Physician of the Song Dynasty: Zhang Kai and Li Qingzhao have a private life-long contract

"Misfortune is diverted to the east."

"Maritime Silk Road."

Everyone was confused and looked at Fan Zheng in confusion.

As we all know, due to the rise of Liao and Xia, the Silk Road of the Song Dynasty has long been interrupted, and it is impossible to obtain the benefits of the Silk Road. At present, the Silk Road is only used as a bargaining chip to waive the annual currency.

Fan Zheng looked around at the ministers and said loudly: "The silk and porcelain of the Song Dynasty were transported to the Western Regions by the Liao Kingdom, and the benefits were five times greater. It can be imagined how huge the benefits were, and the Song Dynasty was a producing country. , but can’t get any benefits.”

Zhao Xu was unwilling to accept it. The Song Dynasty was sitting on the treasure mountain, but huge profits were earned by the Liao Kingdom and Hu merchants. The Tang Dynasty was so powerful back then, and the profits brought by the Silk Road were indispensable.

If the Song Dynasty could obtain the benefits of the Silk Road, the financial constraints faced by the Song Dynasty would be easily solved.

"If Fan Taicheng hadn't used the Silk Road to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom, the Song Dynasty would have conquered Qingtang and traveled west to Khotan, which would be enough to recreate the Silk Road." Yang Wei sneered.

At first, Fan Zheng used Song and Liao to cooperate on the Silk Road in exchange for Liao's exemption of annual coins, and everyone in the court cheered. But now his attitude has changed, and he has begun to accuse him of doing the opposite.

Zhao Xu frowned and said: "At the beginning, the Song Dynasty had no time to care about the Silk Road. Fan Taicheng proposed to cooperate with the Liao State on the Silk Road. It could not only block and restrict Xixia, but also save the Song Dynasty a lot of military expenses. It was a success."

Following Zhao Xu's final decision, many ministers gave up in frustration.

"Thank you for your candid words!" Fan Zheng bowed to Zhao Xu and said, "The reason why Fan used the Silk Road to trade with the Liao Kingdom is because the Silk Road has many drawbacks and is not a long-term solution."

"How do you say this?" Zhao Xu asked confused.

Fan Zheng solemnly said: "The Silk Road is too far away and requires camels and horses for transportation. The quantity transported each time is extremely limited, and it passes through many countries. There are layers of exploitation, not to mention the endless emergence of sand pirates. Countless Hu merchants The desert is full of corpses, and various factors restrict it. It is destined that the Silk Road will not be able to prosper."

All the officials in the court frowned. What Fan Zheng said was indeed true. However, it was precisely because the Silk Road was so difficult that the goods on the Silk Road were particularly precious.

"For this reason, Fan thought hard, why didn't the Song Dynasty bypass the problems of the Silk Road and send silk, porcelain, glass and other products to all countries one by one. In this way, it could avoid exploitation by all countries. It will also allow Song Dynasty to gain more profits." Fan Zheng said loudly.

"This is impossible. Can't we fly to the far west country?" Yang Wei sneered.

Fan Zheng smiled coldly and said: "The world is not limited to the countries in the Western Regions, but there are many countries in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. Don't they need the exquisite goods of the Song Dynasty?"

"Maritime Silk Road?" Cai Jing suddenly blurted out.

Fan Zheng took a deep look at Cai Jing and said, "Yes, it's the Maritime Silk Road."

"Maritime Silk Road?"

The ministers were in an uproar. Where is the Silk Road on the sea?

Fan Zheng said proudly: "How much cargo a camel can carry is only two to three hundred kilograms! But one Shenzhou can transport two hundred thousand kilograms of cargo. If there are dozens or hundreds of Shenzhou fleets, The goods transported at one time will exceed the goods of the overland Silk Road in a year."

After Fan Zheng finished speaking, all the courtiers were in an uproar. Shenzhou was a large ship unique to the Song Dynasty. Its production technology and load capacity were the best in the world. If sea ships were really used to transport goods, it would naturally be far better than using sea ships. The little bit transported by camel.

"And starting from the sea route, the Song Dynasty can transport goods to any country in the world that is near the sea, including Goryeo and Fusang on the Yellow Sea, Luzon, Jiaozhi, Chenla, and Sanfo in the south, as well as Tianzhu and Dafo in the south. Food, and other countries, their territory and needs are far greater than those of the countries in the Western Regions, what a vast market this will be." Fan Zhenghao said.

The entire court looked at Fan Zheng in shock. What Fan Zheng pointed out was indeed an unprecedented market, a market better than the Silk Road.

More importantly, this market does not need to be exploited by countries along the way. All profits belong to the Song Dynasty, and it can avoid conflicts with the Liao Kingdom's land Silk Road.

"But the sea is changing, and if you are not careful, there is a risk that the ship will be destroyed and people will be killed? This strategy may be quite risky." Lu Dafang frowned.

Fan Zheng shook his head and said: "Although the sea is deep, it is not deep enough for people's hearts. On the Silk Road, the yellow sand buried many Hu merchants, but it still could not stop the Hu merchants. Although there are storms on the sea, as long as you avoid certain The time period is enough to avoid the storm, and it can also take advantage of the wind to make the trip back and forth smoothly.”

Su Song stepped forward to report: "To report to the officials, I think Fan Taicheng's plan is feasible. My hometown is in southern Fujian. It is summer every year, and there are storms in the sea. Fishermen rarely go to sea. In other months, there is no such thing." Big risk.”

Su Song's hometown is in Xiamen, Fujian Province, and he is very familiar with the sea. He is very interested in Fan Zheng's proposal, and the Maritime Silk Road does have many advantages compared to the land.

Fan Zheng said again: "Since the whole dynasty believed that merchants were merciless, hoarding, and harmful to the court, then why didn't the court divert the merchants' troubles eastward, follow the Shenzhou of the Song Dynasty to the sea, and use the merchants to continue to follow the Shenzhou of the Song Dynasty? Countries sucked blood from their bodies to support the Song Dynasty. If the doctors’ blood transfusion therapy is normal, it will surely bring the Song Dynasty back to life.”

"Blood transfusion therapy!"

Zhang Dun's heart skipped a beat. Blood transfusion therapy has been proven to be a feasible method, and many doctors have died.

"I also agree with Fan Taicheng's strategy!" Zhang Dun said solemnly.

Zhang Dun and Su Song are both from Fujian and are equally familiar with the sea. Naturally, they understand that the Maritime Silk Road is a feasible strategy. In addition, the new party's reforms are in the ascendant, and it is a time when a lot of money is needed. If the Maritime Silk Road is feasible, then It is enough to earn a steady stream of wealth.

In addition, the merchants diverted troubles to the east, which not only reduced the harm to the Song Dynasty, but also allowed the Song Dynasty to obtain a steady stream of financial resources. Why not do it?

As the two prime ministers expressed their opinions one after another, all the ministers turned their attention to Lu Dafang.

Fan Zheng said again: "This time the imperial court will send officials to the sea to promote the mighty virtues of the Song Dynasty, so that all the barbarians will surrender, and all nations will come to the court, recreating the grand occasion of the Great Tang Heavenly Khan."

Lu Dafang's breath suddenly stagnated. Although Lu Dafang was conservative and stubborn, he attached great importance to promoting the power of the Song Dynasty and reappearing the coming of all nations. This was a temptation that he could not refuse.

"I agree with Fan Taicheng's strategy." Lu Dafang finally nodded.

At the moment, the three prime ministers of the dynasty unanimously agreed with Fan Zheng's strategy.

"allow!"

Zhao Xu waved his hand.

The Maritime Silk Road was officially launched.