Zhao Shu finished pretending to be generous, and he didn't know that he had provoked a big basket, so he ran over happily, and after greeting several ministers present, he ran to his friend's side.

He first gave a salute to the king.

Wang Yan is a Hanlin attendant, responsible for teaching Zhao Shu the Book of Changes and Monks, and is also Zhao Shu's master, of course, in Zhao Shu's heart, there is only one real master, but it does not prevent him from being polite to Wang Yan.

"Master Wang, it's late at night, you're not in good health, I'll let them bring a big coat."

Saying that, Zhao Shu took a green satin coat from the entourage and gave it to Wang Yan, which made Wang Yan quite moved, so he quickly put it on.

"Your Highness, your hand just now is very good, look at the bearded man, I am happy." Wang Yan said casually.

Zhao Shu was a little shy, and said politely: "It's not worth mentioning, compared to my father, there is also a master, and the world is inferior." ”

At this time, a voice suddenly sounded suddenly, "It's not, just know how to send good things out, being a loser, what's so difficult, who wouldn't know!" ”

Wang Yan turned his head suddenly, his face was gloomy, and he shouted in a low voice: "Qing'er, don't talk nonsense, don't hurry up and apologize to His Highness!" ”

Wang Qingcai is not afraid of Zhao Shu, when he was in the palace before, they played with a few children, Zhao Shu was the one with the stupidest brain, he was ridiculed and bullied every time, but adults didn't know about these things. In the world of young people, the difference in identity is really not that important.

"I'm not wrong, why apologize, it's him who should apologize! If you don't believe him, ask him, how much money was wasted in this banquet? ”

The younger sister directly pointed at Zhao Shu to criticize, which made Wang Yan particularly embarrassed.

"Don't talk nonsense, national affairs, what does a little doll know! Long hair and short knowledge are related to the face of the country, how can it be measured by money! Wang Yan reprimanded her sister.

However, Zhao Shu was not angry at all, but felt that Wang Qing's appearance with his little cheeks was very interesting.

"Master Wang, don't blame Sister Ling, she is right, this time the banquet, just the broken and lost tableware will cost more than 200,000 yuan, not counting the food, singing, dancing and wrestling! All of them are 1 million pieces of food in one meal! ”

"Wow!"

Wang Qing's little face changed color in fright, "I used to see you wearing old clothes and eating common food." I thought you were a benevolent monarch! I didn't expect it to be so wasted, this is all people's fat and people's ointment! Is there anything you waste? My father worked hard, he ate and dressed every day, and he was so busy that he couldn't even take care of eating. It's infuriating! ”

Wang Yan was shocked, and said in his heart, my sister, why do you dare to say anything, do you want to cause trouble for our father? He tried his best to look at Wang Qing, trying to stop Wang Qing, but the more Xiao Nizi spoke, the more energetic he became, and he almost pointed at Zhao Shu's head and scolded.

Fortunately, they were on the edge of the crowd, and there were eunuch guards in the way, and the others were not clear, but someone had already looked at this side.

Zhao Shu was so frightened that he gave up his hand again and again, begging for mercy: "Sister Qing'er, this is not the people's fat and people's ointment, the court has not lost money, and the small cane is taken away by the big cane - now I am not free, wait another day, I will explain it to you!" ”

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"This time the longevity ceremony, deducting the civil part, the expenses of the imperial court are mainly three major items, one is to expand the pavilion, build a racecourse, a wrestling arena, an archery range, and rebuild the Daqing Palace, these project expenses, the imperial court spent 3 million yuan; The second is that on the day of the grand ceremony, all kinds of lantern decorations, singing and dancing performances, and banquets in the palace, although the people paid a lot of money, the court still spent 2 million; In addition, there are rewards for messengers, rewards for champions, and increasing the number of officials and servants to maintain law and order in Beijing, which is a full 3 million! ”

Sima Guang is in charge of finance, and he understands it very clearly.

"In the past, Master, Zhao Wangye, Daxiangguo Temple, and ticket income, a total of more than 5 million guan, the imperial court allocated 2 million guan, the total calculation, the deficit is less than 800,000 guan, although the number is not small, but in the future, the competition in the capital will continue, the tickets will continue, and it is expected that within half a year, it will be able to make up."

Sima Guang said with a smile: "At such a small price, such a big ceremony was organized, all countries came to the court, the court earned enough face, and the master was clever!" ”

Wang Ningan looked at the list repeatedly and smiled slightly, "Junshi, are these accounts alone?" Nothing else? ”

Sima Guang smiled: "Of course I have, but it's not under my control over there!" ”

"Okay, just find the person in charge and let them talk about it too, and see if they have earned or lost this time!"

Wang Ning'an gave an order, Han Wei, who was in charge of the Royal Bank, Lu Xu, who was in charge of supervising the stock market, and Cheng Zengbu of Luoyang Mansion, and the three of them came together.

If you just look at the expenses, of course there is a deficit in the grand ceremony, if it weren't for Wang Ningan and others who offered 3 million yuan, plus the ticket revenue, the deficit this time would be even greater.

But when you take a longer view, it's a different story.

Han Wei was filled with joy and introduced the situation of the Royal Bank to the side.

"Money is like a stream of water, it flows to a place where you can make a fortune, it wants to flow to a safe place! The wonders of the prince's design, the Khitan and the Western Xia were fooled, they didn't understand at all, the moment they knelt down! It means surrender, and it means that the Great Song Dynasty is the safest country in the world! Those foreign merchants, especially those merchants from the Western Regions, as well as Tianzhu and Dashi, they have deposited their money in the Royal Bank, and all of them are real money! ”

Speaking of this, Han Wei's eyes lit up, the Great Song Dynasty planned to issue gold dollars, not a day or two, but it would take time to pan for gold from the Altai Mountains and then transport it back, how could it be fast by flickering!

In fact, in the past, the real kingdom of all countries came to the dynasty, and it was the Liao State that was majestic. Whether it is the Great Song Dynasty or the Western Xia, they must send them New Year's coins.

The more distant countries of the Western Regions, the steppe tribes, including Goryeo and Wa, all had to run to curry favor with the Liao State.

It's just that as the overlord, the Liao State can only charge a little protection fee at most, so that all countries can offer gifts to provide the royal enjoyment. With the defeat of Youzhou, many countries and tribes did not go to Chaohe Liao, at least Goryeo was the first to cut off contacts, Yelu Hongji was very angry, but there was nothing to be done.

After all, when all countries come to the court, for him, it is just a good name, and it is true that he can collect protection money, but if something happens to the younger brother, he also has to take care of it, and the current Khitan really has no extra energy.

The position of the overlord will not disappear, the Liao State will not do it, and the Great Song Dynasty will naturally take over, and this longevity ceremony is to push the Great Song Dynasty to the throne of the hegemon.

Of course, as a civilized person, the Great Song Dynasty will not be as barbaric as the Khitan.

The Khitan is robbing money and blackmailing, and the Great Song Dynasty is relying on soft power to let you obediently take out the money!

Just after the envoys from various countries knelt down together, the propaganda machine of the Great Song Dynasty was running at high speed.

Song Zhen and Ouyang Xiu were responsible for this matter, but after doing it, Old Ouyang was willing to bow down and feel ashamed. I have to say that setbacks make people progress, and now Song Zhen, in his face, has thrown off Ouyang Xiu's eight streets, comparable to Jia Changchao, and chased Wen Yanbo.

Song Xianggong asked people to go around and say that the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty is the Son of Heaven, the sun and the moon shine, the grace is within reach, the king of kings, the heavens are the Jade Emperor's, and the heavens are the Great Song Dynasty's.

The former strong Khitan bent his knees in front of the Great Song Emperor, and the Western Xia also knelt at the emperor's feet, which is proof.

The Great Song Dynasty was the best-governed, safest, and richest country...... There are wise kings and virtuous ministers, strong armies, and complete laws and regulations.

Da Song is hospitable, convincing people with reason, and never discriminates against anyone because of skin color, bloodline, and faith...... Whoever is willing to respect the laws of the Great Song Dynasty can get asylum.

Even the emperor can't deal with an innocent people......

Excellent governance and a complete system have created the prosperity of the Great Song Dynasty, and the people are abundant, with the best goods, the most exquisite art, and the most convenient life.

As long as you invest in Da Song, you can get protection and get rich returns...... That last sentence is the real purpose!

I have to say that the success of the longevity ceremony, coupled with the prosperity of the Great Song Dynasty, has shocked too many foreign businessmen, from the inside out.

Especially banking and finance, which is the most sensitive part of all businessmen.

Because in the Great Eclipse, usury is forbidden. Of course, Da Song also opposed usury, but if you deposit money in the bank, you can get about 10% interest.

You know, it's too dangerous to travel long distances, sand thieves everywhere, and carry gold and silver goods.

If you deposit it in the bank and hold a pass, even if it is robbed, it will be useless, because there is no secret deposit, and you will not be able to get the money at all.

Moreover, a deposit receipt pass is much safer than hundreds of pounds of gold and silver.

Not to mention, there's also interest.

The attraction of the Great Song Dynasty is not small, and the magnificent ceremony pushes everything to the extreme.

In the three days after the ceremony, the gold and silver deposits accepted by the Royal Bank were discounted by as much as 7 million yuan!

Attention!

These things are pure gold and silver, not copper!

Although it seems to be of the same value, according to the experience of issuing Jiaozi, only 30% of the reserve is enough.

In other words, 7 million guan of gold and silver can issue 23 million guan of gold dollars, or even higher!

That alone is three times the cost of the festival!

Crazy or not?

This is nothing, Lu Zhi also introduced: "In the past, I thought that the Song people were good at gambling, but compared to those bearded people and the Japanese people, it was really too far behind. According to my statistics, the amount of money invested in the stock market has reached 1.5 million! And it's still growing like crazy! ”

When it comes to the Wa Kingdom, it is well known that although they are barren and uninhabitable due to frequent earthquakes, they are rich in gold and silver in history, once accounting for one-third of the world's total production.

There are countless predecessors who have traveled to the Wa Kingdom to develop gold and silver, and make a lot of money.

Compared with these people, Wang Erlang is soft, not only did he not seize the silver and gold mines, but also instructed the third uncle to send the technology of the Great Song Dynasty mining over to the city, and only charged a very low price.

In the past ten years, the Wa Kingdom has vigorously developed gold and silver mines, and the princes and lords of all sizes have stuffed their pockets with gold and silver, but it is a pity that there is not enough commodity material support, and they are still beggars holding gold and silver!

And this time, Da Song opened his arms, and there was no need to rob it, they automatically sent the money over.......