Please, let me be a fool

"That is to say, the battle of Gaoyang ended quickly, reducing a lot of pressure on the household department, but the problem is, what should we do if there is another big war in the future?"

"That's right, Mr. Sun is already preparing for the border cross market, but before it is fully implemented, that little money is completely worthless to the imperial court. Moreover, the imperial court needs silver in all aspects, and the pressure on the national treasury is too great. "

Speaking of this, he continued: "Especially last time, you also said that there is a hegemon in the grassland. It is suspected that the crisis in the northern border was written by this person, and it is meant to be a test."

"What if the eighteen tribes of the grassland are really united, so what? The imperial court is bound to mobilize more troops, so where will the money come from? It can only come from taxation."

The meaning of Song Gongwen is very simple, that is to raise taxes and fill the treasury to deal with more crises.

Furthermore, he is also very clear that in addition to the northern border, there is also the southern border, which is also about to move recently.

Not only that, pirates in coastal areas.

As well as the Southwestern Uz border, there are also disputes and confusion.

It can be said.

If it wasn't for Wei being strong enough.

If you are an opponent in these directions, you can't deal with it.

And what is the best way to solve these things?Of course, Wei has always maintained a strong army, so it can be regarded as peace of mind.

But what is the basis for maintaining a strong army?It is money, it is silver.

Without money, almost nothing can be done.

and so.

Song Gongwen thought so.

We must try our best to get money out.

As for whether he would offend others, he didn't really care.

Because I have already attracted the hostility of the nobles all over the world, it is nothing if I add more.

As for why Song Gongwen used this method to solve the problem of insufficient money in the northern border and Liaozhen, it was not only because the timing was not ripe, but also because the move required a lot of time and there was simply no waiting.

Today, the smooth implementation of spreading the goods into the mu can be regarded as laying the foundation.

It's time to prepare, too.

"I understand your idea."

Zhang Zhengming pondered for a while, and continued: "But this matter needs to be well planned. As you said, we have to wait for the full implementation of the distribution of people into the mu, otherwise the gentry, juzi, and officials will have nothing to do with it. If you are dissatisfied, if you choose to unite, it will be difficult to handle."

"You also know that the scientific examination is going on now, and the imperial examination will be held soon. The candidates are all gathered together. If they know about this, it is easy to cause trouble."

He is the Taifu and the chief assistant, so he needs to consider more.

Although it is known that officials and gentry pay food as a whole, it is definitely the best move for the court taxation.

But we also need to pay attention to time and measure, otherwise it will be easy to backfire, and it is more likely that this reform measure will fail directly before it is carried out.

Therefore, it is necessary to plan well and implement it when the time is really ripe.

"Students understand."

Song Gongben wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.

He is also very clear that this matter does not need to be spread across the family, and there is no rush.

Especially now that the scientific research is going on.

Notice.

This is the first imperial examination for His Majesty after he ascended the throne, and it must not be sloppy, and there must be no trouble.

Of course, one of the reasons why Song Gongwen did not persevere.

Also worried about problems.

I deliberately discussed it with the teacher. Now that the other party has given advice and told me to wait, naturally I will not continue to insist.

"Okay, it's getting late, we should go back."

Zhang Zhengming smiled and did not continue to discuss this matter.

But soon, he paused, and said: "Ying Xing doesn't know where he will go first when he returns to Beijing this time. If he goes to find you, you can tell him and let him come back to live. As an uncle, I should try my best No nagging."

really.

The teacher doesn't care about it.

But in the end, I still care about it.

"is teacher."

Song Gongwen nodded and didn't say any more.

After the two bid farewell, they left the courtyard one after the other.

at the same time.

At the gate of the east city of the capital.

A middle-aged man with disheveled hair and somewhat messy hair stood under the gate of the city, carrying a dilapidated burden on his back.

"It's been more than two years, and I'm finally back." The middle-aged man looked at the bustling crowd, feeling a little emotional in his heart.

I saw that the middle-aged man was tall and straight, with clear eyes and brows. Even though his clothes were a little ragged, he still couldn't hide the spirit on his body.

He has lived for more than 40 years, but since he was 20 years old, he has been wandering outside, walked through countless mountains and rivers, and seen all kinds of rare things, although he has new feelings every time.

But now, in middle age, I can't walk anymore.

Now I have returned to the capital again.

There is a little intimacy in my heart.

"Where should we go first?"

The middle-aged man thought for a while and murmured to himself: "Uncle will definitely be angry when he sees me like this, so it's better not to go. Well, let's go to Brother Gongwen's residence, so we can tidy up."

"However, brother Gongwen is the second assistant to the cabinet now, so I don't know if he will still see me."

The middle-aged man laughed.

Capital.

It is at the feet of the Son of Heaven.

To get in, you have to identify yourself.

But this is nothing to middle-aged people.

Immediately, he no longer hesitated, went to the gate of the city for inspection, and walked in.

...

In the east of the capital city, the house of Song Dynasty.

Although Song Gongwen is now the second assistant of the cabinet.

But it is still as low-key as before, and still lives in the old house.

in the lobby.

Mrs. Song brought a bowl of hot soup and put it on the table.

Song Gongwen nodded, and then said: "Madam, let's have some more dishes, Brother Ying Xing seems to be very hungry."

After speaking, he raised his head.

At this moment, a middle-aged man was sitting on the opposite side, holding a bowl, and was devoting himself to eating. His eating appearance almost rivaled that of Song Hongzhi.

After hearing Song Gongwen's words, the middle-aged man swallowed the food in his mouth, drank another cup of hot tea, and said: "Brother Gongwen, you are wrong, I am not starving, but I have been out all the time, and I seldom eat such delicious meals, and my wife is still the same as before, and the craftsmanship has not diminished in the past."

The middle-aged man was Zhang Yingxing, the nephew of Zhang Zhengming, the Grand Tutor of the dynasty!

The wife in the mouth is naturally Song Gongwen's wife.

Notice.

The reason why Song Youwei is so good at cooking is that

It is because of Mrs. Song's true biography that he finally came out of the blue.

"Brother Ying Xing, you should finish eating before talking." Song Gongwen immediately smiled when he heard this.

Although his relationship with Zhang Yingxing is not irresistible, he is also a good friend.In addition, when he was the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, as long as this person was in the capital, he would often come to the mansion to eat and drink, so he was not polite.

Zhang Yingxing didn't say much, and immediately started cooking in earnest.

Obviously, as said before.

I have never eaten such a sumptuous meal.

No wonder.

He has been wandering outside for many years, and he has the advantage of eating and sleeping in the open. Some dry food is already good.

a long time.

Zhang Yingxing cleaned up more than a dozen meals and hot soup on the table.

Really frightened Song Gongwen.

Immediately, he asked his servants to prepare a pot of hot tea, and immediately said: "Brother Ying Xing, you must have seen many novel things after being away for two years, right? They say that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. This time, I am a student, how about listening to you?"

"Students are not students, your letter to me is not in this tone."

Zhang Yingxing laughed, his temperament was free and unrestrained.

When speaking, naturally not beating around the bush.

That's why.

With Zhang Zhengming, who is a great Confucianist in the world, sometimes we really can't talk to each other.

Immediately, Zhang Yingxing paused, and continued: "Actually, it's nothing. It's nothing more than walking a few more places. It doesn't matter if you say it or not, but Brother Gongwen, I'm here to ask for something when I come to your house this time."

Something?

Song Gongwen was taken aback for a moment, a little puzzled, but quickly said: "But it's okay to say."

"Brother Gongwen, you are now the second assistant to the cabinet, and your status is different from before."

"So I'm here for one thing."

Having said that, Zhang Yingxing took a deep breath and said seriously, "Brother Wang Gongwen, you can recommend me to be an official!"

Be an official!

As soon as this word comes out.

Song Gongwen was a little helpless.

Sure enough, is it for this matter?

He knew very well that his good friend had always had the idea of ​​becoming an official in his heart.

But it was just an idea before, but it didn't really take action.

But now, judging by the tone of the other party, it is obvious that he is serious.

Immediately, Song Gongwen smiled and said: "What do you tell me about this matter, you can ask the teacher, it is Taifu, Chief Assistant, and Minister of the Ministry of Officials. If you want to give you an official position, it must be no problem."

"Although I am the second assistant now, I have only been in office for a long time, so your hopes should not be placed on me."

As he said, with Zhang Zhengming's current power.

It is easy for a person to be an official.

Especially if this person is still the other party's nephew, just say it directly.

As for teachers and students.

Song Gongwen did not hide it from the other party.

After all, they are all friends after all, and there is another layer of relationship, so they are completely trustworthy.

However, when Zhang Yingxing heard this sentence, he immediately shook his head, and couldn't help saying: "It's not that you don't know my uncle, it's completely impossible for him to use his power for personal gain, and I didn't mention it at the beginning. This kind of thing, he was angry at that time, you let me talk about it now, I am afraid that uncle will directly get involved."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Song Gongwen looked slightly serious, and immediately said: "Teacher won't use power for personal gain, I will? Brother Ying Xing, you must be underestimating me, right?"