Fang Chongyong's military salary to the Doulu army was actually misappropriated from the reserves needed by the Shazhou government to implement the "peace law".

This model is very flexible to operate, but the reserve fund is the foundation of the foundation, so Fang Yanei's wave of gameplay is really completely blocking his back road.

The "harmony method" in Shazhou is more of a financial system that transcends the times, and is the product of local conditions, not invented by Niu cyclamen, and is completely different from the current implementation of peace in Guanzhong.

The biggest difference between the Dunhuang side and the local peace method in Guanzhong is that the local silk production in Dunhuang is very small!

The reason is very simple, there are no raw materials, the climate here in Dunhuang is not good for mulberry trees, and it is not good for raising silkworm babies.

Dunhuang's local textile industry is not weak, but the vast majority of output is linen. and a series of by-products related to hemp, such as: edible oil, lamp oil, etc.

And not silk.

Silk fabrics are basically imported from Guanzhong.

The silk in Guanzhong comes from all over the Tang Dynasty, mainly from Shu and Yangzhou. Dunhuang is the closest place to the Western Regions in the Hexi Corridor, no matter what the origin of silk products, the best-selling here is ranked first, and no handicraft products can be compared!

In this way, silk has become the most sought-after currency in the region, a good currency among good money!

The silk in Guanzhong is just silk, but the silk in Dunhuang is comparable to gold. Local ordinary people don't use it for consumption at all, it's all used as currency!

The core of Shazhou's government to maintain the local military, government and civil affairs is the peace system. All policies revolve around harmony.

The silk from Chang'an is "light goods", with high value and relatively low freight. In the form of "loans", the Shazhou government traded grain with Hu merchants and local merchants to make up for the lack of grain stocks in the local government.

The merchant first pledged other items of a certain value, often grain, oil, linen, and even white thorns and tamarix, which were cut down in the countryside for fire. After getting the silk and selling it, the Shazhou government doesn't care about the sales channels, even if it is sold to the Tubo people, they don't care.

Then, after the agreed time, the borrower must write off the IOU with grain and get back the collateral.

It must be food, or something that can be eaten and stored for a long time, not an easy-to-carry item such as gems or gold.

And ordinary people also like to exchange grain for silk.

First borrowed a small amount, then sold the silk in hand to merchants in the Western Regions to make the difference, and finally used the grain produced in the field to hand over to the Shazhou government to write off the IOU. This objectively reduces the economic burden.

The Heliang system served as a "price regulator" between local silk and grain, eliminating the possibility of hoarding by merchants from the Western Regions.

Of course, these "small loans" are all out-and-out "usury" in Fang Chongyong's eyes.

Fang Chongyong used up a large part of the principal that should have been used for peacemaking, that is, it should have been used as a "usury", and used up a large part of the hole in the military expenses for the Doulu army.

Or the fearless are fearless.

If the silk silk from Chang'an cannot be supplied to Shazhou on time. So quietly take Anaye to run away, go to the Western Regions to live incognito, and rely on the knowledge of his later generations to be a businessman, it seems not bad!

If you stay in Shazhou at that time, you don't know how you will die. If the peace fails, the Doulu army will run out of food this winter, and it will be strange if those Qiu Ba don't mutiny at that time!

Let's not talk about other bad consequences.

The local rent collected in Shazhou is not able to feed the 7,500 Doulu army.

These taxes cannot even guarantee the daily rations of the Doulu army.

However, Fang Chongyong is not hopeless. Because of the money for Doulu Jun's winter clothes and spring clothes, the court still has to make up for it after all, and it is impossible to be in arrears all the time. As long as the money over there is in place, Fang Chongyong will naturally solve it.

The time of large-scale peacemaking, around the autumn harvest of this year, there are very few people who are willing to make peace, and the remaining silk silk in the treasury can also be handled.

In other words, Fang Chongyong drank to quench his thirst, and sang the empty city plan to buy himself half a year. If there is no support from Chang'an, the day of the autumn harvest in Dunhuang this year will be the time when he will take his sister to die.

Of course, Fang Chongyong, who knows that Brother Ji is not a good person, naturally does not pin his hopes on the increasingly corrupt imperial court, and he is trying to find a way to actively save himself.

……

"Envoy, this matter is not trivial! This is a lie about the military situation, and it should be killed according to the law! ”

In the meditation room of a temple next to the medicinal spring, Yan Zhuang lowered his voice and exclaimed.

What Fang Chongyong is going to do cannot be said to be very bold, it can only be said that he doesn't even want his life.

Fang Chongyong is like this, he is usually very cowardly, and when it comes to the critical moment, when it is time to deal with it decisively, he can regard the law of the court as nothing.

Since you've done everything, it's okay to go a little too far, right? What is the difference between killing the head once and killing it ten times?

This is Fang Yanei's thinking.

But to outsiders, that's not the case.

Yan Zhuang felt that Fang Chongyong had fallen into a rampage mode since he embezzled and borrowed the principal, and this person did not care about the consequences. As long as it is something that will not die immediately, Fang Chongyong doesn't mind trying it, as long as it can have an effect, he can do it.

"Excuse me, is Datang the official's?"

Fang Chongyong looked at Yan Zhuang like a fool and asked rhetorically.

Yan Zhuang was speechless for a long time, and finally sighed: "Datang is a saint, of course not an envoy." ”

"So, even if I make a big deal, the situation in Shazhou has reached the point of being out of control. Isn't there a saint carrying it, so what do I have to worry about? ”

Fang Chongyong said confidently.

This horse is a monster, he won't rebel in the future, right?

Yan Zhuang sighed in his heart, what Fang Chongyong just asked him to do, it was really indescribable. carried forward the irresponsible, careless and reckless style of the liuguan to the extreme.

"You do this quietly, find a few tight-mouthed people to do it. I will give you 100 silk for the activity funds, and I want to vigorously publicize it here in Dunhuang, so I will say that the next step of the Tubo people is to storm Shazhou, sweep it here, leave no people and animals, and use the looted things as military expenses.

Well, to exaggerate, let's just say that the Tubo people have 400,000 soldiers and horses. ”

Fang Chongyong pondered for a moment and said.

Hearing this, Yan Zhuang was speechless for a moment.

How many people are there in Tibet, do you run the train with your mouth full of saying that 400,000 people in Tubo attacked Shazhou, and treat everyone else as fools?

"Envoy, when Tubo and my Tang Dynasty fought a decisive battle in Dafeichuan, the strength of the country was only 400,000 people, and it is difficult to say how many people participated in the war.

Now even if it is claimed in Dunhuang that 400,000 Tubo people are attacking Shazhou, no one wants to believe it! The Tibetan army is confronting the Tang army in the Hehuang area. ”

Yan Zhuang lamented and asked, "The envoy should think of something else." ”

"No, no, no, it's just like that, no problem. What this official wants is momentum, how can Tubo fight Shazhou, and if you think about it with your ass, you know that it is impossible! ”

Fang Chongyong sneered, waved his hand and said.

It doesn't matter whether others believe it or not, the key is to let such "gossip" circulate throughout Shazhou, so as to create a panicked situation, and the goal will be achieved.

Will the Tibetans fight Shazhou?

That's impossible.

But when creating momentum, you can stack buffs vigorously, the more dangerous it is, the better, how to exaggerate it.

For example, some people questioned that the Tibetans were accustomed to invasions in autumn and winter, and now that they are unlikely to be dispatched in spring, Shazhou is still very safe.

Then you can answer: Won't the Tibetans break the rules? Haven't you heard of the art of war of attacking them by surprise?

For example, some people questioned that the main forces of the Tubo army were confronting the Tang army on the Hehuang line, and there was no spare strength to attack Shazhou.

Then you can answer: Don't the Tubo people understand the truth of cultivating the plank road and secretly Chen Cang?

Fang Chongyong can still boast at that time: As the son of the Tang Dynasty double-flower red stick Fang Youde Jieshuai, I have been learning the art of war since I was one year old, don't you know more?

After hyping up these controphies, Fang Chongyong can directly say to the local bigwigs in Shazhou: Ladies and gentlemen, you don't want Tubo people to come to Shazhou to raid your home, right?

The Tang Dynasty will take up to one-tenth of your wealth, and Tubo will be ...... Fang Chongyong remembered that when Zhang Yichao rebelled, the local Tubo people in Hexi rebelled.

How hated you have to be to force your own people to rebel. Anyway, there is no need to doubt that the serfdom policy of Tibet is not appropriate, there is a general consensus in Shazhou, and even the ghosts that Tubo itself can't endure are notorious in the Western Regions.

So no matter how bad or bad Datang is, Tubo is the worse one. As long as this principle exists, Fang Yan's drama can continue to be sung.

"In this way, the subordinate will go to Zhang Luo."

Yan Zhuang nodded slightly and said.

"Well, go ahead. Tomorrow I have a dinner, you come with me and meet the local big families. ”

Fang Chongyong said casually, thinking in his heart which way would be better to take when he ran away in the future, it seemed that the Western Regions were not safe, did he really want to go to Lingnan?

Hearing this, Yan Zhuang's heart tightened, and he lowered his voice and said: "Local big families, many families have lasted longer than Datang, and these people are not easy to deal with. ”

"There are all their people in the Doulu army, so there is no need to talk about this. Believe the relevant news, those people already know. ”

Fang Chongyong waved his hand, feeling that Yan Zhuang was making a fuss.

In fact, Shazhou is a local Shazhou, and when Datang came, they cooperated with Datang. The Hexi Corridor itself was negotiated by those people at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and it did not experience major wars.

Therefore, the local forces here have a considerable degree of autonomy. There are their people everywhere in the government.

Using the routine of "making something out of nothing" to pressure them is one thing, and sweet dates with real money are another.

Tonight is the time to put them to the test.

It can be said that this is the first time that Fang Chongyong has faced such a complex scene independently.

But because he was already in a bad state of mind and was preparing to run away, he wasn't actually too nervous.

There is no place to stay here.

"Go, remember to go at night, get acquainted with those people, and if there is anything in the future, you can contact them directly. If you can't handle it, tell me again. ”

Fang Chongyong patiently instructed.

……

The small city, as the locals have conventionally called, is opposite to the mixed Luocheng. The name of the city is unknown, but it is an ironclad fact that Dunhuang has stood for hundreds of years and has existed here since the Han Dynasty.

In other words, Luocheng is just a "free port" that has arisen because of the prosperity of commerce and trade, and the small city is the political center of Dunhuang! The local families all live here, intermarrying for generations, and the power is intertwined. Except for the forces of Tubo who "do not emphasize martial virtues", whoever rules Dunhuang, they cooperate with whomever they want.

Every Shazhou assassin in Datang inevitably has to deal with these people, and Fang Chongyong is no exception. When he was awarded the temporary Shazhou Assassin History, no one cared about it at all, and a few days after the "regularization", Yan Chao was sent to test it, and his sense of smell was not insensitive.

As soon as night fell that day, Fang Chongyong took Fang Laique, Yan Zhuang, Ah Duan and others to the Zhang family's mansion in the small city.

The Zhang family is second to none among the Dunhuang surnames, and the Zhang family has a relatively important position in the politics of Xiliang back then.

Zhang Bao once served as the Taifu, Prime Minister, and Central Secretary in the Xiliang regime, and was a core figure in Xiliang politics. Xiliang was taken over by the bloodless soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, and in this process, the Zhang family, like the An family entrenched in Liangzhou, also made great efforts.

In hindsight, the Zhang family is full of officials in the states of the Hexi Corridor, and its power is not something that a small Shazhou assassin can handle.

Of course, behind the history of assassination is the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, the local surname of Dunhuang did not think about Fang Chongyong.

It's just that this Fang Yanei is too young, his father Fang is virtuous and too famous, and he is also a native of Dunhuang, so he wants to make friends with Fang Chongyong.

At least the two sides can be familiar with each other.

Flower sedan chairs carry people, these are the old rules of officialdom.

In this context, it is not surprising that the Zhang family held a feast in the style of the Western Regions, during which the various families and Fang Thorn Shi praised each other, and the friendly atmosphere exploded.

The head of this generation of Zhang's family is called Zhang Yi, who is over fifty years old. He saw that Fang Chongyong had been not eating or drinking at the banquet, and only cared about greeting them warmly, so he asked curiously:

"But these meals are not to the taste of the envoy? Then remove the banquet and replace it with what you like. What does Fang Envoy Jun think? ”

Hearing this, Fang Chongyong sighed and said: "No, no, no, delicacies are rare in the world, but it's a pity that a certain person is worried about national affairs and can't swallow it, alas, it's ......."

He shook his head and sighed again, and everyone immediately gathered their eyes, with an expression of "sure enough" on their faces, waiting for his answer.

"Fang Envoy Jun may as well say bluntly, I have been waiting in Shazhou for many years, and some things can still be said in a few words."

Seeing that Fang Chongyong didn't speak, Zhang Yi hinted very explicitly, and almost said directly that he would let the local big households raise grain and grass to fill the deficit of the government.

Everyone here looked at Fang Chongyong's gaze, and it can be said that they had mixed feelings.

There is respect, regret, admiration, but there is no contempt and contempt.

can make up for the history of winter clothes and spring clothes for Doulu Army at one time, even if it is a half-grown child, it is not to be underestimated.

This kind of courage is very accessible, not to mention the history of a state assassin who was replaced in four years.

If it weren't for that, they wouldn't be so hospitable today.

"Don't hide it from you, this official can't swallow it, it's really a big deal, and I don't know whether to say it or not, after all, it's a matter of confidentiality."

Fang Chongyong gently knocked on the table in front of him, and Yan Zhuang on the side hurriedly grabbed his cuffs and shook his head with a solemn face.

"The thing that the envoy is worried about is that the principal of the peace is misappropriated to the military salary of the Doulu army, right?

In fact, this matter is not difficult to handle, and we still have some surplus grain in Shazhou, which can be lent to the government without interest. After the silk silk of the imperial court is sent to Shazhou, the IOU can be written off, and then it will be equivalent to the completion of the peace. So that you don't have to worry, eat vegetables, eat vegetables! ”

Zhang Yi laughed and said.

The grain lent to the government is actually equivalent to being borrowed in advance.

It is impossible for the imperial court not to pay the Doulu army a military salary, and this money can be obtained back with certainty.

So why not take this to sell the local thorn history for a favor?

Is there any benefit to the grain heap in the treasury other than feeding rats and possible mildew? If you get the Central Plains silk in Dunhuang later, they don't lose at all!

These people have a very good abacus, they sell their favors, and good people do it, and if there is anything in the future, the local assassin is embarrassed to embarrass them.

"It's not a matter, it's just a trivial matter, if you need your help, this official will definitely speak. It's just that not at all.

What this official is concerned about is another important matter, and I must inform you.

It's about the military aircraft of the imperial court.,Don't tell you it's limited by military law.,But don't say it's like I'm sorry for you.。 This incident is really difficult to sleep. ”

"It's okay for Fang to speak, we are all people with a strict tone, and we definitely won't talk nonsense."

Zhang Yi swore a packed ticket.

"In that case, then so-and-so said.

In fact, it is top-secret news within the border army, and the Tubo people are going to attack Shazhou in the spring of this year. I'm afraid there aren't many days left until now! ”

Fang Chongyong lowered his voice and put a super-large satellite in an alarmist manner.

Zhang Yi, who has always been good at dancing with long sleeves and can speak well, couldn't say a word for a long time when he heard these words.

In the huge hall, representatives of the local families, such as the Zhang family, the Suo family, the Song family, the Linghu family, the Yan family, the Yin family, and the Yan family, were also shocked and speechless.

Not because the news is so shocking, but because ...... It's too!

That's right, Tubo did capture Guazhou (Guazhou County, a subordinate of Jiuquan City) next to Shazhou in the Kaiyuan period, and did plan to attack Shazhou. However, due to a series of subsequent strategic mistakes, the trip did not take place.

Now Fang Chongyong said that Tubo was going to attack Shazhou...... Who believes this!

"Fang Envoy, we are also well-connected in Shazhou. Tubo wants to attack Shazhou, and there is no rumor, how can it be true? ”

Zhang Yi said with a hesitant face.

This half-grown child who has not grown up is really open-mouthed, and he is not afraid of flashing his tongue in the wind!

Zhang Yi secretly scolded in his heart, but because of Fang Chongyong's assassination official position, he did not have a seizure.

"Hmph, the military plane of the imperial court was revealed to you at the risk of his life.

The shaft is not enough and conspiracy! ”

Fang Chongyong got up on the case, turned around and left!

Zhang Yi was so frightened that he hurriedly got up and pulled Fang Chongyong to calm him down.

At this time, Yan Chao, who had a relationship before, and this time as an entourage, said to Fang Chongyong: "Envoy, the Tubo people don't have the right time and place now, and there is no one and no one, why did they choose to attack Shazhou at this time?" ”

Hearing this, Fang Chongyong was overjoyed in his heart, but his face was still silent.

He sat back in his main seat, sighed, and said:

"My father, Fang Jieshuai, is a native of Dunhuang, and has always regarded the Tibetan people as a big trouble. To tell the truth, when my father was a child, he asked him to learn the methods of fighting the Tibetan people in order to defeat the enemy.

Even the entourage around me recited the Tibetan military law like a stream. ”

Fang Chongyong patted Fang Laique's shoulder beside him and said, "Recite a piece of Tubo military law to everyone present." ”

"Good, good."

Fang Laique, who had been eating and drinking here, suddenly came to his senses.

(End of chapter)