There was silence in the entire hall, and everyone looked at Li Qi, full of doubts, surprises, and worries.
Huang Xinren couldn't understand it even more. He never thought that Li Qi would really agree, and he was shocked by Li Qi's stupidity for a while.
"Nonsense."
Gao Qiu suddenly stood up, glared at Li Qi and said, "Li Qi, this is above the main hall. The Emperor is here, so don't talk nonsense." He really thought that Li Qi was speaking out of anger in a moment of excitement, otherwise who would take advantage of it?
Using personal money to do official business, and this is really not a small amount of money for an individual.
Li Qi naturally knew that Brother Qiu wanted to wake him up by scolding him, so he smiled humbly to express his gratitude to Brother Qiu, and then said: "Thank you very much, Lieutenant, for reminding me, but I don't want to be looked down upon for such a small amount of money."
Huang Xinren was startled for a moment, then he came to his senses and hurriedly raised his hands towards Song Huizong and said, "Your Majesty, you heard it. Doctor Li said this himself. He wants to pay for it himself."
"Wait a minute."
Li Qi suddenly shouted.
Huang Xinren hurriedly said: "Doctor Li probably wants to regret it."
Song Huizong also felt that Li Qi was a little arrogant, and said in a deep voice: "Li Qi, you are not joking. If you make such nonsense here, don't blame me for being unkind." The people in charge of the three divisions are all his confidants.
Naturally, we cannot favor Li Qi.
Li Qi bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Huang, Li Qi is definitely not speaking out loud, nor does he want to take back what he just said. It's just that I haven't finished speaking yet."
This guy usually cares about every coin, but why was he so generous today? The more Song Huizong listened, the more confused he became. In fact, let alone him, even Wang Fu and others couldn't figure out what Li Qi was causing. He said:
"Then just say it."
"As commanded."
Li Qi bowed again and said: "Since the emperor appointed Wei Chen as the supervisor of weapons supervision, it is a sign of trust in Wei Chen. Not to mention this small amount of money, Wei Chen has to do something even if he risks his life.
Let the emperor see your results so as not to let down the holy grace."
This was quite pleasant. Song Huizong nodded and said: "Of course I understand your loyalty, but you don't need to do this."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
Li Qi handed over his hand again and said: "There is a saying that it is better to ask for help from others than to ask for yourself. I just want to ask the Third Division to allocate some maintenance funds. It is so difficult. Judging from this matter, I will not be a minor minister in the future.
If you don't want to do anything else, you might as well live in Sansi. Of course, this is Mr. Huang's difficulty. I also understand, does every family have a sutra that is difficult to recite? I paid for it personally, so it's not a big deal. I can even guarantee it.
I won’t bother the Third Division anymore if I ask for a penny, including the salaries of all the officials in the Ordnance Prison.”
These words were simply a fantasy in Huang Xinren's ears, and he laughed and said: "That's really the best thing. Doctor Li has helped our three divisions a lot. Thank you. Thank you very much."
Gao Qiu felt relieved after hearing this, knowing that Li Qi must have planned it long ago, but he still didn't know why Li Qi did this.
Wang Fu and others were already familiar with Li Qi's consistent style and felt that something was not good. However, he did not know what Li Qi's purpose was, so they all chose to wait and see.
Song Huizong said suspiciously: "Li Qi, can you take this seriously?"
"How dare I say anything false in front of the emperor?"
Li Qi nodded and saluted, and continued: "Just now, Mr. Huang said that the finances are tight, and this minister also knows it. In order not to increase the pressure on the treasury, the minister thought why not let the weapons supervisor be independent and directly controlled by the emperor to be self-sufficient."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Wang Fu suddenly realized it and cursed secretly, "This kid really dares to think about it. He actually played with me to draw fire from the bottom of the cauldron. It's disgusting. It's too disgusting."
Li Qi's intention is very obvious, which is to sever the relationship between the Ministry of Industry, Shaozai, Third Division and other senior officials and the Ordnance Supervision. Although he is the top supervisor in the Ordnance Supervision, everything must be controlled by the Third Division, and once
When there is a war and a large amount of armaments is needed, the chief minister, the left and right ministers, etc. can be temporarily ordered to take control of the weapons supervisory department. For example, during the last expedition to Liao Dynasty, Wang Fu and Tong Guan were in charge of the weapons supervisory control. No need to think about it.
I know they must have gained a lot of benefits.
Huang Xinren was even more stupid and regretted it in his heart. You must know that the weapons supervisor is a big piece of cake. Every time the imperial court wants to manufacture weapons, he can always get a lot of benefits from it. If the weapons supervisor is allowed to go out independently, then he
There’s also a lot of shit to be had.
Song Huizong took a breath, pondered for a moment, and said, "Tell me more details."
A sly look flashed in Li Qi's eyes, and he said: "Reporting to the emperor, Wei Chen's intention is actually very simple, that is, the general weapons supervisor should be regarded as an independent yamen, and all finances must be relied on by oneself, whether it is a new house or a craftsman.
The salaries are all self-sufficient and will never drag on the national treasury. They are directly managed by the emperor. No one else is allowed to interfere at any time. The minister is absolutely sure that the weapons supervisor can be self-sufficient and can also earn money for me, the Song Dynasty.
More money.”
Wang Fu was very anxious when he heard this, and quickly winked at Huang Xinren, indicating that you had caused this flaw, and you should go and fix it quickly. He also cursed in his heart, you stupid pig, didn't you just build a house?
Just give him some money and it will be fine. Now I am fine. I picked up sesame seeds but lost the watermelon.
Huang Xinren was sweating profusely now, and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I think what Dr. Li said is pure nonsense."
Song Huizong snorted and said, "Oh? How do you say this?"
Huang Xinren saluted Song Huizong, and then said to Li Qi: "I dare to ask Doctor Li, you just said that the weapons supervisor should be independent, self-sufficient, and do not ask for help."
Li Qi nodded and said: "Exactly."
Huang Xinren smiled and said: "Well, since you said that you want to separate the weapons inspection, you will have to spend your own money to buy materials such as iron or leather from now on. I am quite willing to do this business with you.
"
Li Qi laughed and said, "Of course it's no problem!"
Huang Xinren was startled and said: "Is this true?"
"of course it's true."
Li Qi nodded vigorously and suddenly changed the topic: "In the past, the weapons supervisor was only responsible for the manufacturing of weapons and supervising the quality. The rest of the matters were controlled by you, the salt and iron envoy. In other words,
If the emperor wants weapons, he will first ask you to allocate raw materials to the weapons supervisor, and the weapons supervisor will then make a corresponding number of weapons based on the raw materials you provide. If the weapons supervisor becomes independent, of course you don't need to pay for the weapons for free.
The supervisor supplies raw materials. However, you cannot ask the weapons supervisor for free weapons, you have to spend money to buy them, which is fair and reasonable."
Huang Xinren was confused on the spot. The Third Division is in charge of the world's finances. Which department should not deal with the Third Division? I sell raw materials to you, and you process them and then sell the weapons to me. I will definitely lose money. I might as well give it to you for free.
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Wang Fu secretly scolded Huang Xinren again for being a stupid pig. Knowing that Li Qi was a businessman and that he was a good businessman, if you were to negotiate a business with him, wouldn't it be like lighting a lamp in the toilet and looking for "shit"?
Song Huizong also heard it, and he laughed and cursed in his heart, "You have to do all your business on my head. It's really unreasonable. Because on the other hand, the Third Division is a department where the Emperor of the Song Dynasty makes money. This is the so-called height."
Centralizing power, according to what Li Qi said, would mean making money from the emperor. How could Song Huizong do as he wished? He chuckled and said: "Both of you are working for my Song Dynasty. Why do we need to divide it?"
Be very clear so as not to hurt your harmony."
Day. You are really shrewd. Li Qi smiled and said: "The emperor said it is true, so I don't agree with it. Making weapons for our Song Dynasty army is the duty of the weapons supervisor. If you don't even do this,
If they can't do it, then there is no need for the weapons supervisor to exist. However, this is not a matter for one yamen of the weapons supervisor. It is a matter for the entire Song Dynasty. The other yamen naturally have to cooperate. However, this does not hinder the military.
The Weapons Supervision becomes an independent department. If the emperor approves the Ordnance Supervision to become an independent yamen, the weapons required by then can still be provided by the Third Division with raw materials and labor costs. The Ordnance Supervision will produce corresponding quantities based on the raw materials provided by the Third Division.
This is a matter of course, and the weapons supervisor should take this as his top priority. But the weapons supervisor can also sell some obsolete weapons and some low-level weapons to other countries in order to be self-sufficient. Of course,
The Ordnance Supervisor can pay for this part of the raw materials for making weapons from the Third Division, because this is an independent business of the Ordnance Supervisor and has nothing to do with the Third Division, so the Third Division has no responsibility to provide raw materials to the Ordnance Supervisor."
The implication is to put the weapons supervisor and the third division on the same position and exchange them for equal value.
This is really a good idea. Song Huizong's eyes lit up when he heard this. Although the treasury belongs to him, there are still those officials watching below. If you spend more money, those officials will still give advice and occasionally fail once or twice.
Forget it, but the problem is the same every time. For a long time, it will be annoying to everyone. But if, as Li Qi said, the weapons supervisor is separated and managed directly by himself, then the money earned from selling weapons will be
It became his private property, and according to Li Qi, it was a lot of money. At that time, those officials who wanted to find trouble would have no reason to do so.
Wang Fu could tell at a glance what Song Huizong was thinking, and his face was sweating profusely. Li Qi said that the emperor would directly manage it, which was obviously a pretense. How could Song Huizong squat in the weapons inspection all day long? To put it bluntly,
In the end, it was Li Qi who had the full decision, and by that time, none of them really wanted to get involved in the weapons inspection. How could he be willing to hand over such a big piece of cake to others, but Li Qi's move was too sudden.
He couldn't think of a countermeasure for a while, so he could only use the delaying tactic and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I think it is better to consider it in the long term."
The matter has come to this, and if it doesn't work out, it will be successful. How can Li Qi give him this opportunity? He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, although this matter is of great importance, it is urgent, and I can't find any reason to discuss this matter in the long term.
First of all, Weichen was the first to cushion the money. Secondly, there was no need for the weapons supervisor to stop and it would still be operating as usual. Finally, if Weichen's plan succeeded, it would open up a way for the Song Dynasty to make money, at least not
Losing money can be said to be a huge benefit and no harm to me, the Song Dynasty."
This kid is so awesome.
Li Bangyan and others couldn't help but look at each other when they saw Li Qi blatantly provoking Wang Fu, completely vetoing Wang Fu's suggestions, and even holding a gun and a stick. You must know that now that Wang Fu is in power, even Li Bangyan has to take it easy, except
Except for Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, there was really no one who really dared to disobey Wang Fu.
Wang Fu was already so angry that he was so angry that he had nothing to do, and his resentment towards Li Qi deepened further.
Song Huizong didn't care so much. He pondered for a moment and felt that it was right. No matter what, he didn't have to pay a penny anyway, and he also reduced the expenditure for the national treasury. Why not, he said with a smile: "Qing
What you said is very reasonable. In any case, it will at least do no harm to my Song Dynasty. I also fully agree with it." After saying that, he glanced at the ministers again and said: "Dear dear friends, you think this move will harm our Song Dynasty.
To do harm?"
He did not say, "What do you think, dear friends?", but asked them whether this move would bring harm to the Song Dynasty, and clearly told them, you either find out the shortcomings of Li Qi's reform, or you don't say anything.
When those people heard this, they all understood that the emperor was siding with Li Qi. Even if they didn't want to, they didn't dare to say anything. Because no matter what, Li Qi didn't attack them. If they continue to argue like this,
If they go down, their purpose will be exposed. If at that time, Li Qi suddenly pursues the reason why they have repeatedly prevented the independence of the Ordnance Supervisory Authority, then disaster will be imminent, so no one dares to answer.
Song Huizong saw everyone's expressions, and his heart was like a mirror, and he was more determined in Li Qi's reform. After all, if they took the money away, it would be better to earn it himself, and said: "Since all the beloved ministers agree, then
Okay, just do what Li Qi said and change the weapons supervisor into an independent yamen. No one except me and the supervisor can get involved in this matter." (To be continued...)
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