Compete for the Song Dynasty

People are always writing history while creating the future.Wang Pang drew the blueprint in his heart and described the history at the same time. This was only the first business opportunity Wang Pang saw, but the business opportunity did not lie in the ability to sell "fragrant coal" at a high price and profit from it.If it's just that, Wang Pang is really no different from ordinary businessmen.

"Fragrant Coal" is just like what Wang Pang said, it's just an advertisement.What Wang Pang wants to sell is coal.You must know that at this time, it is already "millions of families in Biandu in the past, all relying on coal, and a family burning firewood."

But it is also a fact that coal is expensive.But this is not because there is less coal, but because the mining technology is simply not up to it.As Yin Shijie and Yu Danian said, their households can't produce much pack a year.

Change China's coal history?Wang Pang is not that determined. What he wants is resources, not just coal resources.In the mountains, the root of all resources lies in coal.Especially for the era of the Song Dynasty.

To put it more bluntly, the shortage of fuel constrains production activities.Metal production, in particular, has been severely hampered.The fledgling Wang Pang proposed Jiaozi, which temporarily solved the problem of coin circulation, but other fields also need metals, gold, silver, copper and iron, whether it is used as national currency, weapons for war, or tools for production, how many are there? Able to leave the metal. [

Since the Battle of Hengshan, Wang Pangxiang has changed, not because he must fight under the moon, but because he has been observing in Yanzhou for a few days, he has heard too much about war, and what he sees is not cruelty, but numbness.Just like the border residents, they have become numb to the point of not resisting. If they didn't starve to death today, they will be looking for something to eat from the ground tomorrow.Numbness and numbness are like blood loss, which will turn pale after a long time.

Wang Pang is not a war fanatic, he even yearns to be a Confucian businessman like Zhang Yi.But his blood energy made him feel numb.The reason why the wolf eats the sheep is not because the meat is beautiful, but because the sheep will not resist.If you want peace, you can only fight, but if you want white crystals, you must fight.When ambition and personal affection reach a resonance, there is no reason to avoid war.

Wang Pang put on his battle clothes and Di Qing's mask.Then war is violent: war is an act of violence that compels the enemy to obey our will. (Clausewitz. "On War")

So whether it is the Hengshan battle or the fragrant coal business, it is just the first step by Wang Pang.When he really took a step, whether there was a threshold step, whether he staggered to fall, whether he walked or ran, it is unknown.

But right now, the king must think about whether the silver rewarded by the emperor is enough for others. The land in Jincheng has already started to be manned. No matter whether the work is started or not, the wages have to be paid every month, but coal mining has to wait until after the spring. .

According to Wang Pang's calculations, the horse farm needs at least ten hectares of land, and it costs money to buy a horse breed and hire a horseman.And the horses are mature at three years old.It's also a long-term thing.

And the most important point is what he promised He Libo in Yanzhou: After finishing this time, let He Libo go back and revive his clan.

More than a year ago, if the emperor rewarded a hundred taels of silver, it would be enough for the king to be excited for a long time.

Now, when Wang Pang heard that the emperor wanted to reward him, he was silent about these things in his mind.Renzong stood up from the bed from the throne, waved his hands, and dismissed the serving eunuchs behind him. With his arms behind his back, he walked to the stove, and the air beside the stove was warm and fragrant.It seemed to ease his depression during this period of time.He changed his tone, more like an elder speaking to a child. "Your Majesty, I have the intention to cultivate you. If you have any difficulties, just speak up."

Shenzong just stood sideways in front of Wang Pang. This was the first time that Wang Pang was with Renzong at such a close distance. Although he had never felt that Renzong was superior to others, Wang Pang was so close to him alone. He saw a scene he had never thought of: the neckline of the dragon robe on Renzong's body was old, and the color of the dragon robe embroidered with dragons on the shoulders and back of the chest was no longer so bright.

This turned out to be the emperor of the Song Dynasty?The clothes on his body are not as new as the officials'.Looking closely at Renzong, there are already crow's feet around the corners of his eyes, his cheeks are thin, and his temples are already graying. His expression is so calm, as if he is so calm about the position in front of him.But in his slightly squinted eyes, there was some melancholy and regret.

Wang Pang looked at the emperor in surprise, but unexpectedly Renzong turned his head and looked at Wang Pang. Wang Pang hurriedly lowered his head, feeling so guilty for no reason.Just now I wanted the lion to open its mouth wide, but now I can't say anything.

Song Renzong smiled, although Wang Pang's intelligence is not the best in ancient and modern times, but it is rare in the court, which is unmatched by civil officials; although Wang Pang's martial arts strategy is not the first in ancient and modern times, it is also rare in the court. I can't do it; although Wang Pang's outspoken admonition is not the first in ancient and modern times, it is still rare in the court, which is beyond the reach of the admonisher.

Based on these three points, there is no emperor who doesn't like Wang Pang, but these three points are also violating the bottom line of the royal family, because he is not a royal family.If there is a prosperous future, it will definitely threaten the royal family.The small ones are taking power, and the big ones are invading the country.At this time, Renzong was also worrying about the establishment of the prince.

The only candidate in his mind that can stand is Zhao Zongshi, but how can he not know what Zhao Shisan is thinking about Di Qing?What can Renzong say for the throne?

Renzong said kindly: "If you have something to say, just let me hear it."

This was the second time Renzong urged him to ask. Wang Pang dared not answer. He gave up the idea of ​​making up some words Renzong liked to hear, and said frankly: "I want to raise horses, but it takes too long, and I don't know how to use the land for the horse farm." Can not afford."

Renzong smiled, "Is that all?"

"I also want to go to Xixia, and personally choose the stallion and good herdsman of the party horse." [

Renzong listened and nodded, and asked what else?Wang Bang still wanted money, but he was a little bit hesitant to ask.He opened his mouth and closed it again.

Renzong took a sip of water and said: "But seeing what you have done at a young age, you have a salary to receive, and I will help you if you have difficulties. What's more, the matter of raising horses is also doing things for the court. We still have territory in the Song Dynasty. The emperor gave you a hundred hectares of land, as long as you don’t occupy the people’s good land and harm the people, you can go to the states to find wasteland and report it to the Ministry of Households.”

"As for going to Xixia, I can give you a document and allow you to buy it, but the Xixia people are very cunning, you have to handle this kind of danger yourself."

Renzong paused, while Wang Bang listened attentively.

"The imperial court will not pay the money for buying horses. You have to solve this by yourself, but I can show you the way. Last year, Cai Xiang paid tribute to the fine dragon troupe from Fujian. Both I and the harem liked it very much. I also listened to it. Said that the party members also use the tea-horse market. You can go to Jianzhou, and if you have the tea specially provided by the imperial court, I will give it to you."

Wang Pang heard that he was busy with Renzong.Renzong lowered his head and thought for a while, then made a decision.He looked at the king and said: "Help people to the end, all of the above are beyond your ability to do all of the above. As I said, you have a salary to receive, and I will reward you with a hundred taels of gold and a thousand taels of silver."

Wang Pang opened his mouth when he heard this.This was something he didn't expect, but for Renzong, it was a feather plucked.But pulling it out is a bit painful.We have calculated Mr. Bao’s salary earlier, and these are probably the average monthly salary of Mr. Bao.

Wang Pang was too moved to speak, but Renzong still had a few words.

Renzong became serious and said: "Diqing from the northwest has reappeared, you are very courageous next to the king."

When Wang Pang heard this, he quickly knelt down, and he was demoted from the official position and led the troops in private. If the emperor pursued him, even the rituals would be implicated.

Renzong saw that he was afraid, so he said: "I really won't pursue the matter of Di Qing, but I don't want to see the lessons learned from Di Qing, do you understand?" Wang Pang knelt there and nodded

Renzong saw that he was just a child, so he said kindly: "In the future, don't put your belongings in Lord Wang Anshi's or Lord Bao's house first, it will easily attract people's tongue."

Wang Pang said: "In the heavy city, under the double towers, every inch of land is the same price as gold. It is the so-called every inch of gold. I can't afford it."

Renzong nodded. What Wang Pang said was true. He ordered people to check the temporary residences of Beijing officials who were free in the city, and found a residence near Xincheng.Renzong awarded this mansion to the king as a mansion

It sounds like a lot, but in other words, gold and silver are rewarded, mansions are rewarded and land is rewarded.The hardware is available. As for how Wang Pang will do it, it depends on Wang Pang himself.

Coming out of the imperial city, Wang Pang was in a very complicated mood. He was supposed to go to the northwest, but in the end he had to go to the southeast first.The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and there are still many things to do.

The first thing is to arrange for He Libo to go to Chenzhou and bring fragrant coal to Zhang Yi.There are still some old and weak people who cannot beg in Zhang Yi's front yard.At the same time, Zhang Yi, Rou'er and Xiao Lu's couple will be picked up to return to the capital, so as to have a good New Year's Eve.Er Zewang really needs help by his side.

Second thing: move.Move to a new house.

Of course, Wang Pang didn't need to do it himself, there were Yin Shijie and Yu Danian, besides, this house is not small, so Wang Pang is really predestined with this house.When Wang Pang just woke up from a dementia, Wang Anshi lived in this mansion when he first entered the capital as an official.Later, he was promoted and moved to the residence of the official.

When Wang Pang came to the mansion, he had a lot of feelings. First, it turned out to be a place he was familiar with, and he could see the Fanta in the courtyard facing south.Seeing King Fanta sighing, will Yuexia watch this house from above Fanta?

Wang Pang walked out of the house, walked six or seven li to the south and came to the Fan Pagoda, and climbed to the Xingci Pagoda on the Fan Terrace of Tianqing Temple.Overlooking the city of Bianjing from a distance, the towers are surrounded by winter forests with fallen leaves. At the foot of Tianqing Temple, Guoxiang Temple, Baiyun Temple, Privet Temple, Wang Pang sighed, walked down the towers and walked aimlessly.

In the Privet Temple he just passed by, a woman was kneeling in the Zhenguan Temple, and there was a scar near her ear temple.At this time, she only wanted to devote herself to the Buddha, and put an end to the worldly affairs.The Yuexia who could understand people's hearts is gone, if it wasn't for the jade protection, his chest would have been pierced by the sword long ago.When the sword pierced the jade, the jade shattered, and the sword's edge shook, leaving a scar on the girl's face. [

If the soldiers on the mountain saw the fight on the hillside and rushed down to scare away Liang Yibu who was chasing and killing Yuexia, Yuexia would have died under his sword.Leaving Yanzhou all the way, Yuexia rubbed shoulders with Wang in Jincheng, Zezhou.

But when she returned to Bianjing and had no relatives under the moon, she hesitated when she wanted to find Wang Pang. She lost her face and lost her engagement jade.How did she see the king.Girl Nai stayed at Privet Temple until she thought about it, why not become a monk.