Seeing everyone thinking, Wang Jinghui was very satisfied: If even the people around him could not understand him and he could not influence his allies, then how could he talk about improving the status of merchants in this society? What about changing his destiny?!

Wang Jinghui said: "We all know the story of "The Strategies of the Warring States: Qi Ce 4". In it, Feng Yuan did the first good thing for Mengchangjun than the 'black gold' that seemed extremely stupid in Suining City. At that time, people said that its stupidity was because it gave up many immediate financial interests, and this really reflected Feng Yuan's far-sighted vision. The short-sighted ordinary people can only see the small profits in front of them, and ordinary people can only see the value of the real thing, but Feng Yuan can therefore produce the huge invisible value of the word "benevolence and righteousness". Without Feng Yuan, Mengchangjun would be just an ordinary minister and would not have the opportunity to become a famous figure for the ages. People like Feng Yuan and Mengchangjun are real businessmen!"

The story of Feng Yuan and Mengchangjun is a very classic article in the Warring States Policy. Originally, Mengchangjun asked Feng Yuan to go to his hometown to collect the accounts, but Feng Yuan burned all the bills in public under the name of Mengchangjun, which won Mengchangjun a very high reputation in his hometown. Later, Mengchangjun lost power and returned to his hometown. The people who had been favored were greeted by ten miles, which made Mengchangjun quickly recovered. Although Manager Li was a businessman, they also paid great attention to their own cultivation, so they were not unfamiliar with this story, and they were very clear about the deep meaning contained in it.

Liu Chanfang blushed and said, "Do you want to learn from Mengchangjun?"

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui couldn't help but laugh and said, "My Mr. Liu! Haha, Mengchangjun is not something I can learn, but 'There is still a truth that 'there are all gone and I will come back again'. The things that the ancients have done before have proven to be very effective. Why do we descendants still obsessed with it?! In fact, my real purpose is to establish such a model for other merchants to imitate, and the next one cannot represent the entire merchant class. Only with so many people can the status of merchants improve the world's eyes, and everyone needs to do it together!"

The fat man on the face of the shopkeeper Zeng smiled with a trembling smile: "Haha, this costs a lot of money!"

Wang Jinghui knew he was joking and said, "The one here is not worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. Take out some good deeds and you will be recognized by the people around you over time. If most of the businessmen in the world do this, the people in the world will also think that businessmen are not all people who value profit and neglect righteousness!"

Manager Li asked, "Change it. When you were in Chuzhou, you did the task of using 'money for honor' for this purpose, right?"

Wang Jinghui said: "Yes, not all local people can be open-minded about this. They donate part of their property sincerely to do something practical for the people. Therefore, this matter not only needs to be mobilized and influenced, but also needs some other means to assist. In fact, this is also for everyone's good. Imagine that we have made too much money and will earn more wealth in the future, but 'one person is rich alone and everyone is poor, so rich cannot last long'. We also have to take care of other people. This is the social responsibility of a businessman!"

After staying with Wang Jinghui for a long time, they were a little accustomed to the new words that Wang Jinghui touched. After he explained them, they all thought these new words were very appropriate. Under his influence, Manager Li and others began to use new terms such as "market capacity", "model", and "sales route". This "social responsibility" is another new word. As usual, Wang Jinghui explained the meaning to them in detail.

Wang Jinghui said: "I don't know much about 'social responsibility'. I just think that in addition to making money, people in the world need something else to fill their lives, and they also have to bear certain responsibilities to the people around you. Just imagine if you are worth millions and everyone around you is beggars, you probably won't even sleep well!"

His popular analogy made everyone smile knowingly, and finally reached a consensus on investing huge amounts of money to start education. Since Wang Jinghui returned to Biandu this time and had to meet the saints after the court meeting tomorrow morning, everyone took the time to discuss some details about other aspects of the promotion newspaper and went back.

Wang Jinghui thought of the summoning of his father-in-law Yingzong Zhao Shu as a normal report. After the morning court dispersed, Wang Jinghui met his father-in-law in Funing Palace, and of course Han Qi, Fu Bi, Zhao Xu and others. Wang Anshi also entered the Funing Palace to listen. In addition to telling Yingzong Zhao Shu and the ministers about his various reform achievements in Chuzhou, Han Qi also showed him the letter of nationality brought by the Western Xia sent envoys to Song under the instruction of Yingzong Zhao Shu. However, this letter of nationality was not written by the King of Xixia Li Bingchang, who was only a few years old, but was written by the Prime Minister Liang Yimeng based on the intention of the Queen Mother Liang. The main content of this letter of nationality was to seek back the tens of thousands of elite soldiers captured in the conflict between the Song and Xia.

Now, due to the extension of Zhao Shu's lifespan, the Song Dynasty is much more stable than the same period in history. On the contrary, the Song Dynasty's victory on the border of Song and Xia led to the continuous intensification of political and social contradictions in the Western Xia. During this period, Xixia was the main enemy of the Song Dynasty, but its main force either died in battle or became slaves of the Song Dynasty in the conflict between the two countries, and was repairing the road from Biandu to the northwest. In addition to abolishing the "annual monies" that the Song Dynasty gave Xixia, the most deadly thing was to strictly control the trade between Song and Xia from time to time, and also secretly and rampantly develop smuggling trade. This seriously hit the economic foundation of Xixia, making the already bad economic situation of Xixia even worse, and also allowed the Song Dynasty to obtain many horses, which greatly threatened the security of the border.

Wang Jinghui had no idea in his heart that these former elite Xixia soldiers would return to China. Not only would they become free road construction workers, but the most arduous laborers such as unblocking rivers, building water conservancy projects and national defense projects in the future would use these prisoners to the greatest extent. Unless they could live long enough, they would be able to return to Xixia after losing their labor force, but Wang Jinghui believed that there was no possibility of these tens of thousands of people. This was not that Wang Jinghui was ruthless. He knew very well what kind of trouble would be brought to the Song Dynasty in the future if these people were put back, except to help the enemy country recover as soon as possible.

Wang Jinghui remembers that after the end of World War I, a French general once said to the place of peace in France and Germany: "This war is just a struggle for peace in the world for a generation." This is somewhat similar to the current situation, but for him, it only takes a few years of peace to be enough to win the favorable opportunity for the development of the Song Dynasty. The next time Song Xia opens the station, it is time to fully understand the grievances between the two countries.

This time, Xixia sent envoys to the Song Dynasty to submit the letter of nationality. Wang Jinghui felt that it was because the Liang brother and sister were lacking in force at hand, so he wanted to return these elite soldiers to return to Xixia and re-arm them to consolidate their rule in Xixia. After reading this letter of nationality, he respectfully put the letter of nationality back on the tray held by the eunuch next to him.

Yingzong Zhao Shu asked, "What are some good suggestions do you have to read the letter of nationality sent by Xixia?"

This was the first time Wang Anshi participated in the Funing Hall discussion with Wang Jinghui. He was also very curious about this young prince-consort. Yesterday he knew about today's topic, but what surprised him was that these people in the Funing Hall were all figures with the fate of the Song Dynasty. They gathered in the Funing Hall to listen to Wang Jinghui's suggestions on the Xixia State. This was not a meeting that a bachelor or military affairs office could participate in. This favor was far beyond his expectations. In the past, he really thought that the popular son-in-law who often went to Funing Hall to discuss matters was false. Today it was confirmed that Wang Jinghui was very trusted and valued in the hearts of the emperor and the old ministers next to him.

Wang Jinghui said: "Sage, I think I will never agree to the request of Xixia! These tens of thousands of prisoners were the personal soldiers who followed Liang Zuo at the time. Their combat effectiveness was the strongest army in Xixia. Liang Yi buried his brothers and sisters just wanted to get these troops to consolidate their rule in Xixia. If these prisoners were armed by Xixia again, it would not only help the Liang brothers and sisters quickly stabilize the situation in Xixia, but also harass the pioneers of the Song Dynasty in the future! Besides, these prisoners were covered in the blood of our Song Dynasty soldiers and civilians. God has a good life to kill.

Capturing the Forbidden City also hinders the Tianhe. We do not imitate Bai Qi's killing of these tens of thousands of prisoners is already the biggest concession. If we let them go back, it will only be a disaster for raising tigers! The former Qin general Bai Qi captured Zhao's army and killed 400,000. This made the Zhao State unable to recover its vitality for more than ten years. We retain these prisoners to build roads and cities. On the one hand, we can delay the time for the Xixia to recover its vitality. On the other hand, it can greatly save the country's financial pressure! This is just a foolish opinion of me. Please consider it carefully!"

After Wang Jinghui finished speaking, he carefully looked at the crowd of people in the hall, and found that their faces seemed a little bad. He thought to himself: Could it be that they had discussed it a long time ago and planned to return these prisoners, right?

Wang Jinghui's guess was good. Emperor Zhao Shu, the emperor and ministers of Yingzong, had long been interested in returning these prisoners to Xixia. In the meantime, except for the Liang brothers and sisters in the Western Xia who sent envoys to promise them peace and property, the main road from Biandu to the northwest was basically almost completed, and these prisoners were useless, so they became interested in returning them.

However, although Emperor Zhao Shu, the emperor and ministers of Yingzong, had agreed to the envoys of the Western Xia in principle, after hearing Wang Jinghui's analysis just now, he also felt that his words were very reasonable. After all, it was really a fool to cultivate an enemy for himself. Emperor Zhao Shu was unwilling to be in the border of Songxia two years later.

Zhao Qian, the new general secretary, said: "If these prisoners are not returned, Xixia may not give up, and then the trouble will arise on the border!"

Wang Jinghui looked back at this guy who was "half-old" and felt annoyed, but he still said to him calmly: "What Mr. Zhao said makes sense, but now I believe my husband is very clear that the Liang brothers and sisters in Xixia are fighting in full swing. Both sides seem to be evenly matched, but once these prisoners return to Xixia, this balance will be broken immediately. More than a year ago, the imperial court made a plan that did not take advantage of the victory to pursue Xixia, but was afraid that the Xixia would put aside the struggle to fight against our Song Dynasty. Therefore, in order to keep the power of both sides in a balance and to continue to be consumed for a long time, these prisoners must not return to Xixia!"

Han Jiang, a Hanlin scholar, said: "If these prisoners might as well be, Xixia would accuse our Song Dynasty of not being a benevolent country, and China and foreign countries would also have doubts!"

At this time, Wang Jinghui did not answer Han Jiang's question, but bowed to Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu and said, "Sage. I want to invite Wang Shao to enter the palace. I have a few questions to ask Wang Join the Army, and I also ask the emperor to be kind to you!"

"Wang Shao?"

"Father, Wang Shao was the one who entered the residence of the son minister half a year ago as a teacher. At that time, he was recommended by the son-in-law!" King Zhao Xu of Ying saw that Emperor Ying Shu seemed to have forgotten Wang Shao, so he reminded him. After Wang Shao entered the residence of King Ying, he had more opportunities to contact Zhao Xu. His opinions and opinions were also recognized by Zhao Xu, and Zhao Xu often dressed in military uniforms in the residence. The military gentleman next to him was naturally valued by him. Moreover, Zhao Xu also hoped that Wang Shao could be appreciated by his father and make full use of it as soon as possible.

Emperor Zhao Shu, the emperor and ministers of Yingzong, did not know what Wang Jinghui had in mind, but he still asked the eunuch to go to the Yingwang Mansion to report Wang Shao to meet him. The Yingwang Mansion was very close to the palace, and there was no time for everyone to wait, Wang Shao arrived at the Funing Palace. After the ceremony, Emperor Zhao Shu said, "Wang Zhengjun. The prince consort has a few words to ask you, so you can answer it truthfully!"

Wang Shao bowed and said, "As long as Shao knows something, he dare not refuse!"

Wang Jinghui nodded and asked, "Wang Jun, do you know how powerful the personal army of the Xixia king is?"

Wang Shao said: "I have been on the border of Song and Xia in Shaanxi for nearly twenty years. There are many Xixia troops in the place where I fight, but the most difficult to deal with. The strongest combat power is the personal army of the Xixia king! They are good at riding and shooting, and come and go like the wind. They fight resolutely and ruthlessly. The ordinary Xixia cavalry can beat three or four ordinary soldiers of the Song Dynasty. However, the personal army of the Xixia king is enough to fight against the army of the Song Dynasty ten times. However, it is impossible to siege them. And if they cannot be eliminated in a short period of time, the Xixia army will come to rescue them. However, the personal army of the Xixia king has disappeared now. In the battle of Dashun City, it is no longer destroyed by our Song Dynasty soldiers, or have become prisoners. If you want to train such an army again, it will not work without seven or eight years!"

Wang Jinghui secretly praised in his heart: "Wang Shao is so good!" What he wanted was that Wang Shao said that the more terrifying the combat effectiveness of the Xixia Lord's personal army, the better. Unexpectedly, Wang Shao was quite on the road, and he really compared the combat effectiveness of this army with the Song army so bluntly. After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shujun and Minister looked a little ugly.

Wang Jinghui continued to ask: "Wang Zongjun, I want to ask you, if the Western Xia army succeeds in harassing the border, how will they deal with the captured soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty?"

Wang Shao said with a hatred expression: "This party manzi is like a locust, and his passing is really sad everywhere! The old man and the young man who dares to resist are killed, and they will take women, children and young and middle-aged men back to Xixia; if they are warriors, all the wounded soldiers will be killed or buried alive, and the soldiers in other places will also be captured back to Xixia. The fate of these people who returned to Xixia is very miserable. They are all the items of Xixia people, and they cannot be considered individuals at all. They are hawking at random in the market, and they do the most tiring jobs. They eat less than cattle and horses!..."

Wang Shao didn't know how Wang Jinghui asked these questions in places like Funing Palace, but he still said in detail what he knew was like pouring beans on bamboo tubes. Although Wang Jinghui couldn't see anything on his face, the faces of the ministers of Yingzong Zhao Shu were almost dripping with water.

"Enough!!" Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu slapped the imperial case with his hands. Wang Shao's voice was immediately interrupted by this anger. Everyone in the hall did not even dare to breathe in a breath. The Funing Palace immediately fell into silence.

Wang Jinghui stepped forward and bowed and said, "Prince, please calm down! Xixia has been treacherous in order to harass our borders of the Song Dynasty for decades and hunted down our soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty. His actions will be punished by God!"

Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu said: "The barbarians of Western Xia dared to treat our soldiers and civilians like this. I shouldn't keep these prisoners!" He said to Wang Jinghui with a gentle voice: "The flat velvet on my dear friend is very good. I wonder how long I need to wait for the Song Dynasty to shed the horses and Hetao?"

Wang Jinghui said: "Master, I believe that with the assistance of all the ministers, it will take a short time for the emperor to build a house for the Bingchang and the Liang brothers and sisters in Biandu. Please give them a taste of the style of my Great Song Capital!"

After hearing this, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu felt that he had become angry just now, so he calmed down and said, "What I said is very consistent with my wishes. I hope you don't disappoint me!"

Zhao Qian said from the side: "Sage, how should I reply to the envoy of Xixia?"

Yingzong Zhao Shu gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I won't change it anymore! They are covered with blood from the soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty, so naturally they can't just get it cheaper! Tell the envoy, we won't return it!"
Chapter completed!