Xiao Yan was shocked and then angry.
He has always been mature and prudent, seeking stability in his work, and is also a bit old-fashioned. He was even more worried about Zhao Shan being deceived, so he immediately objected: "Your Majesty, don't be deceived by Shen Yuanqing. If money is so easy to make, Daqian would have turned on and off long ago, why wait until now?" "
Shen Yuanqing retorted: "Your Majesty, the switch market is absolutely profitable. At present, there is an urgent need to make money from switches."
"absurd!"
Xiao Yan shouted loudly and said: "Shen Yuanqing, I misjudged you. I originally thought you were sincere, so I recommended you specially. Unexpectedly, you encouraged His Majesty to trade with each other on the border. If this move strengthens Xiliang, you are a big The sinner who did it.”
When Zhao Shan saw this scene, he stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Xiao Shangshu."
Xiao Yan said: "I am here."
Zhao Shan said calmly: "Shen Qing just talked about a plan. He didn't elaborate on how to operate it. Why rush to object? It won't hurt to listen more."
At this point, Zhao Shan's expression turned serious and he said in a deep voice: "I don't like to ruin people because of my words. If you don't agree with his views, you can refute them one by one after listening to them. Now Shen Yuanqing hasn't finished speaking, so why are you so anxious to object? ?”
Xiao Yan looked a little nervous and said quickly: "Old minister, please remember your Majesty's teachings."
Zhao Shan looked at Shen Yuanqing and ordered: "Shen Qing, tell me your plan."
Shen Yuanqing said in a neither humble nor overbearing tone: "Your Majesty, although the imperial court prohibits mutual trading, in fact, private transactions have always existed. Open and close the mutual market, and commercial transactions are done openly."
"If mutual trading is prohibited, everything will go underground and be passed through smuggling."
"The imperial court doesn't get half of the smuggling method. It's all the local gangsters and people with powerful backgrounds who make the money. The imperial court doesn't benefit at all."
"After the mutual market, all transactions will be taxed. This is a way to replenish the national treasury. At the same time, the sale of materials such as tea, cloth and salt can be arranged by the court. They can be sold to Xiliang to make money, and then buy war horses."
"The benefits of mutual trade are that not only can you make money by selling supplies, but you can also earn tax revenue, which is very beneficial to the court."
Shen Yuanqing talked eloquently and analyzed: "I think that a profit of one million taels of silver a year is not too much. If the mutual market is operated, it will definitely be more than this."
Xiao Yan thought carefully and admitted that Shen Yuanqing's words made some sense.
It does make money.
Xiao Yan refused to admit defeat and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I still object because there are still flaws."
Zhao Shan asked: "What's wrong?"
Xiao Yan said in a deep voice: "Once the mutual market is opened, a large number of spies from Xiliang will sneak into Daqian, and Daqian will be even more dangerous."
Shen Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat.
This is an issue that will inevitably accompany the opening up of mutual markets. He couldn't argue with it for a while.
Zhao Shan chuckled and said: "Xiao Shangshu, I agree with one sentence, if the bandits can go, I can go too. The people of Xiliang can arrange sentinels, but won't Dagan do it? Besides, Dagan is already in a mess, everyone knows the situation , Is there anything to hide?"
He looked at Shen Yuanqing and ordered: "Shen Qing, you are fully responsible for the location and operation of the mutual market. In addition, you are also fully responsible for the negotiations with Xiliang."
"I obey the decree!"
Shen Yuanqing answered without hesitation.
His heart was agitated. He was a businessman. Although he had money and food, in the eyes of the powerful, he was just a big fat sheep. Now that he has met Zhao Shan, he can finally pursue an official career.
Zhao Shan changed the subject and ordered: "The autumn harvest is over, the weather is getting colder, and there will be more refugees in Luoyang. Shen Qing donated the grain, and I will open the warehouse to release grain to help the victims and appease people's hearts."
Shen Yuanqing frowned and said: "Your Majesty, there is only so much food. Once the warehouse is opened to help the victims, there will be a shortage of food when Your Majesty needs food."
This time, Xiao Yan looked at Shen Yuanqing and agreed, "Your Majesty, the people's suffering will be over. Once Your Majesty is affected by food, the people's disaster will be even greater. The veteran believes that we cannot open warehouses for disaster relief and must preserve food."
"No, you are wrong."
Zhao Shan stood up and said loudly: "The people are our foundation. Without the support of the people, we are nothing. No matter how hard it is, we cannot hurt the people. With the support of the people, no matter how difficult it is, we can get through it."
"If we don't even give up the hearts and minds of the people, we will be finished sooner or later, because no one will support us. People's hearts and minds are not valuable, but they are the most valuable. This must not be discarded."
"If you want to rebuild Daqian, you must have the support of the people."
Zhao Shan flicked his sleeves and said forcefully: "The matter of opening a warehouse for disaster relief has been settled, there is no need to discuss it further."
"I obey the decree!"
Xiao Yan and Shen Yuanqing answered simultaneously.
Xiao Yan was both happy and worried in his heart. He was happy that Daqian had a holy king, but he was worried about the lack of food and grass.
Shen Yuanqing took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I will try my best to raise food and grass and try to buy more from various places. Although it is not easy to buy food, you can buy as much as you can."
Zhao Shan praised: "Shen Qing, you are my God of Wealth. I leave all logistics to you."
Shen Yuanqing nodded excitedly and said, "I promise to complete the task."
Zhao Shan looked at Xiao Yan and ordered: "Xiao Shangshu, you are solely responsible for the disaster relief. Arrange everything within three days, and three days later I will open a warehouse outside Nancheng to store grain. This time, it is not only to provide disaster relief, but also to establish a The image of the imperial court making changes.”
"I obey the decree!"
Xiao Yan also answered immediately.
Whether it's Xiao Yan or Shen Yuanqing, they both have high morale.
After the two left, Zhao Shan continued to handle government affairs. Near evening, Zhang Xu hurriedly entered and reported: "Your Majesty, I have just received news that Bai Youyou from Xuannv Sect has come to Luoyang and may want to assassinate Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan frowned and said, "Who is Bai Youyou, and what kind of force is the Xuannv Sect?"
Zhang Xu arched his back and quickly replied: "Reporting to your majesty, Bai Youyou is a female knight in her early twenties, known as the number one beauty in the Jianghu of Daqian. She is a heroic and righteous woman, and she is beautiful and beautiful, and is sought after by countless people."
"As for the Xuannv Sect, it's just a Jianghu gang, in Zhao Yong's fiefdom. Your Majesty, you must be careful, Bai Youyou's martial arts is very powerful."
There was worry in Zhang Xu's eyes.
Jianghu warriors have always been unreasonable and uncontrollable.
After thinking about it, Zhao Shan smiled instead and said: "I opened the warehouse to release grain, and I will personally take charge of it. It just happened to take advantage of the opportunity of releasing grain to lure Bai Youyou out. Since she is Zhao Yong's person, let's capture her first, and then see Let’s see if we can use it.”
Zhang Xu said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Shan waved his hand, Zhang Xu turned around to prepare, and Zhao Shan was also waiting.
…
Luoyang Nancheng, the second floor of an inn.
A woman wearing a black samurai uniform and a sword hanging from her waist sat in a daze, looking out the window at the crowded streets. Her skin is fair and her eyes are bright and clear, like a spotless iceberg.
She has sharp eyebrows and a straight nose, like a sharp sword, which makes people a little awe-inspiring.
She is Bai Youyou.
As a disciple of Xuannv Sect, Bai Youyou has been traveling around the world since she was seventeen, specializing in punishing evil and promoting good. Over the years, Bai Youyou has killed many corrupt officials and saved many people.
Bai Youyou only has two words in her heart - justice!
Just like this, Bai Youyou received news from the sect that Zhao Shan had killed innocent people indiscriminately, and she was very angry.
Zhao Shancai had just ascended the throne and killed Li Wu, the pillar of Daqian. He was a real tyrant. Moreover, she heard the latest news that Zhao Shan had raped the Japanese princess Keiko Abe, and she was extremely lustful.
But today, Bai Youyou got the news that Zhao Shan was going to open a warehouse to release grain to help the people. She was a little confused, how could a tyrant like Zhao Shan help the victims?
"Zhao Shan, I want to see what tricks you are playing?"
Bai Youyou murmured to himself.
A sharp look flashed between her eyebrows, and she didn't believe that Zhao Shan wanted to help the people. In addition, the sect asked her to assassinate Zhao Shan, and she also had to complete the task. Zhao Shan could not escape from her Wuzhishan.
