[Comprehensive] Feasibility report on the restoration of the country

After reaching an agreement with Lu Gongzhu, the next thing is very simple.When he went to court the next day, Su Shi was vigorously chasing the officials and beating him fiercely, but the left minister Lu Gong wrote a memorial without haste, which interrupted Su Shi's enthusiasm.The memorial said that the government affairs of the court were heavy, and he was old and lacked energy, reminding the court that it was time to choose the right prime minister.

Compared with the glittering right chancellor's position, the fate of a mere eighth-rank official is nothing to worry about.In an instant, the focus of attention both inside and outside the court and the public was shifted to the candidate for Shangshu Youpushe.In just three days, the empress dowager's case has been overwhelmed by various memorials recommending candidates for the right prime minister.Summarizing the voting results of the princes in the court, there are five people with the highest voice: Lu Dafang, Fan Chunren, Liu Zhi, Su Shi, and Cheng Yi. Among them, Cheng Yi has the most students and is the most popular.These five people are all talented for a while, and it is difficult for the Empress Dowager to make a decision.

While there was a lot of discussion inside and outside the ruling and opposition parties, a new issue of "Bianjing Times" was published again.Contrary to everyone's expectations, the "Bianjing Times", which has always been concerned with state affairs, did not express its support for any candidate this time. It just spent five pages and listed the five most popular candidates. His resume and political achievements are listed one by one for the people of the world to review and comment.

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Cheng Yi, the leader of the Los Angeles Party, was the first to be eliminated.He has never been an official through the imperial examination, but was awarded a Jinshi in Jiayou four years ago. His political experience is lacklustre except for being a training officer in the Ruzhou regiment. He spends most of his life accepting apprentices and giving lectures.Comments from the ruling and opposition parties: Let professionals continue to do what professionals do!

The second one to be eliminated was Liu Zhi, the leader of the Shuo Party.Although Liu Zhi has rich experience in politics and a good resume, it is a pity that he was seven years older than Su Shi when he passed the imperial examination and became an official in Jiayou four years, four years later than Su Shi.Not to mention that Su Shi once took the middle school examination in Jiayou for six years, and entered the third class, ranking first in a century.

"In this way, Master Lu and Master Fan both entered the government through the imperial examination and are capable and experienced in their political performance. Why did Brother Ma support Su Xueshi all the way?" Inside the Jinlin Building, a young man dressed as an imperial student asked curiously.And the brother Ma sitting opposite him is the imperial student Ma Juan who was awarded by the court for raising his arms outside the palace gate.

Jinlinlou, which opposed the imperial court's cession of Wuzhai, also became famous because of the arrangement of "Shuo Yue Quan Zhuan" storytelling during Zhengdan.To this day, Jinlin Tower, which used to be crowded with tourists only at night, is also overcrowded in the morning. Many young scholars have become accustomed to drinking tea and reading newspapers at Jinlin Tower to discuss state affairs and gain knowledge.Among these Tai students who worry about the country and the people and take state affairs as their own responsibility, Ma Juan is undoubtedly one of the influential figures.At this time, seeing Ma Juan getting up to answer, the whole hall fell silent.

Ma Juan cupped his hands in all directions, and said loudly: "Master Lu and Master Fan have rich qualifications and political experience, but they are both born in the fifth year of Tiansheng. That’s right, Mr. Lu’s request for the appointment of the right minister was originally because he hoped that someone would share the heavy government affairs with him.”

The student surnamed Lin who asked the question was immediately enlightened, and said sincerely, "I have been taught!" Su Shi is only in the year of knowing his destiny, and he is in the prime of life. If he wants to share government affairs, he is indeed more determined and powerful than Lu Dafang and Fan Chunren.What's more, even if he is only a reserve member of the officialdom, he still has the dream of going to the stage early and reaching the pinnacle of life!

In a room on the second floor of Jinlin Building, Zhuge Zheng raised his hand to refill Murong with a cup of tea, and said with a smile: "Mingshi's move is really good, it seems that Su Xueshi is bound to win the position of right minister. After a pause, he sighed again. "If there was this newspaper and this resume at the beginning of the reform, how could it be..."

Murong Fu shook his head, and said softly: "The late emperor insisted on reforming the law to strengthen himself, but all the princes in the court only wanted to be safe and sound. The king Jinggong was appointed by the late emperor, so there was no one in the late emperor's hands." , is critically ill.There was the Qingli New Deal in the past and the Xining Reform in the end. It wasn't that the officials of the Song Dynasty loved to toss about it.However, the reform first harmed the interests of the gentry, how could they support the reform?As an emperor, Emperor Shenzong didn't mind changing his allegiance to another emperor, but he couldn't help but mind that he would be replaced, so he had no choice but to use Wang Anshi, who had an extreme temperament.As a result, due to improper management, it caused anger and resentment, and even implicated the Song Dynasty, which was already lingering, to be short-lived for a few years.

Zhuge Zhengwo is not pedantic, and he also knows that although Wang Anshi's reform is a mess, the "reform" itself is understandable.He was silent for a while, and then reminded: "Once Xueshi Su takes up his duties, will he have reliable talents in his hands? Now that the government is dangerous, we must be more careful, and don't follow the mistakes of Wang Jinggong."

Murong Fu smiled triumphantly, and said in a relaxed tone: "Brother Mai has prepared fifty accountants for his father's training, and they will go to Beijing soon. As for the court, there are Lu Tao, Shangguan Jun, Huang Tingjian and others. worry."

"What about political affairs?" Zhuge Zhengwo asked again.

"What political affairs?" Murong Fu was puzzled like Zhang Erjingang, "The teacher is the right servant, and the political affairs are naturally discussed by the teacher and Lu Xianggong. Lu Xiangming can stabilize the situation, and the teacher is good at organizing and planning. As long as you keep an eye on it If the implementation link is tightened, the government will definitely improve."

Zhuge Zhengwo nodded, and said clearly: "That's right, with Xueshi Su as the right chancellor, there is no need to worry about political affairs. A scholar is good at planning state affairs but not good at personal affairs. You should remove obstacles for him."

"Teacher has integrity and selflessness in his heart, it is inevitable that he is not good at self-seeking, so he can only accept his work if he has something to do." Murong Fu also sighed, but he did not feel very regretful when looking at his expression, on the contrary, he was rather "sweet". burden" feeling.

Zhuge Zheng and I have long been used to Murong Fu's mentality of being such a brainless fan, and I turned a blind eye to his expression of enjoying it, so I just reminded with all my heart: "It's fine if you don't plan your own life well. If you want to be the right minister, you must always deserve it." , can’t be easily dismissed. For example, this time, I don’t know how many officials and scholars inside and outside the government advocated for Cheng Yi. If it weren’t for your newspaper, he would have the highest voice for being the right minister. But for Xueshi Su, even for Cheng Yi There are only a handful of officials he speaks to.”

Murong Fu immediately raised his eyebrows and smiled when he heard the words: "Is the commander teaching me to form a party and be self-respecting? Don't worry, I have already made arrangements. When I leave Beijing, the villa I bought in the suburbs of the city will be left to the teacher. In the future There is a small banquet in March and a large banquet in May. Every year and festivals, court officials and celebrities are invited to talk about poetry, painting, Taoism and politics. As time goes on, there is no party. Commander, do you think this is the truth?"

"The commander-in-chief doesn't like to hear such words!" Zhuge Zhengwo gave him an annoyed look and said sternly. "Lord Murong, I have been conferred the title of Grand Commander of the Six Sects, and it is my duty to supervise the officials. Although I have received favors from the Shu Party, if members of the Shu Party corrupt the law in the future, I will handle it impartially. This is what I said beforehand. .”

Zhuge was so solemn to me, Murong Fu also bowed his hands and said calmly: "That's right! Although we have a personal relationship, the laws of the country cannot be trampled on. The commander-in-chief holds an important position and should be responsible for the officials and the people of the world In the future, if the subordinates of the Shu Party commit crimes, the commander-in-chief need not be sympathetic!"

The two reached a consensus again, couldn't help but smile at each other, and at the same time raised their glasses and drank the tea in front of them in one gulp.

The comments of the common people and scholars on the candidates for the Right Prime Minister were quickly listened to by the ministers of the DPRK and Central Committee. On this day, the Empress Dowager Gao privately kept Wen Yanbo and Lu Gongzhu to discuss worshiping the right A matter of appearance.

"Before, there was a lot of trouble in the city because of the matter of worshiping the prime minister. It seems that if Cheng Yi is not worshiped as the prime minister, the Great Song Guozuo will be cut off. Now it seems that although Master Cheng has a good reputation, he is not good at practice, so there is no need to mention it. As for the other four My lord, each with equal talents and virtues, I wonder what the two lovers have to say?" The Empress Dowager asked refreshedly with a copy of "Bianjing Times" in her hand.

Since Cheng Yi took up the post of storyteller in the Chongzheng Hall, he has always regarded himself as a teacher, not only tightly controlling the little emperor, but also pointing and pointing at the Empress Dowager Gao, thinking that the Empress Dowager Gao cannot come to the court alone to ask questions when the little emperor is sick. politics.Then, he opened his mouth to criticize the Guozijian regulations and system, gossip about the government affairs and officials of various ministries, and offended the whole court.Now that Cheng Yi is out of the game, Empress Dowager Gao is not the only one who is happy, almost everyone in the court feels a breeze blowing in their hearts.

When Empress Dowager Gao asked this question, Wen Yanbo and Duke Lu immediately understood that Empress Dowager Gao was planning to make a decision.Wen Yanbo was an official to Pingzhang, who had important military and state affairs, and was highly respected, so naturally he was the first to speak.He pondered for a while, then said slowly: "The Empress Dowager, Wei Zhong and Yao Fu are both seasoned people who seek the country, and Zi Zhan is also a handsome man with outstanding talents and outstanding political achievements." As for Liu Zhi, Wen Yanbo heard that he had recently met with Yu Shi Yang Wei is quite close.Although Yang Wei is talented in debate, he is fond of vertical and horizontal studies, he is used to adapting to the wind and he is good at fame and wealth, Wen Yanbo is quite contemptuous.

In Wen Yanbo's position, it is already an evaluation if he does not make evaluations.Empress Dowager Gao nodded, and then turned her gaze to Lu Gong's writing.

Lu Gongzhu took a step forward and said decisively: "Empress Dowager, in my opinion, Su Zizhan is more suitable."

Empress Dowager Gao knew very well that Lu Gong was a man of few words, but she must have something to say, so she couldn't help sitting up straight, and asked seriously, "Why?"

"The minister is already old, and Wei Zhong and Yao Fu are also in their sixties. Even if they are prime ministers, they won't be able to work for long. Instead of letting a group of old people occupy important positions, it is better to promote the new ones as soon as possible. Let Su Zizhan learn as he goes." Do it, and I will guide you from the sidelines, so that in the future, we can avoid the talent gap and make it difficult to continue." Lu Gong said in a deep voice.

As soon as Lu Gong said this, Wen Yanbo also changed color, and hurriedly bowed: "Empress Dowager, what Lu Xiang said is true! Today we will train Su Zizhan, and Su Zizhan will train others in the future. Such a continuous Absolutely, the only way is the way.” Lu Gong’s words actually revealed an extremely important truth, that is, the construction of talent echelon.Only when there is an endless supply of talents at all levels, can political affairs be carried out consistently, so that no one will die and the government will rest.At this moment, Wen Yanbo couldn't help thinking of his old friend Han Qi.The former prime minister Han Qi served as prime minister for three dynasties and set up two emperors. As a courtier, he has achieved the ultimate.But on the other hand, it is precisely because of his strength that many promising courtiers have no chance to make their mark.When he resigned as Prime Minister, the young Emperor Shenzong had no one to use, so he randomly worshiped Wang Anshi as his Deputy Prime Minister, causing the government to be in a mess.

With Wen Yanbo reminding him, Empress Dowager Gao also understood, and said in admiration: "Mr. Lu's foresight and foresight are really a blessing to the country."

Lu Gong hurriedly bowed and saluted, even saying that he didn't dare.In fact, if Murong Fu hadn't reminded him, he would not have thought of the problem of talent echelon construction.Murong Fu's sophistication in government affairs is a gift from heaven, and the new prime minister trained by Su Zizhan in the future must be his student.It's just that Murong Fu is so young, who should take over?Thinking of this, Duke Lu couldn't help worrying secretly, after seeing Murong Fu's vision and strategy, and looking at the court princes, he couldn't help but feel that talents are rare.After thinking about it again, this should be Murong Fu's own concern, he couldn't help but smile again, and thought: The waves behind the Yangtze River drive the waves ahead!

A few days later, the imperial court issued an imperial edict worshiping Su Shi as the right servant of Shangshu.Since then, Su Shi has created an unprecedented miracle. In just two years, he rose step by step from an unorganized militia deputy captain to a country's prime minister.Su Shi was really upset that the position of Right Prime Minister fell to Su Shi. Not only Liu Zhi, who was very powerful in the court, could not believe it, Cheng Yi, who was very famous among scholars, could not believe it, even Su Shi himself could not believe it.Su Shi knew that his foundation in the court was not stable, and he was not tolerated by the new party or by the old party. He couldn't figure out why he was the right prime minister in the end.He thanked the officials and the Empress Dowager in a daze, returned home and shared the news with his family and students, and couldn't wait to express his doubts.

His wife, Wang Runzhi, only treats her with gentleness, and is not overjoyed by her husband's sudden rise to a high position.No matter whether Su Shi is proud or not in the officialdom, it will not affect her affection for her husband.

The younger brother Su Che was really worried about Su Shi's big mouth, and reminded him again tirelessly: "Since my brother is the right minister, you should be more cautious in your words and deeds in the future."

Su Shi made a helpless and submissive expression, and turned to look at his disciples.The four scholars of Sumen gathered together in Murong Mansion today, they have been with Murong Fu for a long time, they gradually understand his strength and are convinced of his ability, they have faintly regarded this junior brother as the leader of the horse, and now they also look at him with ambition, Waiting for his answer.

Murong Fu smiled and said: "Teacher, back then Duke Jing decided to change the law, disregarding public opinion, and caused endless disasters; while Duke Wen determined to abolish the new law, he also disregarded public opinion, so everyone in the world opposed it. Now that the court worships Teacher as the right minister, it seems to be the case Understand the truth that governing a big country is like cooking a small fish, and you should not rush or rush and change slowly."

"That's right! Is there any system in this world that has no drawbacks? The key is how to implement it!" Su Shi said with emotion.

"Since the teacher has worshiped the prime minister, he should take the world as his own responsibility. Whether it is the law of Duke Jing or the views of Duke Wen, we should choose the good ones and follow the bad ones and change them. To the king, Yao and Shun, and then make the people's customs Chun." Murong Fu said again.

Su Shi straightened his chest in an instant, and said generously: "To be a teacher, to be a teacher and to help the people, I will do my best!"

Seeing this, Qin Guan cast a helpless glance at Zhang Lei beside him, and said softly, "I told you earlier, Akashi is the best at making the teacher happy." A few words made him forget how the prime minister came here.

Zhang Lei opened his mouth halfway, and then nodded stiffly for a long while.Afterwards, Huang Tingjian and Chao Buzhi also nodded silently.

But Su Shi still had more to say, and asked about Murong Fu's whereabouts again. "Master, I heard that the new transfer order from the Ministry of Officials has come down?"

"Exactly," Murong Fu replied, "Just as I was about to report back to the teacher, the student will leave for Xiping to take up his post in a few days. The student is not in the capital, and the teacher staying in Murong's mansion will be criticized by others. Fortunately, the decoration of the teacher's mansion has been completed. , the teacher can move in at any time. As for my mansion..." He looked around at the four Sumen students, "Brothers, it doesn't matter if you live here, just ask Brother Huang to take care of me."

Housing prices in the capital are high, and Huang Tingjian and the other four are unwilling to accept the house donated by Murong Fu, so they still live in Murong Mansion.Murong Fu had this small request, Huang Tingjian immediately said: "Don't worry, Junior Brother."

But Su Shi said anxiously: "Why is it Xiping? I am clearly talking about Shanghai!" Xiping is located in the west of Lanzhou and has been under the rule of Xixia for many years.It was not until Li Xian regained Lanzhou in the fifth year of Yuanfeng that Xia Jun could not defend Xiping, so he retreated to Xiliang Mansion.However, Xiping is located in a remote area, adjacent to Xia Kingdom and Tubo, and there are many places of different races in the area. This place has never recovered its name in the Song Dynasty.And Murong Fu set the base of his shipping business in Shanghai, and Su Shi thought that only by going there would he be able to return to the sea like a fish in water.

It was my own idea to go to the Xixia defense line, but sending me to Xiping should be because Liu Zhi, who has lost his position as the right minister, is venting his anger.Murong Fu smiled lightly, and said: "Teacher, since Xiping has returned to the rule of the Song Dynasty, it is reasonable for the students to go to the post. Teacher can no longer argue for the students, lest people in the world criticize the teacher for abusing personal power and nepotism."

Su Shi was dismissed by Murong Fu as soon as he had this idea, he couldn't help being startled, and was speechless for a while.

On the contrary, Murong Fu said calmly: "Students have low official positions, and it's not worth staying in the court. If you don't leave Beijing to take office, you can rule a place and make it peaceful and prosperous. Then gradually implement the teacher's policies from small to large, Improve the lives of the people. At that time, teachers will live inside and students will live outside, and if the inside and outside echo each other, great things will be accomplished!"

Murong Fu said this, and Su Shi could not refute it. After a long time, he sighed: "After all, I have caused trouble for you as a teacher." Although Su Shi dismissed the party's conspiracies and tricks to attack and retaliate, he was really not a fool.

"Why did the teacher say that?" Murong Fu said sincerely, "If it weren't for the teacher, the students would still be wasting their time in a daze. In the future, if the students have some merits in the local area, it is because of the teacher's teaching. The only regret is to pay homage to the teacher in the future The new work is always several months away..."

"Speaking of which, I wrote a new poem yesterday..." Murong Fu sighed, and Su Shi immediately mentioned his latest work with excitement.

Seeing that the conversation afterward turned into rubbish time, the four Sumen scholars who have left illustrious names in history couldn't help but look at each other, smiled sadly, and thought: It seems that I will never have to fight for the position of the most beloved disciple of the teacher. up...

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Note 1: Lu Dafang, styled Weizhong.Fan Chunren, courtesy name Yaofu.

Note 2: The specific location of Xiping County is roughly in present-day Xining.

Murong: I finally got out of the deadly place of the National Academy of History.

Su Shi: Disciple, I miss you as a teacher!

Murong: Teacher, even the students miss you!

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