I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 407 Wang Anshi is a disservice! Sima Guang: I would rather have an heir than take a concubine!

In the fifth year of Huangyou's reign, it was the third day of the first lunar month.

Sangjiawazi put out the program list, and a new type of comedy will be performed in the evening: "Three Envoys Make a New Year's Day".

at the same time.

Other Wazi also launched a new series of nonsense stories, a series of puppet shows, and a series of "little ladies singing and making money" around the fights between the three envoys of Xixia, Goryeo, and Japan.

This kind of efficiency is enough to put all the yamen in Bianjing City to shame.

It took Zhongwazi a month to make this series of programs popular throughout the Song Dynasty, which is no problem at all.

The three embassy missions of Goryeo, Japan and Xixia.

It's a shame, it's a shame.

The Korean and Japanese envoys no longer had the shame to stay in Bianjing. They immediately resigned from Honglu Temple and would leave Bianjing on the fourth day of the first lunar month.

Sima Guang couldn't even accept female sumo wrestlers, he was clearly not that kind of person.

What's more, the couple has been married for more than ten years.

Tang Wanmei looked at Su Liang and said, "One can't understand, and the other can't hear clearly. It's not what you thought at all. Listen to me."

Su Liang's life was relatively easy.

Hear this.

He took his son and daughter around to pay New Year greetings, eating and drinking, very leisurely.

The only reason he could think of for a couple to have conflicts was that the husband was cheating on her.

He asked Su Zimu to take Su Qin back to the backyard room, and then walked over quickly.

When Su Liang heard this, his face couldn't help but become serious.

Tang Wanmei told the whole story.

Zhang was very anxious and kept urging Sima Guang to take a concubine, but Sima Guang was not interested at all.

Su Liang recognized the crying woman at a glance. She was Sima Guang's wife, Mrs. Zhang.

So she discussed a strategy with her own mother.

Mrs. Zhang sobbed again.

Although Su Liang didn't know the specific reason yet, he definitely wanted to speak for Sima Guang.

In the front hall, except Tang Wanmei.

The two found a girl from an innocent family who was proficient in poetry and calligraphy. After obtaining her consent to marry Sima Guang as their concubine, they asked her to wear cool clothes and enter Sima Guang's study.

original.

"Brother and sister, what did Junshi do to offend you? On New Year's Day, you actually want to reconcile with him?"

At this moment, Xiao Liangde also wanted to leave Song Dynasty.

These days.

After Park Youyong and Yoshida Yoshizhen met in Yuanri, they never paid attention to Xiao Liangde again.

If both parties are interested, Sima Guang can accept her as his concubine.

Immediately.

Men always try to persuade their brothers to reconcile but not to leave.

"Do you really want to make peace with Jun?"

Because Yelu Chongyuan's ransom has not been completely handed over at the border, they can only leave after the handover is completed.

"I know Junshi's character, so you must think twice! There are not many men with such character and talent like him in the entire Song Dynasty. In the near future, he will definitely become the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty... …”

There is also a woman wearing a light blue dress.

"Brother and sister, on New Year's Day, you and Jun Shi had a conflict? Did he go out to have fun? No way!" Su Liang said.

But think about it carefully.

It's nearly dusk on the eighth day of the first lunar month.

As soon as Su Liang arrived home with Su Zimu and Su Qin, he heard a woman crying from the front hall.

After the two return to China, they will pin all the charges on Xiao Liangde in order to reduce the punishment.

Mrs. Zhang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "He...if he could just go and have fun, it would...be fine. I...I want to make peace with him, but he...he doesn't want to."

……

When Mrs. Zhang saw Su Liang walking in the door, she immediately stopped sobbing and said to Su Liang: "Su Yushi, my husband listens to you the most. You...you must help me!"

Sima Guang and Zhang had been married for more than ten years, but Zhang had nothing to do.

Su Liang couldn't help but be stunned.

But he couldn't leave.

Zhang believed that Sima Guang must not be allowed to have any heirs.

Never thought about it.

Sima Guang was furious and drove the girl out.

Zhang and her mother had no choice but to devise another plan.

Knowing that Sima Guang valued friendship, Zhang wrote a letter of reconciliation.

She claimed that she had no children, but some people outside said that she was jealous and had committed two of the "seven outings", so she asked for a divorce.

The so-called seven outs.

That is, childlessness, adultery, uncleanness, gossip, theft, jealousy, and serious illnesses.

If the wife has any of these seven points, the husband can divorce her.

Mrs. Zhang did not want to make peace with her.

He just wanted to use this method to force Sima Guang to agree to take a concubine.

As long as Sima Guang took a concubine and had a son, her crime would be gone.

But she didn't expect that Sima Guang would be even more furious after seeing He Li's book. He went to live in Chongwen Academy with his quilt in his arms, and claimed: He would rather have an heir than take concubines!

Zhang had no choice but to come to Su Zhai for help.

After Su Liang heard this, his brows furrowed tightly.

There were three examples of "monogamy, no concubinage" in the Song Dynasty court: Su Liang, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang.

But Su Liang, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were different.

Su Liang has two children, and Wang Anshi's son Wang Yu is nine years old.

Only Sima Guang had no children.

Su Liang thought for a while and didn't know how to help.

Everyone said that Wang Anshi was stubborn, but in fact Sima Guang was even more stubborn.

Moreover, his persuasion is supported by the classics of sages and sages. It is as difficult as climbing to the sky to convince him.

From his contact with Sima Guang, Su Liang knew that he was a straight man.

His current energy is all on reform and compilation of books, so it is impossible for him to take a concubine.

but.

Su Liang would feel a little shortchanged if no one passed on such excellent genes.

Su Liang thought for a moment and said: "Brother and sister, you go back first. I will go to Chongwen Hall after dinner and try to let him go home tonight. As for whether he will take a concubine, you still need to discuss it calmly."

"Don't do those things that he doesn't like anymore. According to his temper, it's really possible that he could just give up all his options and leave his family behind, and then find a place to write history!"

"Hmm, I...I...I understand, thank you so much, Yushi Su. If he comes back tonight, I...I won't mention it until after the Lantern Festival!"

Hearing this, Su Liang looked helpless, and Zhang probably couldn't get over the hurdle of having no children.

Immediately, Tang Wanmei sent Zhang away.

……

after dinner.

Inside the owner's house of Su's house.

While Tang Wanmei was changing clothes for Su Liang, she said, "Husband, if I have nothing to do after we get married, will you take a concubine?"

"will not!"

Su Liang shook his head with determination, "We met when I was at my lowest, and no woman can compare to you."

"What if you don't take a concubine and I commit suicide?"

Hearing this, Su Liang grabbed Tang Wanmei's waist and glared: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Tang Wanmei's hands hung on Su Liang's neck.

"Today, I listened to Mrs. Zhang's words and felt the same way. For a woman, being childless is the biggest sin. Taking a concubine means loving her, but not taking a concubine will harm her."

"In order to keep the Sima family alive, she will most likely do even crazier things. When you go to find Sima Junshi, you must explain your interests to him. You men don't understand a woman's thoughts at all."

Su Liang nodded and said: "I understand, I understand!"

……

Night, slightly cool.

Su Liang got on the carriage and ran towards Chongwen Academy. At this time, the streets of Bianjing City were very lively, and most of the officials from the Beijing Dynasty in Bianjing City would officially attend the Yamen after the Shangyuan Festival.

After Su Liang arrived at Chongwen Academy, he saw Sima Guang's location at a glance in front of many bookstores.

In the huge pavilion, there is only one light.

Su Liang strode towards the brightly lit bookstore.

inside the house.

The fire was burning brightly, and the kettle was simmering.

Sima Guang was reading a book and nibbling on a steamed bun with a piece of pickled vegetables on the side.

Su Liang smiled helplessly.

Above the court, those who were least particular about eating and drinking were Sima Guang and Wang Anshi.

These two people have no requirements for food and accommodation and are addicted to doing things.

If Su Liang works overtime here, no matter how hard it is, he will buy himself a bowl of hot meat-filled wontons.

"Cough...cough..."

Su Liang coughed twice, and Sima Guang realized that someone was in front of him.

"Brother Jingming, on New Year's Day, you... why are you here?" Sima Guang was very surprised.

Su Liang asked back: "On New Year's Day or at night, you just eat this? Did Ji Xiang forget to give you a salary? Or did your siblings take all your money?"

Sima Guang smiled awkwardly.

"No, no, I'm just doing it for convenience, just for convenience!"

Su Liang slowly sat down opposite Sima Guang, and while pouring boiling water into the teapot, he said, "My brother and sister came to my house and cried for most of an hour."

"what?"

Sima Guang quickly stood up and held his hands towards Su Liang.

"Brother Jingming, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. I didn't expect the family scandal to become public. It's my fault, my fault!"

Su Liang pushed the teacup aside to Sima Guang.

"What are you going to do next? Just keep sleeping here?"

Sima Guang scratched his head.

"Brother Jingming, you know me. It is impossible for me to take a concubine. This is not the first time my wife has had a conflict with me over this matter. After a few days, her anger subsided, and I went back. It is impossible for me and her to reconcile. of!"

"Then what? How many plays like this are performed every year?"

Su Liang continued: "My sister-in-law is about to collapse. You should take care of her emotions. Moving outside is really an escape strategy, unlike a man. What if she can't think about it and has an accident? By then, It’s too late for you to regret it!”

"Then...then let me compromise?" Sima Guang looked at Su Liang.

Su Liang handed Sima Guang a cup of tea and said: "Maybe you compromise, maybe she compromises, someone must compromise. As for who will take a step back, you can discuss it in the room. The premise is: no regrets, no harm to those closest to you. "

Sima Guang nodded seriously.

"I was reckless, I...I'll go home tomorrow!"

"Tomorrow? Go back now!" Su Liang said with a glare.

Although Sima Guang was stubborn, he still listened to Su Liang's words and immediately packed up the bedding beside him and prepared to go home.

……

After a while.

The two walked out of the pavilion and were about to get on the carriage when a dark figure came over holding a quilt.

Su Liang took a closer look and saw that it was Wang Anshi.

"Jiefu, what are you doing here?" Su Liang asked.

When Wang Anshi saw it was Su Liang and Sima Guang, he said with a smile: "I heard from the officials in the palace that Jun Shi was still writing history in his late years. He felt that the enjoyment he had at home was really luxurious, so he wanted to accompany Jun Shi. ”

These two people have always kept an eye on each other, each one getting better and better than the other.

Su Liang rolled his eyes at Wang Anshi angrily and said, "Why should I accompany you? If you continue to accompany me, your family will be broken up!"

After hearing this, Wang Anshi realized that something had happened.

He also immediately got on Su Liang's carriage.

Inside the carriage.

Sima Guang informed Wang Anshi about the affairs at home.

Wang Anshi's chest puffed up and he said: "Jun Shi, I understand you. It's really not up to you to take concubines. Otherwise, from now on, my son will be your son, and we will not distinguish each other!"

Hear this.

Su Liang sighed, luckily he was here.

Otherwise, Sima Guang could have stayed in Chongwen Academy for a month without Wang Anshi being "unhelpful".

Su Liang glared at Wang Anshi and said, "Jiefu, let him handle his own affairs. We won't interfere."

Wang Anshi nodded.

These two donkeys had bad tempers and didn't listen to what others said, but they still didn't dare to talk back when Su Liang spoke.

……

soon.

Su Liang and Wang Anshi sent Sima Guang home.

After watching Sima Guang and Zhang apologize to each other, they left with peace of mind.

……

The next day.

It's near dusk, inside Su's house.

Su Liang was fooling around with Su Zimu and Su Qinyi.

Sima Guang and Zhang came to the house with gifts, and Su Liang and Tang Wanmei hurriedly went out to greet them.

now.

The couple were both smiling and looked harmonious.

After the four of them entered the living room, Sima Guang said to Su Liang: "Brother Jing Ming, thank you so much. I am too selfish!"

Hear this.

Su Liang asked excitedly: "Junshi, you...are you planning to take a concubine?"

Sima Guang smiled and shook his head.

"My brother Sima Dan is willing to adopt his three-year-old son to me. With this step-son, my wife will no longer have to be criticized by others!"

Su Liang also smiled happily when he saw Mrs. Zhang, and immediately said: "Good thing! Good thing! Eat at my house at noon, eat at my house."

Although this solution was unexpected by Su Liang, he was still satisfied.

Husbands and wives can only go a long way if they respect each other.

……

The twelfth day of the first lunar month.

Su Liang received news from the border sale between Song and Liao that all the ransom worth no less than 1.8 million yuan had been received.

On the same day, Su Liang informed Yelu Chongyuan of the incident.

Su Liang no longer wanted Yelu Chongyuan to stay in Bianjing City. After he returned to Liao, the destructive power he would cause would be even greater.

If I stay for another half year.

Maybe Yelu Hongji would have completely eaten away his power.

……

On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, early in the morning, outside the Suizao Gate.

Zuo Youding and other officials from Honglu Temple saw off the Liao mission in accordance with the ceremony.

Su Liang bid farewell to Yelu Chongyuan on behalf of himself.

The two stood beside the official road, both smiling.

"King Yelu, take this trip seriously and don't forget the promise we made to each other!" Su Liang reminded.

"I haven't forgotten! I haven't forgotten! Brother Jing Ming, if you are a minister of our Liao Kingdom, I will grant you the title of king with a different surname!" Yelu Chongyuan walked up to Su Liang and gave Su Liang a big hug.

In fact, what Yelu Chongyuan was thinking at this moment was: If Su Jingming was not eliminated, the Liao Dynasty would not be able to surpass the Song Dynasty.

His thoughts were exactly the same as those of Yelu Hongji who had come to Song Dynasty.

Su Liang smiled and said nothing.

If he could become a king with a different surname, it would be him who led the Song army to destroy the Liao Kingdom.

After a while.

Su Liang watched the Liao delegation go away.

"The civil war in Liao is about to begin. I still hope that Yelu Hongji can win. After all, he is not that cruel!"

(End of this chapter)