Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 97 Can I be the Prime Minister?
can only say……

The land prices in the Song Dynasty varied from place to place.

Moreover, there is naturally a big gap between these superior fields and the inferior saline-alkali land.

For example, the general high-quality farmland is basically worth about two guan per acre.

Of course, if it is in the mountainous area, due to the lack of land, some people may sell it for three to five strings of cash.

So if you really want to know whether there is a standard for this price.

In the plains, it is basically two guan per mu.

Apparently!

The fact that Zhao Xin's 40,000-acre fiefdom was sold at such a low price must be due to some unspeakable secret.

Is it because the area is too large, so there are too few people willing to take it over, and therefore it cannot be sold at a high price?

maybe!
Anyway...

Next, Zhao Xin only needed to take a trip over there to understand what was going on, whether the bad land was being sold as good land, or the good land really couldn't be sold.

Zhao Xin applied on the spot and said that he would go to his fiefdom tomorrow.

The total distance was two hundred miles. If he took a horse carriage, he would walk eighty miles a day and then stop to rest. Even if he walked slowly, he would still reach the destination in two and a half days.

Zhao Zhen was a little hesitant.

after all……

The world is already in turmoil, what if something unexpected happens on the road?

What can we do then?
Then he said, "Daddy will dispatch 5,000 imperial guards to accompany you."

Although Zhao Xin really wanted to refuse.

but……

Considering that he is the only one left of his father.

Zhao Xin could only acquiesce.

One day later!
Zhao Xin set out with his 500 soldiers and 5,000 imperial guards.

In addition...

Du Yan, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Su, Yu Jing and Cai Xiang were also brought along.

Du Yan is 65 years old this year. He is a short and thin old man with gray hair. Zhao Xin's impression of him is that he is quite rigorous and meticulous in his work from the way he handles things.

Other than that…

You can't see anything else.

of course!

This trip will give me a good opportunity to observe these people.

As for Ouyang Xiu, he was extremely ugly.

She is not tall and has a bad complexion. Although she is not extremely ugly, she is definitely not good-looking.

That's right, if you are ugly, you should read more.

When they set out, naturally, these five people, represented by the extremely ugly Ouyang Xiu, took the lead in raising comments about His Royal Highness the Prince of Yu.

He said to the other four people, "Why do I feel that the emperor is intentionally cultivating Prince Yu?"

Yu Jing also had this feeling, but in his understanding, the official's training method was still a bit too advanced compared to the training methods of other emperors.

Then someone said, "It's normal that the official has only one son left."

The person who spoke was Wang Su.

Son of Wang Dan.

Who is Wang Dan?

Prime Minister during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong, he was finally granted the titles of Grand Tutor, Minister of the Chancellery and Minister of the Central Secretariat, and Duke of Wei.

It can be seen that compared with Du Yan and Ouyang Xiu, Wang Su is definitely a descendant of a famous family.

What's more, I am still very young, so I dare to speak out.

But this is normal!

My father was a duke, and as the son of a duke, I must not bring disgrace to my ancestors' reputation.

The only thing you need to pay attention to is that you should never learn too hastily for quick success.

otherwise……

This ancestor's reputation might eventually become a burden.

Cai Xiang should be the youngest among the people here, five years younger than Wang Su. Hearing what Wang Su said, he naturally said, "But isn't it because we only have this one son left that we must take good care of him and not let him go far away alone?" Cai Xiang had a very nice-looking beard.

Although he is the youngest, he doesn't look unstable. This is all due to his beard. However, because he maintains it so well, he does seem a bit slick.

In contrast, Yu Jing didn't like to take care of his beard as much as he did, and looked a little unkempt. He said, "What do you think, Mr. Du?"

……

These are the five people brought by Zhao Xin.

A cautious, meticulous, short, thin old man with gray hair.

A man who was extremely ugly and became famous because of his excessive reading.

The son of a duke, his ancestors were famous.

A man who likes to keep his beard nicely groomed, but it makes it look a bit greasy.

And one who doesn't take care of his appearance and spit when he talks.

Du Yan!

Ouyang Xiu!
Wang Su!

Cai Xiang!

Yu Jing!

Since Zhao Xin was not very familiar with this period of history, he was not very clear that these guys were actually reformists who supported the new policy.

of course!

Zhao Xin could also tell from their words and conversation that these guys were very radical.

Ouyang Xiu, in particular, can be said to be the most radical among these people.

I really like to criticize current affairs in the court.

……

The sun was so strong that Du Yan couldn't help but squint his eyes.

When Yu Jing asked him what he thought, he could only reply: "I don't understand it either!"

Ouyang Xiu said, "I don't know what I want to do by accompanying His Royal Highness Prince Yu to his fiefdom this time. Is it... just to take a look at the fiefdom?"

Wang Su: "I feel like the government has turned us all into officials of the Eastern Palace."

Cai Xiang said: "But your Majesty is still in his prime, why do you need it so quickly?"

Yu Jing had just been out for a short time when he was already sweating all over. It seemed that he had a physique that liked to sweat. He also said: "I think the emperor wants to make all of us prime ministers."

Then the remaining young people looked at Yu Jing.

Kind of can't believe it.

after all……

How could they have deserved this?

Yu Jing continued, "In the past one or two months, the emperor has asked us to read memorials with His Royal Highness Prince Yu and write our opinions on them together. Then, His Royal Highness Prince Yu would also read the memorials carefully and write his own opinions on them. Wasn't this what the prime minister did before?"

Ouyang Xiu also asked Du Yan again: "Did Mr. Du receive any news?"

Du Yan remained silent.

Wang Su said confidently: "Since the government has summoned us all together, it must have some ideas! Will they let us work together to eliminate the country's long-standing problems?"

When Cai Xiang heard this, he stroked his beard and his eyes lit up, "That couldn't be better! But... if I accompany Prince Yu to his fiefdom, it can also be regarded as a step in eliminating the country's long-standing ills."

Then everyone couldn't help but sigh, "What on earth is the official thinking now? It's really hard to figure out."

can only say……

This recent arrangement reveals something unusual.

……

It took five days, which was twice as long as expected.

Because he was accompanied by 5,000 imperial guards, Zhao Xin was able to reach his fiefdom at this time.

After arriving at the fiefdom...

All I saw was a vast plain!

To the southernmost part are low hills and mountains, in front is a large plain, and to the north of the plain is the Yellow River.

Isn’t this a perfect Feng Shui location?

Backed by mountains and facing water.

No one wants this!
(End of this chapter)