On the surface, Ge Yi was respectful to Zhao Kuangyin, but secretly she couldn't help but complain.
Zhao Kuangyin also heard the implication of Ge Yi's words, and was secretly angry in his heart.
If I really could find it, would I still need you?
Of course Zhao Kuangyin remembered the case between his brother and Wei Renpu's son-in-law.
Even though these years have passed, they would nod to each other and say hello when they met in the palace, which meant that their grudges had dissipated.
But Zhao Kuangyin did not dare to look for Wei Renpu rashly.
In ancient times, literati had a lot of philandering. There is a saying that a gentleman's revenge is never too late in ten years.
No one can tell whether he will secretly set up a trap and specially arrange Wang Yansheng to a dangerous place, or a place where he has no real power to hang out and wait to die. Wouldn't it be over?
It's better to avoid Wei Renpu.
As for Luo Youdu, let alone Zhao Kuangyin, who regarded him as a competitor.
I have already owed him a great favor. If I ask for help so shamelessly, how can I repay the favor?
Zhao Kuangyin is not an emotional person, but he is not an ungrateful person either.
When the critical moment comes, he will not care about any kindness, but in this non-special situation, he still remembers the kindness from outside Luzhou City in his heart.
What's more, Zhao Kuangyin didn't think that the affairs of the Dianqian Division could be concealed from Luo Youdu.
Asking Luo Youdu to re-enable Wang Yansheng, Zhao Kuangyin thought about it, and it was impossible.
Leaving aside Wei Renpu and Luo Youdu, the only one left is Ge Yi, the Hucao of the Privy Council who joined the army.
Although Ge Yi does not have the right to make decisions, he does have the power to recommend. He is responsible for the promotion of military ministers in the capital. He knows exactly which positions are vacant. It is up to him to choose one. Whether Wei Renpu approves or not depends solely on God's will.
There was only one position, and Zhao Kuangyin had no additional options.
The Nanmen inspector was indeed a fat man, better than he imagined.
"Then let's go to the south gate inspection envoy. The person recommended is Wang Yansheng. He has made many achievements for our great Zhou Dynasty. You will find out once you check it. Regardless of whether Wei Xianggong agrees or not in the end, I will remember you as a favor."
Ge Yi quickly responded.
Officialdom is a place of favors, and Zhao Kuangyin's favors can be obtained, but ordinary people cannot ask for them.
On this day, Luo Youdu was chatting with Wei Renpu in the Privy Council about the great Zhou Dynasty.
Horse politics is the most important and troublesome matter for the Privy Council.
The era of cold weapons cannot be separated from war horses.
Especially when fighting nomads like the Khitans, they often suffer from speed.
However, compared with the convenience of raising horses for grassland people, the cost of raising horses for Chinese people who have been mainly farming for generations is too high.
Therefore, compared to Wei Renpu's research on Ma Zheng, Luo Youdu's current thoughts are much more straightforward.
What kind of horse politics are you doing?
purchase!
Buy with money.
There is nothing that money cannot solve.
Luo Youdu had this idea not just on a whim, but because he had recently studied this aspect.
Fu Yanqing gave him some insights, including those about war horses.
There is a sentence in it that comments on war horses: "Of all the horses, Fuzhou is the most common. Those born in the middle continent of the Yellow River, called Zihe Branch, have good seeds, and come out of the ring, followed by Qing. Although Qin and Wei horses have tall bones,
However, the hoofs are thin and diseased. The Wen and Ya states are at the lower end, and they are restricted to their own soldiers and horses. The bones of Khitan horses are quite poor. Those born in Hebei are called local horses, and they are less diseased because they are accustomed to the soil and water."
Later generations often say that there was no horse breeding land in the Song Dynasty, but in fact the best horse breeding land was in Fuzhou, within the Song Dynasty.
That is Fugu where the Zhe family is located.
Now when studying horse politics, the investment is big but the return is small, but the profit time is too long.
Not cost-effective at all.
It's really better to just buy it with money, and then consider Ma Zheng's affairs after the Northern Han Dynasty is destroyed or the situation in Guanlong is stabilized.
"Twenty acres of land can raise one horse, and our government lacks high-quality horse breeds, and most of the horses we raise are second-rate. Instead of doing this, it is better to directly supplement the army's horses through buying and selling."
To use an example from later generations, it means making quick money, or making steady money.
There is a difference between making one million in one go and losing two million in the first five years, making a fortune of twelve million in the next five years, and having a steady stream of money coming into your account in the future.
In the long run, the latter is definitely more far-sighted. It abandons immediate small gains and pursues long-term benefits.
But those who choose the former may not be really short-sighted.
The one million obtained is not a number stored in a bank in the hands of an individual, but rather a capital that can be used to do many things.
For example, take back Youzhou and take back the northern barrier.
Wei Renpu looked at Luo Youdu in surprise and said: "Your idea is very dangerous and too radical. But I have to say that it is very courageous. If you really win the bet, you will make a huge profit. But if something goes wrong and you lose, you will be completely defeated. What?
nothing."
Luo Youdu said: "If we don't fight like this, it will be extremely difficult to win Youzhou."
Wei Renpu said with emotion: "No wonder the officials value Brother Youdu so much. Brother Youdu's courage to risk everything often coincides with the officials. This was the case in the battle of Gaoping."
He looked at the time with unfulfilled interest and said: "It's getting late, so I'll be here today. Think about it when you get back. We'll discuss this matter more in the past few days, and we can also call Brother Wen to discuss the results as soon as possible...
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Luo Youdu also stretched his waist and said hello.
He is getting ready to leave.
Wei Renpu stopped him again: "Brother Youdu, are you familiar with Wang Yansheng?"
A smile appeared on the corner of Luo Youdu's mouth, but it disappeared quickly, and he turned around and said: "I have never met him, but I have heard some stories about him. He has a bad temper and had some conflicts with his boss... What's wrong?"
Wei Renpu narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Ge Yi recommended him as the South Gate Inspector. What do you think?"
Luo Youdu said: "There is indeed a vacancy for the South Gate Inspectorate, but there has been no suitable candidate. I am not familiar with Wang Yansheng, so it is difficult to comment. But I thought that since Ge Shenjun recommended him, I should have a certain understanding of him."
Wei Renpu nodded and said: "It makes sense. I also admire Ge Shenjun's vision. In that case, it's settled."
Luo Youdu said: "The lower official also thinks it's okay."
The two reached an agreement instantly.
Luo Youdu left the Privy Council and returned home.
Luo Youdu threw the reins to Hu Yanzan and walked directly into the back house. When he learned that Fu Qing'er was in the warehouse, he walked over lightly.
Seeing her concentrating on taking stock of the silk fabrics in front of her, Luo Youdu suddenly hugged her from behind.
"Hate!"
Fu Qing'er snorted with a sweet smile.
Luo Youdu said in surprise: "How did you find out?" When he said this, he saw his own shadow and suddenly realized.
Fu Qing'er said: "This back house is guarded by Fengzhu and the others. Who else but Lang Jun has the ability to approach quietly?" Feeling Ai Lang burying his head in his neck, he said, "Don't make trouble.
I'm calculating the accounts. I just bought a manor, and I also need to build a yard and hire farmers. I have to calculate these expenses one by one."
Looking at Fu Qing'er who already looked like a big lady, Luo Youdu thought for a moment and said, "Choose a few pieces of cloth, Madam, and send them to the Zhou family?"