I studied in modern times

Chapter 301
Early the next morning, Su Song got up, took a pen, and wrote on the Chaohu the outline of what he wanted to say today.

He is 65 years old and his memory is not as good as when he was young.

Therefore, he needs to record many things on the Chaohu.

His Xixian, Mrs. Xin, was by his side, tying up the fish bag for him and wearing her bun straight on her head.

Su Song inspected the Chao Hut before placing it on his body.

Then he went out surrounded by his whole family.

The house Su Song rented in Bianjing was close to Maxing Street and west of Zhouqiao, very close to the fruit store in Bianjing City.

Even though it is already the middle of winter, there are still more than a dozen peace trucks in the streets near the fruit store every day, braving the rain and snow, transporting large quantities of dried fruits and other items brought into the capital from various places to the fruit store for distribution.

When Su Song went out, he happened to see a police car pulling dozens of bags of dried fruits and struggling to walk on the road.

Because it snowed last night, in order to prevent the emergency vehicle from slipping.

Behind the body, there are three draft horses acting as brakes.

The heavy train slowly passed by Su Song. As Su Song looked at it, he was thinking about the structure of the train.

So much so that he forgot to move forward. It wasn't until Yuan Sui reminded him that he smiled: "I'll have to find an opportunity to borrow a peace car to come back and have a look..."

Taiping wagons were the main force for land transportation of bulk goods in the Song Dynasty. Although they were clumsy and slow, their cargo carrying capacity far exceeded all other land vehicles.

A flat car can carry thousands of kilograms of cargo and travel hundreds of miles at a time.

Of course, the animal power used for such a huge vehicle is also exaggerated. It is usually pulled by five horses in parallel, and three horses must be prepared as brakes for pulling backwards to prevent slipping in rain or snow or going too fast when going downhill. The car crashed and people died.

At the same time, those who can drive a Taiping car must be elderly.

Su Song rode his horse through Maxing Street and turned into Yu Street via Zhouqiao.

Go all the way along Yujie and you will arrive at Xuandemen.

After getting off Ma Yuan in front of Xuande Gate, they took their horses to rest, while Su Song tidied up his official uniform and futou, then took the imperial hut and walked into the imperial city.

When Su Song entered the city from Xuande Gate, Shi Deyi saw him from a distance.

He looked at the old minister and had various thoughts in his mind.

"I'm afraid the late emperor and everyone entrusted Su Zirong..."

As for why?
The reason is very simple. Su Song is the minister in the Song Dynasty who knows the most about the transportation and mountains and rivers geography in the Northern Territory.

In Xining and Yuanfeng, Su Song sent envoys to the northern captives many times.

After returning home, he continued to report the internal details of the Beilu to the late emperor. The late emperor greatly appreciated it and ordered Su Song to write it into a book.

That is "The Letters of Huarong and Luwei". This book is on Shi Deyi's desk.

It is the best book in the Song Dynasty for studying the Northern Barbarians.

Because this book not only provides a detailed description of the geography, mountains, rivers, roads and environment of Beilu, but also details the replacement and changes of Beilu in the past dynasties.

In addition, Su Song was also one of the most important reform promoters during Yuanfeng's restructuring.

Today's four selection methods for officials are Su Song's masterpiece.

The late emperor had great respect for Su Song because of this. The fault was not because last year the late emperor felt that his health was not as good as before, so he had to make preparations early and appointed Zeng Xiaokuan as the minister of the Ministry of Personnel to appease the elders.

Otherwise, Su Song should have been the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs long ago!
only……

Shi Deyi frowned as he recalled everyone's expressions yesterday.

"Even if the late emperor entrusted him, everyone should not pay so much attention to Su Zirong..."

He is the first person who comes to mind as the official of Kaifeng Prefecture.

He also said: "If I want to govern Kaifeng, I must look for good officials! But the person in the court who is suitable to assist me and has the right official position, after thinking about it, is probably Su Song!"

This is unusual!

So far, everyone seems to have made such a firm judgment only when dealing with Shen Kuo - Shen Kuo must be the one to focus on manufacturing the weapons bureau!

Nowadays, the government of Kaifeng Mansion has the attitude of "it must be Su Song".

It’s really thought-provoking!

However, Shi Deji just thought about it.

He would not reveal a word of these things to the public.

Under the watchful eye of Shi Deyi, Su Song walked to Zuo Zhaoqing's gate, and then entered the palace under the guidance of Di Yong, the general secretary of Hemen.

Shi Deyi also walked down from the tower of Xuandemen.

Head-on, he met Liang Congzheng.

"Everyone knows how elegant it is!" Liang Congzheng said with a smile.

Shi De once said with a formulaic smile: "The imperial medicine is not in the imperial medicine courtyard, why did it come to Xuandemen?"

"Look at the scenery!" Liang Congzheng said concisely and to the point.

"Oh!" Shi Deyi didn't say much. This big Diao Dang next to the Empress Dowager was the one who personally poured the poisoned wine into Zhang Maoze.

He has proven his loyalty to everyone with his actions!
"That's right!" Shi De suddenly turned around and said as soon as he was halfway there, "Liang Junyou has returned to Beijing from Xihe and met with everyone in Funing Hall this morning!"

"Thank you!" Liang Congzheng nodded.

Liang Junyou is Liang Congji, and Junyou is his cousin.

As for Liang Congji, you can tell from his name that he is closely related to Liang Congzheng.

The two of them could be said to be uncles and nephews - of course, not related by blood.

But among the ministers in this palace, blood ties are the least important.

Inheritance is the key!

Liang Congzheng was immediately full of confidence.

……

Su Song walked into the Chongzheng Hall step by step.

The huge Chongzheng Hall was very empty.

Apart from Yu Longzhi who was on guard, there were only figures behind the screen on the right.

That is the text in which Qi Julang prepared to record the unique relationship between the king and his ministers.

The officials have not yet come to the palace, so the throne is empty.

Su Song originally thought that he would have to wait for a while, but not long after he entered the palace, he heard the sound of ritual music.

Then, the officials, dressed in Chu yellow uniforms, walked into the Chongzheng Hall from the corridor at the back, surrounded by female officials, ministers and people with royal equipment.

Su Song hurriedly held the fluorine to welcome him: "Chen Song, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, welcome your majesty to the palace!"

The official walked to the throne and sat down.He has a straight body and sits upright, with dignity.This is the most proud thing for both the government and the public - most ministers have no chance to talk to His Majesty at close range. All they can see is his appearance when he ascends to the court, and what they can hear is the conversation with the Prime Minister.

And these two things, he perfectly satisfied the fantasies of both the government and the public.

He walks and sits in a proper manner, speaks in a proper manner, is pure, filial and wise. He is not like a child who is familiar with all affairs of state affairs.

It is said that even the two palaces need to ask his opinion on many things - because 'officials often know the evil and the loyal and the traitor at a glance'.

And those things finally proved the official's judgment.

Therefore, everyone in the government and the public said: This is how I became the king of the Song Dynasty!

The initial evaluation of Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty has quietly disappeared.

First, because the courtiers were afraid, they talked and talked, and finally they really cultivated an Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty!
Not so when you become a king!

Second, of course it’s to flatter!Also to show in front of the Northern and Western thieves that I, the Great Song Dynasty, have God’s blessing!
Thinking about these things in his heart, Su Song bowed respectfully again: "I wish your Majesty all the blessings!"

"I am blessed!" the official replied, "I will grant you a seat without any courtesy!"

Su Song thanked him again. A chair had been moved behind him, and a cup of tea was also delivered to him.

Su Song took the tea cup, sat down carefully, and held Chaohu in his arms.

Then he heard the official say: "You are indeed as Huang Kao said, you are a loyal and loyal elder in our court!"

Su Song immediately said: "Don't dare!"

But I was very moved in my heart!

Did the late emperor and the officials talk about me?Do you still say that I am a loyal elder?
Suddenly, a feeling called the grace of knowing someone came to mind.

"Don't be humble, sir!" The official said: "Huang Kao once said: There is no more loyal minister in the court than Su Song. He also taught me: If in the future, I want to assist ministers, Su Song will be one of them! "

"When I met with you today, I felt that what Huang Kao said was indeed true!"

Su Song listened and quickly stood up and bowed his head in the direction of Yonghou Mausoleum: "The late emperor has great love, I am ashamed to accept it!"

But the official said: "You must not be humble!"

"I summoned you to the palace today because I want to invite you to come to Kaifeng Mansion to assist me in governing the inside and outside of Kaifeng Mansion!"

Naturally, Su Song did not dare to disobey the order, and immediately bowed: "Old minister, I obey your Majesty's orders and do not dare to disobey!"

With his current status and qualifications, even being appointed as the prefect of Kaifeng is actually a demotion.

However, things are different now.

Kaifeng Mansion is led by the Emperor personally, and the officials of Kaifeng Mansion can almost be regarded as close ministers of the Emperor in a sense.

No matter how low the rank is, it is still a noble and dangerous position.

It's like being a Jingyan official. Fan Zuyu, Cheng Yi, and Lu Xizhe, who have the lowest official positions, are all just officials in the capital.

In particular, Cheng Yi and Lu Xizhe were not even Jinshi, but they were granted Jinshi status by the emperor.

But who dares to underestimate them?
What's more, he, Su Song, was personally invited by the emperor, and he was recruited in the name of the late emperor.

This is such a great favor from the emperor and so much courtesy that it is almost comparable to worshiping him as a prime minister!

I just heard the official on the throne say with great joy: "I have Aiqing to assist me, just like King Wen had Jiang Taigong, Qin Mugong met Baili Xi..."

"I hope that in the future, my beloved, you will give me more advice and correct my mistakes!"

"I don't dare, but I respectfully obey the Holy Order!" Su Song could only be moved now.

When the emperor was young, he personally summoned him to the palace and entrusted him to assist in important tasks and to rectify things.

This is something that every scholar-bureaucrat would never dream of doing.

At the same time, it is also something that scholar-bureaucrats strive for.

If you can meet the Lord of the Ming Dynasty and see how it can be used in today's world, you won't have the sorrow of a thousand-mile horse!
Excited, Su Song looked at his Chao Hut, and then boldly made his request: "I am scared, and I have something to report to Your Majesty..."

"Please tell me..."

"I dare not hide it from Your Majesty. I am very fond of mathematics, astronomy and Lu Ban's affairs... I have seen many mistakes in the court's lunar lunar instrument and oval inscriptions..."

"I want to gather the world's mathematicians and astronomy experts, as well as Luban's skilled craftsmen, to redefine the Hunyun Yun Yuan and the oval inscriptions of our dynasty, and even go a step further, combine them into one, and teach Han Zhang Heng's affairs!"

The official didn't hesitate at all and said directly: "This is easy! I'm reporting to the two palaces to set up a special bureau. I'll give you some advice and just focus on this matter!"

Su Song quickly thanked him again.

The official said: "However, I still need Aiqing's best assistance in Kaifeng Mansion!"

"I am so frightened that I dare not obey the imperial edict?!" Su Song was extremely happy.

The problem that had troubled him for a long time was solved today.

The official support made him even more happy!

With the emperor's support, he can get help from the entire Song Dynasty!

Skilled craftsmen, astronomers, and mathematicians can all be recruited from all over the world.

The money and materials required are as much as you need!

……

Zhao Xu looked at Su Song who was overjoyed in the palace.

He is happier.

Su Song's loyalty, meticulousness and generosity are combined with Cai Jing's skill, ability and determination.

what is this?
Tianpai!This is the beginning of Tianhu!

Moreover, now because Zhao Xu personally leads the Kaifeng Mansion.

Therefore, in the past, we needed to guard against the problems that ministers had been serving as officials in Kaifeng Mansion for a long time, which were complicated and difficult to control. We no longer need to worry about it.

Officials in Kaifeng Prefecture can be retained for a long time.

For Zhao Xu, this is almost like a experimental field where he can do things with confidence.

At the same time, Su Song is going to make the 'Yuanyou Hun Yun Water Transport Instrument'? !

This is fishing for grass and hunting rabbits!
What is the biggest feature of Yuanyou Hun Yun Water Movement Instrument?
Those precision parts?Those practical astronomical observation equipment?Those world-first escapements?

Both, and neither!
Water transport, water transport!
That machine, which represented the crystallization of science and technology in the entire Northern Song Dynasty, was a machine driven by water power!
Hydraulic power, before the steam engine, is the most reliable, complex, and stable source of power for mankind!
There are countless things that water power can do.

In the Song Dynasty alone, there are already several machines that utilize water power, such as waterwheels and water mills.

Especially the water mill is now the most important infrastructure in Bianjing City.

Most of Bianjing City needs water mills to spring grain and grind flour.

The largest government-run mill in Bianjing City is owned by someone named Zhao and belongs to Zhao Xu!
(End of this chapter)