The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 431
The new year passed quickly, and it passed even faster for Liu Wei, because the days were too happy and the time was too short.

The time for the imperial court to give hundreds of officials a holiday soon passed.

Before the Shangyuan Festival, hundreds of officials had already started to go to the court and began to deal with the affairs of the court. The main reason was that Zhao Guangyi had just ascended the throne, and there were many things that needed to be discussed, such as the year name of the new emperor, such as some The deliberated national policy.

Everything is going on step by step, neither warm nor dry, the new emperor has a new atmosphere, and the new year is also a new atmosphere. The tomorrow of Song Dynasty seems to be bright.

After a few days like this, the Shangyuan Festival was over, and the Ministry of Officials had the results of the assessment of local officials. Zhao Defang sorted out the results and sent them to Zhao Guangyi.

Zhao Guangyi nodded after reading it. He was very satisfied with Zhao Defang's impartial attitude, and he felt that among the former emperor's princes, Zhao Defang was the one most considered by Song Dynasty.

Even so, Zhao Guangyi was the most wary of him, because on the night of fighting for the throne, the former emperor's empress wanted Zhao Defang to be the one who ascended the throne. Based on this alone, Zhao Guangyi distrusted him very much.

A person's ambition will not fade away because of failure, Zhao Guangyi is the one who understands and understands this best, so even if Zhao Defang behaves very well, he still doesn't trust Zhao Defang, and the reason why he still makes Zhao Defang so important in the official department The most important reason is that he can't remove the position of the former emperor's prince just after he ascended the throne. Even if he just pretends, he must let the former emperor's prince continue to maintain his glory in the court.

After Zhao Defang handed over the results of the assessment to Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Guangyi did not let him leave immediately, but asked: "Defang, Master Liu suggested to me that some of these foreign officials should be selected as Yuan Zuo and the princes. Teacher, do you have any suggestions?"

Zhao Defang was slightly shocked after hearing this, but then replied: "There are a few officials from other places who are capable, but their knowledge is hard to compare with those great Confucian scholars in the court. Let them be indifferent to the prince's teacher, will it be good?" Will you misunderstand your son?"

"I thought so at the beginning, but Mr. Liu said that these officials from other places understand the sufferings of the people the most. They have some things that are not as good as the scholars in the imperial court. I invite them to teach the prince to be a man and an official, and even the principles of governing the country. Should be better."

Zhao Defang's heart was shocked again. He felt that what Liu Wei said was right. Only those who integrated into the common people would know the sufferings of the common people and be able to make better suggestions for building the Song Dynasty. He regretted his father's When Huang was the emperor, why didn't he meet such a teacher?

"Lord Liu thinks about things comprehensively, and I agree with you."

"Then among these foreign officials, which ones do you think are the most suitable candidates?"

Zhao Defang was slightly taken aback, and said, "This..."

"It's okay, there are only us uncle and nephew today, so let's just treat it as a heart-to-heart talk."

Zhao Defang nodded, and then said: "Among these officials, Zhang Qixian has the best political achievements, followed by Lu Mengzheng and Li Hang, and Pan Weiji in Duanzhou is also good, but the Holy One must choose teachers for the princes. In my opinion, Zhang Qixian's talents and political achievements are good, but his reputation in the capital was not very good before, so he can be ruled out, and Pan Weiji is a member of the former royal family, so he can be ruled out."

Speaking of this, Zhao Defang slightly raised his head and glanced at Zhao Guangyi, seeing Zhao Guangyi's expression of approval, so he continued: "Lv Mengzheng is my number one scholar in the Song Dynasty, and he is extremely talented, and he knows the sufferings of the people. Very good, although Li Hang's talent is second, but he is quite human and sophisticated, and he is also a top candidate."

After Zhao Defang finished speaking, he stood aside, and Zhao Guangyi nodded: "Defang is right, since that's the case, let's discuss this after these people return to Beijing to report on their duties."
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After the Shangyuan Festival, officials from other places with considerable political achievements came to Beijing to report on their duties. These people worked hard to make political achievements after three years abroad. After returning, they were only officials of the fifth or sixth rank in the capital, but in the officialdom, promotion is like this , is to take it slowly and step by step.

It's rare for someone like Liu Wei to be promoted so quickly, even from ancient times to the present.

After these officials came to Beijing to report on their duties, they stayed temporarily at the inn in the capital. Of course, officials like them only need to go to the Ministry of Officials. It is impossible to see the emperor unless the emperor summons them.

Zhang Qixian, Lv Mengzheng, Li Hang and others have achieved good political achievements in the past three years. They were assigned to the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Households respectively. As soon as the three of them finished reporting their duties, they were invited to Qin's Restaurant by the servants sent by Liu Wei. .

They were good friends in the capital before, and Zhang Qixian had even received help from Liu Wei. He regarded Liu Wei as a real friend, and they would not refuse Liu Wei's invitation.

After they met at Qin's restaurant, Liu Wei hadn't come yet, so the three of them told what they had seen and heard outside in the past three years.

Before Lu Mengzheng went to Beijing to rush for the exam, his family background was very ordinary, and he was very aware of the sufferings of the people. Therefore, after three years abroad, he seemed to be more worried about the country and the people, and the dullness in the past became serious.

Li Hang was a very casual person before, but now he is more mature than before, and his words and deeds are more wise.

Zhang Qixian has changed the most. He was a bit cynical before, and he might even feel world-weary if he didn't go his way. He was calmer at the time, and his talent was the best among these people, and his mind was also very high. After three years of experience, he became more understanding.

The three of them talked about what they had seen and heard in other places, some folk problems they encountered, and then discussed again, all of which gave birth to the fact that although the Song Dynasty was prosperous, there were also some old habits that were hard to change.

And after the three discussed what they had learned for three years, they couldn't help talking about what happened in the capital during this period, such as Princess Chaifeng's marriage to Liu Wei.

Both Lu Mengzheng and Li Hang have feelings for Chai Feng, but because they knew their identities were different before, they never thought of him. Now that Chai Feng is married to Liu Wei, although they feel uncomfortable in their hearts, they also feel that the world is different. Man, only Liu Wei is worthy of Princess Chai Feng.

Zhang Qixian has always supported Liu Wei, and he has no idea that a man can only marry one woman, so he feels blessed for Liu Wei to marry a beautiful wife again. He is a person with a thorough heart. Liu Wei has been married to Princess Ruyi for many years Without children, if Liu Wei can marry Princess Chaifeng, maybe he will have children.

While the three of them were talking, Liu Wei entered Qin's Restaurant.

(End of this chapter)