Song Dynasty female artist

Chapter 961 Rewards based on merit
The disciples in the fusion stage were taken to Xia Houqi's secret realm by Jiang Shaodan and several elders.

This training lasted for half a year.

When Su Yixin returned to Kyoto, Ram had already married Zhao Zhongying.

On the second day after the marriage, Zhao Rui bestowed upon Zhao Zhongying the title of Prince Shun, and Ram was promoted from a second-rank county princess to a first-rank prince princess.

Ram, who had been worried for half a year, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The security in Prince Shun's residence might not be as good as in Sifang Pavilion, but the identity of Princess Shun was a very good guarantee. She did not believe that Jiaozhi could blatantly kill Princess Shun.

In August, the military reform that had been discussed for nearly a year began, led by Gu Qingjue. This military reform included the Horse Protection Method and the Military Command Method.

Soon after, Wang Anshi also launched a reform in the court.

This reform included many aspects, such as the Green Crop Law, the Agricultural Land and Water Conservancy Law, the Equal Taxation Law for Each Field, and so on.

Finally came.

Throughout history, few political reforms have been successful.

Fortunately, the Qingli Reform initiated when the previous emperor was still alive was successful in the end. I don’t know whether it will be successful this time.

And every time there was a reform, the loyal and stubborn Lord Wang Gongchen would stand up to stop it.

It's him again this time.

Listening to Gu Qingjue's description of his arguments in the court, Su Yixin laughed out loud several times.

"He really said that. He's so stubborn."

Su Yixin gave a thumbs up in the air. There was no doubt about Wang Gongchen's loyalty, but he was really a stubborn old man.

When a court advances to a certain stage, problems will start to accumulate.

Being able to see this phenomenon and make up one's mind to cut out this malignant tumor requires not only determination on the part of the superior, but also vision and the character of taking the lead and not fearing sacrifice on the part of his subjects.

There are still voices of opposition.

But Zhao Rui and the reformists were also very tough, and the reforms began to be implemented in an orderly manner.

As the reform was being implemented, Gu Qingjue became very busy.

It is common to fall asleep late at night, and sometimes I don’t even get any sleep.

Fortunately, he was a martial artist and his body could still bear it, but the others were more or less sick from exhaustion.

Take Mr. Fu Bi Fu, for example. He has been suffering from a cold at home for many days.

It's just the beginning of autumn.

The imperial physician examined the patient and found that he had been too tired during this period, which led to the invasion of pathogenic factors.

Zhao Rui was a wise prince.

Lord Fu was ordered to rest at home for three days and then return to court depending on the situation.

However, this time the cold was so severe that Mr. Fu had to rest at home for more than half a month before he felt better.

Han Shumi did have some skills, but he was over sixty after all, and he couldn't handle such high-intensity government affairs for a long time. In October, he caught a cold and had to recuperate at home.

As several old men were recuperating one after another, Wang Gongchen started to come out again.

Gu Qingjue led Li Duanyuan, Bai Chengnan and others to turn the tide, and with the cooperation of many states below, the reform was able to continue.

It’s spring again.

The reform has been implemented for half a year, and many laws have now come to the point of being put into practice. Implementing them has indeed had a very good effect on the people's livelihood, and everyone praises this policy that benefits the country and the people.

Having received praise from people all over the world, Wang Gongchen no longer tried to stop them and even joined in in the end.

This reform lasted until October of the tenth year of the Sōji era.

"You have all worked hard, this time I will reward you according to your merits."

Three days later, imperial edicts came out from the palace one after another and flew into various mansions.

On October 23, the Gu family received the imperial edict.

Gu Qingjue was named the King of Jin, Su Yixin was named the Princess of Shuyang, and a mansion was granted to her. Su Yixin looked at Gu Qingjue with some emotion as he took over the imperial edict.

I have to say that Zhao Rui is really thoughtful.

The title of King of Jin was conferred posthumously by the late emperor on Gu Mingbo and Fan Huifang.

Because he was enthroned as a king of a different surname, he could not inherit the title.

So everyone has forgotten that Gu Qingjue's father was also a first-rank prince, and Gu Qingjue was not only the Duke of Bohai County, but also the Crown Prince of Jin.

However, his achievements in officialdom did not require this title, so people were more accustomed to calling Gu Qingjue Gu Shumi or Taifu.

宋府
In a backyard of the Song Mansion, a woman who looked to be about 45 or 46 was pruning flower branches. When she learned that Gu Qingjue was named the King of Jin and Su Yixin became the Princess of Shuyang, she threw the scissors in her hand and they fell at the feet of a maid. She was so scared that she knelt on the ground and said, "Madam, spare my life."

Xia Xunwei glanced at the maid coldly: "Go away."

"Throw away this pot of flowers."

"Yes."

Another maid quickly took away the flowers that the lady had accidentally cut.

There was only a mother and a confidant left in the yard.

Only they knew that their lady had hated Princess Shuyang for so many years and had always been thinking about Prince Jin.

"It's ok that His Majesty conferred a title on him, but he even conferred a title on her alone? Princess Shuyang, Su Yixin is so honored!" Xia Xunwei sneered twice: "But in my opinion, she can get this title only because she has a good daughter, a good daughter that the emperor cares about!"

"Madam, even though we are in the backyard, you still have to be careful not to be overheard by someone with ulterior motives."

"Mom, you don't have to be so careful. Who comes to my yard now?"

She had no children, except those born to her concubines. She only visited them every morning and evening. Now the yard was very quiet and deserted.

But having said that, if someone were heard criticizing the princess of a first-rank prince, the crime would be a serious one.

"Mother Zheng, you have been serving me since I was a girl. You know what I have been thinking all these years."

How could I not know?

It can only be said that the lady has become obsessed with Prince Jin. Whenever she can see Lord Gu in public, she will definitely wait there early, even if it is just to take a look at him.

But if she heard any good news about Su Yixin, she couldn't accept it.

There will definitely be an outbreak.

Others were puzzled, but she was the only one who knew why the lady did that.

"Madam, you are not young anymore, you should think carefully about the present. I think that Erlang is not a good person. Now he is valued by the master. If he really achieves something in the future, he may help his aunt to take the position."

Xia Xunwei: “…”

It's not like she hadn't thought of these.

But her elder brother, whom she could rely on, passed away five years ago.

She does have two nephews, but their official positions are too low to be her supporters.

If they really want to do this, how should I deal with it?

Xia Xunwei narrowed her eyes.

"Mother Zheng reminded us that it is time to make plans."

Mother Zheng raised her eyes and looked at Madam.

She had some idea of ​​the lady's plan, but she didn't dare to say it out loud.

"It has been quite some time since Aunt Wan paid her respects to me, the legitimate wife, right? This is really unreasonable. Go and call her over and set some rules."

The maid didn't dare to answer immediately and glanced at Mother Zheng secretly.

Mother Zheng moved her lips and nodded.

Madam is still angry with Princess Shuyang and no amount of persuasion can stop her.