Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 467 Ouyang Che's Effect 2
"The disputes in the world today are just the place for the prince to use his force." After receiving Wang Xiu's affirmation, Ouyang Che seemed very excited, and continued: "The disadvantage of the Great Song Dynasty lies in the redundancy of officials and soldiers. To solve the two, we must first clarify The administration of officials, without clarifying the administration of officials and eliminating redundant officials, will not be enough to nourish the power of the people, and if the power of the people cannot be lenient, it will not be able to cultivate the foundation of the country, and if it cannot cultivate the foundation of the country, it will not be enough to show martial arts.”

"The taxation in this dynasty is seven times higher than that of the previous Tang Dynasty. The living and the people seem to be rich, but in fact they are very miserable. The wealth of the world is lost to the capital, and the local government cannot keep money for itself. The cost of raising soldiers and officials of the imperial court accounts for nine tenths of the annual income. If we don’t get rid of redundant officials and soldiers, how can we talk about nurturing the strength of the people and cultivating the foundation of the country? Today’s affairs of the country are full of internal and external troubles, and there is no clue, so that the two emperors hunted north, and the mountains and rivers were broken.”

Ouyang Che changed the subject, and said loudly: "It's a great shame, but we can't help but say that it's a great opportunity for ZTE. The prosperity and great rule of the past dynasties were all established after the chaos of war. Your husband has been in the temple for a long time, so he must know it well."

Wang Xiu admired Ouyang Che's insights very much. He had profound and unique insights into state affairs. After all, he was still a person of this era and had inevitable limitations. However, his thoughts were advanced in the current era, and many of his insights were surprisingly similar to his own.No matter how you say it, there is a faint dissatisfaction with the policy in the words, as well as pity for the living people, and even more disdain for Kaifeng as the capital of the country.

"Deming's discussion is the rule of the world's officials, and now the things that have been accumulated for a hundred years have reached the point where they must be resolved. But things can be light, heavy, slow, or urgent. Although it is reasonable to change them, in practice, we need to go a little further. Detours are the only way to achieve the final goal, does Deming understand?" He was also very frank and did not go around in circles.

Ouyang Che didn't have the extravagant hope that Wang Xiu would agree to it with his mouth, and adopt radical measures to punish official corruption. If he really wanted to approve it urgently and put it into practice, he would definitely back off. After hearing these meaningful words, he pondered for a moment before saying: " In the meaning of my husband, I will be taught!"

Wang Xiu smiled kindly, and said in a gentle voice, "It's true that Deming is an extraordinary person once you meet him at Donghua Gate."

Ouyang Che was even more excited when he got Wang Xiu's affirmation, his face was blushed, and he said humbly: "Mr.

Wang Xiu's heart moved, it should be a promise to take refuge, but he didn't really find out Ouyang Che's intentions, so he didn't dare to recruit him rashly.You must know that admiration, admiration, attachment, and refuge are not the same thing. The solicitation of cronies cannot be casual, and it may be a matter of success or failure.He didn't want to reveal his intention of recruiting easily, if it was self-defeating, the rumor would be a great blow to his reputation.

"Based on what Deming sees, what should be the priority now?"

Ouyang Che immediately realized that Wang Xiu was asking him about politics, and whether the answer was appropriate was related to his bright future in the future.Who has no heart for fame?It is definitely a great opportunity. He suppressed the excitement in his heart, took a deep breath, and said: "I am very impressed with the princess' proposal to move the capital. Now that Hebei and Hedong are not in my hands, Kaifeng is a burden for the people of the world. Moving the capital to Jiangnan , to temporarily avoid the edge of the captives, relying on the barriers of Jianghuai and Jinghu mountains and rivers, we can resume development with peace of mind."

Seeing Wang Xiu nodded, he couldn't help but feel refreshed, and continued: "Nowadays, the world is in great chaos and Fangping is peaceful. After moving south, the main thing is to recuperate and recuperate. It is convenient for the people. We can use tolerance for the captives. For Xili, we need to contact the Tubo tribes. , without hesitating on the rank and file, first take down the Northwest Racecourse, and then plan for Lianghe."

Although he did not get rid of the common understanding of the traditional scholar-official class, Wang Xiu thought that what Ouyang Che said was very good, which really made him admire him.

"In my humble opinion, the national policy of the Song Dynasty should be peace in the north, attack in the west, and expansion in the south."

Wang Xiu's expression was greatly moved, and he almost said what was in his heart. His eyes lit up, and he asked thoughtfully, "So what about the expansion to the south?"

Ouyang Che looked at Wang Xiu meaningfully, and said, "Sir, haven't you already done something?"

Wang Xiu smiled, raised her hand, and signaled Ouyang Che to continue.

Ouyang Che understands that he is not a pedantic person, otherwise he would not have called on Wang Xiu today, and said in a deep voice: "Forming an armed sea fleet for overseas trade, and encouraging domestic agricultural and mulberry trade, this is the reason for the rapid development of the Song Dynasty's national strength. The key point. I believe that trade alone is not enough for the rapid development of the Song Dynasty, and they will go south to occupy the rich Nanyi land, enslave their people, open up their mountains, and use it for the Song Dynasty. "

Listening to Ouyang Che's political opinions, Wang Xiu was amazed at his advanced knowledge. It's not that Song Dynasty didn't have scholars with marine consciousness, but it was because they didn't have room for them to develop.

A meteor-like insignificant person in history has such a profound overseas colonial consciousness, although this consciousness obviously contains the naked blood of the primitive accumulation of capitalism.However, he does not think that Ouyang Che understands the real primitive accumulation, he is just a Confucian with Legalism. In his opinion, no matter what form of expansion, it must be gradual and put on a warm coat to reduce the local This is in the interests of the conqueror, unless you have absolute strength.

Ouyang Che's thinking was just a naked war. In his opinion, the barbarians in the south were no rivals to the great powers of the Celestial Dynasty. Conquering them, even with the current national strength of the Song Dynasty, was still a breeze.

Wang Xiu still appreciates it very much. Although Ouyang Che's ocean thinking is not mature enough and his methods are not clever enough, it is already commendable. There are not many scholars with the idea of ​​conquering barbarians in the world, so they should not be too demanding on other things.

Ouyang Che peeped nervously at Wang Xiu, seeing his frown and serious expression, he felt nervous in his heart, he understood his thoughts, he was too deviant by Chen Dong and others, and never talked with them.

At present, Wang Xiu's reputation has given him the determination to rely on him. If he doesn't live forever, he will be infamous for thousands of years. He doesn't know what will happen to Wang Xiu in the future?It's not a mediocre life in vain if you give it a try.

"Great talent Deming!"

Ouyang Che's spirit was greatly lifted, and he couldn't help looking at Wang Xiu in surprise, but he tried his best to control his expression, not to let himself get too excited, so as not to leave a bad impression on Wang Xiu, but the twinkling gaze deeply betrayed him. .

Wang Xiu didn't care at all. A mediocre person doesn't necessarily have no ambition, but a person without ambition is definitely a mediocre person. He turns a blind eye to the great fortune. There is really nothing in the world. Ouyang Che's pursuit and desire for human nature.

Back then, why wasn't he like this, he went to discuss the triple benefit with He Laodao, boarded Cai Jing's boat, and finally dealt with the emperor and generals, but fortunately he survived by cheating, and he was qualified to look down on all living beings, to see Myself back then.Ouyang Che did have the shadow of him back then, and said with a kind smile: "However, De Ming's theory of expanding to the south is too strong, and I'm afraid it won't be tolerated by the court.

Ouyang Che was stunned, and then he understood what Wang Xiu meant. His innate thought of a great kingdom in the sky made him attach great importance to the forces from the north. As for the small countries in the south, they were not worth mentioning at all in his mind. To tolerate it is virtue, to destroy it is reason.

It is true that he has his own philosophy, and he will try his best to stick to it, but in terms of specific measures, since Wang Xiu spoke, he can only say: "I have been taught."

Wang Xiu said with a faint smile: "Deming is talented and knowledgeable, and if he can work in the Maritime Department, he will be elected to a large county in the future to practice, and he will surely accomplish a lot in the future, which is ten thousand times better than a small county."

Ouyang Che realized that Wang Xiu was really recruited by him, and it was obvious that he was already wanted to accept him as a confidant. He weighed it clearly, considering that he and No. [-] were only sent out to third-class counties. Far better than a county magistrate from Bapin.

In his excited mood, he got up and said: "When a man is alive, it is enough to know a little bit, and I will definitely live up to my husband's expectations."

"Deming, please sit down!" Wang Xiu's attitude became much closer, and said in a warm voice: "Sun Tzu said: In the method of using troops, the whole country is the top priority, followed by breaking the country; the whole army is the top priority, followed by breaking the army; Brigade is second; all pawns are the top, broken pawns are next; whole army is the top, and broken troops are next. Therefore, victorious in every battle is not a good man; a soldier who surrenders without fighting is a good man. Therefore. The first step is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the army, and the next is to attack the city. The method of attacking the city is a last resort. Therefore, those who are good at using the army should subdue the enemy's army instead of fighting, and pull out the enemy's city instead of attacking it. The country of man is not for a long time, and it must be fought for all in the world, so the army can be full without stopping, and this is the method of planning an attack."

Ouyang Che savored it carefully, and vaguely understood the meaning of "stubborn, might not be tolerated by the court". Wang Xiu implicitly pointed out that he was too aggressive in the Song Dynasty's overseas expansion policy, and it was inconvenient to point out because of his face, and he used Sun Tzu's conspiracy to represent it. to hint.

"My lord has far-reaching plans. The countries in the South China Sea are small and numerous. If the attack is too hasty, it will inevitably lead to the alliance of the countries. This will be extremely detrimental to the Song Dynasty's southward advance. I have little talent and learning, and I am eager for quick success. I forgot to be invincible with the teacher of benevolence and righteousness."

"Teacher of benevolence and righteousness?" Wang Xiu laughed dumbly. Fighting in all directions is all about fighting for profit. How come the word "benevolence and righteousness" comes from the word "benevolence and righteousness".However, Ouyang Che took action, and there were still some things he couldn't say to him, and he needed to observe this person slowly.

After sending Zhong Liqiu away, Wang Xiu had just returned to the study, but he didn't want Li Changsheng to see him outside the door. He was a little tired, but he still let Li Changsheng in.

"Sir." Li Changsheng seemed preoccupied, and seemed to have something to say, but he didn't know how to say it, and he seemed embarrassed.

Wang Xiu saw it in his eyes, and said in a warm voice: "Second brother, if you have something to say, don't act like a little lady." When you were in Dongshuimen, you were no less brave than fifth brother! "

Li Changsheng hesitated, gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, I, I think..."

Wang Xiu saw Li Changsheng faltering, his face was flushed, he couldn't help but smiled and said, "Second brother, what's wrong? Could it be a young lady from a certain family? Well, it must be the hero who is sad and beautiful. Don't worry, I'll come I'll be your matchmaker, even if it's the prime minister's sister, our second elder brother can also marry her."

Li Changsheng was very embarrassed, the old man's face was flushed, and he said repeatedly: "Mr. misunderstood, sir, misunderstood. It's not the little lady, it's something else."

"Oh, what's that?" Wang Xiu frowned.

(End of this chapter)