Su Song is gone.

Huang Lu was puzzled, his face did not move, he came to Zeng Bu and said, "Zeng Xianggong, once the dream is broken, it tastes uncomfortable, right?" ”

Zeng Bu's small eyes widened, staring at Huang Lu, and sneered: "Although I don't know what's going on outside, you dominate the imperial court, it's the way to die, and there is definitely no good end!" It's better to hold back your pride. ”

Huang Lu is indeed very excited, as soon as Su Song goes, it means that the 'old party' is gone, and their 'new party' is entrenched in the imperial court again and enforces the 'new law', why is he not happy?

Huang Lu had a smile on his face and said, "Zeng Xianggong was also An Shigong's right and left hand back then, why is he hostile to us now to implement the 'new law' again?" ”

Zeng Bu was angry now, so he took Huang Lu out of anger and said: "Is the current 'new law' the 'new law' of the prince back then?" The 'Fangtian Tax Law' is bound to cause chaos in the world, and if the prince is alive, he will definitely not agree! ”

Huang Lu said: "I remember that Zeng Xianggong was released from the court because of his opposition to the 'new law', and now he is using An Shigong as a shield, which is a little shameless?" ”

Zeng Bu's expression was a little cold, and he said: "Although you are proud, there has been no good end for the powerful ministers since ancient times, I only hope that Zhang Dian and you can have Lu Dafang's end, that is a good end!" ”

Huang Lu listened to his vicious curse, his face was gloomy, and he said coldly: "Zeng Bu! Don't be ignorant! You can die well, not because Zhang Xianggong, Cai Xianggong is benevolent, because you take into account the overall situation, if you ask for death, I will fulfill you! ”

Zeng Bu snorted coldly, not believing it at all, but waved his hand and said, "Bring the pen!" I am perfecting you today! You can rest assured, I will definitely try to live and live to see what happens to you! ”

Huang Lu really can't wait to kill Zeng Bu!

But he knew that the overall situation was important, so he held back his anger and hatred, turned around and left.

Soon, pen and paper arrived.

Zeng Bu did not hesitate, and directly wrote a letter of 'please sin shut'.

When he finished writing, he held the pen in his hand, trembling slightly, and the corners of his face were full of unwilling hatred.

It can be said that the 'new party' is more determined than the 'old party', and this is also manifested in power.

For example, Zeng Bu, such as Cai Qu.

This recital quickly left the cell and came to the table of Huang Lu.

After he finished reading it, his anger decreased slightly, and he took this playbook out of the Imperial History Terrace and went to the Blue Tile House.

Inside the blue-tiled house.

Cai Bian examined it, looked up at Huang Lu, looked at Huang Lu with a look of surprise, and said, "You mean, Su Xianggong went to see Zeng Bu, and Zeng Bu wrote this book of asking for sin?" ”

Huang Lu was also puzzled and said, "Yes." Xia Guan was always present, and there were no special words. Xia Guan didn't understand what the reason was. ”

Cai Bian carefully read Zeng Bu's recital again, and then said in a deep voice: "There is nothing wrong with the recital. You continue to stare at Zeng Bu, and I will enter the palace to see the official's house. ”

Huang Lu was a little uneasy, and said: "Xianggong, this matter is strange, what if they have any conspiracy?" Be cautious. ”

Cai Bian frowned, he was very familiar with the treacherous methods of the 'old party', even if Su Song was brighter, in the end, he was the last leader of the 'old party', and at this time, what he wanted to do was unguardable!

Cai Bian thought about it and said, "Okay, don't move first, and then take a look." ”

If you want to take Zeng Bu, Su Song wants to leave, these things, there is no trivial matter, Cai Bian has to be cautious.

Huang Lu nodded, thinking in his heart that he would have to try Zeng Bu again when he went back, so as not to really dig any holes.

Cai Bian thought in his heart, and suddenly said, "What did that demon Dao and the scholar surnamed Zhao say?" ”

Huang Lu said: "This matter is in the Imperial City Division, the Imperial City Division has not moved, it should be that the palace has not spoken yet." ”

Cai Bian shook his head, snorted again, and said, "I don't know what to say!" ”

Huang Lu was also surprised by this incident in his heart, and he was very angry, knowing that what Cai Bian said 'I don't know what to say' was referring to the scholar surnamed Zhao and the demon Zhang Huaisu. Since there was no talk in the palace, they couldn't do much for the time being.

At this time, inside the confidential room.

Every move of the courtiers was in Zhao Xu's eyes, including the content of Zeng Buna's 'please sin and sneer', and Zhao Xu knew it clearly.

Zhao Xu and Zhang Qi were playing against each other, and the two of them fell into a relaxed and freehand manner, talking about the 'military reform'.

Zhang Qi's posture was straight, and he looked at Zhao Xu as soon as he fell, and said: "The official family, the northern roads, are advancing in an orderly manner, the problem is not too big, and it will be stabilized by the end of the year." In the south, the Privy Council and the Ministry of War are dispatching the strategy and the general manager to rectify, and the intensity and means are mainly 'stability' for the time being, and after the stability of the north, it will be able to make a big move next year......"

Zhao Xu nodded, 'military reform' is a matter of great importance, the Great Song Dynasty army and its ancillary relations, seventy-seven, eighty-eight or eight millions, there can be no carelessness.

Pinching the chess pieces, Zhao Xu said: "Well, you have to be fast and steady." Also, the three major battalions in Bianjing could not relax, and I would send internal supervisors to personally supervise them. ”

Zhang Qi hesitated, didn't dwell on the word 'internal supervisor', and said, "Yes." The Xia people are ready to move, if there is a real fight, they will be able to return to Beijing after the year. Zong Ze, in the middle of the construction, plus the three battalions of Chu You, and 100,000 troops, are enough to defend the capital......"

Zhao Xu looked immobile and said, "Do you think the Qing family can fight this year?" ”

Zhang Qi's face was a little solemn, and the chess pieces in his hand were slowly withdrawn, pondering again and again, and said: "Official, the situation of the Xia people is complicated, the Empress Dowager Liang is arrogant and domineering, the last time she was defeated in Huanzhou, plus my dynasty repeatedly beheaded the Xia envoys, the attitude is tough, and the probability of war is more than seventy percent." ”

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, did not continue to fall, and looked pensive.

For the defense of the Xia people, the Song Dynasty has been actively preparing for war, and it is actually the best to fight, if it has been delayed, it will not be conducive to the Song Dynasty's 'military reform' and the implementation of the 'new law'.

This baggage must be shaken off!

Zhao Xu looked up at Zhang Qi and said, "If we want the Xia people to fight, we will win, and I need at least two years of peace in the north." ”

It takes two years for Zhao Xu to carry out reforms in the south, and two years is enough to stabilize all roads in the south, and then fight with Western Xia, or even Liao, Zhao Xu is not worried.

It just can't be dragged and consumed all the time.

Zhang Qi was not a simple martial artist, and said in a deep voice: "The ministers ordered Huanqing and other ways to carry out a tentative attack on the Xia people and force the Xia people to go to war. ”

The Song Dynasty now occupies many fortresses, and it is completely possible to learn from the Xia people and harass and plunder the territory of Western Xia, provoking the Xia people and not giving them more time to prepare.

Zhao Xu snorted, stretched out his hand, and said, "Be well prepared." This battle can only be won, and it must be a big victory, and the Xia people who fight are honest. ”

Zhang Qi immediately said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, the official family was not prepared last time, and there is no geographical advantage, and today the time and place are favorable and the people are in my Great Song Dynasty, this battle, there is absolutely no possibility of losing!" ”

Zhao Xu looked up at him and nodded with a smile. Zhao Xu had no doubts about Zhang Qi's ability.

Quietly thinking about Xia Liao, and then the court situation, the 'new law' and the 'military reform', Zhao Xu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the situation in the Great Song Dynasty was much better than Xia Liao.

The two parties in the imperial court of the Western Xia side fought fiercely, coupled with the barren land, life was really difficult, and under the reckless military force, the national strength would inevitably decline significantly.

The situation of the Liao State is more unbearable than that of the Western Xia, the Liao State occupies the north, in recent years, the expropriation has been tyrannical, arousing the resistance of many foreign races, the last two years have been more vast, the land that the Liao State has fallen and the level of the generals who have been defeated and killed is getting higher and higher, and it has begun to shake the foundation of the Liao State.

The Jurchens are on the move, and they will raise their heads in the next year or two!

Thinking about it like this, Zhao Xu's heart couldn't help but be hot, and he said to himself: "Time is not waiting for me......"

If he can complete the domestic reform as soon as possible, enrich the country's strength, strengthen the army, and free up his hands, Zhao Xu will inevitably use the knife on Xia Liao's body!

Zhang Qi listened to the words 'time does not wait', his eyes flashed slightly, and he said quietly: "The official family, whether it is 'changing the law' or 'military reform', it is all protracted, and if you want to stabilize, it will take at least five years or more, and the government and the opposition have to calm down and can't fight." We need to be patient enough not to rush it, otherwise it will backfire and eat ourselves, and the results that those people want will be ......"

Zhang Qi changed his way to persuade Zhao Xu, asking him to be patient and not to be too anxious.

Zhao Xu's expression was as usual, and he said, "What does the Qing family think of Zeng Bu and Su Xianggong?" ”

Zhang Qi bowed, as if staring at the chessboard, and said: "The official family, the minister's Privy Council, do not plan political affairs." ”

Zhao Xu smiled, didn't ask, picked up the teacup casually, and said, "Chen Pi, go tell Cai Xianggong to go to Su Xianggong's house for a banquet in the evening." Tomorrow night, I will invite Su Xianggong to the palace and I will invite him to dinner. ”

Zhang Ji's expression did not move, he knew that this was to see Su Song off.

After going through so many things, Su Song couldn't hold on and was determined to leave.

"Yes." Chen Pi responded.

Zhang Qi kept silent about political affairs and continued to talk about 'military reform'.

Zhao Xu played chess with him, while analyzing some things and making decisions.

……

That night, Cai Bian really went to Su Mansion for a banquet.

There are many different versions of the conversation between the two:

Some people say that the two were arguing in the pavilion of the Su family, and their faces were red and red-eared, and the Su lady couldn't persuade them, so they invited the Cai family lady over, and then Cai Bian was pulled away.

Some people say that the two talked happily, only talking about Fengyue and not about political affairs, talking about ancient and modern exchanges, Cai Bian was drunk and was picked up by his family.

Others said that the two sat silently opposite each other, did not talk speculatively for more than half a sentence, and barely communicated.

Some people even said that the two walked hand in hand in Su's house, and under the moonlight, they talked a lot of things, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

No matter what rumors are out there, everything is going according to the established plan.

Early the next morning, Su Song came to the political affairs hall, presided over the morning meeting of the political affairs hall, and approved the disposal of Zeng Bu by the imperial history platform for 'deposing the official position and deporting him back to his hometown'.

At the same time, decisions were made on many matters that had been controversial and had been delayed for a long time in the government hall.

For example, the appointment, dismissal, and transfer of some officials. The reform of the Transit Department, some of the 'new policies' for the 'military reform', and so on, were suddenly unimpeded.

Those present were surprised by Su Song's treatment of Zeng Bu, and at the same time puzzled by Su Song's sudden 'want to open'.

Cai Bian has been as immobile as a mountain, as in the past, when Zhang Dian was there, concentrating on recording, supplementing and formulating detailed plans.

Half an hour later, Su Song's meeting ended as if reading from a script.

Su Song raised his head, looked around at the crowd, and saw less than half of the 'old man', and said lightly: "Disperse, Cai Xianggong will stay for a while." ”

Everyone gathered up their notes, got up, and saluted.

"The lower officials will retire." The voices of the crowd were calm, neither big nor small.

Su Song didn't speak, and when they left, he turned to Cai Bian and said, "What are you going to do next?" ”

Cai Bian looked as usual, and said: "Whether it is the Imperial Historical Observatory, or the strengthening of supervision by the officials, or the 'Jingcha' of the joint departments of the imperial court, etc., they are all purging officials and sweeping away corruption, not the purge that Su Xianggong said. ”

Su Song recalled with a smile on his face, and said: "I don't agree with Sima Junshi and others making so many poetry cases at the beginning, and the facts have also proved that this kind of behavior is not beneficial to the court and the country...... I hope you learn your lesson. ”

The reason why Zhang Dian, Cai Bian, Li Qingchen and others hated the 'old party' was that in addition to the stubbornness of the 'old party' and the abolition of the 'new law', the 'old party' sabotaged the tacit understanding of the imperial court struggle, wantonly made up all kinds of 'poetry cases', and exiled all the 'new party' to the capital!

The actions of the 'old party' have never been seen before, and they have undermined the 'ancestral system' that they keep upholding.

Yes, when Zhang Dian and others returned, they were extremely resentful, not only chasing and beating Lu Dafang and others, with ruthless methods, but also to trace Sima Guang and others, and even to move the Empress Dowager Gao!

These are all the evil consequences of the 'old party's clarification!

Cai Bian shook his head and said, "The lesson we have learned from here is that if we want the 'new law' to be implemented and last, we must learn from you, be ruthless enough, resolute, and uncompromising!" ”

Su Song was silent, some things were too mixed and difficult to explain, and it was even more difficult to make sense.

Su Song was silent for a long time, and said: "Zhang Dan's temper is too strong, and he has the support of officials in the imperial court, but it is different in the local area. If you provoke a big civil revolt or a mutiny among the soldiers, you will not be able to bear it. The Fa-changers are left with you and Zhang Dan, if Zhang Dan leaves, can you suppress the court situation? ”

Cai Bian's calm expression began to move, and then he said, "Su Xianggong, you have thought too much. ”

Su Song knew that he couldn't convince Cai Bian of anything, so he took the cane and said, "I will go to the palace to accompany the official's family tonight, do you have anything you want me to convey?" ”

Compared with Zhang Bian, Su Song admires Cai Bian more, and in Cai Bian, he can see his former shadow.

Cai Bian pondered for a while and said, "I will send Su Xianggong." ”

Su Song was stunned, suddenly laughed, got up and slowly walked on crutches, and walked to his duty room.

Su Song looked at his back, his eyes were somewhat complicated.

Although Su Song and other 'old parties' are stubborn and their methods are treacherous and hateful, they are also worthy of his admiration in some places.

At this time, Zhao Xu had already left the palace and came to a short distance in front of the royal ticket gate on the royal street.

Royal ticket number, door to the bird.

The royal street is directly facing the Xuande Gate, it is the most lively street in Bianjing City, the other shops come and go, the flow of people is like weaving, but the royal ticket number here does not even have a figure, it is deserted like the corner of the imperial city.

Chen Pi stood next to Zhao Xu in casual clothes, and said in a low voice: "Official, the business of the royal ticket number has not been very good, mainly some rich people, they just eat interest. In addition, there is not much money lent out, and I heard that someone borrowed money and ran away, which is all malicious......"

Zhao Xu smiled, walked forward, and said, "It is inevitable in the early stage, and when it spreads out in various places, I will help them take care of it." ”

The imperial court is basically stable, and Zhao Xu can free up his energy to do something he has been doing.

Chen Pi knew that Zhao Xu had been planning some things, and he was the assistant of the imperial court, so he hurriedly smiled and walked forward.

"Shopkeeper Zhu, I have 100,000 yuan, I don't know if you can eat this royal ticket number?"

As soon as Zhao Xu approached, a very flirtatious young man's voice came from inside.