Chapter 694 Farewell

For Song Qi, Luo Youdu finally left him with the last dignity. Instead of directly questioning him and punishing him, he sent him to Jingnan as a military envoy.

Of course this is only the first step.

After all, Song Qi is the leader of the Song Party and already has a high status in the court. If he is really beaten to death with a stick, then a large number of officials who are attached to him in the temple will definitely be in danger, thinking that they are involved in something big.

case, causing unnecessary turmoil.

First he was released and then demoted, step by step. The ultimate goal was to be demoted to Jiaozhi and shine at the southernmost end of the imperial court.

Even so, the government and the public are still worried about it.

After all, the scholar-bureaucrat group had just been disbanded, and Song Qi had taken over most of the scholar-bureaucrat's power. Now something happened to Song Qi again, and most of the officials who didn't understand the situation were in a panic.

It wasn't until I saw that Luo Youdu didn't make any unnecessary moves and was comforted by Dou Yi and Zhao Pu that I felt relieved.

South of Bianjing City.

The autumn wind is bleak.

Song Qi and her son Song Yixu said goodbye reluctantly.

Kou Xiang and Song Xiong have long been accustomed to leading their horses and walking side by side.

The relationship between the two of them did not become tense, but it was inevitable that they would have less contact.

Song Qi was wearing a clean Confucian scholar's uniform at the moment, her expression was a little desolate, and she was no longer as high-spirited as before. She repeatedly warned her son: "I made a mistake as a father, and now I regret it. When you are an official in the future, remember the lessons of your father and be simple and concise.

, don’t be sad or impatient. Your mother is not in good health. As a son of a human being, you must remember to serve well and don’t slack off..."

Song Xiong shook his head slightly and said: "Brother Kou is noble and looks down on businessmen's pursuit of profits, but he doesn't know that profits can make the court stronger, give scholars all over the world a better study environment, and make the people richer..."

Kou Xiang was transferred from Fengfu to take charge of Dali Temple in preparation for moving the capital.

Song Xiong said: "It's no exaggeration."

But they would rather travel an extra five miles than go through Zhuque Gate in the north.

Kou Xiang was startled when he heard this, not knowing why.

Although Song Xiong was not in charge of the development of Jiangnan, he had a general impression in his mind.

Song Xiong said: "No wonder Mr. Dou likes to travel on a donkey. With this flow of people, what's the difference between riding a donkey and riding a horse?"

Song Qi was speechless after hearing this. As the first person to follow Luo Youdu, he knew the person's ability best. But when he got to that point, he felt like a ghost and wanted to take a step closer, even if he had to pay any price...

Corruption is inevitable, but once the costs of corruption are not equal to the benefits, the occurrence of corruption can be relatively reduced.

The two of them kept walking northward along the flow of people. Halfway there, they both made a tacit agreement to turn west and stop going north.

Luo Youdu paid officials much more generous salaries than Zhu Hongwu. He adopted high salaries to support integrity and severely punished corruption to avoid corruption.

When he encountered a restaurant, smelling the smell of caramel, soy sauce and mutton, Song Xiong couldn't help but said: "Brother Kou, I know there is a restaurant nearby that specializes in stir-fried mutton. Why don't you go and have a rest?"

Song Xiong won the respect of Luo Youdu. After he ascended the throne, Song Xiong became the top leader of the state government. Later he was transferred to Bianjing to take charge of Jinzou Academy, which was also an excellent position.

Kou Xiang had been in Kaifeng Mansion for many years, and the reputation of Judge Kou was resounding throughout the government and the public. Who in Bianjing did not know the selfless Judge Kou? Kou Xiang's reputation in the hearts of the people in the capital was second only to that of the emperor Luo Youdu.

Song Xiong said calmly: "Your Majesty transferred Chu Bao to the south, which means that the place where he will be demoted and punished will most likely be Jiaozhi and Yazhou. Brother Kou may not understand it, but in my opinion, Jiaozhi and Yazhou have great potential.

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Kou Xiang looked confused. From ancient times to the present, Jiaozhi and Yazhou have all been barbaric places. Countless officials have died there in history. What kind of future can people have there?

Kou Xiang said: "I have no such intention."

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the sons of merchants were allowed to take scientific examinations.

He wondered if he could return to Bianjing during this trip south and tell his son everything he could think of in detail.

The two of them walked around in a circle and entered the inner city through Xinzheng Gate. Their mouths were dry and their feet were numb.

Many times, the headaches that modern people have are the same headaches that ancient people had.

Scholars, businessmen, and ordinary people walked slowly along the streets, and there was congestion.

Common people, traders, and tourists gathered together and talked about the most popular topic nowadays, the conflict between the Karakhanid Dynasty and the Khotan Kingdom.

When the capital was moved to Luoyang, it was natural that the Kaifeng Prefecture could not be moved with it. Re-granting the status that Dali Temple had due to it and weakening the power of the Kaifeng Prefecture was a precursor.

Thinking of Dou Yi, Song Qi sighed: "I have no face to face Xianggong Dou in this life. I will apologize for my foolish brother someday."

Song Qi went south to Jiangling and took the Nanxun Gate.

Kou Xiang raised his glass and said in admiration: "Listening to my brother's words is worth ten years of reading."

Most people have re-recognized the value and significance of the existence of businessmen, and enlightened people like Song Xiong fully accept it.

But he ruined it all with his own hands.

Feeling in her heart, Song Qi said: "I am afraid that I will ruin the future of these two wise brothers."

"Brother Chu Bao! I'm traveling far away, why didn't you inform our old friends?"

Even Guo Rong worked as a businessman for a while in his early years, selling tea in order to support his family.

Song Xiong did not point it out, but just said: "China has always been light on business, and has not really realized the huge profits behind the gathering of hundreds of thousands of Hu merchants in Guangzhou. Since ancient times, China has been self-sustaining as the heavenly dynasty, and welcomes foreign trade from far away, but it rarely

The great merchants went out. His Majesty was far-sighted. He adopted active trading methods in the South China Sea and took the profits from the offshore for his own use. For this reason, the Hu merchants in the West even made a fuss, saying that they were fighting for profits for the people. He asked the Quanzhou governor Fu Zhaoxin to expel him.

When we arrived at Quanzhou...the matter even reached His Majesty's ears. His Majesty directly ordered that the countries in the South China Sea not trade with it, and also ordered the South China Sea Navy to not escort the other party. In the entire South China Sea, no one dares to disobey."

At that time, Song Qi couldn't listen, but felt that Kou Xiang and Dou Yi were self-righteous and had already reached the same place.

Zhuque Gate is the most prosperous area in Bianjing, gathering merchants from all over the world. They conduct business all the way from Zhuque Gate to the north, surrounded by Jiangzhou Bridge, Daxiangguo Temple, and all the way to the vicinity of the imperial palace.

Fortunately for this Judge Kou, he met Luo Youdu and had to be protected by him. Otherwise, with his temperament, he could barely survive in the peaceful and prosperous times. In the troubled times, being alive is considered as a tribute to his ancestors.

As soon as she said this, Song Qi got on her horse and headed south without looking back.

These are the people of the Yu Dynasty now, and all the affairs of the world can be discussed.

Song Xiong ordered some popular stir-fry dishes and a bottle of wine.

The scene of the prosperous age has appeared, but Bianjing can no longer bear such grand occasion.

Emphasis on agriculture and neglect of commerce was the iron rule of previous dynasties.

With the help of these two people, the position of prime minister is within reach.

Song Qi heard the voice, but her body froze. She looked towards the person who made the voice, and saw Kou Xiang and Song Xiong coming side by side.

Song Xiong smiled and said: "Brother Kou, do you know what Quanzhou and Guangzhou are like now?"

The relationship between the two is almost broken.

Kou Xiang and Song Xiong watched Song Qi go away. They spoke to Song Yixu and returned to the city together.

In order to see Song Qi for the last time, Kou Xiang was a little unable to travel inside and outside the city, so he happily agreed.

He was a little entangled. In fact, he was not the only one, many literati in the temple were also entangled.

He was also deeply affected by the congestion in Bianjing.

"Jiaozhi is located in a remote place, but what is the name of Jiaozhi? Yes, the Red River Delta... is the name given by His Majesty. It is an unpolished piece of jade. If Chu Bao is demoted to this place, he has a lot of potential. As for Yazhou, it is not as good as

Jiaozhi also has great potential. It depends on whether Chu Bao can seize the opportunity again."

As the top leader of the Academy of Music, Song Xiong has gone through years of experience and has been treated as a scholar for three days. It is no exaggeration to call him someone with admiration.

Kou Xiang was obviously in a bad mood and was still sad about Song Qi.

They also entered the city through Nanxunmen. As the Yu court became increasingly prosperous, the population of Bianjing increased day by day.

However, even with a high salary, Song Xiong cannot afford to buy a house in Bianjing.

But he didn't expect that when he left, the only ones who came to see him off were the two of them.

"Your Majesty has been on an expedition to the north for two years, and the imperial court has advanced in many directions. Why is the domestic economy not greatly affected? It is because he has the support of the countries south of the Yangtze River and the South China Sea."

Kou Xiang shook his head slightly and said, "I just heard that it is developing well."

He is mainly responsible for criminal law affairs and is not involved in internal affairs. He only hears about economic matters but does not know the details.

No one knows the things under their jurisdiction better than them. Song Xiong comes in contact with them every day. It reaches Yunzhong in the north, Jiaozhi in the south, the East China Sea in the east, and Liangzhou in the west. In terms of breadth of knowledge, Bianjing civil and military officials

There are few officials who can compare with Song Xiong.

One of them was his best friend when he was wandering in Bianjing, and the other was his closest classmate when he was studying in Youzhou.

Song Qi tried to win over the two of them more than once, but Kou Xiang was stubborn and not only refused to conspire, but repeatedly warned him sternly to never forget his original intention.

Kou Xiang said: "I know that the smooth access to Haiyi Road in Guangzhou caused Western Hu merchants to gather in Guangzhou, which brought huge profits to the court at that time. However, due to the large number, turmoil gradually arose, and they clashed with Huang Chao, which eventually led to their destruction."

On this day, officials from the north and south gathered together to discuss their local facts.

Two young men on mules followed closely behind.

Dayu Bianjing is not as prosperous as the Song Dynasty where the whole city supported a city, but Dayu is so powerful that it spreads all over the world.

Kou Xiang said: "It would be good to move the capital! Let's go out of the city to explore. The road is not long. It takes a long time to walk. Even if there is a carriage and horse, it can't go faster..."

The north is the only way to enter Zhuque Gate, and it is also the closest road. Going west, they have to go around the Cai River in the city and walk an extra five miles.
To be continued...