A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

"I'm here! Come here! I will shoulder the grievances of the past. If there is anyone who is not convinced, please come."

The morning light gradually enveloped the imperial city, and the door was opened, but no one entered.

The chamberlain stood inside the door, but did not dare to urge him.

Because an old man was roaring.

Ouyang Xiu was holding a wat board and roaring, and everyone was silent.

There were many reigns during Zhao Zhen's reign. The Qingli Year has long passed, and the victors still mentioned this matter contemptuously in private, referring to Fan Zhongyan's fool who overestimated his abilities.

The participants back then were silent.

Han Qi has long since transformed, and Fu Bi has become disheartened...

No one expected that Ouyang Xiu would bring up old things again.

Under the gaze of everyone, Ouyang Xiu shouted angrily: "Come on! Come on!"

That year was heartbreaking for him, and those pains burst out at this moment, making Ouyang Xiu, who always presented himself as a good guy, angry.

This old man is getting angry. Let's avoid the attack for now and wait until he loses his temper before scolding him.

After a while, it seemed that it was almost done, and a powerful man of unknown rank came out.

His steps were calm, and if his belly wasn't bulging, his power would scare the crap out of people.

But Ouyang Xiu was an important minister and the leader of the literary world.

Do you want to scare him?

Shen An clenched his fists and prepared to take action.

Fan Zhongyan's reform measures back then were very drastic, but his tactics were not ruthless enough.

Today, let me teach you what it means to reveal the truth under your fist!

The powerful man walked up to Ouyang Xiu with his head held high and said coldly: "What happened back then has been settled for a long time. Today you..."

Shen An smiled evilly and prepared to go over. Those people were staring at him, and some even whispered: "I'm just waiting for you to take action..."

Ouyang Xiu, who was ignored by everyone, suddenly raised the wat board and tried to pull it away.

Everyone was stunned...

Boom!

This blow hit the powerful man's left cheek directly. Even though Shen An had killed many people, he still couldn't bear to close his eyes.

puff!

The face suddenly turned away, its mouth opened at the same time, and blood and teeth spurted out...

No one expected that Ouyang Xiu would take action, so when the wat board was withdrawn, the man was completely unprepared.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Is Old Ouyang impulsive?

What's wrong with that good-natured old man with the dull eyes who always likes to pat young people on the shoulders and say things like, "I'm going to stay away from you"?

What is even more unimaginable for them is...

"brute!"

Ouyang Xiu rushed over, picked up the wat board and started beating him head and face.

He shouted breathlessly: "Come on! Back then you were so confident when you were slandering Fan Wenzheng, come on! I am here today, waiting for you..."

He panted and stopped, his eyes still looking blankly ahead.

He has bad eyesight, nearsightedness and color blindness.

But wherever he looked, those people were all forced to lower their heads by the blank gaze.

"come!"

Ouyang Xiu waved the wat board and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"That year... that year, I was heartbroken! Watching Fan Wenzheng and the others sadly leave the capital... and later hearing that he passed away sadly... I was heartbroken! Why wasn't I the one who died? I should have died a long time ago, just waiting for you. Come and kill, come... come and kill me!"

This is a cry of despair.

Only then did everyone realize that there was huge pain hidden under that smiling old face.

He has never forgotten what happened back then. The failure of that year has been engraved on his bones and made him suffer.

If it weren't for Shen An, this suffering would be buried in the loess along with him...

But now old Ouyang is furious.

No one dares to take the lead!

What a great Ouyang Xiu!

Bao Zheng said loudly: "In the past, I wrongly blamed you. Today, you can stand side by side with me... You are lucky!"

The big killer, Lao Bao, has come out.

Do you want to fight to the death?

I dare to criticize even officials, come on, let’s see the real deal today!

Two gray-haired old men stood there, and no one dared to look directly at them.

What a bunch of sticks!

Shen An felt great, but he knew that he had caused this incident, and it was up to him to finish it off.

The powerful man covered his face and turned around, feeling that if he could not avenge today's shameful humiliation, he would no longer be able to stand in the court with dignity.

He came out just to make a move, but he didn't expect that Ouyang Xiu would dare to take action. This matter is not over yet.

"old……"

Just as he was about to curse, he saw a grinning face.

"What do you want to do?"

He stepped back step by step, but Shen An pressed forward step by step.

One is a pampered and powerful person who can even trot out of breath like an ox.

One is a young man who practices diligently and goes into battle to kill the enemy...

"Come here, take a look! Shen An is about to take action!"

The shouts echoed lonely in front of the imperial city, and no one laughed.

This is a big deal!

Horse stripping service outside...

A small incident actually triggers a conflict not seen in decades, and someone is going to be out of luck.

"Your Majesty orders you to wait in!"

Chen Zhongheng came out panting, with a group of servants behind him, obviously ready to take action if the opportunity arose to control the conflict.

The ministers were silent, and then filed in.

However, the crowd was divided into two groups, one was the powerful officials, and the other was Shen An and others.

"This is the embryonic form of party struggle."

Sima Guang walked over from there, took a deep look at Shen An, and said, "You caused a party dispute today and caused turmoil in the Song Dynasty. What crime should you be responsible for?"

These words came so abruptly that ordinary people would definitely be at a loss as to what to do.

But Shen An said: "Party fight? What are you fighting for? I dare to ask Mr. Sima, what are you fighting for?"

"Fight..."

Sima Guang was shocked to find that he could not say those words.

The debate is whether those redundant officials should be eliminated!

Should it?

Sima Guang, tell me, should you?

Should?

Then there is something wrong with your position, and conservatives may kick you out in the future.

Shouldn’t?

Then your position is even more problematic. You turn a blind eye to such a big problem as redundant officials...

How do you do this as an official?

Wang Anshi was paying attention here, and he thought of his Wanyan Book that he had revised countless times.

Recently, he felt that this Ten Thousand Words Book was very complete, and he was ready to submit it after some further thought.

But after seeing this tense scene today, he was thinking deeply.

I am still too optimistic!

Just raise the issue of redundant officials, and those powerful officials will look at you angrily. And his Ten Thousand Words Book involves even more issues.

What would that trigger?

Party strife!

He was originally a determined person, but at this time he was still a little depressed.

Sima Guang said seriously: "Don't be impatient or hasty in national affairs. You are still young..."

This is a very elder-like sentence.

Everyone nodded slightly, feeling that Sima Guang was really a good person, polite and proper.

Chen Zhongheng also nodded frequently, preparing to convey Sima Guang's words to the officials later, so that the officials would know the words and deeds of this gentleman.

Everyone felt that Shen An should express their gratitude, but he handed over his hand and said: "I dare to ask Mr. Sima, when you were a child, you smashed a vat to save people, and when you were a teenager, you even drew your sword and killed a big snake. At that time, you were younger than Shen now... ...But he has done such a big thing, which is admirable. Now Shen just raised a question, why is he shouting and killing...Isn't this wrong?"

puff!

Everyone turned away, unable to bear to look at Sima Guang's face.

Even Wang Anshi couldn't help but tremble at the corner of his mouth, feeling embarrassed for Sima Guang for a moment.

You, Sima Guang, smashed vats with bull pens, and killed snakes on par with Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty... You are so awesome, I, Shen An, was just making a suggestion, what's wrong? No?

Sima Guang said calmly: "Young man, you should be more steady."

Is it fun to ridicule me?

Shen An smiled and said: "Yeah! Be steady and don't be impulsive... Also, killing is not good. That snake was chopped down the mountain by you. It must have died no longer. You should have thrown a stone back then. That snake He must have run away by himself, and he can save himself from the sin of drawing a sword to kill, how good it is!"

This is still sarcasm!

puff!

Someone laughed out loud in front of them, and then quickly covered their mouths, but the suppressed laughter was even more uncomfortable.

Sima Guang looked at Shen An again and said, "Take care of yourself."

He walked forward very calmly, but Shen An found that the man's steps were stiff, almost dragging his feet, which showed the anger and unwillingness in his heart.

What a great endurance!

Shen An couldn't help but want to cheer for him.

Wang Anshi frowned and said, "It's too narrow-minded and harsh."

Although Lao Wang has a bad temper, he has a good heart. Later, Su Shi escaped under his hands.

But he was so helpful!

Shen An cupped his hands and said, "Yes, but I am a little impulsive. I will definitely not do it next time."

Wang Anshi nodded, thinking that his son had been hanging out with Shen An for so long, how could he never learn to admit his mistakes?

Why!

He was sighing, but he didn't see Sima Guang's feet almost falling.

Narrow and harsh, this is the attitude.

When you Wang Anshi said this, did you agree with Shen An?

——You, Sima Guang, are a hypocrite!

Lao Wang, there’s something wrong with your attitude!

The corners of Shen An's mouth twitched, but Wang Anshi was still at a loss.

After entering the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Zhen's first words were: "I have my own opinion on this matter! Shen An."

"His Majesty."

Shen An knew that he had caused trouble, but this time there was no credit to offset it.

Lao Zhao, you must not be cruel!

When Zhao Zhen saw that he was looking down and down again, he snorted coldly. Just when he was about to speak, Ouyang Xiu came out.

Old Ouyang's eyes were still a little red. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, did Shen An make any mistakes in what happened today?"

Well!

Han Qi almost burst out laughing, thinking that Shen An was right! Logically speaking, it still has merit. But the Song Dynasty is like this now. It's okay if you don't touch the benefits of those powerful officials. Once you do, merit will turn into guilt.

Don’t you, old Ouyang, know this?

I think you are posing a problem for His Majesty!

Nowadays, there are many forces in the political affairs hall. Zeng Gongliang has been dissatisfied with Han Qi for a long time, and he and Ouyang Xiu have been flirting with each other recently, which is disgusting.

Are these two people preparing to challenge my authority?

It's a pity that Sun Pian doesn't care about things, otherwise it would be nice to win him over!

Ouyang Xiu's words directly contradicted His Majesty, and his claws were numb now!

Ha ha ha ha!

Han Qi was laughing wildly in his heart, but his face was still solemn.

This is a skill. If you don't practice it well, don't be embarrassed by entering the court, otherwise your life will be in danger.

"Han Qing..."

"His Majesty."

Han Qi left work and thought to himself, what does the official mean?

Are you preparing me to take on a heavier burden?

He was happy in his heart, but Zhao Zhen said: "Shen An today...how do you think we should deal with it?"

Damn it!

Han Qi's claws went numb instantly.

What can I say?

Say he was wrong?

I haven't cultivated to the point where I can call a donkey a horse, so I can't become a gentleman like Sima Guang.

Does that mean he did the right thing?

Those powerful officials will feel that I may become a reformist again, and will look for opportunities to oust me in the future.

Official, you are posing a problem for me!

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The third update is here, good night.