Zhang Shuye's office is at the innermost room on the second floor of the East Pavilion. It is also the largest apartment. Outside is the secretary's office room, and inside is his office room.
A large desk and a Taishi chair with cushions. Behind it is a row of bookcases. On the wall on the left is an administrative map of the Song Dynasty. On the right is a row of windows. Sunlight pours in from the glass, lighting up the room.
It illuminates very brightly.
Coming over is the reception room, separated by a screen.
The full text of "The Story of Yueyang Tower" is copied on the screen. The inscription shows that it is Cai Bian's handwriting.
At the top of the reception room is a Taishi chair, with three chairs placed on each side, facing each other. The Taishi chairs are all made of huanghuali wood, with slightly different styles and withered flowers.
"Mr. Ji Zhong, in this room, you are Xiao Gui and Cao Sui!" Zhao Si walked around the room and sighed.
He had been to this suite office many times.
When Zhang Dun was in office, this place was full of books and documents. Anyone who walked in was worried about being buried in mountains and seas of documents.
When General Xu took office, there were not so many documents here, only maps hung on the walls and screens.
When Cai Bian took office, this place seemed more normal, simple, neat, and slightly decorated, making it no longer so solemn.
Now that Zhang Shuye is in office, not much has changed here, except that most of the flowers and plants have been moved out, and the screen has been changed from a landscape painting to "The Story of Yueyang Tower", which may have been written by Cai Bian when the handover was handed over.
"I'm just doing official business here and meeting some people. As long as it's passable and pleasing to my eyes, it's fine. There's no need to change it again and again."
Zhao Si nodded and did not comment on Zhang Shuye's words. You can decorate your office however you want.
Zhang Shuye also has an office in Shangshu Province. Of course, in comparison, the office here must be more important.
"I just brought them here to visit. When we get to the cabinet, it won't work if we don't give them a courtesy call." Zhao Si pointed at the four people from Zhao Ting who were following him and said jokingly.
Zhang Shuye glanced at the faces of the four people in Zhao Ting one by one, and then replied with a smile: "Four highnesses, come here, I will bring glory to this humble house."
"Haha!" Zhao Si laughed twice.
"Mr. Ji Zhong, you are busy with state affairs here, so I and they will not cause any trouble for you." Zhao Si said a few words to Zhang Shuye, then stood up and left.
As prime minister, Zhang Shuye would go to Chongzheng Hall to meet with Zhao Si almost every day to discuss decisions on important military and state affairs. There was nothing he needed to say in private now.
After taking Zhao Ting and four others, they walked around the offices of Situ Fan Zhixu, Siko Zongze and Sima Liu Fa, met each other, and exchanged a few greetings, Zhao Si and his party arrived at Changsun Moli.
The offices of the five big cabinet elders are located on the second floor of the East Pavilion. Some thought was taken to ensure that each office is not far from each other, so if you want to discuss anything, you can just go there; but at the same time, it can ensure that each office has its own privacy.
Privacy - these five people have reached this position, and whoever they meet every day will be carefully scrutinized.
As the last of the five elders, Changsun Moli's office is relatively remote. The area is slightly smaller than Zhang Shuye's, and similar to the other three.
The layout is similar to Zhang Shuye's - Zhang Shuye worked here when Cai Bian was the prime minister.
"I tell you, Mr. Xuan Ming's knowledge is first-class." Zhao Si sat on the Grand Master's chair at the top of the reception room, pointed at the eldest grandson Moli sitting on the right, and smiled at Zhao Tingsi on the left
people said.
"Now is a rare opportunity. You have to ask Mr. Xuanming for advice."
The four people in Zhao Ting stood up quickly, cupped their hands and said, "Please sir, please give me some advice!"
Changsun Moli stood up and returned the gift with his hands, and said to Zhao Si a little helplessly: "The official family, I was caught off guard. I was not prepared for the moment and I don't know what to say."
"Then let me ask a question." Zhao Si pressed his right hand down, indicating that both sides should sit down.
"Xuan Ming, please tell the four of them why the former Jin Dynasty was so short-lived?"
"Yes, the official family!" Changsun Moli responded.
He thought for a moment and spoke again.
"Cao Wei usurped the Han and Sima usurped the Wei. Therefore, the former Jin Dynasty usurped the throne. It can be said that it is the most unjust thing in all dynasties..."
Hearing Changsun Moli say this, Zhao Ting twisted his butt involuntarily, and Zhao Si saw it at a glance.
"Myna, what's wrong with you?"
"Father, no, I just feel a little...uneasy." Zhao Ting replied quietly.
"Did you think that I, Emperor Taizu, wearing a yellow robe, would not be in the right position?" Zhao Si asked sharply. Zhao Ting suddenly raised his head and looked over, his mouth slightly open, his face full of disbelief.
The eyes of Zhao Kuo, Zhao Lian, and Zhao Geng were also full of surprise.
"This is a fact. No matter how much it is whitewashed, the history books have to write it this way." Zhao Si said unceremoniously, "It is precisely because of this that Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong treated Confucian scholars and officials so favorably, which made them increasingly rampant and arrogant, resulting in unsatisfactory consequences.
A necessary fantasy!”
"In the former Jin Dynasty, there was a saying that 'kings and horses share the world', and in our dynasty there are great Confucian and famous ministers who said 'ruling the world with the scholar-bureaucrats'... The four of you, tell me, is this correct?"
The four people in Zhao Ting looked at each other. They judged intuitively that this was probably not a sub-question, but a proposition.
"Mr. Xuanming and I have discussed similar topics countless times. You don't have to be scrupulous in front of him."
Finally, Zhao Ting answered honestly: "Father, it's not because of the concerns of my sons and ministers, but because of my shallow knowledge and limited knowledge, so I can't make a judgment at all."
"Bago, you are very honest. 'Ruling the world with the scholar-bureaucrats' is quite right. The Song Dynasty is now governed by elites. But who and who these scholar-bureaucrats are have to be decided by me and the Song Dynasty.
It’s up to the emperor to define it.”
"Those arrogant Confucian scholars dare to spit on the late Emperor Renmiao, but do they dare to talk and bark in front of me?" Zhao Si said domineeringly, "Remember, the real authority is to decide the life and death of others.
, was built with blood and fire.”
After glancing at the four princes, Zhao Si waved his hand and said to the eldest grandson Moli: "Xuan Ming, please continue."
"Yes, the official family. The position of the former Jin Dynasty was not correct. The Jin Dynasty could only divide military power among the clan to appease the four directions, and gave money and silk to the clans to pacify the government and the people. That's why Shi Chong and Wang Kai fought for wealth. Emperor Wu of Jin did not think it was evil, but thought it was evil.
It’s a pity. That’s why there was the rebellion of the Eight Kings and the chaos of the Five Husbands.”
Zhao Si added on the side: "The Eight Kings Rebellion was caused by the fact that the clans of the former Jin Dynasty each had military power and could stir up trouble. But without the encouragement and support of the grassroots below, how could it have caused such a big chaos? Cao Wei usurped the Han Dynasty, and Sima also usurped the Han Dynasty.
To usurp the Wei Dynasty, the ministers below have lost their loyalty a long time ago when the king's flag changed twice on the city wall."
"So, true loyalty cannot be bought with power and wealth, it must be a kind of faith! If this faith collapses, like the former Jin Dynasty, then loyalty becomes a bargaining chip for betrayal."
Seeing that the four princes were shocked and thoughtful, Zhao Si turned to the eldest grandson Moli and said: "Xuanming, you have a lot of knowledge, you can't waste it. Accept a few disciples. Why not be among the four of them?"
, choose one?”
Hearing this, the four people in Zhao Ting suddenly raised their heads and looked at Changsun Moli expectantly.
Changsun Moli glanced at the four people and said with a smile: "Guan Jia, I am not trying to shirk, but the state affairs are very busy, and I am afraid that I will not have time to teach, which has delayed several highnesses. However, the officials opened their mouth and refused.
This is not the way to be a minister. Think carefully before accepting one. There is only one, and I should have time."
"Eldest brother, second brother and third brother are a little older, and they have been taught by masters since they were young. They have laid the foundation long ago, so it is difficult for me to interfere. However, my eighth brother is still young, so I am willing to accept him as a disciple."
Zhao Si nodded and replied: “Mr.
I have a chance to visit these two places. Mr. Xuanming, why don't you help me teach him and calm him down. Otherwise, my son may become the son-in-law of Persia and Byzantium in the future, which will make it easier for others."
Zhao Geng looked surprised - Father, I don't! This is all what you said, but I don't have any ideas in this regard. It's just that he is smart and knows that no matter how many opinions he has at this time, he has to keep it in his heart.
The eldest grandson, Moli, looked at Zhao Ting and then at Zhao Geng, who looked constipated. He couldn't help but smile and nodded: "Okay, since the official said so, I will accept Brother Eighth and Third Brother as my disciples."
Zhao Si nodded with satisfaction, pointed at Zhao Kuo and Zhao Lian and said, "Don't worry, I will find a suitable master for you!"