But how to find another shortcut, Zeng Ying is troubled, all the ways he can think of to make money have been exhausted, except for increasing taxes to rub oil on the poor people, there is no other way, more than 30,000 people eat and drink every day is a big number, if you increase the number of soldiers by 70,000, unless you are like a thief, catch some people to fill the number, as long as you don't starve to death every day, when you start a war, you can also pull up a large army in a short time, but what is the combat power of such an army, you can know it with your toes.

Tan Wen was very clear about the troubles in Zeng Ying's heart, after he grabbed Wang Xiang, he cleared his throat, got up and said in a deep voice: "Junmen, the big war is imminent, our army's strength is limited, and the expansion of the army is inevitable. ”

When Zeng Ying heard this, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly asked: "General Tan has always been full of scheming, and he must have a clever plan if he wants to come, so he will quickly talk about it." ”

Tan Wen slowly walked to the middle of the lobby, with one hand behind his back and the other in front of him, and stroked his chest and said: "Now the territory of the military gate is a land of lofty mountains and mountains, the territory is narrow, there are many mountains and few flat rivers, and the people are poor, which is not enough to support the army to live for a long time. ”

Everyone in the hall, including Zeng Ying, listened attentively, and they all showed a thoughtful expression.

Tan Wen continued: "In ancient times, Shuzhong was called the country of abundance, in fact, it refers to the Chengdu Plain, where the terrain is a flat river, the land is fertile, and the industry and commerce are prosperous. ”

Hearing this, Wang Xiang couldn't bear it anymore, got up and shouted with his waist straight: "Tan Xiucai, you have been talking for a long time, but it is clear, how should we get money?" How did it get to the opening of the frontier? ”

Zeng Ying glared at Wang Xiang with fine eyes, glared the reckless man back into his chair, and then said softly to Tan Wen: "General Tan continues." ”

"We can't go to the west of Sichuan, we can only see the east of Sichuan, the east of Sichuan is mountainous, the more east, the poorer it is, the area of Zunhua Guizhou is even uncivilized barren land, but there is only one place, but it is a new source of wealth in recent days."

Tan Wen stood and walked around, paused in front of Zeng Ying, and said with an awe-inspiring expression: "Military Gate, this place is the stone pillar, the military gate of Tubaozhai Silver Mine must be taken, whether it is for the current military needs, or for the future exhibition, the silver mine is a cornucopia of starts, how much can I produce a thousand gold per day in my Daming silver mine?" I'm afraid there isn't one, right? In case He Duchen learns of this, he marches from Huguang Shun Waterway and occupies the stone pillar first, and the military gate will regret it too late! ”

All the generals present were a little surprised, Yang Zhan had just suffered a defeat in Shizhu, and even the official road was blocked, and now Zhang Xianzhong was eyeing him from the side, and Tan Wen said that he would march again, is this appropriate?

Everyone's eyes were on Zeng Ying, whether to fight or not, the chief soldier had the final say.

Zeng Ying closed his eyes and leaned on the back of the chair, touching his chin with one hand, and leaving one hand on the long case to figure out a tiger-shaped copper paperweight, silent, as if he was deep in thought.

Tan Wen didn't care, so he stood in front of the long case so determinedly, raised his eyes slightly with confidence, looked at Zeng Ying respectfully, and waited quietly.

Tan Wen knew that Zeng Ying had already made up his mind to fight the stone pillar again, and at this time, he proposed in front of the generals that everyone should find a way to solve the financial resources, which was just a pretense for the sake of face.

The first time he hit the stone pillar, it was Zeng Ying's idea, and it was also his decision to send Yang Zhan to go, and even Niu Sicheng became a pioneer officer, which was also acquiesced by him. Although he whipped Yang Zhan, he couldn't get his lost face back, and now that he was a thief, if he still wanted to bite the stone pillar to the death, he would have no overall concept, so this proposal to hit the stone pillar again must be put forward by his generals in order to have a step down.

Sure enough, Zeng Ying pretended to think for a long time, showed his eyes carefully, sat up straight, slapped the tiger-shaped copper paperweight in his hand, and said loudly: "Okay!" What General Tan said is reasonable, Shizhu Qin's old wife killed my sergeant and ruined my official way, even if it is to make trouble in the imperial court, I am justified! Now that the emperor is hunting in the east, he has no time to look west, and he will be the general soldier of one party, and he has the responsibility of protecting the territory and defending the people. ”

The generals looked at each other, all with constipated expressions, and said in their hearts: How can this be done in reverse? The brazen kung fu of the military gate, my generation is really beyond the reach of the dust!

Tan Wencheng's mansion is profound, and after listening to Zeng Ying's words, he was in an excited state, and he hugged his fists awely and said: "The military gate has a heart for the community, and the people are hidden in their hearts, and the last general will admire it!" ”

Only then did everyone in the hall come to their senses, how could they fall behind Tan Wen? So everyone stood up and sang loudly, and for a while the words were like a tide, and the sound of sycophants was in the ears, and the aftermath was lingering.

Tan Wen waited for the generals to pause for a while, and then bowed to Zeng Yingdao, who was satisfied: "Junmen, the three brothers of the last general, guarding the area of Fuzhou, facing the stone pillar across the Yangtze River, knows its terrain very well, the last general is brave, dare to lead the soldiers and horses of the headquarters, and ask the military gate for this errand to attack the stone pillar, please ask the military gate for permission." ”

When the generals heard this, they were all suffocated in their chests, and they almost shouted and scolded in unison, this Tan Wen really deserves Tan Xiucai's nickname, there are so many flowers and intestines in his heart, and he is going to snatch this oily and watery errand between talking and laughing, but since he opened his mouth, before Zeng Ying denied him, it was inconvenient for others to speak again, otherwise it would be equivalent to tearing their faces.

Zeng Ying squinted his eyes and pondered, nodded and said: "General Tan is a general, the two brothers are both Dusi, and the three of you have 4,000 soldiers and horses, plus the tribal soldiers of the local head, it is more than enough to deal with the Shizhu barbarians, okay!" Ben will be approved. ”

The generals were lost, but Tan Wen was ecstatic in his heart, he had already heard the news of Shizhu's silver mining, and he was bitter that Zeng Ying sent Yang Zhan, and he was not easy to start, this time he finally took advantage of Yang Zhan's new defeat to win Zeng Ying's favor and seize this opportunity, how can he not be happy?

I saw Tan Wen's white face flushed, and he replied loudly with an agitated expression: "Thank you Junmen!" The military gate can rest assured that the last general will definitely present the stone pillar toast seal in the hands of the military gate within this month. ”

Zeng Ying is in a good mood, for Tan Wen, he is still more assured, although this person is not the descendant he brought from Huguang, but he is a very capable person, the following two brothers can also be called a strong general, let him go to get the stone pillar, he should not make a mistake like Yang Zhan, he sits firmly in Chongqing City, and he can also harvest the stone pillar silver mine.

He smiled and spat out a "Good! The word, motioned for everyone to return to their positions, sat down again, and began to deploy to deal with Zhang Xianzhong's various matters.

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Chongqing City is clamoring for the attack on the stone pillars, and in Wanshou City, in the flower hall of the back hall of the official office, Wang Huan is holding a captured bird system and studying it carefully.