When the imperial court fights wars, merchants make money?

That's right, in the Song Dynasty, as long as there was a war, merchants would definitely make money.

The Song Dynasty was a very magical dynasty in ancient China.

In the Song Dynasty, there were many prohibitions (state-owned enterprises) and a lot of bureaucratic capital.

Starting from the prince, to the three princes, prime ministers, and down to the county magistrate and county lieutenant, they all have a fanatical pursuit of business.

For example, real estate investment in Tokyo City, smuggling of salt, resale of tea, grain, vanilla, etc.

For example, Zhang Kejiu, the transshipment envoy to the south of the Yangtze River during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, "smuggled more than 10,000 kilograms of smuggled salt into his ministry."

In March of the fourth year of Qingli, the Jiangxi transit envoy was transferred to the state. "For every salt banknote in the city, one-third of the money will be paid for every hundred coins, and Li Yuqing of Jizhou will accept bribes without paying the iron fee."

It can be said that salt officials and various transportation officials seek benefits based on the privilege of being near the water, first come first, and first come first.

When history entered the Song Dynasty, fertile land was developed on a large scale, the population skyrocketed, the court attached great importance to water conservancy, and water transportation became unprecedentedly developed, the overall economic scale soared.

The country is making the cake bigger and bigger, the overall GDP is getting higher and higher, but the people are getting poorer and poorer!

Why?

This is all because officials compete for profits with the people and collude with wealthy businessmen to further form a privileged monopoly.

In addition, the Song Dynasty also had a system of indiscriminate granting of official positions, which resulted in an bloated number of officials. Countless dandies with no knowledge or skills entered the bureaucracy and began to use their power and family connections to further form a privilege monopoly.

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Those mud-legged people can no longer even afford food.

The Kingdom of Jin is like a sharp sword, hanging in the north.

Once the war started, the various transshipment companies would not be able to dispatch grain in time, so they would have to rely on private merchants.

Either find merchants to buy grain directly, or enter China and ask merchants to transport the grain to the border.

Often at this time, due to urgent demand, merchants can offer different prices than usual.

So, why do you think the peak military expenditure of the Song Dynasty accounted for more than 70% of the total revenue?

During the Song Dynasty, leeks were regularly cut and the roots were dug up. After the imperial court dried up the lake and fished, it was divided up by the bureaucrats and the powerful!

It can be said that this is the overall situation Zhao Ning is facing now.

Right now, Zhang Song is the chief bookkeeper of the Kaifeng Prefecture's Transportation Department.

Li Huanxi said: "Who is the general envoy of Hebei and Hedong?"

"Maybe it's Zongze."

"Zong Ze?" Li Huan was a little surprised, "This person is Zong Rulin who was published in the "Tokyo Daily" a few days ago, and who fought against the Thirteenth Golden Man Thirteenth Victory?"

"There is no doubt that it is him, although the appointment edict has not yet been announced."

Li Huan quickly asked: "How is this person? Is he willing to cooperate with us?"

"I heard that this person has a strong personality. I'm afraid it's not that easy to deal with."

Li Huan thought for a while and said: "I have always believed that there is nothing in this world that cannot be solved with money, it is just that there is not enough money."

"I have done some calculations. The imperial court has set up military towns in Hebei and Hedong. If there are 200,000 troops stationed, they will eat only 50,000 dan of food a month. If the grain transport team is included, it will probably reach 100,000 dan. If there are more

Including Hebei and Hedong, the demand for food among the people is probably 5 million shi (600 million catties) of food a year, at least this figure."

"If we can seize 1 million gu and give Zongze face, we can also earn 1 million gu."

"Not counting salt, iron, and cloth..."

"If we can get the total, it's no problem to make 5 million guan a year. I'm not greedy. I can only take 100,000 guan (100 million yuan)."

"This account is already very small. Now in Tokyo, there are people buying 7 ounces of food per day!"

Zhang Song said: "Regarding the matter of harvesting grain in Kaifeng Prefecture, we must keep a low profile. There has been word from above that the Imperial City Division's squadron is being expanded. If this reaches the ears of Zhao Guan's family, I am afraid things will become a big deal. "

"Master Zhang, don't worry. We are all buying with money, not robbing. Who in this world doesn't want money?" Li Huan laughed.

Zhang Song also laughed, yes, who in this world doesn’t want money?

But as powerful people, they don't know that some people are almost out of rice at home, so what's the use of taking money?

This is the perspective of "why not eat minced meat".

I gave you the money, this business is doable, and I didn’t rob it.

"By the way, Master Zhang, I heard that the imperial court has established a new Military and Political Council?"

"You are quite well informed. Yes, a new Military and Political Council has indeed been established."

"What does this yamen do?"

"In charge of the military and political affairs in Hedong and Hebei."

"That's strange. Isn't this the Privy Council in charge?"

"Who knows what Guan Zhao's family is thinking? This matter is not something you and I can worry about."

"Then if there is a new government office, will our transportation of grain and smuggling of salt still be possible?"

"OK."

"By the way, so many officials were killed last month, and now..." Li Huan said worriedly.

"You are so scared, Sir Shao is here."

"Yes, yes, I'm in Xiameng Lang. Come here, let's have some tea. This is the Longjing that was shipped from Hangzhou last month."

Zhang Song picked it up, took a sip, and said with a look of enjoyment on his face: "It should be no problem to receive 200,000 shi of food in Kaifeng Mansion this time. I will leave this matter to you if I sell all 200,000 shi to Tokyo. Yes, please don’t make any noise, the higher-ups are checking closely."

200,000 stones, 7 strings per stone, 1.4 million strings.

"Don't worry, I will contact anyone who wants to buy it privately."

"Hahaha, now that this matter is done, Mr. Shao will not treat you badly."

"Thank you!" Li Huan said excitedly, "By the way, Mr. Zhang, I heard that the Jin people robbed many people when they were in Kaifeng Mansion. Some of the big ones either died or fled south. For the fertile land that was freed up, you can See if I can help you, I’d like to buy some more.”

"I will convey this matter to Mr. Shao."

"Thank you, Master Zhang!"

When the two of them were planning to make a fortune together, a voice suddenly came from outside.

Zhang Song immediately became alert. He stood up and looked outside nervously.

Li Huan said: "Master Zhang, don't worry. I'm very safe here. Wang Qingzhi, the official of Kaifeng Prefecture, and I are good friends. No one dares to cause trouble for me."

"What about outside?"

"It must be the people below who are making noise. I'm going to scold them angrily. Please don't be impatient."

Li Huan stepped out and shouted angrily: "Why are you making such noise!"

At this time, the person in charge came over in a hurry and said, "Master, master, there are people outside looking for you, and they are even beating you."

"Looking for me? And beating people?" Li Huan suddenly became even more angry, "How can it be so? You dare to break into my house, Li Huan, today. I want to see where this straight thief comes from. Damn it, you are such a scoundrel. How dare you break into my house?" Come to me and seek death!"

He walked out quickly.

Gao Qiu was very depressed because of the incident in Zhuxian Town.

So when he came back, Gao Qiu scolded He Bin. Until now, He Bin is very depressed.

He Bin came to Li's house to arrest someone. He had a bad temper and always felt that he was being scolded because of the man named Li Huan who lived here.
Chapter completed!