Upper Kyo Huining Mansion.

In April, the Jurchen land is still a little cold.

But for Jin people, who are accustomed to ice and snow and extreme cold, it is warm enough.

In the palace, Wanyan Wu, who had just succeeded to the throne, was negotiating matters with a group of nobles.

In the early years, the Jin people implemented the tribal alliance system, and since the defeat of Yan Agu to become the emperor, the tribal alliance system was abolished, and the four tribes of the Chenban, the national theory of Hulu, the Amai, and the four Bo Jilie were in charge of the national government, which was equivalent to the cabinet council.

Wanyan Wu Qimai slowly spoke: "The Emperor of Liao will not be able to escape for long, and the news from Hu Liyan (Wanyan Lou Room) will not take a few months to capture the Emperor of Liao alive." ”

As soon as the words fell, a loud and excited voice sounded: "Catch the emperor of Liao, and you can go south to fight the Song Kingdom!" ”

The one who spoke was Wanyan Jamu.

This man is violent and typical of the militant.

Hearing that they were going south to attack the Song Kingdom, everyone in the hall had different expressions.

The Jin people are not monolithic, and now they are divided into two factions, one is the main battle faction headed by Wanyan Zongbi, and the younger generation is the majority.

The other faction is the main and faction headed by Wan Yanchang, and most of them are elderly.

The idea of Wanyanchang's faction is very simple, they suffered too much when they were young, and now that they have conquered the Liao State, they should always enjoy it.

The Liao country is too big, enough for them to recuperate, so why bother tossing around?

In case of defeat, you have to go back to live a bitter life.

Although the Zhao Song in the south won weakly, the emaciated camel was bigger than the horse, and the Zhao Song Emperor was also interested in paying tribute to money and grain every year, which was very good.

Wanyan Wu begged to look unhappy or sad, turned his head to look at Wanyan Xianye, and asked, "What did you say?" ”

In fact, he didn't really want to fight the Song State, and wanted to focus more on internal affairs.

The Kingdom of Jin is not as strong and stable as it seems, but in fact it is stormy, and rebellions are frequent in various places.

Even in their ancestral lands, there are often tribal rebellions.

In addition, there is another reason, and the most important reason, that he does not want to pass the throne to Wan Yan Xianye.

He hoped that the throne of the Jin Kingdom would continue in his vein.

The Jin people have always adhered to the custom of brother to brother, just like after Wanyan Aguda died of illness, he did not pass the throne to his son, but to his younger brother.

In the same way, if he dies, the throne should be passed to Wanyan Xianye.

But people are selfish.

Since experiencing the taste of supreme power, Wanyan Wu begging for money has changed his inner thoughts.

But he didn't dare to do it too blatantly, otherwise, how should Wanyan Zongbi's sons look at him?

What will the leaders of the tribes think of him?

If it doesn't work out, the Kim Congress will be torn apart in an instant.

Therefore, he needs time to pave the way for his son, and at the same time survive his younger brother Wanyan Xianye.

After all, Wan Yan Xianye's body bones are not good, and he was seriously injured in his early years.

However, Wan Yan Xian didn't know what he was thinking at all, and after coughing twice, he slowly spoke: "The Song Kingdom is rich, and it is okay to go south to attack the Song Kingdom, even if it can't be defeated, it is good to plunder it, and take the opportunity to let the Emperor of the Song Kingdom give some coins." ”

At this time, the national argument on the side was extremely strong, and Yan Zong made a plan and said: "The Song State can't even calm down the domestic rebels, which shows that the strength is weak. Your Majesty can send an envoy to Shandong, negotiate with the anti-thief, and send troops to attack the Song Dynasty together, and then support the anti-thief as a puppet emperor to manage the south for our Jin State, and send money and food. ”

Supporting the puppet emperor, not only Wanyan Zonggan thought so, but the entire Jin country thought so.

First, they are accustomed to the climate of white mountains and black waters, and they are not adapted to the south.

Second, it was Song Huizong who sent money and food again and again, making the golden people comfortable.

Instead of managing it yourself, it is better to support a puppet emperor, manage it on their behalf, and send money and food every year, which is equivalent to a long-term meal ticket.

"Yes."

Wan Yan also nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the two Bo Jilie had decided to attack the Song Kingdom, Wanyan Wu had to agree, and instructed: "The son of Hu Liyan (Wanyan Lou Room) is still in Xijing, so let him go to Shandong." ”

……

……

Early morning.

In the main hall of Shaoyang Palace, Han Zhen was reading Zhao Song's newspaper.

"County magistrate."

Craftsman Yuan walked into the hall excitedly.

Han Zhen put down the newspaper and chuckled, "Why are you so happy? ”

Craftsman Yuan replied: "Wechen has made the sixth edition of the pattern. ”

Seeing his confident appearance, Han Zhen became interested and ordered, "Take it and take a look." ”

Hearing this, Craftsman Yuan presented a wooden box again.

Opening the wooden box, Han Zhen picked up the banknote and put it in front of his eyes to look at it carefully.

The style of the previous version of the pattern is exactly the same, but there are some slight differences, first of all, the material of the banknote is much rougher than the Chengxintang paper, and the surface can faintly see a copper coin-shaped watermark.

Secondly, the twig floral pattern on the back is still there, but the raised relief feel is gone.

Han Zhen asked, "What is the cost?" ”

"Less than 200 Wen!"

Craftsman Yuan replied.

"Not bad!"

Han Zhen nodded with satisfaction, and asked again: "What about anti-counterfeiting?" ”

Craftsman Yuan sold a pass: "The county magistrate can experience it for himself." ”

Han Zhen smiled and looked at the banknote in his hand.

Suddenly, a strange color flashed in his eyes.

I saw that when the banknote was flipped over, the picture of Mount Tai on the front turned from dark color to dark green.

The banknote was changed to a different angle, and the color changed to black again.

Color-changing inks?

Han Zhen was shocked.

After repeated testing, he found that the ink on this pattern was less lustrous and less noticeable than the color-changing ink on later coins.

Moreover, the color only converts between dark color and dark green, which is far less colorful than the color-changing ink of later generations.

But even so, at this time, it is already very amazing.

Used as anti-counterfeiting of banknotes, it is simply a dimensionality reduction blow.

Han Zhen hurriedly asked, "Where does the ink come from?" ”

Craftsman Yuan replied: "The ink comes from a craftsman in the Qingfu Raid, which he accidentally discovered by mistake when mixing ink a few years ago, and has always regarded it as a treasure. After learning that Weichen was seeking a method of anti-counterfeiting, he decided to dedicate it. ”

Han Zhen asked with a smile: "Want to be an official?" ”

"Yes!"

Craftsman Yuan sneered.

Han Zhen groaned: "Is there still a real shortage of the engineering institute? ”

Craftsman Yuan shook his head: "It's gone." ”

"Does this man have children?" Han Zhen asked suddenly.

Craftsman Yuan blurted out: "There is a son, three generations of single transmission, fifteen years old this year. ”

"The Academy of Engineering added another position to him, and his son was admitted to the Academy of Education as a supplementary official, and he was rewarded with 10,000 yuan, a pair of jade bibs, and 20 horses of silk."

This reward is not insignificant.

However, in Han Zhen's view, a secret recipe for color-changing ink is completely worth it.

Moreover, it can also play the effect of buying horse bones.

"I understand."

Craftsman Yuan replied.

His son Yin is a supplementary official of the Education Institute, and he thinks that in a few years, he will be promoted to a formal official.

The sons of three generations of Shan Chuan have all become officials, and they have blocked the mouth of the craftsman.

Han Zhen instructed: "Just use this pattern coin to engrave, as for how much to print, you go to the business institute, Su Zhaode will tell you." ”

In order to wait for the banknotes to arrive, the bank has not been opened, and it has been delayed for a long time.

During this period of time, Gu Xiang urged him a lot.

"The minister retired."

Craftsman Yuan said and left in a hurry.

After solving a matter on his mind, Han Zhen was about to pick up the newspaper and continue to read it, when he heard a sound of footsteps.

I saw Xu Cun wearing a big green official robe, holding a song in his hand, and striding into the hall.

"County magistrate, Weichen is here to ask for money."

Xu Cun is also simple, there is no nonsense, and he asks for money when he opens his mouth.

Han Zhen was immediately happy and said with a smile: "Since you want money, why doesn't Dean Xu look for the cabinet?" ”

Xu Cun replied: "Zhao Servant doesn't approve it." ”

"What are you going to do?"

Han Zhen had a faint bad premonition.

It stands to reason that Zhao Ting and Shi Wenhui felt that there was no problem with the normal request for money, so they naturally approved it and allocated it through the Ministry of Households.

If the amount is too large or undecided, Han Zhen's opinion will be sought.

First, he didn't look for Han Zhen, and second, he didn't approve it, so it explained the reason why the other party asked for money, which made Zhao Ting and Shi Wenhui feel outrageous.

"Weichen wants to build Taixue."

Too learned?

Han Zhen said strangely: "This is a good thing, how much does it cost?" ”

Xu Cun replied: "Wechen Xun Engineering Institute has calculated, about 3.2 million yuan. ”

"How much?"

Han Zhen thought he had misheard.

"Three and two hundred thousand guan."

Xu Cun repeated it again, and immediately took a few steps forward, took out a pair of engineering drawings from his sleeve pocket, and spread them on the court case: "County magistrate, please see, this is the engineering drawing drawn by Weichen and his colleagues in the engineering institute, as well as the construction budget." ”

Han Zhen glanced at it, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

What the hell is this Taixue, it's a palace!

No wonder Zhao Ting and Shi Wenhui didn't think about it, so they were killed directly.

Taking a sip of the teacup, Han Zhen asked, "What did you just say?" ”

"Uh......"

Xu Cun was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "This is the ...... of Weichen asking the Academy of Engineering."

Han Zhen interrupted: "It's not this sentence, the previous sentence. ”

"Weichen wants to build Taixue!"

"Don't approve it!"

“……”

After a long time, Xu Cun came back to his senses, only to see him explain: "County magistrate, Taixue is a place to select talents and cultivate talents, and it must be indispensable. If you are too strong, the country will be strong, and Weichen knows that there is too much spending, but once it is built, it will continue to provide capable ministers for the county magistrate in the future. ”

Han Zhen said helplessly: "Dean Xu, I know that your original intentions are good, and I also know the importance of Taixue, but you have to eat one bite at a time." Such a huge Taixue, I am afraid that Zhao Song Bianjing's Taixue is far inferior, if this Taixue is completed, the students are estimated to be less than 10,000 people, do you know how many gentlemen are needed to teach 10,000 people at the same time? How much does it cost to provide room and board for these students every year? ”

"The people of Shandong are poor, and after several wars, they are now implementing light taxation and recuperation. There are not many taxes, and I can't afford to support such a big Taixue. Moreover, more than 10,000 students, how many students graduate every year? How can there be so many official positions in Shandong? ”

Xu Cun thought about it and said with a wry smile: "This ...... It's Weichen's ill-thought-out. ”

After all, Xu Cun had just taken office, and Han Zhen was not good at dampening his enthusiasm, so he ordered: "The matter of Taixue is slowed down first, now that the state schools are stagnant, and the county schools and village schools have almost become decorations, Dean Xu can first rectify the county schools and build schools in various places." ”

Hearing this, Xu Cunshen nodded approvingly: "The county magistrate is wise." ”

To put it mildly, I finally sent Xu Cun away.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to take the engineering drawings with him, and it seemed that he didn't give up.

Looking at Xu Cun's departing back, Han Zhen shook his head and smiled.

Three million and two hundred thousand yuan, what kind of naughty joke, really when his money is blown by the wind?

(End of chapter)