Great Song

After all, it was Yuanzheng, and except for a few officials who stayed on duty, all the yamen were empty and looked cold.Even if you don't go home for a reunion, you should cater to Shangguan to visit relatives and friends. Who would want to waste time in the office?

Therefore, the figure standing in the office seemed particularly lonely.His brows were furrowed, his hands were behind his back, and his court attire was even more dignified and solemn.

"Wang Xianggong, Han officials have arrived." The little yellow door entered and hurriedly reported.

Only then did Wang Anshi turn around and saw the two people coming hand in hand.He had seen that trail before, and today he was dressed brightly, making him more and more eye-catching.However, the man beside him was not overwhelmed by this brilliance.With a gentle demeanor and a calm demeanor, even a commoner can feel at ease in the court.

During the court meeting just now, the emperor was not the only one who noticed this?It was also because Wang Anshi became curious about this person that he sent someone to invite him.Unexpectedly, Zhen Qiong also followed, he frowned slightly, and said politely: "May I ask Mr. Tongxuan to avoid it for a while?"

Those who can be named "Mr" should be respected even by the emperor.Not to mention that Zhen Qiong's ability is not bad, and the things he produces are beneficial to the country and the people. Wang Anshi has no ill feeling towards him and respects him quite a lot.

Before Zhen Qiong could answer, Han Miao smiled and said, "I belong to the same family as Ling Xiaozi, so there is no need for Mr. Wang to shy away from it."

These words made Wang Anshi's eyebrows twitch, but looking at Han Miao's expression, he didn't chase him away after all, and said directly: "Midwifery is a good method, why does Mr. Han Lang take advantage of it?"

"Ri Xin Bao" is in charge of Han Miao, and the content on it must be read by him.Except for Hehuang Kaibian who continued to publicize because of Han Qi's plan.Regardless of whether it is national debt or charcoal poisoning, "Ri Xin Bao" reprints "Beijing News" without going too far.But when it comes to midwifery, it's completely different.If Han's shop hadn't taken the lead in promoting its own products, how could there be so many strange "midwifery supplies" in Beijing.Nowadays, if they want to have a stable production, ordinary people may have to spend a lot of money.Isn't this mercenary? What is it?

When writing letters to Han Miao before, he thought he was a rare talent, but he was a businessman by nature.

Unexpectedly, Wang Anshi would ask this, Han Miao smiled slightly: "I am not talented, it is precisely because of the importance of midwifery that we need to borrow the help of merchants. If we only rely on the Department of Health and Welfare to preside over it, I am afraid that it will not be able to implement it for many years."

Wang Anshi did not expect such an answer, but after thinking about it for a while, he found it difficult to refute.No one knows better than him the difficulty of implementing the imperial court's decrees. However, in just half a year since the establishment of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, there has been no stable woman in Tokyo who does not wash her hands with soap before delivery.Those famous stable women all bring their own soap and alcohol.The less famous ones will also be prepared by the mother at home.According to the above plan of Kaifeng government, the number of women who died of postpartum convulsions in the past six months has decreased by more than [-]%.

But if it is said that merchants serve the country and the people, Wang Anshi does not believe it at all.These extra money are not fake.

"But it's true that merchants collect money and oppress ordinary people." Wang Anshi frowned.

"Life and death are important matters. What's the point of spending money? It's better than two dead bodies. Besides, merchants have to pay taxes to make money, and taxes are used for people. Only in this way can money circulate and not go to waste. Han Miao paused, then suddenly smiled, "Isn't it the same for national debt?"

The concept of national debt is really similar to this.Borrow money that the common people don't need, first do the important affairs of the court, and then repay the principal and interest later.This is an emergency method, and it also allowed Wang Anshi to see the support of the people and the strength of the people.20 per day, even for him, is extremely shocking.This is not from rich merchants and officials, it is all the furniture of small people.

However, Wang Anshi still has concerns about the national debt: "There are large mines in Qianshan Mountain and barren fields in Qinzhou, so we can do this. It's just that borrowing money is an expedient method after all. Once the money is not paid, the court's credibility will be lost, and it will be a disaster instead."

This is also the point that he despises the national debt the most.But this matter was mentioned by Han Qi, he really didn't find it strange.Han Qi has always disagreed with him politically, and this is not the first time.

"As long as the number of national debts issued is not large, and they are reissued after they are paid off, it will not be out of control. Moreover, with national debts, it is also convenient for the court to save money." Han Miao laughed.

The word "throttling expenditure" made Wang Anshi frown even more: "How can throttling expenditure be compared to increasing income? Only by using the power of the world to generate wealth for the world can we provide for the expenses of the world."

This is also his consistent philosophy. Han Miao is no stranger to this, but at this moment, he sighed softly: "Redundant officials, redundant soldiers, and redundant expenses are the biggest problems for the court. If you don't pay attention to this matter, no matter how much money you have It must be poured into the water. Has Wang Xianggong ever thought about the implementation of the new law, how many more officials and posts will be needed, and how much money will be spent on food?"

Hearing Han Miao's words, Wang Anshi was displeased and said, "With the implementation of the new law, how can taxes be reduced? At that time, the power of opening and closing will be vested in the imperial court. Mergers will not be able to win the interests of the people. This will be an act of enriching the country!"

These words were so decisive that Han Miao was silent for a moment.When he spoke again, it was not an answer, but a question: "Has Mr. Xiang ever been in business?"

of course not.Wang Anshi was so perceptive, how could he not understand Han Miao's subtext, he could not help but snorted coldly: "Jia Changsha has never done business before!"

This is naturally Jia Yi of the Western Han Dynasty.If it weren't for his policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business, and putting agriculture first, how could there be a rule of Wenjing?

Han Miao raised his eyebrows when he heard the words: "Then why does Xianggong want to learn from Sang Hongyang?"

Sang Hongyang was born in a family of merchants, and he was also the chief steward who raised money for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.If he hadn't come up with various new laws, the national power would not be able to support the expenses of successive years of war.And there are really many new methods that Wang Anshi came up with, which originated from Sang Hongyang.

"The new law has all been changed, and it is not as profit-seeking as it was in the Han Dynasty. Only when the court has financial power and a rich treasury can it benefit the people." This is also what Wang Anshi firmly believes, and it can eliminate the shortcomings of the old law, which is more beneficial to the country.

However, Han Miao shook his head: "If there are redundant officials all over the place and the officials are unclear, no matter how they are changed, it will be harmful to the people. If the court asks for one, the people will get ten, and the difference is all paid by the dirty officials. Why don't we discuss it with the people?" Competing for profit?"

"Just a little rectification is better than annexation and exploitation!" Wang Anshi has seen how those wealthy families and businessmen control the market, destroying the people and harming the people.If the financial control can be brought back to the imperial court, it is better than letting it take profits!

"Has the country ever restricted mergers?" Han Miao asked back.

there has never been.Both Wang Anshi and Han Miao knew this well.Before waiting for the other party to answer, Han Miao said again: "If the imperial court seeks profit and squeezes out merchants, the first to suffer is definitely not the rich merchants. Those small and medium-sized families are afraid that their families will be ruined. Without them, the people can only do whatever they want. People are slaughtered. Businesses come in and out, and there is always some meager profit. If you can’t make a profit from the business, those high-ranking officials and powerful people will lend money to make money, and that’s when the people are in dire straits. Can Xianggong have a way to let the people escape this layer of exploitation? "

Wang Anshi didn't answer right away, but was silent for a long time before he said slowly: "Taxes alone are not enough for the country. Disasters, epidemics, and military affairs also cost money and food. If the imperial court does not have the power to collect and disperse, the country will also be in chaos. All the wealth is swallowed up by the annexed family, and the people don't want their families to be ruined?"

"The home of annexation in the world is the officials of the world. How is it different from sending sheep to the mouth of a tiger if the imperial court seizes wealth and power?" Han Miao sighed softly, "The minister is dedicated to serving the country and the people, but he doesn't know that compared with the appropriation of the treasury, if the people's family has more than Wealth can better resist disasters and epidemics. If the government wants to benefit the people, it should not be based on how much money it gets. The number of living people is the fundamental.”

After a pause, he increased his volume, and said in a deep voice, "The country can only become rich if wealth is hidden among the people!"

This is completely different from Sang Hongyang's theory, and Wang Anshi never thought about it.How can it be beneficial to the country to hide wealth among the people?In the future, where will the money come from to recover the rivers and mountains and destroy Xixia with troops?

However, as stubborn as he is, he couldn't help but be touched by some words of Han Miao.In the world of mergers and acquisitions, among those dignitaries, wealthy merchants, and aristocratic families, which one has no official behind it?But if he is really cruel to these people, he is afraid that he will be kicked out of the court like Fan Zhongyan, and he will never be able to realize his lifelong ambition...

There was silence again, and after a long time, Wang Anshi suddenly said: "The government wants to accept talents from all over the world, so would you like to work in the Department of Regulations of the Third Division?"

The Three Divisions and Regulations Division is a government office specially set up by the emperor for the new law, which can concurrently manage government, finance, and military.In the future, it is bound to overwhelm the third division, and even overshadow the Privy Council and the Political Affairs Hall.This is also the reason why Wang Anshi was called "Xianggong" before he was promoted.And the personal invitation of the head of such a new government office is obviously a road to heaven.

Zhen Qiong, who had been listening for a long time, didn't understand anything, her eyes lit up at this moment, and she turned to look at Han Miao.If brother Miao agrees, won't he be an official?

Han Miao naturally saw his gaze, smiled at Zhen Qiong, and said flatly, "Thanks to the high opinion of Mr. Xiang, the boy has no intention of becoming an official career."

"Are you worried about not being famous?" Wang Anshi asked immediately.He didn't want to let go of such a talent.Even if he didn't want to admit it, Wang Anshi knew that Han Miao was right about something.Never done business, talk about how to make money for the country?Both Guanzi and Sang Hongyang were born as businessmen, and he has never had such experience.If there is such a help, the enactment of the new law will be more complete.Therefore, he was even able to abandon his sectarianism, and didn't care that this person was from the Han Qi clan.As long as it can be used by the court, he is willing to take this risk!

But Han Miao shook his head: "In his position, he seeks his own government. If he enters the court, he will definitely seek benefits for the officials and the court. Who cares about the interests of the people? I'm not talented, I'd rather be in the wild, I don't want to be in court."

The person in front of him is not Su Song.At the beginning, those two people's arguments that they should not be officials in the same dynasty would not have convinced Wang Anshi.Rather than talking about personal feelings, it is better to express your feelings directly.Besides, he doesn't have to seek an official position now.

This is quite outrageous.Wang Anshi watched him for a long time, but in the end he didn't force him to stay, he just said: "If you have any opinions on the new law, you can write to me."

These words also left a way for him.Han Miao cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Xiang."

The words have been said, and there is no point in staying any longer.Han Miao took Zhen Qiong and left.

After listening to the whole scene, Zhen Qiong only understood that Han Miao didn't want to be an official.After leaving the palace and getting into the car, he couldn't help asking curiously: "Brother Miao really doesn't want to be an official?"

This Wang Anshi is someone who often appears around officials.If he is promoted, I think he can do well.Han Xia only thinks of becoming an official, so Miao brother really has no idea?

"What's so good about being an official? Intrigues are a hundred times better than shopping malls. You have to give up making a living at home..."

Before Han Miao finished speaking, Zhen Qiong had already shook her head like a rattle: "How can it be done!"

How can such a large family business be let go?He still wants Brother Miao to help him manage his finances!

A smile overflowed from Han Miao's lips, and he hugged the handsome Xiaodao, who looked like a fairy and a bird, in his broad robe and sleeves, and kissed him on the temple: "Besides, don't we have you as an official in our family?" In the future, I will rely on Qionger as my husband."

Hey, that's not the reason!Zhen Qiong also laughed, and hugged Han Miao's waist happily: "Brother Miao, just rely on me!"