Although this was not very generous, considering that Beifu was their own army, the people in the city did not express too much dissatisfaction.
In this way, Beifu soldiers fought and captured all the way. So far, they are still making more and spending less, and they are gradually accumulating money.
Beifu soldiers also became wealthy households.
If it hadn't been for this money and the stingy character of the Jin Dynasty, how could Beifu have been able to sustain itself to this day.
However, until now, the court has not noticed this money, which is really strange.
Is it because the imperial court is blind?
Of course the imperial court was not blind, they just didn't expect that the Beifu soldiers could achieve such a gain.
The thing is like this. So far, Beifu has been firmly controlled by Wang Mi and some generals from Jingkou.
Few ministers in the imperial court witnessed several battles with their own eyes.
Apart from Beifu, probably only some generals from Jingzhou had seen with their own eyes the bravery of Beifu soldiers and the power of the new weapons developed by Wang Mi.
The ministers in the imperial court only knew how to stay in Beifu and live a comfortable life, and they did not care much about the situation of the Beifu soldiers in the Northern Expedition.
Since Beifu belongs to your Xie family and is in the hands of Wang Mi, then you can go and do it yourself.
This is called taking it at your own risk.
If defeated, the court would not be too culpable. The main reason is that the court has more than enough ambition but not enough power.
Even if they want to punish Beifu's crimes, they can't control it. They can't control it, so they just pretend to be blind.
As for Beifu's current victory, to be honest, the imperial court does not know much about Beifu's gains or losses.
I also thought that the great victories and great victories written in the battle reports were all Wang Mi's bragging.
How can it be so easy to win a battle?
Be it Di Qin or the Xianbei Army, how could it be so easy to deal with them?
Even if it is a victory, it must be a tragic victory. Wang Mi and others are just bragging about their achievements, just like Huan Xuanwu back then.
It is precisely because they hold this idea that they don't care about Beifu's income. How could they have imagined that Beifu is already self-sufficient and even has a lot of inventory.
Therefore, He Wuji is also very worried now. Once the Beifu soldiers are brought back to Jiankang City this time, many things will not be hidden.
If the imperial court, especially Wang Gong, finds out that the Beifu soldiers are so rich now, it would be strange if they don't take advantage of the money!
Therefore, from He Wuji's point of view, when he arrived in Jiankang, he had to tear off his face whether he wanted to or not.
It is always impossible to calm down.
So, what Wang Mi was thinking was what he was eager to find out.
What is this weirdo who is extraordinary and free from the shackles of aristocratic family thinking at this moment?
You don’t really want to give in to Wang Gong!
He Wuji was worried that such a situation would arise, so he quickly confided his feelings and those of the Beifu generals.
This can't happen!
This really doesn’t work!
This is absolutely unacceptable to everyone!
"Wuji, it turns out you still didn't understand what I said that day."
"We expanded Beifu to this extent in order to further the Northern Expedition. So what are we going to do after we capture these important northern towns, even Luoyang and Chang'an?"
"Are we going to stay put?"
"Will we still use Jiankang as our capital?"
After a long time, Wang Mi finally spoke again. Every sentence was a rhetorical question, which confused He Wuji.
"Zhiyuan, when did you tell me about the capital?"
"You only said that you wanted to go to the Northern Expedition, but you didn't mention anything else."
"Yeah?"
"Didn't I say that?"
A simple rhetorical question made Wang Mi confused.
He clearly remembered that that night, in the military tent in Yecheng, they expressed their thoughts clearly from the bottom of their hearts!
Moreover, He Wuji also expressed support for his various ideas.
"Think again, did you tell me that?" He Wuji expressed helplessness.
Wang Mi is so young, why is his brain so hard to use?
Faced with He Wuji's confused eyes, Wang Mi was also dumbfounded.
Huh?
Is it really not him?
How could he remember that his surname was also He? The two of them had a great conversation until late at night.
Wait a moment!
He is not the only one in this Beifu army!
"oh!"
"By the way, the one who heard these words that day was not you, but Amai."
He Wuji showed an expression that I knew well and taunted him: "Okay, Zhiyuan, there are such whispers, but you only told Amai, leaving both Jinnu and me behind."
"You also handed over the important town of Yecheng to a man who only knows how to laugh. Don't blame me for not reminding you that He Mai has always been the most unruly person. If something goes wrong in Yecheng in his hands,
, I am irresponsible."
Tsk tsk...
He's still an older brother!
To be so petty.
So what about He Mai?
Isn't it true that he is also a descendant of the He family in Lujiang? If Yecheng is handed over to him to guard, it will make He Wuji lose his prestige?
However, looking at the current situation, He Wuji is indeed quite jealous.
"Wuji, you're wrong, aren't you? Who said you wanted to fight side by side with me in the court?"
"Who said you want to fight Wang Aning with me?"
"It can't be all lies to trick me!"
When someone mentioned this matter, He Wuji immediately fell silent.
"how?"
"Mute?"
Wang Mi tightened his reins and glanced forward. The army was marching in an orderly manner. Liu Yu, Wei Yongzhi and other generals were taking care of the front, so he didn't need to worry too much.
Therefore, he could spare more time to clarify this matter with He Wuji.
Compared with Liu Yu and others, in fact, for Wang Mi at this stage, the He brothers are better helpers.
Now, He Mai has been placed in the important town of Yecheng. With Yecheng as the center, if handled properly, he can even control the entire northeastern town.
As for He Wuji, it is obvious that he is more suitable to participate in those intrigues in the court.
Wang Mi could indeed do a lot of things on his own, and he could do it better than the capable men and strangers of his time.
However, no matter what kind of person you are, you still need help.
Liu Yu was responsible for fighting on the front line. Although Tan Pingzhi and Wei Yongzhi fought bravely, their minds were not up to par, and they did not have the dexterity to participate in court politics.
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After much deliberation, only He Wuji was the best candidate.
It can help him withstand the attacks of those people in the court.
However, at present, it seems that this person does not have a clear understanding of his mission and does not have a concept.
This is not possible!
We are about to arrive in Jiankang. How can we give full play to our role with such a fussy head?
"Of course it's you, you don't have to be embarrassed."
"Anyway, we haven't arrived in Jiankang yet, and many things can still be discussed in the long term."
"I just want to remind you, Wuji, that it doesn't mean that I have forgotten all of you when I reuse Amai. It's just that a ruler is long and an inch is short. You each have different strengths. Compared with Amai, you are more
Suitable for activities in the court."
"I can't fight alone in court, so you don't want to be my helper?"
"Of course I do!"
"How could you not want to!" This time, He Wuji didn't hesitate and almost blurted out.
"Just think about it."
"If you ask me about my future plans, I can tell you clearly that what I value is definitely not the official positions in the court, nor the generals commanding the army. In the face of greater pursuits, these are all empty."
"When I return to Jiankang this time, Aning and I will never live in peace. Fighting is inevitable, but remember, even if I fight with him, my ultimate goal is not to defeat him.
I will take the position myself and control the government."
"If I do this, wouldn't I be making wedding clothes for the Sima family?"
"Look at me, do I look like such a selfless person?"
"It's not like that."
"It really doesn't look like it."
He Wuji looked Wang Mi up and down, left and right, and saw no such signs at all.
"That's it."
"I have fought so hard, spent so much effort, risked my life, and charged into battle again and again. Do you think I am fighting for the people of the Sima family?"
"How can it be!"
"Of course I do it for myself!"
At this point, Wang Mi had nothing to hide in front of He Wuji.
Just tell the truth.
Can He Wuji still be a traitor?
"So, Zhiyuan, do you mean that you are concerned about the position of the Sima family?"
Look, how come his mind suddenly became clear at this moment?
"That's pretty much what it means."
"Wuji, now I have told you all my thoughts. This time, I am really honest."
"You heard it all, this is my goal."
He Wuji looked happy and laughed: "Zhiyuan, Zhiyuan, I really didn't expect that you actually wanted to do this!"
"I've never seen it before, I really haven't seen it before!"
"You, a descendant of a noble family and a direct descendant of the majestic Langya Wang family, actually want to live a leisurely life and want to be the emperor!"
"Sure enough, you are really an outlier in this family!"
"I didn't see the wrong person!"
He Wuji was very excited. He had always had an unusual interest in people who had fantastic ideas and uncertain actions.
Wang Mi is obviously the most interesting among these people.
How did he get this big head?
How could I have such an idea?
It's not that Wang Mi doesn't have such ability. In fact, in the past six months, the brothers have followed him to fight everywhere, and they have already seen his ability and strength.
However, as a top wealthy family, Wang Mi would have to bear great pressure to do this.
And this pressure does not come from the Sima family.
But it comes from his peers and his good friends.
That is, those children of aristocratic families who also came from high families.
Others are following the old rules, you don't covet the throne, and I can control the power with peace of mind. This is the basic principle for the family to survive in this world.
And if Wang Mi really wanted to be emperor as he said, wouldn't that be a blatant confrontation with the family's principles?
It's hard for two fists to defeat four feet, let alone a human being?
There are so many aristocratic families with widespread influence and intricate connections. Others have already set the rules and they have been operating well for so many years.
But you, Wang Mi, jumped out and openly became enemies of everyone.
Can brothers accept this kind of thing?
Of course not acceptable!
The thing is, the children of aristocratic families are also ordinary people and have ordinary people's values.
As the saying goes, don't worry about scarcity but inequality.
They could accept a self-made military general like Liu Yu as emperor, but they could not accept a child from an aristocratic family like Wang Mi as emperor.
Liu Yu in history, despite his achievements, finally ascended to the throne.
However, all the major aristocratic families got along very well with him, because Liu Yu was not originally from the aristocratic family, and if he became emperor, he would not harm the interests of the aristocratic families.
Moreover, in order to be able to establish a good position in Jiangzuo, we must cooperate with the aristocratic families and let them live a good life.
But what if Wang Mi became emperor?
Then the situation is completely different. This is equivalent to a top student suddenly appearing among a group of scumbags. No one was interested in becoming emperor before, but you expressed interest. Not only did you express interest, but you also succeeded.
Such a small probability event has happened to you, how can you not make the children of the aristocratic family itch with hatred?
If Wang Mi really wants to take this step, what he will face is a counterattack by the children of the aristocratic family.
He Wuji was a cautious person and immediately thought of this level.
He couldn't just watch Wang Mi being besieged by the children of the aristocratic family, so he expressed his doubts happily.
Wang Mi was very pleased that He Wuji could think so long-term.
"Wuji, I have considered everything you said. Strictly speaking, of course I know that those ministers in the court will never sit still and wait for death."
"They will definitely not watch me sit in a high position. It is precisely because of this level of worry that I have never made my true thoughts known to the public."
"It's not that I don't believe you, but that this matter is too important to be tolerated in the real situation. Once we plan this matter prematurely, the news will probably leak out and let those families who can't stand me
My disciples, please prepare in advance. If we are not ready yet, we will be passive."
He Wuji nodded: "You are right, I understand the truth."
"It seems that you are confiding this matter to me now because you feel that our current preparations are sufficient."
full?
What is sufficient?
To say that we are fully prepared, we cannot say that we are fully prepared at any time.
If he had enough time, if the court wouldn't hold him back, and if Wang Gong's guy wouldn't make a fuss, how could he be willing to waste time and energy on such meaningless things?
Wouldn't it be better to wait until we capture the traditional important towns like Chang'an and Luoyang, and then come back to fight with Wang Gong and others?
Doesn’t it smell good?
"I never said that."
"Wuji, this time we return to Jiankang, it will definitely be quite dangerous. The situation will not be favorable to us. Among the brothers, you are a rare rational person. When the time comes, you must appease the brothers. You cannot
Let them act rashly."
"We are far from ready."
"If you give me enough time, I can capture Chang'an and Luoyang. Wouldn't it be better for us to discuss further matters at that time?"
"What a pity, Wang Gong refused to give me this time."
"Actually, I also understand his thoughts. As the current prime minister, he certainly cannot watch my power grow. Even if I don't mean to threaten him, he will feel that I am a threat when he sees me."