Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 105 Favoring treacherous ministers came from Zhang Kejian's backstab 【Ask monthly ticket】

West of the capital city.

It is still the secret courtyard.

Song Gongwen and Zhang Zhengming sat facing each other again.

The two didn't speak directly, but drank tea each with a natural expression.

Song Gongwen had already informed about the Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

Because he was very emotional in his heart, and he also had a great change in the view of some gentry.

Especially the sentence 'Shangshu of the Ministry of War, how can there be any reason to compromise with the outside world? '

It made him feel a little admired.

During the period of reform in Longyang Mansion, Song Gongwen had seen too many gentry clans who disregarded the laws of the country and oppressed the common people.

But after going through this incident, he felt that it was necessary to distinguish the gentry.

In the next reform, it should be treated differently.

It cannot be killed with a stick.

There are also patriots among the gentry.

"Lin Yuansong also came from the imperial examination back then, but he didn't directly enter the official career like other candidates. Instead, he chose to join the army and served as the guard of the old marquis for a while. His personality is much stronger than that of ordinary civil servants. .”

"It is reasonable for him to support the use of troops against Gaoyang State, and to say such words."

After Zhang Zhengming finished drinking tea, seeing that the other party was still feeling emotional, he laughed immediately.

Song Gongwen nodded upon hearing this.

Those who can achieve the position of a cabinet scholar are not simple people.

But also because of the other party's reminder, he couldn't help raising his head, and continued: "Teacher, the students are just worried now. If there is a war with Gaoyang Kingdom, the Liaodong garrison must also devote some attention to it."

"In this way, if the prairie tribes make another large-scale invasion, even with the presence of Lord Hou, it will be difficult for the northern defense line to have problems."

"But this is too much pressure for the imperial court. The students are worried that accidents will happen."

Song Gongwen's worries are not unreasonable.

There are eighteen parts in the grassland.

Now there are only ten assembled.

There are eight others, and it seems that nothing is happening now.

But obviously, they waited and watched from behind, and they might not make a sudden move.

At that time, only the garrison in the Liaodong area can rush to help in a short time.

It's just that it's time to go to war with Gaoyang country again, so it must not be a big move, especially at this time, what if other countries take a bite?
That is why, at the imperial meeting, he did not agree with the biggest reason for using troops.

"As His Majesty said, Gaoyang is a small country, nothing to worry about."

"Unless they really want to make enemies with me, Great Wei."

Zhang Zhengming said: "But obviously, they don't have the guts, because they can't bear the consequences of a full-scale war, so this battle doesn't need to achieve much results, just make them afraid."

"Moreover, what His Majesty said is not unreasonable. Facing the unreasonable demands of the vassal state, one must show the attitude of the lord of the Central Plains."

He is very clear that from a certain point of view, it is not the wisest thing to go to war.

But in fact, it also needs to deter neighboring countries.

"Students naturally understand."

Hearing this, Song Gongwen nodded and said, "Now we will see who your majesty wants to choose as a general."

In his eyes, in the battle against Gaoyang Kingdom, there is no need to achieve great results, as long as those people are hurt.

Moreover, even if Great Wei fought on two fronts, the national strength accumulated over the past 100 years is completely affordable.

On the other hand, Gao Yangguo was different, and couldn't bear it at all.

"My Great Wei is like a cloud, so there is no need to worry about this."

Zhang Zhengming smiled, but soon his eyes became serious, and he continued: "What I am most worried about now is the grassland."

"In recent years, I have received some news that a hegemon has appeared in the grassland, but it is rumored that he is extremely talented. Not only has he been proficient in riding and archery since he was a child, he has also learned a large number of classics and histories of the Central Plains. With his identity, he was only 30 years old, and he gradually mastered the Sirius tribe and became a khan."

"Especially in the past few years, when there was civil strife in the grassland, he even relied on the strength of one department. After many battles, he pushed the Sirius department to the strongest position in the grassland eighteen."

"The sudden southward movement of the grassland did not include the Sirius Department, but I still suspect that it has something to do with this person."

Having said that, his eyes were full of deep worry.

The reason why the Great Wei used troops against the grassland tribes was that most of them won.

But among them, in addition to the credit of the old master, another point is that the grassland tribes are not united enough.

Therefore, they can be defeated one by one, and even at certain times, considerable results can be achieved.

It's just that once all eighteen parts were united.

Then the situation becomes complicated.

Although it is only about the army.

The eighteen parts of the grassland combined cannot compare with the Great Wei.

But the problem is that almost all the grassland army can be counted as upper cavalry, which is very mobile.In addition, the grassland has a vast terrain and is all flat land. If you really put on a posture and collide head-on, you will never know who will die.

This is also the fundamental reason why Great Wei invests a huge amount of money in the northern border every year to build a line of defense.

In fact, this is not only a problem that the Great Wei has to face, but also a headache for all dynasties.

"The students have also heard about the deeds of the Khan from the Sirius tribe."

At this time, Song Gongwen said, "This man is indeed powerful. There are rumors that he hid his identity in the early years, went to the Central Plains to study, and even participated in the imperial examination, and was admitted as a scholar."

"As for the article he made on the list, the students have also read it, and it is indeed well written. There is no sign of a prairie barbarian at all."

"If it wasn't for his identity being discovered in the end, I'm afraid he would have been an official in the court. Such a person is terrifying."

For a long time, the grassland barbarians gave the Central Plains people the impression that they were aliens.

I don't know etiquette, I don't know the art of war, I don't know the words of the saints.

It's just that such a person suddenly appeared now.

It can also be ranked in the imperial examination.

How not to worry?

"Yes."

Zhang Zhengming also sighed, his face full of worry: "For Dawei, this is a terrible person, and more importantly, this person is still young and powerful, and he is not yet 40 years old."

"If you give him a few more years, I'm afraid that we will really have to integrate the entire grassland tribe. By then, our Northern Territory of Great Wei will be in danger!"

At this moment, the teacher and the student looked at each other, feeling helpless.

Historically, there has always been an overlord in the grassland.

That would be absolutely disastrous for the Central Plains.

"But teacher." At this time, Song Gongwen thought for a while, and then said: "Although the Khan of the Sirius tribe is a grassland overlord, why isn't His Majesty a sage king?"

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and his intelligence is unparalleled. The students think that even if the eighteen tribes of the grassland unite, as long as His Majesty is present, there will be no problems."

These words made Zhang Zhengming relax his frown.

Yes, His Majesty today is destined to become an emperor through the ages.

Be it talent or otherwise.

No worse than any enlightened emperor in the past dynasties.

Even if nothing else, the courage to support the reform and dare to attack the gentry is not comparable to that of ordinary emperors.

My Majesty the Great Wei Emperor, not bad!

After a pause, Zhang Zhengming didn't continue to think about this issue, and then said: "The most urgent thing is to find a way to handle the internal affairs, especially the financial and taxation, which must be resolved."

"When the country has money, it can not only cultivate more troops, but also have the confidence to face various changes in the future."

"You are also the official secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, so you should know that the treasury is starting to make ends meet."

"Now we have to fight on two fronts, so if we want to do it, we can get more money out."

If you are not in charge of your family, you don't know the price of oil and salt.

Although Song Gongwen has been busy with reforms recently.

But he also pays close attention to the accounts in the household department from time to time, and knows what it looks like now.

In particular, Marquis Shenwu went north to go on an expedition, and he also had to prepare for the use of troops against Gaoyang, which was a huge expense.

I can still live on now, but as time goes by, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford the money soon.

Involuntarily, Song Gongwen sighed, and immediately said: "Teacher, this student is also thinking of a way, but this year's tax has not yet come up. The reform has indeed succeeded, but it is only in Longyang Mansion, and the effect has not come out."

"What the students can do now is to save a province in the province to support the old Lord Hou to go north and use troops against Gaoyang country."

After finishing speaking, his face was full of sadness, thinking that it would be quite easy for His Majesty to say a few words.

But the pressure all came to him, the Minister of the Household Department.

Just what can I do?

It's impossible to just throw your hands away.

"I also know your difficulties. After I go back, I will think of a few ways for you." Seeing this, Zhang Zhengming said.

Silver is indeed a good thing, but it is a big problem to get it.

The folks call him the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, the God of Wealth, but in reality?

You only know when you take over.

Shaking his head, Song Gongwen stopped thinking at the moment, looked at the gloomy sky outside, and said, "Thank you, teacher. Is there anything else you want to explain?"

"Not for the time being." Zhang Zhengming thought for a while, and said: "Shou Yuan took office two days ago, and he sent a letter in his own hand, saying that he is in contact with the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River. leader."

"At the same time, let me tell you that regarding the reform, you will start from the Jiangnan area, and will fully cooperate with you in the dark."

Brother Shouyuan moves so fast?

Are you going to become the leader of the Jiangnan gentry?
When Song Gongwen heard the words, he was shocked immediately, a little unbelievable.

But thinking about it, it seems reasonable, the other party has been dormant for five full years.

Now if it moves in one day, it must be thunderous.

Coupled with the identity of Liangjiang patrol envoy, it would not be too difficult to achieve this step.

At the same time, he also thought, since the reform started from Jiangnan, would it be possible to make some money in this regard?
Of course, this is just an idea, and it is not a simple matter to make those gentry bleed.

"Student understands." Song Gongwen got up and said.

Zhang Zhengming also knew that it was late, so he didn't continue to explain anything immediately.

In this way, the two left the courtyard one after the other.

Now the court is about to fight on two fronts.

They still have a lot of things to do, and preparations must be made in all aspects, which is a big project.

As a cabinet bachelor, you must ensure that every step is correct, otherwise it will easily affect the overall situation.

Song Gongwen, on the other hand, drove towards the mansion in a carriage.

Although his identity now is completely different from his previous one, his life has not changed much. What happened before is the same after.

However, although the past few days were very busy and there was little time for rest, Song Gongwen still did not forget that today was his son's birthday, so he bought some gadgets on the way back.

Although the imperial guards are often stationed in the palace, they also have a few days of rest every month.

So Song Gongwen thought, now his son should come back.

Prepare to surprise each other.

only.

When he walked into the mansion, he immediately felt that the atmosphere was not right.

The gatekeepers lowered their heads and did not dare to speak, even the servants and maids inside were extremely quiet.

This made Song Gongwen a little strange. In the past, his wife attached great importance to his son's birthday, and the whole family had to be busy.

What happened today?
Immediately.

He directly grabbed a little maid and asked, "Why are you all so sad, where is Madam? And Young Master? Didn't you come back?"

"Go back to the master, the young master came back, but half an hour ago, he left again. Husband, madam, I am angry." The little maid lowered her head and said weakly.

"What?" Hearing this, Song Gongwen immediately glared and said, "What's the matter, the young master has made the madam angry again?"

He couldn't help being a little puzzled, the wife had always been very tolerant during his son's birthday.

Even if the son is a bit naughty, he will choose to endure it.

Let's talk about it after the birthday first.

unless
What a disaster.
But my son has been working in the imperial camp recently, even if he wants to cause trouble, he can't.
"Master, when the young master came back, he said that His Majesty had appointed him as the commander of the Liao Town, and he was about to go to the battlefield." The little maid said: "The young master prepared some clothes when he returned to the mansion this time, and left, saying to go The Ministry of War will take the documents and rush to Liao Town as soon as possible."

what?
In the battle of Gaoyang Kingdom, His Majesty appointed his son's general?
Even Song Gongwen, after hearing this sentence, couldn't help being dumbfounded.

My own son, he knows too well, he likes to talk every day, looks down on this, looks down on that.

But in fact, apart from practicing some martial arts, he hardly has any experience in the army. Even in the imperial camp, it was only last month.

Now, His Majesty wants his son to command a war between the two countries?
Although he knew about Gaoyang Kingdom, it was not a threat to Wei.

But son, you don't even have any experience.

"This"

Song Gongwen was also in a hurry.

This is the real battlefield, it's not a joke at all.

Immediately, he thought about whether to enter the palace again and let His Majesty take back his order.

But he quickly rejected this idea, because he knew that as long as His Majesty decided, it would not change.

So it was impossible for his son to retreat.

How to do?
Song Gongwen didn't know, he wanted to cry, but after thinking about it, he finally turned his head, got into the carriage again, and rushed to the Ministry of War to see if he could catch up with his son, although he knew that the chances of doing so were not high.

And just as he expected, when he arrived at the Ministry of War, he was informed.

Because of His Majesty's order, the Ministry of War dare not neglect.

The paperwork will be finished soon.

Then Song Hongzhi took the documents and left together with the people from the Ministry of War.

Song Gongwen, who heard the news, felt helpless, knowing that it was impossible to catch up, so he could only sit beside him and sigh.

The people in the Ministry of War have nothing to do about it. After all, they are cabinet scholars and the head of the country. They have different identities, so they don't know what to say.

In the end, Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, also came. After seeing this scene, he immediately understood what was going on, and comforted Song Gongwen, saying that His Majesty not only appointed Song Hongzhi as the commander of Liao Town.

At the same time, in various places, he mobilized several generals with outstanding abilities to assist him.

In addition to the soldiers of Liao Town itself, as long as they don't mess around, there will be no problems.

After Song Gongwen heard the words, he was also a little relieved.

If there are these people, there is no need to worry too much.

Even though his son loves to cause trouble, at least someone is in charge.

It's just that the worry in his heart still hasn't diminished, because Liao Town is going to war after all.

But there is no way, there is nothing I can do now, I can only pray, or in my own capacity, pay more attention.

Immediately, Song Gongwen did not continue to stay in the Ministry of War, but left in a carriage. There was still a wife at home waiting for him to comfort him.

On the other side, Lin Yuansong fell into deep thought.

He had also heard of Song Hongzhi.

A famous playboy.

At first, he didn't understand the appointment either.

I feel that His Majesty treats the war between the two countries as a trifle.

But after seeing the list of several lieutenants, he was relieved. With these few people, it would definitely be enough to face Gao Yangguo.

Of course, he still had some doubts in his heart. Since His Majesty wanted to show the majesty of the Lord of the Central Plains, why did he only send Song Hongzhi? Wouldn't it be self-defeating?
But after careful thinking, Lin Yuansong understood that this was gilding Xiaoguo's uncle.

After all, as long as some results were obtained in the battle against the imperial court Gaoyang Kingdom.

The credit must belong to Song Hongzhi.

Combined with the recent days, His Majesty promoted Song Gongwen again.

This is Your Majesty, who wants to cultivate his own power in the imperial court.

But Lin Yuansong thinks this is normal.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, how could he not have his own people?
Of course, he wouldn't say these words, but he was a little worried about the court's war against Gaoyang Kingdom.

Thinking that as long as you don't lose, it's fine.

Immediately.

Lin Yuansong turned around and returned to the Ministry of War.

In the battle on the two fronts, all aspects need to be coordinated by him as a minister, and there must be no problems.

Because Song Gongwen did not get the news in advance.

Song Hongzhi still left.

He rode a horse overnight with a group of people.

Originally, no one paid attention to this matter, but on the second day, news came out from the Ministry of War that Uncle Xiaoguo was appointed by His Majesty as the commander of Liao Town, and he will soon lead the battle between the imperial court and Gaoyang Kingdom.

For a while, both the court officials and the people in the capital were talking about it.

Everyone did not understand this appointment and was skeptical.

They felt that even Gao Yangguo was just a subsidiary of Wei.

But it is also a country.

The national strength over the years is not bad.

If you really want to start a big war, why should you send a good general there?
Now, let a young boy who is not yet dry, and in everyone's eyes is a dude go.

How to fight this battle?

However, the common people tended to support the imperial court's war against Gaoyang, because the news from the Ministry of War also stated the reason for the war.

In the eyes of many common people, Gaoyang Kingdom is just a subordinate country, and they have never received help from the Great Wei in these years.

Now, taking advantage of the chaotic situation in the northern border, and wanting to beat the bamboo pole, naturally everyone is filled with righteous indignation.

I think it is necessary to teach them a lesson and let them know what is the Lord of the Central Plains.

Under such circumstances, although many people were dissatisfied with Song Hongzhi's appointment.

But I still hope that he can win.

As for court officials.

Especially the officials of Yushitai.

But I feel that it is time to make a discount.

He believed that Song Hongzhi was not suitable to be the commander of Liao Town, and he directly controlled [-] soldiers and horses.

You know, the son of the old master Hou, the former general of Zhenbei, also came up from a small pawn.

Why is this uncle of Xiaoguo directly leading the battle between the imperial court and Gaoyang Kingdom?

Even some censors spoke very seriously.

It is said that this battle must be won, but if Song Hongzhi is allowed to go, the result will be different.

However, some of the censors felt that it was useless to write the scriptures.

You see in recent times.

When did His Majesty listen to Yu Shitai's advice?

Of course, as the officials of Yushitai, the sense of presence still needs to be reflected, which is also their responsibility. As for whether His Majesty will listen or not, it has nothing to do with them.

Just like that, one after another memorials poured into the cabinet again and floated towards the imperial study.

But in the end, it was still placed on Zhao Lingying's table.

Concubine Ying is also quite speechless at this moment.

Since I took over the memorial.

Not many big things.

But this impeachment memorial is almost every day.

And most, all of them were aimed at the Song family and his son.

What can Zhao Lingying do?

I can only continue to critique.

"Your Majesty, why did Your Majesty suddenly appoint Uncle Xiaoguo as the Commander of Liao Town?"

In the Jingde Palace, Cui Guo, who was grinding beside him, asked, obviously not understanding it.

"How would I know?" Zhao Lingying sighed after hearing the words, "Your Majesty's thoughts are too deep. I could understand it before, but now I can only guess."

She was telling the truth. Her Majesty made some decisions before, after careful consideration, she could indeed think clearly.

Because Zhao Lingying felt that ever-changing never departed from the original principles, since His Majesty is an emperor, one should think from the angle of an emperor.

Such as promoting Song Gongwen, such as implementing reforms, and so on.

But for a tough gentry faction like Wang Shouyuan.

Actually, he was directly given the post of Inspector of Liangjiang.

At first, it seemed that it was to appease the gentry, but after thinking about it, it was not right to think about it.

Especially this time, regarding Song Hongzhi's appointment.

She doesn't understand.

And was shocked.

Even if His Majesty wants to train this Xiaoguo uncle, it will take time, right?

But the other party has only been in the Imperial Front Battalion for a long time, and has no experience in leading an army, and now he has directly become the commander of Liao Town.

Back then, it took my elder brother several years to achieve this position, and he still followed his father and established many meritorious deeds.

Now Song Hongzhi, just like his father, is equivalent to reaching the sky in one step.

Moreover, generals and civil servants are different.

Military generals pay attention to merit.

Otherwise, it is easy to go wrong.

"Actually, empress, the servant has realized something." At this time, Cuiguo said again.

"Oh?" Zhao Lingying suddenly became interested, and immediately said: "Then tell me, what did you realize?"

"Your Majesty thinks, does your majesty not want to win the battle with Gao Yang?"

"Otherwise, it's not good to send anyone, it must be Uncle Xiaoguo"

Cui Guo thought about it, and was about to continue speaking.

"presumptuous!"

Zhao Lingying stood up, interrupted the other party directly, and said in a cold voice: "What did you say? Your Majesty is an eternal sage, for the country and the people, how could he not want to win the battle with Gaoyang Kingdom? Your Majesty wants this more than anyone else. A great victory in the battle, showing the majesty of our Great Wei court."

"You are guessing wildly here, if it wasn't because you are my personal maid, you would be sent to the Punishment Department now!"

As soon as these words came out, Cui Guo knelt down immediately, feeling a little flustered.

Although he was aggrieved by the scolding, he lowered his head and dared not speak.

Because I know I said something I shouldn't have said.

As Zhao Lingying said.

Such words.

If an outsider listens to it, something big will happen.

Seeing this, Zhao Lingying sighed slightly, and then said: "Go to Kunshou Palace, see if His Majesty is awake, wait for the change of clothes, and report back to His Majesty, saying that I have a memorial here, and His Majesty needs to see it in person."

After all, she was also a maid who grew up together, so she wasn't really angry.

Just warn the other party what to say and what not to say.

"Yes!"

Cui Guo immediately nodded and walked towards Kunshou Palace.

Mo Yue will be half an hour later.

Wei Yunyi brought Wang Jin and other court ladies and eunuchs, as well as the imperial guards to Jingde Palace.

"See Your Majesty." Zhao Lingying immediately went up to meet her and bowed slightly.

"My beloved concubine is free." Wei Yunyi nodded, then took the chair, and immediately said: "I heard that you have a memorial that I need to see in person?"

Originally, he didn't want to come, but he also knew that Concubine Ying would not come to invite him for no reason, once she invited, something must happen.

It made him start to feel that this stupid person is actually quite tiring.

There is no way, the luck of the dynasty is now in the growth stage.

Some big things still need to be known.

What if a minister secretly stabs himself in the back?
"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is this memorial." Next to it, Zhao Lingying took out a memorial and said, "It is about the Ministry of Household Affairs. Some officials said that Sun Kejian, the servant of the Ministry of Household Affairs, has been doing nothing since he took office, and he often misses the land of Fengyue. "

"In less than a few days after taking office, there were several nights where he did not return home. The impact was very bad and damaged the majesty of the court."

"So I advise Your Majesty to dismiss Sun Kejian and investigate him, so as to make an example to others."

Speaking of this, Zhao Lingying looked a little annoyed.

The least favorite of her life.

It's just an official who doesn't do anything practical.

Not to mention, still nostalgic for the place of love and moon, and never returns home at night.

It is conceivable that this person's bad character has reached a heinous level.

In fact, in the national laws of the Wei Dynasty, it is not forbidden for officials to go to the land of Fengyue, which is a moral issue.So even if officials go there, they will choose to hide it from others and will not make a statement.

But Zhao Lingying is a woman. According to her thinking, not only should she be dismissed, but she should also be severely punished.

But the matter is related to the servant of the household department, and she is still the queen mother's cousin. She can't make a decision at all, so she can only ask your majesty.

"Anything else?"

Wei Yunyi was a little surprised when he heard this.

But more, it is happy.

Because Sun Kejian's various performances are really too much like a traitor.

After only a few days as the servant of the household department, he was impeached by officials, and there were many reasons.

He suddenly felt that he was right to promote the queen mother's cousin.

Finally, there is someone who can share my worries.

Although Wei Yunyi was somewhat curious about the so-called Fengyue place.

But he is very clear that this is not the point, the point is how to deal with this matter.

After thinking about it for a while, he said, "It's not a big deal. Sun Kejian just took office, and he has been in the Dali family business before. It's normal to do nothing. As for the so-called place to stay in Fengyue."

"There is indeed a problem, but the imperial court did not prohibit it. Also, how did the person who wrote this memorial know?"

"It must have done the same thing as Sun Kejian, otherwise why did you write so vividly?"

"Even Sun Kejian knew clearly when he didn't return overnight?"

"If there is a problem, it is also this person's problem."

Then, Wei Yunyi continued: "Besides, Sun Kejian is the queen mother's cousin, and he is also a relative of the emperor. If he is to be punished, the queen mother's face should also be considered?"

this speech.

Zhao Lingying, who was still angry next to her, was stunned.

Although there is something wrong with what you said, but when you think about it carefully, there is indeed some truth.

But Your Majesty.

Is this the point?Isn't the point that Sun Kejian lost his virtue?
She was a little speechless, but she didn't dare to refute, she could only ask: "Then what does His Majesty mean?"

"Of course it's a direct refutation." Wei Yunyi said as a matter of course: "Also, the person who participated in the performance of Sun Kejian will be fined for one year. He doesn't care about the country's affairs, but he cares about other people's nostalgia for the romantic place!"

That's right, he just wanted to protect Sun Kejian. After all, such treacherous ministers and talents are a rare breed among him.

If you don't take good care of it, what if it disappears in the future?How can we curb the national destiny?
"This..." Zhao Lingying wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to say it.

Finally, she bowed slightly and continued: "The concubine knows."

Wei Yunyi naturally saw that the other party didn't understand.

But who made himself want this?

It's best if Manchu doesn't understand.

At the same time, he also hopes that Sun Kejian can continue to work hard, stop staring at Fengyue, he is now the Minister of the Household Department, the Household Department, manage the world's finances, and the money bag is in your hands, even if you are not greedy.

But at any rate, I have to use the energy to ruin the family business, and help me curb the fate of the Great Wei together.

It can be said that Wei Yunyi has great expectations for the queen mother's cousin.

Think about if you do well in the future.

Give him a promotion, and give him some rewards or something.

Immediately, he stopped thinking about these things, but turned his head and said, "Okay, is Aifei anything else?"

"Report to Your Majesty, the concubine is fine." Zhao Lingying bowed slightly.

Wei Yunyi nodded, then turned and left immediately.

After a few days of delay, the refining of the Great Return Pill must also be put on the agenda, and I still have to rely on those pills to find a way to break into the seventh-rank realm of martial arts.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is leaving." Cui Guo came from the side and said.

Zhao Lingying straightened up, with a puzzled look on her face, and murmured, "Why does Your Majesty favor Sun Kejian? Is it just because of the Queen Mother, it shouldn't be."

"Could it be that Sun Kejian has an unknown talent that hasn't been manifested?"

At this moment, her eyes were full of confusion, and she really didn't understand.

Because in the past few days, I have also known this person.

It can be regarded as a prodigal son.

With the Sun family behind the scenes, the business can still lose money.

Several 10 taels of silver is not something ordinary people can do.

What talent would such a person have?

The capital, not far from the imperial city, has a patch of palaces that are not tall.

These temples are where institutions such as Liubu, Yushitai, and Dali Temple are located.

Because it is not far from the imperial city, whenever there is something to do, you can enter the palace to report back at any time.

The household department is located on the east side. Because it is the money bag of the imperial court, it looks not only magnificent, but also decorated with red bricks and gold tiles.

At this moment, in the hall of the household department, Song Gongwen was alone, sitting on the main seat.In front of him is a huge pile of accounts.

Because he had been dealing with reforms before, he hardly dealt with the affairs of the household department.

In fact, as a minister, the person in charge of the household department does not need to check the accounts in person, but only needs to hand them over to the officials under him.

But now that the imperial court is about to go to war in the northern border and the Liaodong area, money will be used in almost all aspects, so he is not very relieved to let other people come.

Of course, there is a more important point. Song Gongwen thought about whether he could rely on these accounts to raise some money.

But what surprised him was that although these accounts looked messy.

But in fact, the entries are very clear.

Even the whereabouts of 100 taels of silver can be checked clearly.

Don't think it's very small, but this is the Ministry of Accounts, and the money you get every day is quite huge.

And the source is also very complicated, there are taxes from various prefectures, surplus from other government offices, and so on.

It is a huge project to record all 100 taels of silver.

This is not only due to the hard work of the household officials.

The most important thing is the means of those in power.

And the last minister of the household department was Li Fang.

Song Gongwen sighed, although this person has some problems in character, he may indeed be very powerful, but it is a pity that he was dragged down by his family, otherwise he would not be reduced to the end of being exiled.

Of course, he didn't care much about it, after all, things had already happened and couldn't be changed.

So after just sighing a little, I will clean up some big accounts.

What disappoints Song Gongwen is that it is only from the book.

The Ministry of Finance's money has almost bottomed out.

It is impossible to get some money out.

Unless, to embezzle the money that was used for disaster relief in the disaster year.

But he didn't have the guts.

The money has too much to do with it. It seems that all the prefectures and places are safe and sound, but God knows what will happen tomorrow.

Once the people were damaged and the imperial court couldn't come up with relief money, it would be a big deal. If it was more serious, it might cause a civil uprising, so the money was not within his consideration at all.

But now is when money is needed.

Song Gongwen did the math.

If the Northern Territory and Liaodong started a war at the same time, with the current deposits in the Ministry of Accounts, it would be good to last for three months.

But in war, besides burning money, the most important thing is enough time, that is, comparing who can afford it.

The prairie tribes are unrestrained, and they can grab wherever they go.

But Dawei can't do it.

It's impossible to rob the people, right?

"Sigh, it's really not easy to be the Minister of the Household Department." Finally, Song Gongwen put those accounts aside, rubbing the center of his brows, his face full of sadness.

The previous reforms had at least one clear goal, which was to deal with the gentry.

It's just that the Ministry of Households couldn't find a way to raise money.

Because the imperial court's fiscal revenue is just that.

Even though Song Gongwen is capable, it is very difficult to find a way in a short time.

As for Zhang Zhengming, he said he would think of ways, but he didn't expect too much in his heart.

Because the time left for him is only three months.

These three months.

Not only must food, grass and silver be guaranteed on the two fronts, but other expenditures must also be maintained.

Another point is that Song Gongwen still has reforms that need to be implemented.

His scalp was numb just sitting in the chair.

But also know.

No matter how difficult it is, you must continue. Since you have reached this position, you cannot retreat.

In fact, in Song Gongwen's mind, there are some ways to get money, but the key is that there is not enough time.What about for a short time?There are also, but once implemented, it will bring some hidden dangers to the court.

So now, he doesn't do it, he doesn't do it
"Is Song Ge old here?"

However, at this moment, a voice came from outside.

Song Gongwen was puzzled when he heard the words, because the voice was very strange and he had never heard it before.

Also, it's not the right way to speak.

Is it?

Suddenly, he was startled.

Immediately afterwards, the people outside spoke again: "Sun Kejian, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and Households, please see Elder Song Ge!"

Sure enough, it was the Empress Dowager's cousin, the new servant of the household department!
"come in."

Song Gongben couldn't imagine it, because although he didn't know the other party well, he had heard it from the people below these days.

After this person worked in the household registration department, he did almost nothing, and often went to the place of Fengyuegoulan. Although he knew that this kind of thing happened frequently in the court, but as a clean and self-conscious person, he always kept a respectful distance from this kind of place.

Think about it, after all, Sun Kejian is a person promoted by His Majesty, and he is also the cousin of the Queen Mother.

So after careful consideration, he let the other party in.

"My subordinate, Sun Kejian, has met Elder Song Ge."

Soon, Sun Kejian walked in, with a haggard look on his face. In addition, he already had a mischievous look, even though he was wearing an official robe, no matter how he looked at it, he was unpleasant.

Song Gongwen is a scholar, and on weekdays he comes into contact with great Confucians like Zhang Zhengming.

Seeing each other, he couldn't help frowning tightly.

Of course, superficial skills still need to be done, so I stood up and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Sun, I don't know what's going on here, what's the matter?"

Having said that, he felt that Sun Kejian must have come to seek connections.

After all, businessmen have this characteristic.

Let's take how to become the servant of the household department as an example.

He had heard rumors that he got this position because of his eloquent words and eloquence, which made His Majesty happy, and the relationship with the Queen Mother.

And Sun Kejian lived up to expectations, immediately with a smile on his face, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I heard that all the accounts of the elders of the Pavilion have been collected today. I just thought that there are so many accounts, and you must not be able to read them all, sir. I am going to take a look." Is there anything I need help with?"

Sure enough, being eloquent, he was able to say even such a reason.

Song Gongwen felt very helpless when he heard this.

Originally, because of the money, it was already enough of a headache.

Now that Sun Kejian came under his command again, he couldn't help but rubbed his forehead, and said, "Master Sun, don't worry, I can still handle these things well."

After finishing speaking, he turned his back.

A discerning person saw that this was about to see off guests.

However, Sun Kejian lived in a wealthy family since he was a child, so it is difficult to understand this.

So he took a step forward and said, "No, I must help you, Mr. Ge, you have worked too hard."

"When I just came in, I saw that you, Mr. Ge, were frowning. You must have encountered trouble. Talk to the lower official. Maybe the lower official can help you!"

can you help

Just leave me alone.

Although you haven't been in the capital for long, who in the court doesn't know your name?

There are even rumors that the reason why you, Sun Kejian, came to the capital was because you lost money in business, and you came here to seek refuge because you were afraid of being punished by the head of the Sun family and the clan elders.

Now, you still want to help me?
Can't help but.

Song Gongwen smiled, continued to shake his head and said, "There's nothing to help, just go and do your own things."

"But I have nothing to do as an official." Sun Kejian said: "Your Majesty said before that after I was appointed to the Ministry of Households, I will wait for you to arrange specific matters. Now that I see you worrying, I will naturally come forward. .”

"So, Mr. Song Ge, you really don't have to be polite. If you have any difficulties, just tell me. I will definitely handle it well."

Do you think I am being polite?

Song Gongwen, who heard this, suddenly became a little impatient, and couldn't help saying: "Okay, since you want to help, then I won't hide it."

"I believe you should know that the imperial court is about to use troops against the grassland and Gaoyang, right? If you want to maintain the war between the two places, you must have enough money, otherwise you will starve and suffer from cold."

"And the problem now is that the household deposits have bottomed out and can't last for three months."

"You should think of a way for me, how to get enough money!"

After speaking, he stared at each other closely.

There was a little mischief in his eyes.

joke.

What can you do if you, your teacher, and other ministers can't solve it?

At this moment, he could already predict that the other party would retreat despite difficulties.

"It turns out that I was worried about this matter, Mr. Ge, you should have said it earlier!"

At this time, Sun Kejian heard the words and immediately smiled and said: "The matter of Yinzi is actually very easy to solve."

The silver thing is fine.
As soon as these words came out, the corners of Song Gongwen's mouth twitched, his face expressionless.

If it wasn't for the fact that the other party was the queen mother's cousin, I would have kicked him out on the spot.

But he also knew that he couldn't do this, so he just laughed softly: "Oh? It seems that Mr. Sun has already figured out a solution, very good, then tell me, how to solve the matter of money?"

At this moment, Song Gongwen has already made a decision, if the other party can't tell the reason, or talk nonsense.

Even the cousin of Empress Dowager Sun had to be kicked out.

Then write a note to His Majesty.

The other party was dismissed!

"Actually, I've been thinking about this issue for the past few days, but it's hard to say how to solve it." Sun Kejian said with a smile: "It just so happened that before I came to the capital, I wrote two methods on how to make money."

"And these two methods, if placed in the family of a lower official, are difficult to implement, because they are not qualified, but if the Ministry of household affairs and the court are allowed to do it, it will be seamless."

After speaking, he took out a thick book from his arms and presented it.

Especially his movements, he was very careful, for fear of breaking it.

In fact, the reason why Sun Kejian wanted to be an official.

I just feel that only in the imperial court can I display my talents.

The Sun family's property looks big, but it has too many limitations, so it is not a whim to come to the capital to seek an official.

In particular, the main purpose of his visit to Song Gongwen this time was indeed for this purpose.

Coincidentally, the other party just encountered the corresponding problem.

It's just that Song Gongwen heard this.

Immediately speechless.

How powerful is the Sun family in Yandi?

Especially the family business, I am afraid that only the big families in Jiangnan can match it, but according to you, there are still businesses that the Sun family can't do.

Of course, thinking about it, Song Gongwen still took the book handed over by the other party, glanced at it for a while, and then became speechless. I am afraid that the words written in this book can only understand the meaning.

However, just after he read all the above words clearly, his eyes widened immediately.

On the front page of that book, there were a few large characters crookedly written: Border Mutual Market and Maritime Trade!

Who is Song Gongwen, just by looking at the name.

Just know what's going on.

But it was the first time he had heard of maritime trade, but he could tell himself directly that it was not easy!
Immediately, Song Gongwen didn't say much, and read it carefully.

This book is actually not very thick.

But because the words are ugly.

So let him, can't help but read for a while.

The above content is actually very simple, but it is also very clear, that is, all the border exchanges in various places will be handed over to the imperial court to control, conduct and control in a unified way. If anyone wants to participate, it is also possible, and must be negotiated tax!
At the same time, open up sea trade routes, communicate and do business with several neighboring countries, and at the same time use part of sea transportation to replace water transportation!
And when Song Gongwen finished reading it, there was a hint of shock in his eyes.

Because in the Great Wei, there is actually a mutual market at the border.

With the grassland, or with the southern border.

But the amount is not large, and because of various factors, it is difficult to continue most of the time.

Especially the transaction with the grassland, which is strictly controlled by the imperial court.

Fearing that some businessmen will be motivated by their interests, they will sell some important things such as ironware, which will undoubtedly increase the power of the grassland.

But what if, let the imperial court control all these things?

Then this problem can be greatly reduced.

Especially business tax.

It surprised him even more, not because it was a good idea.

But I didn't expect that the other party, as a businessman, would actually come up with a way to pay taxes. This is really true.
Song Gongwen really had nothing to say.

"Mr. Ge, what do you think?" At this time, Sun Kejian said immediately when he saw that the other party was silent.

"Your idea of ​​the border cross market is really good. It can indeed increase the income of the court, and it won't take too long to do it well." Song Gongwen thought for a while and continued: "The problem is that I'm not sure. How big is the volume of cross-border trade."

The mutual market is actually doing business, and then it is implemented and controlled by the imperial court.

Once it is completed, it will definitely increase the government's fiscal revenue in a short period of time.

At the same time, merchants are also allowed to participate, plus business taxes.

The court can almost be regarded as collecting money.

Easy and simple.

However, if the amount is too small, you will not earn much at all. This is also a very real problem.

"These subordinates have already understood." Sun Kejian said with a smile: "You also know before that I have done business with grassland tribes because of the support of my family. In fact, most grassland merchants are interested in silk, fine wine, etc. , are of great interest.”

"Besides, the Central Plains also needs horses from the grassland, as well as medicinal materials such as ginseng, so this business will definitely work."

"Before the official, I made a preliminary estimate. If we can start a mutual market at the northern border."

"Then the annual income of the court will definitely increase a lot!"

Speaking of this, Sun Kejian seemed to have thought of something, and continued: "And there is a more important point, that is, once the people of the grassland tribes regard the things in the Central Plains as indispensable items, then we can gradually Control the economic lifeline of the grassland!"

"Think about it, people in the grassland have no fixed place to live and eat wherever they go, but once they get used to certain things?"

"Besides, do the ordinary people of the grassland tribe really want to fight? Isn't it because there is no food?"

"But once we can provide these, what will happen to the final result?"

As soon as these words came out, Song Gongwen couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Yes, the grassland tribes used troops against the Central Plains for many years because they were used to looting.

Although this is easy, it requires the price of life, but who in the world is willing to die?
If at this time, without risking their lives, they can ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing, then the prairie people will not only become more dependent on the Central Plains, but may even have a yearning for the Central Plains.

At that time, even if the leader of the grassland tribe wants to start a war, how many people are willing to obey?

"That's right, that's the reason!" Song Gongwen thought more and more.

I thought the idea would work.

Perhaps because of this, the grassland and the Central Plains will maintain peace for a long time without interfering with each other.And this is the main purpose!
Immediately, he looked at the other party again, and couldn't help but said: "Master Sun, if your idea is successful, it may be able to keep the border of the Wei Dynasty safe for decades, or even hundreds of years!"

"Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it!" Sun Kejian was flattered immediately when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "However, the court must strictly control and dominate the transaction with the grassland. Tens of thousands of taels of silver."

Speaking of this, a hint of hatred appeared in his eyes, but he quickly continued: "There is also the goods to be traded, we have to control them at the beginning, and it just so happens that the lower official initially listed a tradeable goods Check the list to see if there is any problem."

As he spoke, Sun Kejian took out another long note and handed it to the other party.

Song Gongwen did not hesitate, and immediately took it.

The goods above are normal and not many.

It is nothing more than silk, fine wine and other things, all of which are under the control of the imperial court today.

But soon, when he saw the last item on the list, his scalp felt numb and his hands couldn't help shaking.

Because the name of this product is called: Five Stone Powder!
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ps: Typos should be corrected first
　Thirteen thousand in this chapter.

　　I have been looking for a house all morning, so I can only write so much for the time being, sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)