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Chapter 256: In order to give you money, I want to fight with you

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    Wang Kefan has a specialization in the technical field. Wang Kefan¡¯s understanding of the modern monetary system is very superficial. He only knows a rough development process from history books. In addition, as a modern person with rich information, he has never eaten pork and has seen pigs running away. At least he knows the advanced  The currency system can greatly promote economic development, so in the past two years, the silver dollar has been vigorously promoted in its own territory, and the use of military stamps has been forced within the Chu Army and Chu Xun systems to accumulate experience, lessons and popularity for the future issuance of banknotes.  But he also knew that the water inside was very deep.  Once the financial monster is out of control, it will release terrifying destructive power. Therefore, Wang Kefan has always been cautious and attached great importance to the credit of silver coins and military notes. He not only strictly controlled the circulation volume, but also always prepared ample margins. In fact, his military notes  It is not a modern credit currency, but closer to a substitute currency. It does not exert its due leverage, and its promotion of economic development is very limited.  But precisely because of this, once the Chu Army's silver coins and military stamps came out, they were sought after by all parties with a good reputation. Only because of their technical advantages, such as being easy to carry and transport, easy to use, and not easy to be counterfeited, the majority of Chu Army officers and soldiers were attracted by it.  and the entire Chuxun system accepted silver dollars and military coupons, and the use of silver coins and copper coins was greatly reduced.  Ordinary people accept silver coins faster. After all, silver coins themselves are made of precious metals. In the Jiangnan area, Mexican Eagle Ocean and other similar things have long been widely circulated. The Chu army's silver coins are more sophisticated in craftsmanship and of high quality.  At first glance, it is more reliable than the Mexican Eagle Ocean and is very popular among merchants and gentry in the south of the Yangtze River.  At first, almost no one trusted paper military stamps. Everyone regarded this thing as a disguised collection of military expenses, a means of plundering people's wealth. Ordinary people were unwilling to keep military stamps, and merchants refused to use military stamps for shopping. Even the Chu Army  There were many complaints among the soldiers themselves, but when officials at all levels under Wang Kefan allowed the use of military stamps to pay taxes, military stamps immediately gained the same good reputation as silver dollars.  Driven by tens of thousands of soldiers of the Chu army and officials at all levels, more and more people accepted silver coins and military coupons, and found that they were more useful than silver and copper coins. For example, military coupons that everyone did not trust at first became increasingly popular.  Time has maintained a stable "exchange rate" for copper coins, and people's doubts have gradually disappeared. No one is obsessed with the fact that military tickets are paper anymore, but regard them as a currency with reliable value. In Huguang, the base camp of the Chu army, military tickets  The coverage has been expanded to the entire province. Although copper coins are still in circulation, the usage has shrunk significantly.  As a result, it would be difficult for the Western Army's copper coins to flow into Huguang in large quantities through smuggling.  The ¡°currency war¡± that had been invincible in the past encountered Waterloo for the first time.  Sun Kewang's understanding of silver coins and military bills is even more compromised than Wang Kefan's, but he is extremely talented in domestic affairs and economics and is keenly aware of the huge threats involved.  After Emperor Longwu was kidnapped by the Chu army, most of Jiangxi Wan Yuanji and Guangdong Su Guansheng did not have the courage to set up their own business, and would probably bow to Wang Kefan. If Wang Kefan fully implemented silver coins and military coupons in the southern provinces, millions of kilograms of gold mined in Yunnan every year would be  Copper will turn into a pile of glittering high-grade garbage that can no longer be spent, and the Western Army, which has been galloping around in the past two years, will not be able to defeat it.  "This is an army that conquers the enemy without fighting. Everyone, once the Chu army's military tickets are spread in Guangdong, Jiangxi, and South Zhili, we will no longer be able to buy refined iron, grain, fire guns, and cotton cloth.  We can't compete for Huguang!" Sun Kewang's voice echoed in the room. Everyone was listening carefully, and their expressions were much more serious than at the beginning. Many of them were veterans who had experienced hundreds of battles. When it came to fighting skills, they may not have the same skills.  Everyone is so convinced of His Highness the King of Qin, but when it comes to internal affairs and the economy, everyone is convinced of the huge changes that Sun Kewang has made in the past few years.  The Western Army has been working hard since the Zhang Xianzhong period, and has been living a hard life. It is precisely because there is no money, no food, no weapons and horses, that it is so difficult. In the past two years, the Western Army's pockets have become obviously richer, and everyone feels that  After such a huge change, the soldiers received sufficient military pay, ate good food, wore strong armor, and used brand-new swords and guns. They also recruited and trained many young recruits, and their overall strength improved greatly.  A level, so we can win several big victories in succession.  ??Everyone understands the principle that money makes things easier.  It seems that for the sake of our Western Army¡¯s pocketbook, we must fight the Chu Army.  If we don¡¯t fight again, this military ticket alone will become a disaster.  Liu Wenxiu sat below Sun Kewang with an expressionless face and remained silent.  From the perspective of a pure military commander like him, money is indeed a very important issue, but it is not a decisive issue. Going to war because of money issues, and it is a life and death battle with the fate of the country at stake, is an incredibly absurd act.  To rashly start a war with the Chu army without being sure is to risk the lives of hundreds of thousands of Western army soldiers.    There must be a deeper reason why Sun Kewang must go to war with the Chu army. Liu Wenxiu is not only convinced of this, but also thinks that he knows the reason - the three kings of the Western Army respect Qin Wang Sun Kewang, and they are generally on equal footing.  However, Sun Kewang did not want to be divided by power by Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu. He always wanted to inherit Zhang Xianzhong's mantle and become the supreme leader of the entire Western Army. He must adhere to the eastward strategy in order to subdue Li Dingguo who advocated going north and establish his own  Absolute authority, as long as he wins this battle, no one will dare to question him.  "My brother Wang is becoming more and more arrogant. If his words reach the ears of King Jin (Li Dingguo), there will probably be another big quarrel." Liu Wenxiu complained secretly in his heart, but his face was full of anger.  No dissatisfaction showed.  Sun Kewang came in a hurry and without communicating with his coach in advance, he called all the senior generals for a meeting to forcefully implement his eastward strategy. For Liu Wenxiu, who was also one of the three kings, this was not only a problem.  This was a very rude behavior, and it was a sudden attack that played with political power. It was very taboo, but Liu Wenxiu had long been accustomed to Sun Kewang's strength. Even if she was dissatisfied, she would not openly oppose him.  Sun Kewang suddenly turned his head and glanced at him, knowing that he had not really convinced his sworn brother, so he raised his voice and said: "Everyone has heard the story of the Commentary on the Three Kingdoms. Back then, Prime Minister Zhuge and Uncle Liu met in the thatched cottage, and they decided  The strategy of dividing the world into three parts is to capture Sichuan, then use a general to guard Jingzhou, and when the time is right, attack the Central Plains, and then use a surprise army to capture Chang'an from northern Sichuan, then the world can be gained. Unfortunately, Guan Yu was careless and lost Jingzhou, and Prime Minister Zhuge had to count.  The first expedition from the Qinling Mountains to the North of Sichuan, despite repeated victories, was ultimately a failure due to the long distance and difficulty in transporting grain and grass, and the Shu Han eventually perished as a result. The situation we are facing in Xiying now is somewhat similar to that of Prime Minister Zhuge.  " Everyone is very familiar with the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. They all felt enlightened when they heard Sun Kewang's words. Sun Kewang then said: "Now some people suggest that we should negotiate peace with the Chu army and go north to fight Manchuria first.  It was a big mistake for the Qing Tatars to turn around and fight the Chu army again. With Prime Minister Zhuge's literary and military skills, the Northern Expedition could not succeed. Why can't we learn from it?  It is the granary of the world, blocking the Yangtze River and eyeing the Central Plains. It is a prosperous place and overlooks the south of the Yangtze River. It is a battleground for military strategists. I have decided to take this place!" Liu Wenxiu really listened to Sun Kewang's words.  He sat there and nodded slightly.  Isn¡¯t Jingzhou during the Three Kingdoms period Huguang?  Guan Yu carelessly lost Jingzhou, and the Shu Han Dynasty began to decline. It can be seen that this place is indeed very important. Sun Kewang must attack Huguang, and he has his own reasons.  Since you want to fight, you have to consider how to fight.  Between Huguang, Guizhou, and Sichuan are the continuous mountainous areas of western Hunan. There are not many options for marching troops, and it is also difficult to transport grain and grass over the mountains. The safest way is to use the navy to go down the Yangtze River.  After leaving the Three Gorges and entering Hubei, we first capture important places such as Jingzhou and Wuchang to cut off the connection between Hunan and Hubei, and then defeat each state capital one by one. However, this plan also has obvious shortcomings, such as long time, high cost, and long distances.  Quench your near thirst.  Shipbuilding is a very time-consuming job. Just drying the wood in the shade takes several months. In addition, with the current sharp decline in Sichuan's population, it is difficult to find craftsmen who can build ships. If you want to build a ship that can transport tens of thousands of people,  It is difficult to estimate the time required to build a huge fleet. In addition, after the fleet is built, it must be equipped with corresponding naval forces, cannons must be installed, sailors must be trained, etc. All kinds of expenses are staggering. Find someone who knows what he does.  The staff made a rough estimate of the time and funds required. Before he could finish the calculation, it exceeded everyone's psychological bottom line and everyone was discouraged.  We can¡¯t afford to waste money, and we can¡¯t afford to wait, so let¡¯s attack by land.  It is not easy to transport food and grass in mountainous areas. The simplest solution is to divide the troops. After the troops are divided into several routes, the supply line is also divided into several routes. The pressure on each route is greatly reduced. After a discussion, we all considered the main roads in western Hunan.  Going in, since Liu Wenxiu's side has captured Daozhou, of course it must be counted as one of them. The Chu army has built the Ling Canal well. The grain ships can go directly to Quanzhou through the Ling Canal, saving more than half of the effort. Only Quanzhou, Dao  The state is too remote. If we advance step by step from Yongzhou Prefecture, Hengzhou Prefecture and Chenzhou Prefecture, we will definitely encounter constant resistance from the Chu army. Southern Hunan is mountainous and watery, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack, which is very disadvantageous to the Western Army.  Even if they fight desperately to reach the gates of Changsha, they will become exhausted. The supply line is too long and they will not have the strength to continue marching towards Wuchang.  Sun Kewang and Liu Wenxiu discussed it and decided on the spot that the main attack direction should be in central Hunan, with Sun Kewang personally commanding and Liu Wenxiu cooperating. At the same time, Li Dingguo would also launch an attack on the northern front, and the three kings of the Western Army would  The unprecedented simultaneous dispatch made the Chu army focus on one thing and not the other.  ?This is a battle of great significance. If he wins, it will be like Zhu Yuanzhang defeating Chen Youqiong. His victory is completed in one battle. No one can compete with the Western Army for the world.  At the end of the meeting, Sun Kewang asked about the whereabouts of Emperor Longwu again. Liu Wenxiu almost missed him this time. It was a pity that where Emperor Longwu went in the end would have a huge impact on the future. Sun Kewang has been paying close attention to it.  "I don't know. Tang Wang Zhu Yujian showed up in Changsha a few days ago, and then disappeared without a trace. No one has seen him again." Liu Wenxiu shook his head, with a look of helplessness on his face.
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