Sure enough, Su Chen knew that if he had a request for Han Xizai this time, he would definitely take the opportunity to make some requests, and even pull him into the Sun Dang camp, and on the way over, he was already prepared in his heart.

Because before that, he noticed that Han Xizai showed a strong sense of pity for him, and he valued him so much, it was nothing more than wanting to be included in their camp, for his own use, and to help him achieve some political goals, although this goal may be just, grandiose, and for the country and the people!

Originally, Su Chen didn't plan to step into the party struggle of the Southern Tang Dynasty, he just wanted to be a rich man, make a fortune, and become the richest man in the Southern Tang Dynasty.

However, the Southern Tang Dynasty only had ten years of national ancestry, and in a few years it would face the pressure of the Northern Song Dynasty's army.

And when the Song army invaded Runzhou City and Jinling City, many local rich men and squires were killed by the rebel army, although the history books are only a brief stroke, but it is full of blood and tragedy. Every time the city is broken, tens of thousands of people are killed in the army, and they will rob the mansions of the rich and noble squires.

In this era, the status of pure merchants is low, and it is more dangerous to be looked down upon by the world, and the rebellious army will rob and burn them unscrupulously, because no one will stand up for these local merchants afterwards, and the military generals will also acquiesce in this matter.

However, the palaces of the wise ministers of the imperial court in the city, as well as the mansions of the famous and talented people, were not allowed to be harassed and protected.

It is precisely because of this that Su Chen is unwilling to just be a rich man.

Even if he plans to become rich in the world, he wants to be the mastermind behind the scenes, make a fortune in secret, become an invisible richest man, not stand on the bright side, and become a big fat sheep that everyone is targeting.

And participating in the imperial examination and entering the court has become a goal that he must achieve.

passed the imperial examination, entered Shilin, and became the third-class jinshi of the Southern Tang Dynasty, plus his talent and court position, this is his identity for self-preservation in the future; Even if he goes to the Northern Song Dynasty in the future, he will be regarded as a talent, and he will not seek to be reused, as long as he can protect his family and wealth wisely.

"I don't know what Old Han needs the juniors to do?" Su Chen regained his composure and asked curiously.

Han Xizai looked at Su Chen, smiled lightly, and asked, "How much do you know about the officials in our Jinling City Palace?" ”

Li Yu, the Emperor of Eternal Words?

Su Chen was stunned, speaking of Li Yu, he is definitely a controversial figure, he is good at calligraphy, painting, Tongyin rhythm, poetry and writing have certain attainments, especially the highest achievement in words. His lyrics inherited the tradition of Wen Tingyun, Wei Zhuang and other Huajian lyricists since the late Tang Dynasty, and were influenced by Li Jing and Feng Yansi.

Especially after the death of the Southern Tang Dynasty, the lyrics are even more broad, with deep meanings and pathetic atmosphere, which are unique among the five pronouns of the late Tang Dynasty and have a far-reaching impact on the poetry of later generations.

But when Li Yu is the emperor, he must be at a failing level!

Su Chen felt that since he was going to participate in the imperial examination and had the heart of a career, it was better not to slander the monarch who was going to work and serve in the future, so he said politely: "The younger generation has never seen the current Tang State official family, it is difficult to make a fair evaluation, please ask Han Lao to solve the doubts of the younger generation!" ”

Han Xizai didn't think about it, and felt that Su Chen's answer was also in line with common sense, so he explained in person: "Our official family has a benevolent personality, does not act recklessly to kill, and can listen to advice, which is a good thing." However, it is precisely because of this character that he is indecisive, difficult to distinguish between loyal and slanderous words, does not know people, uses people improperly, and has no enterprising and reforming heart. ”

After Su Chen heard this, he looked at Han Xizai with his eyes, but he quite agreed with his views, so he didn't have any surprised expression.

Seeing his ordinary and indifferent face, Han Xizai couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you surprised that the old man said these shortcomings of the official family?" ”

"Why be surprised? I haven't seen it, and I'm not familiar with it, it must be what Han Lao said, what I believe, there is no objection! Su Chen blinked his eyes very innocently, and his answer was also very innocent.

"That's right!" Han Xizai nodded slightly, didn't care too much, and continued: "Three years ago, the Empress Dowager Du of Song Zhaoxian died of illness, that was Zhao Kuangyin's biological mother, and our official family sent the old man and the Taifu Qing Tian Lin to the Northern Dynasty to pay tribute. Although I have only been in contact with Zhao Kuangyin two or three times, through my words and deeds, the old man understands that Zhao Kuangyin is not easy to deal with, he has great talent and ambition, and he will definitely send troops to attack Jiangnan Tang in the future. Moreover, the northern military generals gathered, the talents were abundant, the materials were sufficient, the soldiers were strong, and after the loss of the thirteen states in the south of the Yangtze River, there was no place for salt production, and the finances were becoming more and more embarrassed. ”

Su Chen nodded slightly, feeling that Han Xizai was looking at it very accurately, and he also had a clear understanding of Zhao Kuangyin's evaluation of the gap between the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Tang Dynasty.

"Aren't you surprised?" Han Xizai was really surprised to see that his face was calm, and when he heard the remarks of the dead country, he could be so calm.

Su Chen stubbornly said: "This is just Han Lao's speculation, listening carefully, and analyzing it in his heart." However, the younger generation does not know much about the political situation of the Song and Tang states, so they are more accepting this opinion. What's more, the big husband is in the world, and he wants Mount Tai to be pressed and not change his color, so that he can have courage, if the younger generation listens to a remark, he panics, and what big things can he do. ”

After listening to Su Chen's words, Han Xizai suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, it makes sense, the old man really appreciates you more and more." ”

Su Chen was perfunctory, and he admired his wit a little.

"Old Han, what does this have to do with what you asked me to do? I won't be allowed to turn the tide and fight against the strong Song Dynasty in the north by myself, the younger generation can't do it! ”

Su Chen was a little confused when he heard this, this Han Xizai made a big detour, and talked about the strength and weakness of the two countries, the gap between the kings, these state affairs, it is not something he can interfere in.

"There's one thing I need you to help with!"

Su Chen frowned and asked, "Oh, what is it?" ”

Han Xizai stood up, looked at Su Chen, and said gently, "There is a queen in the official family, whose name is Emperor E, is the eldest daughter of Situ Zhouzong, when she was nineteen years old, she entered the palace as a concubine, and won the favor of the official family, and she has a very close relationship with the official family. However, since last year, the queen has fallen ill, according to the news in the palace, the queen is getting thinner and thinner, and even the imperial doctors in the palace are helpless, and the disease is quite tricky. Therefore, the old man wanted to wait for a few days, and when he saw that the time was ripe, he strongly recommended to the official family, announcing that you should go to the Jinling Palace to treat the queen's illness, and you must be cured, can you do it? ”

"Treat the Queen?" When Su Chen heard this, his face finally changed!

Earlier, Han Xizai said that Li Yu had many shortcomings, and he was not surprised at all when he predicted that the Song State would destroy the Tang State in the future! Because the history books are recorded like that, he is very familiar with the trajectory of that history, so he is not surprised. However, when Han Xizai said that he should treat the disease for the Great Zhou Hou and be sure to save the cure, Su Chen was completely surprised.

This incident was beyond Su Chen's expectations, and it was especially something that happened against historical records!

How could this not surprise Su Chen?

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