I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 405 Signing a big deal! I, Wang Yaochen, the God of Wealth of the Song Dynasty

Forbidden, hang down the hall.

Di Qing, Wang Yaochen, and Su Liang walked in together.

In front of the throne, Zhao Zhen was smiling.

Zhao Zhen was already aware of the grand scene on the streets, the shouts of the people, and the reactions of the envoys from various countries.

This parade showed the country's prestige and was very successful.

Di Qing and Su Liang handed over their hands at the same time.

Di Qing said: "The officials and ministers were ordered to escort the rebel leader Nong Zhigao after the parade and sent him to the Dali Temple prison."

"Thank you!" Zhao Zhen nodded.

at this time.

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen, Su Liang, and Di Qing all nodded in approval.

At present, the domestic commerce of the Song Dynasty has entered a bottleneck period.

It’s time to go abroad and vigorously develop trade.

Although the Song Dynasty's treasury has accumulated some surplus money, the family has a big business, so the richer the treasury is, the better.

Although Goryeo was not a big country, they always considered themselves a big country.

……

And this moment.

As for Goryeo and Japan, due to their geographical location, they will definitely be more inclined to support the Liao Kingdom.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Di Qing naturally views the problem more from a military perspective.

The place where the Liao envoys lived was Dutingyi.

Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, came out.

They once stole coins and books from the Song Dynasty, and always regarded the culture of the Song Dynasty as the culture of their ancestors.

"We can promise to protect them from oppression, exchange profits on some special commodities, and even support them when they encounter natural and man-made disasters. According to our current influence, Dali, Dashi, Srivijaya, Chenla, and Tubo The Ministry and other countries will definitely be interested.”

When Zhao Zhen heard the word "rich country", his eyes instantly lit up.

It’s nearly noon on the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

"Our porcelain, ironware, silk, books, and various agricultural and industrial equipment are all hard currency, while spices, medicinal materials, ivory, jewelry, horses, mercury, etc. from neighboring countries are what we always lack. Although maritime trade is becoming more and more prosperous , but after all, it is private trade. Minister suggested that we can sign long-term commercial contracts with many countries for mutual benefit and win-win results."

Wang Yaochen said with a serious face: "At this moment, the power of our Song Dynasty has reached Liao and Xia, and all the surrounding countries are led by our Song Dynasty."

"I believe that our business and trade cooperation with various countries can reach a higher level!"

Goryeo's special envoy Park Youyong, a middle-aged man with a fair complexion and a somewhat effeminate manner of speech, curled his lips and said: "Song's actions are obviously to make those small countries take sides!"

Zhao Zhen looked at Di Qing and Su Liang and asked, "What do you two think?"

"I obey!" Wang Yaochen held his hands heavily.

What he is best at is stealing.

"The official family, after seeing the reactions of the envoys from various countries in front of Xuande Gate, I thought of a win-win strategy for enriching the country and came here to report it."

The reason why Park Youyong was the first to stand up and express his position was because there were no goods worth exchanging with the Song Dynasty in Goryeo.

The Liao envoy Xiao Liangde, the Goryeo envoy Pu Youyong, and the Japanese envoy Yoshida Yoshizada gathered together.

Di Qing took the lead and said: "I believe that the commercial and trade contract between these countries is infinitely close to a military alliance. If the contract is well executed, I recommend upgrading the relationship. Once the war breaks out between us and Liao and Xixia, they will even If you don’t take action, you won’t help the other party.”

Su Liangdao: "I also think this strategy is feasible. After Xixia and Liao became strong, the first thing they did was to invade, but after we became strong, the first thing we did was cooperation. I think this is the style of a great country!"

"My current plan is to have one country, one contract, and mutual exchange of needs. We can take appropriate care of friendly countries such as Dali, Dashi, and Srivijaya. As for the four countries of Xixia, Liao, Japan, and Goryeo, we should maintain the current situation. business transaction status.”

When the envoys learned that the Song Dynasty intended to sign trade contracts with various countries, the envoys were excited and rushed to the Sansi Yamen in carriages.

At present, it is difficult for the Song Dynasty to be friends with Xixia, Liao, Korea, and Japan. Even if the other party wants to sign this contract, the Song Dynasty will not sign it with them.

of course.

"A prosperous country and a win-win situation? Prime Minister, tell me quickly!"

For some envoys, if this contract is completed, it will definitely be a great achievement. After returning home, they will definitely be promoted and increased their salary.

……

"If there are those who don't abide by the contract and violate the contract, we will never be polite to them!"

This kind of business contract also has the benefit of making the relationship between countries more harmonious.

In fact, this is also a kind of taking sides.

……

Being on good terms with the Song Dynasty meant staying away from Liao and Xia.

Zhao Zhen said hello three times in a row, then looked at Wang Yaochen and said: "Prime Minister Ji, please be prepared. Tomorrow you can ask Honglu Temple to inform the envoys of various countries about this matter. Such cooperation is voluntary and we will not force it."

Liao envoy Xiao Liangde and Japan's special envoy Yoshida Yoshizada both frowned.

The two of them knew very well that this kind of business contract was a mutually beneficial and win-win move.

But they have national policy restrictions.

The Liao Kingdom was unwilling to sell commodities such as horses and ironware to the Song Dynasty, while Japan was unwilling to sell commodities such as silver and sulfur to the Song Dynasty.

They were always wary of Da Song and could not cooperate candidly.

If they go to the Third Division, there is a high chance that the talks will collapse.

It’s better not to go.

Xiao Liangde, the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, thought for a while and said: "The Liao Kingdom will not be involved in this matter for the time being. As for you, if you go to curry favor with the Song Kingdom, you are choosing to sever ties with the Liao Kingdom!"

After saying that, Xiao Liangde turned his face and left.

Pu Youyong, the special envoy of Goryeo, looked at Xiao Liangde's back and said loudly: "Special envoy Xiao, no, I, Goryeo, will follow the lead of Liao Kingdom in everything!"

At this moment, Pu Youyong was disgusted with himself for being so flattering, but if he didn't do this, the Liao Kingdom could easily destroy Goryeo.

Japanese special envoy Yoshida Yosada glanced at Park Youyong with disdain and strode away.

Japan originally relied on their rich reserves of silver and sulfur, but thinking that the Song Dynasty might be short of these commodities, they would definitely rush to cooperate with them.

Never thought that Da Song would ignore him at all.

Due to what happened last year, the two sides have become enemies.

Moreover, pirates are now rampant in Japan, and life is not easy.

But since he chose to side with the Liao Kingdom, it was obviously impossible to look back.

……

this moment.

The Xixia envoy Fu Zang was pacing back and forth in the post house.

While abroad, Xixia has no friends.

Because they offended both the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom.

At that time, their founding emperor Li Yuanhao had a bad mouth and often went back on his word. No country was willing to associate with them.

It is different from the Liao Kingdom.

As long as the Song Dynasty could buy large quantities of Xixia's green and white salt and sell large quantities of porcelain, tea, silk and other daily necessities, Xixia was also willing to sell horses, medicinal materials, ironware, etc. to the Song Dynasty.

But Song Dynasty was unwilling to do business with them.

They have it, and so do the Tibetan tribes in the west.

Xixia is in a hurry.

Song Dynasty may not cooperate with them.

After thinking for a long time, Wu Zangyezeng said: "I'd better go to Sansi and give it a try, just in case it succeeds!"

……

At the entrance of Sansi Yamen.

The first envoy from the Great Food Kingdom to discuss the content of the contract with the Song Dynasty strode out. He is having fun while walking.

His smile almost reached his ears.

Dashi's best-selling product in the Song Dynasty was perfume, and the most famous perfume was rose dew.

Rose dew was deeply loved by women in the Song Dynasty, and the female relatives of wealthy families almost had one bottle per capita.

Now, although Wang Yaochen, the third envoy, has lowered the price of rose dew, the quantity has increased a hundred times.

This is a steady stream of huge income for the big food country.

The special envoy of the Great Food Country is naturally happy.

When this contract is completed, he will definitely be promoted to a higher position after returning to the country. As long as the business contract is there, his favor will not be reduced.

……

And this moment.

In the Sansi Yamen, all the officials of the Sansi were on duty and everyone was busy.

Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the third department, was sitting at the head of the meeting hall, chatting happily with a special envoy of the mission.

aside.

Zhang Fangping, the political counselor, and Wang Anshi, the official of the Third Department of Household Affairs, are all helping him.

Wang Yaochen naturally had to be cautious when it came to the contents of contracts between countries, so he also pulled Zhang Fangping over.

Wang Yaochen discussed preliminary cooperation intentions with envoys from various countries.

After the two parties have reached an agreement, the envoys will report to their country's leader, and when the country's leader agrees, a formal trade contract will be sent.

An hour later.

Xixia special envoy Wu Zang also appeared in front of Wang Yaochen.

Wang Yaochen was a little surprised.

I didn't expect the Xixia envoy to be so thick-skinned.

"Xiang Wang, as long as your country agrees to purchase a large amount of our Xixia's green and white salt, I, Xixia, are willing to sell five thousand war horses every year. We can discuss the rest of the medicinal materials, iron ore, etc."

Wang Yaochen shook his head slightly.

"There is no special envoy. I think it is enough for us, the Song Dynasty, to open a border settlement with your country. What exactly did you Xixia people do secretly? I don't need to go into details! Let's get rid of the theft problem first. , we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future.”

In Wang Yaochen's eyes, Xixia was actually a country of thieves and did not keep its promises.

When their soldiers didn't have enough to eat, the first thing they did was pretend to be bandits and plunder the Song Dynasty.

"Wang Jixiang, there is a misunderstanding. Those are all misunderstandings. It was some bandits who ruined my reputation in Xixia! Those dirty deeds were definitely not authorized by my Xixia court. We and the Song Dynasty are as close as brothers and it is impossible to do such shameful things. You believe me, it will never happen again. If it happens again, I... I will commit suicide to apologize!"

How could Wu Zang Ye Zeng not know about his own activities? He couldn't explain it, so he could only use his own life as a bet.

But his bet was obviously unconvincing.

Wang Yaochen stood up slowly and said, "Please take care of yourself."

These words are obviously trying to scare people away.

Without hiding, they had no choice but to leave the Sansi Yamen dejectedly. This was their own consequences and they were not worthy of pity at all.

Next.

The business contract discussion will continue.

Wang Anshi made a rough calculation and figured out if he could negotiate with more than 20 countries and tribes today.

Even if all calculations are based on a three-year period, it can increase revenue by at least 30 million guan, which is equivalent to one-third of the annual revenue of the Song Dynasty treasury this year.

Wang Yaochen's waist was straight.

He seems to be the best scholar-official in the Song Dynasty this year.

……

This day.

Dali Temple also convicted Nong Zhigao and will impose the death penalty on him after the New Year.

The officials of the Sansi Yamen are busy, and other officials have started their own year-end Yamen summary meetings.

……

The morning of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month.

King Yelu Zhong of the Liao Kingdom rushed into the Duting Posthouse in great vitality.

He heard that the Song Dynasty was discussing trade contracts with other countries, but the Liao delegation was unmoved, and he was immediately annoyed.

Xiao Liangde, the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, strode out and quickly said, "Xiao Liangde is here to see your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

Xiao Liangde finished handing over and just raised his head when he saw Yelu Zhongyuan slap him.

"Snapped!"

The sound is very crisp.

Before Xiao Liangde could react, he kicked him again.

"boom!"

Xiao Liangde bumped into a chair nearby and fell to the ground, his forehead already red and swollen.

Yelu Zhongyuan glared and said, "Other countries are discussing trade contracts with Song Dynasty, why don't you go?"

"Your Majesty, we...our war horses and iron tools cannot be sold to Song Dynasty. Other...there are no other commodities worth selling, and...and Song Dynasty's move is to gather the power of small countries and stand on their side. If I...if I go, I'm afraid I'll be humiliating myself!"

"You are humiliating yourself? Are you blind? Can't you see that Song Dynasty is completely different from what it used to be? And what has become of our trade, you don't know? Why can't war horses and iron tools be sold to Song Dynasty? Even if you don’t sell it to them, do you think Liao can defeat Song with its current strength?”

"You are really short-sighted. I order you to go to the Third Division immediately. As long as you make money, you can buy and sell any goods. You can't make the decision. I will explain the reasons when I go back. Now, you are responsible for discussing with Song Dynasty how to We can accept any form of cooperation in business, understand?”

"Even if you kneel down and beg them, you must promote business cooperation, otherwise I will skin you!" Yelu Zhongyuan was very angry.

At this time.

A member of the mission on the side said: "Your Majesty, the Xixia envoy's request for commercial cooperation with Song Dynasty has been rejected. If we go, I'm afraid we will also be rejected. This... isn't it embarrassing to rush to go?"

"Are you trying to be embarrassed? What's the matter with being embarrassed? As long as it can promote business cooperation, I can kneel down. Face is the most worthless thing!" Yelu Zhongyuan looked at Xiao Liangde, "If you can't do this, you'll have to wait until you return to the court. Finally, I will let you walk around without food!"

"Going right now!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Xiao Liangde quickly handed over his hand.

……

Half an hour later, Xiao Liangde, the special envoy of the Liao Kingdom, came to the Third Division.

but.

At this time, Wang Yaochen had already gone to Chui Gong Hall with the preliminary letter of intent signed by envoys from various countries.

The person responsible for receiving Xiao Liangde was Wang Anshi.

Immediately, Xiao Liangde revealed the Liao State's intention to conduct in-depth commercial cooperation with the Song Dynasty.

Wang Anshi looked at Xiao Liangde.

"Special Envoy Xiao, I'm really sorry. We just fought a war. It's not suitable for the two countries to have more in-depth commercial transactions at the moment. We don't like your war horses and iron weapons either!"

"I speak more straightforwardly, so don't mind."

Wang Anshi's words made Xiao Liangde furious, but he did not dare to show it at all.

He had no choice but to go back and find Yelu Chongyuan again, saying that the Third Division wanted Yelu Chongyuan to talk to them in person.

Yelu Zhongyuan cursed Xiao Liangde again, and then drove straight to the Sansi Yamen in a carriage.

Just when he was about to arrive at Sansi, the carriage suddenly stopped.

An imperial city official said toward the carriage window: "King Yelu, the two-hour time limit for going out today has expired. It's time to return to the hospital!"

Yelu Zhongyuan was so angry that he wanted to scold his mother. He slumped in the carriage and suddenly stopped talking.

He has experienced it.

If he forces himself to increase his outing time and refuses to cooperate, these people can throw him into the carriage like a chicken.

In their eyes, they are not a king, but still a prisoner.

(End of this chapter)