Back to the Song Dynasty as a tyrant

"Yes."

Lu Yihao and Cai Mao glanced at Zhao Ding at the same time.

They knew that Zhao Ding didn't want to intensify Zaizhi's conflicts, and Zhao Ding was trying to balance all parties.

Qin Hui has been at a disadvantage in the past two years, how do you know that after Qin Hui came back, he would not send someone to dig up Cai Mao and Lu Yihao's affairs, and then make trouble?

Now that the northern front is fighting, the interior of the court must be stable.

This matter still caused a lot of heated discussions in the capital. There were still many officials who wanted to get in touch with these big cannibals, but now they have given up this idea, at least for the time being.

Three days later, the government office in Kaifeng.

After Pu Sangyuan and others experienced the careful interrogation of Kaifeng government, they ended the lawsuit at the cost of 500 yuan in compensation.

This is also in line with the laws of the Song Dynasty, as long as the plaintiff and the defendant are willing to private.

In fact, the direct consequences of the cannibal case were not serious.

It just caused an old man to be frightened and a young man to be injured.

As Qin Xi said, this matter can be turned into a trivial matter.

No, the big cannibal paid for the compensation himself, and he didn't even need to be detained.

But the indirect impact of this matter is great.

First, Qin Xi was dismissed.

Secondly, this caused the big cannibals to be seriously dissatisfied with Da Song.

On the same day, Pu Sangyuan and others were invited away as soon as they left the Kaifeng government office.

The person who invited them was none other than Qian Yuqing, and that Zhang Tao was also there.

"You guys have been wronged these days." Qian Yuqing said politely.

Pu Sangyuan said dissatisfiedly: "Qian Shangguan, you invited us here, and now your country has detained us, and finally blackmailed us five hundred guan. Is this how your country treats guests?"

"Several of you have violated the laws of my Great Song Dynasty, and everything is done in accordance with the laws."

"Does that mean that in the future, you will rob all our money and then kill us?" Pu Shouchong said even more dissatisfied.

"If we do this, we will destroy the order of the celestial dynasty. In the future, when businessmen from other countries come here, some people will find excuses to kill people at will. Then who would dare to do business with our Song Dynasty?" Qian Yuqing explained patiently, "Don't worry, everyone, since I invited you here, I'm not talking about the past, but about making money later."

Chapter 945 Conspiracy in the South China Sea (Second Change)

"Qian Guanren thinks we still have a chance to cooperate?" Pu Sangyuan said coldly.

"Rules are rules, and making money is making money. Could it be that Brother Pu is not making money?"

"The way you treat your friends is too special." There was still resentment in Pusangyuan's tone.

"Brother Pu, let's leave this matter at this point. After all, when you hurt people that day, His Majesty the Emperor was present. This matter must be dealt with seriously, otherwise we have no way to explain to him."

When everyone heard this, they came back to their senses.

Qian Yuqing said: "His Majesty the Emperor is a man who likes to reason. He will not back down on what to do. You see, once you come out of the yamen, you will be fine."

"Then Officer Qian, how do you think we can cooperate?"

Qian Yuqing said: "It's very simple. First, completely open up business routes and reduce the exchanges between Da Song and the West at sea; second, regulate your people and abide by the order of my Da Song business."

"What do you mean by completely opening up the trade route?"

Qian Yuqing said: "I heard that your people occupied the land of Linga together with the Three Buddhas in the South China Sea, and checked the passing ships. If you are satisfied, you will buy and sell them by force, and charge high taxes and fees?"

"These are done by other people. I'm just doing business in Guangzhou and Quanzhou, connecting to the South China Sea. I can't control the affairs there."

"Do you know that person?"

"There is also contact." Pu Sangyuan replied.

"If this is the case, please inform me that in the future, my Da Song's boat will not be blocked, and no taxes or fees will be collected."

"It's going to be hard, I'm afraid I can't control them."

"It's okay, if you can't control it, then take us there, we have a way."

Pu Sangyuan asked in surprise, "Your Excellency, do you want to start a war?"

"It's just a discussion. The Song Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and peace is the most important thing. But if the other party is unwilling, we have to talk with our fists."

Na Pu Shouchong laughed and said, "You don't even have a few decent warships. Do you know what kind of person Istaheli is?"

"Istaheli?" Qian Yuqing said, "Who is this person?"

"He is the lord of Linga. He is an ambitious man. He dominates Linga. All ships coming and going must go to him, pay the toll, and if they find good goods, they must be sold to him at a low price."

This was the first time Qian Yuqing had heard of this man.

After all, the sphere of influence of the Song Dynasty Navy did not reach the ancient Siam (Kuala Dungun, Malaysia) and Chai Liting (Cherating River Basin, Malaysia).

The private merchants of the Song Dynasty have been coming and going here for a long time, and many merchants even entered the Sanfoqi Temple to the south, and went out from the Linjia of the Sanfoqi Temple to Tianzhu, Dashi and other countries.

When the merchants of the Song Dynasty entered places like Linga and Lingyamen, apart from replenishing fresh water and food, it was also difficult to know who was collecting their taxes and fees here.

In other words, Da Song is very unfamiliar with the details of the power of Sanfoqi.

"Since you recognize him, please tell him."

Pu Sangyuan said: "It's almost impossible. When my cargo ship goes there, I have to act according to his face. Behind him is the royal support of Srivijaya. They have made a lot of money together, and they will never be just because of a word from the official Qian. , just let it go without making money, and you know that the cargo ships of Da Song always transport a lot of goods."

Qian Yuqing thought for a while and said, "I recommend you to meet someone."

"Who?"

"Hold on."

Qian Yuqing walked to the back, not long after, Pu Sangyuan saw a young man walking back with Qian Yuqing.

"This is our emperor," Qian Yuqing introduced.

Pu Sangyuan stood up quickly, he also pulled Pu Shouchong up, and made everyone else stand up.

"My sincere respect to His Majesty the Great Song Emperor."

Qian Yuqing was translating.

"There is no need to be too polite." Zhao Ning said kindly, "When you first came to the capital, you suffered a lawsuit, which also wronged you."

At this time, Zhao Guan's family looked like a businessman. If the officials saw Zhao Guan's family at this time, they would be shocked. It was completely different from the previous attitude towards Fanbang in the court.

Zhao Ning is not a double-faced person. In his opinion, Fan Bang came to Song Dynasty and broke the rules, so he has to be punished according to the rules.

Now that the punishment is over and the judicial process is over, it's over.

Next, it is time for friendly negotiations between the two sides.

He will not continue to be emotionally jealous. In his opinion, those who should be punished should be punished, and those who should cooperate should cooperate.

"Please sit down."

Everyone sat down again.

Zhao Ning said: "Just now Xianggong Qian told me that Song Dynasty is a state of etiquette and makes friends from all over the world, but Da Song can still distinguish between friends and enemies. The attitude towards friends and enemies is different. Friends Come and drink."

Pu Sangyuan only felt that the young man in front of him spoke calmly, exuding the majesty of a superior all over his body, making people dare not interrupt him easily.

"But the enemy is coming, and the soldiers of Song Dynasty will never sit idly by."

"Your Majesty, it's not that we don't want to speak, it's that Istaheli is very strong."

"How strong is he?"

"There are at least fifty warships, and the Srivijaya Royal Navy also supports him."

"How many navies does Srivijaya have?"

"There are at least a hundred warships, Linga and Lingyamen, all under their control, and ships from the east must pass through there if they want to go to the west."

Now Zhao Ning can confirm that Linga and Lingyamen are probably in Malacca in later generations.

"What if I also send a navy to go south with you?"

Pu Sangyuan shook his head and said: "It's not that I offended Your Majesty. The Song Dynasty's navy is not good. It is impossible to fight across the sea for a long distance, unless you go there for a quick battle. But Linga's defense is impenetrable, and the Srivijaya Navy has a large number."

"You have to worry about this. I have sea ships and brave soldiers. I want you to take them there. Is it possible?"

Seeing Pu Sangyuan's hesitation, Zhao Ning said: "I will give you Xiuwulang to enjoy my official position in Song Dynasty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness, but..."

"As long as you promise, I will protect you and your family from now on in prosperity and wealth, and I will also grant you permission to trade in Hangzhou, Quanzhou and Guangzhou."

Pu Sangyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Thank you Your Majesty, I will fulfill my mission."

He added: "Your Majesty, to be honest, my name is Pu Luoxin. Pu Sang was originally a pseudonym. I am new to Song Dynasty, please Haihan."

Zhao Ning said with a smile: "You are careful."

"We have to be extremely careful when doing business at sea."

"That's it for this matter. Your first transaction, Mr. Qian will take care of it, and you will get a lot of the goods. As for going south to Sanfoqi, you have to hurry up."

"Yes." Pu Luoxin said, "However, I still want to remind Your Majesty that the possibility of failure is very high. Your Majesty must make a plan, lest Istaheli completely cut off the way to the west of the Great Song merchants."

In Pu Luoxin's view, it is impossible for the Song Dynasty navy to really take down Linga.

When leaving Qian's mansion, Qian Yuqing came out to see him off respectfully.

"The matter in the South China Sea must be speeded up. Don't confuse the battle in the South China Sea with the battle in Yinshan. I don't want to have long nights and dreams."

Chapter 946 Naval Dispatch (Third Change)

"Master, Qin Xun has left the capital." Hu Yin said.

"I see."

"Master, there are people in the court discussing this matter."

Zhao Ding was copying a book, and the winter sun fell on him, giving people a gentle feeling.

Zhao Ding didn't ask how the people in the court were talking.

Hu Yin waited for a while, and then said: "Some people say that you have covered up Qin Xi."

"Let them tell you."

"But words are scary."

"If everything is restricted by people's words, wouldn't you be led by the nose?"

"Why did Grand Master want to protect Qin Xi?"

"Qin Hui implemented the new policy in the south. He has made great contributions over the years. Although he has selfish intentions, he cannot be forced into a desperate situation because of this. Lu Yihao's methods are too straightforward. If this continues, the conflicts in the court will intensify, and the people below will act accordingly. Isn't it going to repeat the party struggle of the past?"

"But Qin Hui's people have been removed one after another in the past two years, and he will not let it go. I'm afraid it won't be eased by arranging a Qin Hui."

"I've already sent someone to the Qin Mansion to deliver a message, and I'll make it clear to Lu Yihao, as well as Gao Qiu."

"Gao Lian is His Majesty's man, you..."

"I know." Zhao Ding continued to write without raising his head, "Your Majesty has His Majesty's thoughts, Cai Mao has Cai Mao's purpose, Lu Yihao has Lu Yihao's views, Qin Hui also has Qin Hui's selfishness, no matter how it comes, the court will It cannot be messed up, this is also His Majesty's idea."

"Lu Xianggong and Qin Xianggong are fighting more and more fiercely. Recently, some people impeached Lu Yihao's people in Hebei, saying that Lu Yihao's people abused their power, and Lu Yihao's people are investigating Qin Hui's agricultural administration bank in Jingshibu, to catch Qin Hui's handle .”

"Let's arrange this matter first, and you don't have to worry about it anymore." Zhao Ding put down his pen.

"Yes." Hu Yin didn't continue talking about Qin Xi.

I hope Qin Hui and Lu Yihao can stop first.

He asked again: "I heard that the Military and Political Council gave that big cannibal a military officer?"

"I know."

"How can a foreign country serve as an official in the Song Dynasty?" Hu Yin was puzzled.

"This matter is His Majesty's intention." Zhao Ding sat down, "Sit down and talk."

"What do you mean, Your Majesty?"

"Besides Your Majesty, who else can let a fan become an official?"

"Why did Your Majesty do this? Isn't the old Tang Dynasty enough to learn a lesson?"

"It's just a Xiu Wulang, an eighth-rank official, and his only purpose is to stabilize the trade at sea, but I heard from Qian Yuqing that His Majesty wants to use troops against the South China Sea."