I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 167 Su Liang’s long-lasting pie, the eve of heading to the northwest

March [-]th.

Zhongshu issued an edict to reduce troops, reducing a total of 30 soldiers.

The deadline shall be completed before the first day of July.

In addition to distributing the edict on disarmament to local and state military prisons, a simplified version was also published in the monthly newspapers of each state.

The intention is to make more people aware.

People are also encouraged to put forward relevant suggestions and submit them to the government.

As soon as this news came out, the group of literati in Bianjing City took the lead in discussing it.

"I really didn't expect that the imperial court would be so courageous. This is a strategy to enrich the country and benefit the people, but it also has risks. I'm afraid there will be military chaos!"

"We are so scared. We are so stubborn right now! We are not even afraid of fighting with Xixia. Why are we still afraid of those weak soldiers causing chaos?"

"That's right. Since the government abolished Xixia's annual gift, Xixia has become a paper tiger and doesn't dare to bare its teeth at us!"

"Xianggong Fan from the northwest, Xianggong Zeng from Hebei, and Xianggong Fu from Jingdong are all holding back their energy. Whoever dares to riot will be beaten!"

"Hmm, in my opinion, the royal family is getting more and more prosperous, and our official family is also getting more energetic. This is the blessing for the people of our Song Dynasty."

……

And this moment.

Zhao Zhen, wearing plain clothes, was sitting not far away.

After the troop reduction policy was issued, he went out incognito and listened to the people's thoughts on the streets.

Now after receiving the affirmation, I feel happy.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but think of what Su Liang once said: The official family takes a small step forward, while the Song Dynasty takes a big step forward.

At first, he thought it was a tacky compliment.

Only now did I realize that what Su Liang said was true.

Only if he is decisive, takes control of the overall situation, and expresses a clear attitude in everything, can all edicts and orders be executed smoothly.

The imperial court reduced its troops and the people rejoiced.

Soldiers are all raised by the common people.

After the reduction of troops, the court will definitely not increase taxes, which is undoubtedly great news for the people.

……

Jingdong Road, Qizhou, Zhouya Nei.

After Wang Anshi, the magistrate of Qizhou, saw the strategy of reducing troops, he looked at Sima Guang, the magistrate of Qizhou, with a smile on his face.

"Brother Jun Shi, can you see the deep meaning behind this troop reduction policy?"

Sima Guang smiled slightly and stretched out three fingers.

"Three floors."

Wang Anshi shook his head and stretched out five fingers.

"Five floors."

"Fifth floor?" Sima Guang started to list with confusion on his face.

"First, the opening of Tianzhang Pavilion at this time and the reduction of soldiers are actually the precursors of the reform of the entire Song Dynasty. If I guess correctly, at the beginning of next year, after the three-year reform of Qizhou is completed, the officials will propose the reform of the entire Song Dynasty. As for the reform What, it depends on what kind of reform summary the two of us can write!"

"Secondly, this is a precursor to the removal of redundant officials. It seems that the officials have made the ministers choose redundant soldiers. In fact, the removal of redundant officials is the big one. It will definitely become the focus of the reform in the entire Song Dynasty, but it will not be like Fan Fu's New Deal. Advance like crazy."

"Third, this move is to accumulate money for the national treasury. With money, the court can be strong-willed and face various problems that arise during the reform of the Song Dynasty."

Wang Anshi nodded.

Obviously these three levels were within his expectation.

Sima Guang thought for a moment and then said: "There is another level. This is a sign before the change of prime ministers in the two houses. Neither Chen Xiang nor Xia Shuxiang are suitable to be the chief officials of the two houses during the Song Dynasty's reform. They are too stubborn."

Wang Anshi nodded again.

"What is the fifth floor?" Sima Guang asked very curiously.

Wang Anshi took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "On the fifth floor, the officials have developed the intention to regain Yanyun."

"Isn't this possible? The official family has always advocated peace!" "That was the official family of the past. The current official family not only cares about the word "benevolence", he also wants to have the word "holy" to complete the unfinished work of the ancestors. Well, haven't you noticed that there are many strategies for elite troops in the strategy of reducing troops?"

"It's possible!" Sima Guang agreed.

"It's really a blessing for you and me to meet such officials. What brother Jing Ming said is true. The two of us are the pioneers of the Song Dynasty's reform. As long as the entire Song Dynasty's reform can enrich the Song Dynasty and enrich the people, our government will definitely point its sword at Yanyun. , it is also possible to destroy Xixia and Liao!" Wang Anshi said excitedly.

After saying this, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi raised their tea cups almost at the same time. After clinking their cups, they shouted together: "With the changes in Qizhou, we will create changes in the world!"

Su Liang's general outline of the Qizhou Reform was the biggest motivation for the two of them in the past two years.

Let them work hard every day and continuously introduce reform strategies.

Qizhou's reform is not considered a success if it only succeeds in Qizhou. Only if it succeeds in the Song Dynasty's reform can it be considered a real success.

……

a few days later.

Fan Zhongyan from the northwest, Zeng Gongliang from Hebei, and Fu Bi from Jingdong all presented memorials respectively.

The three men all solemnly promised in their memorials that they would make every effort to reduce troops and ensure that the task of reducing troops was completed within the specified time limit.

Everyone knows that it is difficult to reduce troops, especially in the northwest, Hebei, and Jingdong areas.

However, the three of them did not express any difficulty in their memorials.

Compared with Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song, whether it is their attitude towards work or their ability to govern, they are very decisive.

……

The first day of April, morning.

The imperial court's arrangements for Tai Jian were also finalized.

Tang Jie sat in charge of the Yushitai and supervised the reduction of the imperial army in Kaifeng Prefecture by the three yamen.

Gao Ruona, who serves as the censor and knows miscellaneous things, is still recovering from his illness.

Ouyang Xiu went to Hebei, which he was most familiar with.

Zuo Sijian told He Tan to go to Jingdong Road, and Su Liang went to the farthest northwest.

Four of the imperial censors, Fan Zhen, Zhou Yuan on the left, Zhengyan Zhao on the right, and Lu Xing, the supervisory censor, visited other roads and reported the reduction of soldiers in a timely manner.

When Su Liang went to the northwest, he took the initiative to invite him.

On the one hand, he wanted to meet Fan Zhongyan, whom he had known for a long time, and Di Qing, who was known as the star of martial arts.

On the other hand, he also wanted to see the level of the most powerful group of Forbidden Army in the Song Dynasty - the Northwest Forbidden Army (Western Army).

……

On the second day of April, the night before Su Liang left for the northwest.

Inside Su's house.

Su Zimu laughed brightly, riding on Su Liang's neck.

Su Liang ran around in the living room, enjoying the fun of father and son.

With a look of reluctance, Tang Wanmei packed Su Liang's luggage and told her from time to time: "It's bitterly cold in the northwest, so you must dress carefully. The people there are strong and strong, so don't go to certain dangerous places alone..."

Tang Ze was sitting in the middle hall, looking excited.

He stroked his beard and said: "Xian son-in-law, when you go to the northwest, you must ask Fan Gongduo for advice. He is the best person in the world! If it is convenient, it is best to ask for a picture, just ask for the sentence "First worry about the world" "Worry, then the world will be happy and happy.' Every time I read this sentence, I can't help but burst into tears. Fan Gong is so virtuous!"

"My son-in-law must ask for words and express my father-in-law's admiration for Mr. Fan!" Su Liang said with a smile.

Tang Ze stood up and said, "Leave Mu'er to me!"

After that, he looked towards the back room.

Su Liang suddenly realized that he might be out for two or three months, and Tang Wanmei would definitely be the most uncomfortable.

Immediately.

Su Zimu moved from Su Liang's neck to Tang Ze's neck.

Two small hands grasped Tang Ze's ears very skillfully.

Tang Ze held Su Zimu's short legs tightly and shouted as he walked: "horse horse, horse horse, little Mu'er, horse horse..."

(End of this chapter)