Chapter 47 Open source or throttles

Su Shi and Qin Guan were invited to a banquet in the king's house. As for Qin Guan's request for help, the king promised to give Xu Liang more time for Su Shi's face. Everyone knew that the emperor was in the early morning the next day, so they chatted for a while and left early.

The iron armor general crossed the gate at night, and the courtiers missed the fifth watch. In the early morning of ancient times, it was a hard work. The fifth update was equivalent to the current five o'clock. The officials were about to go outside the Xuande Gate and wait for the bells and drums on the tower to ring into the imperial city.

Before the emperor came, he was silent on the hall. Most of the ministers were brewing the content of today's face-to-face, or waiting for a while in the court.

There was no memorial next to the king. He looked left and right. First, he smiled at Wang Anshi and saw that Wang Anshi nodded. The father and son said hello. Then he looked at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. Most of them were known by themselves. Some of them could only be regarded as familiar, but they could not be named. Next to the king was the prime minister Zeng Gongliang. , now I'm squinting, I can't see whether I'm thinking or squinting,

"Hi, Zeng Xiang." Wang said hello in a low voice,

Zeng Gongliang opened his eyes and saw that the king was calling him. He whispered back, "Your Majesty, what's the matter with me?"

Wang said, "Let me ask you which one is painted by Prince Gao Gong."

Zeng Gongliang looked at the people in the court, turned his head to the king and said, "Why did the prince think of asking Prince Gao?"

Wang side didn't know the relationship between Zeng Gongliang and Gao Gonghui. Of course, he would not tell him what this prince was like, so he said, "Isn't it said that each royal palace will compete with Cuju on the Dragon Boat Festival? I don't know which royal palace will participate in."

Zeng Gongliang said, "Oh, you said the Cuju competition. It's the same day to celebrate the emperor's birthday."

The king is a little confused now. The same day is because of the festival set for Zhao Yu's birthday that day. It should be the tenth day of April. How can Tong Guan say that it is the Dragon Boat Festival? There is a month difference?

Looking at the king's side with a little hesitation, Zeng Gongliang smiled and said, "The prince's news this time is not accurate. Each royal palace is preparing for Cuju. It is said that he won the first place in the three-day competition. The emperor has a heavy reward. Presumably, the king of Zhennan, you are not a relative of the emperor, so you are not here. As for the Dragon Boat Festival, there is a Cuju competition every year, so with The game between the royal palaces has nothing to do with it.

It turned out to be like this. Listening to Zeng Gongliang's tone, my prince is somewhat out of the mainstream. Write down this matter first, and settle accounts with Zhao Yu later. The king smiled slightly: "Zeng Xiang, you forgot that I just returned to the capital, but with this good thing, I will definitely participate in it. The focus is to participate."

Zeng Gongliang seems to be a little disdainful of Wang's words. Those Wang's grandsons are very tall. Can Wang, a king with different surnames, participate in this competition? Wang Zong looked at him reluctantly and then asked, "You haven't told me which one is Gao Gonghui."

"Your Majesty, why are you confused? Although you are also a prince, you have the position of Taifu, so you participate in the Hajj. Only those who have the title of prince and no official title can't participate in the Hajj." Zeng Gongliang replied,

The king suddenly nodded with great enlightenment. At this time, the music sounded. With the emperor's appearance, Zhao Yu walked into the hall. After the emperor's etiquette, he began to discuss the matter.

Han Qi took the lead in reporting, talking about foreign affairs, which is a bit like the international events in the news of the Song Dynasty. Today, Prime Minister Han Qi reported the news of the Liao Dynasty: It is reported that there was civil strife in the Liao Dynasty, and Targan, one of the leaders of the Ministry of divination, rose up against the Liao Dynasty. Wang heard the news for a long time ago. Ying said, but when Xiao Ying said it, Wang didn't know how to solve it. Now the intelligence personnel of the Song Dynasty in Liao sent back a message that Yelu Hongji had sent Yelu Ren to quel the rebellion first,

Zhao Yu said, "Mr. Han, according to your understanding of the Liao Dynasty, is it difficult to calm down this civil strife?"

Han Qi replied, "I don't think I can ask the question. Ye Lvren is wise and brave first. I believe that the Liao Dynasty will soon be able to calm down."

Zhao Yu nodded: "The two countries are adjacent to each other, especially the Liao Dynasty, which has always been in harmony with our Song Dynasty. I hope the Liao Emperor can understand this matter smoothly." When he said this, he looked at Wang. Wang heard Zhao Yu. Although he was modest, his expression and tone were a little regretful. He smiled. Zhao Yu was afraid that the Liao Dynasty would not be chaotic. Now I heard that it could not be chaotic, and it was inevitable to have a little regret.

Then Shen Kuo reported that several months have passed since the sacrifices in the suburbs of Beijing, and all the settlements have been calculated. This year's sacrifices have saved a total of five million taels of silver than in previous years, and it is estimated that operating in this form will be reduced next year on the basis of this year. What Shen Kuo said made Zhao Yu very happy. Shen Kuo took the topic. Please ask the emperor to approve the last batch of the final payment. Zhao Yu approved it on the spot. Wang was also happy to think that Lin Haozhi's final payment could be obtained so soon.

Zhao Yu said, "The previous emperors of our dynasties were very thrifty. Now the treasury is tight and we need to save money. Mr. Shen did a good job of sacrifice this time."

Shen Kuo replied, "Your Majesty, this matter is so smooth that it has to be said that the effect of the king of Zhennan's proposal is very good." After saying that, he looked at the king, and the two smiled at each other,

Zhao Yu was also very proud to hear this. He said to the ministers in the palace, "The king of Zhennan has made great achievements. He not only fought well, but also made great achievements in the construction of the court. Everyone should take the king of Zhennan as an example and put forward more good financial management proposals."

Wang Pian replied modestly, "Your God's love, I have a good education from my father since I was a child. As for financial management, I just learned some ideas from my father."

Finally, he turned the topic to Wang Anshi. Zhao Yu asked, "Ji Fu, you have advice on financial management, please feel free to play it."

Wang Anshi has already prepared the memorial. He said: "Your Majesty, I think that the best way to manage money is to broaden the source of money, that is, 'the power of the world to give birth to the world's wealth, and take the world's wealth to pay for the world's expenses', so as to reverse the situation of the government's financial deficit. For this reason, I would like to ask the emperor to set up a special development and reform department to carry out Fiscal reform.

Zhao Yu has discussed this question with Wang, so he was prepared. He said, "The memorial is presented." The eunuch beside him walked to the hall and took the memorial in Wang Anshi's hand,

Zhao Yu knew the word of the Development and Reform Department, and Wang knew it, but the others in the court did not know it. Everyone whispered: "What is this Development and Reform Division?"

Zhao Yu ordered Wang Anshi to explain the Development and Reform Department. When Wang Anshi put the content and responsibilities of the Development and Reform Department one by one, there was an uproar in the court. This can be the department that can control the national economy, change the old law, and formulate and promulgate the new law. The authority is no longer under the prime minister. Han Qi and Zeng Gongliang's two prime ministers are green. This is **naked seizure of power,

When Wang Anshi finished speaking, Zhao Yu asked, "Do you have any objections to the preparation of the Development and Reform Department?"

Sima Guang couldn't help it any longer. He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I don't understand why I should prepare for the reform of the Development and Reform Department. Nowadays, the question of financial management is not as Wang Shenzhi said. I believe that all the material wealth in the world has a certain amount, and these wealth is either stored in the people or in the country. In the warehouse, the government's financial expenditure is too excessive, redundant soldiers, redundant officials, redundant fees, etc. are the direct cause of the national financial shortage. As long as all unnecessary financial expenses are saved, it can solve my financial problems in the Song Dynasty. Do you see, didn't Mr. Shen do a good job in charge of sacrifices before?

After Sima Guang finished speaking, Prime Minister Han Qi, Privy Envoy Fu Bi, and Lv Gong's work also echoed: "Sima Hanlin said yes, if you want to hurry, you can't reach it. Please be the Holy Third Division."

Wang and Wang Anshi had expected this result for a long time. Even Zhao Yu thought that as long as Wang Anshi's proposal was made, it would inevitably cause a little ** in the court. He looked at Wang Anshi and asked, "Wang Shenzhi, you have something to say about Sima Hanlin's proposal."

Wang Anshi said, "The territory of this dynasty is vast, and saving this expenditure may not make the country's finances rich. Moreover, financial management is not a top priority."

After Wang Anshi said, Zhang Fangping, Shen Kuo, Li Gefei, Fan Chunren and others also said, "Yes, what Wang Shenzhi said is reasonable, and the money is not all saved."

Zhao Yu leaned on the throne and looked at the debate in front of him with a smile. He had a plan in his heart. In the end, he must have supported Wang Anshi, but at this time, he wanted to see how wonderful the debate was.

Sima Guang argued: "Since the last year of Song Zhenzong, there has been a financial crisis in this dynasty, and the national use is insufficient. In recent years, the financial deficit situation has become more and more serious. Isn't it urgent to save redundant expenses?" He said impassionedly, and there were sporadic applause behind him,

Wang Anshi immediately retorted: "The main reason for the lack of national fiscal expenditure is that there is no minister who is good at financial management." Wang couldn't help admiring: "Well said." He took the lead in applause for Wang Anshi's side. The officials who supported Wang Anshi were also excited and applauded,

Zhao Yu also ignores these people's little actions. Although he usually hates them quarreling, today's heated debate seems to be wonderful,

Sima Guang was not willing to show weakness. He said tit-for-tat, "The minister who is good at financial management just try his best to search for the people's money. In this way, the people of the whole country will only get poorer and poorer, so they will be forced to be displaced, and then become thieves. Is it beneficial to me, Song Dynasty?"

Wang Anshi smiled and replied calmly, "This kind of person is not good at financial management. Those who are good at financial management should not increase the burden on the people and make the country's finances richer."

The atmosphere in the court became lively. The two ministers looked at each other. Han Qi came forward and said, "Your emperor, what will happen if it goes on like this? The court is like a disturbance."

Zhao Yu deliberately looked at Han Qi with a blank face: "Usually, officials argue like this, but today it seems that the supporters on both sides are somewhat evenly matched." Han Qi was choked back by Zhao Yu's words and stood back to work.

Zhao Yu also knew that there was no result in such a quarrel. He motioned everyone to be quiet and turned his head to look at the king. The king held his cheek and seemed to be thinking about something.

"King Zhennan, what do you think of this matter?" Zhao Yu called the name and said,

When Sima Guang heard Zhao Yu ask the king, he couldn't help but feel cold. It seemed that the attitude of the emperor was obvious. Fubi and others looked at each other silently, as if they were complaining about Zhao Yu. Isn't it obvious? Can Wang side not favor his father?

When Wang heard Zhao Yu's question, he stood out of the queue and said, "Your Majesty, I think this debate is very wonderful."

Zhao Yu didn't seem to understand and asked, "Then do you think Wang Shenzhi is right or Sima Hanlin is right?"

Wang said, "Your Majesty, both of them are right, but what they say is not the same thing."