Chapter 254: I won’t play with you anymore!

Zhao Xing stood up from the ground and said with his fingers: "The first thing is to build roads. The roads are the national chains. Wherever the roads are built, the place will integrate into this country and will never be disconnected. In the past two years, we have been forced to breathe by the Xixia people. Now that we can take out our hands, the first priority is to build roads. All the fortresses leading to the forefront are built on a spacious stone slab avenue, so that our infantry and our supplies can be reinforced at any time. It will be difficult for the Xixia people to attack again.

The second thing is to plant trees. The number of apple trees that are fought in the end in this war is the number of apple trees. It takes twenty years to support a person, and it takes at least three years to train a soldier. It only takes three hundred arrows to make three hundred arrows, a small workshop, and a lathe. As long as we plant apple trees, even if we use six hundred arrows to shoot four Xixia people, it will take two days to exchange for his twenty-year growth period. This transaction is worth it.

Third: Rewards cannot be stopped, clan expansion cannot be stopped. Our advantage lies in our economy and our culture. This war ultimately depends on our culture and economy. To make our strengths join the war, we must psychologically overwhelm the people of Xixia and make them surrender to our civilization. Therefore, everything that promotes our culture must be vigorously supported by the government - holding a knife in one hand and a book in the other..."

Zhao Xing suddenly shook his head and stopped abruptly because what he said was the power of the appeaser, and Zhang Yue, the manager, could not get involved.

After pausing for a moment, Zhao Xing suddenly thought up and waved his hand: "When Cai Yuanchang left Yangzhou, he said that he would not leave any money to his descendants. I laughed at him for being too ruthless. Now I also learn from him, and I should be even more ruthless than him. Brother Wanqi, let us arrange everything that should be arranged and send the money that should be spent to the people in advance. It is best to arrange all the work for next year so that Lu Huiqing can't be greedy."

Wan Qi Yong hesitated for a moment and immediately agreed readily: "I'll make arrangements now!"

According to the rules, after Zhao Xing, the chief official, Wan Qi Yong could choose to stay and continue to assist the new official, because he is now a formal official appointed by the court. However, his agreement means that he is determined to share good fortune and misfortune with Zhao Xing from then on.

Wan Qi Yong hesitated for a while, Shuai Fan didn't need to think at all. He immediately stated: "If you want to talk about the money from the treasury, the biggest expense is to purchase Qingtang Armor. Several wars have been confirmed that the chain mail can defend against cutting injuries, but it is not effective against heavy blows and sword stings. Now the stamping machine workshops have been built, and a small workshop can produce 30 pairs of Qingtang Armor in a day. The external sale of this armor has dropped to 100 coins. It is better for us to exempt the debts of each workshop and use these debts to compensate them, and purchase sufficient Qingtang Armor equipment for each army at half price."

Zhao Xing high-high: "Yes, I can't let the people of Huanqing Road leave a lot of debts to welcome the new officials. This is a good idea. We must use various reasons to exempt the debts of each workshop - we can order horse-drawn plows and horse-drawn farm tools in the farm tools workshop. In this way, the price of war horses can remain high. As for the weapons and weapons workshops... we immediately convene all counties and the twenty-eight villages in Huanqing."

Zhang Feng hesitated for a moment and immediately decided to join Zhao Xing's alliance front. He interrupted and said, "Dingbian Army has 7,000 troops. I plan to make up for it in the spring. Now there are 4,000 pairs of armor. I will count the number of people left."

Zhao Xing was generous and didn't spend his money. He replied without blinking: "All of it is included, as long as you apply, you will spend it. It is not my money, whoever wants to give it to whom!"

The "Qing Tang Armor" invented by Zhao Xing was actually the later Spanish infantry breastplate. Because practice has proved that the probability of the infantry armor being hit on the front is more than 70%, and the protection on the side is not worthy of advocating, because most of the protection is needed during escape. It is best not to need armor pieces on the two arms of the infantry armor, because it will affect the soldiers' waving their arms to fight. At the same time, the hem of the infantry armor should be as short as possible, because it will hinder the infantry's mobility.

The total weight of the Song people's Burenjia in "The General Yao of Wu Jing" is 39 kilograms, with eight kilograms on their arms alone, and a huge skirt. The Xixia people used the captured Burenjia to cut off the hem of their grown skirt to form an iron kite, and inadvertently gave in to the Human Armor to reduce one disadvantage, exerting its powerful protection and increasing mobility...

Zhao Xing was not clear about the above debates about infantry armor, but he believed that things that could be passed down through the ages and preserved to the modern era must have been tempered and proved to be scientific. Therefore, based on the principle of cost saving, he adopted the most cost-saving design and made a simple plate-type breastplate model he had seen to make the stamping machine stamped and molded at one time. Unexpectedly, this plate-type armor has been tested and has the best effect.

The rise of plate armor quickly eliminated chain armor. Nowadays, most of these expensive and heavy chain armors are supplied to nearby prefectures and counties. When Huanqing people made this armor, they incorporated the aesthetic style of the Song people. Many golden silk armors were inlaid with various patterns, and developed various schools as if weaving "cloud brocade". The simple and crude plate armor was the favorite of soldiers.

When Zhao Xing was so generous, Zhang Qing hurriedly said goodbye. He wanted to go back and count the number of armors so that Zhao Xing could empty his storage. While walking, he muttered: "The soldiers of Huanqing are blessed. The new Qingtang armor should be majestic and have to be protected..."

As the song ended, people dispersed, Zhao Xing paced alone in the garden, muttering sadly: "This beautiful scenery like a flower, this prosperous world, this glorious Song Dynasty, how could they bear it..."

No one heard Zhao Xing's lament, and the garden was empty and there was no one.

A few days later, their heads, Tige happily received enough plate armor from nearby workshops with the note from the prefecture. By the end of the year, plate armor and chain mail on the street became a popular clothing, and everyone wore various armors to show off the streets, making people think that the entire Huanqing became a military fortress.

The people of Huanqing were also blessed. Zhao Xing's extensive purchases allowed them to eliminate all their debts. Some even became creditors of the government, holding a handful of IOUs signed by Zhao Xing and Zhang Qing in their hands, waiting for the government to cash out. This year, the financial subsidies and stakes issued by the court were still the Privy Council and the number on the paper of the Ministry of Revenue, the money had already been spent cleanly on Zhao Xing.

In addition to purchasing large quantities of weapons, Zhao Xing also purchased a large number of new agricultural tools and distributed them to Huanqing people for free. Even the glass shop, which is a luxury, did not be lonely in this year-end feast. Zhao Xing allocated a sum of funds to all counties and states, allowing them to purchase glass and redecorate the county government. Many county governments demolished the heavy walls, dug a large hole in the wall, and installed thick double glass, making the official hall bright and majestic. This made Lu Huiqing, who received the order to enter Huanqing, and couldn't help but amazed at Huanqing's wealth.

"Huanqing is so rich. I heard that the people of Huanqing have been fighting for many years. Huanqing is in poverty and even food requires the court to help. Why did you go along the way? Not only did you see that all the government offices are inlaid with large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, but Huanqing people are wearing green Tang armor chain mail... Didn't I hear that only households can get crossbows all the way in Shaanxi? Why do even children take exquisite crossbows on the streets?

The person who escorted Lu Huiqing was Wu Qing, the scout leader of Fuyan Road, and Ma Cong prepared for Huanqing Road. Wu Qing was humble and could not interfere with the words. Ma Cong knew the inside story and looked down on Lu Huiqing's behavior from his heart. He replied perfunctorily: "Fortunately, Zhao Fufu came to Huanqing for two years. The people of Huanqing bravely fought and fought bravely, and were ashamed of cowardice..."

Ma Cong said this and looked at Lu Huiqing with a smile in his eyes: "However, Zhao Anfu also said that fighting is about burning money, and all this is piled up in front of him. I heard that Zhao Anfu has spent all the money this year, just to prepare the people of Huanqing to welcome the 'grass-beating valley' in the autumn of the summer people."

Lu Huiqing felt bitter in his mouth, and he swallowed a few mouthfuls of foam and said reluctantly: "Zhao Liren had a relationship with me when he was in Mizhou. I was in Mizhou thanks to Zhao Anfu's care... We had a great conversation. This time, we must try to keep Zhao Liren for a few days."

Lu Huiqing was a fly that had a crack. When he heard Ma Cong's words, he was still full of respect for Zhao Xing, the outgoing official. He quickly expressed that he was very familiar with Zhao Xing, so he used it to pull the banner as a tiger skin. After a moment, Lu Huiqing stared at the armor on Ma Cong's chest and continued to close: "Ma prepares, I see that other people's armor is as smooth as new. Why are you wearing armor with so many patches? When I arrived at Huanqing, I must say that Li Ren is so badly treated the soldiers!"

Lu Huiqing knew it was wrong halfway through this, because the soldiers on Huanqing Road showed a look of contempt on their faces when they heard this. When Wu Qing heard this, he lifted the horse's reins without notice. He was a few steps behind and was very afraid that he would stand with Lu Huiqing to embarrass him. But Ma Cong could not leave. He touched the armor patches on his body and straightened his chest and said, "Sir, every patch on this is certified, and is recognized by Master Jinglei and Amou.

The appeaser said: The best praise for the Warriors is the patch on the armor, which is called the medal. It means that the enemy is always facing the enemy on the battlefield, fighting hard, the armor is broken, and fortunately survive. Lord Lu, you don’t know that the holes that are repaired on the armor have their origins. This is the Wuyanxia Medal, which commends me to participate in the Wuyanxia battle and achieve great victory..."

Ma Cong touched the medal and explained one by one: "This is a brave medal, a medal obtained when he broke the third hole in the lower armor. This is a medal for breaking the city. It is the first place to climb the city in the lower sect. This is the breaking hole caused by fighting with people on the city wall..."

Ma Cong proudly counted the patches on his armor one by one, then straightened his chest and continued, "Mr. Lu, on my Huanqing, the armor is as smooth as new as new, that is the 'new recruit' who has never been on the battlefield - this word is what Pushe said.

Nowadays, many people don’t have a hole in their armor, and they also have to make a hole by themselves, asking the blacksmith to make a patch. Later, the appeased adults ordered that all patches on the armor need to be recognized by the law. The identified patches are called medals. The government also issued another iron sheet, which allows people to put on their clothes when they are not wearing armor, 'so that everyone knows their courage' - this is also what appeased adults said."

Lu Huiqing's mouth became even bitter. He lowered his head and lamented in depression: The morale of the army and the people were all in his hands, and it was bitter!

When Lu Huiqing entered Qingzhou, no one greeted him at the official pavilion outside Qingzhou City. The scene seemed a little deserted, and Lu Huiqing was secretly annoyed. When he entered Qingzhou City, he discovered Zhao Xing's existence at a glance.

When Zhao Xing was in Mizhou, Lu Huiqing looked at Zhao Xing's back countless times from afar. He was particularly familiar with this back, so although Zhao Xing did not look back, he had already recognized it. He immediately stopped the horse and waited for Zhao Xing to come forward to say hello.

However, the back never looked back. He was not wearing an official robe and was patrolling the streets with his hands behind his back. The back seemed extremely lonely, but still full of pride that he could not bear to die.

Ma Cong also recognized that the back belonged to Zhao Xing. He jumped off his horse, took off his helmet, and hit his chest with his hand, making a muffled sound. Then, all the people escorted Lu Huiqing also jumped off his horse, took off his helmet and saluted the back and hit the chest with him.

The back did not turn back. On his left was An Sida in a white robe, and on the right was tall Tyson. He walked very slowly. From time to time, someone ran out of the shop on the side of the road, knelt in front of Zhao Xing and offered a portion of food with tears in his eyes, and then knocked it on several loud noises. Zhao Xing didn't accept the food, and the people who gave it didn't care. They put the food on the street, stood up and handed over to see Zhao Xing.

Lu Huiqing was very sensible. He knew that he had stepped forward at this time. If he touched public anger, the situation would be out of control. He also jumped off the horse like a soldier, stood by the road and greeted Zhao Xing. When Zhao Xing walked to the corner of the street, he threw down the reins, followed Zhao Xing with his hands behind him, and slowly paced.

Zhao Xing was heading in the direction of the Strategy and Pacification Department. Zhang Feng and Fan Chuncui were all there in the hall. They bowed to Zhao Xing together, silently, and Zhao Xing also bowed and sat upright on the chair and was silent.

After a while, Lu Huiqing walked into the hall. He first bowed to Zhang Feng, and then bowed to Fan Chuncui. These two men were subordinates when Lu Huiqing was in power, so Lu Huiqing was not polite, and he performed a flat ceremony. After he finished the ceremony, he turned to Zhao Xing, and Zhao Xing bowed, and Wanqi Yong walked up with a stack of books, with three official seals placed side by side on the books. Zhao Xing bowed and replied: "The criminal Zhao Xing handed over today. Please check the seal."

Lu Huiqing smiled and said, "Why is it a criminal official? Lord Zhao is transferred at the same level and is about to be transferred to the prefect of Chuzhou. The official did not mean to blame Lord Zhao. The master called himself a criminal official here and was frightened."

The fourth-rank official transferred the fifth-rank magistrate to the fourth-rank magistrate. This was not a demotion. Lu Huiqing was obviously talking lies here with his eyes open. But Zhao Xing had no intention of getting entangled with him. He tried his best. Wan Qi Yong put down the account book and the official seal, and bowed to Shuai Fan at the same time: "Xiaguan and others come with Lord Zhao, and they should follow Lord Zhao. Please ask Lord Lu to collect these two official seals at the same time. The treasury account book is here. Please order it."

Zhang Feng, who was sitting in the hall, shook his head secretly, and Fan Chuncui walked angrily. Lu Huiqing smiled bitterly, stroked his forehead and said, "Mr. Zhao, this matter is due to the imperial decree, and Lu is powerless... Lord Zhao will not be busy with handing over it first. The court still has a few words to ask the emperor."

The officials who passed the imperial edict in the Song Dynasty were called Xuanwei Envoys, and most of this official position was served by the Censor or Hanlin. After Lu Huiqing finished speaking, several people came in at the door. These people were originally following Lu Huiqing as a follower, pretending to be a follower, and seemed inconspicuous. Now one of them stepped forward, first bowed to Fan Chuncui, called "teacher", and then turned to Zhao Xing, and said: "Hanlin scholar Lin Xi was ordered to express comfort: Zhao Li, a person from the Huanqing road, Zhao Qing, the envoy of Xixia, paid tribute from Hedong Road, and claimed that the envoy of Xixia had paid tribute twice from Huanqing last year, and there was no trace at present. The previous question: Is there any such incident? Where is the envoy of Xixia now?"

What is finding fault? This is finding fault.

Zhao Xing's contribution to the establishment of Huanqing Road was too great. If he wiped out his official position, he would probably be embarrassed even to the people of Xixia. So the court ministers had to find a reason. What reason? The envoy of Xixia was missing twice on Huanqing Road. Zhao Xing could not escape his criticism and dared to seize the envoy silently without any interest. This was disrespectful to the emperor, so there were sufficient reasons to deal with Zhao Xing.

When Zhao Xing heard this, he asked in surprise: "The envoys of Xixia are missing. Have they ever sent me official discs to me when they entered my territory? If they had submitted them, they would know that they would be found out once the border was investigated... By the way, the envoys of Xixia have brought tribute, and what tributes were brought? If someone seized the envoys, those tributes would have to be sold through channels, which is easy to check."

When Zhao Xing asked, Lu Huiqing looked embarrassed. Fan Chuncui's face was full of smiles. He interrupted and explained: "Mr. Zhao, the people of Xixia always come with ten fingers to pay tribute. Their tribute is congratulations, and these congratulations often do not understand the text and science. However, when they left, they were pulled by big and small cars, and even hundreds of cars could not be loaded. If they had not been to the capital, they would only be a few empty travelers, and the route of selling stolen goods could not be traced."

Zhao Xing smiled, and he did not answer Lin Xi's question directly. He took out a stamp from his arms with his backhand and stuffed it into Lin Xi's arms, saying, "I am guilty, and the crime is of great importance. I beg to dismiss the office and return to my hometown. This is the stamp of resignation. Please transfer it to the official family."

After saying that, Zhao Xing waved his hand, pointed to the three official seals and a bunch of account books, and said with a smile: "The account books of this route are all here, and the treasury has been retained. The account of the official - 'Bencao people' has never avoided others. Lord Lu slowly counted it. The family of the Bencao people has been away for several days. At this moment, he is anxious and will not play with you anymore. Goodbye."

Lu Huiqing still wanted to save her, so he stepped forward and bowed and said, "I heard that Liao is in Qingzhou with his subordinates. I am deeply taken care of by Liao. I hope I can see you off."

Lu Huiqing showed that everything was decided by the court. Lu Huiqing personally had no opinion of Zhao Xing, but had a good personal relationship... So the people on Huanqing Road should not expose this resentment on him, but Zhao Xing had completely lost interest in playing with them. He ignored Lu Huiqing's obstacles and walked out of the hall with his head down. Wan Qi Yong and Shuai Fan followed closely.

Fan Chuncui had already raised his hand into the air, but he opened his mouth but didn't say anything. Zhang Feng covered his eyes with his hands, his face was sad, and he seemed to be unable to help crying...

But all this has nothing to do with Zhao Xing. As he walked out of the hall, the noise outside the yamen became louder, which was the voice of the people. Amid the noise, Lin Xi smiled bitterly and said to himself: "Why do you have to come? The official family has no intention of blaming him... Come, hurry up and catch up with Lord Zhao and give him the official seal and official gentry of the magistrate of Chuzhou. He must let him accept it. He said that I was held accountable according to the edict, and there was no intention to target Lord Zhao. Lord Zhao's contribution to Huanqing is obvious to all, and I really admire him in my heart."

When people heard the order, they hurriedly chased Zhao Xing with a pile of things in their arms. Fan Chuncui sat on the head and sighed softly: "This time the imperial court did a stupid thing. The Xixia people asked the whereabouts of the envoys. The imperial court should not use this reason to demote Zhao Li people. Once Zhao Li people were demoted, wouldn't we admit the guilt of detaining the envoys of the envoys of the Xixia people on Huanqing Road - stupid and stupid. The Xixia people were worried that they would not find any trouble. Isn't this forced a handle to the Xia people?"
Chapter completed!