Please, let me be a fool

Almost every grassland commoner has at least one horse in his hand.

As for the court, it doesn't need too much, it is enough to form an elite cavalry of ten thousand people.

With the addition of bows and crossbows at that time, the military strength in the future will definitely be greatly improved.

"Okay, very good, just do as you said!" Song Gongwen was very happy, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

I thought this cousin of the Queen Mother was just an incompetent person.

But I didn't expect that the other party could always surprise me.

Not bad.

Your Majesty did not misunderstand the person!

Immediately, he looked at the list in his hand and confirmed the items on it, but he frowned quickly and continued: "Didn't you say last time that Wushi powder will be added to the border cross market this time?" ? Why didn't I see it?"

In the eyes of Song Gongwen, Wushi San was aimed at the grassland nobles, that is, the upper class, not the common people.

And those large armies on the grasslands were mostly commanded by nobles, who burned, killed and plundered after they went south, committing all sorts of crimes.

Over the past 100 years, I don't know how many people have lost their lives at the hands of these people.

That's why he allowed the method of using five stone powder.

After all, as long as the penetration of the upper layer of the grassland is completed.

The crisis in the Central Plains.

It can completely solve most of the problems.

And as the other party said before, if the price of Wushi powder is higher and the civilians are not allowed to touch it, it will be difficult to threaten the grassland civilians.

But now, I didn't find the name Wushi San on the list of goods, so I was puzzled.

"Ge Lao, that's five stone powder, the capital can't find it at all."

Sun Kejian immediately said: "Besides, even if the lower officials can find them, they don't dare to buy them blatantly. It's not like you don't know that during the recent period, the lower officials have been closely watched by the Yushitai. As for these goods, the lower officials still have to buy them." There is an argument."

"If it is changed to Wushisan, I am afraid that even with His Majesty's protection, the officials will have to go in."

"So, this thing is ready to go to the border and then make plans."

"After all, the control there is relatively loose."

Wushi powder was banned by the imperial court.

Of course, this kind of order is mandatory for officials and candidates. Once they are discovered, even if they are not taken, they will still be dealt with seriously.

But for some common people, and some country gentry, they are not very strict.After all, Wushi Powder, from a certain point of view, has a medicinal effect.

Of course, the common people would definitely not be able to afford it, because even if it was placed in the territory of Great Wei, the price of Wushi San would be very high.

And it is no longer circulated on the surface, and it is difficult for ordinary people to find any channels to obtain it.

Only some big families and squires can buy it.

As for the capital?

This is at the feet of the emperor, and no one dares to make transactions in secret.

If the Jingzhao government finds out, it will definitely be severely punished.

So Sun Kejian's idea.

It's time to wait until the border. After all, I have my own way, so I don't care about it.

"So that's the case." Song Gongwen nodded immediately after hearing the words.

Indeed, Wushi San has a lot to do with it, and it cannot be messed up.

Sun Kejian was recently attended by a group of ministers, and almost everyone shouted and beat him. If His Majesty hadn't deliberately defended it, if it were someone else, he would have been dismissed and investigated long ago.

Thinking of this, Song Gongwen smiled and continued: "But you don't need to worry, Cheng Rui, who has been participating in your censor stage, was sent by His Majesty to inspect the Grand Canal and the Straight Road, and I think he will not stare at you in the future. "

"Your Majesty has also heard about this matter. Your Majesty is wise." Sun Kejian cupped his hands towards the place where the imperial city was located.

In his eyes, the reason why His Majesty transferred Cheng Rui was to protect himself.

This is His Majesty's trust, without any reservations.

So he decided in his heart.

We must do a good job in the mutual market, so as to repay His Majesty!

"That's natural, Your Majesty is the Holy King."

Song Gongwen smiled, and immediately continued: "This time, you will go to the frontier market in person, so you must be careful, and this matter may not be known to outsiders until it succeeds."

The reason why outsiders are not allowed to know is also very simple, that is, to do business with grassland people, and many ministers disagree.

It is believed that there is a feud between the grassland and the Central Plains, why should things from the Central Plains be given to the grassland?

Even if the other party pays the price, it will not work.

If spread out.

There will certainly be a lot of opposition.

It seems that it will not have much impact on the implementation of the mutual market.

But in fact, those ministers will inevitably obstruct it secretly, making it more difficult to implement the mutual market.

But if it has been successful, the meaning is completely different.First of all, the household department has a reason, and said to other ministers.

Especially when the court has real money in its finances, it can definitely make those people have nothing to say.

Of course, there is a more important point, and that is the money in this border cross-market.

It was taken from Sun Kejian.

It's just a loan to the Ministry of Finance.

Therefore, this matter needs to be temporarily concealed.

However, what Song Gongwen is worried about is not that the border trade will fail.

But Sun Kejian has suffered too many accusations during this period, and he feels worthless for the other party.

Sun Kejian naturally understood what he meant, and immediately said: "You can rest assured about this, Mr. Ge, the reputation of a subordinate official is not very good, whether it is in the capital or in Yandi."

"So no matter what they say, write a few memorials, as long as the next official is in this position, he will never give up."

As soon as this word comes out.

A look of relief appeared on Song Gongwen's face.

Immediately got up quickly, walked in front of the other party and said: "It is really a blessing that the imperial court has a subject like Mr. Sun!"

No matter what kind of person Sun Kejian was or what he had done before, he didn't care.

The important thing is that the opponent is now serving the country!

"Thank you, Mr. Ge, for your compliment."

Sun Kejian arched his body, and continued: "However, this time I am going to the northern border to preside over the trade, and I still need the help of the old man."

"Lord Sun, don't worry, I will greet the Ministry of War and ask them to send a team of people to escort you. I know that the grassland people are tough, so before you go to the northern border, the Ministry of War will give you a document. Allowing you to restrain some of the local garrisons."

Song Gongwen said seriously with a smile on his face at the moment.

In his name, it is not difficult for the Ministry of War to issue a document.

After all, he has the name of the cabinet's second assistant, and he also has the name of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

The Ministry of War may ask, but it will never refuse.

Now the other party is about to go to the northern border to preside over the mutual market. Other places are fine, but the situation at the border is chaotic, and the war is not over yet, and the other party still has nearly 30 taels of goods in their hands. Of course, we must pay attention to it.

After Sun Kejian heard this, he immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ge."

It was because I was not prepared before.

The goods were plundered by the grassland tribes.

Although the Sun family is very powerful in Yandi, it is not difficult to find some guards.

But the problem is that the Sun family is always just one family.

Grassland tribes will not have any scruples about robbing goods.

But if it is the name of the imperial court, it is completely different.

If the grassland tribes want to rob, it is to completely oppose the Great Wei.

If it's some big tribes, maybe they won't be so afraid, but if it's just a small tribe, they will definitely weigh it.

In particular, the guards of the goods are real soldiers who have been trained and are completely different from ordinary guards.

So after hearing Song Gongwen's words, he knew that things must be stable this time.

Afterwards, the two continued to talk about the details of the border trade.

After all, this is one end of the imperial court's fiscal revenue in the future.

It is very important to the Ministry of households.

After talking until dusk, Sun Kejian left.

As for Song Gongwen, it was not so early, of course, and the household department still had some matters waiting for him to deal with.

Of course, those are just trivial matters. What he is most concerned about now is about tomorrow's imperial examination.

The first imperial examination after His Majesty ascended the throne is of great significance.

Although it has nothing to do with the household department.

But he is the second assistant of the cabinet, so he naturally wants to have snacks.

What Song Gongwen was most curious about was who could reach the top three this time?

Wait and see!

...

The next morning.

Wei Yunyi got up early.

Under the gaze of the maids and eunuchs, dressed in dragon robes, rode on a dragon chariot and headed towards Chengtian Palace.

There is no need for an early court today, but it is indeed the most important imperial examination this time!

And the place where the palace exam is located.

It is the largest Chengtian Hall in the palace.

At this moment, outside Chengtian Hall, hundreds of officials stood on both sides, and everyone was tall and straight.

Teams of imperial guards kept their eyes on each other, guarding all directions, as if they would draw their swords if there was a slight change.

Outside the steps of the main hall, there is a huge square. The surrounding steps and stone railings are all white, and each place is carved with dragons and phoenixes, forming an integral body with the tall and majestic Chengtian Hall, showing the majesty of the royal family.

In the square, there was a young man clearly wearing a blue shirt and white clothes. They all lowered their heads and looked around. Their eyes were either shocked, bewildered, or yearning, and they were all different.

These people are the candidates for the first imperial examination in the Tianqi Dynasty, a total of 340 people.

Among the candidates, more than [-]% entered the palace for the first time.

After all, some candidates are originally the children of officials.

The official position of the father's generation is not low, and he was lucky enough to be in the palace.

Candidate Ouyang Ji is one of them.

Not only was he entering the palace for the first time, but he was also entering Beijing for the first time.

At this moment, Ouyang Ji was unavoidably still a little nervous. Although he won No.1 in the general examination, he was also a favorable candidate for the first place in the palace examination.

But after feeling the majesty of the imperial city, he still couldn't help but show his timidity, but when he saw the calm appearance of his friends around him.

Immediately, he was a little puzzled, touched the other party, and said, "Brother Xuan Ce, aren't you afraid?"

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Chapter 124 Candidate Chen Xuance's first batch of top three in this dynasty【Ask monthly ticket】