In the Funing Hall, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu tapped the table of the imperial desk with his finger, but his eyes stared at the last sentence of the policy statement sent by Wang Jinghui, and his eyes kept flashing with anger and contemplative eyes. Below the imperial desk, he stood several officials such as Ying King Zhao Xu, Prime Minister Han Qi, Privy Councilor Fu Bi and Ouyang Xiu. Wang Jinghui's policy statements have also been read. The policy statements are very well written, but they are a little different suggestions for the latter. Originally, the heavy work of entrusting prisoners to build cities is not new, so it is easy to say that the road is built, but it is just this "redemption" of the middle and senior generals of the enemy country, which is really a bit...

Now all the top officials of the Song Dynasty have no fantasies about the relationship between Song and Xia. After all, the prince-consort's policy and memorial have already made it clear. The unprecedented victory achieved in the two defensive operations against Xixia, and the social system of Xixia made Song and Xia have no chance of peace at all. A few months ago, the Deputy Envoy Wen Yanbo of the Privy Councilor resigned because of his words. Who else can stand up and say that Song and Xia reconcile? Even the gentlest minister also advocated active defense against Xixia.

The two victories against the Western Xia have relieved a lot of pressure on Emperor Yingshu, who had succeeded to the throne for three years. Although the entire enemy country is still in a wealth of flowers, as the ruler of the empire, he knew that under this unparalleled prosperity, there were too many hidden worries hidden and accumulated to the brink of an outbreak. The Song Dynasty is no longer the crisis of foreign invasion in the Zhenzong era, but the conflicts accumulated within the Song Dynasty over the past century have reached the time to resolve. However, everything is developing in a good direction, and Zhao Shudi is still quite proud of this.

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu looked at Wang Jinghui's policy theory. He knew that the place written by the prince-consort in the policy theory was of great benefit to the Song Dynasty. He also thought very thoughtfully. But if the prince-consort really followed the price and "selled" these captured elite soldiers in the Xixia area. The remarks caused by this were also unbearable. He also understood in his heart that since he succeeded to the throne, in addition to the support of Han Qi, Fu Bi, Ouyang Xiu and other important officials around him who were assisted by the supporters, he had counted his prince-consort as the most. Not only did he make great contributions in the struggle for Puyi, but he also made great contributions in the fight against disasters and epidemic prevention, but he also had a unique style in the strategy of governing the country. The internal conflicts in the Song Dynasty were eased, which was also obtained after he followed the opinions of the prince-consort. The most important thing was that the prince-consort saved his life.

The feeling in his heart about the son-in-law Wang Jinghui and Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu was very contradictory: the son-in-law was a businessman, but he did not think he was pursuing wealth; he was a talented man, but he rarely heard of any too-deep interactions with other famous literati, that is, he was closer to the three fathers and sons of the Su family for the treatment of Su Xun, but he never missed the Qinlou Chuguan like the current scholars; he neither loved money nor fond of fame. The only time he had seen Wang Jinghui strive for was to marry his daughter, Princess Shu, for this, he actually got the top scorer and recognized the prime minister Han Qi as his adoptive father. This persistence even Zhao Shu himself was not only moved.

Thinking of everything Wang Jinghui had done to marry his daughter, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu forgot that he was still discussing matters about Xixia with his ministers in Funing Palace, and a smile appeared on his lips: "What a fool!" Zhao Shu thought to himself.

The ministers under the imperial case were confused and confused about the smile on the face of Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu. The prime minister Han Qi reacted quickly. Knowing that Zhao Shu seemed to be distracted, he coughed and said, "Master, the old minister thinks that the prince consort's strategy is very pragmatic. He selects horse-raising and technical craftsmen from the prisoners, and strictly prohibits them from returning to Xixia. This also makes it more difficult for Xixia to recover its vitality. Moreover, the raising of horses in the Song Dynasty is indeed much worse than those in the Liao Kingdom and Xixia people. Choosing horses to raise horses for the Song Dynasty is also a very good way."

Prime Minister Han Qi knew that Wang Jinghui had many inappropriate points in his policy this time, but there were indeed many good methods in the middle. Seeing that Zhao Shudi's face was not very good, he would not be taken away by the pot, so he used a method of discussion one by one and tried to pick out all the good suggestions.

The words of the prime minister Han Qi interrupted Yingzong Zhao Shu's recollection of Wang Jinghui, and he focused on this policy statement in front of him. After listening to Han Qi's words, Zhao Shu also knew what Han Qi was worried about. He smiled and said, "The best policies and opinions of the prince-consort are wonderful strategies. I am going to approve them all. What do you think of me?"

Han Qi did not expect that the words he reminded Zhao Shu could be exchanged for all the correct answers. He understood in his heart that he had just guessed that the saint intention was wrong. Wang Jinghui was still as solid as a rock in Zhao Shu's heart, and his worries were a little redundant. He was still very satisfied with the method proposed by Wang Jinghui. The post road connecting Kaifeng, Biandu to Luoyang, Xijing, Luoyang, through Hezhong Prefecture, and directly to Yan'an Prefecture, the important place in the northwest was very effective. It can indeed greatly strengthen the strength of the Song Dynasty in the northwest, so that the policy of "loose outside and tight inside" starting from Song Taizu can

It is better to implement. As for the use of prisoners of war to build this road, Han Qi not only did not object, but also agreed very much. Everyone knew that the construction of this road was of great effect, but the problem was that the court had no spare money! Similarly, although Han Qi was not very comfortable in his heart when buying and selling prisoners of war, the Han people on the Shaanxi border mentioned in Wang Jinghui's theory that after being captured and sold in the slave market in Xixia made him furious. Since he could save money on road construction, why can't we buy it? Moreover, redeeming prisoners of war is a price to pay!

Prime Minister Han Qi is the leader of all officials. No one dares to snatch him without saying anything. He sorted out his thoughts: Anyway, the evil man, Yingzong Zhao Shu and the son-in-law Wang Jinghui, have already become the emperor. He said: "I agree with the emperor's decision! Although this post road connecting the northwest and Biandu has been there, it has not been revised for more than ten years. If it is repaired again, it will cost a lot, but being able to use prisoners of war to repair it can greatly reduce the cost of good things. As for asking Xixia to pay for redemption of prisoners of war, the old minister secretly thinks this can be implemented and can also solve the financial difficulties of the court!"

Han Qi's words seemed to have a bomb detonated in the hearts of everyone in the Funing Hall, and no one could react for a moment. The prime minister Han Qi sighed in his heart: "If it is spread, his infamous reputation will not be gone. He has worked hard for the country for the rest of his life, but this risk is worth taking!"

Seeing that everyone was not speaking, the prime minister Han Qi continued, "Although this move is contrary to the way of benevolence, the prince-consort's policy also clearly wrote in the argument that the people who were captured by the Western Xia were treated like this? Why didn't the Song Dynasty be kind to the person who returned to the person with the same way? Besides, the tens of thousands of prisoners of war in Xixia were the elite army of Xixia. The prince-consort said that it was just to allow the nobles of the Xixia Dangxiang to redeem them, but also said that if the tens of thousands of soldiers were sent back in vain, the border of my Song Dynasty would be in danger! The old minister worked hard for the country for the whole life, but did not hesitate to be famous. He could only maintain such a situation, but thought that Xixia was severely damaged this time and could not use troops to my Song Dynasty for a few years. My Song Dynasty could save this ten million yuan of military expenditure every year. The old minister was willing to bear this infamous reputation in exchange for peace in the Song Dynasty!"

Han Qi has been appointed as the Minister of the Secretariat of the Second Year of Jiayou in the reign of Emperor Renzong, and was a grandson of Jixian Hall. He has been prime minister for ten years. Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu succeeded to the throne. He has supported the first merit and the reputation of the officials in the court is no higher than him. Today, Han Qi's words at Funing Hall were really tearful. Although it is a bit embarrassing to hand over the prisoners by using the "redemption" method, it is a bit embarrassing, but as the prince-master Ce Lun and Han Qi just said: these tens of thousands of prisoners are the elite troops of the Western Xia. If they let the tiger go back to the mountain, it would be really not a good thing for the Song Dynasty.

In the past, when the Song Dynasty fought against the Liao Kingdom and Xixia, there were fewer victories and more defeats. Even if the Tanyuan Alliance surrounded hundreds of thousands of elite Liao troops, it was peacefully resolved. Although the general Di Qing led troops to fight against Xixia, he won a lot of territory. However, he did not have the experience of dealing with so many alien prisoners. The best way to deal with these Xixia soldiers is to follow the ideas proposed in the policy of the son-in-law. This can save trouble and save a lot of financial expenses. The biggest advantage is that the Xixia lost these tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and it is impossible for the large-scale invasion of the northwest border in the past two or three years. The military expenditure saved every year is conservatively estimated to be 15 million chunks, which is an irresistible temptation for everyone.

The reason why Han Qi was willing to wade into this muddy water was that Zhao Shu agreed to the prince-consort's policy was because of the visible military expenditure, which could make the Song Dynasty's fiscal expenditure not so stretched in the next two or three years. The advantage was that everyone could see it, but Han Qi was the only one who could have the courage to bear the infamy! After hearing Han Qi's words, Yingzong Zhao Shu nodded with satisfaction, while the others passed silently.

On the tenth day of the fifth day of the fourth year of Zhiping in the Song Dynasty (1068 AD), Xixia Xingqing Prefecture. This is the capital of Xixia. Although it is not as prosperous as Kaifeng, the capital of the Song Dynasty, in principle, it is undoubtedly the most prosperous city in the northwest of the Central Plains. However, due to the frequent use of troops on the Song Dynasty in recent years, especially in the past year, the emperor Liangzuo died in the border area, losing more than 100,000 elite soldiers, which is the biggest defeat since Li Yuanhao's founding. The military defeat not only did not bring any benefits to Xixia, but instead angered the Song Dynasty strengthened its economic blockade and damaged the vitality of Xixia. Although Xingqing Prefecture has not changed much in appearance, there are more beggars on the streets than at any time. Although it has entered Xia, there are a desolate atmosphere everywhere in the entire Xingqing Prefecture, as if it has entered late autumn.

On this day, the ministers of Xixia all discussed the letters from the Song Dynasty in the palace: the cancellation of the annual gift is not only the arrears of the annual gifts in recent years, but they will not be available again in the future; various defeated baggages cannot be returned, especially the captives of the Xixia elite soldiers and prisoners of the Xixia who were as many as 60,000 cannot return to Xixia, but the officers or soldiers among them can use money to redeem them according to their level!

The content of this letter was like a bomb dropped among the ministers of Xixia. There were many troubles in the court and various discussions were filled with discussions. Emperor Bingchang, who was only eight years old on the imperial case, was still a child. He didn't know why the ministers below were quarreling, but Empress Dowager Liang, who was sitting behind the pearl curtain, was a sensible person.

After receiving the reply from the Song Dynasty, she immediately summoned her younger brother Liang Yi, who was the prime minister, to the palace to discuss countermeasures. However, facing this letter from the Song Dynasty that had never been described before, the brother and brother looked at each other. They had already mastered the regime of the Western Xia. Although there were some Dangxiang nobles who were dependent on the old ministers of Yizong, in their eyes, they demoted Wei Minglang to remote areas and strictly monitored them. These opposition parties could not make any waves. After settled the internal threat, they found that the enemy country in the East seemed to have felt that after two victories, they completely changed their own person, and handled their relationship with the Western Xia in an unprecedented tough manner. The most troublesome thing was to tightly block the border of Song Xia. The internal conflicts that had gradually subsided in Xixia suddenly became contradictory. There was only one reason: the domestic economy had reached the verge of collapse. The necessities of daily necessities were extremely scarce.

For this reason, Xixia sent an envoy to reopen the border vertebra in April, but was rejected strongly! They had no choice but to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty again, not only demanding the opening of the vertebra, but also hoping that the captured soldiers could return to the Western Xia Dynasty. This is also the request of the soldiers in the country's Dangxiang nobles. At the same time, these captured soldiers were the elite of the elite of the Western Xia army, the army led by Emperor Yizong Liangzuo. As long as there were these troops, it would be essential to deal with the domestic resistance forces or harass and loot the Song Dynasty in the future. But the answer I got today was actually redemption?!

When the Prime Minister Liang Yimang saw this letter, he couldn't believe his eyes. "Is this letter sent by the envoy of the Song Dynasty?" Liang Yimang was the first to call the envoy of the Xixia where he received the letter and asked carefully, but he regretted that the letter was indeed sent by the Song Dynasty. The seal on the letter was the dragon seal of the Emperor Zhao Shu of the Song Dynasty, which was not fake. After repeatedly confirming the authenticity of the letter, the Prime Minister Liang Yimang sat on the chair weakly, and his sister, Empress Dowager Liang, was still waiting for him to make an idea. He had no choice but to ask for a court meeting to discuss the matter.

On May 25, after a long journey, the envoy of the Western Xia brought the letter of the country to Kaifeng, the capital of the Song Dynasty. He had been waiting here for a month and finally got the result they wanted: the Western Xia finally agreed to the conditions proposed by the Song Dynasty to redeem all the captured soldiers with money, horses and other goods, but the amount of redemption remains to be discussed.

As Wang Jinghui predicted in the policy theory at that time: it was impossible for Xixia to redeem all the 60,000 soldiers captured from the land, and he could only redeem the Dangxiang nobles who served in the army. The reason was very simple. After the death of Emperor Yizong of Xixia, neither the imperial system nor the empress system could not ignore the attitude of his basic Dangxiang nobles. Therefore, the redemption must be done. While winning over the deep-rooted nobles in the country, they could never afford to offend both sides. However, there were too many Xixia soldiers captured by the Song Dynasty this time, and Xixia could not redeem all the people, so they could only choose nearly one thousand of them. After bargaining between the two sides, the ministers of the Song Dynasty were not really for business. Xixia spent only 400,000 guan to redeem them. This made Wang Jinghui, who received the news in Chuzhou, so angry that he stamped his feet. Even if you let him pay one million guan, Xixia would definitely pay this money!

Fortunately, after Wang Jinghui learned the news, he immediately submitted an urgent memorial to Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu, asking the Western Xia to redeem gold and silver goods, without horses and cattle and sheep. When Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu and his ministers saw this memorial, they were a little amused: The horses, cattle and sheep in the Song Dynasty were too expensive, and if the 400,000 guan was converted into horses, the Song Dynasty would not be able to gain any advantage. Only by redeeming gold and silver goods can we better attack the economy of Xixia, and make the resentment and conflicts in Xixia, thus extending the time for Xixia to recover its vitality. After retrieving the ransom from Xixia, if horses, cattle and sheep are needed, they can go to the border of Song and Liao. The liquor business there is very popular. With a high white wine offensive, you can buy the horses, cattle and sheep you need at a very low price, which is far more cost-effective than buying in Xixia!

When his father-in-law Zhao Shu was enjoying the flowers in the back garden, he suddenly asked Han Qi next to him with no brainstorm: "How do you think your son-in-law is better than Sang Hongyang from Hanwu?"

Han Qi didn't react for a long time, and looked at the smiling face of Yingzong Zhao Shu and said, "I think Sang Hongyang is oppressing the people of the country, while the prince consort is planning the enemy country. The two are distinguished from each other!" After looking at each other for a while, the king and his ministers laughed out loud.

While the Song Dynasty was concerned about the affairs of Xixia, Wang Jinghui was also actively preparing for the implementation of the exemption law on the territory of Chuzhou. He paid far more attention to the exemption law than on the Xixia. Xixia was temporarily crippled and would not cause any waves for a while. Only bargaining was left. The rules of exemption were different. This thing was used in Wang Anshi's reform in history. He had offended people for this. He naturally could not make any mistakes when trying the exemption law on his own land, otherwise it would hit his father-in-law's enthusiasm to innovate the bad policies of the Song Dynasty.
Chapter completed!