She Song

Chapter 188 Liao Palace’s feelings
Speculation is a science, and the most famous historical figure is the businessman Lu Buwei. During the hierarchical Warring States Period, he became the prime minister of the Qin State with the phrase "this rare thing can be lived in".

Therefore, there have been countless speculators throughout the ages.

The army of the King of Zhenbei entered the city. The ordinary people closed their doors and prayed for safety. The guard soldiers huddled in the camp and trembled. The officials looked at the brightly armored outsiders with complicated emotions.

However, someone took the initiative to come up and pay homage to Han Xiaoyao.

Gong Zhen, the richest man in Yanjing, had been waiting outside Jiedu Mansion early. When he saw Han Xiaoyao coming out of the mansion, he personally presented him with a gift list and asked to see him.

A huge amount of rice, grain, cloth and goods, as well as his own mansion.

Although Yanjing is bitterly cold, this mansion alone is worth 20 yuan, and Gong Zhen can be said to have spent a lot of money on it.

Han Xiaoyao smiled and asked: "Everyone must ask for something according to courtesy. What do you want?"

Gong Zhen cupped her hands and said: "The king of Zhenbei led the army to guard the border, and the people of Yandi are all grateful. Now they are doing their best, one is to reward the army, and the other is to provide a resting place for the king of Zhenbei. The gift is so small that I dare not do anything. beg."

Han Xiaoyao turned to ask Sima Hengru: "Well, what you said is indeed that we are in urgent need, but we cannot accept this gift. Could you please Mr. Sima explain the rules of Zhenbei Palace."

Sima Hengru immediately said: "The king of Zhenbei loves the people like his son, and he has already promulgated regulations. No one is allowed to accept bribes, and those who violate the regulations will be severely punished!"

Gong Zhen had a thought, and hastily changed her rhetoric: "The king of Zhenbei is as clean as water, it is really a blessing for the people of Yandi! Cao Min just remembered that these goods are not gifts, but sold to the king of Zhenbei..."

At the same time, he observed Han Xiaoyao's expression more carefully.

Han Xiaoyao nodded his head. As expected, he was active as a businessman, so he deliberately asked, "Since it's for sale, it's not bribery. I don't know how much these goods cost?"

Gong Zhen was determined and said seriously: "One penny!"

This kind of disguised bribery is known to everyone, but Han Xiaoyao asked: "How is this different from giving it away for free?"

Gong Zhen became more stable and said immediately: "Reporting to the King of Zhenbei, the common people had heard that the first loan of Hanji Bank was interest-free, so they followed suit. The first business with the King of Zhenbei, what the common people valued was not the amount of profit, but whether it could The water flows slowly."

After listening to Gong Zhen's words, Han Xiaoyao laughed: "What sharp words, he is a courageous and knowledgeable person! Let's see, I can't take over people's mansions and buy and sell them by force. Rice and grain goods are used as military supplies." The capital is purchased and delivered according to the market price, so there is no need for the mansion."

Gong Zhen was stunned for a moment. What was going on? Will this favor be accepted?

"As long as you abide by the law and buy and sell publicly, you don't have to worry about anything else."

After speaking, Han Xiaoyao and others continued northward until they arrived at the once magnificent Liao Palace. However, after the Jurchens destroyed the city and burned and killed them, the walls collapsed and the houses collapsed, leaving only ruins.

Fortunately, the venue was large enough. After more than [-] people from the First Regiment of the First Division of the Zhen Guojun, the First Regiment of the Cavalry Brigade, and the Special Operations Brigade settled in, only one-fifth of the usable area was occupied.

Finally, in a remote corner of the palace, Jiang Queer, who was setting up defenses, found a relatively well-preserved garden. Perhaps because of the shelter of the garden walls and trees, it was lucky enough to escape the Jurchens' burning.

The garden was empty, and all the fragments and valuables were gone. It was uninhabited for more than half a year, and the weeds grew to the height of a person. It became a paradise for pikas and birds.

Jiang Queer asked her subordinates to clean and repair immediately, and at the same time ran to tell the master that there were more than a dozen houses in the garden, and the master and the two would-be masters finally had a decent place to live.

Han Xiaoyao didn't pay much attention to his residence, and during this period, he almost lived in bamboo houses and military tents.

However, for a woman, having a real yard is the best thing.

"Tingyuyuan..."

Han Xiaoyao stood in front of the garden gate for a long time.

Jiang Que'er was a little uneasy and asked tentatively: "Master, this garden is not suitable?" Han Xiaoyao turned to look at Jiang Que'er, stepped into the garden gate, looked at the layout and buildings, and said with a smile: "This It's just luck that the garden can be preserved. It's very good! I just saw the name of the garden and I had some thoughts. Tell me, the Liao Kingdom covers thousands of miles and has millions of cavalry. How come it can't defeat ten or twenty thousand Jurchens?"

Since joining the special operations team, Jiang Queer has been strengthening the study and research of classic battle cases, believing that the master's questions are to test his opinions on the Battle of Hubu Dagang.

"At each other's paces, 50 Jurchens defeated [-] Liao troops. There were many factors. The Jurchens were indeed tough and fought against the odds, so they moved forward with all their might. The Liao army was corrupt, morale was low, and the people were divided. At the moment of the decisive battle, someone from behind usurped the throne. More What is absurd is that the Liao Emperor actually decided to lead troops back from the battlefield to quell the rebellion, which fundamentally shook the Liao army's will and led to a complete rout."

Well, from being a farmer who only knew how to fight to now analyzing battle cases in a clear and logical manner, Jiang Queer has really studied hard.

"Yes, the decline of a powerful empire must be an unforgettable failure. From the time we entered Yanjing to this garden, I found too many traces of Han civilization.

Therefore, the original fierce Khitan warriors gradually turned into arty Song people. Facing the wolves and tigers of the Jurchens, even if they destroyed the Jurchens at Hubu Dagang, they would not be able to hold on for long! "

"Oh!" Jiang Que'er nodded, half understanding.

"Three provinces a day!" Han Xiaoyao pointed at the other party's heart: "You must summarize carefully, understand the underlying situation, and pay attention to your own arrogance!"

Now, Jiang Que'er understood.

"Yes, Master, I promise not to be arrogant or impetuous!"

After looking around, Han Xiaoyao unexpectedly kicked out a fat rabbit that ran to him in a hurry.

Before leaving the garden, Jiang Queer pointed to the stone carving above the garden gate with the name of the garden engraved on it.

"Master, since you don't like it, why not change the name?"

"No, keep it. In the future, when you see it every day, you will be able to alert yourself. You must not play casually, or destruction will be in sight."

On the [-]th day of the Yuan Dynasty, news came that the Ever Victorious Army was gradually moving to designated locations outside the city to undergo reorganization, while Zhang Linghui, the executor of the South Gate closure incident, committed suicide at home.

After a joint investigation by the Changsheng Army, the Yanshan Mansion concluded that he had committed suicide out of fear of crime!

Han Xiaoyao smiled. After Guo Yaoshi, Wang Anzhong also had to be honest.

After the power of thunder, it should be the spring breeze.

Therefore, Han Xiaoyao notified the senior officials of Yanshan Mansion and Changsheng Army to hold a meeting in three days to discuss how to sort out the political and military affairs of Yanjing and even Yanyun.

Three days passed in a flash, except Guo Yaoshi's [-] personal guards who stayed in Yanjing City, the rest of the Ever Victorious Army moved out of the city to accept reorganization.

Hundreds of original officials from Yanjing gathered in Yanshan Mansion to listen to King Zhenbei's policy outline.

The first priority is people's livelihood.In addition to the original people of Yan, there are also more than [-] refugees who migrated with the Zhenguo army.

After the Jurchens robbed a large number of people, the area around Yanjing became an ownerless land, and most of the fertile land was occupied by various Wubao villages. Not long after Wang Anzhong took over, he has not been able to clear it up.

Therefore, Han Xiaoyao demanded that the inventory be gradually completed within three months, and all the ownerless land be recovered and then distributed to the refugees and landless farmers, and he insisted on implementing the tax reduction and exemption policy as originally promised.

On the basis of maintaining the original policies for industry and commerce, Hanji Bank increased funds to support small and medium-sized merchants to revitalize the economy in accordance with the rules and regulations. Hanji Bank also went to the countryside to participate in various commercial activities on an equal footing and did not enjoy any privileges.

Regarding the military, in addition to military reorganization, Guo Yaoshi proposed two more difficult events.

The Xi people invaded and Zhang Jue defected. What should be done?

(End of this chapter)