The First Yamen of the Great Song Dynasty

Chapter 157

Gao Ming glanced at Wanyan Xiyin's tangled expression from the corner of his eye, and felt a little sorry for her in his heart.

The Jurchen social form is simple, and there should be no concept of breaking the sleeves and dividing the peaches in the mind. Men only compete for women, and they would never think that men can compete with each other.

After Gao Ming glanced at Yan Xiyin, he saw that his brows were tightly furrowed, probably he hadn't digested the information yet.

He unconsciously thought, don't waste your brain cells thinking about this, cleared his throat and said in a low voice: "It's really a private matter between me and Hua Rong, if you can't even think about it, don't think about it, really Yes. You forget."

Wanyan Xiyin looked at Gao Ming with a bitter face, and said for a while, "I really should forget about that scene just now."

However, he still agrees with one sentence, learning is endless, and there is still a lot he needs to know.

Gao Ming nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a slender figure appeared at the door.

When eating wine in Washeri, the most important thing is to sing to accompany the wine. Even if you don’t take the initiative, there will be singers who smell the money and come to the private room upstairs to sing.

Sure enough, a woman's charming voice came from outside the door, "Several officials, do you want the little girl to sing a song to cheer you up?"

Gao Ming said, "Come in."

A few big men are bored just eating, so they just come to a song to ease the atmosphere.

I saw a slender woman walking in with a pipa in her hand, smelling like gouache all over her body.

When the woman came in, Gao Ming asked his attendants to show her a round stool and told her to sit down.

"What do the officials want to hear? But my family can sing any popular tunes." She said delicately.

Gao Ming thought for a while, then clicked a random song, asking Jurchen to listen to the music of Mimi.

Ever since seeing this woman, the Wanyan family's wolves and tigers have all stared at her.

Gao Ming was not surprised, he just came from the Kingdom of Jin and suddenly saw Huahua World, it must be like this.

They are still fresh now, wait for three to five months to get used to the environment.

The diva's vermilion lips parted slightly, and she began to sing slowly, her voice lingering.

Gao Ming carefully observed the expressions of these people, and saw that some of their brows were frowning into a Sichuan shape. They didn't appreciate this sluggish and gentle tune, and they obviously couldn't get used to it.

What the hell, humming like a mosquito.

Some people have good acceptance, and their knuckles beat unconsciously.

Nice, never heard such a gentle song.

This is a difference in national conditions and culture, not bad, but not used to it.

"Don't ask her to sing, it's a headache, buzzing!" Wanyan Zong said loudly, "I don't think the Brave Jurchens sung by Mr. Gao is as good. If you want to listen to it, listen to this." Ask the singer, "Can you sing this?"

The singer looked puzzled, "My family has never heard this song before."

Wanyan Xiyin said: "This song is from Youzhou, Mr. Gao refilled the lyrics. She should not be able to sing."

"If you don't sing this, she is useless, go down, don't hinder us from drinking." Wanyan Zong said strongly.

However, Gao Ming didn't intend to tell Diva to just go on like this, he thought he could use her to induce the following activities, "Come here."

When the singer came to him, Gao Ming took out the reward and gave her, "Are you only singing here? Can you go home?"

Going to the house is basically the cue coming out.

If they get along well, there are also those who are promoted to the outer room.

The singer saw that Gao Ming was fair and good-looking, so she laughed, "Are you going to the official's house?"

Gao Ming said, "It's the home of my friends."

When the singer saw the number of people and their burly appearance, she quickly shook her head, "Actually, I just remembered that there are other officials who want my family to sing. I'm really sorry."

With a weak smile, he took the reward, picked up the pipa and left.

Wanyan Zong grinned forcefully, "She doesn't sing well, why do you still ask her to go home?"

"I brought them home, how can I just sing." Gao Ming laughed.

The others were suddenly awakened, yes, they were all brought home, and they were not allowed to be manipulated.

Someone stepped forward, as if trying to chase him back, and it didn't matter if he sang badly, since he didn't just sing when he returned home.

Gao Ming waved his hand, "Forget it, let her go. Let's go to a place where we don't need to lead the house, and we can do things on the spot."

"Is there such a place?"

They are all full-blooded men who know what they want.

Gao Ming left a little suspense, "Is there any? I'll take you around and you'll find out."

Call Xiao Er to come in and settle the bill, get up and take them away.

Go back to the street and go to Goulan.

When passing by a few tile sheds, Gao Ming glanced at the notices hanging outside the tile sheds, and introduced them: "There are various classic plays performed here all the year round, especially the Buddhist story "Mulian Saves His Mother", which is the best interpretation."

While speaking, he has already stepped into the hook fence, it can be said that there are many shadows, the fragrance is blowing, and the colorful lights are dazzling.

The woman's thin laughter is mixed with silk and bamboo wind music.

Into the red light district.

Gao Ming had never been here before, and he didn't know which one was good, so he randomly chose a decent one, and led them in.

After entering the lobby, Mr. Gui greeted him without them saying a word, "Guys, please, which girl do you want to accompany you for a drink?"

"Ask your best girls to come out to accompany you." Gao Ming said: "Money is not a problem, how much you can earn depends on your girls' abilities."

Gao Ming's attire and ostentation made him look like an ordinary person, either a rich businessman or an official.

Seeing this, Gui Gong knew that big business was coming, so he hurriedly invited a few people upstairs to entertain him hospitablely.

After taking a seat in a room upstairs, a table of wine and food was set up in a blink of an eye.

The people of Wanyan's family saw it, didn't they just finished eating, why did they eat again?

Although I know that food should not be wasted, but my heart is full and my stomach is not enough, I really can't eat anymore.

At this time, a dozen or so beautiful singers walked in at the door, and accompanied each of them.

He is used to please people and is very good at observing words and expressions. For example, seeing that Wan Yan Zongjuan has a bad appetite, the woman sitting next to him said delicately: "Officer, if you have no appetite, I will peel you a kumquat to relieve your boredom."

This group of people had never seen such a scene since they were born, and they had never even imagined such a beautiful scene.

There are delicious food and wine, surrounded by beautiful women.

Gao Ming watched quietly, man, it is very rare to escape the ambush in Ruanrouxiang, and these few have no immunity at all.

Jurchen's current social structure, let alone a theater, has never even been heard of.

One by one, who was greedy for women, suddenly fell into such a place full of beauties.

what does it feel likeThe monkey fell into the peach garden, and the cat fell into the pile of fresh fish.

Gao Ming saw that they were all happy at this moment, and they looked like they were not thinking about leaving. He raised his hand and greeted Mr. Gui, "There are still girls, call some more. We will spend the night here."

How can Mr. Gui refuse the business, so he hastened to call the girl again.

Soon, Diva found that many of them could not speak Chinese, and they also jumped out word by word, not surprised.

Gao Ming explained with a smile: "We are businessmen from Youzhou, and now we are also subjects of the Great Song Dynasty."

The whole world knew about the recovery of Youzhou, and there were many Khitans and other foreigners in Youzhou, and when Youzhou came back, they were also citizens of the Song Dynasty.

These singers thought it was a Khitan businessman from Youzhou who came to play.

It doesn't matter, don't say you can't speak Chinese, it doesn't matter if you can't speak.

What is earned is money.

Everyone who didn't feel appetizing before, under the soft-spoken persuasion of the singers, they can drink wine and eat food.

After a while, Gao Ming said: "It's getting late. Let's rest here tonight." He said to the singers: "Take the officials back to their rooms to rest."

Wanyan couldn't believe it, there was such a good thing, "Can I sleep with them? Whatever?"

"You have to pay, but I'm leaving." Gao Ming said with a smile: "You have come from a long way, so don't think about it so much, take a good rest."

Even if Gao Ming didn't say anything, they didn't want to think about it anymore, they dragged the woman away.

Seeing that even Wanyan Xiyin did not escape the pink trap and left with a singer, Gao Ming couldn't help thinking to himself, I'm the one who brought you here this time, and after you get familiar with the way, you can come by yourself.

Gao Ming was tired all day, so he asked for a room by himself, asked his attendants to stand guard, and slept peacefully all night.

When I woke up the next day, everyone except him was yawning, but they all seemed in a good mood, which showed that the spring breeze was ecstasy last night.

Gao Ming smiled and said, "Let's go back, it's time to meet the officials of the Ministry of Rites."

Everyone reluctantly left the Goulan House and returned to the courtyard.

Under Gao Ming's reminder, they all changed into new clothes, and under his leadership, they went out to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites to meet with the officials of the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Ji still attached great importance to the Jin people, and knew that there were two Jin princes among the staff, called Yun Wang Zhao Kai and Prime Minister Cai Jing to meet them.

The two sides met in a friendly atmosphere and exchanged views on the international situation facing the Liao, Jin and Song Dynasties.

The people of the Song Kingdom, represented by Zhao Kai, reiterated their position that they would never form an alliance with the Liao Dynasty to attack the Jin Kingdom, and asked the princes of the Jin Kingdom to study and live in the Great Song Dynasty with peace of mind. They will provide as much convenience as possible for what they need.

The Kingdom of Jin expressed satisfaction with Da Song's sincere and friendly cooperative attitude, and hoped that the two sides would carry out the friendly policies to the end.

He also spoke highly of Gao Ming, the reception representative of Song Fang.

In a harmonious atmosphere, the two sides concluded the meeting.

After the meeting, Song Fang prepared a state banquet.

Ever since Wanyan's family entered Bianliang City, they enjoy all-round enjoyment, especially the three meals a day, all of which are exquisite and delicious.

The delicious food at the state banquet has never been repeated.

During the dinner, Wanyan Xiyin asked Zhao Kai, "We want to learn some classics from your Great Song Dynasty, but I don't know how to get them?"

Zhao Kai smiled and said, "It's not difficult, you can enter the Imperial College to study with our imperial students, and if you find it troublesome, you can also send officials to teach at your place of residence."

Everyone in the Kingdom of Jin agreed with the latter plan. After all, they didn't even speak Chinese very well, and they knew that they couldn't keep up if they went directly to the Imperial College.

Seeing that people from the Kingdom of Jin chose to teach in the mansion, Gao Ming couldn't help thinking

Studying in the Imperial College, everyone learns the same things, and you can't carry private goods with you. It's different when you go to the government to teach.

Zhao Kai smiled and said, "It's not difficult, we will try our best to arrange it."

The Jurchen's requirements were all met, and after the state banquet, they went back to their residence.

Gao Ming and Zhao Kai went back to Prince Yun's Mansion to discuss important matters.

There's a lot to talk about, so let's start with one piece.

The first thing is the sugar trade that Gao Ming found.

"Your Highness, when I was having dinner with the people of the Kingdom of Jin, I accidentally found out that they don't have sugar locally."

Zhao Kai nodded with a calm expression, this is not surprising, in fact he is not surprised that there is nothing in the Kingdom of Jin.

Gao Ming said: "Through this association, I found that it seems that only our Song Dynasty can eat sugar freely. So, why not increase the sales of sugar in overseas trade? It's a huge profit. If it goes well, don't talk about building the city wall in the north. Even the overall national surplus can be greatly improved."

Zhao Kai was very interested in this proposal, he couldn't believe it, "Candy? Is it the candy we usually eat?"

It can be seen everywhere, candy that anyone can eat, will there be such a big profit?

"This is the darkness under the lamp, because we in the Central Plains have been able to make sugar hundreds of thousands of years ago, and Tang Taizong sent people to learn to boil sugar, which greatly developed the technology of sugar making, and almost everyone can eat it. to granulated sugar. However, except for the Song Dynasty, the climate in other places is not suitable for growing sugar cane, and the relevant sugar production methods have not been mastered. Apart from honey, there is no other way to eat sugar. taste."

It's a bit beyond Zhao Kai's cognition, the Central Plains doesn't produce horses, but they have seen horses anyway, how can there be people who don't even know the basics of ups and downs.

"really?"

Gao Ming nodded heavily, "This is the case with Japan across the sea from us. Their climate can't grow sugar cane at all, and they will never have sugar. Moreover, they have a large population and are rich in silver, so..."

Japan has silver, Zhao Kai seems to have heard about it, but Da Song and Japan do not actually have direct trade relations, they are all private traders selling some silk and porcelain, the scale is not large, and the main place for Da Song's overseas trade to get money is not Japan.

But that was selling silk and porcelain, the two luxury consumer goods of the aristocrats, and the demand was not great.

But sugar is different, nobles can eat it, common people can eat it too, and it is a consumable, after one meal is finished, the next meal has to be bought.

Zhao Kai also smelled the profits, "If they are really short of sugar, the silver they can earn will be beyond imagination."

Places like those in Southeast Asia that produce sugar cane are also in the dark at this time, and they don't know that places other than themselves will be short of sugar.

Furthermore, because of their national strength and limitations in navigation technology, even if they knew there was such a business, they would not be able to do it.

But Da Song lacks nothing, only action.

After the trade route was opened up, silk porcelain was exchanged for sugar cane and sucrose in South Asia, and then sold to Japan and the West.

Gao Ming suggested, "It's not too late, it's better to find some people to go out and explore the way."

Zhao Kai very much agrees, the one who makes money can't delay, "Yes, don't say anything for now, wait until I can really make money, and then I will go to Shufu Huang."

He is still relatively cautious. The matter of selling sucrose is currently only Gao Ming's judgment based on common sense. It is impossible to ask the country to lead a large-scale sale of sugar there at once.

"Your Highness is thoughtful and considerate. Before it's too late, I'll find someone to go to Dongying."

Zhao Kai said: "Do you have a suitable candidate? You have to find someone who understands business."

Many officials from scholarly families don't know anything about how money flows.

In fact, Zhao Kai didn't understand much, but he knew he didn't understand, so he wanted to find someone who could do business.

"When it comes to doing business, I really have a suitable candidate. This person is called Li Ying. He was one of my subordinates when I was in Liangshan. He was originally a rich man in Lijiazhuang in Shandong. Flying eagles, making good guns and sticks, I think it is suitable for this person to go to sea to do this business."

There are two reasons why Li Ying was chosen instead of Lu Junyi.

First, if you want to go to sea, you need to go from Zhejiang. At this time, Yanqing is promoted by the Southeast Yingfeng Bureau. It is not an exaggeration to say that she has a high position and weight.

And Lu Junyi was Yan Qing's former master, and no one wanted to meet the old master when he was prosperous, thinking of his past as a slave.

Lu Junyi was going to the southeast, and Yan Qing knew that he must receive him, but would he feel uncomfortable?

When Lu Junyi saw the former servant Fei Huang Tengda, it was embarrassing to think about how the two should get along with each other.

The less trouble, the better.

The second point is a very important point. Lu Junyi lived in the Daming Mansion for a lifetime and was the richest man in the Daming Mansion, but it's hard to say how talented he is in business.

It seems that he is obsessed with martial arts, and often retreats to exercise his muscles and bones. He doesn't even care about his wife, let alone business.

It all depends on a big family and a big business, and money makes money.

But Li Ying is different. According to the records in the original book, after Li Ying went to Liangshan for a while, all his family assets were confiscated by Liangshan.

As a result, he went down from Liangshan, abandoned his official position, and continued to do business. It didn't take long for him to flourish again and become a rich man again.

It can be seen that its means of getting rich.

Give him the chance to go to Japan, he will definitely seize it.

He is now a triple attribute of an official, a businessman and a martial artist, which can be called perfection.

After listening to Gao Ming's analysis, Zhao Kai also felt that Li Ying was a good candidate, "Then go ahead and do it, I trust your vision."

"There is another matter, and that is to arrange for the Jurchens to teach. I want to recommend someone."

"Tell me." Zhao Kai asked, "Is it also from Liangshan?"

"No." Gao Ming smiled and shook his head.There are not many educated people on Liangshan, and Wu Yong is only a scholar once he lands, and his intrigues are okay, but his studies are fine.

Although Jurchen's cultural knowledge is not very good, they can't fool others in this regard.

Zhao Kai felt that the matter was not that simple. Gao Ming said that he must have his purpose in recommending talents, "Then tell us about the candidates."

"I would like to recommend Taixue Xuezheng Qin Hui to be a lecturer for Jin people."

Qin Hui was born as a Jinshi, and now he is a student of the Taixue, needless to say his knowledge.

As the number one treacherous official in the ages, although his wife Wang's famous family gave him a lot of help in the officialdom, and he climbed up quickly, but now he is just an imperial eunuch, and there is no chance for him to display his "talent". Chance.

Although Yue Fei was killed and Zhao Gou was the first person responsible, Qin Hui's role should not be underestimated.

For such a guy, can Gao Ming not dig a hole for him?

Tell him to get in touch with the Jurchens of Wanyan's family now.

Like the prince, if you don't do anything, you won't be able to catch it.

Only by asking Qin Hui to come out to do things can he catch his braid.

And when he came into contact with the people of the Jin Kingdom, he was not from the Imperial City Division, so it should be easy to catch him, and he would not worry about not being able to deal with him.

"Qin Hui?" Zhao Kai remembered that there was indeed such a person, "Is there any reason?"

"Qin Hui's wife, Wang Shi, is the cousin of the talented Li Qingzhao. When I was organizing Huashigang in the Southeast Yingfeng Bureau, I was helped a lot by her." Gao Ming showed guilt, "This is a little selfishness of mine."

Zhao Kai smiled nonchalantly, "What's the matter, if you don't avoid relatives, this king will inform the officials of the Ministry of Rites and ask them to arrange for Qin Hui to be the speaker."

The Jinshi of the Song Dynasty all have real knowledge, anyone can teach the Jurchens, Qin Hui will be Qin Hui.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After finishing talking about the important matters, Gao Ming took his leave and went down to deal with it.

After Gao Ming left, Zhao Kai didn't care about teaching the people of Jin Kingdom, and only focused on the sugar business. After thinking for a while, he was still dubious, "Can I really make a lot of money?"

Silk and porcelain were valuable items in Song Dynasty, so it is not surprising that people from other countries would buy them.

But sugar...you can find it everywhere in Da Song.

Thinking of this, Zhao Kai asked someone to take a piece of candy to swallow, savoring the strong sweetness.

Could it be that Da Song will rely on sweetness to make money in the future?

It felt too easy and unrealistic.

If this matter is really as Gao Ming thinks, it can bring a steady stream of silver

Then Gao Ming made another great contribution after taking back Youzhou.

Although this person has not yet become a prime minister, he has done better than the prime minister.

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Li Ying and the others have been confiscated since Liangshan recruited them.

This time, the imperial court treated them well, and Li Ying did not resign in despair. He is still serving in the army, so it should not be difficult to find them.

Gao Ming sent the confidants of the Imperial City Secretary to take his handwriting and go to him.

He was sent to Dongying over the sea to sell sugar.

After Gao Ming finished his work, when he looked up, it was already dark.

Although he is often busy with business, he never delays his private life.

Last night, I had a casual meeting with Huarong, but it didn't solve any problems, but it aroused the idea of ​​lovesickness.

I don't know if Hua Rong is the same.

Gao Ming left the Imperial City Division and went back to the mansion, wanting to see if Hua Rong also came back with a tacit understanding.

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At this time, Hua Rong had just dismounted in front of Taiwei's mansion. He caught a deserter yesterday and met Gao Ming. to Taiwei Mansion.

It's a pity that Gao Ming hasn't come back yet.

He couldn't help but be disappointed.

At this time, the servants came and said that the Taiwei asked him to come over, so he followed them to Gao Qiu's study.

After walking in, Gao Qiu looked at him seriously, and Hua Rong bowed respectfully, "You called me?"

After Gao Qiu waited for his servants to close the door, he let out a long sigh and asked unwillingly, "Ming'er, is it really impossible?"

When he mentioned this, he was still full of tears.

Hua Rong pursed her lips and frowned, and nodded slowly.

Gao Qiu supported his forehead, "Oh, it seems that there is really no room for maneuver."

Huarong felt that the Taiwei called him here, he must not simply ask about Gao Ming's physical condition, there must be other purposes.

Sure enough, after he finished thinking about it, Gao Qiu said sadly, "He can't have children, so what should we do?"

Huarong remained silent, after all, saying nothing was appropriate.

Suddenly, he saw Gao Qiu suddenly raised his head and looked at him with piercing eyes, "Actually, I have an idea."

Huarong said: "Please tell me."

Seeing the appearance of the Taiwei, it was premeditated, and he was called here to tell him his plan.

"Ming'er has no relatives in his life. He doesn't say anything, but he feels so sad in his heart. The adopted child is not his own after all, and there will inevitably be estrangement in the future. I think, even if he adopts one, he should feel that he is his own." of."

Huarong asked suspiciously: "Make him think it's his own?"

Gao Qiu nodded, "Well, you can ask him on the sidelines, when was the last time he slept with a woman successfully, and with whom. It would be even better if it was when Jiangnan hosted Hua Shi Gang. If the time is good, I will arrange a woman He brought a child of the right age to recognize his father. He said that the child's mother was gone, and asked her to take the child to recognize his father before he died.

This move is to let Ming'er know that she still has a son left in the world.As for the child, he was naturally found from within the Gao family, so he wasn't afraid that he might not look like him.But to hug him directly, after all, there is a layer of separation, I still want him to feel that he can have his own son. "

Hua Rong looked at Gao Qiu in shock, thank you for thinking of this move.

Let's adopt it, and create an illusion to fool Gao Ming.

However, if Gao Ming is really sick and not pretending, he must be really happy to know that he has a lost son.

Gao Qiu is really thinking about his son.

The point is that Gao Ming is just pretending, he is fine.

And the Taiwei actually asked him to ask Gao Ming when was the last time he slept with a woman, such a heart-pounding question.

Too much.

Gao Qiu noticed Hua Rong's displeasure, "It's all in the past, and it's for his own good. You can ask around, go ahead, and don't let him notice. Don't you want to see Ming'er has a relative? Do you look happy? This child will be your own son from now on."

No matter what Hua Rong thought in his heart, he had to answer first in front of Gao Qiu, "Yes."

Gao Qiu felt relieved, "Go down, he will probably be back soon."