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Chapter 316 0313 [Opening the seaport]

Sun Fu and Li Gang took turns to fight, both for national justice and for playing the emotional card.

Xie Ding refused to let go.

It's okay not to form an alliance with the Jin people, but Zhao Song will have to withdraw the hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in Daming Prefecture and Xingren Prefecture.

Sun Fu Yizheng said: "It is impossible to withdraw the troops. How can there be no troops stationed in the capital?"

It is absolutely impossible to withdraw the troops and there is no need to discuss it.

In the eyes of Zhao and Song court officials, Han Zhen was more threatening than the Jin people.

Shandong is close to Kaifeng Prefecture, and you can drive straight into it at any time. Moreover, Han Zhen did it. He led thousands of elite cavalry all the way from Daming Prefecture to Kaifeng Prefecture. They circled Tokyo City in a showy manner and even stayed at Chenqiao. There is an inscription on the boundary monument of the post.

Seeing that his attitude was so resolute, Xie Ding was not annoyed and stated his true purpose: "It's okay not to withdraw the troops, but Zhao and Song are not allowed to interfere with our maritime trade, and many seaports such as Mingzhou and Quanzhou are hostile to our Shandong Merchant shipping is open.”

Establishing a navy is much more troublesome than an army. It takes at least half a year from recruitment to training to actual combat exercises.

Han Zhen now had Jiaozhou Bay empty, but he had no maritime defense force at all.

In comparison, although Zhao Song's navy was corrupt, they at least had some.

Therefore, before the Shandong Navy has formed immediate combat capabilities, Han Zhen still needs to look at Zhao Song's face if he wants to engage in maritime trade.

At this time, Hainan Airlines was different from later generations. No one dared to go deep into the sea, and they all sailed close to the coastline.

Firstly, it is safe, and secondly, it is convenient to supply.

There is no problem in going to Korea and Japan, but once you want to trade with Nanyang and other countries, you have to pass through all the coastlines of Zhao and Song Dynasties, and you have to anchor at several large ports such as Mingzhou and Quanzhou to replenish fresh water and food.

This is Han Zhen's real demand in this negotiation.

As for the previous money, food, and troop withdrawals, they were all just to confuse the public and put pressure on the other side.

Maritime trade?

Sun Fu and Li Gang looked at each other and saw a look of caution in each other's eyes.

When they heard about the opening of the seaport, their first thought was that the Korean thieves were cunning and had used a different method to invade Zhao and Song.

For example, let the navy pretend to be a merchant ship, make a surprise attack on the harbor, and then land in Zhao and Song Dynasty from the harbor.

Sun Fu pondered: "Sea trade is possible, but opening the port is not."

Xie Ding shook his head and said: "Brother Boye, strong winds and waves are common at sea. If the port is not opened, how can merchant ships escape if there is a storm? Besides, merchant ships must constantly replenish fresh water and rice grains when they are sailing."

Li Gang expressed his worries: "But what if the navy pretends to be a merchant ship and attacks the port?"

Xie Ding had already prepared the draft and said with a chuckle: "This matter is easy to handle. Zhao Song can station troops at major ports. At the same time, when our Shandong merchant ships enter the port, officials from the Zhao Song Shipping Department are allowed to board the ships for inspection. After confirming that everything is correct, we can proceed again. Can I be allowed to enter the port?"

Hearing this, Master Sun was somewhat moved.

It has to be said that Xie Ding's proposal was exactly what he wanted.

In this way, the port can indeed be kept safe.

After exchanging glances with Li Gang, Sun Fu nodded and said, "Yes."

After the negotiation was completed, the atmosphere in the public house became lighter.

Both parties were happy.

Han Zhen effortlessly opened up sea trade channels.

Sun Fu and Li Gang also felt that they had succeeded in preventing Han Zhen from forming an alliance with the Jin people.

Xie Ding took a sip of hot tea and said slowly: "The Jin people occupy Yingzhou and Weizhou, and at the same time they have not delivered Shanhou Wuzhou and Xijing. It is clear that they want to divide their troops into two groups, one passing through Yingzhou and the other through Daizhou. , Taiyuan Mansion goes south. The other way is to attack Yanjing and drive straight in along the Hebei East Road."

"Not bad!"

Sun Fu nodded and agreed with Xie Ding's analysis.

In fact, the Jin people are almost openly playing the southward card.

Xie Ding said sternly: "My ancestors lived in Song Dynasty and couldn't bear to see the people in the north die miserably under the iron hoofs of the Jin people. Perhaps we can persuade the county magistrate to send troops to intercept the Jin army."

"really?"

Sun Fu was overjoyed.

Xie Ding said: "You and I have been friends for many years, and I have never deceived you."

Sun Fu said excitedly: "Okay, okay, Brother Shouqi is really a righteous man."

If Han Zhen can help, the Jin people will not be afraid of going south.

Li Gang stood up, dusted his sleeves, bowed, and said solemnly: "Brother Xie is so righteous, Li Gang admires it. It was me, Meng Lang, who said what I said last night. I would like to apologize to brother Xie."

Xie Ding waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter. Although you and I are our own masters, our original intention is for the people of the world."

"Been taught a lesson!"

Li Gang bowed again.

Seeing that the opponent took the bait, Xie Ding acted the same way: "I am [-]% sure about sending troops to intercept the Jin people, but Zhao Ting, Liu Mi and others may disrupt the situation, so Zhao Song still needs to show some signs."

"It's natural."

Sun Fu nodded quickly and said, "What if County Magistrate Han agrees to send troops to stop the Jin people, and we will provide them with all the food, grass and baggage?"

"not enough."

Xie Ding shook his head.

Seeing this, Li Gang on the side smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Xie, the imperial court is in dire straits now and there is not much money and food available."

Xie Ding said in a deep voice: "The county magistrate attaches great importance to maritime trade, so he can provide some shipbuilding craftsmen and sea charts. In addition, the family members of the soldiers who were surrendered by the Western Army will also be sent over. In this way, senior military officials can also help. Speak and be more confident."

Seeing that they were not asking for money, Sun Fu and Li Gang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and responded: "No problem, I will accept the matter."

They were just the family members of some craftsmen and soldiers, not worth mentioning.

If this can be exchanged for Han Zhen to send troops to stop the Jin people, I'm afraid the officials will send them here overnight.

Xie Ding said: "Okay, when the county magistrate returns from Jimo, I will persuade him."

Wait until Han Zhen comes back from Jimo?

Sun Fu hurriedly advised: "Brother Shouqi, why bother waiting? Why don't you write a letter now?"

"This... is also good."

Xie Ding hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement.

In front of the two of them, he wrote a note, called a replacement official, and ordered: "It will be sent to the county magistrate as soon as possible."

Sun Fu looked pleased and cupped his hands: "Thank you very much, Brother Shouqi."

"Why are you so polite to us two?"

Xie Ding waved his hand and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for many years. I will definitely stay in Yidu for a few more days this time."

"it is good!"

Sun Fu responded with a smile.

Xie Ding invited: "It's getting late. I've prepared a banquet in Zhuo Tower. Let's have a few drinks."

The three of them left Shaoyang Palace and came all the way to Zhuo Tower.

Both parties were in a good mood, and Li Gang had put aside his prejudices because of what had just happened, so he enjoyed the meal with great pleasure. A meal of wine will last until the afternoon.

After drunkenly leaving the restaurant, Li Gang saw that the sun was still early, so he suggested taking a walk in the market.

Xie Ding readily agreed to act as a tour guide.

After shopping for a while, the three of them walked into a bookstore.

"what?"

Li Gang was surprised and said: "I didn't expect that this small bookstore would have Mi Fu's "Purple Gold Research Papers"."

Mi Fu had many calligraphy and calligraphy throughout his life, but "Zijin Yantie" is not famous, so it is not sold in many bookstores.

But Li Gang liked it very much, because when he wrote "Zijinyan Calligraphy", Mi Fu was in a period of change in style, and the calligraphy and calligraphy written by him imitated the ancient times and had a heroic spirit.

Sun Fu agreed: "It is indeed rare."

Xie Ding commented: "Mi Fu's writing was too good. Huang Tingjian once evaluated him, but he made a mistake in the end. I think it is quite fair."

"Otherwise, otherwise."

Li Gang waved his hand and retorted with a slightly drunken expression: "Mi Fu studies calligraphy. Although he collects ancient calligraphy, his strokes are full of interest."

The structure of Tang Dynasty language is the same as that of Song Dynasty.

Running script in the Song Dynasty paid more attention to interest and personality, and Mi Fu was particularly outstanding in this aspect, so he was very popular among literati.

The three of them wrote letters and talked.

From calligraphy to governance, it also involves the way of being an official.

After a long while, Li Gang came to the counter with the calligraphy and asked: "Shopkeeper, how much does this "Zijinyan Calligraphy" cost?"

"Maekei twenty-one."

The shopkeeper replied with a smile.

Li Gang mused: "Twenty-one is not expensive at all."

After unfolding, this "Purple Gold Research Paper" is more than five feet long. It is made of fine rice paper, and the person who copied it is also very skilled in craftsmanship. It has charm and interest, so the price is twenty-one, and it is still good. It's really not expensive.

Of course, the most important thing is that he likes it.

After all, it’s hard to buy a piece of heart.

Li Gang warned: "Shopkeeper, please help me put the signature away. I will withdraw the money later and come back to get the signature."

"Easy to say, easy to say, husband, just go ahead."

The shopkeeper nodded hurriedly in agreement.

These three people were wearing official uniforms, especially Xie Ding, who was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. How could he not recognize them.

"Brother Li is here for the first time. How can I let you spend money? I'll do it."

Xie Ding said, taking out a wad of green money from his sleeve pocket.

When he saw Qing Qian, the shopkeeper's eyes suddenly lit up.

Green money is good.

Nowadays, the merchants in Yidu County are completely accustomed to green money.

Nothing else but safety and convenience.

In the past, transactions involving more than several coins were extremely troublesome because there were too many types of copper coins on the market, including large and small iron coins, lead coins, current dynasty copper coins, previous dynasty copper coins... there were more than a dozen types.

Although the money is all used for one penny, the difference is huge.

Can iron coins and copper coins have the same price?
  Different copper coins have completely different appearance, size, weight, and different values.

Those with less than a hundred coins were fine, but for transactions involving several coins or even dozens of coins, he couldn't check each one slowly. He could only roughly check the quality of the copper coins, and then weigh and calculate them.

After having green money, everything changed.

The denomination of a piece of green money is just that, there are not so many twists and turns.

It's so light in your arms that it won't matter how long you keep it, unlike copper coins, which have to be soaked in potion when they get rusty.

The key blue coins are exquisite in style and make people feel extraordinary at first sight.

Xie Ding counted out twenty-five guan of money and handed it over, saying, "The remaining four guan of money can be sent to my house."

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Xian. I will ask the clerk to send it to you later."

As the shopkeeper spoke, he took the green money, turned it over a few times in front of his eyes, and after confirming it was correct, put it into the counter.

Master Sun looked at it strangely and couldn't help but said: "Brother Shouqi, what is this green money?"

Xie Ding replied: "They are banknotes issued by the Commerce Academy."

"Jiaozi?"

Li Gang blurted out.

Xie Ding explained: "It is similar to Jiaozi, but the circulation is more convenient. There is no need to find a bank to exchange, and it can be used directly for transactions."

To be honest, Jiaozi said, in essence, it was still a ticket exchange, and it was only circulated among wealthy businessmen.

Private merchants and hawkers do not accept it. If you want to use it, you need to find a nearby bank to exchange it for copper coins.

But green money is different, it is currency in circulation, and there is an essential difference between the two.

Li Gang became interested: "Can you let me have a look?"

Xie Ding smiled slightly, took out two pieces of green money, and handed them to Sun Fu and Li Gang.

Taking the green money, Li Gang looked at it carefully before his eyes, and said in wonder: "The style is so exquisite, I'm afraid the cost is quite high."

Hearing this, Xie Ding said nothing.

This is confidential, and even he doesn't know the exact cost.

Sun Fu asked: "How to prevent counterfeiting?"

“Anti-counterfeiting lies in the ink.”

Xie Ding said, reaching out and slightly adjusting the angle of the money in Sun Fu's hand.

The next moment, Sun Fu's eyes widened suddenly, and he saw that the picture on the front of Qing Qian turned into dark green for an instant, which was so magical.

After looking at it for a while, Sun Fu handed the green money back and warned: "Brother Shouqi, be careful with the green money. Don't make the same mistake as Jiao Zi."

"Thank you Brother Boye for reminding me."

Xie Ding smiled and cupped his hands.

Li Gang said, "Brother Xie, can you exchange this green money with me? Later, after you go back to the library to translate, you will return it to Brother Xie together with the money for the calligraphy and calligraphy."

Xie Ding waved his hand and said: "Brother Li is out of town, just a few things outside of himself."

"Then I would be disrespectful."

Li Gang didn't show any pretense and accepted it generously.

(End of this chapter)