Chapter 4: The Legend of Cats and Ghosts (15) - Reporting (I)
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As for what Master Sima Guang would say, he could think of it with his heels. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
Wang Guangyuan snorted coldly and said, "The Changping Method originated in the heyday of the Western Han Dynasty and was beneficial to both agriculture and commerce; Sima Junshi will definitely say that this move is an evil law to steal the people's fat and anointment and create unrest. He has always believed that there is a fixed number of all kinds of wealth and goods produced by heaven and earth, such as rain, summer floods, and autumn droughts, all of which are determined by heaven. He would also say, 'To make full use of the country without giving it is just trying to steal the interests of the people, and the harm is worse than the increase.' Sima Guang looked down on the ministers of Xingli, saying that these people were the ones who would be able to take money by force and try to squeeze out the people's wealth. Xisang Hongyang was for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to take advantage of the world, but the Han Wu created a prosperous era, and how many emperors in later generations could do it?"
As soon as these words came out, it shook Zhao Ji's heart greatly.
"The ministers of Xingli, such as Guan Zhong of Qi, Sang Hongyang of Han, Liu Yan of Tang, how many points can he compare with Sima Junshi in terms of intelligence?" Wang Guangyuan's eyes looked directly at the emperor, and he said seriously: "Don't the officials want to let my Great Song go further?"
The Emperor's heart beat a little faster. Of course he wants to, he dreams of it! In a peaceful and prosperous world, it is the dream of every king who keeps his business to rejuvenate the country, boost the national fortunes, and make further improvements. But it's too hard! It's not easy to maintain the status quo. However, Emperor Wu of Han did it. Since there is already a benchmark set here, don't the emperors of later generations want to follow suit and surpass him?
Zhao Ji let out a long breath, eased his mind, and his eyes were deep: "With Guangyuan's help, you and I will definitely be able to go further!"
Wang Guangyuan knew that the little emperor was quite touched by his words.
The current situation between the DPRK and China is complicated, and it is inconvenient for me to be in Qizhou, so I can't go back and forth often, so I can only rely on letters to exchange news. There is something he thought about for a long time, so he said: "In fact, some people have tried to use interest-bearing loans to help the people in local places before, and they have achieved good results. The official family has also seen this person!"
The emperor didn't speak, just looked at Wang Guangyuan, there seemed to be too much beyond his expectations today.
Wang Guangyuan said: "This person is Wang Anshi, who was recommended by Zeng Gong to the official family in March. ”
"Wang Anshi......" Zhao Ji muttered, "Langzhong of the Ministry of Works, Wang Anshi of the Zhizhi System?"
"It's Wang Jiefu!"
"In the past, Grandmaster Ren wanted to entrust him with important tasks many times, but An Shi was stubborn. When his father ascended the throne, he also admired his name for a long time and wanted to summon him to Beijing, but he shirked it twice, the first time saying that it was for his mother's filial piety, and the second time saying that he was sick. This year, Mrs. Han and Zeng Xianggong both recommended him to me, and I immediately announced his entry into Beijing. But when he entered the palace, he still resolutely begged to be released, and I promised him a Zhijiangning Mansion. I know that this man is very talented, and his virtue is unparalleled in the world, and even Master Sima can't say anything critical. ”
Wang Guangyuan nodded and said: "In the seventh year of Qingli, Grandmaster Ren originally wanted Wang Anshi to enter the pavilion to take office, but he took the initiative to ask Yin County to be transferred to a small county. At that time, some people said that he deliberately wanted to sell his reputation and reputation, but who knew that Wang Anshi had worked hard in Yinxian County for four years, and during his tenure, he built water conservancy and expanded schools, and his political achievements were outstanding. It was at this time that he transferred grain from the regular liquidation, lent money to the common people, and calculated interest after the autumn. It not only solved the difficulties for the people, but also increased the income of the county. ”
The emperor was pleasantly surprised: "I didn't expect him to do such a thing with 'Chang Ping'!"
"Although it is not a direct loan, it is actually similar to 'Seedlings Money'. ”
Wang Guangyuan recalled the events of the official family not long after he ascended the throne.
At that time, the emperor sought good talents in the world. Han Wei and Wang Guangyuan both knew that Wang Anshi was available, so Han Wei came forward to recommend Wang Anshi. On top of the court, Han Wei just stood out of the train, but Zeng Gongliang took the lead and shouted that he had to play. Who knew that the matter of the report was also the recommendation of Wang Anshi, and Han Wei had to second.
Zeng Gongliang is one of the driving forces behind the rise of King Chang, and this time it seems that he is deliberately rushing to win over Wang Anshi, which is really strange. After discussing with Wang Guangyuan in private, Han Wei decided not to act in a hurry and looked at Wang Anshi's attitude. Unexpectedly, Wang Anshi refused to enter Beijing as an official again, which really surprised the ministers. Even Wang Guangyuan couldn't see clearly, is this person really indifferent to fame and fortune, or does he have other plans?
Recently, Wang Guangyuan was in Qizhou and received news from Han Wei secretly.
The letter said: "Wang Anshi and Zeng Gongliang have had secret correspondence in private." Specifically, Wang Anshi recommended a young man named Lu Huiqing to Zeng Gongliang in a private message. Later, Zeng Gongliang immediately recommended this person for the position of the museum. This back and forth inevitably makes people suspicious, whether Wang Anshi recommended his favor at the beginning of the return, or whether the two parties really reached an alliance. If this is the case, Han Wei also recommended Wang Anshi to the Holy Lord, why didn't Wang Anshi recommend talents to Han Wei? And there was also a secret agent who reported something. That is, the last time Wang Anshi entered Beijing, he also met with Uncle Cao Guo in Xiangguo Temple in private. If he is really a person who has no intention of the current situation, how could he have close contact with the Empress Dowager and the people of King Chang in a short period of time, and it is really just a personal relationship, not ulterior motives? However, he only has no contact with the Empress Dowager's people, and I heard Lord Wu Kui say that Wang Anshi and Han Qi have some private holidays, and Han Qi has always been in Beijing as the prime minister, controlling the government, which is the real reason why he is unwilling to enter Beijing. In short, gossip is flying.
Wang Guangyuan knew that time was pressing, and he couldn't ignore it anymore, and he couldn't watch Wang Anshi being swept away by King Chang's people. He was upset in his heart, and secretly said that he couldn't say this directly to the official family, if he knew that Wang Anshi and King Chang's people were very close, he would definitely be like thunder, and this matter should not be extraneous!
After thinking about it, Wang Guangyuan carefully chose the wording and persuaded him: "According to Weichen, the official family can ask him for advice on borrowing money from Chang Ping, and by the way, let him know that His Majesty intends to implement a new policy." When the time is right, invite him to join the palace and entrust him with important tasks. ”
The Emperor nodded.
Wang Guangyuan said in his heart: The official family himself said that Wang Jiefu's personality can't even find fault with Master Sima, if this person can be pulled into the camp of supporting "Qingmiao Qian" and he stands in front of the stage, it will really help me.
The two of them talked for a long time.
Li Xian estimated that the time was about the same, pushed the door in to deliver tea, and Wang Guangyuan realized that it was already very late. He didn't plan to stay in the capital, so he hurriedly resigned and prepared to rush back to Qizhou overnight.
Zhao Ji ordered Li Xian to personally send Wang Guangyuan out, and he sat in the imperial study and thought about it for a long time, and his mood could not be calmed down for a long time. (To be continued.) )