The occurrence of such situations one after another is the greatest challenge to the emperor's authority.

The situation was out of control. Gao Lian saw His Majesty's embarrassment and needed him to come to the rescue at this time.

Then he said: "The war situation in the north has not deteriorated to this extent, not to mention that we still have the Anbei Army stationed there, and General Anbei has already gone north..."

"Anbei Army?"

"Can you resist the barbarian army?"

"Guan Zian is still far away, how can he succeed?"

Many people retorted, going as far as calling Guan Zian a loser. They even revealed that Emperor Long Jing's forcible transfer of the Zhenbei Army was a wrong decision.

"quiet!"

Emperor Longjing took a deep breath and said: "The war situation in the north has not reached that level yet, but preparations should be made. Guan Ning can go to Longzhou to suppress the bandits first, and at the same time get familiar with the Zhenbei Army. If it continues to deteriorate, he can lead the Zhenbei Army northward.

reinforce."

This was his plan originally, but now that he was forced to say it, the nature was different, and the courtiers were still worried.

Since there has been a problem, they should be transferred directly. It is urgent, so why should we suppress the bandits?

Banditry is very serious, but is it as important as in the north?

At this point, I am still hesitant.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the north is urgent and the Northern Army should be mobilized immediately!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The courtiers expressed their opinions one after another.

But Emperor Long Jing didn't think so. Even if Anbei's army suffered losses, it still numbered more than 200,000, so he didn't believe it would be defeated so quickly.

If the situation eases and Guan Ning is given military power, wouldn't this be troublesome?

He would not do this unless he had to. He saw Guan Ning's restlessness...

"I know it well."

Emperor Long Jing said in a deep voice: "The generals and the army need to get along well, and it is most suitable to take advantage of the opportunity of suppressing bandits!"

Everyone was silent again.

They also saw that His Majesty was forced by the situation to relent, but that was all...

"Guan Ning, leave for Longzhou within five days to lead the Northern Army to suppress the bandits."

Emperor Longjing issued an edict.

At this time, Guan Ning said: "Report to Your Majesty, I may not be able to take on such an important task."

Rejected!

No one thought that Guan Ning would refuse!

Emperor Longjing was slightly stunned, and even the courtiers were puzzled.

Although it was in the name of suppressing bandits, it was also a legitimate opportunity to take control of the Zhenbei Army, but you didn't accept it?

What do you think?

Guan Ning looked indifferent, he had said that he wanted Emperor Long Jing to ask him to command the army.

I had been suppressing it before, but now I had no choice but to let him take it again.

It's not that easy. Don't you want to eat farts?

Emperor Long Jing didn't expect Guan Ning to refuse, and subconsciously felt that Guan Ning was taking the opportunity to make a gesture to embarrass him.

He really wanted to say something, do you want to pick him up or not, but he couldn't tell...

At this time, the only army that could be mobilized was the Zhenbei Army, and it would be useless if other armies went there. They were no match for the barbarians.

So the only one I can rely on is Guan Ning!

Moreover, Guan Ning’s military talents have been proven, so I wouldn’t be at ease if it were to be replaced by someone else!

Now he wants to give up his pick!

Emperor Long Jing suppressed the anger in his heart and asked calmly.

"Why?"

"The reason is simple."

Guan Ning said calmly: "It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice."

These words made everyone startled again.

Immediately it became clear that the army needed military expenses and food for its departure. When the Zhenbei Army was transferred to Longzhou, the imperial court cut off the funding, and the local government also imposed strict restrictions.

Without supplies for a long time, how would this huge army cope?

Guan Ning said: "If your majesty can allocate funds for the army to set out, I will take orders to suppress the bandits. If there is no military funds, I am afraid no one can go."

Everyone nodded. Everyone knew what the imperial court's attitude was towards the Zhenbei Army before. Now that they have to re-employ them, it is unjustifiable not to provide them with military funds.

At this time, Gao Lian said: "The imperial court has just fought a war, and the household department has no food and money. Your Guan's business is making money every day, can't you support it temporarily?"

Hearing this, Guan Ning sneered. This was a waste of money.

"Shen Guogong really can stand and talk without pain in his back. He can say all these words."

"The Zhenbei Army is the private army of your Zhenbei Prince's family. Do you still want to use the court's money to support your own soldiers?"

Gao Lian said: "You are really good at calculating!"

"Okay, now that I've said that, how do I answer it?"

Guan Ning waved his hand with an indifferent attitude.

The Zhenbei Army is considered a private army, but it is not a private army. This is due to historical reasons.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

No one person can afford such a huge army.

Guan Ning is right. How can we fight a war without providing military expenses?

Emperor Long Jing said: "Everyone knows the current situation in the imperial court. It is indeed very difficult."

"Do you really have no money?"

Guan Ning said calmly: "Not to mention anything else, the wealth of Duke Pei's palace is unknown. We can make up part of it by raiding his home."

"Your Majesty, it's not that there is no money, but that money is only in the hands of a few people."

This statement made everyone startled.

Guan Ning was too brave to say it, but there was nothing wrong with what he said.

This is indeed the status quo.

The aristocratic family occupies the most resources, but does not reveal anything about it.

Guan Ning was reminding Emperor Long Jing that at this time, if we don't make up our mind to punish corruption, this country will really be hopeless...

Emperor Long Jing's expression changed several times, and then he shook his head and said: "The problem you mentioned does not exist at all."

Guan Ning shook his head and continued: "I once took a rotation in the Ministry of Accounts. At that time, I found a problem when checking the accounts. There was a huge deficit in the accounts of the Ministry of Accounts. At least one million taels of tax money were missing. Your Majesty, can you

Order a strict investigation and recover this missing money, so that we can replenish military expenditures."

He said this deliberately to test Emperor Long Jing's reaction.

"Is there such a thing?"

"A deficit of one million taels is simply unimaginable. Master Zhao, is this true?"

There are still many people who don't know about this and are all shocked and confused at this moment.

If true, it will be a major case that shocks both the government and the public.

Zhao Liben, the Minister of Household Affairs, changed his expression slightly. He never expected that Guan Ning would bring this up.

"Of course not. How could the Ministry of Accounts have such a big deficit?"

Zhao Liben said with a smile: "What King Zhenbei saw at the beginning was only part of the accounts, so he made such a judgment."

"That's right."

Emperor Long Jing also said: "At that time, the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue were reviewed by the cabinet."

Guan Ning's eyes moved slightly. Normally, if he knew about such a thing, he would definitely order a detailed investigation, but Emperor Long Jing deliberately shielded him. This can also confirm that the large deficit of the Ministry of Revenue is related to him.

"I will find a way to deal with military expenses. Just prepare to go to Longzhou."

Emperor Long Jing spoke directly. He had made up his mind to send Guan Ning away as soon as possible. As long as he was in Beijing, there would be no peace.

He actually raised a case of deficit in the household department. If the investigation continues, it will be found on him, which is why he is so happy.
Chapter completed!