"An army of several hundred thousand doesn't need the Imperial Court's supplies?" When Hong Yi heard Prince Yu's words, he was shocked despite his incomparably calm demeanor.
The Imperial Court controlled millions of troops throughout the country. Their lifeline was provisions, supplies, and pay. Now, with just a few words from Prince Yu, the Champion Marquis had a huge network of trading companies throughout the country and even in the Western Regions Prairie. He no longer needed the Imperial Court's supplies and silver.
This was no small matter!
This meant that the Imperial Court's control over the hundreds of thousands of troops at the border had been reduced to the extreme.
Although it could be said that in the current era of peace, these hundreds of thousands of troops would not have any problems. But if something were to happen to the central structure of the Imperial Court, then these hundreds of thousands of troops would have a pretext to use as a pretext to 'clean up the Emperor's side' and other similar banners to seize control of the central structure and the Imperial Court! This was a huge threat to the current Emperor. No Emperor would tolerate the existence of such a person, even if it was their own son!
"This is impossible! The supplies for an army of several hundred thousand cannot be solved with silver. At present, without the Imperial Court's allocation of firewood, clothing, tents, weapons, equipment, horses, provisions, vegetables, salt, and oil, even the largest trading company would not be able to supply them. Could it be that the Champion Marquis is a god that can create things out of thin air? "
Hong Yi's eyes flashed as he asked his own question. It had to be known that raising an army was not something that could be raised with just silver. For example, Hong Yi currently had hundreds of millions of silver and was wealthy enough to rival a nation. But if he were to truly raise an army of one hundred thousand, he would have no way to do so.
The supplies for an army included many things, and some things could not be bought with money.
Taking the most obvious example, now that winter had arrived, an army of one hundred thousand would need to change their clothes. Even if they had money, it would be impossible to gather a hundred thousand sets of clothes, blankets, and boots in a short period of time. They would need the Imperial Court's power to allocate them throughout the country.
It was simply unrealistic to separate from the Imperial Court's army alone. Unless the Champion Marquis was an immortal that could create things out of thin air, otherwise to say that they were completely out of the control of the Imperial Court, Hong Yi did not believe it at all.
He had led troops before, and it was already a little difficult to resupply a thousand people, not to mention a few hundred thousand people.
"I don't believe it either, but I'm in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, allocating the money and grain of the world. These days, I've carefully examined the Ministry of Revenue's rotten accounts, and I'm becoming more and more alarmed. Now that winter has arrived, all the marshals and commanders of the borders of the country have sent urgent reports, requesting for the Ministry of Revenue to send cotton clothes and blankets. The Godly Might King, who is guarding the Western Frontier, has sent three sealed memorials, saying that due to the heavy snowfall, the entire army in the Western Frontier has frozen to death. More than five thousand people have suffered frostbite, and several battalions of soldiers have begun to mutiny. The Champion Marquis has sent a memorial, saying that he can gather cotton clothes, blankets, and firewood on the spot, and that there is no need for the imperial court to worry about it. At the same time, he has also sent merchants to supply thirty thousand carts of fine charcoal, fifty thousand pieces of fur, and seventy thousand carts of grain and vegetables to the Western Frontier. Just this alone has saved the imperial court's expenses by five million taels. "
Prince Yu sat on a chair. As he narrated, he held a teacup, and his hands trembled slightly. It wasn't that he couldn't control himself, but that he was scared out of his wits.
Hong Yi was also alarmed as he listened.
Every winter, the generals, commanders, and marshals of the various regions would send memorials requesting money, grain, and winter clothing to the capital like snowflakes.
This was a rotten account that anyone would be confused about. It was a complete mess.
Thinking about the millions of troops in the country, the expenses required were enough to empty the national treasury. Every winter was also the time when the generals and commanders of the various regions would wrangle with the imperial court and the Ministry of Revenue. There would be bribery, false claims of money and grain, and false reports of expenses to fill their own pockets. All sorts of situations would occur.
Hong Yi had also pondered over these matters of the imperial court. He knew that even an immortal would find it difficult to deal with these matters clearly.
"The matter of the Ministry of Revenue truly has too many rotten accounts. Truly straightening out the distribution of money and grain is also an extremely prestigious matter. If Wang Ye succeeds in this matter, he will definitely be able to obtain a great status in the hearts of the officials and officials of the imperial court. The officials of the imperial court all understand this very well, and even the Emperor also understands this. I came to the residence today to tell Wang Ye two things. First, Wang Ye must achieve great political achievements and gain prestige among the civil and military officials. Second, Wang Ye's martial path must advance a step further and cultivate to the level of Wu Sheng. With these two things working at the same time, he will definitely be able to shake the Emperor's heart and make the Crown Prince feel as if he is sitting on pins and needles. "
Hong Yi analyzed the power of the Champion Marquis as he played with the card of the Heavenly Secrets Trading Company in his hand. At the same time, he spoke with fervor and assurance to Prince Yu.
"I have also mentioned these two matters to Wang Ye. But it's always easier said than done. I don't know if you have any particularly good suggestions for His Highness to hear? Straightening out the distribution of money and grain in the Ministry of Revenue is something that the sages of the past dynasties and generations have failed to do. Becoming a Wu Sheng also requires luck. These two matters are the dreams of the people of the world. How could it be easy? "
At this moment, the head of the Sky Rapier Sect, Gan Qingfeng, spoke.
Hong Yi glanced at the middle-aged Confucian scholar and then looked at Prince Yu.
Prince Yu knew what Hong Yi meant and quickly said, "Mister Gan is one of us. I have already recognized Mister Gan's daughter as my sworn sister. Hong Yi, you can speak freely."
"Straightening out the distribution of money and grain is indeed difficult, but now there is a turning point. The turning point is the Champion Marquis. Wang Ye has just used the Champion Marquis' Heavenly Secrets Trading Company to transport the cult leader Ajati Matriarch to the Jade Capital and secretly imprison her. This matter was indeed done neatly and neatly. Moreover, the Champion Marquis's business is so huge that he actually raised such a large amount of money and grain himself. In that case, I would like to invite Wang Ye to investigate in detail and see what tricks this Champion Marquis has up his sleeve. How big is the business group? After everything is investigated, we can discuss in detail. " Hong Yi's eyes flickered as he stared at the blazing beast charcoal brazier in the parlor. There seemed to be a ball of fire dancing in his pupils.
"Hmph, the Champion Marquis is unfathomable. Those who investigated him did not have any good results! Did you know that the Jin Family of Qingzhou and the Zeng Family of Qingzhou are both great aristocratic families with hundreds of years of history? They are wealthy and have hundreds of millions of assets. Their elders are alchemists and cultivators with great strength. However, because the Champion Marquis affected their business, they sent experts to secretly cause trouble. In the end, they were completely annihilated! Their business was greatly affected. As a result, these two aristocratic families had no choice but to make peace. Now, they have given their favorite daughter to the Champion Marquis as a concubine. Their business has also merged into the Heavenly Secrets Trading Company. After Prince He returned from Qingsha Kou, he was completely convinced by the Champion Marquis. Moreover, the Champion Marquis hates people investigating him the most. If you ask Wang Ye to investigate, wouldn't that make Wang Ye a great enemy out of thin air? "
After Gan Qingfeng heard Hong Yi's words, he snorted coldly again.
Hong Yi looked at Gan Qingfeng as if he was looking at an idiot.
"Of course, Wang Ye will not investigate, but he can use the Crown Prince to investigate. The Ajati Matriarch is a means to threaten the Crown Prince. My big plan is all about the Ajati Matriarch! First, Wang Ye, you can tell the Crown Prince that the Ajati Matriarch is in your hands. However, you don't point out the collusion between the Ajati Matriarch and the cult. Instead, you can say that you have captured the cult leader and give the Crown Prince a great credit. The Crown Prince will naturally understand. Wang Ye can then take the opportunity to ask the Crown Prince for all the information about the Champion Marquis. Second, you can also ask the Crown Prince for the secret training methods of the royal family to help Wang Ye break through the Wu Sheng realm. "
Hong Yi raised two points and said them. Gan Qingfeng's expression changed slightly, as if he was thinking about Hong Yi's plan.
The young man holding the sword behind Gan Qingfeng could not help but say, "Since Wang Ye has the evidence of the Ajati Matriarch, the Crown Prince, and the cult, why not expose it in the imperial court? Even if he can't topple the Crown Prince, he can at least make the Crown Prince smell bad and hard to wash away. "
"Shut up, what are you interrupting?" As soon as the young man spoke, Gan Qingfeng immediately scolded, "Once this matter is exposed, it will cause the imperial court to be unstable. Whether or not the Crown Prince will be toppled is another matter. At least in the Emperor's heart, Wang Ye has already been branded as' not caring about the overall situation '. Moreover, he is unscrupulous and slandering the Crown Prince. This is also a disloyal reputation. Harming the enemy 1,000, harming 800! Mister Hong's idea is simply brilliant. Not only does it allow the Champion Marquis and the Crown Prince to fight, but it also enhances his own strength. "
At this moment, Gan Qingfeng changed the way he addressed Hong Yi to Mister. Obviously, he admired Hong Yi's brilliant plan.
"However, the Crown Prince is powerful. If Wang Ye does this, the Crown Prince is likely to secretly hate him. If the Crown Prince becomes angry out of humiliation … "Gan Qingfeng asked Hong Yi.
The Heavenly Sword Sect's Sect Master is not stupid. He is rather shrewd, understanding with just a little poke. No wonder Prince Yu made him an aide and counselor, Hong Yi thought to himself when he saw how quickly Qing Feng changed his attitude.
"Since Wang Ye captured the Ajati Matriarch, he is not afraid of the Crown Prince becoming angry out of humiliation and killing him. You don't have to worry about Head Gan." Hong Yi smiled.
"Good. Today's discussion is very enjoyable! I have never felt so comfortable. Hong Yi, you are really my backbone! " Prince Yu stood up. "Alright, everyone has not had breakfast. After eating, let's continue the discussion."
As he spoke, a few beautiful maids carried a table. On the table, there was a bowl of steaming hot noodles, a few exquisite snacks, and a bowl of steaming white milk.
"Is this a tit?"
Hong Yi looked at the bowl of steaming white milk and knew that it was human milk that had just been squeezed from a wet nurse. It was also the favorite health drink of the Jade Capital aristocrats.
Moreover, according to the medical books, drinking human milk for a long time could indeed increase one's strength and maintain one's youth. However, Hong Yi was not used to it, so he picked up a chopstick of noodles and ate it.
As soon as the noodles entered his mouth, he felt chewy and smooth. After eating it, his stomach felt warm and a wave of heat rose.
"This is a tribute from the royal family, dragon tendon noodles. It is exquisitely hammered with dozens of rare herbs. The value of one noodle is equivalent to this golden thread. Although it is extravagant, as a martial artist, I have to eat it. Otherwise, how could I reach the Great Grandmaster Realm so easily?"
Looking at the noodles in the bowl, Prince Yu sighed.
"One never gets tired of eating. This is the words of a sage. Wang Ye does not need to sigh over this," Gan Qingfeng said. He then turned to look at Hong Yi. "Young Master Hong, how old are you? Don't you know there is a bedroom? "
"I'm 16 years old and I have a wife." Hong Yi put down his chopsticks and said slowly.
"What? Hong Yi, you're married? I was about to bestow you a marriage. May I know who the wife is? Can I meet her? "Prince Yu asked in surprise.
"My wife is the princess of the Yun Nation. She is currently cultivating in seclusion, so she did not come. I appreciate Wang Ye's kindness," Hong Yi said.
"The princess of the Yun Nation? May I ask which princess it is?" Gan Qingfeng moved his hand and his chopsticks fell to the ground. He was a Martial Dao master, but he could not hold the chopsticks. It was obvious how shocked he was.
"Princess Chan Yinsha," Hong Yi said.
"Yin …" Gan Qingfeng's whole body trembled. His lips moved, and the residue of the noodles fell from the corner of his mouth. Then, he calmed down and said, "I was rude and offended you just now. Please forgive me, Young Master. Haiting, Zhiwei, when Qiqi comes back from Princess Yongchun's residence, ask her to bring 50 pieces of Crystal Brittle Glass to Green Willow Manor to apologize. "
"Huh?" Hong Yi could not help but smile when he saw Gan Qingfeng's attitude change. He actually apologized. Obviously, this Sky Rapier Sect Master knew about Chan Yinsha's reputation.
"Qingfeng, keep this matter a secret," Prince Yu said quickly.
"Your Highness, I know that it's extremely safe to have Young Master Hong making decisions for you. Young Master Hong, I just thought that you're too young to be an advisor to Your Highness, but I didn't expect you to be so extraordinary. From now on, I will be Wang Ye's aide. I will retreat to the second line and listen to your orders. "
"No problem. The Sky Rapier Sect has a huge influence in the Snow Province. Beyond the Snow Province is the Blizzard Plain and the Ice Ocean Plain, which belong to the Yuan Tu Country. I need information about the Yuan Tu True Dipper Sect and the Bai Family. I wonder if Mr. Gan can find them for me within three days?"
After Hong Yi heard Gan Qingfeng's declaration, he also did not shirk his responsibility.
"Young Master wants information about the True Dipper Sect? Okay! I will find them for you in three days, "Gan Qingfeng said after a pause.
"Okay, there's more. Mister Gan, please make a list of the experts of your Heavenly Sword Gate that you can take out right now and have them gather in my Green Willow Manor. The Jade Capital is in chaos right now, so I have no choice but to help His Highness control the situation. At the very least, I need to know all the experts under Wang Ye so that I can deploy them. "
Hong Yi continued.
"Also, Wang Ye, please give me all the information about the eunuchs, imperial consorts, imperial noble consorts, empress, and empress dowager in the palace so that I can look through them. Also, help me prepare for the spring chamber exam."
"Alright, I have the same intention. Hong Yi, you will be in charge of the civil and military affairs of my residence. I will leave all authority to you. "
Prince Yu made the final decision.
Just at this moment, a guard suddenly rushed in from outside and whispered a few words into Prince Yu's ear.
"The crown prince left the palace incognito and is already at the entrance. He wishes to meet Wang Ye. Yin Lianhua, the eunuch, and Hong Xi, the commander of the Divine Strategy Battalion, are also accompanying him." This guard's voice entered Hong Yi's ears.
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