Chapter 154: Silver Fleet (please vote!!!)

At this time, the Song Dynasty court was shrouded in a strange atmosphere. Originally, it was thought that King Yong’s succession to the throne was the general trend, and everyone was ready to support the new king. However, it turned out that King Yong was not lucky and could not bear this splash. Tian Fugui was actually killed by King Yan the night before he was appointed crown prince.

Moreover, King Yan failed to usurp the throne and was taken advantage of by a little-known Zhao Zongquan.

Of course, Zhao Zongquan was not a complete stranger to the clan. He was sent to the palace to be raised as a child, so King Yong sent assassins to hunt down Zhao Zongquan several times.

But later when the official family had a son, they sent Zhao Zongquan back. The reason why they gave Zhao Zongquan this incredible wealth was probably out of compensation.

However, many clans expressed dissatisfaction with this decision of the official family, because in addition to King Yong and King Yan, there are many clans that are closer to Zhao Zongquan by blood. Why can’t we sit on the throne?

So, several princes discussed and moved the queen out. Oh, no, she is now the queen mother, and let the queen mother listen to politics behind the curtain.

In fact, this was something that the officials had discussed with several grand ministers. It was just to contain King Yong and prevent him from messing around, but now it was to stabilize the government.

Zhao Zongquan also knew that he was lucky enough to get the throne but lacked prestige and needed the help of the Queen Mother's ministers, so he agreed.

With the support of the Queen Mother and several great ministers, Zhao Zongquan finally secured his throne, the clans stopped making troubles, and the court returned to stability.

The happiest people among them are Qin Liu and Qin Junye. They originally thought that after King Yong succeeded to the throne, he would definitely not let Dongchang Houfu have a good life, but King Yong actually died< /p>

The nobles who had cut off contact with the Dongchang Hou Mansion were dumbfounded. This was okay

But even though they were happy, the Qin Liu family was a little depressed. If they had known this, At first, he said that Qin Hao was not allowed to go to Japan. How much suffering would he have to endure in that barbaric land?

In this way, after a year of peaceful life, Zhao Zongquan gradually gained the favor of several great ministers. He was not willing to just be a superior puppet, so he thought of reform.

But he soon discovered that no matter where he started reform, one word was inseparable, and that was money. The Song Dynasty had no money

It’s funny to say that it has always been... The famously wealthy Song Dynasty actually ran out of money.

But the reality is so cruel. The Song Dynasty adopted a strategy of maintaining integrity with high salaries. Officials received extremely high welfare benefits. At the same time, they also maintained a large number of forbidden troops around Bianjing City. Most of the tax revenue of the entire Song Dynasty was spent here. above.

Those who want to cut the spending of the imperial army may immediately rebel against you, with disastrous consequences.

Reducing the welfare of officials. In the Song Dynasty, officials and scholar-bureaucrats ruled the world together. If Zhao Zongquan dared to do this, his throne would probably be in doubt.

“Money, money, money, where can I get money?” Zhao Zongquan took the nationalThe library ledger was slapped directly on the forehead. < /p>

The soldiers and horses go ahead before the food and grass are used. Fighting without money is impossible.

At this moment, Mr. Han suddenly remembered Qin Hao, so he told Zhao Zongquan about the official arrangement.

Zhao Zongquan's eyes lit up, and he was a little confused, "Fusang really has such a large reserve of silver mines."

Han Daxiangong said, "Fusang does have many silver mines. Historical records record that there are many silver mines in Fusang." Envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty to pay tribute would bring a large amount of gold and silver, but no one in our court knew where these veins were. Qin Xiaowei once wrote in the palace examination policy question, and saw relevant records in an ancient book, which can be found Yinshan veins, and suggested that the imperial court build a smelting plant in Fusang and transport the silver back to the Song Dynasty to solve the money shortage."

Zhao Zongquan quickly ordered, "Quickly, go find the articles from the palace examination, and Qin Dynasty. Not even one of the memorials from the lieutenant to the court should be left behind."

Soon, the imperial examination articles were found, but the memorial wasted a lot of effort.

Mainly because in the past year or so, many things have happened in the court, including King Yan's rebellion and Zhao Zongquan's succession. Everyone in the court is busy with these things.

Of course no one would pay attention to the memorial of a sixth-rank petty official. If all memorials were not required to be kept on file, Zhao Zongquan would probably not be able to find it now.

When Zhao Zongquan finished reading Qin Hao’s Imperial Examination Policy Question, he was very excited and said, “Okay, what a great article. In addition to Fuso Silver Mine, this improvement of coinage technology is also worth promoting.”

Xianggong Han quickly warned, "The official affairs are very important, so we still need to act with caution."

Zhao Zongquan was a little helpless, and it happened that Qin Hao's memorials arrived, four in total.

Every three months, Qin Hao will write a memorial and let the caravans who come to deliver supplies take it back.

Zhao Zongquan couldn't wait to open the first memorial, which briefly summarized how Qin Hao first discovered Iwami Yinshan and the process of recruiting miners using the surrounding famous names.

The second letter is about Qin Hao's process of building fortifications and smelting plants in the mining area. Although the memorial is limited in length and is written in one stroke, Zhao Zongquan seemed to see the dazzling light of silver from the text.

The third letter is that Qin Hao took advantage of the conflicts with the daimyo and Fujiwara clan in various places to weaken the overall strength of Japan, so as to prevent them from coveting the huge benefits brought by Yinshan and jumping over the wall in a hurry. < /p>

Not long after Zhao Zongquan picked up the fourth memorial, his hands began to tremble.

Because the memorial said that Qin Hao had led a fleet back from Japan, and the ships were filled with silver smelted this year, a whole fleet of silver

Zhao Zongquan was eager to thinkYou need to know how many ships there are in this fleet, what kind of ships they are, and how much silver is on board

However, there is no more below. Qin Hao's memorial did not mention the specific amount of silver at all.

Xianggong Han saw that Zhao Zong was displeased, so he explained, "The officials and Captain Qin may be afraid that the news will leak out, in case someone wants to take advantage of this batch of silver."

Zhao Zongquan was agitated in his heart. If the silver was robbed, what else would he use to carry out reforms?

"Quick, call Gu Tingye"

Zhao Zongquan had just ascended the throne and did not really hold much military power. The only general he could fully trust was Gu Tingye.

Not long after, Gu Tingye arrived at the palace.

Zhao Zongquan told Gu Tingye the situation and showed the memorial to Gu Tingye.

When Gu Tingye saw Qin Hao instigating the relationship between the Fujiwara clan and the local daimyo, causing war, he couldn't help but clapped his hands and said, "Haha, he is indeed Zihan. He has strategies and means, and he is ruthless."

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Zhao Zongquan looked at Gu Tingye suspiciously, "You know Colonel Qin"

Gu Tingye cupped his fists and cupped his hands and smiled and said, "Guan family, Zihan is the cousin of the lower official, and he is also a classmate, Zihan Han's talents are far superior to those of lower officials."

Zhao Zongquan nodded calmly. When Qin Hao left, he had more than 300 people and fifty craftsmen, so he could establish himself overseas. Heel, you must know that wealth and wealth are attractive to people's hearts. It is a whole mountain of silver. It is certain that it will be coveted by others. Qin Hao can keep the mountain of silver with just such a few people. Strategy and bravery are indispensable.

In addition, Qin Hao and Gu Tingye are cousins, so it seems that Zhao Zongquan, one of his own, thought of this and said to Gu Tingye.

"In that case, you will lead the troops to meet Captain Qin. Remember, you must transport this batch of silver to Bianjing safely"

"Promise"

On the other side, at Mingzhou Port, workers on the dock were busy carrying various supplies to the ship's cabin.

Suddenly, a worker pointed to the distant coastline and exclaimed, "What a huge fleet."

The workers looked in the direction of his finger and couldn't help but gasp. .

Mingzhou Port was considered a relatively developed port in the Song Dynasty. They had seen many merchant fleets, but at most there were only four or five large ships with more than 3,000 yuan, and the others were only one or two thousand yuan. boat.

But today’s fleet is all made of five thousand materials. There are five or six ships. The first big ship still hangs the flag of the Song Dynasty, and the sea breeze blows fiercely. ring.

At this time, Qin Hao was on the big ship at the front, standing on the bow and looking at the Mingzhou Port not far away, feeling a little emotional.

After a year and a half at sea, he finally returned.

"After a while, we reached the shore. We immediately raised our guard and did not let strangers approach us. We also warned our brothers that if anyone has unclean hands and feet, don't blame the ruthless military law." Qin Hao warned Cui Zhi behind him. .

“No." Cui Zhi bowed in salute and went to convey the order.

In the past year and a half, Qin Hao has trained the originally disorganized army into an elite force. At first, they fought against some big names who coveted the silver mines. Later, the Fujiwara clan coveted the Iwami Silver Mine. After all, the Fujiwara clan was the actual ruler of Fuso, and the armed forces in their hands were not weak. The two sides fought for almost two months, and finally defeated the Fujiwara clan and saved the Iwami Silver Mine. .

Although the two parties signed an alliance, Qin Hao did not believe in the character of the Fuso people and constantly instigated conflicts between the local daimyo and the Fujiwara clan. Not only did he fund supplies and equipment, but he also sometimes asked these sergeants to do so. It is no exaggeration to say that these sergeants have experienced hundreds of battles after disguising themselves as Fuso people and helping daimyo fight against the Fujiwara clan.

Cui Zhi ordered the sergeants to set up isolation zones and arrange patrol guards. Such a large amount of silver would definitely not be transported away for a while. This kind of large-scale ship has too deep a draft and cannot move inland. It can only be used in canals. For transporting cargo ships.

“Brothers, I have been working hard these days. I had someone report it to Mingzhou Prefecture before I came here. I believe the court will send someone to take over soon. "Qin Hao shouted loudly.

"Nuo" the sergeants responded in unison. In the past year and a half, Qin Hao also fulfilled his original promise, taking the lead at every station and never abandoning anyone. Brothers and sisters, the soldiers were naturally convinced.

Three days later, Gu Tingye arrived with three thousand troops and was shocked to see such a scene.

" "This ship is all full of silver coins."

Qin Hao smiled and invited Gu Tingye to board the ship, then took him into the cabin and ordered people to open boxes one by one. The white silver coins dazzled so much that Gu Tingye almost couldn't open his eyes. The family was rich and he had seen the world, but he was really surprised when he saw the scene in front of him.

Qin Hao picked up one of the fifty-tael silver ingots and handed it to Gu Tingye. , smiled and said, "What does my cousin think of the fineness of this silver ingot?"

Gu Tingye looked at it and said with emotion, "Silver ingots of this fineness have far exceeded those in private circulation, even compared to official silver. ”

Qin Hao stretched out, “Then I’ll leave this place to my cousin, and I can finally have a peaceful sleep.”

Gu Tingye looked at the ship full of silver and smiled bitterly, "Zi Han fell into a state of confusion. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well." "

"There is no way, why is my cousin now a popular person among today's officials?" Qin Hao raised his eyebrows and joked.

In the past year and a half, Mrs. Qin Liu would send him a letter from home every month, and Qin Hao also knew something about the affairs in the court. As expected, the development was similar to the original drama.

The only difference is that Gu Tingye is not angry to death. Gu Yankai left Bianjing because he felt that there was no hope for the imperial examination and was depressed. He went around to relax, but he happened to meet Zhao Zongquan in danger.

That night, after Gu Tingye counted all the silver coins, he gave it to Zhao Zongquan. It was expedited at 800 miles.A memorial not only told Zhao Zongquan the amount of silver so that he could sleep peacefully, but also asked Zhao Zongquan for help.

The boat he brought could not hold so much silver.

The memorial was quickly delivered to Zhao Zongquan. Upon seeing this, Zhao Zongquan was as excited as a child and clapped his hands.

"Haha, Lieutenant Qin is indeed a pillar of talent. When he returns to Beijing, I will reward him heavily."

Xiangong Han was also fascinated by the numbers on the memorial. , and then he reacted.

"I congratulate the officials and the Song Dynasty. From now on, the money shortage of the Song Dynasty can be solved."

King Huan was also very excited, and at the same time reminded him, "The officials, Zhong Huai The memorial said that ships must be mobilized."

Zhao Zongquan then reacted, "Look at me, I am so happy. I quickly conveyed my order. Except for transporting grain, all ships with more than 2,000 grains in the two rivers are at Gu Tingye's disposal. "

"诺"

Allocating ships, arranging escorts, and transshipments, Gu Tingye was busy for the next month, and finally sent in the last batch of silver coins. canal.

Qin Hao also went to Bianjing to resume his life.

The Bianjing Pier is bustling with people these days. Ship after ship of silver is arriving, so it is impossible to keep the news at bay, so people come to watch every day. They have nothing to do with each other, but such a scene is rare in a hundred years, and it would be a loss if you don't watch it.

When bragging to your descendants in the future, you can have one more topic to talk about: your grandfather

Of course, not everyone is happy. Such a large amount of silver has a negative impact on the existing silver price. Naturally, it caused a big impact, and the noble merchants who had hidden a large amount of silver suffered a huge loss. They wanted to stab Qin Hao to death in order to relieve their hatred.

However, Zhao Zongquan didn't care at all about their feelings. Seeing that the treasury, which was originally empty and could run a carriage, instantly became full, he was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth.

"By the way, when will Gu Tingye and Qin Xiaowei arrive in Bianjing?" Zhao Zongquan suddenly asked Mr. Han on the side.

Xiangong Han thought for a while, "Counting the days, the last batch of silver should arrive in Bianjing tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

Zhao Zongquan nodded, "How can I reward you?" How is the discussion going? Have you come up with the charter?"

Xiangong Han looked at Zhao Zongquan cautiously, "Guan family, what we have planned is to be promoted to one level and rewarded with some land and treasured objects."

Xiangong Han was surprised, "Is this too much?"

"I have thought that the Song Dynasty has been troubled by money shortage for many years. I feel that it is not enough for all the kings in the dynasty to solve it. If he does not have a title in the future, even giving him a marquis is not an exaggeration." Zhao ZongQuan stared.

Xiangong Han could not persuade him any more, so he could only agree with a wry smile and prepare the imperial edict.

Two days later, Qin Hao and Gu Tingye escorted the last batch of silver coins to Bianjing. In the carriage of Dongchang Hou Mansion, the Qin Liu family had already been waiting eagerly for it. Qin Junye was embarrassed to expose it in public. He came out and didn't come, but judging from the fact that he sent someone to ask about him every time he burned incense, he must be uneasy at home.

"Mother." After Qin Hao got off the boat, he saw the carriage marked with the emblem of Dongchang Houfu. He quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply when he saw Qin Liu.

Qin Liu’s face burst into tears immediately, holding Qin Hao’s hand and crying so hard that no amount of comfort could help.

In the end, it was Gu Tingye who reminded, "Auntie, the officials are still waiting to ask questions. It is better to let my cousin face the saint with me first. If you have anything to say, we can talk about it when we come back."

Qin Mrs. Liu then stopped crying and told Qin Hao to go back quickly.

All the way to the palace, Qin Hao finally met the new king.

Zhao Zongquan also looked at Qin Hao at the same time. When he saw that he had sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes and majestic weapons, but he was not as gentle and gentle as the scholar-bureaucrats of the Manchu Dynasty, and there was a faint murderous aura in his body, he couldn't help but secretly praise him for his talent. .

"I love you so much. I have worked hard on you these days." Zhao Zongquan personally stepped forward to help Qin Hao up, holding his hand, and said with emotion.

Qin Hao was a little helpless, why did men in ancient times always like to hold hands?

But he said, "It is the duty of a minister to do his duty to the court and to be loyal to His Majesty. It is impossible to talk about it." "Thank you for your hard work."

Hearing this, Zhao Zongquan even praised him, "Okay, that's good. If all the ministers in the world could love you as much as you do, I would have nothing to worry about."

Then. , Zhao Zongquan asked the eunuch to announce Qin Hao's appointment, and after the eunuch finished reading, he asked.

"Ai Qing is quite satisfied"

Based on the rank, the Captain of Light Vehicles is a military position starting from the fourth rank. Qin Hao was previously at the sixth rank, so this is considered a promotion to the third rank. level, this was definitely an exceptional promotion. Considering that he was not yet seventeen years old, the speed of promotion was already astonishing.

Qin Hao bowed slightly and smiled and said, "I am satisfied with the official gift, but I still have a request that I would like to ask the official to fulfill."

Hearing this, Zhao Zongquan not only did not If you are angry, you will laugh and be very happy. If you show the way of a monarch and his ministers too much, it will be bad and make people confused.

"Oh, what are your requests? Let me tell you. If it is reasonable, I will definitely grant it to you."

Qin Hao pretended to be shy and said, "I will report it back to the official's house. When I am released, , a marriage has been decided in the family, and I would like to ask the official to give the marriage decree, so that the girl’s hard work will not be in vain.”

Zhao Zongquan was stunned for a moment, then smiled at King Huan and said, “Haha, it’s indeed the young man Mu. "Ai, what did I think? She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Yu's family. You must have some sense. Okay, I will be your matchmaker."

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