And Ji Wen pondered for a moment after listening to Ji Ping's words, and said, "Since it is for the common interests of all of us, it is naturally no problem, but it can only be aimed at Cha Shenxing and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and it can no longer involve others." ”

Since ancient times, as long as an official's problem is found, a large number of people will definitely be involved, so Ji Wen will have worries in this regard.

"Fourth brother, don't worry, this is no problem, the second brother knows what to do." Ji Ping said with a hearty smile.

"In this way, the problem of our formation of a new army has also been solved! Come, brothers, let's have another drink! Ji Qingchen saw that the three of them had reached an agreement so quickly, and he also raised his glass happily and said.

"!" Ji Ping, Ji Hongchang and Ji Wen were also very happy in their hearts, and they also raised their glasses.

The four of them laughed at each other and drank it all.

"By the way, Lao Jiu, what do you think about the source of soldiers?" After drinking the wine in the cup, Ji Wen asked Ji Qingchen.

"I mean, in order to improve the combat effectiveness of these three new armies as soon as possible, the new army's troops will be recruited from the state army!" Ji Qingchen pondered for a moment and said, "Besides, in the future, with these 300,000 troops, plus Dayan's original army, the states and counties no longer need state troops, and keeping them is just a waste of money and food, why not take this opportunity to merge them?" ”

"Haha-high, really smart!" Just after Ji Qingchen finished speaking, Ji Ping on the side laughed loudly. As soon as Ji Ping smiled, Ji Wen and Ji Hongchang on the side also understood the meaning of Ji Qingchen's words, and their faces also showed joy, "It's worthy of Lao Jiu, you can think of such a way!" ”

"Well, three brothers, that's not what I meant!" Ji Qingchen smiled bitterly.

"Don't worry, we won't say anything about it." Ji Ping said very seriously.

"But Lao Jiu, your method is really good!" Ji Wen said, "I said before that the reason why the strength of the current Seven Great Families is so huge is because they have money to rely on, but there is another point, that is, they have used their prestige and local foundation to firmly grasp the local military power, that is, the command and dispatch power of the state army, if we can really recruit soldiers from the state army and weaken the combat effectiveness of the state army, it is equivalent to weakening the power of the Seven Great Families in the local military power, and it will indeed be a good way to curb the development of the family clans!" ”

"Well, kill two birds with one stone, this method is good, I support it!" Ji Hongchang also said.

"But just recruiting non-commissioned soldiers in the state army, it is difficult for the newly built army to form a strong combat effectiveness in two or three years, right?" Ji Ping asked a little worriedly.

"Indeed, that's why I want some people from the ninth brother!" Ji Hongchang said, "With the strength of the 600,000 troops of the Northern Liao Governor's Mansion and the Beirong Governor's Mansion, Ninth Brother, you can give each of us one hundred captains, and twenty captains is no problem, right?" ”

"This is naturally no problem, but I'm afraid that the three brothers won't dare to use it!" Ji Qingchen said with a smile.

After all, the Northern Liao Metropolitan Mansion and the Beirong Governor's Mansion are all his people, if this part of the people goes to the new army and then controls the new army, won't the new army in the future become Ji Qingchen's? Therefore, Ji Qingchen didn't open this mouth, he was afraid that Ji Ping and the three of them would be suspicious.

"We really don't dare to use them, so we won't give them the right to command the army, just let them train the new army, which is okay." Ji Ping said on the side, "But don't worry, ninth brother, although they are only training a new army for us, we will give them whatever treatment the Northern Liao Metropolitan Mansion and the Beirong Governor's Mansion have." ”

"What does the fourth brother mean?" Ji Qingchen asked Ji Wendao again.

"I'm okay with that!" Ji Wen replied that his influence in the military was the weakest, and his strength in the army was also the smallest, so he was naturally very happy to have more than 100 people from Ji Qingchen to train an army for him. However, looking at his frowning appearance, it seemed that he still had something on his mind, which made Ji Qingchen ask a little puzzled, "Is there anything else that the fourth brother can't say?" ”

"It's no problem to form a new army! But it's still more difficult for money! Ji Wen said with a sad face, "Of course, as you said Lao Jiu, as long as we establish a naval division, build a fleet, and occupy Fusang Kingdom, we will not be short of money, but the key to the problem is that now the fourth brother is short of money, and I am thinking about how to pay for the 100,000 army." ”

"That's a big problem!" Ji Qingchen said lightly, "But fourth brother, I've tried my best, and I can't help you anymore." ”

Hearing Ji Qingchen say this, Ji Wen's face was a little gloomy. However, Ji Qingchen spoke again, "However, I do have a suggestion, if the fourth brother thinks it will work, you don't have to worry about your money." ”

"What is the proposal, Lao Jiu, say it quickly." The fourth prince, Ji Wen, asked eagerly.

"This caravan and the sailor were formed by the four of our brothers, and the benefits should naturally be divided equally, so that each of us can get a quarter of the wealth. If the fourth brother is willing, you can give me a little bit of the wealth you will share in the future, and I can solve the current money problem for you. ”

"Of course, I don't want you too much of the fourth brother, I want you to get one-fifth of the wealth!" Ji Qingchen pondered for a moment and said, "I only need one-fifth of the share, and you will get the three million taels of silver I gave you in the next three years." ”

"This, Lao Jiu, you are telling the truth, is it three million taels of silver in three years?" Ji Wen confirmed again, seemingly very tempted.

"Of course, it's three million taels, and I'll give you one million taels a year." Ji Qingchen said, just pondered for a while, and he said, "But I want to say the ugly things in front, the second brother and the third brother can testify, in the future, our fleet will definitely get more than so little profit, maybe the share you give me can get three million a year's profit, and then the fourth brother should not regret it or don't think that I have taken advantage of you now." ”

"Therefore, fourth brother, you have to think clearly!" After Ji Qingchen finished speaking, he said to Ji Ping and Ji Hongchang, "The two brothers can testify!" ”

"Ninth brother, one-fifth of our share can be exchanged with you for three years and three million silver?" Ji Ping asked, to be honest, he can't see the profits of the fleet in the future, but now three million taels of silver in three years, this is real gold and silver, he can see it, so when Ji Qingchen said this, he himself was moved. Not only Ji Ping, but also Ji Hongchang on the side was also very excited, because he thought the same as Ji Ping, he valued the current interests more than the future interests.

"Yes, why is the second brother also interested." Ji Qingchen asked rhetorically.

"It's not just the second brother, even I'm moved." Ji Hongchang on the side said, "Ninth brother, what you want to say is true, Brother Wei can give you one-fifth of his share in exchange for your three million taels of silver, what do you think?" ”

"I can exchange one-fifth of my share for your three million taels of silver." Ji Ping, who was also on the side, said.

"Two brothers, you have to think clearly, in the future, our fleet will definitely get more than so little profit, maybe you can get three million a year of profit from the share you gave me, and then you don't regret it or don't think that I have taken advantage of you now, making the relationship between our brothers very bad!" Ji Qingchen smiled bitterly.

"Naturally, this won't, now it's Lao Jiu who you help us, how can we blame you?" Ji Wen said, "Besides, if the fleet is very profitable in the future, don't we still have a large share in our hands?" It's enough to get a lot of wealth, so how can you care about it for you? ”

"Okay, if the three brothers say so, then I won't shirk it, but give each of the three of you three million to three million, that is, nine million, which is also a big fortune for me, and I can't take out so much for a while, so I can only give it to you in three years, one million a year, and I can't give you one million at a time in a year, it may be divided into several months, and it will be given to you in turn, I don't know if the three brothers can agree?" Ji Qingchen said.

Regarding this, the three of them naturally have no opinion, and if Ji Qingchen can really come up with so much money at one time, they may be jealous of him because of Ji Qingchen's wealth. Now Ji Qingchen said that it will be divided into three years, and he will give them food money in a few months every year, which shows that Ji Qingchen's money is not rich, and his financial resources are not extensive, so they have no taboo in their hearts.

"So, since everyone agrees, let's sign an agreement!" Ji Qingchen said, "Even if you are a brother, you have to settle accounts!" ”

"Okay!" Ji Ping and the three of them are no problem.

At this time, the three of them also finished eating, and came to Ji Qingchen's study, drank tea, and Ji Qingchen drafted the agreement, wrote four points, indicated their respective shares, and wrote a three-point transfer share agreement, and let Ji Ping, Ji Hongchang and Ji Wen sign it, and stamped their own seals, and this agreement is considered to be effective.

And at this moment, because of Ji Qingchen, Dayan's first trade caravan was established in this way. And because this caravan has a royal background and a special sailor, this caravan has left a strong mark in the history of Dayan for thousands of years to come.

After signing the contract, the three of them left in a hurry because they still had something to do.

And there are only two people left in the study, Ji Qingchen and Zhang Rang.

"Why did Your Highness unite with the three Highnesses?" Zhang Rang asked, "With our strength, we are enough to establish such a caravan and sailor!" ”

"Only by sharing the interests equally, can it last longer, no matter what you do, the wood shows in the forest, the wind will destroy it, and our current strength is not enough to ensure our own interests, so we can only pull them on the boat." Ji Qingchen said lightly, "As for helping them meet the new army, it is naturally to fight against Ji Qian, and at the same time, the strength of the three of them is strong, and they can also play a role in counterbalancing each other, which is good for us." ”

"As for the future, let's talk about it when I can get out of the house! Who knows what will happen after three years? Ji Qingchen said, pondered for a moment before saying to Zhang Rang, "Zhang Rang, from today onwards, the gate will be closed, except for the convoy transporting grain and vegetables, no one will be allowed to step into the palace, not even the three of them." ”

"This, No!" Zhang Rang was stunned for a moment, but still agreed.

"This is already the bottom line of the queen and Ji Qian and the father, we can't touch it anymore!" Ji Qingchen explained lightly.