Zhu Youde thought for a moment and sounded worried: "Feng Qing, can Duke Xin still fight at this age? Although the country is in a difficult situation, I am not someone who would force such an old man to go into battle to kill the enemy. If something unexpected happens, I will feel sorry for the Zhao family.
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Feng Bogong said loudly: "There is no apology for the affairs of the country. Your Majesty should use Duke Xin at this moment and let Duke Xin assist his ministers. In this way, I can guarantee that the northwest will be worry-free, and the Mongols will die!"
Zhu Youde looked at Cui Li and others. They all looked defeated. They seemed to have nothing to say. Zhao Yong's qualifications were too old.
The veteran of the three dynasties was himself a powerful general under the founding emperor. At this time, Wang Zhonghou found Zhao Yong's information.
Zhao Yong, the general of Shangzhu State, joined the army at the age of fifteen and made many military exploits without losing a single victory.
Zhu Youde's grandfather said that he was a pillar of the country. When he was twenty years old, he was already in charge of Zhu Youde's grandfather. When he was thirty-five years old, he commanded 100,000 troops to attack the Western Regions. Then when he reached forty, Zhu Youde's grandfather died.
His dead father lost Shanhaiguan and said it was Zhao Yong's fault.
At that time, Zhao Yong was the general manager of Hebei Province, so Zhao Yong has been taking care of himself at home.
Fortunately, Zhu Youde's dead father felt sorry for him and sealed him as the Duke of the State.
After reading the information, Zhu Youde immediately sighed.
This is a big wronged person who has been taking the blame for his dead father for thirty years without any regrets.
Loyal minister, great loyal minister, how can such a person be worthy of himself if he doesn’t use it!
"Okay, then let Duke Xin and you go to the northwest together!"
Feng Bogong said again: "Your Majesty, if you want the Duke of Xin to go on an expedition, you should go and invite him personally."
Zhu Youde nodded and sighed deeply. Lao Zhu's family felt sorry for this old man. They needed him at this time, so they naturally had to express their gratitude.
"Okay, now that we've decided on the policy, Zhou Kongfang will be responsible for the military support to the northwest and serve as the envoy for the Northwest Passage. Let's put the affairs of the Six Ministries aside for now!"
Zhu Youde stood up and said fiercely: "I want all the Mongolians to die for me in the Central Plains. Even if I use silver to hit them, I will smash them to death. I will reward you with ten taels of silver for killing each Mongolian. There are many warriors in the northwest. I don't want them to die."
It’s a pity that money, a million Mongolians are only worth tens of millions of silver, I have done this deal!”
Feng Bogong knelt down quickly, and other people followed suit and shouted.
"I obey the order!"
After this meeting, Zhu Youde's edict was quickly sent across the country.
Countless officials from the capital took to the streets and posted announcements.
"Your Majesty has an order. The Mongol people have been captured. Daliang has decided to fight with them. Anyone who dares to fight will be rewarded with a reward of 10 taels of Mongol heads, regardless of gender. The new army of Daliang is expanding its army and preparing for war. Anyone who joins the army will report to the camp in the south of the city.
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A group of businessmen looked at each other after reading the notice in front of the notice board.
They all thought that the emperor was going to attack Beiyan, but they didn't expect that it was the Mongols who came.
These businessmen immediately grabbed the officials who were about to leave like wolves.
"Did His Majesty say that he would issue bonds? There is going to be a war in the northwest, right? What can we merchants do?"
"Who will lead our army?"
"The heads of the Mongol people can be exchanged for silver, right? Twelve pieces each? Does Your Majesty allow us merchants to recruit men to fight in the war?"
"say something!"
A businessman gave the other party a piece of silver, and then the official reacted
These are the rich people who do big business on the exchange.
"The war bonds will be issued tomorrow. Mr. Zhou Chaozong is in charge. I think you all know the bonds of 100 million taels. If you still want to make a fortune, organize the transportation of goods and materials to the northwest now. All the officials in the imperial court are starting to get busy. This time
It’s a national war!”
"It turns out to be a national war. Okay, okay, I, Daliang, are finally going to have a national war!"
“But the Mongol people are very poor except for cattle and sheep!”
"Aren't cattle and sheep valuable? Those merchants in the northwest are raising sheep everywhere now. I have a new army in Daliang, and the Mongols are dead. Everyone, I will go back to my hometown to recruit people first. Ten taels per head, maybe I can still make money.
Some of my military exploits, if your Majesty shows mercy, I can also become an official!"
"Oh, that's the truth. Your Majesty did not say that we are not allowed to organize manpower to fight against the Mongolians!"
The businessmen keenly discovered the loopholes in Zhu Youde's decree, and immediately the retired veterans in the capital began to become popular.
Businessmen are willing to hire these veterans at high prices to go to the north to make a fortune. These veterans are either injured and retired, or they are old and have been forced to retire. However, they can do nothing but kill and live a very miserable life.
Wang Wansui kicked away his home, followed by several businessmen, standing at the door of his home with a smile, waiting for him.
After talking to his wife, he asked his old soldier to come out and talk to the merchants: "If you give me the money, I will work for you, but you must obey me. I am a retired captain, so you guys can't do things like fighting a war."
If you don’t understand, just stop getting involved, I want 30% of the spoils!”
"Sure, I'll listen to you. All we want is the head, which can be exchanged for military honors, right?"
Wang Long live looked down on these rich people, but he was angry. Why should the emperor not want him?
He was only fifty years old and could still fight, but the officer said he was too old and gave him one hundred taels of silver to retire!
What would he eat if he wasn't fighting?
You are not allowed to serve as a soldier at the age of fifty. Is this what the emperor wants?
Wang Wansui was not convinced. After retiring, he showed his skills to others. He only earned five taels of silver a month, but he was well-known for his ability to play.
This time these merchants thought of him.
Wang Long live said: "You are not soldiers and want military merit for nothing. The heads of the Mongols can only be exchanged for some money!"
"Your Majesty, do you think there is any way to operate it?" A businessman handed over his hand and said very politely: "We are not doing it for ourselves, but for the children of the family. If we can do some military work and do some management in the future, can we get one?
Small official Dangdang!"
Wang Wansui touched his chin: "It's not impossible, you all have money, right?"
"We are too rich, but money is useless. Nowadays, money is nothing. If you want to have face, you still have to be an official. Unfortunately, we have no way out and have too much money, so we are afraid of being bullied!"
"That's easy to do. Go to Yingtian Mansion and spend some money to get the name of a regiment trainer. Then I will lead people to kill people. The heads can also be counted as military merits. Now, only veterans like me know this!"
"Can this be the case?"
"Of course. Emperor Taizu made his fortune by relying on regiment training. Who dares to say that regiment training is not my regular army in Daliang. You have to prepare military equipment and other things. I will find some old friends to make a fortune together!"
The merchants hurriedly went to do it. It was not difficult to get a group training. When the Yamen of the capital heard that they were going to the north to kill the Mongols, they approved it immediately. After paying the money, these people were qualified for group training.
By the time they came back, Wang Wansui had already found more than two hundred veterans. Some of these people had broken hands and some were blind. No matter how you looked at them, they were all crooked!