I studied in modern times

Chapter 978 Copying Old Liu's Homework

"Everyone, this is the report that the Investigation Bureau has sent back from various inns in Bian Jing in recent days..." Shi Deyi lowered his head and handed a large pile of documents to Zhao Xu.

"Yes!" Zhao Xu took the documents and glanced at them.

Basically, they were reports sent back from various branches under the Investigation Department and from various government offices in the inner and outer cities of Bianjing.

Looking at these written reports, Zhao Xu was filled with emotion.

Over the past three years, the Investigation Department has gradually grown stronger without anyone noticing.

Patrol soldiers were spread throughout the inner and outer city quarters, deep into the streets and alleys.

As a result, the scale of the Investigation Bureau continued to expand.

There are more than two thousand regular soldiers alone.

There were also a large number of peripheral members - for example, those active storytellers in the market, the well-known ruffians in the streets and alleys, and those brokers who had a wide range of friends and were active in various cities in Bianjing...

Thus, an impenetrable network was woven in the city of Bianjing and even in the entire Kaifeng Prefecture.

The nodes of this network are located in those foot shops, brothels, and night markets.

The loggers and their peripheral members are active among them.

This was Zhao Xu's direct instruction.

After he used Shi Deyi to control the Investigation Department, he issued the order.

Because he knew that these places were natural political fields.

At the same time, it is also the place where one can observe the situation of the people most directly.

Therefore, Zhao Xu directly copied the homework of Modern Lighthouse Buddha Bole.

Let the logicians infiltrate directly!
Mingle with the idlers in the foot shop!
In this way, they could not only use the foot shop to stir up and guide public opinion, but also nip danger and revolution in the bud.

It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!
This time is just average!
Following the patrolmen, they were active in shoe shops, brothels, taverns and night markets.

According to the report from the Investigation Department, the fortune tellers and lawyers in the capital are now becoming very popular.

A large number of people are trying every means to send their children to study under these people.

After casually flipping through the report from the Investigation Department, Zhao Xu and Shi De said, "I know, take note..."

Shi Deyi raised his head.

"Pass my oral instructions to Han Gonglian, the judge of mathematics, and Cui Taifu, the judge of law..."

"Let them go to the capital and ask for more places for mathematics and law... and follow the example of the Imperial College, where three houses are set up for study, and ask for the first place in mathematics and law, and grant the highest place in mathematics and law!"

"Yes!" Shi Deyi bowed and accepted the order.

Zhao Xu looked at him and asked, "By the way, everyone knows, what is the situation of the various residences of the royal family?"

"Reporting to everyone, I have followed the imperial decree and selected some clever, loyal, and reliable royal family members from Guangqin's house and Muqin's house..."

"And they have been allowed to get close to those members of the royal family who are knowledgeable in mathematics and criminal law..."

At this point, Shi Deyi raised his head cautiously and observed Zhao Xu's expression. After seeing Zhao Xu's joy, he said, "I think it won't be long before the royal family's interest in mathematics and law flourishes!"

Zhao Xu nodded: "Good!"

"The royal family is my flesh and blood!"

"The emergence of many talented people in the royal family is also a blessing for the country!"

"However, the royal family cannot only produce talents in mathematics and criminal law!"

"There should also be someone who is proficient in mechanics and construction!"

"I know you can pay more attention to this aspect in the future!"

He acted with a righteous attitude, completely seeking the welfare of his clan uncles and brothers.

He never mentioned the royal family members living in Prince Pu's residence and Qinxian's residence.

Those cousins ​​and uncles who were obviously closer to him.

Who said that the royal family members living in Prince Pu’s residence and Qinxian’s residence could really threaten his throne?
Shi Deyi knew this very well. He bowed and flattered: "If the clan members knew what you are thinking, they would definitely be grateful and thank God for the grace!"

Zhao Xu laughed, but the historical materials he had read in modern times flashed through his mind.

During the Jingkang Incident, all members of the Song royal family, regardless of gender, age or status, were captured by the Jin army and taken to Wuguo City, where they were humiliated along with Zhao Ji and his sons.

Only a few people managed to escape and flee south to Lin'an.

After migrating south, the royal family escaped the disaster and reproduced in Lin'an, but before the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty, they were betrayed by the Pu family in Quanzhou.

As a result, not a single descendant of the Zhao family was left alive.

Although, the Zhao clan and the Zhao emperor's family prosper and suffer together.

Logically speaking, it was reasonable for their entire family to be killed when the Zhao Song Dynasty fell.

After all, they were also beneficiaries of the Zhao Song Dynasty.

Can……

Zhao Xu still couldn't bear it.

At the same time, he also wanted to leave a way out or a way to revive for future generations.

So I started copying Lao Liu's homework.

Since Emperor Wu of Han adopted Lord Father Yan's advice and implemented the Enfeoffment Order, the Liu family was broken up into smaller units through the Enfeoffment Order and integrated into the streets and communities of the Han empire.

Therefore, when Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, he could only control the Liu family in Chang'an, but he could not control the Han clan relatives who had already been integrated into the world through the Enfeoffment Order.

Liu Xiu was able to rise from the fields and revive the Han Dynasty. By the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Han clan had flourished, and eventually a hero like Emperor Zhaolie Liu Bei emerged.

If Lu Meng had not crossed the river in white clothes and ambushed Guan Yu, Emperor Zhaolie would have had the opportunity to revive the Han Dynasty for the third time according to the strategy of Longzhong Plan!

Even though Liu Bei failed, the Liu clan members were still scattered throughout the states and counties across the country, hiding in the grass.

At the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Liu Yu, a descendant of Liu Jiao, King of Chu, rose from the grassroots and established the Liu Song regime.

Over the past thousand years, the prophecy of the Mao Jindao has been an indelible nightmare for emperors of every dynasty - the political appeal and influence of the Liu family are simply too great.

There are really too many descendants in the Liu family.

No one can guarantee that among these people, there won’t be another Liu Xiu, Liu Bei, Liu Yu or even Liu Yuan emerging!
Thinking of this, Zhao Xu looked to the north.

Because, right now in Shangjing City, there sits a Liao ruler who uses the name of 'Liu Hongji' to offer sacrifices to the heavens - Yelu Hongji!

In modern history books, there is even a Mongol Khan who called himself Liu Bilie.

So, this homework was really copied!

However, the system of the Song Dynasty did not allow for the use of the Enfeoffment Order to break the whole into smaller pieces.

Zhao Xu had no choice but to find a solution through the imperial examination.

Dozens of members of the royal family are scattered every year, and hundreds are scattered in ten years.

It not only reduced the burden on the court, but also provided a way out for the royal family and realized the strategy of breaking the whole into parts.

Even if in the future, there comes a bastard like Zhao Ji.

It is unlikely that the Zhao family will be wiped out in one fell swoop, so at least some of the descendants will be able to remain.

If you are lucky, you might be able to rise from the grassroots like Zhao Xiu or Zhao Bei.

At least, there won't be only Wanyan Gou left to choose from.

Thinking of Wanyan Gou, even though Zhao Xu was thick-skinned enough, he still couldn't help feeling ashamed.

That's so embarrassing!
Qin Jianquan, a descendant of Qin Hui, wrote in a poem: Since the Song Dynasty, few people have been called mercenaries. When I stand in front of his grave, I feel ashamed to have the surname Qin.

This is roughly what Zhao Xu felt in modern times after seeing Wanyan Gou's shameful behavior.

It's really shameful!
Thinking of this, Zhao Xu began to become murderous.

He wished he could go to Concubine Xing's house immediately and strangle that evil Zhao Ji to death!

Shi Deyi sensed Zhao Xu's murderous intent, and he quickly shrank his neck and bowed, saying, "Everyone, I beg to take my leave!"

Zhao Xu took a deep breath, suppressed his impulse, and nodded, "Go get busy!"

"Yes!" Shi Deyi felt as if he had been pardoned. He bowed again and said goodbye.

Zhao Xu looked at Shi Deyi's receding back and slowly hugged his arms.

"Zhao Ji..."

He bit his lip and said viciously: "Sooner or later, I will find you a way to die that will go down in history!"

Strangle him or poison him.

Too cheap for him!
He must be executed publicly and must be made infamous in history!
Otherwise, how could he be worthy of the millions of innocent soldiers and civilians who died because of him during the Jingkang Incident?

How can we face our ancestors by being implicated and having our bones opened and emptied?

……

The next day, Han Gonglian and Cui Taifu, the two tools, honestly followed Zhao Xu's instructions and submitted a petition to the court, requesting to expand the enrollment scale of mathematics and law, and to establish an assessment and promotion system in mathematics and law, following the example of the Imperial College's three-house system. At the same time, they begged to be the first in mathematics and law, and to be awarded the title of Jinshi in mathematics/law.

As for Dutang, Pu Zongmeng, who is now in charge of daily work, is actually a bootlicker.

When he saw the memorial submitted by Han Gonglian and Cui Taifu, he immediately summoned the ministers to the capital to discuss the matter, and then pushed for its passage with force.

Therefore, he immediately drafted a petition, signed it, and presented it to the palace.

When Empress Dowager Xiang received the letter from the capital, she saw the names of the ministers who had signed it and realized that they had all agreed. So she did not think much about it and approved it directly. She sent it down to the Menxia Province and handed it over to the Jieshi Zhong for review.

Gu Lin, the Imperial Censor on duty, carefully weighed the pros and cons after seeing the signatures of the prime minister and the approval of the empress dowager. Although he was very conflicted, he still did not dare to exercise his power of rejection - after all, the other party's reasons were legitimate and in line with the intention of the court, especially the current emperor, to revitalize mathematics and law.

If he dares to exercise his right to block and refute.

It is very likely that he directly rejected his position as a secretary!

Thus, Han Gonglian and Cui Taifu's request was transformed from a request into the court's policy and decree within one day.

The efficiency was so high and the speed was so fast that Fan Zhongyan burst into tears and Wang Anshi almost cried bitterly when he saw it.

The program has almost been finalized at this point.

The remaining matters were just details on how many more students should be added to the Department of Mathematics and Law, and how much the court should increase its annual funding.

And these things are not a problem.

Because today's education in the Song Dynasty, especially education in central schools, has no shortage of funds!
Who said that the houses in Bian Jing Academy are selling so well!

Today, there are still millions of strings of funds lying in the sealing pile warehouse!
So, Zhao Xu waved his hand and directly allocated 100,000 strings of cash for expansion to each of the Schools of Mathematics and Law. He also asked the Department of Stores and Houses to vacate several official offices and inns adjacent to the Schools of Mathematics and Law and allocate them to the Schools of Mathematics and Law as land for the new schools.

We can start construction as soon as the weather in Bianjing City clears up.

However, Zhao Xu did not wait too long, on the third day of the second month of the third year of Yuanyou.

The city of Bianjing, which had been shrouded in haze for more than two months, finally welcomed a sunny day.

The red sun is high in the sky, the sunshine is shining, and spring is back to the earth.

(End of this chapter)