Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 78 This is a sign of the country’s demise!
Zhao Zhen certainly needs to seriously consider things like not wanting a prime minister and doing everything himself.

But... can this group of people really accomplish anything? And Zhao Xin said that he would arrange for a confidant to go in.

After beating Zhao Xin, Zhao Zhen touched Zhao Xin's butt while discussing the entire operation process with Zhao Xin in detail.

Although Zhao Xin was very young, he played a role that even adults might not be able to play.

In the process of question and answer, a system similar to a cabinet, but not entirely a cabinet, was quickly established.

There was even talk of not allowing these people who could discuss matters to hold any positions with real power in the court.

This is actually very similar to the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty.

only……

Considering that if we just randomly find a few people who are not familiar with the affairs of the court, we might end up messing things up.

Besides, if a group of people with no experience are put in charge of the court, the ministers under them will definitely have opinions.

therefore……

Finally, it was decided that for the time being, people with real power should be allowed to participate in politics and make decisions as a transition.

Anyway...

When they get older, other new people who don't have much real power will be slowly replaced.

However, the biggest problem with doing this is how to select these people?
Since national affairs are so important, you can't just find anyone to govern the country, right?
You have to at least be an official of a certain level and have the knowledge and experience.

Zhao Zhen asked Zhao Xin all these questions, and Zhao Xin cited the example of Emperor Taizong Wen, who personally selected and supervised all officials above the rank of Inspector.

This shows that there is no shortcut for things like this.

A wise ruler can naturally select wise officials.

And an unwise official will naturally employ unwise people.

How to choose depends on the official's eyesight.

Anyway...

As for the specific candidates, they can probably be chosen from among the middle-level officials.

From now on, this group of people will be used to control Zhongshu.

Don't give them too much other power, just give them the power to discuss and give suggestions.

Then all matters will be decided by the government.

Zhao Xin’s proposal was indeed very good, and it could be said to have perfectly solved the problem that the power of the prime minister might be greater than the power of the emperor.

But the problem is...

I’m afraid I’ll be exhausted from reading memorials in the future.

Zhao Xin also said: "Dad, I can help you look!"

Zhao Zhen glanced at him unhappily, "Madam Miao said that you fell asleep while eating. And you're still helping Daddy!"

Zhao Xin said, "But I still want to be the Prime Minister!"

Zhao Zhen really had no choice but to say, "Wait until you have accomplished something, and then we'll talk."

Then Zhao Xin's eyes turned 360 degrees and he began to think about how he could make a contribution.

……

August.

Fu Bi arrived in Liao and continued to discuss peace talks.

On Zhao Xin's side, he set up his weaving factory in the palace.

One hundred looms have been in place, and one hundred female workers have signed a confidentiality agreement with Zhao Xin.

You must not spread what happens here, otherwise your property will be confiscated and you will be exiled to Lingnan.

This would be enough to shock 99.99 percent of people.

of course!

Since you ask them to come and do the work and the conditions are so harsh, the treatment cannot be worse than that outside.

For this reason, Zhao Xin still gave them at least 20% more treatment than outside.

He also said that we should not tell anyone what happened here. It’s good for you, me, and everyone else. But if it gets out, everything will be ruined.

Even a fool would know what to do.

September.

A weaving factory with a monthly output of 6,000 pieces of silk officially started operations.

As for who to sell it to, that is indeed a problem!
but……

There are so many businessmen in Tokyo City, are you worried that you won’t be able to find someone to take over?

As long as you have the goods, you will sell them even if you let someone else sell them on your behalf.

Let me ask you, who would dare to cheat the son of a Song Dynasty official?

That must be because the other party thinks his life is too long.

However, Zhao Xin still specially found his own Jinyiwei and asked them to find out which shop owner was efficient and had a good reputation.

It is the simplest task.

It is not limited to the cloth business, other businesses are also acceptable.

There is no age limit.

It doesn't matter whether it's old or young.

As long as people are smart, quick-witted and know how to make money, that's good.

can only say……

The merchants in the Song Dynasty are relatively introverted. They keep things secret and you don't know how rich they are. It will probably take some time to collect relevant information.

of course!

It shouldn't be a problem to find out which shop owner knows how to behave and do business, if you want to know about this kind of thing.

Another month passed.

Zhao Xin received an oral list.

Why verbally? Because the Jinyiwei didn't know how to read.

but……

never mind!

Immediately afterwards...

Zhao Xin went to see these people one by one to see what they were like and whether they were really as capable as they said.

Of course!
Before going out, he must talk to his father and Madam Miao first.

Fortunately...

Now that he has his own private army, he no longer needs his father to send someone to protect him.

Zhao Xun led the way in front, with the other sixteen guards on both sides.

If you are too young to ride a horse, you can only take a carriage.

I had not studied the business of Tokyo City carefully before. Next, I would select partners while studying the shops in Tokyo City.

can only say……

There are all kinds of them.

Like flower shops, Buddha statue shops, and car rentals.

It's not a car for carrying people, but a car specifically used to transport goods.

natural!

Zhao Xin must definitely visit a place like Fanlou.

It is said to be the most prosperous restaurant in Tokyo. In addition to drinking and eating, there are also singing and dancing to watch. As long as you have money, you can even hire prostitutes to accompany you.

This is truly an evil feudal society!
Of course, Zhao Xin couldn't be defeated by such extravagance and decadence.

After leaving the house, he also said to everyone: "This is a sign of the country's demise!"

When everyone heard this, they felt that it was not necessary because this was just a place to drink and eat.

The dishes here are just more exquisite and delicious than those in other places, and the cost of meals is a little more expensive.

of course!

Zhao Xin could also understand such things.

after all……

The Song Dynasty has been developing for so many years, it would be unacceptable if there is still no restaurant like this.

Zhao Xin could only say...

No wonder the Song Dynasty doesn't like war.

With a restaurant like this around, who would want to fight?
(End of this chapter)