Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Chapter 38 Windfall

"My lord, the combat effectiveness of the Gaoyue soldiers is obvious to all. We managed to win the support of the Luzon Gaoyue people. How can we not accept their sincerity? What's more, such a large piece of land in Northern Luzon will definitely require a considerable number of troops. Garrison, whether it is our Northwest Legion staying behind or reorganizing troops, in short, expanding the army is inevitable. Rather than recruiting soldiers from Northern Luzon in a hurry, it is better to directly convert the Gaoyue militia into this force, at least they are loyal There is no need to worry, and you have undergone certain training, not to mention combat effectiveness, so why not do it?" Cui Wenxiu defended confidently.

"To put it lightly, where does the cost to build an army come from? Our finances are already overwhelmed, and it is impossible to get money out of the finances." Wufeng doesn't know how to occupy After Northern Luzon, it is necessary to consider the issue of garrison. If you send part of your Northwest Army to garrison, then the defense force of Northwest County will be greatly weakened. It may be possible in the short term, but it must not be maintained for a long time, otherwise the surrounding Foreign enemies will inevitably have a peeping heart.

Cui Wenxiu showed a sly smile on his face, he and Sha Lang exchanged a glance, and then said: "If we can solve this funding problem, then you don't have to worry about it, sir?"

"What a waste of words! If I can solve the money problem, do I still need to sit here?" Wufeng replied angrily, suddenly he heard some suspicious taste in Cui Wenxiu's words, and his eyes immediately looked at the two of them. Turning her face back and forth, "Huh? From your tone, it seems that there is some mystery in this. Say, what are you two hiding from me?"

"My lord, it's not that we kept it from you, but that you didn't give us a chance to speak." Cui Wenxiu quickly explained when she saw Wufeng's big hat snapped off.

"Yes, my lord, we originally wanted to report to you when we met, but we haven't had time to say so." Sha Lang also hurriedly agreed.

Wufeng's eyes lit up, and he immediately became energetic: "Then tell me clearly immediately, and don't hide anything, or you will be punished for multiple crimes!"

"My lord, after our division entered the city, we found that many nobles and merchants had already fled in the city. At that time, there were also many rioting bandits looting everywhere. After we cleared up, we confiscated a large amount of unowned property, all gold coins There are more than 500,000 yuan, and there are a lot of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold and silver jewelry, so the value cannot be estimated." Sha Lang reported with a smile.

"Oh? It seems that there is no unparalleled road! I never thought that these noble merchants escaped and left us such a large amount of wealth. I really want to thank them sincerely." Wu Feng endured He grinned uncontrollably.

"My lord, that's not all. Due to the sudden arrival of our army, many supplies from the government supply warehouse in Vito City were not transported in time, leaving behind a large amount of food, oil, cloth and many military supplies such as weapons and armor. Waiting for items, we got quite a lot.” Cui Wenxiu also complacently continued to add, “Moreover, we also seized the mansion of the former Vito City defender Mandic, who raised troops against Luzon Prime Minister Brent. Lan Bing was defeated and killed in Manlong City, and his mansion was also seized by the central government of Luzon. Before he could deal with it, we broke in. When their army fled, they probably didn't think that there were still hidden here. It's a big treasure house. Nearly 10,000 gold bars were found, as well as countless treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, etc., which I estimate are worth at least one million gold coins. This guy really can't see that there is such a thing. The rich family property is just cheap for us."

While listening, Wufeng was also thinking quickly: "10,000 gold bars can be converted into one million gold coins, plus the confiscated cash, there will be half a million gold coins, a total of one and a half million gold coins. It is enough to support the formation of two divisions of the army and maintain the expenditure for three months. If those treasure stocks can be realized in calligraphy and painting, it is estimated that there should be no problem in supporting another nine months, but we must find a reliable place to deal with these floating funds. "

Cui Wenxiu and Sha Lang saw Wufeng's eyeballs rolling back and forth, but they didn't speak. They guessed that he was estimating something, and they sat silently waiting for Wufeng's instructions. After quite a while, Wufeng finally recovered from the pleasant surprise, "Well, you did a good job and finally solved a big problem for me. I was just wondering how to go back and ask Xiao Tang to explain. The cash will be nationalized and mainly used As for the military expenses here, as for the floating money, first collect it, transport it back to the northwest, and find a way to bring it to the imperial capital to sell it for a good price."

Paused again, "I originally planned to waive your punishment, but I think the punishment should be fined, and the reward should still be rewarded. You can adapt to the situation and enter Vito City in time. This is a good job, you should Reward; but indulging subordinates to kill indiscriminately and causing extremely bad effects should be punished, and you two can't escape, so let's not talk about it for now, and deal with it when we go back." Wufeng regained his calm, but no one It can be seen that his mood is not the same as that of just now.

"Well, by the way, since many aristocratic businessmen have fled, there must be a lot of mansions and villas left in the city. An announcement will be issued tomorrow. Within half a month, the original owners of these houses have not come to confirm the registration again. Yes, all of them will be confiscated and returned to the state, and the land and plantations left by the fugitive landlords and planters will also be treated in the same way. If no one comes to claim them by then, all these houses, land and plantations will be auctioned off. The proceeds belong to the local government." Wufeng thought of another question.

"Then what if those guys really come back?" Sha Lang couldn't help asking.

"It's better if you come back. As long as it is confirmed and you pay a certain certification fee, you can return it. In fact, it's better for these people to come back. I just need them to come back. After all, they also represent a part of the forces, and this part of the forces is They are the representatives of the rich people in this area, and their return will be more conducive to the economic recovery and development of this area." Wu Feng is not worried about this.

"What about the property we seized? What if someone asks us to return it?" Sha Lang broke the casserole and asked the end.

"Property? We didn't **** it from them, but seized it from the gangsters. Besides, how can they prove that these things belong to them?" He showed a faint smile, "Okay, you don't have to worry so much, I think these matters should be left to the local government officials who will be formed to consider, I can't think about it for two days, the representatives of Mu Haoran and Gao Yueren It's coming soon."

Just when the Wufeng army entered Northern Luzon in a large scale, just as he expected, a heated debate erupted in the court hall in Zhongzhou, the capital of the empire, over his unexpected move.

"Your Majesty, Li Wufeng, the military governor of Northwest County, sent troops to Luzon without the consent of the imperial center. Your authority, this evil act must be severely punished, otherwise it will trigger a chain reaction, and the harm to the empire will be immeasurable." The person who spoke was the first person on the left under His Majesty's throne, with a thin appearance and a slow and orderly voice He is orderly, and his tone is full of confidence. Of course, he is Duke Ning Yuanwang, the vice minister of administration of the empire. Currently, the position of minister of administration of the empire has been vacant. In fact, he is also acting as the minister of administration. above ten thousand people.

"Yes, according to our intelligence, Li Wufeng not only led the army into the northeast of Luzon himself, but also sent his subordinates to lead the army into the northwest of Luzon. This has already caused strong repercussions in the local area." Tie Neng, Minister of Intelligence of the Imperial Empire, he was reporting while carefully observing the face of the Imperial Emperor Situ Mingyue.

"Yuanwang, how did Li Wufeng explain it in the memorial?" In fact, Situ Mingyue already knew the content of Wufeng's letter, but he wanted to let the ministers in the palace understand.

"Li Wufeng stated in his memorial that the situation in Luzon has changed dramatically. Its southern neighbor Pasha Kingdom and west neighbor Komini Principality show signs of jointly dispatching troops to dismember Luzon. People, Puliqi people, and Indians worried that after the two countries occupied Luzon, they would carry out ethnic cleansing of these ethnic minorities, so they requested protection from him and the neighboring Indian Kingdom. Due to domestic reasons, the Indian Kingdom We are unable to send troops, so we can only rely on the strength of the Northwest County, and due to time constraints, it is too late to obtain approval from the central government of the empire, so while reporting, we dispatch troops urgently to deal with emergencies." Frowning slightly, Ning Yuanwang briefly dismissed the situation. Feng's letter was introduced.

"So, it's not that the empire didn't get a request from the Northwest, but it's just that it had to be dealt with first because of the urgency of the matter. Go, it turns out that it is Situ Lang, the Ninth Prince among the princes who is ranked fifth on the right. With golden shoulder-length hair and a bright smile, people can't help but feel close.

"Your Highness Ninth Prince, this matter is not trivial, it is by no means a trivial matter. The army's expedition to foreign countries is an important matter involving national security interests and prestige. Without the order of His Majesty the Emperor, no one has the right to decide." Ning Yuan saw that it was the Ninth Prince, The attitude became very respectful, but the tone was still quite tough.

"Lord Ning said it is very true. If the person in charge of the army in a country can use the army at will, wouldn't there be no limit to the law and discipline? What is the authority of His Majesty the Emperor? If others follow suit, the country will not be a country!" The one who spoke was the empire The Vice Minister of the Military Department, Pique, had a more severe tone, apparently extremely dissatisfied with Wufeng's private dispatch of troops.

Situ Lang's face changed. He didn't expect that the two ministers who had always been very polite to him would have such an attitude today, which shocked him. It seems that Li Wufeng has offended many people. Was it wise for him to ask for an explanation for him? He hesitated for a moment, and did not make further excuses, hoping to observe the situation before making a decision.

"I do not agree with Mr. Pi Ke's opinion. Li Wufeng did not use troops for his own self-interest. All your lords know that there are not a few Tang people living in the northern part of Luzon. There are hundreds of thousands of people. Although these people live in a foreign country, they are Tang people of the same line as us. They have always been oppressed by the Andeans, the main ethnic group in the area, and now they are facing the threat of ethnic cleansing. Could it be said that the powerful empire can only stand by and watch? Of course, Li Wufeng did not Approved by the central government of the empire is a violation of the imperial law, but it is understandable to act in a hurry." He came out and bowed respectfully to Situ Mingyue, a young voice full of injustice.