In fact, many generals in Shandong agree with this, these people always show off their might in front of themselves, just like weasels show off their fragile fangs and claws in front of real wolves.

In the eyes of the wolf, no matter how the weasel pretends to be fierce, in fact, he can't help but be ridiculous.

Speaking of which, with the power in Wang Zheng's hands at the moment, there is no need to continue to keep a low profile, and what the court is most afraid of now is that they, the strongest army in the world, will also rebel.

In fact, in Shi Bangyao's eyes, even Li Chengliang, the Liao ancestor of the year, was inferior to Wang Zheng in terms of means and knowledge.

Like Zuo Liangyu of Huguang and Liu Liangzuo and Huang Degong of Nanzhili, these famous generals of the Ming Dynasty are also considered to be the pillars of the imperial court, but they can't compete with King Anton Hou at all.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the difference between cloud and mud.

In the three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty, being a military general is enough to compete with the current court, who else is there besides Wang Zheng?

When Wang Zheng heard their words, he didn't say anything, but just smiled indifferently.

"Collecting taxes and merchant fees, although it is the fastest way to solve it at the moment, but it is an endless trouble, our strength has not reached the point of absolute crushing, don't think about it."

Shi Bangyao, who had already changed into formal clothes, just heard Li Yan speak as soon as he came in, and he just nodded at him slightly, but Li Yan took a deep look, which showed his respect for him.

Shi Bangyao used to say that he was loyal to the monarch and the country, but when he suddenly heard these people around him say that he was rebellious and regarded as complicit, he felt a little uncomfortable after all.

He was silent for a long time, probably unable to stand Li Yan's inquiring gaze, and thinking that the Shandong army had taken good care of him, and there was nothing unruly at all, he sighed at the moment.

"Zuo Junyi is right, these clans have connections in Beizhili, although the Hou Ye can subdue them for a while, but in the long run, they will always be caught some leaks."

"If the Hou Ye led the soldiers to fight with the thieves and Tartars in the front, and it was a critical moment of life and death, these people would make a little mess in the heart of Shandong......"

Hearing this, Wang Zheng's brows tightened, his murderous aura jumped up, and he asked coldly:

"They dare ——?"

The civil and military generals in the hall immediately trembled, took a few steps back in fear, bowed their heads and stopped talking.

Only Shi Bangyao still stood in the center with an unchanged face, staring directly at Wang Zheng's fierce eyes that were enough to devour a person, and said firmly:

"They dare!"

The hall fell silent for a moment, Fan Ruohai sweated for Shi Bangyao, and Guan Qingtian urged Li Yan again and again, saying that he wanted him to intercede.

Li Yan just lowered his head and didn't move, as if he didn't care about this matter at all.

Suddenly, Wang Zheng laughed loudly, and this laughter seemed to dilute the tension in the hall, and no matter what everyone thought in their hearts, everyone laughed out loud.

At this time, Wang Zheng waved his hand, and after the hall was quiet, he said:

Mr. Shi continued, Ben Hou was listening.

This time he was surprised to change to Shi Bangyao, he didn't expect Wang Zheng's face to change so quickly, and he was still murderous, but now it has become a warm face like a spring breeze.

If it was Chongzhen, Fang Cai would have acted so badly, I am afraid that he would have been furious long ago, and he would have to expel himself from the hall.

Even if Shi Bangyao has been subservient to officialdom for half his life, he can't guess Wang Zheng's mind and can't see clearly.

With such an unusual heart, it is no wonder that he was able to rise from the end of the world and single-handedly create the strongest army in the world today.

At the moment, Shi Bangyao's heart seemed to have overturned the Baiwei Altar, which was quite complicated and bitter.

"In fact, in the hands of the Hou Ye, he has always held the wealth that everyone in the world envies and envies, but if you want to fish out the brilliant gold and silver from this financial source, you need extraordinary strength and means."

Hearing this, Fan Ruohai's eyes tightened, and he asked:

"What the imperial historian just said, but what did you mean the north-south canal?"

Seeing Shi Bangyao's bitter nod, Fan Ruohai couldn't hold back any longer, and said with some excitement:

"Master Hou, some time ago, our Shandong soldiers admonished and blocked the transportation between the north and the south, and some powerful clans paid a lot of money in order to continue to transport goods, and the income was quite expensive."

Wang Zheng was a little disappreciative and asked:

"What does this mean?"

Fan Ruohai was a little anxious, and he didn't know if this Anton Hou really didn't know or not.

"Master Hou, this can show that those big wealthy families rely on and attach importance to this canal! Last time, it was just a random amount of gold, and the total number of those that came in was less than one percent of many merchants in Nanzhili, which can have such a rich income, if we control the canal, how much will the daily income be? ”

When Fan Ruohai said this, everyone in the hall immediately discussed, this is a good way, put the unwritten rule of collecting centigold on the canal, and those clans can't say anything.

Fan Ruohai's face turned red, and he said excitedly:

"Although I don't know how much this real number will be, it is certain that this income is definitely more than enough to solve the recent military expenses."

Li Yan also looked at Shi Bangyao with admiration, this guy looks honest and to the point, but he understands everything in his heart, but he just refuses to say it.

Thinking of this, Li Yan said:

"The canal crosses the land of Jinan, Wengzhou and Qingzhou in Shandong, and the business and tourist people who come and go on weekdays are endless, only one year in the Wanli Dynasty, the silver spent by the imperial court in order to maintain the transportation is sky-high."

There are some things that his subordinates actually think about in more detail than Wang Zheng himself, Li Yan doesn't say it, and when he talks about it, he talks about it eloquently.

"Marshal, according to the lower officials, our Shandong army only needs to set up cards in four places to collect gold, and we can achieve the goal of clamping down on the entire canal."

Speaking of this, Li Yan walked to the map, pointed to them one by one and said:

"Set up cards everywhere, Jining is the top priority, followed by Linqing, Dezhou and Cangzhou, originally Cangzhou does not need to set up a card, but this can not only give the court a dismount, but also charge an extra centigold, so set it up."

Wang Zheng hummed softly, which was approved, and said:

"This card-setting affair will be handed over to the Salt Gang and the Salt Enforcement Bureau to handle together, you have an official identity, a lot of eyeliner, and a familiar approach, so it will be more convenient to do things."

Fan Ruohai has been waiting for this, and hurriedly came out of the queue, patted his chest and said:

"Master Hou rest assured, I will definitely cooperate with the brothers of the Salt Enforcement Bureau to complete the important task!"

Nodding, Wang Zheng looked at Shi Bangyao and said:

"Mr. Shi, this method is indeed a clever plan, but Cao Yun is a serious matter, let's set up a card here, Jingshi must be angry, if it makes a big fuss......"

Hearing this, Shi Bangyao snorted coldly and said:

"What can you do with anger, now that the soldiers and horses of the imperial court in Beizhili are too busy to take care of themselves, how can they have the spare strength to embarrass the Hou Ye?"