Vol 3 Chapter 278: Tricky

All the ministers looked at each other and thought differently for a while, but no one was surprised, and did not expect Long Tai to come up with such an idea by surprise today.
The Black Scale Camp was naturally prestigious, and together with the Black Knives Camp were called the two strongest elites in Nan Chu.
These two units are not well-organized, but their combat effectiveness is the highest among all the soldiers and horses in Nan Chu. Whether it is equipment or the ability to fight alone, it is one of the best.
The prestige of an army is not screaming, but laying down the baptism of countless blood and fire.
Today's Black Sword Battalion was once full of blood and fire on the battlefield, and it has achieved the reputation of being frightened today, as was the Black Scale Battalion that was alongside it.
Many years ago, the Black Scale Camp battled with the Northern Han Blood Blue Army. Today, it will still be mentioned after the tea and dinner. When mentioning the battle, no one will have the Black Scale Camp because of the annihilation of the black scale camp. The slightest contempt, in addition to sighing, is the most regrettable.
In that battle, although the Black Scale Camp was completely annihilated, the Nanchu people never felt that the Black Scale Camp was defeated.
The reputation of the Northern Han blood blue army was never under the black scale camp. It is well known that the blood blue army's horses are actually superior to the black scale camp. The horses trained by the Lanjun have exceeded the speed and endurance of the Blackscale Battalion.
That is to say, the final result, the Black Scale Battalion was annihilated, only dozens of people were left, but the Blood Blue Army was not much better. Although the name of the Blood Blue Army was still retained, the Blood Blue Army remained No more appeared on the sand field, so the Nanchu people always felt that the Northern Han people kept the blood blue army banner just for the face. In fact, the blood blue army had already disappeared in that fight.
After that war, the Black Scale Camp ceased to exist. Although the court did not withdraw the name of the Black Scale Camp, the dozens of people left by the Black Scale Camp either stayed in Jinyihou Mansion like Duan Canghai and others, or Even if they are assigned to other military forces as generals, the Hube and the Ministry of Industry no longer need to provide any money, food, military equipment and weapons to this once-infinite soldier. In fact, they have already waited for the Black Scale Battalion.
The annihilation of the whole army of the Black Scale Camp was a great blow to Nan Chu. After all, the soldiers trained by Qi Jing at that time not only consumed Qi Jing ’s countless energy, but also indeed consumed the court ’s great financial resources. Among the Qinhuai Legion, the Black Scale Camp is like a pearl in the crown of the Qinhuai Legion.
Although the shattering of such a pearl, some people in private talk about it privately, but the court has not mentioned it ever since. After all, it is the scar of the empire. When it comes to mentioning this past, it still makes people uncomfortable.
In fact, the ministers present did not think that the court would prepare to rebuild the Blackscale Camp. At this time, Long Tai suddenly proposed that the ministers were naturally very surprised.
After a while of silence, Qi Ning glanced at Longtai and found that although Longtai still looked very calm, there was a hint of tension in his eyes.
"Lu ... Lu Xiao, you are the assistant of the Ministry of Defense, how do you feel?" Longtai asked Lu Xiao after staring at Lu Xiao.
Lu Xiao bowed and said: "Return to the Holy Spirit, he thought ... not possible!"
"Oh?" Long Tai clearly saw a trace of disappointment deep in his eyes, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, calmly asked, "Why not?"
"In the opinion of the minister, there are at least two reasons." Lu Xiaodao said: "First, the Black Scale Battalion battled with the Blood Blue Army that year, the whole army was annihilated. Only the fifty-eight people who survived now have their own divisions. In his post, the emperor wanted to rebuild the Black Scale Camp, which now has no foundation. In order to train the Black Scale Camp, the silver of the court flower was like running water. Whether it is equipment or horses, the Black Scale Camp needs all Best of all, the other army eats three meals a day, but when they arrive at the Blackscale Camp, they have to serve five meals a day, and they are in charge of wine and meat .... their military pay is higher than other soldiers. Quite a lot, "paused, and said:" The emperor, the minister gave a simple example, saying that the black scale armor worn by the black scale battalion soldiers at that time was actively and harshly demanded, which not only required a large amount of iron, but also several kinds of fine When the mine is integrated into it, as long as there is a trace of flaws, it must be abandoned and rebuilt. A set of black scale armor can be built to create more than seven other soldiers. The emperor can imagine to be rebuilt How much silver is needed for the Blackscale Camp. "
Long Tai frowned slightly, and Lu Xiao saw this, and continued: "The Black Scale Battalion charged on the battlefield and repeatedly made achievements. It is indeed admirable, but for this reason, every time they battle, their equipment is damaged. It must be replenished every year, and the money spent on this is a very heavy burden for the court. "
"I want to win the battle, and I don't want to have losses, Master Lu, how can there be such a perfect thing in this world." Qi Ning couldn't help it.
Lu Xiao did not argue, but laughed instead: "Jin Yihou was born in the Hou Mansion, has not been on the battlefield, and has never been worried about Yinzi. When it comes to Yinzi's suffering, Master Dou should have the most experience."
Dou Kui sighed at the right time: "Emperor, Lord Lu is right. The money spent on raising the Black Scale Camp at that time made the households have a headache. At that time, they squeezed a squeeze, and they can still support it anyway, but Now ....! "Said with a bitter smile:" Emperor, the battle of Qinhuai has just ended, and countless people who have suffered from the war are still poorly clothed and food. In the past few years, most of the treasury's silver has also been used in front-line battles. On top of that, a lot of money is now needed to settle the refugees. If the Black Scale Camp is rebuilt at this time, the Hubu side will only be afraid that they will not be able to get the money. "
Long Tai's delicate face was slightly irritated, and said: "The Black Scale Camp can't be prepared by thousands of people. Even if it costs some silver, can't I even take out this silver?"
Dou Kui was dissatisfied with Longtai's tone, so he dared not speak, but bowed his head.
Seeing Dou Kui not speaking, Long Tai glanced at Zhongyi Hou and asked: "Zhongyi Hou, do you also think it is not suitable for rebuilding the Black Scale Camp at this time?"
Zhongyi Hou said: "In returning to the Holy Spirit, the old officials thought that after the battle of Qinhuai, it was a good time to rebuild the Blackscale Camp."
Long Tai's eyes shone brightly and said, "Why did Zhongyi Hou say so?"
"Emperor, the battle between Qinhuai and Huaihua took years, and the enemies of the two countries were exhausted." Zhongyi Hou's voice was low and slow. It seemed that every word was spit out after careful consideration: "Whether it is the Northern Han Dynasty or my big Chu, the current morale is very low. "
Long Tai nodded slightly, but Qi Ning also felt that Sima Lan's remarks were true. After a few years of fighting, the frontline soldiers were exhausted. Coupled with the continuous death of Qi Jing and the first emperor, it was not a continuous blow to the entire Chu Kingdom. The morale of the frontline soldiers must be low.
"The old minister has been thinking about how to improve the morale of the front-line soldiers." Sima Landao said: "The old chaos has not come up with a good way, but the emperor today awakened the dreamer. The old minister thought that rebuilding the black scale camp is exactly The best way to improve the morale of my Chu army. "
"Oh?"
Sima Lan smiled a little: "As everyone knows, if the Qinhuai Army was a war sword, then the Black Scale Camp was the blade of this knife. If there was a blade, it would be sharp. If the Black Scale Camp was rebuilt at this time, the soldiers ahead Knowing that will definitely boost morale, and also let the soldiers know that the court attaches importance to the army. "
Long Tai smiled and said: "I just wanted to fulfill the wishes of the first emperor, but I did not think of this level. Zhongyi Hou Lao Chengguo country, can think of this level, it really deserves to be the prince of Liangliang. Yes, once the black scale camp is rebuilt, I Chu The generals must have a strong morale. "Turning to King Huainan, he asked," Does King Huainan think so? "
Many of the ministers present were thinking that the next Huainan Wang must have a battle with Zhongyi Hou. Zhongyi Hou advocated the reconstruction of the black scale camp, which would certainly not be of any benefit to Huainan Wang.
Knowing that Huainan King smiled, he nodded and said: "The old Houyi Zhongyi said very much that now my Dachu is about to boost the morale of the army. Rebuilding the Black Scale Camp can not only boost the morale of my army, but also let The Northern Han people knew about the military prestige of my Da Chu. The Blood Lan Army was in a state of weakness until now, but it has not appeared in Xinjiang until now, but our Da Chu reconstruction black scale camp will one day appear in the eyes of the Northern Han people, and they will let their souls fly away. "
Long Tai originally thought that Huainan King would find excuses to object, but he did not want him to agree so easily, surprisingly: "Huainan King, do you also agree to rebuild the Blackscale Camp?"
"Although rebuilding the Black Scale Camp will cost some silver, the value of this silver flower will not only boost the morale of our military, but also combat the Northern Han people." Huainan King smiled and said: "This is also the wish of the first emperor, I will wait to do it The courtier naturally wants to help the emperor fulfill the wish of the first emperor. "After looking at Dou Kui, he smiled and said:" Sir Dou, this is a big deal. Although your household is tight, these things are still crowded and some money is set aside. Come out."
Dou Kui immediately said: "Since it is a major event that favors the military's heart, even if the minister hits the pot and sells iron, he must squeeze silver from the teeth."
This is the first time Long Tai is ready to do something since he was enthroned. He thought that things would not be too smooth. He did n’t want Zhongyi Hou and Huainan King to agree. Things can't be done. Qi Ning, I ............ "
He was not finished yet, but Zhongyi Hou suddenly said: "Emperor ~ EbookFREE.me ~ The old minister has something to do!" Actually interrupted Long Tai's words.
Long Tai stunned and asked, "Zhongyihou, what are your concerns?"
"Emperor, the old minister has no worries." Sima Lan said slowly: "Just rebuilding the Black Scale Camp. The candidates for this Black Scale Camp must be carefully considered."
"Ah?" Long Tai immediately knew that something was wrong, frowning: "I have considered, Qi Ning is the most suitable candidate for the black scale camp."
Sima Lan shook his head and said: "The old minister thought that Jinyihou was not suitable to serve as the leader of the Blackscale Battalion."
"But ... but the Black Scale Camp was commanded by General Qi." Long Tai felt a deep heart, and immediately felt that he was likely to fall into the trap of the old fox. "Qining inherited the marquis of Jinyi. Is it not the best candidate for General Qi's heir to command the Blackscale Camp? "
"The emperor, the officials thought that the old Hou Ye said very much." The King Huainan said slowly: "The little Hou Ye is not General Qi. When General Qi was in his youth, he followed the old clothes of Jin Yi to the battlefield. When he was one year old, he had already made his first contribution on the battlefield, and that was from the blood and fire, so he could train the elite of the Black Scale Camp. "After looking at Qi Ning, he could see that Qi Ning fell down He seemed very calm, and said with a smile: "Jin Yihou, this king is not saying that you are not, but it is a military event, not a child's play, the black scale camp is my Chu Jun's face, and it must not be sloppy."
Qi Ning also understood at this time that Long Tai was going to rebuild the Black Scale Camp and let himself be the leader of the Black Scale Camp. It was nothing more than cultivating his own lineage, but the two old foxes were quiet, but the original plan of Long Tai quickly appeared. He knew that at this time, he still had to keep calm and smiled slightly, saying: "Ye Wang said that Qi Ning is still young and has too little experience, so he really needs to consider more."