Chapter 297: Mid-Autumn Festival Night Banquet (3)

In the second year of Jianlong in the Northern Song Dynasty (961 AD), Li Jing died, because his eldest son Li Hongji had died, and his sixth son Li Yu succeeded to the throne and restored the capital to Jinling.

At this time, the domestic political and social contradictions in the Southern Tang Dynasty were difficult to return. Economically, since the defeat of Huainan, the Southern Tang Dynasty had to pay a high tribute to the Central Plains every year. The Southern Tang Dynasty originally straddled the north and south of the Yangtze River, and the economies between the north and south of the Yangtze River were complementary, such as the lack of salt in the south of the Yangtze River, while the salt production in the north of the Yangtze River. After the loss of Huainan, the Southern Tang Dynasty lost an important salt producing area, and since then it has to spend huge sums of money to buy salt from the Central Plains regime.

As a result, the financial situation became increasingly embarrassing, so that the Southern Tang regime had to increase taxes, and even complained. The people within the jurisdiction of the Southern Tang Dynasty had a deep memory of the heavy taxation during the Li Yu period, and it was not until many years after the unification of the Northern Song Dynasty that they still mentioned that the Southern Tang Dynasty even had to pay taxes on geese giving birth to twins and willow tree knots.

The politics of the late Southern Tang Dynasty also became increasingly chaotic. With the ascension of the new lord to the throne, a new round of party struggle within the imperial court began. When the Song army was pressing forward from the surrounding area, the Southern Tang Dynasty was still mired in repeated internal strife, and the people's hearts were disheartened. Li Yushan is good at writing, calligraphy and painting, and bosom friends, but he is not familiar with politics and neglects national politics, which caused a more chaotic situation in the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Cui Daoshu was recalling the historical records, and he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion when he looked at this beautiful and flowery scene.

Ten years later, this magnificent palace will be turned into a scorched earth, and the tiger and wolf army of the Great Song Dynasty will definitely raze it to the ground, leaving not a single tile behind.

And Li Yu will be like what he wrote in "Breaking the Array":

"In the past 40 years, the country has been 3,000 miles of mountains and rivers. Fengge Longlou is even Xiaohan, Yushu Qiongzhi is a smoke, how many times have you ever known a fight?

Once he was classified as a captive, his waist and temples were consumed. The most is the day of the hasty resignation of the temple, the teaching workshop still plays a parting song, and tears to the palace. ”

Li Yu took his wife to Bianliang and lived the life of a prisoner. Soon after, his wife Xiao Zhouhou, who was Zhou Jiamin, the sister of Emperor Zhou E, was occupied by Zhao Guangyi, and then Song Taizong poisoned Li Yu.

Cui Daoshu has a lot of thoughts, how many brothers he has, can he help Li Yu hold the Yangtze River defense line and block the Great Song Dynasty in Jiangbei ten years later?

This requires Seven Seas to step up its efforts and train an invincible army. But Cui Daoshu knew that if the Seven Seas Company's escort team continued to develop, it would become a modern army based on * weapons, which would be very dependent on logistics support.

If logistical support cannot keep up, the all-firearms unit will not be able to display its terrifying combat effectiveness, and it will not be able to sweep the world at all. Looks like I still have to work hard! Earn as much money as possible and prepare Seven Seas for world domination.

Cui Daoshu was stunned, thinking about how to make money.

Someone gently patted him on the shoulder, "Cui Gongzi, what are you thinking?" ”

Cui Daoshu looked back and saw Xu Xuan standing behind him. There was also a middle-aged official standing beside him, he was of medium stature, ordinary appearance, and had a smile on his face.

Cui Daoshu felt that this person was very familiar, as if he had seen it there.

After he greeted Xu Xuan, Xu Xuan said with a smile: "Cui Gongzi, let me introduce you, this is the senior servant of the household department, if you want to do business with the imperial court in the future, you will inevitably deal with him." ”

Cui Daoshu suddenly realized, no wonder he felt that this person was very familiar, it turned out that he was Gao Yanei's father!

The middle-aged man arched his hand and said with a smile: "Cui Gongzi, this official Gao Qiu, I have heard your name for a long time, fortunately, fortunately." ”

Cui Daoshu almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood, 'Gao Yu? Could it be that he is also a traverser?

Gao Qiu saw Cui Daoshu's surprised expression, and he was also a little strange in his heart, his name was 'Gao Qiu', what was there to be surprised by him?

Cui Daoshu said cautiously: "Gao Shilang is fine, Cui is a little rude." I had a friend in the past, whose name was Gao Qian, which was the word "逑" for 'My Fair Lady, Gentleman is good'. So I'm a little surprised, I don't know what your name is? ”

Gao Shilang realized that he had the same name as his friend. He explained: "Cui Gongzi, the official name is the word 'autumn' in autumn, not the word '逑' in good clothes. It's not the same as your friend's name. ”

Cui Daoshu was relieved, it turned out that Gao Shilang was not a traverser, and he had nothing to do with Gao Yu in the late Northern Song Dynasty.

Gao Shilang said with a smile: "Cui Gongzi, the dog went back and told me that he wanted to go to Mingzhou with you to study." He said that there are many well-educated people there who want to study seriously for a while, and the official has agreed. ”

Cui Daoshu hurriedly said: "Of course our brother welcomes Yanei to go, Gao Shilang, please rest assured, we will definitely take care of Ling Lang and not let him suffer a little grievance." ”

Xu Xuan laughed secretly next to him, it turned out that Gao Shilang was also talking serious nonsense! His gentlemanly son will go to Mingzhou to study? I just want to go to Mingzhou to see the beauties there. By the way, hit Cui Daoshu's autumn wind and get some money back.

Cui Daoshu and Gao Shilang chatted enthusiastically, and the topic gradually turned to the negotiations that had been held in Qingliang Temple in the past few days.

Gao Shilang said solemnly: "Young Master Cui, I have already asked the officials in charge of the negotiations, and they have reached a preliminary agreement with your Seven Seas Trading Bank. As long as you get your weapons ready as soon as possible, we can trade them on the sea.

However, this official is a little worried, if the two sides make a maritime transaction in the east of the mouth of the river, will Wu Yueguo intervene? After all, the strength of their sailors should not be underestimated! ”

Cui Daoshu said confidently: "Gao Shilang, please rest assured, Wu Yueguo's sailor is not worth mentioning at all in the eyes of our Seven Seas Trading Company. You can rest assured and boldly carry the supplies we need, and we at the Seven Seas Merchant Guild will send warships to escort you. If Wu Yueguo dares to intervene, we will use warships to clean up their sailors, and they will definitely have no return. ”

Gao Shilang saw Cui Daoshu's bullish appearance, and he had some doubts in his heart.

Cui Daoshu saw that his face was pale, and knew that he didn't believe it, so he explained:

"Gao Shilang, you may think that Cui is talking big, and you don't believe that our Seven Seas Trading Company can defeat Wu Yueguo's sailors. Cui can't prove it now, but after Ling Lang goes to us, I will let him see our combat strength as soon as possible. Then he will write to you to prove that I am absolutely not talking big. ”

Gao Shilang was still skeptical, not quite believing that this was true. After all, Cui Daoshu and his brother are just the proprietors of a trading house, even if they are strong, can they be more powerful than Wu Yueguo's water maker?

They are too good at boasting, so they still have to be cautious, or wait for Gao Mian to see their strength clearly before deciding to cooperate with them.

Gao Shilang chatted with Cui Daoshu for a few more words, and then left under the pretext.

Cui Daoshu sneered in his heart, it seems that this Gao Qiu is also the master who doesn't see rabbits and don't scatter eagles! But it doesn't matter, as long as Gao Yanai goes to Qishan Island, we will easily deal with him. I believe that Gao Shilang will soon make the right choice.

Xu Xuan was also dragged away by an official, and Cui Daoshu slowly paced around the square, admiring the Southern Tang Imperial Palace a thousand years ago.

At this time, the handsome guy Shu Ya turned out from behind a big ding, still carrying a wine jug in his hand.

He and Cui Daoshu glanced at each other and laughed in unison.

"Shu Langzhong, it turns out that you are hiding and stealing wine to drink?"

Shu Ya said disappreliantly: "Isn't it just a pot of wine?" Anyway, it's for everyone to drink, what's the difference between drinking early and late? ”

Cui Daoshu smiled dumbly: "Haha, it seems that Shu Langzhong has a lot of experience in stealing wine." ”

Shu Ya took another sip, and Shi Shiran said: "You have to make it clear, this wine was not stolen by me, it was given to me by a few little palace maids, who saw that I was handsome and chic, and fell in love with me, so they specially gave it to me." ”

Cui Daoshu shook his head and said, "Shu Langzhong, you still live freely!" It's not like us businessmen, who run around every day to make money. Surely you will enjoy life without you. ”

Shu Ya laughed at herself: "Cui Gongzi, a petty official like me has no major national affairs to worry about at all. If you worry about the country and the people all day long, you will soon die of sorrow. That's why you have to enjoy life as much as you say! ”

Cui Daoshu said: "Shu Langzhong is from the top of the family, and now his qualifications are not enough, when you hone in the court for a few years, Your Majesty will definitely be reused for you." ”

Shu Ya looked at no one around, and whispered: "Young Master Cui, you also know that my Tang Kingdom is now in a declining state, and there are endless fights between factions above the court. There is still a wolf-like Great Song Dynasty in the north, how many years can our Tang Kingdom hold on? ”

Cui Daoshu's face changed, and he also whispered: "Shu Langzhong, are you drunk?" Don't talk about state affairs here. ”

Shu Ya said with a wry smile: "Cui Gongzi, I have already taken a long leave with Xu Shilang, saying that I want to go home to visit relatives, and Xu Shilang has already approved it." I want to go with you after the Mid-Autumn Festival and go to your place to see, what do you think? ”

Cui Daoshu nodded: "Of course welcome, Brother Shu is a great talent, if he comes to us, he will definitely be warmly welcomed." Cao Deshun's eldest son, Cao Yongxian, has built a academy with us, and they will be very happy if Brother Shu can go and instruct the scholars there. ”

Shu Ya said with a smile: "I can't talk about being a great talent, I just read a few more books than others." You brothers are great talents, and these days, I have been studying "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Dream of Red Mansions". Although I saw some of the previous chapters, the more I read them, the more frightened I became, these two books are masterpieces that can be passed down through the ages! ”

Shu Ya took another sip of wine, and then said with a smile: "The reason why I want to go to you is because I want to see the whole of these two books as soon as possible. These days, I went to Quanjude every day to listen to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and I also bribed several chamberlains in the palace to copy the "Dream of Red Mansions" watched by the queen mother to me. ”