Xiao Tong wrote a letter to track down Jiang Kui's family, and Xiao Ying said with a cold face, coupled with the strange conversation between Song Zheng and Xiao Tong after the dispersal of the dynasty, made many officials feel that this matter was not simple. As the news spread, many generals in the army wrote letters one after another, asking for revenge for the soldiers of Shuguan.

The snowflake-like folds were handed over, and Xiao Ying felt a huge pressure. Of course, there are also many officials who know right from wrong and do not approve of this. Guo Xingjia is one of them. In his book, he said, "The petition of the national government has not yet been distinguished from the false. Even if it is true, Jiang Kuigu should die, and his family should not be punished. Jiang Kui's family has not been an official in Daqi, but ordinary people. When his younger brother Jiang Da was in Jiangning, he was known as Jiang Dashan, and donated thousands of taels of silver to the orphanage every year. In every disaster year, there is also a lot of relief. The people of Jiangning have benefited from it. This sage is also punished? …… I have built a country with benevolence and filial piety, and if I punish his family, will I be benevolent? ”

Guo Xingjia's book has also received support from some people, but the momentum cannot be compared with the mainstream. For a time, the matter of Jiang Kui's family was noisy.

Among these people, there was one person who received Song Zheng's attention, and that was Xi Wei, the chief teacher of the Academy of Literature. This person is worthy of being a great Confucian in the world and has a broad mind. Although he was friendly with the Guogong Mansion, he disagreed with Xiao Tong on this matter. It is said that he also went to the Guogong Mansion in person and had an argument with Xiao Tong, which made Song Zheng greatly admired.

Wei Buzhou's ability to resume his post as the chief teacher of the Academy was the result of political struggle. Huang Yuandu is known as the "head of science", and for many years he has spared no effort to promote science, as a result of which he has gained great prestige in the scholarly class. Xiao Tong wanted to suppress Huang Yuandu's forces, and Xiao Ying was also dissatisfied with Huang Yuandu, so he wanted to suppress the science that is now prevalent in the world, and pushed Wei Buzhou to take the position.

What is surprising is that after Wei Buzhou took office as the chief teacher of the Academy of Arts at the beginning of this year, he did not directly exclude science, but launched a big discussion, which was quite inclusive. Song Jue, as a master-level figure of science, often discussed with Wei Buzhou. After all, science is also from Confucianism, and the two still have a lot in common.

After months of debate, Song Jue's original rigid views on science gradually changed. At least the phrase "heavenly principles always exist, and all human desires are extinguished" is no longer mentioned, and Wei Buzhou also feels that science is not useless. Both of them were true scholars, and while seeking common ground while reserving differences, they actually reached a consensus on many points of view.

Wei Buzhou opposed the disposal of Jiang Kui's family, and Song Jue did not approve either. After Song Zheng learned his old man's point of view, he suddenly found hope to solve the problem from another angle.

On the eighth day of the sixth lunar month, when it was just getting dark, Song Zheng left the post house and went straight to Huang Yue's private house. After dressing up, I secretly came to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

It was when the weather was hot, but Huang Yuandu was still wearing a long shirt and sitting in the room seriously. Huang Yuandu has always been very strict with himself, and he has always maintained a more solemn image unless he is in front of his family.

"Meet Xiangye!" As soon as Song Zheng entered the door, he slammed to the ground.

"Xiaolang doesn't have to be polite, sit." Huang Yuandu waved his hand, and his attitude was very kind.

Song Zheng sat down at the bottom, and the next person served a bowl of cold sour plum soup.

"It's hot, drink some cold soup first." Huang Yuandu made a gesture of please.

Song Zheng also felt a little hot, so he took it up and drank it all. Huang Yuandu smiled, also picked up a bowl, took a small sip, put it in his mouth, and drank it after a while.

Seeing Huang Yuandu so calm, Song Zheng's heart gradually calmed down, and he drank another bowl slowly.

The two put down the tea bowl almost at the same time. Huang Yuandu nodded lightly to Song Zheng, and then said, "Xiao Lang sent an envoy to Shu this time to turn the tide and make a great contribution." ”

Although he was forced by Huang Yuandu to make Shu at the beginning, Song Zheng has no complaints now. At that time, Xiao Ying was too anxious, so she let herself take the right division to attack everywhere, which aroused the anger of the public. Even if Huang Yuandu doesn't force himself, I'm afraid that there will be other people who find other excuses to suppress him.

A political struggle does not mean that the two sides are enemies, just like now, Song Zheng came to the Prime Minister's Mansion to seek cooperation.

"I can't help but say that I am lucky to be able to return safely this time." Song Zheng replied lightly, "As for the four words 'indispensable contributions', I don't dare to take it seriously." ”

"Qi and Shu have been opposed for sixty or seventy years, and only today can it be regarded as a real peaceful coexistence, after all, our Great Qi really can't withstand the toss of war at present. Last year's march into Guanzhong, the treasury was depleted, and if it were not supported by the salt tax, I am afraid it would have collapsed. ”

Since Huang Yuandu is a phase, he naturally knows everything about Daqi's family background.

Song Zheng sighed, "We have a lot of problems, but all in all, it's still the word 'money'." It is not advisable for the country to be rich and the people to be poor, but it is also harmful for the country to be poor and the people to be rich. If the country is poor and cannot support the army, it will be difficult to guarantee the wealth of the people. If there is another war, it is easy to fall into collapse. ”

Huang Yuandu hummed lightly, "Speaking of which, I am responsible, if it weren't for ...... Alas, it's too late to regret it. ”

"Xiangye also had to do it. After all, in the past ten years, Xiangye has also worried a lot about Daqi. Song Zheng saw it very clearly. Before the huge pressure of Xiao Hui, Huang Yuandu had to use all his strength to deal with it. The arrogance of everyone in Jiangnan and the establishment of the Metropolitan Guard Army are all to fight against the juniper.

Regardless of whether Xiao Hui had the intention of usurping the throne or not, Huang Yuandu had to guard against it. Xiao Hui later joined forces with Huang Yuandu, but soon died. Daqi had just ushered in the opportunity for great development, and it was also suddenly interrupted. A war made Daqi be dragged back again.

"Although Xiaolang is not very old, he can see it. The article of your palace examination that day made me suddenly. Over the years, few people have been able to analyze the words 'war' and 'peace' so thoroughly, and they are indeed worthy of being the champions. If it weren't for the fact that you often serve around the saint, I would definitely send you to the state and county, and then mention the center after some experience. Over time, it may not be a talent. ”

"The kid is just a scholar's opinion, and he talks on paper." Song Zheng shook his head and said. He knows his own family affairs, although he has a lot of theories in his head, but if he wants to be a pro-people official in a state and county, he still can't handle those trivial things, and he is annoyed to death.

After a few idle words, the topic returned to state affairs.

Huang Yuandu said, "The Jin Kingdom is now raising troops to the north, which is somewhat unexpected to me. Last year, there was a great drought in Guanzhong, and the people's livelihood withered, and no matter what, they had to recuperate for two years before they had the strength to go north, why did Jin Guo do it now? ”

"Xiangye may not know that the last emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Wan Yan Yong, was a great talent. During his reign of more than 20 years, the contradictions between the Han and the Jurchens were greatly alleviated, and the domestic situation was very stable, thus accumulating a large amount of national strength. When I was in Daikin, I knew that the new grain in their granary pressed the old grain, and it was enough to accumulate the amount of grain for ten years. Although Wanyan Yusheng's ascension to the throne was a bit of a twist and turn, in recent years, he has continued Wanyan Yong's old system, and the State Office has developed steadily. During last year's war, they occupied most of Guanzhong, and domestic grain was continuously transported to Guanzhong, quickly stabilizing the situation. To be honest, if we let Daqi monopolize Guanzhong, I'm afraid it won't be as good as Jinguo. ”

"Yes, we don't have so much grain in our granary, if we let those Jiangnan people come forward, they won't clean up those messes, even if they give them all the land, they may not be willing to go to Guanzhong. Now it's okay, the Jin State has stabilized Guanzhong, and immediately used troops against Xingqing Mansion, and the Xingqing Mansion was defeated, and the next one was Longyou, and then the Qin Fenglu of the former Song Dynasty would all belong to the Jin State. We can only stick to the small area south of the Wei River. ”

"Xiangye really sees it high, and the kid also has this point of view, which is also the reason why he handed over the Shu Kingdom in Xia. I estimate that the Jin State will occupy Qinfeng Road, and it will not use troops against Daqi, and their direction is likely to be the Shu State. Even after defeating the Shu Kingdom, he will not attack Daqi, but enter Dali, and even Annan, surround our Daqi, and then try to use troops. After this lap, he couldn't beat it for seven or eight years. And what we have to do is to support Shu and block them to the north of the Qinling Mountains. ”

This is not because Song Zheng has a far-sighted strategic vision, but because the Yuan Dynasty destroyed the Southern Song Dynasty in history. If it weren't for Kublai Khan's rush to return to Dadu to compete with his brothers for the throne, I am afraid that the Southern Song Dynasty would have perished even faster.

Huang Yuandu didn't know such a history, but his vision was undoubted, "What Xiaolang said is extremely true. Therefore, in the next few years, it is the best time for us to accumulate national strength. ”

"Xiangye, do you think we can seize the opportunity?"

Huang Yuandu was silent and didn't speak for a long time.

Song Zheng then asked, "If Xiangye is still the prime minister in the next few years, what should he do?" ”

Huang Yuandu was still silent.

Song Zheng said with a smile, "Since we are discussing state affairs, Xiangye and I are both with a public heart. Don't worry, what we are talking about today can come out of your mouth and into my ears, and it won't spread half a sentence. Of course, if there are any wild words in the future, I also believe that Xiangye will not spread it around. ”

After another moment, Huang Yuandu asked in a low voice, "Did the Holy Lord ask you to come to me?" ”

The corners of Song Zheng's mouth curled, "At this time, does Xiangye think that the Holy Lord will let me ask this?" ”

"This ...... Naturally not, with his stubbornness...... Definitely not! ”

"That's it. At a young age, there is no prestige. I'm afraid that in the next few years, it will be difficult to play any role in the development plan, but Xiangye can do this. ”

Huang Yuandu knew that what Xiang Zheng said was the truth, thought for a while, and sighed, "Even if I have a heart, I'm afraid it will be rare for the saint to trust." Now that I'm sick and at home, it's a bit of a disaster avoidance. ”

"Xiangye takes retreat as advance, and it is the right time." Song Zheng said with a smile, "But Xiangye can't really be sick, otherwise, I'm afraid that our Daqi or the Holy Lord will be in a lot of trouble." I came today, because there is one thing that I asked Xiangye. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Before talking about things, I want to ask Xiangye, what do you think about dealing with Jiang Kui's family?"

Huang Yuandu was stunned for a moment, and said slowly, "The law does not tolerate mercy, reason can tolerate feelings, and it depends on the person whether it is reasonable or follows the law." ”

This is the difference between a politician and a scholar. Wei Buzhou started from the Confucian "benevolence" and advocated letting Jiang Kui's family go. And Huang Yuandu is very comprehensive, whether it is "law" or "love", we must consider the pros and cons. If it is beneficial to yourself, then it is natural to intercede, and if it is unfavorable, it is natural to **.

Song Zheng smiled softly, "Xiangye's words are very kind." The first thing I did when I came here today was to ask Xiangye to give a reason, a piece of intercession. Of course, don't let Xiang Ye talk in vain, there is a clever plan below, which can not only help Xiang Ye worry-free, but also ensure my prosperity. ”