"Husband, the concubine misses you so much." Diao Chan pulled Xu Ding and walked towards the house.

"Husband..."

Big Joe and Little Joe followed.

Cai Yan then also showed urgency and anticipation. However, as the quasi-queen of Huaxia Kingdom, he has been taking care of the harem for Xu Ding, and he must behave with grace.

At such a time, it is better to let the sisters be more gracious.

"Wen Ji." Xu Ding took a few steps forward, but stopped and looked at Cai Yan behind him.

"The concubine is here."

Cai Yan took a few steps tightly.

Xu Ding pulled and entered the living room with Diao Chan.

"How are you doing during my absence?" Xu Ding sat down and asked.

"Hui husband, it's okay." Cai Yan said.

"It's just that I'm idle all day, and I'm just a little bored." Big Joe said.

"Hehe..."

Xu Ding smiled: "Since it's boring, why don't you invite someone to come to the palace to sing, listen to songs, and watch dances, isn't it good?" ”

"It's... Not quite right? Cai Yan said.

"What's wrong?"

Xu Ding asked.

"The palace is a solemn place, and it is in the harem, how can outsiders be allowed to enter?" Cai Yan is responsible for taking care of the harem, and he has a special sense of these things.

Usually take etiquette and rules seriously.

If any concubines and court maids make mistakes, they will be punished.

As a quasi-queen and assistant of the sixth palace, how can she know the law and break the law and introduce outsiders into the palace.

"Wen Ji, you're too serious." Xu Ding said with a smile: "As long as everyone is happy, listen to songs, watch dances, sing and sing, and have fun, so what's the matter?" ”

"Yes..."

Cai Yan nodded.

.......

I haven't been with my wife for a long time, and I suddenly put down what I was doing, hugged left and right, and Xu Ding was still a little unaccustomed. However, it is only at this moment that it is the most relaxed.

No fatigue, no war.

Had lunch at the harem.

Xu Ding personally ordered to arrange the affairs of the opera troupe and the song and dance troupe.

Don't underestimate these trivial matters, with opera troupes and song and dance troupes, the women of the harem will have something to do, and they will not have nothing to do. It can enrich the entertainment projects of Huaxia Kingdom, killing multiple birds with one stone.

And for these, the women of the harem are very happy.

Especially Big and Small Joe, they have been complaining that the harem is boring.

This time, there is a drama troupe, there is singing and dancing, it shouldn't be boring.

Night.

Xu Ding stayed at Cai Yan's place.

The concubines all know that Xu Ding especially likes and respects Cai Yan in order to grant the right to the assistant harem. Moreover, Xu Ding has already said that Cai Yan is the queen.

Although the sacrifice has not yet been performed, it has already gained a name.

Xu Ding returned to the palace and stayed overnight at Cai Yan's place, which was justified.

.........

The early morning sunlight is exceptionally bright.

Xu Ding was still cowering in the quilt, too lazy to get up.

Dian Wei was already knocking on the door: "Your Majesty, it's time to go to court." ”

"Husband, General Dian called you."

Cai Yan pushed Xu Ding.

"I hear you..." Xu Ding rarely rested, and he really didn't want to call east. But for the sake of national affairs, you have to get up.

Cai Yan also got up and dressed Xu Ding.

"Let's go."

Xu Ding and Xu Chu went to Fengtian Palace.

The ministers of civil and military affairs have already arrived and are waiting in the palace.

Xu Ding looked at it, and all the officials who could be called were here.

And all the generals of the army, all the brigade commanders and above, stood in the temple.

Although their identities are not comparable to those of the senior officials of the court, they are not comparable to ordinary officials.

Especially after experiencing the war with the Western Shang Empire, all of them have military exploits.

Xu Ding glanced at it, waved his hand and sat down.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live..." The ministers saluted.

"Flat."

Xu Ding raised his hand and said: "Calculating the time, we have nearly two years, and we have not held a court meeting in Xuchang or in the main hall of Fengtian Palace. Today is the first time in two years. ”

"All of you, your ministers, civil and military, have made great contributions to the victory of the battle with the Western Shang Empire. I have already said that when the war is over, I will be rewarded for meritorious deeds. ”

"Today is a little hasty, and tomorrow, I will count your merits and reward your merits."

........

Xu Ding's words fell, and the officials and generals in the palace all smiled.

They couldn't help but think about what contributions they had made to Huaxia in the past two years.

How much credit do these contributions count?

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the matter of rewarding meritorious deeds can be delayed for a while, whether it is time to solve the matter of Bashu and Xiliang first. A few days ago, it was reported that Cao Cao had expanded his army to 200,000, known as the Yizhou Iron Army, and the momentum was huge. Among them, 150,000 troops were stationed in Hanzhong, condescending, and their intentions were unknown. "The drama is only out of the ranks.

"Cao Mengde is getting more and more powerful, and in just two years, he has expanded his army by 200,000." Xu Ding chuckled a few times.

The more troops Cao Cao had, the more advantageous it would be for him.

Because Cao Cao had no new weapons, no artillery, and no guns, he couldn't defeat the army of Huaxia. No matter how many troops there are, they will become prisoners of Huaxia.

Xu Ding had a plan, and Cao Cao's 200,000 troops were all his soldiers.

In the future, the third and fourth groups may be formed, and they must be obtained from Cao Cao.

"The minister thinks that the Huaxia Kingdom is no longer what it used to be, and Cao Cao's generals are not enough to fear. As long as His Majesty decrees, the minister only needs two divisions to be able to level Sichuan, Shu and Xiliang. Jia Xu came out of the ranks.

"No hurry, no hurry..."

Xu Ding smiled: "This matter, let it go later." ”

"When I was in Jingzhou before, I said that I would hold a military parade to show my prestige to the world. First, to give confidence to the people of the whole country. Second, suppress the morale of Cao Jun. ”

"After the military parade, it is not too late to attack Sichuan, Shu and Xiliang."

"Of course, before that, I also have to count your merits, reward your merits, and establish the dignity and humility of the upper and lower levels..."

For more than a year, Xi Zhicai's attitude towards Cao Cao has been very vigilant.

Because he witnessed Cao Cao, from strong to weak, from weak to strong, from 20,000 to 30,000 troops, expanded to 200,000, and even the southern barbarian army in the southern and central regions was absorbed by Cao Cao.

If it had been placed in the past, Cao Cao would definitely be a big threat.

Even now, Xi Zhicai still doesn't feel that Cao Cao is weak. If you really want to fight, you may have the strength to fight. Don't forget, when the Huaxia Kingdom was at war with the Western Shang Empire, didn't it have no firearms, and didn't it also win?

Things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and who can say clearly.

.......

The meeting did not last long.

Xu Ding inquired about the internal affairs of the prefectures and counties, as well as the situation of the people in the prefectures, and then dispersed in a hurry.

"Wenhe, Fengxiao, Zhicai, you stay for a while." Xu Dingdao.

"No."

Wait for the courtiers to walk out of the Fengtian Temple.

Xu Ding led the three of them to the imperial study.

In the study.

Xu Ding motioned for them to take their seats and said, "Do you know why I left you behind?" ”

"Your Majesty, please speak up..."

"Regarding Cao Cao's affairs, I want to lay out in advance. Just now in the Fengtian Palace, there were too many people, and if I said it, I was afraid that I would leak the news, so I asked you to go to the imperial study and do it in secret. ”

Xu Ding explained.

"Your Majesty is wise." Jia Xu asked: "I just don't know, how is Your Majesty going to lay it out?" ”

"It's simple."

Xu Ding said: "Cao Cao's troops in Hanzhong should have two purposes. First, he heard that the Western Shang Empire had been defeated by our army, and the whole army returned to Xuchang to guard against us. Second, he wants to use superior forces to try to seize our new weapons. Because, our battle with the Western Shang Empire showed great combat effectiveness and terrified him. And to defeat us, you have to get guns, artillery... ”

Xu Ding's analysis hit the nail on the head.

No matter how stupid Cao Cao is, he should think that the era of cold weapons has passed, and now to fight a war, guns and artillery are needed. And that's exactly what he doesn't have.

If you want to win in the future wars, you have to try to get these.

Xu Ding continued: "Since Cao Cao wants to get these weapons, why don't we use them as bait to lure him into the bait? ”

Jia Xu, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai are all smart people, and they are all thorough.

Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty means to transport a batch of weapons and ammunition to Chang'an, and put on a posture of attacking Xiliang. However, not many troops were sent to make Cao Cao take a chance and risk attacking Chang'an, and then we attacked again and eliminated Cao Cao in one fell swoop? ”

"Sir, I made everything clear." Xu Ding smiled: "That's exactly what I meant." ”

"With the combat effectiveness of our army, how can there be two divisions? As long as there is a brigade, Chang'an can be held. No matter how many soldiers Cao Cao has, he can't break it. Xu Ding said: "I have full confidence that before Chang'an is breached, I will rush to the aid in time and encircle Cao Cao." ”

"It's a good idea."

Guo Jia continued: "Hanzhong and Sichuan Shu are easy to defend and difficult to attack. If we force it, it will be really troublesome. Lured Cao Cao out of Hanzhong and fought a decisive battle in Chang'an, he did not have any advantage. ”

"Exactly!" Xu Ding asked Xi Zhicai again: "Zhicai, what do you think?" ”

"The minister has no objection."

Xi Zhicai had long wanted to start a war with Cao Cao.

Cao Cao existed for a day, and he couldn't sleep for a day, as if he was choked in his throat.

Xu Ding has both a plan and is so thorough, of course he has to support it.

"Good!"

Xu Dingdao: "Since you all have no opinions, let's do it." ”

"Wenhe."

"Yes." Jia Xu stepped forward.

Xu Ding instructed: "This matter will be left to you." After the parade, artillery and guns were transported to Chang'an. At the same time, an elite brigade was sent to Chang'an. Just in case. ”

"No."

Jia Xu responded.

.......

Night.

Xu Ding convened the main books of the armies and counted the exploits of the war.

Of course, it is also necessary to count the generals who made mistakes.

Whether it is merit or demerit, it must be reckoned.

Only when rewards and punishments are clear can discipline be strict.

Xu Ding worked all night.

It wasn't until the early hours of the next morning that it was over.

Through careful calculation, the generals who need to be rewarded include the commander of the group army, the minister of the DPRK and the central government, Xi Zhicai, Guo Fengxiao, Jia Wenhe, etc. down to the county guards, brigade commanders, and regiment commanders, a total of more than 700 people.

That's a huge number.

Xu Ding was taken aback.

So many people have to be rewarded, and the expenditure of the treasury is also very scary.

"Is the data out?" In the imperial study, several officials were working hard, Xu Ding took a sip of morning tea and asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, the data has come out, and the treasury has spent a total of 140 million dollars." Saying this number, several officials couldn't help but wipe their sweat.

That is, Huaxia Kingdom, which has a big family, if it is Cao Cao, it is estimated that he will not even be able to reward his courtiers.

If the national strength is weaker, they will have to be rewarded poor.

"Whew..."

Xu Ding let out a sigh, picked up a book, got up and said, "Your task is complete, all step down." ”

"No."

The officials retreated.

Xu Ding took the credit book and went to Xi Zhicai.

Before rewarding officials, he must find out how much money he still wants, don't spend it when the time comes, but if he can't come up with the money, he will be ashamed.

Early morning.

Military Aircraft Division.

Xi Zhi had just gotten up, sorted out the documents of the Military Aircraft Department, and prepared to go to the court.

Suddenly, Xu Ding came and came out to greet him: "Your Majesty..." ”

"The Military Aircraft Department is in charge of the affairs of the world, including the expenditure and income of the state treasury, you should know, how much money do we have now?" Xu Ding walked into the lobby of the Military Aircraft Department, sat down and asked.

"Is Your Majesty going to check the accounts?"

"It's not... Let me tell you the truth. Last night, I worked out a list of rewards with several officials from the household department. Do you know how much it costs to reward officials at all levels? That's more than 100 million! I'm worried that the treasury won't be able to afford it, so I ask you, how much money do we have? ”

After Xu Ding finished speaking, Xi Zhicai couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty, don't worry." Our Huaxia Kingdom has not yet reached the point where we can't even reward our courtiers with money. ”

"As far as the minister knows, I have 140,000 yuan in the treasury, all of which are transferable funds. This does not include the finances of the states of Hebei and the Central Plains. All in all, there are hundreds of thousands. ”

"So much?"

Xi Zhicai's answer surprised Xu Ding.

When did Huaxia become so rich.

Still is...

Xu Ding was a little uneasy and asked, "Where did the money come from?" Printed by ourselves? ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. However, please rest assured that every time we print money, we start printing it according to the financial statistics of the states, and without affecting the price of goods. So far, it's well controlled. Prices in Hebei have only risen by two points, and in the Central Plains, they have risen by only three points. Xi Zhicai said.

Xu Ding is worried that blindly printing new money will lead to inflation.

I didn't expect Xi Zhicai to handle it so well.

Although it has not been carefully verified, it seems to be good to listen to the drama Zhicai.

"In times of war, it is normal for prices to rise a little. However, your military aircraft department must control prices well and cannot blindly print new money, because this will not only fail to increase financial strength, but will also make our currency lose credibility. Do you understand what I say? ”

"I understand." Xi Zhicai replied: "Regarding the price of goods and the new money for publishing, the families of each state were summoned every time, and after careful calculations, they were published. There won't be any problems. ”

"That's good."

Half of the finances of the Huaxia Kingdom are supported by the family.

They have countless times more resources than the poor people.

Only with their support can prices be stabilized.

Xi Zhicai could even think that all the families would be mobilized to establish prices together, as long as the families agreed, then there would probably be no problem.

"It's not too early, let's go to court." Since he has the money to reward civil and military officials, Xu Ding is also relieved.