Lu Gao responded, and then started talking about this year's autumn harvest.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Lu Gao is still very competent.

There are 116 large warehouses across the country, and Lu Gao can accurately know the specific amount of grain stored in them.

After introducing the basic situation of the entire granary, Lu Gao continued to introduce: "This year's autumn harvest has approximately doubled compared to last year.

If we look at Liangzhou alone, the amount of grain entering the warehouse has almost tripled."

Many officials present did not have a specific idea of ​​the previous figures.

Because they are not from the Ministry of Revenue, and with the ministers present, there are not many who can really distinguish the grains.

But when it comes to multiples, their feelings are very intuitive.

"Lu Shangshu, didn't the farmer promoted by Min Xuezheng say that the harvest could only be increased by about 20% in the first year? Now, why has it doubled all of a sudden?" Someone below raised his own doubts.

In response to such doubts, Lu Gao replied: "Compared with the highest harvest in the history of the Wu Dynasty, the harvest implemented by Min Xuezheng was about 30% higher."

After hearing Lu Gao's answer, the person who just asked the question understood instantly.

It's not that Min Si performed exceptionally well, but that before Wu Zhao succeeded to the throne, the Ministry of Revenue was in a mess.

Coupled with Emperor Shun's squandering, a lot of food may have disappeared without even being put into storage.

So now it has doubled, mainly because the account has been smoothed out.

Looking at the eyes of the people around him, the minister also understood what a stupid question he had asked.

Obviously, everyone is well aware of this matter, but no one mentioned it, and I was stupid enough to even mention it.

Arching his hands toward Lu, the minister retreated into the ranks of courtiers.

After listening to Lu Gao's report, Wu Zhao couldn't help but said: "Okay, God will bless my Wu Dynasty this time.

The warehouses of my Wu Dynasty are abundant, and I no longer have any worries about famine.

If the Buddhist Kingdom in the Western Regions wants to come over, just let them come over."

After speaking, Wu Zhao looked at Wang Lin and said, "Prince Wang, I order you to recruit another hundred thousand tiger troops before the end of the year. Is there any problem?"

If you have food in your hands, you won’t panic.

Why did the Huwei Army dare not expand before?

It's not because of poverty.

When food is a problem, don't talk about military pay.

But eating is definitely not a problem now.

With the extra grain, there is no problem in feeding an additional 200,000 people, not just 100,000 people.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely be able to complete the recruitment."

Wu Zhao nodded, and then continued: "In view of the fact that the Western Region invaded our Wu Dynasty.

I have now decided to formally declare war on the Western Regions.

I order the two princes, Prince Yu and Prince Yan, to gather their troops and return to their respective fiefdoms.

The entire defense of Hezhou was handed over to Marquis Dingguo's Red Flame Army and Hezhou Huwei Army.

The champion was ordered to command the city guards of hundreds of cities to support Hezhou, and together with the Red Flame Army, he would defend Hezhou and resist the Western Regions.

King Jing is ordered to send capable generals to assist the champion in commanding the city guards of hundreds of cities."

After listening to Wu Zhao's orders, all the courtiers understood.

Isn't it true that Wu Zhao is generous? Let's just forget about it with Wu Yu.

Zhao Li stayed because Wu Zhao thought he was useful.

But Wu Yu would never let it go like this.

Since you have gone home, just stay at home and stay well.

By the way, Wu Yan, who was alone and unable to sing, was also sent back to the north.

Now the four northern states are at peace, and the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons has completely ceased.

It can be said that there is no longer any war in the north.

The absence of war means that it cannot make meritorious deeds and cannot expand its influence.

As for whether the two of them can cause any trouble in the north.

This is obviously impossible.

Now the northern border belongs to Ning Chen.

No matter in terms of reputation or strength, Ning Chen is the king of the north.

So even if the two of them go back, they can only stay in their lair.

If you want to expand your influence, don’t even think about it.

The war between Hezhou and the Western Regions was handed over to Ning Chen again by Wu Zhao.

The relationship between Marquis Dingguo and Ning Chen was well known to all the ministers in the court.

Maybe the condition for Marquis Ding to send 50,000 Red Flame troops to Hezhou is to let Ning Chen take command.

There is the Red Flame Army, plus Ning Chen's own hundreds of strong soldiers and horses, as well as Prince Jing's troops and commanders.

Finally, coupled with the strong national power of the Wu Dynasty, it is almost impossible to win in the Western Regions.

Since Emperor Shun of the Wu Dynasty, this was the first time that the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty felt so confident about defeating another force.

After arranging all these things, Wu Zhao looked at Cao Xing again.

"Cao Xing, the minister of Dali Temple, knew the law and violated the law, and interfered in the private affairs of the clan without authorization.

It was his first offense and it did not cause any adverse consequences.

He was removed from the post of Minister of Dali Temple, transferred to Hezhou, and appointed as the prefectural pastor of Hezhou, and he performed meritorious service."

This sudden public treatment of Cao Xing made everyone's desire for gossip rise again.

What did Cao Xing do to interfere in the clan's private affairs?

This is everyone's most gossiped question.

Of course, the most concerning point is what exactly did Cao Xing do that could have caused him to be demoted and promoted secretly by Wu Zhaoming.

Let Cao Xing go to Hezhou to serve as the state pastor of Hezhou at this time.

Then isn't it just to brush up on Cao Xing's achievements and resume?

Although the minister of Dali Temple is considered to have a high and powerful position, he is not a 'prime minister' after all.

If Hezhou wins a complete victory, when Cao Xing comes back, he will definitely go one step further and directly become the 'Xiang'.

So what exactly did Cao Xing do? Everyone is curious about this.

After Cao Xing heard the "punishment" imposed on himself, he calmly came out and said: "The guilty minister has decreed."

After dealing with Cao Xing, all matters for today's morning meeting have been dealt with.

"My dear friends, the battle in the Western Regions is related to the fate of our country, the Wu Dynasty. I hope that all of you, my dear friends, can work together with me to fight against the Western Regions!"

"I swear allegiance to Your Majesty to the death!"

After expressing their stance and allegiance, today's morning court also dispersed.

However, although the dynasty was dismissed, matters concerning the court were not over yet.

Especially what exactly did Cao Xing do to deserve such a huge credit.

You can go directly to Hezhou to gain experience and merit.

You must know that Hezhou Zhoumu is definitely a fat man right now.

Originally, everyone didn't expect that there would be a fight between dragons and tigers in the imperial court.

As a result, Cao Xing secretly plotted against Chen Cang and directly took the position of governor of Hezhou.
Chapter completed!