, all governors walked all over the streets, the supervisors were as many as sheep, and the staff was as cheap as a dog. Shade the dust of a thousand years, and pull the tribute to the head. Sweep away the money in the south of the Yangtze River and fill in Majiakou...... is said that when you Ma Yaocao is the prime minister, you are corrupt and pervert the law, and sell your official beard ....... ”