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Chapter 250
After consultation among the ministers, the court reached a consensus and sent four envoys to contact Long Tian, the second prince, King Xing, and King Kangping respectively.
In order to stabilize the central region, the prince decided to take a step back and give most of the benefits to Long Tian. There was no other way. If he continued to insist, the results would not be much different except for increasing losses. It would be better to sell a favor to Long Tian.
As long as Long Tian used part of the army to attack Dangzhou, it would be considered to help the court indirectly and temporarily delay the expansion of the northern border.
"Your Highness, we can't just rely on others at this time. We must also expand our strength as soon as possible."
"The old minister suggested that we expand several armies in the name of the court. If we can recruit two to three million troops, we can better stabilize the central region."
Grand Master Lin Jinnan made a suggestion.
Relying on others, the final result can only be annexed by others, especially the northern border, which is almost getting stronger and stronger, and the army is also getting more and more. If this continues, how can the court be a rival?
"Expanding the army is indeed imperative."
The prince agreed with Lin Jinnan's words, but he also had difficulties.
To support the army, there must be enough gold, silver, food and grass, and even training resources. The court has long been stretched to the limit with these things, and it is really hard to provide too much.
"Your Highness, now is the time when the country is in crisis, and the court's resources are empty. It is indeed difficult to expand the army, but without the support of the army, it is difficult for the court to face the four sides."
"I suggest that the families in Kyoto take out some resources to support this expansion. I am willing to set an example and provide 10 million taels of gold and a certain amount of food and grass to meet the needs of the army."
Since Lin Jinnan proposed it, he naturally thought of a way.
Lin Jinnan knew that what he said would offend many people, but at this moment everyone was of the same mind. If they still care about the interests of their own families and ignore the overall situation, they will inevitably lose more in the future. I believe many people will understand this truth.
"Your Highness, what the Grand Master said is indeed beneficial to the court. I am deeply gratified. This is the pillar of our Great Xia. I am willing to help the court and support the army."
Prime Minister Yan Tianyu responded immediately and agreed to Lin Jinnan's proposal.
"I second the motion and am willing to spend all my wealth to help the court."
"I second the motion and am willing to spend all my wealth to help the court."
Others are not stupid either. Those who can stand here are important officials of the court. Their interests are tied to the court. Naturally, they do not want the court to fail and lose their status.
Whether they are willing or not, they must express their opinions at this moment. As for how much to give, they will consider it after returning.
"This palace thanks you for your dedication on behalf of countless people in Xia. This palace promises that I will record your contributions in detail this time. After the crisis is resolved, the court will return double."
The prince also made a promise immediately.
With the support of these people, not only can the resource problem be temporarily solved, but the expansion of military forces can also be completed quickly. After all, this matter cannot be separated from their support.
If the court officials objected, it would be difficult to proceed.
In order to give everyone a reassurance, the prince was willing to write a blank check. As for the future, if he won, he would ascend the throne and everything would be up to him.
If he failed, it would not matter how many promises he made.
Everyone was not a fool. This was just a matter of interest, and no one would investigate the deeper meaning.
The court was moving. This was their last chance. As long as they could take down Xiao Jingyi and control at least five states in the central region, they would still have a chance to fight with the support of the major families.
If they failed, there would naturally be no future, and the ministers would also look for another way out. The loss of some materials was not worth mentioning compared to the family inheritance.
The central region became lively, and the southern region temporarily stopped its expansion and made full preparations to deal with the sneak attacks from Jingguo at any time.
In the north, the war was about to come to an end, waiting for King Kangping to make the final choice and whether the agreement between Long Tian and the prince could be reached.
If everything went well, it would not take long for the war in the northern part of Xia to end.
Only the war in Zhenzhou and the southern part of Liang State will not end in a short time.
In Zhenzhou, after Su Jingshan arrived with an army of 2 million, he temporarily confronted the main force of the Jin army. Both sides prepared for a war and were not in a hurry to start a war.
The previous harassment of the Golden Fire Cavalry, coupled with the subjugation of the people sent by the prince and the sneak attacks sent by the Sixth Prince, has achieved considerable results.
At the very least, it is difficult for the forces under the command of King Xiaoyao to fight independently. Now King Xiaoyao can only rely on the Jin army, and he is good at shrinking and licking his wounds silently.
"General Li, when do you think we will launch an offensive?"
Li Jing and Gao Shun, led the Ten Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties to stay, and their goal was naturally the 2 million troops of the court.
After this period of cleansing,The generals who were unwilling to surrender to the North have been killed, and the rest have become generals of the North.
In order to accomplish this, the people of Shadow and Night Prison played an important role to ensure that the things here would not be known by the court.
At the same time, in order to appease the surrendered generals, Night Prison also sent enough masters to protect the families of these generals, and with the cooperation of Shadow, they were ready to evacuate at any time.
Only in this way can these people be assured to serve the North. Otherwise, once the things here are exposed, the prince will definitely retaliate against their families, which will make them how to deal with themselves.
People who can completely give up their families for themselves are very rare everywhere. If there are really such cruel people, the North will not use them. Such people are too cruel and can do anything. The North does not need such people.
"Captain Su, the training plan of the army is nearing its end. Our army's combat power will undergo a tremendous change. In a few days, we can take the initiative to attack."
"It's not urgent now. We should contact General Xiang Yu, and he can take action."
Li Jing is fully responsible for this battle, and Xiang Yu is temporarily under his command.
Li Jing's plan is very simple. After the Jin soldiers are involved here, Xiang Yu will rush to Zhenzhou along the border line. In this way, although the Jin Kingdom is nervous, it will not send a large army to stop Xiang Yu. Even if someone is sent, Li Jing believes in Xiang Yu.
The two million troops sent by the Jin Kingdom are already the limit of the border area. There are also many contradictions among the various kings in the Jin Kingdom. Although they all want the territory of the Xia Kingdom, they have not yet reached an agreement on the distribution of interests. This is Xiang Yu's opportunity.
Li Jing is also paying close attention to the changes in the domestic situation of the Jin Kingdom. If they reach an agreement and the army gathers to prepare to attack the Xia Kingdom, Xiang Yu's actions will not be so smooth, and Li Jing must make changes.
The rule of the Jin Kingdom was different from that of the Xia Kingdom. Although there was an emperor, the people who had the final say in the country were the Eight Kings Council. These eight people were the strongest and most powerful in the Jin Kingdom.
The lack of unity was Li Jing's opportunity.