The Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty signed the Treaty of Taiyuan, but Zhao Huan did not mention opening up the supply of strategic materials such as iron ore to the Jin Dynasty. Wanyan Zongpan still had some sense of shame and knew that the emperor would not agree to allow him to supply iron ore resources, so he did not dare to mention it.

To prevent the outflow of ironware, the Song Dynasty also imposed restrictions on the currency in circulation. Each city had different currency rules, and transactions could not be conducted arbitrarily. Instead, one could only exchange currency for the local currency at the relevant local authorities.

Although this policy caused some inconvenience to trade, it effectively curbed the flow of iron resources to enemy countries.

Han Lixian hurriedly replied, "I was born a subject of the Great Song Dynasty, and I will die a ghost of the Great Song Dynasty. I will follow Your Majesty's lead in everything. If Your Majesty commands me to climb a mountain of knives, I will not hesitate. If Your Majesty commands me to jump into a vat of boiling oil, I will jump in immediately!"

"You flatter me, Your Majesty. You are the biological father of Consort Han and the grandfather of my future princes and princesses. How could I possibly send you to climb mountains of knives or wade through boiling oil? If anyone should have to do it, it should be them!"

The emperor meant that we are all on the same side, and I will not do anything to you. If anyone is going to cause trouble, it will be someone else. You can rest assured.

However, Han Lixian, a shrewd and calculating man, did not think so. The emperor was telling him, "Don't worry, we are on the same side. I treat you very well and have nothing to hide from you. But if you dare to have any disloyal intentions, I will exterminate your entire family!"

The basic etiquette in the adult world is to speak nicely, but if you dare to touch my cake afterwards, I'll kill you!

Zhao Huancai didn't believe that Han Lixian would really go through fire and water for him. However, now that Yanjing was in the hands of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty wanted to build a military stronghold there and station a large number of troops there. He figured Han Lixian wouldn't dare to have any disloyalty. Moreover, his daughter was still by his side. He could also take one of his sons back to the south. He wasn't afraid that the Han family would not behave themselves!

Han Lixian bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty's kindness is boundless; I am deeply grateful!"

"I've heard that Consort Han has two older brothers?"

"I have two good-for-nothing sons." Han Lixian knew that the emperor's question meant there was something else going on.

"I have heard that both of your sons, Grandfather, are talented in business and trade. I would like to bring one of them back to Tokyo to serve me. What do you think, Grandfather?"

"To be able to share the emperor's burdens is a blessing that my son has accumulated over three lifetimes."

"Then let Han Erlang accompany me back to Tokyo!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After meeting Han Li, Zhao Huan pondered that the geographical location of Yanjing was too important. It was the base for the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty and the core area of ​​national defense. Such a place could not be settled by just the Han family. Another large family had to be planted to check and balance it. Otherwise, if the Han family went astray one day, the losses would be unstoppable.

Who should we call?

Zhao Huan really didn't know this. As a time traveler, he was completely clueless about these things, so he could only find out slowly. Anyway, Han Chenchen and Han Erlang were going to go back to Tokyo with him. Could the Han family really turn the world upside down in a short time?

These days, Zhao Huan stayed in Yanjing. In April, Yanjing was already bathed in spring sunshine, the severe cold had long since faded, and willow catkins were flying all over the city.

The capital city of Yanjing has changed its ruler. The people's initial excitement and curiosity have turned into a sense of normalcy. Soon everyone went about their business as usual, and at most, it became a topic of conversation during their leisure time.

On this day, Zhong Shizhong and Yao Gu also submitted a new plan for Yanjing to the emperor.

The plan can be roughly divided into the following points:

1. Eighty thousand elite troops stationed on the border of Youzhou!

Second, the city walls of Youzhou were expanded three times, and one million people were relocated from Hebei and Hedong to Youzhou.

Third, establish two more important military towns in Yunzhou and Jizhou, relocate 500,000 people to each, and annex 50,000 people to each, forming three major military towns in the Yan-Yun region with Youzhou as the leader, so as to become a true bulwark of the country.

Even the more meticulous Zhao Huan only glanced at it briefly. He only asked for a framework first, because he also had plans for Youzhou, but this matter was of great importance and he still needed to go back and discuss it with those old guys in the court.

It was supposed to be a discussion, but really it was just to inform them that I planned to do this, and whether they agreed or not. What? They disagreed? Holy crap! Did your entire family think Bianjing's winters were too cold and wanted to go to Lingnan to build a new countryside?

After reading it, Zhao Huan looked quite satisfied: "Thank you both. It is my good fortune to have two such ministers in the Song Dynasty!"

Seeing that the emperor was satisfied, Zhong Shizhong and Yao Gu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Zhong and Yao families disliked each other, they still had to work together on the plan they were presenting to the emperor. Otherwise, if the emperor became unhappy and dismissed them, it would be a big problem.

When Yao Gu and Zhong Shizhong were making this plan, they also emphasized their military characteristics, such as frequently garrisoning troops, relocating civilians, and reinforcing city walls. These are all based on military logic.

Zhao Huan was very satisfied with this approach, as he had always intended to develop the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun into a base for future northern expeditions.

After Yao Gu and Zhong Shizhong took their leave, Zhao Huan summoned Zhong Shidao and Liu Yanzong and showed them the plans that Zhong Shizhong and Yao Gu had made.

Liu Yanzong nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty, this is the way it should be. Although relocating people is time-consuming and laborious, it is necessary."

Zhong Shidao also agreed, adding, "Relocate the current military and civilians of the three towns to Youzhou, Jizhou, and Yunzhou, and use the existing three towns as transit points between Bianjing and Yanyun."

Zhao Huan nodded, then suddenly said, "I intend to make Youzhou the secondary capital of the Song Dynasty. What do you two think?"

Liu Yanzong thought to himself: Damn it! Emperor, you've already made your decision, why are you still asking us!

Zhao Huan believed that within a few years, the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty would inevitably have another major war. Two tigers cannot share one mountain. Although the Jin Dynasty was defeated, it inherited the resources of the Liao Dynasty and its national strength was very strong. There were still many powerful generals in the country. Once there was trade friction between the two sides and once Wanyan Zongpan's position was stable, the Jin Dynasty would start to move south!

Therefore, Zhao Huan planned to increase the resources invested in Youzhou.

The Northern Song Dynasty originally had four capitals: Bianliang (Kaifeng), the capital of the country; Yingtianfu (Yingtian Prefecture) to the south; Damingfu (Daming Prefecture) to the north; and Luoyang (Luoyang) to the west. These four capitals surrounded the core area of ​​the Northern Song Dynasty and radiated to all parts of the country.

Zhao Huan's current intention is to abolish the Great Song Dynasty's Beijing, Daming Prefecture, and transform Youzhou into the Great Song Dynasty's Beijing.

This matter actually involves the next national strategic plan. Zhao Huan should not say too much to Liu Yanzong and Zhong Shidao now. Before it is decided, saying too much will spread rumors and cause trouble, which will only add to his own worries.

Zhong Shidao and Liu Yanzong had no objections, and that was fine. After returning to Bianjing, they should just obediently stand on the emperor's side and vehemently oppose any dissenting ministers.

In late April, the emperor finally set off from Youzhou back to Bianjing.