Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 124 Sun Kejian's Mutual Market Plan, Palace Examination Begins! 【Ask monthly ticket】

Just seal a Marquis?
When Song Youwei heard this sentence, she was immediately stunned.

It should be noted that in the current imperial court, the highest title is the Marquis.

Represented by Marquis Shenwu, he is the real famous family of Great Wei today.

Whether it is status or power.

That's all pretty big.

Further up, is the Duke.

But for such a title, the ancestors all had the merits of founding the country.

However, Emperor Taizu Gao was also worried that the minister's power would be too powerful.

In the end, only one or two dukes were conferred, and the descendants of those dukes were not allowed to inherit the title of duke.

Moreover, the ancestral system was established, that is, those who do not protect the country in later generations cannot be named dukes.

Therefore, in the period of the first emperors of the past dynasties, although there were people with outstanding achievements.

But at most, he was only granted the title of Marquis.

Even Marquis Shenwu, who has the highest merit in the court now, has not reached the level of a duke.

But now, His Majesty actually wants to make his younger brother a Marquis directly.

This is no longer as simple as grace.

Although Song Youwei is very clear.

In this battle, the younger brother directly wiped out the Gaoyang country, and he has the merit of destroying the country.

It can be regarded as one of the outstanding achievements of the Great Wei since the founding of the country.

It's just that the other party is still very young, only 17 years old, so it's a little bit of a stretch to directly confer the title of Marquis.
At this point in her thoughts, Song Youwei stood up immediately, and said: "Your Majesty, you must not, Hongzhi is still very young, and he will have plenty of time to serve the court in the future. You are directly making a Marquis now, which is ruining Hongzhi. The whole court, There will definitely be a lot of discussion.”

The merit of destroying the country is indeed great, but what she considers is that her brother is still very young.

And it was the first time to lead troops to fight, and to have an earl was already invincible.

If you directly seal him as Marquis.

There are bound to be many people who will not be used to it.

Especially those generals who have been in the army for decades.

After all, the one with the highest title now is only Marquis Shenwu.

Once his younger brother is named Marquis, he will definitely become the target of public criticism.

After all, this time, the rise was too fast.

On the other side, Wei Yunyi was stunned immediately after seeing the queen's reaction.

I wanted to chat and joke with the other party, because he himself knew very well that his brother-in-law's achievements were indeed great, but his qualifications were not enough, and his time in the army was less than two months.

It is indeed too much to be directly named a Marquis, and the ministers will definitely not agree.

But now, also because of the queen's words, a different idea from before emerged in his mind.

That is, why can't my brother-in-law be directly named a Marquis?
In this way, not only the problem of rewards can be solved.

More importantly.

His own actions will definitely cause dissatisfaction among courtiers and even generals.

At the same time, maybe it can make my brother-in-law feel arrogant.

In this way, luck will be affected accordingly.

But Wei Yunyi is very clear.

In this regard, I have to think carefully, to arouse the dissatisfaction of the generals, but not to let these people have a rebellious mentality.

Being a fool is not about doing whatever you want.Especially for myself, why during this period of time, no matter whether it is the Grand Canal or the reform, can I say the same thing?
It is because there are millions of troops loyal to Wei under his command, and they hold military power, even if the important officials of the court have opinions in their hearts.

But he didn't dare to offend Tianyan directly. In short, as the emperor, he had power in his hands.

And having military power in his hands is also one of Wei Yunyi's greatest reliance.

To be a foolish king, he must have power.

Otherwise, it is impossible to continue.

Therefore, in this matter, it is necessary to grasp a certain degree.

Therefore, after thinking for a while, Wei Yunyi paused, and then said with a smile: "I, Great Wei, will be rewarded for meritorious deeds and punished for crimes. My brother-in-law has made such great achievements, so he must be rewarded well. And the soldiers of Liao Town, They did a very good job this time, and they all made great contributions.”

"But empress, don't worry, what you said, I will naturally think about it carefully. Now that you are pregnant, don't worry too much."

As for how to reward his brother-in-law and the soldiers of Liao Town, he already had a rough idea in his mind.

As for how to do it, it still needs to be carefully considered.

And the reason why Wei Yunyi said that.

Mainly to comfort the queen.

I don't want to make the other party worry too much.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Youwei didn't say much when she heard the words.

But the thought in my heart is to hope that His Majesty will not reward his younger brother too much.

As an older sister, she knows the other party too well, and she was already crazy. Now that she has wiped out a country for the first time in a war, she must be defiant now.

Rewarding another marquis would be arrogant, and this was not what she wanted to see.

Afterwards, Wei Yunyi chatted with the Queen for a few words.

He left Kunshou Palace.

However, he did not go to Concubine Ying's bedroom either.

Anyway, nothing major has happened recently. The Grand Canal and the construction of the straight road are proceeding in an orderly manner, and there will be no problems.

But now, Wei Yunyi's most important thing is to improve his strength.

It's just that Da Huan Dan is still refining.

So now he went straight back to the bedroom and began to practice the Emperor's Dragon Transformation Sutra.

This martial art can be cultivated into a martial saint, and it is still so tyrannical, so I need to pay more attention to it.

After all, as long as one's own cultivation level has reached, with the help of this martial arts, it may not be impossible to resist the immortal who walks out of the gate of heaven.

As for Song Youwei, after watching Wei Yunyi leave, she also began to think.

Now my younger brother is about to return to the court as a teacher, because he has the merit of destroying the country.

At that time, the people of the capital will definitely line up the road to welcome them.

With his younger brother's temperament, he will definitely be proud.

But now, the opponent is a general in the court, no longer the playboy he was before, and his every move attracts attention.

If someone with a heart grasps some problems and exaggerates them, they will definitely cause unwarranted disasters.

Now that I am in the harem, I can't do anything.

So now she decides.

It is necessary to write a letter home to the father, so that the other party can persuade the younger brother.

Song Youwei is still very confident about her father's stability, otherwise she wouldn't have stayed in Dali Temple for so many years.

Immediately, without hesitation, he returned to the bedroom and began to write a letter from home.

And at the same time.

In the household department.

Song Gongwen sat on the main seat, looked at the booklet in his hand, and a smile appeared on his face: "Very good, very good, Mr. Sun, I didn't expect you to have everything ready in such a short time."

In his hands, of course, is the list of a large number of goods that Sun Kejian has purchased in private recently.

There are silk, tea, wine, etc., all kinds of things that the grassland tribes need.

Song Gongwen, as the Minister of the Household Department, naturally has some understanding of this.

Discover those things that Sun Kejian chose.

They are all scarce and extremely needed by the grassland tribes.

So after seeing this list, I will be so satisfied.

Moreover, the number of various goods and their uses are also marked on it, which are very clear.

Song Gongwen had to sigh that the other party was indeed a person from the Sun family. If he were an ordinary household official, he would definitely not be able to do so comprehensively.

In fact, in his mind, the mutual market at the border is to relieve the urgent needs of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

But he didn't expect that his son would destroy Gaoyang Kingdom in a short period of time.

So the pressure on the household department is much less.

after this.

Song Gongwen also told Sun Kejian not to worry, but to take his time and implement the mutual market slowly.

As for the reduced pressure on the household department, there is no shortage of money, so why continue to implement the mutual market.

That's because the two major projects of the imperial court have already started.

More shadows are used.

I must try my best to raise money from all aspects.

Otherwise, if you delay the national policy set by His Majesty, you will be incompetent.

Sun Kejian, who was at the bottom, smiled when he heard the words: "Your Majesty is now working for the imperial court, especially when you meet a monarch who is as wise as His Majesty today, so naturally you have to do your best."

"The total value of these lists is 30 taels of silver. If all the brains are thrown into the border mutual market, those grassland tribes will definitely not be able to eat it. Therefore, the lower officials prepared that some goods can be bartered."

"After all, the grassland tribes are different from the Central Plains. The Central Plains can use silver, but the common people in the grasslands don't have so many."

The current exchange market has not yet officially opened.

Even in the border, there are still some merchants who trade with grassland civilians.

Among them, there will definitely not be a lot of silver in circulation. If only silver is stipulated, it will definitely affect the advancement of the mutual market.

It is much more convenient to switch to the most primitive barter.

After all, Sun Kejian also did business with people from the grassland tribes.

So learn a lot about that.

It is not comparable to court officials.

As for why there are only 30 taels of silver.

It's because when doing business, you always have to keep some capital in your hands. In case of any problems, you can also use money to solve them.

The frontier can be completely different from the Central Plains, and the situation is very complicated, so you have to be fully prepared.

"Oh? Barter? Not bad."

After Song Gongwen heard this, he also felt that this idea was very good. He immediately thought about it for a while, and then said: "But even if it is an exchange of goods, there should be something specific, right? It is impossible to do everything. Trading."

"Of course." Sun Kejian said with a smile: "These lower officials have already considered it. If the common people in the grassland have no money, they can exchange it with horses!"

"Although my Central Plains has a vast land and rich resources, except for Yandi, other places are not suitable for raising horses. Even if they can be raised, but overall it is far worse than the grasslands."

"It's also because the horses are not good. Compared with the grasslands, my Dawei's iron cavalry is also very poor."

Immediately, he continued: "If we can introduce horses from the prairie to the Central Plains by means of barter, then we in the Central Plains can also cultivate a strong cavalry!"

As soon as these words came out, Song Gongwen couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

It should be noted that the imperial court is eager to see through the horses on the grassland.

So for many years, I have been trying to find a way to see if I can introduce horses from the grassland to the Central Plains.

It's a pity that the two sides have been fighting for many years, so the court can't spare the time and opportunity to do this kind of thing.

Now Sun Kejian once again proposed the method of mutual market and barter.

It is indeed a very good idea to buy horses from the grassland.

After all, grasslands are mainly nomadic.

Almost every grassland commoner has at least one horse in his hand.

As for the court, it doesn't need too much, it is enough to form an elite cavalry of ten thousand people.

With the addition of bows and crossbows at that time, the military strength in the future will definitely be greatly improved.

"Okay, very good, just do as you say!" Song Gongwen was very happy, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

I thought this cousin of the Queen Mother was just an incompetent person.

But I didn't expect that the other party could always surprise me.

Not bad.

Your Majesty did not misunderstand the person!

Immediately, he looked at the list in his hand and confirmed the items on it, but he frowned quickly and continued: "Didn't you say last time that Wushi powder will be added to the border cross market this time?" ? Why didn't I see it?"

In the eyes of Song Gongwen, Wushi San was aimed at the grassland nobles, that is, the upper class, not the common people.

And those large armies on the grasslands were mostly commanded by nobles, who burned, killed and plundered after they went south, committing all sorts of crimes.

Over the past 100 years, I don't know how many people have lost their lives at the hands of these people.

That's why he allowed the method of using five stone powder.

After all, as long as the penetration of the upper layer of the grassland is completed.

The crisis in the Central Plains.

It can completely solve most of the problems.

And as the other party said before, if the price of Wushi powder is higher and the civilians are not allowed to touch it, it will be difficult to threaten the grassland civilians.

But now, I didn't find the name Wushi San on the list of goods, so I was puzzled.

"Ge Lao, that's five stone powder, the capital can't find it at all."

Sun Kejian immediately said: "Besides, even if the lower officials can find them, they don't dare to buy them blatantly. It's not like you don't know that during the recent period, the lower officials have been closely watched by the Yushitai. As for these goods, the lower officials still have to buy them." There is an argument."

"If it is changed to Wushisan, I am afraid that even with His Majesty's protection, the officials will have to go in."

"So, this thing is ready to go to the border and then make plans."

"After all, the control there is relatively loose."

Wushi powder was banned by the imperial court.

Of course, this kind of order is mandatory for officials and candidates. Once they are discovered, even if they are not taken, they will still be dealt with seriously.

But for some common people, and some country gentry, they are not very strict.After all, Wushi Powder, from a certain point of view, has a medicinal effect.

Of course, the common people would definitely not be able to afford it, because even if it was placed in the territory of Great Wei, the price of Wushi San would be very high.

And it is no longer circulated on the surface, and it is difficult for ordinary people to find any channels to obtain it.

Only some big families and squires can buy it.

As for the capital?
This is at the feet of the emperor, and no one dares to make transactions in secret.

If the Jingzhao government finds out, it will definitely be severely punished.

So Sun Kejian's idea.

It's time to wait until the border. After all, I have my own way, so I don't care about it.

"So that's the case." Song Gongwen nodded immediately after hearing the words.

Indeed, Wushi San has a lot to do with it, and it cannot be messed up.

Sun Kejian was recently attended by a group of ministers, and almost everyone shouted and beat him. If His Majesty hadn't deliberately defended it, if it were someone else, he would have been dismissed and investigated long ago.

Thinking of this, Song Gongwen smiled and continued: "But you don't need to worry, Cheng Rui, who has been participating in your censor stage, was sent by His Majesty to inspect the Grand Canal and the Straight Road, and I think he will not stare at you in the future. "

"Your Majesty has also heard about this matter. Your Majesty is wise." Sun Kejian cupped his hands towards the place where the imperial city was located.

In his eyes, the reason why His Majesty transferred Cheng Rui was to protect himself.

This is His Majesty's trust, without any reservations.

So he decided in his heart.

We must do a good job in the mutual market, so as to repay His Majesty!

"That's natural, Your Majesty is the Holy King."

Song Gongwen smiled, and immediately continued: "This time, you will go to the frontier market in person, so you must be careful, and this matter may not be known to outsiders until it succeeds."

The reason why outsiders are not allowed to know is also very simple, that is, to do business with grassland people, and many ministers disagree.

It is believed that there is a feud between the grassland and the Central Plains, why should things from the Central Plains be given to the grassland?

Even if the other party pays the price, it will not work.

If spread out.

There will certainly be a lot of opposition.

It seems that it will not have much impact on the implementation of the mutual market.

But in fact, those ministers will inevitably obstruct it secretly, making it more difficult to implement the mutual market.

But if it has been successful, the meaning is completely different.First of all, the household department has a reason, and said to other ministers.

Especially when the court has real money in its finances, it can definitely make those people have nothing to say.

Of course, there is a more important point, and that is the money in this border cross-market.

It was taken from Sun Kejian.

It's just a loan to the Ministry of Finance.

Therefore, this matter needs to be temporarily concealed.

However, what Song Gongwen is worried about is not that the border trade will fail.

But Sun Kejian has suffered too many accusations during this period, and he feels worthless for the other party.

Sun Kejian naturally understood what he meant, and immediately said: "You can rest assured about this, Mr. Ge, the reputation of a subordinate official is not very good, whether it is in the capital or in Yandi."

"So no matter what they say, write a few memorials, as long as the next official is in this position, he will never give up."

As soon as this word comes out.

A look of relief appeared on Song Gongwen's face.

Immediately got up quickly, walked in front of the other party and said: "It is really a blessing that the imperial court has a subject like Mr. Sun!"

No matter what kind of person Sun Kejian was or what he had done before, he didn't care.

The important thing is that the opponent is now serving the country!
"Thank you, Mr. Ge, for your compliment."

Sun Kejian arched his body, and continued: "However, this time I am going to the northern border to preside over the trade, and I still need the help of the old man."

"Lord Sun, don't worry, I will greet the Ministry of War and ask them to send a team of people to escort you. I know that the grassland people are tough, so before you go to the northern border, the Ministry of War will give you a document. Allowing you to restrain some of the local garrisons."

Song Gongwen said seriously with a smile on his face at the moment.

In his name, it is not difficult for the Ministry of War to issue a document.

After all, he has the name of the cabinet's second assistant, and he also has the name of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

The Ministry of War may ask, but it will never refuse.

Now the other party is about to go to the northern border to preside over the mutual market. Other places are fine, but the situation at the border is chaotic, and the war is not over yet, and the other party still has nearly 30 taels of goods in their hands. Of course, we must pay attention to it.

After Sun Kejian heard this, he immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ge."

It was because I was not prepared before.

The goods were plundered by the grassland tribes.

Although the Sun family is very powerful in Yandi, it is not difficult to find some guards.

But the problem is that the Sun family is always just one family.

Grassland tribes will not have any scruples about robbing goods.

But if it is the name of the imperial court, it is completely different.

If the grassland tribes want to rob, it is to completely oppose the Great Wei.

If it's some big tribes, maybe they won't be so afraid, but if it's just a small tribe, they will definitely weigh it.

In particular, the guards of the goods are real soldiers who have been trained and are completely different from ordinary guards.

So after hearing Song Gongwen's words, he knew that things must be stable this time.

Afterwards, the two continued to talk about the details of the border trade.

After all, this is one end of the imperial court's fiscal revenue in the future.

It is very important to the Ministry of households.

After talking until dusk, Sun Kejian left.

As for Song Gongwen, it was not so early, of course, and the household department still had some matters waiting for him to deal with.

Of course, those are just trivial matters. What he is most concerned about now is about tomorrow's imperial examination.

The first imperial examination after His Majesty ascended the throne is of great significance.

Although it has nothing to do with the household department.

But he is the second assistant of the cabinet, so he naturally wants to have snacks.

What Song Gongwen was most curious about was who could reach the top three this time?

Wait and see!
The next morning.

Wei Yunyi got up early.

Under the gaze of the maids and eunuchs, dressed in dragon robes, rode on a dragon chariot and headed towards Chengtian Palace.

There is no need for an early court today, but it is indeed the most important imperial examination this time!
And the place where the palace exam is located.

It is the largest Chengtian Hall in the palace.

At this moment, outside Chengtian Hall, hundreds of officials stood on both sides, and everyone was tall and straight.

Teams of imperial guards kept their eyes on each other, guarding all directions, as if they would draw their swords if there was a slight change.

Outside the steps of the main hall, there is a huge square. The surrounding steps and stone railings are all white, and each place is carved with dragons and phoenixes, forming an integral body with the tall and majestic Chengtian Hall, showing the majesty of the royal family.

In the square, there was a young man clearly wearing a blue shirt and white clothes. They all lowered their heads and looked around. Their eyes were either shocked, bewildered, or yearning, and they were all different.

These people are the candidates for the first imperial examination in the Tianqi Dynasty, a total of 340 people.

Among the candidates, more than [-]% entered the palace for the first time.

After all, some candidates are originally the children of officials.

The official position of the father's generation is not low, and he was lucky enough to be in the palace.

Candidate Ouyang Ji is one of them.

Not only was he entering the palace for the first time, but he was also entering Beijing for the first time.

At this moment, Ouyang Ji was unavoidably still a little nervous. Although he won No.1 in the general examination, he was also a favorable candidate for the first place in the palace examination.

But after feeling the majesty of the imperial city, he still couldn't help but show his timidity, but when he saw the calm appearance of his friends around him.

Immediately, he was a little puzzled, touched the other party, and said, "Brother Xuan Ce, aren't you afraid?"

(End of this chapter)