The illiterate life in the Northern Song Dynasty

In short, the Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty had the Chanyuan Covenant. No matter how the two countries viewed the covenant, at least on the surface the two countries would not fight at will.That is to say, in fact, there is not much trouble for Da Song to attack Xixia now. What needs to be solved is the defense problem mentioned by Zhou Yun.

Speaking of fighting, Wei Shiyi remembered one thing.That is, the Great Song Dynasty defeated Tubo and Xixia, but it was not easy to defeat them, and the person who attacked Xixia was not Song Shenzong, but Song Zhezong.

As for why Song Shenzong did not attack Xixia, the reason is simple and profound, that is, Song Shenzong died.Why did Song Shenzong die, because he was depressed.The reason why he was depressed was because of the failure of the political reform, and... During his reign, the Song Dynasty and Xixia had failed many times in the war, and the combination of the two failed, and finally he died of depression.

Unfortunately, Song Shenzong and Song Zhezong both died relatively early, and when Song Huizong came to power, under his hands, the Northern Song Dynasty perished.

If Song Shenzong and Song Zhezong hadn't died early, then the Northern Song Dynasty might not have died so early.At least when Wei Shiyi was alive, he would not perish.

Wei Shiyi is not a saint. A dynasty rises and falls. He can only manage to prevent the Northern Song Dynasty from perishing while he is alive. As for the future, he can't control it, and he has no ability to control it.

Not only that, even now, he can't say whether the Northern Song Dynasty will perish or not. He just takes ordinary people, cares about the hearts of ordinary people, and does what ordinary people can do.

Anyway, speaking of it, as long as Song Shenzong survived and Wang Anshi's reforms were largely successful, the Northern Song Dynasty would probably not be subjugated while he was alive.

As for the attack on Xixia, he can't stop it, so he can only try to solve the problem.

Thinking of this, Wei Shiyi hurriedly asked: "Then what is your plan? If the imperial court does not accept your opinion, then there will not be enough troops for defense on the eastern front. What should we do?"

Zhou Yun's face was not very good-looking, "I will tell the officials again, this is related to the safety of the Song Dynasty's border. Hehuang Xixia will be recovered, but other defenses should also be paid attention to."

The officials don't care at the moment, and the court doesn't care at the moment. As a member of the Great Song Dynasty, Zhou Yun will not give up.

"Wait." Wei Shiyi said suddenly, he turned his head and said seriously to Zhou Yun: "Didn't you say that the reason why Wang Shao was able to smoothly implement the plan to recover Hehuang was because of Mr. Wang's support, then you can ask Ask Mr. Wang about the matter of defense, if you get his consent, then the officials and the court should not be too opposed, and there are some generals in the court, do you want to ask too?"

Song Shenzong is currently doting on Mr. Wang very much. If Mr. Wang speaks up, he will definitely consider Zhou Yun's proposal seriously, but the other Wei Shiyi is not so sure.

Because Zhou Yun's status is a bit special, people in the court will basically not get too close to him, so Wei Shiyi was not very sure when he said that he would go to the other generals of the court.

But it’s not necessarily true, because it’s for the good of the Song Dynasty anyway. In such a huge court, it’s impossible for the other generals to be ignorant of the severity. Play tricks at this juncture.

Zhou Yun frowned, let out a long breath, and said, "I'll try it."

"Yeah, let's try it. If they don't agree, then you can tell the officials again that you don't need a lot of troops for defense, you just need a little. Besides, the Construction Supervision Bureau is not created now. A lot of bombs, it should be okay to use those bombs to attack Hehuang and use the saved troops for defense."

"Yeah." Zhou Yun's brows were still gloomy, but it was much better than before. He hugged Wei Shiyi from behind, with a sullen brow, "It's still brother Shi who understands me and supports me."

Wei Shiyi was not uncomfortable being hugged by Zhou Yun. He leaned on Zhou Yun's shoulder, groped and rubbed his head, and said with a smile: "If I don't know you, who knows you? If I don't support you, who will support you? Let's go, get up, let's find Mr. Wang right now."

Wei Shiyi came out of Zhou Yun's arms, Zhou Yun was slightly taken aback, and said, "You want to go with me?"

"That's right." Wei Shiyi stretched his waist. He was a little uncomfortable after sitting for too long just now, "Didn't you say that Mr. Wang treats me like a student, and as a student I go to persuade the master? It should have some effect."

Wei Shiyi said this with some confidence, and of course, a little embarrassment.Three years ago, he had the courage to persuade Wang Anshi. Although he did not succeed in persuading Wang Anshi in the end, Wang Anshi has already realized that the reform should not be too fast, and there has been a little change. If the old man supports them, then maybe the success rate will be higher.

In addition, there were many people in the imperial court who opposed the reform. Zhou Yun, who supported the reform, could be said to be on Wang Anshi's side. Therefore, Wang Anshi's sense of Zhou Yun would be much better.

Wei Shiyi said so, how could Zhou Yun not agree.He not only agreed, but also felt very happy in his heart.

The two left the house after lunch, without wasting any time, they rushed all the way to the palace.Walking on the road, Wei Shiyi saw that the street in front of him was very lively. He dragged Zhou Yun over there, pushed aside the crowd of onlookers, and found that there were officers and soldiers pushing the prison cart forward, and there was a prisoner sitting in the prison cart. Man, looks like a captured officer.

"Who is that?" Wei Shiyi asked.

With cold eyes, Zhou Yun replied, "Chen Shangshu."

Chen Shangshu?Wei Shiyi felt that this title was a bit familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it before.It wasn't until the prison car in front of him disappeared into the distance that he remembered when he had heard this name.

"Why is it him?" Wei Shiyi was very surprised, "Didn't it mean that Chen Shangshu is very powerful in the court?"

Zhou Yun snorted coldly, with an ugly expression on his face, "In the past, Chen Shangshu was quite powerful, and ordinary court officials would give him face. Officials of the three dynasties, no one would dare to offend him."

Zhou Yun looked very angry. In his opinion, people like Chen Shangshu who were promoted and trained by the imperial court should serve the imperial court instead of just doing their best.But the next moment, his brows became gloomy. Chen Shangshu was just a representative. Since ancient times, no matter which dynasty, there have been people like Chen Shangshu.

Many officials said at the beginning of their official career that they wanted to serve the court, but later on, the more they became officials, the more power they had in their hands. Many people lost themselves and deviated from their original wishes.

Putting away his thoughts, Zhou Yun returned to his usual expression, and continued: "Two days ago, the Imperial City Division found some corrupt officials, many of whom were students of Chen Shangshu. During the inspection in Dali Temple, those Several disciples also confessed to Chen Shangshu, and then Chen Shangshu was arrested."

"The officials have wanted to move Chen Shangshu for a long time, but they never had the chance. At this time, Chen Shangshu himself gave the handle, and he was arrested naturally. From this point of view, the verdict should have come down."

Zhou Yun was only indifferent, and it was a pity that his colleagues were not arrested.

Wei Shiyi sighed for a while, but was also very happy. One less corrupt official in the court would be arrested, and one less corrupt official would lead to a better life for the people in a place.There were many peasant uprisings in the Northern Song Dynasty. If there were fewer corrupt officials, there would be fewer peasant uprisings, and the Northern Song Dynasty would not be so chaotic.

At present, it seems that the Northern Song Dynasty is still very peaceful. At least Wei Shiyi has not heard of any peasant uprisings. Even if there were, they were quickly suppressed and the problem was solved.

"Let's go, let's go to Mr. Wang's place." Wei Shiyi pulled Zhou Yun around and left, "This kind of thing seems boring, don't affect your mood."

Wei Shiyi was happy, but also a little unhappy. After all, being a corrupt official means that there are still corrupt officials in the imperial court. As a member of the imperial court, Zhou Yun will also be unhappy seeing this scene. In order not to make himself unhappy, then let them go. .

Knowing what Wei Shiyi meant, Zhou Yun followed Wei Shiyi's direction and walked away.

Before leaving, Wei Shiyi also saw another prison van at the end of the street. It was not Chen Shangshu that was imprisoned there, but the successful son of the Chen family who almost joined Chen San to wrong him three years ago.

The Chen family has been ransacked.

It's no different than three years ago. After three years, the walking speed of both of them has improved, and soon they arrived at the palace.

Three years have passed, Wei Shiyi has grown from a child to a teenager. Zhou Yun, who is taller than him, looks like a big boy even though he is the same age, so they can reach the palace faster than before. .

It was Mrs. Wang who opened the door. Wei Shiyi and the others have grown up, but Mrs. Wang is older than before. However, Mrs. Wang is a noble and gentle old lady. Time has increased her age and her charm .

"Old madam, you are really looking better and better." Wei Shiyi said with a smile, "There is a new style in the store, I have asked the third sister to make a set according to your size, and it will be in the store in two days. It should be delivered."

Mrs. Wang scolded Wei Shiyi for spending money, but her face was full of joy.Let that Wei Shiyi and Zhou Yun come in, Mrs. Wang didn't ask what they were doing, and said directly: "The old man is reading, I'll call him."

Mr. Wang is worthy of being a great writer in the contemporary era. Apart from official business in the court, he just reads books at home. With his nature, he can also compose poems and lyrics in a day, which is very powerful.

Of course, if they hadn't been so dedicated to studying, he wouldn't have become a great writer.The only bad thing is that you can't bother him, because of the nature, if you talk to him, you can't leave without being scolded, but there are exceptions, that is Mrs. Wang. Although Mrs. Wang can't change his stubborn character, But she will not be said by Mr. Wang.

In this era when men have many wives and concubines, Mr. Wang has only one wife, Mrs. Wang. I heard that before Mrs. Wang wanted to tell Mr. Wang about a concubine, but Mr. Wang refused.

From the time they met Mr. Wang to the present, every time Wei Shiyi and Zhou Yun came to see Mr. Wang, it was Mrs. Wang who went to invite Mr. Wang, while they waited outside.

But even so, their coming here was not ineffective.That is Mrs. Wang is used to them, and Mr. Wang is also used to them.So it didn't take long before Mr. Wang came out of the study.

"Brother Shi, I heard that you are busy a while ago, why are you free to come to me today?" Mr. Wang came out and looked at Wei Shiyi seriously. Those who are familiar with him know that Mr. Wang still has some dissatisfaction in his words, and then he looked at Zhou Yun again and said, "This is still with Deputy Commander Zhou."

This kid came to him when he was free three years ago to talk with him and talk about novel designs, but since he came back from Wen County, he can come twice a month.

Wei Shiyi smiled awkwardly, and also glanced at Zhou Yun, how could he say that he was getting along with Zhou Yun.

Zhou Yun usually worked in the court, and he only rested for a few days in January. In order to get along with Wei Shiyi, Zhou Yun separated the rest of the days for rest, and Wei Shiyi naturally went with Zhou Yun.And Mr. Wang is also busy on weekdays, so Wei Shiyi has less time to find Mr. Wang.

He hurriedly stood up and poured a cup of tea for Mr. Wang, and said flatteringly: "Sir, it's not that I won't come. I met Mr. Lin a few days ago, and I went to the Supervision Bureau to look at the weapons. I bought a new bomb, so I came here less frequently.”

Hmph, after hearing Wei Shiyi's explanation, Mr. Wang's expression became better.

Mr. Wang has a stubborn temper, but he has a stubborn temper and other emotions, so he is more concerned about Wei Shiyi, a child who is the same age as his youngest son who passed away.

When he was in a slightly better mood, Wang Anshi turned to Zhou Yun, who was on the side, and said, "Deputy Commander Zhou, what do you want me to do here?"

Zhou Yun and Wang Anshi are not as familiar with Wei Shiyi.

Zhou Yun also knew, so he didn't beat around the bush, and said directly: "Mr. Wang, I have something I want to ask you for your opinion."

"You said."

"It's not anything else, it's just the thing I mentioned at the court some time ago." Zhou Yun said, "The court is currently putting most of its troops on the side of Hehuang, and the defense centered on Hebei is useless. Yes, I want the court to arrange some troops to guard there. But most officials in the court think that my idea is too superfluous. At present, Song Dynasty should focus on Hehuang. I would like to ask , what do you think of this matter?"

Wei Shiyi didn't speak for a while, he listened to the conversation between Wang Anshi and Zhou Yun.

Wang Anshi put down the tea that Wei Shiyi had poured for him just now, and said after a while, "I am a literati and I don't know how to fight. This is what the generals of the court should do. If they think it should be done, then I will support it. If it should not be done, then I alone cannot convince the officials of the whole court."

Zhou Yun's jaw tightened in an instant, Wei Shiyi was startled, and then frowned slightly. He was about to say something, but Zhou Yun held his hand.

"Mr. Wang, I understand." Zhou Yun nodded to Mr. Wang, then pulled Wei Shiyi up and left the palace.

After leaving the palace, Wei Shiyi immediately asked Zhou Yun why he took him away. If the two of them persuaded Mr. Wang together, then he should agree.

Zhou Yun shook his head slightly, and said with a serious expression: "At first, Mr. Wang supported Wang Shao's theory of recovering Hehuang. , It also has a good influence on the reform and can carry out the reform smoothly.”

"What do you mean?" Wei Shiyi also thought of something, "If you can help the reform, then Mr. Wang will also support you?"

"Yeah." Zhou Yun said, and when he said this, his expression suddenly became slightly relaxed, "I heard that Mr. Wang's next reform is the Recruitment Law and the Baojia Law. These two laws are changes to the military of the Song Dynasty. , if I can execute these two laws smoothly, Mr. Wang will most likely support me."

Although the Song Dynasty emphasized literature and restrained military affairs, and most of the generals in the court were Confucian generals, military matters still had to adopt the opinions of many generals.

"Let's go, Brother Shi, let's persuade those generals." Zhou Yun said to Wei Shiyi.