But the next day, as soon as the heavy rain ended, the emperor made a 180-degree turn and announced that all the new laws would be restored except for the Fangtian Average Tax Law!

What could happen for Lang? The answer given in the history books is the shamelessness of the reformers: the two traitors Lu Huiqing and Deng Juan ran to Shenzong and cried bitterly and said that the emperor, you have forgotten to sleep and eat all these years, worked hard day and night, and finally reached the current situation, how can you remove the new law because of the nonsense of a madman? So the Divine Sect changed his mind, reversed course, and fully restored the new law!

As long as you have a minimum of reason and use the most basic logical deduction, you can know the authenticity of this record in the "History of the Song Dynasty", which is known as the 24th History. Imagine that in the face of the most sacred will of God, even Wang Anshi will be abolished, so how can he give so much face to his two subordinates? How can it be?

So this heavy rain may just not exist. There are two pieces of evidence to support this argument: 1. The drought has not eased "after the heavy rains", and the drought has continued in both the northern Song Dynasty and the Yanyun region of the Liao State, with no signs of improvement. 2. One of the characteristics of the history of the Song Dynasty is the supernatural weather. The previous dismissal of Di Qing was largely caused by that major flood. And Lu Yijian, who was in power and the opposition back then, also planted a heel on this: "The sky and the earth are dark, the wind is dusty, there is no one on the other side, and there are constant strange noises in the wind, which makes people shudder..." If this is all true, how can we believe it in the history books, is it true that the gale of Lu Yijian's dismissal and the flood of Di Qing's dismissal really have heaven's instructions?

Of course, I can't say that this rainstorm, which has been recognized by every generation of historians since the Song Dynasty, is 100% of the time, but it is a lie, and it did not fall at all! I'm just saying: I'm skeptical...

And then the emperor quickly turned 180 degrees and fully restored the new law. It looks beautiful, everyone is doing what they have to do. Carry out the great cause of reform to the end...

I'm sorry! What dominates things in the world is always thoughts, ideas, moods, and morals, which seem to be ethereal and ethereal, and these things will change instantly. And once you change, you can't go back to the beginning! There is only a difference of two or three days before and after, and the mood of the parties has completely changed!

Wang Anshi, the founder of the reform and the prime minister of the Great Song Dynasty, once again offered to resign. Song Shenzong actively retained as usual. This process is another touching scene.

Emperor "Aiqing, every time you resign, it makes me restless, I think for a long time, there must be something that is not good enough for you." Did you suffer a grievance because of the incident of Xuandemen beating a horse? Don't be aggrieved, I investigated very carefully, and no one instructed behind this matter" Wang Anshi expressed his gratitude. But the resignation was resolute.

The emperor continued, "Isn't it a matter of Xuandemen? Oh! That must be Aiqing, you can see that I am not a successful monarch, so you abandoned me" Wang Anshi shook his head, "No, no, you are very smart and very motivated." It's going to work. And after me, there will be new talents to help you."

The emperor was even more upset. What is the reason? At this time, Wang Anshi emphasized. He was sick and couldn't support it.

The emperor immediately became nervous and changed the focus of the question, "What disease does Aiqing have?" There is all medicine in the capital, and I will send the imperial doctor to treat you every day, which is a condition that is not available in the south, so you should stay in the capital. What's more, the world has just had a clue. As soon as you leave, what's wrong? You must have something unhappy about, just say to me, "Wang Anshi didn't say anything this time, and kept silent."

The emperor did not give up. and then moved with affection, "I know that you entered Beijing as an official, not for fame and fortune, but for talent, to help the world and the people, and not to be buried in vain." We share this. We are not ordinary monarchs and ministers", and there are many more, so I will not list them all. In short, Song Shenzong was excited and excited, warm and warm. But Wang Anshi has always been as iron and stone, unmoved...

How do you feel when you see this? Maybe Wang Anshi is really too embarrassed, the emperor has talked about this, what else do you want?

But I personally think that Song Shenzong is also at fault. It is true that he is a promising monarch, but he only wants to be promising. In the process of doing it, it was done very badly. What is reform? It's a war! For example, Qin Xiaogong and Shang Ying, Shang Ying punished Qin Xiaogong's crown prince for the passage of the law, and Qin Xiaogong did not say anything. Did Song Shenzong do this? Turning over the history of the Song Dynasty, about someone's promotion and demotion, even if he was just a eunuch, Wang Anshi had to spend a lot of time arguing with the emperor every time, but it was not necessarily successful, and it was always rejected... What kind of support is this? Wang Anshi's political enemies, all of them are safe and sound, building villas in Luoyang with high salaries, holding small group meetings every day, and transmitting opposition messages to all directions, what kind of political environment is this?

The above warm and affectionate words, from another point of view, are the evidence that proves that he has demolished Wang Anshi's platform many times, made Wang Anshi unhappy, and slowed down the progress of reform!

And these conversations have achieved Wang Anshi's nickname - one of the evidences of the crime of "bad ministers": quarreling with the emperor all day long, no matter what, the emperor has to listen to him! Evidence 2: Quarrel with all ministers, and don't accept any criticism and education!

It's really bandit logic. People who have quarreled know that only if you have something to say, I can speak, and only then can a quarrel be formed. Why are the two factions arguing together, only Wang Anshi has the reputation of "being a bad minister", and the other side has no responsibility? Could it be that Wang Anshi has always been scolding the street alone? It can be seen from the check of the years that when Wang Anshi got the title of "Reluctant Xianggong", the old bastard's nickname "Sima Niu" had not yet arrived, and the Dongpo monks had not had the opportunity to experience the ruling style of the supreme leader of the scholars, so they did not blurt out and scold this three-character scripture.

So let's see: 1 What is the relationship between Wang Anshi and the monarchs and ministers of Song Shenzong? The answer is better than average, but not to the point of being obedient!

2. How did Wang Anshi's name of "Bad Minister" come about? Is it a derogatory term? My answer is no! This is the basic spirit necessary for a reformer who fights the officialdom alone and adheres to the new law!

3 Wang Anshi is not too domineering, even the emperor has to listen to him. made the name of the monarch and the minister unclear, and finally turned against him? The answer is also very clear, since ancient times, the emperor has always been just an assistant and a supporting role! To succeed, the protagonist must be a reformer! In this sense, Wang Anshi's so-called domineering is the most basic power!

After figuring out these question marks, Wang Anshi's reason for resignation can be answered. Wang Anshi: He's so tired!

In just five years, the reform involved all aspects of the empire's finances, politics, and military, and every step was made against everyone. Even to have a quarrel with the little emperor, what is even more terrifying is the depression of the soul, Wang Anshi is no longer the one who "flew to the mountain to find the tower, and heard that the rooster crows to see the sunrise." Not afraid of clouds to cover his eyes, only because he is at the top" high-spirited people...

He wrote 4 resignations in a row. Song Shenzong stayed for a long time and seemed very sincere, but he still agreed. Why did you agree to it? Doesn't he want to reform anymore? No! Song Shenzong never forgot to change the law all his life, did his best for it, and died young, and he never wavered in his ideals. His failure was not due to faith. It's a lack of insight and ability.

The seeds of failure were planted when Wang Anshi agreed to resign at this time!

In his mind, letting Wang Anshi leave temporarily would be beneficial and harmless. First of all, he obeyed his grandmother and mother. Grandma said how reasonable, "Wang Anshi is admittedly talented. But there are too many enemies, so let him go out temporarily. You really like him. Isn't it the same if you are transferred back to Beijing after a while? It is also a kind of love for Wang Anshi itself," Song Shenzong agreed. The situation is too tense now, and it is necessary to de-escalate. At the same time, let Wang Anshi go back to the south to recuperate, and come back a few months later, his spirit is refreshed, and he is just ready to work.

Secondly. As for the new law, on the one hand, it is still being implemented throughout the country, and on the other hand, it will be taken over by a successor designated by Wang Anshi. Prime Minister Han Jiang and Vice Minister Lu Huiqing. These two people are the core figures of the new law, and one is a "Dharma Transmission Shamen" and the other is a "Dharma Protector and Good God" who temporarily took over Wang Anshi's work. Isn't it very secure?

It is indeed very safe, and Wang Anshi is also very relieved. In his mind, the reform has been on the normal track, whether he himself comes back or not, the new law has already formed a scale, as long as the emperor himself is firm, this trend will definitely get better and better... Then let's go!

On April 19, Wang Anshi resigned. The family quietly left the capital city of Kaifeng in a light car, without alarming a single official or ordinary person.

Drifting away, not admiring fame, walking very chic. It's just that he and Song Shenzong didn't know what to do, and the Song Dynasty lost the last chance to cheer up! The coming day is a great shame for Jingkang! The Chinese nation has been in a slump ever since!

Because they have calculated everything, they still missed a weakness - the weakness of human nature! Wang Anshi and Zhao Ji, they can't really understand the hearts of the people around them!

Prime Minister Han Jiang is a very calm and tolerant person. He is in charge of the overall situation, not because he wants him to continue the great cause of reform with outstanding leadership ability, but because he wants him to stabilize the various intricate relations within the reformers. Below him is the shrewd, capable, and capable Lu Huiqing!

Pay attention to Lu Huiqing! Before Wang Anshi left, the opposition had already characterized him as a traitor, and even put him above Wang Anshi, according to the history of the Song Dynasty, it was he who bewitched Wang Anshi, dominated Wang Anshi with super ingenious means, and carried out the Xining change! In other words, Wang Anshi is just a puppet!

All in all, this is a very unsettling successor.

Return to the Xihe battlefield: Wang Shao and Li Xian rushed back to Xizhou. At this time, there was a strict atmosphere in the city. Wang Shao ordered the army to be gathered, and now it is necessary to attack! But how do you attack? When the crowd was passionate and everyone was shouting to kill Hezhou and avenge Jing Sili, Wang Shao shook his head in opposition. In Wang Shao's heart, war is never a fighting job, but a kind of intellectual game. He asked his subordinates: What is the reason why Hezhou was besieged? So they have reinforcements! Mu Zheng and Dong Yu colluded with each other, and there were Dong Yu's in-laws and the queen of Western Xia behind them! If we kill them directly, they will besiege the city and send reinforcements, so why should we kill them? To rescue the city, it is not a hard fight, it is their reinforcements that will be killed!

Under this strategic thinking, Wang Shao gathered 20,000 elite soldiers, and on April 8, he first swept away the Sifan Jiehe River tribe, and at the same time strangled the route where Western Xia might send troops! Immediately after a big detour, he crossed Hezhou, attacked Tabaicheng, and cut off the retreat of Ghost Zhang. When Ghost Zhang found out, he immediately retreated, and Hezhou City was relieved. But he retreated a little slower, and was blocked by Wang Shao in the west of the White City, and a fierce battle was held, and the Tubo people were beheaded more than 1,000 people, and 8,000 tents were burned, and the ghost chapter fled back to his hometown in Huangzhou.

On the 18th, the day before Wang Anshi's resignation, a rare hail fell in Kaifeng City, and more than 80 chiefs officially surrendered to the Great Song Dynasty.

On the 30th, the news was transmitted back to the capital, and Shenzong was overjoyed and promoted Wang Shao to the bachelor of the Guanwen Palace and the waiter of the Ministry of Rites. and ordered Wang Shao to escort Mu Zheng and his family to Beijing.

This month, Xiao Su, the deputy envoy of the Great Liao, came to Daizhou on the Song-Liao border to discuss the demarcation of the border with Liu Chen and Lü Dazhong.

Before Liu Chen and Lu Dazhong left, the emperor specially wrote an edict himself, warning that "if you are right, you will be angry, and Aunt Qing will do what you want" The meaning is obvious, the Khitans are all savages, and if the reason does not make sense, they will be rude. Aiqing doesn't have to quarrel, they can give whatever they want!

But Liu and Lu threw the emperor's words out of the clouds, both of them are die-hards, everyone is responsible for caring for the country, and as soon as they met with the Liao State negotiation team, they immediately pinched the water and died. The two sides reviewed the history, traced back to the source, spread out the big map, and bargained inch by inch. A large number of place names such as Huangwei Mountain, Lengquan Valley, Tianchi Temple, Muyang Peak, Meihui Village, Bottle Village, Weishuo Ying 3 Prefecture Border, etc., were entangled for several days and nights, and finally all went back...

The Khitan people were in a hurry and helpless, and threw out the most killer feature - a watershed! Let's not talk about it! Take the watershed as the landmark, and never stop until the goal is achieved! Liu and Lu became popular as soon as they heard it, and a new round of fighting began, let's do it again! As a result, after arguing for a long time, the two sides were finally close to collapse, and they couldn't quarrel anymore. At this time, reason returned, and a new question came to mind - hey! Dude, ask: a watershed... Where the hell is it?

Liu and Lu, you look at me, I look at you for a while, pack your bags and go home! I still want to quarrel very much, but the information is seriously insufficient, and I can't even figure out the name of the place, so what's the noise!

And when Liu Chen and Lu Dazhong returned to the capital, they found that Han Jin, who was farther away, had already returned, much faster than them. The reason is very simple, Han Zhen went to the capital of Liao to hand over the national certificate, but he was hung there by Yelu Hongji! I haven't seen anyone yet. Keep waiting? I'm sorry! There is a foreign policy, and the two countries of Song and Liao send envoys to each other, and they can only stay in the capital of the other country for 10 days at most, and they must leave after the deadline!

The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty became more nervous while being annoyed, the Liao people were obviously playing seriously, and the traditional etiquette was not observed, and other things would definitely be done! (To be continued......)