King of Song

Chapter 33 Recommending Talents
After the dynasty was dispersed, except for a few prime ministers who stayed to continue discussions with the officials, most of the officials left despite the wind and rain.The atmosphere of today's court meeting is too tense and depressing, and the tense situation is even more worrying. Everyone's face is full of dignity.

Wang Anshi is also one of them. As a Hanlin scholar and the emperor's senior political adviser, he is well aware of all the recent troubles in the country.The sudden disaster made these responsible scholar-bureaucrats very worried.Perhaps this is what Fan Wenzheng said in Yueyang Tower, worry about the world's worries first, and enjoy the world's joys later!
Unlike others, Wang Anshi's worries are not limited to the matter itself.Natural disasters and military disasters will consume most of the court's energy, and disaster relief has become the theme of the current government.The imminent reform has to be delayed because of this, and I don't know when it will start...

At the same time, he also noticed a problem, which was the so-called induction between heaven and man after frequent natural disasters.In recent days, officials have accused the prime minister of being incompetent and lacking in virtue, so the rainstorm has inspired!In ancient times, when encountering natural phenomena and disasters such as solar eclipses and earthquakes, it was common to change the year name or replace the prime minister.In view of the fact that Zhao Xu is the new emperor who has just changed the Yuan Dynasty, the officials will save face, and the prime ministers will inevitably be criticized more to share the worries of the king...

Remember when the Privy Envoy Wu Xianggong Di Qing was framed by the civil official group, isn't it just related to the rainstorm and flood disaster?The absurd theory of unfounded ghosts and gods can also kill people. Will I have the same experience in the future?
Throughout the dynasties, those who reformed the law must be criticized by thousands of people, and there are many voices of opposition, and there are not a few people with different heads.There is a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats in the country, so you can rest assured. As for fame, honor and disgrace, he doesn't care anymore. The only thing he cares about is the emperor's determination and the effectiveness of the reform.The heavy rain and earthquake this time reminded Wang Anshi that changes in the sky and people's words are terrifying, and he must first greet the emperor in advance...

There are too many problems in the whole country, poor and weak, Xixia has always been a disaster to the northwest, and there is a lot of fear of Liao.Otherwise, if an envoy from the Liao Kingdom died, why would everyone in the court be restless and terrified.The reform is imminent. After the country is rich and the army is strong in the future, we must do our best to restore the vast territory of the Han and Tang Dynasties and promote the prestige of our country...

Wang Anshi returned home with mixed feelings. Seeing this, Wang Yu asked, "Father, what happened? You seem to be in a bad mood!"

"It's an eventful autumn, who can be at peace in the court?" Wang Anshi sighed.

Wang Yu said: "That's right, the rain is pouring, the river bursts, and there is an earthquake. The whole court must be in a hurry."

"Yes, but the troublesome things are far more than that!" Wang Anshi sighed: "The Liao army is also ready to move, and the envoy of the Liao Kingdom died in Bianjing. Once the news is sent back to Shangjing, I am afraid that there will be a disaster of war."

"Yeah, how come the envoy of the Liao Kingdom is dead? Kaifeng Mansion can find out one or two?" Wang Yu asked curiously.

Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "No, the Kaifeng government has no clue, the officials were furious, severely reprimanded, and demanded to solve the case within a time limit. Dali Temple also proposed to recruit detective experts from other states and counties. If there is a suitable candidate, the minister can also recommend it... Post a list to seek talents!"

"In this way, this matter is really troublesome!" Wang Yu nodded secretly, thought for a moment, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and said pleasantly, "Father, have the officials reprimanded old Wang Gui?"

"Well, the murder case of the Liao envoy is quite bizarre, and there is no clue. How can he, the prefect of Kaifeng, have an easy life?" Wang Anshi was rather sympathetic.

Wang Yu clapped his hands and said, "It's a good thing. Old Wang Gui wants to compete with his father. If this matter goes wrong, his status and impression in the eyes of the officials and officials will decline. I'm afraid it will be difficult, and father will lose his opponent!"

"Yuanze, don't worry too much about these small gains and losses. Focus on the long-term and the overall situation. The death of the envoy of the Liao Kingdom gave the Khitan people an excuse to send troops. Once there is a disaster of war, it will be a disaster for the people and the country. It's useless." Wang Anshi sighed deeply, worried.

Wang Yu smiled and said: "What my father taught me is that if there is a strategy that has the best of both worlds, then it will be perfect."

"The best of both worlds? How can it be achieved?" Wang Anshi couldn't help being very curious.

"Father, do you still remember that when you left Jiangning, what you encountered was quite similar to the old man Wang Gui at this time? It's a pity that he didn't have good luck and no good helper..."

Wang Anshi seemed to understand something, and asked doubtfully, "What do you mean...?"

Wang Yu smiled and said: "Father, didn't the officials say that if the minister recommends a detective expert, father can try it! Wang Gui has no clue, it is because he is incompetent. If the father recommends someone to solve this big trouble, the official and Hundreds of officials will definitely appreciate it, and his reputation will increase greatly, and the resistance of father's worship will be much smaller."

His son is good at scheming, and Wang Anshi knows very well that although sometimes it seems to be against the temperament of a gentleman, it does not violate morality and righteousness.If you want to do great things, you still need the necessary means. Coupled with the doting on his son, Wang Anshi completely tolerates this and takes it for granted.Hearing his son's proposal at this time, he nodded and said: "It makes sense, but who do you recommend? You mean...?"

"That's right, it's Lin Zhao!" Wang Yu said, "Lin Zhao's ability to observe the subtleties and peel off cocoons has been seen by my father. He is good at detecting and investigating cases, so he must be able to do it...Anyway, the Kaifeng Mansion is powerless at the moment, and my father If you recommend him, even if you can't find anything, you won't be worse than Wang Gui... Besides, I have confidence in Lin Zhao, I believe he has this ability!"

"You trust him so much?" Wang Anshi was quite puzzled.

Only then did Wang Yu bow his head and say: "To be honest, I asked my father to write a letter to ask for a seat to attend the lecture, to test the minds of all the officials... At first it was Lin Zhao's idea... Now he is in Bianjing, a Jiangnan residence that was well-known throughout the city a month ago. He opened the restaurant..."

Wang Anshi was suddenly stunned. He didn't expect Lin Zhao to have such thoughts. It's not easy!Wang Yu blushed a little. After all, he once took Lin Zhao's ideas and suggestions as his own...

"Last time in the case of Meng Ruogu, Lin Zhao's performance was obvious to all. I had an intuition that this person has unimaginable abilities, and he can definitely try it. Just treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor. Even if he fails, nothing will happen. The cause of the disaster!" Wang Yu thought for a while, and he had already thought through the gains and losses before and after.

Wang Anshi was silent for a long time, nodded and asked, "Will Lin Zhao be willing? If he doesn't want to take this job, it's a helpless move..."

"He will be willing!" Wang Yu vowed: "I can see that Lin Zhao has always wanted to become an official, but unfortunately he is not good at the way of the imperial examination, and has always wanted to find another way. Isn't this a great opportunity? The settlement of this case is regarded as a great contribution to my court, so why is it difficult for the official to reward me with a family background?"

Wang Anshi said: "The government rewarded your uncle (Wang Anguo) as a Jinshi the day before yesterday, and some people have already made irresponsible remarks. If... But, if he can really solve this case, it will be a great achievement for the country and the people. It deserves its name!"

"Well, son, let's go to Jiangnan residence now...Father, let's go to the palace again as soon as possible! It is the duty of the emperor's close ministers to recommend talents, not to mention that officials always obey father's words!"

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Okay! Both public and private, this matter should be tried. As a father, go and meet the officials!"

(End of this chapter)