The number one scholar of the Song Dynasty

In the market, there are also many people who don't understand that digging canals in a proper way is a great achievement.They only saw the superficial purpose of digging the canal, which was to transport stones to the emperor.But they don't have that kind of vision to see the effect behind the canal. Could it be that the huge canal is endless day and night, and only the boats carrying stones are allowed to go?

It only takes a few months and a few ships to move a mountain.Those with the keenest sense of smell are the merchants in Xiulou. After the canal is dug out to coordinate with the shipping of Tianjin Port, it can be said that half of the country in the north of the Song Dynasty has been revitalized.In Shangyanshang, what they saw was unlimited business opportunities, and when these people swarmed into Youyan, Hebei, Yang Lin's goal would be achieved.

In the Ming Hall, Cai Jing's expression was very ugly. He never thought that Yang Lin would go this way, taking advantage of the emperor's trust in him, to make a fool of himself.

In the Song Dynasty, the power of the prime ministers grew stronger and stronger, and reached its peak in the Shenzong period.However, extremes of things will be reversed, prosperity will decline, and civil servants will fight among themselves and the party. On the contrary, Zhao Ji, who is confused and superior, becomes the most powerful emperor.

Now that the emperor and the prime minister disagreed, Cai Jing squinted and plotted secretly.Now that I have gained a firm foothold, in the new regime of the Song Dynasty, I cannot do without myself as the prime minister.There is only one Yang Lin who can replace himself, clean up Zhao Ji's mess, and guarantee that he has money to spend.

Yang Lin is too young, so Cai Jing thinks that no one can replace his aspect, even if he really helps one, he still wants to invite himself back.

The official family moved to live in Genyue in the past few years, putting Yang Lin in the best position. He can easily know the official family's every move, talk and preferences, if he lets it go

Cai Jing, who has always put the emperor first, is ready to try his own prime minister this time.

He coughed lightly, and said: "Go to the Handout Department to talk, I have something to discuss with you gentlemen."

The Lecture Department was established because of Cai Jing, and everyone had a tacit understanding and a similar heart. When everyone heard this, they already knew everything in their hearts, and they couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Cai Taishi has been prime minister for five years, which is considered a long time in the Song Dynasty. If he wants to continue to be re-elected, some people will inevitably be dissatisfied.But this time, if Yang Lin is suppressed and His Majesty is prevented from digging the canal by spending money and people, then who would dare to point and make irresponsible remarks.

Cai Jing thought in his heart, Wen Yuan, Wen Yuan, you are still too young after all, you made a ladder for the old man.

In the Lecture Department, Bai Shizhong held the memorial he had just written, and read: "The old minister Bai Shizhong wrote the words of the two government offices in the east and west, and the six departments of the yamen: since ancient times, there has never been a king who did not care about hard work, be proud and proud. Lost and defeated. Emperor Taizu won the world in a hundred battles. All previous emperors were diligent and conscientious. Recently, I suddenly heard that His Majesty wanted to open canals, mine strange stones, visit gardens, and indulge in pleasure. The harm to the people is accumulated in the small; The danger of danger arises from neglect, so don't be careless.

Officials are sages, and they thought that they would not have this intention at the beginning, and they would lead the ministers to lead inappropriate ways, and His Majesty did not notice and made mistakes.The ministers and others are really chilling. Besides, since last year, military disasters have continued and natural disasters have been rampant. How can your majesty have no benevolence for the people!Your Majesty, please be close to the virtuous ministers, stay away from the villains, abandon the small groups, and use the principles of the court. "

His voice is full of energy, like a bell, very expressive.Several ministers around, including Cai Jing, all praised him.

Gao Zhe said with a smile: "Bai Shangshu's memorial will depend on how Yang Lin ends up. He is a mere brat, and he dares to trick His Majesty into doing such a big thing. He is really too noisy. This time he is ashamed , I'll see if he restrains himself, hahaha."

Everyone laughed, and Cai Jing also chuckled and said: "Opening the river is a waste of money. The Sui Dynasty died in opening the river. We have to guard against the past. The old man told him a long time ago that this will not work. I didn't expect Wen Yuan to even listen to my words." gone."

A memorial was placed in front of Zhao Ji's desk, which made him extremely entangled. Yang Lin's proposal and the stone he brought made Zhao Ji's heart flutter.

Moreover, the saying that the strange stones in the north and the south built Genyue was deeply rooted in his heart, and it was too uncomfortable to interrupt at this time.But in Bai Shizhong's memorial, the inscriptions below are densely packed, covering the east and west, the official seals of the six yamen, and since Zhao Ji became the emperor, it has been smooth sailing. When has he experienced such a battle?

Standing by the side, Yang Jian saw the official sighing at the memorial, so he turned around and whispered something in the ear of the waiter, and after a while the waiter came over with a cup of soup.

"Officials, it's hot in early summer, take a bite of pear paste."

Zhao Ji waved his hand and sighed: "I can't eat it, Yang Aiqing helped me find out the crux of our Gen Yue, which is related to my national destiny and immortality, but all the officials used the people's livelihood as an excuse to discourage my destiny." Shi Dajing. Whether it is Yang Lin or Baiguan, they all have their own reasons, and I just don't know how to make a decision."

Yang Lin rolled his eyes, lowered his head, and said softly: "Official family, this old servant has served the official family for so many years. He is not only your subject, but also a domestic slave. He uses his status to say some transgressive words. People like our family and Yang Shaozai , I only hope for the good of the official family in my heart. This matter is not related to other things, it is really the most important thing. If we hadn't moved into Genyue, how could we have such a situation in the Song Dynasty? Creation, we people are all touched by your light.

Now we can deepen this good fortune, and when Fulin Dasong comes, won't it be able to offset this bit of people's and financial resources?This is full of civil and military dynasties, and their family properties are all in Bianliang. It is of course not good for them to dig a new river.Of course, the ministers must have many good intentions, but it is not ruled out that a small group of people will prevent His Majesty from opening the river for their own small interests.

The old slave is favored by His Majesty, and he also has a lot of wealth in Bianjing. This time, for the good luck of the official family and for Gen Yue's consummation, the old slave, the old slave, gave out [-] guan! "

What is the concept of [-] guan? If you were an ordinary emperor, you would definitely think about where you, an old eunuch, got [-] guan, but Zhao Ji didn't.

He likes to accept this kind of bribes, and he will happily count the ones his concubines take, and Zhao Ji will ask for some if they take too many.As an emperor, you just have to follow his will and get into his eyes. He is very generous.

Zhao Ji was moved by Yang Jian's words and at the same time made up his mind.For my own good luck and good fortune, I have to be arbitrary once.

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Gen Yue, in the Queen's Palace, Empress Zheng is facing the mirror and letting the maids comb her hair and put on makeup, while her little sister is sitting beside her, smiling and talking about some interesting things outside the palace.

The maid next to her prostrated herself with a tray of green jade, "Madam, this is a batch of jewelry newly made in China, do you think you like it?"

Empress Zheng turned around and looked, the tray was full of pearl jewelry, even the red gold wreath was decorated with pearls, she picked up a pearl flower and asked: "Why are they all pearls, the gap is so big, Yao'er's head is full of pearls. This one is wrapped with pearls and gold threads, and the dozens of pearls on it are round and smooth, far better than the handwriting in our palace."

Zheng Yunyao said generously: "You like it? Here it is for you! Our family has plenty."

Empress Zheng gave her a blank look, and joked: "Okay, we all know that your family is rich, and the husband my sister found for you is not bad, right?"

Zheng Yunyao didn't know what came to her mind, she lowered her head and muttered something in a low voice, and vaguely heard something like liking the back, pain or something.Empress Zheng didn't think too much about it, she just thought that she said that Yang Lin loved her, and suddenly her eyes lit up, and she saw a huge heart-shaped gemstone on her chest after her sister lowered her head.

"This chain is not bad." Empress Zheng stared at her almond-shaped eyes, and said with her lips parted.

Zheng Yunyao immediately covered her chest and said nervously: "I can't give this to you. This is a family heirloom of the Yang family. It was left by my mother-in-law before she died, and I will give it to my daughter-in-law in the future."

Empress Zheng was suspicious, and said: "The Yang family has been so rich since the beginning?" No matter how much money we make, our Zheng family will also take a share."

Exotic flowers are in full bloom in the flower garden of Zhaodefang, and the lush fragrance of flowers attracts colorful butterflies to scurry and linger back and forth.

Yang Lin squinted his eyes and lay on the couch, the purple sand pot beside him was steaming, and his daughter-in-law who was next to him hurried over just after returning from the palace.

"What? Earn money?" Yang Lin looked at his little wife in astonishment, who nodded foolishly.

Yang Lin pursed his lips and said: "Your sister was blinded by money. Before the river opened, I threw in a hundred thousand guan. Yang Jian took my money and showed his loyalty in front of the officials. Comfortable, I feel wronged when I think about it."

Zheng Yunyao looked disappointed: "Huh? If you can't make any money, then sister will be disappointed."

Just as Yang Lin was about to speak, an idea suddenly came to his mind. He poured a cup of tea for Zheng Yunyao, and said with a smile: "It's not impossible to make money. Next time you enter the palace, tell your sister that this time it's still the old rules. The more you come out, the more you earn."

Yang Lin suddenly thought that the cost of opening the river was indispensable, and if the court paid for it, it would definitely become a new difficulty.The yamen at all levels will definitely make things difficult, so it is better to bypass their yamen at all levels and find Zhao Ji to do it alone.

Let the sleeve building raise funds, and the profits after the canal is completed will be shared as dividends. I don't know how much income a canal will bring to the court. As long as Zhao Ji promises to take it out in the past few years, it will be enough to dig the canal.

In this way, it is possible to coerce a group of investment dignitaries and divide this huge interest group.

Chapter 4

The emperor's determination was so great that all the officials did not expect, and even Cai Jing, who was always good at guessing the holy will, was a little caught off guard.

Bypassing the civil and military officials in Bianjing, Zhao Ji directly joined forces with Yang Lin to mobilize local officials, and then used the sleeve building to raise expenses.

The news spread that the son-in-law, Pan Yi, was the first to invest in the shares. He was punished by Yang Lin too badly. Since then, he has followed a principle that he will participate in whatever Yang Lin messes up, and he will always make a lot of money. .

Whether it was the last time Xiulou opened to issue bank notes, or the Northwest Tea Horse Trade Road, the mutton business made him a lot of money.

The news about the fundraising of the sleeve building spread, and the whole Bianliang, which was very lively for a while, suddenly became quiet.

After scolding the solar calendar during the day, many officials sent people to send money to Xiulou at night, and repeatedly asked to keep it secret to vote in the name of the people below.

There were many vehicles and pedestrians coming and going in Xiulou at night, and they all hid their faces. During the day, the officials gathered together to point out the country and scold Yang Lin, and at night their servants went to the building to register and send money.

In the private room on the third floor of the sleeve building, it was already time to light up the lights, and there was a trace of candlelight shining through the window.

Yang Lin leaned on the railing and watched the people coming and going downstairs. Beside him was a tall and plump woman with a gauze lamp in her hand. Her eyes were as bright as stars on her white face like jade.

Xu Yuenu smiled sweetly, opening softly like a flower in the night: "Lin Lang, what are you looking at here so late? You're smiling wickedly."

"Hey, I'm laughing at this group of people. They say no, but their bodies are very honest, just like you, Yue'er." Yang Lin showed a big smile, and couldn't help but mocked.

"Fuck you." Xu Yuenu thumped him, approached slowly, took his arm, and said: "You said that if you marry a regular wife, you will marry someone else, and there is no news until now, so you know how to deceive people."