Zhao Qian didn't expect the meeting to last for more than an hour unconsciously, he originally thought that he had come up with a plan and was ready to take responsibility, and it would be done in an hour. Unexpectedly, the important ministers of the Great Song Dynasty were not ready to let go of this matter easily, and first made a lot of efforts to keep the Minister of Finance from speaking for the time being, but Wen Tianxiang asked a question: "How does the prince predict that this matter will develop?" ”

The judgment of what will happen in the future is exactly what Zhao Qian is opposed to this time, and this is not the Great Song Dynasty, which can be judged based on a lot of information. Zhao Qian could only speak his own thoughts. Unexpectedly, Wen Tianxiang objected after hearing this, "Prince, if things are allowed to develop, what if an unforeseen situation is encountered, what if the countries in the East Land join forces to deal with Europa Province?" ”

"It's impossible!" Zhao Qian replied decisively.

"How can you be sure that it is impossible? Didn't the prince say that the situation should be allowed to develop? ”

A wave of anger rose from Zhao Qian's heart, and he felt that Wen Tianxiang was deliberately making things difficult for him. With Wen Tianxiang's cleverness, he must be able to understand what Zhao Qian meant by 'let development', Zhao Qian suppressed his unhappiness and said in a deep voice: "As I said earlier, the province of Europa will stick to their current work. As stated in the previous reports of the provinces of Europa, they have a plan in place for such situations. All I am asking now is that the provinces of Europa do not take the initiative to participate in this change, that they stick to their previous economic policies, but that they do not deliberately intervene in the affairs of various countries and try to take advantage of the chaos to bring out the people they like. Can the prime minister understand this? ”

Zhao Qian was a little anxious, but Wen Tianxiang was not. Listening to Wen Tianxiang, he said calmly: "Since the prince believes in the judgment of the province of Europa, why doesn't he believe in their judgment on the personnel of the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean?" They think they know better than us who is closer to the Great Song Dynasty in all countries. ”

"This is the point." Zhao Qian finally found the content of the conversation with Wen Tianxiang, and he immediately responded: "I just don't want the Europa Province to support anyone based on whether those people are superficially close to the Great Song Dynasty, but first determine whether those people are willing to become a part of the Great Song Dynasty's economic frontier." This kind of talent has the basis for long-term cooperation. Especially now, I think that those who come up are just for themselves, and when they come to power, they are afraid that they will still oppose the economic system of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

"In the end, it's still how those people get close to the Great Song Dynasty, and in the end, do we still have to intervene." Wen Tianxiang said with a smile.

Zhao Qian was speechless, and the logic that Wen Tianxiang said was correct. It is impossible for the Great Song Dynasty not to intervene, but only the depth and angle of the intervention. However, Zhao Qian was greatly unhappy, his original intention was not like this, what he thought was really not like this. was about to refute it, but he heard Luo Yiren cough deliberately. Zhao Qian looked over and met Luo Yiren's gaze. Seeing Luo Yiren smile slightly, he said, "The meeting has been going on for a while, let's take a rest." ”

is very unhappy, Zhao Qian also understands that he may really need time at this time. He held back his embarrassment and reluctantly said, "Take a break now." ”

Everyone got up one after another, those who went to the toilet went to the toilet, and those who got up to go out got up and went out, and soon left Zhao Qian alone in the house. Zhao Qian's intuition came flooding with all kinds of thoughts, but he couldn't think about the problem. He found that these guys seemed to understand what Wen Tianxiang was saying, but Zhao Qian himself felt that he still couldn't understand what Wen Tianxiang was talking about. What's the problem? Zhao Qian really couldn't be sure in his heart.

After thinking about it for a while, the important ministers who went out all returned. Zhao Qian had to convene the meeting again, knowing that he couldn't stop talking, Zhao Qian could only temporarily relinquish the lead, and he asked: "Prime Minister Wen, what you just said is still intervention in the end, what does the intervention you mean when you say it." ”

"Prince, the minister thinks that the intervention that the prince said is still to support those who are ultimately willing to cooperate with the Great Song Dynasty based on economic interests, since it is support, the Great Song Dynasty probably has to help them seek high positions. I don't know what the minister said is the prince's thoughts? ”

"It's similar, but it's not the same." Zhao Qian responded: "Since those people can understand, of course they will not be simple characters. I think they can make a name for themselves on their own. ”

"It's useless to rely on expectations alone." Wen Tianxiang's tone was still flat.

Zhao Qian only felt that he was eaten to death by Wen Tianxiang, and the anger in his heart rose. was thinking about how to respond, but saw Zhao Jiaren's secretary come in, "Prime Minister Wen, several, the official family wants you to go to an emergency meeting first." ”

"What's the matter?"

"The Kamakura Shogunate of the Wa Kingdom attacked one of our ships."

Hearing that it was the matter of the Wa Kingdom, everyone was stunned. The importance of the Wa Kingdom to the Great Song Dynasty had long been set, and the little money earned from trade was not important, but the precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper provided by the Wa State to the Great Song Dynasty. Although at this stage, the gold and silver in the Great Song Dynasty have begun to show signs of withdrawing from the monetary field, gold and silver are very important reserves for the currency of the Great Song Dynasty. Gold and silver just no longer exist as currency, and those banknotes that circulated in the Great Song Dynasty market could theoretically be exchanged for gold and silver bars in the Great Song Dynasty treasury.

Wen Tianxiang and the others got up to leave, and Zhao Qian didn't get the notice of the meeting, so he could only stay in the conference room. At this time, Zhao Qian only felt angry, but he was still a little lucky. He didn't want to argue with Wen Tianxiang at all, but then it seemed that he could only argue. Thinking about it in the conference room, Zhao Qian finally had to admit that there was indeed something missing in him. This defect was discovered by Wen Tianxiang, but Zhao Qian himself failed to find it. What exactly is this missing? Zhao Qian drew several drawings on the paper, but he couldn't find it completely.

At noon, Zhao Qian went to the canteen to eat, and Luo Yiren leaned over. Zhao Qian asked Luo Yiren how it was going over there, and Luo Yiren smiled and said: "What else, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send someone to question, probably no result." ”

Seeing that Luo Yiren didn't want to eat by himself immediately, although Zhao Qian was a little ashamed in his heart, he still made up his mind, and he said, "Let's eat together." ”

"Okay."

Of course, the two of them didn't eat for the sake of eating, and after eating a few bites to suppress their hunger, Zhao Qian asked Luo Yiren: "Does Minister Luo think there is anything wrong with my plan?" It's not about the details, it's about the big picture. ”

"Is this the prince going to establish a new policy for the entire external department?" Luo Yiren asked.

"It's just for this big ......" Zhao Qian originally wanted to scoop the soup spoon stopped in mid-air, and after a long pause, Zhao Qian simply withdrew the spoon. He asked Luo Yiren: "Is this how Minister Luo thinks of my plan?" ”

"Since the prince's plan is not for specific things, it is the general policy. It's not surprising that Prime Minister Wen thinks so. Luo Yiren was very calm, and after saying his thoughts, he scooped a spoonful of thick soup with a spoon and put it into his mouth.

"Is that so?" Zhao Qian said to himself a little.

"I think the prince's policy is very good. After so many years, everything that the Great Song Dynasty can do with the overseas military strength it has at this stage has been completed. If we fight and kill again, we will only destroy a bigger country. I don't think it's necessary for the next decade or so. In that case, why not use some economic means to stabilize what you have already gained. According to what the officials said, we should also digest what we have already obtained. Belch...... But when it comes to the word digestion, it's a little uncomfortable. ”

Although the word digestion has been around for a long time, it was really widely used in a large number of times when Zhao Guanjia used this word as a special word for biology in textbooks. So Zhao Qian can understand Luo Yiren's reaction, and this word appears with examples of digestive juices, pitcher plants, and intestines. The word is literally associated with swallowing, lethal, decomposing, absorbing, etc. Digesting everything that has been obtained by force, it is inevitably a little shaking the head.

However, Zhao Qian didn't say anything about it, he barely understood what Wen Tianxiang's reaction meant at this time. Wen Tianxiang really can't be blamed for this, it's because Zhao Qian himself didn't understand what level of content he proposed. The two sides have different levels of understanding, how can it be easy to reach an agreement. Zhao Qian looked down on himself.

Thinking of this, Zhao Qian asked Luo Yiren: "Minister Luo, if you look at it from this point of view, how much is missing from what I said?" ”

"Huh."

"Let's be honest, I already understand that I was too small in this pattern."

"If you want to turn this into a policy, there will be a lot of things involved. In the past, we opened up territory for the Great Song Dynasty, and everyone could naturally reap a lot of benefits. But there is still the romance of heroism. The policy formulated by the prince does not have this kind of touching part, but deals with the problems from a very realistic perspective. Prince, your policy is tantamount to replacing a large number of people......"

In the evening, Zhao Qian watched the sunset on the balcony of his father's residence. The dazzling sunset stained the sky red, and under the brilliant colors, the sky looked extremely deep. It seems to make the infinite sky feel touchable when it is a blue sky. Zhao Qian raised his hand and made a grabbing motion towards the sky. When I put my palm away, the sunset in the sky did not change in any way. did not lose even a trace because of Zhao Qian's grasping.

Zhao Qian's baby often made such movements against the sky, stars and moon when he was a child. Because they can't catch it, they will try to stretch their arms and even stand on tiptoe. It's as if by doing so, you'll get what you want.

"Da Lang, what are you doing here?" A mother's voice sounded behind him.

Zhao Qian turned his head and saw the old lady standing behind him with a cup of sour plum soup. Zhao Qian wanted to say something, but in the end he said, "I want to see if I can hold the clouds in my hand." ”

I thought that this would make the old lady laugh, but I didn't expect the old lady to just stare at herself for a moment, and then take a sip of sour plum soup. Then the old lady walked to the balcony and looked at the gorgeous sunset, without saying a word.

"Hey......" Zhao Qian couldn't help but speak.

But I saw the old lady raise her finger in front of her lips, "Shhhhhh Don't say anything, keep catching. ”

Even if he knew the realm of the old lady, Zhao Qian still felt very uncomfortable. The old lady is right, don't say anything, keep catching. But to make policies on your own, not to mention the pressure in your heart, the feeling of incompetence and ignorance alone is enough to make people want to get some help from those closest to them. Not to mention that Zhao Qian's closest people are all so powerful.

However, Zhao Qian didn't say anything in the end. He stretched out his hand to the sunset again, feeling the feeling that seemed close at hand but far away in the sky. If you want to become a prince, you only need to be in place, but if you want to be an official like your father, you have to have the ability to walk through this endless space. Just seeing is only the first step in a long journey.