Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 523

After the court meeting, all officials went down to court.

Since Su Chen was the first to rotate in the Ministry of Officials, he followed Han Xizai and went to the office where the Ministry of Officials worked.

Since the Southern Tang Dynasty was a small imperial court, the layout of the imperial city was not as large as that in the north, so the six ministries were placed in the imperial city and connected to the front and rear of the imperial palace.

The six yamen of the Southern Tang Dynasty are located outside the imperial city wall, and have a special area. Of course, they also belong to the center of Jinling City, which symbolizes the respected status of the six yamen and nine ministers.

When he came to the Ministry of Officials, Han Xizai personally took Su Chen around to make an introduction. Some officials who were not qualified to go to the Jinluan Palace did not know what happened at the court meeting. Editing, and recently also studying in six rotations.

The stay period for each department is two months, which is exactly one year to rotate through the six departments to familiarize themselves with the operation and personnel of the six departments.

These bureaucrats deal with personnel and affairs all day long, so they are extremely shrewd.They heard Mr. Han mention it, and he personally brought him here to meet everyone, so it can be seen how much they attach importance to Su Chen. This is how the future prime minister is being trained.

Therefore, all the officials, big and small, were very polite to Su Chen.

"The number one scholar is really lucky. He has so many appointments and promotions just after he was admitted to the imperial examination. Congratulations!"

"That's right, this kind of number one scholar walks in six divisions, but it has never happened before. Mr. Su can be called the number one scholar in Tang Dynasty."

"Jiangzuo Sulang, his reputation is well-deserved!"

More people were praising Su Chen.

However, recently, Su Chen has been praised with too many words, and right now he is somewhat immune to words of praise.

Therefore, Su Chen was not arrogant or flustered, but with a sunny smile on his face, he politely clasped his fists in return.

"Thanks to the great love of the officials and Master Han's support, Su received these courtesies. In the next two months, I will report to the Ministry of Officials every afternoon, and I usually rely on you adults to give me some advice." Su Chen Humbly replied.

"The number one scholar is too polite."

"Master Su, let me make a case for you." A small official volunteered.

Han Xizai said: "In the room of Wai Lang, one of the four divisions, there is a vacant place. You can put a brand new desk table for Su Chen to use."

This sentence is to place Su Chen's level on the level of Yuan Wai Lang.

There are four divisions in the Ministry of Officials, namely the Division of the Ministry of Officials, the Division of Sixun, the Division of Sifeng, and the Division of Kaogong. The Division of the Ministry of Officials is responsible for the selection of civil and military officials.

Si Xun is in charge of awarding honors, Si Feng is in charge of official seals and inheritance, and Kao Gong is in charge of civil and military research and examination courses; each has the positions of Lang Zhong and Yuan Wai Lang.

"Su Chen, come with me, we have something to discuss."

After Han Xizai introduced Su Chen and arranged the office space, he took him to his Shangya office room.

Now the two are in a superior-subordinate relationship, so Han Xizai and Su Chen exchanged and talked in the official department, everything is justified and upright.

The two sat in the primary and secondary seats, and Han Xizai ordered his personal servant to close the door, leaving only the two of them to talk.

"Do you know why the old man proposed in the court to put you in each of the six departments?" Han Xizai asked casually.

Su Chen somewhat understood, and replied: "Lord Han wants Su Chen to quickly understand the operation of the six departments and the secret matters of the department, so that he can have a deep understanding of the important institutions and officials of the imperial court."

This is in the office yamen, in order to avoid suspicion, instead of addressing Mr. Han and Uncle Han, he directly addresses Mr. Han.

"It almost means that the normal operation of the imperial court mainly depends on the six ministries of Shangshu Province, Lihu Gong, Li Xingbing. Each ministry has different responsibilities, but it is also an indispensable and important executive office of the imperial court. Your talents are very comprehensive, not dead. As the number one scholar in the imperial examination, you are proficient in the art of war, medical skills, investigation of things, strategic theory, etc. In the future, you will be the prime minister, whether it is Tongping Zhangshi or participating in political affairs, you will have no problem! Now I have the experience of rotating in the six departments, and I will treat you Both development and understanding in the future will be helpful, this is one of them.”

Han Xizai paused for a moment, looked at Su Chen, and said, "The old man said that he was in such a hurry to bring it up immediately. Although it was a bit abrupt and rash, it was a last resort. Because of external pressure, it will not give us too much for the Tang Dynasty. According to our intelligence network, news came from Bianjing that the Great Song Dynasty is now plotting to go south to attack the Tang Dynasty. They suffered a defeat in the Western Shu and felt that the mountains and rivers in Bashu are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is not appropriate to attack again in the short term. , so I set the target on my Tang Kingdom in the south of the Yangtze River. After all, in terms of the steepness of the mountains and rivers, although we have the natural danger of the Yangtze River, it is indeed not as strong as the Western Shu."

"The national war is about to start, and Tang's military preparations are not sufficient. The strength of the Jiedu army is uneven in different regions, and the weapons are old. It is still difficult to fight against the Song army. We can only rely on General Lin Renzhao, your navy, to stop the western Song army's navy. The garrison of Runzhou City at the east gate is to counter the navy in Yangzhou. No one knows whether it can resist or how long the confrontation will last. Therefore, I think you can offer more advice and solve the void of the national treasury first, and then join us In the plan to resist the Song Dynasty."

After hearing this, Su Chen felt a little dizzy.

According to history, the Northern Song Dynasty destroyed the Western Shu first, then the Southern Han Dynasty, and then the Southern Tang Dynasty was attacked from the north and the south to make it perish, but that was ten years later.

Because Su Chen helped Western Shu, repelled the Song army, avoided the subjugation of the country, indirectly changed the direction of history, and produced a butterfly effect. Now the Northern Song Dynasty changed its strategy and had to deal with the Southern Tang Dynasty.

This means that he has advanced the flames of war by ten years, and it has burned to the Southern Tang Dynasty.

"Damn it! No way, I originally wanted to protect Nantang, but because I helped Xishu first, I pushed Nantang into the fire pit in advance!"

Su Chen was a little speechless in his heart, but the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Tang Dynasty fought ten years earlier, so it can be said that it was not a bad thing.

Because at this time, Nantang has not weakened to the bottom, nor rotted beyond hope.

The Northern Song Dynasty was not that powerful either, and it did not annex Western Shu to replenish financial resources, nor did it annex Southern Han to replenish manpower. The strength gap between the two sides was not as great as it would be ten years later.

"I know that Xishu's ability to survive the crisis is related to your gratitude to Prince Meng. Because of your participation, Xishu survived and was not destroyed. However, this time it happened in the Tang Dynasty, and you are even more responsible. "

Han Xizai stared at Su Chen, his eyes became solemn and expectant.

Su Chen took a deep breath, nodded slightly, and replied: "Lord Han, please don't worry, Su Chen will definitely help me with all my strength. After all, Tang Country is also the land where I grew up and lived. My family property, relatives and friends are all here, so I won't just watch it. , was destroyed in the chaos of war, and I can't bear the people in the south of the Yangtze River to be hurt by the Song army."

"Well, that's good. These days, you should hurry up to learn about the court's procedures and personnel in the Imperial Academy and the Ministry of Officials, and distinguish between different officials and information, so that you can develop in your official career and the court. At the same time, try to write a set of policies that can enrich the national treasury. , advance as soon as possible, and make great preparations for the national war!"

"Actually, I have already written a set of policy theory in advance, and it is on my body, so that Master Han can look over it." After saying that, Su Chen took out a booklet from the interlayer of his underwear, which was densely written with plans for the court to make money, and handed it to him. Gave it to Han Xizai.

(End of this chapter)