Chen Yuan was in a very good mood. Today, not only were some important officials from the Song Dynasty, but also envoys from vassal states who came to participate in the lantern festival. Unlike previous years, more than 30 small countries in Southeast Asia have also sent representatives to come to the Song Dynasty to make a pilgrimage.

Most of these countries are not big, and they have a strong dependence on the trade of merchants of the Song Dynasty. The spices and ivory in the South China Sea were almost monopolized by the Song Dynasty merchants, and most of the tea and cloth that they had to live in were sent by the Song Dynasty.

The arrival of these people really made all the officials of the Song Dynasty feel very respectful, especially when the envoys kneeled down in accordance with the etiquette of the Song Dynasty, Renzong also vanity showed the demeanor of a great country.

The Song Dynasty rewarded them twice as much as the gifts they brought.

Chen Yuan did not agree with this, but he did not object to it. The Song Dynasty is now rich, and Renzong himself was a frugal emperor. It is understandable that he would be willing to be generous occasionally.

When Chen Yuan saw Chen Chunmei and a man walking side by side on the street, he suddenly became nervous.

He didn't know why this happened. Not long ago, he told Qin Xianglian that if Chunmei could find someone who suited her, she would not interfere. But just now he really had the idea of ​​getting out of the car and getting Chen Chunmei to ask for a clear idea.

He raised his body, but finally sat down. If he couldn't go down now, Chen Chunmei would be unable to hold on to her face. It would be better to turn around and find out the identity and character of this man, and the family was talking about it. Chen Yuan at least had to ensure that Chen Chunmei would not meet a man like him. He suddenly realized Renzong's mood at that time and knew how determined Renzong had made to marry his daughter to him.

Sitting in the carriage, he sighed deeply, forcibly placing Chen Chunmei's affairs first, and he still has big things to do tomorrow.

Fan Zhongyan and the others must talk about the issue of the Liao Kingdom, which is the most discussed topic in the court now.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Fan Zhongyan and more than a dozen ministers in the court came to the Prince Consort's Mansion early. After a greeting, he quickly got to the point. Fan Zhongyan hoped that Chen Yuan could support the troops to fight against the Liao Kingdom, just like he supported the troops to destroy Dangxiang.

At least we should first adopt economic *** to the Liao Kingdom like we did in the past, and kill the reform of Emperor Xingzong of Liao.

Now the reform of Liao Xingzong has achieved certain results. Not only did it get rid of the very serious food crisis, but it also benefited from the Song Dynasty's economy during this period, and the treasury gradually became rich.

The Song and Liao dynasties were a feud, and war ultimately needed to solve the problem.

The implementation of the reform of the Liao Kingdom made the ministers of the Song Dynasty feel uncomfortable, and Renzong was even more eager to decide the victory and defeat with Liao Xingzong before he surpassed him.

Fan Zhongyan said it was very sure when he came. As long as Chen Yuan was willing to ask those merchants to cooperate with the military operations of the Song Dynasty, they would have a 70% chance of winning that would defeat the Liao Kingdom.

Chen Yuan did not give them a clear answer.

Then the generals came, and they also wanted to fight. Three years of idleness made their hands itch, and the army had been formed, with 300,000 new troops, of which 300,000 cavalry units had reached 300,000, and all the equipment had been replaced. In the eyes of Di Qing, Liu Ping and others, the opportunity to fight the Liao Kingdom was ripe.

The soldiers are also waiting for battle, hoping to exchange new military achievements for themselves.

The current Song army soldiers have completely different status than before. The former Song army not only looked down on them, but also the common people look down on them, including themselves, who doubt their abilities.

But now, the entire Dangxiang was easily subdued by them, and the eyes of the common people suddenly changed. Three years have passed since Dangxiang's battle, and they need a new war to prove themselves again.

Facing Di Qing, Liu Ping, Bai Yutang, Yang Wenguang and others constantly asked when they could fight against Liao Kingdom, Chen Yuan still did not answer this question.

Finally, there are those merchants, who also want to fight.

The leap that war brought to their capital three years ago is still fresh in their memory. After tasting the sweetness, they have a special liking for this way of making money.

Especially in the past year, their business names will not increase. They need markets, land to build workshops, and labor. These are all obvious conflicts with the "developed agriculture and serenity" in the new policy implemented by the Song Dynasty.

These businessmen have not yet changed their national policy and their courage. At this time, they all hope to solve the difficulties they are facing now through war.

All the voices of the Song Dynasty were shouting about the war with the Liao Kingdom, from the people to the court.

This not only made the Liao Kingdom very scared, but also Chen Yuan himself was a little hesitant. Faced with the persuasion of these people, Chen Yuan once had the idea of ​​eating the most difficult persimmon of Liao Kingdom, but he eventually restrained his desire.

"We have at least 70% chance of winning against the Liao Kingdom, but if it was so unfortunate that we encountered the remaining 30%. I think everyone should know very well." When a circle of his brothers sat together, Chen Yuan finally expressed his inner thoughts.

Chen Shizhong continued: "Brother, haven't you said before that you can take a gamble as long as you are half sure?"

Chen Yuan nodded: "Yes, I said it. But betting is just to win all the chips of the other party. In this form, we don't have to take the risk of betting, right?"

Chen Shizhong is not saying anything. Now the Song Dynasty really doesn’t have to take risks, at least from the moment, it doesn’t need to be used. It just needs to fight from the emperor to the peddlers and pawns. From the army to the court, they are always eyeing the Liao Kingdom. Wouldn’t it be fought at this time?

Chen Yuan looked at Wu Tianqi sitting below: "Brother Wu, how are you doing in Japan now?"

Wu Tianqi hurriedly put down the teacup: "Shopkeeper, I have made friends with many great names, including their emperor. From the moment, their war with *** is endless. These short men have no supplies, and they can barely support themselves except for silver. However, they are really fierce in the war and can fight if they are hungry for three days."

Chen Yuan frowned and his eyes floated to Hu Yanqing at the other table: "Brother, who can win the Japanese people fighting against the Song Dynasty navy?"

Hu Yanqing said it firmly: "Although our navy changed ships and equipment, I am sure that together, three Japanese warships can fight with our Song Dynasty Navy a small fleet of five large ships, and the winning rate is very high. Because naval warfare is different from land wars, the experience of the sailors is very important. Our navy ships are basically active along the coast, and the Japanese have passed the war of ***, and their sailors are already very experienced."

Chen Yuan asked again: "What about your brothers?"

Hu Yanqing's pirates have experience, and this cannot be denied. The captain's name was built by strength. He thought for a moment: "We have forty large ships now, and I don't care about which fleet of Japanese people, but if they come together, it will be different. Shimei, are you going to solve the Japanese people's problems?"

Chen Yuan nodded: "Yes, solve the problems of Japan and the U.S. and let our soldiers practice their skills."

Hu Yanqing said: "Then you have to be prepared. These guys are extremely fierce. I think the Navy of the Song Dynasty will suffer some losses. After all, the actual combat experience is much poorer."

Chen Yuan shook his arm: "It's good to suffer some losses. You have more than 40 ships now, and you have nothing to grab as a pirate. How about it? Are you interested in becoming a navy general in the Song Dynasty?"

Hu Yanqing was stunned for a moment and then nodded: "You can arrange it as you see it conveniently."

Chen Yuan knew that their biggest wish was to kill Pang Ji, and he helped them do this, so even if Hu Yanqing and others had any ideas in their hearts, they would never go against their own wishes. The reason was that they helped them realize their ideals.

Also, their future is closely tied to their future. This is how everyone here.

Chen Yuan leaned on the chair and said, "Now everyone is going to fight, and the fruits of Japan and *** are ripe, so it's time to pick them. The Liao Kingdom is not good yet. We have one of the biggest problems now. I wonder if you have noticed it?"

Manager Yang looked at Chen Yuan and said, "Shimei is talking about the banking business, right?"

Chen Yuan gave him a thumbs up: "Old Jiang is going to be more sexy. How much money has our bank put out in the past two years? How many people have saved money in? Don't you know?"

As he said that, he waved his hand to the back, and a friend immediately handed over the account book. Chen Yuan opened it and looked at it: "In the past two years, the total deposit we have absorbed is 600 million yuan, which is the total fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty in the past ten years. The money we released was 1 billion yuan. With this 1 billion, the merchants of the chamber of commerce desperately expanded the workshop, and various places dared to let go of the construction of those projects."

Chen Shizhong had not yet understood the mystery in the middle, so he frowned: "Isn't this very good? They have a lot of interest for us."

Chen Yuan nodded: "Well, it's very good, but have you ever thought about it. If someone saves 600 million, we will release 1 billion. What does this mean? This means that we have no money now! Not only do we have no money, we even release some deposits twice or even three times. Once someone comes to cash in, we have no money to give to others."

Everyone's expressions changed immediately. Chen Yuan's bank is now the foundation of the Song Dynasty's economy. If there is any problem with the bank, the Song Dynasty may not be able to bear it. This is what Chen Yuan fears the most and what he is most proud of.

It is much safer to tie himself to the economy of the Song Dynasty than to flatter Renzong. However, once a war with the Liao Kingdom occurred, out of panic about the war, many people would come to cash in, and the bank would be over and Renzong would not be able to save Chen Yuan.
Chapter completed!