King of Song

Chapter 629 The Su Family Brothers
Qin Wang Zhao Zhao has been very busy recently. After two days of rest, he handed over the affairs of Chang'an to Chang Shi Yuxuan and went out for inspection.

To the outside world, it is called to inspect the armaments of the states, but in fact it is to meet with the generals and officials of the states to calm people's hearts.Although Guanlong is such a big place, it will take a lot of time to run down a state or a county, and Zhao Zhao doesn't have the time at all.

Therefore, they all go to key places, and then call officials from nearby states and counties to meet.Judging from the current situation, the attitude of the officials is not bad. After all, King Qin and the officials have not broken openly.As for the issue of obeying orders, even though they were court officials, the emperor was far away from the mountains, and his immediate boss, King Qin, was by his side, so the officials knew it well.

Zhao Zhao also knew that it was impossible to make all these people swear allegiance to the death in a moment.As long as they don't hold them back, and don't secretly discuss the song with Zhao Xu.

The most important thing is the generals leading the troops. These people themselves have a close relationship with Zhao Zhao, and the meeting is mainly to appease people's hearts.Give comfort face to face, promise future benefits, so as to truly return to one's heart.

Yaozhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, and Qinzhou took about a month to go around. At the beginning of June, Zhao Zhao returned to Chang'an from Qinzhou and passed Fengxiang. He decided to visit his friend Su Shi instead.

When Su Shi heard that King Qin was coming, he immediately came to greet him.Regardless of the issue of standing in line, now that he is an official in Fengxiang, King Qin is his immediate boss, so naturally he should be respected.Furthermore, he and Zhao Zhao have also been friends for many years, even though their identities are different now, the relationship is still there after all.

"See King Qin!"

Seeing Zhao Zhao, although Su Shi is a free and easy person, it can be seen that when he saw Zhao Zhao, he was still a little cautious.After all, after a year, when we meet again, the monarch and his subjects will be different.

"Zizhan, you don't need to be too polite. I haven't seen you for a year. How are you?" Zhao Zhao smiled, as approachable as ever.

Su Shi said with a smile: "Thanks to the blessing of Emperor Renzong, I was lucky enough to come to Fengxiang back then. At the beginning, the Yinfeng Pool was expanded, and now it is just right to enjoy the cool air!"

In the sixth year of Jiayou's reign in Renzong, Su Shi was transferred to Fengxiang Mansion as a judge who signed the letter. He had been an official here for several years.Now it is the second time that he has been an official Fengxiang, but his position has changed from being a judge to a magistrate.

There used to be a lake here in Fengxiang, formerly known as Yinfeng Pond. It is said that in the first year of King Wen of Zhou, Ruifeng flew by and got its name from drinking water here.By the time of the Song Dynasty, it had been silted up and dilapidated.After Su Shi took office, he brought water from Fenghuang spring in the west of the city into the pond, dredged and expanded it, planted willows and lotus roots, and built several pavilions, which became one of the beautiful scenery of Fengxiang.

"Su Zizhan is talking about East Lake?"

"King Qin knows?" Su Shi was flattered. Because Yinfeng Pond is not far from the east gate of Fengxiang, it is called East Lake by the locals.It was a little surprising that the dignified King Qin actually knew about the lake in this small place.Could it be that King Qin paid much attention to himself?
How could Zhao Zhao not know about Fengxiang East Lake?
When I was in college in my previous life, my roommate was from Fengxiang, and I often mentioned the pleasant scenery of Su Dongpo's expanded East Lake.So Zhao Zhao has always kept it in mind, but he has never had time to visit.Unexpectedly, by mistake, he happened to come to Fengxiang in this time and space, and Su Shi personally accompanied him.

Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "I heard that the East Lake is picturesque, and I just want to visit it!"

"I can't wish for it. I happened to hold a banquet at the East Lake. I can enjoy the lotus by the lake. The breeze is gentle. It's a good place to enjoy the cool air in summer." Su Shi was naturally happy. The East Lake was expanded and renovated by himself. King Qin is so interested, it is his own honor!
A group of people soon came to the East Lake. Looking around, there are rippling blue waves, swaying willows on the lakeshore, strange stones, green bamboo groups, exquisite layout of pavilions and pavilions, and simple and elegant buildings.It happened that the lotus was in full bloom, adorning the lake, and the scenery was infinitely beautiful.

The willows planted more than ten years ago have grown up, with tens of thousands of willow silks hanging down, rippling in the breeze, soft and cool.People say that the water in the West Lake and the willows in the East Lake really deserve their reputation.According to Su Shi's taste, the design is naturally not bad.

In mid-June, the lotus flowers in the lake are in full bloom. Walking along the way, the faint fragrance is refreshing, especially when a gust of wind blows, the lotus leaves are blown by the wind, and the lotus flowers turn red in the sun, which is even more beautiful.

Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "The lotus leaves are infinitely blue in the sky, and the lotus flowers are red in the sun. Such a scenery can be seen in the East Lake!"

These two lines of poems were written by Zhao Zhao at a West Lake banquet when we were together in Hangzhou that year. Su Shi remembered clearly that King Qin was reminiscing about the past with himself!

Su Shi smiled and said: "Yes, it's just that the East Lake is slightly smaller than the West Lake!"

Zhao Zhao also thought it was funny. Su Shi was not very good as an official all his life, so naturally he didn't talk about his poems and articles. Another thing worthy of praise is the scenic spots.Su Causeway of West Lake in Hangzhou, West Lake in Yingzhou, Fenghu Pinghu in Huizhou, Red Cliff in Huangzhou, East Lake in Fengxiang, these beautiful and historical sites that have been passed down are closely related to Su Shi.

Just because of his appearance, Su Shi's development track has also quietly changed.Now he probably won't be able to go to Huangzhou and Huizhou again, and he may not even have the title of Dongpo Layman. Classics such as "Nian Nujiao Chibi Nostalgia" and "When Will the Water Tune Song Tou Bright Moon Come" will probably never exist again.

It is a pity that some literary classics are missing, but if it can change Su Shi's desolate fate in the second half of his life, it may not be a good thing.A generation of literary giants, a rare talent in a century, why bother him so much?

Zhao Zhaoruo was thoughtful, Su Shi only thought that the king of Qin was in love with the scene, and never thought that it would be related to his fate.

"It is indeed smaller. Even the Qujiang Pond in Chang'an is not comparable to Hangzhou West Lake, but there are small ones, and the small and exquisite rooms are a little more elegant." Zhao Zhao came all the way, full of praise for the scenery of East Lake.

Su Shi said with a smile: "I set up Bojiu at the Junzi Pavilion to clean up the dust for the King of Qin. Your Highness, please move!"

The Junzi Pavilion is just in the middle of the West Lake, connected to the shore by a small bridge.The location of the pavilions and platforms is very famous, and the lake is divided into three.

The guards stayed on the shore, the only small bridge guarded, Li Cheng followed as a personal guard, and entered the Junzi Pavilion together with Su Shi.

It was noon at this time, and it was very hot, but it was extremely cool in the gentleman's pavilion.The breeze blows, bringing the coolness and humidity of the lake, which is really an excellent place to escape the summer heat.

"Zizhan really enjoys it!" After the three of them sat down, Zhao Zhao even praised it.

Su Shi laughed and said: "The king of Qin has praised you absurdly. As a minister, you should be loyal to the king's affairs. You always have to complete official duties and manage the civil affairs of a state before you dare to enjoy a moment. How dare you abolish the public for personal reasons and be content Pleasure? This East Lake, on weekdays, people from Fengxiang come more, but today I learned that His Highness is here, so I vacated it for use.”

"It is the duty of a courtier to be loyal to the king's affairs. What Zizhan said is right, it is true!" After Zhao Zhao finished speaking, he smiled and fell silent.

Su Shi suddenly realized that King Qin was actually asking himself, the so-called loyalty to the king, which king is the king?Is it the current officials or His Royal Highness King Qin?

For a while, Su Shi was a little silent.It is true that he has a good relationship with Zhao Zhao, and it is true that he is an official in the Northwest, but Su Shi actually does not want to participate in the battle between the official family and the King of Qin.Throughout Su Shi's life, his position and achievements in the court are not as good as his younger brother Su Zhe.He is a man of talent and learning, but not a good politician.

On the issue of Wang Anshi's reform, Su Shi did have a clear attitude, and his ups and downs in the second half of his life are also closely related to this.But regarding the battle for the throne, he didn't want to have any attitude at all.In his opinion, as a courtier of the Song Dynasty, he only needs to be loyal to the Song Dynasty.As a local official, he only needs to handle government affairs well and do his duty well.

But now, when King Qin asked him face to face, he had to make a choice.

"Your Highness is in charge of the Northwest military and government according to the will of Emperor Renzong. As the governor of Fengxiang, I should obey my orders!" Su Shi knew very well that no matter his current position, his relationship with Zhao Zhao, or his judgment on the future, the only way to choose Zhao Zhao .

"The matter of Fengxiang is hard work for Zizhan. His father saw the test papers of you and Ziyou in the past, and once said that he would find a prime minister for future generations. Zizhan, there is still a long way to go, and you brothers have a bright future! "

Zhao Zhao encouraged him a lot, but he knew it in his heart.In terms of being an official in politics, there is still some gap between Su Shi and his younger brother Su Zhe. When he was in Yanzhou, Su Zhe did not hesitate for a moment, and expressed his loyalty to himself.Zhao Zhao didn't think that Su Zhe was speculating, he was clearer, Su Zhe could see his situation clearly.

The Su family had a close relationship with Zhao Zhao, and he and Cai Jing made great achievements in their mission to Korea because of Zhao Zhao's recommendation.For this alone, they have already been regarded as the people of King Qin, at least Zhao Xu, an official in Bianjing, would think so.So does the Su family have any other options?
Su Zhe was a decisive person. At first he agreed with Wang Anshi's reform and worked in the Department of Regulations of the Third Department of System.But when he saw clearly the situation of the reform, he immediately turned against Wang Anshi and withdrew from the new party.Now that he had to choose between King Qin and the officials, he would not hesitate either.

In addition to being forced, Su Zhe also had confidence in King Qin, and he was willing to risk his life.In contrast, Su Shi hesitated, lacking the sensitivity and decisiveness of his younger brother.Zhao Zhao didn't think he was vacillating, maybe Su Shi didn't think much about it at all...

Either way!

It is enough for the Su brothers to be effective.Their influence among scholars in the world is self-evident, what Zhao Zhao needs is such an advertising effect.As for the future achievements of Su Shi and Su Zhe, it depends on them themselves. As long as they have talents, they will definitely choose talents on their own.

After the major events of Fengxiang's trip were confirmed, Zhao Zhao was in a good mood, and he and Su Shi exchanged cups and chatted, so close.

After drinking a glass of wine, Zhao Zhao leaned against the side of the pavilion, enjoying the breeze by the water, feeling very comfortable.His eyes flicked across the lake, and he looked at the Yilan Pavilion in the distance. A young girl with outstanding posture was looking over here.

(End of this chapter)