No matter whether we look at the past dynasties or the dynasties later, Governor Feng can believe that finance is the lifeblood of every political power.

 With money and food in hand, no matter whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, as long as the overall governance level of the ruling class is above the average, the country can basically maintain the general stability.

 Unless you encounter Sima Jin's level of stupidity, there is really no way.

If there is no money or food in hand, any person in power with a certain will will find ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. This approach is often called reform.

 If it succeeds, at least it can give the country a new life, and if it is awesome, it can even make the country reborn from the ashes.

 Failed... There are many examples in history.

Now Governor Feng heard Qin Bo say that Wu’s treasury was not well-off, but he only believed half of it.

If it was really just "lack of wealth", would Sun Quan cast a large spring for fifty?

 Every year, Xinghan sells more than a tiny bit of goods to Wu.

 So Governor Feng knew very well that the school affairs office also had the power in Wu State, which was to set up monopoly barriers to collect taxes.

　To put it bluntly, they are the white gloves used by Sun Quan to make money.

 With the political system of Wu State, it was impossible to reduce expenditures.

  Otherwise, should you cut off the imperial army controlled by the royal family, or cut off all levels of officials?

 After cutting off the imperial army, what will you use to suppress the military leaders of the hereditary tribes below? What will you use to attack the Wei State in the north?

 Cut down some officials to save money?

Jiyan has used her own life to prove the attitude of the powerful family.

 No matter it is Wei or Wu, as long as Cao Rui and Sun Quan do not have the courage to overthrow the family politics, the final result will point to the highest form of this political system:

 There are no poor families in the upper class, and there are no noble families in the lower class.

 And this process will inevitably intensify the contradiction between the imperial power and the aristocratic families, leading to internal strife and even civil strife, until the aristocratic families completely overwhelm the imperial power and control the entire country.

 Coupled with the fact that there are still strong enemies pressing down on the territory, it is basically impossible for Sun Quan to reduce expenditure.

 So we can only find a way to open source it.

 The problems encountered by open source are also the same as the biggest obstacle encountered by reducing expenditure: the family.

 Aristocratic families control a large number of people and land, making them the best tax collection targets.

 The question is, do you dare?

Even if you dare, how are you going to deal with it?

Wei State has a solid foundation and can still hold on for a while.

 But the State of Wu did not have such a foundation, and its internal conflicts could not be resolved, so it had no choice but to move outward.

Well, the name of the grandson of the Great Emperor of Wu, Shiwan, is not for nothing.

 I don’t have the ability to transfer conflicts outward, and I don’t have the courage to attack the family, so I have to turn inward.

According to the original historical trajectory, Wu State should soon issue "Daquan Five Hundred", followed by "Daquan equivalent to one thousand", and even "Daquan two thousand", and "Daquan five thousand".

　　It can fly up!

 It’s different now. A good man like Feng Dai comes from the sky and is willing to fly with Wu Guoyi. Where can I find such good things?

 Finding new financial resources alleviated the problem of tight treasury, and at the same time, the money and food supplies of the Jingzhou Army were returned to the central government.

No matter how you look at these two things, they are things that can only be accomplished by capable ministers who are loyal to state affairs.

Qin Bo of course considers himself a loyal minister. Now that he has received Feng Junhou's promise, he feels that he might be able to become a capable minister beside His Majesty.

 Just like Sang Hongyang.

The school affairs office will only be responsible to His Majesty and His Majesty alone. Qin Bo understands his position very well.

 As for what kind of bad reputation others give to the school affairs office, does it matter?

However, what Feng Governor did not expect was that for the first time in history, his decision to speed up the control of Jingzhou's food supply met with fierce opposition from Zhang Xiaoniang, Liangzhou's chief political think tank.

"The primary goal of Liangzhou now is to prepare for the Battle of Guanzhong. It is a prudent move for the Zhang family to carry out the plan of cannibalizing Jingzhou's food supply step by step."

"Alang's sudden change of mind will not only cause problems with the food supply in Shu, but may even alert Wu. If several years of work are ruined, how will Alang deal with himself?"

 Miss Zhang was secretly touched on the couch by Governor Feng at night. When she learned about this, the tenderness in her heart suddenly turned into anger:

"Since the great plans of my husband's country have been agreed upon, how can they be easily changed based on a momentary thought? Even if it is to be changed, everyone must be summoned for discussion. How can it be changed based on a momentary thought of one person?"

 In recent years, if Governor Feng had any difficulties, he would always turn to Zhang Xiaosi and ask him.

This time I made an independent decision and was scolded by Zhang Xiaosi again, I did feel a little bit embarrassed.

“Anyway, isn’t it all about controlling Jingzhou’s grain? Faster or slower, it doesn’t really make that big a difference..."

Zhang Xiaosi saw this man still looking nonchalant, and immediately wanted to punch him:

“What do you know! I have said that preparing for the battle in Guanzhong is the most important thing! But do you know when the prime minister will march into Guanzhong?”

 Concerning this issue, Governor Feng had thought about it countless times.

However, it is impossible to determine such a major event related to the fate of the country unless Feng Jishi personally returns to Hanzhong and then has an in-depth conversation with the Han Dynasty Prime Minister in secret.

 After all, as a feudal official, Feng's status as governor is already very sensitive.

With a large number of troops outside, if you can still know the top secrets within the court at any time, your hands will be stretched a bit.

 At least not while the Prime Minister is still here.

 So I can only wait for the Prime Minister to take the initiative to tell me.

 Just so far, the Prime Minister has not received any definite news about this.

I heard that even the Emperor of Han Dynasty didn’t even have any gossip about this matter.

 For Governor Feng, we can only rely on guesswork.

According to the Liangzhou General Staff’s military deductions and Zhang Xiaosi’s political deductions, the highest probability is the year after tomorrow and the year after tomorrow.

“That’s just a possibility, what if it’s next year?” Zhang Xiaosi finally couldn’t help but kicked Feng Jishi, “It’s not like you don’t know the prime minister’s body!”

"The past two years are the most critical moment. Are you so blind that you suddenly want to cause more trouble?"

 Zhang Xiaosi kicked him, but still couldn't understand his hatred, and slapped Feng Jishishi on the shoulder again, "How much food and grass should be prepared in advance for the battle of Guanzhong? You, the commander-in-chief of the three armies, really don't know what to do?"

“When the time comes, Shuzhong will have to support Jingzhou and the Northern Expedition army. Are you sure there won’t be any problems?”

Hearing Zhang Xiaosi’s question, Governor Feng actually felt a little nervous.

“Probably not? After all, the grain output in Shuzhong has been increasing year by year in recent years. I am not worried about what if I suppress those who grow grain too hard and they really stop growing grain..."

"You fart!" Zhang Xiaosi cursed without hesitation, "You are sophistry! If they don't grow food, what can they grow? As long as the Xinghan Society controls silkworm breeding for a day and gives them all their abilities, what else can they do?

Change grain to mulberry?"

“Besides, doesn’t the imperial court guarantee a minimum price for food every year? As long as this policy exists, I really don’t believe they have the guts to fight to the death!”

“That’s enough!” Governor Feng’s face turned red after being scolded. “If I hadn’t offered advice to the country, it would still be a question whether the Han Dynasty’s treasury could afford the guaranteed minimum price of grain...”

 Zhang Xiaosi was so angry that he laughed on the spot:

"So Mr. Feng can think that there are no heroes in the Wu Kingdom, and no one can see through Feng Gong's Guan Zhong skills? Lu Xun still has Sun Quan's seal in his hand, and Feng Gong actually plotted against Lu Xun with a mere unknown school."

"Are you looking down on Lu Xun, or is this official of the Wu State just like Feng Gong back then? He is an outstanding person."

“If you are really a great person, but you secretly discuss with Feng Gong to bring down the pillars of your family, betraying the country without knowing it, isn’t it ridiculous?”

The young lady of the Zhang family grabbed a gun and a stick, and said "Smart words to seducing Mr. Feng" to the point of embarrassment:

“You know nothing! Little people are often the key to changing history, do you understand?”

“I don’t understand!” the young lady of the Zhang family gritted her teeth and said bitterly, “You understand everything, okay? Then if something happens in the future, don’t come looking for me again!”

While saying this, he stretched out his foot and kicked Feng Jishi.

Governor Feng was caught off guard. He let out an "ouch!", was kicked, and fell off the couch.

 Because of his strong skin and thick flesh, he was not injured even when he was injured, and he even felt no pain on his body.

 It was just this incident that completely pissed off Governor Feng.

 He stood up suddenly and cursed:

“Are you crazy? You kicked me so hard? Just tell me if you don’t want to sleep with me, scolding and kicking me. What do you mean?”

 After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

　　After walking a few steps, I felt something was not right again, so I turned around, rolled up the clothes I had taken off earlier, put them on randomly, and then left angrily.

 It took a long time for Zhang Xiaosi to curse in the room: "Feng Wenhe, you bastard!"

Then there was a "clang" sound, and I don't know what was thrown.

Governor Feng was too lazy to argue with her. He wandered around the backyard of the Governor's Mansion for a long time and then moved to the main courtyard.

“Your Majesty, my lady has gone to bed.”

The guard on duty reminded him.
To be continued...