Wu Kai's words full of demagogy and fanaticism did not receive the same eager response from Song Huizong, on the contrary, the vertical arch hall fell into an awkward silence. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

After half a ring, he saw Song Huizong standing with his hands in his hands, shook his head and sighed: "The Zen master should also know that with the current difficulty of the treasury, it is impossible to support such a needle in a haystack - not to mention that the sea area that the Zen master is referring to is so vast that it is difficult to get a glimpse of it even if he is extremely poor in his life." ”

In fact, compared to the statement that 'there are three immortal mountains overseas and there are elixirs on the mountains', Wu Kai's method of 'collecting many elixirs overseas in order to seek immortality' is obviously more down-to-earth, and to say that Song Huizong is not tempted at all is absolutely false.

It's a pity that this method is really time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the money and materials spent during the period are afraid that they will exceed how many times the 'Xu Fu goes to sea' back then, even if Song Huizong is so excited, he also knows that with today's Great Song Dynasty treasury, it can't support such a huge plan at all.

Besides, even if the imperial court can barely support it, the courtiers are afraid that they will not agree to him to loot the people's fat and ointment again for his own selfishness - it is enough to engage in Huashigang and force out a square wax!

However, Wu Kai was not hit by Song Huizong's words at all, stretched out his hand and tapped lightly on the sketch, and said with burning eyes: "The difficulties and dangers in this, the poor monk naturally knows, but as long as he can find a chance for immortality, it is worth giving it a try!" ”

Seeing that he was so persistent, Song Huizong couldn't help but sigh again, and said with a wry smile: "Didn't the Zen master think that the widow didn't want to give it a try?" But now that the court is worried about internal and external troubles, how can it still ......"

"Your Majesty!"

Wu Kai bowed suddenly, interrupting Song Huizong's sigh, and then said with a resolute face: "It's not a secret, the poor monk has made up his mind to go to the sea to collect elixir no matter what, and look for the immortal fate - this is not only for Your Majesty, but also for the poor monk himself!" Therefore, the cost of going to sea to find the elixir, the poor monk is ready to raise it by himself, so he will not hesitate to go bankrupt! ”

"What, you...... You're going to raise your own money to go to sea?! ”

Song Huizong opened his mouth in a faux puff, he originally thought that Wu Kai's repeated mention of overseas immortal mountains was to let the imperial court support him to go to sea to find immortals like Xu Fu, who Cheng thought that this monk would say such bold words!

But then, he felt that such an act could really be regarded as a master of the Tao - if he didn't even dare to go bankrupt to find the immortal fate, what qualifications did he have to become an immortal?!

It seems that although Lin Lingsu and others also have some magical powers, they ask for far more than they give to the emperor, and compared with this Wukong Zen master, it is simply a high judgment.

For a while, Song Huizong was a little ashamed in his heart, the Wukong Zen Master was bent on seeking the Tao, at most he was greedy for some beauty, but he was afraid that he would threaten the imperial power, so he secretly made some small moves, and now that he thinks about it, he is simply a gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain.

Thinking of this, he sincerely clasped his palms together and proclaimed the Buddha's horn: "Amitabha, the Zen master really has great wisdom and perseverance, but the widow almost misunderstood the meaning of the Zen master. As long as it does not contradict the national policy of the imperial court, it can be proposed! ”

Even if he was moved in his heart, Song Huizong still did not forget to add a 'limit' to his promise, which shows that he has considerable self-control in his heart, but it is a pity that he rarely uses this reason to govern the country.

Wu Kai smiled calmly, and also returned the salute: "Your Majesty's words are serious, if the poor monk wants to fulfill his grand wish, he naturally can't do without His Majesty's support - there are three things right now, I hope Your Majesty can grant permission." ”

"But not those three things?"

Wu Kai stretched out a finger and spoke eloquently: "First, if you want to go to sea to visit Xianshan, you must not do without sea ships, and if you want to build dock ships, you can't do without wharves and docks-I implore Your Majesty to allocate a piece of land along the coast of Shandong for poor monks to build docks, wharves, and big ships needed to go overseas." ”

Song Huizong nodded noncommittally and motioned for Wu Kai to continue with the remaining two conditions.

"Second, if you want to form an ocean-going fleet, sufficient manpower is indispensable, and ask Your Majesty to allow the poor monks to recruit vagrants who are willing to go to sea to serve as sailors and shipwrights—and to send a few generals who are proficient in water warfare to train and command these sailors, after all, there are many overseas states that do not submit to the king, and without the deterrence of force, the fleet will not last long."

To be honest, Wu Kai didn't think about finding a military general in the imperial court at the beginning to be the head and commander of his own sailors, but when Song Huizong heard that he was going to recruit homeless people, he hesitated a little, and Wu Kai hurriedly added this article temporarily.

It's a big deal to dig up a few famous generals first, and if you can't recruit them, you just have to find a way to get rid of them - on the vast sea, it's not like playing to kill someone?

Sure enough, hearing that those homeless sailors would be in the hands of the generals in the army, Song Huizong's frowning brows suddenly relaxed again.

Seeing this, Wu Kai hurriedly raised the third finger while the iron was hot: "Third, the poor monk hopes that His Majesty can allow the fleet to trade back with overseas states in the name of the Emperor Shang of the Great Song Dynasty - half of the silver earned will be used to maintain and expand the fleet, and the remaining thirty percent, the poor monk is willing to sacrifice to the imperial court to make up for the deficit in the treasury." ”

After listening to these three requirements, in fact, Song Huizong was already willing in his heart, in his opinion, these conditions are not only not harsh, but beneficial and harmless to the imperial court, especially the matter of accepting displaced people as sailors, which can help the imperial court reduce a lot of trouble.

And the only worry in my heart was to ask Wu Kai carefully, after confirming that the ocean-going ship could not sail inland, it disappeared in an instant - in an era when land power is dominant and there is no concept of sea power at all, who would worry about a naval army that cannot enter the Yangtze River and the Yellow River at all?

If you didn't know about such a big thing, you had to discuss it with the courtiers before you could make a decision, and Song Huizong would have agreed on the spot!

"Zen master, you wait for a few days, and on the day of the court meeting, I will carefully discuss with the important ministers of the court, and then reply to you." Song Huizong said, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "It's just that in this way, I'm afraid that the Zen master will not be able to guide the widow left and right." ”

Hearing this, Wu Kai's heart became seven or eight points steady, and then he smiled and said: "Your Majesty is too worried, the fleet usually only needs to be handed over to others to take care of, and when the tangible news is found, it is not too late for the poor monk to go to sea in person." ”

Song Huizong had no doubts in his heart when he heard this, and invited Wu Kai to a banquet in the palace, and did not put him back until the evening - of course, before bidding farewell to Wu Kai, he did not forget to pocket the world map.