The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 363 Song Zhenzong's Achievements

【Song Zhenzong·Zhao Heng】

[Military achievements: Song Zhenzong had a high victory rate in foreign wars. He fought nine wars with the Liao Kingdom, winning seven of them. He also had wins and losses with the Dangxiang, and the record was even.]

[They also diverted the water of the Bao River through the Great Wall to Xiongzhou to isolate the Liao cavalry.]

[The four outlying forts were built to control the main traffic routes west of Longshan Mountain into Guanzhong, thus strengthening the military defense against the Dangxiang in the northwest.]

[But it is also true that the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun and Lingzhou were abandoned. ]

[Evaluation level E, score zero]

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{Zhao Heng was the first and only true emperor in Chinese history.}
{Generals in the early Song Dynasty were heavily influenced by the Five Dynasties. Frontline generals acted on their own, and it was common for their subordinates to pretend to obey their commanders and even to take advantage of them.}
{I really need to ask our dear Lord Wang about the Chanyuan Alliance. The two-sided encirclement turned into a situation of few against many. If I were Zhenzong, I would do it too! What a pig teammate.}
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Big man.

Liu Bang lay on his side on the couch, with his forehead supported and his legs crossed.

"His choice is understandable. Many ordinary people would do the same."

"But he is the emperor, and what he does represents the entire country."

Little Liu Heng sat aside and said calmly:
"In fact, part of the annual tribute payment in the Chanyuan Alliance was correct."

Liu Bang and Lu Zhi looked at each other sideways, and Liu Ying was in his mind's eye, wondering what he was thinking about.

Being stared at by the two big guys, little Liu Heng, who had not yet fully developed his form, calmed himself down and said:
"The Eastern Yi, Qi and Lu, the Southern Barbarians, Jing and Chu."

"During the Three Dynasties, they were all barbarians, but after nearly a thousand years, they have become the people of the Central Plains."

"The Five Barbarians of the Northern and Southern Dynasties eventually became descendants of the Tang Dynasty."

"If the Central Plains dynasty could spend a small amount of money to maintain a stable situation of Han nomadic life, it would actually save the trouble of building the Great Wall to face the endless border raids by the grassland tribes."

"If war is eliminated, the people will not have to pay more taxes or face displacement."

Liu Bang looked at little Liu Heng quietly, and he was very pleased.

"I am very pleased that you are thinking of the people."

"The people don't want war, and I don't want war either."

"No one likes war, except for those like Liu Che who are ignorant of the suffering of the people."

"But Heng'er, if you want to be reasonable, you must have strength yourself."

"Otherwise, the Huihe is an example."

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[Institutional construction: At the beginning of his reign, Song Zhenzong issued an edict that "among national affairs, sufficient food is the most important."

He also worked hard to fulfill his promise and formulated a policy of "pre-purchasing silk".

The imperial court would lend money to the people in advance during the lean season to help them solve agricultural production problems during the spring ploughing season.

At harvest time, the people were required to repay with silk, satin, cloth, and silk floss, which were products of their family sideline businesses.

This was initially supported by farmers.

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Ming Dynasty - Renzong Period
“The policy of pre-purchasing silk was originally a good one.”

Zhu Gaochi was wrapped in a wool blanket and holding a steaming cup of tea.

"It was originally sold in advance voluntarily by households, but as prices rose, the official price of money and silk became increasingly far from the average market price."

"The court was short of funds and used salt and other sundries instead of cash, or delayed the payment."

"If the people don't want to accept it, we will force them to pay."

"By the time of Emperor Renzong of Song, the advance purchase of silk had become an unequal transaction between officials and the public."

"During the reign of Emperor Shenzong, the regular tax was combined with the pre-purchased silk of 30,000 rolls. The pre-purchased silk and the regular tax on land tax were calculated together to form the regular tax."

"By the time of Emperor Huizong of Song, huh, it was even more of a waste."

"The state does not pay money to the people at all, but still collects silk, satin and cloth from the people as usual, and later converts part of the pre-purchased silk, satin and cloth into cash."

"It has become an additional tax on land tax."

Zhu Zhanji was puzzled when he heard this.

"Then this pre-purchased silk...is not a good one either."

Zhu Gaochi took a sip of tea and sighed:
“It’s actually a good one.”

"It's just that the situation in the Song Dynasty was too special."

"Song Zhenzong's governance of people's livelihood was actually very good, but he also left a lot of loopholes for frequent spending in the future."

"In his later years, he chose Shintoism as a way to govern the country."

“All my savings were squandered.”

"The imperial court couldn't even stabilize grain prices."

"Because..."

The father and son said in unison:

"No money!"

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[Awarding official land: In the Song Dynasty, state-owned land was awarded to local officials in office as a special allowance for them.]

【The laws and spirit implemented during the reigns of Taizu and Taizong were summarized and generalized as "ancestral stories" or "ancestral laws", and they were regarded as the criterion for governing the country. 】

[An order was issued that all salaries of officials should be paid in cash. Before this, salaries were paid in kind, and the prices of the goods were very high, so the salaries of officials did not match the actual amount.]

[It was stipulated that officials in Beijing would be given 60% of the original amount in cash, and officials from other places would be given 40% in cash. Although the amount was reduced, it was consistent with the name and the reality. Officials did not suffer any loss, and confusion was eliminated.]

[The following year, he issued an order to promulgate the salary standards for eunuchs. Prior to this, there was no fixed salary for eunuchs.]

[In 1012 AD, the edict on the salaries of all officials was issued, which announced the new salary amounts for all officials in the name of general salary increase.]

【The management of official salaries in the Song Dynasty began to be put on track. 】

[Evaluation B, three points]

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Ming dynasty.

After changing into a coarse linen shirt, Zhu Yuanzhang carried a hoe in one hand and waved a bamboo hat in the other.

"When Emperor Zhenzong of Song first ascended the throne, he was also known as a wise ruler."

"Li Hang is appointed as the first prime minister."

"All policies should be pragmatic and avoid empty talk."

"Every day when he heard about disasters and anomalies, he remained vigilant."

"Seven rules for civil officials: curb extravagance and establish clean government."

"It is a pity that in the Chanyuan Alliance, the ministers first opened the book of heaven to indulge their desires, and the other ministers also tried to please them in order to curry favor."

"As a result, a large number of people came along the way to offer their blessings, and more than 30,000 pieces of Zhicao were offered as gifts."

“Some good governance eventually turned sour.”

Queen Ma rolled her eyes and walked forward with the water pitcher.

A few little ones followed behind it like little ducks.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his hat awkwardly, and was relieved to see Zhu Biao standing calmly beside him. Then he muttered softly:

"Women and children are not worthy of being taught."

Zhu Biao: ...Do you want to tell mom that dad is teasing her behind her back?
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[Diplomatic strategy: The Treaty of Chanyuan, buying peace with money. ]

[Recognize the occupation of Xia, Yin, Sui, You, Jing and other five states by Li Jiqian of the Tanguts, and give up Lingzhou. Sign an alliance.]

[Continuing the policy of Emperor Taizong of Song towards Jiaozhi, the Later Le Dynasty was in civil strife, and the leader of Jiaozhi, Huang Qingji, and others requested to send troops to pacify Jiaozhi. ]

【Song Dynasty Governor of Guangzhou Ling Ce and Coastal Pacifier Shao Ye and others suggested "dispatching the local garrison troops, adding 3000 to 2000 elite soldiers from Jinghu, advancing by land and sea, and the rebellion can be quelled immediately." 】

[Shao Ye presented a map of the land and water route from Yongzhou to Jiaozhou, urging Zhao Heng to take the opportunity to complete Emperor Taizong's failed plan.]

【Song Zhenzong rejected the proposal on the grounds that "our ancestors opened up such a vast territory, and we only need to be careful to defend it. Why should we waste our people's time and energy on greedy useless land?"】

[Later, Jiaozhi frequently plundered the border of the Song Dynasty. Song Zhenzong urged them to return the looted people and livestock, and ordered the Song Dynasty border generals not to cause trouble.]

[Evaluation level E, score zero]

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Ji Han.

Liu Bei and others looked at the sky and couldn't even drink the wine in their hands.

How could an emperor be so cowardly!
Unheard, unseen!

We have the waterway map, why don’t you beat him?

And you are not allowed to fight back while being beaten?
"He is even more cowardly than Sun Quan..."

Sun Quan: I’m still here!

Liu Bei secretly gave Zhang Fei a thumbs-up with his sleeves hanging down, but he said:
"Zhongmou, Yide didn't mean that."

"What he meant was... you are calm! Besides, Zhongmou is much better than this guy!"

"Cochin is as easy as pie in your hands."

Sun Quan forced a smile, raised his glass and said:

"My Lord, you are too kind."

"General Zhang...is straightforward and a hero. Quan, let me toast to General Zhang!"

Zhang Fei muttered something, "Brother won't let me drink." "Who wants to drink with you?" "You can't drink more than me."

Sun Quan pretended not to hear anything and drank it all in one gulp.

Liu Bei on the side followed his instructions with his eyes. Zhang Fei could only raise his glass reluctantly.

Cao Cao on the side watched coldly.

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[People’s Livelihood and Economy: In the fourth year of Jingde (1007 AD), “a dou of wheat in Huai and Cai cost ten coins, and a hu of polished rice cost two hundred coins”

In the first month of the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu (1008), " coins for millet in Xiang and Dengzhou, and coins for a bushel of beans and wheat"

In September of the same year, "the harvests were good in the east and west of Beijing, Hebei, Hedong, Jianghuai, Liangzhe, Jinghu, Fujian, and Guangnan routes, and a dou of rice cost seven or eight coins."

In July of the second year of Dazhong Xiangfu, "a dou of millet in the capital cost thirty coins."

In October of the fifth year of Dazhong Xiangfu, "the harvest in Hedong was good, and a hectoliter of rice cost 100 coins."

【Due to the fact that Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty promoted auspicious signs during the Dazhong Xiangfu period, local governments may have exaggerated the harvest and whitewashed the situation in order to cater to the situation, and grain prices may have been false.】

[However, in 1028 AD, the sixth year of Emperor Renzong of Song's Tiansheng reign, the price of grain reported by the Jingxi Transportation Bureau was still "ten coins per dou"]

In the eighth year of Tiansheng, Fan Zhongyan wrote in a letter about the farmers selling grain at that time, saying that "in the autumn of a good harvest, one dou of grain can be sold for no more than 300 gold coins (i.e., the text)"

[This shows that the grain price data during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty was not far from the actual situation.]

[Prices are lower than during the reigns of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong of Song.]

[At the same time, the national fiscal revenue reached 15038 million guan, which was seven times higher than that during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty.]

[The number of households in the country also reached 8.67 million, an increase of 4.16 million households compared to before he ascended the throne.]

[Evaluation grade A, four points]

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The period of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty
Liu Heng gave a general idea.

"The people's livelihood is not weak. If the performance evaluation is not completed, it will still suffer from the loss of unity and the waste of people's energy."

"And the next emperor's temple name will be Renzong?"

The word "ren" is a good word.

The so-called gentleman embodies benevolence.

Benevolence is the root of righteousness and the essence of compliance.

Those who obtain it are respected.

If this situation could continue for a hundred years, it might be possible to create another peaceful scene like the reign of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing.

With the national strength accumulated over a hundred years, we should be able to fight a few wars to recover Yanyun.

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The period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Liu Che looked at the sky and sneered.

Wei Zifu, who was standing by, felt that there was something wrong with this man.

The people's livelihood is good, right? Why do you look like this?
Liu Che knew what the woman was thinking at a glance.

A little face can never hide anything.

"I can tell at a glance that you have never been to Mount Tai or built a palace."

The corners of Wei Zifu's mouth twitched, and she was a little unable to keep a straight face.

With his hands clasped at his sides, Liu Che leaned aside and said coldly:

"This man created the Heavenly Book, created auspicious signs, performed sacrifices in the east and west, and built a grand palace."

"Which of these things doesn't cost money?"

"I have to say, this guy has a solid foundation."

"Such extravagance can also stabilize prices until the next emperor."

Liu Che narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice:
“But this also illustrates a problem.”

Wei Zifu became curious and asked:

"what is the problem?"

A sarcastic smile appeared on Liu Che's lips.

"He spent all his previous savings."

"He never thought about saving money for his descendants, nor did he think about recovering Yanyun..."

Then there was something strange in his tone.

"...He actually believed that the Liao Kingdom would be honest..."

"And the Liao Kingdom really values ​​integrity!"

Your two countries are really...a perfect match!
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Datang.

"cough……"

Li Shimin cleared his throat and sat back on the dragon throne.

You said you...

Why didn’t you tell me such a good thing earlier!
If you had told me earlier... I wouldn't have scolded you so harshly...

After feeling a little embarrassed, Li Shimin adjusted his mentality.

"Although this emperor lost some money and ceded some land, his governance of the people's livelihood was pretty good."

"The emperor below is still Renzong."

"Keep it up!"

"Recovering Yanyun in a hundred years should not be a problem."

Empress Changsun on the side turned slightly and said:
"Erlang, do you really think they can recapture Yanyun in a hundred years?"

Li Shimin twisted his beard and pondered:
"I can't guarantee it, actually."

"But the emperors of the Song Dynasty were obviously different from previous emperors."

"They are said to be wise rulers, but they do things that foolish rulers do."

"They say they are incompetent rulers, but they often do things that wise rulers do."

"I thought that Li Longji, an emperor with clear transitions, was complicated enough, but unexpectedly..."

Li Shimin shook his head.

He had a premonition that future emperors would give him even more surprises.

A melancholy sigh.

The world is changing so fast.

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Great Song.

Zhao Kuangyin was a little hesitant.

Unexpectedly, people’s livelihood is actually pretty good?

Moreover, the emperor after him was Renzong?
Do you want to take another look?
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Song Taizong period
Zhao Kuangyi looked embarrassed.

Looking at the unknown object on the ground, he threw the whip in his hand to the ground.

"Into your mother!"

"It's too early!"

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Song Zhenzong period
Zhao Heng, who had been secretly looking at the sky, put down the jade pot in his hand.

He straightened his wrinkled blue silk shirt and straightened his back slightly.

I am not good at fighting, but that is because the soldiers do not obey my orders!
Look, our people’s livelihood is very good!

Good things are only truly good when people’s livelihood is good!

Why fight a war when you can just spend money to solve it?

People will die in war, but spending money won’t!
Liu E on the side rolled her eyes.

This person is good in every way except that he can't stand praise!

I became proud before I even started praising myself.

However...a strange look flashed in Liu E's eyes.

Renzong?

Could it be a benefit?
After all, this man only has one son.

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[Employing and identifying people: Proposing a personnel strategy of "mixing different opinions".]

That is, officials with different positions are allowed to debate with each other, so that the various forces inside and outside the government can check and balance each other, so as to achieve the goal of balancing power.

[Dismiss good officials and appoint slanderous officials]

【But this person also knew that he was using treacherous officials, so he also used upright officials in office to contain the "Five Ghosts" such as Wang Qinruo and Ding Wei from interfering in politics. Therefore, although Song Zhenzong acted absurdly in the later period, the Song Dynasty was still able to develop stably. 】

[Evaluation grade D, one point]

[Later influence: The Treaty of Chanyuan brought a hundred years of peace, but the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun also legally belonged to another country. ]

【The act of offering sacrifices to the gods at Mount Tai also stopped all future emperors from having this idea. It “cleverly” avoided wasting money and labor.】

[Evaluation C, two points]

[Total score: ten points]

(End of this chapter)