King of Song

Chapter 523

On the way back from Su Mansion, Lin Zhao fell into a momentary silence.

Today seems to be just an ordinary gathering, but what is its actual significance and influence?

It can be seen that Brother Su Shi is the host of today's banquet, but it must be Cai Jing's intention, at least he agrees.As for the purpose, besides reminiscing about the past, it also has other meanings!
Both Su Shi and Cai Jing were officials who had expired and were waiting for reappointment, while Su Zhe had been idle at home for a long time.Scholars in this era all regard becoming an official as their ideal.Since they are officials, they definitely want to have a better future.

Although they didn't say it clearly, Lin Zhao could clearly feel that they wanted to ask him to help.

Su Zhe ran away from the Department of Regulations of the Third Division of the System, and stood on the opposite side of the reform, which offended Wang Anshi. Since then, his official career has not been smooth.

Although Su Shi has a literary talent and is one of the best talents in the Song Dynasty, he is also a member of the old party.With Wang Anshi leading the government, how can his official career go smoothly?In fact, in the original history, Su Shi's official career was indeed not smooth, and even had many ups and downs.

As for Cai Jing, he was the No. [-] scholar three years ago, and Emperor Zhao Xu made an exception and appointed him as the magistrate of Yuhang County.It stands to reason that this kind of character must be blessed with grace and a bright future, but there has been a slight change in the middle.

Cai Jing was originally appreciated by Wang Anshi, and the reason why he became the number one scholar was also because he had the intention of reform and innovation.But when he was in Hangzhou, because of Lin Zhao's deeds, Cai Jing was shaken and suspicious of the reform.In the original history, Cai Jing has always been a staunch supporter of Wang Anshi.Later in the Northern Song Dynasty, the party struggle was fierce, and Cai Jing immediately resumed the New Deal after he came to power, which is evident.

But now, because of Lin Zhao's influence, Cai Jing was shaken at first, and then began to doubt.In Hangzhou in the past few years, after careful observation, he found that there were indeed many problems with the Reform and New Deal.

It is precisely because of this that Cai Jing was a little shaken afterwards, and he was no longer a staunch supporter of Wang Anshi.In addition, he is the No. [-] scholar with a special status, which is somewhat embarrassing, and his future has become somewhat uncertain.

This time back to Bianjing, they will definitely do some activities for their own future, so it is inevitable to ask.Lin Zhao is definitely not the only person to be entrusted. This kind of indirect relationship and a little activity are really common.Today's rookie in the imperial court, the noble and popular Marquis of Weiyuan is definitely an important way.

Both Su Shi and Cai Jing have friendship and relationship with him.

Furthermore, they knew very well that Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi were not the same people, and Lin Shilang had great powers, so it might be helpful.Of course, they can also go to Fu Bi, Sima Guang and others for activities.

It's just that Lin Zhao's place is easier to get in touch with, which means that he can get the moon first if he is close to the water.It's just that some things are hard to say too clearly. After all, scholars are good at face, and it's enough to tell each other tacitly.

Su Shi and Cai Jing wanted to come, after all, they were acquainted with each other when they were in Hangzhou, and they helped each other. Thinking about the past, Lin Zhao can help out to some extent!

For such a situation, Lin Zhao laughed!

Once upon a time, I also became the object of entrustment.Is your own power and influence already so great?Lin Zhao discovered for the first time that although he was only a small servant, he could already occupy a place in the Great Song Dynasty Hall.

Furthermore, the entrustment of Su Shi and others is even more unbelievable!It can be said that when you want to doze off, a pillow is delivered!
What I lack the most right now are talents, especially those who can be used by me.Brothers Su Shi and Su Zhe are extraordinary in terms of ability and prestige, and they will definitely have a major influence in the future.

As for Cai Jing, I dare not say anything else. Can he be poor in ability to become the prime minister and one of the "six thieves" in the Huizong Dynasty?
People will change inadvertently. In the original history, Cai Jing eventually became the "national thief" who indirectly led to the subjugation of the Song Dynasty and was condemned by the population.But Cai Jing was already in his seventies and eighties at that time, but now he is only in his twenties.At the beginning of human beings, nature is good, and corrupt officials and national thieves may not always exist from the beginning.

Presumably, Cai Taishi of later generations also gradually "experienced" during the years of officialdom.Now, this experience has only just begun. With a little influence and training, the national thief may also become a capable minister of governing the world.Lin Zhao now wants to make such an attempt to see if he can create a different Cai Jinglai!
Really interesting!
Lin Zhao suddenly felt that this incident gave birth to a lot of fun, making the process even more interesting!
Since several friends expressed such intentions, Lin Zhao naturally would not refuse, expressing that he would definitely help in the open and in the private.But this kind of thing can't be done overnight, there is no chance now, and Lin Zhao doesn't know where to place them.

Everything goes with the flow, just wait for the opportunity!
"Madam Su is so polite. Before leaving, she specially gave some embroidery from Hangzhou!" On the carriage, Meng Ruoying picked up the embroidery in her hand and repeatedly praised it.Although Meng's business has a wide range of businesses, and you can get all kinds of good things, the Hou Mansion is not short of these things, but it's a different matter if etiquette is less important than people's attention.

Furthermore, these embroidery are really exquisite, even Lin Zhao praised: "Yes, the pattern is lifelike, really unique!"

Meng Ruoying held it in her hand and said softly: "Yes, look at this, the sun is rising in the east, and this mandarin duck is playing in the water..."

"Emotions are tailor-made for us!" Lin Zhao smiled, only feeling that the various patterns are very suitable for him.

"It's not us, it's specially embroidered for you, husband." Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhao with a different smile on her lips.

"Give it to me?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised!
"This is not made by an ordinary embroiderer!" Suddenly, Meng Ruoying smiled mysteriously again, and asked softly, "Does your husband know who embroidered this thing?"

"Who is it?" Lin Zhao couldn't help being a little surprised. Why are the pieces of embroidery so mysterious?
"That Chaoyun girl!"

"she?"

"It's not her!" Meng Ruoying said with a smile: "The sun rises in the east, and the clouds are ten thousand zhang. Husband, you are the sun, what about the clouds? Chaoyun is not called for nothing, it really matches well; as for the mandarin ducks playing in the water, who do you think is the best?" Yuan, who is Yang?"

"Uh, what do you mean... this..." Lin Zhao was a little stunned, isn't there, there is such a complicated connection?

"It's not what I mean, what is Miss Chaoyun thinking?" Meng Ruoying smiled lightly: "Of course, it must be your husband who provoked him first!"

"No way!" Lin Zhao understood completely now, but this fact was a little hard to accept. For such a small matter, Wang Chaoyun always remembered his own good?But she should belong to Su Shi...

Sister, brother-in-law!Thinking of what Wang Chaoyun called Su Shi and his wife, Lin Zhao shook his head lightly. Does this mean that he and Su Shi should become brother-in-law?

The gentle and sweet face of the little loli appeared in front of his eyes again, Lin Zhao suddenly felt strange, and a little apologetic in his heart, as if he felt sorry for Su Zizhan!

"What's the matter? Is your husband deliberately turning a blind eye, or did you realize it later?"

"This……"

Seeing Lin Zhao's slightly embarrassing expression, Meng Ruoying smiled and said, "Sister Chaoyun is still young, so I'm not in a hurry; it's just that Yuelun is not young anymore, what is your husband going to do?"

(End of this chapter)