Zhao Kai stretched out his hand and said: "Everyone, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Li Qi and others sat down, Zhao Kai said with a solemn expression: "There was news from Xixia that Wanyan Zongwang once again sent troops to attack Ganzhou. At the same time, Wanyan Xiyin, who occupied Heishui City, also personally led an army to the Hetao area."
So that’s what happened! Li Qi was stunned for a moment.
The idea had just come to him when Zhao Kai changed the topic and said: "This is something that was expected, but an accident happened recently. Just an hour ago, news came from the magistrate of Laizhou that people traveling from Laizhou
A fleet heading to Goryeo suddenly disappeared midway. There were more than a thousand people on board and cargo worth 100,000 guan."
As soon as these words came out, Qin Hui and others were shocked.
Zheng Yi asked hurriedly: "Did you encounter a storm?"
The expression was exactly the same as Li Qi's not long ago, because when someone is missing at sea, anyone's first reaction is to encounter a natural disaster.
Zhao Kai shook his head and said bluntly: "According to the letter from the prefect of Laizhou, it is unlikely. Not only that, it seems to be related to the Jin Kingdom."
Qin Hui frowned and said: "What the emperor means is that the Kingdom of Jin robbed our fleet."
"Judging from the current situation, it is very possible."
Zhao Kai seemed too lazy to say anything more and directly gave them the memorial from the prefect of Laizhou.
After Qin Hui and others looked at it one by one.
Mao Shu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the court should quickly block this news. Otherwise, if the common people learn about this news, it will affect confidence in Goryeo's export trade."
Zhao Kai sighed: "It's already too late. Most of this fleet are private merchant ships. No matter how we hide it, the news will spread to the capital soon."
Li Gang said angrily: "This is unreasonable. In broad daylight, their majestic Jin Kingdom actually did such a thing. Your Majesty, we must not let this matter go. We should immediately send someone to condemn the Jin Kingdom."
Zhao Kai hesitated slightly and said: "But this is all our speculation. We have no direct evidence to prove that Jin Guo did it."
Zheng Yidao: "Although there is no evidence, we should send people to negotiate. If the court does nothing, those businessmen will definitely be dissatisfied, including the relatives of the missing persons. In any case, we must first appease these people."
Qin Hui said: "What the three envoys said is good, but who should bear this loss? Is it us, Goryeo, or the merchants themselves?"
Zhao Kai pondered for a moment and then asked Li Qi: "Privy Envoy, what do you think?"
Li Qi said solemnly: "As for Goryeo, almost all the imperial court controls trade, and it is their imperial court that suffers losses. But we are different. Most of our fleets are merchants. Those merchants may face bankruptcy because of this, and the imperial court should give them
with appropriate subsidies.”
Qin Hui glanced at Li Qi and said, "Isn't the Privy Councilor's Zuixian Group among them?"
You bastard, you are trying to tear me down. Li Qi said sarcastically: "It's not clear yet, but based on the date, it should be possible." After saying that, he immediately said: "But that's not why I said that.
If the court does not provide certain help, as President Mao just said, it will affect businessmen's confidence in exports. The east side is fine, but now is a critical time for exports to the Western Regions. There are wars everywhere there. For some war materials
The demand is very large, and our goods are almost sold out, so the court must give a certain guarantee, otherwise it will seriously affect our economic strategy of the Song Dynasty. We must increase exports at this time to use the war to speed up exchanges with the countries in the Western Regions.
The gold and silver. In addition, what about the boatmen? They are innocent and they deserve compensation, otherwise their relatives will definitely not let it go, and this will also seriously affect the credibility of the court."
Zhao Kai asked Zheng Yi again: "Third Secretary, what do you think?"
When it comes to subsidies, naturally the three companies are the main ones.
Zheng Yi thought for a while and then said: "This money is a small matter, but the court cannot fully bear it. This business should bear risks, so Wei Chen thinks that we can give some appropriate subsidies, and in addition, we can exempt these merchants from some business taxes."
, as compensation.”
Zhao Kai nodded and said: "Leave this matter to the Commerce Bureau, and the imperial court should also provide some help."
Qin Hui suddenly said: "Your Majesty, this happened in Laizhou. No matter what, the prefect of Laizhou cannot escape the blame. Otherwise, it will be difficult to appease the people. The court should remove the prefect of Laizhou to calm the people."
Damn it! Your mother's reaction was too quick. Li Qi was shocked when he heard this. The magistrate of Laizhou was originally Cai Jing's person, but now he is his, and Laizhou is a piece of fat. Qin Hui has long wanted to get involved.
, this is an opportunity. But Li Qi will never let Qin Hui get involved in Laizhou. With a thought, he immediately said: "The minister objects, this matter is just an accident. The prefect of Laizhou did not have any fault. If the prefect of Laizhou is responsible for the crime,
, then it does not mean telling the people that this is the fault of the court. This is not to appease the people, but to not bring it on yourself. Your Majesty, this injustice has its owner, and the court provides help. It is just that the emperor is considerate of the people's sentiments, but this responsibility
The imperial court should never be responsible, we must find a suitable person to take responsibility for the whole thing."
Zhao Kai asked curiously: "A suitable partner?"
"Golden State."
Li Qidao: "We can put all the responsibility on Jin Guo."
Mao Shu said: "But we have no evidence that it was Jin Guo who did it. If we do this, Jin Guo will probably beat us up."
Li Qi smiled and said: "The imperial court does not need to tell the world that it was the Jin Kingdom that did it. It only needs to release gossip and guide the people to cast their angry eyes on the Jin Kingdom." After that, he cupped his hands to Zhao Kai and said: "Your Majesty, this
For us, it is an opportunity. We can take the opportunity to publicize the evil deeds of the Jin Kingdom, and use this incident as a trigger to uncover the story of the Jin Kingdom's invasion of our country, so that the people of the Song Dynasty will
The Kingdom of Jin regards it as an enemy. If there is any trouble in the Kingdom of Jin in the future, we can fight back without any scruples, and we can also get the support of the people all over the world. This may be the only benefit we can gain from this accident."
Zhao Kai was moved when he heard this, but Li Gang said: "But isn't this deceiving the people?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Dean Li, this is not deception, but politics. Everyone knows the ambition of the Jin Kingdom. We must be fully prepared for this. First of all, we must get the support of the people. Only hatred can give way."
The people resonated and supported all the moves of the imperial court to launch war. Also, Dean Li, don’t forget that if Xixia is really unable to resist, we will most likely send troops to rescue, but we are still allies with the Jin Kingdom, and we must find
A reason to send troops. Now the Jin Kingdom has given us this reason. We can join forces with Goryeo to put pressure on the Jin Kingdom and request entry to investigate the matter. However, I don’t think the Jin Kingdom will agree because it will damage their majesty.
In this way, we can use this as an excuse to tear up Yunsang's alliance at any time. Anyway, if we want to incriminate ourselves, there is no reason to hesitate."
Zhao Kai nodded and said: "The Privy Councilor is right. Now in our Song Dynasty, the world is at peace, the country is prosperous and the people are safe, and the comfortable life makes the people unwilling to ignite the war again. If the people in the world do not support the imperial court sending troops, then what will happen?
This caused the court to be timid and extremely passive in terms of policy. However, the facts often do not go as we wish. The Jin Kingdom sending troops to Xixia is most likely targeting us, so we must not only be fully prepared in terms of reserves, but also mentally
To make all preparations, I now need my people and soldiers to be prepared for danger in times of peace."
"I obey my orders."
The five central ministers said in unison.
The next day, news about the disappearance of the fleet immediately came out. At the same time, Song Dynasty Times Weekly and Confucian Daily disclosed the matter one after another. Both newspapers were sold out that day, and the entire Bianliang was shocked.
I have to say that the literati of the Song Dynasty are really the best in the world, and the wording is very clever. At first glance, the entire report seems to indicate that the case is still under investigation, but if you look closely, you will soon be able to involuntarily turn your attention to
Golden State.
This must have been done by the Jurchens.
Almost everyone thinks so.
Zhao Kai also ordered people to quickly spread the news to all states and counties, so that people across the country must know the news as soon as possible.
In addition, under the secret arrangements of Li Qi and Qin Hui, the crimes committed by the Jurchens on the people of the Song Dynasty when they went south were revealed one by one. Since Zhao Kai had just ascended the throne at that time and needed to consolidate internal affairs, he could only negotiate peace with the Jin State.
The imperial court is deliberately downplaying this matter. There is nothing that can be done about it. The situation is forcing it, but things are different today. Zhao Kai no longer needs to look at Jin Guo's face and quickly digs out the old accounts. Look, this is the Jurchen
The crimes committed against us back then were so cruel. Are these still human beings? Tens of millions of our compatriots in the Song Dynasty died at their hands.
At this time, the overwhelming news spread from Bianliang to the surrounding areas, especially the people north of the Yellow River. They were so angry that they gnashed their teeth with hatred. The people of Bianliang also began to criticize the Jin Dynasty with words and writings. No one could remember the court of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty.
of incompetence.
At the same time, Zhao Kaizhao told the world that this matter would never let go, and the truth must be found out. He would also get in touch with Goryeo, negotiate with the Jin Kingdom, and request entry for investigation.
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Privy Council.
Li Qi said to Li Guang: "The Deputy Privy Councilor, please immediately write a letter to General Han in Laizhou and ask him to dispatch the navy to investigate the disappearance of the fleet."
Li Guangyi was surprised and said: "Send out the navy? This---is this a bit of a move to mobilize the navy?"
Li Qi clicked his tongue and said: "The investigation of the case is just an excuse. In fact, it is to seize the island and build a port. Do you really want me to make it so clear?"
If you don't explain this clearly, how could I guess it? Li Guang nodded and said: "Yes, I will take care of it immediately."
Li Qi hummed, and then said: "Also, this year's military exercises in major military regions have been postponed until early next year, and the location will be changed to Taiyuan Prefecture."
Li Guang understood it this time and said: "I understand."
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