"Zhizhou, this is the latest shareholder statistics." Yuan Hongjie, secretary general of the Navigation Guild, put a report on Zhao Jiaren's desk.

Zhao Jiaren didn't look through it immediately, and with the statistical method on the right track, Zhao Jiaren had no interest in browsing through the large number of tables. In a moment, if he has time, he will probably look at the summary form.

Yuan Hongjie took out another report, "Zhizhou, this is a problematic investor." ”

This time, Zhao Jiaren immediately picked up the form and looked at it carefully, and after seeing a few familiar names on it, Zhao Jiaren put the form down, and then asked Yuan Hongjie, "Is this matter confidential?" ”

Yuan Hongjie immediately replied: "Of course, it will be confidential. If such things are preached, will not something happen? ”

"Keep it secret!" Zhao Jiaren replied.

Waiting for Yuan Hongjie to go down, Zhao Jiaren picked up the list of problem investors again. The Navigation Guild conducts a secret investigation of shareholders and investors, and if there is an abnormal capital investment, it will immediately initiate emergency investigation measures. As the contents of the database of the various families and characters established by the Navigation Guild became more and more complete, those strange financial flows became more and more conspicuous. For example, a family with hundreds of people and a total land area of less than 150 acres can come up with thousands of copper coins.

Zhao Jiaren already has his own ideas about how to deal with these people, and he is ready to announce these decisions at a cadre meeting. Let the cadres know that the end of this is not a bad thing, and it is easier for people with external pressure to maintain rational self-control. However, Zhao Jiaren felt a very famous sentence within two hours, and the plan could not catch up with the change. Before he convened a cadre meeting, the personnel of the imperial court announced the decree in front of Zhao Jiaren, and the decree required Zhao Jiaren to go to Lin'an immediately to discuss national affairs.

On the surface, he didn't do anything disrespectful, but Zhao Jiaren was very unhappy in his heart. He had considered his relationship with the Lin'an court too many times before receiving the will, and from a personal point of view, it was best for the Lin'an court to fall in history. After the surrender of the Lin'an court, Prime Minister Wen Tianxiang was powerless to fight against the Mongols, and Zhao Jiaren did not have the slightest fear of the Mongols. Even if he only had the strength of the moment, Zhao Jiaren didn't think that the main force of the Mongols to destroy the Song Dynasty could get any bargain in front of him.

Now the holy decree wants Zhao Jiaren to go to Lin'an immediately, and it is estimated that it will not be a Hongmen banquet, but to discuss the issue of rescuing Xiangyang. In fact, Jia Rudao has sent a letter to all parties in the past two years, asking them to send troops to help Xiangyang. Those who can enter Xiangyang will be rewarded. When he went to Lin'an this time, it was probably because Jia Xianggong felt that the reinforcements acting on his own were not powerful, and he wanted to form a more effective reinforcement.

If Jia Nidao gave Zhao Jiaren a letter, Zhao Jiaren could also write directly to inform Jia Nidao of his thoughts. However, this time it was the official order, and Zhao Jiaren found that he didn't even have a reason to refuse. In the end, he simply had a heartbeat, since he couldn't dodge, then go and come back quickly. After arranging the work and telling his wife about it, Zhao Jiaren immediately got on the clipper and went to Lin'an.

It was a battleship of about 400 tons. In contrast to those armed merchant ships, this ship completely abandoned the need to transport cargo, and pursued speed and maneuverability. The hull is more slender and the sails are more and larger. Moreover, the shelling layer is specially designed to reduce the height of the hull and make the center of gravity more stable.

As a result of this adjustment, the ship shook more, and the ambassador who came to see the will could not get up in the hammock not long after he got on board. Three days later, the ship arrived at Qingyuan Mansion, and the ambassador did not fully recover, he was carried ashore. In a daze, the ambassador asked in a daze: "Why did you stop halfway, the official family asked Zhao Zhizhou to rush to Lin'an as soon as possible." ”

Arriving in Lin'an, Zhao Jiaren immediately went to see the official Zhao Yu. The officials in the previous life were all under the current official, and Zhao Jiaren felt that he had the ability to deal with this young man. In terms of seniority, Zhao Jiaren is the uncle of the official Zhao Yu. In terms of actual age, the two are in the same year, and the official family is a few months older than Zhao Jiaren.

In addition to these biological data, the gap between the two in terms of knowledge and ability is too huge. When Zhao Jiaren saw the official family, he was neither humble nor arrogant, and he was calm and unhurried. And when the official family saw Zhao Jiaren, they were a little at a loss. When Zhao Jiaren asked the official family what was important and issued a holy decree, the official family actually said: "This is Jia Xianggong asking you to appease the envoys and generals to enter Beijing." ”

If you listen to Jia Rudao, then what's the use of you? Do you want to be a puppet for Jia Yidao? Zhao Jiaren couldn't help but slander in his heart. In the previous life, Zhao Jiaren did not have a high opinion of the current official Song Duzong, and at this time, he was able to seriously contact, and Zhao Jiaren's evaluation was a little lower. This person did not understand the system of the Great Song Dynasty at all, let alone what kind of position he was in in this system and what kind of power he had.

Because of this, Zhao Jiaren was puzzled. Song Lizong himself can be regarded as having experienced twists and turns and tribulations, and his feeling of power is quite reliable, why should such a person who does not understand politics at all be selected to be a great Song official? If Zhao Jiaren is elected, where will the current Great Song Dynasty go......

Forcibly interrupt your own thoughts. Zhao Jiaren knew that he shouldn't think about this kind of question at this time, and it was not appropriate to think about this kind of problem. The purpose of his trip was not to fantasize about how he would be to ascend to the position of an official, but to deal with the problems that had to be solved in Lin'an with the utmost efficiency.

Pulling back his mood, Zhao Jiaren asked: "Since the official family is invited by Jia Yidao, does the official family have any other instructions for the minister?" ”

"This ...... I don't have anything to ask Zhao Zhizhou. The official Zhao Yu replied. Maybe it was because he saw that Zhao Jiaren's attitude was gentle and amiable, and he was about the same age as himself, Zhao Yuren suddenly smiled, "The gift sent by Zhao Zhizhou last time was very good. ”

Zhao Jiaren couldn't remember for a while what the tribute and gifts he gave last time. Last time, he gave gifts such as candles, transparent soap, perfume, and towels. I don't know which official Zhao Yu likes. Seeing Zhao Jiaren's expression, the official Zhao Yu's reaction was quite fast. He immediately said, "It's the little box that can dance and play music in front of the mirror." ”

“…… Oooh. It's a music box. That's when Zhao remembered one of his many latest products. The music box is not only liked by the official Zhao Yu, but also by many people in Mongolia, the Wa Kingdom, Tianzhu, and Dashi. And the tunes inside are all famous songs, plus a woman in a gauze rotating on a pillar, and a mirror as a background. After this thing is shipped to its destination, it is sold as much as it wants.

After knowing this, Zhao Jiaren hurriedly said: "It's good if the official family likes it." ”

It was originally a polite conversation, but Zhao Jiaren saw Zhao Yu looking at him with an expectant gaze, and he suddenly remembered how he felt when he saw the music box when he was young, Zhao Jiaren smiled: "The music box not only has these songs, but also other songs. After returning to Fujian, the minister will send a few more to the official family for a long broadcast time. ”

Hearing this, the official Zhao Yu showed a heartfelt smile on his face. Zhao Jiaren felt that it was normal for Zhao Yu to have this kind of reaction, and young people were like this. But an official does not have any commendable performance in his own work, and even if he just has an ordinary performance in pleasure, it makes Zhao Jiaren feel that something is not right.

But after thinking about it, Zhao Jiaren had to criticize his feudal thoughts. People in the feudal era believed that people should be born with high and low, and they naturally had different abilities. This lie of whitewashing the hierarchy has lasted for a long time, and Zhao Jiaren found that he could not completely rule out such an influence.

However, after thinking about it again, Zhao Jiaren felt that he might not really have a strong feudal mentality. After all, in his time, people with higher status generally worked harder, and the heads of state must have surpassed Zhao Jiaren's ability in many aspects.

But no matter where he made a mistake, Zhao Jiaren at least made a repositioning adjustment to the official Zhao Yu. He was just a normal ordinary young man.

The first step is to go through the process with the official family, meet the official family first, and determine the purpose of the trip. The second step is to go to the next target, Jia Yidao.

Zhao Jiaren remembered that Jia Nidao had turned him away, so Zhao Jiaren was also mentally prepared to be turned away when he arrived at the door of Jia Nidao. But this time, even though it was late, Jia Rudao still invited Zhao Jiaren into the house very happily. At this time, it was already April, and it was not cold outside, so Jia Rudao set up a table of wine in the flower hall.

The two drank a glass of high-quality rum first, and Jia Rudao said with emotion: "Jiaren, I still remember that more than ten years ago, you drank in Yangzhou, and you told me that if there is a war with Mongolia, please be sure to bring you." ”

"Hehe......" Zhao Jiaren laughed dryly. Things did not exceed his imagination, and Jia Yidao called Zhao Jiaren to come to Xiangyang for the purpose of aiding Xiangyang at this time.

As soon as Xiangyang is broken, the Great Song Dynasty is basically finished, and Jia Rudao is extremely concerned about this, which should have been. However, this time is not more than ten years ago, Zhao Jiaren more than ten years ago had something to ask for Jia Nidao, so he had to come up with something that could be traded with Jia Nidao. risking great danger to participate in the war and help Jia Nidao achieve military exploits is the bargaining chip that Zhao Jiaren can take out to trade with Jia Nidao. And now Zhao Jiaren has nothing to ask for Jia Yidao, even if he does, it is probably 'don't think about getting too much from me'!

So Zhao Jiaren just smiled, but didn't speak. He made a contribution far beyond that of his ministers, and shouldered a heavy responsibility for taxation. But what did Zhao Jiaren get? Everything he did was taken away by Jia Nidao in front of him, and what he did in the future will be taken away more by Jia Nidao.

Jia Rudao is a smart man. Although the desire for power is very heavy, although he is snarky when doing things, Jia Rudao knows what to do. He raised his glass and toasted Zhao Jiaren again, and then sighed: "Jiaren, when I was studying, I read that the countryman met him, so the countryman reported it." I thought I understood. The last time you wrote to me, you asked me to respect you. I hadn't figured it out yet. At this time, Jiaren was silent, I think Jiaren probably felt that I wanted too much from you, but I never repaid your hard work. When I invited Jiaren to come this time, I thought about it repeatedly, and I felt that Jiaren should blame me. I always felt that Jiaren got the official from me, and now that I think about it, without me, Jiaren would definitely be able to sit in Zhizhou. ”

Zhao Jiaren felt that Jia Nidao's words were true, but it was not something to be happy about for a big man like Jia Nidao to admit that he was wrong. Human beings admit their mistakes and deny themselves, and at this time, they often do not choose the negation of negation, but improve themselves through a materialist dialectical attitude. Instead, write down the grudge and wait until the opportunity arises to eliminate the 'so that they have to deny their existence.' To eliminate one's own denial of one's own existence is to prove oneself right, so that the false illusion of oneself as the center of the world can be maintained.

Cheering up, Zhao Jiaren was ready to face the next question. He waited to see how Jia Yidao would behave next.

Sure enough, Jia Rudao didn't say too many meaty or sensational words, he waved his hand, and it didn't take long for him to bring in a person. This person's body is sturdy, and his gestures are all the feeling of practicing his family. Zhao Jiaren is also good at martial arts, he can feel something other than practicing from this person, he is a person who has come down from the battlefield, and he has a murderous aura on his body.

It's not because this person is wearing a military uniform that makes Zhao Jiaren feel this way. The man's expression was focused, serious, and he didn't care about life or death, proving that the soldier would probably return to the battlefield at any time.

The man walked to the table, first saluted Jia Yidao, and then looked at Zhao Jiaren carefully. The pressure brought by that murderous aura made Zhao Jiaren couldn't help but change his sitting posture, in a posture where he could do it at any time. Jia Rudao introduced the two, "General Zhang, this is Zhao Jiaren and Zhao Zhizhou." During the Battle of Ezhou, the river was blocked, so that the Mongol army could not communicate on both sides of the river. ”

The soldier showed an excited look when he heard this, he first gave Zhao Jiaren a deep salute, and then said loudly: "Zhao Zhizhou, when I was in Xiangyang, I heard the late Taiwei Lu mention you several times. Captain Lu said that if you brought reinforcements, the Mongolian army would definitely not be able to stop it. ”

Zhao Jiaren didn't know what was happening in Xiangyang, so he could listen to part of the meaning that the officer wanted to express, but there was also a lot of information that was not clear.

Seeing that Zhao Jiaren was puzzled, Jia Yidao introduced, "This is General Zhang Guizhang of the militia group." He once led his troops to break through the obstacles along the way and brought reinforcements into Xiangyang. At the time of Lü Wende's death, the Mongol army stormed Xiangyang. General Zhang led his troops in a bloody battle, and finally held Fancheng. ”

After Jia Yidao said this, Zhao Jiaren's expression also became solemn. He didn't underestimate Lu Wende and Lu Wenhuan in the first place, even if Lu Wenhuan finally surrendered to Mongolia, Zhao Jiaren also felt that this person was not going to be completely defeated. And Zhang Gui and Zhang Shun, two generals from the militia group, Zhao Jiaren knew their heroic deeds in the previous life.

At this time, Jia Rudao said again: "The Mongolian army besieged Xiangyang like an iron bucket, and General Zhang Gui was good at water, and he sneaked in the river for three days before he escaped the Mongols and went outside. happened to meet General Xia Gui, who was attacking the Hekou Walled City, and General Xia Gui sent General Zhang to Lin'an for help. ”

Zhao Jiaren's expression was solemn, and his words coincided with the news that Zhao Jiaren knew in his previous life. Hearing Jia Nidao mention Xiangyang, Zhang Guihu's eyes widened, and he said loudly: "Zhao Zhizhou, at this time, tens of thousands of officers and soldiers in Xiangyang City, hundreds of thousands of people were trapped by Mongolia and died. If they couldn't send reinforcements in, they would probably all be killed when the city was broken. Zhao Zhizhou, Taiwei Lu often mentioned you when he was alive, and I beg you to bring troops to help. You save everyone! ”

Because the emotions came from the heart, Zhang Gui said that in the end, there were tears in his eyes. He felt too ashamed to shed tears, and quickly wiped them away with his sleeve.

Jia Nidao carefully observed Zhao Jiaren's expression, this cunning and ghostly Zhizhou at a young age is like those old slippery heads in officialdom, and his humanity is rapidly being worn out. Jia Yidao, who is also an old ghost in officialdom, knows that he will not make Zhao Jiaren believe anything he says. So after thinking about it, he could only ask Zhang Shunlai to beg Zhao Jiaren.

When Zhang Shun introduced the situation, Zhao Jiaren just listened quietly, and his expression did not change at all. Zhang Shun's last sentence of 'save everyone' came from Zhang Shun's heart, and Jia seemed to say that he was stirred in his heart by this emotion of despair and pleading. At this time, Jia Yidao saw that Zhao Jiaren's expression also changed, and he was also moved.

The feeling of hope arose spontaneously in Jia Rudao's heart.