There is no doubt that in today's court situation, Wang Ning'an's family is dominant, and Wang Anshi's status is transcendent, these two are like dragon slaying knives and Yitian swords, once the swords are combined and a consensus is reached, others have little room to speak.

Wang Anshi took the lead in writing a letter, asking the imperial court to rectify the financial situation and enrich the financial ...... This dish was finally taken out by Wang Anshi after many years of careful consideration.

Among all the ministers, except for Wang Ning'an, Wang Anshi's financial attainments are unparalleled, just by looking at the content of his changes, such as the Qingmiao Law and the Shiyi Law, you can get a glimpse.

Especially a few years ago, when Wang Anshi was in power, Sima Guang also pushed through the Jin Yuan reform, and now, the monetary system of the Great Song Dynasty has reached the point where it must be adjusted.

The book of ten thousand words is like a boulder, thrown into the ancient well, and suddenly the ripples are agitated, and the ups and downs are alarmed!

Sima Guang held Wang Anshi's notebook and read it no less than 5 times, with his intelligence, every word was memorized in his heart, but the things behind this notebook made Guangguang's head incomprehensible.

What does Master mean by this?

Could it be that he wants to support Wang Anshi?

He's not a family of six arts! And Wang Anshi's idea may not work...... Master won't fail to see it. Sima Guang thought about it for a long time, but he couldn't figure it out.

However, as a student, if you encounter a problem that you don't understand, it is better to ask the teacher for clarification!

Sima Guang gritted his teeth, changed into civilian clothes, and went straight to Wang Ning'an's mansion.

is still the table that entertained Wang Anshi, there were only a few fruits and snacks on it, and all the wine and food were gone.

"Sit down!" Wang Ning'an's voice was not salty or light, Sima Guang's heart was even more drummed, he bowed down and stood up, and said earnestly: "Master is above, the disciple is at fault, please teach the master, so it really makes the disciple at a loss!" ”

Wang Ningan smiled faintly, "Junshi, you are a smart person, so you are standing here." Since I came, I will be open and honest and make my words clear, I think there is nothing that cannot be talked about between master and apprentice. ”

As soon as these words came out, Sima Guang was even more frightened!

Does Master's words mean that if I don't come, the master and apprentice will have nothing to do?

Thinking of this, Sima Guang's sideburns were sweaty.

"Master, disciples do have their own plans...... Master has repeatedly stated that he will only serve as Prime Minister for five years, and he will be replaced early next year...... The master was deeply favored by the first emperor, assisted the current saint, retired after success, and studied the law of Zhou Gong, which was indeed admired by the disciples, and the five bodies were thrown to the ground...... It's just that Master, the disciple has the courage to say that with the status of the Master, it is not that he can retire if he wants to, even if we disciples are in power, we may be able to keep safe for 5 years, but the next term, the next term...... There will always be someone who is not in tune with the master, and even wants to rely on the actions of the master to obtain capital. ”

Wang Ning'an frowned, he really didn't expect Sima Guang to say this, so he also looked a lot more dignified.

"Junshi, you mean that if I want to save my life, I must not only have a group of capable disciples, but also a large interest group, right?"

Sima Guang did not deny it, but said: "With the status of the master, he may not dare to attack the master, but the people around him are not spared, and the disciple also wants to keep himself and the big guy!" ”

"So you advocate selling the equity of the railway, ostensibly to fill the shortfall, but in fact, relying on the railway, to build a huge financial and commercial force, so that no one can shake it?"

"Yes!"

Sima Guang did not hesitate, and simply replied: "The freight capacity of the railway is far better than that of the canal, with commodity logistics, it is natural to be able to gather money and attract merchants from all sides, when these forces are concentrated together, it is an incomparable force, countless times stronger than the gentry in the southeast!" In this way, everyone can be sheltered. Speaking of this, Sima Guang was very aggrieved, "Zeng Bu sent them to the book to attack the disciples, the disciples are really wronged, I am selfish, but my selfishness is also for them, pick up the bowl to eat meat, put down the chopsticks and scold the mother!" They asked themselves, "Don't you have any other thoughts when you attack me at this time?" ”

After Sima Guang finished speaking, the master and apprentice fell into a long silence.

Wang Ning'an's heart was also uncomfortable, after all, how many years had he been a master and apprentice, he believed that Sima Guang had not deceived himself, and his aggrieved appearance could not be pretended.

"Junshi ......" Wang Ningan obviously softened a lot, and most of his anger disappeared. beckoned Sima Guang to follow him, and the master and apprentice strolled in the garden.

"Although you and I are called master and apprentice, we are actually friends, and Junshi is even more familiar with historical materials, and his learning is far above me...... For thousands of years, the cycle of prosperity and decline, the most important issue is the alternation of power. Confucius made up Zen Rang, but he also wanted to rely on the selection of talents and talents, and the world was governed, but the fantasy came after all, it was a fantasy, unrealistic, and in the end, it was the family of the world, the father died and the son succeeded, and the king's virtuous and foolish talents determined the fate of the country...... When you meet the British lord, the world is under great rule, and when you meet the faint king, it will not work to avoid the decline and ruin of the country, and to pin the fate of a country on one family. Fortunately, since the founding of this dynasty, although the power of the prime minister has been divided repeatedly, but the power of the prime minister has not been weakened, on the contrary, many rulers, if united, even the emperor will be helpless, do you really think so? ”

These words alone are enough to cure a person for slandering a saint!

Sima Guang really couldn't imagine that Master's opinion would be so clever, he thought carefully for a while, and nodded vigorously, "What Master said is extremely true, with Master's meaning, could it be to strengthen Xiangquan?" But if this is the case, the master should not abdicate! ”

"Wrong!"

Wang Ningan said with a smile: "If I have been in that position, it will not be Xiangquan who will be strengthened, but Wang Ningan!" ”

Suck!

The light turned around for a long time, and then he gradually understood, and couldn't help but stretch out a thumbs up, Master is Master, so admired that he couldn't speak!

"So what I want to do is to smoothly alternate powers, and at the same time ensure that the policy continues, and there will be no situation where people die and the government rests...... Junshi, you say, what should you do to do these two things? ”

Sima Guang thought for a while, and immediately said: "We must use reliable people and promote loyal officials!" ”

"When you say loyalty, are you loyal to Your Majesty? Or are you loyal to me? Also, as you just said, can I promote one prime minister, and can I promote two, three, and keep promoting? ”

"This ......" Sima Guang was in difficulty, "Master, I still think that if you want to cultivate a powerful force, but if you want to cultivate a force, you can't do without the word profit...... And the railroad thing? ”

is as smart as Sima Guang, and he also feels that he has been detoured into a dead end, and he can't get out.

Wang Ningan chuckled, "Junshi, interests may not be reflected in money, there are many things, there are ideas, ideas, and conscience...... In short, it's complicated. ”

"But none of these things can compete with the reality of profit?" Sima Guang was puzzled: "Didn't Fan Xianggong lose to Xia Zhu's villains back then?" It has always been the gentleman who suffers, and the villain who benefits! ”

"So make the gentleman strong!" Wang Ningan smiled and said: "A gentleman may not be able to fight ten villains, but a group of gentlemen join forces, really form a battle formation, cooperate with each other, study the weaknesses of villains, formulate a meticulous battle plan, and implement it in accordance with strict discipline, you may not lose, do you think so?" ”

Sima Guang was still puzzled, "Master, the way of a gentleman has always been that of the party and the masses, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to do what the master says!" ”

Wang Ningan bowed, "That's right, this is the second time I have revealed this matter to the outside world, can you guess who I told it the first time?" ”

Seeing the master's smile, Sima Guang moved his head and thought for a long time before he hesitated: "It won't be Wang Jiefu, right?" ”

"Exactly!"

Wang Ningan said with a smile: "When we were in Jiangnan, we mentioned that we should promote the reform of the law, prevent people from dying in government, and select some outstanding talents and officials, and everyone should uphold the same concept and work together for a common goal...... Any national policy should not be a person's idea, it must be agreed by the vast majority of people, and to change and overthrow, a group of people must nod their heads. Junshi, what do you think of this? ”

The master and apprentice had walked several laps, and returned to the pavilion, Sima Guang sat on the cold stone pier, thinking about it repeatedly, and gradually, he finally understood the master's thoughts.

If it is really as Wang Ningan envisioned, there is no need to worry about liquidation, let alone go to great lengths to buy and win over interest groups...... And after it is really done, it can even establish a stable relative power, so as to avoid the chaos of the country caused by the change of emperors, and may even jump out of the cycle of prosperity and decline.

The more he thought about Sima Guang, the more he felt that this method was clever, and in the end, he couldn't help but dance with his hands.

"The master has a brilliant opinion, and the disciple is completely convinced!"

After speaking, Sima Guang bowed again and again, expressing his admiration.

Wang Ningan waved his hand, "Junshi, do you think you still need to give benefits to those wealthy businessmen now?" ”

Sima Guang shook his head decisively, "Master, if we can unite most of the outstanding officials, as well as the capable talents in the local area, to form a force that is enough to influence the situation of the dynasty, of course, there is no need to compromise with the wealthy businessmen!" The disciple thought that he would simply implement this matter on the basis of the team of the six arts, and the disciple was not talented and was willing to act as a pioneer! ”

Frankly speaking, Sima Guang is a little embarrassed for him to go to the ruling financial management and take charge of the army, so he can only say that he is decent, but let him play personnel, form gangs, and reconcile yin and yang, that is definitely a good hand!

After this conversation, Sima Guang seemed to be reborn, and finally found a suitable position for himself!

Three days later, Wang Ning'an convened the political hall again, as well as the six ministers, began to discuss the issue of banknotes, Sima Guang took the lead, he said that the amount of gold and silver stored in the imperial court increased, and it was indeed possible to issue banknotes smoothly to fill the shortfall.

Just when everyone was happy, suddenly Wen Yanbo stood up, looked around with a gloomy face, and then said angrily: "The old man is against it!" ”