Zhao Ning asked: "Will I buy many goods from Srivijaya in the future?"

"No less. Srivijaya has huge trees, food, and medicinal materials, all of which are very rich."

If Zhao Ning remembered correctly, when he first crossed over, he checked the inventory of Taifu Temple with Wang Zongli and found that there were more than one million kilograms of medicinal materials shipped from the South Sea, most of which came from Srivijaya.

This is consistent with real historical records.

Srivijaya is located in the tropics, with abundant sunshine and rain.

In the 12th century, the currency recognized by various countries was the copper coins of the Song Dynasty, but it was not the banknotes of the Song Dynasty for the time being.

It's not that easy to make them change suddenly.

Zhao Ning said: "Then we will use copper coins first to gradually expand the business with Srivijaya, and then we will discuss the implementation of the exchange of banknotes."

"I also think this should be the case." Qian Yuqing said, "So we still need to exchange some copper coins to go south."

"You should discuss this matter with Wang Zonglio and Zhao Ding first, and then make a report. Just write down clearly how much copper money is needed. I support you."

Regarding the issue of handing banknotes and traveling across the South China Sea, it will not happen overnight, it must be done slowly.

If that doesn't work, when the navy expands, we can sail the warships to Srivijaya and patiently popularize the advantages of handing banknotes with them.

Isn’t the matter solved?

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qian Yuqing said again, "I have one more thing."

"It doesn't matter if you say so."

"The imperial court has begun to build a seaport in Champa. Once it is built, a large number of merchants will inevitably go south along the coast. The scale of the Nanhai Trading Company of our Song Dynasty will gradually increase. Not only will a large amount of food be shipped back from overseas, but also the overseas influence on our Song Dynasty.

The demand for commodities is also extremely strong, and the current supply of commodities along the coast of the Song Dynasty cannot be satisfied."

He added: "If we forcibly change the goods originally sold domestically and transfer them overseas, it will destroy the purchases of ordinary people, lead to a decrease in goods and increase in prices."

"The imperial court has begun to support tea gardens on Fujian Road and Liangzhe Road. In addition, ramie and mulberry trees have also begun to be planted. The national policy of changing rice to mulberry in the southeast will begin soon. You don't have to worry, as long as you can transport the food from Champa back to me.

, place it in the southeast to ensure sufficient food in the southeast, and there will be no problems with the national policy of changing rice to mulberry."

"yes!"

"There is also the matter of Goryeo." Zhao Ning asked someone to pour a cup of tea for Qian Yuqing, "You just came back, so you may not know that the imperial court is using troops against Goryeo."

Qian Yuqing said: "When I was in Hangzhou, I heard that all Goryeo merchant ships had been impounded."

"Goryeo still has a lot of goods. You have to find a way to get Goryeo's goods to Zhongyuan at a low price." Zhao Ning said, "I don't want to spend a high price to fight Goryeo without making a penny back."

He never made a loss-making business in Zhao Guan's family.

Anyone who makes him lose money will lose his head.

From the current point of view, Zhao Ning has given Gao Li three things:

One is military strikes.

The second is that the New Agricultural Policy destroyed the control of the local powerful in Goryeo over the lower classes of Goryeo and took back control.

The third is to prepare the people of Goryeo to take action, let them work, and send goods to the Song Dynasty at low prices, enriching the products of the Central Plains, and further filling the inflation caused by the issuance of banknotes.

Now Zhao Ning is waiting for further good news from Goryeo. As long as the good news comes, Taifu Temple can send officials to Goryeo and set up a separate city shipping department for Goryeo to be responsible for Goryeo's products.

"There is one more thing you need to do." Zhao Ning said.

"Please give me your Majesty's instructions."

"The Shibosi Temple is too small for you to use your boxing skills." Zhao Guanjia said grandly, "I plan to set up a Song Dynasty Maritime and Commercial Administration Office, Shibosi, and Nanhai Trading Co., Ltd., including all private maritime merchants.

The jurisdiction of the merchants is all vested in the Yamen of the Maritime and Commerce Administration of the Song Dynasty, and you, Qian Yuqing, will serve as the minister of the Maritime and Commerce Administration of the Song Dynasty, in charge of all overseas affairs."

Qian Yuqing was stunned for a moment, then stood up quickly and said, "I am so virtuous and capable, I am so honored by your majesty."

"Concubine Shu has mentioned your ability in front of me many times, and I believe her."

Qian Yuqing was even more moved: "The emperor has mercy on me, and I will not hesitate even to my death!"

"You go and set up this yamen first. The next task of this yamen is very important. Prime Minister Zhao will discuss it with you in detail."

yes!

Soon your rogue Zhao Guan family will issue banknotes by building roads, and a large amount of overseas goods must come in to make up for inflation.

If overseas trade does not progress smoothly, Zhang Jiucheng's idea of ​​issuing currency to build roads can only be shelved.

Whether it is exports or imports, they are closely linked to domestic demand and currency.

After leaving Wende Hall, Qian Yuqing was allowed to go to Ruisi Hall to see Qian Jinshu.

When he saw his brother Qian Jinshu, a smile immediately broke out on his face: "You're so tanned!"

Qian Yuqing showed an honest smile: "The sun in the South China Sea is quite vicious."

"Have you gone to the official's house?"

"Just came from there."

"What did the officials say to you?"

"It's just some South China Sea trade matters." Qian Yuqing walked up to Zhao Chun impatiently.

The wet nurse is feeding the fifth prince.

When Qian Yuqing saw his nephew, a smile broke out on his face: "Chun'er, your uncle is back. Let's see what he brought you. This is a small toy made by the people of Champa in Nanhai. It's for you. What? You

Want to go to the South China Sea too? Wait until you grow up."

Zhao Chun also laughed.

Qian Yuqing turned around and looked at Qian Jinshu: "The child looks very healthy."

"Chun'er seems to have been very smart since she was a child."

"After all, he is the child of you and Zhao Guan's family."

After the wet nurse finished feeding, Qian Yuqing asked the wet nurse to go out first.

Only their brother and sister were left in Ruisi Hall, as well as Zhao Chun.

Qian Yuqing asked: "Since the eldest prince Zhao Chen was deposed as crown prince, hasn't the Zhao Guan family still established a crown prince?"

"not yet."

"No wonder that as soon as I returned to Beijing, many people sent gifts to my house."

"Since Chun'er has come to this world and is still a descendant of the royal family, and you have made great achievements in the South China Sea recently and become a big figure, you will inevitably attract countless people to seek refuge." Qian Jinshu said, "It is only a matter of time for our Qian family to gain a foothold in the court.

With Chun'er here, there will be even more ambitious people who will flatter you, so you must be careful."

"The officials have asked me to set up the Yamen of the Maritime and Commercial Administration of the Song Dynasty. I'm afraid I have to be careful. People will inevitably become stronger. When the situation has developed to this point, and Chun'er is here, it is impossible not to fight for it."

"But King Qi has made great achievements in Liaodong." Qian Jinshu said, "I don't want to participate in the fight for the crown prince."

"It's not up to us."

Qian Jinshu sighed and said: "Power fascinates some people, but it also makes some people involuntarily control themselves. We, brother and sister, are involved in this court struggle. I don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing."

"Never mind the good or the bad, please pay more attention to your health. I will be very busy these days and I'm afraid I won't have much time to visit you."

"Brother, the imperial court is currently fighting against Goryeo. The imperial court has been divided into two factions. You must remember to take the lead in the battle. Wang Taiwei is the main combatant. We still need to rely on him. You will need his help for many government affairs implementation in the future.

.”

"I see."

When Qian Yuqing came out, he passed near the Zhengshi Hall and vaguely heard the sound of breaking cups coming from inside.

He shook his head and sighed, he would really be involved in this complicated court struggle in the future.

Judging from the tasks given to him by the Zhao Guan family, the Yamen of the Maritime and Commercial Administration of the Song Dynasty was deeply involved.

And the War of Goryeo, I don’t know when it will end.
Chapter completed!