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Chapter 40 Zhao Xu
The next day, Zhaowen Museum.

"Brother Guo, all the books are listed here, you can read them freely, as long as you don't want to affect others."

After Huang Chang gave simple instructions, he left alone to finish his editing work.

Guo Yu looked around and saw that there were a lot of Taoist classics piled up on the bookshelves, there were hundreds of them, some of them even looked like bamboo slips, obviously very old.

He stepped forward and gently picked up a copy, only to see the Nanhua Sutra written on it.

Picked up a few more books, namely Huang Ting Jing, Qing Jing Jing, Baopuzi and other famous Taoist academic classics.

"It seems that Song Huizong Zhao Ji is really a loyal supporter of Taoism." Guo Yu chuckled.

Although Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty was not very good and failed very much, his contribution to art and culture was indelible.

In the next few days, Guo Yu basically came to Zhaowen Hall every day to read through all kinds of classics, not just Taoism.

After he and Huang Shang left Zhaowen Hall that day, they were drinking in a tavern along the way back home. They heard several young scholars talking about politics in the tavern across the street.

"It is said that the official family is already in charge and can be in charge of the government. I think it is all nonsense."

A young scholar shouted loudly, "Recently, it has been rumored that the officials show preference for Zhang Dun and other treacherous ministers.

How can this be?It was still the empress dowager who was wise and martial, and she did her best to abolish all kinds of reform and turmoil in the past few years, and only then did she keep my country in the Song Dynasty. "

"Yes, yes, it seems that the official family is still too young." The people at the same table echoed him, and the scene was very enthusiastic.

"Brother Guo, what do you think of this?" After all, Huang Chang is an official of the court, and he is still very concerned about political affairs.

"Well, I can only say that their knowledge is too shallow."

Guo Yu shook his head and said disdainfully: "The empress dowager appointed Sima Guang to abolish various reform policies, which seems to be to maintain the stability of the government, not as chaotic as in previous years."

"But looking at it from the outside, it is a group of pedantic and old-fashioned people who are entrenched in the ruling and opposition parties. They are like a pool of stagnant water with no vitality. The reforms that the late emperor painstakingly planned for many years were destroyed in one fell swoop."

"Although it's only been a few years, the Great Song Dynasty is in rapid decline. If things go on like this, hehe..." Guo Yu sneered.

"This gentleman is right, and I feel the same way." Before Huang Chang could speak, a young voice suddenly came from the private room of the tavern, "This gentleman has extraordinary insights. I wonder if I would like to come in for a meeting."

Hearing this, Huang Shang, who was opposite Guo Yu, was so shocked that he almost sat up. He hurriedly winked at Guo Yu, dipped his index finger in the wine, and lightly wrote the word "official" on the table.

Guo Yu suddenly understood and learned the true identity of the young man in the house.

"Don't worry, I was just thinking about meeting him for a while."

Guo Yu sent a voice transmission to Huang Shang, then got up and said loudly to the private room: "Since my friend invited you kindly, I will give you this honor."

"Sir, please sit down." Entering the room, a handsome young man was standing in front of the table, greeting him warmly, and behind him stood several well-dressed warriors with extraordinary martial arts skills.

"My servant Zhao, I just heard what Mr. said, and I was very shocked, so I couldn't help but interrupt me, please don't blame me."

Seeing Guo Yu'an sitting opposite, the young man also sat on the floor, "I wonder what I call you, sir?"

"My little brother, Guo Yu, since you are so enthusiastic, you can call me Big Brother Guo." Knowing that Maid Zhao should be the former name of the current emperor Zhao Xu, Guo Yu said a little frivolously.

"Bold, how dare you tease my son." One of the guards shouted at Guo Yu, as if he was about to do something.

"Presumptuous! Back off!"

Zhao Xu blocked it without looking back, then smiled at Guo Yu and said, "Brother, it's my honor to be so generous."

"Brother Guo." After finishing speaking, he called out solemnly.

"Not bad." Seeing Zhao Xu's performance, Guo Yu thought to himself, "Forget it, you should still call me Mr., so that everyone can feel at ease."

The reason why Guo Yu spoke contemptuously was because he wanted to see how the little emperor of Song Dynasty was able to hold his breath and be tolerant.

Looking at it now, Zhao Xu performed quite well, the anger in his eyes quickly flashed, and he was obviously able to control his temper very well.

One must know that he was enthroned as emperor when he was nine years old, and since he was in a high position since he was a child, it is very rare for him to be so tolerant of a commoner.

"I wonder if my little brother called me in to inquire about anything?" Guo Yu picked up the wine glass and tasted it carefully.

"I just heard what Mr. said, and it seems that I am dissatisfied with the current government." Zhao Xu stared at Guo Yu, "Can you tell me the reason?"

"Dissatisfied?" Guo Yu leaned against the wall carelessly, "A group of idiots are in power, why are you talking about dissatisfaction?
The first emperor and Wang Xianggong, after many years of painstaking planning, launched a vigorous reform, wanting to cure the stubborn diseases of Song Dynasty. "

Guo Yu shook the wine glass in his hand, "Although the planning of the reform was very rough and the implementation was not in place, which brought many bad results, it still did not conceal its merits.

It's a pity that it has been completely failed by one woman and many mediocre officials. All 20 years of hard work have been wasted. Isn't it sad? "

"Sir, what you said is very true." Zhao Xu is an emperor after all, he noticed the key points in Guo Yu's words, and asked in surprise: "Sir, what you mean is that the reforms of the late emperor can still be improved, can you explain in detail?"

Seeing Zhao Xu's eager expression, Guo Yu said slowly: "When the first emperor came to the throne, the Song Dynasty had been established for nearly a hundred years, and various problems had already appeared, which were intricate and complicated, and could not be cleared up within a few years.

However, the first emperor and Wang Xianggong did not fully investigate the entire Song Dynasty, and only based on some one-sided understanding, they hurriedly carried out such drastic reforms, how could they not be defeated.

They didn't figure out who was friend and who was enemy at all, and made too many enemies unprepared.

That's why after the first emperor's great success, these people's crazy counterattacks were caused. The empress dowager was just their chosen executor. "

"I would like to hear the details." At this time, Zhao Xu was completely lost in thought.

Afterwards, Guo Yu carefully explained to Zhao Xu various methods and theories of governing the country in later generations.

Tell him what slave society and feudal society are, and why the extremely powerful Han and Tang Dynasties disappeared in the long river of history.

I even picked up some of the modern and contemporary thoughts from abroad and told him all about them.

Before you know it, half a day has passed, and the night has completely fallen.

"Mr.'s talent has the power of heaven and earth, and Zhao Xu admires him."

After listening to Guo Yu's long speech, Zhao Xu was shocked, bowed his head and saluted, and said very sincerely: "Actually, I am the current emperor Zhao Xu. I didn't intend to deceive you just now. Please don't blame me, sir."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be too polite." Seeing that Zhao Xu treated others sincerely, Guo Yu got up and returned the courtesy.

"Your Majesty learned about His Majesty's identity from a friend outside just now, and I was so rude just now in order to attract your attention."

"I understand that Mr. is an expert in the world, and his behavior is naturally different from ordinary people."

Zhao Xu still doesn't know what Guo Yu did just now, just like those celebrities and geniuses in the history books, just to test him.

"Sir, you are a great talent. I wonder if you are willing to help me to sweep away the haze in the world." Zhao Xu.There is a strong longing in the eyes.

"Your Majesty doesn't know something. Your Majesty's remarks just now are based on traveling all over the years. Judging from various books, the actual execution ability is not very good." Guo Yu shook his head lightly and refused.

"I'm a man of the rivers and lakes, who aspires to practice martial arts and Taoism, and only wants to live freely in the world for the rest of his life, and he doesn't want to enter the officialdom at all.

What's more, I don't have any fame, even if I want to be loyal to the official, I have no power. "

"Mister is actually a man of the rivers and lakes." Zhao Xu was taken aback, and then sighed sincerely: "Sure enough, there are talented people everywhere in the world, and the true qualities of a hero can be shown in the grass.

In fact, I have always wanted to change the current situation, but the Empress Dowager controls the government and there are many rotten bureaucrats below. It is really troublesome. "

Zhao Xu's body was full of exhaustion, "The most important thing is that I really want to fulfill my father's long-cherished wish in my life, to make the Song Dynasty rich and strong, but it's a pity that I don't have great talent!"

"Your Majesty!" Guo Yu whispered, "According to my observations, although you are young, you have great perseverance and are able to withstand great pressure, which is something that the late emperors did not possess.

What you need now is an excellent prime minister to assist you, carry out reforms for you, and weather the turmoil. The monarch and his subjects are united, just like Qin Xiaogong and Shang Yang in the pre-Qin period.

And Zhang Dun is a suitable candidate. After His Majesty is in charge, appoint him as prime minister. I believe that it will take only 20 years to make the whole Song Dynasty look brand new. "

(End of this chapter)