Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 466 Ouyang Che's Effect 1
September 22nd in the autumn of the first year of Jianyan in Dazhong, this may be an ordinary day for anyone in the capital, but for Ouyang Che, it is definitely an unusual day, even a day that can determine his life.

When Ouyang Che was at the gate of Wang Xiu's mansion, not long after handing over the name card, he was surprised to see Wang Xiu personally greet him and lead him directly into his study.

Ouyang Che was simply overwhelmed, his surprise and joy were beyond words. Among them, the scholars generally believed that Wang Xiu's poetry and prose talent could be called a leader in the literary world, a senior who would definitely be respected.

King Jing Nanqin, Zhongxing Dasong Sheji, his achievements are hard to come by in the world, even Li Gang can't compare with him, it is no exaggeration to describe it as the sun.

Wang Xiu actually opened the middle door to greet him, and when word spread in the future, his net worth would increase a hundred times, how can he not be surprised and delighted, he is also a human being, and he is also an ambitious man, how can he not have vanity?

Ouyang Che respectfully sat on the next guest seat, and Wang Xiu looked at him carefully when he was serving tea. Seeing that the other party's clothes were brand new and well-groomed, it was obvious that he attached great importance to this visit.There was a calculation in his heart, and he smiled gently: "Deming and a certain person are so predestined, they are both ranked tenth, and today we should look up at the moon and drink together."

"How dare I compare myself with Mr. Xianggong? No one in the scholar community knows that Mr. Xianggong is the most important and the real number one scholar. Mr. Xianggong is so modest, I really feel ashamed." Ouyang Che said humbly while sitting on his side.To be honest, he admired Wang Xiu's wisdom from the bottom of his heart when he saw Wang Xiu's wisdom outside the Donghua Gate, otherwise he would not have made the trip today. In order to curry favor with Zhao Kai, Fu suppressed Wang Xiu in terms of ranking.

Ouyang Che did not lose the tactful compliment, and Wang Xiu was quite comfortable listening to it. Recalling the situation when he first visited Cai Jing, it was not like this, but his position was changed!He faintly felt that Ouyang Che's picture was not superficial.

He sighed inwardly, still with a faint smile on his face, he shook his head and said, "Deming, you and I are about the same age, so I dare not humble myself."

"Back then, I was frivolous. If it wasn't for my husband, I might have lost my fame!" Ouyang Che was very emotional. Thanks to Wang Xiuzhou, they were the leading students back then.He was not framed by Geng Nanzhong, and it is not too much to say that it is a kindness of rebuilding.

Wang Xiu said indifferently: "Back then, the gentlemen were out of righteous indignation, and it wasn't a big deal. Somebody just tried his best."

"My husband is so righteous, I am ashamed."

Wang Xiu didn't want to get too entangled in false texts, and didn't need to go through many twists and turns, and said straight to the point: "Nowadays, the affairs of the world are complicated, what should be the national policy? With the ability of virtue, I will definitely teach me, and I hope you will not hesitate to teach me!"

Ouyang Che was taken aback. Wang Xiu, who is in charge of the two governments, actually asked him a mere new Jinshi for advice. He said it so bluntly that he couldn't keep up with Wang Xiu's jumping thinking for a while, and hurriedly said: " The grand plan of the military and the country is participated by the princes of the two governments, and I have seen the stupid and humble, I am afraid that I will disappoint the prince."

Wang Xiu shook her head and sighed: "In a high position, I am gradually far away from the people. The important officials of the two governments wear silk and satin, eat delicacies from mountains and seas, sit high in the temple, and talk about the sufferings of the people, but who can experience it for themselves? It works from top to bottom, and there are not many magistrates in small counties who can go deep into the people! Even if they see the suffering of the living people, they can report it to the court. The customs and human relationships are different in different places. In order to seek meritorious service and promotion, the guards are all sick. Avoid medical treatment, but Shengmin suffers in the end.”

"Back then, I tried my best, but with little success. Even the Prime Minister's Office couldn't maintain it. Deming is a caring person, and his blood is not cold. I hope he can speak out."

Ouyang Che was moved by Wang Xiu's words, he got up and saluted, and said excitedly: "It is really a blessing for the imperial court and a blessing for the people of the world to have such a heart."

After Wang Xiu gestured to invite her to rise, she said seriously: "Don't be too polite, please sit down, it doesn't matter if you have something to say."

Ouyang Che returned to his seat, took a sip of tea from his cup, cleared his throat, and said in a loud voice: "Back then, Mr. Xiang and Mr. Lu created the Prime Minister's Office, Bank and Maritime Safety Administration to control the world's banks, treasury, and overseas trade. At that time, I was quite concerned about it, thinking that the original intention of Xianggong was to reduce the duties of the imperial court, subsidize farming and expand trade, and believed that this was good governance."

"However, the office fell into the hands of Cai You, who controlled the appointment of officials. Corrupt officials were rampant in the city, and the shipping department and the market were almost paralyzed. Fortunately, the Maritime Safety Administration and the bank were controlled by the Zhongli Shi system, and then the Shen Shi system. Agricultural loans are only [-]% small profit, and some bank officials lend half of the loan, and the profit does not go to the government, but most of it goes into private pockets, so the exploitation of the people is no less than that of Yingfengsi."

Wang Xiu nodded, as a tacit consent, these things are real after all, even the wise Zhong Liqiu has no way to stop them completely, he can't deny it.

"Didn't Mr. Wang hear about Wang Jinggong's green seedling law, and let the merchants in the market subscribe for the green seedling money? What an absurd thing, how can the reform be invincible! Today, the banks are mainly located in the most affluent states and counties, with rich products, one year old and two crops, and many farmers If you are rich, you don’t allow too many farming and housing loans. As long as you don’t increase the corvee in normal times to delay farming, it is a benevolent government for the common people. Therefore, I think that the imperial court should control and supervise the banks and treasuries in various places, and manage overseas trade. There is no need to participate in people's livelihood affairs. Besides, the local government has its own guards, so why set up supervisors, it will only increase the court's expenses and increase the burden on the people."

"I think that the most profitable one is the overseas trade discussed by the minister. It is a great good for the country and the people."

Wang Xiu smiled helplessly: "It's good to see, but it's a pity that there have been no official ships to go to sea for many years."

"In the vast ocean, thousands of miles away, abandoning family and children, no huge profits, who would be willing to make a wedding dress for others." Ouyang Che's insight is three-pointed.

Of course, Wang Xiu understood that Zhao Ding and others could not organize a government-run fleet. He ignored the comfort of the typical bureaucratic and scholar-official class. What can happen overnight requires a shift in the consciousness of society as a whole.

The idea of ​​a pure ocean country is very unrealistic. The land of the Celestial Dynasty is very large and the land is very fertile, which makes people not want to take risks at sea.Moreover, he believes that in the future, he will continue to expand the territory. It is a good choice to change his thinking and folk customs and take the initiative to go to sea.

However, he admired Ouyang Che's gaze very much, and he hit the nail on the head with his words.He let Li Bao and Shangguanqian go south for overseas expansion. The establishment of the official fleet of Song Dynasty was on the agenda, and he had already put his ideas into practice.

"What Deming said is true, it can be said to awaken the dreamer."

(End of this chapter)