Monument Yangmen

Chapter 668 Zhao Guangyi's Big Gamble (add more for 'a traveler a'!)

"The villain's mother is Han Chinese, so the villain follows his mother's surname..."

Jin Zheng's words confirmed Yang Qi's thoughts.

Yang Qi folded his hands in front of him, and questioned: "The shopkeeper of Bianjing City Branch of Nanguo Money Bank sent you to the northwest to meet me in person, what's the important thing?"

Jin Zheng nodded and said, "But there is something important that needs to be decided by the Marquis Hu."

"What's the matter?"

"Someone wants to mortgage a loan from the money bank. The amount is huge, and the shopkeeper can't make up his mind, so he sent a villain to ask Huhou for instructions."

Yang Qi raised his brows suspiciously, "Who is it, how much do you borrow?"

It is definitely not a small sum of money for the treasurer of the Bianjing City Branch of Nanguo Money Bank to bypass the head office of Nanguo Money Bank and report directly to Yang Qi.

Jin Zheng glanced at Yang Qi cautiously, and said in a low voice: "The Great Song Dynasty, the Minister of the Household Department came forward to borrow ten million from us."

Ten million yuan, that is, one hundred million.

In ancient times, there was a saying of [-] million, but it was not applied to money. Therefore, if it exceeds [-] million, it is usually said as [-] million.

Yang Qi lowered his brows and grinned, "The imperial court borrowed money from us with such a big appetite. This is a big gamble, and the idea is not small... Tell me, what mortgage do they take, ten million yuan is not a small amount. Numbers. I don't like ordinary things."

In Yang Qi's view, lending money to the imperial court is a very pleasant thing.

Being able to become the court's creditor, he can easily stand on the moral high ground and threaten the court.

As long as the court cannot exchange money for a day, it will always be on the wrong side.

Facing the elated Yang Qi, the smile on Jin Zheng's face was a little blunt, and he said with a dry smile: "The imperial court means to take...the four northwestern mansions as collateral...if they don't pay the money, they will put the four northwest Sealed to the Nanguo Money Bank..."

"Pfft~"

The tea that Yang Qi had just swallowed into his mouth was sprayed out in an instant, and the smile on his face was a little stiff.

"For the generosity of others... Take my four northwestern prefectures and borrow money from my money bank..."

Yang Qi had a dark face, "That's not how the white wolf with empty gloves works!"

Yang Qi stared at Jin Zheng, reprimanded him: "You still need to ask me about this kind of thing, so I just refused. If I really lent the money to them, I would be stupid."

Peng Pai covered his mouth and sniggered, but was glared at by Yang Qi.

Jin Zheng said awkwardly: "The meaning of the court is that this matter can still be discussed. As long as we can lend them money, everything can be discussed."

Yang Qi frowned slowly, "We can discuss it, what do you mean?"

Kim Jong-seok said: "The meaning of the imperial court is that if our southern money bank is unwilling to accept the four northwestern prefectures, they can also give us other places."

"for example?"

"For example, Salmonella Island, Dengzhou, Yongzhou... They mean that if you want Dengzhou, you can't get it anywhere else. If you want Yongzhou, you can get a Salmonella Island as a gift."

"Um~"

Yang Qi was stunned and said: "What is this? This is betraying the country, are they really willing?"

Jin Zheng nodded, affirming Yang Qi's question.

Yang Qi calculated: "The game is so big, what are they planning?"

Yang Qi looked at Peng Pai.

Peng Pai shook his head and said: "It is difficult for our people to break into the palace, so it is difficult for us to find out what happened in the palace."

Yang Qi groped his chin and murmured: "With the support of cheap grain from the southern kingdom, the imperial court is supposed to have no shortage of grain. Recently, the imperial court has not had any major flood disasters. Could it be that they want to fight the Liao kingdom to death?"

Yang Qi said to himself: "It should be to fight the Liao Kingdom to the death, otherwise there is no explanation at all. Since it is to fight the Liao Kingdom to the death, it will be a world-shattering battle. Yongxi's Northern Expedition will also be advanced..."

Yang Qi put his hands behind his head, thinking secretly.

Yongxi's northern expedition was ahead of schedule, which was not a good thing for Yang Qi.

After all, the four northwestern prefectures are not stable yet, and going to war rashly may make the four northwestern prefectures appear in a state of turmoil.

Yang Qi didn't want to back off Yongxi's Northern Expedition, but he also didn't want to delay the process too quickly.

After thinking for a long time, Yang Qi said to Jin Zhengdao: "Go back and tell your shopkeepers that it is not impossible for the imperial court to borrow money if they really want to. But it is definitely impossible to use the four northwestern prefectures as mortgages. Salmon Island, Dongtou Island, Dengzhou, I will lend money to the imperial court only after these three places are mortgaged."

Yang Qi opened his mouth completely like a lion, he never thought that the court would agree.

Jin Zheng didn't know what Yang Qi was thinking. As a subordinate of Yang Qi's subordinates, he was not qualified to question Yang Qi's decision, and could only convey orders according to Yang Qi's original words.

After seeing off Kim Jong, Yang Qi continued to handle official duties.

The four northwestern prefectures are currently in a tense state of centralization.

The system of two cabinets and six departments is the official system established by Yang Qi for the four prefectures in the northwest.

The two cabinets are divided into the cabinet in charge of cultural affairs and the military cabinet in charge of important military affairs.

The two pavilions will not interfere with each other and will be responsible to Yang Qi.

The system of the six ministries has been changed. The Ministry of Officials is in charge of official assessment and promotion; It can be regarded as a supervision and logistics department, with a lot of power, but it does not control military affairs.

The Ministry of Punishment is in charge of judicial power and supervisory power, and is also in charge of all officials in the four prefectures of Northwest China, such as yamen servants, petty officials, Dian Shi, push officials, and prison officials.

The authority of the Ministry of Industry has not changed, but Yang Qi has added an Innovation and Development Department to the Ministry of Industry to encourage folk craftsmen to invent and create.

All inventions and creations that are beneficial to the four prefectures of the Northwest will not only be rewarded with high rewards, but also have the opportunity to sit in an official position as a craftsman.

In addition, Yang Qi also set up three offices, namely, the Secretary Office, which is dedicated to Yang Qi's handling of all government affairs; the Legislative Office, which perfects laws according to people's conditions;

This is Yang Qi's construction of the Northwest official system.

It's just hesitation that there are currently vacancies, so there are official positions, but there are no suitable candidates.

Having an orthodox official system and not having an orthodox official system are completely different things.

Even if the former does not establish a country, it feels like an independent place; the latter is like a wild and chaotic place, which makes people have no sense of belonging and no prospects.

This is the defect of Yang Qi's Northwest Four Mansions.

It is impossible for Yang Qi to use the laws and policies of the Southern Kingdom that are like a whip in the four northwestern prefectures.

People are different, and what they can accept is also different.

There are many poor people in the southern country, and many people who worship power. As long as you are strong enough, you can say whatever you want.

There are many poor people in the four prefectures of the Northwest, but the people in the four prefectures of the Northwest not only admire power, but under the influence of thousands of years of civilization, the people can conquer not only by strength.

The reason why Yang Qi procrastinated to prevent the Song-Liao war from breaking out in advance was to establish and improve the four northwestern prefectures as soon as possible, making them look like iron barrels.

After the conception of the official system is perfected.

Yang Qi invited Kou Zhun and Lu Duan to come over and discuss with him.

The three of them stayed busy in Yang's mansion for half a month.

Half a month later, after the establishment of the official system of the four prefectures in the Northwest, the three of them completely relaxed and sat together drinking and having fun.

The flower hall of Yang's mansion was filled with a table of dishes, Kou Zhun and Lu Duan were both a little unrestrained, holding the wine pot and not letting go, each of them was drunk.

This guy Lu Duan was drunk, sang to his heart's content, and even teased the maids of Yang's mansion who served them to drink.

An angry Yang Qi wanted to hit someone.

Just when Lu Duan, the shameless man, was about to grab the maid's hand, and Yang Qi was about to go up and give him two slaps, Peng Pai appeared in the flower hall.

"Master, Kim Jong has arrived."

Yang Qi gave Lu Duan a hard look, frowned and said, "Why is Jin Zheng here again?"

"Please come in."

Jin Zheng entered the flower hall under the leadership of Peng Pai.

The unrestrained Kou Zhun and Lu Duan sat upright a long time ago.

Obviously, they pretended to look like that just now.

"The villain paid homage to Huhou and met two adults."

After Jin Zheng entered the flower hall, he saluted respectfully.

Yang Qi asked: "Why are you here again? Could it be that the imperial court felt that my asking price was too high, so they sent you over to continue the discussion?"

Jin Zheng shook his head and said, "That's not true...the imperial court agreed to Huhou's request and is willing to entrust Dengzhou, Shamen Island, and Dongtou Island to Nanguo Qianhang."

Kou Zhun and Lu Duan looked at each other, stunned.

Yang Qi also looked stunned, "Can the court agree?"

Yang Qi looked at Kou Zhun and Lu Duan, frowned and said, "Could it be that my price is too low?"

Kou Zhun froze for a moment, his face darkened and he didn't speak.

Lu Duan put away his stunned face, and said calmly: "It's not low... For the imperial court, if the land is given out, it can be taken back. But if the money is spent, it may not be earned back. If the imperial court has big plans, this point The price is still affordable.”

Lu Duan was right.

For the imperial court, the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun were the top priority.

If you can't get the land of two states, it is a good deal to exchange for the land of sixteen states.

Moreover, once the imperial court regained Yanyun sixteen prefectures, with the barrier in the northwest, it would be easier to resist the Liao people.

At that time, the imperial court will have plenty of time to find a way to get the land mortgaged to the Nanguo money bank out of the Nanguo money bank.

Yang Qi was a little embarrassed that the imperial court agreed so happily.

He lent money to the court, and the court got the money, and immediately launched a war against the Liao Kingdom.

Then Yang Qi's original plan was interrupted, and all his plans had to be accelerated.

Many things are prone to chaos once they escape from the plan.

Among these disturbances, there are surprises, but more of them are shocks.

Yang Qi pondered: "How about... I add another size?"

Lu Duan and Kou Zhun shook their heads almost simultaneously.

"inappropriate!"

Lu Duan said: "It's a big taboo to negotiate, and once you increase the price again, it will easily arouse the anger of the court. The court may not be able to do anything to you, but they can easily deal with the Nanguo Qianhang.

As far as I know, the southern country's money line is in the Song Dynasty, and the benefits it earns every year are astonishingly large.It is already difficult to carry out money in the Southern Kingdom in the territory of Liao State. If it becomes difficult to carry out an inch in Song Dynasty, then it is not appropriate.

Once someone opens another money bank at this time, it is easy to share the benefits of the Nanguo money bank. "

Yang Qi sighed lightly and looked at Jin Zhengdao: "In this case, we can only agree. But you go back and tell the people in the court that if the money from the Nanguo Money Bank is handed over to them, we don't need interest, but the Shaman The right to use the island, Dongtou Island, and Dengzhou must be temporarily owned by us.

This must be clearly written in the contract.At that time, I will write to Nanguo and ask Nanguo to send envoys to Song Dynasty to personally supervise this matter. "

Jin Zheng bowed and said, "The villain understands."

Yang Qi waved his hand and said, "Go back and answer."

Kim Jong saluted again and left the flower hall.

Yang Qi looked at Kou Zhun and Lu Duan, "We don't have much time left, you two must establish the official system of the four prefectures in the Northwest as soon as possible."

Kou Zhun asked solemnly, "How much longer?"

Yang Qi calculated: "It can take two or three months for envoys from the Southern Kingdom to enter Bianjing. It can take half a year for the money to be escorted to the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty needs to prepare for war, and it needs to turn the money into food and combat power, which also takes half a year.

It will take about two months for the Song Dynasty to mobilize all the troops to the Song-Liao border.

Doing the math, we may only have a year and a half. "

Lu Duan, who had been silent all this time, said proudly: "One and a half years is enough!"

Lu Duan looked at Yang Qi and said, "During this one and a half years, you must hand over the government affairs of the four northwestern prefectures to me and Kou Zhun. Only in this way can we do whatever we want."

Yang Qi said seriously: "Then I will delegate power to you, I hope you will not let me down."

Kou Zhun and Lu Duan stood up, bowed and said, "Your Majesty will not be disappointed."

Kou Zhun and Lu Duan are also ambitious, and they look forward to creating a great cause together with Yang Qineng.

The founding ministers are always the most dazzling group of people in history.

They also want to be the waves of history.

After taking over the burden from Yang Qi, Kou Zhun and Lu Duan did not stay in the Yang Mansion, but left the Yang Mansion immediately to focus on government affairs.

Yang Qi went back to the study alone, sitting at the desk and thinking.

He couldn't stop Da Song's attempt to conspire against the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun, so he could only find a way to attack Liao.

The Liao Kingdom was tossed miserably by Yang Qi, and if the toss continues, the Liao Kingdom might become a strong outsider but a capable person in the middle.

At that time, when the Song army arrives, they may be able to take the Yanyun sixteen states smoothly, which is not a good thing for Yang Qi.

The reason why Yang Qi established himself in the northwest and planned so many plans was to plan for the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun.

"I'm afraid the economic sanctions against the Liao Kingdom will stop for a while..."

Yang Qi sighed softly, picked up a pen and wrote several letters, and asked Peng Pai to send them out.

Two of the letters were sent to Nan Guo, one was to Yang Yanping, and the other was to Su Yijian.

The content of the letter to Yang Yanping is very simple.

Yang Qi told Yang Yanping that the time had come for Yang Yanping to step up preparations.

The letter to Su Yijian was to ask Su Yijian to send envoys to Da Song to discuss the loan issue with Da Song.

At the same time, I warned Su Yijian that if you have a question about borrowing, you can delay as long as you can, and the longer the delay, the better.

There are also two long letters sent to Dengzhou.

One for Wang Mingcheng and one for Luo Ye.

In the letter to Wang Mingcheng, he told Wang Mingcheng that the economic sanctions against the Liao Kingdom had been lifted.

The letter to the fallen leaves is a bit intriguing.

Because the place to send the letter was not in Dengzhou, but transferred to Dengzhou once and sent to a place called Bodhi Island.

If there are businessmen on the coast of Dengzhou, they will scream in shock when they see the name Bodhi Island.

　Thanks to 'Nangong Kuanglan, Shang Hongchen' for the reward of 580 Bashu coins!I have a little cold, let's make it three o'clock today!Fight for more tomorrow!

　　
　
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