The first thousand four hundred and seventy-eight chapters face the emperor with the middle finger
Whether it was the defense of Tokyo or the Southern Expedition, the Song Dynasty had all enjoyed the benefits of firearms, so it paid more attention to the development of firearms.
This is even more true for Zhao Kai. After he came to the throne, he directly opened a green channel to the arms supervisor, directly to the heaven. Everything related to firearms will serve him. What kind of iron does the weapons supervisor want? The smelting workshop
You have to smelt some iron, this is unconditional.
The Pear Blossom Arrow in the Rainstorm made Zhao Kai very happy. Now he hears that artifacts such as the bed crossbow are on the verge of being eliminated. Zhao Kai can't be excited. He is also very much looking forward to the era of firearms that Li Qi talks about, because
He knew that no matter what, the Song Dynasty was always at a disadvantage compared to the big countries in the north. If this horse was not born in the south, he had no choice but to use weapons to make up for it. He hurriedly asked: "What kind of magical weapon is it? Tell me quickly.
Say, no, they say it’s better to choose the day than to hit it, let’s just go and take a look now.”
As he spoke, he stood up.
Li Qi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please don't get excited. We are still in the process of research and development. If we look at it now, there is nothing to see. Why don't your Majesty just be patient for a while and create a big enough surprise? Wei Chen can guarantee that,
You will definitely not disappoint the emperor."
After hearing this, Zhao Kai sat down again, thought for a while, and said, "That's fine. You go and tell Yu Qi and others. I am very much looking forward to this. If the research and development is successful, I will definitely reward you heavily."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Yes, Wei Chen has remembered it."
Zhao Kai suddenly glanced at Bai Qiannuo, coughed slightly, and said: "As for the negotiation with Xixia, Economic Envoy, this task will be left to you. I hope you can continue the style of the previous Economic Envoy and don't be too particular about gentleman's behavior.
Dao, fight for every cent and be a villain for me, the Song Dynasty."
Bai Qiannuo glanced at Li Qi and said with a smile: "Wei Chen obeys the order. In fact, Wei Chen is not a gentleman, she is just a woman who likes to bargain like those women on the street."
Zhao Kai laughed and said: "Yes, yes, I almost forgot that you are still a woman."
You are criticizing Sang and Huai! Li Qi said angrily: "Your Majesty, I have always been a gentleman, okay? What matters is convincing others with virtue."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "I'm afraid you are the only one who thinks so. You see, the economic envoys all agree with me."
Day. You are the emperor, and my woman is your minister. Does she dare to act against you? This is really unfair. Li Qi secretly disdained it.
Zhao Kai promised Bai Qian again: "Economic envoy, go and prepare quickly. I will borrow your land for a while first."
Bai Qiannuo nodded and sang. She glanced at Li Qi and then retreated. After she left, Li Qi realized what was happening and immediately said dissatisfied: "Your Majesty, the Economic Envoy is my wife and your minister, what's the matter?
Can’t I tell her the words?”
Zhao Kai's expression changed, he glanced sideways at Li Qi, and said: "It's not that I don't believe in economics. But there are some things that it's better not to let too many people know. I don't want too many people to understand that there are hidden things under the country of gentlemen.
Two little people."
"two?"
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "One of them must be Wei Chen."
"The other one is me."
Zhao Kai said with emotion: "When I read the book of saints before, I really wanted to be a humble gentleman. I also always thought that this country of gentlemen, the Song Dynasty, did its duty. But later I discovered that anyone in this world can be a gentleman, but only
I can't do it. As an emperor, you should give priority to the interests of the country. To this end, you can use any means, you can hide your sword in a smile. A gentleman is a gentleman who means justice. A villain means profit. From this point of view, I have nothing to do with the gentleman anymore, but
It is also an honor for me to be a villain for my Da Song Dynasty."
Is this fair? Li Qi felt much better and said hehe: "It is also Wei Chen's honor to be able to be such a villain with the emperor, but Wei Chen suggests that we have to pretend to be gentlemen on the surface."
Zhao Kai said: "I will play it accurately."
After saying that, they both burst into laughter at the same time.
After laughing, Zhao Kai said seriously: "The people from the Iga Ping clan have entered the capital."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Wei Chen knows."
Zhao Kai said: "Then you should also know that they are not so happy in Japan."
The news was received so quickly. Li Qi was slightly startled and said with a smile: "I wonder what the emperor has in mind?"
"Don't you know what I have in mind?" Zhao Kai said frankly: "Japan exchanges gold and silver for countless currencies from our Song Dynasty every year, causing a serious loss of currency in our Song Dynasty, and Japan's domestic gold
The silver is several times, or even more than ten times, that of Jiaozhi and Dali combined. The most important thing is that we have invested a huge amount of money in the navy. If we don't get a little return, how do you ask me to face the words you often say?
Those taxpayers mentioned.”
Li Qi smiled and said: "It turns out that the emperor is attracted by Japanese gold and silver."
Zhao Kai said: "Yes, but not entirely. Soldiers must be trained frequently and cannot be left alone for a long time. I don't want our soldiers of the Song Dynasty to be just a group of armchair soldiers. The navy has been established for so long and has not yet appeared on the sea. This
But no, it wouldn’t be great if we could not only achieve the effect of military training, but also get generous rewards.”
Li Qidao: "Weichen has also seen this, but based on our strategy to deal with Dali, Weichen is worried that if we act too hastily, the Iga Ping clan may feel that if we ask for help from the Song Dynasty, they will become the next Dali."
Zhao Kai frowned and thought for a while, then nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, so what do you think?"
Li Qidao: "Boil a frog in warm water, take your time, increase the help to them, make them more jealous, and make them more reluctant to part with the benefits in their hands. In this way, Japan's civil war will only happen sooner or later. When they are on the verge of desperation,
, then you can only ask me, the Song Dynasty, for help, and that’s when Japan will really be put on the agenda.”
Zhao Kai said: "Increase help to Japan? For example?"
Li Qidao: "Glass."
"Glass?"
Li Qi snorted and said: "Glass is only available in the Song Dynasty now, and the properties of glass have been perfectly demonstrated. No matter which country it flows into, it will definitely attract people to praise it, especially those in the upper class. It can be exchanged for
We have a lot of wealth. The Song Dynasty and Japan have always restored diplomatic relations. Even the exchanges with the Igahei clan are civil exchanges. We can continue to hand over the glass agency rights in Japan to the Igahei clan. Once the glass enters Japan
, the money of the Japanese nobles will continue to flow into the pockets of the Taira family. This will cause panic among others and force the Taira family to hand over the glass. How can the Taira family be willing to give in in the face of such huge profits? This battle is
It’s imperative.”
"It seems that you have already made a plan." Zhao Kai chuckled, and suddenly thought of something, and said: "About glass, I have a question that I have always wanted to ask you. It is said that these glass mirrors and glasses are very difficult to make, and the output is very low.
If it’s not enough, I’m afraid it’s too little for you to sell it yourself. What will you give to the Igahei clan?”
Li Qi laughed.
Zhao Kai frowned and said, "Why are you laughing?"
Li Qi stopped smiling and said: "Your Majesty, this question depends on the angle from which it is addressed."
Zhao Kai groaned and said, "I'd like to hear the details."
Li Qidao: "First of all, the emperor is right. This glass is indeed difficult to make, and the output is definitely not enough. However, the main reason for the insufficient output is not because we make less. It is just that this glass is a new product. The demand is too great.
It is the demand of the whole world. Unless we all invest in the production of glass in the Song Dynasty, the supply will definitely exceed the demand."
Zhao Kai thought for a while and said uncertainly: "So, you still have a lot of goods in your hands?"
Li Qi nodded a few times with a wicked smile.
Zhao Kai saw that Li Qi looked like a profiteer, and suddenly realized, "I understand. I understand, you must have spread those rumors outside, and their purpose is to raise the price. Yes, that must be the case, I
I should have thought of it a long time ago."
After saying that, he glared at Li Qi again and said, "But you are too cruel. You have hidden it for a whole year. Now the price of a mirror is so high that even I can't afford it."
"Your Majesty, aren't you humble? Your Majesty, it's just a matter of words." Li Qi smiled strangely.
Zhao Kai couldn't detect Li Qi's sarcasm, he laughed and said: "That's true, this world belongs to me."
This guy is getting thicker and thicker. Li Qi wiped his face, squeezed out a smile and said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty."
Zhao Kai's face was even more proud. He has now woken up. If he wants to take advantage of Li Qi, he must be thicker-skinned than him. With a thought in his heart, he chuckled: "It seems that at the end of this year, your Zuixianju will be here again."
Make a fortune."
Is there any need to say this? All fools know this! Li Qi said very humbly: "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty."
Zhao Kai's eyes moved slightly and he said: "By the way, you just seemed to say that glass is a new invention?"
Li Qi nodded in astonishment.
Zhao Kai said: "Remember when you said that the law must keep pace with the times."
Li Qi nodded cautiously.
Zhao Kai added: "Tax law is also one of the laws, and it should keep pace with the times."
Li Qi suddenly started sweating profusely, and an ominous premonition arose spontaneously. His tongue began to lose control, and he said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, how do you say this?"
Zhao Kai chuckled: "You are so smart, how could you not know what I said?"
It's so late, I almost forgot that there's a hungry wolf squatting here, that's all, that's all, I can't take advantage of it alone, let's just think of it as saving some character. Li Qi was silent for a long time, and said: "How about 10%
?”
"10%?" Zhao Kai laughed and said, "Don't you think of me as a beggar? I put down my identity to tell you this. You can at least give me some face."
You are robbing me, and you want me to give you face. Li Qi raised two fingers and said: "Twenty percent."
Zhao Kai simply said: "June 4th."
Li Qi let out a cry and said: "Your Majesty, this is too much. It's not easy for a humble minister. You asked for 40% with just one mouthful. This violates the laws of economics."
Zhao Kai shook his head and said, "You misunderstood me."
Li Qi said blankly: "Really? Could it be that Wei Chen heard it wrong."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "You heard it right, you just misunderstood it. What I said was 60% for me and 40% for you."
Li Qi wanted to do something treasonous, such as killing the emperor. He was so angry that he could not speak. After a while, he said: "Your Majesty, you are killing the chicken to obtain the egg."
Zhao Kai said: "If you do this, the price of this glass will have doubled. 40% is already very impressive."
"Then 60% is fine." Li Qi said immediately. This was about money, and he couldn't care less about it.
Zhao Kai said: "For an individual, it is indeed great, but for a country, it is not much. You should also understand me. Now I, the Song Dynasty, are spending money. Every penny is worth it."
It is very important. I have tried my best to avoid excessive expenses. As my subject, shouldn't you share your worries for me?"
Li Qi looked at Zhao Kai and said, "Your Majesty, it seems you are serious?"
"You have no joke."
What a familiar line. Li Qi seemed to have met Song Huizong, but the difference between father and son was that Song Huizong wanted money for his own luxurious life, while Zhao Kai wanted money for the entire country. It was difficult for Li Qi to refuse for this reason.
.
Thinking of this, he gradually calmed down. In fact, Zhao Kai had given him face by doing this. Generally, such highly profitable products were exclusively sold by the imperial court. Zhao Kai was already very tolerant of not taking back the ownership of the glass. Moreover, Zhao Kai
There is a saying that is right. For you personally, what do you need so much money for? Your current assets, Li Qi, are enough to cover your expenses for dozens of lifetimes. It has already exceeded that of Wang Fu back then. If you want to be greedy, what else can you do?
Rebellion, you seem to be unable to spend so much money.
In fact, from another perspective, Zhao Kai was helping Li Qi and not to cross the line.
Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. You have to consider many things carefully.
Li Qi also understood what Zhao Kai meant. After thinking for a while, he said: "Three-seven."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "The imperial court is seven and you are three. I can consider it."
Li Qidao: "Wei Chen means exactly this."
This time it was Zhao Kai's turn to be stunned.
This is very unlike Li Qi's style. Usually, this kind of situation indicates that someone will suffer a big loss. But Zhao Kai has seen this type of case countless times from Li Qi and asked suspiciously: "Are you serious?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "How dare I deceive the emperor? If the country needs it, even if I donate all my property to the court, I will not frown."
A trace of emotion appeared on Zhao Kai's face and he said: "I believe this is what you did back then."
Li Qidao: "But now that the Legislative Yuan has been established, if the tax law is enacted just based on the emperor's words, wouldn't the Legislative Yuan be embarrassed?"
Zhao Kai asked again: "What do you mean by this?"
Li Qidao: "Weichen thinks that the tax law must be determined through the Legislative Yuan. Don't worry, Your Majesty. Weichen is definitely not trying to save money through this. This Sanqi can be regarded as a private agreement between Weichen and the Emperor. Regardless of what the Legislative Yuan decides."
No matter how much you pay, the remaining ministers will still pay the full amount, and this money will be used as funds to conquer Japan in the future."
Zhao Kai frowned and pondered.
Li Qidao: "Your Majesty, although the situation in our court has changed somewhat, the successive campaigns will definitely make the ministers dissatisfied. They will be dissatisfied. If the emperor has a property that is not included in the national treasury, he can do many things with ease.
"
Zhao Kai thought for a long time before nodding and saying: "You are right, just what you said. But now can you estimate how much money can be made from this glass?"
Li Qi raised a finger, it was definitely the middle finger, there was no doubt about it.
Zhao Kai didn't understand this gesture, but it felt a little strange, and said: "One million strings?"
I thought you understood better, but it turned out to be nothing more than that. Li Qi smiled and said: "If it's one million guan, what Wei Chen said just now is really a waste of time. I said 10 million guan." (Unfinished) To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!