Zhuge Liang had long expected Liu Zhang to say this, after all, Liu Zhang was just weak, not an idiot, he had been cheated by Zhuge Liang so many times, it was obviously impossible to be cheated so easily.

Zhuge Liang, who had already been mentally prepared for this, asked confidently: "Your Majesty, what if Liang can persuade Zhang Lu to stop the war with His Majesty, and say that they will send troops together?" ”

Liu Zhang, who was a general by Zhuge Liang, was speechless, and looked at Zhang Song and Yan Yan below, but unfortunately the two did not react to Liu Zhang's gaze at all, after all, they are the same as Zhuge Liang, they are both staunch anti-Cao factions!

The reason why the two of them left the scene like this is that there are political reasons, and more importantly, there are reasons for their own interests, if Shu Han is destroyed, even if they surrender, they may not be able to occupy such a high position.

His prime minister and general did not react, so that Liu Zhang was completely helpless, and after half a sound, he said vaguely with some difficulty: "If this is the case, after the Northern Expedition is strong, I will definitely be obligated to do it as Emperor Guangwu!" ”

Whether it is Liu Zhang or Zhuge Liang, they don't take the southern barbarians in their hearts, compared to their counterparts the northern barbarians, whether it is the barbarians in the south, northwest or southeast, they are completely hanged and beaten, and they don't have to take it too seriously!

Zhuge Liang, who pit Liu Zhang again, smiled with satisfaction: "Okay! Since it is so bright, it is a matter of one word with His Majesty! ”

Liu Zhang nodded reluctantly and said, "A word is a certainty!" ”

After Zhuge Liang left, Liu Zhang asked Zhang Song below: "Prime Minister, do we really want to send troops to help Liu Qi and Sun Jian?" Liu Zhang looked very unhappy.

Zhang Song, who had not reacted, finally nodded and said: "If Zhuge Liang can persuade Zhang Lu to relieve our army from worries, our army will go to Yizhou to help Liu Bei and Sun Jian fight against Cao Cao!" ”

Liu Zhang muttered: "I don't know how much food it will cost!" I don't know how many people send whites to blacks! ”

Zhang Song frowned. Some blamed: "Your Majesty, your biggest fault is that you are too kind to a woman!" Such a heart may ruin the foundation of the previous emperor in the future! ”

mentioned the deceased Liu Yan. Liu Zhang's heart sank, and he hurriedly said: "What the prime minister said is true." I'm taught! ”

Seeing Liu Zhang like this, Zhang Song shook his head helplessly and sighed, and asked Yan Yan on the other side: "General, I don't know how the military horses under his command are?" ”

Yan Yan replied: "Please Your Majesty, the Prime Minister can rest assured, the Marquis of Guan Nei has already led 50,000 elites into Ba County, and relying on the dangerous terrain of Ba County is enough to contain the Wei army's troops!" It's enough to stop the war outside of Nishikawa! ”

Hearing that Guan Neihou, that is, Zhang Ren had led 50,000 elite soldiers into Ba County, Liu Zhang nodded with relief. Liu Zhang still trusts Zhang Ren, the marquis of Guannei, in his ability to lead troops.

Yan Yan continued: "The two generals, Haozi and Jia Long, are training in Yizhou, and at present, the 100,000 new troops have basically completed their training and their morale is high! The two generals, Yang Huai and Gao Pei, each led 30,000 troops to guard Bachuan and Hujin Pass, and Nanban and Zhang Lu did not make any changes! ”

Prime Minister Zhang Song nodded, and then asked, "What is the situation of the baggage materials?" ”

Yan Yan replied: "In the past few years, Shuzhong has had bumper harvests one after another, and now all warehouses are fully stocked!" Enough for an army of 300,000 for two years! ”

Hearing this, Zhang Song's eyes lit up, and he nodded: "That's very good!" Your Majesty, our army is still not strong enough at the moment. Conscription is also required! Hearing the conscription, Liu Zhang said with some embarrassment: "But at present, almost every family of the people of Yizhou has enlisted in the army, and if the conscription is carried out again, I am afraid that it will provoke a civil uprising!" ”

Zhang Song frowned. He pondered: "What Your Majesty said is reasonable, in this way, Weichen proposes to recruit troops from various tribes!" ”

Liu Zhang was taken aback. hurriedly refused: "Prime Minister, do this." I'm afraid that it will lure wolves into the house! ”

Zhang Song waved his hand and said very confidently: "Your Majesty rest assured." As long as we control their parents, wives and children, we don't have to worry about them rebelling! ”

"This"

Liu Zhang instinctively felt that something was wrong with this matter, but he didn't know how to persuade him, Yan Yan on the side opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.

"If Your Majesty doesn't object, then Wechen will immediately start handling this matter!" Zhang Song said to Liu Zhang.

"In that case, it is up to the prime minister!" Liu Zhang, who couldn't think of anything wrong, could only agree with Zhang Song's opinion.

"The battle with the Wei army is bound to be protracted, and it is impossible to distinguish the winner in the short term, so Wei Chen thinks that he should separately order each county and county to increase the tax revenue of each household by one percent, and at the same time increase the tax money for merchants to pass the customs!"

Yan Yan frowned, hugged his fist at Liu Zhang, and said, "Your Majesty, the burden of the people is already very heavy now!" If you increase taxes again, I'm afraid that it will not be appropriate, and the prime minister's policy will eventually think that it is better not to implement it."

Zhang Song sighed and said, "Your Majesty, there is no way for Weichen!" The state of Wei is too strong, with a Xichuan, if you want to win, you can only fight steadily and steadily, and look for opportunities for victory from it, so the time will inevitably be extended, so let's order all counties to increase taxes in these three years, and then halve the taxes! ”

Seeing that Liu Zhang's brows had not been loosened, Zhang Song finally took a step back helplessly, but Zhang Song was still quite happy for a person like Liu Zhang.

Zhang Song took a step back, making Liu Zhang happy, his brows loosened, and he nodded: "In this way, the people may be able to bear it!" ”

"Your Majesty, if nothing else, the last general will retire!" Since Zhang Song, the prime minister, and Liu Zhang, the emperor, have set the tone for the future, Yan Yan is ready to retreat with his fists in his hands.

Liu Zhang nodded and agreed, while Zhang Song added: "General, after you leave, go see Zhuge Liang and ask him if he has any needs?" ”

Yan Yan glanced at Liu Zhang and found that he had no objection, so he promised and bowed down and withdrew from the hall.

Zhang Song turned around, and in a blink of an eye, he saw Liu Zhang standing there with a sad face, as if he was thinking about something, he shook his head helplessly, and asked, "I don't know what worries Your Majesty?" ”

Liu Zhang came back to his senses with a shock, and said to Zhang Song with concern: "Prime Minister, the Wei army has been invincible all these years, and it is not the first time that our dynasty has sent troops, but it has never been victorious, is it not wise for us to be enemies?" ”

Yuluo hurriedly lowered his head slightly embarrassed, obviously Liu Zhang remembered that he had retreated several times, and ordered the generals in front to withdraw his troops, instead of being defeated by Wei State, which was the case several times, Liu Zhang was also wonderful.

Originally, because Zhang Song would be very disappointed, he blamed himself, but to Liu Zhang's expectation, Zhang Song did not blame him, Liu Zhang couldn't help but be curious, raised his head, and saw Zhang Song walking to the map frame on the side, so he also walked over. (To be continued......)