A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

This is the first day of the first year of Zhiping.

It was dawn, and the tall and handsome guards stood in a row, extending all the way to the palace.

They stood solemnly, no one spoke or moved.

This is their most important time of the year.

As people in the palace, they must make those foreign envoys feel the majesty of the Song Dynasty. If anyone makes a mistake, it will be an unpardonable sin.

The sun shone on them and extended all the way into the temple.

Zhao Shu sat upright, looking into the void.

He thought about his first thirty years.

He suffered a lot in those years and believed that living in the world was a hard job. If he didn't have his wife and children as companions and his father in the church, he would be willing to become a monk instead of being disgusted by the many discords in the world.

But now he was sitting high, watching the ministers and foreign envoys bow their heads.

This feeling was so good that he felt a little unreal.

Who can make me feel real...

His eyes turned and saw Han Qi.

His prime minister was looking at the Xixia envoy with a hostile attitude.

This was not very polite, but Zhao Shu thought it was normal.

The battle between Xixia and Haoshuichuan was Han Qi's nightmare. He wished he could lead an army to attack in person to defeat Li Liangzuo and avenge his defeat.

But this opportunity cannot be given to him.

Zhao Zhen gave him a lot of teachings in his last years, including how to control his ministers.

Han Qi has a stubborn character. If he is allowed to go out to fight Li Liangzuo. Once it fails, Han Qi will be completely destroyed. And once he wins, Han Qi's arrogance will become even more arrogant...

Han Qi deserves credit for him. When deciding on the candidate for the prince, Han Qi stood firmly on his side and dealt a blow to others without hesitation.

There is no need to doubt the loyalty of this kind of minister, but he cannot be allowed to hold military power, otherwise it will make the monarch and his ministers uneasy...

Therefore, let him stay in the capital and Bianliang.

Thinking of this, Zhao Shu couldn't help but see Shen An.

That is……

He rubbed his eyes and felt that this action was inappropriate, but he couldn't bear it.

He thought Shen An would stand there honestly, but Shen An told him with facts.

You think too much!

Shen An and Liao Envoy were looking at each other.

The Liao envoy held his head up very proudly, but it was too high.

He wanted to look at Shen An with a bird's eye view, but Shen An was taller than him.

Not tall enough, but strong enough.

Ambassador Liao tried hard to maintain the arrogance on his face, but Shen An only looked calm.

Everyone around them was paying attention to the exchanges between them, and they couldn't help but be curious when they saw that Shen An didn't fight back.

That guy likes to talk about convincing people with virtue, but who in Bianliang doesn't know that his narrow-mindedness can make Han Qi despair.

Han Qi's temperament is domineering, and he will retaliate for his anger.

But compared to him, everyone thought Shen An was more stingy.

How could such a stingy person sit back and watch the Liao people complain?

Just when everyone was curious, Shen An suddenly smiled and said: "The emperor's uncle of your country...it is said that he was killed?"

puff!

Everyone didn't expect that this guy would use this matter to fight back...

According to the official statement of the Liao Kingdom, Yelu Chongyuan and his son attempted rebellion and were executed on the spot. But later, sporadic news came out, saying that the emperor's uncle and his son died outside Yelu Hongji's palace.

The defense inside and outside the palace is the tightest, but Yelu Zhongyuan and his son actually dare to plot rebellion there...

There's something wrong with this!

The death of Yelu Chongyuan and his son is unclear, but it has nothing to do with the Song Dynasty.

But Shen An tore this scar open with just one word.

The envoy of Liao was angry and said, "This is a national matter of Daliao. What do you want to say?"

In the dispute between the two countries, under normal circumstances, we cannot expose the shortcomings because there is a risk of falling out.

Song, Liao and Xixia. The original rankings of these three forces were Liao, Song and Xixia. The Liao people became the regional leaders with their great military exploits. The Xixia people were logically the weakest, but they relied on their bravery and fearless barbarism. Sex, successfully created the image of "Northwestern Flat-headed Brother", and neither the Liao people nor the Song Dynasty dared to provoke them.

The Song Dynasty has the image of an unlucky child who is bullied by everyone. From being beaten by the Liao people to being ravaged by the rebellious Xixia, the image of the Song Dynasty is difficult to change.

But now it's different.

First, the Xixia people were beaten violently in Yuanzhou, and then the Liao people encountered Shen An, the oriole, in an ambush on Linfu Road. As a result, they were defeated and fled in embarrassment.

The Battle of Yuanzhou and the Battle of Linfu Road were great victories that the Song Dynasty had not had in recent years. They not only refreshed the spirit of the Song Dynasty, but also caused neighboring countries to re-examine their relations with the Song Dynasty.

Jiaozhi was waiting and watching. They felt that the southwest was too far away and beyond the reach of the Song Dynasty, so they were most proud.

The Xixia talents will be beaten up by the Song Dynasty. Even if they are like a flat-headed brother, they will need to recover their blood several times before they can come out to find trouble again.

As a result, the surrounding situation of the Song Dynasty was unexpectedly good, and it had never been so good in the hundred years since the founding of the country.

The relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Liao people is generally "I feel relieved when I see you not doing well." Now that the Song Dynasty is living a good life, the Liao people are naturally unhappy.

If you are unhappy, you will find trouble, and every New Year's Day there will be a repertoire, that is, the Liao people use provoking the Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers to demonstrate the authority of the regional boss.

In the past years, they were always successful, but in recent years, they have encountered Shen An.

This year's Great Court Meeting is also very interesting. I don't know who was unlucky enough to arrange Shen An and Liao Envoy together...

This is to sit back and watch the rhythm of their fight!

The Liao envoy was very angry now, but Shen An said in an annoying manner: "It is said that the emperor's uncle of your country was killed because someone wanted to attack him?"

"That's nonsense!"

The Liao envoy said resolutely: "This is a rumor spread by some people with ulterior motives. Rumors stop at the wise. As a country of brothers, the Song Dynasty should not spread rumors like this."

"But these words were conveyed in a serious manner."

Shen An said guiltily: "It is said that it was said by a Daliao warrior... He said that the emperor's uncle and his son were besieged and killed, and finally killed by a pot of poisonous wine..."

"Nonsense!"

The Liao envoy looked livid, "These words must have been arranged..."

"Yes!" Shen An seemed to agree with what he said, "What else did the sergeant say... The emperor's uncle almost died at the hands of Yelu Jun back then, and then he became uneasy and covered himself in armor... Later he was slandered as Colluding with the Song Dynasty...Does your envoy know what I mean by these words?"

"The Song Dynasty has not colluded with the emperor's uncle of your country. The two parties have not even spoken. This rumor is too powerful, so I ask your envoy to ask someone to investigate after he returns and give justice to the Song Dynasty."

Damn it!

Very few people knew about Shen An digging a hole to bury Yelu Zhongyuan, so Shen An broke the news today.

Han Qi's cheeks trembled slightly. He felt that Shen An was too wicked.

It is said that Yelu Chongyuan and the Song Dynasty colluded. This was a hole dug by Shen An. Now he has used this hole again to trick Yelu Hongji.

Think about it, after the messenger conveys what Shen An said today, what will be the first thing Yelu Hongji thinks of?

He will definitely think that there is a traitor around him.

The soldiers who saw the death of Yelu Hongji and his son that day were all suspected!

I'm afraid there's no way to avoid a purge!

Han Qi shuddered and felt that the most suitable official position for Shen An was the Governor of the Imperial City Division.

The kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty were all looking at the ugly-looking Liao envoy, feeling happy and wanting to sing.

Appreciative eyes were focused on Shen An from all places. At this moment, Zhao Shu said lightly: "The Song Dynasty should not interfere with the state affairs of Liao Dynasty."

The Liao envoy was even more depressed.

If you wanted to stop Shen An, you should have taken action when Shen An first started speaking, instead of just pretending now.

"Yes, I know I was wrong."

Shen An admitted his mistake honestly, but anyone who knew his temperament knew that this guy did it on purpose.

"Today happens to be the great court meeting. All the ministers are here in good order. I just have something to announce here..."

Zhao Shu's eyes turned with a hint of excitement.

"The money shortage in the Song Dynasty lasted for many years. From Tie Qian to Jiaozi, the Song Dynasty has been trying to solve the problem, but in the end they couldn't find the solution."

Zhao Shu's voice did not contain any emotion: "I have discussed with the ministers recently and finally decided to use paper money to resolve this matter."

Paper money?

The officials were stunned, but then they felt it was natural.

The money shortage in the Song Dynasty has become a chronic problem. If it is not solved, the trouble will still be in the future.

Seeing the calm expressions of the ministers, Zhao Shu smiled and said: "Shen An summoned some businessmen... Someone told me that the businessmen were unwilling to give up their own interests, but this time they spontaneously bought banknotes that had not yet been born, which was enough. As much as 170,000 guan!"

"One hundred and seventy thousand coins!" Zhao Shu seemed not to know that this was the result of Shen An's threats and inducements, and said with emotion: "This lets me know that there is no shortage of loyal people in the Song Dynasty!"

His voice was sonorous and powerful, and the officials couldn't help but feel happy.

It is best for merchants to use banknotes, but everyone just uses copper coins.

Zhao Shu saw the ministers smiling and said with a smile: "The prime ministers and ministers said that officials should take the lead in setting an example. I think this is very true... From this year on, officials' salaries will be half copper coins and half banknotes."

What?

The ministers were dumbfounded.

Brother, it’s okay for us to set an example for other things, but let’s forget about the copper coins, right?

As for banknotes... they are unreliable! Otherwise, Jiaozi would have been circulated throughout the Song Dynasty.

If banknotes depreciate, wouldn't it be equivalent to having half of your salary deducted?

This can't be done!

The atmosphere became a little strange, and the officials were looking at Han Qi and others.

Those eyes were not friendly. In future generations, anyone who knew that half of their salary would be used as a test subject would probably go crazy.

Then everyone will find trouble with the initiator.

According to the official opinion, this matter was actually the initiative of the prime ministers?

These prime ministers are paid well and live a comfortable life.

But your life is getting better, but you can't kick Da Song into dire straits, right?

You are full men and don’t know how hungry men are!

A pair of angry eyes locked on Han Qi and others, but Shen An successfully stayed out of the matter.

What a cheat!

Han Qi and others had a straight face. As the prime minister, they had already had the awareness to block the gun, but they did not expect that the officials would choose to announce the matter at the court meeting.

But then I thought about it, UU Kanshu www.uukanshu.net and they took it for granted.

This announcement is made on the first day of the new year, and anyone who wants to object must consider it carefully.

The official's timing is good!

With such an official in office, what will happen in the future?

The mood of the prime ministers and assistants was agitated, and they suddenly felt that everything in front of them was new...

Later, when the court dispersed, the first official to walk out of the hall said happily: "What a big sun!"

Everyone came out one after another and looked to the east.

A red sun hangs in the distant sky, and the sunlight shines down, making people feel warm in their hearts and bodies at the same time.

"That's a good sign!"

Bao Zheng's words were approved by everyone.

"In the first year of Zhiping, the Great Song Dynasty was Zhiping!"