Zhang Xuan, Liang Tao, and Shen Qi received a summons from Zhao Xu, and soon came to the side room of the vertical arch hall.

This side house is opposite a row of tiled houses not far to the south, which is the government hall.

Shen Qi and Liang Tao were a little puzzled, but Zhang Dian was thoughtful, looking back and forth in this room, and when he saw the five tables and chairs, he had more thoughts in his heart.

The three of them didn't wait long before Zhao Xu came in from outside with a smile and said, "The three Qing families are here." ”

The three of them hurriedly saluted, raised their hands and said, "The ministers see Your Majesty." ”

Zhao Xu waved his hand, sat down at the dining table not far away, and said, "The three Qing family sit, today, I invite you to have a meal and listen to your views on national politics." ”

The three of them, including Zhang Dan, were a little hesitant, the Great Song Emperor in front of him was different from the previous emperor, but he killed Liu Shi'an with a cane outside the Zichen Palace, and resolutely announced the strong emperor who changed the law, even if the gentleness in front of him was as gentle as jade, the three of them did not dare to be careless.

Seeing this, Zhao Xu smiled and said again: "Sit down, talk while eating." ”

Only then did the three of them raise their hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

The three of them sat down in front of Zhao Xu in turn, except for Zhang Xuan, Liang Tao and Shen Qi were a little restrained.

Chen Pi watched from the sidelines and ordered people to serve the food.

Zhao Xu watched the dishes come up, took the wine jug, and said with a smile: "I usually don't drink alcohol, but today I am happy and have a little drink with the three Qing families." ”

The three of them all knew why Zhao Xu was happy, and leaned over together.

When the palace maid went down, Zhao Xu picked up the wine glass and said to the three of them: "I am here, thank you to the three Qing families." ”

The three of them took the wine glasses and wanted to get up, but before they could speak, Zhao pressed his hand and said, "There are no outsiders, no matter the courtesy of the monarch and the minister, sit down today." ”

The three hesitated, but sat down again.

Zhao Xu smiled and touched the three of them one by one, and then drank it all.

Zhang Dan and Liang Tao glanced at each other and took a small sip.

The three of them were all looking at Zhao Xu, each with their own thoughts.

Their understanding of Zhao Xu is extremely limited, and they don't know what kind of character and person Zhao Xu is, but thinking about these days, no one dares to be careless and lose the slightest courtesy.

Zhao Xu also looked at the three of them quietly, nodded secretly in his heart, the wine glass fell, regardless of the tangerine peel that poured the wine, and said to Shen Qi with a smile: "Shen Qing's family, has the political hall been sorted out?" ”

Shen Qi instinctively wanted to stand up, sat down again, bowed and said: "Back to the official's house, it's almost over, Lu Dafang's henchmen have been taken away by the Imperial City Division, and the minister is being redeployed, at most three days, the political hall will definitely take on a new look!" ”

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and said, "Shen Qing's family is doing things, I am at ease." What about Liang Qing's family? ”

Shen Qi glanced at Liang Tao beside him with some reserve.

Liang Tao is the secretary of the household department, the temporary acting envoy of the third department, and the most important thing at present is to raise the military salary of Huanqing Road.

Liang Tao was also calm, and said: "Returning to the official's house, it is basically appropriate." Su Xianggong has already given a message, and the shipment will be shipped within ten days and completed within a month. ”

Zhao Xu smiled more, praised it, turned to Zhang Xuan, but this time he was silent for a moment, and said: "Zhang Xianggong is from Xining, I really want to hear your true opinion on Xining's changes." ”

'Xining' is a year name of Song Shenzong, during which Wang Anshi's reform occurred, so it is also called 'Xining reform', and the later 'Yuanfeng reform' is connected to the previous and next.

If Zhang Dian hadn't been wearing an official uniform, judging from his face, he really looked like a stern teacher.

The corners of his face are slender, his eyebrows are as long as a sword, his expression is stern, and his chin is always raised, as if he will open his mouth to train people at any time.

Zhang Xuan looked at Zhao Xu, and he was also silent for a while.

The frustration of the 'Xining Reform' was a huge blow to him, and he accumulated a lot of resentment over the years.

Zhao Xu was not in a hurry, and gently picked up the wine glass.

Liang Tao and Shen Qi looked at Zhang Dian with a little worry in their hearts.

This is the person who dared to spray directly in front of Sima Guang, Fu Bi, Lu Gongzhu and others, and even pulled Lu Dafang to cut off his head together.

Zhang Dian quickly spoke, his tone could not hide his anger, and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister thinks that there are three reasons why the 'Xining Reform' failed: First, incompetent people such as the Qing who crossed the river, and those who did not hesitate to kill the loyal and upright people who served the country. Second, the princes and ministers do not know people, so that the villain is troubled, and the bad is inside. Third, the 'Xining Law' has many flaws and has not been fully effective. The three gathered together, leading to the defeat of Xining's reform. ”

Zhao Xu listened, his brows furrowed slightly, and then relaxed.

He looked at Zhang Dian twice with an immobile expression, Zhang Dan's words seemed to be right, but the key points in Zhang Dan's words seemed to be in the first two items, and the third one in the back was like piggybacking!

Zhao Xu was right when he thought about it, the 'old party' was too ruthless, and there was nothing wrong with Zhang Dian being resentful, so he took another sip of wine and said with a smile: "Then Zhang Qing's family thinks, what should be done now?" ”

Zhang Dian has been waiting for Zhao Xu's words, and almost blurted out, saying: "Back to Your Majesty, first, Your Majesty's 'son to step father', the current decree is to describe Xining, Yuanfeng's law, all Sima Guang and others abolished, all reinstated." Second, reshape the rule of officials and purge the incompetent and treacherous people in the Qing Dynasty. Third, appoint the virtuous and use the energy, eliminate maladministration, and strengthen the country and enrich the people! ”

Zhao Xu slowly put down the wine glass, thinking more in his heart.

Zhangdun's words seem to sound fine, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that they have not been implemented, and they are all general.

Maybe I just came back and haven't had time to figure it out. ’

Zhao Xu muttered to himself in his heart, and said with a smile: "What Zhang Qing's family said is reasonable. So, I'll tell you what I think. First, it is natural to purge Lu Dafang and other henchmen, but purging them is not the fundamental goal. I want to consider the overall system of our Great Song Dynasty, solve the disadvantages of overstaffing, and improve the efficiency and integrity of institutions at all levels. This is an important prerequisite for the success of the 'law change'. Second, the military system, I want to overhaul the army, in order to curb the decay of the army, improve the combat capability, and I will not recognize any of the so-called peace treaties and coins of Xia, Liao or other years! Third, there is taxation. Finance is one of the most important supports of a country, and it also requires serious and meticulous reforms......"

Liang Tao, Shen Qi listened with a solemn expression, and did not dare to speak.

They could tell from Zhao Xu's words that the ambition of the young official in front of them was far greater than that of his father, Emperor Shenzong!

Zhang Dian was shocked, his eyes were burning, and his sword eyebrows kept trembling slightly.

What Zhao Xu said is what he has been trying to do all these years!

He stood up suddenly, raised his hand and bowed, and said in a deep voice: "As long as Your Majesty supports, the minister will definitely do better than the prince, and you will never let Your Majesty down!" ”

'Prince' is Wang Anshi.

Liang Tao and Shen Qi listened to Zhang Dian's words, their faces changed suddenly, and they glanced at each other, both of them were nervous and uneasy in their eyes.

They clearly heard the sound of killing like a sword exchange from Zhang Dan's tone!

What is he doing here?

Zhao Xu smiled, he had read Zhang Dan's information, and knew that this person's ability, courage and firm will not give up until the goal was achieved, this was exactly the person he needed!

Zhao Xu needs a sharp and incomparable long sword to break through the old defects of the Song Dynasty that have been solidified for more than a hundred years!

Zhangdun is this sword!