Xiao Ming's selfishness is not small, taking advantage of Huizong's absence, and then taking the edict given to him by Huizong, he can naturally fool Zhao Huan, in addition to asking Zhao Huan for the silver transferred by the northwest two roads, and asking Zhao Huan for the number of Yao Pingzhong's Xinfeng Army, but Zhao Huan only agreed to classify the Xinfeng Army into the sequence of the Qinlu Fan Army, but it can be subordinate to the Western Army.

Actually, that's fine! Xiao Ming also knew that he would not be able to get this army in the end, but fortunately, his own lineage in the Xinfeng Army was still there, so let's do something economical, the weapons and armor ordered by the Ministry of War every year were generally made by the big refineries in Jingzhou and Xuzhou, Cizhou, and other places, and now they were directly given to Xuzhou's Tianping by Xiao Ming.

In addition, Zhao Huan was also very interested in Xiao Ming's cannon, Xiao Ming took this opportunity to suggest to Zhao Huan the establishment of the Royal Ministry of Industry Bureau, with Xiao Ming as a special envoy, specializing in the development of large-scale machinery and equipment useful to the country, and the Ministry of Industry Bureau has the right to call national resources.

In this matter, Xiao Ming took a lot of trouble to talk with Zhao Huan about the theory of modern science and technology development for a long time, of course, it was changed to something that Zhao Huan could understand and told him, and drew a big pie for Zhao Huan, as long as the progress of the Ministry of Industry and Bureau went smoothly, then in the near future, there would be a special power vehicle that did not need oxen and horse-drawn carts in the entire Great Song Dynasty.

Zhao Huan was fooled into using the jade seal directly, stamped the jade seal on the special approval decree of the Royal Ministry of Industry, and ordered the Ministry of Officials and Households to handle it immediately, of course, it is necessary to have funds, personnel to have personnel, and resources to have resources, Xiao Ming is overjoyed, with this Ministry of Industry Bureau, he can recruit talents on a large scale.

Li Gang was puzzled by this, Xiao Ming explained to him: "Technology can bring people the emancipation of their minds, wealth can bring people self-confidence, his two lines to support the prince are financial power and technology, grasp the financial power can influence the political situation, master the achievements of the latest technology, in order to become strong for yourself."

Li Gang didn't understand too much, but he felt that it made sense, Xiao Ming rushed to Xue Bingchang's apartment as soon as he left the palace, he needed to make use of the entire Yaxing Gang, this matter must be Xue Bingchang's strength.

The temporary institution of the Northern Trade Bureau, with the demise of the Liao State, is almost in a semi-withdrawn state, but Xue Bingchang's Yaxing Gang is super capable, and he still continues to do horse business from the tribes of Liao, and even maintains trade relations with the Jin State.

Xue Bingchang is also a hot figure in the capital at present, the wealthy eunuchs know a lot, especially on the line of King Kang Zhao Gou, in other words, Zhao Gou is not as naïve as Li Gang said, he has learned to forbearance since he was a child, his mother Wei Guifei, has the best temperament, the best popularity in the palace, never competes for favor, Huizong respects her very much, Zhao Gou has listened to Wei's words since he was a child, he has learned to forbear, he has learned not to fight.

It is precisely because of his indisputability that he is also very popular, the prince Zhao Huan also trusts him, Huizong also trusts him, once something dirty happens in the prince, Zhao Gou will always not appear, Huizong also went back to ask his opinion, and Zhao Gou always took care of others, Huizong was very satisfied with him.

When Xiao Ming found Xue Bingchang, just in time for Zhao Gou to be there, the three of them hadn't seen each other for a long time, and there was a sigh of reunion after a long absence, Xue Bingchang immediately sent his subordinates to the restaurant to make a reservation, he wanted to give Xiao Ming a pick-up, Xiao Ming was not polite, and invited Zhao Gou to go with him, Zhao Gou had not seen Xiao Ming for a long time, so naturally a hundred were willing.

The three of them sat down in the private room on the second floor of the Panlou Hotel in the inner city of Bianliang, and the hotel recently came in from Shu to burn the Jiannan pot, the dishes were divided into large bowls, very bold, Xiao Ming stayed in the northwest for a long time, and was quite accustomed to this bold way, since the siege of the Jin soldiers, Bianliang City was slightly depressed, but this large city of millions immediately resumed its prosperity in a short period of time.

The Jin soldiers outside the city have retreated, Bianliang City has also begun to open the city gates, merchants from all over the country have flocked in, and there is no shortage of fresh ingredients in season, the three of them have drunk three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors, and they have told each other some experiences and experiences within the parting, Xue Bingchang heard that the entire Western Regions had fallen into the hands of Xiao Ming, and he was immediately very interested.

He has always wanted to do the spice business in the Western Regions through the trade routes in the Hexi region, but the Silk Road has been blocked for a long time, and many spices are coming from the sea, and the price is ridiculously expensive.

Now that the entire business road has been opened up by Xiao Ming, according to Xiao Ming's habit of trade, it is the stage of hoping to attract investment on a large scale, how can this opportunity be missed? It turned out that through Xiao Ming, the establishment of the horse trading routes of the Liao Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom had already made Xue Bingchang earn a lot of money, and if he could open up the Western Regions business route again this time, wouldn't he lie on the bed and count the silver?

For this kind of thing, Xue Bingchang knew that it was just a matter of toasting a glass of wine and saying a word, so he toasted Xiao Ming and euphemistically put forward his request, Xiao Ming laughed and said: "Brother Xue is always so shrewd, but this matter, you can't rely on you alone, you need someone to help you!" ”

Xue Bingchang nodded and said that he understood, of course, this large piece of meat could not be eaten alone, but Xiao Ming said: "For the trade in the Western Regions, it is better to form a group, and this one alone is afraid that there are not so many rich goods, so it is recommended to add the structure of the Western Regions Trade Bureau on the basis of the original Northern Trade Bureau." ”

Xue Bingchang said: "But this can only be done with the permission of the official family!" ”

"Huh!" Xiao Ming said: "It depends on who you are partnering with?" ”

"I don't understand, please make it clear!"

Xiao Ming took a bite of food and said to Zhao Gou: "Is His Royal Highness King Kang interested?" ”

Zhao Gou shook his head and said, "The fiefdom given to me by the imperial court is enough, and I am not so interested in money!" ”

Xiao Ming said: "Then what is Your Highness interested in?" ”

Zhao thought for a while and said: "I only hope that the country and the people will be safe, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, my father will be in good health, and Zhao Gou will also practice martial arts, and I hope to be able to guard the border for the country and protect the family and the country, I will be content!" ”

Xiao Ming asked him, "Then what is Your Highness's impression of Li Yan, Cai Jing, Wang Hao, Liang Shicheng and others in the court?" ”

Zhao Gou gritted his teeth and said, "These traitors ......!" ”

Xiao Ming interrupted him and said, "Your Highness thinks that there are these people in the court?" Will those wishes of yours come true? It's not just them, but now they are Bai Shizhong, Cai You, Li Bangyan, Wang An, and others, it seems that these traitors in your mouth seem to be endless! What can I do? ”

Zhao Gou was dumbfounded, he didn't know what to say, and after thinking for a long time, he didn't know how to answer Xiao Ming, Xiao Ming filled the wine bowl for Zhao Gou and Xue Bingchang, and said: "Although there are still Li Gang, Zhang Shuye, He Li, Wu Min, Sun Fu and others in the court who are indeed loyal ministers, but these people lack flexibility in doing things and don't know how to do things, and they have never been liked by the saints, but the people who are liked by the saints are all Tong Guan, Yang Jian, Wang Huang and others, how can they get it in the long run!" ”

When the two of them heard Xiao Ming say this, they were both stunned! Xiao Ming has never talked about politics, but this time, it is so in-depth and shocking, these problems Zhao Gou has not thought about, but because his father and emperor are always involved, he is also very helpless, and he once imagined that if he can ascend the throne, he will sweep away these traitorous ministers and let the entire court restore its original clear color, but this is just a secret thought.

Xiao Ming said to the wine bowl in front of him: "What I say now, you just need to listen carefully, don't interject or interrupt, after listening to my words, if you feel acceptable, please drink the bowl of wine in front of you, we will act according to the plan, if you can't accept it, then just wait for me to say nothing, our buddies and brothers don't hurt their feelings, how about it?" ”

Xue Bingchang and Zhao Gou looked at each other, and finally realized that Xiao Ming was very serious and spoke to them again, but what made Xiao Ming so solemn? Xue Bingchang is a gambler in his bones, and since he bet on Xiao Ming, what he has gained has far exceeded expectations, so he is always optimistic about Xiao Ming, so he nodded, and Zhao Gou also nodded.

"Good! Since the two of you agree, then I will be open and honest, when there is a great chaos today, although my Great Song Dynasty is rich in the world, it has attracted such a vicious wolf as the Jurchen Jin Kingdom, and the traitorous ministers in the court are in charge, the corrupt officials in the government are rampant, the people are displaced and the destitute are increasing, and today's saints are blinded by dust and always turn a blind eye! Alas! I've been worried about ......! ”

"Today's prince is timid and weak, hoping to change the court after the change, I advise everyone to die early This kind of thought, besides, his current position is unstable, King Yun is eyeing the tiger, in addition to the King of Dan, I heard that there is also a Su King Zhao Shu, these princes are ready to move, but people also have the capital to act, King Dan's father-in-law is Hebei giant businessman Jia Zuogu, rich and rich, the prince has ministers in the court, Taifu Geng Nanzhong, Wu Min supports, Yun Wang Zhao Kai has Wang Huang, Li Bangyan and others are hiding behind their backs, Even Zhao Shu, the king of Su, once recognized Bai Shizhong as his father, what is the purpose of these people? It's just fighting for the world, but is the world enabling them to fight? ”

Zhao Gou wanted to speak and stopped, but Xue Bingchang knew how to hold and attach, so he said: "Then what should be done between Brother Xiao?" ”

Xiao Ming said: "The people of the world, the people of the country are for the world, and the person in the top position is a hard-working person, and he must serve the people for life, this is what Emperor Taizu said: Serve the people, survive!" The true meaning. But what can these people do? King Yun Zhao Kai is smart, but if he is of the same level, he is an emperor who is obsessed with calligraphy and painting, what are the benefits to the people? So my decision is to support King Kang to ascend the throne and win the great treasure! ”

Zhao Gou heard this, "Ah! He screamed loudly, and just wanted to speak, he was interrupted by Xiao Ming with his eyes, Xiao Ming's eyes were extremely sharp, Zhao Gou couldn't help but tremble in his heart, so he shut up.

Xiao Ming's next words made Xue Bingchang excited, and at the same time, Zhao Gou also felt as if a fire had been ignited in his heart, Xiao Ming asked Zhao Gou to find the crown prince Zhao Huan and do two things, the first was to try his best to promote the Northwest Trade Bureau, in the name of the official family, in the Great Song Dynasty, to sign caravans to go to the Western Regions to do business.

Of course, this matter needs a certain amount of tax to increase the expenses of the Trade Bureau, and it is also a means to collect money, and it is also a way to increase Zhao Gou's strength in a short period of time, and the second thing is to imitate the shape of the Imperial City Division of the Great Song Dynasty to set up an agency of the Pedestrian Division, to put it bluntly, it is to establish an agency to inquire about information and spy on intelligence, and this chief official is a pedestrian envoy from the eighth grade, and this position is specially set up for Xue Bingchang.

The mission and task of the Pedestrian Division is to be responsible for Zhao Gou and provide all the information he needs, which is also a special force organization of his own that Xiao Ming considers for Zhao Gou, and at the same time he has obtained an official position for Xue Bingchang, of course everyone is happy.

As a result, Zhao Gou got two scarce resources of strength and power out of thin air, coupled with Xiao Ming's huge financial support, Zhao Gou couldn't help but feel hot in his chest and shortness of breath......