Song Shi Mingyue's fourth part of the crazy chapter 4374 of the gentle subversion of the country

Xing hurriedly explained: "The imperial court is busy changing the yuan. Such a thing is handed over to the official exchange. It will not be commissioned for a year. But it is expected that the seeds will be sown next year. If food prices are too cheap this year. The farmer is bound to go bankrupt and destitute. Why don't we ask farmers to use grain to offset their taxes this year? By the way, the price of food is set high. Let the farmer pay the tax with very little grain. Other than that. Then send people to buy the surplus grain in the hands of the farmers at a high price. It can also be regarded as alleviating the old grievances of "Chongning". ”

It is still the Chongning period. The matter of changing the yuan will have to wait until New Year's Day. Zhao Xing's "Chongning old grudges". refers to the misdeeds of Song Huizong and Cai Jing. As a result, there was a lot of resentment among the people on Jingxi Road.

Hou Meng knew what Zhao Xing meant. He immediately agreed: "That's right. Rebellions broke out on Jingxi Road. There are many bandits. Countless people have fled from their homes. Gather on both sides of the road to rob houses. We do that. It can also be regarded as giving the people a way to live. Let them go home. Fortunately, we will continue to farm next year. We'll do it first. Report afterwards. ”

Hou Meng said this. Shuai Fan asked curiously: "I remember when Su Sanzhang passed through Liangshanbo a few years ago. It's still a scenic place. How did it become a den of bandits in the blink of an eye? ”

Hou Meng stomped his foot hatefully. replied: "It's all to blame for Cai Jing's Xicheng Kutiansho." They have designated all the land under heaven as officials. The people were ordered to pay all kinds of taxes. Originally, Liangshanbo was barren. The officials thought there was nothing to produce. So the tax is light. Since the establishment of the Western Regions Kuo Tian Institute. It is stipulated that all those who enter the lake to fish and harvest cattails. Heavy taxes are levied according to the size of the vessels. Those who violate the prohibition are punished as thieves. Farmers and fishermen could not afford to pay heavy taxes. No, it's a risk. Resist rent and taxes.

The water is overgrown with reeds. Originally, there were few families. The officials went deep into the reeds to govern. The administrative costs are enormous. So I don't want to spend too much energy. But Cai Jing urged him very much. of the officials in order to pay taxes. Inevitably, the means are a little more intense. Outcome. The people in the vicinity who could not be forced fled into Liangshan one after another. The good people became bandits. As a result, the banditry became more and more intense. The government can't govern......

I mean Zhao'an. These people were good citizens. It's what we're doing wrong. and even forced the good to be a thief. Therefore, there was no need for the imperial court to send a large army to suppress it. Only two or three scribes need to be sent in to preach consolation. It's even better now. We buy surplus grain from farmers at a high price. Enabling farmers to survive a good year. This act of kindness. It will inevitably strengthen the persuasiveness of officials. The Liangshanbo bandits will definitely be able to be recruited. And so it goes. The imperial court did not need to spend money and food. You don't have to use a single soldier. It will be able to quell the flood of 800 miles. Why not? ”

Historically. It was in this kind of compassionate psychology that Hou Meng recruited the Liangshanbo bandits. These bandits were reorganized by Hou Meng. It became a national armed force. It is used to quell the rebellion of other parties. In "Water Biography", it is even said that they were transferred to conquer the Liao State. In fact, the Liangshan bandits and remnants of Song Jiang later rebelled again. Killed by Uncle Zhang.

Now the textbook believes that after Song Jiang and other bandits were recruited. Happy to enjoy the salary of the country. At this time, the state sent them to fight foreign enemies, which is not right. This proves the failure of capitulationism. The imperial court should let these salaried bandits not do anything serious. Concentrate on developing your own power and grabbing the market. and then waited for "Brother Gongming to enter the capital." seized the position of Emperor of the Zhao family". And by the way, usurp the regime that pays them. This is in line with the "sense of justice......

Ponder for a moment. Slowly, he said, "We must prevent the group of bandits who have been recruited from rebelling." We must not let the old things in Chongning repeat themselves......"

Hou Meng nodded: "Don't worry." In this matter. Han Xiang's opinion is the same as yours. It's just that Han Xiang is old. He meant it after him. I am at the helm of the Beiyang Affairs Bureau. Your disciple, General Koishi, is in charge of the Beiyang military. The Nanyang Affairs Bureau and the Beiyang Affairs Bureau have joined forces. When we can restrain the ambitions of the officials, we must also restrain the officials from repeating the old road of "Chongning". ”

Xing clapped his hands: "Your words are worth a hundred fast guns!" ”

Hou Meng's longing request: "How can it only be worth a hundred fast guns." Isn't it worth 200 strokes? ”

Xing was generous in front of him: "Fifty more strokes." One hundred and fifteen! ”

Shuai Fan jumped the topic. Worried, he said, "How long will Ansida stay here?" It looks like Chinese New Year's Eve is approaching. He's not here. What about our exorcisms? ”

Xing replied: "The people of Ansida are communicating with the Western mission. It is estimated that it will take some time. It doesn't matter. I have a reason to explain. You can rest assured that you are ready. ”

Houmeng's purpose is achieved. He leaned over and said, "After the ritual is over." I'm ready to head north. If yes, yes. can also rush back to Dengzhou for the New Year...... That's right. Who is the Fang Xiangshi of the Exorcist? I heard that it was Master Lin Lingsu! ”

Xing smiled and asked, "What." Lord Hou is also interested in Master Lin Lingsu? ”

Hou Meng replied with a smile: "I don't believe in this. It's just that I heard that this Master Lin Lingsu still has some magical powers. So I want to see him lead the dance. ”

The so-called Fang Xiangshi. It is a god in charge of tourism in ancient Chinese legends. That is, the folk often call the "road god". The shape is a goblin. Often wear a sheep's head and a wolf's head mask. to intimidate pedestrians on the road.

Ancient records: "The ghost who beats the drum to drive away the plague." It is called expulsion. Also said |(pronounced n). ”

Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Warring States period. From the Son of Heaven. down to the people. In the month of Wax and other times. There are a series of instruments. In order to ward off the plague. After the Han Dynasty, the gathering was held on Laba or Chinese New Year's Eve. Before the Song Dynasty, Chinese New Year's Eve drove away

All are as described in the "Later Han Etiquette Chronicles" (to date. What Japan retains is the Wei and Jin style). And since the Song Dynasty. The Chinese Chinese New Year's Eve Ritual has changed. Removed the twelve beasts of the Fang Xiang clan. Instead, there are the door god generals, the judge Zhong Kui, the little sister, the six dings, the six jias, the five ghosts, the gods, the gods, the gods, the earth, and the like. There are more than 1,000 people. They preached out of the palace. Make a scene. Parade out of the city. "Buryed" to ......

Comparatively speaking. Chinese New Year's Eve is a religious holiday. Change to the Song Dynasty. It's closer to the lives of citizens. The entertainment component is stronger. Religious sacrificiality has weakened......

Song Dynasty. Every time the army is opened. The commander of the barracks must hold a dance in the army. Commanders often wore bearskins. Wears a beast skull mask. The face is painted with a hideous face similar to that of the African Tu tribe. Dancing in the military. to pray for the exodus of the plague. and to ensure all safety on the march.

Xing plans to hold a play on Chinese New Year's Eve. On the one hand, it was because of the customs of the Song Dynasty at that time. But on the other hand. There is Shuai Fan, a person in the army, who came forward. It means Chinese New Year's Eve. Zhao Xing's subordinates had a large army to pull out.

Hou Meng realized this. He had to postpone his trip until after Chinese New Year's Eve. I plan to see which army Zhao Xing is using. What is the goal of this army?

A few people are talking. The music goes on all the time. Dancing is also going on. A team of maiko opened the door and entered. He opened the door again and went out. Soon. Tong Yong and Wang Ming led Zhao Feng Chong in. Wang Ming's face was full of joy. didn't wait for Wan Qiyong to speak. Then he rushed to say: "There is a warship in the first fleet that is entering the port. The vanguard has already reported the news. Said that they were given a grand welcome in Luchi, and I am now outside the Great Song Dynasty. The ...... of this sage's learning"

Wan Qianyong interrupted Wang Ming's words. Hurriedly reported: "The arrival of the Third Fleet was more than two months ago. Come out and welcome this fleet. Chen Buqun investigated afterwards. The reason why the people of Luzhi welcomed their arrival. It is because the annual tax situation of Kaizhi City has come out, and it is reported. Kaizhi City has completed the income of 30 million silver coins. ”

Thirty million Persian silver coins. It is equivalent to 15 million Song dollars.

Wan Qianyong continued: "Since we established Kaizhi City. Kaizhi City levied 30 million. It depends on the situation. Far from the peak of taxation. But now. The proceeds of the opening of the city. plus a lot of work that Kai Zhi brought to them. to make them believe. The existence of Kaizhi City will make their lives more prosperous in the future.

I didn't ask about it. The greater the relationship between the Arabs and the white Europeans, the more ferocious they became. Equipped with a team of three thousand people. Join the Arabs. Meanwhile. Part of the Seljuks migrated north. Began to join the ranks of the Europeans. So there were also Seljuks in the armies of the Europeans. Became at war with the Seljuks of Arabia. The two sides fought inextricably.

Right now. The continent is in full swing. There is war everywhere. It's impossible to tell who is an enemy and who is a friend. Therefore, it is difficult to keep the trade routes open. Chen Buqun's arrival overjoyed the people of Luzhi. They were eager for Chen Buqun to use strong force to help them open up another trade route. ”

"Yikes. The Seljuks were divided". Zhao Xing sighed with emotion.

The mighty Seljuks split. Some joined the Holy See, on the one hand, as mercenaries. Others have integrated into the Arab world. Thereafter. The Seljuks as a people no longer existed.

Xing didn't know that this was the direction of the original history. He thought it was the unexpected rise of Prince Luchi. of the struggle for royal power. The loser does not go to division. He didn't know. Although the unexpected intervention of the Song people made the Seljuk struggle for royal power even more brutal. But it did not change the general direction of history. Just due to this accident. In the struggle for royal power. Prince Luchi unexpectedly gradually gained the upper hand. He is trying to snatch back the wealth he lost from the Song people from his brother.

Pause. Wan Qianyong said again: "Chen Buqun also sent back some vague information. It's all fragmented messages. We have received some information from the Western mission to corroborate this. It is certain: several kings on the European side took part in that battle. And the silk tea and porcelain that we had arrived in Jerusalem with great difficulty were sought after. Profitable. So much so that merchants hired more armed guards. The idlers who ventured to that trade route were all emptied by them. Now many Seljuks are coming from other sources. Hope to be hired by our merchants. ”

"Guerrilla warfare. I can imagine what that war was like. On that piece of sainthood, both sides resorted to guerrilla warfare. Harassment warfare once the war situation is transformed into this way. That would be a huge quagmire. I don't think they will be able to fight for another two hundred years...... Okay, very. May they fight as hard as possible. We hurried to open up trade routes. Good both sides to sell for money.

Grain. Especially grain. The peasants on both sides went to war. There must be a shortage of food in their own country. And we here are cheap and hurt farmers. Seemingly. The government buys grain from the peasants. Definitely profitable. ”

Wang Ming didn't know about Zhao Xing's discussion with Hou Meng just now. After listening to Zhao Xing's explanation. He frowned and retorted: "The government buys grain. It's a benevolence

Approve.

Grain can be sold to Liao. This is inevitably suspicious of supporting the enemy. Adults should think again. Such a big thing is not something that can be done just by saying it. ”

Xing replied with the famous saying: "He is also a citizen of China." ”

Without waiting for Wang Ming to continue to object. Zhao Xing squinted his eyes again. said honestly: "The Liao State has been at war for many years. The Han people are also our compatriots. My Great Song Dynasty is the country of gentlemen. I can't bear to watch my siblings suffer. Therefore, the grain trade was opened. It was also decided to allocate some of the money from the trade surplus to the purchase of food. Give relief to the people of Liao. This relief grain was allocated to the Liao State government. Allowed the officials of the Liao State to be scattered within the territory of the Han people. Half of it needs to be issued by our officials. All the Han people of Liao. You can take ten liters of rice from Tianjin City. In order to survive the famine year, this must be done before Chinese New Year's Eve. Let Tianjin City pump out the surplus grain. I immediately sent them new food in a big boat. ”

The name of helping the people of Liao for free is really righteous and awe-inspiring. Even Wang Ming couldn't speak out against it anymore. He frowned. He hesitated and said, "Give it to the officials of the Liao State to distribute the grain." I'm afraid that this grain will not reach the people. Leave people. This matter still needs to be considered. ”

Hou Meng blinked in confusion. Business can still be done like this. You want to give away part of your profits for free. The grain was handed over to the officials of the Liao State for distribution. Isn't that a meat bun beating a dog? How could Zhao Xing, who is known for being cunning, do such a stupid thing?

But. Zhao Xing's move can be said to have saved millions of people. The scholars did not dare to publicly criticize such righteous acts. Hou Meng blinked. Reluctantly praised: "This benevolent government also." The people of Liao must be grateful. From now on. My Great Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom should fight forever, and this is the only one. I don't know how much military spending will be saved. ”

When Zhao Xing showed an honest smile. Shuai Fan is rolling his eyes. He knew that Zhao Xing had made up his mind to harm people again. After listening to Hou Meng's words. Shuai Fan immediately showed a look of contempt. Belly evaluation: Another stupid bird. What do you know? Zhao Xing has always liked to win over the "community of interests". He gave a batch of grain to the Liao officials in the name of Ji. It was the officials of the Laliao State who went into the water. Let the Liao officials work together to maintain this trade.

This is dumping. I don't know how many people will be ruined in the future. Maybe after those people broke down. I would like to thank us for the kindness of my lords.

Xing replied with a smile: "The officials of the Liao State want to embezzle that batch of grain. Let them gobble it up. I'm hoping they'll devour it. ”

He dialed the two and said, "We will only hand over half of the grain to the officials of the Liao State." The other half was distributed by Song merchants. In this way, the news of my Great Song Dynasty's relief of the Liao State was finally released. Farmers in Liao. Especially after the Han farmers heard the news. How do you feel in your heart? ”

Wang Ming clapped his hands at this time: "Ah Ye." How I didn't think of that. The news is out. The Han people of that country naturally recognize the benevolence and righteousness of our Great Song Dynasty. I know that our fellow southerners still remember them. And so it goes. My great Song Deze benefits the four seas. Will not all nations look up to ......?"

Shuai Fan rolled his eyes again. I muttered in my heart: "The second stupid bird, this old man always thinks in a good way when he sees people." He didn't want to think about it either. When the people knew that the officials of the Liao State had swallowed the grain of the Great Song Dynasty. Will you still have respect for these Liao officials in your heart? And so it goes. Rebellions are bound to break out in the territory of Liao. How many people have gone into exile for it. I don't know how many people died in the wilderness......

Of course. When the people were dying. Surely I will also be thankful to the culprits who caused this calamity. I thought he was really benevolent. Prepare to save them from fire and water. ”

Wan Qianyong has always known that Zhao Xing is a person who does not let go without being cheap. Zhao Xing's "kindness" has never been kind. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment. Suggestion: "The amount we gave to Liao is only 200,000 taels. This amount is based on the amount of relief food. First give 50,000 pieces of grain to the Liao people. We will distribute another 50,000 per s10,000 ourselves. The rest of the grain. Let the fleet be transported to the South Seas. Look for sales channels. ”

"Food cannot be sold in the form of seeds. It's a long way to go. Seeds inevitably sprout from mildew. Let's talk about the good seed that others have obtained. Sow the seeds. I, the peasants of the Great Song Dynasty, inevitably suffered. So we'd better process the grain that we're selling to the outside world. For example, grinding into flour. Fill into wooden barrels. Or in an iron box. When it is issued. Those flours are stored in cloth bags. Make it inconvenient for long-term storage. Spare the enemy and store it as military rations......"

Wang Ming smiled and clapped his hands: "This is another benevolent policy." Since the rise of the steam engine room last year. Most of the water mills along the river could not be sustained. Leave the work of grinding noodles to the water mill. It also gives them one more income ...... years ago."

As a matter of fact. Zhao Xing said to use flour bags to fill flour. It involves a means of psychological warfare: the grain provided by the Great Song Dynasty is fine flour. It is contained in a high-quality white cloth noodle bag. The people who got it naturally wanted to marvel at the wealth of the Great Song Dynasty and the development of the textile industry. If someone washes the bag and puts it on their body. That is even more a propaganda soldier for the cultural conquest of the Great Song Dynasty, how could the cunning Zhao Xing forget to print the relevant slogans on the noodle bag?

Everything that the group of people just discussed. In fact, it is planning the most murderous conspiracy to destroy the country in the name of the most benevolent. But Wang Ming didn't feel it. He was complacent and reveled in the righteousness it showed. At this time. Hou Meng slowly reminisced. He broke out in a cold sweat. (To be continued.) If you want to know what will happen next. Please log in. More chapters. Support the author. In the tank! )