The abandoned concubine was actually Wang Zhuang: the paranoid prince was dumbfounded and chased aft

Chapter 406 I Have No Money

Murong Xiao thought that their discussion for a long time had resulted in some nonsense, but he didn't expect that after a long discussion, he was asked to pay for it.

"Father, the 10 taels I gave you last night was the last of Wei'er's wealth. I gave all the banknotes to my father. Does my father still want me to pay the military salary to the Third Division Army from my own pocket?"

"I would like to share my father's worries, but I have no money, and Wei'er has no money to give to me."

Emperor Beiwu pinched his eyebrows and said, "I know, but these 10 taels are not enough at all. Northern Qi has nearly one million soldiers."

There are hundreds of armies like the Third Division Army and the Flying Tiger Army, the Iron Cavalry Army, and the Dragon and Tiger Army.

There are also troops stationed at the border. Among them, the salary of the Yan Mo Army in the northwest city is twice as high as that of other armies.

The Dragon and Tiger Army has the largest number of people, nearly 20 troops, and is led by the Xiao family's father and son.

If there is no war now, it will be fine for other small armies to default on their military pay. However, the Yan Mo Army cannot default on their military pay, otherwise the northwest city will be in chaos.

Because there are too many temptations in that place.

If the imperial court did not give enough money, Yan Mojun would be tempted at any time and escape from the imperial court's control.

Once Yan Mojun loses control, the northwest city will lose control.

Now Northern Qi, as well as Northern Mo Kingdom, Northern Tang Kingdom and other major countries are holding back their troops, waiting for chaos in the northwest city to trigger a war in the Northern Territory.

Now that a war has just ended, Northern Qi needs to rest and it is not appropriate to fight again.

"But I don't have any money either." Murong Xiao looked innocent, with the words "I am poor" written on his face.

As we all know, he is the poorest prince in Northern Qi. If he said that he could raise more than 5 soldiers and horses at this time, wouldn't it be suspicious? !

It is absolutely impossible for Murong Xiao to pay this amount of money himself.

"I heard that your wife's drug store and Juxian Building are very profitable. She must still have money. If you ask her to use this more, it will be enough to help you support the three armies." Emperor Beiwu was a little forced to go to Liangshan. It feels like he even dares to say such shameless words.

Fortunately, Feng Mingwei didn't come, otherwise she would have been in a hurry after hearing this.

Shen Jing and the others were too ignorant to say anything.Maybe everything that needed to be said was said before Murong Xiao came.

Otherwise, Emperor Beiwu would not have mentioned this.

Murong Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly and raised his lips, "If the 10 taels are given to Marquis Chang Ning, what will happen to the salary of the Yan Mo Army in the northwest?"

Because of the continuous wars in the past three years, the military pay provided by the court was far from enough to fill the military pay hole.

The war has just ended, and the people need to recuperate and recover slowly. We cannot increase taxes. Denial will cause complaints from the people.

Most of Northern Qi's current sources of income come from taxes. They just ended a war and cannot increase taxes. It would be strange if the treasury is not empty if this continues.

Lei Jinnan came back just to get military pay. If he couldn't get military pay today, he wouldn't leave the Imperial Study Room.

And Shen Jing also came to ask for military pay. It is said that the Flying Tiger Army has expanded its troops to nearly 3 people, and is led by King An and Shen Jing. Naturally, military pay has to be paid at the beginning, otherwise who would be willing to join the new team?

"I will figure out a way for the rest. You can figure out a way for the Third Division Army's military pay in the future." Emperor Beiwu said forcefully.

Murong Xiao sneered in his heart, "Then will all the power of this army belong to my subordinates from now on?"

"How does this work?"

Shen Jing immediately objected, "The troops and horses of the imperial court belong to Northern Qi and the emperor. How can the prince take them for himself?"

"This is unreasonable, Your Majesty, please think again."

Lei Jinnan followed: "I think what Lord Shen said is reasonable. King Lie's condition is too audacious and treasonous."

Marquis Changning did not speak, but maintained a neutral attitude.

Emperor Beiwu was dissatisfied with King Lie's request. He stared at him sharply and said in a deep voice: "King Lie, do you want to rebel?!"

(End of this chapter)