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Chapter 568 0565 [Does the competition need to be funded by the court? 】

The difficulty with Zhao and Song is that if Zhao and Song are respected as the previous dynasty and are considered orthodox by the standards of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, then the Liao Kingdom will have to be regarded as a vassal state and appended to the history of the Song Dynasty.

People in the Liao Kingdom also have something to say. In terms of the country, I am older than Zhao Song, and in terms of territory, I am also older than Zhao Song.

Through the alliance of Tan Yuan, Song and Liao became brothers. The Emperor of Song personally admitted that Song and I were both emperors appointed by heaven, and both were emperors. It’s just that God now has two sons. We, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, are both orthodox.

How to do?
The key is not to talk about the Zhengshuo of the Five Dynasties, because if we look at the roots of the Five Dynasties, the Later Jin Dynasty was destroyed by Yelv Deguang. In other words, the Liao Dynasty inherited the Zhengshuo of the Later Jin Dynasty.

After the fall of the Later Jin Dynasty, Liu Zhiyuan, King of Beiping, the governor of Hedong Province, proclaimed himself emperor in Taiyuan, and this was how the Later Han Dynasty was established.

If calculated according to previous standards, the Later Han Dynasty does not belong to Zhengshuo, and should be the same as those countries such as Wuyue, Southern Tang, and Hou Shu that established themselves as kings.

The legal system of the Later Han Dynasty was not established, and the subsequent Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Song Dynasty and Song Dynasty were even more untenable.

The root cause of all this is the Chanyuan Alliance.

Song Zhenzong, a coward, recognized the Empress Dowager Xiao as his aunt and the Emperor of Liao as his younger brother, and paid tribute every year.

However, it would be a bit far-fetched to classify Zhao and Song as a continuation of the Five Dynasties, because the Zhao and Song Dynasties lasted for more than 160 years, which was more than twice as long as the five dynasties combined, and the north and south were unified.

It's very embarrassing, a little bit neither good nor bad.

This is why the court was so quarrelsome over the compilation of history.

But as a historian, it’s normal to have a quarrel.

The Five Dynasties were a mess. When the civil servants of Zhao and Song Dynasty compiled their history, they only recognized the Fourth Dynasty. They were also quarreling over whether Hou Liang was Zhengshuo.

Han Zhen said with a half-smile but not a smile: "Let's put aside the matter of compiling history for a few years."

No matter which faction he supports, he will arouse opposition from the other faction, which will cause trouble.

It is better to let it go for a few years and let the arrows fly for a while.

"I accept your order."

Seeing His Majesty starting to do Tai Chi, Wu Min had no choice but to bow and respond.

After Wu Min left, Liu Chang reported: "Your Majesty, Doctor Zhuang has entered the palace."

"Xuan."

Han Zhen ordered.

Not long after, Dr. Zhuang, dressed in Confucian robes, walked into the hall and said, "Zhuang Hong, a civilian woman, has met your Majesty."

"No gift."

Han Zhen smiled and said warmly: "Excuse me, Dr. Zhuang, for a trip."

In this era, gynecology is an extremely niche medical subspecialty, and it is estimated that there are only a few in the country.

Female gynecological masters like Zhuang Hong are extremely precious.

The last famous female doctor was Mrs. Zhang during the Jiayou period, but Mrs. Zhang was proficient in surgery, specializing in the treatment of ulcers and carbuncles.

Female gynecologists have a natural advantage. After all, there is still a defense between men and women. If a man only looks at the lower body, the woman will not have to live, even if the man is a doctor.

Zhuang Hong was flattered and said: "Your Majesty is too polite. It is an honor for a commoner woman to enter the palace and meet the saint."

After the greetings, Han Zhen went straight to the topic: "I think Dr. Zhuang must have heard about my construction of a medical school."

At this moment, Zhuang Hong finally understood His Majesty's intention and gave a big salute: "Your Majesty built a hospital and promoted medicine. This is a thing that benefits the world. The common woman has the courage to thank Your Majesty on behalf of all the people in the world."

Han Zhen said: "Over the past year, the Imperial Hospital has collected medical skills, compiled medical textbooks and lectures, and recruited famous doctors to serve as professors in the college. It has been quite successful, but I feel it is not enough. I want to set up a gynecology department in the medical school and recruit a group of female students. Do you think it’s feasible?”

Han Zhen's idea was not decided by a slap on the forehead.

Although today's social atmosphere is not as unrestrained as in the Tang Dynasty, it is still extremely open-minded. Women are the head of the household and there are countless people who set up stalls and shops.

There are even several female instructors in the Imperial College.

Establishing a gynecology department and vigorously cultivating female doctors will, on the one hand, facilitate female patients, and on the other hand, it will provide an additional way out for women.

After Zhuang Hong thought for a moment, he nodded and said, "It's feasible."

Han Zhen agreed: "Doctor Zhuang is a master of gynecology, so the post of doctor of gynecology in this medical school will be held by Dr. Zhuang."

The medical school is one of the four hospitals established by the imperial court. It is under the jurisdiction of the Taiyuan Hospital and is a proper imperial establishment.

A doctorate degree is an official position of the eighth grade.

Although Zhuang Hong has a great reputation, in the final analysis he is just a commoner.

At this moment, she was stunned by the appointment of an official, and then a surge of ecstasy surged deep in her heart.

Granting Dr. Zhuang Hong an official position is setting a benchmark.

Although there are many scholars these days, there are not many women who can read and write, and most of them come from well-to-do families. To put it bluntly, they are not short of money at all. After getting married, they can just support their husbands and raise children, and there is no need to support the family.

So how to attract these women to study medicine?
Official position.

Although he was only a medical officer, he was also appointed by the imperial court and had to wear official uniforms.

Zhuang Hong hurriedly knelt down and bowed with great salute: "Your Majesty's kindness is so great that the women of the people are extremely grateful and will work hard to repay your kindness."

"Doctor Zhuang, please get up."

Han Zhen raised his hand and said with a hint of contentment: "It's just a new gynecology department. At present, we only appoint Zhuang Qing as a doctor. There is no ceremony or teaching for the time being. Does Zhuang Qing have anyone to recommend?"

It’s still the old method, find a benchmark in the industry, and Han Zhen doesn’t have to worry about the rest.

As the saying goes, those who work hard govern others, and those who work hard govern others. Those who govern others eat others, and those who govern others eat others. The universal meaning of the world.

A superior person does not need to do everything personally, as long as he knows how to recognize people and how to employ them.

The most typical example of this is Liu Che.

Sure enough, after thinking for a moment, Zhuang Hong replied: "A civilian woman... I have three or five close friends, all of whom are from family backgrounds and have outstanding character."

Han Zhen said with a smile: "Okay, I'll leave this matter to Zhuang Qing. Don't let me down."

After finalizing the decision, Han Zhen sent the decree to confer a doctor of gynecology at Zhuanghong Medical College to the cabinet.

Han Zhen could actually make his own decision when appointing an official below the fifth rank, but the court had its own rules. If unnecessary, breaking the rules would actually do more harm than good to him.

Let hundreds of officials act like domestic slaves and kill them at will. Treat the national treasury as private property and use it at will.

The true man speaks of the Constitution of Heaven and follows the law when he speaks.

With Han Zhen's prestige, it is completely possible.

But everything has a price.

The specific price will be known by referring to Zhao Ji and Jiajing.

Sure enough, after the decree was sent to the cabinet, Xie Ding, Chang Yukun and others agreed without much hesitation, stamped it, and sent it to the Ministry of Personnel for registration.

Anyway, there are already several female teachers in the Imperial College, including one with a doctorate.

Besides, who can guarantee that my wife, concubines, and daughters won’t have headaches or fever in the future? It’s so convenient for a female doctor.

In this era, there are simply not enough doctors, so any class is very tolerant of doctors.

Even if the doctor dies, the patient's family will often only blame themselves for the bad fate, and rarely suspect that it was caused by the doctor's poor medical skills.

"Wei Chen has met your Majesty."

Gu Song walked into the hall with official steps. After standing still, he bowed.

Seeing this, Han Zhen joked: "Hey, I haven't seen you for a while, you look like a dog."

Gu Song chuckled: "In official circles, you can't help yourself. You have to put on a show to show to the people below, and you can't lose the face of Brother Han."

Han Zhen asked with a smile: "What are you busy with these days?"

"Isn't it just compiling business codes?"

Speaking of this, Gu Si looked bitter.

The Commercial Code is the first of its kind at this time. Everyone in the Commerce Academy is trying to figure it out. It has been compiled since Shandong. It has been almost three years now, but it is still only a draft. It is estimated that it will take several years until it is completely completed.

Han Zhen said: "Shang Dian doesn't need you, I have other tasks."

Hearing this, Gu Song was immediately overjoyed and asked quickly: "What is the mission?"

"The Cuju field has been built for more than half a year, and it's time to put it to use."

Han Zhen paused and said in a deep voice: "I am going to hold a national Cuju competition and invite Cuju clubs from all prefectures and counties to participate. The total prize is tentatively set at one million guju. According to a certain share, the top thirty Rewards for two Cuju clubs, as well as food and accommodation expenses for the Cuju club in Beijing.”

"A million strings?"

Gu Song was stunned at first, and then persuaded Jin: "Second Brother Han, if you like Cuju, you can just play in private. Why bother to mobilize troops and mobilize people, causing trouble for the people and loss of wealth?"

Han Zhen was angry and funny. He pointed at him and cursed with a smile: "You've grown so damn well, you even know how to use idioms."

Gu Song said seriously: "Second Brother Han, I am serious."

Seeing this, Han Zhen felt a warm current in his heart and said, "I'm not that stupid yet. The cabinet has approved this matter. Are you relieved now?"

"Then I'll feel relieved."

Gu Si smiled again.

Han Zhen waved his hand: "You can study the specific competition rules, as well as major and minor matters yourself, and write a copy and submit it."

Gu Song did not leave, but stretched out his hand and said, "Brother Han, where is the money?"

Han Zhen scolded: "You are a pig, do you still need money from the court to hold a competition?"

Liu Chang, who was standing aside, had a look of envy on his face. Right now in the court, the only people who could make His Majesty speak like this were probably Dean Gu and a few others.

This is the true merit of following the dragon. I have been with His Majesty since I was young and have deep feelings.

"I understand, I understand!"

After Gu Song thought for a moment, his eyes lit up and he immediately understood what Han Zhen meant.

It's just a scam!

Such a large-scale Cuju competition is hosted by the imperial court. As long as the news is spread, countless businessmen will naturally come to show off their money.

Han Zhen said with a satisfied look on his face: "You have to hold on to Zhao Guang first. If you give back more, you will make up less. In addition, the sports lottery should also be put on the agenda."

“What is a sports lottery?”

Gu Siong was really confused now.

Seeing his confused look, Han Zhen had no choice but to change his words to something simple and easy to understand: "Cuju is blessed with glory."

Gu Song didn’t understand the sports lottery, but when it came to Meng Cai, he understood it immediately.

Mengcai is the predecessor of lottery. It appeared as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, it gradually matured and had more tricks.

The six bets compete for supremacy and good luck comes, and the golden plate is opened by thousands of people.

This poem by Li Bai describes the grand occasion of Mengcai in the Tang Dynasty.

The National Cuju Competition cooperates with Meng Cai. Gu Song just thought about it for a moment and could understand the huge profits contained in it.

Thinking of this, Gu Song asked: "Does Meng Cai's income go to internal funds or to the national treasury?"

Han Zhen replied: "Return to the Institute of Commerce and Trade as an official welfare."

"I understand."

Gu Si nodded in response.

Han Zhen warned: "The rules of Mengcai must be set well, and the accounts should be made in triplicate. One should be kept in the Institute of Commerce and Trade, one should be handed over to the Supervisory Office, and the other should be submitted to the Ministry of Accounts, and the three parties should conduct cross-auditing. In addition, severe crackdowns on folk Cuju Mengcai should be carried out. "

The Institute of Commerce and Trade, the Supervisory Institute, and the Ministry of Accounts are all independent departments, and cross-auditing by the three parties can eliminate corruption among Mengcai's internal officials.

Gu Song said in a solemn tone: "Brother Han, please take it easy, I'll save you."

"Just go."

Han Zhen waved his hand.

The national Cuju competition is still very necessary. It can not only strengthen the people's physical fitness, but also enrich the people's spiritual entertainment. It can also bring the north and the south together. By the way, it can make a small amount of money and solve part of the official welfare. It can be said that it kills four birds with one stone.

Now, with the Northern Expedition to recover Xijing Road, Hedong Road, Northwest Fifth Road and the entire south, plus Shuzhong that is about to be acquired, the number of court officials has increased several times.

Although sea trade was hugely profitable, after all, sea trade had just started, so Han Zhen had no idea how much money he could make.

So, it’s always good to make more money.

The salary set by Han Zhen for court officials was very low, only one-fifth of that of Zhao and Song Dynasties. If the officials in the capital relied solely on salary, they might not even have accommodation and food.

After all, the consumption in Tokyo is really too high.

Therefore, whether you can have a good year depends entirely on dividends at the end of the year.

If the dividends are not enough to support life, there is no guarantee that officials will not take risks and take advantage of them.

Counting the time, the monkey should have arrived at the Strait of Malacca by now.

After Gu Song left, Han Zhen continued to deal with the memorials sent by the cabinet.

It wasn't until noon that he put down the memorial, stood up, stretched, and moved his muscles.

Seeing Liu Chang who had been standing quietly aside, Han Zhen asked, "Has Zhao Ji's residence been settled?"

Liu Chang replied: "Report to your Majesty, I ordered someone to make arrangements early in the morning."

"Ah."

Han Zhen nodded, stopped interfering, and walked out of Chui Gong Hall, heading to Yanfu Palace to have a meal and take a look at his three newborn children.

Babies are the cutest in the first year after they are born. As they get older, they start to hate people and dogs.

Xiao Heyue started to develop in this direction now, and Run Niang was so angry that she spanked her little butt several times.

But it was of no use. I cried when I was beaten, turned around and forgot about it.

……

Autumn is high and fresh.

Led by a helper, Lu He wandered around Tokyo.

"Officials, please take a look. This is the famous Imperial Street in the capital. It is thirteen feet wide and more than ten miles long. It starts from Xuande Gate in the imperial city and leads directly to Nanxun Gate. It is said that a total of 180,000 yuan was spent on its construction. Eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight blue bricks. During normal times, people in the city are not allowed to set foot on it, but during festivals, His Majesty will open it to the public."

"At that time, various vendors will be lined up on both sides of the Royal Street. It takes a day and a night to visit from beginning to end."

Bang Xian is very eloquent and can speak clearly and eloquently even if it is a gatehouse or a stone lion on the roadside.

Looking at the imperial street in front of him, which is like a thoroughfare to the sky, Lu He exclaimed: "Bianjing is really prosperous."

He had also traveled around to study before, and the most prosperous place he had been to was Jiangning.

Ten miles away from Qinhuai, he never wanted to leave.

But compared to Tokyo City, it is far behind.

Suddenly, Lu He's eyes flashed, pointing to a figure not far away on Yu Street, and asked: "You just said that people are not allowed to set foot on Yu Street on weekdays, so why can this person walk?"

Looking in the direction of his finger, Bang Xian chuckled: "As the good officials know, this person is the Jingjie Marquis of Qi State. He was originally the puppet Emperor of the Song Dynasty and was arranged by His Majesty to clean the Imperial Street."

Pseudo Song Emperor?
Song Duan?

Lu He was stunned for a moment, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Your Majesty’s method of punishment is simply...

It suited him so well.

Zhao Ji is mediocre and extravagant. He should suffer some punishment and experience the suffering of the common people.

(End of this chapter)