The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

This is the first time that Su Jin has formally broken up with Zhao Zhen. The incident in Yangzhou last time was a bit of a shambles, and he had no idea, but this time Su Jin knew that Zhao Zhen would not kill him in a fit of anger. own.

The reason is very simple. Zhao Zhen is currently asking for himself. What he is doing now is legally replaced by others. If it is not for himself, the Yeli tribe will not be sold to the army of the Song Dynasty at all. The livelihood of hundreds of thousands of people will be in difficulty.

The profits from Baoshan briquettes are quite rich, but Su Jin used a large part of it for the construction of the Northwest and the livelihood of the people. Naturally, the purpose of doing so is not entirely for the people, but a large part is to calm the complaints in the court .

At first, Zhao Zhen thought that Yindong was just a barren land, so he casually sealed it to Su Jin in order to pay off the debt, but he didn't expect that Su Jin would find the charcoal somewhere. Zhao Zhen suspected that Su Jin had made a cover for himself; Therefore, a large part of the money was used to replace the court's salary, military pay and other expenses, in order to appease the court's anger.

Last year, the Qinfeng and Jingyuan roads basically did not require the imperial court to spend money. Comparing the two, they are also places of war reconstruction. The Yanyan and Huanqing roads asked the imperial court for food relief nearly 260 million shi last year. The sum of cash and silver relief funds, funds for rebuilding the fort, and salaries of military officials added up to nearly 80 yuan. How can there be no number in the heart? [

In addition, the number of war horses traded over several times is close to 50, and the imperial court allocated less than [-] shi for food. Su Jin almost gave the imperial court [-] war horses for nothing. , is enough to make the entire court feel embarrassed; Su Jin is not too publicized, only Zhao Zhen and a few ministers know about these things, and it takes care of the court's face, which is also Su Jin's status in Zhao Zhen's mind One of the reasons for the high.

Today, Su Jin was on fire in his heart. He dared to challenge Zhao Zhen because of his confidence. Although the majesty of the emperor cannot be offended, Su Jin is a person who travels through after all. There is a distinction between honor and inferiority.

Of course, Su Jin also knows how to restrain himself. His willingness to let Zhao Zhen resolve the matter in the early court was a step back. If Zhao Zhen was forced to express his position at that time, Zhao Zhen was about to go berserk, and it might be counterproductive.

Of course Su Jin understands that Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and the others will not end up in the morning, they will overwhelm everyone, maybe Yan Shu will say such a few words to intercede, but Du Yan and his party members will definitely clamor However, there are not many people in the current court who dare to intercede desperately, because it is easy to be falsely accused of being Han Fan's accomplices, even if they are ill at the time, it will be their turn to be unlucky afterwards.

The reason why Su Jin was willing to resolve this matter in the early morning was of course his consideration. He still had a hole card that he had not used. Taking advantage of the early weather, Su Jin was going to meet this hole card.

Xia Song's near Zhuque Gate

Su Jin ignored them, and went straight to the back house three times. As soon as he entered a courtyard gate on the left, he heard the sound of swishing through the sky. Nagoin fight together.

These four guards are very skilled. The guards outside are all three-legged cats. These people are at least eight-legged and nine-legged cats. Zhao Hu and Zhang Long who were fighting were unable to get away. The nursing home is the personal guard protecting Xia Song, so it's not surprising that they are skilled.

Su Jin didn't have time to watch the fight, so he walked quickly to the stone steps in front of the house and was about to speak when he saw the black floral curtain lifted, and two people came out from inside, one of them turned around and left as soon as he saw Su Jin.

With sharp eyes, Su Jin said loudly: "Hey, isn't this Du Shumi? What a coincidence. I planned to visit you after meeting my father-in-law. I didn't expect to meet here by chance, but I saved a lot of effort."

It was Du Yan and Xia Song who came out. They were discussing in the study about putting pressure on Zhao Zhen to punish Han Fan and others. Hearing the ping-pong outside, Xia Song planned to come out and scold them.

"Su Jin? What are you doing here? Why are you so polite that you brought someone to the old man's house." Xia Song's face was full of anger, her beard curled up.

Su Jin clasped his hands and said with a smile: "My son-in-law came to visit Mr. Taishan, but your gatekeeper looked down on me and drove me out. My son-in-law had no choice but to force my way in."

Xia Song blushed and reprimanded: "What are you talking nonsense for? Who is your father-in-law?"

Su Jin smiled and said, "You don't recognize your son-in-law? Then I will announce the marriage certificate."

Xia Song cursed secretly, and shouted: "If you don't back down, get out."

The four nurses hurriedly stopped, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu also got out, standing beside Su Jin profusely sweating and wheezing.

"Why are you looking for this old man?" Xia Song asked.

Su Jin said: "Do you have the heart to let your son-in-law stand in the yard and talk?"

Xia Song's face was ashen, without any invitation, he turned and entered the room.Du Yan also hurried into the house, Su Jin smiled and ordered Zhao Hu and Zhang Long to hold the door and lift the curtain to enter the house.

Xia Song's study room is spacious, elegant and clean. Su Jin wrinkled his nose and smiled and said, "Isn't this the fragrant cake from Baoshan? It seems that my father-in-law likes to use it. Next time, I will ask Ling'er to bring you some more baskets when I return to Beijing." Come, do you like vanilla or lily?"

Xia Song sat up in the case with an expression on his face and said: "Why are you talking nonsense? What is the purpose of breaking into the old man's house? Talk about something, and get out of here."

Su Jin laughed and said: "My father-in-law is really rude to my son-in-law, but my son-in-law does not admit that he broke in. This is my house, so I can't come in?"

Xia Song said angrily: "When did it become your house?"

Su Jin said: "Huh? Are there any other children under the father-in-law's knees? Ling'er is your only daughter. After the father-in-law dies, don't all these belong to me?"

Xia Song was so angry that he cursed angrily: "If you talk nonsense again, the old man will order someone to beat you out."

Su Jin laughed and said: "Father-in-law, calm down, I'm here to report a good news to you."