The Struggle of the Reborn Prince

Wei Bochu was embarrassed when he heard the prince’s question. He was notorious because he used his work to set up a salt shop to engage in short selling speculative business. Although he gained a lot of benefits from it, he still couldn’t save it.

His own glory and wealth... Now the prince mentioned the matter of salt induction again, but he had to answer.

"Prince, the salt banknote is not as sinister as the legend of the outside world. It is actually just the operation in the meantime... Of course, Xiaguan also participated in it back then, which was also a big blame for his collapse!" Wei Bochu thought about it and made a fuss first.

Self-criticism said, "Cai... Cai has been in order to accumulate money to please the emperor for a long time. The issuance of salt banknotes has led to the depreciation of the banknote price. In other words, the issuance, recycling, exchange, and definitions of new and old banknotes are all based on the

The government has formulated that businessmen cannot participate. These irregularities have caused merchants to lose confidence in buying money, leading to difficulties in entering the country, and finally the entire system collapses!"

"Then how can we ensure the quantity of salt banknotes issued and maintain normal salt prices?" Zhao Qi asked again. He knew the reason, which did not mean that he could propose a solution, but he still had to listen to the opinions of experts.

"Your Majesty, the salt merchant's capital for buying banknotes is limited. If you don't buy them all, the price of the banknote will be reduced and the price of the banknote will be raised, and the salt price will be increased. When the banknotes are issued less than salt, the salt will fall and the banknote will rise.

.只有通过平衡盐,钞之间的量才能既保证获利,又不引起此长彼消的结果...”魏伯初娓娓道来.

“魏先生的意思是只要操作得当是可行的喽!”赵柽听罢说道.

“是的,王爷!”魏伯初点头道.

"I have an idea. Can you please consider it?" Zhao Xiao said after pondering for a moment. "I want to set up a Northwest Salt Industry Guild, with salt owners from various salt producing areas in the northwest to jointly discuss the issuance of salt quotas and issue prices.

The guild has the final say and the number. The government does not participate in the operation and only collects taxes!" Zhao Qi said.

"Well, it's possible, maybe I might as well give it a try!" The others looked at Wei Bochu. They also knew that he was the one who had the most say in this matter. Wei Bochu thought about it and said.

"Okay. Since Mr. Wei thinks it is feasible, then I don't want to do your salt supervisor anymore. I will serve as the second shopkeeper of Shenghetang and be in charge of salt business. You will be the guild who will be convened on behalf of Shenghetang and will be treated as the treatment.

According to the rules in the hall, there are all things that should be there, how about it?" Zhang Que and Zhao Zhi looked at each other with joy. Everyone saw the huge profits in salt. Now the prince wants to hand over this to a person with lack of virtue to manage.

But although the prince asked in a negotiated tone, no one could hear the unreproachable meaning.

"Prince, I'm afraid it's difficult for the officials to take on the heavy responsibility, so I'll ask the prince to choose another talent!" Wei Bochu was shocked after hearing this. He knew very well who he was. And with his bad reputation, he might be counterproductive. He immediately came out.

Voice rejected.

"Mr. Wei, don't refuse. Your experience and qualifications are enough to be competent for this position!" Zhao Qi waved his hand and said, "The ancients are the ones who are dying in the morning and evening. I understand what you are thinking. If you think so, it means that you are definitely not hopeless.

Don’t think too much about bad guys. Just get up after falling down and be a dignified person again!”

"Prince, the villain will definitely work hard!" Wei Bochu said with deep tribute, his eyes full of tears. He has experienced the coldness of the world. He has experienced all the warmth and coldness of the world, but the people he had welcomed in every way abandoned him one by one and for them.

I was despised by the world, but when I was in trouble, my opponent reached out to pull myself. Not only did I ignore past grudges, but I also entrusted with important tasks. Why isn't I moved?

"Don't be too happy too early. You must first formulate specific rules for issuing salt banknotes. If you cannot get everyone's approval, you have to go back to the mansion. At that time, you can't even be a salt prisoner, so you can only be a small person.

It's a lie!" Zhao Qi joked when he saw him.

"Haha, I'm the prince, I'm just letting the little one sweep the floor and never leave!" Wei Bochu wiped the corners of his eyes and smiled, with a more old style on his face.

"Zhang Que, Zhao Zhi, you two and Mr. Wei discussed the matter of getting out of the cabinet on the way, and tried to come up with a charter. When we return to Taiyuan, the shopkeepers and the managers of the other halls should have arrived, so let's discuss it carefully.

, strive to start next year!" Zhao Qiong said.

"Yes, don't worry, prince, we will do our best!" Zhang Qu and the others replied.

"I think according to our expectations, investing 2 million taels of silver should be enough to open, right?" Zhao Qi asked the three of them again.

"It can be opened normally!" Zhang Que said after rough calculations.

"Okay, that's what I think. Money is from the mansion, but I only own 10% of it, and the rest is distributed to the old people in the mansion, including those officials, servants, eunuchs and guards who first followed me in Xiangyi Mansion.

And the veterans who started the caravan, the benefits of each year will be distributed equally to everyone in the future. If the person is gone, they will be given to their descendants. I will repay everyone one or two!" Zhao Qi thought for a while and said.

"Prince, how can this be done? Your kindness can no longer be returned, so how can you get the shares again!" Zhao Zhi refused to accept it.

"Do you have too much money and look down on this little money?" Zhao Qi glared at Zhao Zhi and said, "You have been following me for more than ten years, serving me with all your heart and strength, following me with all your might.

This little money is really not much, it can only be regarded as my little affection for my brothers. Besides, I have also received 10% of it, so it can be considered as a common prosperity!"

"Prince... The prince's kindness is really unpaid!" Seeing Xi's eyes turned red. It was said that he really didn't need this money now, but the prince still thought about these 'old men', and this kind of intention was enough

It's touching.

"Don't say anything about kindness. If you want to say kindness, it is everyone's kindness to me. You should do your best to do this and get things done well. Even if I am just a prince one day, I can still rely on this money to support myself and not stay on the streets.

!” Zhao Qi smiled and said, knowing that he was walking a tightrope now, and maybe one day he would cause a disaster. Who made him a royal family? And he also wanted to arrange the people around him who had been through life and death for him to give them

The family left a foundation for living!

... ...

After a few days of marching, the large group of people arrived in Youzhou. After a day of rest, they replenished food and water. Zhao Xiao led the lion general to join the "Go Home" team. With more people, it became much more lively. After leaving Youzhou,

Just fifty miles away, there was a yellow sand all over my eyes. It was rare to see a tree. Zhao Qi couldn't help but feel sad. The east and west of Youzhou is 320 miles from Xiazhou, 650 miles from Lingzhou to Lingzhou in the southwest, and 5 miles from Zhongshoujiangcheng in the northeast.

It is 160 miles away, and the area is almost the same as the entire Xixia, but this place is large but it is a poor place.

Youzhou is located on the east bank of Hongliu River in the upper reaches of Wuding River. It was built in the Tang Dynasty. The city site was originally chosen on a large grass beach. Caotan is connected to Hongliu River in the east and the lake at the west end. It was originally the agricultural development of the upper reaches of Wuding River basin.

One of the areas, but due to excessive development, the Mu Us Desert here has been severely desertified. By the Song Dynasty, the Mu Us Desert had extended to this place. Flowing sand dunes could be seen everywhere, squeezing human production and living space, only along the river and the sandy sea.

Only in an oasis can we see traces of farming and herd farming.

"Prince, our loyal and brave army withdrew from Lingzhou and then retreated from Youzhou. There are only imperial guards thousands of miles in the river, and the Xiang army and archers defend. However, as the second-line Youzhou, there are only three thousand imperial guards, and is it a bit like 5,000 Xiang army?

Is it a hasty?" Zhao Xiao still had some opinions about the prince's order to evacuate the Hezhong area in full, so he couldn't help but mention it.

"Zhao Zhi also asked this question. Now he has figured it out. Please listen to his explanation!" Zhao Qi chuckled. This person is really sitting in the position of his butt, and his head is considering differently. Zhao

Xiao used to be in charge of a military service, but now he is a landlord general, and what he sees and thinks is different.

"Zhao Xiao, although the territory of Youzhou is wide, it is mostly sandy land, which is not suitable for farming and cannot even be stationed in herds. Local households have difficulty in living on their own, and they cannot guarantee the supply of war and garrisons. If a large army is stationed here, the supplies of the baggage must be maintained.

Rely on supply in Shaanxi and Hedong!" Zhao Zhi looked at Zhao Xiao and said, who nodded and agreed to his statement.

"The geographical environment here has determined the advance, retreat, attack and defense of the two countries. Between Lingzhou and Huanqing, there is a barren land known as the 700-mile sea. The Xia army must conquer Lingzhou when attacking and cross these ecology

In a harsh area, Lingzhou thought it was a fertile land. The prince had nearly 100,000 soldiers, and he could farm and fight. He was hindering the enemy from the natural danger of the Yellow River. The strategic position of Youzhou has declined and there is no need to consume a lot of manpower.

Material resources to maintain a large number of garrisons. Take a step back and even if the Xixia united the whole country to conquer Lingzhou, the vast sea and the desert are also obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Our Shaanxi and Hedong army were warned and there was time to gather and prepare, but Xixia launched a large-scale attack on us

The possibility of launching a war with us on Xixia has been extremely small in recent years!”

"The possibility is extremely small! Why is that?" Zhao Xiao asked in confusion.

"Because the prince is rich, and he can make money!" Zhao Zhi looked at the prince and said with a smile.

"Isn't it just about spending money?" Zhao Xiaoyou was confused.

"It's not that simple!" Zhao Zhi shook his head and kept a secret, "Xixia is on the ancient commercial road. After the founding of the country, it controlled the commercial road of the Western Regions. However, the Western Regions countries did not have abundant products and were unable to support themselves. The tea needed for daily life was needed.

, wine, salt, and silk all need to be purchased from outside, and the products you produce have to be exchanged for in the Western Xia Dynasty. This means that you have to endure the exploitation of the Western Xia Dynasty and pay heavy taxes, which leads to their prices rising and economic difficulties. You may

I haven't heard that the rich people there don't lend money, but give food! After the defeat of the Xixia war, they reopened the Western Regions trade route under the threat of the prince. The items in our Song Dynasty could be circulated without paying taxes.

When they go to various countries, the prices have been much lower, how much money has been saved for them? Isn’t the prince scattered money to the countries in the Western Regions? They got the advantage, and of course they were closer to the Song Dynasty, and they wanted to offer us, and we could use it.

He restrained Xixia and did not dare to advance to the Song Dynasty easily!"