Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 103 Working
Although Zhao Xin has only been involved in politics for a few months.

But now, I feel more and more deeply what it means to be the widower.

It's a pity that his eyes cannot see the loyalty, political and military capabilities of each official.

If people could see these, then this country would be easier to govern.

Nowadays, whether it is Ouyang Xiu or anyone else, except Fan Zhongyan, they may be better.

To him, other people are just like opening a blind box.

There are so many people in the court.

But actually?
But you don't dare to entrust them with so many of your own affairs.

So much so that every time when he retired from court, Zhao Xin would feel so tired.

His father is fine!

Every time his father came back from court, he could ask him.

So his father is no longer a widower.

But now...

As the final link in this country's decision-making, Zhao Xin became a "widow" ahead of time.

I really want to find someone to comfort my wounded heart, but there is no one!
When she returned to Madam Miao's courtyard, she found that Zhao Xin seemed suddenly unhappy today.

Then he asked, "What happened today? You look unhappy."

Zhao Xin can now sit on the stool easily.

As soon as your butt sits down, put your chin on the table.

Sigh~ He let out a sigh.

This really made Ms. Miao feel rare.

Because on weekdays, he rarely sighs like this.

Then he asked, "Why? Is the matter in the court very difficult?"

Zhao Xin said, "Mrs. Miao, it's so tiring to be on duty."

Before taking the duty, rush to take the duty.

After taking over the shift, he said he was very tired.

Madam Miao immediately said, "You deserve it! Didn't you rush to do this?"

Zhao Xin said, "I finally understand why the emperors in ancient times liked to use eunuchs and some corrupt officials. As long as they are loyal to me, even if they are eunuchs, corrupt officials, so what? With such a person by my side, I don't have to worry about so many things. In one word, it's fun! I just need to have fun!"

When Madam Miao saw him saying this, it seemed that he had never had much fun since he was a child. Even Taotao only had two days off after studying for a few days, so he could still play during the holidays. So she looked at Zhao Xin deeply... and then said, "Sooner or later, you will become a king who loses his country!"

Zhao Xin added: "Why did Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty only use Li Linfu for so many years, and when Li Linfu died, he could only appoint Yang Guozhong? Why did Li Xian say that if he wanted, he could even give the world to Wei Xuanzhen, and then he was abolished by Empress Wu? It's the same reason!"

"Because Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong, and Wei Xuanzhen are the people they trust the most."

"Then where is the person I trust the most at this moment?"

Madam Miao rolled her eyes at him and said, "You really want to get yourself a Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong, and Wei Xuanzhen!"

Zhao Xin said, "I didn't say that. I just envy them! But... next, it's time for others to recommend some more talents to me. I always feel that I don't have enough manpower."

Madam Miao said, "Then why don't you ask your father to arrange someone for you?"

Zhao Xin said, "It's not as safe to use something given by others as it is to use something you raise yourself."

then……

Zhao Xin took a piece of paper and a pen, and wrote down everything he wanted to do before lunch.

Well……

The first thing is to ask Wang Su to find some skilled craftsmen for him from the public.

Note that this is a skilled craftsman who has his own ideas. For example...

During the Wang Mang period, there was a record that only those of that level of quality were required to make an aircraft.

You have to have your own creativity in it, instead of just doing what others do.

Secondly, regarding the incident in which Tiger Wing Soldier Wang Lun led the rebels to Yangzhou and was treated to drinks by local officials in Yangzhou, he could not do nothing but fill in the gaps and require local officials to submit performance reports.

Look at how they report their work.

Then, with this, it can be used as evidence in the future. Later, Cai Xiang will be sent to ask the local people whether this is true. If it is not possible, he will be demoted or even exiled to Lingnan, and new people will be arranged to go to the local area to rebuild the government functions.

If you don't have the ability, then you must come down.

I haven't wronged you in vain!

As for the falsification of performance reports, the situation is quite different from what the local people described.

This is even worse!
To put it mildly, this is hindering His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu from learning how to participate in politics and providing him with false information. To put it seriously, it is deceiving the emperor!
after……

Wherever there are rebels, we will deal with them in this way.

Urge local officials to govern their local areas well, and not to just get by or even collude with some wealthy businessmen to exploit the people.

Let Du Yan do this!

To put it clearly, Prince Yu needs all places to give him a performance report.

then……

This was the second day after Ouyang Xiu set out.

He then received letters from Yu Jing, Cai Xiang and others informing him of the situation.

It is said that His Royal Highness Prince Yu finally took action and asked Lord Du to help write a memorial, hoping that the officials from various places who had rebelled would give him a performance report.

It's a pity that Zhao Xin was not there, otherwise, Zhao Xin would probably be able to see how excited these "young people" in their thirties and forties were after hearing the news.

This explains it!

Actually, Zhao Xin is not just a person who sits there and does nothing. He still wants to do something.

then……

The format of this performance report has been drafted.

Things like what job you are in charge of, how well you think you are doing, and how the local people evaluate you are all traps.

If anyone dares to brag about how well he has done, and then asks someone about it later, he will find that it is not the case at all.

You can imagine what the consequences of your bragging will be.

Although this is not a method that can immediately clear up the world's ills, at least it is not too late to mend the fold before the sheep are lost.

Smart people, I'm afraid, have already applied to the court to dismiss themselves from their official positions.

After all, it's better for you to leave by yourself than for others to drive you away.

At least……

By proactively applying for resignation, you can also gain some dignity for the rest of your life.

Many people also speculated whether Zhao Xin was trying to force these ineffective officials to step down voluntarily.

Of course!
Some people also guessed that His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu was only five years old, and he didn't know anything. He must have been taught by people like Du Yan and Ouyang Xiu!

If Ouyang Xiu and others were not well-known for their virtues, the whole world would probably say that there was a treacherous minister around His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu.

Fortunately...

At this time, Ouyang Xiu and others did not have a very bad reputation.

(End of this chapter)