The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

Su Jin cupped his hands again and again and said: "My lords, please calm down. I don't have any other intentions. I just laughed. Why should I get angry?" Misunderstood."

Su Jin specifically mentioned Zhao Zhen, just to remind those who spoke up and reprimanded not to be too presumptuous, they are not in charge here.

Zhao Zhen didn't get angry, but felt very interested in his heart. Originally, the court meeting would be held after the memorial, and then Su Jin would be called forward in a serious manner to discuss the gains and losses of the grain affairs with the officials. Officials dealt with major cases, but this kid couldn't bear the loneliness, so he jumped out, which was strange.

"Su Jin, go forward and answer." Zhao Zhen said flatly, his face was calm, and he could not see his likes and dislikes.

Su Jin stepped forward quickly, just as Yu knelt down to salute, Zhao Zhen waved his hands and said, "Forget it, what's the reason for your misbehavior and sneer in the court hall?"

Su Jin hurriedly said: "Qi Zou the emperor, I just smiled, but didn't laugh."

Zhao Zhen shouted: "You think everyone here is a fool? Can't you tell the difference between normal laughter and ridicule?"

Su Jin hurriedly said: "I just don't agree with what the adults said, so this laugh is at most a sneer, how can it be called a ridicule."

Du Yan shouted: "How dare you disagree with what Lu Xiang and Yan Sansi said? It's really funny."

Su Jin raised his head and said: "What you said is unreasonable. Although Su Jin is soft-spoken, he can't even have an opinion on things. Is Privy Du wanting to deprive others of their right to think?"

Du Yan was momentarily at a loss for words, pointing at Su Jin and said, "Sharp teeth, sharp mouth, how decent it is."

Su Jin smiled and said: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, and the common people are still worried about state affairs. Why can't I have an opinion on this matter? It's one thing to have a right opinion, and another thing to have an opinion. Everyone has advice Why does Privy Du think that the responsibility of the community is not acceptable?"

Du Yan said angrily: "What are you talking about? It's outrageous! Everyone has the responsibility to point out the country, so doesn't that mean that everyone can slander the government?"

Su Jin cupped his hands and said, "Private Du doesn't need to label the lower officials. Doesn't everyone in this court have this responsibility? Otherwise, all the emperor's affairs are arbitrarily decided by one person, so why bother to discuss the affairs of the court and ask for everyone's opinions?" What? Everyone waits for the imperial decree to follow, why bother getting up early in the morning to blow cold wind in this hall."

Du Yan's face was dark and purple, and he shouted: "Su Jin, you are... simply... unreasonable."

Yan Shu was overjoyed, and Su Jin turned Du Yan around with a few casual words, but couldn't find any words to refute. He only knew how to get angry indiscriminately, showing his clumsiness and stupidity, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Mr. Ordinary knowledge, wouldn’t you lose your identity.”

Du Yan glared at Yan Shu and said, "It's not that you recommended this person, he's up and down, rude and unreasonable."

Yan Shu retorted, "Mr. Du, don't say that. Envoy Su is the special envoy appointed by the emperor for food affairs. No wonder the old man didn't remind you of this."

Du Yan was startled, shut up quickly, and stood aside angrily, sulking.

Zhao Zhen was overjoyed, listening to the bickering and quarreling of the people below, Zhao Zhen was not only not angry, but not anxious at all, just like what the old empress taught him when he first came to the throne, the way to be a ruler must be based on morality Yuren, but also the art of political power, when the emperor can not expect all courtiers to work together, self-denial, obedient like a puppet, on the contrary, the appropriate fight can show the authority of the imperial power; the emperor himself is like a Weight, if there is an imbalance between the courtiers, you need to balance it. As long as you don't make a scene of anger and resentment, the more you fight, the more stable your imperial power will be.

"What are you two adults doing? Are we still discussing politics instead of discussing politics?" Lu Yijian was a little annoyed. He couldn't participate publicly. Seeing Du Yan's clumsiness and suffering, he naturally wanted to come forward and hit [-] boards each to show his majesty. Come.

Yan Shu didn't think of a direct confrontation, so he saluted and said, "The old man is rude, don't take it to heart by Clerk Du." After saying that, he asked Su Jin to return with his eyes, and he also retreated into the train.

Su Jin twisted his buttocks and backed away, but Zhao Zhen's voice sounded: "Su Jin, wait a minute."

Su Jin secretly called it unlucky and had no choice but to turn around.

"Just now, you said that you had some opinions on the Liao Kingdom's troops stationed on the border. If you tell me, I would like to hear what you think."

Lu Yijian hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, how can you ask him about such important national affairs? Su Jin did not enter the imperial examination, and he is not yet an official. If he speaks nonsense in the court, wouldn't it be a joke to spread it?"

Su Jin thought: This old dog sees people as inferior, is he not a person without an official body?Surely they are less knowledgeable than those with official status?

However, I was annoyed, and I really didn't want to cause extra problems, so I followed Lu Yijian's words and said: "Yes, I have short knowledge, and my ideas must be immature. It's better not to make people laugh. Such national affairs are not things that I can talk about. Yes, the emperor still spared this humble minister."

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and said: "Lu Aiqing, but what's the harm in listening? If there is something good, just take it, if there is nothing good, just treat it as a wind in your ears. Why don't you listen to it, and then think about it."

Lu Yijian rolled his eyes, knowing that if he continued arguing, there would be no room for others, so he said: "Since the sage has such a taste, then it's okay to listen to it; but if Su Jin talks nonsense, I can't accept it." Stop drinking."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "I know, I know, Lu Aiqing is the prime minister, and she naturally has the right to seek government affairs in her position."

Lu Yijian felt good in his heart, so he went back to the brocade stool and sat down, intending to listen to what Su Jin had to say word for word, and if there was any disagreement, he would stop this person immediately and never allow him to speak nonsense.

"Su Jin, tell me." Zhao Zhen smiled.

"Are you really going to say it?" Su Jin hesitated.

"Just tell me what you want to say, why do you still want to resist the order?" Pang Ji couldn't help shouting.

"Pang Dao, why are you always putting on hats to scare people? It's a bit dishonest." Ouyang Xiu stepped forward to help Su Jin speak.

Pang Ji glared and leaned forward, seeing that another war of words and guns was about to break out, Zhao Zhen said displeasedly: "Everyone, dear friends, go back to the train. I'm asking Su Jin something, so don't make a sound."

Ouyang Xiu and Pang Ji had no choice but to stare at each other, returning to their original positions.

Su Jin said in his heart: Ouyang Xiu is also a stickler. At this time, he expressed his support for me. It seems that he still has the intention of making friends.

Su Jin cleared his throat, bowed respectfully and said: "Since the emperor is asking, I can only talk about what I think in my heart, if what I say is wrong, or there are mistakes, I ask the emperor to forgive me, just like a gust of wind. But, don’t take it to heart.”

Zhao Zhen snorted, but didn't speak.

Su Jindao: "The situation that Du Shumi and Chen Fushi said just now, I heard clearly. Yan Sansi and Lu Xiang said that Liao's troops were not for the purpose of attacking the Song Dynasty. This conclusion, I think it is too early... "

All the ministers were in an uproar, some people shook their heads, and commented softly: "It's such a big tone, it's wrong to accuse Lu Xiang and Yan Sansi indiscriminately, this kid must have lost his mind and went crazy."

Lu Yijian didn't speak, but his face was cold. Of course he couldn't respond. Wouldn't it be too much for him to respond to this kid? Yan Shu was even more calm. He knew Su Jin's way of speaking. On the contrary, Yan Shu was looking forward to the reason for Su Jin to say so.

Zhao Zhen was also looking forward to it. It had been a long time since he had seen such a bold and reckless courtier appear in front of him. Zhao Zhen felt very novel.

Without waiting for Zhao Zhen to ask, Su Jin has already continued on his own: "I am not saying that Lu Xiang and Yan Sansi's analysis is wrong, on the contrary, the analysis of the two adults is very reasonable; In the state alliance, they became a country of brothers. I am the brother of the Song Dynasty, and the brother of the Liao Kingdom. The two countries have maintained a good relationship for nearly 40 years, and they live in peace. There are also many places on the border. The business and trade between the two countries are mutually beneficial. At the age of Song Dynasty, I bestowed 10 taels of silver and 20 pieces of silk to the Liao Kingdom, showing our brotherly friendship; The analysis of the company is very true."

Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "Since that's the case, why did you say something surprising? Lu Aiqing and Yan Aiqing have already explained what you said very clearly, and I also know the truth."

There were bursts of discussion among the officials, all said: "This kid picks up people's teeth, how can he have any insight, he is just wasting time."

"The emperor is so benevolent that he even allowed this person to talk in general here, and he can't talk about anything new."

"..."

Su Jin smiled slightly: "Qi Zou the emperor, although I agree with the analysis of the two adults, but I want to add two words to the conclusion of the two adults."

Zhao Zhen said: "What word?"

"It's the word 'temporary'."

"You mean, the Liao people just won't attack me, Da Song for the time being?"

Su Jindao: "Exactly. Although the Liao people have been influenced by the etiquette of our Great Song Dynasty, they also speak some truths, but everyone here should understand that the barbarians are not enough to believe it. The Liao people are the Khitan wolf family. The wolf ambition has never disappeared. Treat evil wolves. The gang can only save one point to gather, but they need nine points to be on guard; since the Liao people stationed troops on the border, could it be that they just put their soldiers and horses on the border to waste food and grass? No matter how you look at this matter, it is strange."

There was silence in the court hall, and the officials thought about Su Jin's words, and felt that there was some truth to them.

"Then what do you mean for the time being? Could it be that some kind of opportunity prompted the Liao people to mobilize?" Zhao Zhen keenly grasped the key points in Su Jin's words and asked quietly.

Su Jin nodded and said: "My sage is wise, I believe that this matter cannot be looked at in isolation, and an appropriate conclusion can only be reached after looking at the overall situation."

Yan Shu said in a deep voice: "Emissary Su, don't say half and keep the other half, just say what you think in your heart, don't wait for the emperor to ask questions."

Su Jin bowed and said: "Yes." Turning around and bowing his head to Zhao Zhen, he said: "At present, four things are happening at the same time, and I will list them one by one. The first one is the rebellion of the western thieves. The second thing is that last year in the Song Dynasty, I encountered a great famine that had not happened in ten years; the third thing was that the Liao people suddenly stationed troops on the border; the fourth thing was that the Liao envoys were coming; There is no connection, but after careful analysis, we will find that there are subtleties in it, and there are inextricably linked."

Everyone was thinking about the inextricable connection between the four major events that Su Jin said, and Zhao Zhen also lowered his eyes to ponder the key points. There was a silence in the hall, filled with the lungs of the elderly officials. A wheezing, wheezing sound.