Long Guangning said with a solemn expression: "Of course, this is what I want to summon that boy, but the two beloved ministers also said that the boy is uncontrollable, so I don't understand. If he is uncontrollable, how can the court use him?
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"Your Majesty, I have said that in exchange, give him what he wants in exchange for what the court wants. He likes trading and only values trading, so we will make a deal with him. For example, why does that boy want to become a sworn sworn brother with Chang Shan, and why do he try every possible means to get to know each other?
Gai Zhifu? He is not just trying to promote his fire lanterns. If it is just to sell things, he does not need to act on his own. He must have something more attractive to us, and he also wants to get what he wants." Meng Zhong laughed.
Liao smiled and said, "Chang Shan, yes or no?"
"Old General, haven't you heard everything? He wants to sell our army horses." Lu Wenkuan glanced at Long Guangning and said.
"Haha, that's right. Military horses are in great need of Da Song. The emperor is already worried about the military horses. This guy is doing everything possible to help the court get military horses. This is to sell good things to the court. He is definitely not doing it to make money.
He took this risk for a small profit, and the reason why he did this was to get what he wanted." Meng Zhong said with certainty.
I have to admit that this old guy Meng Zhong is really very pertinent. Ma Hanshan really doesn't care about being an official, let alone a salary. At least now he has no interest in being an official.
What Meng Zhong saw more accurately was that Ma Hanshan really wanted to trade and trade with the court, which was indeed one of the reasons why he acquired military horses. Otherwise, he did not need to take such a big risk to sell horses. Of course, as an anti-Hu
Ma Hanshan, a descendant of the famous general Ma Kuo, was also patriotic. He did not want Dasong to be completely invaded by Donghu or Northern Mongolia. He wanted Dasong to become strong and powerful, and even to recover rivers and mountains.
However, there was one thing that Lu Wenkuan and Meng Zhong were both wrong about. They both thought that Ma Hanshan did not want to see the emperor. In fact, Ma Hanshan was very willing to meet him.
When doing business, of course the fastest and most practical way is to negotiate with the biggest boss. The emperor is the big boss of Dasong. Once you negotiate with him, everything will be easy to handle.
"Then what does he want?" Long Guangning asked.
"I think it should be safety." Meng Zhong paused and said, "He is a small village and has produced so many advanced things. It is certain that he will make money. If he makes more money, people will be jealous, so he
You have to find a backer. With a backer, those who want to take a bite will not dare to act rashly, and he can go about his business with peace of mind."
"Isn't it the most reliable way for him to take refuge in the imperial court? Isn't the imperial court the biggest backer?" Long Guangning was a little angry.
The imperial court is indeed the biggest backer, so Ma Hanshan also targeted the imperial court.
But having the imperial court as your backer is completely different from working for the imperial court. To put it bluntly, Ma Hanshan did not trust the officials of this imperial court.
Meng Zhong actually understood what Ma Hanshan was thinking. He looked up at Emperor Guangning boldly and said, "Your Majesty, if I say that he doesn't trust the officials in the court, will your Majesty be very angry?"
"Actually, I don't believe some people either." Lu Wenkuan was actually so daring that he said such a thing in front of Long Guangning.
Long Guangning said nothing and looked ugly.
Of course he understood why these two generals were so bold to say such things. It was because some people in the DPRK went too far and were too hurtful.
"Alas, you two dear friends, things happen all the time. If we continue talking, we will be suspected of blaming the late emperor." After a moment of silence, Long Guangning sighed and said.
Why Dasong is in the situation it is today is actually caused by some so-called "ancestral family laws". These so-called ancestral family laws are the rules set by the founding emperor, which have pampered some people.
Relying on the ancestral family law, they not only suppressed the military officers, but also suppressed the imperial power, and even overrided the law. Moreover, because of the ancestral family law, Dasong had many redundant officials and wealthy families, almost to the point where it was difficult to return.
All these are factors that are not conducive to the development of the country. Meng Zhong, Lu Wenkuan and others can see these reasons, and Long Guangning also understands them very well. But he feels helpless because some of the rules set by the founding emperor really do not apply to them.
They dare not move, and those who benefit from these ancestral family traditions will not let them move either.
For example, land issues and taxation issues have been reformed several times, and many people died each time, but no good results were achieved.
"Your Majesty, I think, perhaps, that boy can get Da Song to correct his mistakes automatically." After a moment of silence, Meng Zhong brought the topic back to Ma Hanshan.
Meng Zhong's "removal of evils" means the elimination of evils, which is what reform means.
"Meng Qing, how do you say this?" Long Guangning said with an expression on his face.
"I heard that the residents of Wagang Village are completely different from other villages in terms of lifestyle and labor structure. As for the specifics, I don't know. I just think that a small village can suddenly become rich.
, In addition to that boy's personal ability, what's more important is that he must have a unique method." Meng Zhong is a military commander, and it is commendable that he can think of so many things. It is really difficult for him to say more.
"That's right, that guy's training methods are very powerful. Fan Tongzhi is already making preparations to choose a team to go to Wagang Village to experience and learn..." Lu Wenkuan couldn't help but speak again.
"Oh, that boy is really a monster... He is... a lucky star... Meng Aiqing, please tell me quickly how to make this lucky star bring me great blessings." Long Guangning was really a little anxious.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to rush." Meng Zhong paused and said, "Your Majesty, he is just a big boy now. Although he is very smart, his character has not yet been determined. I think the Emperor can give him more time to observe... To be understood
If there are more, we will make a plan to trade with them..."
In fact, Meng Zhong had an idea in his heart, but he couldn't express it, so he had to let Long Guangning observe it slowly.
"Then, does Meng Aiqing think it is necessary for me to summon that boy now?" Long Guangning actually really wants to meet the monster-like Ma Hanshan. For him, he is already tired of talking to these old fools in the court every day.
, trapped in the palace, he desperately wanted to know the real situation outside.
To understand the real situation, only those who have no official status and have the courage to speak out would dare to speak. Therefore, he wanted to see Ma Hanshan even more.
"You can't summon him, but you can see him," Meng Zhong said.
"What do you mean, sir?" Long Guangning looked at Meng Zhong and said, "What do you mean, sir, do you want me to see him quietly? I am the majestic king of a country..."
"Your Majesty, it is not appropriate to summon him now. It may bring him trouble. Some people will never allow someone like that kid to be used by the Emperor. Besides, all the weird and powerful people have tempers, and they don't like vulgar etiquette.
It's the same thing..." If Ma Hanshan heard what Meng Zhong said, he would really sigh that General Meng is such a close friend.
Long Guangning pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Well, what Meng Qing said makes sense. Regarding this matter... Meng Qing, is that kid in Beijing?"
"I will live in the Baoshishan Villa given to me by the Emperor...Your Majesty, that boy is a madman who doesn't like secular ethics. If the Emperor makes rude remarks when he sees him, please forgive him." Meng Zhong was thoughtful.
, vaccinate Ma Hanshan and Long Guangning in advance.
"Haha, Meng Qing is very protective of him." Long Guangning said with a smile.
"After all, he saved my life, and he is also my sworn brother. Besides, his talent is to praise a strong and prosperous country..." Meng Zhong wanted more reasons, but Lu Wenkuan couldn't stand it anymore, he screamed
He shouted loudly, "That boy actually became sworn brother with Meng Silang? Then I... Then I am not... Oh, that bastard boy..."
He is obviously a generation shorter, so it would be strange if Lu Wenkuan didn't howl.
"Chang Shan, that boy said that everyone has their own opinions. Although he has become sworn friends with me, he doesn't want to be the fifth son of the Meng family." Meng Zhong said with a smile.
"Haha, that kid is not only a monster, but also an interesting monster. Meng Qing, it's up to you to arrange my meeting with him." Long Guangning laughed.
"I accept the decree." Meng Zhong clasped his fists and bowed down, then said, "Since Chang Shan has reported the matter to the emperor about that boy, I will resign."
"Wait a minute, the matter is not over yet. Lu Qing, please talk to Meng Qing about the army and horses." Naturally, Long Guangning would not repeat Lu Wenkuan's report to Meng Zhong.
So Lu Wenkuan told the story about the sale of military horses again. After hearing this, Meng Zhong bowed to Long Guangning and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor. With the army and horses, the emperor's ministers will have more things to do."
100% sure of success.”
Lu Wenkuan turned his head and thought, what did the emperor ask Meng Zhong to do?
Of course it's a secret, something no one knows about now.
"You mean, can you trade with him? Are you worried about fraud?" Long Guangning turned his head and looked at Meng Zhong.
"This is his 'guidance stone' for Fan Tongzhi and Gai Prefecture, and his 'letter of approval' for the imperial court. Don't worry, there will be no problem. But I feel that buying only 5,000 horses from him is too little."
, I think we should buy at least 50,000 horses." Meng Zhong said with a smile.
"Ah..." Emperor Guangning and Lu Wenkuan exclaimed at the same time.
"How much money is fifty thousand pieces, Meng Qing, the treasury is very nervous now..." Long Guangning said weakly.
We praise wealth, but the money is not in the hands of ordinary people, nor is it in the treasury. Most of it is in the hands of noble families and powerful officials.
"Your Majesty, it won't cost much or even no money to discuss this matter. Has Your Majesty forgotten the deal I mentioned? When talking to that boy, don't forget the word deal at all times. He also likes these two words.
Words." Meng Zhong said with a smile.
"Okay, I hope Meng Aiqing won't be wrong." Long Guangning thought for a moment and said.
"I can guarantee that as long as the emperor does not use the pressure of the imperial power, he will definitely gain something good." Meng Zhong also thought for a moment before saying.
"Oh, I really don't understand why that evildoer wants to surrender to the imperial court directly." Long Guangning is the emperor after all, so he is deeply rooted in the royal soil, but now he can't subdue a white commoner. He really has some problems.
accurate.
"Your Majesty, for a person like him who has everything in his mind, a high official position and a generous salary are not attractive at all. People like him only enjoy the process of turning the things in his mind into reality. In his words, that is
Realize your ideal. Therefore, you must not use power to exert pressure, otherwise it will be counterproductive." Meng Zhong once again advised Long Guangning not to use imperial power to pressure others.
If Ma Hanshan knew what Meng Zhong said, he really didn't know whether to thank him or to be angry with him. Although this old guy repeatedly advised the emperor not to use imperial power to exert pressure and persuaded the emperor not to try to conquer Ma Hanshan, he still gave the emperor advice.
Fifty thousand army horses, and this old guy actually hinted that the emperor could buy fifty thousand horses for a very small amount of money. This was pouring rice for the leader of Ma Dazhai. It was like eating the noodles on the bottom of the bowl. This chapter has been completed!