Back to the Song Dynasty as a tyrant

Many of the issues involved in the newspaper are actually political issues, and even behind the propaganda of people's livelihood, there are actually politics.

These experiences opened Hu Quan's horizons.

When he was transferred back this time, he didn't know what errand Zhao Guan's family would re-arrange for him.

On the contrary, he was quite relieved by the leisurely look in Tokyo.

He also heard many people meeting occasionally to discuss the new policies of Zhao Guan's family.

Gyeonggi Road has implemented a new policy for nearly two years. At present, people's livelihood has recovered very stably, food prices are stable, and the market is orderly.

Apart from the fact that Qin Hui, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, is continuing to try the pension embezzlement case recently, some people have been imprisoned, and occasionally stir up trouble among the people, and there seems to be nothing else.

At this moment, a cavalry rushed in from the city gate and shouted loudly: "Hebei Leshou Great Victory, the Shenwu Army smashed the puppet Qi Liu Yu's [-] troops!"

This great victory attracted the attention of many people, and people discussed it in private.

"Then Yue Pengju is really an amazing person, how many victories he has won in the past few years!"

"Official Zhao's family knows people and promotes such a general. In my opinion, the golden man is miserable!"

"..."

These words were heard by a young man who was drinking at the entrance of the restaurant, and he didn't do anything, just drinking quietly.

After drinking, Zhang Mao went to Fanlou.

"Hey, Mr. Zhang, you are here again."

"Where's Sijun?"

"A senior official came today, and she is playing the piano with him."

"Oh, what official?"

"It is said that it is a young man named Lin Yifei, who is the head of the criminal department."

Only then did Zhang Mao feel relieved.

That Lin Yifei was the son of Qin Hui, a power official in the court, Zhang Mao had found out on purpose, and he was also a person Zhang Sijun had approached on purpose.

Soon, Hu Quan arrived at the gate of the palace.

He happened to meet Zhang Zeduan, and hurriedly said, "Sir, what a coincidence."

Chapter 370 Confiscating the Family and Getting Rich Zhao Guan's Family (Second Change)

Zhang Zeduan didn't recognize it for a while.

"I'm Hu Quan."

"Oh, I remembered, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Hu Quan said with a smile: "Sir, you are serious, and you are here to see your majesty?"

"His Majesty summons."

"Please sir."

"Please!"

At this time, Zhao Ning had just finished reading the good news sent by Yue Fei, and was so excited that he couldn't control himself.

He didn't expect Liu Yu to be finished so soon, which really relieved a hidden danger in his heart.

From the current point of view, Jin Guo's plan to support Liu Yu's disgusting Song Dynasty has basically gone bankrupt.

Once stability is restored in Hebei, the implementation of banknote delivery will inevitably be accelerated, which will have a great impact on the subsequent Song and Jin financial and currency wars.

And it can save him a lot of money.

"How much money does Shaanxi need?" Zhao Ning asked.

Mei Zhili, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, submitted the Duzhi Report of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He said: "Based on the current statistics, there are at least 900 million yuan in pensions and corruption in Shaanxi, and more than 300 million yuan in military pay. The figures provided by the Military and Political Council, the Privy Council, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Military Governor's Office, and the Audit Court in the past month have been included in the case of the Ministry of Criminal Justice and confirmed by multiple parties."

Hearing this number, Zhao Ning was stunned for a moment.

He had already prepared himself, but he was still shocked.

More than 900 million vacancies.

In the third battle between Song and Jin Dynasties, more than 30 people died in the battle in Shaanxi, and each person received a pension of 1000 guan, and the total pension was almost [-] million guan.

But there are 900 million vacancies.

I really don’t know if I don’t check it, I’m shocked when I check it!

There is also a military budget of 300 million Guan.

"How many officials are currently involved?"

Mei Zhili replied cautiously: "Currently, the number of officials involved in Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, and Shaanxi is as high as 380."

Zhao Ning glanced at Qin Hui, Qin Hui said: "Currently, 350 people have been arrested by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and 300 people have been interrogated, and 36 people are still missing. They have been sent to various districts, state capitals, and counties to arrest them."

"The total cost of the house raid statistics is tentatively estimated at 200 million guan, and the minister estimates the total amount at 700 million guan."

Thirty-seven million guan?

Of course, this also includes all kinds of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, real estate, and fields.

However, I am afraid that the final total valuation may be above 4000 million.

What is this concept?

Over the past hundred years in the Song Dynasty, the total amount of copper coins minted was about 2 million.

Of course, the minted iron money and the issued banknotes are not included.

The treasury revenue at the peak of the Song Dynasty was 6000 million guan.

The peak income of the treasury of the Ming Dynasty was more than 2000 million taels (guan).

Tear off this line, and copy the number out of the house.

What about other places?

From this point of view, the gap between the rich and the poor in Song Dynasty has become extreme.

A handful of people at the top control 95% of society's wealth!

This group of people eat their brains full of fat, but they don't even want to leak a little bit of scum to the people below.

As for how much Qin Hui took from it, Zhao Ning is not going to investigate for now.

Zhao Ning nodded, and said: "Put the money into the treasury as soon as possible, sell all the antique calligraphy and paintings, I don't need those, if I can sell more money, I will sell more money, Shaanxi is fighting, the pension owed before must be paid for." To make up for it, the military expenditure must not be less.”

Mei Zhili said: "I obey the order, the household department has transferred the quota from the Privy Council, and part of the pension is already on the way."

Zhao Ning looked at Zhao Ding again and asked, "How about the appointment of new officials?"

Zhao Ding said: "The candidates for prefects and transfer officials who have been vacated by the prefectures in Gyeonggi and Gyeongxi have been preliminarily determined, and 120 new officials will continue to serve. These new officials are all selected from the new government academy."

After two months of this matter, it is finally sorting out slowly.

After everyone retreated, Hu Quan and Zhang Zeduan went to Wende Hall.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"Exemption."

Zhang Zeduan said: "I don't know why His Majesty summoned his ministers?"

"I want you to do one thing."

"Please order, Your Majesty."

"Draw a picture for each of Shaanxi, Hedong, Hebei, and the capital."

Zhang Zeduan looked confused: "Please make it clear, Your Majesty."

"Since the Battle of Tokyo, countless people have been killed in battle, and there are many loyal souls in the Martyrs' Shrine. Outside Bianjing, Shangdang, Taiyuan, Zhongshan, Hejian, Yan'an, and Chang'an, countless people with lofty ideals have buried their bones in Qingshan Every time I think of it, I can't help feeling extremely sad."

"To commemorate their dedication to the country, I want you to draw some war scenes and record those events."

"I will let people print the paintings and sing them among the people, so that they will be passed on to future generations, so that future generations will remember them forever."

Zhang Zeduan hurriedly said: "If that's the case, I'm very honored."

"As for collecting materials, you can give full play to it. Whether you go to Shaanxi to inquire or visit Shangdang, I will not interfere. I just hope to do something more for them."

"The minister will fulfill his mission!"

Hu Quan on the side was moved when he heard it, and said: "Your Majesty is so considerate, the soldiers who died in battle will know it and will rest in peace."

After Zhang Zeduan withdrew, Zhao Ning asked Hu Quan: "How is the Hebei Newspaper Office?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Hebei East Road and West Road newspapers have been set up in various state capitals."

"I heard some time ago that a batch of horses were transferred to Hebei. You have to check this matter yourself. This is related to the approval and distribution of newspapers, and the news must be delivered in a timely manner."

"Your Majesty reminded me that before I returned to the capital, I had verified that a total of [-] horses were placed in the post station. I also calculated that if the capital had an order, it would be sent to Qingyuan Mansion and published in Qingyuan Mansion's newspaper. Two days."

Hu Quan seemed very sophisticated, and he continued: "If Your Majesty wants to mobilize people's power in Qingyuan Mansion, it will be issued in the capital this morning, and it will be published in the newspaper of Qingyuan Mansion the day after tomorrow."

"Good!" Zhao Ning couldn't help but praise, it seems that sending Zhang Bangchang to Dali to buy horses is effective.

Things like horses are not only used on the battlefield, but also in internal management and mobilization systems.

"You've done a good job. How is the people's livelihood in Hebei?"

"Since His Majesty caught a group of indiscriminate tax collectors in Hebei last year, and the Su Provincial People's Court conducted an investigation in Hebei, people's livelihood has recovered a lot. I have not seen any more indiscriminate tax collection since I went all the way south."

In this way, Nie Chang's effectiveness in Hebei is also immediate.

No wonder so many people in the court hate him.

"Besides, the court defeated the puppet Qi rebels, and the people are grateful to His Majesty."

Zhao Ning couldn't help but sighed, and said: "The requirements of the common people are actually very simple, they can eat and drink enough, and live a stable life."

"Your Majesty has exempted Hebei from taxes for ten years, which is already a benevolent government."

"How about handing over banknotes, how is the implementation of banknotes handing over?"

"Most prefectures in northern Hebei are already using banknotes. I have also conducted a special investigation. Merchants have gradually turned from rejection of banknotes to accepting banknotes. Now they are very welcome to hand in banknotes."

All affairs have a development process, not overnight, as long as the bank's risk control is done well, and the reputation is maintained, the general trend is to pay money, which will promote business.

Zhao Ning said: "The war in Hebei has stabilized, and the progress of the banknote delivery in Hebei must be accelerated."

Hu Quan said: "Is Your Majesty worried that Jin Guo will smuggle at the border and cause a large amount of copper coins to flow to Jin Guo?"

"That's just one aspect."

After all, Zhao Ning sent Zhang Jun to disgust the Jin people there. In addition to his ability to break through, Zhang Jun is also very capable of making money.

"After the banknotes are implemented, I want the Kingdom of Jin to also use the banknotes."

Chapter 371 Looting countries' financial strategies (third update)

Hu Quan was greatly surprised, and asked: "Your Majesty, I'm so stupid, what's the purpose of asking the Kingdom of Jin to hand over banknotes?"

The first currency to play tricks was the era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Qin Shihuang unified China and ushered in the age of empires.

However, the imperial ideology, imperial bureaucracy, and imperial finance were still blank in the Qin Shihuang era.

The ideology, bureaucracy, and finance of Qin Shihuang's era were all from the Qin era, and they were suitable for Qin, but not for the empire.

There is a difference between governing a kingdom and governing an empire.

In the era of Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, "respecting Confucianism alone, dismissing hundreds of schools of thought, communicating with heaven and man, and granting monarchy by god" established the ideology for the imperial era.

The imperial court, the Yantie state-run government, and the official system of ministers in the inner dynasty are the embryonic form of the imperial financial currency and bureaucratic regime.

The dynasties of the next 2000 years were basically tinkering within his framework.

As the ancients, especially the real ministers who governed the country, they naturally knew the wonders of currency.

Moreover, in terms of "money printing", Zhao Song can be regarded as the leader in the imperial era, catching up with the Han and Tang Dynasties, and surpassing the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

However, Hu Quan may not know that printing money can also cut leeks from other countries.

This is because the ancient currency itself is extremely expensive to manufacture and is a scarce resource, so it is impossible to sell it to enemy countries casually.

Zhao Ning said: "If the Kingdom of Jin uses our banknotes from the Great Song Dynasty, it means that the banknotes can be used to buy goods in the Kingdom of Jin."