Sun Jucai respectfully presented an account book to Xiao Chuo.

"Thanks to the empress, this year has been smooth sailing, with a profit of 520,000 guan. In addition to the 400,000 guan that the empress transferred earlier, there is also a savings of 120,000 guan."

"Then the savings will be distributed as dividends to the Lu family and the others? I'm afraid it's not enough?" Xiao Chuo said.

"The villain told the Lu family about this. They said that they are not in a hurry to pay dividends now, so they can just increase their share capital!" Sun Jucai said with a smile: "They are still very discerning. They know that the empress is in need of money now.

Money. I also told them that there is no problem in increasing the share capital, but the share in Luhesheng cannot be increased."

"They really don't care about the money!" Xiao Chuo laughed: "You are selling me this favor now in the hope that I can give them a bigger return in the future! Anyway, Shanjun will be here next year.

To expand another battalion, you go back and tell the Lu family, let them recommend this battalion general!"

"Yes!" Sun Jucai nodded repeatedly, "It is really a blessing for the Lu family to join the Shan Army."

"You have worked hard this year. When you look back, the clerks, shopkeepers, and guards in Luhesheng should be well rewarded, so that they can have a good year. You can't chill the hearts of these people. They come and go in the wind and rain.

, they have earned a few hard-earned money, and they must not be deducted." Xiao Chuo warned. "I don't have any money to reward them. When you leave, bring some tea back. They are all good things from the south.

, not much, everyone always gives a few taels, it’s a little bit of my thoughts, telling them that they have to wait for a while, good days are ahead!”

"I'm afraid they won't be willing to drink the tea after they get it. They must put it at home as a tribute!" Sun Jucai said with a smile: "This will give them more dignity than rewarding them with money. In Linhuang Mansion, there are also

How many people can receive your reward?"

Xiao Chuo smiled and leaned back. The palace maid quickly came over and put a soft cushion behind her waist to make her lean more comfortable.

"This year's profits mainly come from the northwest. I'm afraid there won't be such high profits next year." Xiao Chuo said thoughtfully: "Next year we have to focus on Hebei Road and Hedong Road."

"We have been doing business on Hedong Road, but Ma Xing has very strict control on Hebei Road, making it difficult to expand the business."

"Then focus on Hedong Road and Shaanxi Road, and then go inward through these two places. In terms of wealth, the people of Song Dynasty are much richer than the Liao and Western armies." Xiao Chuo nodded and said: "In addition, Hebei Road

There, the main thing is to follow Wang Jun’s path.”

"Empress, Wang Jun is more difficult to convince than them." Sun Jucai shook his head and said: "He used to be Da Lang's subordinate, but now he is very cautious and cautious all day long. In fact, if Ma Xing hadn't insisted on using him, Zheng Xiong would still trust him.

, he can no longer stay any longer."

Xiao Chuo smiled and said: "So we have to attack him! This man used to be the lieutenant of the eldest brother. His ability is evident. His military attainments are probably even higher than Zheng Xiong's. Why should Ma Xing use it?

He just took a fancy to his military talents."

"It's true that on Shaanxi Road, Li Du was defeated and Zhang Chao died in battle, but Wang Jun escaped unscathed. This shows that this person is indeed capable. What the empress means is..."

"This man is training troops for Ma Xing on the Hebei Road, which is not a good thing for us." Xiao Chuo said calmly: "He is familiar with the elder brother's method of commanding troops and training troops. There are many methods there, and they are all from my second brother.

This was achieved through repeated discussions and practice with Big Brother and the others. If we give him time, maybe he can replicate another Guangrui army in Hebei."

"So no matter whether we succeed or not, we have to make a big splash, and even deliberately expose flaws to make Nanfang suspicious of him." Sun Jucai said: "It would be great if we can force him to defect to us."

"Even if he doesn't vote for us, it would be a good thing to drive him away!" Xiao Chuo said.

"I understand, I will arrange it when you get back!" Sun Jucai said.

"The Chinese New Year is coming soon, but I sent Sun Chun out again. This year, Sun Chun and Sun Pu will not be able to go home, and your family will be deserted."

"It is their blessing to be able to serve and work for the empress!" Sun Jucai said repeatedly: "How can a villain dare to complain about something that no one else can ask for? Isn't this the case of not knowing the blessings in the midst of blessings? Now

I am very respectable in Linhuang Mansion, even those Khitan nobles are very polite to me, and many of them gave me gifts and pointed at me to say something nice for them in front of you!"

"But I haven't heard you mention them in front of me." Xiao Chuo said with a smile.

"I have never seen anyone who is really capable. How dare you, a villain, let them come and taint your eyes?" Sun Jucai said, "If you really want someone who is capable, I will naturally win over you on my behalf."

"That's not necessarily the case. If people are careful, there will be no disciples. If you just accept gifts and don't do anything, no one will deal with you in the future. Find a few that are passable and I will arrange them!" Xiao Chuo said with a smile: "I don't expect them to be able to do anything.

It's okay to do big things, but as long as they don't do bad things, it's fine. We have a very weak foundation now. If someone can come to invest, we have to give some benefits. Horse bones are worth a thousand gold. The same goes for the Liao and Song countries.

There is not much difference. There are many people who have ambitions but cannot get promoted and have nowhere to put their talents to use."

"The villain needs a lesson!" Sun Jucai said with a smile: "What you said reminds me of Zhang Yuan from the Western Army. He was really a powerful figure. In the Western Army, he is now second only to the General Manager.

Woolen cloth!"

"People like Zhang Yuan are rare." Xiao Chuo shook his head: "I didn't expect to win over such a talent."

"Your Majesty, the eldest man and the second man, are you really not going to help me?" Sun Jucai hesitated for a moment and then asked cautiously: "We have a family feud with the officials of Zhao Song Dynasty for killing their father and mother. The eldest man is also

They raised their troops to rebel and have killed so many Song troops. Why can't they help you? Dalang's Xi Army alone cannot defeat the Song Army based on its strength. But if the Xi Army helps you, I will kill you as far as Bianliang.

It won’t be that difficult if we arrest Zhao Song’s official family.”

"They are different from me!" Xiao Chuo smiled and said: "As for me, I just think about revenge and how to kill Zhao Suo's whole family. Then I don't care what happens to the world.

, but the eldest brother and the second brother are different. Especially the second brother, when he was still a scholar, he often told me a series of great principles. How could they help the Liao Kingdom to destroy the Song Dynasty?

Where is the country!”

Seeing Sun Jucai's confused look, knowing that this guy's mind was filled with thoughts of helping his relatives but not taking care of others, he explained: "Those who are not from my race must have different minds."

"Ah?" Sun Jucai looked at Xiao Chuo with wide eyes.

"Only the victorious party will show the greatest goodwill to the other party!" Xiao Chuo said with a smile: "If one day, the eldest brother and the second brother win, they will definitely tolerate the Khitan people with a very tolerant attitude, as I said before

Di Yi is like China, and China is like China. On the contrary, if His Majesty wins, there is a high probability that he will tolerate the Southerners with such a general attitude. Isn’t that how the South Court and the North Court came to be? But do you think any of them will feel that they have lost?

Woolen cloth?"

Sun Jucai was stunned for a long time and then said: "Whether it's Da Lang, Erlang or Your Majesty, they are all the most talented people in the world today. I'm afraid it's absolutely impossible to want them to admit defeat to the other side."

"For me, family is everything. Destroying my family means destroying everything about me. But for my eldest and second brother, in addition to family, there is the world, the people, and China.

Di Yi!" Xiao Chuo was a little sad. "Maybe this is the difference between men and women!"

Sun Jucai said goodbye and left.

Xiao Chuo also drove all the maids and eunuchs out of the room.

Xiao Chuo was the only one left in the room.

Sitting in front of the bronze mirror, Xiao Chuo looked at himself in the mirror.

The difference between the self of the past and the self of today is less than two years, but it seems that they are already the same person.

Xiao Ai?

Xiao Chuo?

Xiao Sanmei or Xiao Yanyan?

Xiao Chuo suddenly stretched out his hand and turned the bronze mirror upside down.

He walked to the window, opened it, and let the cold wind mixed with snowflakes blow in, falling on his face, making it cold and cold.

It's been very cold this year. The snow in Bianliang should be very thick now, right?

I will definitely go back, I will definitely return to Bianliang as a winner.

He will definitely see the palace city that swallowed up his parents turn into a raging fire before his eyes and finally burn to ashes.

"Mother, the wind is cold, be careful of the phoenix body!"

The voice from behind woke Xiao Chuo out of his longing. He wiped away the tears on his face and rubbed his stiff face. A smile appeared on Xiao Chuo's face and he turned his head.

"Eunuch Wang."

The person who came turned out to be Wang Jien, the eunuch beside Ye Lujun.

Walking to the desk, Xiao Chuo pulled out a letter from the drawer below and handed it to Wang Jien.

"All the money was sent to you, but during spring, one of your cousins ​​went to do corvee service and could not go back." Xiao Chuo said: "Now on the Hebei Road, Ma Xing is working hard to build city defenses and castles. Over there

The burden on the people is extremely heavy. But this time we sent a lot of money, and they can use the money to solve problems like this in the future."

"They don't know I'm still alive, right?" Wang Jien sighed.

"I didn't say anything. I made some other excuses. They were also short of money and didn't ask any questions. When the caravan passes by, I will ask them to send money there on time." Xiao Chuo said.

"Thank you, Madam. It's been almost thirty years. If it weren't for you, where would I have found my family?" Wang Jien wiped away his tears.

"Are you really not going to let them know you're still alive?"

Wang Jien shook his head: "People like me should not insult our ancestors. If they know what I am like now, it will only add to the laughing stock and make people laugh."

"Wait a little longer, and in a few years, we can go back upright and stand in front of them upright," Xiao Chuo said.

Wang Jien smiled bitterly and said: "Empress, your Majesty's health has not been very good. He coughs almost every day and has a bad appetite. When the weather gets cooler, it gets worse and he occasionally coughs up blood. Several imperial doctors have seen him

After that, we were all helpless. The imperial doctor said that the internal organs were injured and the roots were disturbed. He could only rest and slowly recuperate, but how could your Majesty have the temperament to rest?"

Xiao Chuo nodded, "You can go back and give me some more advice. Your Majesty, with your body, what kind of four-season bowl can you use?"

"How dare I say anything about something that even my queen can't dissuade! Besides, this is a national matter, so I don't even dare to interrupt!"

"That's right. No one can change what His Majesty has already made up his mind. The matter of suppressing the bowl in four seasons is also related to the future of our country in Daliao. He will definitely go all out. You, follow

He is always taking good care of him. If anything happens, you must tell me as soon as possible!" Xiao Chuo's eyes flashed and he looked at Wang Jien and said.

"Yes!" Wang Jien whispered.

Wang Jien was a completely unexpected gain for Xiao Chuo.

Thirty years ago, the Liao army invaded Hebei and looted the land. Wang Jien, who was less than ten years old at the time, was plundered into the Liao land. Because of his handsome appearance, he was sent directly to the palace together with more than a hundred other boys and girls.
To be continued...