Lonely non-good minister

In the Taihua Hall, before Emperor Taikang moved to the dragon chair and sat down, the prince hurriedly led Song Shi to kneel down.

This action made Emperor Taikang slightly startled, after a few back and forth thoughts, he sat down and asked slowly: "Is there any important matter for the crown prince to tell me today?"

The prince has gotten used to his teasing, clasped his fists and said: "I am ashamed, I have been in the East Palace for more than ten years, but I have failed to do my best to benefit the people. I don’t know that people’s livelihood is already so difficult, if Song Yuan hadn’t written a letter, my son and minister would still be fascinated by power tricks, thinking about it these days, I feel extremely ashamed.”

Is he here to plead guilty?

Emperor Taikang felt that the sun was coming out from the west, and Changde was also confused, neither of them said anything, listening to him quietly.

The crown prince raised his head: "Those dignitaries who exploited the common people are the blood-sucking poisonous insects on the muscles and bones of the Great Wei Dynasty. My ministers have been in contact with these people all year round, but they have forgotten that as a heir, the people of the world should be the leader, not just for the sake of people's hearts. My son knows his mistake."

Emperor Taikang realized that he wanted to make a clean break with those people, so he moved his body a little: "It is a blessing to know how to return from the wrong way."

The prince's face became more and more ashamed: "As a prince, he has neglected his duties. My son just wants to find an opportunity to make up for it, and I ask my father to agree."

Emperor Taikang didn't speak, his old face could no longer see happiness or anger, and he didn't say a word, feeling oppressed immediately.

"Your Majesty, Sun'er has been in charge of local civil affairs for many years, and knows that what Yuan'er said is true. The current farmland policy is no longer applicable. Therefore, Sun'er believes that the reform of the farmland policy is imminent." Song Shi introduced the topic.

Emperor Taikang knew it well, glanced at Song Shi, and asked the prince, "The prince also thinks so?"

"Yes." The prince's answer was sonorous and forceful: "The people's food, clothing and health are the foundation of the great Wei's national strength. The lifeblood of the Great Wei must not be controlled by the powerful."

Emperor Taikang was very relieved that he could have this realization: "You can think so, and you are worthy of the status of the crown prince."

Just worthy of this status?
The prince knew that it was not so easy for him to believe in himself, and he always had to take some practical actions.

"Huo Ying has thoroughly investigated the backer behind Leping Fushen, and I will definitely try my best to help." The prince volunteered.

These words surprised Emperor Taikang, it was already very rare to put on a show on weekdays, but this time he still wanted to act?
The prince didn't talk nonsense, took Song Shi and left, and then ordered Song Shi to send all those things to Tingwei's mansion.

He figured it out, now is not the time for anyone who is well-liked to be in power, he is the prince, as long as he is not deposed, then he can take the throne as a matter of course, why bother to fight with the King of Zhongshan for nothing.

Song Shi responded, and personally sent the things to Tingwei's mansion. Tingwei looked at the names on the documents, and in the summer, he felt cold sweat, holding the documents, he was a bit afraid to read them, and after a few times of deliberation, he decided to Cautiously asked Song Shi.

"I beg His Royal Highness to give you a way to survive."

Song Shi was drinking tea, when he heard the words, he just said indifferently: "You can find the way to survive if you investigate the truth, it's just where the things come from, you should know how to say it?"

Ting Wei was stunned for a moment, and almost knelt down: "This official is stupid and dull, please tell me clearly."

"These people are all friends with the East Palace, but they are too greedy, blocking the way of life for the common people of the Great Wei. As the heir, His Royal Highness, the crown prince, naturally takes all the people of the world as the most important thing. He was bewitched by them in the past, and he didn't know that the suffering of the people had already arrived. Such a heinous situation, after listening to Le Ping's memorial, I was shocked and realized that I will do my best to benefit the people, but His Royal Highness is kind and does not want to chill people's hearts."

Ting Wei understood, and immediately said: "His Royal Highness cares about the common people, and the ministers are ashamed of themselves. Such a trivial matter, of course, will not implicate His Highness, and let those villains slander and slander His Highness."

Song Shi was satisfied with his sense of humor: "You take the things, check what you can check, and send what you can't find to Huo Ying. You must not delay the matter."

"Yes, I understand." Ting Wei quickly responded.

Only then was Song Shi satisfied. He came back because of the funeral ceremony of Empress Zhenjing, and he had to return to the local office in a hundred days. Before that, Song Shi specifically asked the crown prince for instructions and rushed to Leping himself.

He didn't have a deep impression of Song Yuan, he just remembered that he was a very well-behaved child who followed Song Chun, but he had such courage and thought to touch things that no one dared to touch, so Song Shi felt that he It is necessary to see in person.

As soon as we entered the territory of Leping, we saw more than a dozen old and young men in twos and threes scattered on the wasteland with weeds up to their waists to cultivate and dig the ground. The women brought bamboo baskets to deliver water and food, and the children played around. The scorching sun Underneath, their smiles were heartfelt and sincere, and their tiredness could not be concealed.

The entourage had already inquired clearly. Seeing Song Shi's attention, he immediately said: "Half a month ago, Leping County issued a notice that all unowned wasteland can be reclaimed. Much of it is owned by the common people, free of tax for one year, and a water conservancy map is also posted, telling the villages that the land passed by the water conservancy cannot be occupied for reclamation, and if there is a good land occupied, the yamen will appropriately compensate for the grain.”

"This is the real benefit for the people." Song Shi only felt ashamed.

The entourage hurriedly said: "The ninth son who is in charge of civil affairs has no foundation and was placed by the emperor as the Leping county magistrate. The emperor and the prince of Zhongshan will help him in everything. Naturally, he is confident and will not think too much. If it is someone else , for the sake of official career, you have to restrain yourself."

"He's the only one in charge of civil affairs."

They continued on their way and saw many people digging land along the way. They also saw a few officials and craftsmen interspersed in the fields to measure the terrain for the direction of water conservancy. Sometimes they could see the chief of the village pleading with the officials, saying that where there are big rivers and ditches, Can it be used together.

It was hard to see these situations in other places, and the more he saw them, the more Song Shi wanted to see Song Yuan.

They came in secret and didn't tell others, so Song Shi didn't go to the Yamen, he just found a place to stay in an inn outside, taking advantage of the fine weather the next day, he went to the Yamen.

He wanted to find a reason to go in, but when he arrived at the door, he saw Song Yuan and Wei Yan strolling out of the alley in front, Song Shi hurriedly followed, but Song Yuan just came out to look for food.

She and Wei Yan sat down at the small stall at the entrance of the alley, and each of them ate a bowl of shredded pork noodles. Not long after, Wei Yan saw Song Shi, and he hurriedly reminded Song Yuan that Song Shi also left by himself. past.

Song Yuan looked at him, a trace of surprise flashed across his face, but he soon put on a smile: "Why didn't my cousin tell me when he arrived in Leping?"