Fake eunuchs in the harem

"Indeed."

Zhang Renfeng nodded slightly. "Tianxia, ​​I have something I want to discuss with you."

"If you have anything to do, just ask the Marshal, and the world will try its best to do it."

Liu Tianxia said with a light smile.

"Well, it's like this. This commander wants to start a war with Haichen, but he doesn't have enough silver taels to support this war. Look, how can we get enough silver taels?"

"The marshal is worried about this matter."

Liu Tianxia thought for a while and said, "Actually, it is not difficult to get some silver taels, as long as the marshal wants to get it."

"Do you mean to increase taxes?"

"No."

Liu Tianxia shook his head: "The whole court is full of people who follow the generalissimo. This is the time for them to show their sincerity. Before, they ran amok and searched for the people's fat and anointing everywhere. They must have accumulated a lot of savings over the years."

"That's right, why didn't the commander-in-chief think of this?"

Zhang Renfeng nodded again and again. He has no money at all, but those who follow him have money. They must not have been corrupt in these years. It should not be difficult for each of them to take out several 10 taels of real money. Although several 10 taels are insignificant for a war.But it can't stand the large number of people. With so many people, each person spends several 10 taels, which is different.

"Marshal, there are still many people who are not in the capital. You can inform them in advance and let them all enter the capital, and then ask everyone to donate all their belongings. If this is the case, then there must be no problem supporting this war. .”

"But what if they don't agree?"

Whoever takes out all their belongings will be reluctant. Many people have accumulated those gold, silver and jewelry for a lifetime.

"You can give them benefits. For those with high positions, you can give them more authority so that they can earn more money. For those with low positions, let them be promoted three levels in a row. For those officials at the bottom, What an honor to be promoted three levels in a row."

"kindness."

Zhang Renfeng nodded: "As expected, you are my favorite general. This method is good, definitely good. These people have been with me for so many years and have gained a lot of benefits. It's time for them to spit out what they got. gone."

"If there is a war, I can ask my people to take down the king's territory stationed around my barracks first. I should be able to raise some silver taels. By the way, I can recruit more troops and let their fiefdoms fight Haichen. The name on the side of the Qing emperor is dignified."

"Good good."

Zhang Renfeng said with a smile: "Sure enough, it is a good way. Let those fiefdoms go to fight Haichen. This commander can reap the benefits of the fisherman. Right now, Haichen only has Cao Wenpeng's little army and Da Chong's garrison army, a mere 10 People, how to compete with this commander's million-strong army."

"Then it's settled, I'll let my people start to act."

"Why don't you go back?"

Zhang Renfeng looked at him.

"No, no need."

Of course Liu Tianxia knew that Zhang Renfeng was testing him. Before he fully believed in himself, how could he really let him go back? Don’t worry, the Generalissimo, and besides, if I’m not around, they’ll be in trouble, so what can I do? If one day I die, or if I’m deprived of military power, they won’t fight anymore?”

"You can handle this matter yourself. If you want to go back, I will not stop you. No matter what, you are my favorite general."

Zhang Renfeng nodded secretly. It seems that Liu Tianxia didn't betray him. Not only did he come up with such a good solution for himself, but he also refused to return to the army in order to dispel his worries.

Chapter 1610 Taking the initiative to dominate the situation

Although Zhang Renfeng did not completely dispel his doubts about Liu Tianxia, ​​he believed him a little bit. The next thing to do is to raise silver taels. As for how much silver taels those who follow him can get is their business, but I believe there is such a big one. Temptation, these people will definitely try their best, even if they can't take out all their belongings, it will be out of ten.

This has been the case since ancient times, when you have power, you want money, and when you have money, you want to exchange for greater rights, no one is an exception.

In order to obtain greater rights, these people will definitely make great sacrifices.Only by controlling enough of my rights can I get more benefits and more silver taels.

After letting Liu Tianxia go back, Zhang Renfeng called several of his confidants to go out to inform that those officials who were not in the capital would take at least a few days to arrive. The local officials and magistrates all called to enter the capital.

At the same time, he filmed several people watching Liu Tianxia day and night, for fear that he might have a connection with Liu Hairui. After all, he came up with this method, and if he played tricks secretly, he would definitely not be able to stand it.

Fortunately, Liu Tianxia is very obedient, and has always been with that woman in the courtyard, having a rare leisure time, so he took this opportunity to play romance with Zhang Renfeng's mansion.

With him like this, Zhang Renfeng was very happy, and in about an hour or so, all the officials, big and small, who lived in the capital, were present.

Zhang Renfeng asked people to guard the hall, and no one was allowed to come near him, then he glanced at the people around him, and said with a smile: "I don't think you guys know the purpose of calling you here today, do you?"

Everyone shook their heads inexplicably.

"You have been with me for a while, and you have feelings. I admit this. No matter what happens to any of you, I will do my best to help you. After all, you have come through ups and downs for so many years. "

Zhang Renfeng paused and said, "Everyone is seeing the situation in the world today. This commander may really want to start a war with Haichen. What's your opinion?"

"Of course it would be better to kill Haichen as soon as possible."

Someone immediately stood up and said: "I have hated Haichen for a long time, so I think we should go to war. If this delay continues, it will be difficult to kill Haichen when he grows stronger."

"Yes, we should go to war with Haichen, taking advantage of the fact that he doesn't have much military power, and taking advantage of his fledgling wings."

Someone echoed and said: "At this time, if you fight Haichen, you have a great chance of winning. If you wait for a while and he is prepared, it will be difficult to fight."

"That's what this coach thinks. Haichen also knows that you are all on my side, so this coach believes that even if I lose, he will not let you go."

"How could the Generalissimo lose?"

Someone said: "Back then, the Generalissimo galloped on the battlefield and was never defeated. There was no way he would lose."

"Yeah, the Generalissimo can't lose at all. You are the Ever-Victorious General, no, the Ever-Victorious Marshal."

Someone continued.

"But this time it's different."

Zhang Renfeng shook his head with a wry smile, glanced around again, and then said: "Now the commander-in-chief has no silver taels in his hand. If there is a real war, how can we support the army without silver taels, and my commander's army has not started for two months. Military pay."

"Then what should we do?"

Everyone began to talk about it. Any war in any dynasty at any time must be supported by huge military expenditures. The side without silver has already lost half before the war, unless it wins the war as quickly as possible. , once delayed, it is suicidal.Where can I get food and grass without silver taels?There is not even food and grass, and the soldiers can't eat enough. How can they fight? Isn't that waiting for death?

"That's why I called you over for a discussion."

Zhang Renfeng's eyes brightened slightly.

"How about it, Grand Marshal, I still have some silver taels at home, donate them all."

A smart man stood up immediately. He understood that the relationship between these people and Zhang Renfeng was bitter. If Zhang Renfeng died, none of them would think about it.Another point is that since Zhang Renfeng called them over to discuss this matter, he must have set their minds on them.

After all, many civil servants don't know anything about military affairs.A smart person wants to take the initiative, and when everyone has done it, he will not be able to show his vigilance and initiative.