Chapter 539: Visiting Wonders

After the imperial court expressed its determination to crack down on gangsters and eliminate evil.

Including the officials in the government offices of various places, everyone felt that it would be another case of much ado about nothing.

After all, take the matter of suppressing bandits as an example.

The imperial court suppresses bandits every year.

However, the bandit problem in various places has not decreased, but has increased instead.

Even after suppressing the bandits, the government would still face crazy retaliation from the bandits.

By then, it will be the common people who suffer.

Therefore, they did not want the imperial court to suppress the bandits, and they would be fine with maintaining the status quo.

However, what no one expected was that this time, the imperial court was really serious about it.

The number of troops transferred from the five major camps alone reached 300,000, and this was only the first batch.

The role of these troops is to suppress bandits in certain areas.

Now that we have an army, the next step is to consider who will lead it.

Yu Qian thought about it and finally found Song Jiang and said to him:

"Most of the soldiers under your command come from humble backgrounds. They are all heroes from all over the country and have a good understanding of banditry."

"This time, the imperial court is suppressing bandits. I want you to lead the charge. What do you think?"

In recent years, the imperial court has frequently waged foreign wars.

Many soldiers were overwhelmed with merit.

But what about the generals of Liangshan?

Apart from drifting on the sea, all that is left is to train the navy.

Not only is it hard and tiring, but there is not much credit gained.

Look at Zhang Yi, it’s just a matter of talking.

After following the army back to the court, it will be like a direct leap to success!

Became the Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade.

It is equivalent to the position of Vice Minister of Six Ministries!

"Master Yu, you think highly of me and let me take command. I am deeply grateful!"

"Please rest assured, Lord Yu. The Liangshan generals will strictly follow your majesty's orders and eliminate the banditry in all places!"

Letting the Liangshan generals suppress the bandits is a matter of professional matching.

After someone took charge.

Yu Qian also considered a problem,

"General Song, the bandit problem is most rampant in Shu and the Northeast. I believe you have heard of it."

"If we want to eradicate the banditry in these two areas, what measures do you think should be taken? How many troops would be needed?"

Now, Song Jiang’s official position in the court is a general.

Commander of the Liangshan Navy.

Hearing Yu Qian's confusion, Song Jiang also fell into deep thought.

No one knew better than him the bandit situation in those two places.

Especially in Shu.

It is said that there are bandits living in every Shu mountain.

Even people in some remote areas treated the bandits in the mountains as the imperial court.

It can be seen how rampant it is, which is simply outrageous.

After a moment, Song Jiang thought about his words and slowly said:

"Just to suppress the banditry in Shu, we'll need at least 300,000 troops. Moreover, Shu has a complex terrain."

"Before we suppress the bandits, we need to send people to survey the specific terrain of the various mountaintops to understand the strength of the bandits."

"Secondly, we must sweep them away with lightning speed. Otherwise, I'm worried they'll revive!"

Yu Qian nodded and said, "You Liangshan generals will be responsible for suppressing the bandits in the north. As for the south, I will send other people."

After receiving the military order, Song Jiang took the Liangshan generals and led the 300,000-strong army to the north immediately.

In addition, he also sent people to various places to investigate the bandit situation and try to avoid alerting the enemy.

On Yu Qian's side, he discussed with various departments and planned to transfer another 300,000 troops, which would make a total of 600,000 troops.

This directly met with opposition from the Minister of Revenue, Heshen.

"To suppress a bandit, you need to mobilize 600,000 troops?"

"Six hundred thousand mouths, do you know how much food they consume every day?"

"Those who know you are suppressing bandits, and those who don't know you might think that our Great Qin has declared war on the State of Chu."

The implication is that 600,000 people are too many and that there is simply no need for such a large army.

Yu Qian pretended not to understand and responded with a smile:

"Even if the daily consumption of food and fodder increases, I'm afraid it won't be a problem for you, the Minister of Revenue, right?"

He Shen said angrily, "Sending 600,000 men to suppress the bandits is an exaggeration."

Yu Qian said earnestly, "If we are to suppress the bandits, then forget it. But if we are to do it, we must do it once and for all, so that no one in the world will dare to become a bandit in the future."

Qin Hui, standing aside, said, "The fundamental reason why banditry continues throughout the country is not that the imperial court has not vigorously suppressed it."

“Only those who are forced into a desperate situation and can’t get enough food will think about occupying the mountain and becoming the king.”

Yu Qian nodded. "I understand Prime Minister Qin's intention, but if we don't destroy it before we rebuild it, this bandit problem will be difficult to eradicate."

Cao Cao waved his hand and made the decision: "Alright, let's do as Master Yu wishes."

"Six hundred thousand is six hundred thousand. As long as we can fulfill His Majesty's will, nothing will be a problem."

With his support, Yu Qian became even more unscrupulous in doing things.

Only in this way can we achieve the result that Yu Qian wants - to destroy and then rebuild.

After much deliberation, Yu Qian decided to send a group of generals under Cao Cao to suppress the bandits.

Before that, someone needs to be sent to Shu to inquire about the situation.

As long as the areas where banditry is most rampant are resolved.

There is no need to worry about other places.

Cao Cao reported the matter to Ying Yuan, who also agreed with Qian's approach.

"Now that we have decided to do this, we cannot hesitate, and especially we must not be afraid to put in the effort."

"How can we get things done if we don't pay a price?"

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