Chapter 403 On Gold
Sitting in the pavilion of Tongliyuan, Ye Qing's eyes were basically all inappropriate architectural and garden designs. The potential architecture was still artistic value. Although it could not be said to be worthless, at least these things cost money.
Just like in the last few years, for some reason, landmark buildings that imitate the West suddenly emerged, and even European and American buildings such as the White House in the United States were moved to China.
I don’t know if I am so inappropriate and imitation like this is because of my lack of confidence in culture or because I am too rich and so stupid that I don’t know how to spend it.
Although such an inappropriate building is enough to be considered as a political achievement of an official, such building is indescribable irony and inconfidence in the eyes of the people, and the sensational taste is obviously stronger.
There is also the country of sticks on the peninsula. In order to get rid of its dependence and influence on Han culture, to demonstrate that it has a profound historical heritage and culture, and to prove that it is independent and perfect national character, it has created inappropriate words.
It is enough to show that their inner inferiority complex and their jealousy and admiration for Han culture. After all, before the Bangzi texts they were doing, the streets and alleys of the Bangzi country were full of words that Han people could understand.
And now the Jin people are obviously like this. The Song people have a profound culture, the most advanced systems and structures of this era, and the most powerful economy.
Therefore, even if the Jin people have strong force, it is difficult for them to make up for their backwardness in other aspects. This makes them feel a little inferior, as well as envy and admiration for the various cultures of the Song people when they raise their butcher knife in their hands to kill.
The sinicization of Xiao Yao, Shun, Wanyan Yong, the perfect replica of the official structure of the Song court, and the Tatars' various actions of Zhu Xi to enthrone the gods and worship saints after unifying the entire Central Plains, all of them illustrate the strength of Han culture and the various interests of the rulers.
The problems facing the Jin people now are obviously much more complicated than the problem of Bangzi. As a member of the Chinese nation, their understanding of Chinese culture is obviously much more thorough than Bangzi.
Even at this time, the Jin people had their writings, but obviously, with their current abilities, there was no way to govern the country and the country easily and calmly with the rotten Song court.
The demise of the Northern Song Dynasty made people frightened not only Zhao Gou who fled south in a hurry, but even the Jin people were helpless in the face of the large area of Central Plains left by the Song court, with a look of lingering fear and stunned.
Looking at the unexpected territory of the blockbusters, the Jin Man was confused. As if he had won a huge lottery, he suddenly became helpless and didn't know how to spend it.
Therefore, after the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Jin people who were at a loss for a while could think of was to support the puppet regime and govern this large area of territory.
So two pseudo regimes were introduced by the Jin people to replace them in managing the people and territory of the Central Plains, but they could not understand what the so-called incorrect name and dissatisfaction meant in the eyes of Han culture?
Why did they immediately give up their throne to Zhao Gou when they saw Zhao Gou without resisting, and immediately surrender, forgetting the power and wealth of the Jin people and theirs?
So the Jin people began to move south, the capital also began to move south, and the king became emperors. They needed to learn Han culture, and later managed the mess that Zhao Gou had thrown to them after running away.
"Do you think so?" The expression on Wanyan Yong's face was slightly moved this time, because what Ye Qing said was the best strategy they could think of.
"Isn't it? Your Majesty, you moved the capital from Shangjing Huining Prefecture to Zhongdu Yanjing City. Many people in the Song Dynasty would think that this is a signal that Your Majesty will continue to go south to invade our Song Dynasty. But in the following opinion, it is because Your Majesty, you have a sense of crisis." Ye Qing said with a smile.
"Speak up." Wanyan Yong picked up the teacup again. At this time, the number of times he served the teacup was obviously several times higher than that of Ye Qing.
"Your Majesty has been deeply worried. Your country has sacrificed the lives of countless soldiers and has not brought endless wealth to your country after the Song court evacuated. If Your Majesty continues to defend outside Yuguan and uses Huining Prefecture as the capital, then the great mountains and rivers of the Central Plains will be like a useless rib in Your Majesty's eyes. It is a pity to abandon it without any taste. Therefore, if you want to restore vitality to the Central Plains, let the people live and work in peace, and let your officials no longer run around and eliminate thieves and bandits everywhere, it is difficult to do it with your own abilities. So you need to learn to govern the country like the Song court, and to manage the mountains and rivers and people like the Song court." Ye Qing continued to analyze his understanding of the current situation of the Jin Kingdom.
Wanyan Yong picked up the teacup from time to time, and then put it down again. After several rounds, even the eunuch next to him could feel that His Majesty, whose face was calm, was filled with uneasiness and anxiety.
But Wanyan Yong, who can be the monarch of a country, has the title of Xiao Yao and Shun, naturally can control his inner emotions well, put down the teacup that has not been sent to his mouth, and smiled and said to Ye Qing: "Then what if I insist on doing my own thing and swear to include the territory south of the Yangtze River into the territory of the Great Jin?"
"Then the grassland wolf behind you, the powerful Xia Kingdom in the west, will be ready to move. It is very likely that your Majesty, you have just taken down a city in the Song court, and the Central Plains area, you will lose three cities, which is not cost-effective." Ye Qing said: "What's more, your Majesty, what you lack now is talents. Your Majesty, you imitate the imperial examination of the Song court. The officials of the Song people are getting bigger and bigger in your country. It is not that you are willing to see this scene, but because you know very well that in addition to allowing the Song people to appease the people's hope for the Song court as soon as possible, it is because you need time and time to let your country's ministers learn the Han culture, and then replace the existing Song people as officials. Only then will you really consider how to rush your troops south and destroy the Song court."
"Yes, few of my ministers are as capable as the Song people, and can govern this large area of territory and cities." Wanyan Yong smiled mockingly and continued: "The Great Jin Dynasty was divided according to the Song court, but even so, there were still inappropriate Five Capitals and 19 Routes, which made you Song people laugh at. Since I succeeded to the throne, I have completely abandoned the Liao system of the past, and no longer used the Liao system as before. In some aspects, the Liao system used the Liao system, and the Song system used the Song system, but began to learn the Song system. The reason why I did this is that I hope that one day, my country will flourish and prosper like your Song Dynasty, and will last for a hundred years."
"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and I believe that one day your Majesty will surely realize his lofty ambitions." Ye Qing was surprised by Wanyan Yong's humility and frankness.
He did not expect that a dignified Jin emperor would dare to express his troubles and problems in governing the country and ensuring peace in less than an hour.
"You, the minister of Song, are really quite interesting. I suggest that you help me analyze the pros and cons of the Jin Dynasty. Are you not afraid that Zhao Gou will doubt you when you return to Lin'an? Don't forget that as long as I make some noise, when you return to Lin'an, you may not be Zhao Gou's courtesy, but Zhao Gou's butcher's knife will be waiting for you." Wanyan Yong stood up, stretched his waist and said.
"How could that be? I believe Your Majesty would not do this. What's more, if Your Majesty agreed to reduce the annual monies, even if Ye Qing was a meritorious minister of the Song Dynasty, the Supreme Emperor would definitely not punish me for a little bit of rumors." Ye Qing said with a smile.
I don’t know if Wanyan Yong heard Ye Qing’s words, but Wanyan Yong looked at the flowers and birds singing, the picturesque scenery of the paradise, and then said to the eunuch next to him: “Go, let Lord Youcheng come here.”
Qi Shilie Zhining in the distance had been waiting for about half a stick of incense at the other end of the arch bridge, so he also saw Ye Qing and Wanyan Yong sitting in the pavilion talking.
Although I don’t know what Wanyan Yong talked to Ye Qing, looking at the frank and serious expressions of the two, Qi Shi Liezhining believed that no matter what the two talked about, one could see from His Majesty’s expression, that is, his appreciation of Ye Qing.
When he followed the eunuch into the pavilion, he heard Wanyan Yong say to Ye Qing: "It is not difficult to reduce the annual monies. As long as you can fulfill your promise to Qi Shi Liezhining, I won't care so much about some annual monies. But I tell you ugly things ahead. If you dare to play with your ministers who use your little cleverness to the Song people, I will never spare you."
"Don't worry, your Majesty, every sentence you say today comes from the heart and from the heart. Wuzhou is determined to bring wealth to Your Majesty, and it is not just as simple as wealth." Ye Qing looked at Wanyan Yong's inquiring gaze after turning his head, and said directly: "The most attractive thing about the Xia people is their smelting method. Whether it is the weapons or armor in their hands, it is even better than the weapons forging methods of your country and the Song court, so if Your Majesty can..."
"Impossible. People must know how to satisfy themselves. Reducing and exempting annual monies is a great achievement for you, Ye Qing. You Song people sent me to the Great Jin Kingdom, and you are the first to let me receive it like this. And if you see me, you are not afraid of being respectful and respectful, and are very afraid of offending me. Only you, facing me, you dare to criticize my Great Jin. If I don't pursue you, just be happy." Wanyan Yong had guessed what Ye Qing was going to say next, and refused without thinking.
"That Ye Qing, thank you Your Majesty for your accomplishment." Ye Qing hurriedly bowed and said.
As for what he didn't say later, he was just a casual look. If Wanyan Yong agreed or heard from him, he would really not take him as an emperor seriously.
"Send him out of the palace. If it is really as he said, I can draft an edict immediately to exempt Zhao Gou from the annual tribute. Start next year." After that, Wanyan Yong left with two eunuchs without looking back.
"This..." Ye Qing was stunned, looking at his burly back, and hurriedly shouted: "Your Majesty, can it take effect immediately? From this year's calculation..."
"If you want me to put you in the water and feed you to the turtle immediately, you can continue to shout!" Qi Shi Liezhining said with a calm face.
Chapter completed!