I am not Song Qinzong

They didn't know that Zhao Huan did this not only to save money, but also to promote the product.

As the largest exporting country, Song Dynasty has always made a lot of money in foreign trade. In order to ensure the stability of the economies of all countries, it is necessary to maintain a balance as much as possible.

Tribute is an important means of balancing trade.

Moreover, the dignity and size of the Kingdom of Heaven cannot be lost, so this expense is indispensable.

The Dali native didn't rush back after getting a sum of money, so he stayed in Kaifeng for the New Year.

In terms of the prosperity of the world's cities, Kaifeng City is second to none.

If there is an opportunity to stay here for the New Year, they will certainly not miss it.

Moreover, there are many entertainers in the missions of the Dali Kingdom, many of whom are jugglers, who are suitable for performing arts.

Now during the Chinese New Year, the spectators are not stingy, and they donate their pockets and rewards for the exciting places they go.

In addition to copper plates, there are many banknotes.

This banknote is not the previous Jiaozi, but a banknote like the later generations.

Its denomination ranges from ten Wen to ten Guan, and it can be exchanged for copper coins or silver taels at the Royal Money Shop at any time.

When paper money came out, the people were still skeptical, fearing that the government would issue it indiscriminately and ruin the market.

However, after the imperial court decreed that paying taxes with banknotes could give you a [-]% discount, banknotes immediately became popular all over the country.

As long as taxes can be paid, the credit of banknotes is guaranteed, and of course it is easy for the people to accept it.

As for the Royal Bank, it is the embryonic form of the central bank and is still under development.

320 Jiudongnanding

Boom boom~

The sky-shattering roar continued continuously, but the soldiers and civilians in Qingxi County were already used to it.

Seeing the beginning of February, the grass and trees sprout green shoots, but the soldiers and civilians in Qingxi County can only stay in the ground as mice, even basking in the sun is an extravagant hope.

After all, Fang Maang and Fang Hou were no different than Fang Bo. He made repeated mistakes in his military strategy, and was finally surrounded by Qingxi County on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

Because of the information brought back by Fang Jie, they dug holes and ditches to resist the artillery attack.

Those who are willing to stay in Qingxi County are all diehards of the Ming Cult, and their will is extremely firm, so they do not surrender.

It's just that the city wall couldn't hide it. Under the bombardment of hundreds of artillery pieces, it was already riddled with holes and crumbling.

Even so, Han Shizhong was not in a hurry to enter the city, but just washed the ground with iron bullets.

The power of the iron bullets was indeed insufficient, but the power was not enough to make up for it in quantity. More than [-] iron bullets smashed in, killing [-] to [-] defenders.

bang~

And, seeing that the city wall collapsed again, Han Shizhong raised his hand, and the continuous artillery fire stopped immediately.

"The trebuchet comes forward!"

While shouting, the brigade of soldiers pushed more than a thousand trebuchets slowly towards the city wall.

The city wall was no longer able to guard soldiers, but the musketeers still kept their attention to prevent the southern army from attacking.

After a while, the trebuchet came close.

"Fire oil tank ready!"

While the command flag was being waved, jars weighing ten catties were put into the basket one by one.

"Let's go~"

Shhhhhhhhhhhh

The oil tank soared into the sky and smashed into the city with a roar.

Immediately, the pungent smell filled the whole city.

"Not good, kerosene!"

Before the southern army could respond, they saw dozens of flames falling from the sky.

Boom~

The fire soared into the sky and immediately covered half of the city.

Before the southern army shoveled the soil to cover it, the kerosene tanks in the air fell like raindrops.

"Ah~"

Amidst the screams, countless firemen ran around indiscriminately, and didn't stop until they were completely burned to death.

Setting fire to Qingxi County was the final keynote set by Han Shizhong.

For this, he prepared [-] cans of kerosene!

Hiding in potholes can indeed resist artillery, but can it resist flames?

Even if it is not affected by the flames, the surrounding smoke is filled and the temperature is rising, which is a deadly means.

The kerosene tanks continued, and the fire continued to burn for three days, completely turning Qingxi County into a white field.

The fire ceased, leaving only embers, but the heat in the city was unstoppable, and the officers and soldiers could not enter the city.

Han Shizhong watched carefully outside, but there was no trace of life.

Next to him, Song Jiang sighed, "There are five to sixty thousand Southern troops in the city, twenty to thirty thousand civilians, nearly 10 people, all turned into a handful of dust in the scorched earth. It is too tragic."

"Since you don't want to surrender, just follow Fang La and Fang Bo." Han Shizhong said coldly.

"Commander, this is your own fault, and you can't blame others." Wu Yong said: "Furthermore, if you don't use this to break the city, and directly attack the army, there will be [-] to [-] casualties that cannot be taken down."

"Although this method is good, it really costs too much and is not worth it!" Zhu Wu shook his head.

Gunpowder, iron bombs, and kerosene are consumed countless times, equivalent to more than 60 guan, plus transportation costs, more than 70 guan.