The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

After morning break the next morning, Su Jin felt that it was necessary to visit Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi Fubi and others. Although there seemed to be a grudge between him and them, the grudge was not caused by himself, and Su Jin would not treat him because of those famous officials. They are equally indifferent even if they are not salty, these people have the grace to support and help themselves.

The Privy Council is right in front of Wende Palace, which belongs to the former garden of Miyagi. Although Su Jin has been to Miyagi many times, he has never been here once, because Du Yan, Xia Song and others have always controlled the Privy Council. Jin didn't have a chance to stay here either.

However, the Privy Council is not a strict and tall yamen. It looks like an ordinary house. There are seventeen houses in total. and the office of the Deputy Envoy of the Privy Council, as well as the warehouse for storing various documents and files.

When Su Jin stepped into the gate of the Privy Council, he was immediately recognized by the scribes in the front hall. Now in the Song Dynasty, Su Jin is also considered a famous figure. The rising stars naturally become the best talking points in the leisure time of the officials of the major yamen.

Seeing Su Jin, a petty official rushed forward to greet him, and Su Jin returned the salute and asked with a smile, "Are the privy officials in the yamen?"

The little official said: "Private Du just went out to inspect the ordnance department's supervision of the manufacture of weapons and armor. A few vice-principals are now in the office to discuss matters."

Su Jin said in his heart: Du Yan can't do anything alone now. The Privy Council doesn't even take him to play with him. Don't ask, Fan Zhongyan and others must be discussing the reform, and Du Yan can't play.

The clerk led the way and led Su Jin into the courtyard. The clerk asked Su Jin to stand in the courtyard later and go to report on his own. He heard the laughter of several people in the room, among which Han Qi's laughter was the most uninhibited, but suddenly the laughter stopped abruptly.

"What is he here for? Go and ask him to leave, just say I'm not free." Han Qi's voice came.

"Han Shuai don't want to be like this, don't turn your eyes to each other if you disagree, wouldn't it be out of style to do so." Fan Zhongyan's quiet voice sounded.

Fu Bi also said: "Yes, Su Jin can be regarded as a competent official, and he did not oppose the reform. Besides, he was the first to put forward the ten disadvantages of the policy. We still refer to his suggestions for many articles."

Han Qi said coldly: "So what? If you just talk about it and don't practice fake moves, who can say that you can't? The most important thing is to actually do it. I, Han Qi, don't like people who talk empty words. That's my temperament."

Fan Zhongyan laughed, and said something in a low voice, after a while the little official bowed out, walked up to Su Jin and said: "Several privy lords, invite Su lord to come in."

Su Jin nodded and said, "Thank you very much." After saying that, she walked up the long corridor and came to the door in full clothes.

The door was open, and Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, and Fu Bi were sitting at the edge of a table, looking at the door, seeing Su Jin appearing, Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi stood up to greet him, while Han Qi sat still with a dark face.

"I'm bothering the adults, Su Jin came to see me." Su Jin bowed his hands and saluted.

Fan Zhongyan said with a smile: "Rare visitors, Mr. Su traveled thousands of miles back to Beijing. He planned to visit in person, but he was delayed due to busy business. Instead, he asked Mr. Su to come first. I'm so sorry."

Su Jin smiled and said: "How dare you, you gentlemen have a lot of affairs at hand. If I hadn't got up and returned to Qinzhou in the afternoon, I wouldn't bother you at this time. I came to see you on this trip, and I came to say goodbye."

Fan Zhongyan let out a sigh and said, "Leaving so soon? How is the situation in the northwest?"

Su Jindao: "It's fairly stable. We are currently working hard to build seven or eight fortresses in the north of Weizhou. In addition, the spring planting is coming to an end, and there are still a few ditches that have not been completed. I will urge them to complete the work when I go back, so as not to delay the rice. irrigation."

Fan Zhongyan sighed: "Sure enough, he is a person who does practical things. There is Mr. Su in the northwest, and you will be restored to life in a short time. The emperor sent you to the northwest. He is a rare talent in the Song Dynasty."

Su Jin smiled and said: "I can't do it, just a few people are the ones who do big things. I can't do big things, I can only do the chores at hand."

With a complicated expression, Fu Bi pointed to a chair and said, "Master Su, please sit down. I'll order someone to watch tea."

Su Jin bowed his hands in thanks, and sat on the chair, which was facing Han Qi, looking at Han Qi's stinky face, Su Jin was a little embarrassed. [

"How is Master San Si? Master Su is going to visit, right? Master San Si will go to court in three days' time." Fu Bi asked apologetically.

Su Jin said: "I've been there, it's true that I'm a little sick, but it's a serious one."

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"Did Lord San Si scold me severely?" Fu Bi said.

Su Jin smiled and said: "Of course there are complaints. Although the political views are different, but after all, he is the father-in-law of the rich brother, and he must abide by the rules and regulations. The rich brother should also visit him."

Fu Bi frowned and said, "I don't know Gang Chang's etiquette. I went out a few times and was scolded by him, and all the gifts I asked Yang Cha to bring were thrown on the street by him. Lord San Si has a very violent temper."

Su Jin chuckled and said, "It's fine if you want it, it's up to Lord Sansi how to do it."

Fu Bi nodded and said, "That's what I said..."

Han Qi interjected in a cold voice: "It turns out that Mr. Su, who is wise and safe, is here to speak for others. Why should I come so free?"

Su Jin cupped his hands and said: "How dare you, Han Shuai misunderstood, Brother Fu only said a few words when he mentioned me, I did come to meet some adults, Su Jin was deeply supported and taught by them, and he always regarded them as teachers in his heart , This time I returned to Beijing to prepare some small gifts and sent them to your homes, and I also came to say goodbye."

Han Qi said: "That's not something I dare to do. Mr. Su knows how to hide his strength and bide his time now. If the court is such a big deal, you can't even invite it. Why are you treating me as a teacher?"

Su Jin frowned and said: "Han Shuai, I have already stated my position on the matter of change. Su Jin admires the heart of the adults for the country and the people, but I really do not agree with such radical actions. I would like to persuade the adults again. Reforms should not be too radical, but must be done slowly. If you are too radical, you will suffer even worse. Su Jin is not a person who is wise and protects himself. Han Shuai can go and investigate my Su Jin's past trips. I have only one principle in my actions. No matter how difficult and dangerous it is to do what must be done, it seems to me unwise to do what you know you can't do."

Han Qi changed his face and said, "You mean, it's unwise for us to seek a strategy for the prosperity of the Great Song Dynasty?"

Su Jindao: "It's really good to think about the country and society of the Great Song Dynasty, but it also depends on when and what the situation is. The most urgent thing in my Great Song Dynasty now is to keep alive. Several years of wars, several famines, and the people's poverty; Although it is necessary to do things, it needs to be done slowly, taking advantage of the situation, and blindly advancing, it may cause shocks in the government and the public, and a trend of panic."

Han Qi sneered and said, "How do I think this is what a timid old master said. You, a teenager, are so old-fashioned. It's not as good as Fan Shuai and I who know our destiny." People's courage; knowing that there are many disadvantages, how can you sit idly by? I misread you."

Su Jin said softly: "You didn't see me wrong, you will know in the future; everyone has their own ideas, and that's all I can say."

Han Qi laughed and said: "This is the so-called difference of ways and not conspiring with each other. Even so, Mr. Su needs to give some advice. I don't need your advice."

Su Jin smiled wryly: "Okay, I'll just shut up."

The conversation between the two was full of gunpowder, Fan Zhongyan didn't want to see such a situation, so he explained with a smile: "The two of you are arguing about state affairs, and there is no right or wrong; but Mr. Su, I have to say that you I really missed this good show, the emperor made up his mind to change the law, this is a rare opportunity in a thousand years, and it is the time for me and other courtiers to show their strengths, looking forward and backward will not achieve great things."

Su Jin remained silent, and Fan Zhongyan picked up a few pieces of paper from the case and handed them to Su Jin, saying: "Master Su, you can take a look at the reform articles we have drafted, and soon this article will be announced to the world for implementation; many of them are similar to yours." The ten disadvantages of policy theory are similar; the old man knows that you really want to change the disadvantages of the court, don't you want to see the realization of what you want in your heart?"

Su Jin looked at the neatly packed reform clauses, feeling mixed feelings in his heart. The reform was already imminent, and it would be useless to persuade him at this time. The matter had reached the point where the door was closed, but Su Jin understood , the real counterattack is coming, Su Jin can only remind one last time.

Su Jin got up and cupped his hands and said: "The adults are busy with their affairs, Su Jin can't bother you too much, so I'm leaving; Fan Shuai, Han Shuai, Brother Fu, reform is a good thing, but the old saying goes: "Fortune comes with misfortune. You should take care of yourself, think twice before you act, and at the same time, beware of villains' backstabbing. Once this clause is implemented, it will offend a large group of people. The adults should be mentally prepared and pay more attention to the emperor's words and deeds. Enough is enough."

Fan Zhongyan smiled and said, "Thank you Master Su for reminding me."

Su Jin could hear Fan Zhongyan's perfunctory intention, got up and said goodbye, Han Qi's voice came from behind and said: "Master Su, please take back the gift that was sent to my house, otherwise the old man will throw it in the same place." outside the door."

Su Jin paused for a moment, didn't look back, and only said softly, "Han Shuai can throw it away if he wants to. Su Jin just wants to express his reverence, as long as he feels ashamed."