I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 139: An official’s son marries the queen’s daughter, Su Liang’s financial sponsor

On the third day of September, night falls.

The weather is cool.

In front of the Sangjia tiles, the colorful building is bright, and there is an endless stream of cars and horses, which is very noisy.

Recently, two more female sumo wrestlers have arrived in Wazili.

One person is called Sai Zhang Fei, and the other person is called Sheng Fan Kuai.

It is said that he is only [-] years old, has a very fair complexion, and looks like one of the best in a thousand, but he has a muscular body and is very powerful when fighting.

The idle dandies in Bianjing City like this kind of stimulation.

Cao Yi has always been a frequent visitor here.

At this moment, Su Liang was sitting in the teahouse opposite Sangjia Wazi, slowly drinking tea.

He is waiting for Cao Yi.

Cao Guojiu was the donor suitable for raising funds to build a private school among Su Liang.

To be precise, it should be the "Zhending Cao" family of a high-ranking family.

The Cao family is very rich.

Especially after March this year, I was very rich.

When Empress Cao got married, her uncle Cao Cong took a sky-high dowry. Because Zhao Zhen didn't like Empress Cao, he never rewarded the Cao family, causing Cao Cong to owe a lot of debt.

But all this changed after Queen Cao became pregnant.

After Empress Cao became pregnant, the relationship between Zhao Zhen and Empress Cao improved significantly.

In March of this year, Zhao Zhen rewarded the Cao family generously.

Not only did he make up for Cao Cong's debt for the year, but he also took out internal treasury expenses to make up for all the previous rewards.

In the current Cao family, Cao Yi's generation is basically low-level military generals, and it is difficult for them to be promoted. However, some members of the clan are doing well in business and have accumulated a lot of money.

As for Su Liang, he was kind to the Cao family.

He wanted to see if he could get the Cao family to take over this matter.

……

Soon.

Cao Yi trotted to the private room where Su Liang was.

"Jing Ming, if you see me, call me and I will come. If my servant hadn't reminded you, I wouldn't have known you were waiting for me here!"

The elders of the Cao family specifically said at an internal family meeting: Su Liang is the benefactor of the Cao family, and he will always help when he needs help.

Cao Yi was very kind to Su Liang and treated him as if he were a benefactor.

Su Liang smiled and said: "How can I delay my uncle's appreciation of female sumo wrestlers?"

"Haha, just a little fun, just a little fun." Cao Yan's face turned red and he sat down.

Su Liang took out a document and handed it to Cao Yan.

Cao Yi couldn't help but feel happy.

The last time Su Liang came to see him, he handed over a document, and then there was the Southern Suburb Market.

Cao Yi read it carefully. After reading it, he looked at Su Liang who was drinking tea and asked doubtfully: "This... this kind of unreliable and luck-improving strategy, can the officials agree?"

"Cough...cough..."

Su Liang suddenly choked on his tea.

now.

Only then did he realize that the "Hundred Schools of Learning" was so irrelevant in the eyes of current officials.

Su Liang adjusted his breathing and said: "The officials didn't agree, and the courtiers didn't agree either. Then I... wanted to do it myself and build a private school!"

"Private study? That must be very interesting. Is there any way to cultivate immortality and ask questions?"

Su Liang smiled slightly: "If Uncle Guo is willing to take over this matter, I can."

Cao Yi was a smart man and immediately understood Su Liang's intention.

"You mean, this private school wants my Cao family to pay for it?"

"Not only do I want to provide money, I want Uncle Guo to resign from his official position and do his best to do this!" Su Liang said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yi's head shook like a rattle.

"Brother Jingming, don't be joking. If I resign my official position, my uncle will beat me to death, and my sister will not allow it!"

Su Liang took a sip of tea and curved the corners of his mouth.

"At present, the military affairs of the Cao family are in decline. The young talents of the Cao family are all low-level generals. There is no war in sight. You are waiting in fear in front of the palace. What is your future?"

"You wander around in the forbidden area during the day. It's extremely boring. What's the point of seeking pleasure in a place like this at night, day after day? A good man should make great achievements and do what others can't do!"

Su Liang's words.

Every sentence stuck in Cao Yi's heart.

He had indeed had enough of this kind of life where he could see the end at a glance.

Su Liang continued: "In addition to himself, Uncle Guo should also think about the future of the Cao family."

"If the Queen gives birth to a baby in October, and next year Zhang Meiren and Miao Zhaoyi will also give birth to a baby, and the three sons will compete for the crown prince, might the Cao family help the Queen?"

Cao Yi was immediately speechless.

The status of generals is already low.

They wanted to help but couldn't help at all, and Queen Cao also ordered them to avoid suspicion at all times.

"You can't help! But Zhang Yaozuo will definitely take advantage of Zhang Meiren's favor to climb to a higher position!"

"I am not saying this to make the Cao family fight with the Zhang family, but I want to say that if a fight breaks out, the Cao family must be able to protect themselves."

Cao Yi nodded, he knew very well.

The court seemed harmonious.

But once an official family has two or three sons, the court officials will immediately take sides, because everyone wants to take advantage of the dragon.

And this time.

It is very important whether the backbone of the harem's mother-in-law is hard or not. "If the Cao family can help me build this private school, as long as I have some achievements, the Cao family will be able to stand up straight, and maybe even leave a name in history. Maybe we can cultivate a figure like Lu Ban or Zhang Heng!"

"Even if it fails, in three to five years, you can still enter the military service with the help of your family. No matter what you try, you will not suffer a loss, it will just cost you an extra sum of money."

Cao Yi scratched his head and said: "This... this... is not a small amount of money, but if it can be done, I will be really proud!"

What Cao Yi is most interested in is that if this private school really cultivates a few talents who are useful to the country and people's livelihood, it will definitely slap those literati in the face.

As a military general, he was despised by civilian officials more than once.

Cao Yan thought for a moment and said: "This matter... I agree!"

Su Liang couldn't help but be overjoyed. He didn't expect it to be so simple.

Cao Yan continued: "However, it is useless for me to agree. I still need the consent of the family elders. I... will go back and tell them and I will give you an answer tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

Su Liang picked up the teacup and was about to throw it at Cao Yan.

The latter's way of speaking with big breaths is really annoying.

Immediately, both of them couldn't help laughing.

……

Two days later.

The Cao family replied: The matter of private education will be decided after the queen gives birth.

Su Liang couldn't help but sigh: "These people in the clan are so smart that they are almost becoming spirits. Now the hope of establishing a private school lies entirely in Empress Cao's belly."

……

September eleventh.

The day before Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao got married.

Zhao Zhen issued two edicts in a row.

First, he promoted Zhao Zongshi to the rank of General of the Right Guards and training envoy of the Yuezhou Regiment.

Secondly, Gao Taotao was granted the title of King of Jingzhao County.

These official positions are all good jobs with generous salaries and no need to do anything.

Immediately, the betrothal gift given by Zhao Zhen to Gao Taotao's natal family also spread to the people.

Ten thousand taels of silver, one hundred taels of gold, 50 guan of money, three hundred pieces each of silks, brocades, and silks, thirty pieces of porcelain...

This kind of betrothal gift is unprecedented.

Zhao Zongshi's biological father, Zhao Yunrang, spent almost no money and just decorated Zhao Zongshi's new house.

September [-]th.

The main street of Bianjing City is bustling with colorful ribbons.

The marriage specifications of Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao were almost in accordance with those of the crown prince and his concubine.

When Zhao Zhen traveled, he was accompanied by a royal honor guard, a royal band, and a hundred honor guards.

Four horses pull the cart with a purple circular canopy.

The procession of carriages and horses occupied half of the street.

The motorcade set out from the ban, bypassed the Runan County Prince's Mansion, and then returned to the ban, paid homage in front of Zhao Zhen and Queen Cao, and then returned to the Runan County Prince's Mansion.

The bride-to-be's motorcade was accompanied by winds and gongs and drums along the way.

There was a palace maid in front carrying a bamboo basket, scattering millet, soybeans, copper coins, fruits, etc., attracting a crowd of children to follow and pick up.

Su Liang and Tang Wanmei also went to have a wedding banquet, feeling very happy.

Such a happy event has not happened in Bianjing City for a long time!

……

Two days later.

Su Liang's "Hundred Schools of Learning" was circulated.

Among them, Su Liang's plan to raise funds to build a private school also spread throughout Bianjing.

Su Liang knew that someone must have done this deliberately, waiting for him to be embarrassed!
after all.

Nearly half a month has passed, and Su Liang has not mentioned the matter of establishing a private school again.

And no one who paid for it was found.

This incident also caused some scholars to have some resentment towards Su Liang.

They thought that Su Liangnai wanted to make friends with the people and earn a good reputation with such eye-catching memorials, which was really a shame for scholars all over the world.

Folk rumors have always been like this.

Any rumors that can spark discussion tend to spread quickly and far.

Moreover, once you defend yourself, it will become darker and darker.

Su Liang ignored it at all.

What Taiwan's admonishers have to do is to offend people. The merits and demerits of right and wrong will be discussed by future generations.

Another day.

Su Liang suddenly received a personal letter from Zhang Yaozuo.

Zhang Yaozuo spent three pages praising Su Liang's talent, character and official achievements.

Just when Su Liang was confused and confused, the last half page finally said what Zhang Yaozuo wanted to say.

Zhang Yaozuo wanted to help Su Liang build a private school.

But the premise is that Su Liang will help him issue the promotion edict from Zhongshu Province.

In addition, Zhang Yaozuo also promised Su Liang that if Zhang Mei gave birth to a dragon son, he would make Su Liang the prince's mentor.

Su Liang couldn't help but sigh, Zhang Mei and Zhang Yaozuo were really fighting for their future and great cause!

If they were praising Zhao Zongshi, I'm afraid Zhao Zongshi would have become the crown prince a few years ago.

It's a pity that everything is in vain if a person's moral character is not up to par.

When Su Liang wrote a reply, he wrote one sentence: Jing Ming is frightened and does not dare to climb high. I hope you will forgive me.

(End of this chapter)