Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 148 The first confrontation

For the 'business' that can maintain his extravagant expenses, Zhao Ji has always been vigorous and resolute. These days, under his kind attention, the central administrative organization of the Song Dynasty began to operate at an incredible speed.

Since the ministers of the two governments basically did not have much objection to the candidates for the heads of the office, the officials from the Metropolitan Government quickly distributed the appointments to the yamen on the same day.

Wang Xiu is the actual person in charge, just like the director of the leading group office,
In the preparation of the various departments of the Yamen, he has already been very busy, but in the unsatisfactory areas, he does not have much power to appoint clerks.He was very dissatisfied to see many descendants of aristocratic families and idle officials who came in through the door of important ministers, but he was helpless, even Cai Jing was helpless.

This is an unspoken rule, and you cannot break it without a bottom line, thereby offending a large number of people and challenging the entire scholar-bureaucrat group. The ending is tragic.

To Wang Xiu's surprise, Zhao Ji returned to Da Nei in the Zhengshuo Dynasty and summoned him in the Yanchun Hall of the Houyuan. Who could be summoned here was not a close official, Wang Fu, Cai You and others, these two happened to be present.

"Not bad." Zhao Ji had probably read Wang Xiu's memorial, and was very satisfied with the setup of the office and road division.On paper, I have never heard of some responsibilities, but I can’t find anything wrong with them. Not only are the principals and deputy chiefs supervising each other, but even the powers of the various yamen divisions are also supervising and cooperating with each other, which not only conforms to the ancestor of decentralized supervision This method seems to be able to balance the power and responsibility of each department, especially the establishment of a strict reward and punishment system, which can better arouse the enthusiasm of officials.

The most eye-catching thing is the bank setting. He divided the banks into three categories: industry and commerce, agriculture, and maritime affairs, and divided them into commercial and venture capital, which is unheard of.Of course, the current stage is only to establish a commercial ICBC. After all, ICBC comes in quickly and the venture capital is not ready yet, so he just talked about it and didn't do it.

Wang Xiu smiled lightly, Zhao Ji would be too stupid if he didn't say yes.It took him several days to carefully consider and subtract the entire set of responsibilities and supervision mechanisms of modern financial management institutions and modern administrative management institutions. Much smarter. '

When Cai You took it to look at it, his face was obviously dissatisfied. Wang Xiu did not pass him to present to Zhao Ji directly. Although Zhao Ji hurriedly summoned him just after tidying up and had no time to communicate with him, it also touched his nerves.

Wang Fu naturally saw Cai You's thoughts in his eyes, and he said slowly: "The charter is well formulated, but there are two drawbacks in it."

Zhao Ji looked at Wang Fu curiously, and asked, "Quickly, the Qing family."

For a while, Wang Xiu, a girl, secretly scolded you for being a mediocre person who only knows about romance, who knows nothing about economics, and talking nonsense here.

Wang Fu obviously didn't see Wang Xiu's contempt, and he said energetically: "Your Majesty, the rewards and punishments of the government office and the bank are too strict, and the qualifications of officials must be restricted. Officials must be selected, and they must be proficient in mathematics and business. , the imperial court selects scholars through the imperial examination, how many people in the Jinshi department are qualified?"

"It's a bit harsh." Zhao Ji trusted Wang Fu very much.

Cai You glanced at Wang Fu, some dissatisfaction flashed deep in his eyes, but he still said: "I also feel the same way, no matter whether it is management selection or management, it is almost to the point where no one is available."

Wang Xiu was in a hurry at the time. If he could bear the Office, it was a macro-management organization. To put it bluntly, it was the prototype of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. General positions could be filled by non-professional officials.

However, banks are absolutely, absolutely not good. As a financial institution that can leverage the world economy, once it develops, it will play a pivotal role in the national economy. How can it be managed by laymen? This is too nonsense.

Of course, his move is also to deal with human relations, and there are clear conditions and restrictions and regulations on rewards and punishments, so that he can take the initiative when he does things.

"Your Majesty, the development of banks has a great impact on the national economy and the people's livelihood. People who are not knowledgeable will never be able to do it. Once something happens and causes losses, the court cannot afford it." Wang Xiu didn't make alarmist remarks, saying that the economic crisis in the Song Dynasty was a bit too much, but as long as there is commodity circulation, There is an economic crisis, and it is by no means empty talk to affect the rise and fall of the dynasty.

Wang Fu smiled coldly and said, "Scare talk."

Wang Xiu retorted and said resolutely, "Your Excellency, do you know how much you get when you add one?"

Without thinking about it, Wang Fu sneered, "Of course it's Er, you didn't even know it when you came here?"

Cai You's complexion was complicated, and he looked at Wang Fu eagerly. He had a hunch that since Wang Xiu dared to ask such a mentally retarded question in front of Zhao Ji, he would never add one plus one equals two. He had to wait and see. He can still compliment the emperor and let this guy suffer and lose face, he is still happy to see it.

Although these lucky ministers have mutual support, it is all based on interests, and they will never let go of the opportunity to disrupt the situation.

"It turns out that Xianggong only has this knowledge. No wonder the Suhang Yingfeng Bureau can only enshrine a mere million dollars to His Majesty." Wang Xiu's face was calm and her tone was very polite, but her words were as sharp as a knife.

Wang Fu's face turned pale immediately, there was a ghost in his heart, there were several layers of meaning in Wang Xiu's words, why couldn't he hear it, if it was true, Ying Fengju would have to accuse him of a bad debt. A big head is hard to keep.

Zhao Ji was very interested, he didn't care about Ying Fengju's mess at all, and said with a smile: "One plus one equals two in the Qing family, how can you explain it?"

"Your Majesty, it is the bank's money that I explained in Yanfu Palace, using other people's money to make your own money, you can make huge profits without a penny, and you can seize fur cattle and sheep, gold and silver mines from the barbarians without a penny from China. , isn’t it just that one plus one is greater than two?”

Zhao Ji clapped his palms and laughed, and said happily, "The Qing family is good at planning, but the way they say it is too inhumane. I am rich in the Song Dynasty, and the barbarians are not in the eye."

"Your Majesty is famous, and I have been educated." Wang Xiu's expression was filled with fear and admiration.

Cai You and Wang Fu cursed secretly at almost the same time: "Little fox", the ability shown by Wang Xiu is comparable to them.

Zhao Ji seemed to enjoy Wang Xiu's compliment, Niusu said with a smile: "The bank's regulations on rewards and punishments for appointment and dismissal are a bit harsh, but the Qing family's concerns are not bad. Should we discuss it? It's not the best to have the best of both worlds."

Wang Xiu had a toothache for a while, Zhao Guan's family is too good at making friends, you want to make money but can't think of trouble, how can there be such a good thing in the world, but Zhao Ji is the key to the establishment and operation of the bank, he can't ignore Zhao Ji Feeling so, I had to say: "The selection of officials in the three houses of the bank's expenditure, loan, and quality goods must not be sloppy. Others can be relaxed a little bit, but there must also be a few knowledgeable subordinates."

Expenditure is finance, loan is loan, and quality is operation. These three links cannot be used by laymen. The other tasks such as miscellaneous knowledge and set-up are not too professional, and non-professionals can also undertake them.

Zhao Ji nodded, Wang Xiu's compromise made him very satisfied, he also understands the master, and there are few people who understand the organization that involves money, absolutely not.

Wang Fu was very dissatisfied with Wang Xiu, his eyes had a hint of sternness, he settled down, and when he was about to question Wang Xiu, he saw Liang Shicheng coming in, he was a high-ranking eunuch in the inner palace, but he had directly entered the honor of the inner court.

"The Qing family is here." Zhao Ji looked very easy-going, and he was really in a good mood.

"Officials, I just came here to see the excitement of the debate, and I didn't dare to disturb the official's elegance, but I want to ask Wang Jiyi about one thing." Liang Shicheng glanced at Wang Xiu intentionally or unintentionally, with a calm and gentle tone.

Zhao Ji was a little interested, and said with a smile: "Tell me?"

"Dare to ask, when will the government office and the bank be able to benefit, and how much is the estimated annual income?" Liang Shicheng looked at Wang Xiu.

Zhao Heng's eyes lit up. It turned out that Wang Xiu only gave a general overview, not so detailed. It was probably a few million words, which obviously couldn't satisfy his curiosity.

Wang Xiu pondered for a while, and said decisively: "The Office will not be effective until next year. Unifying the taxation of the Municipal Bureau of Shipping will get at least one million guan. The establishment and operation of the bank is not something that happens overnight. It should take three to four years to see initial results. If you can If you form a venture capital investment, you can make a profit next year, and the income depends on how much you invest?"

"So what do you say?" Liang Shicheng asked in surprise.

"The so-called venture capital is venture capital investment. After careful analysis of various pond newspapers, you put all your eggs in one basket to seek the maximum return."

Zhao Ji was very interested and asked, "Tell me how to invest and how much principal do you need?"

This matter was supposed to be a solemn discussion of state affairs, but it turned out to be an occasion for the monarch and his ministers to discuss how to make more money. Even Wang Xiu was a little ashamed.

"Your Majesty, let me use an analogy. The Jurchens in the north are attacking Khitan. The battle between the two sides is in full swing. In addition to a large amount of manpower, power amplifiers, food, grass and money are all in short supply, and the most important thing for the court is money, food and equipment. In this way, the court There are three optional venture capital plans, the first is to balance the power of both parties, to secretly invest money and food for both of them, to maintain the undefeated situation, while sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight, the court can obtain continuous money."

Zhao Ji took a deep breath, and stared at Wang Xiu with wide eyes. Whether it was Wang Fu, Cai You or Liang Shicheng present, their gazes were all strange.

"It's still new to say that." Zhao Ji said to himself naturally.

If we talk about sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight, everyone can understand that there are many examples throughout the ages, which are not new. It is very common to maintain the balance between the two sides or jointly attack one side. The great development of war wealth is a bit subverting the common sense of human relations, and even the frivolous Zhao Ji and others are a bit unbelievable.

"The behavior of a villain, as a student of the Son of Heaven, it's really outrageous for you to make such unkind and unrighteous remarks." Wang Fu sternly reprimanded.

Wang Xiu had a toothache from the soreness. It was too ridiculous to say this from Li Gang, Zhang Jun and others, but he could still pay attention to it.He suppressed a smile, twitched the corners of his mouth and said, "The reincarnation of the law of heaven is the law of the jungle."

"Let's talk about the other two." Zhao Ji's eyes flickered, obviously very interested.

(End of this chapter)