Thinking in his heart, Zhao Xin asked Liu Yongnian: "How do Aye and the two governments plan to deal with this matter?" Liu Yongnian's expression immediately became extremely exciting: "The officials want to agree..."
"Huh?" Zhao Xin raised his eyebrows.
"Because..." Liu Yongnian lowered his head and said: "Hexi Jiedushi has promised that if the officials agree to the reward, then starting from this year, Hexi is willing to increase the tribute of a thousand horses every year!"
"In addition, Jiedushi is also willing to promise to persuade the tribes to increase the tribute of horses!"
Zhao Xin also smacked his mouth when he heard this: "What a generous move!"
The Song Dynasty itself lacked good pastures and the production of its own war horses was very low. Therefore, it needed to import a large number of horses from Siyi every year.
Especially war horses!
Since Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, the number of horses purchased by the Song Dynasty every year has always occupied the majority of foreign trade imports.
Especially now that the war with the Western bandits is tense, the Song Dynasty has a very high desire for war horses.
Therefore, it is reasonable for horse prices to rise.
However, even the Song Dynasty increased the purchase price of horses.
However, there are very few places where you can buy good horses.
After Yuan Hao's rebellion, Yin Xia's horses were completely cut off.
In fact, the only place in the Song Dynasty that can get a stable supply of horses is the Qingtang Tubo in Jiaosiluo.
When there is only one seller left, it is natural to sit down and raise the price.
The price of Qingtang vassal horses has increased by more than half in three years!
Even so, most of the horses purchased were inferior and could only be used to transport supplies and could not be used in combat.
Now, Jiao Si Luo promises to increase the tribute of one thousand horses every year.
This is an incredibly generous move!
Because Gangma, also called provincial horse, was the most joyful and willing thing for the Song Dynasty among the trading methods for purchasing horses from other countries.
The so-called provincial horse trade was a direct transaction between the central government of the Song Dynasty and foreign vassals. The price was determined by evaluating the grade, and then converted into tea, salt, cloth, spices and other materials on the spot.
It is economical and affordable, the quality of the horses is guaranteed, and there are no middlemen making the difference!
In the past few decades, the Song Dynasty's horse racing farm in Qinzhou only produced a few hundred horses at most every year.
Now, Jiao Si Luo is willing to increase the provincial horse allowance by one thousand per year.
All the pastors smiled crookedly.
Zhao Zhen has no reason not to be moved!
Because this not only means that the country can steadily obtain thousands of high-quality war horses every year, but also saves hundreds of thousands of dollars in horse buying expenses.
Not to mention, Jiao Siluo also promised to persuade various ministries to increase the trading volume of coupons and horses.
Although coupon horses are expensive and the quality is not very good.
But after all, it is a horse, so it can be used.
"What about the two mansions?" Zhao Xin asked.
"Of course no one is willing to agree!" Liu Yongnian said: "Prime Minister Lu Yijian firmly opposed it. He knew that the Privy Council's rules were consistent, but he couldn't stand it. The only third minister, Yan Shu, thought that we could discuss it and come up with a proper solution..."
Zhao Xin was happy when he heard this: "Mr. Yan is actually willing to discuss it?"
"As long as we can save money, there is nothing that the Sansi cannot discuss!" Liu Yongnian complained: "As far as the Sansi is concerned, they are willing to do any business as long as they do not lose money!"
"If there is a profit, they can run faster than wolves!"
Zheng Xiang, his father's former subordinate, is now the judge of the Third Division and is very familiar with the affairs of the Third Division.
For officials of the three departments, the biggest factor in assessing political performance is income.
The more you earn and the less you lose, the faster you will be promoted.
On the contrary, that is original sin!
This made Zhao Xin laugh when he heard it.
Compared with the nobility and aloofness of the ministers of the two governments, the most down-to-earth and smoky officials among the civil servants of the Song Dynasty were the officials of the Third Division.
However, Zhao Xin understood that Yan Shu's so-called "discuss and discuss" was actually just peace of mind.
It's just that the two governments are firmly refusing, while the third government is planning to delay.
What if a miracle happens?
"The Duke..." Liu Yongnian looked at Zhao Xin and asked cautiously: "I dare you to ask the Duke what he thinks about this matter?"
When Zhao Xin heard this, he understood that Liu Yongnian was actually here to test the tone of the two government and three departments.
After all, the key to this matter actually lies with Zhao Xin.
If he agrees, neither government can stop him even if they want to.
Is it possible that the governors can still prevent him, the master of Chunfang, from receiving the prince of the vassal state who has entered the court?
As long as he received the interview, Dong Xiang was initiated, consecrated, and ordained in private, and it only took less than a quarter of an hour.
Moreover, this matter is something that cannot be discussed seriously on the table for the two governments.
Since ancient times, the emperor has been guarding Siyi!
The emperor of China is responsible for guiding, enlightening, and educating other backward tribes and countries throughout the world.
He is everyone’s dad!
However, the Tibetan and Uighur tribes in the Qing and Tang Dynasties, and even Yuan Hao in the past, all recognized this.
Now the reason why the Song Dynasty resolutely attacked and suppressed Yuan Hao's rebellion was because Yuan Hao did not want to be a son, but wanted to be a brother to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
From a legal and ethical perspective, Jiao Siluo's request is actually reasonable.
It's just that from a Confucian perspective, this cannot be done.
"If you are not careful about this matter, I am afraid that you will hurt the loyal ministers' hearts and let the thieves benefit..." Zhao Xin sighed leisurely and said, "Dong Xiang is Yuan Hao's son-in-law!"
"Yes..." Liu Yongnian lowered his head: "The Duke of China is a wise man!"
This is also where this matter becomes troublesome and tricky.
Although the youngest son of the Hexi Jiedushi is only ten years old this year, he already has three wives and four concubines.
His first wife is the legitimate daughter of his mother's family, the Qiao family, who is also his cousin.
Among his three concubines, one is Yuan Hao's biological daughter!
Therefore, if this matter is not taken care of, it may lead to disaster.
"But..." Zhao Xin said again: "Take the daughter of a traitorous minister of the Song Dynasty as a concubine, which is not something that a loyal minister can do!"
"Although, when the thief Yuan Hao married a girl, he was especially a minister of the Song Dynasty... But now that Yuan Hao has rebelled, why doesn't Hexi Jiedushi express his loyalty to the court, kill the thief girl, and dedicate his head to express his ambition?"
This is to force Jiao Siluo to execute Yuan Hao's daughter to express his position and draw a clear line, and then we can talk about the current matter again.
The essence is the same as Yan Shu, also procrastinating, but more positive.
Liu Yongnian's eyes lit up as he listened.
Yuan Hao's daughter actually has nothing to do with it and cannot affect the overall situation.
After all, Prince Dong Zhan is only ten years old now.
But if Jiao Siluo publicly killed Yuan Hao's daughter, it would be equivalent to announcing that Qing Tang Tubo could not be linked to Yuan Hao.
It may even force Yuan Hao to respond and wield Zong Gehe again.
And this is undoubtedly a good thing for the Song Dynasty!
If Jiao Siluo refuses to do it, it only means that he is not loyal enough. Since the loyalty value is insufficient, why should the Emperor of the Song Dynasty help him?
"The sage of the country!" Liu Yongnian bowed sincerely.
"Haha..." Zhao Xin laughed.
He knew that someone would think of this idea even if he didn't say it.
After all, our ancestors have played similar tricks countless times in history books.
"I must have done a good deed!" Zhao Xin thought in her heart.
In his previous life, Dong Xiang, the successor of Jiao Siluo, was the spokesperson of Qingqing Grassland and the famous cuckold king.
Almost all his wives and concubines were taken away by others.
Yuan Hao married his daughter and gave birth to a son, which was eventually proved to be the seed of his adopted son...
