Song Gexing

Chapter 57 Zhao Fang’s Palace Location

"Hey, yes, Yuqing Zhaoying Palace is a good place!"

The argument between Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang made Yan Shu's eyes light up, but it confused everyone. Didn't they just say that Zhao Fang should not be allowed to have contact with Taoist priests?

Zhao Zhen looked at him puzzled and saw Yan Shu smiling and saying: "The Zhaoying Palace of Yuqing was magnificent in those days, covering an area of ​​more than 700 acres. It was destroyed by thunder and fire. The Queen Mother wanted to rebuild but was dissuaded by the ministers. Only two palaces were repaired, and only two palaces were left. There are a few Taoist priests there, let them go to Jingling Palace as errands, it would not be a good idea to change the name to King Wei with the free time."

Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "That's still outside the palace!"

Yan Shu said with a smile: "Officials love their sons and ministers can understand, and ministers also love young children, but parents' beloved sons must have far-reaching plans. King Wei is the future of our Great Song Dynasty. It should be allowed to have more contact with the people's livelihood and the people. It is not suitable to be raised in the palace. Nei, I didn’t say anything before, but there was no time for placement, but now we have natural support, and there is a road leading directly to the imperial city, so it is convenient to travel."

Zhao Zhen pondered after hearing this, and Fu Bi looked at his father-in-law in confusion: "There are only two palaces left, and they are not suitable for living. Do we still have to spend money and food to build them?"

After Yan Shu glanced at Zhao Zhen, he raised his hands and spoke again: "Actually, I also have selfish motives. This place does need to be renovated, but it doesn't have to cost too much to rebuild. The reason why I asked King Wei to go there is because I am worried that the officials will rebuild this Taoist temple in the future. If we kill King Wei, this future trouble will be gone."

Zhao Zhen was embarrassed when he told this truth, but everyone's eyes lit up and they all spoke in agreement.

Speaking of the particularity of this Taoist temple, Yuqing Zhaoying Palace was built by Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty to promote the righteousness of the Song Dynasty.

At that time, there were many rumors among the government and the public that Zhao and Song robbed Hou Zhou of being unfair, which was why the Chanyuan Alliance was such a shame.

Zhenzong then came up with an auspicious sign, and the heavenly text said that Zhao Song followed the will of heaven, which was the will of heaven.

In order to thank God, a large-scale Taoist palace was built in the northwest of Bianjing City, at the location of the Qian Gua.

But a few years after Zhenzong's death, there was a thunderstorm in the seventh year of Tiansheng. Thunder and fire struck a beam in the main hall, causing a fire. Only the ruins of the walls were burned.

At that time, Empress Dowager Liu was in power. She wanted to rebuild but was blocked by officials. I heard that Empress Dowager Liu even cried, but everyone refused to give in.

Lu Yijian objected at first, but he said it tactfully, but Fan Yong directly complained that it was a waste of money and people. This was because the court did not care about the people, so God sent thunder and fire as punishment.

Using the Zi's spear to attack the Zi's shield, Lao Fan's trick was so slippery that Liu E couldn't fix it. He had no choice but to agree not to fix it with tears.

Originally, after Zhenzong's efforts, the Song Dynasty was already so poor that it was almost impossible to open the pot. If we rebuild such a large-scale building, everyone will drink the northwest wind.

The main reason is that this Taoist temple is too expensive. Song Zhenzong spent [-] million taels of silver to build a Taoist temple, which was no less crazy than Song Huizong later.

More than 3000 houses are exquisite and magnificent. They are indeed so beautiful that people can’t let go of them. They also left a deep impression on Zhao Zhen.

Therefore, after the economy improved a few years ago, he rebuilt two temples.

Zhao Zhen actually believed in Taoism, but he was not as willful as his father and had an honest and loyal character. He did not dare to ignore the dissuasion of his ministers, otherwise he would have to retake Taoism.

Now that the New Deal is being implemented smoothly, and the economy of the Song Dynasty is gradually recovering, if the treasury is sufficient, he will probably rebuild it.

Yan Shu was cunning and saw his inner thoughts, so he took this opportunity to stop his thoughts. There was nothing more important than his favorite son.

Everyone was happy at this, Zhao Fang was removed, and the ministers had no worries. It was just a matter of spending some money. Wang Yaochen approved of this with both hands.

It means that the three envoys will definitely squeeze out the money for King Wei's palace and build it.

After the monarch and ministers agreed, Zhao Zhenrang called his son and told him about it face to face. It happened that the ministers were here and wanted to hear his client's opinion.Zhao Fang, who came in a hurry, was moved when he knew that some living areas needed to be rebuilt after hearing the ins and outs, and that walls and guards' residences were to be built.

"I'm stupid, cement! Why did I forget this great artifact?"

Thinking of this, he jumped up and shouted happily: "Dad, we are getting rich. My son thought of something that can not only build strong houses, but also make a lot of money!"

Zhao Zhen was worried that he would be dissatisfied. After all, except for the two lonely palaces of Yuqing Zhaoying Palace, a large area had become a dilapidated environment submerged in weeds.

Hearing his words, he was surprised and said, "Brother, don't you dislike that place?"

"Why do you dislike it? Dad, my son is telling you to make money."

"Oh, what's the best way to make money?"

Everyone is also curious about Zhao Fang's sudden and unconstrained behavior, which makes people wonder what to say.

But Wang Yaochen was most concerned about making money. When he heard this, he quickly asked: "The King of Wei has a way of doing business. Please tell me."

The Song Dynasty was the only dynasty where the court did not prohibit business. Officials could do business, women could do business, and the children of businessmen could participate in the imperial examination.

Seeing Wang Yaochen's curiosity, Zhao Fang replied with a spring breeze on his face: "I have something that looks like dust. After it is mixed with water and dried, it is as strong as a rock. It can be used in city construction and road paving. It can also strengthen river embankments. It is waterproof and fireproof. It is easy to construct. It can be said to be a building. It’s also an artifact of materials!”

Instead of being as excited as expected, everyone looked at him like a fool, with their mouths open and their eyes full of disbelief.

Zhao Fang suddenly became anxious, stamped his feet and swore: "Give me a kiln entrance, and I will make an experiment for everyone to see. If you don't believe it, you should believe it after seeing it with your own eyes."

Now everyone was a little convinced, and Zhao Fang immediately added: "We agreed, I invented this thing, and I will share the money I make in the future, so I can't give it all to you."

"You're talking nonsense again. Why do kids want money?"

Zhao Zhen, who came back to his senses, smiled and scolded, and Zhao Fang immediately retorted: "What dad said is wrong. My son is going to open a house. Of course he must have his own income. Do you still need dad to provide money to support the family?"

Zhao Zhen was right. He waved his sleeves and said, "Okay, the income from what you make will be yours, and dad will not be short of you."

"Your Majesty!"

Fan Zhongyan jumped out quickly. He was doing mental arithmetic just now. He couldn't wait any longer now.

After Zhao Fang told him about the usefulness of cement, he didn't believe it, but after telling him about the experiment, he already believed it. Without him, this was not the first time that the King of Wei had done something magical for him.

Immediately he began to do mental calculations. If this thing could really be used, he was shocked by this calculation. How many cities in the Song Dynasty needed to be repaired every year, and how many roads needed to be built every year.

Not to mention waterproof embankments and residential buildings, this is an astronomical figure and a steady stream of income that will not stop.

"Boyong, do some calculations. If the King of Wei can really create a building material that can be used as he said, how much profit can it make?"

Seeing Fan Zhongyan's solemn expression, Wang Yaochen also became solemn. After a moment's thought, he frowned and said, "It's hard to estimate how much profit there will be, but it can be passed on to future generations, and there will be a steady stream of benefits for thousands of years."

(End of this chapter)