Chapter 129 How big is the lion's mouth

Silence always comes suddenly. This sentence can be used on the Zichen Hall. Suddenly, there is a piece of silence on the hall, and even a needle on the ground can be heard quietly.

Emperor Renzong and the civil and military officials all stared at the king on the hall. He stood behind his back and looked at Sima Guang with an untimid look. Sima Guang looked at him and immediately understood why Zhao Shu had some scruples about this young man. His body exuded a kind of king that Zhao Shu should have but did not have. As long as he stands there, he will attract everyone's attention. This is a natural temperament,

Sima Guang also stepped forward from the queue. A pair of sharp eyes on his expressionless face swept aside on everyone's face in the court and didn't speak. Wang had already suppressed him in momentum. Of course, Sima Guang would not be moved by these. His voice was a little dry, probably too much he had just said. He said to Emperor Renzong: "Your Majesty, I think that since Xixia came to discuss the matter, we should use the favorable conditions of the State of Song to make up for the loss of the materials that our country promised to Xixia in the "Qingli peace talks"."

As soon as Sima Guang's words came out, the court was in an uproar. The officials in the hall whispered to each other, but there were too many people. Renzong only heard a buzzing sound like a bunch of flies. He couldn't help frowning slightly.

Sima Guang looked at Zhao Shu. Zhao Shu rarely appeared in the court. Today, he just wanted to see the king. When he saw Sima Guang say so, he nodded with approval.

Looking at the expressions of these officials, Wang knew that Sima Guang did not propose a small number,

Bao Zheng saw that Sima Guang was a little lion's mouth. Isn't he sincerely not going to do business? He stood up in line without thinking about it and said, "I don't think it's possible." As soon as he spoke, he stood up with good officials Wang Anshi, Wang Gyu and Han Jiang. These all felt that trade was important. Although even Prime Minister Zeng Gongliang did not say anything, he also shook his head.

Ouyang Xiu, Liu Chang and others also stood up. Ouyang Xiu took the lead in supporting Sima Guang: "Xixia sent messengers again, which is enough to show the submission to the State of Song. If we don't take back the gift of the year, we have shown the demeanor of a great country, which should be beneficial in the question of common knowledge."

When he said that he was in favor of smooth trade, someone said, "Xixia's business was also persuaded by Wang Shilang's visit, which is good for both countries."

The one who asked for benefits said: "Wang Shilang has confirmed that even if we don't understand Xixia's consultation, our Song's materials can be self-sufficient."

The ministers said one word to me. Originally, the queue of two classes in the upper part of the hall was now chaotic. More than a dozen people stood up in the hall. Renzong secretly congratulated himself. Fortunately, Song Taizu has valued literature over martial arts. The situation in front of him is just a quarrel between civil servants. If they were all generals, they would have become a martial arts field long ago.

He looked at the side of the fuse next to the king and found that the side of the king was actually laughing. The side of the king really felt funny. When he finally knew why Renzong asked him to talk to Sima Guang, he sat up straight as if he wanted to watch a good play. Renzong and Wang looked at each other and seemed to say again. See, the court of the Song Dynasty was In this way, this is the finale of every court,

Zhao Shu saw that everyone was speechless and said that he didn't listen to you today, so he also stood up in line and said, "My father, I think that since Lord Sima has raised this matter, Wang Shilang is the best person to be responsible for this matter, it's better to let Wang Shilang give his opinion." When he said this, everyone felt that it was reasonable. He didn't specifically manage this matter, but listened to what Wang said.

Wang looked at Zhao Shu and smiled at the prince. Prince, prince, if I agree with Lord Sima, I will answer a big difficult question. If I don't agree, it means that I don't have the ability.

The king smiled and asked Bao Zheng, "May I ask Lord Bao, how much supplies are given to Xixia in our year?"

Lord Bao, look at the king. He must know what this boy is doing. However, since he asked himself and answered these numbers, he could say it: "There is a rule in the Qingli peace talks that Xixia Yuanhao is a minister to China, but our country gives Xixia 130,000 and 50,000 pieces of silk every year. Two silver and 20,000 catties of tea are negotiated by both sides to protect the country and the safety of the people.

The king said "Oh~" and then asked, "Thank you, Lord Bao." He looked at Sima Guang with a smile: "Lord Sima, how much is the words just said if they are converted into silver?"

His appearance seemed to be very modest. Sima Guang could not count it for a while, so he returned: "This silk is about seven or eight hundred copper coins, and this 130,000 pieces of silk can be roughly equivalent to 130,000 taels of silver; this tea, if it is one or two hundred cents per catty in the middle, 20,000 catties of tea is also about six or seven thousand taels of silver. In total, it's about 190,000 taels.

The king said "Oh~" again, and several officials suddenly realized that he followed "Oh"

Wang smiled and said to myself that I will take you all together for a while. Next time I will guide you to "Oh~~~" together. We will arrive at Deyunshe,

He asked Lord Bao again, "Then let me ask Lord Bao, how many years does the "Tanyuan League" give to Liao every year?"

Lord Bao looked at the king. What is this boy doing? Why does he keep asking me? The king asked Bao Zheng because Bao Zheng has always been famous for notarization, and Lord Bao is in charge of these numbers of the three divisions. It's better to ask Bao Zheng. Bao Zheng said, "The alliance of Tanyuan stipulates that our country should give it to Liao Sui every year. Give 100,000 taels of silver and 200,000 pieces of silk.

Wang's side "Oh~~" This time, there are more than a dozen officials following Wang's side's "Oh~",

Wang looked at Sima Guan and grinned extremely mischieously: "Lord Sima, I'm sorry, you're helping me figure out how much silver it is."

Sima Guang knew that Wang was in the heart of teasing, but it was normal to ask and answer in the court. What kind of medicine was sold in the boy's gourd, but he seemed to be unpresified when he talked with this boy. He said angrily, "About 300,000 taels."

The king opened his mouth, and his oh didn't say anything. More than half of the officials in the court said, "Oh~~" Wang squinted his eyes and showed a bad smile,

Ren Zong bowed his head and covered his face with his hand. He wanted to laugh and worry. He was a court, and people of dozens of years old, let the king slip around,

The officials in the hall also looked at each other, shook their heads and stood in their respective positions with a smile. Only the king and Sima Guang stood in the middle of the hall.

Wang thought of Sima Guang and said, "Thank you, Lord Sima. Now I know in my mind that after the Tanyuan League, although China gives two silver to Liao every year, the transactions between the two countries can basically fill in the gap of silver in the two countries. I'm right?"

Sima Guang nodded and said to his heart that the boy was really powerful. Wang continued, "Sima Guang's suggestion is nothing. Normal trade can make up for the deficit. Lord Sima Guang's suggestion is good." He said and raised his thumb,

Sima Guang was stunned by him. Suddenly, he felt that his brain seemed to be frozen. What he originally said was that he wanted Xixia to give additional compensation to Song Guotong. How could he be circled by Wang's side to the income after trade? But if he said it, the spilled water could not be refuted, and he let Wang's side be so down. It seems that only trade can make up for the deficit given to Xixia by the State of Song,

Bao Zheng laughed secretly. The good boy was waiting. He knew that Wang had secretly changed Sima Guang's idea, but he did not expose it.

The king seemed to be still not satisfied. He suddenly shook his head and said, "It's too little. I just filled the loss. I should earn another 200,000 taels."

After he finished his words, there were all kinds of laughter in the court. Some of them laughed at the king's big words. Some thought that the king was sima Guang, and even Renzong did not hide his laughter. The prince didn't wait for Renzong to speak and rushed forward and said, "How can we talk about the matter in the court? Since the king said this, the minister thought that he should be asked to talk about how to make another 20 yuan. Ten thousand taels."

Naturally, many people don't believe what Wang said, and even Wang Anshi frowned. Isn't this baby a little too frivolous? What he said in this court is not a joke. All the civil and military officials are watching. If they can't do it, even if Renzong does not blame, the memorials next to the king will come one after another.

Ouyang Xiu, a bachelor of Hanlin, was slightly dissatisfied with Wang. Su Shi, a student, was also frivolous and talented. He was not as flamboyant like Wang. This little king did not pay attention to these ministers in the court at all. The people who were with him just now had him. Some people smiled a sensational, and some people felt teased. Ouyang Xiu felt like this, and he was also in line with the words of the prince Zhao Shu: "Your Majesty, I have also heard that there are political achievements in the management of private salt by the king of Yanzhou, but the time is still short. It is unknown whether it is a coincidence or not. If you boast in the hall today, it is a little tricky."

Ouyang Xiu strongly supported Sima Guang, and Sima Guang naturally could not watch it, so he also said: "I think that what the prince and Lord Ouyang said are reasonable. Please consider the words of the king and verify that the basis of Yanzhou's salt control and this trade can make more money."

When asked this question, even if Lord Bao and Wang Anshi are no matter how much they want to turn to Wang's side, they can't defend Wang's side. Wang's friends Xue Chun, Zeng Bu, Cheng Yi and others can only look at Wang's side and wait for him to answer,

Even if Renzong had the intention to protect the king, he saw that what the ministers said was reasonable. He looked at Zeng Gongliang and Han Qi. Zeng Gongliang had just been appointed. He looked at Renzong and other emperor's determination with a blank face. Han Qi always had a lively mentality. He saw that Renzong was silent and knew that Renzong and others were rounded. He didn't even look at the emperor. It is said that I don't want to get mixed up with the prince's opinion,

Renzong looked at the king again. At this time, he had put away a bad smile and said seriously, "Please submit a picture to the palace. How can I earn this 200,000 taels? I will wait for the picture to be sent to the palace before explaining that 200,000 taels of silver is nothing. I also want Xixia to send me Song horses every year. What do you think?"

The hall has been in an uproar. Many people were told by the king. They opened their mouths in surprise and almost dragged their chins with their hands.