A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Shen An spent two days of leisurely life at home. On the morning of the third day, he went to court with a yawn and covered with stars.

There are still stars hanging in the sky. Shen An is riding the horse he just bought. Yao Lian is holding the horse in front, otherwise he would not dare to get on the horse even if he died.

Along the way, many sergeants from the Inspection Department were patrolling back and forth, and they kept an eye on Shen An several times.

Shen An was holding a lantern in his right hand, with the words 'Waiting for an edict' written on it.

"Such a young person waiting for an edict?"

The sergeant in the inspection department was a little confused. Shen An just walked all the way, and when he arrived in front of the imperial city, he saw dots of lanterns in front of him.

Countless officials held lanterns and surrounded the imperial city, which was a spectacular sight.

This is Chang Chao.

There were all small vendors in front of the hospital. These vendors did not give preferential treatment even when they were facing the Prime Minister. The constant cries made this early morning feel warmer.

Shen An got off his horse and searched around in front of the stall. In the end, he was afraid that he would be disrespectful to the emperor, that is, he wanted to pee next to the emperor, so he still asked for pot stickers.

After he ate the pot stickers, the door just opened.

Shen An followed the flow into the palace and arrived in front of Wende Palace.

There were countless people here, and Shen An even saw Zhao Yunliang and Zhao Yunrang.

The two princes stood together, seemingly very close, but Zhao Yunrang's shoes clearly stepped on Zhao Yunliang's feet.

The old guy is so awesome!

Shen An admired Zhao Yunrang's toughness. After taking a step closer, he realized that Zhao Yunliang had pinched Zhao Yunrang's waist fat with one hand.

A pair of old enemies!

Shen An wanted to avoid this battlefield, but Zhao Yunliang found him and laughed.

He naturally relaxed when he smiled. Zhao Yunrang thought it was because of his strong legs. Just when he was about to pursue the victory, he heard Zhao Yunliang laugh and say: "Shen An...hahahaha! He actually came here, hahahaha!"

Zhao Yunrang was startled. At first he thought it was Zhao Yunliang's trick, but the officials around him gradually started laughing, and he realized that something was wrong.

Shen An stood there in a daze, thinking that you guys were just laughing.

But the officials were all laughing, and some even laughed so hard that they couldn't contain their joy.

Shen An looked around confused, but all he saw were smiling faces.

Zhao Yunrang clearly looked like he was about to faint from anger. Shen An was puzzled. Just as he was about to go over, a chamberlain hurried over and whispered: "Shen Daizhao, you don't have to come here to Chang Chao."

Well!

I actually made a mistake?

The waiter was trying to hold back his laughter, but accidentally the air leaked out, as if he had farted.

He covered his mouth and smiled: "You should go to Chui Gong Hall, His Majesty's side has already started."

Damn it!

Shen An slapped his forehead, turned around and ran away.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The laughter behind him chased him all the way, and Shen An ran all the way from the left, passing through the upper palace gate and reaching the Chui Gong Hall.

In the Chui Gong Hall, the prime minister and other important ministers, including Bao Zheng, were all there. Everyone followed the order until a chamberlain came in and broke the atmosphere.

The chamberlain was smiling, and in the eyes of the important ministers, this smile was frivolous and domineering.

Several prime ministers and assistants exchanged colors, planning to investigate later and then admonish the emperor to get rid of this servant.

"Your Majesty, Shen Daizhao has arrived."

Um?

Zhao Zhen asked persistently: "Why is he late?"

Being late and leaving early has always been something everyone hates. Even Bao Zheng couldn't speak for Shen An.

The chamberlain suddenly lowered his head and smiled. Then he felt that he had made a big mistake, so he knelt down and apologized: "Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "Speak."

The chamberlain trembled and said: "Your Majesty, Shen Daizhao just ran to Wende Hall..."

puff!

Han Qi burst out laughing, then left work to plead guilty.

"Ha ha……"

Fu Bi couldn't hold back either.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Zhao Zhen smiled for the third time, but he burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

It was with this laughter that Shen An entered the palace and apologized.

Zhao Zhen laughed so hard that his stomach ached, and he gasped: "You don't understand this, so you are not guilty. Just remember to ask questions first next time!"

Then the story started, Shen An listened one by one, and Bao Zheng appeared last.

"Your Majesty, the price of rice and grain in the city has increased a bit recently."

Food is the most important thing for the people. This is a big problem.

"Why is this?"

Zhao Zhen was a little unhappy. Wen Yanbo came out and said, "Your Majesty, the news just arrived yesterday that the grain ship going north from the south has been blocked."

Bianliang City was the capital of the Great Song Dynasty. A large number of civilians and troops gathered here, and the supplies they consumed every day were astronomical.

The wealthy south became a source of supplies.

At this time, Han Qi came out and said: "Your Majesty, please remind me that King Anshi of Jiangdong Prison has sent people to report quickly. The news has just arrived. It is said that two ships collided and sank. They will be salvaged soon and the river will be cleared."

Wang Anshi?

Shen An was stunned for a moment.

Wen Yanbo said coldly: "Did this news come from the military?"

Han Qi nodded and said: "For such a big thing, of course, only a fast horse in the army can do it."

The atmosphere was a bit dull, and Shen An thought of the so-called incompetence in civil and military affairs.

This was a method used by a certain emperor in the early years. Under this unspoken rule, there was basically no possibility for the ministers and ministers of the Political Hall and the Privy Council to communicate in private about political affairs. Everything had to be spoken by the emperor.

Zhao Zhen pretended not to see this. He relaxed and asked, "In that case, what do you think we should do about this matter?"

Wen Yanbo said: "Your Majesty, when the grain ship arrives in a few days, the price of grain will naturally fall. There is no need to do anything now."

But Fu Bi felt that he should be more proactive: "Your Majesty, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net It's better to warn the people, lest the people don't know the details and think that there is going to be a famine."

Zhao Zhen nodded noncommittally, and then asked Shen An and Xiao Qing: "What do you think?"

Shen An had a clear understanding in his heart: the emperor wanted to convey some of the situation in the court to the two princes through their mouths.

Even though he wanted to have a son, Zhao Zhen left a way out.

Xiao Qing said: "Your Majesty, I think those businessmen are probably trying to make a fortune. Your Majesty should have someone scold them."

There is no need to say what follows, everyone understands.

This was a way to build momentum for the emperor. It seemed that Zhao Yunliang had already decided on a strategy to win Zhao Zhen's favor wholeheartedly.

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly, obviously in a good mood.

Xiao Qing glanced at Shen An and remembered that Zhao Yunliang was unhappy last night, and his heart was filled with fighting spirit.

As long as the Huayuan County Prince's Palace can seize the crown prince's position, Xiao Qing will be the first to do so. Not to mention the prime minister and assistant, the bachelor will be indispensable.

This is the future that scholars dream of!

Shen An left work, still looking honest, "Your Majesty, I think these businessmen are probably spoiled, so they should be taught a lesson."

"Ahem!"

Wen Yanbo coughed. His life had become increasingly difficult recently, and there were more and more bullets.

At this time, he was not prepared to remain silent. "Businessmen do business, officials manage politics, and people farm and work. This is how each of them should go their own way."

These words are telling Shen An: Business is business. If you break this rule, there will be chaos in the future.

Zhao Zhen nodded. The Song Dynasty did not discriminate against merchants, so commerce was developed and the annual business tax collected was considerable.

This cornucopia cannot be destroyed.