I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 305: At the end of the year meeting of the Reform Department, Su Liang was taken over by the Third Department!

It's almost dusk, in the front hall of Su's house.

Su Liang looked at the serious-looking Ouyang Xiu and the even more serious-looking Sun Fu, dumbfounded.

One is a Confucian scholar and the other is Wenzong. How to choose?

This is really a happy trouble.

Su Liang has communicated with Tang Ze and Tang Wanmei. They said that it is indeed too early to enroll at the beginning of next year, but if it is good for Su Zimu's future, they can accept it.

The pressure suddenly came to Su Liang.

It was impossible for Su Zimu to make a decision. What could a child under four years old know?

Su Liang also asked Su Zimu if he wanted to study.

Su Zimu's little head shook like a rattle. He liked movement rather than silence. The place he hated most was Su Liang's study.

Tang Ze taught him to recite poems, and he always recited them while singing.

children of this age.

No one wants to sit at the table, shake his head, and read some sage books.

Ouyang Xiu took the lead and said: "Jing Ming, you don't have to worry about offending us. We have informed you of our respective enlightenment plans. As Zimu's father, you can choose whoever you think can treat Zimu better. We all acceptable."

"Yes, you know our teaching methods, you choose!" Sun Fu also said.

These two people are sincerely interested in Su Zimu.

One wanted to train Su Zimu to become the future prime minister of the Song Dynasty, and the other wanted to train Su Zimu to become another Su Jingming.

After Su Liang hesitated for a moment, he handed over to the two of them respectively, and then said seriously: "Next year, I plan to send Zimu to Baijia Academy for enlightenment. When he is seven or eight years old and has his own ideas, I will let him Let’s choose between the two!”

"Sent to Baijia Academy for enlightenment? Jingming... are you... crazy?" Sun Fu looked confused.

In Sun Fu's eyes, Baijia College is a gathering place for outstanding people from all three religions and nine streams.

The people there can only be called craftsmen, and some of them even don't know how to read.

Even Liu Yong, who is famous all over the world.

In Sun Fu's eyes, he was also a loser.

Failure in the imperial examination, failure in serving as an official, failure in learning, and failure in writing articles and poems are also failures!

A good man should stand in the court and prove himself, rather than tinkering with sideline skills.

Ouyang Xiu also looked at Su Liang with confusion.

I don’t know why Su Liang sent Su Zimu to the big dye vat of Baijia Academy for enlightenment.

Su Liang smiled and said: "You two, if you are not the son of Su Jingming, you must become the younger Su Jingming or the prime minister. Zimu is at this age when he is innocent and romantic. At the moment, he regards the school as a prison. I don't want to let him." He became senile."

"At this age, it is time for curiosity. He should learn about all things and industries in the world, watch the green bamboos jointing after the rain, watch the willows bloom on the street, see how the wheat sprouts, and how a piece of wood changes. How can a piece of iron ore be forged into a chair?"

"At the moment, these are more important than studying. Last month, I took him to Baijia College. He ran around all afternoon and was very happy. When he is seven or eight years old, it will not be too late to start studying again. Everyone, please You know, Su Laoquan didn’t know how to read until he was twenty-five years old.”

"In the future, my son can take the imperial examination, go to the pavilion to study history, become an admonishing official, become a carpenter or a businessman..."

"But the premise is that I want him to become Su Zimu, not someone else. It's too early to put him on a road where he can see his future in ten or twenty years. His life will be boring. of!"

"If he gets bored after not staying at Baijia Academy for long, I will bring him back and let him experience more new things! Go hiking, swimming, hunting, horseback riding..."

"I believe that after he has experienced this, he will definitely be different from other children when he studies. Of course, if he likes to study, then let him make a choice, and then he may have to trouble you two again!"

……

After hearing what Su Liang said, Ouyang Xiu and Sun Fu thought about it, looked at each other, and suddenly raised their hands to Su Liang.

"Jingming, you taught me a lesson today. I've learned a lesson, but I was too dogmatic!" Sun Fu said.

Ouyang Xiu also sighed: "It makes sense. Life is so long, there is no need to rush so much. Don't focus on the end, but focus on the journey. Only by living up to your own heart can you achieve the end. Jingming, I didn't expect that you would have such awareness at such a young age. .”

Ouyang Xiu and Sun Fu seemed to have an epiphany. They perceived more truths than Su Liang said.

The two of them were excited and seemed to have a desire to create.

Su Liangliu couldn't keep the two of them from eating, so they left Su's house quickly, muttering to each other.

……

The afternoon of the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month.

The bright winter sun shines in the meeting hall of the Reform Department.

Zhao Zhen sat upright above.

Fan Zhongyan, Wang Yaochen, Fu Bi, Zeng Gongliang, Liang Shi, Su Liang, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang sat on both sides.

At this moment, everyone has a book of documents in front of them.

This document is called: Summary of the Two Years of Reform in the Song Dynasty.

This is a book of achievements, which can even be called a book of achievements of everyone here.

For two years.

Since the promulgation of the Land Acquisition Suppression Law.

The subsequent Green Crops Law, the Exemption Law, the Farmland Equalization Law, the Farmland Water Conservancy Law, and the Market Change Law have become mature.

The income of the state treasury and the people has increased a lot.

Theft and robbery in various state capitals have also been greatly reduced.

The one-hundred-day test policy for officials effectively improved the efficiency of officials in the Song Dynasty in handling political affairs.

The disarmament law, generals' art of war, and weapons supervision law implemented in the first half of this year also raised the military appearance and discipline of the Song Dynasty's imperial army to a higher level, and their combat effectiveness was significantly improved.

The reform has also gone through detours, such as the aborted armor-preserving method and horse-preserving method; there have also been surprises, such as the 500-heavy cavalry currently being trained.

Overall.

Everyone is very satisfied with the results of these two years of reforms. The national power of the Song Dynasty is booming and becoming stronger and stronger.

Zhao Zhen put down the document "Summary of the Two Years of Reform in the Song Dynasty" and said with a smile: "You have worked hard in the past two years!"

"Since the Reform of the Song Dynasty, we have first used various strategies to enrich the country and the people, so that the national treasury can be enriched and the people at the bottom can live and work in peace and contentment. Then, we have used the method of strengthening the army to gradually restore the strength of the soldiers. Although the road is long and long, more is needed. Time will take time to settle, but in the past two years, the results of the reform are visible to the naked eye..."

After Zhao Zhen summarized the situation of the past two years, he looked forward and asked with a smile: "What do you think the focus of next year's reform should be?"

"I believe that we should focus on the military and expand armaments in the northwest and Hebei to prepare for the expansion of the northwest and the recovery of Yanyun..."

"I believe that the emphasis should be placed on civil service examinations, and that various local states and counties still need to continue to expand state schools, county schools, libraries, etc...."

"I believe that water conservancy is the most important thing. The river is still raging. The river dams must be repaired at the beginning of the year. Other water systems should also be expanded..."

"I believe that farming is the most important thing, and armies from various regions should be organized to mainly cultivate wasteland, supplemented by building bridges and roads, to solve various problems that arise in the survival of the people..."

……

All the ministers were very excited. Come up with what you most want to do next year.

There were many talks and discussions, and everyone was very active in expressing their opinions.

at this time.

Zhao Zhen found that Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, had not said a word.

"Prime Minister Ji, why don't you speak?" Zhao Zhen asked with a smile.

Everyone else also looked at Wang Yaochen.

Wang Yaochen frowned and said: "The official family and the national treasury are a little richer than before, but... but the money is still not much, and we have to prevent unknown disasters and wars. As you mentioned, there are expansion of armaments and the construction of prefectures, schools and counties. Studying the library, repairing water conservancy, etc., each one is not a small amount of money, let alone doing them all, even if you do one thing, the three divisions will not be able to bear it!"

"Although we have achieved some results in the past two years, it is not the time to spend money yet. Your strategies are too expensive. I suggest you think of more ways to make money."

Zhao Zhen, Su Liang and other ministers were all lost in thought.

At present, the fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty mainly includes the two-acre tax, variable surcharge, commercial tax, salt, tea, wine, incense monopoly tax, official land income, etc.

And the one with the most expenses.

The first is military expenses, the second is official salaries, and the third is royal expenses, sacrifices, and rewards in the Song Dynasty.

Although some money has been saved through the reform, the green crop law requires capital, and if there are droughts, floods, pests, or wars, the national treasury will have to pay out money.

The income is high, and the expenses are also high.

Wang Yaochen continued: "Officials, I believe that the focus of next year's reform should be on making money, so that the national treasury will be more abundant, and then we can do things that cost money. If the national treasury is empty, the country will be unstable. In case of war, Or a disaster, that would be terrible!”

Zhao Zhen nodded in approval.

"Indeed, the focus of our reform next year should be on making money. Only when the national treasury is strong can we have the confidence to do anything, but...but...how to make money?"

In the current Song Dynasty, commerce and trade are booming, and commercial taxes have nearly doubled compared to previous years. However, it will be difficult to grow rapidly.

As for other income, the swing is almost negligible.

At this time, Wang Yaochen looked at Su Liang.

Su Liang was stunned and said: "Ji Xiang, I can't do anything."

Wang Yaochen shook his head and said with a smile: "Jing Ming, you are the way."

immediately.

Wang Yaochen faced Zhao Zhen and said: "Guan family, in the past two years, a big businessman has appeared in Bianjing City. This man has the appearance of Tao Zhugong. He already owns more than ten shops in Bianjing City. This year, he built a huge Cuju venue in the south of the city. , and will hold the All-Song Cuju League next year. I have learned that this is a very profitable business, with a lot of income from tickets alone. In addition, the businessmen who will do business with Dali at the beginning of next year will also be his people."

After hearing this, everyone knew it.

This person is none other than Uncle Cao Guo of the Cao family.

Wang Yaochen looked at Su Liang and said: "This businessman with great potential is none other than Uncle Guo, and the real boss behind him is none other than Jing Ming. I want the Third Division to be involved."

"Xiang Ji, I'm not the boss. It's a business of the Cao family. I'm just a master who gives out ideas!" Su Liang said quickly.

Wang Yaochen curled his lips and said: "Jing Ming, don't worry, I'm not trying to impeach you. I know you are not greedy for money. What I mean is that if the Third Division is involved, I guarantee that I can make Uncle Guo's business even bigger." , but how about getting 60% profit?”

Wang Yaochen knew that Su Liang could definitely make the decision.

Su Liang didn't care at all that Zhao Zhen was sitting here. After hearing the 60% profit, he couldn't help but said: "Xiang Ji, are you crazy about money? Are you planning to take advantage of the big family with nothing?"

"At that time, after a group of officials rejected Baijia College, I approached Uncle Guo to prepare for the establishment of Baijia College. It was the Cao family who used their own money to support Baijia College. Now they have just made money, and Sansi I just want to make a profit, is this appropriate?”

"The officials have also given money to Baijia College in private, and they are all from their own family!" Wang Yaochen said.

These things that cannot be said in the court can be said in the Reform Department.

"Then... the third company also adds money, invests half of the cost, and I let the third company get 20% profit, how about it?" Su Liang said.

"Invest half the cost and get 20% profit. Jing Ming, you are too shady. No matter how shady a profiteer is, you can't even claim 20% profit!"

"Then the Third Division will not participate!" Su Liang said confidently.

Su Liang knew that the involvement of Sansi would be beneficial to the business.

But the premise is that the third company cannot control the decision-making power and must invest part of the cost.

When Su Liang couldn't let Cao Yi do business, he felt like a yamen under the jurisdiction of Sansi, let alone when he needed to get money from outside like Sansi.

I don’t have enough money in my hand, so I don’t dare to try too many transactions.

At this time, Wang Yaochen looked at Zhao Zhen for help.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said: "Su Qing, I think the Third Division can invest half of the cost, but the 60% profit is too much, and the 20% profit is too little. Let's take 40% profit! I will also discuss this matter with the queen. Tell me, I won’t treat the Cao family badly.”

Su Liang handed over.

"I have no objections from the government, but after the participation of the Third Division, I hope that the Third Division only has the right to make suggestions and not to make decisions. If we lose money, everyone will bear it together!"

Wang Yaochen is like an angry little daughter-in-law.

His original intention was to incorporate the Cao family's business into the Sansi Yamen system step by step, but he never thought that Su Liang would see through it.

He thought for a moment and said, "I can accept it."

After talking about this matter, Zhao Zhen said again: "However...the income from these transactions is still not enough. We still need to expand the channels for making money, such as border forging and maritime trade. Do you have any other strategies?"

The meeting hall suddenly became quiet.

About ten breaths later.

Su Liang looked around and found that no one had come up with a countermeasure, so he couldn't help but cough.

Suddenly, everyone's eyes were focused on Su Liang.

Just when everyone thought he had a good idea.

Su Liang smiled and said: "Guan family, aren't we talking about next year's plan this year? Now the plan has been set, which is to make money. It's the Chinese New Year, can we stop being bullies? These strategies will be gone for a while. If you can’t think of it, how about thinking about it next year?”

As soon as these words were said, all the ministers couldn't help but feel happy.

At the moment, only Su Liang dared to talk to Zhao Zhen like this.

Zhao Zhen also laughed.

"That's all, that's all! I can't squeeze you too much. I'm treating you to Fan Lou tonight!"

Everyone was immediately overjoyed and felt the New Year atmosphere.

After Su Liang's words, everyone felt that the relationship with the official family was getting closer.

　Thanks to book friend Hongxiawu for the tip, thank you very much!

　　I can only read one chapter today. I ate something dirty and I guess I won’t be able to put my pants up before midnight. I’m so sorry!

　　

　

(End of this chapter)