I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 441 Reversal! I, Yan Shu, high-profile support the overhaul of "Song Xingtong"

The next day, early in the morning.

When Su Liang arrived at the official residence of Yan Shu at the appointed time, the latter was already waiting outside the gate.

This time, Yan Jidao did not accompany him.

Yan Shu looked at Su Liang and said with a smile: "Jingming, if you want to go to the Long Yu Army camp, there is no need. I know the strength of the Long Yu Army, but it does not represent the national power of the Song Dynasty!"

On the first day, I watched the business in the market, and on the second day, I watched the daily life of the government.

On the third day, Yan Shu thought that Su Liang would take him to see the majestic soldiers of the Song Dynasty to demonstrate the achievements of the reform.

But in his eyes.

The Long Yu Army was a product of the imperial court that spent a lot of money and could not be copied in large quantities.

and.

Using these reform achievements to persuade him to give up his opposition to the overhaul of "Song Xingtong" would not make him change his mind.

Su Liang smiled and said: "Mr. Yan is really wise. We are indeed going to the military camp today, but we are not going to the Long Yu Army camp. We are going to a place where there is no official edict and even the ministers of the Central Committee are not allowed to enter."

Yan Shu looked puzzled and got into the carriage.

……

An hour later.

Su Liang took Yan Shu to an weapons prison in the military camp on the southern outskirts of the city.

The door of the weapons prison.

The soldiers were uniformly dressed in black armor, with swords on their waists and crossbows in their hands.

At this time.

A burly young man walked over quickly, cupped his hands and said: "The guards guarding Bianjing's first-class weapons are all highly skilled. See Yan Gong and Su Si for their advice. Zhang Duzhi has informed you in advance that the two generals are coming. Please Show me the official edict!”

Immediately, Su Liang took out the official imperial edict he had applied for from the ban.

After Gao Shu read it, he handed over his hands again and said: "Please, please raise your hands. You need to search your body for any prohibited items."

Su Liang immediately raised his hands, and then let Gao Shu search him from head to toe.

After searching Su Liang, Yan Shu also raised his hands.

He was surprised at this moment.

He also served as deputy privy envoy and inspected the weapons inspection.

But this was the first time I had seen such an armory supervisor with soldiers of the Forbidden Army standing guard with bows and crossbows, as well as official orders and body inspections.

This level of defense is even stricter than being banned.

Then, under the guidance of Gao Shu, Su Liang and Yan Shu walked towards the weapons prison.

The two of them kept facing inward and passed through five gates. Gao Shu showed his official edict five times before arriving at a long corridor.

The three of them walked along the corridor for about three hundred meters and came to a courtyard.

There are three big characters written on the courtyard: Firearms Camp.

this moment.

Only then did Yan Shu realize that Su Liang was taking him to see firearms.

Yan Shu also has a certain understanding of firearms.

He knew that the current firearms of the Song Dynasty were very powerful, and their attack power exceeded that of bows and crossbows, but he had never seen what they looked like.

soon.

The three of them arrived at the firearms camp.

As soon as they entered the door, the three of them smelled a pungent smell.

It's the smell of sulfur.

The soldiers inside were very busy.

Some people forge metal, some carry items, and some have heated discussions around a drawing...

Not like other yamen.

Soldiers would bow politely when seeing officials coming.

These soldiers were still doing their own thing and ignored them.

Su Liang said to Gao Shu: "Gao Dutou, please take us to see the power of wind fire gun and wind fire thunder first!"

"Understood." Gao Shu immediately led the way.

Su Liang said to Yan Shu: "Mr. Yan, this is the place where firearms are forged in Bianjing City. Currently, there are wind and fire guns that can be used similar to bows and crossbows, as well as wind and fire thunders that can produce huge explosive power."

Yan Shu nodded.

After a while, the three of them came to a battlefield.

After Su Liang and Yan Shu stood in a fenced area.

Several soldiers dressed in black walked out together, each holding a wind-fire gun, and then aimed at a target a hundred meters away.

At this time, the wind fire gun no longer needs to be fired.

There is a flint in the barrel of the gun, and the ammunition can be pushed out after the mechanism is pulled.

However, you still need to refill the ammunition once to fire a shot.

"Launch!" Gao Shu ordered with a wave of his hand.

boom! boom! boom!
With the sound of gunpowder exploding in my ears.

Yan Shu's body shook and he was startled. Su Liang quickly supported him.

Yan Shu slowed down, looked at the pierced target in front of him, and murmured: "Awesome! Awesome! We have such magic weapons, so we won't be afraid of Liao Xia!"

At this time.

Su Liang looked at Gao Shu and said, "One wind, fire and thunder."

Gao Shu took out a ledger from the side and motioned for Su Liang to sign.

At present, the wind and fire gun can be tested multiple times after receiving the official order, and then the relevant person in charge can record it.

As for the wind, fire and thunder test explosion, in addition to the official handwritten edict, it also requires the signature of the applicant.

Because the wind, fire and thunder are very powerful and are also used in mining, the review is very strict. Each one has a number, and the reason for each use must be written clearly.

In case there is an accident or it is stolen abroad by some people.

If the secret recipe for making Feng Huo Lei was known to Liao Xia, it would be a huge disaster for the Song Dynasty.

After Su Liang signed his name, Gao Shu pointed to a slope about five hundred meters away in front of the battlefield.

"Later, the wind, fire and thunder will detonate on that slope.

The soil slope is slightly raised.

There are also some big rocks and large wooden piles placed on it to more vividly show the explosion effect.

About ten breaths later.

Gao Shu held up a command flag and shouted: "Explode!"

at this moment.

Two soldiers held shields in front of Yan Shu and Su Liang.

Although the possibility of debris splashing on them is not high, it must be taken just in case.

"Boom!"

This sound was like thunder falling from the sky.

All the wooden piles and stones on the slope were blown away, dust rolled in, and debris flew everywhere. After it dispersed, the original slope turned into a pit nearly one foot in diameter and one foot deep.

Yan Shu opened his mouth in surprise.

He had heard that the imperial court had developed an explosive firearm, but he did not expect that the effect of the explosion would be so shocking.

He had seen firearms that looked like Feng Huo Lei before.

Its function is basically to burn, and the explosion sound is very loud, but it is difficult to hurt people, just like a firecracker.

But the mere sound of the wind, fire and thunder can cause the opponent's cavalry horses to lose their position.

Not to mention the devastation caused by the explosion.

"Awesome! Awesome! It won't be that difficult for me to mine in the future!" The first thing Yan Shu thought of was the mining use of Feng Huolei.

After Yan Shu experienced the power of the Wind Fire Spear and Wind Fire Thunder, Su Liang said: "Gao Dutou, take us to the firearms warehouse to have a look!"

"Mr. Yan, Su Sijian, please come with me!"

A quarter of an hour later.

The three of them came to a huge warehouse.

There are still heavy guards in front of the warehouse, and you need to show the official warrant and then search yourself.

After opening the warehouse, Yan Shu was shocked by the items inside.

Inside the warehouse, the shelves are arranged neatly, and above the shelves are all wind and fire guns.

The box not far away contained wind, fire and thunder.

Gao Shu said: "Currently, there are 25643 wind and fire guns in this warehouse, and there are 1345 wind and fire mines, and the number is still increasing."

"This... this... so much!" Yan Shu could see that the production process of wind fire guns and wind fire thunders was very complicated and required a large amount of sulfur, which was in short supply in the Song Dynasty.

It obviously took many days and a lot of manpower, material and financial resources to produce so many. Yan Shu was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Su Liang, his eyes widening.

"Jing Ming, this...isn't this right?"

Su Liang knew what Yan Shu was going to say and immediately waved his hand towards Gao Shu.

The latter immediately understood and retreated with the surrounding soldiers.

this moment.

Su Liang and Yan Shu were the only ones left in the warehouse.

Yan Shu lowered his voice and said, "Jingming, the court... wants to start a war?"

"Because of the need to launch a war...that's why we overhauled the "Song Xingtong", strictly enforced the law, stabilized the country, and then devoted all our efforts to the outside world."

Yan Shu was once the first prodigy of the Song Dynasty and saw so many firearms.

He can naturally think that it is for war.

Su Liang nodded.

"The most important part of the entire Song Dynasty's reform was to complete the unfinished ambition of Taizu Taizong, regain the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and even destroy enemy countries!"

"What a huge ambition! This...is this going to be like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty? This will put the Song Dynasty in danger!"

"We, the Song Dynasty, have never been wary, and if we force Liao, Xixia, Goryeo and other countries to unite, there is no guarantee that we will win. On the contrary, it will destroy the current achievements of the reform!"

Yan Shu's tone suddenly became anxious.

His character has always been to do only the sure thing.

"Mr. Yan, it's not that we want to fight, it's that we have to fight!"

"I take you to see the markets and trade in Bianjing City, not to show off to you the results of the Song Dynasty's reform, but to let you know that it is not easy for us to achieve the current results. The richer we are, the more prosperous our trade will be, and Liaoxia will The more the enemy wants to invade us, the only way we can protect our trade is by taking the initiative."

"Besides, don't you want the Song Dynasty to surpass the prosperous Tang Dynasty?"

These words immediately stopped Yan Shu.

Who doesn’t want to live in a prosperous age, who doesn’t want to see peace and prosperity for the country and the people.

What he questioned was Da Song's current ability.

Su Liang continued: "The reason why the imperial court attaches great importance to the rule of law is to create a prosperous world."

"The "Song Xingtong" was based on the "Tang Code". Now it has great limitations, and it has too heavy privileges for some people. If it is not changed, it will not be fair and unfair. How to unite the hearts of the whole people, internally Instability, how to fight foreign wars.”

"At present, the imperial court has the money, soldiers and strength to accomplish this feat. This is also the main reason why all the officials in the yamen have fighting spirit. Our generation has the hope to create a prosperous age, even destroy Liao and Xia, and achieve an eternal great cause. Why? Can’t you give it a try?”

……

After listening to Su Liang's words, Yan Shu fell into deep thought.

He was an official from the Zhenzong Dynasty. Under the influence of the Chanyuan Alliance, he never thought that the Song Dynasty would take the initiative to go to war with Liaoxia.

He believed that in the Song Dynasty, as long as the country and the people were peaceful and the current peace could be maintained.

The goal of "recovering Yanyun" had been thrown out of the window as early as the Zhenzong Dynasty.

At this moment, Yan Shu felt that he was old.

He has completely failed to keep up with the current political pursuits of officials, and has completely failed to integrate into the current court.

About ten breaths later.

Yan Shu said: "Jingming, let me go back and think about it!"

Su Liang cupped his hands and said: "Mr. Yan, my purpose is not to persuade you to give up your opposition to the overhaul of "Song Xingtong", but I hope that you can publicly express your support for the overhaul of "Song Xingtong". With your support, the opposition voices in the court will be suppressed. It will be reduced by more than half!”

Yan Shu nodded, then turned and walked outside.

Su Liang took a long breath.

He has tried his best, but if Yan Shu still doesn't listen, then the officials will have to step in.

……

late at night.

In a bedroom in the Bianjing official office.

Yan Shu and his son sat opposite each other in front of the tea table.

Yan Shu looked at Yan Jidao and asked, "Son, in the future, when you enter the official career, would you like to become an official like your father?"

"Father, you are already the prime minister. Although my son also wants to become an official, he will be satisfied with half of his father's achievements!"

Yan Shu rolled his eyes at him.

"You and I, father and son, don't have to cater to each other. Of course you have heard some official comments about being a father. What do you think is my father's biggest shortcoming?" Yan Shu asked simply.

Yan Jidao thought for a while.

"Many people say that my father likes to be prudent and protect himself. I don't agree. It's because my father is too demanding and considerate in everything."

"But how can everything in the world be so comprehensive? When the sun is at noon, it will be waning, and when the moon is waxing, it will be eclipsed. My father should really learn from Su Si's advice. He dares to do things and is not afraid of the world's insults. He just wants to be clear in his heart. He is like this , live happily!"

"My son understands me!" Yan Shu looked at Yan Jidao with a look of relief.

……

The next day, it was nearly noon.

Just when Su Liang thought that Yan Shu had not been persuaded, the palace attendant suddenly came to Jian Yuan and presented Su Liang with a Fei Bai book written by Zhao Zhen himself.

Su Liang opened it and saw a line of writing on it: Su Jingming, my son's wife.

Su Liang was immediately overjoyed.

Zhao Zhen sent these words to Su Liang at this time, which shows that Yan Shu was persuaded.

Half an hour later.

Su Liang saw the memorial submitted by Yan Shu this morning, which was called "The Book of Punishment of the Song Dynasty".

This article discusses the overhaul of "Song Xingtong" from three aspects: "Song Xingtong" is imitated from "Tang Law", the overhaul of "Song Xingtong" is to replace the old roots with the new roots of the country, and the various benefits of emphasizing the rule of law. the benefits of.

After Su Liang saw it, he couldn't help but clapped his hands and applauded.

He is indeed a prodigy.

He is worthy of being the pioneer of scholar-bureaucrat poetry.

The article is written in a gentle and elegant manner, describing the benefits of overhauling "Song Xingtong" without any aggression, and cleverly avoids the ultimate goal of "recovering the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties".

and.

What made Su Liang most excited was that Yan Shu hoped that the imperial court would announce this article to the world.

This move is of great significance.

Yan Shu, who has always been reserved and tactful, publicly expressed his support for the overhaul of "Song Xingtong", which will eliminate a large number of objections.

At present, the copyright of official memorials belongs to both the court and the officials.

Anything that does not involve the privacy of the court.

Officials have the right to publish it in their own collected works, or to request the court not to make the memorial public.

Zhao Zhen was naturally happy to announce this article to the world.

Two days later.

Yan Shu's "On the Punishment of the Song Dynasty" appeared in the folk tabloids in Bianjing City.

The people were full of praise for this article.

In less than half a day, the whole city was sold out, and there were countless copyists, which made Bianjing paper expensive.

Many scholar-bureaucrats found it unbelievable that the former Yan Shu would never have been able to do such a flamboyant thing.

……

Zhongshu Province, Political Affairs Hall.

Prime Minister Wen Yanbo looked at Fu Bi and said: "Prime Minister Fu, Mr. Yan is so understanding of the righteousness and high-profile support for the overhaul of "Song Xingtong". In the past two days, not only have the number of memorials against it dropped sharply, but also the number of memorials with suggestions has piled up. Xiaoshan, you have to buy him two more drinks!”

Although Yan Shu was Fu Bi's father-in-law.

However, since the Qingli New Deal, Yan Shu avoided suspicion and finally went public. There has always been a gap between the two sides.

Fu Bi was also very dissatisfied with him.

But what Yan Shu did this time made him stand in awe.

After the overhaul of "Song Xingtong", the consequences and impact are still unknown, and Yan Shu seems to have invested his entire life in it.

Fu Bi smiled and said, "Okay. My father-in-law is treating me to a treat tonight, and I have specially invited Jing Ming to accompany me!"

"Jing Ming is really capable. If he hadn't insisted on only marrying one wife, I would have wanted to marry my daughter to him. Such talented people are so rare. No, he is a genius. To have Jing Ming in the dynasty is really a blessing to the dynasty. Good luck!”

Wen Yanbo stroked his beard.

"Are you marrying a daughter? Which woman in the world doesn't want to marry Jingming. In the past two years, people who want to marry Jingming's son have lined up from Xuandemen to Nanxunmen. If I were a girl, I would be willing to marry her!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Hearing Wen Yanbo's joke, the husband in the political hall couldn't help but laugh.

Currently, many officials are trying their best to squeeze into the political hall, hoping to find a position of power.

Naturally, all the people present here will not give in.

But if the officials let Su Liang in, it would be a disaster.

They are absolutely willing to welcome him. It is so comfortable to be a teammate with Su Liang.

(End of this chapter)