The factory plan failed, and he also folded a powerful high staff, and King Anqing knew the sinister and impermanence of the border pass, but his heart to snatch the interests of Cangzhao was more ruthless and stronger.

This time, he simply didn't play yin and hard in private, and went to the palace to complain to Zhao Ji, accusing the Cangzhao family of deliberately discriminating against the royal family by only not doing business with the royal family.

Zhao Ji naturally knew what kind of bad idea this royal friend Wang Ye had against Cangzhao, but he recruited Zhao Gonglian and asked King Anqing and Zhao Gonglian to talk in front of him.

In the previous uproar about the impeachment of King Anqing, Zhao Ji was so annoyed that he felt that King Anqing was too reckless and domineering, and he was a little disliked, but he was even more surprised and dissatisfied with the boldness and strength of the Cangzhao family. He is naturally towards the royal family. No matter how wronged and justified other people's families are, the face and interests of the royal family must be protected first.

How can the grass mustard family be qualified to compete with the royal family.

It's as simple as that.

Jurisprudence is secondary. The prince's offense and the grass people are guilty of the same crime is only a talk, and it is only a matter of emphasizing to the king advocated by the courtiers who want to check and balance the monarchy. The royal family of any dynasty will not openly and seriously elaborate on this point, only self-respect is the core, forced by the situation, when the situation needs to be pulled out to say something about the scene, it will be said casually, it is nothing more than to eradicate the children of the royal family who want to seize the throne, and in the end it is still to maintain the royal power above all else, the royal family is supreme, has a transcendent status, and is above the law.

When the dynasty was stable and prosperous, the country was not in danger of overturning, and what was emphasized was the supremacy of royal power, and the hearts of the people in the world were also secondary, and public opinion could be ignored.

As a last resort, the royal power and the royal family will make appropriate compromises to all the people of the world to alleviate the crisis and reduce the turmoil. Of course, it is more that the emperor and the dynasty are arrogant and dead, even in the face of the collapse of the country, and refuse to give in to the grass people. So, every dynasty will not be a thousand years old. A dog has his day. It's always a chicken dying and a chicken crowing.

In addition, Zhao Ji also wanted to know why anyone could do business with the Cangzhao family, but the royal family couldn't.

Why did Cangzhao rebel against the royal family and not let the royal family share the commercial benefits?

If it weren't for the fact that the throne was not stable enough, he couldn't act willfully and cared about face and reputation, Zhao Ji also wanted to swallow the cash cow alone after realizing the benefits of Cangzhao's business.

King Anqing's eyes were on fire as soon as he saw Zhao Gonglian, and he hated to swallow this fortunate young man in one bite, and even more hated to swallow the benefits of the entire Zhao Zhuang in one bite.

He pretended to be angry and shouted angrily as soon as he came up and asked Zhao Gonglian why he discriminated against the royal family, and he was aggressive, releasing the fierceness and advantages of the royal family, aggressive, intending to use Mount Tai's overwhelming power to frighten the immature young man, not only can he easily gain profits, but he can also get rid of Zhao Gonglian on charge, so as to vent this big hatred that has been blocked in his chest for a few days.

Zhao Ji pretended to be fair on the surface, but shamelessly said: Is the Qing family considering taking care of King Anqing's trade requirements? After all, who to do business with is not to do.

No, Zhao Gonglian was not only not intimidated, but also rejected the emperor's faint threat on the spot.

Of course, the refusal is very tactful. Otherwise, you are looking for death.

He said to the hungry and ferocious tiger-like King Anqing with a face full of grievances: "In the capital, I, Zhao Gonglian, am a hairy little official who can step on a few feet and even kill him casually, at home, I am a son, a grandson, the Great Song Dynasty rules the world with filial piety, and there are many elders in the family, I am so young, what power can I have to speak on major matters in the family?" ”

"The important thing is that the so-called Cangzhao business is actually the collective business of the people of Zhaozhuang, and it is the people of Zhaozhuang who have come up with something new with their brains and talents. My family is just a landlord and a farmer, and it is only because of the nominal advantage and convenience that I get cheap, representing the business of Zhao Zhuang. The business on the village is the collective decision of the people of Zhao Zhuang. My family can't go against the will of the people, and I have to discuss all major matters with the villagers, otherwise I will offend the anger of the public, and the position of the owner of my family may not be able to sit firmly. Looking for me theory? That's even more useless. Honorable Prince Anqing, you are completely looking for the wrong person by making a tiger at me. ”

Zhao Gonglian spread his hands as he spoke, shrugged his shoulders, and made a bitter face, looking very helpless and depressed, but he was actually pretending to be a stupid scoundrel.

He kicked the ball of trade rights directly back to his hometown, avoiding the charge of discriminating against the royal family, and did not make any futile and black-out defense on this point, nor did he stupidly complain to the emperor on the charge that King Anqing intended to illegally annex Zhaozhuang's property.

In the palace, it is useless to say in private that the royal family is breaking the law. The law is the royal law, the emperor is the law, and it is the supreme law. Zong Zhengqing, a noble royal family like King Anqing, is also a law itself to a large extent. You and the royal family are arguing about law and illegality, isn't this purely looking for abuse? It will only make the emperor who has a bad mind unable to come to power and hate him.

Zhao Gonglian had already prepared for the royal family's black claws against Zhao Zhuang's industry, and at the suggestion of his younger brother a few years ago, the family had already discussed countermeasures. Now that it has happened, he will face it according to the established policy, not accept the fatal problem, slide away from the charge, avoid being in the center of the crisis vortex, and ensure his own safety first.

People say it doesn't count. found the wrong person, King Anqing only pestered Zhao Gonglian in Tokyo, the excuse was untenable, and it was useless to swallow the benefits no matter how angry he was.

If you want to ask about the crime, you can ask about the crime, and on the surface, there are at least tens of thousands of people in Zhaozhuang.

The imperial family, including the emperor, is not afraid of the murderous scandal of forcibly seizing Zhaozhuang's industry and competing for profits with the people, not afraid of provoking the indignation of the subjects of the world, not afraid of provoking the shame and public opinion attacks of the surrounding countries such as the arrogant and arrogant Da Liao, the wild wolf Xixia and the vicious dog Goryeo and other surrounding countries that are slipping into the abyss of erosion, and are not afraid that the enemy countries will take the opportunity to smear the Great Song Dynasty and win over the Song people to betray the Song Dynasty and take refuge in it.

King Anqing is vicious and treacherous, in the past, he used to forcibly seize the interests of others and do a lot of bad things, he was very experienced, his heart was black, his face was also very thick, and he didn't want to face at all under the stimulation of greed and revenge, and he didn't let go after listening to Zhao Gonglian's words, and he was convicted of discriminating against the royal family, and asked the emperor to take down Zhao Gonglian first, and then ask Zhao Zhuang people for their crimes together.

Zhao Ji also understood that King Anqing wanted to take Zhao Gonglian as a hostage to threaten Zhao Zhuangren to bow his head honestly.

It wasn't that he wasn't unmoved, but in the end he denied this insidious thought.

He is the emperor, not a dispensable shameless and shameless idle prince who can be shameless if there is no big problem, he represents the country's system and the external image of an orthodox dynasty, and he can be shameless in private, but he always has scruples about this kind of ugly thing that is too obvious to forcibly seize the people's interests and will cause a big sensation in society, and he can't do it casually.

In addition, he was also surprised and even shocked that King Anqing was so shameless and greedy, and he was slightly dissatisfied with King Anqing for the first time.

You are Zong Zhengqing, representing the image of the royal family, how can you be so shameless?

You are the one I trust me, and I have given you status and power, but you can't use my closeness, trust, and maintenance of your closeness and maintenance to indulge in such a powerful nonsense.

It's a rude faux pit for you to disregard your dignity in front of me, and it's not an exaggeration to condemn you for disrespecting the king in your heart.

But he did not have doubts about King Anqing, according to the old experience, he only thought that people who were greedy for money did not have great political ambitions, and King Anqing was not a threat to the throne.

Unbeknownst to him, wealth is the fundamental source of the forces of political change.

Every dynastic change is a redistribution of wealth, and in the final analysis, wealth is the root cause.

Zhao Ji also thinks in his heart that the greed for money and enjoyment of the royal family who cannot hold real power is the only thing that can be done, it should be, it is normal, and there is nothing unreasonable. He used to be such an idle prince, as an artist, he was extraordinarily vain and faceless, and he was not as clever as King Anqing, but he understood King Anqing's greed and shamelessness.

He didn't know that he was greedy for money and had no ambition, and he would become stupid if he was anxious for some money and pleasure, which was exactly the impression that King Anqing wanted to leave on him.

It is not long enough for an idle prince who does not bother in political affairs to suddenly become an emperor, and Zhao Ji is still shallow and can't see through the ambitions of King Anqing.

But also because he was a little dissatisfied with King Anqing, Zhao Ji still stopped King Anqing from playing tricks and pestering endlessly, Wen Yan sent King Anqing away, and wanted to question Zhao Gonglian in private.

Zhao Ji already knew a little about the Laipi side of the young secretary Zhao Gonglian at that time. He is not a serious emperor in nature, and he doesn't hate this, on the contrary, he likes it a little and feels interesting. Because Zhao Gonglian's Lai Pi can be handled just right, it is more in line with the true character of a smart, interesting and measured teenager, and Zhao Ji even appreciates it.

"Put away Rypi." Zhao Ji sat behind the imperial case and scolded with a straight face, "In front of me, you honestly say why can't the royal family do business with your family?" ”

It's still a matter of discriminating against the royal family, this time you can't be fooled, if you don't answer well, it's light if you don't die if you are convicted of being convicted.

Zhao Gonglian also became serious, but he did not bow his head in fear, but looked directly at the emperor, hugged his fists and said solemnly: "I heard that King Anqing is richer than Your Majesty. ”

It's as simple as that.

"Huh?"

Zhao Ji frowned and looked at Zhao Gonglian, turning his mind, a little puzzled and a little annoyed.

What is the answer?

What happened to King Anqing's wealth? What's not to do? He is my rare friend in the royal family, and he is my person, and I want him to be rich and prosperous for the rest of his life. Are you trying to sow discord between me and King Anqing? How smart and capable a hairless kid like you is? Dare to be clever in front of me? How daring!

Zhao Ji, a child of the royal family, only believes in the power of power and position, and does not understand the subversive power of wealth in politics. Zhao Gonglian understands it very well. It is precisely because of the skyrocketing wealth and huge financial resources that Zhao Zhuang can secretly strengthen his troops, and further promote the rapid development of scientific and technological strength, and already has invincible maritime strength, overthrowing a dynasty of the size of the Great Song Dynasty is not enough, but it is as easy as playing to subvert a small country in South Asia. The younger brother also emphasized that capital can control the country.

The emperor in front of him obviously didn't have a deep understanding of the power of wealth, so he misunderstood himself even more, and the killing machine was imminent, Zhao Gonglian hurriedly explained a few more words in awe and loyalty: "Your Majesty, wealth is limited." The minister's family is only loyal to the Son of Heaven, and there is no other royal family in his eyes, and he does not dare to have it. ”

When Zhao Ji heard this, his heart suddenly felt comfortable, and he understood that Zhao Gonglian was saying that the wealth of the Zhao family was only to serve him, the son of heaven, and only to serve his country.

Zhao Gonglian said semi-secretly: "No matter how rich ordinary subjects are, it is not a problem. For example, like the courtier's house. In fact, it is impossible to be rich, and it is spread by ignorant people among the people, and it is more convenient to do business than if it has strong financial resources and reputation. But the royal family is different. In the hands of the royal family, wealth and power are interchangeable. ”

Zhao Ji is not ordinarily smart, and if he doesn't understand what Zhao Gonglian wants to say after hearing half of the lid, he is really stupid and not qualified to sit on the emperor's seat at all.

He pondered.

yes.

What about ordinary people, no matter how rich they are?

If the court wants to rectify it, just set up a crime, and pinch it to death if you stretch out your hand.

Haven't the rich and wealthy merchants always been pigs raised by the dynasty?

After fattening, it needs to be harvested, so it is dragged out and slaughtered to enrich the treasury.

It is also true that ordinary people cannot be too rich.

With only intelligence and energy, but no foundation, and without the protection of sufficient political force, there are more people in the government and the opposition, bureaucrats, petty officials, and gentry who dare to stretch out their hands to ask for benefits, and there are more forces that want to peel off the skin. There are also many forces that can be swallowed in one bite. Among them, the royal family is the biggest one who can swallow it.

For example, Cangzhao business, such as King Anqing's ...... to the Cangzhao family

The royal family is indeed different from ordinary rich households, with an innate advantageous political position that no one dares to stretch out their hands when they are so rich that no one dares to stretch out their hands indiscriminately, and they also have the qualifications to compete for the throne in name only.

The emperor won the hearts of the people to be loyal to him, which was nothing more than giving power, status and glory, so that the courtiers first had power and then wealth.

The children of the royal family do not have the power and ability of the emperor, but if they are too rich, they can also go against the grain, first give wealth and affection, and subtly win the hearts of the people, driven by monetary interests and bonds, they will naturally form invisible political alliances, and even can buy the generals of the unified army to form invisible military strength.

Wealth and power are indeed interchangeable in the hands of the royal family.

There are people who can stop the corruption of money, but no family can stop the attack of money. With immeasurable wealth, there is no unbreakable human heart.

It is true that the royal family cannot indulge in being too rich.

Zhao Ji thought a lot, and he was also enlightened a lot in his understanding of wealth and politics, and he was no longer the previous idle prince concept that he could enjoy more and better if he had money.

He finally understood the secret psychology of the Cangzhao family that they did not do business with the royal family, and in the final analysis, Cangzhao was also guarding against the wrongdoers in the royal family in advance and firmly maintaining his dominance. Of course, the Cangzhao family blocked the black hand extended by the royal family, and it was even more excused to block others, and doing so was also safeguarding Cangzhao's own interests.

Zhao Ji didn't ask about it again, and only encouraged Zhao Gonglian to work hard and continue to be a good little secretary.

King Anqing's dream of wealth and insidious power went bankrupt again, and since then he hates Zhao even more, and wants to replace Zhao Ji more.

There is a more important reason why he deliberately sold the Divine Arm Crossbow to the enemy country.