I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 22 Become famous all over the world with one article
Three days later.

Su Liang's "Book of Refutations of Chen Shishi" was released with great enthusiasm.

It contains nearly [-] words, with sharp writing and brilliant literary talent.

It discusses the problems that arise during the implementation of the New Deal Program "Ten Matters in Answering the Imperial Edict".

This article has detailed examples to rely on, solid data to examine, and no subjective assumptions. It is all based on facts and points out all the shortcomings that have existed since the New Deal.

Of course, Su Liang did not hesitate to praise some policies that could be retained.

Finally, we came to the conclusion: The New Deal is a good policy, but if it is implemented too hastily and violently, it is like running with a limp or using strong medicine for severe illness.

After Zhao Zhen read this article, he praised it highly at the court meeting.

The book engraving institutions of the Imperial College, Dali Temple, Jinzou Academy, Chongwen Academy and other government offices were ordered to work overtime to engrave and copy this article.

At this time, the officials in Beijing all understood what the officials meant.

The New Deal, which lasted for more than a year, has come to an end!

On that day, some officials petitioned to abolish the New Deal and all decrees be implemented in accordance with the old orders before the New Deal.

The New Deal involved various state capitals in the Song Dynasty and attracted many followers.

In less than five days, the "Book of Refutations and Chen Shishi" had spread throughout the Song Dynasty.

This article has received mixed reviews from the public.

Some people believe that the end of the New Deal means that the strategy of strengthening the Song Dynasty failed. This is the tragedy of the Song Dynasty. In the future, they will still live in the humiliation of Xixia and Liao Kingdom. Recovering the Sixteenth State of Yanyun is even more idiotic.

Some people also believe that the New Deal has actually been unable to be implemented for a long time. Now that the knot is cut quickly, internal friction can be regarded as reduced.

However, no one thinks that he is a clique anymore.

……

Regardless of praise or criticism, this article has made Su Liang famous all over the world.

Countless people have remembered this young censor Li Xing.

Some called him a traitor and put him on the list of conservatives; others praised his excellent writing skills and praised his move as a relief for the country.

……

On the northwest border, in a house.

A middle-aged Confucian scholar with a solemn face is reading Su Liang's "Book of Refutations and Chen Shishi".

On the side, a young man said dissatisfiedly: "Mr. Fan, this Taiwanese admonishment officer named Su Liang is really too much. He completely negated your reform achievements in one article. This..."

This middle-aged Confucian scholar was Fan Zhongyan who was ordered to patrol the northwest.

Fan Zhongyan waved his hand and interrupted the young man's words.

"This article is well-founded and reveals the true meaning of the New Deal. I, Fan Zhongyan, am stubborn. I am stubborn! If we want to strengthen the Song Dynasty, we must find a new way. It is really my fault to make the Song Dynasty lame and run in a hurry."

Fan Zhongyan can be said to be the first-class character among the scholar-officials of the Song Dynasty.

Although this article will cause difficulties in his official career.

But he doesn't care at all.

In his eyes, a good article is a good article, and what makes sense is what makes sense.

……

Hebei East Road, Damingfu.

In a study room.

Fu Bi, who was in Xuanfu Hebei Province, was reading "The Book of Ten Matters", with his hands trembling slightly.

"This article is wonderful, wonderful! The road to reform is a narrow escape, and the road is blocked. We should turn around. This new policy is not entirely blocked by the conservatives. I am also wrong! I am also wrong!"

Fu Bi thought for a while, splashed ink and started writing a letter of resignation.

……

Daming Mansion, Hebei, in the courtyard of a mansion.

Two young women with graceful figures and beautiful faces were pressing the waist and legs of a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man finished reading "Book of Refutations and Chen Shishi" and murmured: "Humph, I knew the New Deal would not last long. This article must have been written by the official Su Liang. This Su Jingming is really valued by the officials." he!"

This person is none other than Xia Song, who was exiled and is now living a semi-retired and luxurious life in Daming Mansion.

……

At this moment, in Zhending Mansion, Hebei.

Ouyang Xiu, the envoy of the Hebei Capital Transport Bureau, who has the power to decide the affairs of the government, has read the "Book of Ten Matters" more than ten times.

"Su Liang and Su Jingming, this little friend has a great talent, a great talent! This article is not about the failure of the New Deal, but about correcting the mistakes, correcting the mistakes of the reform law, and correcting the mistakes of the officialdom of the Song Dynasty. The more I read it, the more I feel it. I mean, no, no, I must write down my feelings!"

Ouyang Xiu's face was full of excitement.Since his mission to Hebei, Ouyang Xiu has written a series of articles such as "The Envoy from Hedong and the Envoy from Hebei" and "The Envoy from Hebei".

He is not in the court, but his words can always be heard in the court.

He was addicted to writing articles and was the most aggressive fighter in the Song Dynasty. When he saw this article, he only regretted that it was not written by himself.

……

Liangzhe Road, Mingzhou, Yinxian, next to a field ridge.

A young man in his twenties with dirty hair and greasy clothes was sitting on a patch of dirt.

While nibbling on a cold steamed bun, I read Su Liang's "The Book of Ten Matters in Pitiao Chen".

"You are worthy of being a Jinshi in the same discipline as me, Wang Jiefu. Brother Jingming is really the pillar of the country. Reform and reform cannot be carried out by officials first. If I were to preside over it, I would definitely start with the wealth of the people!"

His tone is firm, and although his appearance is sloppy, you can tell by listening to his words that he is not an ordinary person.

He is no one else.

It was Wang Anshi who was on the same Jinshi list as Su Liang.At this moment, he is serving as the magistrate of Yin County.

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at the same time.

In a house in Meishan, Meizhou.

A middle-aged Confucian scholar placed two copies of "The Book of Ten Matters" in front of the two children respectively, holding a ruler in his hand.

"Shi'er, Che'er, your homework today is to recite and write this article silently. My father will come to check the progress in the evening. Remember, don't miss a word. Even if you don't understand, you must remember it in your mind!"

Little Su Shi and little Su Che looked through this long article of nearly [-] words, and couldn't help but pout their mouths in depression.

The two brothers silently wrote down a name: Su Liang.

……

Soon, Zhao Zhen received letters of resignation from Fan Zhongyan and Fu Bi.

Zhao Zhen got off the donkey down the slope.

Fan Zhongyan was removed from the post of participating in political affairs, and was ordered to know Pizhou and serve as the pacification envoy of the Fourth Road in Shaanxi Province.

Fu Bi was relieved of his post as Deputy Privy Envoy, and was ordered to know Yunzhou and serve as the pacification envoy on the east and west roads of Beijing.

Both of them have the talent to rejuvenate and secure the country.

Instead of letting them fight in the court, it would be better to let them shine on the border.

……

these days.

As the popular spicy chicken in Bianjing City, Su Liang clearly felt a different atmosphere.

Many officials who were not familiar with him invited him to have tea and drinks.

Some officials from other places who had only met him once also wrote to him to reminisce about old friendships.

The petty officials in Taijian who had ignored Su Liang began to greet him warmly from a hundred meters away.

Even Wang Gongchen and Qian Mingyi, who had always disliked him, nodded to him with smiles on their faces and called him "Brother Jing Ming" from time to time.

As a human being, Su Liang II knew that the last thing he could do in the officialdom was: drifting.

He was the same as always.

Light the meal on time, leave the office and go home.

Apart from occasionally having a drink with Bao Zheng and chatting, he almost never goes out to make friends.

He has a lovely wife at home and doesn't like going out to socialize at all.

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The fifth day of December.

Zhongshu issued an edict, ordering Su Liang to concurrently serve as a banquet official and a storyteller in Chongzheng Hall.

This time, there was no objection in the court.

However, it is already the twelfth lunar month, and the prayer feast has been suspended. It will not be restarted until February.

Zhao Zhen's move was intended to allow Su Liang to receive some salary, which could be regarded as a reward for him.

Zhao Zhen advocated frugality, but he was never stingy with rewards for officials. This was a common practice among Song emperors.

　This chapter is based on historical facts regarding the release of Fan Zhongyan and Fu Bi.The Qingli New Deal has too many implementation problems.Su Liang advocates reform, but not now.At the moment, it is just ideological influence. When Su Liang grows up, he will take action on Song Dynasty.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)