Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 178 The Vortex of Political Struggle 14
Wang Cheng was very angry. He and the Xie family had long regarded Youqin Moyan as their daughter-in-law, and the more they saw it, the more pleasing they were. They also heard that Wang Xiu not only took a concubine, but also opened a branch for the concubine to host, and had a relationship with a concubine. The singer had something to do with her, so he wrote a book to Wang Xiu twice, asking what was going on, and telling him to go home and get married this year.

"Sister, daddy is repairing books for elder brother. He must know how to advance and retreat. This man! Looks like he is honest and friendly on weekdays. Well, it's like becoming a different person outside, hooking up with naughty little ladies, wait for him to come back and sister I must vent my anger on you."

Youqin Moyan said that she was not depressed, that would be a lie, which woman is willing to share with other women, even the law does not encourage concubinage, but she still forced a smile and said: "Eldest sister, I'm fine, brother is beautiful outside, it shows that the sister's vision it is good."

Wang Qingzhu was even more ashamed when she heard this, her pretty face was flushed with shame, and she secretly scolded her brother for not being a thing, for acting out of sorts in Tokyo, it was like being too old.

Don't look at it, they say that Zhang Qiyuan is a hypocrite, but he was arrested by the Han family, and the Lu family can't do anything about it. No one said Zhang Qiyuan when Lu Zhenniang made a fuss, but he stayed there for a month and left. Neighbors praised it.

"Wang Dalang, you wait for my old lady, I'll go to Kaifeng to ask you." Wang Qingzhu couldn't wait any longer, he wanted to catch Wang Xiu face to face and ask him to understand.

The successive incidents of dogs biting dogs in the imperial court made Zhao Ji realize that the problem was serious. He was faced with an embarrassing dilemma. On the one hand, he was the Taoist Kinmen feather guest Lin Lingsu, who he personally promoted, and on the other hand, the princely forces headed by Zhao Huan and Cai Jing. .If he hesitated any longer or favored Lin Lingsu, he would offend several political forces, and the cost would be too high!

Zhao Huan is not favored by him, but occupies the commanding heights of morality, and the support among the officials is not low!
"Your Majesty, the Jiangning Industrial and Commercial Bank has fully completed the preparations. Due to the floods in the southeast, the bank issued 26 guan..." Zhong Liqiu returned from Jiangning Mansion, and the three giants of the government office played to Zhao Ji. He did his part to explain in detail.

With a smile on his face, Zhao Ji said in a warm voice: "The Qing family is tired, and only the Qing family can complete the preparations for the maritime business case and the Jiangning Industrial and Commercial Bank in just a few months."

The corners of Cai You's mouth twitched violently when he heard that, it is true that he is favored by Zhao Ji, but in terms of talent, he is not as good as Zhong Liqiu out of ten, this is also Cai Jing's assertion back then, which made him deeply resentful towards Zhong Liqiu.

However, he also understands that he can't fight recklessly. Zhong Liqiu is a noble person, so he doesn't accept his tricks at all, and just walks away, making him lose face in front of Zhao Ji.

His eyes fell on Wang Xiu, this young man possessed the advantages of Zhong Liqiu, and his way of doing things was very similar, even shrouded in a mysterious halo.Originally, he wanted Wang Xiu to control the office for a period of time, so that all aspects of affairs could be completely connected. He was going down the mountain to pick peaches, but it seems that he can't do it now. Their status in front of Zhao Ji.

But Wang Xiu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, it is better to give the bank a unified name, otherwise there are so many names, it will make people uncomfortable."

"Hmm." Zhao Ji greatly appreciated the idea, and blurted out, "Then it will be called Huangsong Bank. What do the three Qing family think?"

Cai You rolled his eyes and laughed first, "Excellent."

Zhong Liqiu looked contemptuously, but he would never care about small things. On the contrary, Wang Xiu also agreed very much. The state should be the mainstay, the people should be supplemented by the slow development, and eventually the state will control the private capital. He hoped that no matter what Chaos must ensure the transition, and I hope to see it in my lifetime.

"Your Majesty, I have an order for you. I have been observing Jiangning for several months and think that the structure of the maritime business case is too narrow, and the ministry should be expanded."

Wang Xiu's complexion changed, and he turned to look at Zhong Liqiu in surprise. After several months of observation and his side-by-side clicks, it seemed that Zhong Liqiu had gained something, and even he was caught off guard.

Zhao Ji is obviously very interested. Zhong Liqiu said the recovery rate of the loan, which is real money, to enrich his internal treasury, how can he not be interested?

"Your Majesty, transporting lake stones for thousands of miles is a waste of money for the people, and the lives and people of military prefectures everywhere are miserable."

"Bold Zhong Liqiu, Your Majesty used a few stones to repair the palace. What's the waste of people and money? What's the purpose of your scaremongering?" Cai You's complexion changed, and he yelled sharply. He had seized the opportunity, how could he miss it.

"Hey." Zhao Ji shook his hand to stop Cai You, who had a 'righteous' face, looked at Zhong Liqiu with great interest, and said with a faint smile, "The Qing family will continue."

Zhong Liqiu didn't care about Cai You at all, and continued: "The transportation costs of lake stones are extremely high, local officials often expropriate civilian husbands arbitrarily, and the people dare not speak out. I'm afraid it will be inappropriate if this continues. I think the maritime business case is the main issue. , Supplemented by the Jiangning Industrial and Commercial Bank of the Emperor Song Dynasty, supervised by the maritime case, the imperial court deposited 50 yuan of money to generate interest, which was used for the expropriation of civilian husbands through the military state of Hushi, and the military state also put the remaining funds retained by the local government into the bank, and the interest generated was used If everything is normal for the people’s husband’s diet, the interest in the next year can cover the people’s food, and the transportation cost of lake stones can be basically solved in five years, and the court is only investing capital.”

50 yuan is very painful, but Zhao Ji's eyes light up, not to mention that it can solve the expenses, what he is interested in is the remaining money retained by Junzhou.

The taxes of the military prefectures in the Song Dynasty had to be turned over to the imperial court uniformly, but the local military prefectures had to keep them to feed the subordinate officials of the yamen and the soldiers of the Xiang army. Now the military prefectures withhold money, which has reached the third level of taxation. Although it is not a threat The court's rule over the local area, but that is a piece of fat that makes people greedy!The money of the military states along the way is deposited in the bank, which is definitely millions of dollars every year. How much benefit will this generate!
Cai You's eyes also flickered, obviously seeing Qian Jing inside, thinking that he was the head, couldn't help laughing, completely forgetting that he was upright just now.

"The Qing family is right. You discuss the last memorial, and let Zhongshumen approve it and implement it immediately." Zhao Ji couldn't wait.

Wang Xiu's heart tightened. What he thought of was not profit but loss. This policy was good, but it would be over in Zhao Ji's hands, and his eyes turned green without seeing Cai You.

Sure enough, Cai You turned to Zhong Liqiu and said: "The maritime business case is in Jiangning, and it is very inconvenient to do things. I think we should move into the office and leave a few officials in Jiangning. The Jiangning Industrial and Commercial Bank of the Imperial Song Dynasty is of great importance. Contact It is more appropriate that the remaining funds of the military state should be directly managed by the government office."

Wang Xiu stared deeply at Cai You, and just as she raised eyebrows, she stretched out her claws. This guy has a set of eyes on money, and he grasped two important points at once.Taking the maritime business case in hand, this is the division of the military and state shipping department's power to go to sea. Although there is no navy yet, it is still a big piece of fat. The balance of the military state along the lake and stone transportation is the most direct source The way of money can even be embezzled directly.

He didn't dare to think about it anymore, what would the office and the bank look like if Cai You messed around with them?It can't be said to be an absolute money-making tool, but it will also let his hard work go to waste.

But Zhong Liqiu smiled lightly, and said: "There are many maritime affairs in the coastal states, and it is convenient for the maritime case to be close to control. The Office only needs to grasp the overall situation. There is no need to move the maritime case to Tokyo. How to do it. As for the deposit of the balance of each military state in the bank, it is better for the court not to interfere too much, there are lucrative interest, only a fool will give up, let the military state invest money, the court will profit is the right way."

Zhao Ji smiled, but didn't say anything, Zhong Liqiu said what was in his heart, isn't strong stems and weak branches the ancestral family law?
How can Cai You give up the great advantage, and immediately said: "There is no reason why the yamen is set up outside and not subject to the imperial court's restraint. The establishment of the maritime business case of the government office will also unify the dispatching power of the military and city ship divisions?"

Wang Xiu frowned slightly, and said: "Of course the imperial court must exercise restraint on the yamen stationed abroad. The Maritime Case is located in Jiangning for the convenience of management. How can you say unrestrained?"

Zhong Liqiu nodded and said: "If you want to put the maritime business case in Kaifeng, it's better not to take back the jurisdiction of the shipbuilding department."

On the issue of highly professional yamen, Cai You is no match for Zhong Liqiu and Wang Xiu, he gritted his teeth in hatred, but there was nothing he could do. The two of them organized the establishment of the yamen from beginning to end. Although he installed many officials, they all came in through the back door For those with mixed seniority, Wang Xiu and Zhong Liqiu control the key tasks, especially the maritime case and the Jiangning Industrial and Commercial Bank of the Song Dynasty, which Zhong Liqiu built as rigorously as Tietong. None of the key tasks can be decided, what a waste !
He wanted to take back the maritime business case, and also intended to break Zhong Liqiu's control and take it into his own hands.These two guys are so bullying, they almost lift him up.No, he must grab this piece of fat, and he must not take advantage of Wang Xiu.

Wang Xiu and Zhong Liqiu's brother-in-law left the palace. Outside the Donghua Gate, Zhong Liqiu suddenly said slowly, "Wenshi, although Tokyo is good, it's not a place to stay for long. I think you should find an opportunity to let it out."

Wang Xiu was taken aback, the office and the bank had just started, how could they let go completely, wouldn't it be cheap for Cai You?He looked at Zhong Liqiu in disbelief.

Zhong Liqiu did not explain, and said calmly: "The court is troubled, you seem to be in a bit deep, if you get out quickly, I am afraid that even the officials will not be able to protect you." After finishing speaking, he raised his eyebrows and said leisurely: " A lesson from the past and a guide to the future."

"It's not that serious." Wang Xiu smiled. Zhong Liqiu didn't say it clearly, but he had to admit that his judgment of the current situation was very accurate. Whether it was the struggle between Lin Lingsu and the powerful group, or Cai Jing and Wang Fu, they all gradually reached a climax , In his impression, it was about to hit the ground floor, but it didn't have much to do with him.

Zhong Liqiu glanced at Wang Xiu with great interest, and said with a playful smile, "You are smart all your life, but you were once confused!"

"Sir, what do you say?" Wang Xiu's expression became a little serious.

(End of this chapter)