Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 292
The Patriarch of the Shen family was startled, and his face turned panic-stricken. He was the Patriarch, but facing his old father who had been cheating all his life, he really couldn't pretend to say that he could do it himself.

Mo Mo seemed to understand the meaning of the ancestor, and said respectfully: "Don't worry, big daddy, grandson is here for everything."

"Okay, you step back first, do what you have to do, don't have any worries, if anyone dares to stop you, just come to the old man."

The corner of the Patriarch of the Shen family twitched violently, the ancestor gave the sword to Shen Mo, who in the Shen family would dare to question the authority of the ancestor, unless he didn't want to mess around.When Shen Mo retreated, he wanted to say it but dared not say it. How could he, the head of the family, feel so bad for his father's promise to Silence?Although he has followed Cai You's path, Shen Mo can break ties with Wang Xiu, but he can't act recklessly, and he will end up being ungrateful to both sides.

The patriarch of the Shen family glanced at his son, and slowly said: "I know you don't understand, but you have to understand that Wang Xiu is a shrewd person. From the time he interacted with my family until now, has he miscalculated in his actions? Going to Dalang is to borrow strength; founding a bank and retreating far away is to shed strength; killing thousands of miles without fear of people's words is seeking profit; A prepared gamble."

"In life, it is rare to gamble a few times. This old man appreciates him very much. If I am not wrong, he has five or six chances of winning."

"The imperial court is as stable as a rock, how can he have such great abilities..." The Patriarch of the Shen family was very unconvinced.

"Confused, pretending that you are a businessman, you don't even have this sense of smell. I'm afraid those ladies in Tokyo have mesmerized your eyes."

The head of the Shen family blushed, what does a businessman do?As far as the sense of the world's major events is concerned, these big businessmen like them should be the most keen. The price increases inside and outside the north and south, the tightness of the gates in various places, and the information circulating in the market can all judge whether the current situation is good or bad. .

He recalled the reports from various branches, took a breath, and said in surprise, "Is there any basis for Wang Xiu's assertion?"

"Hmph." The ancestor of the Shen family glared at his son, and said bluntly: "Tell me, with the current power of the Wang family, how many branches can be opened in Kaifeng City?"

"At least five families." The head of the Shen family hesitated.

"Well, here is the key point. The Wang family is obviously powerful, but they don't eat the fat in Tokyo and invest their financial resources in the southeast and Shuchuan. Of course, there are reasons for occupying the market, but Wang Xiu's attitude is really intriguing. The old man counts him It’s not optimistic about Tokyo.”

The Patriarch of the Shen family stared, the corners of his mouth twitched violently, and a chill ran down his spine.But, then again, is there anything safer in the world than the capital?After fighting with Khitan for so long, the most dangerous place is Chanzhou, and Kaifeng Mansion has not known the police for a hundred years.

"Two years ago, some old friends saw that the Zhao family was doomed and the world was going to be in chaos. Now rebellions abound everywhere. Xihe and Hedong are constantly making troubles. This is a sign of troubled times! If my Shen family can profit from it, I will get rid of the merchants from now on. The family, becoming a family of princes, may have to be placed on Da Lang!" The eyes of the ancestor of the Shen family are no longer cloudy, exuding wisdom, greed, and excitement.

"Father, Da Lang..." the Patriarch of the Shen family grinned for a while.

"For the family's business, those who can go to the southeast can be transferred. In the capital, we only need to maintain it!"

"The Sun family is going to take advantage again!" The Patriarch of the Shen family was worried for a while.

"Idiot, hum." The ancestor of the Shen family thumped the ground with his cane, and stared at the Patriarch of the Shen family with hatred.

It has already entered October, Zhao Ji was really a little scared, and issued an edict to re-appoint Tong Guan as Xuan Fu envoy, asking him to go north as soon as possible.Along the Yanshanfu Road, the Jin army frequently harassed, looted the residents and burned down the huts.

Xuanfu envoy, Cai Jing, official of Yanshan Prefecture, and transit envoys Lu Yihao and Li Yuquan hurriedly repaired the city defenses. It turned out that the imperial court ordered the defense to be repaired secretly.Zhongshan Prefecture, Hebei Province found that more than [-] Jin soldiers were stationed in Pingzhou and Yunzhongfu, and in Weizhou and Feihu County.

Cai You was frightened for a while. He was in charge of the suburban ceremony in November. After discussing with Li Bangyan, he suppressed Guantang and refused to report it. The reason was ridiculous but touching. But he is still staring at Yinbu Guanjue!It can't affect the future of the princes and grandchildren because of this bad thing on the border.

However, people seem to feel that Wang Xiu is right. The border is too tense in October, and they don't want to face it, but it doesn't mean they don't understand.

Zhao Ji gave Li Xiaohe a banquet and sent him back to the north, then called Zhang Xubai, and the monarch and his subjects began to drink again.He just tasted it, Zhang Xubai swallowed it, and soon he fell drunk under Zhao Ji's knees.

"Huzi, do you know that the Khitan Lord has been captured by Jurchen, shouldn't I be happy?" Zhao Ji was a little absent-minded.

"Brother Yan Qiang, why are you happy?" Zhang Xubai's eyes were hazy with drunkenness.

The servants on the side all changed their colors, and their eyes turned to Zhao Ji's face. As long as Zhao Guan's family is unhappy with me, it is a good opportunity for them to show their merits.

Zhao Ji's face froze, looking very ugly, but he didn't scold, and asked after a long silence: "Could it be that a war is inevitable in the end? Zhang Xiaochun gave a report yesterday, and Jurchen sent envoys to Taiyuan to see Tong Guan, and negotiated the delivery of Yunzhong Mansion . . ”

"Khitan, the offspring of Yanhuang, still has etiquette to speak of, how can Jurchen transform barbarians credulously?" Zhang Xubai wiped his mouth and laughed carefreely.

Zhao Ji's face became more gloomy, and he said nonuo: "Is it really a plan to slow down the army?"

"I told the officials at the beginning, so why bother? You have to enjoy life to the fullest, if it's too late, you won't be able to enjoy anything!" Zhang Xubai wanted to get the wine glass again, but he couldn't have the strength to shake it.

"Wang Xiu?" Zhao Ji's face was serious. He didn't move at Zhang Xubai's words, so he could only pretend to be confused and said to himself: "He said that the Jurchen will march south in October, and they will mobilize troops in December, but they haven't yet. Movement. I'm afraid..."

"Haha." Zhang Xubai lay down and laughed loudly, his drunken eyes said dimly: "I'm afraid that people have already sharpened their knives, and the official family still doesn't know that they are in Jiuzhong."

"Brother Yanqiang?" Zhao Ji savored silently, with a look of regret on his face, the Khitan was destroyed too quickly, facing the powerful Jurchen directly, he was under a lot of pressure!

"Don't worry, the officials, I said earlier that the Khitan Lord is at sea, and he will build a palace to wait for the officials for a long time!" Zhang Xubai burst out laughing.

The waiters on the left and right and the imperial equipment were shocked, they all came forward to take down Zhang Xubai, but Zhao Ji waved his hand.

"Officials, thieves speak wild words, and I will take him down and punish him."

"No need." Zhao Ji glanced at Zhang Xubai, smiled heavily, and said slowly, "Huzi, you're drunk again!"

"Don't want to watch, don't want to watch, it's better to be drunk!"

(End of this chapter)