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At this time, Emperor Xia was holding the letter of credence written in pencil by Liu Chengwen. Emperor Xia understood what Emperor Song meant, which was to show paper and pencil. The paper is many times better than Xia Guo's paper, and I have written on it with a brush, so it is indeed better than my own paper. He also understood what Emperor Song meant, he wanted to sell paper and pencils, and he guessed so accurately about the seventh prince. Then he asked:"How can King Nan predict things like a god?"

The seventh prince hurriedly raised his hands and said:"Back to Your Majesty! This is still what my newly recruited counselor said, and I dare not take credit for such a thing."

Regarding such a thing, Emperor Xia Already known. It's rare that he doesn't take the credit and is very satisfied. As a prince, there is no need to guard against his subordinates taking the credit, but it is indeed rare for him to have such an ambition at the age of seventeen. Then he said:"Who is the counselor? Can he be here?"

The seventh prince raised his hands and said:"Back to Your Majesty! He is outside the main hall, but his taste is too low and he cannot come in."

Emperor Xia said:"I have already discussed it with my ministers twice. Come on, let him come in and listen to his opinion."

The seventh prince said:"I obey the order!" He walked out immediately, and not long after, a young man in his mid-twenties with a face as round as a full moon came in behind the seventh prince; He has a round face, round eyes, and a daring nose; his chin is cleanly shaved, revealing blue skin. He lowered his head and clasped his hands. He went to the temple, knelt down on his knees, and kowtowed nine times. Said:"Long live the common people in summer to pay homage to our emperor! Long live! Long live!"

Emperor Xia said in a calm tone. Said:"Since you are working under the emperor, how can you be called a commoner?"

Xia Tian replied:"Return to your majesty! Although the common people follow His Highness the Seventh Prince of the South King and enjoy a seventh-grade salary, in our country of Daxia, Your Majesty is the king and father. , the common people, without being granted the title of emperor, can only enjoy salary and salary; they can only be called common people."

Emperor Xia laughed. Said:"In this case, I will grant you the seventh rank."

Xia Tian was overjoyed. Kowtowed:"I thank your majesty for your kindness!"

Emperor Xia said:"When did Sir Xia come to Nanwang's tent? He's still alive."

Xia Tian said:"Thank you, your majesty!" He kowtowed three more times and then stood up.. He cupped his hands and said:"Weichen's mother died when he was born, and he and his father depended on each other. They are still from Southern Xia. Last year, his father died unexpectedly. Weichen wanted to travel around the world, but he didn't know that just a few days after traveling north, in November, he was buried in the barren mountains. He was injured by a wild beast, but fortunately the Seventh Prince happened to be patrolling here and ordered his men to save the life of Wei Chen, so he has been here. Wei Chen has little talent and knowledge, and I am ashamed to see the love of the Southern King. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Emperor Xia said. :"Master Xia has already said it. Since you are a Xia citizen, you should be loyal to the country and learn your skills slowly."

Xia Tian said:"Yes! Your Majesty! I have been a Xia citizen for generations, and it is a great blessing to be born in the Xia Kingdom."

Emperor Xia asked:"The King of Nan said that he had asserted about the Ministry of Rites of the Eastern Song Dynasty from the beginning, and so far it has been correct. I have discussed it with the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and I have called you in because I want to hear your opinion."

Manchu civil and military officials saw that Xia Tian looked very cute. At this time, when Jun's father asked about it, they all looked at him. Look what this young man has to say.

Xia Tian still arches his hands. Said:"Back to Your Majesty! Weichen has consulted with the King of the South in the past few days. He thinks that since the Ministry of Rites of the Eastern Song Dynasty has come and the merchants have negotiated a good price, let's do business. Weichen thinks that our people in Daxia are prosperous, and the East When the Song Dynasty came to discuss business, it was nothing more than cattle, horses, sheep, miscellaneous grains, cotton, etc., all of which were live animals. If you sell them this year, you will still have them next year. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty just took the money from the Northern Kingdom. The cattle and horses of my Daxia Kingdom can be used as cattle. Cows give birth to horses, and horses give birth to horses; the ministers do not believe that the Song Emperor's big silver can give birth to small silver. Since he openly talks about buying and selling, let's exchange the gold and silver treasures of the Song Dynasty back."

Emperor Xia also said this to the ministers.. Nothing new.

Emperor Xia nodded and said:"I and the courtiers think so too. I want you to share your opinion on why Emperor Song came to discuss business. Please note that there has not been such a big business in Xia and Song Dynasty for hundreds of thousands of years. I and the courtiers want to hear Listen to Mr. Xia's opinion."

Xia Tian cupped his hands and said:"Wei Chen thinks that the Song Dynasty is already weak. The new official took office for three reasons. He, the Song Emperor, is not yet an adult. Wei Chen estimates that it should be the idea of ​​his father, His Royal Highness Prince Jing, from his old ministry. , His Highness Prince Jing’s old ministry was suppressed by Zhao Dian the day before yesterday, and now the prince is the emperor. It is normal to praise him. The reputation of a monarch and his father is more important than that of his ministers. Wei Chen thought that this was a plan by Prince Jing’s old ministry to help the prince and emperor win over the people. The new emperor of Song Dynasty Fire, my country, Daxia, likes silver. It is the richest country in the world and is rich in products. Anyway, the people have many things to sell, but they can’t use them. Then give it a try. Does the Song Emperor still want to empty out his little silver? Will the Great Xia Kingdom be established?" After saying that, Xia Tian had a smile on his face. Said:"This year Emperor Song certainly has the support of the gold and silver of the Northern Kingdom, but what about next year? If he doesn't buy it next year, he will only lose his own face. Not to mention that there is no loss in Daxia, he can still make fun of it; three fires can only burn one There's nothing left."

Emperor Xia laughed loudly at Wenwu. This is indeed true. This year is the first time a new official takes office, and the fire must be too bright. What to do next year? Although there is a lot of money in the northern border, there are many rumors, but when it comes to business between countries, the Song Emperor can't just buy a hundred kilograms of grains, a cow, a horse, and a sheep, right? It doesn't matter if ordinary people are embarrassed, but it is ugly if the Song Emperor is embarrassed.

It is estimated that Emperor Song's son would not slap himself in the face.

The third prince cupped his hands and said:"Your Majesty! I can only worry. Emperor Song's thunder is loud and the rain is small. I'm afraid he might be teasing you, which will damage your majesty's reputation."

Xia Tian did not dare to answer. He looked at the seventh prince.

The seventh prince understood immediately. He cupped his hands and said:"Your Majesty! Be courteous first and then fight. If Emperor Song dares to molest our country, Daxia, then he should tell Emperor Song of the consequences of teasing Daxia. Can he, a child emperor, bear the crime of teasing the emperor of Daxia?"

Man Man said Nod towards Wenwu. Great Xia is still the richest country in the world, and it has always looked down upon all other countries in the world. It has been two or three hundred years since the sun eclipsed and had three meals, and there are so many cattle and horses to eat. If a poor guy like the Eastern Song Dynasty dared to tease the Xia Kingdom, the country would not be inferior to the Eastern Song Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, soldiers and horses had two or three times more food and grass. If the Emperor of Song Dynasty had such intention, the consequences would be very serious. At that time, it was not a matter of business, and the money lost would be paid until he cried.

Having said this, Cheng Chunsheng, the Minister of Rites, came out and cupped his hands and said:"Your Majesty! Let me go and meet Mr. Liu, the Minister of Rites of the Song Dynasty. Listen to what he says and feel what the Emperor of Song means, and then make a decision.""

The court officials discussed it.

Emperor Xia followed his words in order to psychologically intimidate the Song Dynasty. Liu Chengwen was specially invited to come in for discussion and let him see the scene of the richest country in a hundred countries.

Cheng Chunsheng deliberately intimidated Liu Chengwen and went straight in. He asked:"Excuse me, Mr. Liu! How much do you want to buy? What is it? When the official came, my emperor had already issued an edict." As he spoke, he cupped his hands to the west. He said:"There is no need to talk if there are too few things, and the money must be paid in full. There will never be any debts, mainly gold and silver."