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Chapter 300 Su Song
Gengwu (the tenth day of the lunar month) in the twelfth month of the eighth year of Yuanfeng.

Therefore, Prime Minister Wu Chong's wife, Li, wrote a letter begging for forgiveness of the money Wu Chong owed the court during his lifetime.

The imperial edict was issued to Wu Chong, prime minister, to release the money owed.

Chao Qinglang, Zhi Qianzhou Tang Shuwen was the left Sijian, and Chaofeng Lang Zhu Guangting was the right Sijian.

The school secretary is also the storyteller of Jiying Palace, Su Zhe is also the left Zhengyan, the secretary is Sheng Zhengzi, and the Jiying Palace storyteller Fan Zuyu is the right Zhengyan.

Chaoyi official, minister of Jiying Palace, and Fan Chunren of Zhilong Tuge were promoted to Tianzhang Pavilion to be made, and became minister of household affairs.

Chao Fenglang and Zhilong Tuge Fan Chunchu knew Qingzhou, and they had the authority to send envoys to appease the Huanqing Road.

Xian Yuqian, the official of the imperial court, was the deputy transit envoy of Jingdong Road.

This series of personnel appointments and dismissals has been uneventful.

Because they are all the result of discussions between the prime ministers in the capital, no one dares to give or receive privately.

Therefore, Zhang Dun and others did not cause any trouble.

Zhao Xu put down the Dutang Provincial Letter in his hand and asked Shi Deyi next to him: "The Dutang still hasn't decided, who to send to Kaifeng Mansion?"

Shi Deyi replied: "The left prime minister and the right prime minister have different opinions..."

"It is said that the left prime minister wants to recommend Quan Ti, who has just arrived in Beijing, to appoint Huang Shi, the official of Changping, Huainan East Road, while the right prime minister prefers to recommend Lang Kong Wenzhong as the leader..."

"Oh!" Zhao Xu nodded.

"Kong Wenzhong, after Confucius?" Zhao Xu asked.

Shi De nodded.

Zhao Xu flicked the provincial notes in his hand, deliberately pretending not to know.

In fact, he was very familiar with Kong Wenzhong.

In the Yuanyou era of the previous life, there was a saying of "Three Kongs and Two Sus". The three Kongs were the three brothers Kong Wenzhong, Kong Wuzhong and Kong Zhongping, and the two Sus were of course the brothers Su Shi and Su Che.

It goes without saying that San Kong's articles, poems and poems can be mentioned together with Ersu.

It’s just that Zhao Xu doesn’t like it!

Because, in Zhao Xu's previous life, he remembered very clearly that when he was 12 years old, those people in the palace were taking advantage of the opportunity of choosing a nanny to choose a woman for him. Among the civil servants was Kong Wenzhong!
As a result, everyone around Zhao Xu was purged.

Feng Jing died in another place, and Guo's mother-in-law died of illness in Bianjing.

Therefore, after Zhao Xu took office, even though Kong Wenzhong had died long ago, he still did not let him go - he was chased and demoted to Meizhou Biejia.

Shi Deyi quietly observed Zhao Xu's expression and found nothing unusual, so he continued to introduce: "As for Huang Shi, he was a Jinshi in the sixth year of Xining..."

"He is the son-in-law of the ruling Zhang Dun..."

Zhao Xu continued to remain expressionless.

Shi Deyi continued quietly: "At the same time, the minister's daughter is said to be discussing an engagement with the third son of the school secretary Su Che. If nothing unexpected happens, the engagement may be made in the spring of next year..."

Zhao Xu nodded, the civil servants of the Song Dynasty were like this, with intricate relationships.

Zhao Xu stood up and told Shi Deyi: "If there are results from the capital hall, just tell me..."

"only!"

Zhao Xu took Shi Deyi to the Jingxi Road sand table that had just been dedicated to the palace by Shen Kuo, and looked at the geographical situation of Jingxi.

Zhao Xu suddenly asked: "By the way, since Xian Yuqian has been transferred to Jingdong, does Shen Xiyan, the former deputy transport envoy of Jingdong Road, have a new assignment?"

"Shen Xiyan has entered the country and is waiting for you!" Shi Deyi replied.

"Oh..." Zhao Xu was just concerned. He had never met Shen Xiyan, so naturally he couldn't talk about his likes and dislikes.

"Please sort out Xian Yuqian's resume and identity for me..."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Shi Deyi remembered something and reported: "Everyone, it seems that today the Supervisory Yushi Wang wrote a letter to impeach Fan Xun, an official in the counties and towns around the Kaifeng Prefecture..."

Kaifeng Mansion is now the place where the emperor governs, so of course this matter must be reported.

"uh-huh?"

"It is said that it was because of Fan Xun that he wrote a letter begging to be dismissed from Shanling Official..."

Zhao Xu snorted: "Is he so unwilling to be loyal to the late emperor's mausoleum?"

Shi De lowered his head and said, "It seems that Fan Xun has already written a letter to plead guilty and has closed his mind to think about it..."

Zhao Xu continued to snort coldly: "Now that you think about it, are you pretending to be a loyal minister and a filial son?"

Although he knew in his heart that there must be something behind this matter.

However, Fan Xun was openly unwilling to serve as the tomb official of the late emperor.

No matter what the reason is, for Zhao Xu, who claims to be the most filial son in the world throughout the ages, even if it is just a performance, this guy should be thrown to the local place to reflect and reflect.

However, if Zhao Xu remembers correctly, this Fan Xun should be Wang Anshi's disciple.

Therefore, Zhao Xu didn't want to interfere too much in this matter, so he just expressed his stance.

To avoid being used as an excuse to criticize Wang Anshi.

For Zhao Xu, since Fan Xun wanted to plead guilty, the selection of new candidates for official duties in the counties and towns around Kaifeng Prefecture would begin.

This candidate needs to be chosen carefully.

Kaifeng Prefecture is a very large city with a high political status.

In addition to the two Chi counties of Kaifeng and Xiangfu, there are also fourteen Ji counties.

The county magistrates were all officials from the Beijing Dynasty, and the population within the territory was also large.

The official affairs of the counties and towns within the Kaifeng Prefecture are responsible for the main affairs of the other fourteen counties except Kaifeng and Xiangfu, and their status is only under the prefect.

Therefore, you have to choose someone who is trustworthy and capable to do this.

Without hesitation, Zhao Xu gave the order: "Shi Deyi, go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to pass on my oral instructions, and ask Su Song, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, to come to the palace alone to answer!"

"What do you mean?"

"If I want to govern Kaifeng, I must seek good officials! As for the person in the current court who is suitable to assist me and has the right official position, after thinking about it, Su Song is probably the only one!" When saying these words, Zhao Xu couldn't wait anymore. .

In his previous life, the minister he trusted most, besides Zhang Dun, was Su Song!

Su Song was also the only minister in Shaosheng's era who served as prime minister in Yuanyou's era but never suffered any political turmoil or even the slightest harassment.

Zhao Xu showed great favor to him and took good care of him.

why?
It was definitely not because of the Yuanyou Water Transport Instrument Station, nor could it be his part-time job as a scientist - at that time, Zhao Xu had no idea about the value of Su Song and his inventions.

There is only one reason why Zhao Xu favors Su Song - in the entire Yuanyou era, Su Song was the only prime minister who insisted on repeating it to Zhao Xu after telling the Empress Dowager.

He was also the only prime minister who did not turn his butt towards him in the court, but was respectful and constantly asking for instructions!
Therefore, after Zhao Xu took office, he affectionately called him: Mr. Su Xianggong.

After Su Song invited him to go out, he continued to show kindness.

Later, Su Song's mother passed away, and he specially ordered Su Song to be known to Yangzhou.

It is a great honor for him to return to his hometown in glory and preside over his mother's funeral as his parents' official!

Even when Su Song became an official, he would always send envoys to give him gifts on his birthday.

Since waking up in Qingning Palace, Zhao Xu has been deliberately avoiding contact with Zhang Dun and Su Song.

Not only to protect them, but also to prevent these two people from becoming the target of public criticism.

Muxiu in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!

But now, Zhao Xu has the ability to protect them.

So, let’s stop pretending and let’s show off!
Once the power is in hand, Su Song will be transferred! …

Su Song was at home at this time, talking to his new friends.

This man's name was Han Gonglian, and he was just an official in the Ministry of Personnel. His official position was low, and he had nothing to do with Su Song.

However, Su Song accidentally discovered that this official was proficient in mathematics, astronomy and various instruments.

Immediately, I felt the desire to make friends - for Su Song, such a confidant was so difficult to find!

There are even fewer ministers in the entire court who like these things like him.

As a result, Su Song quickly became good friends with Han Gonglian, and they talked about everything within a few months.

As long as they have free time, the two of them will study mathematics and astronomy together, and play with various small things.

Even take it upon yourself to make some exquisite utensils.

For other scholar-bureaucrats, this may be a sign of losing their ambition by playing with things and not doing their proper work, but for Su Song, this is his way.

In the past two months, Su Song and Han Gonglian have been talking about the various mixing instruments and omissions in the Astronomical Supervision Bureau.

First of all, it is not accurate enough!The second is that contemporary astronomical observations are often wrong.

Therefore, during the discussion, both of them felt that they should convene the world's skilled craftsmen and ministers who are good at mathematics and astronomy in the contemporary era to jointly create an instrument that can represent the highest level of the Song Dynasty to replace those in the past.

Now, the two are also talking about this topic.

"It's a pity that I'm a man of few words now..." Su Song sighed: "It's hard to speak out about this in front of the emperor..."

After the death of the late emperor, Su Song lost his most supportive person.

Although the new king is smart and handsome, he has only met him a dozen times, and they always met him from a distance in the court.

There are at most ten sentences in total, and most of them are: "Forgive me a gift, give me a seat, give me tea..."

On the other side of the two palaces, he had even less channels to comment.

In addition, recently, there have been several examples in the court of people who overstepped their duties and made remarks, and then were severely punished.

Su Song was a little timid, so he could only bury these things in his heart.

At most, when the capital is discussing matters, he can talk to the governors about his ideas and hope to get support.

However, Han Jiang only cared about adjusting various laws. When Lu Gongzhu was in power, he was busy introducing various talents to the court.

Neither of them cared about astronomy or omissions.

Although Zhang Dun, Zhang Hong and others were very interested in what he said, they also said that this matter could only be done with the support of the palace.

Because only the emperor or the two palaces can mobilize the manpower and material resources he needs.

Especially those who are skilled craftsmen.

This matter became awkward like this.

Of course Han Gonglian understood, so he sighed: "I heard that today's officials are extremely smart. If Gonglian can have the opportunity to play against each other in front of the emperor... maybe this can be done!"

"It's difficult!" Su Song sighed: "Although the emperor has stopped the feast, it is still extremely difficult to get into the performance!"

Although after the winter solstice, the emperor had already stopped the menstrual feast.

However, there are still countless officials lining up waiting for his summons.

Even among the chief ministers in the capital, it is said that not everyone has been summoned by the emperor now.

For Su Song, it was extremely difficult to get a chance to perform in front of the emperor.

We can only wait and see next year whether we can get the help of the right minister Lu Gongzhu and let the emperor issue an edict to summon him - Su Song's sister is married to Lu Gongzhu's cousin Lu Changxu. He and Lu Gongzhu are considered relatives.

As soon as Su Song finished speaking, his son Su Jia came to report outside the door: "Sir, the officials just came to report that the emperor sent an envoy to the house..."

Su Song listened and was stunned for a long time.

Then, he looked at Han Gonglian.

Han Gonglian immediately stood up and congratulated: "Congratulations to Mr. Su, congratulations to Mr. Su. Perhaps it was the official's virtue that summoned Mr. Su!"

Su Song is a person who takes etiquette very seriously.

He immediately got up, went to change into court clothes, and at the same time ordered his family to prepare the incense table.

But the facts told him that it was not necessary.

Because the ministers who came to convey the order this time were only conveying the oral instructions of the officials.

"Official instructions: Zhilong Tuge and Su Song, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, will meet alone in Chongzheng Hall tomorrow!"

Su Song accepted the order, faced the direction of Funing Hall and bowed again before getting up.

His son Su Jia secretly handed a piece of gold to the minister.

Su Song then quietly approached and asked, "May I ask the angel, why did the official summon me?"

Do you recommend anything written by Lu Gong?impossible!
Because Su Song had only asked Lu Gong to write it two days ago, but he was declined.

Lu Gongzhu told him that now, among the prime ministers of the capital, in addition to the left prime minister, him, the right prime minister, and Zhang Dun.

Even Zhang Hong, Sima Guang, Li Qingchen, and An Tao haven't had the chance to stand alone in front of the emperor!

Therefore, Mr. Lu had nothing to do!
So, why did the official family send someone to summon him, Su Song, to enter the palace to face him alone?

The minister laughed and said, "Shilang Su, this is a good thing!"

"You, prepare yourself for the imperial battle!"

Su Song quickly thanked him.

Although he still doesn't know the reason, there may be a chance to fight alone in front of the emperor, which is very important to him!
Because maybe we can take advantage of the opportunity to get official support!

　Note: Household money is a term used in the Northern Song Dynasty for the property of a house that has been wiped out.

　　It’s not clear at the moment, what is the so-called money for buying a house and extinguishing it?
　　It can only be speculated that it is a model similar to buying money-paying money to buy the property of an impoverished family.

　　The widowed wife of a dignified prime minister actually wrote a letter asking the emperor to forgive such debts. This is something the Wu family can do!

　　ps: In the Northern Song Dynasty, many welfare benefits were implemented through the property of extinct families.

　　For example, cheap civilian medicines from familiar drugstores.

　　It is also like housing for homeless people to live in, or burying orphans without children.

　　This is also the reason why the protagonist dared to give orders to Kaifeng Mansion to prevent people from freezing to death in winter.

　　First, in Bianjing, there are actually very few people who may freeze to death because they cannot afford charcoal.

　　Most of them are old, weak and lonely.

　　As for these people, Kaifeng Mansion has statistics and data.

　　Secondly, Kaifeng Prefecture has the largest number of households with no money.

　　The legal system itself stipulates that if a household has no money, it is to engage in welfare undertakings.Kaifeng Mansion itself also has responsibilities in this area.

　　Third, there are also political factors.

　　In the first year of the new king's reign, too many civilians should not freeze to death.

　　Once it appears, the political impact will be too bad!
　　Note 2: Historically, these personnel appointments have set off the prelude to party strife in the Yuanyou era.

　　Because the appointment of these people did not go through the capital hall at all. They were recommended privately by Sima Guang and Lu Gongzi behind Cai Que and Zhang Dun's backs. This completely violated the political rules of the Northern Song Dynasty - officials must be recommended publicly and must go to the capital. Hall.

　　But... Sima Guang and others said: Although we recommended it privately, we are all public-minded.

　　


(End of this chapter)