Mrs. Su looked at Su Li's back, and suddenly her expression moved.

The Su family is not a small family, Su Song has been in the office for nearly 50 years, has countless rewards, and is not short of money, but the spring clothes are only three hundred taels, and now it seems that it is really exaggerated.

Thinking about the affairs of the Li family, Mrs. Su sighed lightly and said to herself: "I hope the old thing can get out of the way......"

Since the official family has been in power, I don't know how many ministers have fallen, Su Song is the only one who is the queen mother, and Mrs. Su is actually worried day and night, worried that the Su family will suddenly have a catastrophe.

If it's like Lu Dafang, it's really a catastrophe!

Su Song sat in the carriage, and the carriage turned to the Royal Street and rushed to the Gongyuan.

Su Song in the carriage, his face sank like water, and his heart kept turning thoughts.

He didn't know if his in-law Li family had anything to do with Zhang Dun, but whether it was or not, he had to stop it.

A small Kaifeng Mansion can involve him, the prime minister, if it is implemented nationwide, how many people can run?

Not to mention those people, it is the 'New Party', Zhang Dan, Cai Bian and others are clean? How many people in the world are clean?!

Also, is the palace clean? Is the official house clean?

Maybe the official family is young and has just become pro-government, and he hasn't had time to do anything yet, but is the matter of the emperors of the Great Song Dynasty going to fall on the official family?

If the dirty things of the royal family, those imperial villages, those Yongye fields, those purchases, and all kinds of dirty things are found, what should the court do?

How many people in the government and the opposition know this?

Are they waiting? Waiting?

Su Song hugged the fang, his heart was churning, and there were thousands of moments.

He had to stop Zhang, without any selfish motives. At his age, he no longer asks for anything else, he only hopes that the world will be peaceful, the government and the opposition will be harmonious, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.

"Lord." Suddenly, the butler driving in front stopped the carriage, opened the curtain and whispered.

Su Song glanced at him, opened the curtains, and saw that not far away, Zhao Xu, Li Qingchen, and Shen Kuo had already left the tribute courtyard and were walking along the royal street, from south to north, as if they were going back to the palace.

The three of them didn't know what they were talking about, they were talking and laughing, as if there was no barrier between the monarch and the minister, and they were very close.

Su Song looked at this scene, and didn't know why, his originally heavy heart suddenly relaxed, as if a boulder had fallen to the ground, and he smiled.

The housekeeper was stunned, he saw the lord's gloomy face just now, why is he smiling again?

Su Song thought about it, got out of the carriage on crutches, and said, "Go back." ”

The housekeeper was very worried, Su Song's position was actually more dangerous than Zhang Dan, even if Zhang Duan had more people impeached, he couldn't wait to eat him, but Zhang Duan was protected by the official family, and no one could do anything to him.

The sovereign of his family is different, Su Song has no one to protect him, and the 'new party' has never stopped attacking Su Song, and I don't know how many people want to send the leader of the 'old party' to prison and make room for Zhang Dan.

"Lord...... Be careful. The butler hesitated, but said cautiously.

Su Song waved his hand, leaned on crutches, and walked towards Zhao Xu.

At this time, Zhao Xuzheng looked back at Li Qingchen and said with a smile: "Li Qing's family was brilliant in literature back then, and he was not far behind Mr. Dongpo, but now he is entangled in mundane affairs, and he is not as productive as Mr. Dongpo." ”

Su Shi's achievements are almost all-round, poetry and songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, all outstanding. If Ouyang Xiu hadn't mistaken Su Shi for his disciple Zeng Gong, Su Shi would have been the champion of Jiayou's second year.

At the beginning, Ouyang Xiu selected materials for the imperial court, eclectic, and once judged that only Li Qingchen could be compared with Su Shi in terms of literary achievements.

But Li Qingchen is not keen on piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, etc., and later generations do not know much about him, far inferior to Su Shi.

Li Qingchen smiled slightly and said, "The minister is not as good as Dongpo." ”

Zhao Xu looked at him, nodded with a smile, and said, "Being able to say such things calmly is admirable to the Qing family." ”

Shen Kuo is older than Li Qingchen and Su Shi, and his talent may be slightly inferior, but he is also a great talent, listening to it unconsciously touching his beard, and said: "The official, the minister thinks that poetry and songs are small roads after all, Su Dongpo has a stubborn personality, and he does not hit the south wall and does not look back, I am afraid that he can only place his affection on the landscape." ”

Su Shi is a big man in today's literary world, and there are countless people looking at each other in the prosperous Song Dynasty. However, he does not tolerate the 'old and new' parties, and no one in power will let him go.

In history, Su Shi was sent to Zhanzhou, that is, Hainan Island in later generations, the most remote place, which was the most severe punishment of the court's courtiers.

Obviously, Shen Kuo doesn't like Su Shi very much.

Zhao Xu admired Su Shi very much, but in terms of literature, when it came to the imperial court, Su Shi was still the 'old party', which was a stubborn obstacle to his change of law.

As soon as Zhao Xu was about to say more, he saw Su Song walking over on crutches, and he was stunned and stopped.

What is this old man doing on the street to block him for?

"The minister has seen the official." Su Song came to the front and bowed.

Li Qingchen, Shen Kuo and others immediately leaned over to show their respect for the prime minister.

Zhao Xu waved his hand, looked at Su Song and said with a smile: "There is no need to be polite outside, Su Qing's family came here to look for me, is there something wrong?" ”

Su Song groaned slightly and looked at Li Qingchen and Shen Kuo.

Zhao Xu was a little understanding, paused, turned to Li Qingchen, and Shen Kuo said: "It's almost all that should be said, the two Qing family will go first, you are the big and small main exam, prepare well." ”

Li Qingchen was a little wary of Su Song, but Shen Kuo was fine, the two listened to Zhao Xu's words, raised their hands and said, "Yes, the ministers will retire." ”

After the two left, Zhao Xu stepped forward, glanced at Su Song, and said, "Su Qingjia, what are you going to say?" ”

Su Song was on crutches, and seeing that Zhao Xu deliberately slowed down, he smiled and said, "It's still a matter of the pilot project in Kaifeng Mansion." ”

Zhao Xu immediately thought of Su Song's in-law, the Li family, and couldn't help but smile and said: "On the Li family's side, Kaifeng Mansion and Cai Xianggong both greeted me, not deliberately targeting the Qing family, but discovering it when measuring the land. The Li family bullied people, beat people's lives, and encroached on people's land, not for a day or two...... In the past, the yamen at all levels turned a deaf ear, Su Qing's family, is this looking for me to intercede? ”

Su Song followed Zhao Xu's side, walked slowly, his smile slowly converged, and said: "These things, Cai Bian told the minister, the minister is not here to intercede, the minister is worried, if it goes on like this, not only the minister, but also Zhang Dian and others will be implicated." ”

Zhao Xu sighed, and his expression was a little emotional.

The 'Kaifeng Mansion Pilot' seems to be only in Kaifeng Mansion, but the scope of the impact is really not small.

Like Su Song, even if Zhang Dian kept his integrity and didn't do those things, what about his family, his protégés, teachers, friends, relatives and friends?

The most essential thing in officialdom is the relationship network, the Great Song Dynasty class has been basically solidified, who dares to say that Zhang Dun's side is innocent?

In the matter of the Li family, if Zhang Dian or some people in the 'New Party' deliberately manipulated it, would Su Song and the Su family be able to escape?

Public opinion is together, and the court will inevitably react, as the leader of the 'old party', can Su Song hold on?

If he gets a real handle and makes trouble in the court, can Zhao Xu ignore the law and the opposition and forcibly shelter him?

Difficult!

Zhao Xu had this word in his heart, then looked at Su Song again, and said with a smile: "What can the Su Qing family teach me?" ”

Su Song leaned over and said, "The minister doesn't dare, but he just has some words that he wants to say to the official." ”

Chen Pi followed the other side and quietly glanced at Su Song.

What does this old man have to say?

Now the government and the opposition are very dissatisfied with this old man, the 'new party' is dissatisfied, and the 'old party' is even more dissatisfied, and I don't know how many people want to send him away.

After Su Song finished saying this, he pondered it for a while, and said: "Official, there are many sages who have discussed governing the country, and there are many lessons and lessons throughout the ages. After decades of travel, he has also realized something. ”

Zhao Xu looked interested and said, "The Qing family said to listen to it." ”

Su Song slowly paced with Zhao Xu and said: "Officials, people are based on morality, guide by virtue, and if virtue is not there, people will not be convinced." Therefore, people must be virtuous, things can be accomplished, and there is no virtue without standing. The court acts, the first priority is morality, there is no existence, the people's will is not attached, and the society is in danger. ”

Zhao Xu listened quietly, thoughtful, and did not speak.

Su Song saw it and continued: "Specific to the 'Kaifeng Mansion Pilot', why did the imperial court suffer such a big backlash, virtue does not exist!" Even if it occupies reason, Danli cannot convince people, only virtue can. ”

Speaking of this, Su Song did not break the sentence, did not hide it, and continued: "The court is doing the right thing, but it has lost virtue first, and the word virtue is missing, so it doesn't work." ”

Zhao Xu looked at Su Song, his expression did not move, and said, "Qing family, still oppose the new law and want me to abolish the new law?" ”

Su Song didn't evade, looked directly into Zhao Xu's eyes, and said, "Now that the matter has come to this, there is no turning back. The minister said this because he felt that the imperial court should take 'virtue' first, rather than arbitrarily promoting it with one force, otherwise today it will be the Li family, and tomorrow, it may be the official family. ”

The 'Li family' and the 'official family' are naturally not the same thing, and the meaning of Su Song's words is very clear, and now the 'new law' is being implemented with a thorough and arrogant policy, which will sooner or later burn Zhao Xu's own head.

How embarrassing is it to change the law to your own head?

But the reality is often so embarrassing, Zhao Xu doesn't know much about the royal property, but the filth in it is definitely no less than these officials and gentry outside, and it must be more than that!

How special the power is, how strange the things will be!

Zhao Xu really thought about it this time, and he had some understanding of Su Song's words.

'De', the imperial court is indeed at a disadvantage in this regard, and in this regard, Sima Guang and others have done the best.

After walking a few steps, Zhao Xu suddenly looked at Su Song again and said, "Su Xianggong thinks that I and the imperial court, what should I do now?" ”

Su Song no longer paved the way, and said directly: "The officials and ministers believe that the court needs to be virtuous and then act. The minister suggested that the 'new law', especially the 'Fangtian Average Tax Law', should be greatly revised, and should not be forced too much, and the key should be to ease the situation, and slowly try to do it, otherwise the world will sooner or later rise up and attack it. ”

Chen Pi glanced at Su Song, and was secretly shocked, he didn't expect this Su Xianggong to come to 'oppose' today.

Chen Pi quietly looked at Zhao Xu again, perhaps, only he could understand how resolute the young official family was in changing the law.

Zhao Xu understood what Su Song meant, and said in a very calm tone: "No." ”

Zhao Xu didn't say much, the plain word 'can't' was like thunder in Su Song's ears, accompanied by unspeakable firmness.

Su Song didn't seem surprised, groaned, and said: "The official family, the ministers will go today, Han Zongdao will go tomorrow, as soon as the two of us go, next, it should be Zhang Dian and Cai Bian, as soon as the two of them go, how can the official family deal with themselves?" ”

Su Song's words were straightforward and frank.

And now no one in the court doesn't know, Zhao Xu deliberately left Su Song, Han Zongdao is here to block the gun, and the two of them will go sooner or later.

If the two bigwigs of the 'old party' go, all the spearheads of the government and the opposition will inevitably be pointed at Zhang Dian and Cai Bian, how long can these two resist?

Now it is not the Xining period, but it is more terrible than the Xining period, and what has aroused the deepest contradictions.

If Cai Bian and Zhang Dian can't bear it, then the final spearhead is Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu, the emperor, what should I do? What can I do?

That's almost all the gentry and officials in the world! Without the 'new party' charging into battle, the emperor would not be able to support it alone!

Zhao Xu's steps were smooth, and his expression did not change much.

Su Song said this, he naturally thought about it, but he would not let Su Song say it developed like this.

Su Song, Han Zongdao will stay or not, it is up to him to decide. Zhang Dian, Cai Bian is even more so.

When will it be the turn of the so-called government and the opposition, and the gentry of the world will control him?

Zhao Xu raised his hand, smiled, and said: "Serious illness requires fierce medicine, fierce medicine often has side effects, if you can't survive it, you will die, and if you survive it, you can grow better and live longer." In this process, there is no return. Qing family, there is no need to talk about this matter. ”

Su Song had expected it before he came, sighed lightly in his heart, and then said: "Official, there is no straight road in the world, when it is time to turn, you must turn, otherwise you will not be able to turn back if you take a fork in the road." The officials see the consequences of that kind more clearly than the ministers. ”

Zhao Xu suddenly turned his head, looked at Su Song, and said, "Qing family, what do you think should be done with the affairs of the Li family?" I heard that the head of the Li family was a squire of the Renzong Dynasty, who was known for his prestige, and now he was clamoring to die in the county office. ”

Su Song's face suddenly straightened and darkened.

The matter of the Li family, the human and material evidence is conclusive, and there is no benefit in making trouble. However, the government and the opposition, Shi Linjian did not look at this matter, and only thought that it was caused by the 'new law' of the imperial court, or that Zhang Dian had taken malicious revenge, and increased the resistance to the 'new law' and the attack of Zhang Tun.

Su Song, as an in-law, wanted to avoid it, silently repeatedly, and said: "Official, the minister will not comment on this matter, I hope that Dali Temple will judge according to the truth, and do not indulge in vain." ”

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Qing family, didn't you know about the Li family in the past?" ”

Su Song's face changed slightly, his heart was heavy, he stopped, bowed, and said, "The minister is guilty." ”

Su Song not only knows about the affairs of the Li family, but most of the people in the government and the opposition are basically like this, and he and most of the people in the government and the opposition know it.

It's an open secret, and how many clean ones are there in the court?

Zhao Xu put his hands behind his back, looked at Xuande Gate close at hand, and said, "Qing family, these things are all connived at by your attitude, which has lasted for decades, do you want to continue to condone it?" ”

Su Song followed Zhao Xu's side, unable to answer.