After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

"Of course not. Most of the sources of disputes are related to the uneven distribution of interests. As long as they don't express their intention to rebel, they are all court officials, and the government's decrees will naturally fall on them. In this way, even if the commander does not rebel , the sergeants below will also push him up for the sake of their own survival." Pei Jiaoran raised his head, with a deep smile in his eyes, "And in order to save his life, Commander Jie can only comply with the needs of everyone. This is a bottom-up survival strategy. road."

Born in this world, as long as interests exist, the struggle will never stop. The struggle between the central government and the imperial power, and between the central government and the vassal towns is even more inevitable.

There have been many reformers in ancient times, but few of them were able to fight without bloodshed. The power held by those in power is only to intimidate all parties, and they have the qualifications to negotiate. Able to decide on the most perfect solution within an acceptable range.

"Jiajia, after listening to your words today, I suddenly became enlightened." Wu Lingjia looked at her and smiled slightly.

Meeting Wu Lingjia's gaze, Pei Jiaoran lowered his eyes and sighed, "No matter how we reduce our troops, we still have to ensure that Zuo Zang has enough financial support, and he must also obtain the support of the courtiers. Otherwise, it will just be like Huan Xuanwu's three Northern Expeditions. , died without any illness."

Reducing troops can alleviate the pressure on Zuozang's wealth, but it also faces many dangers.

Regardless of whether the wealth of Zuozang and the inner treasury is sufficient at the moment, the first thing to consider is how to perfectly implement the military reduction order to all the vassal towns without touching the interests of most of the vassal towns, and then obtain the support of the courtiers.

In this way, even if the three towns rebelled, the imperial court and the other vassal towns would be able to successfully conquer the three towns of Heshuo if they were united. Otherwise, it will end halfway.

"Do you already have an idea?" Wu Lingjia looked at her, "If you didn't have an idea, I'm afraid you wouldn't mention this matter."

"Well. I probably have an idea. Everyone pursues profit, but profit is also divided into priorities. As long as they feel that this is beneficial, they will naturally comply with the decree. Lingjia, people's pursuit of interests is eternal, but no one I like the chaos of the world, and struggle is an eternal existence, but frame-up is not. What you and I can do is to put power in the right place, and use it to control the right to speak to decide the distribution of interests." Pei Jiaoran raised her crimson lips, her eyes sharp. .

After the words fell, the two looked at each other and smiled. They all inherited the legacy of their ancestors and became officials. Although their experiences are different, their current status is also different.

But both of them desire power, and are not willing to be just its appendages. They have the same ideals, and with the same enthusiasm and courage, they lead step by step to the throne of power.

"Okay. It's time for me to go. If I don't leave, those people outside may become suspicious." After saying that, Pei Jiaoran shook Wu Lingjia's hand hard, "A'ling, when you are here, you must be careful of everyone around you. Don't Just because someone is friendly with you, you have a lot of trust in them.”

"I know. But I still want to believe in Jiajia." Wu Lingjia replied with a smile, and also held her hand.

The two people's eyes met, and a ray of gold thread pierced the window screen and fell on their faces.

After letting go of his hand, Pei Jiaoran showed anger on his face, snorted coldly and turned around to leave. Before going out, I didn't forget to drop the tea cup on the table.

Opening the door, Pei Jiaoran looked around. Seeing her coming out, several household staff members all smiled, showing their goodwill.

Pei Jiaoran raised his lips as his eyes passed over several people, "Is there nothing to do?"

After hearing this, several people dispersed like birds and beasts.

Pei Jiaoran walked back to his office and saw Du Yuanwai already standing inside. After thinking for a while, he walked in slowly.

"What did Bibu say?" Pei Jiaoran put on his clothes and sat down, saying warmly.

"Bibu said don't worry, they are already doing the final accounting." Du Yuanwai glanced at her and whispered: "The account books will be transferred over in about five days."

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "That's it. Then let's wait. You go and get the previous account books of Heshuo Three Towns."

"Three towns' account book? What do you think it does?"

"Of course it's useful. Why are you asking so many questions? You can bring a few more people with you so that you won't be unable to move it alone." Pei Jiaoran said quietly.

Du Yuanwai looked at her and left. About half an hour later, he filed in with four officials and a large stack of account books.

"Servant, do you want to see so much by yourself?"

"Yes." Pei Jiaoran waved his hand, "You all go and do your work. I don't need anyone here."

Opening Heshuo's previous account books, Pei Jiaoran started writing on the paper beside him. About two hours later, she had written a lot on the paper.

After drying the ink, Pei Jiaoran folded the letter and stuffed it into the letterhead. Go out and walk along the verandah to the public house of Shangshu Province.

"Servant Pei, why are you here suddenly?" Jia Gonglu looked at him and said with a smile.

Pei Jiaoran nodded, lowered his eyebrows, and smiled submissively, "Do you still remember what I mentioned before, the strategy of cutting down vassal towns to enrich the gods?"

"Of course. I have thought about this matter in the past few days, but I don't have much idea. You are here, but do you have any ideas?" Jia Gonglu waved his hand for her to sit down, "Tell me what you pay attention to."

"Yes. The imperial court has always spent a lot of money on military expenditures, let alone the consumption of the Shence Army. All the princes need to rely on spending money to provide supplies when they leave the vassal town for conquest. But how can there be money for spending money? The official looked through the account book and found that there was no staff. But during the war, there were even many commanders who used their troops to sell to wealthy businessmen for free, or they concealed the number of soldiers killed in order to make money." Pei Jiaoran raised his head and glanced at Jia Gonglu, and continued: "Right now There is no money in the treasury, but the three towns of Heshuo are getting stronger and stronger. The lower officials thought why not reduce the army, so that the court can not only have money to enter Zuozang, but also strengthen the power of the Shence Army. As long as Shence is strong, there is no need to fear Heshuo Three towns?”

After speaking, Pei Jiaoran lowered his head. She made a rough calculation and found that every time the imperial court launched a campaign, one sergeant was equivalent to three people's money, consuming at least 1.3 million of the central government's treasury in a month.

According to the information she has, some Daoist forces sent out to conquer the country may not really be willing to contribute. They only need to report the number of troops to the central government in order to obtain the budget of the Ministry of Household Affairs. These troop quotas are true or false, but the court must pay the money.

Looking at her, Jia Gonglu's eyes turned cold, "The commander-in-chief of a vassal town is not as simple as you think. Pei Jiaoran cannot act on paper, can you guarantee that they will not rebel?"

"The reason for the rebellion is that the interests have not been negotiated. But the imperial court does not want the power in their hands, it just wants money. The official thinks that reducing the number of troops will not have any real impact on them. This is the plan drawn up by the official. Please ask Take a look." Pei Jiaoran said warmly.

How could cutting troops have no substantial impact? Of course there is. But she didn't intend to tell Jia Gonglu all about the problems behind them. It is enough to make him feel that reducing troops can make the court rich.

Hearing this, Jia Gonglu said: "Keep the things. I will discuss this matter with the ministers in the political hall."

Knowing that the implementation of this executive order will affect the interests of all parties, naturally it cannot be achieved overnight. This matter was just used to further promote Jia Gonglu's desire to make money for the court. Once this issue was mentioned at the meeting of the Political Hall, it would inevitably affect the court meeting. Only then will all parties be able to participate in the discussion.

"Here. If my husband has nothing to say, I will take my leave first."