Sun Fu and Li Gang took turns to fight, which was national righteousness and emotional card.

Xie Ding did not let go.

If you don't form an alliance with the Jin people, you can, but Zhao Song has to withdraw the hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in the Daimyo Mansion and Xingren Mansion.

Sun Fu Yizheng said: "It is impossible to withdraw the army, how can there be no soldiers stationed in the land of Gyeonggi?" ”

The withdrawal of troops was absolutely impossible, and it was not negotiable.

In the eyes of the courtiers of the Zhao and Song dynasties, Han Zhen was more threatening than the Jin people.

Shandong is close to Kaifeng Mansion, and it can be driven straight into it at any time, and Han Zhen did it, leading thousands of elite horsemen, all the way from the Daimyo Mansion to Kaifeng Mansion, showing off his martial arts around Tokyo City, and also inscribed on the boundary monument of Chen Qiaoyi.

Seeing that his attitude was so resolute, Xie Ding was not annoyed, and said his true purpose: "It's okay not to withdraw the troops, but Zhao Song must not interfere with our maritime trade, and many seaports such as Mingzhou and Quanzhou are open to merchant ships in Shandong." ”

Forming a navy is much more troublesome than the army, and it will take at least half a year from recruitment, drills, and then actual combat exercises.

Han Zhen now has Jiaozhou Bay, but he does not have the slightest maritime defense force.

In contrast, although Zhao Song's sailors are erosive, they are at least there.

Therefore, before the Shandong Navy has formed an instant combat force, if he wants to do maritime trade, Han Zhen still needs to look at Zhao Song's face.

At this time, HNA was different from later generations, no one dared to go deep into the sea, and they all sailed close to the coastline.

First, it is safe, and second, it is convenient to replenish.

It was no problem to go to Goryeo and Wa, but once you wanted to trade with Nanyang and other countries, you had to pass through all the coastlines of Zhao and Song, and you also had to anchor in several large ports such as Mingzhou and Quanzhou to replenish fresh water and food.

This is the real appeal of Han Zhen in this negotiation.

As for the previous money, food, and withdrawal, it was all to confuse the public and put pressure on the other side.

Maritime trade?

Sun Fu and Li Gang glanced at each other, and they all saw the look of vigilance in each other's eyes.

When they heard about the opening of the harbor, their first thought was that the Han thieves were cunning and had a different way to invade Zhao Song.

For example, let the sailor pretend to be a merchant ship, make a surprise attack on the harbor, and then land in the territory of Zhao and Song from the harbor.

Sun Fu muttered: "Maritime trade is allowed, but ports cannot be opened. ”

Xie Ding shook his head and said: "Brother Boye, strong winds and waves at sea are common, and the port is not open, if there is stormy weather, how can merchant ships dodge?" Moreover, when merchant ships sailed away, they had to be supplied with fresh water and rice from time to time. ”

Li Gang expressed his worries: "But what if the sailor pretends to be a merchant ship and attacks the port? ”

Xie Ding had already had a draft, and chuckled: "This matter is easy to do, Zhao Song can garrison troops in major ports, and at the same time, when the merchant ships of Shandong enter the port, the officials of the Zhao Song Shipping Department are allowed to go on board for inspection." After confirming that it is correct, can it be allowed to enter the port again? ”

Hearing this, Sun Fu was a little moved.

I have to say that Xie Ding's proposal is right in his arms.

In this way, the port can indeed be kept safe.

After exchanging glances with Li Gang, Sun Fu nodded and said, "Yes." ”

After the negotiation was settled, the atmosphere in the public hall also became lighter.

Both sides rejoiced.

Han Zhen effortlessly opened up the sea trade channel.

Sun Fu and Li Gang also felt that they had prevented Han Zhen from forming an alliance with the Jin people and had completed their errands.

Xie Ding took a sip of hot tea and said slowly: "The Jin people occupy Ying and Wei Erzhou, and at the same time, they have not delivered Wuzhou and Xijing in Shanhou for a long time. On the other hand, it broke through Yanjing and drove straight along the East Hebei Road. ”

"Not bad!"

Sun Fu nodded, agreeing with Xie Ding's analysis.

In fact, the golden man is almost playing the card of the south.

Xie Ding Zhengse said: "This official ancestor ate Song Lu in the last life, and he can't bear to see the people of the north die tragically under the iron hooves of the Jin people, maybe it can be said that the county magistrate will send troops to intercept the Jin army all the way." ”

"Really?"

Sun Fu was overjoyed.

Xie Ding said: "You and I have been friends for many years, how can I ever lie to you." ”

Sun Fu said excitedly: "Okay, good, Brother Shouqi is really a righteous man." ”

If Han Zhen can help, there is no need to fear the Jin people going south.

Li Gang stood up, dusted off his sleeves, bowed, and said with a solemn expression: "Brother Xie is noble, Li Gang admires." Last night's words, it was me Meng Lang, and I apologize to Brother Xie here. ”

Xie Ding waved his hand and said indifferently: "It's out of the way." Although you and I are our own masters, our original intention is for the people of the world. ”

"Taught!"

Li Gang bowed again.

Seeing that the other party took the bait, Xie Ding acted as a dilemma: "I am five points sure about sending troops to intercept the Jin people, but Zhao Ting, Liu Mi and others are afraid that they will disrupt the situation, so Zhao Song still needs to say something." ”

"It's nature."

Sun Fu hurriedly nodded and said, "If the county magistrate of Han agrees to send troops to block the Jin people, and the grain and grass will be supplied by us, how about it?" ”

"It's not enough."

Xie Ding shook his head.

Seeing this, Li Gang on the side smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Xie, now that the court is in difficulty, there is not much money and food left. ”

Xie Ding said in a deep voice: "The county magistrate attaches great importance to the affairs of maritime trade, and can give some shipbuilding craftsmen and nautical charts. In addition, the family members of the soldiers of the Western Army were also sent over. In this way, senior military officials can also help to speak and have a greater grasp. ”

Seeing that they weren't asking for money, Sun Fu and Li Gang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and replied: "No problem, I'll wait for this matter." ”

Some craftsmen and the families of the pawns are just worth mentioning.

If this can be exchanged for Han Zhen sending troops to stop the Jin people, I am afraid that the official family will send people overnight.

Xie Ding said: "Okay, when the county magistrate returns from Jimo, the official will persuade him." ”

Waiting for Han Zhen to come back from Jimo?

Sun Fu hurriedly persuaded: "Why bother waiting, Brother Shouqi, it's better to write a letter now." ”

"This ...... It's good. ”

Xie Ding hesitated slightly, then nodded in agreement.

In front of the two of them, he wrote an excerpt, and after calling a supplementary official, he ordered: "Eight hundred miles are expedited, and it will be sent to the county magistrate." ”

Sun Fu's face was pleased, and he arched his hand: "Thank you, brother guard." ”

"Why do you need to be so polite."

Xie Ding waved his hand and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for many years, and I will definitely stay in Yidu for a few more days this time." ”

"Good!"

Sun Fu replied with a smile.

Xie Ding invited: "It's not early, I have prepared a banquet in Zhuo Lou, let's have a few drinks." ”

The three of them left Shaoyang Palace and came all the way to Zhuo Lou.

The two sides were in a good mood, and Li Gang also let go of his prejudices because of the matter of Fang Cai, so this meal was extraordinarily enjoyable.

A full meal of wine until the afternoon.

Drunk out of the restaurant, seeing that the sun was still early, Li Gang proposed to take a turn in the market.

Xie Ding readily agreed and acted as a tour guide.

After strolling around for a while, the three of them walked into a bookstore.

"Huh?"

Li Gang was surprised: "I can't imagine that there is a small bookstore, there is Mi Fu's "Zijin Research Post". ”

Mi Fu has a lot of books in his life, "Zijin Research Post" is not famous, so many bookstores are not sold.

But Li Gang is very fond of it, because when writing "Zijin Research Post", Mi Fu is in the period of style change, and the book is written, with a sense of antiquity.

Sun Fu agreed: "It is indeed rare. ”

Xie Ding commented: "Mi Fu is too good under the pen, Huang Tingjian once commented on it, and finally followed a bias, I think it is quite fair." ”

"No, no."

Li Gang waved his hand, and retorted with a slightly drunken face: "Mi Fu study book, although the collection of ancient words, but the pen is full of interest. ”

Tang Yan structure, Song Shang interest.

Song Shixing book is more interesting and individual, and Mi Fu is particularly prominent in this regard, so it is quite popular with literati.

The three of them talked eloquently about the book.

From calligraphy to the study of governing the world, and to the way of being an official.

After a while, Li Gang came to the counter with the book post and asked, "Store, what is the price of this "Zijin Research Post"?" ”

"Twenty consistent sincerity."

The shopkeeper replied with a smile.

Li Gang groaned: "Twenty is not expensive. ”

After the "Zijin Research Post" was launched, it was more than five feet long, and the best rice paper was selected, and the person who copied and copied it was also quite superb, and it had its charm and interest, so the price was twenty consistent, and it was really not expensive.

Of course, the most important thing is that he likes it.

After all, it's hard to buy a good heart.

Li Gang advised: "The store will help put away the bookpost, I will take the money later, and then come to get the post." ”

"It's easy to say, just go."

The shopkeeper nodded busily.

These three people are dressed in official uniforms, especially Xie Ding, who is in the official department, where would he not recognize him.

"Brother Li is new to the city, how can I let you break the bank, I'll come."

Xie Ding said, taking out a wad of green money from his sleeve pocket.

Seeing Qingqian, the shopkeeper's eyes suddenly lit up.

Green money is good.

Nowadays, the merchants of Yidu County have become completely accustomed to green money.

Nothing else, just because of safety and convenience.

In the past, the transaction of more than a few coins was extremely troublesome, because there were too many types of copper coins on the market, such as large and small iron coins, lead coins, copper coins of the current dynasty, and copper coins of the previous dynasty...... There are more than a dozen kinds.

Although all this money is used for a penny, the difference is big.

Can iron and copper be the same price?

The condition, size, and weight of different copper coins are completely different, and their value is also different.

It's okay to have a hundred or fewer dollars, but he can't check each one slowly, but he can only roughly check the fineness of the copper coin, and then weigh and calculate.

With the green money, everything changed.

What is the denomination of a green coin, it is how much, there are not so many curves.

It's light in your arms, and it's okay to put it for a long time, unlike copper coins, which have to be soaked in potion when they rust.

The key green coin style is exquisite, and it makes people feel extraordinary at first glance.

Xie Ding counted out twenty-five yuan and handed it over, and instructed: "The remaining four yuan can be sent to my house." ”

"Xie Xianggong is relieved, I'll let the guy send it later."

As he spoke, the shopkeeper took the green money, flipped it in front of him a few times, and after confirming that it was correct, he put it on the counter.

Sun Fu looked at it strangely, and couldn't help but say loudly: "Brother Shouqi, what is this green money?" ”

Xie Ding replied: "It is a banknote with the hairstyle of the Institute of Commerce." ”

"Jiaozi?"

Li Gang blurted out.

Xie Ding explained: "Similar to Jiaozi, but the circulation is more convenient, there is no need to find money to exchange, and it can be directly used for trading. ”

To be honest, Jiaozi is essentially still redeeming bills, and they only circulate among the wealthy merchants.

Private small traders and hawkers do not collect, and if you want to use it, you need to find a nearby money bank to exchange it for copper coins.

However, green money is different, it is a currency in circulation, and there is an essential difference between the two.

Li Gang was interested: "Can you let me take a look?" ”

Xie Ding smiled slightly, took out two ten-yuan green coins, and handed them to Sun Fu and Li Gang.

After taking the green money, Li Gang put it in front of him and looked at it carefully, and said in surprise: "The style is so exquisite, I'm afraid the cost is quite high." ”

Hearing this, Xie Ding did not speak.

This is a secret, and even he doesn't know exactly how much it will cost.

Sun Fu asked, "How to prevent counterfeiting?" ”

"Anti-counterfeiting lies in the ink."

Xie Ding said, reaching out and slightly adjusting the angle of the green money in Sun Fu's hand.

The next moment, Sun Fu's eyes widened suddenly, and he saw that the picture on the front of the green coin had turned dark green for a moment, and the end was magical.

After looking at it for a while, Sun Fu handed the green money back and advised: "Brother Shouqi, the green money should be cautious, don't repeat the mistakes of the past." ”

"Thank you, Brother Boye, for reminding me."

Xie Ding smiled and arched his hand.

Li Gang said: "Brother Xie, can this green money be exchanged for me?" Later, after returning to the library for translation, he will return it to Brother Xie along with the money for the bookpost. ”

Xie Ding waved his hand and said, "Brother Li has seen something outside, just a little outside his body." ”

"Then I would be disrespectful."

Li Gang was not hypocritical, and accepted it generously.

(End of chapter)