I’m The King Chapter 587: : raise money

"Hetao is about to move!" Jiang Jiaquan held the military report from Sun Xiao in Dayan City, Hetao. He was a little excited, but also a little nervous. Isolate the Qin people, form a private alliance with Jiang Xinliang of Yuyang County, and do not hesitate to use horses and weapons to stabilize this guy who is both an enemy and a friend. Inside, agriculture and business are both developed, vigorously developing people's livelihood, accumulating wealth, accumulating food, and strengthening the army. Everything they do is to fight to the death with this powerful enemy in the east, if they win, the sky will rise and the sea will widen, and if they lose... Bah! Jiang Jiaquan spat heavily in his heart, how could the Zhengdong Army be defeated? Of course the victory belongs to us.

Of course, confidence is confidence, after all, we still have to return to reality. As a counselor, a chief assistant, domestic and foreign affairs, he has done everything that should be done by him, and now it is up to the army of the Eastern Army.

From now on, the victory of this duel is no longer in his hands, but in the hands of the frontline soldiers, those desperate soldiers.

What he can do now is to continuously send food, weapons, and soldiers to the front line.

"It's a bit early!" Gao Yuan, the governor of Zhengdong Mansion, leaned over in front of the sand table, looking at the mountains and rivers in the vicinity of Pioneer City, not without regrets, "If we wait another two months, Xu Yuan will not be here today. The crops planted are about to be harvested, and now, once the war breaks out, these crops will be destroyed, and that guy must be jumping at this time!"

Seeing Gao Yuan's calm and calm face, Jiang Jiaquan felt that his self-cultivation and self-cultivation were not enough. He was a lot of age, and he was really ashamed that he was not as good as the Dudu, a young man in his twenties. It's the difference between normal people and overlords, right?

"Indeed, if we survive this year, even if Hetao can't be self-sufficient, it's no problem to afford more than 60% of the grain by ourselves. This will ruin this season. Our harvest will be late again. One year, the household department will be short for another year!" Jiang Jiaquan nodded.

Gao Yuan laughed, "Isn't Wang Wudi crying poor in front of you again? What does he want to do this time?"

"Wang Wudi means to fight Donghu. This is a national war. All the people under the Eastern Conquest Army, regardless of officials and civilians, must deal with it as one. He wants to levy war taxes." Jiang Jiaquan stroked his gray beard, " However, the Zhengshitang feels that this is a serious matter, and dare not make a decision rashly, so I need to ask the supervisor for instructions."

"War tax?" Gao Yuan shook his head and said, "It's absolutely impossible."

"This is just an expedient measure. The governor, Wang Wudi is also going crazy. Over the past year, the influx of refugees who need to be resettled, the manufacture of weapons, and the huge military expenditure are about to overwhelm him. Yes. The agricultural tax in the area controlled by the Eastern Mansion is extremely low, and we only rely on the commercial tax and the income from the global trade. We are completely unable to cope with this war, and we have been relying on the old foundation to support it. My hair is getting gray soon." Jiang Xingquan said: "War tax will be levied, and it will be abolished after defeating Donghu. Right now, levying Dongfu is financially difficult. The people under the rule should also bear it together!"

"There is a war with Donghu today, you start to levy war taxes, and tomorrow you start a war with Yan, do you still want to continue to levy?" It set a bad precedent. This matter is absolutely unacceptable.”

"If you can't collect taxes, where will the money come from? The battle with Donghu is protracted, and it won't be won in a year or two. This year can barely survive. What about next year?"

"As long as we survive this year, it will be better next year." Gao Yuan smiled and said, "We have been developing Jishi City for several years. The three-year tax exemption we agreed with the people at the beginning will be the first batch by next year. When it expires, the more time passes, the more abundant our wealth will be. You must know that under the rule of Zhengdong Mansion, there are already millions of people under its jurisdiction. Liaoxi is still our biggest taxpayer, but next year, Hejian County will also be able to I have made contributions, and Wu Ci'an is an extremely competent official. I predict that this year and the first half of next year will be the most difficult period for us. After this time limit, we will get better every day."

"But how will we survive this period of time?" Jiang Jiaquan frowned.

"Borrow!" Gao Yuan raised his eyebrows.

"Borrow?"

"Yes, borrow, borrow from the people, borrow from business gentry." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "In the name of Zhengdong Mansion, issue bonds and promise them three-cent interest for a period of three years."

"Bonds?"

"Yes, the bond is to borrow from the private sector with the credit of Zhengdong Mansion as a guarantee." Gao Yuan said. Gao Yuan briefly explained to Jiang Xingquan what debts are. Jiang Xingquan immediately understood the meaning here, and he was not unfamiliar with it. In this era, it is not uncommon for kings to borrow money from wealthy businessmen and feudal lords Son, but it was all in the name of an individual, and this was the first time he had heard of borrowing money in the name of the government.

"Do the people buy it?" Jiang Jiaquan was a little worried.

"This is the first, it depends on whether the people under my Zhengdong Mansion have confidence in my Zhengdong Mansion, have confidence, and believe that in the coming year, I can get it back with interest. If you don't believe it, you will naturally sell it Not going out." Gao Yuan laughed, "Secondly, it depends on the efficiency of your political affairs hall."

Jiang Jiaquan thought about it a few times before he understood Gao Yuan's intentions, "I see, Governor, how many bonds of this kind are you planning to issue at that time?"

"For the first time, don't make too much. One million taels of debt is enough. It is enough to support the war for half a year. With the original foundation, it can still last for a year. "

"What about this time next year?"

"Find new debts again!"

"But this year's debt has not been repaid, who will buy it when new bonds are issued?"

"Then return the old one first, and then issue a new one!" Gao Yuan said with a smile, "We will issue three million taels next year. Not only can we pay off this year's money with the letter, but we can also have a surplus of one hundred taels." Yu Wanliang."

"Three million taels?" Jiang Jiaquan swallowed. Now the two counties under Zhengdong Mansion still have a huge grassland, and the annual income is not three million taels. This amount is too scary. "If you can't afford it when it's due, it will collapse. I'm afraid it will cause chaos."

"As long as everything goes well in the war, you don't have to worry about this. This year's battle with Donghu, we are passively defending. We only need to defend Pioneer City, Tongwan City, and Dayan City. By this time next year, the horn of counterattack will be It will sound, Jiang Yizheng, when we counterattack and enter the east bank of the Liao River, I guarantee that your three million taels of debt will be snatched up. Because at that time, there will be no doubt that we will not be able to pay the debt, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy this bond, with an annual interest rate of three cents, hey, where can I find such a good thing? And my endorsement from the East Mansion, a risk-free transaction, anyone will rush to do it."

"The key is on the battlefield. If you fight smoothly, you will have everything. If you don't fight smoothly, you will be in trouble." Jiang Xingquan murmured.

"So, I'm going to go to Hetao." Gao Yuan reached out and knocked on the sand table, "After all, Sun Xiao has never commanded such a big battle. Without me in charge, I'm afraid they will be in a hurry."

"The governor went to Hetao personally, so my debt must be easy to sell. Who doesn't know that the governor is the **** of war, victorious in every battle and never defeated?" Jiang Jiaquan's confidence suddenly increased.

Gao Yuan laughed, "It doesn't matter if it's rumored outside, but you actually believe it? How can I be a general who wins every battle in this world? If I were such a person, I wouldn't have fled from Jicheng in embarrassment and lost my army in Donghu .This battle is very bitter!"

"It is indeed more difficult. We fight big with small things, but if we fight hard, it will be a matter of ten thousand profits!" Jiang Jiaquan said.

"At this stage, the Hetao Plain is the main area, but He Lanxiong has to open his arms to attract the troops of the Donghu people. Opposite him is the Agu tribe. This tribe has some ties with Thorpe, but it can be done. Take advantage of it." Gao Yuan said, "Niulan Mountain's camp is backed by Fufeng, so we don't have to worry about logistics or replenishment of soldiers, but on the way to Hetao, we must be extremely careful in logistics. Big disaster."

"This battle is no small matter. Tian Cheng has been coordinating the logistics of the army all along, but later retired to avoid suspicion. Will he be invited back this time to temporarily help and take over this mess?"

Gao Yuan shook his head: "Since you have retreated, don't let him touch your hands again, otherwise it will only cause controversy. As for how to do it, you and Yan Shenghao and Wang Wudi discuss it!"

"I understand." Jiang Jiaquan nodded. "About money, besides debts, I think you can also borrow from Jiang Xinliang and Zilan. You can borrow as much as you want."

"Okay, no one wants too much money, as long as you can borrow it!" Gao Yuan laughed.

In the backyard, Ye Jing'er packed some personal items for Gao Yuan with tears in her eyes, watching her come and go with her big belly, Gao Yuan was also a little bit reluctant, "Jing'er, there is nothing to worry about, didn't you say that , I am an invincible general, and I will be back in a short time."

Ye Jing'er turned around and looked at Gao Yuan, "You lied to me again, Donghu is not an easy enemy to deal with, once you go, how can you come back in a short time!" She gently stroked Gao Yuan Gao protruded his belly, "I'm not worried about you, I just feel sorry for my child. When he was born, you must not be by my side~IndoMTL.com~ Gao Yuan stood up with a smile, and gently lifted Ye Jing'er. Hugged in his arms, "I will use the victories one after another to give to our child who is about to be born as a gift. "

"Medical Officer Qiu said, my baby must be a boy." Ye Jing'er looked up at Gao Yuan and said in a low voice.

Gao Yuan chuckled inwardly. In this day and age, it is natural to be able to tell whether a fetus is male or female just by diagnosing the pulse. There is a 50% accuracy rate. Qiu Debao knows what Ye Jinger is thinking, so of course he has to guess Boy, could it be said that it was the girl who made Ye Jing'er hate him?

"I have asked Zhang Yi's wife Cuihua to come in to take care of you. She is considered an old man in the house. She has given birth to children and has experience. Let her take care of you. I don't worry." Gao Yuan said with a smile.

"Yeah!" Ye Jing'er nodded, "Take the swallow!"

"Huh?" Gao Yuan didn't react for a moment.

"Take the swallow!" Ye Jing'er said quietly: "She is no less weak than Jing'er, and has strong martial arts. She is by your side. Apart from being your bodyguard, she can also take care of you Daily life, women, always be careful."