The cannon went off. The wall of the Lulu branch fell unsurprisingly. The Song army was impatient. Zhao Xing did not give the order to charge. He didn't have to wait long. Soon. Aduri walked out of the city with a white flag in an embarrassed manner.

"What do you need?" Aduri grimaced. Arrogant answer.

"Respect!" Zhao Xing held the unsheathed saber. With a look of pride that is more than Aduri. Condescendingly, he looked down at Aduri, who was kneeling at his feet: "I want the respect that a conqueror deserves." But now. I don't see that kind of respect. ”

Aduri prostrates. Chanted: "When your horse's hooves come to the Luchistan." The Chenlu branch opens its doors for you. ”

Zhao Xing interrupted the other party's chanting. Lazily replied: "At sunset." ”

Aduri sings a song of the conqueror. When Seljuk led his people to the Persian plateau. That's how Baghdad opened its doors for him. Let his iron tools step on his chest. Aduri changed the song a bit. Changed the name of the place to Chenlu Branch.

Aduri looked up at the sky. It was less than three hours before the sun set. He shook his head. Sigh and say, "Time is too short!" ”

"I'm impatient!" Zhao Xing replied impatiently.

Aduri kowtowed. Turning around and returning to the city without saying a word.

Before sunset. The prince of the Luchi branch came to surrender with a sword. He presented his sword to Zhao Xing. Zhao Xing's proud heavy prince once said: "I allow you to surrender with dignity." ”

The prince of the Luzhi branch did not understand the Song language. Song Guan next to him was a little unscrupulous. They looked at Zhao Xing kneeling at his feet with disdain. The prince of the Luji branch who sacrificed his sword. Surprised, he asked, "That's it?" I think about how hard our battle was at the beginning. One by one, the soldiers of the 10,000-strong team fought to the death. Is their blood flowing?

When the enemy army is defeated. How many people desperately covered their retreat. They fought to the last drop of blood. That was the end of their sacrifice. He actually surrendered

Zhao Xing took the sword from the prince of the Luzhi branch. He replied coldly: "In a slave country." There has never been a people. There are only fart people. The sacrifice of the fart people is nothing but a fart. Who cares?

The prince of the Luzhi branch had to surrender. I know what you're trying to say. You want to say that when he left the battlefield, he took five thousand elite cavalry with him. Why didn't he use these five thousand cavalry to fight to the death with us. However. This is the slave country. The struggle for kingship in the slave kingdom was brutal. There is no chance of survival for the losers. He fought with us with the five thousand cavalry. Even if it defeats us. Five thousand cavalry were gone. He was in the War of the Kings. Still going to die.

So. He didn't dare to make a last stand. In order to survive. He can only bow his knees to us. for he bends his knees unto us. It is possible to live. And even next will be in the struggle for royal power. Climb to the throne with our support. And with us to the death of the winner. He couldn't even live.

That's politics. Cold politics. I'm convinced. He has Aduri, the cunning minister of state. He will not fight us to the death. ”

Sinbad was already speaking Song fluently at this time. He understood what Zhao Xing meant. Affirmatively, "It does." In the struggle for royal power. Elders who fail are to be killed. Only their sons may survive. But they need to survive in a state of life imprisonment. The reason why these young people survived. It also stems from a succession system. The Seljuks loved to imprison young members of the royal family. It has been prepared that after the death of the current king, there will be no heirs. Those who were imprisoned were taken as heirs to the reserves. But if the current king has his own biological son. Then after the new king ascended the throne. The first thing he did was kill all his imprisoned peers. And it is a tradition to leave minors behind.

Based on this situation. As long as there is a silver lining. As long as his army remains. Even if you take the last copper plate of the prince of the Luzhi branch. He also preferred to surrender to a powerful enemy. Because surrender still has a chance to survive. The soldiers fought out. And he had nothing...... Your Excellency the Marshal. What terms of surrender should we put forward now. Ask him to allow our soldiers to enter the city and plunder

"The wrath of the people should not be borne by me, tell His Royal Highness the Prince. Let him raise the ransom for us. He should do the looting. The victors should not be troubled. I'm not greedy. I just need to cede fifty to Karachi and its vicinity. He can continue to be his king. And I would like to make him an agent on the side of the Seljuks. Give him the exclusive right to sell the goods of the Song Kingdom. The reward: he will send troops to cooperate with us. Protecting trade routes to the Mediterranean.

This carrot is sweet enough. For this. He also has to pay a commensurate price, and the specific amount is considered by yourself. Then tell him the numbers. I am magnanimous. Allow it to retain the freedom of consent. Otherwise. Let him cut himself. I negotiated with his son...... Well. I want that number to be measured in billions. ”

The currency of the Chenluzhi branch is a silver coin with the head of a king. A silver coin contains about twenty grams of silver. It is roughly equivalent to "half a song tael". Zhao Xing was too lazy to measure accurately. It is simply stipulated that three Persian silver coins are equivalent to one song tael. Zhao Xing opened the door. The Song army entered the city on one side. Sinbad negotiated with Aduri over the price of the specific compensation, and the final amount was finalized at two billion silver coins. Equivalent to 100 million guan.

How the prince of the Luchi branch went to oppress his compatriots. Zhao Xingquan didn't care. He asked the prince of the Luchi branch to gather thirty thousand slaves for him. Began to build a series of military stations from Karachi to the capital of the Chenlu Branch. to protect their trade routes.

After enjoying the luxury of the Luji branch. Zhao Xing returned to Karachi satisfactorily with the last gold coin of the Luzhi treasury. Behind him. The people of the Lulu branch have the heart to seek death, and they have never seen such a robber. Diamonds are weighed. Famous paintings are measured in baskets. Antique Zhen toying with the box calculates. From time to time, the Song army was still violent, and the few rolls of broken paper and paintings sent by them were violent. Weightless and lightweight. It turned out to be more expensive than hand paper. Isn't that bullying?

After Song Jun left. There is a lot of mourning in the country. But strangely. It won't be long. However, the people of the Lulu branch desperately maintained their relationship with the Song army. Because after the Song merchants opened up the Seljuk trade route. Brought a lot of money. That generous agency fee was reserved for the Seljuks. So much so that later historians saw this. All sighed: since ancient times. There has never been an invader who has looted as thoroughly as Zhao Xing. But there has never been an aggressor. So deeply loved by the Seljuks. Zhao Xing's achievements. It made the future invaders want to cry when they saw it.

How much money did Song Jun loot. It cannot be measured in specific numbers. Light knows after the fact. The Seljuk prince used tens of thousands of camels and horses. Fifty thousand slaves were requisitioned for transport. It took a whole month. to move these things back to Karachi...... Of course. The movement of a large number of slaves also completely opened the trade route from the capital of the Lulu branch to Karachi.

"War is really a lucrative industry." A month later. Zhao Xing in Karachi Castle. Drooling and sighing. Until now. Zhao Xing has already shipped forty ships of private cargo to China. But his share of the spoils was only half removed.

Everyone in the Song army who participated in the war also had a big bag. They came with only one room. When I went back, I asked for a five-person cabin. There are many people with more than one. And the greedy for money has forsaken the great living. Specifically choose solid gold and silver.

This for a while. The shipbuilding industry in the Lulu branch also developed wildly. Within a month. The Luchi shipwrights had already built two hundred Arab ships. Zhao Xing purchased no less than 300 Arab merchant ships from the vicinity. But Song Jun's stuff hasn't been pulled enough.

Chen Buqun's face was ruddy. Just look at the joy on his face. This time, I also shipped a lot of goods to my home. He touched his chin. He said with great ambition: "Teacher." It's time to rest. You often say how much it costs. How big a business. Grow big with a small amount. That's hubris. Success is accidental. It's lucky. Let's keep this luck until we go home. What do you think? ”

Zhao Xing squinted his eyes and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

Chen Buqun's body twisted. Answer: "Teacher." Our capacity is very tight right now. The Luzhi branch has succumbed. In addition to the trade routes to Arabia. There is also a way to reach the Mediterranean Sea through the Seljuk interior. Presently. Our purpose of opening up trade routes has been accomplished. It's been almost half a year since the soldiers went out. Is it taking advantage of the monsoon to return home...... Teacher. Now the rainy season has arrived. Our muskets are not powerful. Instead of resting in Karachi. It's better to return to China for training. ”

"Look at your ambition. It's just a small rich landlord." Zhao Xing pondered for a moment. He said to himself, "Talk about it." We have reached the goal of knocking the mountain and shaking the tiger. You're right. A Seljuk trade route, an option. In the future, caravans could choose to pass through the Arabian route. There is also the option of the route via Seljuk. In the name of the caravan of the prince of the Arcoch branch. Travel to the Mediterranean.

The Arabs already know what we are capable of. If he doesn't want to go to war on both sides. At this stage, we have to give up the monopoly. Allow our merchant ships and warships to roam the seas. So. Our initial strategic objectives have been achieved.

You're right. Operated the Seljuk trade route. It will take at least two or three years. Wait until the prince of the Luzhi branch became strong with the help of the profits of commerce. Or he could fight for the throne. Then the caravan of our Song Kingdom will be more secure. And it takes time to run it all.

If we are too eager at this time. To anger the Arabian beast. And the prince of the Luchi branch lacked support. Lost in the battle for the throne. Instead, we have to renew our efforts. That's another war......"

Zhao Xing thought of this. Whoosh stood up: "I decided." A hundred soldiers were stationed here. The rest of the caravans were packed up and returned home. Those kings who were captured...... Inform the prince of the Halo Branch. Let him go and take over the land of those people. Wait until the prince of the Luchi branch has completed these tasks. Belong to the sinners who fall into the graves. And we have just been merciful enough to take in the desperate kings. Escort them back to the Song Kingdom. Give it to the official family as a playmate. Also by the way to show off our exploits. ”

Chen Buqun grinned: "Teacher." You're ...... Terrible. Most of those people have already paid the ransom. You took their ransom. Not even a person. Is this appropriate? Zhao Xing smiled and said, "No." You're a little Arab sister. Even the ideas are Arabized. They are our enemies. At least former enemies. Why should we have pity on our enemies? ”

Chen Buqun smiled. He immediately said, "Teacher." I'm going to tell Sinbad. Let him communicate with the prince...... Speaking of Sinbad. Does the teacher also want to bring it back to China? ”

Zhao Xing waved his hand: "Keep him here." Wait until it's stable. Take him back to China again...... As for his granddaughter. You can take it away. I'll give you plenty of space. ”

The Great Song Dynasty is domestic. Zhao Xing went overseas and never returned. The fighting between the court and the interior became more and more obvious. After Han Zhongyan and Zeng Bu were both kicked out. Cai Jing gradually ascended to the top. He colluded with the eunuchs. The situation is becoming more and more unscrupulous. At this time. Su Zhe is already old. Fan is seriously ill. Most of the new generation of ministers have grown up in an environment of partisanship. They are accustomed to obedience. Outcome. It is equivalent to conniving at Cai Jingdi in disguise.

There is Cai Jing here. Coupled with the deliberate protection of the little emperor. The imperial historians were worried about being treated the same as Zhao Tingzhi. did not dare to impeach Zhao Xing easily. As a result, Zhao Xing, the magistrate of the Great Song Dynasty. In the name of patrolling. Lost overseas.

Since April. Zhao Xing's news was finally transmitted back to China. An endless stream of Great Song Dynasty maritime merchants returned with a full load. They landed in Hangzhou. Directly registered in Hangzhou Bosi. At the same time, it brought the news that Song Shang Zhao Xing opened up the Nanyang Trade Road. This goods are annotated. All of a sudden. The Great Song Dynasty was in turmoil. The people seem to be in a bit of a state of business in the 90s.

Soon after Song Shang returned. The warship of the Nanyang Affairs Bureau also arrived. The deep-pocketed Nanyang Affairs Bureau ordered 300 thousand-ton warships in one go. Some of these warships rushed to the Chenlu Branch. Join the trophies of the carry. The other part began to be integrated in Hangzhou.

Followed by. The ships returning from the Chenluji branch also arrived. After these warships emptied their cargo. Immediately sell those empty ships to the civilian population, armed merchant ships equipped with cannons. The sailors on the original ship were all moved to the new warship. and hurriedly drove to the South China Sea. As for those loot. After being transferred to the canal boat. It was sent to the capital one after another. The officials of the Great Song Dynasty were speechless in shock by the mountain of silver coins. The little emperor was blushing with excitement.

"This Zhao is leaving. It's just a rake for money." The new left servant shot Zhang Shangying and grabbed a handful of Persian silver coins. Listen to the silver coins clanging down on the pile. Can't help but appreciate.

Now. It was noon. Officials at all levels in the interior of the palace are enjoying the free lunch provided by the imperial court. Inside the Senior Minister's Hall. Several soldiers are opening barrels. Silver coins were poured on the floor of the Imperial Hall. The silver coins were piled up half a man high on the ground. Silver metal coins dazzle in the sunlight.

Due to the innovation initiated by Zhao Xing. Ceramic tiles have become a must-have decoration for the people of the Song Dynasty. The palace was in this atmosphere because of this renovation work, which was also regarded as improving the office environment of the officials. Therefore. Even the most talkative Goshi remained silent. And the little emperor's Genyue building. Also by this decoration wind. Blatantly began to proceed.

Since ancient times. The emperor's large-scale construction will be criticized by his courtiers. Only Song Huizong did not. This aspect failed to be given by the abundance of the Song Dynasty. On the other hand. It is also because of the hedonism that prevailed in the Song Dynasty.

Now. Silver coins roll down the tiles. The sound of jingling bells is particularly pleasant. Let the court minister feel this palace renovation project. It's worth it!

"How many are there?" Jiang Zhiqi is a privy envoy. Zhao Xing sent troops. Data on military spending, war gains, etc., should first be reported to the Privy Council. But now Zhao Xing reported directly to the little emperor. It's a shame to make him a privy envoy. So his question smacked of complaint.

The household official was not present. Cai Jing took on the task of introduction. He proudly introduced his friend's masterpiece: "I don't count. On the booklet sent by the Nanyang Affairs Bureau. It is measured in barrels. The first batch of coins now consists of 732 barrels of silver. There are also more than 1,000 barrels of spices. More than forty barrels of gemstones. More than 300 boxes of jade. As for the pearls. About 500 barrels......

I asked the soldiers. How to measure by barrel. According to the soldier replied. Zhao Liren was in that ...... 陴路支. It's a strange name. It is said that Zhao Li was in the Lulu branch. They all demanded that the kings pay the ransom. It is said that it is impatient to count one money at a time. So the numismatic is about the kilogram calculation, and the treasure is about the camel. That is, the amount of gold that a camel can carry. Call it a camel sands. ”

The little emperor blurted out: "Worth."

After saying that. He felt embarrassed. As a benevolent gentleman. It is not good to praise predatory behavior in this way. So he spoke. I feel that saying this is very inappropriate for the identity of the emperor. So it came to an abrupt halt.

Zhang Shangying was a little twisted. Pretend not to hear. Cai Jing hurriedly took over the conversation. Confessed vigorously to cover up the emperor's gaffe: "It's really worth it!" I am preparing to establish the Nanyang Affairs Bureau. Build a large navy. I heard that Zhao Liren fought against the Luzhi branch. It cost 50 million in military spending. But now it seems. Nanyang is simply an inexhaustible treasury. And there is never a time when it will run out. Zhao Liren's battle. So much gold and silver treasure was brought back. I raised this navy in the Great Song Dynasty. It's worth it! ”

Zhang Shangying nodded lightly. The horses clapped like a mountain: "This is also my emperor Shengming." Chao Zhao left people. It is also unprecedented to create a Nanyang Affairs Bureau...... This battle. Zhao Liren regained several years of naval military spending. Seemingly. The Oriental Affairs Bureau and the Beiyang Affairs Bureau should also be established as soon as possible. ”

The little emperor beckoned someone to bring up a bucket of pearls. He was reluctant to pour the pearl on the ground. Lift the lid of the bucket. Grab a handful of pearls. Play with it in your hand for a moment. Relieved, he said, "So." This year, we have given a feast to the hundred officials, and we have also been extravagant. Officials of the third grade or higher are rewarded with pearls. On catties. ”

Zhang Shangying nodded. Cai Jing experienced a gemstone sell-off. He said a little worriedly: "The government sells a lot of pearls for cash. I am afraid that it will cause the price of pearls to plummet. The price of beads fell. Many shops suffered heavy losses. Fishermen who collect mussels also go hungry as a result. Official. It's better to reward slowly. ”

Zhang Shangying rolled her eyes. Xin said: "Who doesn't know that you are partnering with Zhao Liren to do business." This time Nanyang made a big profit. Will you have fewer pearls? But except for you. Baiguan has no way to cooperate with Zhao Liren. They also expect these rewards to give their concubines a few pieces of jewelry. ”

Jiang Zhiqi said weakly: "I'm afraid that Zhao Liren will arrive later." It's still a pearl, too. And so it goes. The pearls in the official house are accumulating more and more. How is it good. ”

Saying goes. Scarcity is expensive. There are so many things. It's not a pity. The little emperor waved his hand: "Let the palace ladies choose." Pick the biggest to stay. The rest. and distributed it to a hundred officials. If the amount of beads offered is too large. and the amount of the reward shall be extended to the governors. Now Fengheng Yuda. It should also be felt by the hundred officials. (To be continued.) If you want to know what will happen next. Please log in. More chapters.