I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 363 If ​​you pretend, you will be beaten! My Su Jingming’s fists are more powerful than my mouth
The twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month.

Near noon.

Wang Yaochen and Su Liang came to the second floor of Fan Building, in front of the private room A.

Two Japanese men wearing black straight-front clothes made a gesture of invitation and opened the door.

Wang Yaochen and Su Liang strode into the room.

not far away.

A short and lean middle-aged man wearing gray linen clothes sat in front of the tea table not far away and said: "Sit down!"

This person.

It was Nobu Fujiwara, the envoy of this Japanese mission, who came from the Japanese aristocratic Fujiwara family.

Su Liang frowned slightly.

"In the past two years, you have been buying sulfur one by one, probably for the purpose of casting firearms! The Liao Kingdom and Korea are also very interested in my Japanese sulfur."

The Song Dynasty was not taken advantage of.

Hear these requests.

Wang Yaochen saw that Fujiwara Nobu had no intention of pouring tea for the two of them, so he took action himself.

He tried his best to restrain his emotions.

It is simply unreasonable to ask the merchants of the Song Dynasty to pay all the fines.

Usually things are exchanged for things, such as silk, porcelain, handicrafts, etc.

As for the third condition, it is completely the overlord clause.

Fujiwara Nobu took a sip of tea and said: "The tea ceremony of the Song Dynasty is average and far inferior to the tea art of my Japanese eminent monks."

But at this moment.

Mostly because small countries like Japan and Goryeo took away a large amount of copper coins in a short period of time.

He didn't even know how to shout "Wang Jixiang, Su Yushi", which was even more arrogant.

Wang Yaochen and Su Liang both looked down.

It is impossible for Da Song to agree to any of them.

"Third, we signed an agreement. If the merchants of the Song Dynasty still trade these three types of commodities privately with our merchants, they should be severely fined. The fine is 50% of the value of such commodities, and the merchants of the Song Dynasty will pay the fine. We take 30%, you take 20%.”

"Secondly, according to the market price, you must give up another 10% profit."

Wang Yaochen didn't care.

Fujiwara Nobu looked arrogant, straightened his wide cuffs, and said slowly: "Starting from next year, we in Japan will vigorously crack down on merchants who smuggle gold, silver, and sulfur. In the future, the trading of these three types of commodities will be controlled by our Japanese court. Specialty, if you want these goods, you can only do business with our Japanese imperial court.”

Su Liang wished he could slap him.

these three conditions.

Say it.

Because of some unpleasant memories, Su Liang disliked Japanese people very much.

The profit margin of Song Dynasty copper coins in Japan is very large.

The Song Dynasty was in foreign transactions.

There was a money shortage in the Song Dynasty.

For the sake of business, he still showed a faint smile.

Fujiwara Nobu smiled scornfully.

"First, for future transactions with our Japanese imperial court, you must exchange them with copper coins. We will not accept any other commodities."

He said with a smile: "Special Envoy Fujiwara, this is Emei White Bud Tea. The tea method of the Song Dynasty is different from yours, especially our tea ordering and tea fighting. It is very exciting. You must experience it when you have time." Fan!”

"Let me briefly explain my request."

The tea art, which is so small in a small area, was not introduced during the Han and Tang Dynasties.

In the territory of the Song Dynasty, it was considered a breach of etiquette for the other party to sit in front of the tea table without getting up to greet him.

If you can do it without copper coins, don’t use copper coins.

Fujiwara Shin proudly puffed out his chest.

The scale of Japan's commercial development far exceeds the reserves of trading currency.

He picked up the tea cup and filled it with tea.

Hear this.

The second condition, a 10% profit, is too high, which will suddenly increase the Song Dynasty's costs a lot.

present.

Wang Yaochen frowned and said, "Special Envoy Fujiwara, these three conditions are too harsh!"

"You can't do without us, but we can still do business without Da Song. I don't force it!"

When Wang Yaochen and Su Liang heard this, their faces turned cold.

present.

Sulfur is indeed the weakness of the Song Dynasty.

Gold and silver are not required, but sulfur must be purchased in large quantities.

Firearms were the life-saving trump card of the Song Dynasty.

Su Liang couldn't help but said: "Special Envoy Fujiwara, I'm afraid you are a little too confident. In this world, no one is inseparable from anyone."

Fujiwara Shin smiled slightly: "You can give it a try."

Seeing the smell of gunpowder, Wang Yaochen quickly tugged on Su Liang's sleeves and said: "Special Envoy Fujiwara, what we are doing is a year-round business. Can we be more relaxed? Doing business is for a win-win situation. It will not hurt both sides." alright!"

Fujiwara Nobu did not answer Wang Yaochen. He picked up the teapot on the side and suddenly poured tea for the two of them.

Just when Wang Yaochen thought there was room for relaxation.

After Nobu Fujiwara spilled the tea in Su Liang's cup, he also spilled the tea in Wang Yaochen's cup.
Then, he pointed the spout towards Wang Yaochen.

Adding tea and filling it with the spout facing people is actually a way to see off guests.

Su Liang stood up without saying a word, turned his face and left.

Wang Yaochen was also a little angry.

However, he still held back and said: "Special Envoy Fujiwara, we will discuss it when we go back, and you should consider it again."

Fujiwara Nobu said in a calm tone: "If you don't agree before Yuanjishi, don't blame me for not doing business with you!"

Immediately, Wang Yaochen also left the tea room.

A proud smile appeared on Fujiwara Nobu's face.

He likes to study human psychology.

From the moment Wang Yaochen and Su Liang entered the house, his impoliteness, arrogance, disdain, and disdain were all to test their bottom line.

I want to take a look at how important Japan’s sulfur was to the Song Dynasty.

He was very satisfied with this try.

……

After a while.

Wang Yaochen and Su Liang were sitting in a carriage.

Su Liang said angrily: "Xiang Ji, if it wasn't for the sulfur, I would have beaten him long ago. In the Song Dynasty, I have never seen such a crazy person!"

"You think I don't want to beat him! But now he has indeed grasped our weakness. This matter is related to the military strength of the Song Dynasty. I suggest that we go back to the Department of Transformation to discuss and discuss what the bottom line we accept is. "

Su Liang nodded.

……

It's almost dusk, inside the Reform Department.

All officials of the Reform Department are in place.

After listening to Wang Yaochen and Su Liang's stories, they were all a little angry.

"The Japanese people are so crazy? Why are they? Didn't they see that we expelled all the Liao envoys?" Liang Shi, the deputy privy envoy, said with a puzzled look on his face.

Wang Yaochen spread his hands helplessly.

"Why? Because of the amount of sulfur they have, and the distance between them and us! Because he can leave us, but we can't leave him for the time being."

"We cannot lose the sulfur trade with Japan. Let's discuss how to discuss these three conditions!"

Fan Zhongyan took the lead and said: "We absolutely cannot agree to the first condition, and we cannot accept as long as copper coins. Our silk and porcelain are still best-selling items at sea, and they can still be used as money. We must take these into account."

Fu Bi said: "The second condition is simply impossible. If you get a 10% profit, they really dare to ask for it. We can only bid according to the normal market price. Otherwise, if Japanese businessmen buy our goods, we will also increase the price!" "

"We can't even agree to the third condition! We can do business with whoever we want to do business with, and we can't sign this overlord contract!" Zeng Gongliang also said.

……

Everyone chatted for a long time, but found that they were still standing still.

Can't agree to any of them.

Wang Yaochen thought for a moment and said, "Let's do this! The first one is that we must be allowed to exchange goods such as silk and porcelain; the second one is changed to a half-percent profit. As for the third one, I think we can agree. At the moment, the Japanese imperial court is almost It has a monopoly on sulfur, and the output from other places is completely negligible.”

"If you have no objection, I will report it to the official and then negotiate with him on these terms."

Wang Yaochen just finished speaking.

Wang Anshi said: "I don't agree. This kind of business is too frustrating!"

"I don't agree either!" Su Liang said immediately.

Wang Yaochen said with a mournful face: "You two, how can you only take advantage when doing business and not suffer losses! Everyone should know how important sulfur is to us. When we are no longer short of sulfur, or we have dealt with Xixia and Liao, then we will deal with them..."

"For firearms! For the Song Dynasty!"

Wang Yaochen emphasized these eight words very hard.

At this time, Fu Bi nodded, Zeng Gongdian nodded, and Fan Zhongyan also nodded.

Wang Yaochen couldn't help but be overjoyed and said: "Then let's do it!"

……

late at night.

Sangjia Wazi.

The sound was noisy, very noisy.

Uncle Cao Guo, who was nearly 70% drunk, walked out of the private room with a group of businessmen friends.

This year.

It has also been a busy and fulfilling year for Cao Yi.

At present, if anyone in Bianjing City talks about "Tao Zhu Gong of the Great Song Dynasty", he must be referring to Cao Yi.

at this time.

A woman in a blue dress covered her chest, rushed out from the corner, and bumped into Cao Yi, almost knocking him down.

Cao Yi looked up.

"Isn't this Pan'er? Why are you walking carelessly? Are you drunk too?" Cao Yi said with a smile.

The woman in the green dress is named Song Pan'er. She is seventeen years old. She is a tea doctor (a person engaged in tea art) in Sangjia Wazi, and her tea-ordering skills are very exquisite.

Cao Yan has praised her many times.

As soon as Cao Yan finished speaking, he realized something was wrong with Song Pan'er. She covered her chest with tears on her face.

"Pan'er, what's wrong? Who bullied you?" Cao Yan asked with concern.

"No...no!" Song Pan'er raised her hand to wipe her tears.

Cao Yan suddenly saw that the area below her neck was red and blistered.

Cao Yi couldn't help but look gloomy and asked, "Did someone pour hot tea on your chest?"

There are always some wretched men who pour hot tea into the chests of female tea doctors after they order tea.

The harder the female tea doctors cried, the happier they became.

Take pleasure in this.

Song Paner cried and said nothing.

Cao Yi understood immediately and strode towards the corner.

There is only one private room there, and it is the best private room in Sangjia Wazi.

And at the door, stood two Japanese people.

Cao Yi could tell by looking at their clothes.

"Japanese?" Cao Yan walked to the door and asked, "Did someone in this room pour tea into the little girl's chest just now? Come out! Apologize!"

Lean slightly.

Japanese special envoy Fujiwara Shin came out of the house with two personal followers.

"Who are you?" Fujiwara Shin asked.

Cao Yi said: "Did you pour the tea into the little girl's chest just now?"

Fujiwara Shin smiled disdainfully.

"I spent money!"

"You have insulted my character, go and apologize, or I will take you to Kaifeng Mansion!"

"Personality? What is personality?"

There was no word personality in the Song Dynasty, and Cao Yi also heard it from Su Liang.

"That's dignity!"

Fujiwara Shin smiled disdainfully and said, "You must be sick!"

At this time.

Hua Sanniang, the current shopkeeper of Sangjia Wazi, walked over quickly and said: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding!"

"Uncle Guo, these are distinguished guests from Japan. They were joking just now. It was not intentional. Pan'er doesn't mind anymore!"

Hua Sanniang said to Fujiwara again: "This high official, this is my uncle of the Song Dynasty. Don't mind if you drink some wine. Today's expenses will be charged to my account."

In Hua Sanniang's eyes, this is not a big deal.

There are no girls who work in such places who are not bullied.

She knows Cao Yi very well and will not cause trouble for her.

But these unfamiliar Japanese people might cause trouble, so Hua Sanniang didn't want to provoke them.

When Fujiwara Nobu heard that it was Uncle Guo, he rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "Are you the famous Uncle Cao Guo?"

Say it.

Fujiwara Shin approached Cao Yan and whispered something in his ear.

Just when everyone thought the two were about to reconcile.

Cao Yan suddenly changed his expression, then stretched out his hand and slapped him.

"Snapped!"

The sound was crisp, fierce and deep.

Fujiwara Nobu was knocked directly to the ground, with blood flowing from the corners of his mouth and nostrils.

Fujiwara Nobu's men were about to fight back, but Fujiwara Nobu said: "Don't do anything, report to the official! Report to the official immediately!"

……

After a while.

The Kaifeng government officials brought Cao Yi, Fujiwara Nobu, Hua Sanniang, Song Pan'er and others to the Kaifeng government office.

This matter involved the uncle of the current dynasty and Japan's special envoy, so it was naturally judged by Bao Zheng himself. at the same time.

The news that Cao Guojiu drunkenly beat the Japanese envoy also spread on the streets of Bianjing.

After hearing the news, the third envoy Wang Yaochen and the minister of Honglu Temple Zuo Youding rushed to Kaifeng Mansion.

……

The lobby of Kaifeng Mansion.

Bao Zheng quickly figured out the whole story.

Japan's special envoy Fujiwara Nobu was suspected of bullying Dr. Tea of ​​Sangjiawazi. Cao Yan passed by to stand up for him and punched Fujiwara Nobu.

but.

Sangjiawazi is afraid of trouble.

Song Pan'er said she didn't know whether the other party was intentional or not, and there were no witnesses in the house at the time.

In this way, it turned into Cao Yi viciously beating Fujiwara Nobu.

Bao Zheng is very clear about this.

Fujiwara Nobu refused to fight back and did not allow his subordinates to fight back. He was obviously preparing to let Cao Yan bear all the faults.

Cao Yi suffered the loss of being dumb and lost the truth openly.

Fortunately, the matter is not serious.

"Crack!" The gavel sounded.

Bao Zheng immediately said: "I have pronounced the verdict that Cao Yan maliciously beat Nobu Fujiwara, and ordered him to sincerely apologize to him and bear all medical losses."

Wang Yaochen and Zuo Youding, who were listening to the trial at the back, couldn't help but let out a long breath.

But that's it.

Cao Yan said angrily: "No, I don't apologize. He bullied me, a woman from the Song Dynasty, and... and also insulted... insulted... me! He should be beaten! Next time, I will beat him once when I see him!"

Hear this.

Bao Zheng's face suddenly darkened. Wasn't he seeking a harsh sentence?

Beating the other party until his face is bruised and then apologizing and paying money is not considered a loss.

"What did he insult you for?" Bao Zheng glared.

"Just... just insulting me!" Cao Yi was so angry that he burped.

"You just drank too much!"

Cao Yan said again: "Xueshi Bao, you can punish me any way you want, including exile. I will never apologize. Next time I see him, I... I will beat him up!"

Bao Zheng said angrily: "Come here, send Cao Yi to the prison of Kaifeng Mansion and let him sober up. If he doesn't apologize before noon tomorrow, I will give him a heavy punishment and withdraw from prison!"

Immediately, some government officials took Cao Yi out.

……

A moment later, outside Kaifeng Mansion.

Wang Yaochen, Zuo Youding, and Fujiwara Nobu stood together.

Wang Yaochen said apologetically: "Special Envoy Fujiwara, I'm really sorry. Uncle Guo drank too much. I will apologize to you before noon tomorrow."

Fujiwara Nobu touched the corner of his damaged mouth and said: "Prime Minister, if he doesn't apologize at noon tomorrow, then our second condition will become a 20% profit. I will do what I say."

After that, Fujiwara Nobu left in the carriage.

Wang Yaochen looked depressed.

Zuo Youding said with a smile: "Uncle Guo followed Su Liang, and he should have become smarter and smarter. Why did he become so brutal and violent after doing business?"

"How do I know?"

Wang Yaochen rolled his eyes at Zuo Youding, and then returned to Kaifeng Mansion.

If Cao Yi does not agree to apologize, Wang Yaochen will have no sleep tonight.

Zuo Youding thought for a while and decided to go home and sleep.

……

Leaning slightly, we see the back hall of Kaifeng Mansion.

Bao Zheng did not put Cao Yi in prison because he knew that Cao Yi was being plotted.

"Cao Yi, I know this is a trap, but if you hit him for the truth, you can apologize and pay him a sum of medicine, and you won't suffer any loss!"

"How unbecoming is it to scream in the lobby of Kaifeng Mansion, fight each other, and let me sentence you to exile? Are you going to do business? Or are you going to be a street gangster!"

"If your uncle or Queen Cao knew that you were so embarrassing to the Cao family, they wouldn't break your legs!"

……

Bao Zheng was cursing.

Wang Yaochen walked over quickly.

"Uncle Guo, you must apologize before noon tomorrow! This is not only related to your face, but also related to the future of our Song Dynasty!"

Bao Zheng and Cao Yan were both stunned, wondering how they had risen to such a height.

Because Cao Yi knew about firearms.

Wang Yaochen informed Cao Yi of Fujiwara Nobu's conditions and the 20% profit he just mentioned.

"Uncle Guo, for the sake of the Song Dynasty, just bow your head and apologize, okay? I owe you a favor!"

Bao Zheng didn't expect such a thing, so he couldn't help but look at Cao Yan seriously.

"I...I don't apologize!"

As soon as these words came out, Wang Yaochen was so angry that he picked up the chair next to him and said: "Cao Yi, don't you know which is more important and which is less important? For the sake of the Song Dynasty, can't you condescend? If you were my son, today I will strangle you to death!"

At this time, Bao Zheng couldn't help but become confused.

As long as you are a normal person, it is impossible not to agree.

He thought for a while and said: "Uncle Guo, what exactly did Fujiwara Nobu scold you?"

Suddenly.

Cao Yi opened his mouth to speak, but after thinking about it, he said: "He...he scolded me...just scolded me. I would hit him every time I saw him."

Immediately, Cao Yi looked at Wang Yaochen.

"Xiang Ji, isn't there a lack of sulfur? Can I go overseas to look for it? I'll give all my money to the court. If we don't have him, can't we make firearms?"

Cao Yi's tears fell, as if he had been greatly wronged.

Bao Zheng suddenly felt that the problem was not simple, so he raised his hands and said: "Uncle, national affairs are of great importance!"

Cao Yi calmed down for a while and said: "Bao Xueshi, can you call Jing Ming here? I really can't make up my mind about this matter and want Jing Ming to help me."

Bao Zheng nodded.

At this time.

Wang Yaochen said: "Let me go. I will explain the situation clearly to Jingming on the way!"

……

At this time, it was already late at night.

But Su Liang was sitting in the study, still not asleep.

He was still thinking about how to get rid of Nobu Fujiwara and solve the Brimstone problem.

at this time.

Uncle Ji knocked on the door and said that Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, was outside the door and wanted Su Liang to go to Kaifeng Mansion with him.

At this time, there must be something big going on.

Su Liang put on his coat and ran straight out the door.

On the way, Wang Yaochen told Su Liang what happened at night.

Su Liang was a little confused.

"It shouldn't be! Uncle Guo wouldn't be so impulsive, let alone ignorant of national affairs. He should have his own reasons."

……

In the back hall of Kaifeng Mansion, Su Liang came to Cao Yi.

"Jing Xiu, what are your difficulties? Tell me. I will definitely stand on your side. As long as we are reasonable, we will never apologize!" Su Liang said seriously.

These words made Cao Yi feel very warm in his heart.

He hesitated for a moment, and then said: "He...he insulted my sister."

Wang Yaochen couldn't help but said: "He insulted Queen Cao, just say it! Bachelor Bao will definitely make the decision for you!"

"He...he called my sister a shabby shoe!"

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent instantly.

The three people immediately knew why Cao Yan was so angry. Not only did he refuse to apologize, but they also threatened to beat Fujiwara Nobu once they met him.

Queen Cao is actually married for the second time.

Her ex-husband Li Zhi jumped over the wall to practice Taoism on the day of their wedding.

Although they were not actually married, Empress Cao did get married twice.

In the Song Dynasty.

The people all respect Empress Cao, and no one talks about her.

Now, when a Japanese person said such words, how could Cao Yi not be angry.

All three of them knew about the relationship between Cao Yi and Queen Cao.

once.

The official family was at odds with Empress Cao, and Cao Yi had plans to take Empress Cao out of the palace.

In Cao Yi's eyes.

Whether the Song Dynasty can get the sulfur and whether the future will be better is not as important as Queen Cao.

Nothing in the world is as important as Queen Cao.

He practiced Taoism when he was young and later went into business. He did not have the consciousness of sacrificing everything for the country like a scholar-official.

this moment.

Neither Bao Zheng nor Wang Yaochen dared to persuade him any more.

Su Liang thought for a while and said: "Leave this matter to me. Before noon tomorrow, I will take Uncle Guo to find Fujiwara Nobu and promise to resolve the matter properly."

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Fujiwara Nobu went to Fanlou.

He was waiting for Cao Yan to apologize, waiting for Cao Yan to apologize to him in public.

The reason why he provoked Cao Yi was.

In fact, I also want to take a look at how important the Japanese sulfur is in the hearts of the Song people.

Seeing Wang Yaochen's nervous expression, he immediately felt that Song Dynasty would definitely accept the three requests he made.

Not long after.

The hall of Fanlou was overcrowded.

The people all wanted to see if Cao Guojiu would bow his head and apologize to the Japanese envoy.

Fujiwara Shin enjoyed this feeling very much.

He felt that at this moment he had trampled Da Song under his feet.

At this time, Su Liang and Cao Yi came to Fanlou.

Wang Yaochen and Bao Zheng, the third envoys, were also among the crowd. They wanted to see how Su Lianghui would resolve the matter.

The crowd quickly made a way.

Su Liang and Cao Yan strode towards Nobu Fujiwara, who was sitting on a big mahogany chair in front of him.

at the same time.

Several strong men slowly approached the guards around Fujiwara Nobu.

When Su Liang and Cao Yan were less than three meters away from Fujiwara Nobu, Su Liang suddenly shouted: "Do it!"

Swish!
at this moment.

Several strong men subdued the Japanese guards almost instantly.

then.

Su Liang and Cao Yan came to Nobu Fujiwara and without saying a word, they directly punched him.

He was beating and shouting at the same time.

"Should the woman who bullied me, Da Song, be beaten?"

"It's time to hit!"

"Should I be beaten for extorting money from the Song Dynasty?"

"It's time to hit!"

"Ignorant of etiquette, arrogant and domineering, and arrogant. Should I be beaten?"

"It's time to hit!"

……

At this time, Su Liang and Cao Yan were like two street gangsters, punching and kicking, until Fujiwara Nobu could only hold his head.

People around were dumbfounded.

New Year's Eve.

Su Jingming, the favorite minister of the Song Dynasty and the leader of Taiwan's remonstrance, and his uncle Guo, actually beat up the special envoy of Japan in broad daylight with so many people watching.

This scene is so rare and spectacular!
The Kaifeng government officials not far away were stunned.

These two are fighting, who dares to catch them?
Besides, you can't squeeze in at all.

And this moment.

Wang Yaochen's legs went weak, and if it weren't for Bao Zheng's support, he would have completely collapsed on the ground.

"It's over, it's over! It's completely over!"

Su Liang and Cao Yan did not intend to beat Nobu Fujiwara to death, just to have fun.

The two saw that they were almost fighting each other.

He immediately walked outside with a smile on his face.

Cao Yan looked at Su Liang's stalwart back in front of him and murmured: "I will remember today's kindness. I, Cao Yan, will follow Su Jingming for the rest of my life!"

At this time.

Bao Zheng looked at Su Liang who was gradually walking away, and said to Wang Yaochen: "Ji Xiang, is it possible? Jing Ming has already thought of other strategies to obtain sulfur. He should not be so reckless!"

"Isn't he reckless? How can a normal person do such a thing?" Wang Yaochen curled his lips.

……

Su Liang and Cao Yi strode out of Fan Tower, feeling refreshed immediately.

"While you are young, you should do what you want to do. Jingming, where are we going now?" Cao Yan said with a bright smile.

At this moment, his anger has been completely released.

So beautiful.

Su Liang looked at the tall building ahead and said, "Go to the ban and admit your mistake."

(End of this chapter)