I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 470: Unusual Movements in the North

“Except for taxes.”

"The key is that there are more corrupt officials who contribute a lot of money to the national treasury."

"Kill one and confiscate one."

“It can offset the tax revenue of several counties or even several states.”

"There are many corrupt officials in our Tang Dynasty."

Li Zheng said coldly.

As soon as these words fell.

All the civil and military officials in the court changed color.

"of course."

"I also understand that when the water is too clear, there will be no fish."

"In the past, the salaries in the Tang Dynasty were not high, so naturally many officials had to do certain things to make a living."

"But now I have increased your salary, I hope you won't be too blatant." Li Zheng warned again.

"Your Highness's Holy Word."

"I understand."

All the civil and military officials in the court echoed in unison.

Li Zheng's words were naturally a double entendre.

As he said, when the water is too clear, there will be no fish.

No matter what the national conditions are, corrupt officials are inevitable. Even if they are offered the highest salaries, they still hold a mentality of taking chances. This kind of thing cannot be prevented and can only be discovered and dealt with.

And Li Zheng’s warning.

It also tells them not to stretch their hands too far.

"The purple thought border land needs to be collected."

"Minister Li, Minister Qin."

After thinking for a moment, Li Zheng looked at Li Jing.

"I'm here, your honor." Li Jing also stood up immediately.

"I'm here." Qin Jiansheng also stood up immediately.

"Send the order of the orphan."

"Order the garrison troops in Youzhou, Jinyang, Jizhou Prefecture, and all border areas to increase patrols."

"The troops stationed in various prefectures adjacent to the border are ready to be mobilized at any time to rush to the border for support."

"Ministry of Revenue, mobilize the army and send food and supplies to the border immediately if needed." Li Zheng said seriously.

Hearing Li Zheng’s explanation.

Li Jing and Qin Jiansheng both raised their heads, as if they had guessed something.

"Your Highness."

"Are you worried about any movement from Western Turkic?" Qin Jiansheng said in a deep voice.

Li Zheng sneered, "Since I accepted the government's punishment, I have seen too many people's hearts. How many people stood in this court before, and how many people are standing now."

"They can do anything for their own benefit."

"Mobilizing troops, this is prevention."

"If the Western Turks really dare to invade, I will fight them to the end."

"If anyone dares to collaborate with the enemy and betray the country, I will make him suffer a fate worse than death."

Hear this.

Qin Jiansheng and Li Jing suddenly understood and nodded.

indeed.

Not to mention that Li Zheng saw the people's hearts, the Shangshu appointed by Li Zheng to start the implementation of the national policy of the four ministries also witnessed it with his own eyes. If it were not for the damage to the interests of those powerful people, who tried their best to organize the implementation of the national policy of the Tang Dynasty, the whole country would have completed the national policy by now.

"Report."

"Urgent news from Youzhou in the northern border."

An urgent voice sounded from outside the temple.

A pleasant look.

He was a messenger from Youzhou Prefecture.

"Xuan."

Li Shimin frowned and shouted immediately.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Youzhou Prefecture, the deputy general of the Bandit Suppression Army, Su Dingfang, has submitted a report."

"While patrolling the border, we discovered that someone was transporting ironware and other military supplies to the northern grasslands under cover of night."

"All the goods added up to thirty carts, and there were also Turkish troops at the border to support them, numbering thousands. After receiving the news, General Su Dingfang immediately led five thousand bandit-suppressing soldiers to the border and engaged in battle with the Turkish troops, successfully killing more than five hundred people, and the rest fled back."

"All the iron has been intercepted."

The messenger reported in a serious tone.

"Smuggling ironware, smuggling military supplies?" Li Shimin frowned, anger appearing on his face.

"Asshole."

"Who did it?"

"I have already issued an order."

"It is forbidden to transport any ironware or even military materials to the grasslands. Once discovered, they will be executed immediately."

"Who is so bold?" Li Shimin asked coldly.

"Return to the Emperor."

"It was done by Zhang Miao, the county magistrate of a county under Youzhou Prefecture, and his family."

"Their family smuggled ironware and military supplies not just this time, but many times, and has formed an industrial chain."

"Now General Su Dingfang and General Lin Chong are working together with other generals to conduct an investigation in Jinyang Prefecture."

"As for Zhang Miao and his family, they have been taken to Chang'an and are awaiting punishment." The messenger said respectfully.

Li Shimin's face was stern, filled with a raging anger: "I cannot tolerate corrupt officials, and I cannot tolerate those who sell out their country for personal gain."

"Ironware, salt, and other military supplies are all the foundation of our Great Tang."

"Smuggling to foreign enemy countries will cut off the foundation of our Tang Dynasty."

"The unforgivable sin is unforgivable."

"No need to take him to Chang'an."

"Give me your order to execute the entire family of this traitorous family and feed their bodies to the dogs."

This angry voice resounded throughout the Tai Chi Hall.

"Zhang Gongjin."

"Please convey my will."

Li Zheng looked at Zhang Gongjin and shouted.

Not to mention Li Shimin's anger, Li Zheng was the same.

No matter which era, traitors who sell out their country for personal gain are the most infuriating. Such people should be punished by having their entire clan implicated and their roots wiped out.

This is the price they deserve.

"I obey your order." Zhang Gongjin replied immediately.

"It seems."

"Many officials in my Tang Dynasty have close contacts with foreign races."

"I really underestimated the human heart." Li Shimin's face remained stern.

"Father."

"Leave this matter to my son."

"I will do it beautifully." Li Zheng turned around and advised Li Shimin.

The Tang Empire was too large, with too many officials and troops under its command, and all of them were based on the loyalty system.

these years.

Li Zheng has already asked the Bad Guys to clean up a lot of people. As long as their loyalty is no longer at the critical point, the Bad Guys will go and investigate, find evidence, and deal with it immediately.

However, the focus in recent years has been on the territory of the Tang Dynasty, implementing national policies from the inside out.

With the implementation of national policies.

It also caused hatred in the hearts of many powerful people.

Smuggling weapons.

This is just one part.

"Ah."

After hearing Li Zheng's words, Li Shimin nodded.

"Do you have anything else to report?" Li Zheng looked at the messenger kneeling in the hall.

"Return to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"King Wu, please speak."

"The Northern Frontier has been recuperating for many years, so the Tang Dynasty must be more vigilant."

"Moreover, according to the intelligence sent back from the northern border, the Khitan tribe that was once destroyed by Your Highness is now rebuilding again."

"It seems something has happened in the northern border again." The messenger said respectfully.

"Khitan?"

When these two words were mentioned, disgust flashed in Li Zheng's eyes.

"Go back and tell my third brother, and also tell my second brother who is in Jinyang."

"Youzhou Prefecture has 100,000 troops, and Jinyang Prefecture has 50,000 troops."

"Fortify."

"If the Turks really dare to attack while the Tang Dynasty is implementing its national policy, I will grant them the right to mobilize troops on their own."

(End of this chapter)