A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Shen An is so ruthless!

The official who fell to the ground still couldn't get up.

Gradually, the anger was simmering.

Shen An was outraged by the public, and this stupid young man shouted stupidly, trying to drive away those redundant officials.

How did redundant officials come about?

The first is En Meng. Every year, the emperor will En Meng the descendants of powerful officials. The number of them is staggering.

Enmeng originated from Zhenzong. This lunatic started all kinds of suicide attempts after the Chanyuan Alliance, the most famous of which was various rituals.

Every ritual is an opportunity. Powerful officials can present memorials to seek official positions for their children and grandchildren, or even for their own retainers...

It actually works!

State instruments became toys for the emperor to win over his courtiers.

The number of people who become officials in Enmeng every year is about 500, which far exceeds the number of people who become officials in the imperial examination.

Year after year... the team of officials in the Song Dynasty became larger and larger.

But there are only so many official positions, what should I do?

It doesn't matter, it's a small problem, can't we just create some official positions?

As a result, there were more and more official positions, and the responsibilities became more and more blurred.

What could have been done by one department has now been broken down into pieces. This yamen does a little bit, and that yamen does a little bit. In a word, what could have been done by one person in one day now takes five or six days and seven or eight people. Moreover, they would argue with each other or ignore things.

This is the overestimation of people.

But this still cannot arrange so many officials, what should we do?

Then just hang it.

Anyway, the Song Dynasty had plenty of money and food, so it was enough to support them.

These people were like insects, hooking Da Song's body with their sharp claws and unable to separate. Once they were pulled, it would be heartbreaking.

These bugs kept sucking the blood of the Song Dynasty. Zhao Zhen and Fan Zhongyan once tried to pull them off, but the pain was unbearable.

Now here comes another one who is not afraid of death.

Those eyes gradually became cold.

"He killed someone!"

"This is beating someone in public... an unpardonable crime!"

"Where is the remonstrator? What should we do with such shocking things?"

"Go and invite the doctor!"

"He's actually smiling! Look, Shen An is actually smiling!"

Shen An was smiling, and his smile was very contemptuous.

Ouyang Xiu walked out. He turned to face these powerful officials and said, "You can't blame him!"

Those cold eyes turned to him.

His hair is gray and his eyes are confused.

Ouyang Xiu's waist was slightly bent, as if he could not bear the weight of these gazes, and he continued: "The redundant officials of the Song Dynasty can no longer be ignored. Let's ask the Third Division, ask Bao Zheng... where is the money of the Song Dynasty? went?"

Bao Zheng walked out and stood beside Ouyang Xiu.

The two old men covered Shen An with their bodies.

"They all go to raise soldiers and officials, but it's not enough. Every second half of the year, the Third Division will rack their brains to find money...otherwise they won't be able to pay out their salaries. What's the point of not being able to pay out the salaries of so many troops and officials? Consequences? Chaos, the Song Dynasty will be in chaos..."

This is an endless loop that is difficult to end once started.

"There will be more and more officials, but there will only be so much money. What can I do?"

Ouyang Xiu smiled bitterly and said: "This Song Dynasty will be dragged to death..."

Bao Zheng said: "A young man discovered this problem and pointed it out with enthusiasm. What was wrong with him?"

Those eyes were still cold.

This world is a jungle after all, and having enough food is the most important thing. As for the rest...it's none of my business!

What Da Song Dynasty, does it have anything to do with me?

If Da Song was a giant, his body would have been chewed to pieces by these insects at this moment.

But they thought it didn't matter.

At worst, someone else can continue to chew it.

This is instinct, the instinct of greed.

"It can't be done!"

Ouyang Xiu's white hair was fluttering in the wind, and he roared: "I was like this back then. Do you want to take action? Then go for me!"

It’s finally out!

The Qingli New Deal is like a taboo that no one dares to mention.

Ouyang Xiu broke this taboo now.

This old man is crazy!

His eyes gradually sharpened and he became furious: "Did Fan Wenzheng form a clique for personal gain back then? No. Where did those accusations come from? Slander, shameless slander! Those beasts! What else will they do besides slander? I..."

Ouyang Xiu choked up.

He was remembering those years and his own stupidity.

"I think I'm smart, but a clique theory became a weapon for those people. Fan Wenzheng never had a chance to return to Beijing. This is my fault. Today..."

His waist gradually straightened, and his eyes were firm: "I am here today. Anyone who still feels resentful about what happened back then can come and scold me."

What is he doing?

Shen An's eyes were complicated and he shook his head slightly.

Ouyang Xiu actually admitted his stupidity back then.

At that time, he boasted that he was invincible in his articles, and his defense of Fan Zhongyan was regarded as an opportunity to show off his skills...

Then that article became a weapon of the enemy, and finally buried Fan Zhongyan and the Qingli New Deal.

What is the use of articles?

Shen An had never felt so determined at this moment.

What bullshit articles, what the world needs is reform, stop using articles to argue with people, that’s what idiots do.

Your wrist should be flexible, guide if you can, and be tough if you should be tough.

The Song Dynasty said it belonged to the emperor, but it was better to say it belonged to this group of powerful officials.

And below them, countless gentry and literati were looking forward to it, hoping that one day they could become officials.

If this situation is not broken, it will be completely new!

Shen An was sneering. He knew that Zhao Zhen was already in his old age and could not support the action.

Zhao Zongshi?

It depends. Shen An's ultimate goal is Zhao Zhongzhen.

Until then...

He was accumulating strength, and Taixue was the best base. Countless students left here and eventually became a force for innovation.

The most important thing is the army.

He refuses to release the gunpowder now because the time is running out.

Weapons and war always serve politics. At this moment, Shen An realized this truth.

He looked up and smiled, and saw Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi did not hesitate and walked over firmly.

He stood on the other side of Ouyang Xiu.

Three people stood in front of Shen An.

Shen An walked up with a smile and stood on the right side of Bao Zheng.

How could I avoid it?

Han Qi gritted his teeth and watched this scene. He wanted to walk over, but he knew he couldn't.

He is the Prime Minister, and once he takes sides, it will trigger party disputes.

He felt someone walking around him, turned his head and saw that it was Zeng Gongliang.

Zeng Gongliang laughed at himself, "I am getting old, and I am tired of living like a dog and a dog all my life. Ever since I killed enemies in the southwest, I have felt that I have become younger, but young people should have blood! I feel the blood rushing in my chest at this moment, If you don't go out, your warm blood will become cold..."

He walked out slowly, and people around him were exclaiming.

"Zeng Xiang..."

"Xiang Zeng actually came out!"

This is taking a stand!

Did Zeng Gongliang actually come out?

Zeng Gongliang walked over with a smile and said, "I also think there are too many officials."

He stood next to Wang Anshi.

An official walked over silently...

One by one……

This wall of people is getting thicker and wider.

Shen An didn't expect that so many people would support him.

He sniffed and felt his eyes sore.

Bao Zheng beside him said: "Don't think that everyone is weak, it's just that the time has not come."

Today he took the lead in shouting, so these people stood up.

This Song Dynasty never lacked people with lofty ideals and courage.

But these courages need to be organized and channeled properly.

The mistake of Fan Zhongyan and Wang Anshi's innovation was that they did not first integrate these forces. If the means of innovation are techniques, then integrating these forces is Tao. They only care about technique and forget the fundamental principle of Tao.

Today, Shen An's unintentional move detonated this foundation.

He just wants to show his face today, tell these people that he is the most determined reformist, and make plans for the future.

The first thing Zhao Zhongzhen did after he came to the throne was to seek innovation, because he knew that the Song Dynasty would be doomed if it did not innovate.

But he couldn't find an ally. In the end, Wang Anshi, who was idle at home, came into his eyes because of the Wanyan Book and was given an important task.

But Shen An knew that Wang Anshi's innovation was unlikely to succeed.

What about me?

So he made his appearance today. Just like Wang Anshi’s Ten Thousand Words Book in history, if he stands up today, he will become a benchmark for innovation!

He succeeded! and was deeply moved.

It turns out that there were so many officials in the Song Dynasty who supported the reform!

At this moment, he only felt a tightness in his chest, and an inexplicable touch made him want to shout.

I'm never alone!

He thought he was a lonely traveler, but today these officials showed him through their actions.

You are never alone!

Sima Guang was watching this scene with a cold expression.

He knew Wang Anshi would step forward.

Recently, many people in the court have called him and Wang Anshi the next generation of twins.

You will definitely become a pair of arms for the Song Dynasty.

He lowered his eyes slightly...

The news was spread quickly.

Zhao Zhen was on his way to Chui Gong Hall when a chamberlain rushed over and shouted regardless of the obstruction: "Officials, there is trouble outside the imperial city."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and asked someone to let the servant over.

"Who's causing trouble?"

Zhao Zhen was not in good spirits and even yawned.

"Your Majesty, someone provoked Shen An earlier and he knocked him unconscious..."

Damn it!

Zhao Zhen's yawn was stopped halfway by the news.

Stopping a yawn in the middle of a yawn can be very uncomfortable, and that feeling of embarrassment can be very confusing.

Zhao Zhen said in confusion: "Why is this? I know..."

He thought of what happened yesterday. Someone must have leaked the secret.

I knew some of those people were dishonest.

He sneered, feeling that everything was under control.

"Those people were denouncing Shen An, and Ouyang Xiu came out to argue. He mentioned the Qingli New Deal and Fan Zhongyan, and said that his clique theory was to support the enemy..."

Why!

Zhao Zhen shook his head, feeling that it was the wrong time for Ouyang Xiu to come forward, and he was in trouble now.

If it's just Shen An, that's it. UU Reading www.uukanshu.net He doesn't have much power or power. It's useless to clamor to reform the officialdom. Those people are at most trying to deal with him due to old and new grudges.

I suppressed him for a while, and the matter naturally stopped.

But as soon as Ouyang Xiu came out, the matter became a big deal!

Maybe what happened back then will be brought out again, and then...

He thought it was just like this, so he felt he could still control it.

"Bao Zheng came out, Wang Anshi came out, Zeng Gongliang came out, many people came out..."

Zhao Zhen was stunned...

So many people came out?

He never knew that so many people would support the innovation, but now he is panicking.

What's this?

A precursor to party strife!

Shen An, you have caused big trouble!

No, it was you who caused me big trouble!

Chen Zhongheng was also stunned. Seeing Zhao Zhen in a daze, he said, "Guan, it's going to be late."

The sky was still dark, and Zhao Zhen's expression looked even more sad.

Chen Zhongheng was shocked and hurriedly lowered his head.

Since Fan Zhongyan, innovation has become a taboo.

Today a young man stood up, as fearless as Fan Zhongyan back then.

Two lines of tears fell from Zhao Zhen's eyes, and he murmured: "Fan Qing, you have a successor..."