"Xiao Tang, you are my prime minister. I will hide my thoughts from you. What is the army used for? The army is used for fighting. If it is kept as a decoration, used for inspection, and used as a guard of honor, then this It would be better to dismantle this army and waste the empire's food in vain. At present, the empire is new and it seems that the country is peaceful and the people are safe, but only we know the internal difficulties. The Liberian countries are now recuperating, but we are now unable to destroy them in one fell swoop. The horses in the south The Khans are also a major constraint for us, and the Japanese in the East are also a nuisance. The reason why the empire retains such a large army is to prepare for a life-and-death battle with these enemies of the empire. Now all parties are In accumulating strength, not only military strength, but the entire national strength will play a huge role in this war."
Wu Feng carefully considered his words, "If there is one country or even two countries, the empire can be sure of victory, but what about the Three Kingdoms and Four Kingdoms? Even if the empire wins, it will be severely damaged, so we have to prepare early. The army must be needed It can only be truly tempered and shaped by cruel wars, and the Middle Continent will also be a land of wealth that brings huge rewards to the empire. It is my idea to have both. As for how far the war in the Middle Continent can develop, I am not sure. I don’t mind too much. The current situation can be maintained at the worst. I believe Cui Wenxiu is not so mediocre. Regarding military expenditures, I will ask the Privy Council to negotiate with Cui Wenxiu and let him take over the expenditures of the military under his command as soon as possible and guard this With a cornucopia as big as a cornucopia, do you still need to be hungry? I don’t believe that there is no profit and water in the West Indian and South Indian. However, the income of the Goatik tribe’s treasury is somewhat controversial. If it doesn’t work, let’s let it go. Cui Wenxiu will withdraw 30% of it as military supplies, and the rest will be ordered to the financial department to collect and transport it back to the empire as soon as possible."
"Thirty percent? Your Majesty. Isn't this too much?" Xiao Tang's face seemed to be distorted with heartache. He had been planning and preparing this fund for a long time, and had arranged it for unknown uses, although he also knew that it would inevitably be used. He got a share of the military expenditure, but he didn't expect Wu Feng to be so willing, "The three achievements are more than 60 million. Your Majesty, if this is used for the construction and investment of our empire, then I don't know how much benefit it will produce. .The troubles in the northern part of the empire can be easily solved.
"Xiao Tang, 60 million gold coins, it's not too much, not too much. Now the empire is as big as a snake, but the source is open. But it's not that easy to stop the flow. Everywhere you open your mouth, people are asking for money. , I also know it’s not easy for you, but if you calculate Cui Wenxiu’s side and the Tiger Guards and the Empire’s 11th Army, the number of troops will almost exceed 800,000. 800,000, just to eat and pay every month. Five million imperial gold coins, plus the expenses needed for combat, if there are not seven million gold coins in a month, I'm afraid it won't be enough? These more than 60 million imperial gold coins will be the expenditure for most of the year, right? Military expenditure is like a bottomless pit. I It's not unclear. But we can't throw money into this bottomless pit now, so I won't be happy if we don't rush the Tiger Guard Army and the Eleventh Army to the battlefield to polish it. At least we have to earn some money for the empire. It would be better to get some back and give me some psychological balance as an emperor."
As he spoke, Wu Feng's original solemn tone changed back to the carefree tone of the past, making Xiao Tang shake his head repeatedly. Even after becoming the emperor, this lord still has his true nature. I have always been thinking about the need for rewards for my efforts, and the same is true for the country's plans, but the statement is reasonable. It is driven by this mentality that the empire develops so fast, and the industrial and commercial circles are also driven by the empire's policy of encouraging industry and commerce. The investment frenzy continued to set off, and the empire showed a prosperous development scene from the beginning, which made Xiao Tang, the Prime Minister of the Government Council, very happy.
"Your Majesty still has to pay attention to your words and deeds. Although it has nothing to do with the overall situation in front of your ministers, your Majesty is now the king of a country and is responsible for educating all people. Every word and deed will have an unexpected and subtle influence on the people of the empire. This Although waiting for a small section will not have any effect for a while, it will produce a huge binding force over time."
Xiao Tang's sincere words made Wu Feng's mouth bitter: "Xiao Tang, it's really hard for me to be the emperor. It's nowhere near as comfortable as when I was the grass-headed king in the northwest. Isn't this emperor made by humans? , with so many restrictions and so many restrictions, what’s the point of being the emperor? Don’t tell me that the emperor has responsibilities and obligations. If this is the case, wouldn’t they all be fools to fight for this position? I won’t do it. You are a fool, but comparing your mind to yourself, you must give me some freedom and happiness, right? Could it be that when I sit in this position, I can only stand high like a Bodhisattva who is isolated from the world, without any freedom, and I have to think twice before doing anything bad? , Isn’t this person’s life too hard and boring, so why don’t you take the throne instead?”
The words that were half ridiculing and half self-deprecating were so frightening that Xiao Tang, who had been sitting upright, suddenly turned over and knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, this is my fault.
But he couldn't find the right words to explain. Even Xiao Tang himself felt that his mood became much more melancholy when His Highness became emperor. The complicated affairs made it difficult for him to do what he wanted to do. Although There is some feeling of success, but it seems difficult to compare with what he has lost.
"Forget it, get up, I'm just expressing my feelings and it has nothing to do with you. History books say that the founding emperor was not easy to sit down. Only then did I really realize that it was really not done by humans. At this time, I really I'm a little envious of those unscrupulous kings who lost their country. At least their personal enjoyment is fully satisfied, right?" In front of Xiao Tang, Wu Feng had almost no scruples. He could say anything and dared to say it. Seeing Xiao Tang smiled bitterly again, and Wu Feng waved his hand dejectedly, "That's it, that's all, let's not talk about these things, let's talk about business. I'm afraid the spring drought in the north won't be relieved for a while, and disaster relief is a must. Prepare immediately to prevent the Ministry of Finance from slacking off. A slight oversight will lead to big troubles. The Ministry of the Interior also needs to closely monitor the situation in various places to prevent some people from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."
Returning to the palace, Wu Feng stared blankly at the lake outside the window. It seemed that his goals had become a little blurry since he ascended the throne. Although he had determined the development direction of the empire, the happiness of implementing it no longer belonged to him. At most, it was just to confirm the major policies. At this time, he really envied Cui Wenxiu. He could lead hundreds of thousands of soldiers to hunt on the land of India. He was afraid of such scenery, spirit and taste. It is difficult to realize this in a lifetime. Maybe this is the trajectory of everyone's own progress, and no one can replace it, but why do I always feel unwilling deep down in my heart
I am afraid that I will not be able to enjoy this battle in the mainland, but I must not give up on conquering the Liberian countries in the north and expanding the vast sea territory in the east. This battle will affect the mainland of the empire. Maybe it is the only dream I can have in my life. The opportunity has come true in person. If you miss this opportunity, you will not be able to rest in peace until you die.
However, the opportunity to conquer the Liberian countries in the north is far from mature. Wu Feng can imagine what kind of war will be triggered if he wants to destroy the Liberian countries. The Liberian people will not sit back and wait for death. This is a This is a war that will determine the survival of a nation-state. There is no room for reconciliation or compromise. If the empire wants to win this war, it must make the most adequate preparations in all aspects of politics, military, economy, and diplomacy, especially the military. In terms of economy and economy, when it comes to a full showdown, the Liberians will definitely work together to resist the empire's conquest. It will be a competition of comprehensive power. The stronger one will win. It can be said that there is almost no possibility of opportunism.
All he has to do now is to make various preparations for the war that will lay the foundation of the empire. Whether it is to establish the empire and develop its economy, or to expand the navy during the Western Expedition, it is just a step taken with many legs. Only by conquering the Liberian Empire can we truly create a stable environment on land. Only by completely conquering the Japanese can we ensure that the empire's maritime power can be truly demonstrated. Wu Feng dare not say how much time this will take, but Wu Feng hopes that this time will be as short as possible. Every day, the enemy's strength may become stronger, and the difficulty of conquest may become more difficult. Thinking of this, Wu Feng Feng couldn't help clenching his fists. At least he still had a dream. If he didn't even have this dream, then his career as emperor would be too boring.
When Angel saw her husband looking dazed in the distance, she felt a little worried for her husband. It seemed like she had never seen Wu Feng smile heartily since he ascended the throne. The tedious affairs made her husband's temper even more irritable. She once I specifically met with Xiao Tang and Su Qin, and also talked with Ling Tianfang and Bo Jinchen, asking them to make their own decisions on general affairs and not have to report everything. But when the empire was founded, almost nothing was trivial. They are all related to the national economy and people's livelihood. The country is not stable. Wu Feng is promoting the war against the west, which makes military affairs even more busy. Wu Feng himself is like a tiger trapped in a cage. He can neither go to the front line in person nor command remotely. , this smell of a cat scratching the tip of his heart makes Wu Feng sigh and sigh all day long. An Qier sees it and feels anxious in her heart. Just saying some words of comfort will not help, so she can only find other ways to find some fun for her husband. Make him happy.