Before he could open his mouth to speak, Liu Dehai continued.

"In addition, many other weapons also come from our Admiral's Office and agricultural tools..."

At this moment, Huang Xiaohu took out a bloody hoe from behind.

When the emperor saw this scene, he was furious. Just when he was about to lose his temper, Qian Ruoyu spoke.

"Your Majesty, this is not the time to be angry. I should appease the people and completely wipe out the bandits in Jiulong Mountain. Otherwise, the people in the capital will be in a panic!"

"By then, not to mention being able to wipe out the bandits, the plague may even spread. Your Majesty, please think twice!"

When the emperor suddenly heard Qian Ruoyu's words, he instantly suppressed his temper.

The emperor did not expect that Qian Ruoyu's few words could actually calm him down a little, so he nodded slightly.

"Princess Ye, you are right!"

"It seems that you have provided a very good suggestion. I will immediately start to appease the people. I would like to hear your opinion on what to do next."

The emperor then began to comfort the people around him.

"My fellow citizens, a very unfortunate incident did happen today, but at least we have gathered most of the bandit-suppression troops. Please don't worry, we didn't suffer a big setback this time!"

"Soon, we will be able to wipe out the bandits again and get all the herbs into the capital. By then, the epidemic in the capital will be guaranteed!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the people around him naturally cheered. After all, he was the emperor, so he did have some ability to encourage others.

The emperor then chatted with Qian Ruoyu in a nearby pavilion.

"Princess Ye, do you have any good ideas for eliminating the bandits? I have heard of your name before."

Although it was the first time he met Qian Ruoyu, Liu Dehai had already given him a heads-up beforehand, and the emperor was also trying to get the empress. He asked about Qian Ruoyu, and the result he got made him unexpectedly satisfied.

Although it was the first time he met Qian Ruoyu, Liu Dehai had already given him a heads-up beforehand, and the emperor actually went to the empress to inquire about it. The result he got about Qian Ruoyu also made him unexpectedly satisfied.

He was also able to confirm that there was indeed some enmity between Qian Ruoyu and the prince, which made him think even more that he should employ Qian Ruoyu well, after all, she had nothing to do with the prince.

Qian Ruoyu said immediately.

"Your Majesty, the current plan is probably to expand the bandit suppression army. Please listen to me!"

"During this process, my people investigated the number of bandits on the mountain and found that the number of these bandits actually reached about 1,500. This is a very large number. Your Majesty must have read a lot of military books and should know that if so many people are to be wiped out on the mountain, it will probably take more than three or four times the number!"

"Therefore, I suggest that we thoroughly expand the number of bandit suppression troops and increase the number of bandit suppression troops to more than 5,000!"

Hearing Qian Ruoyu's words suddenly, the emperor was even more confused. He did not expect that Qian Ruoyu did not make a better introduction, but instead asked to increase the number.

Because increasing the quantity means spending more silver, which is something the emperor does not want to see.

Qian Ruoyu naturally knew that the emperor was somewhat unhappy after hearing these words, but Qian Ruoyu still continued to tell the story in an effort to impress the emperor.

"Your Majesty, you should also know that there are indeed tens of thousands of guards in the capital, but these guards cannot act rashly!"

"In this case, we must set up an army to suppress bandits. Moreover, near the capital, there are bandits not only on Jiulong Mountain, but also on other mountains..."

Liu Dehai on the side nodded repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, the princess is right."

"Due to the long period of peace, some bandits have gathered around us. This is something that our capital and the court are completely unaware of..."

At this time, the emperor did not know that Liu Dehai was already half of Qian Ruoyu, so the assists made by Liu Dehai made the emperor hear it even more.

"If we can set up an army of 5,000 people to suppress bandits, then we will definitely be able to effectively deter the surrounding areas of the capital, and make those mountain bandits surrender one by one and never go up the mountain to be bandits again!"

"And if there are no bandits nearby, the surrounding people and caravans will be able to enter and exit freely and easily, which will greatly improve the economy of the capital. Moreover, it will also allow the people to feel the great reputation and grace of your majesty!"

Qian Ruoyu's words completely moved the emperor. When the emperor heard that setting up an anti-bandit army could have so many benefits, he was extremely happy for a moment.

But he said it with some concern.

"You are right. However, setting up a standing army of 5,000 bandits is not a small amount of money. The silver required every month may be more than 50,000..."

After seeing that he was worried about the money issue, Qian Ruoyu spoke calmly.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Although it costs more than 50,000 taels of silver a month, if we defeat the bandits in Jiulong Mountain, perhaps we can find tens of thousands of taels of silver to subsidize it?"

"Although the world is peaceful, it is still necessary to have bandits and bandits. The role of the bandit suppression army is to be able to completely destroy them and nationalize all the money they rob. If there is any extra money, then Your Majesty will obviously not have to worry about the money and food for the bandit suppression army!"

Qian Ruoyu's words immediately made the emperor somewhat moved.

And Liu Dehai said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"I heard that on a mountain 300 miles away, a leader on the mountain spent tens of thousands of taels of silver on his wedding. The amount of silver on that mountain is probably no less than 200,000 taels!"

"If we really follow Wang Fei's request, then perhaps the bandit-suppression army will not only not spend the court's money, but may even make money for the court. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone!"

After hearing these words, the emperor was completely moved. Finally, the emperor thought for half an incense stick of time before nodding to Qian Ruoyu.

"You're right... This is indeed a good idea. Setting up an army to suppress bandits is indeed a good idea. It seems that your suggestion is very good..."

"If this bandit-suppression army can really do what we expect, then maybe it won't be a bad thing at that time... The only problem is who will be in charge of this bandit-suppression army..."