The struggle of the reborn prince

"Okay, a new era has come!" Zhao Tong said loudly after reading the battle report sent back to Beijing by the navy. His excitement was beyond words. He knew that this victory was the result of the development of science and technology and productivity. The era of crossbows and boarding battles will never return. Hot weapons are the main theme of this naval battle. From then on, sails are used as power instead of oars, and tactically, bullets are used instead of frontal hand-to-hand combat. From then on, the era of naval warfare began, and the day when giant ships with cannons ruled the sea came ahead of schedule.

"Second Master, it's late at night, please speak softly, don't call the inner guards here!" Jian Xi, who was dozing off at the side, was woken up by the emperor, couldn't hear what he said, but was startled.

"Hehe, the naval forces won a big victory. Under the command of Lao Cheng, the Dengzhou and Haizhou naval forces joined forces to kill the Jinshui Army Dutong Xiemao Ali, and the Chinese Army controlled Atuhan, annihilating more than [-] enemies; destroying and sinking large and small There were more than [-] warships, [-] warships below the flagship were captured, and more than [-] soldiers, none of my warships were sunk, and there were very few casualties.” Zhao Tuo ignored Jianxi’s advice and continued to read, “Ming The state navy is a bit unsatisfactory, but it's not bad. They have to escort the transport fleet and fight fiercely with the rear of the Jinshui Army. The ship fled, five of our warships were damaged, seven transport ships were lost, and hundreds of officers and soldiers were killed or injured, which is considered a pass!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, after this battle, the Great Song Navy will be famous all over the world, flying across the world, and exalting Your Majesty's majesty!" Jianxi smiled and congratulated after hearing this. He knew that the emperor was concerned about the war in Koryo these days, especially when the emperor ascended the throne. After spending huge sums of money and countless painstaking efforts to reorganize the army, it was the first large-scale battle.The victory or defeat is not only related to the Goryeo War, but also related to the political direction of the next stage of the Song Dynasty. This victory can be described as far-reaching.

"Haha, although it's a bit exaggerated, I'm still very happy to hear it!" Zhao Tang laughed and slapped Jian Xi and said, "Go, get me something to eat!"

"Second Master is so happy today, do you want some more side dishes and some wine!" Jian Xi leaned forward and said.

"Well, good idea!" Zhao Tun nodded and said, but more drums could be heard.Changed my mind again. "Forget it, it's Haishi now, the cooks are all asleep, don't bother them anymore. Just go to the kitchen to find some leftovers!"

Jian Xi sighed and went out.Not long after, he came back with the food he collected.It was just that there was an extra wine jug than usual, but he found that the emperor was frowning at the urgent report sent back by Zhao Yong, and seemed not very happy.Jianxi didn't dare to say anything.Put half a roast leg of lamb on the fire cage, and the wine is warmed in the stove.Seeing the emperor's increasingly thin face and the old clothes all over his body felt a little sad. This is the time when the emperor's food and clothes are not as good as being a prince.

"Jianxi, bring me the map of Korea!"

"Okay, Second Lord, do you want to eat something first?" The emperor suddenly seemed to think of something, and asked Jianxi.

"Stay a little longer, and get down to business first!" Zhao Tong said without raising his head.Seeing Xixi, he was helpless, spread the map on the long table, and ordered people to replace the candles that were about to burn out, and added two candlesticks to make the hall brighter.

"Second Master, our navy has won a big victory, so what happened to Brother Yong?" Jian Xi couldn't help asking while holding a candlestick and looking at the emperor looking at the map thoughtfully.

"There is nothing in the battle, Zhao Yong has already completed his replenishment and is ready to start a counterattack!" Zhao Tong replied casually.

"Since the war is going well, why isn't Second Master happy?" Jian Xi asked again.

"The gang of Koryo sticks made a strong enemy before retreating, so they made their own calculations and calculated us!" Zhao Tong said, pointing to the map.

"Hehe, the sticks actually want to find a bargain in the hands of the second master. Their calculations are wrong!" Although Jianxi didn't know the emperor always referred to Gao Li as 'bangzi' in private, and why, but he also knew It must not be a good word, Mei said with a smile.

"You're getting better at talking, I don't know why you started to brag, your skin is getting thicker!" Zhao Tun glanced at Xi and said, but there was only joking in his eyes, and no intention of blaming him.

"Hee hee, the second master is still thinking while eating, if you starve you to death because of the stick, we will lose a lot!" Jian Xi said with a smile after following the emperor for 30 years .

"This mutton is from Mobei!" Zhao Tang said after taking a bite.

"That's right, didn't you decree that except for the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager to supply Shanzhou paste sheep as usual, all places in the palace only supply the mutton produced in Mobei, that's what it is!" Jianxi nodded and said.

"Is there any opinion on how the palace responds?" Zhao Tang asked with a smile.

"Of course, in the past, the mutton produced in Fengyi County, Shaanxi Province, which is known as the most tender and tender, was used in the palace. The quality of Mobei mutton is relatively dry and astringent, and it has a strong smell. It is inevitable that some people don't like it!" Jian Xi said. With such a verbal order, although it is cheaper than Shanzhou sheep, it also aroused the dissatisfaction of many people in the palace.

"Well, the texture and taste are more like tea, aren't you dissatisfied? There are a lot of benefits missing!" Zhao Tang tore off a piece of meat and asked while chewing.

"Second Lord, the purchases in the palace are now through the guild, and only low-priced and high-quality products are sent to the palace. The Ministry of Internal Affairs does not participate in it. The inspection and payment are also divided into two divisions. Even if you want to reap the benefits, you have to have someone Give it away, let’s talk about the cheapness of the second master, who dares to stick to it!" Seeing joy, Qu said, everyone knows that the emperor is a master of business, he is familiar with all kinds of tricks, and he can see the tricks at a glance, unlike the past few who are so foolish .

"Well, it's good to know. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has a special status. Many people want to get in touch with you. Sending money and gifts is indispensable. You must not be greedy for petty gains and suffer big losses!" Zhao Tong nodded, but still beat He said a few words.

"Second Lord, since it doesn't taste good, just change it, why force it!" Jian Xi said.

"It's not that simple. There is a reason for using Mobei sheep in the palace, and it also contains hidden knowledge!" Zhao Tang pointed to the wine glass and asked Jianxi to pour the wine.

"You have to know what to eat in the palace!?" Jianxi said in surprise.

"Of course, let's not talk about other places now, just talk about whether the sales of Mobei sheep in the capital have increased significantly!" Zhao Tang asked Jianxi after sipping his wine.

"Yes, a large number of Mobei sheep flooded into the capital last year. Although the price is [-]% lower than that of Shaanxi sheep, few people care about it. This year is different. The price has increased by [-]%, and the sales volume has also increased. Listen to Zheng The big shopkeeper said that our hall alone has trafficked more than [-] pieces from Mobei, and there is not much stock in one month before the Spring Festival, and he is urging the Northwest to raise money!" Jianxi suddenly understood and said with a smile, "Hehe, I understand. The use of Mobei sheep in the palace is for free to promote them. The Tatars should thank you, Second Master!"

"That's right, tens of thousands of sheep are consumed every year in the palace alone, and the same goes for the ancients, and the people below don't know why they eat it, but it's not just the Tatars who profit, but also us Song Dynasty!" Zhao Tun ate Said with meat.

"Second Master, why is this? Obviously, the Tatars exchanged the cattle and sheep in their hands for our real gold and silver!" Jian Xi asked suspiciously, his head a little bit hard to turn.

"Most Tatars live as nomads. Cattle, sheep, and horses are their property. But if they can't be sold, they can only kill and eat meat. It's just food, but people need food, salt, tea, and weapons to survive. Such necessities, if the livestock cannot be sold, there will be no money to exchange for necessities, and it can only be realized through war and plunder!" Zhao Tong said, "Now we spend money to buy their sheep, and they will use money to buy food, tea, etc. , salt, etc., the money still fell to Da Song, it was just an exchange, but whoever is full and wants to go to war!"

"Oh, I see. This is like the trade war we fought against Xixia back then, forcing them to come closer to us, making them dependent on Song Dynasty, so they don't dare to betray or start a war easily!" Jian Xi suddenly said.

"That's right, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Trade is only one of the methods. We need to be strong ourselves, otherwise we will only attract robbers!" Zhao Tong said.

"Second Master is Gao Ming. I heard from the Ministry of Rites that this year the chiefs of several major tribes of Tatar will come to the capital to congratulate His Majesty on the New Year. They just ate some mutton in the palace and subdued them!" Jian Xi said with a smile. .

"Hehe, it would be great if everything in the world was as simple as you think!" Zhao Tang also smiled, it can be seen that Xi clearly looked at it with bitterness.

"Second Master, did something happen to Goryeo?" Jianxi asked cautiously, he could 'talk to the emperor' about major events, but he never dared to participate in specific affairs.

"It's okay to tell you!" Zhao Tang sighed, "Zhao Yong's reinforcements have been deployed according to the plan after they arrived in Korea. They took over Baozhou, but the Koreans refused to take it over, saying that it used to be the place of the Kingdom of Jin, and in order to avoid embarrassing the truth in future negotiations, they gave up Baozhou, making it difficult for Zhao Yong!"

"Hmph, the Koreans really have a good idea. I think they just don't take advantage of it enough. They know that Baozhou is an important place for military strategists, and they are the front line to resist the reinforcements of the Jin Kingdom. In order to avoid losses, let them lead the Song Dynasty. And once the war is over Our army will inevitably withdraw, but Baozhou will never be handed over to the Jurchens, and they can justifiably take it back, which is easy and affordable!" Jian Xi said with a curled lip.

"Hehe, you stupid brain has already figured out what's going on, but they think they are very smart!" Zhao Tang was amused by Jianxi.

"Second Master must have a countermeasure!"

"Since they don't want it, of course we can't waste that precious land, let it become the first overseas enclave of our Song Dynasty!" Zhao Tong took a sip from his wine glass and said... (to be continued...)