Zhang Kai is also very happy at this moment, the 'military reform' in the north has achieved results and made a good start, which has greatly increased his confidence.

Zhang Ji looked at General Xu and said, "The affairs of the Ministry of War can be done further." ”

General Xu thought for a moment and said: "For the reduction of the box army, you can be a little faster, for the selection of the forbidden army, the action can also be a little bigger, this year, strive to reduce 50,000 box army, and replace and retire 50,000 for the forbidden army." Some of the various military numbers in the north can be revoked and replaced by new troops, except for the 100,000 troops of the Xia dominated by Qin Fenglu......"

Zhang Qi didn't comment much, he didn't mix in this aspect, and said: "In addition, there is also daily training and military regulations, which must be arrested." I went to see it this time, and the forbidden army of my Great Song Dynasty was so corrupt, it was really shocking......"

Seeing him sigh like this, Xu Jiang shook his head secretly.

The army of the Great Song Dynasty can fight so much, let alone the north, if it is the south, it doesn't know what it looks like, so it's okay to bully bandits.

General Xu pondered for a while and said, "Military Judge Offices have been set up in various armies, and various inspections and assessments have been deployed one after another. At present, in addition to Qin Fenglu and others, the north is equipped with five armies, which are slightly less, and the lower officials suggest that another large battalion be allocated. ”

Zhang Qi glanced at him and said: "The north is very close to Kaifeng, and there are already three large camps near Kaifeng City, and it is a bit redundant to set them up again." ”

Xu Jiang was stunned, and it seemed to be true when he thought about it carefully.

However, the north and Xia Liao are close at hand, and they bear heavy responsibilities, and the more than 100,000 troops scattered everywhere are simply not enough to deal with it, and the support from Kaifeng is not far away.

It's a little embarrassing.

Xu Jiang looked up at Zhang Qi and said, "If the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun take it back, it would be good." ”

The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are guarding the southbound passage of the Liao Kingdom, and if they are here, they don't have to be so passive at all.

Kaifeng City, there is no danger around, as long as you break through the northern defense line of the Great Song Dynasty, you can come to Kaifeng City with a horse!

Zhang Qi listened to General Xu's words, frowned, and changed the subject: "Is the official family free now?" ”

"His Royal Highness the Ninth is in the Vertical Arch Hall." Xu Jiang continued the topic.

For the 'Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun', from the beginning of the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, Taizu and Taizong tried their best to get it back, but in the end they failed. When he arrived at Zhenzong, that is, Zhao San, it was completely useless, and after the alliance of the Yuanyuan, the Great Song Dynasty turned from offensive to passive defense, and completely lost the confidence to recapture the sixteen states of Youyun.

The fear of the Liao State has lasted for decades, and so far no one in the Great Song Dynasty has mentioned the recovery of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun.

Zhang Qi did not mention the matter of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun again, the Great Song Dynasty was already very difficult to deal with the Western Xia, the Western Xia was eyeing the tiger, and the Great Song Dynasty was unable to fight on both sides.

The topic of the two once again returned to the discussion of 'military reform'.

Inside the arched hall.

Zhao Tong and Zhu Qianzhen were sitting on both sides, talking to Zhao Xu about the 'royal ticket number'.

Zhao Yan's eyes were covered with black veils, the corners of his face were white, and his tone was very clear, and he said: "Official, the royal ticket number has been officially opened, the principal is two million yuan, and all aspects are well prepared. At present, it is to test various businesses, train people, and expand the scale of business......"

Zhao Xu has been paying attention and listening quietly.

The 'Royal Ticket Number' is a further development of Jiaoziwu, which has almost all the power of Jiaoziwu, but the development of Jiaozi has great limitations.

From the beginning of Jiaozi's birth, Jiaozi has been a kind of 'credit' currency, which is only developed locally, and there are fees for access and access, which is the patent privilege of large households, and has nothing to do with ordinary people.

It can be said that Jiaozi is born with limitations, and at such a time, it is difficult to develop without strong support.

From Zhao Tong and Zhu Qianzhen's words, Zhao Xu also heard that the operation means of the 'Royal Ticket Number' are extremely limited, and it seems that this is a place to save and take from a different place, and it is operating at a loss, and there is no other operation channel or way to make a profit.

Zhu Qianzhen waited for Zhao Li's voice to fall, and then said: "The official family, in the other three capitals, the villain is already looking for a place to start this year. The villain has already contacted many big households, and they are very willing to support it, and some of the operations of the imperial court, that is, the household department, are also ready to be handed over to us......"

Zhao Xu listened, frowned, and sure enough, as he thought.

After the two finished speaking, Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Your ideas are still a little limited. ”

Zhao Yan raised his head and 'looked' at Zhao Xu, paused, and said, "Please also ask the official family to give training." ”

Zhao Xu waved his hand and said, "The ticket number is not only for the gentry, but also for the gentry." In addition to the large amount of ticket exchange, the most important thing is the small amount. From one penny to ten, no, fifty wen, there are five kinds, no matter how much you deposit or withdraw, only small bills are given. What I want is not only a large amount of circulation, but also a lot of inconvenience in private transactions. To put it simply, I want to solve the problem that the amount of copper coins in the transaction is too large and not easy to carry. ”

Zhu Qianzhen hesitated and said: "Official, however, the people are not willing to save money, they don't have much, and they have to charge, for them, it is not cost-effective......

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Not only can't you collect money, but you have to give money." ”

"Give money?" Zhao Li's tone was puzzled.

Zhu Qianzhen doesn't understand it even more, he is a businessman, the ticket number does not make money, and he has to lose money?

Zhao Xu took a sip of tea, smiled more, and said: "Deposit money with the ticket number, no matter how big it is, set an interest and time, and pay interest." In addition, the private loan is too heavy and too ruthless, the ticket number can be lent to them at a low interest, the small amount can be credited, the large amount must be mortgaged, and the interest on the ticket number will be paid at maturity, and the redemption ......"

Zhao Yan has run a shop to some extent, and he thought about it when he listened.

Zhu Qianzhen fell into contemplation, and for a while, she still hesitated and said: "Official, in this way, it's easy to lose money, right?" ”

Just imagine, if someone saves 100,000 yuan in one go, how long will it take to earn back the interest paid on the ticket number? Wouldn't those gentry and wealthy people want to use the royal ticket number as fat and suck blood desperately?

Zhao Xu said: "They will not only save money, but also use money, the essence of the ticket number is 'circulation', as long as it is circulated, the ticket number is guaranteed to make money." However, everything must be done slowly, and the upfront investment is essential. After operating for a long time, you will find countless ways and means to make money, and at that time, you can really make money lying down......"

Zhu Qianzhen was still worried, but Zhao Yan said: "Yes, we listen to the official's family." ”

Zhao Xu snorted and said, "Now, we must strengthen propaganda and use various ways and methods, so that everyone knows how much money they have saved, I can eat it!" Two million principal is still too little, I will ask Chen Pi to allocate another five million yuan to you from the inner treasury later. To operate boldly, don't be afraid of losing money, in the early stage, we are going to lose, the more you lose, the better. Starting from Kaifeng Prefecture, it is necessary to spread out in an all-round way, learn lessons and lessons, lay the foundation for the development of the whole country, and cultivate good talents......"

Zhao Li, Zhu Qianzhen looked serious, and did not dare to be careless.

This is the business of the official family, and it is also related to the affairs of the imperial court, how dare you be contemptuous?

Zhao Xu said for a long time, and then said: "I have read the article you wrote, there are still a lot of questions, I will revise it carefully for you at night, you go back and combine it with the actual situation, take a good look, you must speed up the development, I don't have so much time in the Song Dynasty." The Xia people are eyeing each other, the Liao country is high, such a day, I have a hard time, and I don't want our descendants to continue to live in such humiliation......"

Zhao Li, Zhu Qianzhen's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly stood up, raised his hand and said: "The minister (villain) has the order!" ”

Seeing this, Chen Pi approached at the right time and whispered: "Official, Zhang Xianggong is back, and he has been waiting in the confidential room for a long time." ”

Zhao Xu nodded, looked at Zhao Yan and said, "Ninth brother, how is that braille?" ”

Zhao Yan didn't expect Zhao Xu to still remember this matter, his face showed gratitude, and he raised his hand and said: "Back to the official's house, some progress has been made, and I am still studying." ”

Zhao Xu snorted and said, "You have a tired look on your face, pay attention to rest." ”

Zhao Tong felt more, bowed down and said, "Xie Guan's family, the younger brother is not tired." ”

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Chen Pi, you personally send the ninth brother out of the palace." By the way, Concubine Wuxian, take care of it and don't be harsh. ”

Chen Pi said: "Yes." ”

Zhao Tong knelt down and said, "Brother Bow to the official's family." ”

Concubine Wu Xian was first placed under house arrest by Empress Dowager Gao because she was involved in the murder of Zhao Xu by the Empress Dowager, and then expelled by Zhao Xu to the corner of the palace, which was very desolate.

Although Zhao Yan is blind, it is because he is blind that he has a clear mind, and he has never thought about the throne, and he has less of the mind of fighting for power and profit, but is pure and filial.

Zhao Xu stepped forward, helped him up, and said with some emotion: "Among the brothers, you are the most considerate of me......