The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 409 Shouhe

Yang Lian Zhenjia thought for a while and said: "Master Grand Master. For Qiuji. It is said in physiognomy. There is only one way to deal with it."

"What is it? Tell me quickly."

"That is not to let the strong be strong enough to swallow the weak."

Jia Sidao blurted out: "Fight against the superior."

Yang Lianzhenjia smiled slightly: "The poor monk thinks that it can't be called confrontation. Instead, we should fight for certain rights and interests to prevent the spread of power. For example. For example, can we contact the queen mother more to obtain the support of the queen mother. Ha ha .Master Taishi. The poor monk does not understand government affairs. He only interprets the meaning of Qiuji from the perspective of physiognomy. Everything else is just random talk. It can’t be true. Grand Master, I would like to offer you another cup from the poor monk. This Chinese Royal Liquid is really good. Although it is more powerful, it is delicious."

"Queen Mother." Jia Sidao's heart brightened.He held his glass and thought to himself.The queen mother has always been kind to herself.

The first day of the second month of the third year of Xianchun.Dachaohui.

The big court meeting on this day is quite different from the previous court meetings.Beside my dragon chair.There are two more chairs.two women.Empress Dowager Xie Daoqing and Empress Quan Jiu sat on my left and right respectively.

The ministers in the Daqing Palace knew it very well.This is the emperor's family business.Respect the title of empress dowager and canonize the queen.For convenience.I put two things together.

"See the Empress Dowager. See Your Majesty. See the Concubine Quan."

"Dear dears. Free yourself from courtesy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Dear dears. Before the court meeting begins, I have two happy events to announce. You have all seen them. The queen mother and the whole concubine are here. The two happy events I mentioned are about the queen mother and the whole concubine. Xiao Qi. Announce the decree .”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Qi took a step forward.said loudly. "Brought to the Empress Dowager's Treasure. The name of the Supreme Master is 'Shouhe'."

The officials in the hall are led by Jia Sidao.Congratulations in unison: "Congratulations Shouhe Queen Mother."

Xie Daoqing smiled and said: "My dear friends, no courtesy."

"Thank you Shou and the Queen Mother."

The so-called title.It is the title given to the empress who respects the emperor.The honorary title began in the Qin Dynasty.It is generally used in diplomacy, etiquette, sacrifice, etc.Time to the Tang Dynasty.It is the wind of being the emperor's honorary title.There are those who gave it before their death.There are also posthumous appenders.There are two situations in which honor titles are added during lifetime: one is added during the reign.The second is after the emperor abdicated.For the Supreme Emperor.It was honored by the successor emperor.There is no need to avoid the titles of emperors and empresses.Up to the princes and nobles.It can be called down to ordinary people.

Zunhao is different from posthumous title and temple title.The posthumous title is given to the emperor after his death.The temple name is the title given by the emperor in the ancestral temple after his death.to the hereafter.Most of these three titles of emperor and empress are mixed together.

Xiaoqi continued: "Shouhe Empress Dowager Book, Baolicheng. In addition, Xie Tang, Xie Yixiu and other 27 people will be awarded one rank each. The wife of Gaoping County, Mrs. Xie, and other 22 people will be granted special titles. There are differences in the list of seals. Addendum to the Ministry of Rites."

"Xie Shou and the Queen Mother. Thank you, Your Majesty." Xie Yixiu knelt down and thanked on behalf of the Xie family.

Thank you.Thank you Daoqing nephew.At that time, he was the director of Pingjiang ICAC.in history.Xie Tang can be regarded as a person who left his name. December 1275.Give Jinshi background.In addition to knowing the affairs of the Privy Council.In the first month of the following year, the Privy Council was removed.He was ordered to negotiate peace with the Yuan army.Forced to move north.Later died in the north.

"Excuse me." I smiled. "I also congratulate Shou and the Queen Mother. Longevity. Longevity. Harmony. Harmony and stability. These two words together. It means that my fortune is long. The country is harmonious and safe. It is a good omen."

The ministers said in unison again: "I wish me a long and prosperous dynasty. The country is peaceful and the people are safe."

"En. Xiaoqi. Continue."

Xiao Qi continued to proclaim the decree: "Concubine Quan is dignified and virtuous. She has both ability and political integrity. She behaves in a gentle and elegant manner. She treats people decently and generously. She has been in the palace for several years. She is dedicated to her duties. She is indeed the best candidate for the head of the harem. Concubine Quan Jiu is now canonized as grand Empress Song, here you are."

Quan Jiu stood up.He bowed slightly and said: "The concubine thanked Shou and the Queen Mother. Thank you Your Majesty."

"Queen. No courtesy."

All the ministers in the hall said in unison again: "See the queen. Congratulations to the queen."

Quan Jiu turned around.Face the minister.He smiled and said, "Excuse me. I thank you, my lords."

"Thank you Queen."

After the canonization ceremony is over.Xie Daoqing and Quan Jiu left immediately.I said: "Everyone dear. Next, we will continue with the court meeting."

Ma Guangzu, Minister of the Household Department, first played: "Your Majesty. The tax and expenditure statistics for the second year of Xianchun have been completed. The final figures show that the total tax revenue for the year exceeded [-]% of the original plan. Last year's expenditure exceeded [-]% of the budget. The detailed report is today. It will be delivered to the palace in the afternoon. Please give instructions from Your Majesty."

"Okay. Ma Aiqing. I have read all the budgets of various ministries this year. Because war may break out this year. Therefore, I have decided to divide this year's budget of the Military Affairs Council into two parts. One is regular expenses. It includes ordinary military supplies. This part Expenditures maintain the original process. The second is special expenses. For this part of the expenditure, I will ask the Military Affairs Council to submit a special application. After I approve it, the Ministry of Accounts will allocate funds. For this part of special funds, the Ministry of Accounts only needs to record. Its review items I will handle it myself."

"Yes. The minister obeys the order."

Special spending on armaments.It mainly refers to the cost required for the production of firearms.Follow my plan.before the end of this year.It is planned to produce at least two hundred artillery pieces.Twenty thousand muskets.Throw as many bombs as possible.

Although I had already notified the Military Council years ago.The military regions were ordered to send 1000 troops to Lin'an to receive firearms training.But because of the weakness of the arquebus.It's not as convenient as throwing bombs.If the number of bombs thrown is enough.in close combat.Its effect is even greater than that of muskets.and.The use of throwing bombs does not have much technical content.When the enemy is still far away.First bombarded with artillery.a little closer.Use musket fire instead.The weakness of muskets and artillery.It is impossible to annihilate the enemy from a distance like later generations.When the enemy army attacked in front of you.Throwing bombs can kill opponents in large numbers.Although the power is far less than later generations.But the lack of power can be made up for in dense quantities.

only.Too much money.but.I can no longer count on this.As long as the enemy can be eliminated.Money.Make money slowly.Making firearms is actually burning money.But this cost cannot be saved.

The cost of crafting firearms.Accounted for more than [-]% of the entire military expenditure.For the imperial court.It is also the largest expense.In order not to affect production.I also plan to start this year.The profits of Shifeng Trading Company and Pushi Trading Company are also filled into the special expenditure of military expenditure.anyway.The outcome of the war cannot be affected by the lack of ammunition.

After lunch.Accompanied by Yuan Ji Xiaoqi, I went to Shifeng.He intends to ask Xiao Tian and Pu Shougeng to learn more about the financial situation of Shifeng and Pu's Commercial Bank.I know.If you want to defeat Mongolia with firearms.The money spent must be a bottomless pit.at the same time.I notified Tian Xiuyan and Gongsun Xiaochen.Let them go to Lion Peak at night.I'm ready to talk to them.Tell the two what to do when they go to Goryeo.By the way farewell.

Soon after I left the palace.Jia Sidao came to Ningkun Palace.Congratulations to Xie Daoqing who has just been honored as the "Queen of Shouhe".

"The veteran sees the Queen Mother. Congratulations to the Queen Mother's honorary title 'Shouhe'."

"Jia Aiqing. No courtesy. Why do you have time to see me today?"

"The Queen Mother. The veteran came to Ningkun Palace to congratulate the Queen Mother."

"Aiqing has a heart. Sit down. I just want to talk to Bengong. Have some tea."

"Yes. Queen Mother." Jia Sidao sat down and said. "Queen Mother. The word "shouhe" is very festive. Increase my luck."

Xie Daoqing smiled: "This title was chosen by the officials. At the beginning, there were three alternative names. The officials thought. The word 'Shouhe' has a profound meaning, so it was decided."

"Queen Mother. In the past two years, the official family has changed a lot. The old officials are becoming more and more incomprehensible."

"That's right. Grand Master. Does your incomprehensible sentence mean that the officials are good or bad?"

Jia Sidao took a sip of tea and said: "Going back to the Queen Mother. Of course it is good. In the past two years, our dynasty's national strength has gradually recovered. The people's life is stable and upward. If there is no Mongolia coveting outside, the situation of our dynasty is very good. It is not inferior It was rejuvenated in Duanping during the first emperor's reign."

"En. Aiqing's words are very true. I didn't like officials back then. I even thought that it was impossible for officials to be the Mingjun of Zhongxing Great Song Dynasty. Fortunately, the first emperor had a keen eye. This made me admire. There is also you, the grand master. When most courtiers objected, you resisted all opinions and insisted on helping the official to the throne. Regarding this, I also admire the grand master's vision. At the same time, I am very grateful. The palace thinks that when I am in the court of Zhongxing, this minister of Zhongxing should be the first to be the grand master."

Jia Sidao didn't know whether what happened back then was right or wrong.He just said modestly: "The Empress Dowager has given the award. In the past year, the old officials have not made much achievements. They are far inferior to the young people in the court."

"Aiqing. You don't have to be humble. Without your persistence, it's still uncertain whether the officials will be able to take the position. Therefore, you are the number one minister of ZTE. The officials have also asked me about this. said."

Jia Sidao said calmly: "Really. Queen Mother. What did the officials say."

Xie Daoqing looked at Jia Sidao.He wrote lightly: "Teacher, the officials said it. You made a contribution back then. The officials will never forget it. If there is no such thing as the past, the officials may not be able to take the position. There is no such a good situation today. Yes. Officials are not the kind of ungrateful people who cross rivers and tear down bridges. Taishi. Of course, you know that there is an old saying. It is called "one emperor, one courtier". Today. Isn't Taishi the head of all officials? This is enough to see It's out of the official's love for you. Taishi. The official treats you as a teacher and minister. Both public and private. Taishi is an important minister in the heart of the official. As for what the outside world says about the struggle between the three powers. My palace Don't bother asking. The same is true for you, Grand Master. Don't bother with it at all."