"Your Majesty, I would like to ask if I know what I want to say." Su Jin bowed and said.
Zhao Zhen nodded, walked slowly several times, stopped and asked: "I saw the ten disadvantages of your policy and was very touched. I thought that based on your experience, you can see these many disadvantages. This
It shows how far our Song Dynasty has accumulated abuses. If I don’t believe that all the ministers in the court can’t see this.”
Su Jin is not easy to talk to. If someone knows that there are so many shortcomings, that is for sure. At least Fan Zhongyan, Lu Yijian, Yanshu and others who have been in the court for a long time must also know, but if you want to say that everyone
If all of this is regarded as a 'disadvantage', that is not necessarily the case. Many people and officials take these things for granted.
"I read it several times last night, and cold sweat broke out on my spine after I saw it. I also like reading. Taking history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall of history. Which of the previous dynasties that perished did not prosper for a while, but eventually perished? I dare not think that I, the Song Dynasty, will do the same.
One day, when I think about this, I will not be able to sleep well or eat well; I will never let this happen."
Zhao Zhen seemed to be talking to himself, and seemed to be cheering himself up; Su Jin knew that his article had awakened Zhao Zhen's sense of crisis. In Zhao Zhen's mind, there was probably nothing better than managing the Song Dynasty well.
It is more important to pass it on steadily to the next generation.[
At this moment, he suddenly opened the layer of household paper. In the midst of the civil and military officials of the dynasty praising the peace, it was like pouring a ladle of cold water on Zhao Zhen's head. It was not that Zhao Zhen didn't know these things, it was just that someone had systemized them for him.
Based on his analysis, he did not know that the accumulated abuses had reached such a serious level.
When he realized that this crisis could affect the safety of the country, his first reaction was to make changes quickly. It was not too late to make up for the situation before it was too late.
"Su Jin, I think your article is very good. I chose you as the number one scholar despite all the opinions. It's because you said things that others know but don't say. It's easier than those who say something that's just behind the scenes.
Those who speak are much stronger; tell me, if I entrust you with these things, can you handle them well?"
Su Jin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen, to be honest, I am afraid that I can't handle any of these things, so Your Majesty, please don't let Wei Chen handle this matter."
Zhao Zhen sighed, unable to hide the disappointment on his face, and said lightly: "Why is that? Your article contains some suggestions on how to rectify current problems. It contains seven or eight thousand words, and the description is detailed enough.
"I think you have thought it through carefully."
Su Jin thought: That was Fan Zhongyan's careful consideration, not mine.
"Your Majesty, with all due respect, I understand your Majesty's mood very well, but change has been the most difficult thing since ancient times. Not to mention these big things, even a trivial matter will definitely change the eternal things.
He was criticized for following the old rules; old habits die hard. What's more, changes in major affairs of the imperial court naturally affect the whole body, and several of these ten items involve the interests of officials, so the resistance they will encounter will be great.
If we act rashly, it will cause a series of turmoil; at present, the Song Dynasty is still facing foreign troubles, so it is not easy to act rashly."
Zhao Zhen frowned and nodded: "I understand what you are saying. I am not talking about now, I am talking about the future. Foreign troubles can be worried about, but internal troubles must be managed, otherwise the harm of internal troubles will be far greater than the troubles of foreign enemies."
Su Jindao: "The emperor is right, but you still can't rush. Moreover, such a major event is beyond the ability of a humble minister. In terms of qualifications and reputation, it is not enough to convince the public. Therefore, if the emperor is determined to change in the future, he can find important ministers to do it."
A humble minister can just be a pawn."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "You don't have to be modest. You are the Great Sanyuan of Jinke in the Song Dynasty. In the 80 years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, there were only three of them. If you are not qualified enough, you can experience it. If you are not high in reputation, you can accumulate it. In short, this matter is settled.
In your case, since you have brought it up, you cannot stay out of it."
Su Jin scratched his head and said: "Your Majesty, this is something that is difficult for someone to do. However, Your Majesty has given instructions. There is no disrespect for the humble ministers. The only thing I ask for is that the Emperor must not bring up this matter easily. It should be done at the right time and with proper preparation."
I don’t like failure when doing things, and I will definitely not do anything that I can successfully grasp.”
Zhao Zhen sighed and said: "How can I wait with peace of mind? I also want to be out of sight, but how can I be out of sight?"
Su Jindao: "The emperor is a wise king through the ages, so he naturally understands that the overall situation is the most important thing. If the reform is successful, it will be successful, otherwise it will only add to the laughing stock.
The big picture.”
Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "That's right. I think so too. I will carefully consider where to start. Hey! I have to look at everyone's faces to make my decisions. Am I too soft-hearted?"
Su Jin hurriedly said: "The emperor is benevolent, not soft-hearted; after all, the country and the country still rely on everyone to work together to help. Even if the emperor is a genius, he must do all the legal affairs."
Zhao Zhen quickly shut up. What he just said was a bit too much, and he unintentionally exposed his idea of putting me first. You need to know that he also advocated the saying that 'the people are the most important, the country is the second, and the king is the least'; although it was just a scene,
But it cannot be denied blatantly.
Su Jin pretended not to hear anything and remained silent. Zhao Zhen changed the subject and asked, "I heard you are getting married tomorrow?"
Su Jin said: "It is true that the emperor cares about me."
Zhao Zhen nodded and smiled and said: "On the wedding night, when the gold medal was named, two great things in life came together. What a blessing. I congratulate you. Are you marrying a daughter of the Yan family?" [
Su Jin said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. It is Yan Biyun, the daughter of the Yan family."
Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said, "Tomorrow I will inscribe a plaque and send it to you with my congratulations. Tomorrow morning, the Ministry of Civil Affairs will confer official positions on new scholars. You will definitely not be able to come."
Su Jin nodded and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me. I didn't expect that the two things would conflict. What should I do, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Zhen asked: "I promised you last time that as long as you pass the imperial examination and go to high school, I will grant you the position of fourth-grade prefect. This is to compensate for your great achievements in the past. I have never forgotten your contribution.
"
Su Jin hurriedly thanked you, and Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said, "You don't have to thank me either. I haven't finished speaking yet. I have not forgotten your contribution, but I have also not forgotten how bold you were."
Su Jindao: "I understand that rewards are rewards and punishments. Although I am given a reward, my head is still on my neck. The emperor can take it whenever he wants."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "It's good that you understand, but as long as you do your job properly from now on, I won't come looking for your head."
Su Jin nodded in agreement and thought to himself: You just want to take advantage of me and force me to do things for you in a decent manner. When an emperor uses this method to control his ministers, this emperor is too despicable.
"I originally wanted to keep you in the capital, but I mentioned it at the banquet this morning. Guess what happened?" Zhao Zhen tilted his head and smiled.
Su Jin said: "What else can I do? Naturally, one by one they will no longer want me, and they may say something like, 'A small temple cannot accommodate a big Bodhisattva.'"
Zhao Zhen asked curiously: "How do you know? Do you even know this sentence?"
Su Jinyu, he didn't just drink at the Qionglin Banquet. He deliberately eavesdropped on a few officials' conversations, so of course he knew what happened.
"I ask you, where do you want to be an official? I can only temporarily compromise and release you, but that's okay. I proposed to release you to the prefecture, and no one dared to object anymore; you know, even if you are the number one scholar
It is impossible for Lang to be released and directly become the magistrate. It's not that I'm worried, but it's because the etiquette system is inconsistent."
Su Jin said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I am deeply grateful."
Zhao Zhen said: "You can choose a state capital near the capital to be the magistrate for a few years, and then I will transfer you back. With your qualifications and achievements, there will be no obstacles."
Su Jin thought for a moment and said, "I want to go to Weizhou."
Zhao Zhen said in astonishment: "Northwest? There is a war somewhere."
Su Jin nodded and said: "It is Weizhou in the northwest. Firstly, it is the best place for training. Secondly, the bank in Weizhou needs me to build it myself. The wages of hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the northwest have to be exchanged through the bank.
This matter is no small matter, so I happened to handle it together when I left."
Zhao Zhen hesitated and said: "Don't blame me for not reminding you, Weizhou is in a warring area, and the prefect there is not suitable. He not only has to run the government, but also is responsible for guarding the border. Can you do it?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "The Emperor, do you think I can succeed?"
Zhao Zhen looked at Su Jin for a long time and sighed: "Who will succeed if you don't succeed? It doesn't matter, the bitter cold land on the border is a good place to sharpen people. Whatever requirements you have, I will satisfy you. Weizhou is now Wang Yanzhi
, he is responsible for managing, pacifying, and recruiting the three envoys along the Jingyuan Road. His affairs are indeed very busy, and you will definitely be welcomed by him if you are willing to go."
Su Jin raised his head and thought for a while and said: "I only ask the emperor to grant a few of my men the military position of guarding the hospital, so that I can take them to Weizhou. It will be more convenient for them to have military positions; besides, last time
I competed with the Liao envoys. They are all meritorious officials. If the emperor does not reward them, I will come to ask for the merits." [
Zhao Zhen held his forehead and said: "Oh, I have forgotten it. Fu Bi told me about this matter, but I actually forgot it. Let's do this. I will issue an order tomorrow and implement it together. In addition, when you go to Weizhou, you must
You must have a personal bodyguard battalion to protect you, and the local soldiers also need to be restrained. What do you think about me allocating another 500 horse troops to be your personal bodyguards?"
Su Jin was overjoyed and hurriedly saluted and thanked him. These five hundred people were given away for free and became his free thugs. He was worried that the nursing staff in Yinzhuang was not enough, but now it was good, a big cake fell from the sky again.