"Are there many people in the military who think like you do?"
"Many."
Zhao Yun nodded and was satisfied with this answer.
Zhao Yun added: "In the opinion of the Qing family, when is the best time for our Song Dynasty to launch the Northern Expedition? I am an outsider in fighting. On this point, I still want to listen to the opinions of the Qing family."
Zhao Fan was moved by Zhao Yun's humble attitude and thought that there was such a king in the Song Dynasty, and since Zhao Yun was in his prime, there was hope for the Northern Expedition to revive China.
Thinking of this, Zhao Fan felt eager, but he quickly recovered his senses and said: "Your Majesty, although the Kingdom of Jin is declining, the ancients said that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. We should not underestimate it.
I think that Mongolia's Wo Kuotai and Tuo Lei are now competing for the throne of Khan and are unable to attack the Jin Kingdom. This gives the Jin Kingdom a chance to breathe. If we, the Song Dynasty, make a bold northern expedition, we will definitely have many difficulties, and we may also make a wedding dress for Mongolia.
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Zhao Yun nodded, agreeing with Zhao Fan's analysis. "The Qing family continues."
Zhao Fan added: "I believe that what the Song Dynasty needs to do most at present is not the Northern Expedition, but the implementation of the reform. Only when the reform of the Song Dynasty is successful, the country is rich and powerful, and the army and the people are high-spirited, can we talk about the Northern Expedition and use a large number of foreign troops.
Otherwise, once the external war is unfavorable and internal instability occurs, the good situation is likely to be overturned in an instant. Your Majesty, please be cautious in making major decisions."
"Hehehe,,,"
Zhao Yun chuckled, and the more he looked at Zhao Yun, the more satisfied he became, "The Qing family is really a good general sent by God to help me revive the Song Dynasty."
As a general, Zhao Fan was very cautious in his battles and always considered the overall interests of the country. He was not like ordinary generals. When it came to what he wanted to do, it was to fight or kill. He only wanted to perform meritorious service on the battlefield, regardless of the overall interests of the country. Zhao Fan
In this way, Zhao Yun naturally thought highly of him.
When Zhao Fan saw Zhao Yun speaking so highly of himself, he felt flattered and quickly raised his hand and said, "I only have a superficial knowledge, so I don't deserve your majesty's praise."
"Of course, I have listened to your opinion, and I can wait. I am only twenty-four years old now, and I will have to wait for another ten or twenty years. Fortunately, the Qing family is not too old, so I don't have to wait until then.
Wearing sixty-sixtieth armor.”
After Zhao Yun finished speaking, the monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled. All important matters of family and country were discussed with laughter as soon as possible.
After Zhao Fan retired, Zhao Yun returned to the study to review the memorial.
During this period, because Zhao Yun went out to express condolences to Bi Nian and others, a lot of memorials were pressed into the court. The journey was long, and it was impossible for the Political Affairs Hall to ask Zhao Yun for instructions on everything.
While reviewing, Gao Shisui stepped in and said: "Your Majesty, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, Zhen De Xiu, would like to see you."
"Oh, he's here? Let him in."
This Zhen Dexiu was very cautious when serving as an official in the court. Generally, Zhao Yun would not summon him and he would rarely come to see him, so Zhao Yun was a little surprised that he took the initiative to see him.
Zhen Dexiu walked in, raised his hand to Zhao Yun and said, "I have met your Majesty."
"No gift."
Zhao Yun glanced at him and said with a smile: "The Qing family is a rare visitor to my place."
Zhen Dexiu said calmly: "Your Majesty is busy with many things every day, and I dare not disturb you easily. If this causes your Majesty to misunderstand, please forgive me."
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"No problem, no problem, what's the matter with your family?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, I would like to submit a sample of the banknotes to Your Majesty for review. If Your Majesty is satisfied, the banknotes can be printed and circulated throughout the country."
"Oh, the banknotes have been made? Bring them over quickly."
Zhao Yun handed over the issue of this banknote two years ago, but due to the limitations of the times, it was difficult to meet the requirements in terms of technology, materials, equipment, personnel, etc., so it was delayed.
Regarding this matter, although Zhao Yun asked questions from time to time and expressed concern, he was already disappointed in his heart. Unexpectedly, Zhen Dexiu suddenly said that the sample was made, which gave Zhao Yun a surprise.
Zhen Dexiu presented the sample respectfully with both hands, and Gao Shi took it and handed it to Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun picked up the sample and looked at it carefully. He saw that the length and width of the banknote were almost as large as a page of a book, which was more than twice the size of later banknotes.
Zhao Yun murmured to himself, "It's better to be bigger, so as not to make the people feel that the court is too perfunctory."
Looking at the position to the left of the center of the banknote, the three characters "One Hundred Dollars" are particularly eye-catching, and they are written vigorously and majesticly.
There is also a line of slightly smaller characters on the one hundred coins, which reads "Mint Bureau of the Song Dynasty". These characters are also of extremely high calligraphy and are awe-inspiring to read.
Zhao Yun knew that these words were written by Zhen Dexiu, who is one of the best calligraphers in the world. At that time, Zhen Dexiu asked Zhao Yun for instructions, hoping that Zhao Yun would write these words himself to show his solemnity, but Zhao Yun declined.
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Zhao Yun said at that time that I am the emperor and should not be too involved. Otherwise, if you ask for instructions on everything, it will delay time. I believe in the Qing family's ability to do things. You can make your own decision.
Having said that, Zhao Yun actually wanted to write it himself. After all, it would be passed down to generations and people would use it every day. If he wrote it himself, it would also be conducive to the people's support.
But unfortunately, in the Song Dynasty, poetry, calligraphy and painting are the best in China. If you pick any official at random, he is a master of calligraphy. Even if he is an ordinary teacher, his calligraphy skills are comparable to those of later generations.
Under such circumstances, let alone people like Zhen Dexiu, Qiao Xingjian, Yuan Shao, and Han Hong, their level is even more unparalleled.
As for Zhao Yun's calligraphy level compared to theirs, it was simply a ghost painting, completely incomparable. Zhao Yun was self-aware, so naturally he couldn't write, lest he damage his authority.
So in the end, Jin Deokxiu and several big shots in the court negotiated, and everyone agreed that Jin Deokxiu was the master of the world, and he was the only one to write this calligraphy. In this way, all the calligraphy on the banknotes was written by Jin Deuxiu.
Next to the one hundred coins is a portrait, which depicts Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. This point caused some controversy at the beginning.
Many officials believe that Zhao Yun should be painted. They believe that Zhao Yun is arbitrary and promotes banknotes. He is the actual promoter of banknotes. He is also the current official and the highest power holder. Printing and distributing Zhao Yun's portrait will be conducive to the people's understanding of Zhao.
Zhao Yun's portrait should be taken as the standard.
However, Zhao Yun finally rejected these people's proposal and let Zhende Xiu print Zhao Kuangyin's portrait.
Zhao Yun believed that printing the image of Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, could express Zhao Yun's respect for Zhao Kuangyin as a descendant, which was filial piety.
It can also express the 300-year long history of the Song Dynasty and make people have a stronger sense of belonging to the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Yun was very satisfied with the sample, nodding from time to time and looking at it carefully.
Although Zhao Yun was a little uncomfortable with such large banknotes, the beautiful pictures on them and the eye-catching words with a face value of 100 yuan made people feel solid and grand, which still made Zhao Yun feel that it was of great benefit.