Chapter five hundred and thirteenth couple quarrel
Li Ye pondered for a while, but still felt a little undecided.
He was not dazzled by the news that the countries in the Western Regions had sent envoys to congratulate him, and he rashly accepted the reconciliation documents from the Jin and Turkic countries.
Once you accept the reconciliation documents between the two countries, if you want to use troops in Northern Xinjiang in the spring of next year, you will be in vain and you will not be on the side of the righteousness.
However, if he does not accept it, it is still unknown whether Dalong will be able to smoothly deploy troops in northern Xinjiang until the spring of next year. Secondly, if he does not accept it, what if the two countries are forced to despair and see that surrender and surrender are useless.
What to do?
Rabbits will bite when they are anxious, not to mention that the two countries are not rabbits at the moment, but two scarred hungry wolves.
Thoughts went back and forth, and Li Ye couldn't make up his mind whether to accept the repair document or not.
"My dear friends, in your opinion, should I, Dalong, accept the reconciliation documents from the Jin Kingdom and the Turks?"
Unable to make up his mind, Li Ye turned his attention to the many ministers in the palace. It was better to pool their opinions than to make a decision alone.
"Pan Yun, the left minister of the household department, comes to see your majesty."
"Pan Aiqing is exempt from the courtesy. I wonder if Pan Aiqing has any suggestions."
Pan Yun glanced at Mr. Liu who was meditating quietly, pondered for a moment, and looked at Li Ye respectfully while holding up the Chao Hut.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the document of reconciliation between the two countries should be accepted."
"Oh? I wonder what Pan Aiqing has to say?"
Pan Yun staggered his body and pointed toward the outside of the palace, holding up the Chao Hut: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the snow this year is unusually heavy. According to past historical records, an epidemic will definitely occur after the heavy snow."
"A few days ago, officials under the Ministry of Household Affairs of various prefectures have written to the Ministry of Household Affairs, clarifying the situation in various prefectures. As of now, as far as I know, 70% of the prefectures in Dalong have blocked roads due to heavy snow, making it difficult for vehicles and horses to travel.
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"Such snow is unprecedented, and we must be prepared for the epidemic. Especially since the snow will not melt for a long time, nearly 50% of the spring taxes for the coming year will be unable to be paid to the state treasury on time."
"Once a major epidemic occurs, with 50% of the national treasury's tax revenue, it is more than enough to control the epidemic. However, if we think about deploying troops on the northwest and northeast fronts again, I am afraid it will be somewhat beyond our capabilities."
"From the second year of Ruizong's Ruian to the end of the first year of His Majesty's Yongping, I, Dalong, fought every year and used troops every year. Although the national treasury became increasingly abundant, there was not much left over."
"If we do not accept the treaty on the reconciliation between the two countries at this time, we will definitely have to use troops again next year. I am worried that if war and the epidemic occur at the same time, the national treasury will not be able to support it."
"The cost of controlling the epidemic is almost the same as the cost of using troops in northern Xinjiang."
"Now Jiang Lao Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue has become an official, but Dai Shangshu has disappeared. The right minister has retired and returned to his hometown. I am struggling to support the Ministry of Hubu alone. I have to sound a warning to Your Majesty in advance. If there is any offense or inappropriate behavior, I hope that Your Majesty will
Forgive me."
"I've finished speaking."
Pan Yun's words caused the discussion in the court to disappear, and everyone fell into deep thought.
Li Ye, who was sitting high on the throne, also frowned. He had only been on the throne for a short period of time and had no idea how troublesome it was to govern a huge country.
Government administration, people's livelihood, and military affairs all need to be done in detail and in an all-round way.
If, as Pan Yun said just now, once a major epidemic occurs, it will be difficult for him to use troops in the coming year.
If the rear is unstable, the front line can be deployed with troops.
The stability of the people is a big problem, and if an epidemic breaks out, recruiting new soldiers in northern Xinjiang will be an even bigger problem.
If young men infected with the epidemic are accidentally recruited into the army, I am afraid that our own soldiers will be killed by the epidemic before the two countries are pacified.
Li Ye glanced at the thick snow on the palace buildings outside the palace and fell silent, feeling a little at a loss for a moment.
"My dear friends, do you have any other suggestions?"
Listening to Li Ye's questions, none of the officials in the palace came out to answer.
Pan Yun's words just now were like a sharp knife hanging over their hearts. Those who can sit here are not fools. Naturally, they can think of possible problems that may happen later based on Pan Yun's words.
At the end of the day, money is still the word.
Money alone is not enough, food is also needed.
Whether it is controlling the epidemic or using troops, money and food are inseparable.
Even if you have millions of troops and tens of millions of troops, it won't work without food and grass support. You can't let the soldiers go hungry or even go to help the court fight on an empty stomach.
In an instant, the silence of the hall could be heard, and all the officials were thinking about countermeasures.
However, after half a day passed, all officials came to a common answer.
The prerequisite for using troops is whether there will be an epidemic after the heavy snowfall.
No one dares to stand up and guarantee this kind of issue, everything can only depend on God's will.
"Qintian Supervisor Yan Aiqing."
"I'm here!"
"Your Qintian Supervisor predicts the astronomical phenomena and geography. I wonder if you can predict my dragon's national destiny in the coming year? Will the weather be smooth and the country and the people be safe?"
Supervisor Qintian was looking at Li Ye asking for advice with a sad face, and shook his head helplessly. Who dares to talk nonsense about this kind of thing? If you are not careful, you will lose your head.
It's just for a living, it's not worth risking your life.
"Reporting to your Majesty, I am incompetent and dare not speak nonsense about the way of heaven."
"this.........."
Li Ye was silent. Even Qin Tian Jian couldn't guarantee something. Who else dares to say that there will be no epidemic next year.
"My dear friends, isn't there anyone who can make a decision on whether we should take over the reconciliation documents between the two countries?"
The officials in the palace subconsciously looked at Xia Gongming, Tong Sansi, Liu Dashao, and Yunyang, the two auxiliary ministers who had just returned to the court from northern Xinjiang.
If the sky falls, there will be someone higher to hold it up. It is better for the four auxiliary ministers to speak up about such matters.
Li Ye naturally noticed the gazes of the officials, took a deep breath and looked at the four young masters Liu.
"Xia Lao Ai Qing, Yun Lao Ai Qing, Tong Xiang, and King Bingjian, what do you four ai Qing think? Should you agree to the reconciliation?"
Liu Mingzhi raised his eyebrows and looked at Yunyang, Xia Gongming and the others.
In terms of qualifications, I am not much different from them, but in terms of age, there is a big difference.
The three of them are all respectable old guys, so it's better to let them speak first, and just follow through this muddy water by yourself.
You haven't settled your own accounts yet, so why bother adding new ones?
Xia Gongming felt that Young Master Liu and Tong Sansi were staring at him like a junior looking at a senior. His gray beard trembled, and the upright old guy couldn't help but cursed "Cao" in his heart.
Damn it, now you know that I am your senior, what the hell have you done?
Li Ye followed their gazes and looked at Xia Gongming: "Xia Laoqing, you are a senior member of the Four Dynasties. You are highly respected in the court. I want to hear your opinions."
Li Ye called his name, and Xia Gongming had no choice but to walk out holding the Chao Hut.
"Reporting to your Majesty, I think it is prudent to follow the wishes of Pan Shilang."
"The plague is not a trivial matter and must be prevented. If we rush to use troops and delay the control of the plague, I don't know how much the population of Dalong will be reduced sharply. The national power will inevitably decline by then. If the Jin Kingdom and the Turks take advantage of the situation, If you interfere with it, I'm afraid it will inevitably lead to turmoil."
"Therefore, the veteran also believes that the repair document should be accepted."
"Where's the childlike appearance?"
"The old minister reported back to your majesty. I agree with Mr. Xia's opinion that the repair document should be accepted. Your majesty has just ascended the throne and is still young. There are many opportunities to use troops. There is no need to rush. We should first prevent internal troubles."
"What do you think, Mr. Yun Aiqing?"
Yunyang's face hesitated for a while, he weighed for a moment and glanced at Young Master Liu, and sighed silently when he saw the old god's presence.
"The old minister also seconded the proposal. Accept the repair documents,"
Young Master Liu, who was sleeping with his eyes closed, twitched the corner of his mouth after hearing Yunyang's words. Damn it, you three agreed, what should I do?
If the four auxiliary ministers unite the front, what will you make the emperor think?
"How about we stand side by side according to the king's wishes?"
"Uh...uh..."
Young Master Liu hesitated, should he second the proposal?
Li Zheng's original intention was to make the five of him restrain each other. Now that Wei Xiang has taken office, only four of him are left. If the four of them agree, I'm afraid Li Ye will not be able to sleep tonight.
"Um...I don't think we should agree to repair the document!"
"Oh? Why?"
"This... this... this..."
Young Master Liu looked at Li Ye and other officials staring at him with questioning eyes and raised his hand to scratch his forehead.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I had a quarrel with the Golden Queen. I said the chicken came first, but she insisted on the eggs first. I felt unhappy because her Kingdom of Jin was destroyed. I felt uncomfortable and had trouble sleeping and eating.
"
"ah?"
"ah?"
"ah?"
All the officials were dumbfounded as they looked at Young Master Liu, who was dancing with his ten fingers intertwined. They were speechless for a moment and didn't know what to say.
Although the matter between you and the Golden Queen is no longer a secret, this answer is a bit too hasty, okay?