"Your Majesty, on behalf of the Emperor, I would like to express my sincere respect to you." Zhang Bangchang took out the sword given by Zhao Guan's family and presented it with both hands. "This is what the Emperor wears with him. The Emperor asked me to give it to you, Your Majesty."

Duan Zhengyan hurriedly came out, respectfully, and took the sword with his own hands. He said with tears of gratitude: "The emperor has mercy on me, I am very honored."

Zhao Ning is a person who likes to play the game of courtesy first and then attack.

Everyone talks nicely at the beginning, and then raises your demands after the atmosphere is stirred up.

Duan Zhengyan actually didn't know about this routine.

The things from Guan Zhao's family will never be given away for free. As long as you take them, you must hand over something.

Zhang Bangchang returned to his seat and said: "Your Majesty, in the past two years, the two sides have achieved remarkable results in trade, especially in terms of tea and horses."

"It is because of the emperor's kindness that the weak people of our small country have a piece of food to eat."

"Your Majesty is also diligent and caring for the people, so that the people live and work in peace and contentment. Otherwise, how could the people come forward to trade with the Celestial Empire?"

Duan Zhengyan was a little happy to be praised.

He is indeed a wise man, and he possesses almost all the advantages of a wise man.

Be frugal, diligent, rest with the people, benevolent and trustworthy.

Dali Kingdom did reach a peak under his governance.

"Angel praises you so much, I am so ashamed of myself." Duan Zhengyan raised his wine glass, "Angel, I would like to propose a toast to you. I hope our two countries will always have good relations."

Zhang Bangchang also drank cooperatively.

This job is actually not easy to do, at least Zhang Bangchang thinks it is not easy to do.

Dali was very sincere towards the Song Dynasty. People always wanted to embrace the Song Dynasty, but the Song Dynasty was indifferent to Dali.

Now that the Song Dynasty is showing unprecedented enthusiasm, the whole country of Dali is naturally extremely happy.

The monarchs and ministers of Dali and the envoys of the Song Dynasty drank wine, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

After the atmosphere was stirred up, Zhang Bangchang began to bring up the topic intentionally or unintentionally.

He said: "Your Majesty, let me introduce to you. This is Fang Zhengyan, the director of the Fulu State-owned Trading Company in Chengdu."

Fang Zhengyan saluted and said, "I'm here to see you, Your Majesty."

At that time, Zhao Ji granted Duan Zhengyan the title of Golden Ziguanglu doctor, Sikong of the School Inspector, Yunnan Jiedushi, Shangzhu Kingdom, and King of Dali.

Strictly speaking, Duan Zhengyan is nominally a minister of the Zhao Guan family.

Fang Zhengyan claimed to be a lower official in front of him, which was reasonable and reasonable.

Duan Zhengyan quickly returned the greeting: "That's polite."

"In the past two years, all horse and tea sales have been handled by Chief Fang," Zhang Bangchang continued.

"Thank you for your hard work, sir." Duan Zhengyan said politely.

"The king's words are serious. They are all for the welfare of the two countries." Fang Zhengyan said.

Duan Zhengyan added: "If there are any problems here and I need Xiao Wang's help, it's okay to just say so."

"It's not a big problem." Fang Zhengyan said, "The transaction was very pleasant for both parties. The people of your country are kind, and the people of China are polite and righteous, and they are happy."

Duan Zhengyan couldn't help but laugh, and both of them picked up their wine glasses and drank again.

The atmosphere is even more joyful.

"Xiaguan suddenly remembered that there is indeed a small problem."

"Mr. Fang, it's okay to say so." Duan Zhengyan was perhaps really happy because he was quite generous.

"The problem is not big. As the trade volume between the two sides increases, the number of copper coins involved in the transaction increases day by day. Every time our business travelers have to use large trucks to transport huge amounts of copper coins, it is really inconvenient. Your business travelers get the copper coins Afterwards, they have to be counted slowly, and it is difficult to ensure safety during transportation back to the country."

After listening, Duan Zhengyan couldn't help but nod, this is indeed the problem.

"Does your Majesty have a solution?" Zhang Bangchang said, "If this matter cannot be resolved, I am afraid that business travel between the two countries will be greatly restricted, and the transaction amount will not increase."

Duan Zhengyan sighed and said: "Xiao Wang also knows the difficulty of this matter, and there is nothing he can do about it for a while."

Fang Zhengyan pretended to think, and then said: "Your Majesty, I have a way to solve this problem."

"Just tell me."

"The payment of banknotes has become common in the Song Dynasty. If a bank is opened in the territory of Dali, the merchants of our Song Dynasty only need to reserve the money in the bank. Your merchants will trade with our country in Chengdu, and our merchants will issue drafts.

A business traveler from your country goes to Dali Bank to withdraw money by remitting the money order. If he is robbed on the way, the robber cannot know the name of the person who issued the money order, so he will not be able to go to the bank to withdraw the money."

When Duan Zhengyan heard this, he was immediately overjoyed: "This is a wonderful plan! This is a wonderful plan!"

"However, our government now uses handover banknotes to trade goods, and banks can only take handout banknotes, so your Majesty needs to make the people accept handover banknotes."

Duan Zhengyan suddenly looked embarrassed.

"What's the king hiding?"

"To tell you the truth, I discussed this matter with the Prime Minister a few days ago, and the Prime Minister did not agree to pay the money."

Zhang Bangchang's heart moved and he immediately asked: "Is your Majesty willing?"

"Xiao Wang actually thinks it's feasible."

Zhang Bangchang took a deep breath. It seemed that Zhao Guanjia's guess was correct. Duan Zhengyan had a gentle personality and his attitude towards many things was to let nature take its course and not to interfere too much.

His attitude towards handing over money was indeed casual.

However, the domestic situation in Dali is very special. The position of Prime Minister is hereditary, and the Gao family has very strong control over the court of Dali.

The Gao family even forced the Duan family to abdicate and established the Great China.

It was also more than thirty years ago that Duan Zhengyan's father, Duan Zhengchun, returned to power.

From then on, the Gao family took control of the government and basically acted arbitrarily.

If Gao does not agree, then it is most likely impossible for Dali to implement the handover of banknotes.

However, Duan Zhengyan was willing to implement handover of banknotes.

This opportunity has come!

Zhang Bangchang immediately asked: "As the king of a country, can't you still implement administrative decrees?"

Duan Zhengyan said: "Xiao Wang respects the wishes of the Prime Minister."

"But this matter involves trade between the two countries, and the emperor attaches great importance to it." Zhang Bangchang began to take the opportunity to put pressure.

On one side is the emperor, on the other is the prime minister.

This made Duan Zhengyan embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, if you have any difficulties, just say it and I will find a solution for you." Zhang Bangchang began to beat his chest while drinking.

"How about I discuss it with the Prime Minister first?"

"Okay, we respect the king, and the emperor praises the king even more. The emperor also said that he will increase the purchase of goods from Dali next year."

"Thank you, Emperor, for your mercy."

After drinking, they went back to sleep.

Snowflakes are floating on Cangshan Mountain, and waves are rolling on the banks of Erhai Lake.

Political conversations are generally very polite, and both parties talk about cooperation.

But Zhang Bangchang has already mentioned "come to me if you have any questions."

The implication is that if the prime minister disagrees, it will be against the emperor's will.

This also involves the fact that Dali, as a vassal state of the Song Dynasty, must abide by the rules of the Celestial Kingdom.

This is the basic law under the Chinese system.

What are the rules of the Kingdom of Heaven?

The king and his ministers are in order!

Now your monarch agrees to hand over the banknotes, but you, a minister, oppose it?

Isn’t this violating the rules of the Heavenly Kingdom?
Chapter completed!