Wang Yan thought for a moment and then said: "Guan family, although this battle with Xixia has not achieved full success, it has also curbed the development of Xixia. According to the information obtained by the caravans passing through Xixia during the Western Regions, in the past four years,

The war left the people of Xixia in dire straits. From what I saw, they would not be able to fight again within five years. Now the Liao, Jin and Lu Zhishen in the north are vying for supremacy and have no intention of looking south. This is a great opportunity for the Song Dynasty to restore people's livelihood and cultivate themselves after the war.

The ministers believed that the hard road from Bianjing to Hebei should be rebuilt now, so as to speed up the mobilization of troops and horses, the transportation of grain and grass materials, and at the same time large-scale construction of water conservancy and other projects that are beneficial to the development of people's livelihood. Moreover, this time we won the horse farm.

, and captured many war horses, it is time to start training the cavalry troops. When the national strength is restored and the cavalry is ready to fight, I, the Song Dynasty, will launch an expedition to the north to restore our mountains and rivers and save our Han people."

Now that the situation is clear, anyone who is not a fool knows that it is time to restore people's livelihood and reorganize the army. Of course Zhao Ji also knows, he just wants to hear many similar opinions.

After the previous battle with Xixia, Wang Yan no longer had any expectations for the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty. To be honest, they all knew what to do to make this country better and more powerful. But they didn't do it, or they said they wanted to do it but didn't

Just like Fan Zhongyan and Wang Anshi’s previous reforms, those who were changed also clearly knew that as long as they followed it, the country would be better and stronger. But they didn’t see any benefits to them if the country became stronger, but

When a knife stabs oneself, the loss is real. So whether the country is strong or not, what does it have to do with me?

After hearing the nonsense that Wang Yan said, Zhao Ji nodded and said: "You are right, I think so too. It's just that you said who should take care of the training of the field cavalry..."

"The officials have a sacred heart and are dictatorial. Naturally, they already have a candidate in mind. I have been focusing on business for many years and I don't know many civil and military officials in the court. I'd better not embarrass you."

Official Wang smiled bitterly and shook his head, begging for mercy.

In fact, Zhao Ji knew all about his connections, such as Wu Song, Lu Junyi, Dong Ping and some local civil servants. Some of them were recommended by him. Of course, there were only two types of people he recommended. One was for work, and the other was for people.

Ability to do things.

Those who work are those who are familiar with the books of saints and sages, and really take it as their own duty to help the world. They are absolute activists and the kind who do whatever they want. Most of these people are lonely, poor, but in a low position. They hate corrupt officials.

He eats his flesh and blood and cannot change. He helps these people move to a higher level and gives them the right to do things. Of course, such people cannot reach high positions. After all, they always offend people every day. Most of them work in the local area. They are considered local.

Middle leadership.

Those who have the ability to do things are those who do not. They have political wisdom, do not offend others, are cautious, and are focused on making money and getting high positions. He sends these people up to serve as high-level local leaders, to ward off disasters for those who are doing things in the past.

To be honest, although he has no influence in the court, in the local areas, especially in Shandong and Hebei, he cannot say that there are many, but there are still some.

Zhao Ji knew that Wang Yan would not tell. This man was sensible and smart. He might have been able to make money before, but now he just wanted this money bag. He spoke well and acted reliably, which was really rare.

He did not continue the topic and instead said: "Zi Yan, I remember that you only have two concubines and have never married a real wife, right?"

"Exactly."

"You are both civilized and military, and have a huge fortune. You are already over the threshold for a matchmaker, so why haven't you married yet?"

Wang Yan cupped his hands and said: "Guan family, I tell you the truth. Those who have been matchmakers with me are all the family members who are planning to obtain my sacred documents and financial resources. I don't want to be involved. Not to mention others, they are the natal family of my second concubine.

, they all used the minister’s name to dominate, oppress the good, and ruin the reputation of the minister. How could they dare to marry the ladies of those families again, so they all rejected them. With the minister’s current holy papers and family assets, I want to find a well-matched match.

The situation has become even more difficult, so I decided not to marry. Now my two concubines are getting along harmoniously, and they have seven children, and my second wife has been pregnant for six months, so I am content."

"Is this enough? You are a dignified and loyal fourth-grade general, but you don't have a wife at home. If you say it, it will inevitably make people laugh."

Zhao Ji waved his hand and looked at the unclear official with a smile: "I have known you for eight years. I know very well what kind of person you are. You are capable of both literary and military skills. You are patriotic and love the people. What is more rare is that you are willing to help.

People. Although I have never been to Yanggu County, I have seen the changes in Yanggu County every year. In eight years, Yanggu changed from Yizhong County to today's Wang County, and its tax payment ranked first in the Song Dynasty.

It's all thanks to you. You make millions of silver coins with me every year, and you even plan the balance between Liao, Jin and Nalu Zhishen, consuming their national power.

With such merit, if you are only promoted to a few official ranks, and other meritorious officials see it, it will inevitably be chilling. Your talents and achievements are worthy of my concubine. It just so happens that my eldest daughter Jiade is eighteen this year and is waiting to leave the cabinet.

Betroth her to you as your wife. In this way, you don’t have to worry about who will act in your name to ruin your reputation, and you won’t be ridiculed if you don’t have a wife. What do you think?”

I want to rebel and usurp the throne, but you want to be my father?

"Guan family, this..." Wang Yan looked hesitant. Seeing Zhao Ji's slightly narrowed eyes, he quickly got up and knelt down on one knee: "My lord, Wang Yan, thanks the official family for their grace."

In fact, he had expected it before. Although he did not deliberately get to know Emperor Ji of the Song Dynasty, he still had some impressions. Just like the current Zhao Ji who was the main one to marry his Jiade Emperor Zhao Yupan, who got married at the age of thirteen, fourteen or five.

Judging from her age, Zhao Yupan, the eldest princess, should have gotten married long ago. But he never heard any news, and at that time he thought about whether to keep it for him.

Now that he is eighteen years old, he pretends to mention it casually. In fact, Zhao Ji is also preparing, because Wang Yan's role is irreplaceable. Not many people know all about the production methods and formulas of those products. Really

If you want to kill Wang Yan, then the boss will be useless. Of course, you can definitely make money, but making hundreds of thousands of gold is the same as making millions of gold.

Maybe Zhao Ji took Wang Yan's past into account and saw that he didn't find a girl aged 14 or 15, so he kept her until he was 18. Did he consider it comprehensively?

Talking about his age, although Wang Daguan has done a lot of bad things, he really can't do it when he is a minor of 14 or 15, and his profession is not suitable for him...

Now Zhao Ji asked him to marry Princess Shang, who was the empress of the Song Dynasty, to marry him, a contestant with two concubines and seven and a half children. There was no room for him to refuse. Besides, she was the eldest princess and was born to the empress. The royal family came first.

The princess who comes out of the palace will be on the head of his king. This is an honor and favor. If you can't refuse it, then of course you recognize your father.

"Okay, okay, Ziyan, we will be a family from now on, no need to be polite." Seeing his agreement, Zhao Ji happily waved his hand to let him get up: "I see, you should hurry up on your marriage. Jiade is very happy now.

It’s eight years old, we can’t delay it anymore, it’s best to get married before the end of the year.”

"I have neither parents nor relatives or friends. Only the official family is my king and father. Everything is decided by the official family."

"Okay, okay, let's make it this way. You will get married as soon as possible, and I will be relieved as soon as possible. You don't know, I have put a lot of thought into Jiade's marriage. Most of the people I introduced to her were mediocre, and they just took a fancy to you.

What a blessing."

"What I have today is all given by the officials."

Just listen to Zhao Ji's words. The daughter of the royal family has no choice. The emperor offers to marry, but she still dares to disobey? It's just to promote Zhao Yupan.

Zhao Ji nodded with a smile and said thoughtfully: "You are both civil and military. I heard that your nursing home and the people of Yanggu County are well trained. The nursing home is even as good as ten, and the training of the new army is under your command...

?”

Wang Yan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "In the official family, I am already very rich in business, and now I am the consort. If I take charge of the army again, I am afraid that I will be tabooed by the courtiers. This matter of the new army, the official family still

Choose another good general."

If he becomes a prince-in-law, according to the convention, he will not be able to continue to be an official, and he will have to live and die. Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, a good person should never be a prince-in-law, and he would not look down upon being a prince-son-in-law. But fortunately

The Song Dynasty did not have many restrictions on concubines. They basically lived a normal life as a couple and were allowed to take concubines. Even going out to so-called prostitutes was no problem.

If he refused, he was reminding Zhao Ji, his father-in-law, that he had money and resources, and now he also had military power, which was not good and could easily cause trouble.

"I know what you are worried about. Even Tong Guan, a eunuch, can lead an army on an expedition. What else can my prince consort not do? I know your talents. How can you not use them if you have them? Besides, I just want you to train troops. I did not say that I want you to lead an army and go on an expedition.

Even if you want to go, I still don't want to." Zhao Ji shook his head and smiled: "I heard that you spend the whole day at home either playing with the children or going hunting in the mountains. You are really free, so I can find something for you to do.

The cavalry training is just outside the city of Bianjing. Open another battalion and recruit skilled soldiers and horses from each army to fill it, with a total strength of 50,000. You might as well stay in Bianjing for a while longer, in case I miss you and can't find anyone.

.”

"I thank the official family for their love. In this case, I will not shirk the blame." Wang Yan cupped his hands and said: "It's just an official family. I have many things in Yanggu County. Although it seems to be leisurely, the letters exchanged between various places every day

There are many important things, and if one thing is missed, tens of thousands of dollars will be lost. Therefore, if you ask me to take charge of the training of the new army, you may not be able to take care of it all the time. I also ask the officials to appoint a few generals to take charge."

"I know everything, why are you talking?" He waved his hand to suppress the son-in-law-to-be who was about to accuse him. Zhao Ji said with a smile: "That settles the matter. I will discuss it with the courtiers tomorrow morning. Just wait."

What else could Wang Yan say, of course he nodded in agreement. After chatting with him for a while, he made an appointment to meet Emperor Jiade on the evening of the 15th, and then wandered out of the palace and went for a small stroll as usual.

Visit Bianjing City.

Zhao Yupan is Zhao Ji’s daughter, and he is Zhao Ji’s son-in-law. Li Shishi is Zhao Ji’s outside lover, and he has nothing to do to steal sex at night, which is interesting...

As for letting him practice cavalry, this was probably the most correct decision Zhao Ji made in his life, and it was also the most wrong decision.

Correct, because he is really professional in military training. As long as the Song Dynasty's logistics supply is good, he will definitely be the best field cavalry in the world. The Jurchens are absolutely invincible and can do it. It's no big deal. They are all cavalry, so who is afraid of whom. And

His industries are there, and he can build weapons and equipment for the cavalry. They are all produced in a streamlined manner. At the same time, he can also mobilize other meat and medicinal materials to ensure the training consumption of the cavalry. Of course, these have to be paid for by the Song Dynasty treasury, and he does not have it.

The principle of free gift.

The mistake was because he was an ambitious man plotting rebellion, so the cavalry team was given directly to him. Although he was only responsible for training and not caring about anything else, but he was able to directly intervene.

Anyway, no matter why Zhao Ji asked him to take charge of cavalry training, it was Zhao Ji who dug his own grave.

I wandered around until evening, had something to eat outside, and then returned to the Xihuamen house to rest.

Late at night, of course, I went to Yuxiang Tower to steal the incense. The master who wanted to be in love was always passionate. In this aspect, Sanniang was better than Jin Lian. Maybe it had something to do with the fragrance of wild flowers.

Of course, he also said that he wanted to be Zhao Ji's son-in-law. Li Shishi didn't care. After all, she might not even be able to enter the Wang family in this life. Whether she would marry or not, what would it have to do with her...

In a blink of an eye, it was the brightly lit Shangyuan Festival. On the high tower of Xuandemen, Zhao Ji and his ministers looked at the beautiful lights on Yu Street, beaming with joy.

In the corner on the tower, Wang Yan looked at the crescent-shaped eyebrows, big eyes with double eyelids, a pretty nose, thin lips, a plump and tender face, with a little red glow due to the cold weather, and a tall figure.

The girl in question is Zhao Yupan, the Jiade Emperor.

The genes that the royal family has improved over generations are not given to them in vain. Zhao Ji is also a discerning person. Although Wang Yan has never met the queen, she is definitely not bad at her charm. The combination of these two, Zhao Yupan, is of course better than most people in appearance.

Yes, they are on the same level as Master Li and Jin Lian.

She was born in an imperial family and received palace education since she was a child. Her aristocratic temperament added a bit of nobility to her. Compared with Jin Lian, who was uneducated, Li Shishi was a talented oiran, and the loser was Jin Lian, even though she had been studying for many years.

.But compared to Li Shishi, this princess is not bad. This princess has a different kind of style.

"How do you see me?"

"Very good." Zhao Yupan shook his head and smiled: "Dad is true to his word, since he has given me the marriage, what can I do if it's not good?"

The little girl spoke quite rudely... The official asked with a smile, "Do you know all about my situation?"

"Know."

"That's good." Wang Yan nodded, glanced at the officials in the distance who were looking here for nothing, and said, "Okay, since I've seen you, I won't say more. A group of old people over there

Bangzi is watching, it is always difficult to get along for too long without getting married. Tomorrow I will ask someone to bring you some food, drink and other things. It is up to you to distribute some to your brothers and sisters. I'm leaving."

Zhao Yupan hummed and watched Wang Yan leave to join the ministers. She turned around and went to the other palace families to enjoy the lanterns...
To be continued...