Li Qin looked at the location of Jiangnan on the map and made a decision.
Li Qin then gave orders to the staff in the military intelligence room, instructing them to draft a naval plan.
Once we have sufficient funds in the future, we will immediately launch this naval plan.
After all, building a navy is extremely expensive, and we're currently in a huge fiscal deficit.
Now his priority is to conquer Shanxi and expand his tax base.
First, make sure your income and expenses are balanced.
Moreover, if Hong Chengchou were to submit to him, Shaanxi, including Guyuan Town, would have over 100,000 soldiers who had left their jobs.
That would be another huge expense, so I would add a phrase to the imperial edict I gave him: Governor-General of Shaanxi and Guyuan Town.
The meaning is clear: aren't these 100,000-plus troops following your orders?
They need to figure out how to pay their soldiers, provide them with provisions, etc., themselves. Don't come to me for help.
He couldn't afford to support a second highly independent warlord like Jiang Xiangyang of Datong.
Shaanxi fell into the hands of Hong Chengchou, a capable minister, especially since he also held considerable military power.
He would never be like Qin Chenyao from Shandong, who was manipulated at will.
It would be difficult for them to extend their reach into Shaanxi, since you've already submitted, haven't you?
When I send out troops, you can just come with me on the expedition.
It's a pity about Yang Sizhong and the other members of the Yang family who had been in contact with him.
He originally intended to use them to pave the way for his future entry into the Northwest.
Plans never keep up with changes.
He then set his sights on Shanxi, waiting for the army to be ready.
Immediately launch a westward expedition to Shanxi.
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