I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 303: Talking about love is not as good as talking about money, let’s smuggle together!

Inside the post house.

Su Liang and Cao Yi came to the fifth princess of Dali and Duan Tianhai, the special envoy of Dali, with smiles on their faces.

Duan Tianhai had a dark face.

The fifth princess in a purple dress lowered her head and fiddled with her tea cup.

Neither of them planned to pay attention to Su Liang and Cao Yi, let alone invite them to sit down and watch tea.

Fortunately, Su Liang and Cao Yi were thick-skinned enough and sat down immediately.

Su Liang took the lead and said: "Your Highness Princess, Special Envoy Duan, I am here today in a private capacity to negotiate a deal with you two. If this deal is completed, it will be of great benefit to both of us!"

Su Liang directly recounted the story between him and the fifth princess and did not intend to mention it again.

Duan Tianhai and the fifth princess still didn't speak.

However, the two of them did not interrupt Su Liang or chase him away, which showed that they were willing to listen to Su Liang continue talking.

Su Liang straightened up and continued: "Your country is located in the southwest. Except for our country, the surrounding barbarian tribes are very barren, and there is a gap with the Jiaozhi State. Foreign trade is relatively passive. Apart from the market trade, only tribute is left. Granted trade, these two types of trade have great limitations, making it impossible for the people of the two countries to circulate many goods, and it is difficult for the people on the border to get what they need. Now, I have a way to solve this situation."

Upon hearing this, the fifth princess's movements suddenly stopped.

At present, there are two ways of trade between the Song Dynasty and Dali.

One is the market trade. The bargaining field between the two parties was located in Yongzhou of the Song Dynasty. The court was highly interfering and many goods could not be replaced at all.

Second, trade is granted every year. The so-called annual gift is that the Dali Kingdom gave its fine horses, bezoars, rhino skins, and saddles to the Song Dynasty in the name of "tribute". The Song Dynasty gave them silk, porcelain, cultural classics, etc. in the form of gifts, but these The trade amount of this method is small, and it is still once a year.

The land of the Song Dynasty was vast and rich in resources. Except for the lack of horses, there was no shortage of anything else. Even if it is missing, it can be replaced from the market elsewhere.

But not Dali.

Because they were located in the southwest border, and the surrounding areas were either poor or chaotic, they could only do business with the Song Dynasty.

Su Liang glanced at Cao Yi.

The latter understood immediately and took out a document from his arms.

"This is Cao Jingxiu, a member of the Cao family. He has been engaged in business since he abandoned his official position. I asked him to contact more than ten big businessmen in Bianjing. These people can go to the border to do business. Here are the goods they made. Category, if Dali is lacking, just tell these people, the price is absolutely fair!”

"Of course, we also hope that your country can make some concessions on the horse and armor business."

Immediately, Cao Yi stood up and placed the document in front of the fifth princess of Dali.

The fifth princess did not show any pretense, she picked up the document and started reading it.

Feelings are feelings, business is business.

As a member of the royal family, she understands this truth better than anyone else.

After reading it, she handed it to Duan Tianhai.

After Duan Tianhai read it, he was very excited, but his face still showed no expression.

Many merchants of the Song Dynasty regarded the southern border as a place of miasma.

If these big businessmen from Bianjing can go to the border to do business, it will definitely be beneficial to Dali.

"Snapped!"

Duan Tianhai slapped the document on the table.

"Su Yushi, you are really smart! You want to use your daily things from the Song Dynasty to exchange for our large number of horses and armors. Without these things like you, we Dali people can still live a good life, but you guys can't. Without our horses and armor, we can't go far. I don't think you are sincere enough!"

"I will give you two choices now. One, go to your official family and ask for permission to include my Dali; second, write a letter of apology and marry my princess!"

This old fox still has no intention of giving up.

pity.

Su Liang couldn't do either of these two things.

Su Liang understood Duan Tianhai's current mood very well.

The other party and the fifth princess came to Bianjing.

The purpose is to find a backer for the Duan family in Dali, either with the Song Dynasty or with Su Liang as a backer.

But the Song Dynasty would not agree to their inclusion at all.

The current leader of the Dali Kingdom is Duan Silian, but the person who really holds the power is the Prime Minister Gao Zhisheng.

Gao Zhisheng's status in Dali Kingdom is equivalent to Dong Zhuo of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

In addition, there are several tribes with foreign surnames in Dali that are also very unstable, and civil strife may break out at any time.

If the Song Dynasty allowed it to be included, it would undoubtedly have an extra hot potato.

Su Liang looked calm.

He had already guessed Duan Tianhai's reaction.

They came to the Song Dynasty to seek stability for the Duan family of the Dali royal family.

Su Liang's suggestion just now can enrich Dali, but it cannot save the Duan family.

Duan's crisis remains unresolved.

This is like, Dali people can eat two dishes and one soup every day. If the merchants of the Song Dynasty go to the border to start trade, Dali people may be able to eat four dishes and one soup.

This is definitely beneficial to Dali people.

But the most urgent crisis in Dali now is that, whether eating four dishes and one soup or two dishes and one soup, people eating with the Duan family in Dali may overturn the table at any time.

No matter how good the food is, it is meaningless if it cannot be eaten.

Only when Mr. Duan of Dali has dealt with the people who want to overturn the table can he consider how many dishes and soups to eat.

"Fifth Princess, Special Envoy Duan, maybe I didn't explain it clearly just now. What if I said that these merchants going to the border are not enriching the Dali country, but enriching the Duan family of Dali?"

Hearing this, Duan Tianhai and the Fifth Princess couldn't help but raise their heads.

Fu Dali Guo and Fu Dali Duan are completely different.

The country of Dali is rich, and the national treasury is rich.

The treasury belongs to the imperial court, and it is not easy for the Duan family of the Dali royal family to withdraw money from the treasury.

But Fu Dali Duan family.

It's the Duan family's own money bag.

If the Duan family had enough money, they would be able to grow rapidly. Duan Tianhai frowned slightly, this was simply impossible.

All the money that passed through the market was clearly recorded. If the royal family Duan could have embezzled it, they would have embezzled it long ago.

"I'd like to ask Yushi Su to explain it in detail!" the fifth princess couldn't help but said.

"Cough cough!"

At this time, Su Liang coughed twice and licked his lips.

"Serve tea! Serve good tea! Serve the best tea!" Duan Tianhai shouted towards the outside.

A smile suddenly appeared on Su Liang's face.

He's not really thirsty, it's mostly about getting respect.

Slightly tilt, tea is served.

Su Liang took a sip, and then said: "It's actually very simple, just smuggling!"

"Smuggling?" The fifth princess of Dali and Duan Tianhai exclaimed at the same time.

"At the border, the sales officials of Song Dynasty and Dali turned a blind eye. Duan pretended to be a merchant and did business with our merchants. The money would fall into Duan's pocket!"

Dali royal family, doing business and smuggling.

This sounds unheard of.

But if you think about it carefully, doing this can indeed make Duan a lot of money.

Moreover, there are already many smugglers at the border and they cannot be controlled at all.

"You two, a horse will not grow fat without night grass, and a man will not be rich without windfall. This is the best way for the Duan family in Dali to grow rapidly." Cao Yi added.

The fifth princess and Duan Tianhai were immediately moved.

This is a very good idea.

As long as the merchants of the Song Dynasty cooperate properly, Duan can definitely make this matter airtight.

The reason why Su Liang proposed this strategy was because it would also be beneficial to the Song Dynasty.

The best way to stabilize the southern border.

Not relying on the power of Dali, nor sending heavy troops to guard it, but letting the people there have food to eat.

Once trade flourishes and food and clothing are sufficient, everyone will be disinclined to fight.

The stones in the hearts of the Fifth Princess and Duan Tianhai couldn't help but fall to the ground.

Although they failed to include the Song Dynasty and found Su Liang as a backer, this method was still a good strategy.

If you have money, Duan will be able to strengthen his waist and slowly accumulate strength to take control of the entire Dali. It will be a matter of time.

Moreover, Dali did not want to break up with Song Dynasty.

Even if the leader of Dali personally wrote to the officials of the Song Dynasty to express his dissatisfaction because of Su Liang's rejection of the fifth princess, it would have no effect.

As a small country like theirs, there is nothing they can do except say a few harsh words.

If Dali really dared to cause trouble in the southern border when a war broke out in the northern border of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty would definitely hit it hard if it freed its hands.

They are willing to accept this win-win strategy.

"Brother Jing Ming, can you really do it? Is the Song Dynasty court willing to turn a blind eye?"

Duan Tianhai directly changed the name Su Liang.

Su Liang smiled slightly and said: "Special Envoy Duan, I already said it when I came here. I am representing myself personally. This matter has nothing to do with the Song Dynasty court. As for the border, as long as it is profitable, I, the Song Dynasty, will naturally turn a blind eye. Just close one eye and don't let us suffer."

"If there are any high-priced horses or high-priced armor, these merchants may cooperate with others, and then I will have nothing to do with it!"

Su Liang's words naturally meant a warning.

This is a policy of mutual benefit and is not a national policy.

If the other party wants to take over a big business, Su Liang will never allow it. When doing business, it is natural to say ugly things first.

"Don't worry, brother Jing Ming, absolutely not! Absolutely not!"

Immediately, Su Liang and Cao Yan stood up.

Su Liang cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness Princess, Special Envoy Duan, it's a pleasure to cooperate with you. Let's take our leave!"

Su Liang turned around and left to prevent the fifth princess of Dali from causing trouble and causing trouble again.

"Su... Liang, stop first!" The fifth princess stood up and said, "I want to treat you and your sister-in-law to a meal, is that okay?"

"Okay, I'll treat you to this meal!" Su Liang suddenly smiled.

……

The next day, he went to Chui Gong Hall.

Su Liang reported the matter to Zhao Zhen in detail.

"Haha... I ordered the Duan family of the Dali royal family to smuggle on their own border. Only you, Su Jingming, can come up with this strategy. It is feasible, very feasible. I will order someone to inform the border market. As long as we don't suffer a loss, everything can be done. The door of convenience.”

Zhao Zhen was very happy.

Su Liang was the only virtuous minister among the Manchu officials who not only would not cause him any trouble, but could also solve various problems for him.

……

On the 19th day of the twelfth lunar month, it was very cold.

The news that Su Liang and his wife, their son and daughter, and the fifth princess of Dali dined at Fanlou spread throughout Bianjing.

Others saw Su Liang holding Tang Wanmei's hand and talking and laughing with the fifth princess of Dali when the two parties parted, which was very harmonious.

The men in Bianjing couldn't help but admire Su Liang very much.

When encountering something like this, let alone a princess of a country, even an ordinary woman would definitely have no contact with Su Liang until death.

"As expected of Su Jingming, he is so charming!" Many people couldn't help but praise him.

How do these people know that this is not the charm of Su Liang, it is entirely the charm of money.

(End of this chapter)