"The nature is restless in Tao, and the wisdom is not thoughtful in things. The reason for doing things is that they only follow desires and benefit." [Han Chronicles? Chronicles of Filial Ai Emperor]

"Your Majesty, all the Xiongnu chiefs have their tribal surnames, which have been inherited from generation to generation. The court can choose one of the surnames, or change it to a Chinese surname with homophonic pronunciation." Due to family inheritance, Jin Shang was familiar with the customs and folk customs of the Xiongnu, and talked eloquently:

"As for the ordinary Huns who have been reduced to appendages, they rarely have surnames. If you want to change your surname to Han, you should give it another surname."

"Then use ordinary things like flowers, plants, trees and rocks as surnames. How to change them will be left to the county magistrates below. I only have two things to say. First, don't use the Liu family name as your surname; second, try to find something unusual.

To avoid having the same surname as the current big family, causing displeasure." The emperor held out two fingers and said lightly: "Changing your surname and changing clothes is a very simple matter, and the results will be seen in less than a year and a half, but changing customs is

Not so."

Jin Shang replied: "I'm sorry, most Huns don't have a surname in their lives. This move by the imperial court is undoubtedly a great grace. I believe that if the decree is implemented, the Huns below will definitely be grateful. As for speaking Chinese and following Han customs,

The Huns have been accustomed to Hu Feng for a long time, and they may not be able to change it easily. Therefore, I think that in addition to the official order, there is no other way to guide them. For example, if one person in each family is familiar with Chinese language and Chinese customs, they will be exempted from taxes and corvee;

Those who still adhere to the old customs and bad rules will be subject to heavy taxes and hard labor. The barbarians pursue profit and fear power, which will surely make them compete to change."

Very few people understand the regulating role of taxation. The emperor could not help but look at Jin Shang a few more times, with admiration in his eyes: "Wei Dan has the talent of a state and county. I thought he was a special person, but I didn't expect that the minister also has the ability."

With his extraordinary talents, it seems that the name of 'Sanxiu' is well-deserved."

Jin Shang's heart was moved, and he suddenly bowed: "I have only read some miscellaneous books, and I am the same as him in the "Three Rests". To put it simply, Wei Fuxiu is a talented person in the state and county, and the fifth Wenxiu of the Envoy to Farmers is good at economics.

It is beyond the reach of my ministers."

The fifth patrol is no better than Jin Shang. Wei Duan and Ma Rixi have an estranged relationship. He was once a vassal recruited by Ma Rixi when he was a Taiwei, and the two have a deep friendship. Although now he is just a 600-stone farmer.

However, he is in charge of the affairs of the entire Guanzhong, Bingzhou and other places, and his power cannot be underestimated.

The emperor could not promote the fifth patrol as he trusted Jin Shang and Wei Duan. At this time, he could not help but lower his face and stared at Jin Shang reproachfully without saying a word.

Jin Shang knew that he had made a mistake. He rushed to introduce relatives and friends before he had really established a good relationship with the emperor. Not only would the recommendation fail, but it would also arouse the emperor's resentment towards him: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, I... I didn't mean anything else.

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"Just do your job well. I see what kind of people you are and what kind of temperament you are. Moreover, when choosing and employing people, I have my own balance in my heart, and I don't need you to remind me." Emperor.

He said expressionlessly.

Jin Shang was sweating coldly and did not dare to say anything.

At this time, the car arrived, and Jin Shang breathed a sigh of relief. He watched Emperor Mu Shun and others enter Yeting from the side of the road.

Mu Shunxu supported the emperor and hunched forward half a step to guide the emperor. When he passed a corner, the emperor suddenly stopped.

"Your Majesty?" Mu Shun looked at the emperor in surprise.

"What does the queen want to see me for?" The emperor stood in the middle of the verandah, looking at the Jiaofang Hall that had been renovated under the supervision of Empress Dong as if nothing had happened.

"How could I know this? It was the Chang Yu who was beside the queen who said there was something important." Mu Shun said sarcastically.

"At this time, it's time to have dinner..." The emperor looked at the darkening sky above the palace wall, and murmured in his heart. Empress Dong was a smart woman, and she would not be unaware of the affairs between men and women. At the moment, she was only choosing

At this time, we chatted for a while, and it happened to be time to eat. If the emperor left the queen and left, it would inevitably cause unnecessary speculation. And the emperor had to follow a lengthy etiquette process when eating.

It's already dark, so the queen can make arrangements to go to bed naturally...

Mu Shun was a little confused as he watched the emperor's expression change from calm and calm to a dilemma. He didn't know why the emperor was troubled by 'eating'. At this time, he heard the emperor suddenly chuckle, as if he had made some plans, and ordered: "

Mu Shun, as soon as you go to Song Guiren's palace, tell me that I will go to her place in the evening to listen to her playing the pipa."

"Jin Nuo." Mu Shun couldn't help but think; His Majesty has a soft spot for the Song nobles after all, and it is not in vain for him to get close to the Song family.

After the emperor entered the Jiaofang Palace, Mu Shun immediately went to the Pixiang Palace where the nobles of the Song Dynasty were. After hearing this, Guo Cainu, who was next to the Song Dynasty, immediately said happily: "Okay, okay, thank you for your help, Mu Huangmen, I will note it down first."

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Guo Cainv is the most trusted palace maid around Song Du, and her words can almost do half of the decision for Song Du. After saying these words, Mu Bian smiled and left. Guo Cainv stood up to send them off, and gave them a few gold cakes.

, whispered: "If anything happens in Jiao Fang on weekdays, please Mu Huangmen pay more attention to my noble family."

"Easy to say, easy to say." Mu Shun weighed the gold cake and left with satisfaction.

After Mu Shun left, Song Du said with some confusion: "Didn't you say that my pipa is not ready yet and I can't get it out of my hands at the moment? Why did you accept it in such a hurry?"

Guo Cainv's face changed several times, and she replied with a smile: "It's rare for the country to come over, so we can't push it away, right?"

In the evening, Guo Cainv looked at the door for a long time. Song Du said disappointedly: "Will he not come?" After saying that, she was a little happy: "Fortunately, there is no need to be embarrassed."

"It will definitely come." Guo Cainv said confidently.

"Why is this?" Song Du asked curiously.

Guo Cainu glanced at the capital of Song Dynasty. If the emperor really didn't come, why did he ask Mu Shun to come and explain on the way to the Queen's Palace? There must be a reason for this, and combined with the fact that she was in the weaving room that day to pick up the

I overheard the conversation while I was in autumn clothes, which made me feel more confident.

"My lord, please don't ask me yet." Guo Cainv knelt down beside Song Du and said seriously: "My lord, please make sure to please your majesty tonight."

"Brother Emperor is always very happy here." Song Du frowned in confusion: "There is something wrong with you. Are you hiding something from me?"

Under the urging of Song Du, Guo Cainv had no choice but to tell her the matter: "The slave heard the two palace servants from Jiaofang Palace talking in the weaving room that day..."

"ah?"

Things really progressed as the emperor expected. Just after the emperor finished his meal, Guo Cainu, who was beside the nobleman of Song Dynasty, arrived as scheduled and came to invite the emperor on behalf of the nobleman of Song Dynasty.

"Song nobleman asked you to invite His Majesty?" Empress Dong looked a little unhappy.

Guo Cainv said humbly: "I hope your Majesty will send someone to tell you earlier. I want to hear the nobleman play the pipa."

This sentence is a double entendre. It seems to be an answer to Empress Dong, but in fact it is a reminder to the emperor.

The emperor laughed and said: "Since we have an appointment, we have to go. The queen should rest early."

After saying that, he stood up and left without any fuss.

"Song Du is bullying people too much!" Empress Dong was so angry that the golden antlers on her head could not stop trembling. She said sternly: "I have never had any trouble with her. We usually don't offend each other. How dare she dare to fight with me?"

If you can't get through to the palace, do you really think that I am easy to mess with!"

Song Du snatched the man away from her, which was like snatching love with a sword. How could Empress Dong swallow this tone?

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, is very fond of Mr. Song. Your Majesty, please do not get angry at this moment. It will not hurt your health." Chang Yu said from the side.

"What do you know?" Empress Dong sneered. She was deep-minded and thought much more profoundly than Chang Yu. Standing behind Song Du was a scholar from Guanxi who had always been at odds with her father. Recently, Ma Rixi and others

Even she, who had lived in the palace for a long time, had heard about what he had done. Based on her understanding of the emperor's character, this matter would definitely not end so easily.

Revenge against people like Ma Rixi is almost foreseeable. In this case, why not seize the opportunity, respond in the palace and outside the palace, and take this opportunity to teach the Song Dynasty a lesson?
Chapter completed!