And just one day later, another order from the Sage Emperor was sent to the border in the form of a follow-up.
"In order to balance the conflict between the Hu and Han generals, as long as 50% of the soldiers in the border troops are Han, 20% of the generals must be Han!"
This decree was spread across the borders by the Holy Emperor. Fomonlința, Gao Xianzhi, Geshu Han, An Sishun … All of the Hu generals in the empire had a copy of this decree placed on their desks.
However, this decree didn't cause too much of a commotion by the borders. For over 50% of the soldiers to be Han, 20% of the generals must be Han. This rule wasn't too excessive.
In the past, it was a little too extreme to have all of the generals be Hu. It was just that the Holy Emperor didn't ask about this matter, so everyone went along with it.
But now that the Holy Emperor had issued the decree, they had no choice but to obey it.
Even Fomonlința and Gao Xianzhi could only bow their heads in gratitude.
…
"Even though it's not satisfactory, it's still a success!"
Wang Chong received the news in the imperial prison. The regional commanders system wasn't abolished, and it was still being implemented. This left Wang Chong a little disappointed.
He had already done his best. The old master, the petition to the Holy Emperor … He had done everything he could, and he even had the support of so many Han generals.
But the wheels of history continued to roll on, and it wasn't something that could be stopped.
Even so, his efforts weren't in vain.
At the very least, he had gotten rid of the 'utilizing the Hu' strategy. In other words, while the Hu generals could take on the role of regional commanders, so could the Han generals.
This also reduced the threat of the Hu wreaking havoc in the world in the future. On top of that, as long as 50% of the soldiers in the border troops were Han, 20% of the generals must be Han. This was also a huge improvement.
At the very least, there was still room for improvement for the Han soldiers.
As for the three months of imprisonment, Wang Chong didn't mind it at all. It didn't matter where he stayed. In the imperial prison, he could practice the Little Yinyang Art in peace. In terms of time, it was just enough for him to master it.
Hualala!
As the chain shook, Wang Chong quickly calmed down and focused on cultivating. Waves of red light circulated within his body.
…
"I didn't expect him to survive even like this!"
Within the Yuzhen Palace, Yang Zhao held the Holy Emperor's Verdict and muttered to himself in shock. Many people were watching this verdict, and Yuzhen Palace was one of them.
This was because the outcome of this matter would determine the attitude of Yuzhen Palace and other powers toward the Wang Clan and Wang Chong in the future. It would determine whether they would get close to them or distance themselves from them, whether they would support them or oppose them!
In this incident, countless Hu generals had stepped forward to demand Wang Chong's death. Fomonlința, Gao Xianzhi, Geshu Han … Just hearing the names of these Hu generals made Yang Zhao's scalp tingle in fear.
Under such immense pressure, he thought that Wang Chong would be doomed. At the very least, he would be severely punished. Who could have thought that it would only be three months of confinement?
"Big brother, do you know of the jinyuan note system?"
In the tent, Consort Taizhen suddenly spoke. The jinyuan notes had played a crucial role in Wang Chong's trial.
"Little sister, you've asked the right person. Even though those people in the royal court are all muddle-headed and think that the Holy Emperor is helping Wang Chong, I can tell you that it's not the Holy Emperor who is helping Wang Chong. They are still underestimating the usefulness of the jinyuan notes! "
"If this system were to be implemented, it would be a huge credit to the royal court. Even if we were to be treated as nobles, generals, or ministers, it would still be within our rights. "
Yang Zhao said indifferently with a rather arrogant expression.
Even though he spent his days wandering around the gambling dens, Yang Zhao was skilled in calculation and had a natural talent for things related to money.
Many people were still confused about Wang Chong's jinyuan note system, and not many people were discussing it. However, Yang Zhao could sense the importance of it at first glance.
"Oh? Big brother, aren't you exaggerating a little? Is the jinyuan note really that formidable? "
In the tent, Consort Taizhen was astonished. She had only asked casually, but she didn't expect her big brother, Yang Zhao, to have such a high evaluation of it.
"Little sister, you don't have to worry about basic necessities at the moment, so you don't know. Do you know how much gold the Tang dynasty mined in a single year? "
Yang Zhao chuckled. Before Consort Tai Zhen could reply, he revealed the answer himself.
"Two hundred thousand taels! It sounds like a lot, but let me tell you, two years ago, it was three hundred thousand taels, and before that, it was five hundred thousand taels. "
"There's a limit to the amount of gold, and as gold is mined, the amount will decrease. There's still two hundred thousand taels this year, but next year, there might only be a hundred thousand taels. By the year after that, there might only be eighty thousand taels, seventy thousand taels, or even fifty thousand taels. Do you know what this means? The Tang dynasty, the vast Central Plains, is only able to mine several hundred thousand taels in a single year. Do you know what this means? "
"The empire is running out of money!"
"How is that possible?"
Consort Tai Zhen exclaimed in astonishment. She finally understood the severity of the matter. If the empire was running out of money, it would be a huge problem.
"Little sister, you don't have to be surprised. Every single dynasty has faced such a problem before. It's just that the severity of the problem varies. In fact, given the wealth of the current dynasty, it's already bizarre that they are able to survive until now without any problems. "
Yang Zhao chuckled. Ever since he entered the royal palace, he hadn't been slacking off either. Through the reputation of Consort Tai Zhen, he had come into contact with a huge amount of information and learned many things. — — Of course, those were only related to money:
"The expenses of the royal court are simply too great. The expenses of the royal court, the local governments, the military, the salaries of the officials … Which of these matters are lacking? Even if there's a mountain of gold and silver, it's still insufficient for them to spend. Without a large amount of gold and silver flowing into the populace, the royal court won't be able to collect much money. "
"However, things will be different with the jinyuan notes."
At this point, Yang Zhao smiled gleefully. With a single sentence, he pointed out the essence of the jinyuan notes:
"With the jinyuan notes, the royal court will be able to mint money freely, and they won't be restricted by the mining of gold and silver anymore. This is a true mountain of gold and silver, inexhaustible and inexhaustible! This Wang Chong is a true genius! "
Yang Zhao's final words came from the bottom of his heart!
This was what a true genius was like!
Putting aside the WuZi Steel Sword and the memorial to the Holy Emperor, Yang Zhao didn't know much about it, so he didn't have much to say about it. However, this jinyuan note was a true genius!
He really couldn't imagine how Wang Chong could think of such a plan. Compared to Wang Chong's plan, all of the finance ministers in history, be it Guan Zi or Tao Zhu Gong, paled in comparison.
It was rare for Yang Zhao to be convinced by someone, especially when it came to matters related to 'money'. But this time, Yang Zhao was truly convinced.
In the tent, Consort Tai Zhen didn't say a word, but she was deep in thought.
…
"Cheers!"
In the Wang Family Residence, Wang Chong's Big Uncle Wang Gen, Big Aunt Wang Ru Shuang, Uncle Li Lin, Little Uncle Wang Mi, Mother Madam Wang, Little Sister, Cousin Wang Zhu Yan, and Cousin Wang Liang were all gathered in the main hall. Their faces were flushed with excitement, and a joyous mood could be seen.
After the verdict of Wang Chong was announced, the happiest ones were none other than the Wang Clan.
Even though the Wang Clan had its own internal conflicts in the past, this time, everyone was truly working together to celebrate this news. Even though they didn't realize it, due to their relationship with Wang Chong, the entire Wang Clan had unknowingly formed a united front.
Not even they had realized that because of their relationship with Wang Chong, the entire Wang Clan had unwittingly coalesced into an iron plate.
Even the usually strict Big Uncle had a smile on his face when he appeared in the Wang Family Residence. He even took the initiative to pour a few cups of pomegranate juice from the Western Regions for his little sister.
Such a situation was unimaginable in the past.
"Thank you, everyone, thank you! … "
Madam Wang raised her cup with tea in place of wine. Her eyes reddened, and as she spoke, she nearly burst into tears. She had been worried sick over the past few days.
"Sister-in-law, don't cry. Everything is over now, everything is fine. "
Wang Chong's aunt, Wang Ru Shuang, consoled her softly.
Madam Wang nodded her head and wiped away her tears. On the other hand, the Wang Family's little sister was quick-witted. She raised her large glass cup high and said:
"Come! Here's to young brother coming out soon! "
His words made everyone laugh. One by one, they stood up.
"Come, cheers!"
…
The 'imperial prison' was isolated from the world. Wang Chong was oblivious to the happenings outside. He cultivated quietly by himself.
"Lad, who in the world are you?"
Just as Wang Chong was cultivating, a bright voice suddenly sounded in his head.
At the same time, the Stone of Destiny, which had been silent for a long time in Wang Chong's head, spoke the voice that Wang Chong was familiar with:
【Destiny Change: Mysterious Prisoner of the Underground Prison】
【Mission Reward: 100 Destiny Energy!】
Weng!
Hearing this voice, Wang Chong was taken aback.
"Who? Who is it? "
Wang Chong abruptly opened his eyes and scanned the surroundings. But the surroundings were silent. Other than him, no one else seemed to have heard the voice.
A few of them even glanced at Wang Chong curiously.
"Hmph, I'm asking you a question. How did you get in here? "
That voice sounded somewhat displeased. It sounded extremely arrogant and conceited.
Wang Chong was taken aback.
Even as courageous as he was, he didn't expect to meet with such a situation in the imperial prison.
"There's a reason for me to be locked up in the imperial prison. I wrote a memorial and offended the Holy Emperor, so I was locked up here. May I know why elder is locked up in the imperial prison? "
Wang Chong said.
The other party's voice sounded directly in his head. This was undoubtedly an extremely profound mental technique. And almost everyone in the imperial prison was a prisoner.
Without a doubt, the other party was also a prisoner here.
"Imperial prison? Hahaha, you think that this is the imperial prison? "
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