Every move of the Yan Prince's Mansion will attract attention from all parties. Sima Guang entered the Prince's Mansion and talked for a long time, and immediately exploded in the capital. All the people and horses all felt that it was indeed the same. The prince still valued the most calm and humble disciple. Sima Jun actually took over the prime minister, which was already the general trend, and no one could stop him!
Some people even plan to visit Sima Xianggong immediately, contact each other well, and pave the way for the future.
But there are always some special cases, and their views are different from those of ordinary people.
"I never think so!"
Zhang Dun shook his head repeatedly, "If Master really wants to use Sima Guang, why bother with this? As long as he deposed Wen Yanbo and stopped his aggression, no one could shake Sima Junshi, let alone Master without such strength!"
Lu Huiqing looked ugly, after all, he was one of the parties involved and could not help but think about it.
"Brother Zihou, is it because Master wants to restrain the true master of the king and leave two old ones behind?"
"Impossible!" Zhang Dun said confidently: "I know the master's temper. He will not plot against his disciples like this, and Sima Guang has no capital to betray his master. Don't forget that we are there!"
Finally, Lu Huiqing nodded.
"So, do we have a chance?"
"Of course!" Zhang Dun smiled and said, "Brother Ji Fu, as long as all officials vote, we will definitely be far ahead and compare all those!"
Lu Huiqing's heart was hanging down, and she let go of an inch.
Compared to these two, Wen Yanbo was much deeper. He speculated that Wang Ning'an was setting up a big game. Although he was not sure who was the lucky one, he was sure that Wen Kuanfu was definitely not the candidate Wang Ning'an liked.
How to fight?
It is best to provoke a chaos in Wang Ning'an's disciples and let a few kids bite the dogs, so that he has a chance... But Wang Ning'an is too strong, even if he abdicates, he is his own people in the court. How to eliminate his power and take over power is really not easy.
Wen Yanbo thought about it for a long time and found his son Wen Jifu.
"How was the thing you were looking for?"
Wen Jifu patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, my father has always been reliable in doing things. I have asked someone to check Wang Ning'an and all the lyrics of the people around him. It's true that the child has found a few articles, so please read them."
Wen Yanbo took it, looked it from beginning to end, and shook his head slightly.
"Is this thing too far-fetched? But... it seems to be useful!" Wen Yanbo thought for a while and had an idea again. He lowered his voice and said, "We can't expose this thing, otherwise we must cause trouble."
Wen Jifu smiled and said, "Dad, don't worry, my father, I have thought about it a long time ago. I'm going to give these articles to Wang Daguo uncle! What do you think?"
"Hahaha, Wang Yuanze is a fool, and he is eager for quick success and instant benefits. He is narrow-minded and can use it. As for the same sentence, don't show off his mistakes!"
Wang Rong didn't know that he was useless in Wen Yanbo's eyes, and he was a big deal. How could Wang Rong, who regarded himself as a little saint, be able to bear the love!
"Dad, Wang Ning'an supports Sima Guang!"
He shouted loudly: "Can't wait any longer! Dad, take action!"
Wang Anshi threw the brush and slapped the table, "What are you doing?"
"Of course, I'm arresting Sima Guang and others." Wang Yun said: "The child has already checked. Lu Hui and Sima Guang have a deep relationship. He has also bought a manor outside the city. Sima Guang often visits there. I heard that many officials also often come here. They are forming cliques and private affairs. My father is the inspector's chief, so he should start the matter!"
Wang Anshi became more and more angry the more he heard it. "Yuan Ze, have you forgotten back then? Zheng Xia's group of people used you to attack Yan Jidao, how big a thing happened? Why haven't you learned a lesson?"
Wang Rong was speechless when asked in one sentence.
He was embarrassed, "Dad, it's been several years, so don't mention it anymore. The child has changed... This time the situation is urgent. If the father cannot take over the position of Prime Minister, in another five years, Wang Ning'an's disciples will grow up. By then, it will not be Lu Huiqing fighting for the Prime Minister!"
Wang Yun finally got to the point. In another five years, many people like Zhang Dun, Zeng Bu, Su Che, and Han Zongwu can accumulate enough strength. Wang Anshi was old at that time, and it was a loss to compete with a group of young people.
No matter what, this time I am determined to win!
"You are just too persistent." Wang Anshi said earnestly: "Of course you have to fight for your father, but you can't do anything wrong. The King of Yan just summoned Sima Guang. He is still the prime minister now. What's so great about the two prime ministers talking about official business? Don't cause too many troubles!"
"father!"
Wang Rong cried, the world was so big, the prime minister was the biggest!
He didn't believe it. What else can he talk about at this time? Unless Wang Ning'an has a problem with his mind... "Okay, don't bother me. Remember, don't mess around, so as not to cause trouble."
Wang Anshi waved his hand and drove his son out. Wang Yun was so angry. Grandma, I don’t believe that they only talk about official business. Dad is just too naive!
Uncle Wang Daguo never thought that his father had guessed correctly. Wang Ning'an called Sima Guang here, just for official business.
"Master, I will lower the interest rate next. That's what I think... After all, it's hard to make a profit of more than 10% per year, so if you want to introduce funds into the industrial field, you must lower the interest rate. This is also Master's usual opinion... The disciples think that it should be lower than 5%. People's principal is profitable, and if the interest rate is low, you can't make money by money, so you will naturally invest in industry and commerce."
After hearing this, Wang Ning'an shook his head, "Junshi, your thoughts seem to make sense in theory, but reality may not be so."
Sima Guang said in confusion: "Please give me advice."
"It's not easy to give advice, and it's my guess. Industry and commerce is not easy to do. It's not just capital, but also talent, management, market... and all aspects are indispensable. For most people, it's impossible to invest in industry and commerce, especially building a factory... So I guess it's difficult to achieve results even if interest is lowered."
"Then... there will always be some people going to invest, right?" Sima Guang tentatively said.
"There are, but I think more people will speculate!"
“Speculation?”
"Well." Wang Ning'an said: "Those rich people should first consider the safety and preservation of funds. Because interest rates are lower, their income will decrease, so they will invest in more preservation areas and financial markets that make more profits!"
"ah!"
Sima Guang finally realized, "Master, do you mean another round of grain price increase? Just like last year?"
Wang Ning'an thought about it and expressed his objection.
"Grain prices will not rise in the short term, because we took a lot of measures last year. This year's food supply is sufficient and there will be no chaos. What really may be wrong is the stock market, and by the way, there are real estate in Beijing!"
Sima Guang thought for a moment and immediately sweated from his temples.
In recent years, the Song Dynasty has become more and more powerful, attracting tourists from all directions. Everyone wants to buy property in the capital, live at the foot of the emperor, and bathe in the emperor's grace... Needless to ask, housing prices have already soared to the sky.
Even the worst year will not be less than 10%.
You want to lower interest rates and let people invest in business, and they also want to borrow money at a cheap price, and then buy a house and wait for appreciation!
Sima Guang finally noticed the loophole and immediately said: "Master, I'll draw up a solution now, prohibit speculation, and no investment in real estate..."
Wang Ning'an just smiled and didn't say much, but everything was left unspeakable. In the past few years, the tax revenue in Xijing has been largely real estate transactions. If it is banned, how will the yamen operate?
What's more, it's a good thing for people to settle in the capital, so how can they be banned?
And the more troublesome ones are still in the future!
"Junshi, in addition to this, are you planning to issue additional currency?"
Sima Guang nodded; "Yes, Yelu Hongji was captured, and the Liao Kingdom was incorporated into the territory of the Song Dynasty. Unifying the currency is of course the general trend and must be done." Sima Guang said: "I have calculated that with the Khitan scale and gold and silver, an additional 30 million guan is not a problem. With this money, it can just fill some of the deficits. It will be easier to manage the Khitan next!"
Wang Ning'an took a deep breath, "Junshi, how are you going to issue currency?"
"Of course, according to the rules of the Song Dynasty, paper money guaranteed by gold and silver was issued to exchange the copper coins in the hands of the Khitans." Sima Guang said, showing a hesitation. It seemed that there was something wrong with this matter!
"Master, I exchange paper money for copper coins, after all, I exchange paper for money, I am afraid that someone will not accept it."
Wang Ning'an laughed helplessly, "If you don't accept it, it's still good. I think there will be wars everywhere!"
"So serious?"
Wang Ning'an calmly said: "Direct exchange. If I were an executive officer, I would definitely lower the price of copper coins, even print more money, buy local supplies directly, and buy everything I should buy. This is a great time to rob wealth!"
Ouch!
Sima Guang wanted to slap himself. His master had just played this trick. Didn’t he just rely on the additional issuance of currency and shopping for supplies to mess up the Khitan economy?
Things that are so close to you are ignored!
At that time, Yelu Hongji was still in power, but now it was directly controlled by the Song Dynasty. That would be not robbing wealth, but sucking bones and sucking marrow, and eating people without spitting bones!
As if in order to verify Wang Ning'an's prophecy, there was indeed a problem in Yunzhou. Zhang Zhen reported that he had won another battle, but according to the secret report sent, the cause was that the two tribes refused to accept the currency of the Song Dynasty, and as a result, there was a conflict with the Song army, and more than 20 people were beaten to death.
Zhang Qi was furious and immediately took revenge. He sent people to purge the two small tribes, captured all the young and strong, used them as slaves to build roads, and the rest of the women and children were distributed to other tribes.
And a strict order was issued that no one could refuse the currency of the Song Dynasty, otherwise he would be punished with rebellion!
Zhang Shi was decisive in handling it, but after Sima Guang read it, he complained, and cold sweat fell from his temples, and said angrily: "Zhang Shi was too much and actually deceived the court. He was a big taboo. If the news leaked, someone would definitely hold it back... Master, the disciple thought he should be suppressed immediately!"
Wang Ning'an shook his head, "Junshi, do you think you can suppress it at this time?"
History is full of dust
Chapter completed!