Chapter 138 Negotiating Terms with Zhao Zhen, the Prototype of the Wei Family Army

Han Zhang looked at him unkindly.

Wei Yuan nodded, "Whether it is deceiving the emperor or not, Han Da Xianggong, you have no say."

Even Zhao Zhen had some doubts.

Wei Yuan, it's okay to go into battle and kill the enemy.

What good ideas can he come up with?

"Wei Qing, I know you have a heart for the country, but you can't be reckless."

Zhao Zhen spoke slowly.

Easily, the crime of deceiving the emperor that Wei Yuan might commit was turned into a matter of being eager for the country and being a little reckless.

Wei Yuan said shockingly: "Your Majesty, I do have a way, but as to whether it will succeed or not, your Majesty and several ministers need to discuss it again."

"My idea is to change the short-term salt permit to one season, the long-term salt permit is sold far away, and the short-term salt permit is only sold locally."

"And strictly control the amount of salt that can be exchanged for each salt permit, and strictly stipulate the procedures for the approval and payment of salt permits."

As soon as these words came out,

Many civil officials began to discuss:

"Long-term sales to foreign countries, short-term sales to the mainland? In this way, the court can control the price of salt."

"In this way, the court can control the stability of salt prices."

"Yes, it's a good idea."

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Although Wei Yuan only said two simple sentences.

It is like adding wings to a tiger on the basis of Han Zhang.

But it was those two simple sentences that solved a big problem.

Han Zhang and others were also surprised.

The problem that troubled them for many days was easily solved by Wei Yuan's one or two sentences?

"This boy. He is meticulous and can come up with this method. It can be seen that he also has the talent to govern the country."

"I almost forgot that he was a scholar before."

"Just relying on these two points he added, he can also be called a talent for managing the world, but it's a pity that he is a military general."

"Wei Yuan actually knows these?"

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For a while, many ministers looked at Wei Yuan with a look of admiration and surprise.

Even Zhao Zhen was somewhat moved, and murmured to himself:

"This reform of the salt law may succeed."

"Wei Qing, you actually have this talent, I underestimated you."

In fact, these things have nothing to do with Wei Yuan.

Why did he say that?

That is, forming a new army is also what he wants in his heart.

"Your Majesty, I can come up with this method, but it is just a change in the salt permit law proposed by Han Da Xianggong."

"I don't understand the way of governing the world, please Your Majesty and the ministers make a clear judgment."

Wei Yuan did not take credit.

The reason is very simple, his purpose is just to prevent the plan of forming a new army from being delayed.

Zhao Zhen was very satisfied with his attitude,

"Let's not discuss the reform of the salt tax for the time being."

"I have decided that from today on, the loyal and brave Wei Yuan will be fully responsible for the formation of the new army."

"The Privy Council and the Ministry of War will assist, and the money, grain and supplies will be the responsibility of the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Works."

After saying that, he looked at Zhu Zongguan on the side.

The latter understood and said loudly: "Dismiss!"

A grand court meeting ended like this.

When the court was dismissed, Wei Yuan originally planned to go to the Ma Jun Division to mobilize the manpower for the establishment of a new army.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Zhen summoned him, Han Zhang and others to the Xuanzheng Hall.

On the way to the Xuanzheng Hall, a minister said unhappily:

"General Wei, you are a military commander, just take care of your military commander's affairs."

"Why do you want to get involved in the reform of the salt tax?"

"Are you afraid that others don't know that you are a loyal and brave man who can do everything?"

"You must know that the tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

Hearing the voice.

Wei Yuan had already prepared his words, and he immediately bowed to Han Zhang who was walking in the front row and said:

"How could I get involved in the reform of the salt tax?"

"If it weren't for Han Da Xianggong who first proposed the salt tax system, even if I had ten heads, I would not be able to think of making a fuss about the long and short tax."

"All this is the credit of Han Da Xianggong. Your words, sir, I will definitely keep in mind."

He kept calling him "I".

And he spoke very loudly, fearing that Han Zhang couldn't hear him.

After a pause, Han Zhang suddenly stopped and stroked his beard and said:

"Lord Zhongyong, you are polite, you have the merit of making suggestions."

Wei Yuan bowed and said: "Han Da Xianggong, you are polite, I just want to form a new army as soon as possible to make my Great Zhou's military strength a step further, I have no other thoughts."

It means that if you let me form a new army, the credit for the reform of the salt tax is all yours.

If you don't let me form a new army, then everyone should stop being hypocritical and polite.

Come to Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhao Zhen and Han Zhang and others began to discuss the reform of the salt tax.

Finally, it was decided to formally reform the salt tax according to the method proposed by Wei Yuan and Han Zhang.

After Han Zhang and others left, Zhao Zhen only kept Wei Yuan.

He looked at the latter meaningfully and said:

"After listening to me and the ministers' discussion for so long, what do you think?"

Wei Yuan bowed respectfully and said: "I dare not have any ideas. Your Majesty and the ministers are all talented. I have little knowledge and only know how to use troops. I dare not nod and comment."

When Zhao Zhen heard it, he smiled and said, "There is no need to pretend in front of me."

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​​​long and short introductions?"

Wei Yuan said cautiously: "Your Majesty, this is easy to think of."

"The biggest drawback of the salt introduction method proposed by Han Da Xianggong is that the long and short introductions may make it difficult for the court to stabilize the control of salt prices."

"I thought about this aspect and got the answer. If there was no Han Da Xianggong, I would not have thought of it."

Just now, when Han Zhang and others withdrew, they had promised Zhao Zhen that they would fully support Wei Yuan in forming a new army.

Since they had chosen to express their stance, Wei Yuan naturally had to express his opinion as well.

He is a military commander, and there will be no benefit in asking for credit from civil servants.

If you can sell well with Zhao Zhen, you will be satisfied.

In fact, the reason why the imperial court attached great importance to the stability of salt prices was.

It is because of the price of salt that it is not sold to common people, but to wealthy families.

As the emperor of Zhou Dynasty, how could Zhao Zhen not know that making money from the poor will only make the country poorer.

Earning money from the rich is conducive to long-term peace and stability in the country.

But it’s hard for rich people to make money.

Once the price of salt fell sharply, merchants could sell salt widely and make profits, but in the end, the court would still suffer.

But the salt introduction method jointly perfected by Han Zhang and Wei Yuan can change this situation.

Zhao Zhen took a deep look at Wei Yuan, finally withdrew his gaze and said with a smile:

"From today on, the plan to form a new army will be put on the agenda."

"After you return home, write me a note overnight. I want to read it."

Hear this.

Wei Yuan had a feeling that when he was at work in his previous life, his boss suddenly asked him to work overtime.

But in this class, even if there is no overtime pay, he is willing to work overtime.

Once the new army is successfully formed.

He, Wei Yuan, was the first-generation commander-in-chief of the New Army.

And this new army will also be named after the word "guard".

At the very least, among the people and in recorded history, in addition to calling the new army the Danglu Army, the three words "Wei Jiajun" are also used.

If managed properly, it would be trusted by the emperor.

Then this army will only be governed by the Wei family in the future.

No one else can get involved.

This is Wei Yuan's greatest selfishness.

This is also the real reason why he doesn't want to let noble disciples get involved!

If the officers of this army are all sons of nobles, they are not direct descendants trained by him.

How did he develop this army into the 'Gui Family Army'?

He once told Wei Shuyi and others that the foundation of the Wei family's settlement lies here!

He doesn't tolerate any interference from outsiders!

Not even a Korean man!

Whether it was driving away Uncle Zhongqin's mansion or killing the horse, what he did was just to reassure Zhao Zhen.

He intended to be a lonely minister loyal to the emperor.

Only in this way can he justifiably refuse the interference of noble disciples.

Unless, that noble descendant can develop into his own direct lineage.

If the new army is formed as soon as possible, the big stone in Wei Yuan's heart can be dropped as soon as possible.

He has been waiting for this day for too long, laying the groundwork and doing everything just to win Zhao Zhen's trust.

Let the descendants of the Wei family have their own real support!

"His Majesty!"

"My lord, there is one more thing!"

Wei Yuan bowed solemnly.

Today, even if Zhao Zhen doesn't call him here.

He will also meet the emperor after establishing the charter for forming a new army!

Zhao Zhen asked curiously: "What's the matter? Tell me?"

Wei Yuan hesitated for a moment and finally took this step. Once this step is taken, it means that Wei Yuan and the Wei family will usher in a new beginning.

"In recent days, many military honors have come to look for me. They want me to recruit many of my noble sons into the new army and give them official and semi-official positions."

"If I do this, half of the new army will be destroyed!"

"I would like to request an imperial edict. Please do so. Your Majesty may not interfere with the edict to form a new army!"

"Please, Your Majesty, grant me permission!"

The moment Wei Yuan wrote the military training records, he had already thought of this day.

He wrote a letter about military training records to let Zhao Zhen know that no one except Wei Yuan could train the new army to a new level.

It has to be him!

Want martial arts?

Then sit down and discuss the terms!

That's right, Wei Yuan's request this time is to negotiate terms with Zhao Zhen again!