King of Song

The Battle Behind Chapter 29

"Dongyang stay!" Wang Yu shouted behind him, Huang Tingjian saw the situation and left first.

Lin Zhao cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Wang, I caused you trouble today!" After all, Wang Zhongya's drunken words were caused by himself, so Lin Zhao apologized slightly!

Wang Yu shook his head and said: "Small things are nothing to worry about, let him go, don't take it to heart!" It sounded like he didn't care, maybe he didn't take Wang Zhongguo or even his father Wang Gui seriously.

"I don't mind!" Lin Zhao was always optimistic and cheerful.

"Actually..." Wang Yu hesitated a little: "Dongyang, in fact, with your talent and learning, it is not difficult to be proud of the academic field, and you can also be in the official career...you think about it!"

Lin Zhao had this idea of ​​becoming an official, but he didn't like the imperial examinations, so he didn't know if he could find another way?Immediately nodded and said: "Okay, I will consider it!"

"Last time in Jiangning, if it weren't for you, my father would not have been able to enter Beijing as soon as possible, but..." Wang Yu couldn't help but sigh softly.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Everything is difficult at the beginning, the young master should enlighten the boss, don't be in a hurry!"

"Do you pay attention to government affairs?" Wang Yu glanced at Lin Zhao suspiciously, quite surprised.

Lin Zhao said with a smile, "Don't be surprised, my lord. The old man's letter has been widely discussed in recent days, so it's not surprising that I have heard of it."

Huang Tingjian!Wang Yu guessed that Lin Zhao's news probably came from this.

"The bad government of the country has accumulated for a hundred years, redundant officials and soldiers, poor and weak, and it is a good thing for the boss to reform. It's just that if you have a way, the disease is like a thread, and you can't rush it!" Lin Zhao analyzed: "Seeing the small and knowing the big A few trivial concepts and small habits can show the conservatism and stubbornness of many people.

Although the officials intend to change, they should not act too hastily. It is better to take it slowly... You can use it to test some subtle points and see the rebound... How big is the reaction, and then proceed after knowing it! "

Wang Yu's eyes suddenly brightened, and he was right, this Lin Zhao was indeed not simple.If he can become an official, he will definitely be a good helper for his father.He nodded and said, "Dongyang is right, I will tell my father!"

Lin Zhao didn't know very well about Wang Anshi's reform, and knew that its original intention was good, but something went wrong during the implementation process, maybe it was because of haste!Now a little reminder, I hope it will help, but I don't know if Mr. Duan can listen to it.

"When the restaurant opens, I will definitely invite a group of friends to join us!" Naturally, Wang Yu wanted to support it.

Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Young Master, it is best to appreciate the light. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. My restaurant must be unusual."

"I fully believe in this!" Wang Yu deeply felt that Lin Zhao had too much potential to be tapped.

The two were talking and laughing and were about to leave, but they saw one person still standing by the lake, and when they looked closely, it was Chai Ruona.Out of curiosity, the two walked over and asked, "Brother Ruona, why did you stay by the lake?"

Chai Ruona smiled and said: "No, I planned to leave next time. My little sister is playing with her best friend on the other side of the bank today, and there happens to be a boat. Let me wait here and leave together by water."

"I see!"

The two looked up and saw a small boat coming, not far from the shore.Lin Zhao looked at the cabin, the legendary Bianjing's number one beauty, Ms. Chai, was on this boat?The lake breeze blew, and the hatch curtains blew.At a certain moment, Lin Zhao saw a purple-clothed woman, like a fairy who had been banished from the mortal world, coming on waves.As for the appearance, although it was just a glimpse, and I couldn't even remember the facial features clearly, the elegance and softness and the sweet smile were deeply engraved in my mind.

As expected of being the number one beauty, she deserved her name. Lin Zhao couldn't help being dumbfounded.He didn't notice that Wang Yu behind him had the same expression, and there was a hint of fascination in his eyes...

As the light boat docked, Miss Chai seemed to sense that there were other men on the shore, so she stopped showing up.Chai Ruona bid farewell and boarded the boat, leaving behind two young talents who watched the boat go away in a sense of loss.Lin Zhao whispered in his heart, wondering if Miss Chai was watching from behind the curtain, looking back and smiling...

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From April of the first year of Xining, the weather was hot and rainless, and the emperor ordered his ministers to pray for rain, but it had little effect, and a certain drought inevitably appeared.In May, in order to prevent the refugees affected by the disaster from developing into bandits, the Song Dynasty adopted a common method of recruiting hungry people as the Xiang army.In addition to some disaster relief matters, Shangshu Zuopushe, inspector Situ and Zhongshuling Wen Yanbo are a little busy.

Back home at dusk that day, Liu Ziwen and Fu, who hadn't seen each other for a few days, came to say hello, "Father, you are well! Recently, the government has been very busy, please take care of yourself, Father."

"Well! I'm used to it. It's nothing. With your filial piety, being a father is enough!" A woman whose hair was half white, dressed elegantly, had a faint air of uncertainty; especially A pair of eyes, seemingly gentle and approachable, but inside they are shrewd, deep, and imposing. He is Wen Yanbo, a veteran of the three dynasties who has gone through Renzong, Yingzong, and today, and officially holds the position of minister.

"I can't share the slightest burden for my father, my son is ashamed!"

Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "You, study hard, maybe in a few years... By the way, I heard that you went to a poetry meeting a few days ago?"

"Yes, a few days ago I met friends with poetry at Tieta Lake!" Wen Jifu answered truthfully.

"Oh, do you have any good poems? Or something interesting to tell my father!"

Wen Jifu pondered, could it be that what happened at the poetry meeting had already been spread to the ears of his father?Immediately, he truthfully told all kinds of things at the poetry meeting.

"Interesting, these little bastards are restless!" Wen Yanbo couldn't help but sighed amusedly.

Wen Jifu said: "Young people can't hold their breath, they fight with each other, and they are rude after drinking, which made my father laugh at me."

"Do you really think it's just a verbal fight, being rude after drinking?" Wen Yanbo asked meaningfully.

Wen Jifu's heart moved, he bowed and said, "Perhaps there is..."

"Tell me your opinion..." Wen Yanbo seemed interested in testing the school's son.

Wen Jifu pondered and said: "It seems to be related to the fight between the two Wang Xueshi... Please tell me the situation inside, my lord father."

"That's right!" Wen Yanbo nodded in satisfaction, and said: "Now Wang Gui and Wang Anshi are both Hanlin companions, and they may both enter the two mansions as ministers in the future, but who comes first? Who goes up and who goes down? Authority There are differences in size…”

"There are rumors that the government intends to reuse Wang Anshi, is it true?" Wen Jifu asked tentatively.

Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "It's not groundless. The officials have started to ask the courtiers for their opinions recently, but Mr. Han (Qi) seems to disapprove."

"There are rumors that Han Xianggong and Wang Xueshi had a misunderstanding in Yangzhou in the past. Could it be because of this?" Wen Jifu secretly speculated.

Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "No, if Han Qi's situation is so small, how could he serve as the prime minister for more than ten years? What's more, Wu Kui and Tang Jie, the two political advisers (deputy prime ministers), also disagree."

"What about you, father?" Wen Jifu asked boldly,
Wen Yanbo's expression froze for a moment, but he seemed very satisfied at once, and he didn't need to hide it in front of his son, and said, "I don't agree with it as a father, Wang Anshi is too stubborn, so I'm afraid that there will be trouble... "

"But Xueshi Wang speaks out about the bad government and is determined to reform. This should be a good thing!" Wen Jifu expressed his different opinions.

"The bad government of the country is well known, but it affects the whole body. How can reform be so easy? In the past, as a father, he also participated in the Qingli New Deal with Fan Wenzheng, but what happened?" Wen Yanbo shook his head gently: "Many things are intertwined. , all reforms cannot be effective. If you act too hastily, I am afraid that you will suffer from it, especially if a stubborn person like Wang Anshi presides over it, the situation may be even worse..."

Wen Yanbo paused for a moment, then continued: "However... the scholar seems to have changed his temper today and tried to test everyone?"

"Try?"

"It's funny to say that the topic of debate between the court and the court these days has been 'sitting and standing'. Wang Anshi is a scholar in the Imperial Academy. He suddenly wrote a letter requesting to change the routine and sit and lecture on scriptures and history for officials and important ministers." Looking at his son With a confused look on his face, Wen Yanbo continued: "Don't think it's just a matter of etiquette. In fact, he wants to test everyone's attitude towards innovation, but it's a pity that it's a thankless effort, and there is a lot of opposition..."

Wen Jifu suddenly realized that he was too immature, what he saw was only the appearance, and he didn't expect that there was such a complicated thing behind the trivial matter.Then he asked again: "Father, then Cao Jian also has...?"

"Yeah!" Wen Yanbo thought about it, and gave some advice to his son today, and said, "Who is Cao Jian? The grandson of Cao Fu, the grandnephew of the Empress Dowager, and Zhao Zhongshan? It's the grandson of King Pu. Both of them are not young. Why would you be rude for no reason? The first emperor (Song Yingzong) opened the "Pu Yi", although he fought for the title of King Pu, he had an unpleasant fight with his stepmother, the Empress Dowager Cao. .

The first emperor passed away, and today's official family has ascended the throne, and there is still not much change. Can the empress dowager (Cao family) be happy?The Cao family was born in the general family, and they are bloody in their bones. Cao Jian is young and energetic, so it is reasonable to express his dissatisfaction.Alas, Emperor Renzong has no children, which caused all these troubles... There are still conflicts in folk adoption, let alone the Tian family? "

Wen Jifu was secretly startled, and now he fully understands that the seemingly drunk and rude and verbal fights between the several yamen are actually not simple.The battle between prime ministers and empresses, behind this is a huge battle, which is unimaginable.

Wen Yanbo earnestly warned: "So you need to be cautious in your words and deeds on weekdays. The most important thing is to look carefully, think carefully, and ponder carefully. You are talented, intelligent, hardworking and studious, as a father, I look good at you."

"My father's teaching, I will remember it in my heart!" Wen Jifu was somewhat flattered, and then asked again: "Father, when Lin Dongyang's restaurant opens, should I go or not?"

"Lin Dongyang?" Wen Yanbo smiled slightly: "Listening to the poems you recited, this person seems to be quite talented! Huang Tingjian paid attention to it as a father, and since the two are on good terms, it can be seen that although Lin Dongyang is a commoner, he is also unusual. .”

"He does have some talents." Wen Jifu hesitated again: "It's just that this person seems...to have a deep friendship with Wang Yuanze!"

Wen Yanbo is an old man, he can see through his son's concerns at a glance, shook his head and said: "You are you, as a father, so don't worry too much. Since he sincerely invites you, and you have drank his fine wine, it is also appropriate to go to congratulate him .

(End of this chapter)