I studied in modern times

Chapter 298 Reminder written by Lu Gong
Just when Bianjing City was sensationalized by the serialization of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

Cai Jing approved the "Bianjing New News" and published an announcement from Kaifeng Prefecture.

The content of the announcement is simple.

The officials in the Senglu Department were unworthy, and the government was ordered to refresh the official administration. Therefore, the entire Bianjing and the entire Kaifeng Prefecture were recruiting officials for the Senglu Department. Once selected, the monthly salary plus monthly salary would not be less than Liu Guan.

Suddenly, the entire Bianjing city was in a commotion.

It should be noted that this is not only the first government announcement published in tabloids in history.

At the same time, this is also the first time in history that the government has openly recruited officials from the public!

Two firsts, breaking countless past rules.

It also shook the foundation of the subordinate family.

However, the families of subordinate officials in Bianjing City had not had time to figure out how to stop it.

The voice from Shilin forced these people to cease their activities.

Students from Taixue and scholars preparing for exams in Bianjing.

Sing a song of praise for this!

This is nothing, the key is to link up with the scholar-bureaucrats.

Both the officials waiting in Beijing and those serving in Beijing also greatly praised the behavior of Kaifeng Mansion!
With the cooperation of each other, the families of the subordinate officials did not dare to have any thoughts of resistance.

The reaction of scholars and officials is naturally easy to understand.

This is not the first day that the civil servants of the Song Dynasty hated their subordinate officials.

It is a blood feud that has been engraved for hundreds of years!
That sentence: All subordinate officials say they can be killed!

It's not just the selection who is talking, the officials in the capital and the court are also talking.

Even in the capital... there is a big boss who has been harmed by his subordinates and wants to vent his anger!
These forces were mixed together, coupled with the power of Bianjing Xinbao.

Soon, from the folk to the court, there were hymns.

Therefore, Cai Jing's announcement, instead of causing him any trouble, won unanimous praise from all the scholars.

Both the new party and the old party say: Cai Yuan-chang can be a great talent for the country!

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Sima Guang slowly prepared tea soup for himself, and the officials in his court gradually became familiar with the new ruler's temper.

Although he is older, his health is not in good shape.

But no matter what he does, he doesn't like to have people do it for him.

This may be due to his experience in Chenzhou, or it may be a habit he has developed all along.

In short, this world-famous ruler is serious and rigid, and he is the most difficult minister to serve in the capital.

But at the same time, he is also the best minister to serve!

why?
Because as long as you do things according to his wishes, everyone will discover a new world!

The officials in the capital are either the best ones who have been killed by thousands of local troops, or the old fritters who have been in Bianjing city for several generations.

Why don't you understand these principles?
Therefore, although Sima Guang had just taken office, his temper was already clearly revealed by those around him quietly.

As a result, Sima Guang soon discovered that he was surrounded by good people.

The tea soup was boiled quickly, and the milky white soup exuded the fragrance of tea leaves, which made people feel refreshed just by smelling it.

Use the jade spoon to skim off the foam, and then ladle the white tea soup into the teacup.

Sima Guang sat down, holding the teacup, and was about to drink tea.

At this time, an official came to him with a post and said, "Sheng Zuo, this is a post from Youkui!"

Sima Guang nodded, took the post, opened it, and saw that it was a public post written by Lu Gong inviting him to the right hall of the capital hall to discuss matters.

In the Yuanfeng era, the prime minister must have a decree to convene administrative affairs.

But now that the officials have ascended the throne and the two palaces have taken charge of politics, they have slowly relaxed restrictions in this regard.

Last month, the two palaces clarified in an edict that the prime minister can convene ministers, including those in power and the six ministries and departments, to discuss matters.

This is naturally to allow the Prime Minister to better assist the two palaces in handling trivial matters.

After all, unlike the late emperor, the two palaces wanted to have a hand in all the affairs of the country.

Today's official family is still young, although it can already handle many things on its own.

But he still has to study and grow physically.

Therefore, he would only get involved in major matters, or matters involving the late emperor's policies and decrees.

At other times, His Majesty just reads and rests.

Give the public notice to an official and order it to be included in the official documents of the court.

Sima Guang put the futou on, then walked out of his royal hall and came to the right hall where Mr. Lu was.

"Junshi is here..." Lu Gongzhu saw Sima Guang walking in and quickly stood up to greet him.

For Sima Guang, Lu Gongzhu still respected him very much.

Invite him to sit down in the guest seat, and ask the people below to serve him tea.

Lu Gongzhu then said: "I don't know the truth about you, but have you heard that Kaifeng Mansion, in accordance with the imperial edict, wants to recruit officials through assessment?"

Sima Guang nodded. He naturally knew about this matter. Not only did he know about it, he also publicly praised it.

The subordinates deserve to die!

This is the lesson he learned through blood and tears in Chenzhou!
Especially after he returned to Beijing, there were rumors that he was troubled by several subordinate officials in Chenzhou, and finally had to kill people to establish his authority.

The blow to his reputation was really huge!
Before going to Chenzhou, he, Sima Guang, was the "capable minister of salvation" that attracted worldwide attention.

Countless people craned their necks, expecting him to join the court to assist the emperor and bring peace to the world.

After returning from Chenzhou, even the people who admired and admired him the most began to have doubts about whether he could assist the emperor and handle the affairs of the country well.

That is to say, he still has the popularity he has cultivated over decades, and he also has the reputation brought by Zizhi Tongjian, which also supports his reputation.

"I have discussed with the Prime Minister Zuo..." Lu Gongzhu said softly: "I plan to send people to Kaifeng Mansion to observe the recruitment of officials..."

"If it is indeed feasible, both Prime Minister Zuo and You are interested in choosing a department in the capital hall next spring and follow this method!"

"I don't know what your true intentions are?"

Sima Guang naturally had no objections and said directly: "This is a very good idea! If it is determined to be feasible in the future, we should gradually recruit and recruit all the subordinate officials in the capital hall and the six departments!"

Mr. Lu nodded and sent a piece of paper to Sima Guang: "In that case, please sign this provincial paper!"

Sima Guang took the letter, read the words on it, and confirmed that it was indeed a petition to the two palaces, allowing the capital to send people to observe and record the recruitment of officials in Kaifeng Palace. He picked up his pen and found the place where the signatures were signed.

Then Sima Guang discovered that not only Han Jiang and Lu Gongzhu had signed and pledged before him.

Zhang Dun and Zhang Hong have also signed for custody, and even Li Qingchen and An Tao of Xifu have also signed for custody.

He was silent for a moment, knowing that this might be the order of the Dutang Zaizhi now.

He is the last one!
Moreover, this must be a hint from the two palaces to the two prime ministers.

Thinking of this, Sima Guang had already signed his name on the provincial letter: Minister Chen Guang.

Then Zha Zi was sent back to Lu Gong's residence.

Lu Gongzhu took the note and looked at Sima Guang's signature. After confirming that it was correct, he solemnly put it away.

Then, he looked at Sima Guang and asked: "I heard that Jun Shi has been in the capital hall recently and has been ordering people to collect documents from the Ministry of Punishment..."

Sima Guang nodded.

Lu Gongzhu sighed: "Jun Shi still refuses to forget?" Sima Guang looked at Lu Gongzhu silently, and his silent answer was his answer.

Lu Gongzhu shook his head, feeling helpless and admiring Sima Guang.

Because he asked himself, if he and Sima Guang were in the same place, he would never be able to do this.

"Jun Shi..." Lu Gongzhu sighed and persuaded: "You are doing it knowing you cannot do it!"

The official family has long made it clear - I am the most filial son in the world.

The two palaces were simply unwilling and unwilling to take the risk of being separated from the officials and family to influence the laws and policies of the late emperor.

Especially those few virtues.

Not long ago, the fate of Liu Zhi and Wang Yansou made Lu Gongzhu tremble in his heart.

Liu Zhi has always had a good official reputation, is also very honest, and his conduct is even more upright.

Wang Yansou even has a reputation as a "capable official".

However, they only touched the late emperor's "just matching method" and said a few words.

This makes the official Long Yan furious!
They even directly put the charge of 'forming a party' on the heads of these two ministers.

Yes!

Lu Gongzhu knew that Liu Zhi and Wang Yansou might have been close to each other.

But no matter what, it didn’t reach the point of forming a party!

At least not yet!
What is a party?What are the criteria for forming a party?Still don’t know what Lu Gong wrote?
But, the officials just charged him with it!
Lu Gongzhu understood that this was a crime he wanted to inflict.

However, the officials wanted to accuse them of forming a party!

What can he do?
Of course, I will act with him and convict Liu Zhi and Wang Yansou together!

if not?
Fight against the officials?

This is not saving Liu Zhi and Wang Yansou, on the contrary, it is killing them!

It was also true, putting two people in a desperate situation and convicting them of the crime of forming a party.

Sima Guang said: "Some things must be done by someone!"

Mr. Lu shook his head. He knew that the Ayun case in Dengzhou was Sima Guang's heart.

Especially after Han Jiang reformed the military service law, effectively abolished the Baojia Law except for Hebei, Hedong, and the border areas, and began to review the Young Crops Law.

In the past, many ministers of the old party changed from demanding Wang Anshi's new law to be abolished, to "Han Zihua did a pretty good job, let's take a look before talking about it."

The new party is even more interesting.

Wang Anshi himself was in Jiangning and said nothing.

But he often exchanged letters with Han Jiang, although the letters only talked about Buddhism and Taoism or commented on poetry.

But this is actually endorsing Han Jiang.

Zhang Dun, who was in the capital hall, fully cooperated and supported Han Jiang.

He even said something like this: "If the law of service is not changed for a day, there will be trouble one day; if the law of armor is not changed for one day, there will be danger one day!"

The contradiction between the new party and the old party began to gradually disappear.

Even some former ministers of the old party began to talk about the benefits of the new law.

For example, Han Wei in Luoyang and Feng Jing in Daming Mansion have now changed their tune.

Even ministers such as Fan Chunren and Lu Dafang in the DPRK, who used to be considered the backbone of the old party, are now beginning to make positive comments on some new laws.

In particular, after Han Jiang established the Youth Crops Law Review Department and renamed the Youth Crops Law: Convenient Low-Interest Loans, Fan Chunren began to actively participate in the review of the Youth Crops Law and wrote more than a dozen opinions to Han Jiang.

Therefore, there is no longer any basis for public opinion and the voice to stop the new law.

The reformists, or rather the conciliators, gained the upper hand.

Lu Gongzhu believed that Sima Guang must also know about this matter.

Therefore, he can understand Sima Guang.

Overturning the verdict in the Dengzhou Ayun case and reshaping the criminal system are his last hope and hope.

Lu Gong thought for a long time and finally said: "Jun Shi, I'm afraid I can't be of much help in this matter..."

"It can only remind Junshi... No matter what, you must communicate with the officials first!"

"Without the official's nod...this matter can't be done!"

Having been in the court for so long, Lu Gongzhu has long understood this.

In the two palaces, the Empress Dowager may still have some ideas of her own, but Empress Dowager Xiang has already fully accepted the opinions of the officials.

It is absolutely impossible for the Empress Dowager to make any changes to the late emperor's laws and policies without the consent of the Empress Dowager and the officials, especially the officials!
Even if the Empress Dowager was willing, the Gao family would not!
What's more, the officials have already won over all the relatives and subordinates of the Imperial City through constant kindness and kindness.

Yulong Zhuzhi, now simply listen to the orders of Funing Palace.

Let’s take a look at Guan’s birthday a few days ago!

The table of Funing Palace was almost filled with congratulations from the Imperial City Department.

And the text approved by the official overnight was even confessed by those people!
Lu Gongzhu has heard of it, even if it is a small commander.

The officials also commented on the other party's congratulations in writing, and also talked about the deeds of his father and ancestors and the posthumous official position.

In this case, as long as the official reaches adulthood, he will definitely be in charge.

And this time will be very fast!
Maybe after the New Year, a minister will write a letter, "I respectfully invite the emperor to take charge of the palace."

After all, there are no fools among ministers who can reach the waiting level!

This merit of being supported by the dragon is very enviable!

Sima Guang nodded and said to Lu Gong: "Uncle Hui, don't worry, I know it!"

Sima Guang was just stubborn, and he would only go to a dead end when faced with Wang Anshi's new method.

But he himself is very clear about it.

Since ancient times, if a minister wants to amend/overturn any law or policy, he must get the support and endorsement of the emperor.

"When I'm ready, I'll personally ask for a marriage!"

Sima Guang raised his hands in the direction of Funing Palace: "Official sages naturally know that everything I say and do is loyal!"

Mr. Lu listened and nodded: "It's the best! It's the best!"

As long as Sima Guang doesn't force himself and doesn't attack the tower directly.

Then even if he messes up, there is still room for improvement.

……

Sima Guang returned to his palace, and then sat alone in his private study, looking at the memorial that he had been writing before going to Chenzhou until now.

At the same time, he also looked at the cases he had found from the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple these days.

Each one of them is absurd and ridiculous.

At least in his opinion, Sima Guang, these cases completely violated the laws of nature and human relations, as well as public order and good customs.

However, those criminals were able to escape death because of the precedent of the Ayun case!
He looked at these things and told himself: "It's not enough... we need more..."

Only when there are enough cases can you be convincing enough in front of the emperor!

　I have been out of town for the past two days and will not be able to go home until tomorrow. I am not used to the coding environment, so the updates may be late or less.

　　But we can get it done tomorrow!You can go home tomorrow night!

　　
　
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