Chapter 23 Qin Hui’s bad idea Wanyan Sheng laughed, "I, the Great Jincai, have started discussions with the Great Song Dynasty. If we rashly start a war again, our division will be unknown. Furthermore, there is the hidden worry of Xixia, so we must be on guard against it."
"Liu Yu, that loser, is good if he can hold on to his own territory. Attacking Kaifeng is difficult!"
"If Liu Yu is a talented person, how can I make him emperor? The reason why I ordered him to attack Kaifeng is to cause internal conflict among the southerners! I, Dajin, sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and the fisherman will benefit, so why not do it?"
After Wanyan Zonghan finished listening, he banged the table with his hand, feeling a little unhappy.
"I know you have wanted to fight again recently. Don't worry, you will have time to fight when the time comes."
【Lin'an】
Zhao Gouduan was sitting in the main hall. After seeing the letter in his hand, he was ecstatic and said, "How could there be such a strange woman in our Song Dynasty? If it had appeared a few years earlier, how could someone like Jingkang appear, causing the death of the two emperors?" Trapped in jail. Hurry, tell me my will, and she will come and see you safely."
However, before the decree was conveyed, Qin Hui, who had just been promoted to Minister of Rites, came up with a bad idea.
Qin Hui was originally kidnapped by the Jin people along with the Second Emperor. However, he gained Wan Yanchang's trust and was released and promoted to Minister of Rites.
"Your Majesty, I think it is absolutely impossible to let him come to peace."
Zhao Gou asked in surprise, "Why did Aiqing say this?"
Qin Hui then cleared his throat and began to elaborate on his idea, "The Jin people went south many times, why did they come? It's just gold, silver, jewelry, food and population. If there is this person in Kaifeng, once the Jin people go south, they will take the city of Kaifeng There is enough food in the surrounding area, and we will definitely not invade Lin'an. If Your Majesty takes it to Lin'an, Kaifeng will be short of food and the people's livelihood will be ruined. Where can the Jin people go if they don't come to Lin'an to take it?"
Zhao Gou thought about it for a while and felt that what Qin Hui said made sense. He nodded slightly and said, "Ai Qing, please continue."
"General Zong is based in Kaifeng, and the hundreds of thousands of troops are supplied by all the roads south of the Yangtze River. If Kaifeng city can be self-sufficient in food and grass, the court will save a lot of expenses."
Zhao Gou felt more and more what he said made sense, "Aiqing's clear thinking has made me enlightened!"
Qin Hui said with some pride, "There is no need to take it to Lin'an. Firstly, it can provide logistical support for Zongze's army. Secondly, even if the Jin army goes south, plunder the surroundings of Kaifeng City and then withdraw north, Lin'an can be safe, and your Majesty can sit back and relax."
"What you said is true, then I decree that from now on, she will be responsible for the food and grass supply for the soldiers and horses in Kaifeng City. Since she is Lu Haowen's niece, she also worships Zongze as her adoptive father to show her merits. , you can make her the Princess of Dongming County."
Just as the decree was about to be issued, Qin Hui rolled his eyes and came up with an idea to please the officials, "Your Majesty, I heard that after this summer's harvest, the farmers can get six to eight stones per acre of wheat. They can go to even With just one stone, farmers can have enough food and clothing.”
Zhao Gou looked up and seemed to understand something.
Qin Hui continued, "Sage Confucius said, 'Those who have a country and a family will not worry about poverty but inequality.' Now there are countless victims going south. They have no food to eat and no clothing to cover their bodies. However, the summer grain around Kaifeng City has just been harvested, and those farmers have enough food and clothing." If there is more than enough, I think that I can take [-]% of the farmers' income to supply Lin'an, and order the Ministry of Household Affairs to use food to help the refugees to show your majesty's compassion and love for the people."
After hearing this, Zhao Gou fell in love with Qin Hui more and more. In this way, the national treasury was reduced by a large amount compared with the expenses. This idea was wonderful, "That's right! Aiqing is calm and strategic in situations. He is really a pillar of the Song Dynasty. He was promoted to ...Promote the right minister and get a reward of one thousand taels."
"Thank you, Your Majesty Ron."
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Ten days later, Kaifeng City After Zongze received the order, he was so angry that he almost fell to the ground with black eyes! "I'm so angry. How could your Majesty be so confused and listen to the words of a sycophant and do such a thing."
Lu Haowen sighed, "Historically, the food, grass and equipment needed by the army should be provided by the imperial court. Is there any reason to let the common people provide it? Furthermore, those farmers have already paid their rent, and the imperial court will collect it for the second time. Wouldn't it be a loss? To win the hearts of the people?"
Zong Ze slammed the table and said with a worried look on his face, "Now Liu Yu is eyeing Kaifeng. He is preparing to prepare for war to prevent him from rebelling against the Song Dynasty. How can I do this according to the official order?" At this time, Lu Haowen's heart moved and he said, "The officials and the courtiers are trying to maintain peace in Jiangnan and have no intention of returning to Kaifeng. If this continues, it will be a matter of time that Kaifeng will be captured again. The intention of lowering the official position is not as good as another one in Kaifeng." Establish a new king..."
"Shun disciple (Lv Haowen's nickname) is careful not to mention the treasonous and unethical talk again. If a new king is established, how will we be different from Liu Yu's generation? Let me write another letter and submit it to the emperor to persuade the officials to withdraw the order. "
Lu Haowen sighed. Zongze's loyalty to the Song Dynasty was as clear as the sun and the moon. He knew very well that trying to persuade him on this was in vain.
Let’s see how Her Royal Highness the Princess handles it at this time.
After finishing his business, Lu Haowen went straight to Dasong Bank in a sedan chair without going back home.
Zhao Yingluo heard that he was coming and immediately went downstairs to greet him.
"Mr...." He was thinking about today's events, and when he saw Zhao Yingluo coming down, he subconsciously saluted.
Seeing this, Zhao Yingluo hurriedly stretched out her hand to support his arm, "Uncle, why are you here today?"
"I have something to discuss with you."
Seeing that his expression was serious, Zhao Yingluo took him to the VIP room on the second floor and ordered that no one could come in without her order.
After performing the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers, Lu Haowen sighed and pushed the copy of the letter in front of Zhao Yingluo, "The imperial court has issued an order. The envoy who comes to confer the title tomorrow will go to your house to confer the title. How should you respond? ?”
After Zhao Yingluo read the letter, she smiled lightly and said, "Since the emperor has ordered me to supply several armies around Kaifeng City, then I will obey the order. After all, I am the princess of the Song Dynasty, so I will take care of the emperor's worries."
Lu Haowen asked with some confusion, "Your Highness, you must think clearly. Raising a large army is not a small expense! If the hundreds of thousands of troops in Kaifeng City are provided by Your Highness, how hard will it be for you to save the money?" The family fortune will soon be depleted.”
Zhao Yingluo said calmly, "What if my family's business can keep up with the rate of consumption?"
"This……"
"Lord Lu, the Song Dynasty has been in business with the Jin people for nearly a year. I am planning to go to Zhongshan in the near future to earn money from the Jin people and support the army of the Song Dynasty. Do you think this is a good idea?"
"Could it be that Her Royal Highness has already thought of a countermeasure?"
"Lord Lu, I never do anything that I am not sure about. There is no need to worry about this matter. There is just one more thing that needs to be dealt with by Lord Lu."
"Your Highness, just give orders."
"The rent I collect can supply the army, but the court cannot confiscate the grain of those farmers again! It is easy to confiscate grain, but once we lose the support of the people here, the consequences will be serious."
Lu Haowen sighed, "General Zong was also worried about this matter. When he left the political hall just now, a note from the old general had been rushed to Lin'an, trying to persuade the admonishing officials to change their minds."
Zhao Yingluo smiled and shook her head, "General Zong, I'm afraid this letter will be lost in the sea again."
(End of this chapter)