Speaking of "Fengheng Yuda". Jiang Zhiqi had some ideas. He opened Zhao Xing's recital. Shaking dissatisfied. Said: "Official." Zhao Liren's report on the dispatch of troops has not yet been posted in the Senior Minister's Hall. Seeing that the soldiers were about to return. It is also hoped that the senior government will give an early reply. ”

The little emperor was a little embarrassed. The cabinet does not stick yellow. It was because he abided by the explanation given to him when Zhao Xing left, and he couldn't do anything alone.

Presently. Zeng Bu and Han Zhongyan were both demoted from the court. The newly transferred Prime Minister Zhang Shangying is an echo worm. So he became a unique senior minister. But the little emperor still remembers the confession of his idol. I think that a voice cannot speak in the court. "Monopoly" is a kind of lame politics. So this time. The imperial court's political approvals have been backlogged. And the prime minister Cai Jing in his reserve is not qualified. It is not yet possible to ascend to the phase. Now when it comes to political delays. Embarrassed the little emperor a little.

Zhang Shangying's eyes rolled. The proposal said: "He Zhizhong, Liu Zhengfu." These two have sufficient qualifications. His Majesty may consider promotion

The little emperor shook his head. Shen said in a deep voice: "The Zhejiang Party is now powerful. nor can they be turned away. I thought. Su Zhe can shoot for the right servant. ”

Cai Jing sighed in disappointment. But he knows the time is not yet ripe, and history changes a little here. Originally, Su Zhe is now seriously ill. And because he is seriously ill, he becomes a marginal person. Within a few years, he would die. But now. Zhao Xing captured hundreds of doctors from Arabia. After these captives arrived in Hangzhou. I heard that Su Zhe was seriously ill. Zhao Feng, the disciple of the family, sent ten Arab doctors in one go. So that Su Zhe's illness gradually eased.

On the other hand. The Jiangxi school evolved from the reconciled Shu Party. Or it is called the "New Hangzhou Party". Its power gradually expanded. in this party. The older generation has outstanding people such as Su Zhe, Lu Tao, Fan Yi, and Li Chang as pioneers. The second echelon is even more famous. Headed by the four scholars of Suman. It has attracted countless Guan Xue and Luo Xue's contemporary Jun Xiu. And that Song Dynasty master builder. wrote about Li Jie, who created the French style, and others. And the fourth echelon is the entire southwest of the new Gongshi, Jinshi. It can be described as a gathering of humanities. Sages emerge one after another. It has become a force that cannot be ignored between the government and the opposition.

This faction does not pay attention to struggle. What we pay attention to is the unity of knowledge and action. I don't like to argue when I encounter difficulties. And like to figure out a solution. This dooms it to be the lubricant between the new party and the old party. It is also an indispensable political force between the government and the opposition.

There's no denying it. Song Huizong Zhao Ji admired Zhao Xing more. This big, stout man has no desire for power. obviously has a chance to become the first powerful minister of the Great Song Dynasty. But he retreated. Help Zhao Ji run the southwest. And constantly sent a large amount of gold and silver treasures for the little emperor to squander. Meanwhile. This man barely interjected in the battle of the court. Because of this situation. The little emperor already regarded him as his greatest support.

In this case. When the two phases are vacant. The little emperor couldn't help but think of the Hangzhou Party. This party is always fighting for the old. The court needs this force. Therefore. The vacant right servant shooting position could only be occupied by the Hang Party.

This appointment is undisputed. Zhang Shangying and Jiang Zhiqi had nothing to say. Cai Jing, who is the commander of Hanlin, can only lift the pen. Write an edict. The little emperor was full of trust in Cai Jing. I don't even look at whether the other party's will is in line with my heart. He turned to Jiang Zhiqi. Kindly asked: "Jiang Qing seems to have said something just now." What do you want to say? ”

Jiang Zhiqi shook Zhao Xing's report. Said slowly: "Tai Lieutenant Zhao Liren's report on the dispatch of troops was submitted afterwards. Judging by this report. Except for the sailors. Zhao Liren only used 3,000 regular soldiers. The rest was no more than seven thousand servants.

Official. The agreement between the imperial court and Zhao Liren was. The sailors were supported by the Nanyang Affairs Bureau. The imperial court will not produce a copper plate. So no matter how many sailors go to war. The imperial court will not pay for them.

So to speak. The whole battle. Zhao Liren only used 3,000 regular soldiers. But the war cost he reported was 50 million yuan...... Fifty million times. He spent 50 million yuan on 3,000 people. Each person spent an average of more than 10,000 yuan. Where is this to fight. It's clearly sprinkling gold. He's smashing the Lulu people with money. Ning knocked down the Lulu Branch. ”

Zhang Shangying grinned. Close your eyes and refresh yourself. Cai Jing's heart moved. Lightning-fast calculation of the loss of interests. The little emperor was stunned for a moment. He said hesitantly: "Jiang Qing." No matter how much money Zhao Aiqing spent on this battle. But. He got it back with more courage. He said confidently: "How much military spending has Huanqing Road spent since the first year. So far, it can be rewarded to the imperial court. Not to mention Huanqing. Hebei area. The imperial court amassed heavy troops on the border. For a hundred years. Feeding these armies is like running water. Can they give the court the slightest reward?

Jiang Qing. Zhao Aiqing reported that the military expenditure cost 50 million yuan. I promised. Even if he reported that the military expenditure cost 100 million yuan. As long as the money is not out of me. And you can get a return. I'm willing to do that. ”

Jiang Zhiqi shook Zhao Xing's report on sending troops. Disgruntled explanation: "Your Majesty. I mean to say. Zhao Liren settles accounts. He has always been to be counted as a reward for his military expenses. Case. This popularizes the favor of the officials of the world. It's better to put aside the soldiers. Only benefit 100 domestic officials. How is it? ”

Song Huizong shook his head: "Grace comes out from above." The soldiers have made such great achievements. I want a penny and don't give it a reward. It's too cool. Reward. It's just that the soldiers have already been rewarded by Zhao Qing. I will not reward them for their labors. Only their merits are rewarded. These three thousand ......"

All of a sudden. Song Huizong was frightened by his words. He opened his mouth for a long time. Dream-like repeating the spell-like word: "Three thousand." 3,000 people actually made a contribution to the destruction of the country. There were only three thousand people. Defeat a nation. Make the phase. Are you sure?! ”

Jiang Zhiqi came to his senses at this time. He was also stunned by this fact. He muttered, "Zhao Liren has only written a report on the dispatch of troops so far. Ask the Privy Council for ex post facto recognition. The details of the war report are not clear. They fought against 120,000 men with 3,000 men. A clean and thorough rout was fought.

Three thousand people. According to their narration. Zhao Liren was on a hillside. The Luzhi made two charges. The first charge was a squad of 10,000 people. The second charge was 30,000 troops. Our Great Song army withstood the enemy's two charges. And then fight back. The enemy army collapsed in response. Captain Zhao then launched a counterattack. Then. The king of the Luc branch surrendered. ”

Stopped for a moment. Jiang Zhiqi recited the number again in disbelief: "Three thousand." Three thousand men dared to invade a country. dared to go out of the city to meet an army of 120,000. Zhao Laohu's courage is indeed tiger gall. ”

Song Huizong was in high spirits. In his opinion. Zhao Xing's honor is his honor. It's his leadership that is good. Fang has such capable subordinates. He nodded. Slapped the table and said, "Okay, good." When the captain was leaving. I once made an appointment. He was allowed to run Nanyang for ten years. Then he returned to the army to deal with the Liao State and Western Xia. I promised him. Reward. The division of the three thousand tigers. Dare to go straight into a country. Fearless to the enemy among the hosts. This is something that has never been heard of for centuries. Reward. Reward! ”

Zhang Shangying interjected: "How to reward?" Zhao Liren has become a lieutenant. It can't be upgraded again. His lord has reached the south of the founding of the country. Rise again. Could it be that he is only in his thirties? Reward again. After His Majesty went. Who can restrain it? ”

Zhang Shangying reminded that Zhao Xing is now one of the top warlords in the Great Song Dynasty. He was in his thirties. Already held. It provides more than half of the wealth of the Great Song Dynasty. Now give him a promotion. Wait for him to be as old as Su Shi and Su Zhe. I'm afraid that the official position has been promoted beyond promotion. The little emperor is in. is younger than Zhao Xing. can also restrain Zhao Xing. Wait until the little emperor goes. How to promote Zhao Xing. Do you want to appoint him a throne? Leave him to his own devices?

Zhang Shangying said so. Everyone present was dumbfounded.

yes. Zhao Xing has worked for more than ten years. climbed from the ninth rank to the second grade. This promotion speed is rare in the Song Dynasty. He's still young. If the momentum is maintained. Keep rising. Da Song couldn't find an official position to place him.

At this moment. Zhao Xing, who was far away in the Lulu Branch, didn't know that the court was worried about how to reward him. He was worried about the situation around the Lulu branch.

Originally. Zhao Xing had already packed his luggage. And began to gradually ship loot to the country. But now. An unexpected circumstance made him want to leave, and soon after the news of the surrender of the prince of the Luzhi branch broke. The surrounding small states suddenly took action. They kept avenging the prince of the Luchi branch. Quickly assembled an army of 200,000 troops. Prepare for revenge.

"These people are here to take advantage of the fire." Zhao Xing pointed to the picture. Explain to the officers.

With the help of Prince Luchi. The Song army was no longer blind to the surrounding situation and the dynamics of the enemy situation. The build-up of surrounding forces was quickly reflected to Zhao Xing. Drawn onto the diagram.

"Before going to war with us. On several occasions, the prince urged these states to help in the war. However. But they pretended to be deaf and dumb. But now. They moved. and gathered an army of 200,000 men.

The build-up of 200,000 troops is not something that can be completed in a day or two. This shows that they have planned for a long time. I'm going to pick up the bargain behind my back. So. Soon after the news of the defeat of the prince of the Luchi branch broke. They decided to do it. ”

Zhao Xing pointed to the dynamics of the various armies on the map. After a bit of detail. sighed. He continued: "The enemy is divided into three large armies. Split combo. And now. Our army has sufficient ammunition. On the part of the prince of the Luchi branch......"

Zhao Xing looked at the prince of the Luzhi branch who was hiding on the side. The prince did not understand the Song language. The tongue man present was too lazy to translate for him. Zhao Xing didn't mean to explain to the other party. He pointed in the direction of the prince. continued: "His Royal Highness the Prince considers this to be a war of royal power. Those people had come to steal from him. For this. He is willing to do his best. Sent 30,000 troops to help in the war. And what I'm hesitating about now is......

I hesitated. According to the principle of cost-effectiveness. The cost of our army's investment in this area of the Lulu branch has already recovered its due benefits. Keep investing. Is it feasible?

I'm still worried. If we don't invest more. Support the prince of the Luzhi branch. Then we fight. Although it has been reaped due benefits. But most likely it's just a one-time investment. In case the prince of the Luchi branch is defeated. The forces around us will be accustomed to challenging our authority. So that we do not continue to invest in the later stage.

To put it simply. The king of the Seljuks was enduring in this quagmire. Investment costs will continue to increase. It is possible that there is no return on these investments.

However. That's it. I can't give it up. We managed to open up this trade route with great difficulty. Once the prince of the Luchi branch was defeated. We need to reinvest. Operate this trade route...... What a dilemma. ”

The officers present nodded in agreement.

As a military man. They have earned enough in this battle. Now they just want to ship home the loot they've won. And let them postpone their trip back to China. Get back on the battlefield. Once again, face the challenge of death. They can't afford to fight. As for the long-term benefits of running this trade route that Zhao Xing said. It also doesn't seem to have anything to do with them. That's a matter for posterity. They've made enough money.

In addition to the officers of the Song Army, those present. There is also Song Shang and the scheduled tax director of the Lulu Branch, Sinbad. Listened to Zhao Xing's words. They were whispering nervously discussing. Seeing the Song Army's officer's indifferent expression. In the face of the impending battle, he will be excited. Sinbad said something emotionally. Lean slightly. Seventeen leaders of Song Shang stepped forward. Chong Zhao Xing arched his hand: "Tai Lieutenant." You used to say that. In the future, the Chenlu branch will be handed over to us to operate. Be? ”

Zhao Xing's eyes lit up. The categorical answer: "Of course! Didn't I say that. To protect your franchise. I allow you to build your own armament. Use the cannons and muskets in your hands to protect your rights. ”

The group of leaders bowed their hands again. Mouth: "Captain." You have promised us autonomy. And a few leaders. We want you to give us a son. We'll do the rest. ”

After a short pause. One of the leaders seems to have been elected as the leader by the Song Shang. He stepped forward. He replied resolutely: "Captain." There are more than 300 people here for our Song merchants. More than 100 armed merchant ships. More than 2,000 guards. As long as Lord Taiwei gives us a son. We are armed ourselves. Do it with the people around you. We can protect ourselves. ”

Zhao Xing asked in surprise: "Arm you." so that you may be able to gain a foothold in this soil. That's exactly what I expected. But why do you need my son?

The leader who was elected calmly arched his hand: "Captain." You were born as a merchant. Closest to our businessmen. Over the years. Whether you go to Hangzhou, Yangzhou, Gyeongju, Guangzhou. We businessmen take extra care of them. However. We're really worried about the loss of people.

I just talked about the relationship between cost and benefit. The imperial court forbade the army to invest in this war. Enough has been rewarded. Henceforth. It is our business's business to continue to operate this trade route. We do it for our own benefit. He is also willing to invest in supporting His Royal Highness the Prince of Chenluchi. But after all, the imperial court forbade us maritime merchants to possess weapons. We are forbidden to stay overseas. We're worried. After the captain. One more party official. Regardless of our investment. On the contrary, exploitation intensified. And so it goes. Our investment was not in vain.

We're arrogant. Don't dare to ask for the governor of the Lulu branch. But we've heard. He had four sons. Let us have a son. We businessmen are willing to support the little boy as the master. Operate this trade route for a long time. ”

That's what the merchant said. There have been a lot of taboo violations. As a matter of fact. They were encouraging Zhao Xing to seek self-reliance. This is because the businessmen have been tossed and scared by corrupt officials. When their power awakens. When they found out that their power could control the destiny of a country in the South Seas. Naturally, he was unwilling to listen to the fiddling of a petty corrupt official.

This demand for one's own power comes naturally. The businessman's words just now dared to be said in Da Song. has already been arrested and exterminated by the Nine Clans. But the officers present were as if nothing had happened. They leisurely waited for Zhao Xing's decision.

Yuan Ye jumped out violently. Raise your arms and shout: "The fourth prince ......"

"Shut up!" Zhao Xing shouted to stop. The merchants' eyes lit up. This fourth prince was born to Orchid Kasri. With Arab origin. Song Shang was very satisfied with this candidate.

The head of the program climbs the pole. hurriedly replied: "Although the fourth son is young. But I won't slack off! ”

The remaining Song Shang echoed in unison: "Never slack off!" ”

Zhao Xing sighed. Answer: "I have four sons." The eldest son, Mu Ne, is honest. It is a good candidate to inherit the family business. The second son is lively and jumpy. has been deeply loved by the people of Jinlan; The third son has been determined to be a ranger since he was a child. The sword travels all over the world. I'm not trying to persuade you.

Only four sons. This kid is mine, and Song Shang hurriedly surrendered his hand: "Taiwei." It's time for the fourth prince to be enlightened. The ancients often said: Read 10,000 scrolls and travel 10,000 miles. Before the fourth prince was enlightened. Don't you have the heart to visit the world, what we are talking about? It's not one of the Song countries. Lord Taiwei went on a crusade to the west. Why should the fourth son come to his father's place to take a look. We are willing to sponsor the tour of the fourth prince here. It doesn't take long. As long as the fourth son stays here for twenty or thirty days. Please allow me. ”

This group of businessmen means to say: Zhao Shan can put on the name of a governor of the Lulu Branch. You don't have to go to the Lulu branch to take up your post. Wait for when this kid is free to come out for a tour. The merchants could escort him to the Lulu Branch. Let the people of the hour get to know the titular lord. It is not necessary for the child to rule himself.

Let others say this. It can mean an insult. Because the businessmen obviously wanted Zhao Shan as a puppet. or as a nominal symbol of domination. and does not give him real power to rule. But Zhao Xing can understand it.

Because what he is promoting overseas is some agency system. The nominal head of the overseas free trade lord was appointed by the imperial court. But he's just a regulatory officer. Or rather, an envoy abroad. There is no specific administrative responsibility.

When Zhao Xing set out on the expedition. He had told Kasri that he would give his son a country. Use the Son of the Orchid to rule the kingdoms near Arabia. It was also his original intention. Seemingly. Yuan Yeping's proposal came at the right time...... (To be continued.) If you want to know. Please log in... More chapters. Support the author. Support genuine