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

Chapter 386 Yuanyou Reform and History of Xifeng
[In August 1086, Fan Chunren, the son of Fan Zhongyan, suggested that the Qingmiao system should be implemented again due to the shortage of state funds. Many people thought it was inappropriate.]

[Sima Guang was sick at home. Upon hearing the news, he rushed to see Empress Dowager Gao and asked which traitor advocated the implementation of this method again. Fan Chunren was so frightened that he dared not say a word.]

【In April, Wang Anshi died of illness.】

【At that time, everyone also said that Wang Anshi's reform was wrong. 】

【However, Sima Guang believed that Wang Anshi's articles were full of outstanding integrity and righteousness, and that his reforms were due to his ignorance of the situation.】

【We just need to correct its mistakes and reform its bad habits. We should not slander it in every possible way. We should treat it with kindness and save the atmosphere.】

[On the first day of September, Sima Guang died of illness at the age of 68.]

……

The period of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty
“People tend to confuse sages with wise men.”

Liu Heng gathered his sleeves and said calmly:

"He who is selfless and honest and speaks his mind can be called a virtuous man."

“But being too obsessed with what you believe to be correct makes it difficult to solve practical problems.”

Liu Qi, who had already become somewhat calm, whispered:

“He did it wrong.”

Liu Heng rubbed his fingertips and shook his head:
"That's the problem."

"Wang Anshi and Sima Guang both believed that the other was wrong and they were right."

“Their goals are aligned.”

“But the path is completely different.”

“So when one comes to power, he must overthrow the other.”

"Because they believe that they are the only ones who can save the Song Dynasty."

"The two men had similarities and differences in their strategies for governing a country, but they still had full respect for each other's character and talent."

"But they are overconfident and stubborn in upholding their own political views, and are unwilling to listen to different opinions. They believe that what they are doing is a sign of concern for the country and the people."

"They are all gentlemen, but as rulers..."

Liu Heng shook his head.

Whether positive or negative, both of them have left behind various troubles for the country's economy and people's livelihood.

Liu Qi looked at the sky and understood something.

The opposite of a gentleman is not necessarily a villain.

Just like Wang Anshi and Sima Guang in the Xining Reform.

The opposite of a gentleman will also be a gentleman.

This is also the most troublesome part.

A villain has no principles and cannot be tempted.

A gentleman's principles are consistent.

……

Period of Emperor Guangwu of Yanhan Dynasty

“So we should be open-hearted.”

Liu Xiu felt regretful when he saw the two people who were unwilling to think from the other's perspective.

"Wang Anshi in the later period of the Reform Movement would not listen to different opinions and would not tolerate opponents."

"Sima Guang, who was in power, lacked analysis of the new law, did not distinguish right from wrong, completely denied it, and restored everything to the old ways. He went further and was more extreme than Wang Anshi."

"They even abandoned the Northwestern Frontier."

"One is a stubborn minister, the other is Sima Niu...Alas."

……

Great Sui.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Yang Jian crossed his arms over his chest and made sounds of amazement.

Dugu Jialuo lamented its fickleness.

"At the beginning, it was proposed to select new laws that benefit the people and the country and keep them, and those that harm the people and hurt the country should be removed."

"But once he truly seized power, he became the second Wang Anshi."

"Power..."

Yang Jian curled his lips.

"Forget it, don't slander Wang Anshi."

"So the new law has many drawbacks, but at least it will enrich the country, strengthen the army and recover lost territory."

"This is great. The other side doesn't even have to send troops or say anything, and the border is gone."

"This little emperor...I'm afraid he must hate them to death."

Dugu Jialuo understood what he meant.

Obviously I didn't do anything.

The shame of ceding territory and losing land was borne.

The emperors of the Song Dynasty were all very unlucky.

……

Datang.

Li Yuan stroked his beard and suddenly realized.

"I see! No wonder he's so anxious!"

The two sons looked at each other and wondered what profound ideas Aye had.

Li Yuan flicked his sleeves and said confidently:
"Sima Guang knew that his time was running out and he was afraid that his successor would not be able to carry on his will and his reputation would not be enough to carry on his will."

"So just make a drastic move and cut the Gordian knot!" "Even if it's too much, it can be left for future generations to sort out slowly!"

The second son suddenly understood and his face was full of approval.

Li Jiancheng smiled and glanced to the side.

"Do you believe what Aye said?"

Li Shimin applauded and smiled.

"I feel like I can understand it but I can't do it. I'm afraid of Xixia."

Li Yuan stroked his beard with satisfaction.

Just showing off a little bit of your skills can shock the world!

I'm just being low-key!
……

During the Song Dynasty and Renzong Period
Zhao Zhen felt a headache when he saw Sima Guang, who was calm and composed in the courtyard.

Why didn't he jump when he was in Zhao Xu's hands?

Here I am.

Thinking about the memorial in a separate column in the Funing Palace.

These are a series of memorials written by Sima Guang regarding financial issues!

Sometimes he opposed the prime minister's transfer without reason, and sometimes he opposed his own Lantern Festival tour.

Sometimes he opposed excessive banquets in the palace, and sometimes he opposed the renovation of palaces and temples.

He writes to me almost every day to criticize me. He is a complete thorn in my side!
Later, the soil was returned?
Is it easy to get the land back?!
The more Zhao Zhen thought about it, the angrier he got!

He gulped down a glass of wine.

"Your Majesty, alcohol is harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation."

Sima Guang gave a reminder.

He is not afraid of being blamed.

First, he knew the emperor's character, and second, he had a clear conscience.

All my thoughts and actions are for the good of the Song Dynasty.

What good would it do if we took over the northwestern frontier?

Can you defend it? Do you have the money to defend it? !

The only useful thing is the Silk Road, but the Song Dynasty doesn't need it.

Why waste national treasures and people's energy in a place that even the Han and Tang dynasties could not defend?

"Yes, you are right. Please don't follow my example."

It turns out that the nickname was not wrong!
You are really a Sima Niu!
……

Song Shenzong Period
Zhao Xu held his breath and looked at the sky.

He understood Sima Guang's attitude and knew that he was doing good for the Song Dynasty.

He looked through the daily records of Emperor Yingzong's reign.

During the reign of Emperor Yingzong, Sima Guang wrote a letter to the emperor proposing a law to exempt him from military service.

"The government should recruit people to do this and give them the best and most important positions."

But what is the battle of Lingxia? It was started by me, and several new plots of land were opened up, all of which were his fields!
That has been the field of the Central Plains since ancient times!

You might as well fight for power and profit under the pretext of doing good for the Song Dynasty!

This way I can exile you to Lingnan!
That's all I have accomplished!
……

Song Dynasty: Zhezong Period
Zhao Xu looked at Sima Guang, who had no expression on his face, and asked softly:

"Mr. Sima, what exactly do you want to do?"

Sima Guang was silent for a long time.

Finally, he said in a hoarse voice:
"The country's troubles do not lie with him, but with the exhaustion of financial resources."

"However, the key to reform lies in selecting people, not in legislation."

"Wang Jiefu has been famous for more than 30 years, but his stubbornness, excessive efforts and overconfidence have led to criticism from the world."

"He wanted to save money without raising taxes, but the so-called financial management of all dynasties was to create false pretenses and levy heavy taxes."

"The people eventually could not bear the exploitation and had to become homeless. Is this a blessing for the country?"

"As long as we stop giving excessive gifts, promote simplicity, reduce redundant officials and soldiers, and eliminate corrupt officials."

"The unhealthy trends in the world will be reversed, and the source will naturally be found in the Chinese culture."

“Why do we have to toil the people?”

……

[After Sima Guang's death, Lu Gongzhu became the sole prime minister. The anti-reform faction continued to abolish other new laws and demanded that all reform officials be expelled from the court.]

【Lü Jiawen, Deng Wan, Li Ding and others were demoted one after another. 】

[During the Yuanyou period, under the auspices of Empress Dowager Gao, Sima Guang and others, the Xining Reform measures were basically abolished, which is known in history as the "Yuanyou Reform."]

[In September 1093, Empress Dowager Gao died at the age of .]

【Song Zhezong, 17 years old, officially took power. 】

[In April 1094, the Imperial Academy scholar Zeng Bu suggested that the cause of Emperor Shenzong be restored and the reign be changed to Shaosheng in accordance with the will of heaven.]

[In May, Zhang Dun, who was demoted to Huzhou, was appointed as prime minister by Emperor Zhezong.]

【Zhang Dun proposed to punish Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo, Fan Chunren, Su Che and other eleven people who advocated returning the four Mizhi forts to Xixia for the crime of treason.】

[In August, Song Zhezong ordered that the left prime minister Lü Dafang, the right prime minister Fan Chunren, the minister of the imperial court Su Zhe, and dozens of other Yuanyou Party members would never be employed again.]

【At the same time, it was announced that "Succession to Xifeng" would be fully restored to the new laws of Song Shenzong. 】

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(End of this chapter)