The Zhou Dynasty Eastern Route Army arrived in Xiangzhou in early March, and the entire army temporarily stopped.
At this time, it takes time to get the baggage and some soldiers to board the ship and go south, and the army will advance along the Han River and land, so the march will be much easier.
The officials of Xiangzhou found a wide courtyard on all sides as the headquarters of the army. Guo Shao also lived there. Just as he had the chance, he wrote a letter to Fu Ermei.
He also received some letters from Tokyo.One of them was a private message from Wang Pu, which was immediately chosen by Guo Shao as the primary reader... because Wang Pu was the Privy Councilor.
I originally thought that Wang Pu was making suggestions on the military and political affairs of the battle against Shu, but the beginning was like a friend's reminiscing.As Guo Shao read, his mind became a little vicissitudes...
Wang Pu did not mention attacking Shu at all. He believed that it was only a matter of time before the unification of the southern countries; he mentioned some very long-term ideas.
Wang Pu said that his illness was getting worse and worse, and there was no sign of improvement, and he might not be able to see that day. After thinking about it, he had some opinions to tell General Guo.
In recent years, the population of war in the Central Plains has declined. At the time of the clearest government, the registered household registration was less than one million households, but they mainly rely on Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Huaibei and other prefectures to raise more than 100,000 imperial guards and no less than 200,000 military soldiers. More than 100,000 imperial guards were even completely unproductive and rely entirely on the support of the national treasury.
Why can we support so many armies in the Central Plains?
The Shu Kingdom and the Southern Tang Dynasty were no less than the Zhou Dynasty's army, so why?
Wang Puyan looked at the government documents in the central and local governments and believed that the exploitation and taxation at this time had already been a great success in ancient and modern times, and had reached the point of being useless.
It is understandable at this time. In order to survive in the war, all countries will inevitably have a lot of taxes... But for a hundred years since the end of the Tang Dynasty, exploitation has become a common system. After the unification of the countries in the future, such a fiscal and tax system may be continued: farmers and common people are exploited too much, and wealth has always been concentrated in the center and important towns.
Is the collection of money and grain concentrated to continue the military and military power for decades, or is it the division of powerful people in Tokyo and other places to make a few people extravagant and desire to support the prosperity and prosperity of several big cities (the prosperity and cultural prosperity of the capitals of the Southern Tang and Shu Kingdom have begun to confirm such deductions)?
General Guo should think about the layout early, otherwise, when the profitable people are big and the tail cannot be lost, it will inevitably have great resistance to seize food from them.
Most scholars and bureaucrats may not see such things; they will not say what they see. It would be boring for people in the officialdom to say that they will cut off their own wealth.
I can't help but want to tell you about this situation now.
...Guo Shao read the long letter several times.
I remember Wang Pu bluntly said throughout his life that the most rare thing is to talk about the pain points of the problem (although sometimes it is not very memorable), rather than the ordinary scholars and officials who only use the high-sounding sages and righteousness to talk about things.
At this moment, Guo Shao was increasingly reluctant to leave this old man who was more than twice his age, and he felt a bit of friendship.
Guo Shao cannot fully agree with Wang Pu's point of view yet, because he has been paying attention to military affairs and has indeed not thought too deeply about the concept of governance.
Wang Pu’s views are just one person’s opinion, but they are undoubtedly quite insightful and thoughtful.
Guo Shao also agreed with the statement, at least it was really the case when he thought about it... After the Song Dynasty unified China, the Song Dynasty was once praised as the richest and most civilized era, especially the rise of urban citizens' culture and culture was particularly prosperous; it seemed that it was really similar to the appearance before the Southern Tang Dynasty lost Huainan, so Wang Pu's statement in the letter seemed to make sense.
Guo Shao learned some historical knowledge in his previous life. It is said that the financial income of the Song Dynasty was very high, about ten times that of the Ming Dynasty; but the total economic output of the Song Dynasty was not necessarily larger than that of the Ming Dynasty.
With such high fiscal revenue in the Song Dynasty, it seems unreasonable if the people are not burdened... Perhaps the starting point of the Song Dynasty when it was founded was to govern the world with the scholars and officials. However, the facts caused the resources to be tilted towards the scholars and officials who held power, which was inevitable; why don’t people with power compete for their own benefits?
It is just a common human nature to die for money and birds die for food.
Guo Shao remembered that some people used to say that capitalists were not philanthropists, maybe no one was.
He held Wang Pu’s letter in his hand and suddenly felt the vicissitudes of the world.The ancient houses in the central army's headquarters, the faded red paint on the carved windows seemed to tell the hundreds of things that had happened and were about to happen in the world.
If only Wang Pu's illness could be cured, Guo Shao suddenly cared about him very much.
...The other letter was from Chen Jiali, which was about the robbery of a large number of goods from Chen and Li's trading company in Nanping.
Guo Shao knew about this when he was in Tokyo. Aunt Sun and his party of Chen's family followed the army, just caring about their wealth.
However, Chen Jiali wrote another letter to emphasize that the urgent emotions in her words were very obvious, and it was really important to them that batch of goods.
Guo Shao read the letter and happened to have time this afternoon, so he sent someone to call Aunt Sun over to ask questions.
Aunt Sun is the woman around Chen Jiali, who should be Chen Jiali’s most confidant, a half-old Xu girl in her forties.
Guo Shao went to the Chen family several times and was arranged by Aunt Sun.
Soon, a woman in silk walked in and bowed respectfully.She is Aunt Sun.
When Aunt Sun entered the house, Guo Shao was standing in front of a case, staring at the things on it.There is a picture with dense lines on the table, which is more complicated than the ones you usually see with only drawings of roads.
Guo Shao raised his head at this time, without saying anything to greet him, and asked directly: How much goods did Mrs. Chen leave behind by the Nanping Kingdom?
Aunt Sun hurriedly said: If you go back to General Guo, there will be a large number of precious medicinal materials such as Shu brocade, silk, gems, Ganoderma lucidum, etc. If it is transported out of Shu Kingdom and sold, it will be worth more than 200,000 yuan... Those things are not a single family, and the owners of the Chen Chen Li Shang Gang and some merchants who joined the gang also have a share; if they cannot be taken back, many of the people who joined the gang will lose their money and take heavy debts. The wife originally wanted to follow the army in person, but later I advised her that it would be useless to come by myself, so that it was just that.
Aunt Sun said in a pleading tone: This batch of goods is a matter of life and death to the merchants. If General Guo can help, he can do whatever he wants and will definitely repay General Guo...
Guo Shao heard this and was a little misunderstood for a moment, thinking that Aunt Sun meant to do anything to her... He looked at the woman immediately.
Unfortunately, I am a little older, at least in my forties, so I really have no interest.
I remember Gu Long once said that tea will not be too harsh as long as it is hot, and women will not be too harsh as long as they are young.
But what stood in front of me was a cup of herbal tea.
However, Aunt Sun is actually a bit pretty, and it can be seen that she should have been a beauty when she was young. Unfortunately, her skin is a little loose now, and she no longer has the feeling of being rejuvenated, so she doesn't have much taste for Guo Shao.
Guo Shao put his finger on the map and said: The army went south along the Han River, passed through Jinkou Town to Jiangling Prefecture, and entered the Yangtze River.I have to go to Jiangling Prefecture, the capital of Nanping. If I can help, it will be a good move.Mrs. Chen doesn’t have to repay you, I am still a person who remembers friendship.
Aunt Sun said gratefully: I would like to thank General Guo for my wife.
Guo Shao pondered for a moment and asked: Why did the merchant gang transport so much wealth to pass through Jingnan? Did you not expect the risks in advance?
Aunt Sun sighed: It’s just that Gao Baoxu, the younger brother of the Lord of Nanping, is extremely treacherous. We are careless.Gao Baoxu used to only set up checkpoints to collect some tolls, and we had all handled Jiangling Prefecture and Jingmen Army, and thought it would be fine.The cost of shipping a little bit will be higher. This time we shipped a large number of goods at one time. Unexpectedly, when Gao Baoxu learned about it, he broke up and swallowed it all!
After hearing this, Guo Shao laughed and said, "It's true that he was caught."Gao Baoxu did not obey the rules before, but the betrayal chips were not attractive enough, but it was not about trustworthiness.
Aunt Sun said: What General Guo said is extremely true, and people's hearts are really sinister.If he was in danger this time, if he could get the goods back, the merchants discussed it and only if he could recover the cost and be willing to give the profit to General Guo.
Guo Shao shook his head and said: It is natural for businessmen to seek profit. I cannot take away the profits. Only when everyone gets the benefits is the way to cooperate.The benefits this time are still yours. I don’t want any money, but...
Aunt Sun asked hurriedly: What does General Guo want? As long as I can do it.
Guo Shao waved and said in a deep voice: Come up, I will teach you how to do it.When he saw Aunt Sun coming, he acted sluggishly and said, "I'm talking about serious matters, I'm not planning to do anything to Aunt Sun, don't worry."
Aunt Sun actually watched Qiu Bo and said softly: Of course I am not worried, I am afraid General Guo will dislike him.
Guo Shao: ...
……
Guo Shao made preparations in Xiangzhou, mobilized a large army to advance along the river and land, and headed straight for Jingmen along the Han River.He also sent someone to Nanping Kingdom to send official documents, and asked the Yangtze River to arrive immediately and ordered the Nanping Kingdom to switch to welcome the news.
At this time, Gao Baorong first received the Zhou Dynasty imperial edict and obtained the military order of the Zhou Dynasty's Grand Marshal of the World, and was helpless and wondering what to do.
General Li Jingwei advised: Things are urgent. Shu is a great country. Today, the Zhou army can use troops to attack Shu. If you go along, you will be greedy for the land of Nanping.When the Zhou army wanted to go up the Yangtze River, Jiangling was the base camp of grain roads and reinforcements. Although the Nanping Kingdom was in charge of the surrender, how could the Zhou army hand over the rear to others?The last general thought that troops should be gathered to guard them strictly, and then contacted Shu and talked about the way to kill the lips and teeth and ask for help from the alliance to resist Zhou.
Gao Baorong was already very stupid and was at a loss. He immediately asked: Where is my brother?
Li Jingwei said: I closed my door to thank the guests in the mansion.
Gao Baorong hurriedly said: Go away quickly and find my brother.
Immediately, an official took the order out of the royal palace and rushed to Gao Baoxu's house.
Gao Baoxu was still quietly watching the show at home at this time.
He doesn't like watching beautiful women singing and dancing, and prefers more direct scenes... He lets the strong military soldiers tease and joking the prostitute in the lobby. He sits on it while drinking and watches the show with great enthusiasm to make fun of it.
At this time, it takes time to get the baggage and some soldiers to board the ship and go south, and the army will advance along the Han River and land, so the march will be much easier.
The officials of Xiangzhou found a wide courtyard on all sides as the headquarters of the army. Guo Shao also lived there. Just as he had the chance, he wrote a letter to Fu Ermei.
He also received some letters from Tokyo.One of them was a private message from Wang Pu, which was immediately chosen by Guo Shao as the primary reader... because Wang Pu was the Privy Councilor.
I originally thought that Wang Pu was making suggestions on the military and political affairs of the battle against Shu, but the beginning was like a friend's reminiscing.As Guo Shao read, his mind became a little vicissitudes...
Wang Pu did not mention attacking Shu at all. He believed that it was only a matter of time before the unification of the southern countries; he mentioned some very long-term ideas.
Wang Pu said that his illness was getting worse and worse, and there was no sign of improvement, and he might not be able to see that day. After thinking about it, he had some opinions to tell General Guo.
In recent years, the population of war in the Central Plains has declined. At the time of the clearest government, the registered household registration was less than one million households, but they mainly rely on Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Huaibei and other prefectures to raise more than 100,000 imperial guards and no less than 200,000 military soldiers. More than 100,000 imperial guards were even completely unproductive and rely entirely on the support of the national treasury.
Why can we support so many armies in the Central Plains?
The Shu Kingdom and the Southern Tang Dynasty were no less than the Zhou Dynasty's army, so why?
Wang Puyan looked at the government documents in the central and local governments and believed that the exploitation and taxation at this time had already been a great success in ancient and modern times, and had reached the point of being useless.
It is understandable at this time. In order to survive in the war, all countries will inevitably have a lot of taxes... But for a hundred years since the end of the Tang Dynasty, exploitation has become a common system. After the unification of the countries in the future, such a fiscal and tax system may be continued: farmers and common people are exploited too much, and wealth has always been concentrated in the center and important towns.
Is the collection of money and grain concentrated to continue the military and military power for decades, or is it the division of powerful people in Tokyo and other places to make a few people extravagant and desire to support the prosperity and prosperity of several big cities (the prosperity and cultural prosperity of the capitals of the Southern Tang and Shu Kingdom have begun to confirm such deductions)?
General Guo should think about the layout early, otherwise, when the profitable people are big and the tail cannot be lost, it will inevitably have great resistance to seize food from them.
Most scholars and bureaucrats may not see such things; they will not say what they see. It would be boring for people in the officialdom to say that they will cut off their own wealth.
I can't help but want to tell you about this situation now.
...Guo Shao read the long letter several times.
I remember Wang Pu bluntly said throughout his life that the most rare thing is to talk about the pain points of the problem (although sometimes it is not very memorable), rather than the ordinary scholars and officials who only use the high-sounding sages and righteousness to talk about things.
At this moment, Guo Shao was increasingly reluctant to leave this old man who was more than twice his age, and he felt a bit of friendship.
Guo Shao cannot fully agree with Wang Pu's point of view yet, because he has been paying attention to military affairs and has indeed not thought too deeply about the concept of governance.
Wang Pu’s views are just one person’s opinion, but they are undoubtedly quite insightful and thoughtful.
Guo Shao also agreed with the statement, at least it was really the case when he thought about it... After the Song Dynasty unified China, the Song Dynasty was once praised as the richest and most civilized era, especially the rise of urban citizens' culture and culture was particularly prosperous; it seemed that it was really similar to the appearance before the Southern Tang Dynasty lost Huainan, so Wang Pu's statement in the letter seemed to make sense.
Guo Shao learned some historical knowledge in his previous life. It is said that the financial income of the Song Dynasty was very high, about ten times that of the Ming Dynasty; but the total economic output of the Song Dynasty was not necessarily larger than that of the Ming Dynasty.
With such high fiscal revenue in the Song Dynasty, it seems unreasonable if the people are not burdened... Perhaps the starting point of the Song Dynasty when it was founded was to govern the world with the scholars and officials. However, the facts caused the resources to be tilted towards the scholars and officials who held power, which was inevitable; why don’t people with power compete for their own benefits?
It is just a common human nature to die for money and birds die for food.
Guo Shao remembered that some people used to say that capitalists were not philanthropists, maybe no one was.
He held Wang Pu’s letter in his hand and suddenly felt the vicissitudes of the world.The ancient houses in the central army's headquarters, the faded red paint on the carved windows seemed to tell the hundreds of things that had happened and were about to happen in the world.
If only Wang Pu's illness could be cured, Guo Shao suddenly cared about him very much.
...The other letter was from Chen Jiali, which was about the robbery of a large number of goods from Chen and Li's trading company in Nanping.
Guo Shao knew about this when he was in Tokyo. Aunt Sun and his party of Chen's family followed the army, just caring about their wealth.
However, Chen Jiali wrote another letter to emphasize that the urgent emotions in her words were very obvious, and it was really important to them that batch of goods.
Guo Shao read the letter and happened to have time this afternoon, so he sent someone to call Aunt Sun over to ask questions.
Aunt Sun is the woman around Chen Jiali, who should be Chen Jiali’s most confidant, a half-old Xu girl in her forties.
Guo Shao went to the Chen family several times and was arranged by Aunt Sun.
Soon, a woman in silk walked in and bowed respectfully.She is Aunt Sun.
When Aunt Sun entered the house, Guo Shao was standing in front of a case, staring at the things on it.There is a picture with dense lines on the table, which is more complicated than the ones you usually see with only drawings of roads.
Guo Shao raised his head at this time, without saying anything to greet him, and asked directly: How much goods did Mrs. Chen leave behind by the Nanping Kingdom?
Aunt Sun hurriedly said: If you go back to General Guo, there will be a large number of precious medicinal materials such as Shu brocade, silk, gems, Ganoderma lucidum, etc. If it is transported out of Shu Kingdom and sold, it will be worth more than 200,000 yuan... Those things are not a single family, and the owners of the Chen Chen Li Shang Gang and some merchants who joined the gang also have a share; if they cannot be taken back, many of the people who joined the gang will lose their money and take heavy debts. The wife originally wanted to follow the army in person, but later I advised her that it would be useless to come by myself, so that it was just that.
Aunt Sun said in a pleading tone: This batch of goods is a matter of life and death to the merchants. If General Guo can help, he can do whatever he wants and will definitely repay General Guo...
Guo Shao heard this and was a little misunderstood for a moment, thinking that Aunt Sun meant to do anything to her... He looked at the woman immediately.
Unfortunately, I am a little older, at least in my forties, so I really have no interest.
I remember Gu Long once said that tea will not be too harsh as long as it is hot, and women will not be too harsh as long as they are young.
But what stood in front of me was a cup of herbal tea.
However, Aunt Sun is actually a bit pretty, and it can be seen that she should have been a beauty when she was young. Unfortunately, her skin is a little loose now, and she no longer has the feeling of being rejuvenated, so she doesn't have much taste for Guo Shao.
Guo Shao put his finger on the map and said: The army went south along the Han River, passed through Jinkou Town to Jiangling Prefecture, and entered the Yangtze River.I have to go to Jiangling Prefecture, the capital of Nanping. If I can help, it will be a good move.Mrs. Chen doesn’t have to repay you, I am still a person who remembers friendship.
Aunt Sun said gratefully: I would like to thank General Guo for my wife.
Guo Shao pondered for a moment and asked: Why did the merchant gang transport so much wealth to pass through Jingnan? Did you not expect the risks in advance?
Aunt Sun sighed: It’s just that Gao Baoxu, the younger brother of the Lord of Nanping, is extremely treacherous. We are careless.Gao Baoxu used to only set up checkpoints to collect some tolls, and we had all handled Jiangling Prefecture and Jingmen Army, and thought it would be fine.The cost of shipping a little bit will be higher. This time we shipped a large number of goods at one time. Unexpectedly, when Gao Baoxu learned about it, he broke up and swallowed it all!
After hearing this, Guo Shao laughed and said, "It's true that he was caught."Gao Baoxu did not obey the rules before, but the betrayal chips were not attractive enough, but it was not about trustworthiness.
Aunt Sun said: What General Guo said is extremely true, and people's hearts are really sinister.If he was in danger this time, if he could get the goods back, the merchants discussed it and only if he could recover the cost and be willing to give the profit to General Guo.
Guo Shao shook his head and said: It is natural for businessmen to seek profit. I cannot take away the profits. Only when everyone gets the benefits is the way to cooperate.The benefits this time are still yours. I don’t want any money, but...
Aunt Sun asked hurriedly: What does General Guo want? As long as I can do it.
Guo Shao waved and said in a deep voice: Come up, I will teach you how to do it.When he saw Aunt Sun coming, he acted sluggishly and said, "I'm talking about serious matters, I'm not planning to do anything to Aunt Sun, don't worry."
Aunt Sun actually watched Qiu Bo and said softly: Of course I am not worried, I am afraid General Guo will dislike him.
Guo Shao: ...
……
Guo Shao made preparations in Xiangzhou, mobilized a large army to advance along the river and land, and headed straight for Jingmen along the Han River.He also sent someone to Nanping Kingdom to send official documents, and asked the Yangtze River to arrive immediately and ordered the Nanping Kingdom to switch to welcome the news.
At this time, Gao Baorong first received the Zhou Dynasty imperial edict and obtained the military order of the Zhou Dynasty's Grand Marshal of the World, and was helpless and wondering what to do.
General Li Jingwei advised: Things are urgent. Shu is a great country. Today, the Zhou army can use troops to attack Shu. If you go along, you will be greedy for the land of Nanping.When the Zhou army wanted to go up the Yangtze River, Jiangling was the base camp of grain roads and reinforcements. Although the Nanping Kingdom was in charge of the surrender, how could the Zhou army hand over the rear to others?The last general thought that troops should be gathered to guard them strictly, and then contacted Shu and talked about the way to kill the lips and teeth and ask for help from the alliance to resist Zhou.
Gao Baorong was already very stupid and was at a loss. He immediately asked: Where is my brother?
Li Jingwei said: I closed my door to thank the guests in the mansion.
Gao Baorong hurriedly said: Go away quickly and find my brother.
Immediately, an official took the order out of the royal palace and rushed to Gao Baoxu's house.
Gao Baoxu was still quietly watching the show at home at this time.
He doesn't like watching beautiful women singing and dancing, and prefers more direct scenes... He lets the strong military soldiers tease and joking the prostitute in the lobby. He sits on it while drinking and watches the show with great enthusiasm to make fun of it.
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