The navigation technology of the Song Dynasty was very developed, leading the world, but the problem is that no matter how developed it is, the current ocean is still along the coastline.

The Americas are isolated on the other side of the world, and it is too difficult to cross the vast Pacific Ocean with the current navigation technology.

The only way to follow the coastline through the Strait of Malacca, along the lines of South Asia and the Middle East, to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa.

Then from the Cape of Good Hope, we arrived in Brazil, South America.

Before reaching the Cape of Good Hope, it is easy to achieve, and even the trade route has become mature, and every year, there are maritime merchants who depart from Quanzhou Port and go around Southeast Asian countries to reach Africa.

In the later Ming Dynasty, Zheng He went to the Western Ocean, which was the channel he took.

The difficulty lies in the section from the Cape of Good Hope to Brazil.

No one has been involved in this section yet, and none of the ocean currents, trade winds, islands on the way, supply points, etc., are known.

It takes time and countless lives to find a channel, and the money spent is not less than tens of millions.

Money is secondary, and luck is also needed in this.

The opening of the American shipping route could not only be done by the imperial court, but also by mobilizing the power of maritime merchants.

Businessmen, as long as there are enough interests to drive, let alone open up a waterway, it can sort out anything for you.

As for how to drive, it is also very simple, when the time comes, pull a few boatloads of gold from overseas and come back, and then let out the wind.

It is said that there is a mountain of gold opposite the Cape of Good Hope......

After thinking about it, Han Zhen walked out of the bank unconsciously.

When he came back to his senses, he found his wife and concubine surrounding him.

Han Zhen asked, "Have you picked it out?" ”

Zhao Fujin replied: "I have already picked it, and seeing that my husband is thinking, the concubine does not dare to disturb." ”

"Let's go."

Han Zhen smiled slightly.

Walking all the way to Sangjia Wazi, the bustling scene came to my face.

It is no wonder that every holiday, there will be women and children lost, this kind of crowded scene, a few steps away, will be separated by the crowd.

Under the escort of the personal guards, Zhao Fujin led a group of little sisters, who were stubbornly happy.

Even An Niang was in high spirits, pulling Han Zhang's family around.

Seeing Zhao Fujin standing alone, Han Zhen asked, "Why don't you go to Naughty?" ”

"Slave...... I, I'm a little uncomfortable. ”

Zhao Fujin replied in a low voice, with a hint of disgust in his tone.

She still has some leg problems......

Hearing this, Han Zhen advised: "These days are good to raise, there is a fireworks show in the Mid-Autumn Festival palace, remember to come and see." ”

"Hmm."

Zhao Fujin replied like a mosquito.

"Husband, husband."

At this moment, Zhao Fujin's silver bell-like voice came.

The little girl trotted over with a bowl: "The ice-soaked papaya in this shop is very delicious, and the husband can also taste it." ”

"Okay."

Han Zhen was used to it, so he took the small bowl.

Every time he went shopping with his wives and concubines, he would eat.

A few little girls had a small appetite, and when they saw the novelty food, they wanted to taste it, and after tasting it, the rest went into Han Zhen's stomach.

After handing the bowl to Han Zhen, Zhao Fujin pulled his sister and left: "Sister, come quickly, there is a puppet show over there." ”

The next moment, Ma Shuyao came again: "Husband, husband, try this snowy cherry crisp." ”

After a while, Han Zhen had a lot of snacks in his hands.

Just had a full meal in the palace, and he couldn't eat so much, so he distributed all the snacks to the old nine and other guards.

For a while, Junchen held all kinds of snacks in his hands, eating while walking, which was particularly comfortable.

"Not to mention, this white meat cake tastes really good."

Lao Jiu chewed on the cake and made a thoughtful comment.

Han Zhen tasted the papaya and asked casually, "When do you and the fourth mother of the Kuang family plan to get married?" ”

Lao Jiu twisted and said: "I asked Mr. to calculate it, it is scheduled for the beginning of October." ”

Hearing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said, "I'll go and ask for a cup of wine then." ”

I went shopping until late at night, and the wives and concubines were tired of shopping, so I went home.

……

Following.

Early in the morning, Wu Min took Uncle Zhang and Sun Fu to the Vertical Arch Hall to meet him.

Han Zhen also gave enough face, with a smile on his face: "It is really a blessing for me to have the help of two great sages, give me a seat!" ”

"Your Majesty has praised it."

This attitude made Uncle Zhang and the others very useful.

After the three of them sat down, Han Zhen asked, "What do you think of the current situation?" ”

It's asking if it's playing the right thing.

The emperor's test of the ministers before he was given a heavy responsibility.

The two of them already had a draft, and after thinking for a while, Uncle Zhang said in a deep voice: "According to the humble opinion of the ministers, it seems to be five points today, but in fact, there are only the three kingdoms of Qi, Song and Jin, and Dali is in a corner, and its internal power minister Gao controls the government, which is not worth mentioning. Since the Western Xia has experienced the chaos of the government after the Great and Small Liang, the sun has set in the West Mountain, and now it is just a remnant. ”

"The Jin State is also barbarian, the soldiers are strong, and they are completely relying on a sharp spirit, and there are many domestic contradictions, riots and uprisings are frequent, once this sharp spirit is discharged, the rivers will decline day by day, and they will collapse rapidly. Among these five countries, the Song army was the weakest, but with a vast territory and a large population, it posed the greatest threat to our Qi country. ”

Han Zhen chuckled, "Go on." ”

Uncle Zhang took a sip of tea and continued: "My Qi country occupies the Central Plains, with the Jin State on the top and the Zhao Song Dynasty below, and the situation is critical, and if you are not careful, you will fall into danger. Your Majesty has great ambitions and ambitions to dominate the world, and he should be united vertically and horizontally, first in the south and then in the north. ”

First the south and then the north, it was the strategy that Wang Pu dedicated to Chai Rong of the Later Zhou Shizong.

At that time, the situation in the next week was similar to that of today, with seven or eight points.

Later, Zhao Pu's external must first be safe, which is an extension of this strategy.

Han Zhen asked: "What do you mean by stabilizing the Jin Kingdom, making friends with Wanyan Wu Qimai, and attacking the Song Kingdom first?" ”

"That's what I mean."

Zhang Shuye nodded and analyzed: "The Jin Kingdom is not monolithic, and the throne of Wanyan Wu is not stable, this time sending envoys to congratulate Your Majesty is to have a good intention, obviously to stabilize Your Majesty, so as to free up your hands to deal with internal affairs and consolidate imperial power." Therefore, His Majesty is friendly with Jin Guo, and he is at the heart of Yan Wu's begging purchase. ”

"As long as the north is stabilized, Your Majesty can free up his hands and attack Song with all his might. The south is rich and has many ports, and once the south is taken, the national strength will skyrocket several times. At that time, His Majesty will raise troops and horses again and take Yunzhou. Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures are in hand, Jin Guo is not afraid, take Dali in the south, attack Western Xia in the west, all in the mind of His Majesty! ”

"That's right, Zhang Qing is talented!"

Han Zhen nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

Uncle Zhang said humbly: "Your Majesty has an overreputation, this is just the minister's humble opinion. ”

"Where's Sun Qing?"

Han Zhen looked at Sun Fu again.

Sun Fu arched his hand and said: "The minister's proposition is diametrically opposed to Brother Sun. ”

"Oh?"

Han Zhen was interested and ordered, "Let's talk about it in detail." ”

"Distant and close attack, first north and then south."

Sun Fu paused, and said unhurriedly: "The Jin people are barbarian, if they are profitable, they will advance, and if they are unfavorable, they will retreat, how can they abide by the covenant." Previously, Zhao Song and Jin signed a maritime alliance, but after the fall of the Liao State, instead of returning the sixteen states of Yanyun in accordance with the covenant, after a year, they tore up the alliance and went south to attack the Song. It can be seen that the golden people are not credible. ”

"If Lianjin attacks the Song Dynasty, it is very likely that when our Qi State attacks the Song Dynasty, it will send troops to the south to plunder."

Han Zhen said curiously: "Could it be that you want to unite with Western Xia?" ”

"No, the grass on the wall of Xixia is not credible."

Sun Fu shook his head and said: "Yelu Dashi is a hero, this time he will definitely try to restore the country when he flees west, and His Majesty can send envoys to form an alliance with Yelu Dashi and join forces to cut gold." After occupying Datong, he turned his head and destroyed Western Xia. After the north is safe, Zhao Song in the south is just fish on the chopping board, to be slaughtered by His Majesty. ”

The two sets of strategic plans have their own advantages and disadvantages, and they also have merits.

As for how to decide, it depends on Han Zhen himself.

Han Zhen did not express his position, and ordered: "Zhang Qing is willing to join the military department?" ”

Shi Wenhui has two positions, and now he is a little powerless, so he has to find someone to share with him.

And Uncle Zhang, who can be civil and martial, is currently the most suitable candidate.

"Wechen is willing to join the military department."

Uncle Zhang replied at night.

Han Zhen immediately appointed: "Okay, I have appointed you to join the army as a record, this position has been held by Shi Qing before, and you can hand over errands with him after taking office." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Uncle Zhang stood up at night, dusted off his sleeves, and bowed to the shrine.

The record of Qi joined the army, but he was the second-in-command of the military department, equivalent to the deputy envoy of the Privy Council of Zhao and Song.

This trust moved Uncle Zhang's heart greatly.

Then, Han Zhen looked at Sun Fu again: "Grant Sun Qing the title of Nanjing Dao Taishou, and be in charge of the military and political affairs of Nanjing Dao." ”

Taishou is the transfer envoy of Zhao Song, and he has a long way.

At present, the state of Qi has not been set up for the time being.

However, Nanjing Province is special, it is not only an important border town, but also the national capital in the future, so it needs an official who understands both civil affairs and military affairs.

Sun Fu also knelt down and thanked: "Thank you Your Majesty for your love, the minister will be a Zen spirit and live up to the grace of the king!" ”

Han Zhen instructed: "In the near future, there will be official uniforms to be issued, and the two Aiqing will settle down with their relatives in the next few days and prepare to take office." ”

"Wait for the resignation!"

Uncle Zhang bowed down and retired.

After seeing them leave, Han Zhen fell into deep thought.

His original strategy was also to start with the south and then the north.

Take Zhao Song, integrate the forces of the north and south, and then destroy the Jin State and Western Xia in one go.

However, Zhang Shuye's strategic strategy also has merits.

If the stone is used well, it can save a lot of trouble.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen instructed: "Pass on my message, let Shi Wenhui inform the generals of the military department, and convene a meeting of the military department in five days." ”

"Slave and maid command!"

After Liu Changying got down, he immediately hurried to the cabinet.

……

……

Hoi Nyeong.

The information that the envoy urgently sent to Wanyan Wu begging to buy.

The New Year's coin talk collapsed, and it was not surprising that Wanyan Wu begged to buy it, after all, judging from Han Zhen's domineering and forcible behavior, it was not normal to agree.

However, he promised to return the corpses of Wushu and others, which made him happy.

This shows that Han Zhen intends to make a temporary truce with Jin, which is good news for him.

Wanyan Wu Qimai slowly spoke: "What do you think about exchanging prisoners of war for the corpses of Wushu and others?" ”

"Naturally, I have to change!"

Wan Yan Xian did not hesitate at all, and said loudly.

The Jurchens believed in shamanism, especially the older generation of Jurchen nobles, who were particularly religious.

Shamanism is also particular about the funeral of the deceased.

[The deceased will be buried in the field on the same day, handed over the wood to make a small coffin, and killed the pig and piled it up, thinking that it will be the food of the deceased. Fierce sexuality, with no worries and sorrows. When parents die, the man does not cry, and the cryer is not strong. 】

"In exchange, the Song people are just captives, and if they are gone, they will be arrested."

"That's right!"

Several Bo Ji Lie and tribal leaders also agreed.

Seeing this scene, Wanyan Wu Qimai nodded and said, "I will write to Sticky Han later." ”

(End of chapter)