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Chapter 574 Diplomacy (2)

Gao Taiming looked at the well-made jade lamp in front of him.

Then he looked again, sitting on the pavilion, looking down at his little emperor.

He was not sure of the other party's true attitude, so he asked cautiously: "If you are a foreign minister, please tell me how much jade the Song Dynasty needs?"

Zhao Xu laughed: "In this business, of course, the more, the better."

Having said this, Zhao Xu raised his head slightly and said with great confidence and pride: "My Song Dynasty is rich all over the world, and my wealth is countless!"

He has the image of a wealthy man with a lot of money and stupidity.

This made Gao Taiming a little confused.

What on earth is this little emperor of Song Ting going to do?
What is his intention?
But there is one thing that Gao Taiming is extremely sure of - this is Song Ting's wealth, which is known to the whole world.

It is no exaggeration to say that if one hair was plucked from the giant Song Dynasty, it would be enough for the whole country of Dali to enjoy for several years.

The most typical example - Fake Taoism!
The kings and ministers of the Jin State bribed the Yu State with BMWs and beautiful jade to use the road to attack Guo.

As a result, on the way back, the Yu State was wiped out.

After all, who wouldn’t want to pluck Song Ting’s wool?
Is it possible?
Gao Taiming's heart jumped, and soon his excitement was suppressed by reason.

This year's Jiaozi trade volume between Song and Liao has almost been completed.

"Has Gao Qing heard about the current trade methods between Song and Liao?"

Zhao Xu rubbed his hands subconsciously, then narrowed his eyes.

Gao Taiming nodded. The Song-Liao Jiaozi trade was the most shocking information he had come to Bianjing to find out this time.

At the same time, it also greatly improved the level of economic and trade exchanges between Song and Liao.

Trade between the two countries surged as a result.

The corruption therein is even more shocking.

This matter made many people's hearts move.

So, like magic, three million strings of jiaozi were conjured out of thin air.

The BMWs and jade sent out returned to the hands of the Jin State again.

But in any case, the Song and Liao Jiaozi trade provided the market with financial lubrication of three million dollars.

The Song Dynasty was satisfied and the Liao people were happy.

"Gao Qing, please drink tea first." Zhao Xu rubbed his little hand: "This is the new imperial tea produced by the Beiyuan Tea Garden in Jianzhou this year. It has a rich fragrance and a mellow taste, which is not something ordinary people can taste."

The greed and extravagance of the Liao people are amazing.

Yes, in just a few months, people from Liao came to Bianjing three times.

Gao Taiming was a little confused, but he still stood up tremblingly.

For small countries, this is most likely not a blessing but a disaster.

The Song court used the annual coins that were supposed to be paid to the Liao people as reserves and issued Jiaozi.

But he didn't have the courage to refuse face to face, so he could only say cautiously: "What is your Majesty's intention?"

"Gao Qing, please get up and speak!" Even his voice became extremely affectionate.

Then someone came and brought a chair behind him, and brought a cup of cooked tea.

Although Dali is located in a corner, Gao Taiming, as the next generation heir to the Gao family, is naturally familiar with history books.

The big country treats the small country with courtesy and offers seemingly extremely favorable conditions.

Gao Taiming was stunned for a moment, then listened to Zhao Xu: "What I want to discuss with Gao Qing is how to deliver the goods."

Zhao Xu is the emperor, and what the emperor has to do is to steer the ship.

Gao Taiming raised his head.

Then, he heard the little emperor's voice: "Feng Jing, give Gao Aiqing a seat and tea."

So, he tentatively said: "The foreign minister is brave, I wonder how much money your Majesty is willing to give to the country to purchase this jade?"

"promise!"

Other things are not his responsibility, or his responsibility.

Seeing this, Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Just now, Qing Gao mentioned the price. I will discuss this matter with you, and I will definitely not disappoint you and Dali."

"I plan to learn from the Jiaozi trade system of Song and Liao Dynasties..."

Every time it was a big purchase, the orders placed by Yeluju this time had already spent all of this year's Jiaozi quota.

Does Gao Taiming have any thoughts about drinking tea?
He picked up the tea cup, took a casual sip, and then put it down.

Therefore, if Song Ting really only wants jade, then Song Ting does have the appetite and can buy all the jade in Dali and Bagan.

Strategically determine the general direction, and then find ways to guide a department or the entire country to develop in this direction.

Negotiating prices is naturally left to the people below.

Dali is just a small country. How can it be worthy of being treated like Liao?
You must ask for something from others.

Win-win!

Therefore, Zhao Xu can already start trying to expand the circulation of Jiaozi.

Relying on the Liao Kingdom, Jiaozi's distribution space is still limited.

But Zhao Xu didn't want to give it to Xixia, so he had to find ways to expand new markets.

Dali is good.

Nowadays, Yunnan horses are a resource that the Song Dynasty needs very much.

However, the tea-horse trade was very cumbersome on the one hand, and the scale of the trade was always limited on the other.

The trade volume of only a few thousand Yunnan horses a year could not satisfy the appetite of the Song Dynasty.

It is necessary to find new market pain points, directly address the core needs of users, open up key nodes, and create a new ecosystem.

However, looking at Gao Taiming's expression, Zhao Xu also reacted.

So, he whispered: "You don't have to worry, I gave Dali a choice based on Jiaozi trade."

"Dali can choose to ship back copper coins, silk, and tea after each trade ends..."

"You can also choose to convert it into copper coins. I will order a secretary to print a Dali Jiaozi specifically for Dali."

"Merchant from your country, with this communication, can purchase the necessary goods in the Great Song Dynasty Market."

This is another attempt to pluck out the wool of a modern country that has disintegrated.

An original simplified version of the ruble accounting system featured by the Economic Cooperation Council.

All transactions will only occur in designated markets.

The trade between the two countries is also settled in the market.

Of course, this was just a means to reassure Dali.

After they adapt, they can take advantage of the situation and launch Jiaozi that can circulate freely.

In this way, Jiaozi from the Song Dynasty could enter Dali.

Then, there is no need to elaborate on the story that happened.

Gao Taiming swallowed, obviously tempted.

Because this agreement or treaty is like pie in the sky for Gao!

Because, in this way, the Gao family would have the opportunity and possibility to dominate the trade with Song Ting.

They even used this power to, in turn, coerce the opposition forces in the country.

only……

Gao Taiming was still a little worried and hesitant.

At this time, Zhao Xu put a weight on the scale that was enough for him to ignore any danger.

"If this matter can be accomplished, I will order someone to select eminent monks in the Song Dynasty and go to Dali to teach the Dharma."

"At the same time, I can also accept some Dali monks to come to the court to seek and study the Dharma."

Dali State uses Buddhism as its state religion.

The status of monks is extremely high, and all the kings of the Duan family have become monks in every dynasty.

However, the level of monks in Dali country can only be described in words!

In the field of religion, they are now unable to compete with Theravada Buddhism in Bagan, nor with the rising Red Sect and Kadam Sect in Uszang on the plateau.

Therefore, I can only shrink my head and act like a turtle. But if we can invite eminent monks from the Song Dynasty to come to Dali to preach and promote the Dharma.

And in the name of Gao, he funded the activities of these eminent monks in Dali.

Then the Gao family's status in the country, isn't it...

More importantly, you can still send monks to the Song Dynasty to seek and study the Dharma.

This really caught Gao Taiming.

Because this means that the Gao family can not only get support from eminent monks of the Song Dynasty.

At the same time, it also has the ability to make its own blood.

In a small country like Dali that worships Buddhism, there is a family of powerful officials who are backed by the central dynasty and have the support of the central dynasty. At the same time, they can cater to Chinese eminent monks and select monks to seek and study the Dharma.

Isn't it just a matter of minutes to usurp the country?

For Gao, this was simply impossible to refuse!
Gao Taiming didn't think much, and immediately knelt down and said with great gratitude: "Your Majesty has extended your kindness to Dali. I am deeply grateful. I will die a hundred times to repay Your Majesty for your kindness today!"

Zhao Xu smiled.

Economy, culture, religion, finance...

Four-pronged approach!

Don't be afraid of Dali not being in an urn!

Because this is a conspiracy!

Even if the Gao family refuses? It doesn’t matter!
Because the next one is better-be it the Duan family, the Yang family, or even the Dong family.

If these conditions are met, Zhao Xu will not worry about finding someone willing to cooperate.

……

It was almost noon when Gao Taiming was sent away and Xing Shu was ordered to take over the subsequent detailed negotiations on the relevant terms.

As usual, Zhao Xu first went to Qingshou Palace to greet the Empress Dowager, and then went to Baoci Palace to have lunch with the Empress Dowager.

After lunch, Wen Xunniang followed the Queen Mother's orders and led three groups of girls, including Di Qiang and Meng's daughter, to greet Zhao Xu.

These little girls were all selected from the families of the prime ministers, nobles, and relatives who entered the palace on this Holy Day.

Their identities are much inferior to those of Wen Xunniang, Di Qiang, and Meng's daughter.

First of all, they entered the palace as Hongxia Phi, with no rank and only a meager salary.

Secondly, they are unlikely to have the opportunity to have daily contact with Zhao Xu like Wen Xunniang, Di Qiang, and Meng's daughter.

After they enter the palace, they will study with the older female officials around the two palaces for a period of time.

Only then will there be the opportunity and possibility to enter the Funing Palace through one's own efforts or the efforts of one's parents in the future.

In other words, most of these little girls came to the palace to work for the old Zhao family, bringing their own dry food.

But, even so, the families behind them have made countless efforts for this opportunity.

"I wish you all the best to the official family and your empress."

"No courtesy!" Queen Mother Xiang looked at them and said with a smile, "Everyone, get up."

Zhao Xu did not speak, but nodded slightly.

The little girls bowed respectfully three times, and then were led back.

Their identity and status are not enough to come before Zhao Xu.

After this episode, Zhao Xu took a nap in Baoci Palace for an hour.

When he woke up, he found that it was Meng's daughter sitting in front of his bed.

Obviously, she arranged it with the Queen Mother.

When Mrs. Meng found out that Zhao Xu had woken up, she immediately asked softly: "Does the official family want my concubine to serve?"

The voice was as gentle as I remembered.

Zhao Xu looked at her, the empress of his previous life, the woman he had ruthlessly deposed in the end.

Meng's age is more than one year older than Wen Xunniang, and nearly four years older than Di Qiang.

If Zhao Xu remembers correctly, she will be thirteen next month.

Therefore, she now looks 60-70% similar to the Queen Meng in Zhao Xu's memory.

To be honest, Meng's appearance is not considered beautiful.

But she has a kind of temperament that makes people feel comfortable.

Just like the sister next door, she always makes people feel at ease, and getting along with her always makes people feel comfortable.

Because Meng's temperament is actually somewhat similar to that of Zhao Xu's biological mother Zhu and Queen Mother Xiang.

Like Zhu, she unconditionally trusts and relies on her husband, to the point of being naive!

Like the Queen Mother, she has no desire for power.

It was this temper that brought her to disaster.

In Zhao Xu's mind, he recalled what happened in his previous life before and after the Meng family was deposed.

A typical injustice case.

Everyone inside and outside the court, including Zhao Xu himself, knew that she was unjustly accused.

After all, Zhao Xu is not blind or deaf.

Liang Congzheng, under Liu's instruction, arrested all the female officials and ministers inside and outside Kunning Palace and tortured them.

He beat people until their limbs were mutilated, and then managed to get several contradictory confessions about "the queen cursed the officials".

Such a thing happened right under Zhao Xu's nose, how could he not know?
However, Meng's dethronement is the general trend.

Zhang Dun, who was in the imperial court, couldn't wait to drive out the old party.

As the queen established by the Empress Dowager, Meng must be deposed.

If nothing else, if a prince is born in the future, he will be the eldest son!

The new party ministers may not be able to sleep at all.

The Liu family in the palace couldn't wait to ascend to the throne. At that time, the Liu family was already pregnant, but the princess born to the Meng family unfortunately died in infancy.

Therefore, as the emperor, Zhao Xu gave up without any burden the Empress Dowager, the Queen Mother who was forced upon him and used against his will to humiliate him.

In his mind, the image of Meng sobbing desperately in Kunning Palace flashed back.

"Mr. Yanchang County." Zhao Xu stood up.

"My concubine is here."

"What's the county prince's name?" Zhao Xu asked.

"My concubine's nickname is Qingqing." Meng Qingqing said softly, then stepped forward and began to help Zhao Xu get dressed.

She is still as gentle as in memory.

Zhao Xu didn't speak, and just let Meng Qingqing dress him.

After he was dressed, he said softly: "I'm here to welcome Mr. Lao County."

His current mentality is a bit complicated.

On the one hand, he felt somewhat guilty towards Meng Qingqing - of course, he never regretted it.

On the other hand, Zhao Xu discovered that he actually accepted Meng Qingqing's presence by his side.

Otherwise, he could actually refuse.

"Is it because we have been together for several years in the previous life?" Zhao Xu thought, he himself didn't understand what kind of mentality this was.

possessive?
Or some kind of emotion?

Zhao Xu shook his head slightly, too lazy to think about this problem again.

He took Meng Qingqing out of the bedroom and went to the Empress Dowager who was reviewing the memorial to pay her respects.

Zhao Xu left Baoci Palace and came to Chongzheng Palace under the guard of Yu Longzhi led by Yan Yuan.

This afternoon, he has another person to meet.

The younger brother of King Jiaozhi and Chongxian Hou Li Taide came to court.

This is a very important meeting, not only related to the future of Guangxi and Annan regions.

It may also be related to the fate of the entire Southeast Asia region.

(End of this chapter)