"Qian Guanren thinks we still have a chance to cooperate?" Pusangyuan said coldly.

"Rules are rules, and making money is making money. Could it be that Brother Pu is letting the money go and not making any money?"

"The way you treat your friends is too special." There was still resentment in Pu Sangyuan's tone.

"Brother Pu, please let this matter go. After all, our Emperor was present when you hurt people that day. This matter must be dealt with seriously, otherwise we will not be able to explain it to him."

When everyone heard this, they came back to their senses.

Qian Yuqing said: "His Majesty the Emperor is a person who likes to reason. He will not give in on what to do. You see, you will be fine once you come out of the Yamen."

"Then Mr. Qian, how else do you think we can cooperate?"

Qian Yuqing said: "It's very simple. First, completely open up the trade routes and reduce the Song Dynasty's contacts with the West on the sea; second, regulate your people and abide by the order of our Song Dynasty's trade."

"What does it mean to completely open up trade routes?"

Qian Yuqing said: "I heard that your people, together with Srivijaya, occupied the land of Linga in the South China Sea. They inspected the ships coming and going, and when they met those who were satisfied, they would buy and sell them by force, and charge high taxes and fees?"

"These are done by others. I only do business in Guangzhou and Quanzhou, connecting to the South China Sea. I have no control over the affairs there."

"Do you know that person?"

"There was some contact," Pusangyuan replied.

"If this is the case, please inform me that from now on, I will not block Da Song's ships, and no more taxes or fees will be collected."

"I'm afraid it's difficult, I can't control them."

"It doesn't matter, if you can't control it, then take us there, we have a way."

Pu Sangyuan asked in surprise: "Do you really want to start a war?"

"It's just a discussion. The Song Dynasty is a country of etiquette and peace is the most important thing. But if the other party is not willing, we have to talk with our fists."

Napu Shouchong laughed and said: "You don't even have a few decent warships. Do you know what kind of people Istaheli is?"

"Istahli?" Qian Yuqing said, "Who is this person?"

"He is the lord of Linga, an ambitious man. He dominates Linga. All ships coming and going must go to him and pay tolls. If they encounter good goods, they must sell them to him and at a low price."

This was the first time Qian Yuqing had heard of this person.

After all, the sphere of influence of the Song Dynasty Navy did not reach the ancient Siam Kingdom (Kuala Longyun, Malaysia) and Chai Lit Ting (Cherating River Basin, Malaysia).

The folk merchants of the Song Dynasty have been traveling here for a long time, and many merchants even entered Srivijaya further south, leaving the Linga fortress in Srivijaya, and arrived in Tianzhu, Dashi and other countries.

When merchants from the Song Dynasty entered places like Lingjia and Lingyamen, apart from replenishing fresh water and food, it was difficult to know who was collecting taxes and fees from them here.

In other words, the Song Dynasty was very unfamiliar with the details of Srivijaya's power.

"Since you recognize him, please tell him."

Pu Sangyuan said: "This is almost impossible. Wherever my cargo ship arrives, I have to look at his face and act. He has the support of Srivijaya's royal family behind him. They have made a lot of money together, and they will never do it because of Qian Guanren's words.

, just let the money go and you won’t make any money. You also know that the Song Dynasty’s cargo ships would always transport a lot of goods.”

Qian Yuqing thought for a moment and said, "I will introduce you to someone."

"who?"

"Hold on."

Qian Yuqing walked to the back, and not long after, Pu Sangyuan saw a young man walking back with Qian Yuqing.

"This is our Emperor," Qian Yuqing introduced.

Pu Sangyuan stood up quickly. He also pulled Pu Shouchong up and asked everyone else to stand up.

"I would like to express my sincere respect to His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty."

Qian Yuqing was translating on the side.

"There's no need to be too polite." Zhao Ning said pleasantly, "When you first came to the capital, you got a lawsuit, which also wronged you."

At this time, Zhao Guan's family looked like businessmen. If the officials saw Zhao Guan's family at this time, they would be shocked. It was completely different from their previous attitude towards Fan Bang in the court.

Zhao Ning is not a two-faced person. He believes that if a foreign country comes to the Song Dynasty and breaks the rules, it must be punished according to the rules.

Now that the punishment is over and the judicial process is over, it's over.

Next, it is time for friendly negotiations between the two parties.

He will not continue to be emotionally jealous. In his opinion, those who deserve to be punished will cooperate.

"Please take a seat."

Everyone sat down again.

Zhao Ning said: "Mr. Qian just told me that the Song Dynasty is a country of etiquette and makes friends from all over the world. However, the Song Dynasty can still distinguish between friends and enemies. The attitude towards friends and enemies is different. Friends

Here’s a drink.”

Pu Sangyuan only felt that the young man in front of him spoke calmly and calmly, and his whole body exuded the majesty of a superior, making people dare not interrupt him easily.

"But when the enemy comes, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty will never sit idly by and ignore it."

"Your Majesty, it's not that we don't want to speak, it's that Istakhli is very powerful."

"How strong is he?"

"There are at least fifty warships, and the Sriwijaya Royal Navy also supports him."

“How many navy does Srivijaya have?”

"There are at least a hundred warships, Linga Gate and Lingya Gate, all under their control, and ships from the east must pass there if they want to go to the west."

Now Zhao Ning can confirm that Lin Jia and Ling Yamen were probably in the Malacca area in later generations.

"What if I also send a navy to go south and go with you to carry the message?"

Pu Sangyuan shook his head and said: "No offense to Your Majesty, the Song Dynasty's navy is not good at all, and it is impossible to fight across long distances across the sea, unless we go there to fight quickly, but Linga's defense is impregnable, and Srivijaya's navy is numerous."

"You have to worry about this. I have many ships and brave soldiers. I want you to take them there. Is that possible?"

Seeing Pu Sangyuan's hesitation, Zhao Ning said: "I will give you Xiu Wulang and enjoy my official position in the Song Dynasty."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but..."

"As long as you agree, I will guarantee that you and your family will be prosperous and wealthy from now on, and I will also grant you the right to do business in Hangzhou, Quanzhou and Guangzhou."

Pu Sangyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will fulfill my mission."

He added: "Your Majesty, to be honest, my name is Pu Luoxin. Pu Sang is a pseudonym. I am new to the Song Dynasty. Please accept my name."

Zhao Ning smiled and said: "You are more cautious."

"Those of us who do business at sea must be extremely careful."

"This matter has been settled. Your first transaction will be handled by Qian Xiang Guild, and the goods will be paid for you. As for the trip south to Srivijaya, we must hurry up."

"Yes." Prosin said, "But I still want to remind your majesty that the possibility of failure is very high. Your majesty must make a plan to prevent Istaheli from completely cutting off the way for the merchants of the Song Dynasty to go west."

In Pu Luoxin's view, it was impossible for the Song Dynasty navy to really capture Lingjia.

When leaving Qian Mansion, Qian Yuqing came out to see him off.
Chapter completed!