In the winter of the fourth year of Huangyou's reign in the Song Dynasty, after four years of hard work, the prosperity of the Song Dynasty was unparalleled in the world. There were 2.7 million hectares of newly cultivated land across the country, and the number of private acres was several times that of private land; millions of new merchants were added, and the city
There are more than a thousand towns and cities, and the number of national highways has increased to six vertically and horizontally, stretching from Shangjing in the north to Guangnan in the south, to the sea in the east, and to Sumo in the west.
In terms of fiscal revenue, the annual income of 30 million yuan in the first year of Huangyou's reign has reached 120 million yuan in four years, which has increased four times.
People's lives have undergone earth-shaking changes, not only due to the increase in wealth, but also due to the opening of people's wisdom, the opening of national highways, the increasingly developed public transportation, and the increasingly convenient communication and newspapers, which have greatly broadened people's horizons and provided news thousands of miles away.
, it can be delivered to all directions through newspapers and national highway stations within a few days.
In the ten-year plan of the Department of Development and Reform chaired by Su Jin and Li Zhong, a free rural education system was implemented throughout the Song Dynasty starting from the end of the third year of Huangyou's reign. Children under the age of twelve were admitted to boys' and girls' schools for free. After rural education, the best were selected.
State school or government school.
At the same time, government-run Chinese studies centers were established in more than 20 state houses throughout the Song Dynasty, including Yingtian Prefecture, Chengdu Prefecture, Jiangning Prefecture, Taiyuan Prefecture, Daming Prefecture, Linhuang Prefecture, and Liaoyang Prefecture. They taught not only Confucian classics, but also
Various disciplines such as astronomy, geography, arithmetic, and arithmetic were divided into various disciplines to train specialized talents in various categories. Yingtianfu and Bianliang Imperial College also specially invited people from the Fan country to teach Fan language interpretation, which facilitated the trade and diplomacy of the Song Dynasty and other countries.
Under the impact of various new lifestyles and ideological trends, serving as an official is no longer the only way for people to honor their ancestors. There are ways to get ahead in all walks of life. Except for some old people and young people, people think that businessmen and handymen are inferior to others.
The concept gradually became blurred, and there were cases of small government officials resigning to engage in business. This was simply unimaginable before.
For Su Jin personally, although these four years have been more exhaustive than any other period, he has gained a huge reputation. The 28-year-old Su Jin has become a national idol in the Song Dynasty. His dressing, every word and every action
, have become the objects of imitation by the whole people. Various strange and strange things about Privy Su are also spread among the people, and Privy Su's catchphrases are used as buzzwords.
In the past three years, Su Jin worked hard, and soon the bellies of sisters Rouniang Huanniang and Yeli Duanyun became bulging. Rouniang Huanniang gave birth to a daughter respectively, and Yeli Duanyun then gave birth to Su Jin's third child.
There was no news about Rou Niang and Huan Niang's father after Su Jin's many searches. The most likely reason was that he was killed by thieves on the Shu road when he was sent to Sichuan. Although it is extremely regrettable, there is nothing that can be done about it.
The Su family's industry also grew like a snowball. In the past few years, the Yinzhuang branch had spread to more than a dozen central state capitals in the Song Dynasty. With its strong reputation gained through its strong exchange capabilities, the Yinzhuang attracted more and more deposits.
With the accumulation of idle funds, more than ten mines invested by Su Ji were gradually exploited.
Each matron of the Su family is in charge of a stall, Yan Biyun is in charge of Su Ji's property, Yinzhuang mines, Rou Niang Huan Niang is in charge of the dyeing and weaving business, Xia Siling is in charge of overseas fleet trade, Ye Li Duanyun is in charge
He is in charge of the management of Pearl City, the Northwest Racecourse and the trade with Xia. Ali is in charge of Pearl Newspaper and liaison affairs. There are dedicated people in charge of all matters in the family, and Su Jin does not even have to interfere.
I'm afraid no one except the eldest lady Yan Biyun knows how rich Su Ji is and how many connections he has to make money, not even Su Jin. One time Su Jin just asked inadvertently, and Yan Biyun also inadvertently answered,
Everyone was stunned. Yan Biyun only said a few words: "It should be comparable to the fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty." That means that Su Ji's profit in one year is already the same as the fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty for the whole year. This can be said.
It’s really called a country with unparalleled wealth.
Of course, there are times when there are worries. Privy Su is only twenty-eight years old, and he is also a charming person. Several women with first-class character and appearance have openly expressed their love. Mr. Su has also been so stupid that he shamelessly and implicitly proposed to marry a few more.
All the ladies of the Su family immediately opposed the idea, and from then on they strictly guarded against it. Every day when they came home, there would be Xiao Sui'er lying on him with a dog's nose and smelling him to see if there was any smell of other women. Sometimes he could find out.
When a piece of black hair comes, the whole family has to ask endless questions, which makes Mr. Su very depressed. Seeing many young and beautiful girls willing to throw themselves into his arms, it seems that they can enjoy their beautiful bodies by hooking their fingers, but they have no choice but not to do so, which inevitably leads to temptation.
For regrets.
In November of the fourth year of the reign of Emperor Huangyou of the Song Dynasty, there was heavy snow in Bianliang for three days, which was as thick as the knees. In previous years, the heavy snow closed the door and the bitter cold was the time when the people of the Song Dynasty were panicked. But now they have food in their hands, charcoal in the house, and cotton clothes and woolen clothes on their bodies.
Qiu, the common people don't feel panic at all. It snows when it snows. Facing the snowy scenery, boiling a pot of wine, taking a piece of Pearl Newspaper and reading the poems and songs in the supplement and the libretto of the little drama, it's just a leisurely trip.
time.
At the main entrance of the palace, the guards on duty had already cleared away the snow at the entrance of the palace. Several figures hurriedly entered the palace gate and walked through the corridor beside Daqing Hall to the imperial study.
In the Imperial Study Room, Zhao Zhen was sitting cross-legged on the heated kang, reading the memorial. A charming concubine was beside him, making tea, lighting incense, and sorting out the memorial. The two of them were talking intermittently.
The voice of Huang Peisheng, the chief chamberlain outside the curtain, sounded: "Your Majesty, the Deputy Privy Councilor Zhang Yaozuo and the Vice Minister of Zhizhi Gaoxing Department Han Jiang are here."
Zhao Zhen raised his head and said, "Please come in."
The curtain opened, with Zhang Yaozuo taking the lead, followed by the tall and slender Han Jiang. The two entered the room with a chill, lowered their heads and saluted Zhao Zhen and the concubine: "See you, Your Majesty, your concubine."
Zhao Zhen smiled and put down the memorial in his hand: "Here we come, someone, please sit down."
The concubine smiled and said, "Uncle, everything is going well at home. How is aunt's health?"
Zhang Yaozuo had just touched his buttocks on the brocade stool. Hearing this, he stood up quickly and said, "Thank you for your concern, my wife. My wife is in good health. She is suffering from old diseases that cannot be cured. When the weather gets cold, her asthma becomes more serious.
It’s no big deal.”
Concubine Zhang said: "It will be a good life. You must remember to drink the Changbai ginseng that I sent."
Zhang Yaozuo said: "Remember it, thank you for your care."
Zhao Zhen looked at all this with a smile and said: "I am so envious. My beloved concubine is not so interested in your wife as I am."
Concubine Zhang said angrily: "The emperor has no conscience, isn't this concubine good enough to you?"
Zhang Yaozuo and Han Jiang did not dare to speak. The emperor and the concubine started laughing, which made them a little embarrassed.
Zhao Zhen also felt that it was a bit undignified. He coughed and said warmly: "My two dear friends asked to see me alone. Do you have anything important to say?"
Concubine Zhang said: "I'd like to retire. You guys are discussing national affairs. It's not appropriate for me to be here."
Zhao Zhen didn't say anything. Zhang Yaozuo waved his hand and said: "My Majesty, there is no need to move. Although it is a national matter, there is nothing that I cannot let you know. Your Majesty is smart and may be able to give you some ideas."
Concubine Zhang glanced at Zhao Zhen and saw that Zhao Zhen had no special expression, so she dropped her buttocks on the soft couch and stayed still.
"Your Majesty, I am in charge of the affairs of the Beifang. I have heard a lot of rumors recently, and I feel unhappy about it, so I want to talk to the Emperor today."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Tell me, where did you hear the rumors again? You have heard a lot of rumors in the past few years. My ears are almost full."
Zhang Yaozuo couldn't hear the teasing in the emperor's words, and said awkwardly: "The emperor asked me to pay attention to the internal and external affairs. How dare I not do my best? This time is different from the previous things. I feel it is very serious."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Oh?"
"I have received news that the Xia Kingdom has been making some moves recently. Since the spring of the third year of Huangyou's reign, the Xia Kingdom has expanded its army and trained its soldiers. Now its military strength has expanded to 400,000, which is almost the same as the total military strength during the Qingli Period..."
Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "Didn't you already tell me about this matter? I remember that you mentioned this matter last year. I also summoned the envoys of the Xia State to inquire. The Xia State's military training was to guard against Tubo and Uighur attacks.
Husband, didn't Su Jin make it very clear? The Xia Kingdom can resist the harassment of the Uighurs and Tibetans, and in disguise, it can save troops and financial resources for our Song Dynasty. This is a good thing."
Zhang Yaozuo said: "But the news I got is not like this. I personally sent people to investigate and found that there is no dispute between the Xia Kingdom and the Uighurs and Tibetans. Not only that, these three countries trade with each other and have close exchanges. What's even more annoying is that
Yes, the Xia Kingdom sold the ironware exported by the Song Dynasty to the Uighurs and Tibetans at high prices, and also exported high-quality horses to them. These two countries took the opportunity to expand their military strength, and now they have become more prosperous."
Zhao Zhen was surprised and said: "Is this true?"
Zhang Yaozuo bowed and said: "How dare I spread rumors? This was witnessed by the spies I sent. When Privy Council Su wanted to ban the trade of iron minerals with Xia, I was extremely opposed to it at the time, but in the end there were too many people in the DPRK who supported it."
, I was powerless to stop it, and the Emperor was also helpless at the time. I knew something bad would happen at the beginning, and sure enough, something went wrong now."
Zhao Zhen frowned and said: "We, the Song Dynasty, have favored the Xia State with favors. The Xia State does not dare to have any intentions. Is there a hidden agenda?"
Zhang Yaozuo sighed: "Your Majesty, when it comes to the safety of the country, we must not be careless. It has been several years since our Song Dynasty stopped fighting. Although our national strength has recovered, if the three northwest countries have an attempt, we will have time to unite millions of people to cause chaos and deal with it."
It's not easy; now our Song Dynasty is rich and powerful, but the richer we are, the more people will covet us. There is a precedent for the Xia people to go back on their word. Didn't Li Yuanhao also say that he and I, the Song Dynasty, will take over the world forever?
What happened next? Wasn’t it a blatant betrayal? Therefore, the words of the barbarian clan must be treated as uncountable.”
Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "In your opinion, how should we deal with it?"