In any case, the old territory of the Ming Dynasty achieved formal and nominal unity and expanded. Especially the submission of Mongolian tribes, both politically and practically, has a profound and realistic impact.

Needless to say, the far-reaching impact is that the illiterate Bai Ding can also say a lot of things. But the benefits that can be seen and touched are real.

The surrender of the tribes of Korqin, Khar, Naiman, Chahar and some other small tribes led to the surrender of the tribes of the northern Mobei and western Mobei Mongolian. In a practical sense, it was the expansion of territory and the elimination of war. The peace and huge commercial interests in the north were enough to drive greater interests. As for the military level, at least there was no need to retain too many border guards as in the previous Ming Dynasty, which was a bottomless pit for swallowing gold and eating silver. As long as you do well to appease and commercial circulation, the grassland is a huge help. In Li Si's long-term plan, the grassland is also a bridgehead and a foundation for continuing to expand to the north.

Open border trade and trade, so that the grassland and the Central Plains can be more closely integrated. As the exchanges in the north gradually deepen, commercial forces from all over the country flocked in. Small fights such as the Tea and Horse Gang have changed from semi-underground to open and open, and the interoperability of materials between the north and the south can be seen.

In view of the merits of the Mongolian tribes, Li Si's rewards were also very generous. All the tribes on the grassland could get a good name, that is, the leader of a small tribe with only more than a thousand households could also get the title of a Khan. The loyal Bo led these tribe leaders to submit memorials to the emperor, and each one was accurate. The court did not think about all kinds of big hats and high titles. The court rewarded in batches. Now the names of the Great Khan Kings and the likes of the Great Khan Kings are flying all over the sky, and they are almost ruined. The thirteen tribes of Neiman made three thirteen kings. As for the substantive issues involving the division of territory and possession of grasslands, they basically rely on their own ideas. For the Mongolians' own affairs, they "discussed" and handled them themselves. It seems a bit inappropriate for outsiders to intervene too much.

The Mongolian tribes also saw that the army to die would not interfere in the grassland, and not to mention anything else. Small tribes such as only more than a thousand households can also have the title of Khan. If they were placed in the past, they would not have laughed out loud? But the more the leaders of those small tribes were, the more they were flocking to such things...

The other party who really made the Mongolian tribes feel that loyalty was indeed sincere was to trade with each other. In addition, the army to the death did not send any large army into the grassland, nor did they retain many army deterrence. Basically, they all sent out a few civil servants, and those civil servants did not have much power, which can be simply understood as communication and communication. In more cases, these civil servants were responsible for helping the various departments to adjust. Although most of the grassland divisions were under the banner of the army to the death, the grassland was actually the grassland of the Mongolians, and the Mongolians were Mongolians.

The warriors on the grassland soon discovered these benefits. The Han people did not oppress them. They did not force a large number of cavalry like the Manchus, and it was even more impossible to send large troops to reduce the number of people. Although they took away many fur horses, they exchanged them for salt and tea cloth. If they were in the past, these things would have to be gathered into the pass to grab them, but now, those merchants would send them in groups. With the influx of too many commercial forces, the prices of these things were lowered...

The milking girl can make a piece of silk clothes and can afford the fragrant rouge, which really makes men happy. Especially the promotion of the Shanxi merchant model has given those families who shepherd horses and sheep a new way to make money. Sell leather felts and other things that will never be missing from the grassland to those merchants, and then go to their workshops to process these things and get a salary...

Chu Hu and Bu Dai in Khalkha were really ambitious. They actually wanted to buy cannons and muskets from the dead. What was most shocking was that this kind of thing that could not be easily taken was agreed by Zhongchengbo and was really going to be sold to Khalkha.

What did Khalkha buy these things? The answer was long overdue, and wasn't he going to steal everyone's pastures and cattle and sheep? This matter was immediately collectively opposed by other ministries. Under pressure from everyone, Zhongshengbo "had to" terminate such a transaction. At the same time, it was proposed that unless the entire Mongolia collectively agreed, he would not do such a thing that would destroy the balance of grassland forces in the future.

The Khalkha people were too ambitious, and this was already the consensus of all tribes in the grassland. The nearby tribes were secretly guarding against the ambitious Chu Hu and the sinister and cunning life.

Although there are many such open and secret struggles, on the whole, the grassland has entered a period of peace.

Feeling from the kindness and kindness of Zhongsheng Bo, I happened to catch up with the opportunity of Zhongsheng Bo's wedding, and many tribes sent gifts.

To be honest, Li Si didn't like these gifts very much. Most of them were Thousand-mile horses or swords used by a hero. They really didn't have much value for these things. Especially those Thousand-mile horses, each tribe sent one. If it was taken down for the army, such diplomatic concierge was really not good-looking, but if they were raised by themselves, it would be useless, so let's put it aside for now.

Li Si's "closeest" "partner" Wu Sangui did not even have a decent person, and sent a white tiger skin as a gift early. King Lu, who also had a "very close relationship with loyalty, sent an envoy to send a pair of jade balls and a health care scripture. It is said that this pair of jade balls can be held in his hands and has the effect of relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation. As for the old and unbearable health care scripture, it is a handbook of a master who practices according to the methods contained in the book, which can prolong life.

For Lu Wang, who re-establishes health care like Mount Tai, these two things are really good, but for Li Si, they cannot be eaten or used. If you sell them out, it will not look good in appearance. They are completely useless.

As Zhang Dazhe, Li Dingguo, should be considered a person of some importance. He came over to discuss other details of Sichuan under the guise of sending gifts. The civil servants who went to the death have begun to enter Sichuan, and many things that are related to their vital interests have to be carefully determined. Of course, some people will do these quarrels.

Zhang Dazhei’s congratulations are indeed very interesting. They are a picture of Wu Sheng’s Dharma Source Buddha. It is not obvious whether it is the original copy of Li Si. However, if a person like Zhang Dazhei believes in Buddhism, I don’t know if it is a satire.

Except for the real money and silver given by Li Yan and Hao Yaoqi and other Li Chuang's remnants who were fusing with the army to die, there was no decent gift at all. Of course, Li Si's decent heart was another situation, preferably real money and silver. The one who made Li Si most angry was Nandu, and the little emperor was indeed poor. It was understandable that he did not give gifts. Those old school officials who were in power were more stingy than the other. Some sent books and some sent pens and ink, which was not worth a few little money at all. As for an old acquaintance like Liu Lishun, he would just write a letter and verbally express his congratulations.

"Master, if the tax is increased... I'm afraid the people will have any ideas." Zhou Wenyuan didn't even have a formal official position. The positions assigned by the court were just a court level, and it was basically a false title. Like all the personnel in the army to die, no one took the official position given by the court as a son. The court rewarded the heavens and did not work here. Although the low title was ridiculous, he was already the chief general of the entire north, most of Shanxi, the entire northern Zhili and most of Shandong people, and could handle political affairs at once. He had more practical authority than the chief officials of the state dynasty, and was half of the family of the general.

This is the ambition of scholars.

"The taxes are already extremely heavy in Huaixi, Henan, Shanxi, Shandong and other places. If the tax is increased, it will definitely touch the interests of the gentry. Nowadays, the gentry..." As a scholar, Zhou Wenyuan knew very well the status of the gentry. Although the army to die has always suppressed this class, it is not the time before. The gentry class has merged in, so it is probably a bit inappropriate to use powerful means.

If you want to talk about the heavy taxes, Zhongsheng Bo is definitely the best in the world. It is three times that of Jiangnan, so it is hard to add it. Even if the tax increases, it basically falls on these gentry. Especially now, many gentry are involved in the army that goes to the death, or they are simply people who go to the death. The tax increases will touch their own interests.

"How much land do you have?" Li Si asked Zhou Wenyuan with a smile: "How much is it worth? I honestly say it to me."

Zhou Wenyuan smiled and said, "There is nothing to hide from the Grand Marshal. My land was rewarded by the Grand Marshal himself. It is about 700 acres. In addition, the gifts from colleagues and gifts from each other are converted into silver. There are also 70,000 or 80,000. If you consider the miscellaneous items, there should be more."

"Haha, okay, Zhou Wenyuan, he is richer than me." Li Si just smiled.

The current situation is different from before. The benefits of war and military merits have made the army to die themselves the greatest vested interests, and a new class of gentry has been formed. This brand new class of gentry can no longer be simply said to be close to the army to die, but the army to die themselves.

The general could not have completely put such heavy taxes on the people, and the ultimate bearer would be the gentry class.

"You can't use up so much wealth. I know you don't have the intention to make money, haha," Li Si laughed: "As an emerging gentry, you will always be honest and clear for a few years, and I dare not say it in the future. In another three or five years, at most ten years, there will be corrupt officials among the officials of our army who go to the death. Don't tell me about military laws and regulations. This is human nature, and no one can avoid it, and you can't eliminate it. Wealth cannot be too concentrated, especially within us. This time, we will start with you and me. You will count your land, and add 30% of the taxes, and all local officials will handle it accordingly."

It is said to be 30%, but this is based on the already heavy taxes. If it is placed in Jiangnan, which has light taxes and labor, it will almost double.

"Yes." A person like Zhou Wenyuan seems to be a weak scholar, but no one dares to regard him as a scholar with a weak face. This vicious and cruel guy is amazing, although he never participates in decision-making. His executable ability is absolutely trustworthy. No matter what he does, he is ruthless.

"That's what I think. Senior officers and local officials above the county level, not including county levels, all taxes must be increased." Li Si said: "The scope of tax increases does not include wealthy families among the people. In terms of positions and official positions, the scope of tax increases is very small, which means to show the people. We will increase taxes first, which is also a preparatory plan for the future tax increases."

"The Grand Marshal really wants to increase taxes on a large scale?"

Li Si said: "There is no plan to increase taxes at the moment. We are not short of money at the moment. We just need to raise the airs first. Taxes are easy to reduce taxes, but it will be difficult to increase taxes. I will set this tone first, and it will be easier if I really want to increase it in the future. And..."

Zhou Wenyuan is very targeted at Li Si's routine of doing things. He uses his own people so much and touches his own people's interests. Only Li Si's prestige can be easily achieved. Especially those senior officers are cultivated by the commander, and no matter how much tax increases, there will be no rebound. At least there will be no such thing as the commander. If he touches his own people's interests, there will definitely be some compensation in the future.

"I will compensate. This is my own business. I will tell the people below that you have to handle it..." Li Si knocked on the table: "The casualties and casualties pensions must be increased, and the families of the martyrs' children and families will have some preferential treatment. Especially this must be implemented. Disabled soldiers and martyrs' families must be taken care of no matter what the reasons are there. The state-level local officials will open another yamen to handle this matter. What are the candidates? Priority selections are given from the disabled soldiers and families of the martyrs. The money required is from the tax increase. If someone makes any tricks here, they will do it heavily and do it hard."

The criminal law of the army to die is extremely serious. The general's statement again means that this is a thunder pool and a restricted area. If anyone really lets the water go here, the consequences will be extremely serious.

"I will say this in the army. The officers and local officials are ours. Their money is also used to the death army."

The army that can go to death today can have a great situation today, how many brothers die in a foreign land, how many men leave their wives and children behind. The passion and selfless assistance on weekdays really make their blood boil, but how many orphans and widows cry in the middle of the night... The martyrs gave their lives today, and the affairs behind them and the families left behind must be taken good care of. This is a matter of military morale and conscience. In order to take care of these people, the generals did not hesitate to contempt the law, which shows how important this matter is in the generals' hearts.

The bone picking movement has reached its climax. All regions are collecting remains of martyrs, gathering together to celebrate the scenery and burials, erecting monuments and building luxury tombs, and giving priority to handling no matter how much money is spent. This is not only a sign of the attitude of the army to die, but also a sign that the war is not over yet.

This is to prepare for the great battle that is about to begin, to let the army and the people see the dignity and glory of soldiers, so that the warriors on the battlefield have no worries.

The keen Zhou Wenyuan quickly smelled a smell: the general of the general's concentration of manpower and force, and even a general mobilization of war, was definitely for the grand strife. According to common sense, Yilibali and the surrounding barbarian small states are not worthy of the death army to fight so much. The reason why the general puts such a great effort shows that the grand strife is definitely not as simple as occupying a few small states. According to Zhou Wenyuan's idea, this grand strife will be an unprecedented war, and the goal is definitely much larger than people imagined.

Yilibali was extremely surrounding, and it was never within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and it was not that the Ming Dynasty did not have the strength to expedition. When the Ming Dynasty was prosperous and strong, it was also possible to take down these barbarian small states. The reason why they didn't do that was because fighting such a war was simply a business of losing money and gaining publicity, which was really not worth it.

Those places, where the land is barren and the people are poor, let alone whether they can be successfully captured. Even if they are occupied smoothly, the income from the occupation cannot make up for the military and financial resources consumed. No matter how you look at it, it is not a profitable business.

"After the battle, our financial resources must be lost, and the commander must be mentally prepared." If you do not make money in this transaction, you, Li Si, must be mentally prepared.

I won’t talk about military expenditures, and the reduction in people’s livelihood brought by war mobilization is not considered. The current mobilization is already unimaginable. Zhang Dazhe and Wu Sangui also participated in it. Zhang Dazhe alone took out 200,000 troops and conquered a few small places, and he could put such great efforts? These are not within Zhou Wenyuan’s power, and he doesn’t have to care about it. But mobilizing those general social parties will have a scale of tens of thousands, whether it is coaxing or deceiving, and a lot of big and scary empty official positions and bans were thrown out. Anyway, no matter what means they use, they would have to let the elder brothers take their believers to participate in the expedition. Such a big noise is not a joke.

This has not included the prisoners and criminals recruited from all over the country, the rogue green skin who are desperate to take the risk and join forces from all sides. The total number of people participating in the battle is already hundreds of thousands. Even if you eat up all the Yilibari and several surrounding small countries, at most, you will be able to earn enough money and you will not be able to make anything.

"You don't have to worry about these things, I have my own plans."

The power of the mobilization of the Great Conquest was indeed very large, but there were not many preparations for the war. The main military force was Zhang Dazhe and Wu Sangui. Li Si's real purpose was colonization.

Expand the living space of the people, first use it to dilute the local indigenous population and firmly occupy the area, and then it can be used as an outpost. Li Si really didn't have much interest in several small places, including Yilibali. His real strategic goal is to move the base and outpost further forward, and prepare for the desolate old empire that is plundering and invading the declining old empire even more. The army that went to the great expedition during the great expedition was the real elite. It was basically not much used in the early stages of the war. Their task was to continue to move forward. Eat the territory of the old empire, snatch their wealth and population, and open a passage to the west. It will take less than ten years, and it will be effective.

In the case of immigration, honest and decent people are unlikely to participate, and they can only use unstable forces from the people. Such as the Clan Socialist Party and the prisoners and rogues are the best choice.

Although the great battle has not begun, Li Si has already expected the result. Yilibali and other small countries could not withstand such a large invasion and would soon perish, and then they would be cruel plunder and bloody killings.

What do those merchants from all over the country eat? They are just chasing bloody flies. If they don’t see the huge benefits, they will pay and sell so much effort? Not to mention anything else, these guys who are particularly interested in slaves will be a disaster for the local natives when they pass by.

Whether in Jiangnan or elsewhere, the traditional situation of industry and commerce has changed. Industry has surpassed commerce, which requires a lot of labor. The cost of hiring labor is too high, far less than using slaves to reduce costs. As long as the price of goods is cheaper, it has absolute competitiveness. Those business forces only care about their interests and business territory. As for whether it is bloody or not, they do not care.

Especially in Liangzhe, where industry and commerce are the most developed, commercial power is no longer an undercurrent that cannot be put on the table, and has begun to deeply influence politics. The participation of Lu Wang in the war is the best proof. Although the most primitive and simple mercantilism has many disadvantages, it has finally been effective. Commercial power has begun to enter the political stage. Although this influence is not so obvious in Jiangnan, it is just a matter of time.

Regarding Jiangnan, Li Si had some ways to involve them.

The army to die completely destroyed the remnants of the Qing Dynasty curled up in the two Liaos, causing the two Liaos to return to the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Needless to say, the business opportunities contained here are, the wealth taken away by the Qing Dynasty is enough to attract merchants and workers in the south of the Yangtze River to flock. Although they did not directly participate in the great battle, the materials they produced will still flow.

The construction of people's livelihood, the construction of the army, the materials needed for the storm, and these seemingly huge expenses cannot move the muscles and bones of the army to die, and can be transferred to Jiangnan by exporting gold and silver.

Otherwise, how to deal with the wealth obtained from the Qing Dynasty? Of course, it was to get it to Jiangnan and exchange it for materials, which also involved Jiangnan.

Since commercial power can turn literati into their dogs, and if those literati who are full of knowledge can call them, then it will not be too far away when it affects politics.

The influence of commercial interests is not only highlighted in the Jiangnan generation, but also in the capital. There are also many people who are thinking about making a fortune in wars, and the representative figure is Guan Erye.

Mr. Guan Er’s face is so vast. There is no need to say how many friends there are in the world. Now it is even more amazing. It is said that even if he is involved in the death army, Mr. Guan Er can push the door and enter. Report the door? Let’s take a break, that’s an outsider. With such a solid friendship between Mr. Guan Er and Mr. Guan, what’s the way to report?

"Just talk nonsense, you guys," Mr. Guan laughed and pointed at the old and young men in the room and said, "Who dares to push the door and enter? Don't say that my friendship with Dashang has not reached this point, even if I have arrived, I don't dare. If I get close without a report, hehe... I dare to bet my wife and children, and my hands have not touched the door, so I'll have already been thrusting the corpse..."

"Aren't the Second Master familiar with the men of Qisha Camp? Naturally, he is an acquaintance with the Grand Marshal's guard..."

"Acquaintance, who is Dashen? Personal safety can be closed. No matter how familiar it is, even if it is too familiar, you can push Dashen's door privately." said Mr. Guan Er.

But that's the same. What kind of identity is the Grand Marshal and how important is it? Now most of the world is counting on the Grand Marshal. If anyone can get close to him, that's great?

"You haven't seen each other. Yesterday, when I went to the Grand Marshal's Mansion, there was no need to say anything. Even the child soldiers around the Grand Marshal were so powerful that they looked so fierce..." Mr. Guan Er took a breath like a toothache: "Do you know those child soldiers? The world's number one death warrior can kill people with his eyes. Who can say that he is not afraid?"

Who doesn't know the handsome boy soldier? His reputation has long been heard from the sky - the anti-traitor group. The most powerful killing star in the world and the absolute terrifying power. No matter whether you are the Jade Emperor or the King of Hell, as long as you take action, you will be destroyed.

How intimidating the world is, when I think about it now, my backbone is so air conditioning.

Mr. Guan Er smiled and said, "But the Grandmaster really saw me in person. After saying a few heartwarming words, I was so excited that I didn't fall asleep all night. By the way, the Grandmaster even asked me to bring a message to all the old and young men..."

"The Grand Marshal still knows us? God, it seems that there is a blue smoke coming from the ancestral grave..."

"What is the Grand Marshal talking about?"

When everyone heard that the Marshal had something to say to everyone, they were so excited. After hearing the Marshal's words, everyone would probably have to be as unpromising as Mr. Guan, so excited that they couldn't sleep well.

Mr. Guan cleared his throat, and scholar Li Si sat upright: "You have helped me with the death army, thank you for your hard work..."

"Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your hard work."

"We just follow the coach to run errands, and we dare not take it as hard."

Just as what I did before was not Guan Erye but Dashen himself, everyone was polite to bow down to the courtesy.

Mr. Guan Er continued to imitate Li Si's appearance and tone: "To save my national luck, I will work hard for my thousands of compatriots. I remember all these loves that will go to the death. If you go back, you will bring me a message and thank you for me."

"I dare not take it, but I dare not take it."

I didn't expect that what everyone did would be related to such a grand and solemn vocabulary as national luck. In fact, everyone just wanted to live a good life and make a little more money. When the Grandmaster said this, everyone felt that their faces were shining, and their bones were lighter, which was very heroic with a bit of national influence.

Several old men who had read books and knew the words were even more excited and bowed: "We are just a little bit too thin, so we can't mention it by the commander."

It is said that it is a little bit too thin, but in fact it is just a shameless person who recognizes such credit. They are all ordinary people, especially the man in the capital. What they value most is face. Who doesn’t care about this?

"In the previous battle, I have worked a lot. If you want to talk about gold and silver as a reward, you always feel that it is too light. In fact, I also lack silver and money here..." Mr. Guan Er continued to imitate Li Si's appearance.

The Grand Marshal really understands everyone’s minds. What are they doing? It is naturally for the national luck and the 100 million compatriots. Although everyone is doing it with the intention of making money, the Grand Marshal said so, so it is naturally like this. We are not a fan of money, but we are all national heroes. These young men are only good at face. Which national hero is important, whether it is important, silver or gold? Is it more? Holding a few golden cakes in my arms, you have money, but once you spend it, you will be over. The title of national hero comes, and you will be very strong and your back is very strong everywhere you go. People have to respect their eyes. Even if they are a hundred years later, will the faces of their descendants be shining?

"Now the war is imminent, and there is no shortage of troops, money and food. Some things may be a bit good. If everyone is willing to do it, they can give it a try. It can be regarded as my return gift to everyone..."

Before Master Guan Er finished speaking, there was a "buzz" sound below and it immediately became messy.

In the early years, everyone was a pauper with two pawdies barely clawed with their hands and fists, but now they are shaking. Although they are not afraid to say that they are rich, they are much stronger than ordinary local wealth. What is the point of getting rich so quickly?
To be continued...