The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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Du Yan followed Lu Yijian's dark and fat face like a flower, and said with a smile: "Thanks to Master Xiang's astuteness today, he brought up the disadvantages of Su Jin's lack of merit in the imperial examination when discussing merits, which made Su Jin took a big bite; Yan Shu's embarrassing look made people really happy; Mr. Xiang, how about going to my house for two glasses of wine? My house has newly bought two jars of fine wine from the Western Regions. It is said that it is very hot and strong. Doesn't Lu Xiang like strong and spicy wine?"

Lu Yijian twirled his beard with a smile and said, "Mr. Du, do you need to be so happy? Originally, today I was going to picket Su Jin's several serious crimes, but it's a pity that this kid is eloquent and the emperor wants to protect him, so he was allowed to escape. gone."

Du Yan said in a low voice: "It's his luck, but today can be regarded as obliterating most of Su Jin's contributions. I heard that old man Yan Shu whispered in the emperor's ear a few days ago, and wanted to insert Su Jin'an into the third division." Yamen, let him be the third division commander; if Lu Xiang hadn't pointed out Su Jin's greatest weakness today, if he really became the commander, wouldn't he be riding on our heads to piss."

Lu Yijian rolled Du Yan's eyes and said, "Du Shumi, I don't want you and Yan San to be at odds with Yan Shu. It's just that he instigated others to participate in the concert and I form a party for personal gain. Everyone knows that he is fighting for the old man's seat, but the old man warns you that the best strategy is to use your wits without using your strength, but don't play tricky tricks. Once the emperor knows, you will never be able to Got phase."

Du Yan hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Lu Xiang, Shichang is an ignorant person who doesn't understand these things; I need to ask Lu Xiang for more advice on this matter."

Lu Yijian smiled and said: "Don't worry, the old man will strongly recommend you, but the old man alone is not enough. The old man suggests that you go to the emperor and transfer Pang Ji and Xia Song back to the capital to serve; together with the officials controlled by the old man, discuss the candidates At that time, we had the upper hand in number, and the weight of our words was sufficient; Pang Ji and Xia Song are important ministers that the Holy Majesty relies on, and we must establish a good relationship with them, otherwise, even if you become the prime minister, how can you be like a fish in water? How about dealing with government affairs?"

Du Yan woke up like a dream, and hurriedly bowed and said: "Mr. Lu's kind words, Shichang has been taught; the easing of the war in the northwest is a good opportunity to transfer them back to Beijing, but this will give Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi a chance. "As soon as Pang and Xia leave, Fan Han will definitely be promoted."

Lu Yijian frowned and said, "You, you, don't you allow people to drink soup even if you eat meat? What are Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi afraid of being promoted? The higher the promotion, the more these two people will be nailed to the northwest, as long as they don't come to you Why do you care so much about causing trouble? Do you still want that smelly and hard guy Fan Zhongyan to dangle in front of your eyes?"

Du Yan said with a chuckle: "What Lu Xiang taught is, it's better than this. Lu Xiang will follow me into the humble house for a few drinks, and Shichang will ask for advice."

Lu Yijian laughed loudly, and walked away first.

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While Lu and Du were talking endlessly, Su Jin was being led by his servants to wait outside Wende Hall on the west side of Daqing Hall; Wende Hall is where Zhao Zhen usually handles government affairs. After the early dynasty, Zhao Zhen usually came here to deal with it. Many edicts and imperial edicts were written here for major matters discussed and decided after the early court, so it was also the place where the edict-making ministers handled official affairs.

Fu Bi knows the patent, so of course he has a place here, with his acquaintance here, Su Jin feels a little more at ease.

About a stick of incense, the servant walked out of the hall and said to Su Jin, "Mr. Su She, the emperor wants you to go in."

Su Jin almost spit it out, Su Sheren?What is the name of this Nima, has he become a member of the history museum?Su Jin has no idea what this job is for, but he can probably guess to a certain extent.

In the History Museum, the chief officials who record and compile history books are called editors, and the assistants who assist are called Zhiguan, professors, and living officials who record the emperor's daily life and words and deeds. These are some official positions that can be done. It's not an insult to anyone; but the job of giving up others is probably just a soy sauce role. If it doesn't work out, it's just a small one who is drying books, moving things, pouring tea, and cleaning. There is no status at all.

Su Jin's heart is really uncomfortable, but the matter has come to this point, it's no use rolling around, not to mention that he has done some shady things, he is still guilty in the bottom of his heart, he should be thankful for being able to save his life; what's more important is not The size of this official, no matter how depressed he is, he has to endure it first, and there are still several things to ask Zhao Zhen, if he really heats up the emperor, then the loss outweighs the gain.

In a warm pavilion on the east side of the Wende Hall, Zhao Zhen had already changed into casual clothes, and was sitting behind a table reading a memorial. The servant led Su Jin in, but Zhao Zhen didn't notice, and looked at the memorial while looking at the memorial. He stretched out his hand to grab a vermilion pen and circled it, muttering in his mouth.

Su Jin stood bowed for a while, seeing that Zhao Zhen didn't intend to raise his head, so he coughed lightly; then Zhao Zhen raised his head and saw Su Jin, with a smile on his face and said: "It turns out that the people from Su She have come Why don't you call me, you've neglected the people of Sushe."

Su Jin could hear the teasing meaning in his words, and said with a bitter face: "The emperor is still called Weichen. This official name is really unpleasant, and it makes me feel uncomfortable."

Zhao Zhen laughed and got up, walked around Su Jin and said, "You don't feel well? I'm not feeling well yet."

Su Jin heard that something was wrong, and carefully glanced at Zhao Zhen with his eyes, but seeing Zhao Zhen's face was gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on him like sharp swords, he felt very uncomfortable like a thorn in his back.

"You go out!" Zhao Zhen waved to the maids and servants who were standing there, and everyone hurriedly exited the warm pavilion and lowered the curtain.

Su Jin's heart thumped, this Zhao Zhen was so moody, he looked like this in the blink of an eye, could it be that...?

"Su Jin, are you guilty?" Zhao Zhen's majestic and cold voice reached his ears.

Su Jin blinked innocently and said: "Your Majesty, what is the crime of this humble minister?"

"Huh!" Zhao Zhen was furious, and reached out to pick up a memorial and beat Su Jin on the forehead, saying in his mouth: "You still pretend to be confused, you still pretend to be confused, you put Zhen and Manchuwen Can Wudang be a fool? It's really abominable, and his heart can be punished!"

Su Jin's heart was full of blood, and as soon as these four words fell into his ears, Su Jin's brain groaned, and he thought: It's broken!I'm afraid things will be brought to light.

Zhao Zhen said angrily: "You are so courageous, you dare to privately use the military rations, this is a crime of treason, and tell me where you got Long Zhen, don't think I don't know, Long Zhen I really know that you have moved the army rations, you must have arrested him for fear of being exposed; tell me! Where did you hide him?"

Su Jin's mind was confused, how did the emperor know about this?There are quite a few people who know about the release of military rations. Could it be that they went to the capital to inform?Could it be Song Xiang?Gou Dasheng?Pan Jiang?Or is there an inner ghost around him?Or the apparition of the apparition of an informed official who was slaughtered?

Su Jin thought about each of them, but he did not suspect Ouyang Xiu.

"Do you still want to deny yourself to death? Do you want me to find someone to confront you?" Zhao Zhen's temper was originally very gentle and gentle, but at this moment he also lost his demeanor, and the memorial in his hand was slapping on the back of Su Jin's head. Knocking randomly, the memorial was broken into pieces, and little butterflies popped out one by one.

Su Jin's first reaction was that he couldn't survive today!The second reaction was, should I pick up the inkstone on the table and shine it on Zhao Zhen's head a few times; but Su Jin knew that even if he killed Zhao Zhen, he would have no way out. Even this Nuan Pavilion can't get out by itself.

For the current plan, I can only give in; Su Jin hurriedly knelt down and said: "The emperor calms down, I deserve death for my crime, I have indeed moved the army rations, but I have no choice but to."

"Is it reasonable for you to use the military rations? Let me ask you, why do you have no choice? Someone put a knife on your neck? Isn't it because you despise the court and don't take the law of the country seriously?"

Su Jin said aggrievedly: "The emperor calm down, Rong Chen will explain to you the reason, you are so angry, I can't explain it, since you are so angry, just order someone to kill the minister."

Zhao Zhen gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I want to kill you, but before killing you, you still have to make it clear to me."

Su Jin nodded and said: "Please sit and listen, Your Majesty, I will tell you everything."

Zhao Zhen snorted, sat down behind the desk, took a sip of tea to calm down, and said, "Get up and talk!"