Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 210 Unexpected Request

Sure enough, Su Chen knew that if he begged Han Xizai this time, he would definitely take the opportunity to make some demands, and even pull him into the Sun Party's camp. On the way here, he had already made preparations in his heart.

Because before that, he had noticed that Han Xizai showed a strong feeling of pity for his talents, and he valued him so much because he wanted to be included in their camp, used for himself, and help him achieve some political goals. It may be just, magnificent, and for the country and the people!

Originally, Su Chen didn't intend to step into the Southern Tang's party struggle, he just wanted to be a rich man, make a fortune, become the richest man in Southern Tang, and being rich in the world is enough.

However, the Southern Tang Dynasty has only ten years of Guozuo, and in a few years it will face the army of the Northern Song Dynasty. At that time, the money of the merchants will continue to be cut like leeks, and the court will try every means and excuses to squeeze it out little by little. It supports the fragile national defense and army, and maintains the quagmire-like expenditure of the government.

Moreover, when the Song army invaded Runzhou City and Jinling City, many local rich men, gentry and rich merchants were killed by the rebel army. Although the history books are only a brief stroke, it is full of blood and misery.Every time the city breaks down, tens of thousands of people will die in the rebellious army, and they will loot the houses of the rich and noble gentry.

In this era, the status of pure merchants is low, and it is more dangerous to be looked down upon by the world. The rebel army plundered and burned them recklessly, because no one stood up for the merchants in these places afterwards, and the military generals also acquiesced in this matter.

However, the mansions of the wise ministers and the mansions of famous and talented people in the city are not allowed to be harassed and protected.

It is precisely because of this that Su Chen is unwilling to be just a rich man.

Even if he intends to become rich in the world, he still has to work behind the scenes to make a fortune secretly, becoming an invisible richest man, not standing on the bright side, and becoming a big fat sheep that everyone is eyeing.

And taking part in the imperial examination and entering the imperial court became a goal that he had to achieve.

Pass the imperial examination, enter Shilin, become the top three Jinshi in the Southern Tang Dynasty, plus the name of talent and court position, this is his self-protected identity in the future; Mingzhe protects himself and protects his family and wealth.

"I wonder what Elder Han needs this junior to do?" Su Chen regained his composure and asked curiously.

Han Xizai looked at Su Chen, smiled slightly, and asked, "How much do you know about the officials in the imperial palace of Jinling City?"

Li Yu, the Emperor of Poetry through the ages?

Su Chen was startled. Speaking of Li Yu, he is definitely a controversial figure. He is proficient in calligraphy, painting, rhythm, poetry and prose, especially in Ci.His Ci inherited the tradition of Huajian poets such as Wen Tingyun and Wei Zhuang since the late Tang Dynasty, and was also influenced by Li Jing and Feng Yansi.

Especially after the subjugation of the Southern Tang Dynasty, the Ci poems have a wide range of themes, deep meanings, and a sense of sadness.

But when Li Yu was the emperor, he must have failed the level!

Su Chen felt that since he wants to take part in the imperial examination and has the heart of official career, it is better not to slander the monarch who will work and serve in the future, so he politely said: "This junior has never seen the officials of the Tang Dynasty before, so it is difficult to make a fair evaluation. Please ask Mr. Han to clear up the confusion for this junior!"

Han Xizai didn't think about it, and felt that Su Chen's answer was in line with common sense, so he explained in person: "Our officials are kind-hearted, don't want to kill rashly, and listen to advice, which is a good thing. But, just because This kind of personality has also caused him to be indecisive, difficult to distinguish between loyal and slanderous people, ignorant of people, improper employment, lack of aggressiveness and reform, even if he protects the territory and the community, he is not qualified."

After Su Chen heard the words, he looked at Han Xizai with both eyes, and quite agreed with his views, so he didn't have any surprised expression.

Han Xizai saw that his face was normal and indifferent, so he couldn't help asking: "Aren't you surprised that the old man mentioned these official shortcomings?"

"Why are you surprised? I haven't seen it before, and I'm not familiar with it. It must be what Mr. Han said, what do I believe, and I have no objection!" Su Chen blinked innocently, and answered innocently.

"That's right!" Han Xizai nodded slightly, without hesitation, and continued: "Three years ago, the Empress Dowager Du of Song Zhaoxian died of illness. She was Zhao Kuangyin's biological mother. Our official family sent the old man and Taifu Minister Tian Lin to the Northern Dynasty to pay tribute. Although I have only been in contact with Zhao Kuangyin two or three times, but through my words and deeds, the old man understands that Zhao Kuangyin is not easy to deal with. He is talented and ambitious. , Sufficient supplies, strong troops and strong horses. After Jiangnan lost the thirteen states of the Jianghuai River, there was no land for salt production, and the finances became increasingly distressed. One went up and down, and we were even more unable to fight against Song. It is possible that Song will be wiped out in the future. "

Su Chen nodded slightly, feeling that Han Xizai's eyes were very accurate, and he had a clear understanding of Zhao Kuangyin's evaluation and the gap between the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Tang Dynasty.

"Aren't you surprised by this?" Han Xizai was surprised when he saw his calm face, and he was so calm when he heard the words of subjugation.

Su Chen bit the bullet and said: "This is just Elder Han's conjecture. I am listening carefully and analyzing it in my heart. However, this junior doesn't know much about the political situation in Song and Tang, so I am more accepting this kind of opinion. What's more, if a man is born in the world, he must be overwhelmed by Mount Tai without changing his face, so he has courage, if the younger generation panics when he hears a comment, what great things can he accomplish."

After hearing Su Chen's words, Han Xizai suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha, it makes sense, this old man really appreciates you as a younger generation more and more."

Su Chen was perfunctory and even admired his quick wit.

"Mr. Han, what does this have to do with what you asked me to do? You won't let me turn the tide on my own and fight against the strong Song Dynasty in the north. The younger generation can't do it!"

Su Chen was a little confused when he heard that, this Han Xizai made a big detour, talking about the strength of the two countries, the gap between the kings, these state affairs, he can't interfere.

"There is one thing that needs your help!"

Su Chen frowned and asked, "Oh, what is it?"

Han Xizai stood up, looked at Su Chen, and said gently: "There is a queen in the official family, her maiden name is Ehuang, she is the eldest daughter of Situ Zhouzong. When she was 19 years old, she entered the palace as a concubine. The family has a very strong relationship. However, since last year, the queen has fallen ill. According to the news from the palace, the queen is getting thinner and thinner day by day. Even the imperial doctor in the palace is helpless. , the old man wants to wait a few days, and when the time is ripe, he strongly recommends to the officials, announcing that you go to the Jinling Palace to treat the empress, and you must be cured, can you do it?"

"Cure Empress Zhou?" Su Chen's expression finally changed after hearing this!

He was not at all surprised when Han Xizai said that Li Yu had many shortcomings, and predicted that Song State would destroy Tang State in the future!Because the history books recorded it like that, and he was familiar with that historical development track, so he was not surprised.However, when Han Xizai asked him to treat the illness after the Great Zhou Dynasty, Su Chen was completely surprised.

This matter exceeded Su Chen's expectations, and what's more, it happened against historical records!

How could this not surprise Su Chen?

(End of this chapter)