Yang Congxian answered Han Gang's question respectfully.

A naval general in his forties, his skin was tanned by the sun, a color that only fishermen and sailors had. Whatever it was that made him willing to be exposed to the sun and blow the sea breeze all year round, this experience was the reason why Zhang Dian was willing to use him.

If it was only because he had been escorting the Zhang family's maritime trade, Zhang Dian would not have pushed Yang Congxian to a somewhat risky but highly rewarding position.

"It's normal to be worried." Han Gang said in a harmonious voice, "When I am new to a place, I am not familiar with the people, the geography is not familiar, and the water and soil are not used to it, so of course I have to worry." Staring at the general with a restrained posture across from him, he continued, "If you're the kind of person who is confident before you know the situation, we have to worry. ”

Yang Congxian understood what Han Gang meant, bowed his head and said, "The last general has always dared not underestimate the enemy. ”

"Hmm." Han Gang nodded, and asked again, "Have you heard of Ge Huaimin?" ”

Yang Cong thought about it first, although it was far away, he had a vague impression, "...... Is it the one who lost Sanchuan Village? ”

"That's Liu Ping and Shi Yuansun, and the place where they lost was Sanchuankou near Yanzhou. Ge Huaimin was defeated in Dingchuan Village and lost tens of thousands of teachers. Han Gang smiled bitterly as he spoke, "But it's all lost to Yuan Hao, and it's the same wherever you lose." ”

Yang Congxian laughed twice, and soon sat down again, he knew that Han Gang must have something to do.

Ge Huaimin was very famous back then and was touted as a famous general in the world. As soon as the army arrived in Shaanxi, he immediately prepared to attack, leaving behind the lessons of Sanchuankou and Haoshuichuan. After being surrounded by Yuan Hao's soldiers, he refused to listen to his loyalty, but insisted on going his own way, and finally annihilated the whole army, and he was also caught in the hands of thieves. ”

The more Han Gang spoke, the more serious he became, and Yang Congxian's expression also changed with Han Gang's tone, and he nodded heavily: "The last general understands." When you arrive in Goryeo, you will definitely figure out the geography of people first, and then start arranging things. ”

"Zhang Zihou must have reminded you too, and I'll say one more thing." Han Gang knew that Zhang Dian was more careful than him, who let Yang Cong first recommend him Zhang Zihou, and now he will do his best to tell him again, without waiting for Yang Congxian to express his position again, Han Gang talked about the topic he wanted to say: "Goryeo, it's a good place." ”

"The last general also knows a little bit." Yang Congxian nodded, "There are a lot of products, a lot of people, and a lot of maritime merchants. ”

"But it's not rich, it's still relatively poor. A single kimchi can turn over dozens of tricks. Han Gang laughed twice, and was a little more serious, "But the maritime merchants of Goryeo are very famous,"

"The last general will know the way." Yang Congxian nodded first and said, "There are a lot of maritime merchants in Goryeo, and the imperial court is also worried that the maritime merchants will be used by the Liao people this time and come to harm the Emperor and Song." ”

Maritime merchants may sound funny to others, and those who have a little insight will think that this is a means for merchants to hoard and curtain, but Yang Congxian understood that none of the merchants who sailed on the sea did not have swords, guns, bows and crossbows under the cabin, and they should not go to sea without some armament. Some unscrupulous merchants, when they go to the sea, may turn into pirates at any time. On the side of Quang Nam East Road, there were not only one or two pirate nests that he had cleared, but also many thieves who were pirates and maritime merchants. If the Goryeo maritime merchants were controlled by the Liao State, it was not impossible for them to develop into a gang that robbed houses and houses.

"That's a lot, indeed. With the financial and material resources of Goryeo, in fact, there is no need for so many merchants who specialize in trafficking, and they cannot support it. Han Gang glanced at Yang Congxian, "Most of the commercial goods purchased by Goryeo merchants were transshipped to Japan, and then they got special products from Japan and sold them to the Emperor Song. ”

"It's a two-way profitable trader." Yang Congxian said immediately.

"Yes, it's to make money at both ends." Han Gang was very satisfied with Yang Congxian's cleverness, "So they are not only familiar with the route to the Emperor Song, but also with the route to Japan. If the Liao State controls the Goryeo maritime merchants, not only can this income account for a large part. Maybe in a few years, he will dare to cross the sea to invade Japan. ”

"Thieves dare!" Yang Congxian shot the case and shouted.

Han Gang glanced at the indignant Yang Congxian, and continued to say in a calm tone, "It's not that Japan is worthy of sympathy for being invaded by the Liaokou, and the foreign vassals who don't repair tribute will not do anything about the Emperor and the Song Dynasty, but Japan has gold, silver, and population, and after these resources belong to the Liao State, it will be very unfavorable to the Emperor and the Song Dynasty." ”

"The last general understands......" Although Yang Congxian said this, there was inevitably some hesitation in his voice. This is completely beyond what the imperial court requires of him.

Han Gang knew Yang Congxian's concerns, so he said: "Although it is impossible for the Liao State to fight Japan as soon as it captures Goryeo, it has to be prepared now. Planning ahead is a must. ”

Yang Congxian nodded hurriedly. If it's just a precautionary measure, then no problem. All you need to do is collect the chart needles and ask a little bit about Japan. It's not that he doesn't want to flatter Han Gang, it's really out of his reach. With such a few ships and people, it is rare to be able to guard the port of Goryeo.

Han Gang also knew Yang Congxian's little abacus, and he didn't plan to force Yang Congxian to do things. SF Express has a semicolon in Jiaozhou and has dealt with him a lot. This is a person who is not afraid of hardship for money, and the best way to deal with it is not to force him to carry it out, but to induce him to benefit.

"Mu Wen, do you know anything about the Ludao Mint?" Han Gang changed the subject.

"Hear a little." Yang Congxian said that he knew the Tao, but not much. He was in Chengnanyi and heard a lot of gossip, but he still didn't know much about the Mint, and he didn't care much about it. He noticed the reward received by the hundred officials and the three armies this time. That amount really made him, a Zen who didn't catch up, jealous of the foreign rulers of the Great Ceremony.

"The Mint's mission is to mint money. However, the coins will be struck differently from those of the past, and the materials will not be limited to iron and copper. Gold and silver can be used as money, which is more recognized by the people than iron money. ”

Yang Cong didn't quite understand at first, but he still nodded knowingly, signaling that he was still listening carefully.

"Japan has a lot of gold and silver, and it seems that there is a lot of copper. It's just that their craftsmen are not good at their craft, and they always ship the money back in boats. ”

"The Privy wants to exchange money for gold and silver?" Yang Congxian asked.

Han Gang nodded, "Actually, if gold and silver are forged and pressed into coins, even if they are only half of the actual value, the rest are mixed with copper, which makes them lighter, and they can still be used." As long as no one can imitate it, it's beautiful enough. ”

Yang Cong wanted to nod first, but he froze as soon as he clicked, and then shook his head, "Die forging suppression?" I haven't heard of this, and the last general only knows how to mint money. ”

"It's actually simple." Han Gang took the trouble to explain, "Isn't there a kind of pastry that is pressed into different shapes and then made into soup or grilled or fried? It's something like this. ”

"Oh. I see. Yang Congxian understood at first, but he was immediately surprised, "But how hard is that mold?!" ”

"Neither gold, silver, nor brass is hard, and you can make a mark with your fingernails. If you use hard steel to make molds, it won't be too much of a problem. ”

Han Gang still concealed some problems in front of Yang Congxian. Die forging pressing is not so simple, it requires strong pressure, and it will take many years for the hydraulic press to be successful if it is manufactured from now on, but there are other ways to take advantage of it after all.

"The imperial court needs a lot of gold and silver." Hanoka continued, "Trade with Japan or anything else will be left to the future, but after all, it will be inevitable. In the future, there will be times when the sailor will play. ”

How did Yang Congxian not understand that this time he was actually competing with the Liao State for Goryeo, that is, Japan, and he would definitely want to make a move when Han Gang came to power.

If you want to stand tall in the court, it is not the appreciation of the Son of Heaven or that nobleman, but the possession of an indispensable and irreplaceable capital. If you want to fight at sea in the future, the first thing that the imperial court thinks of is that he Yang Congxian, and it will not be someone else, so you must try to complete more tasks than the imperial court requires when you go to Goryeo. Demonstrate his talents, as well as his knowledge of the Sailors, Goryeo, and Japan.

Just like the southern expedition he experienced. At that time, in order to rescue Yongzhou, the imperial court could only choose to fight in Jingnan, and there was an old department that obeyed the orders of Zhang Dian as the commander, and Han Gang, who was in the capital at that time and had rich experience in assisting the commander, became the best candidate for deputy.

There is also Xue Xiang Xue Shizheng, who is now a deputy envoy in the Privy Council, and he is one of the financial calculations in the court. So that all the courtiers from Jinshi could not compete with him. Otherwise, how could he, who has never been called outside the Donghua Gate, enter Xifu? is Xue Yan, who is also the grandfather of Xue Xiangyin, although he is also known for his talents, but because he is only a material for governing affairs, he has been a state official on the road all his life, and the highest is only the division of Henan, guarding Luoyang, far inferior to his grandson.

Of course, you have to be stupid and be careful, this is the truth that all courtiers must abide by. can't be a man, and if you have outstanding talents, you'll be doomed. A stupid person who is proud of his talents, in decades of officialdom, Yang Cong has seen too much.

"The last general understands, please rest assured Xuanhui. This one thing will definitely be done properly. Yang Congxian patted his chest and promised.

Han Gang looked satisfied, nodded and said, "It's good that you can understand Mu Wen." ”

After a pause, Han Gang asked his subordinates to serve the soup and medicine, and the rules of ordering soup to send guests, of course Yang Congxian understood. After drinking the Han family's drink, he got up and said goodbye.

Han Gang didn't leave him either, nodded and said, "You go back first, doing things well is the best reward for Zhang's secret." As he spoke, he drove Yang Congxian, who looked tired, back.

I'm going to travel tomorrow, and the other Han Gang isn't worried, but I'm worried about their luck.

When I arrived at JD.com, as long as I didn't hit the typhoon, there would be no other problems left. And after going to Goryeo, if the situation is not good, the wind will be tight, and it is not to let them fight to the death with the Liao. After determining the location of the foothold, the imperial court will send troops to set up a walled city, a port, and station soldiers, horses, and warships.

There will be no big war. It does not mean that the work that Yang Cong has to do first will be much less dangerous. Dangers at sea always come and go, and no one can guarantee that they will survive them all.

But that's not something that Han Gang can solve, unless Wang Zhongzheng can get on the boat, anyone will inevitably have to bear a share. And Wang Zhongzheng is definitely unwilling to get close to the water.