MTL - Poor Family-v2 Chapter 974 Imperial envoy arrives

  Chapter 974 The imperial envoy arrives

The time has gradually come to August, and after three full months of busy work, the situation on Lingxia Road and Hexi Road has completely stabilized and normal order has been restored. The rapid development of commerce has also led to a large number of business exchanges with Hexi Road and Lingxia Road. The people's tables in Bashu and the south began to appear from the northwest mutton, and the beds were covered with good warm sheepskin. A large amount of animal power was transported to the Song Dynasty In the mainland, there are gradually more people riding horses on the streets of Lin'an.

This is an excellent omen. Li Yanqing immediately abolished the tax card between Hexi, Lingxia Road and Northwest Third Road, and temporarily suspended the collection of goods tax and teeth tax within the range of Northwest Fifth Road, which further promoted Northwest Five Roads. road to prosperity.

This morning, Li Yanqing came to Jinglue Mansion as usual. After the rest of the army, Li Yanqing turned his attention to Hebei and the Central Plains. , but there was a disharmonious force in the court that suppressed the call for the Northern Expedition, demanding that all the armies of the Song Dynasty abide by the agreement and not destroy the credibility of the court without authorization.

   "That's just **** talk!"

  Liu Kai slapped the table angrily, "My home is occupied by robbers, and I still keep my promise with the robbers? I think the backbone of some literati has been completely bent by the Jinren."

  Li Yanqing pondered for a moment and asked, "How is the situation on the Mobei Grassland?"

"The humble position also just got the news that the Naiman and Shiwei tribes cooperated with each other to fight against the invading Jin soldiers. They defeated Wanyan Zonghan's 30,000 cavalry last month. The Jin soldiers lost more than half and withdrew from the southern grassland of the Dadan tribe. I heard that the Jin soldiers have changed. The strategy of dispersing the attack is to concentrate the forces to attack the Naiman tribe, and the Naiman tribe is also joining forces with the other three tribes. I am afraid that there will be a big battle this autumn."

   "This autumn is an opportunity!" Li Yanqing sighed softly.

   At this time, Liu Kai whispered: "Can we ask the Datong Mansion to hand over Li Yungui, or we will meet each other in battle!"

  Li Yanqing smiled, "This is the second Zhang Jue incident. It's just adjusted. I think it's okay. First, send people to Yanshan Mansion to negotiate."

   "Let Wu Shaoyou represent Jing Zhaojun, he is the most suitable!"

  Wu Shaoyou was the original Jinshi of the Liao Kingdom. After the Liao Kingdom was destroyed, he did not want to attach himself to the Jin Dynasty, so he moved his family to Jingzhao Mansion. Li Yanqing appreciated his talent, so he appointed him as a staff officer, and now he is the Sima of the Jingzhao Army.

  Li Yanqing nodded, "You can send him there. You talk to him about this first, and I'll talk to him later, and then set off."

   "The humble job understands!"

  Liu Kai bowed and then retreated. At this time, a follower beside him said: "Prefect Li just came here, it seems that I have something to ask for advice!"

  Hearing that the magistrate Li Guang was looking for him, Li Yanqing felt dizzy. Of course he knew what Li Guang was looking for him for. It must be for immigration to Lingxia Road.

After Xixia was wiped out, the Jingzhao army seized a large amount of fertile land from the nobles of the party, covering hundreds of thousands of hectares, almost all of which were distributed on both sides of the Yellow River with sufficient water and heat. One hundred thousand households of Han people were relocated to Lingxia Road by two routes.

  Because of the voluntary principle, mobilizing the people is not a big problem. Regarding the relocation subsidy, the local government is dissatisfied. It is not the amount of subsidy, but who pays the money?

The most dissatisfied here is Jingzhao Mansion. Jingzhao Mansion is a large household that has moved out. About 20,000 households are willing to move north. Calculated on the basis of 50 guan subsidies for one family, Jingzhao Mansion will spend a million guan. How can the light not jump.

   "Li Jinglue, you have to give me an explanation!"

  Li Guang appeared at the door, and said with an unhappy face, "Where can our Jingzhao Mansion get millions of dollars?"

   "Everyone has difficulties with this?"

   "It's difficult, so everyone is jumping, but I can jump the highest!"

  Li Guang's voice suddenly rose, "You have exempted the merchants and dental taxes on Northwest Fifth Road. Our government can't even pay the salary. Where do you want me to find a million dollars?"

   This is where the voice is raised, it is clearly coming to question with dissatisfaction.

  Li Yanqing was not angry, but said lightly: "If you can't afford the money, you can apply to the imperial court, but don't expect me to pay for it from military expenses."

   "However, this money should be paid by Lingxia Road. There is no reason for the place to move out to pay. It should be paid by the resettlement place!"

  Li Guang shifted his focus again and pointed the contradiction at Lingxia Road, but Lingxia Road couldn't afford the resettlement fee. After all, the military still needs to pay for it.

   "It's impossible to count on the government of Lingxia Road. We have to pay the money."

  At this time, Li Guang hesitated and said: "Jinglue has obtained a lot of wealth from the princes and nobles of Xixia. I am afraid that the court will pay great attention to this."

  Li Yanqing understood Li Guang's meaning, not only reminding himself that there is money in the army, but also implying that he should not be impeached by the court. "

Li Yanqing smiled lightly, "Thank you, Prefect Li, for your concern. This money is used to recover Hebei's military expenses. I don't want to touch it lightly. Originally, I added resettlement fees to various government offices in the hope that you can apply for the money from the imperial court, but Now it seems that everyone has insufficient confidence in the imperial court’s finances. Let’s do this! I can use a compromise plan. Li Zhifu will continue to ask the imperial court for resettlement funds. It may take a long time, and then I will first lend the money from military expenses. , After the court money arrives, it will be returned to the army."

  Li Guang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although the local government still has to bear the burden, the matter finally has a solution.

   "If the imperial court still refuses to let go of the money, then I have nothing to do!"

  Li Yanqing pointed at him and said with a smile: "You! You must force me to explain clearly, okay! If the court refuses to allocate the money in the end, then I will admit it!"

  Li Guang was overjoyed, "It's fine if you said no earlier, it caused me to not think about tea, food, or rest for the past two days. Okay, I'll take a step first!"

  Li Guang turned around and walked briskly away, but Li Yanqing shook his head, he let go so easily, I'm afraid these guys would be even more unwilling to ask the court for money.

  At this moment, a follower rushed in, bowed and saluted: "Report to the envoy, the special envoy of the Son of Heaven has arrived!"

  Li Yanqing was taken aback, "Where is he?"

   "Just outside the gate!"

   Li Yanqing hurriedly got up and went out to greet him. This should be what the emperor Zhao Gou said in the pigeon letter, and the official envoy arrived.

  Half a month ago, Li Yanqing received a pigeon letter written by Zhao Gou. On the first day of September, the imperial court will hold a canonization ceremony.

Li Yanqing has been in Jingzhao Mansion for almost three years. Speaking of which, he really needs to return to Beijing to report on his duties. He originally planned to return to Beijing this spring, but the Western Xia Campaign was launched, and it was cancelled. It is impossible for him not to return to the capital. As for safety , if it is well thought out and arranged properly, the problem should not be a big deal.

   When Li Yanqing came to the gate, he saw a Chinese envoy and several attendants standing at the gate. The Chinese envoy he knew was Kang Lu, the deputy head of the palace, Zhao Gou's confidant eunuch.

   "Boss Kang has worked hard all the way!" Li Yanqing greeted him with a smile.

Kang Lu is a rather fat middle-aged eunuch, always with a smile on his face, people in the palace call him a smiling tiger behind his back, but Kang Lu's smiling tiger is only for servants, for the emperor and Li Yanqing. The person who holds the power in his hand is the smiling cat.

   "His Royal Highness, we haven't seen each other for a long time, I really miss you."

  Kang Lu stepped forward and shook Li Yanqing's hand affectionately. Li Yanqing felt a little numb, and quickly pulled out his hand and said with a smile: "It's been a hard journey, please come in and have a cup of hot tea!"

Li Yanqing invited Kang Lu into the official office, and asked to greet Kang Lu's entourage. The two sat down in the lobby. Kang Lu smiled and handed a formal order to Li Yanqing, "Let's not hold any ceremony, this is The official decree issued by the government and the Zhizheng Hall invites His Royal Highness Prince Jin to return to Beijing on the first day of September to participate in the Prince Canonization Ceremony!"

  Li Yanqing took the order and looked at it, nodded and said: "I should go back to Beijing to have a look."

  Kang Lu handed him a letter from the Privy Council, "This is a letter from the Privy Council to send troops. Your Highness is allowed to bring 3,000 guards into Beijing!"

This is the key. Local warlords like Li Yanqing dare not enter Beijing easily. Once they enter Beijing, they must have their own army guards. Therefore, the court must make a condition. The Privy Council has the right to deploy troops and agrees to Li Yanqing leading 3,000 troops. into Beijing.

   Li Yanqing finally let go of his heart when he saw that Emperor Zhao had thoughtful plans.

  (end of this chapter)