In the next two days, Song Zheng and officials of the Ministry of Rites held talks with Tang Zhengsu and Xue Qimeng. As Song Zheng expected, everything else went well, but the matter of the field made Tang Zhengsu feel very embarrassed.

It's a fucked thing. When Song Zheng went to Shu, in order to win over Shu not to support Western Xia, Daqi opened a series of conditions, including the establishment of a field on both sides, but did not clearly state the location of the field. Perhaps in the eyes of Daqi, Shu State, like Western Xia and Dajin, belonged to the "Fanbang", and the location of the field should naturally be located in the other country.

In fact, there is nothing particular about where the vertebral field is located. Historically, the Song Dynasty set up a field in its own territory, and the Liao and Western Xia also set up a field on their own borders. But here in Daqi, due to the serious confrontation with the neighboring countries, the blockade of the surrounding countries is also very tight, the border garrison is numerous, and strict exit checkpoints are set up, and almost all the trade is arranged by the government.

Naturally, this will put an end to non-governmental trade between neighboring countries. In fact, this kind of eradication is very incomplete, and the lure of huge profits has caused many border troops to participate in smuggling. Before the redundant army was eliminated, the military had insufficient funds, and soldiers were often paid half salaries, and it was also common for them to be in arrears, and this caused the middle and high echelons of the military to turn a blind eye to this, and even secretly encouraged or manipulated smuggling to make up for the lack of military spending.

The Great Song Dynasty was weak in the previous dynasty, and the opening of many fields was often the result of war and peace. When he arrived in Daqi, he was very tough on the outside world, as if whoever wanted to propose the opening of a field would be a traitor. The morale is like this, and sometimes even giants like Huang Yuandu and Xiao Hui dare not go against the trend. B crossover: sj131netb

In fact, in Song Zheng's view, those Daqi officials who advocate lock-up are purely stupid. Let's not say that it is beneficial for the people to strengthen trade between the two countries, but in terms of economic interests, the opening of a field is absolutely beneficial to Daqi, which is rich in natural resources. The huge trade surplus will allow the wealth of the neighboring country to flow into Daqi continuously.

When the great powers of later generations opened China, from the Treaty of Nanjing to the Treaty of Yantai, the Treaty of Shimonoseki, and the Treaty of Xincho, every unequal treaty was accompanied by the opening of treaty ports along the coast and along the Yangtze River. Why do the great powers force China to do business? Naturally, it is convenient for them to dump goods and plunder large quantities of silver from China.

Going back to Daqi, opening a few more fields will also be conducive to the dumping of Daqi's things outward. As a person who has lived two lifetimes, Song Zheng sees this very clearly, so he mentioned "currency wars" and the like when he was taking the top prize.

Huang Yuandu is very clear about this, but he can't openly act according to what Song Zheng said. In fact, Song Zheng was able to win the top prize, which was purely lucky. If it weren't for the special environment at that time, Song Zheng wouldn't even be able to enter the top ten in another period.

The atmosphere of Great Qi was like this, and Song Zheng was helpless, so he had to secretly apologize to Tang Zhengsu and Xue Qimeng. Although Tang and Xue understand Song Zheng very well, they can't help but be the two of them in state affairs, after all, countries often fight for face.

After two days of discussions, the matter finally came to a conclusion. Daqi and Western Shu did not open a field, but allowed Huitong trading house to act as an agent for trade between Qi and Shu: set up a branch of Huitong trade house in Fengjie of Shu State, and all goods exported to Shu were transported to Shu by Huitong trade bank, and the goods exported by Shu State to Daqi were also purchased by Huitong trade bank, and then distributed by the branch of Huitong trade house in Zigui.

It's even more incredible. Huitong Trading Bank has the right to open a branch in Daqi, and Shu Guolang Zhengchun is also willing to cooperate with Huitong Trading Bank, so such a freak has been formed.

Originally, it was the government, specifically the monopoly of the household department, and it became the monopoly of the Huitong trading house, which is to dig the corner of the imperial court, but the business house has the emperor's shares, who dares to say that the business and trade house betrays the country? Could it be that the emperor sold his world to Shu?

On the third day of the first month of June, the Ministry of Rites played the results of the talks between the two sides, and Xiao Ying quickly transferred it to the Queen Mother Huang Jiao. Huang Jiao was dissatisfied with some of the wording and sent it back to the Ministry of Rites, and Song Zheng had to negotiate with Tang Zhengsu again.

Three times, it was not until mid-June that the final text was finalized. After Xiao Ying and Huang Jiao used the seal at the same time, the national letter was formed, and the major diplomatic relations between the two countries were considered to have come to fruition.

During this period, what most involved Song Zheng's energy was not the wording of the national letter, but another thing: the letter of Xiaotong asked for the temporary Jiang Kui's family.

Things go back to the morning of the fifth day of the sixth month, which coincided with the great pilgrimage. More than an hour ahead, it was quite stable, and when it came to the next dynasty, Guogong Xiaotong suddenly stood up and wrote:

“…… Jiang Kui is also a traitor. He defected to Shu as the deputy commander of the former Imperial City Division, and his crime should be punished by the clan. And it is rumored that ten years ago, Shuguan was defeated, and the person who leaked the information was Jiang Kui. If this is true, then Jiang Kui will die and will not be redeemed. However, recently, the ministers heard that the guilty relatives of the Jiang family had returned from Shu to Qi, so they asked the Holy Lord to strictly investigate the matter and give an explanation to tens of thousands of loyal bones in Shuguan......"

When he was in the book, Song Zheng was also in the Taiji Hall because of the matter of the Shu envoy. As soon as Xiao Tong put on the book, it immediately caused an uproar in the hall, which also startled Song Zheng, and he couldn't help but look at Xiao Ying secretly. Song Zheng had already reported this matter when he had a secret conversation with Xiao Ying in Xizhai before, but Xiao Ying promised not to affect Jiang Kui's family. But Xiao Tong openly wrote the book and immediately forced Song Zheng and Xiao Ying into a corner.

Fortunately, Xiao Ying was no longer a simple-minded young man, so he groaned a little and asked, "Guogong, where did you hear about this?" ”

"The minister received a secret report from the army before, saying that there was a team of men and horses, claiming to be from the Western Xia Han people, who fled from Guanzhong due to the war and came to our Daqi through Shu. Later, this team of people settled down at the foot of Huangshan Mountain in Huizhou. After an investigation, some people recognized that this team was actually Jiang Kui's family member, but they had changed their names and surnames. Therefore, the minister asked the Holy Majesty to investigate this matter strictly. ”

"Follow up and visit, it seems that this is an errand of the Imperial City Division. Why, the left and right divisions didn't report it, but the old man got the news first? Or is it that the old man is worried about the country and sends people from his own house to investigate this matter? ”

Xiao Tong smiled softly, "Song Zheng of the previous Ministry of Rites Langzhong went alone to the Shu Kingdom, and the saint was quite concerned about the affairs of the Shu Kingdom. Although there are occasional people in Shu who come to our Daqi, this time there are quite a lot of people, there are fifty or sixty people, and the minister has to order Zuo Si to investigate. No, Zuo Si just reported it last night, and today the minister went to the Holy Lord, asking the Holy Lord to strictly investigate this matter. ”

As soon as Xiao Tong's voice fell, the officials below were talking louder. After a while, Xu Yinshun, the head of the household department, immediately stood up, "Jiang Kui's crime is extremely evil, and the old minister asks the saint to send a division to strictly investigate this group of people and horses, and see how they can pass the layers of inspection in Shu Pass and come to our Daqi." "B crosses it: sj131netb

As soon as Xu Yin spoke, except for Ji Can, Guo Xingjia and other bigwigs who were still waiting, other officials expressed their positions one after another. Wang Zhaogeng, the imperial historian who was reprimanded by Xiao Ying because of the Han Zhong case before, complained with tears in his eyes.

Xiao Ying had a cold face and didn't say a word, letting the courtiers express their position. Dong Lan, the secretary of the Criminal Department, also wanted to mix it up, but after he looked at Song Zheng and then at Xiao Ying, he took back the foot he had taken out.

Nearly an hour later, after half of the officials had spoken passionately, the emperor was still sitting on the dragon chair. At this time, a smart person came back to his senses and thought of what had just happened, and the emperor did not ask whether the matter was true or false, but asked the source of the country's public communication. At that time, the emperor's face was not good, and now it seems that the emperor's displeasure was not because of the news itself, but because the prince suddenly mentioned this matter.

Slowly, the voice of the court became quieter. After all, Xiao Ying is the emperor, although this emperor can only get back the other half of the power next year, but the emperor is the emperor after all, and those who are willing to work with the emperor are in the minority after all. Many officials are still willing to look at the emperor's face when they have nothing to do with themselves. As long as he obeys the emperor's wishes, the emperor will at least give himself small shoes to wear.

The Tai Chi Hall finally fell silent, only to the extent that it could be heard by dropping a needle. Xiao Yingcai glanced down coldly, and a sentence burst out of her mouth, "There is another reason for this." After speaking, without waiting for the discussion to resume, Xiao Ying stood up, flicked her sleeve downward, and turned behind the screen.

Qian Manji hurriedly shouted "retreat" and hurriedly followed.

As soon as Xiao Ying left, many officials gathered around Xiao Tong and asked about the truth of the matter. Xiao Tong's face was also ugly, and he didn't say a word, but turned his head and walked towards the temple gate.

When he walked to Song Zheng's side, Xiao Tong turned his head and glanced at Song Zheng with a complicated look in his eyes, "Lord Song was in Shu at the time, so he must have known about it, right?" ”

"Me? I was being hunted down and almost killed in Qingcheng Mountain. Since Grandpa Guo is concerned about Shu, I don't know if I can know, who am I hunted down? ”

He was stunned, "How would I know?" ”

"Oh, I thought that Grandpa Guo was very insightful about the affairs of Shu. Coincidentally, one of the people who chased me was an acquaintance of Daqi. That person had wanted to assassinate me since Zigui, and he followed him to Shu again, and he seemed to be familiar with Jiang Kui. Song Zheng said indifferently.

As soon as Song Zheng's words came out, the entire Taiji Hall fell silent again. Anyone can see Song Zheng's hostility towards Xiaotong. And listening to Song Zheng's meaning, the person who chased and killed Song Zheng was still sent by Xiaotong. If this is the case, and that person is familiar with Jiang Kui, then ......

Alas, the ministers suddenly realized that they could not think about this matter.

Xiao Tong's eyes were cold, his beard was also curled, and he glared at Song Zheng for half a cup of tea, Fang suddenly smiled, "Song Xiaolang is not only a unique man and a martial artist, but also a must in telling jokes, so from now on, he can be called 'Three Absolute Song Xiaolang'." ”

Song Zheng laughed, "Grandpa Guo really can't leave Jiangning, and he can gain insight thousands of miles away." When he was in Shu, he was called the 'Three Uniques' son by the Shu people, but this other must refers to the amount of wine of the boy. ”

Xiao Tong also laughed and said, "Speaking of which, you went to Shu for more than half a year, and you finally came back, and I didn't give you a pick-up." Our family Ting'er has been clamoring to see you for a long time. Oh, Ting'er is married. ”

Song Zheng arched his hand, "Congratulations to Grandpa Xiguo, the boy will make up the gift another day." ”