Song Dynasty Cannon Fodder Counterattack Record

Chapter 284 Returning to Beijing
In March of the first year of Jiayou, the edict to call Li Buqi back to Beijing also came to Guangzhou, because of a major change in the court—the emperor fell ill.

On the first day of the first lunar month, when Zhao Zhen was accepting the congratulations in the Daqing Palace, he suddenly felt dizzy and fell on the throne, drooling, and the congratulations had to end hastily.A few days later, Zhao Zhen jumped out of bed barefoot again in the Forbidden Palace, yelling, "The queen and Zhang Mao are going to kill me!" It seemed that the emperor was seriously ill.

After the emperor regained his sanity, he immediately ordered Wen Yanbo to recall Li Buqi, because Li Buqi still held the title of "miracle doctor", and the emperor naturally wanted to have a miracle doctor by his side when he was sick.

However, this matter was delayed by Wen Yanbo and others, because the emperor had this disease and could not take matters into consideration. At this time, it was a matter of course to propose a crown prince.The emperor has two sons, and Li Buqi is the teacher of the boss. If Li Buqi came back and said something to make the emperor make the boss the crown prince, then Wen Yanbo and the others who drove the boss out of the palace would be in danger. up?

Everyone has seen this problem, so Sima Guang and others who impeached Li Buqi twice in the past three days suddenly stopped. Later, seeing that the emperor was hesitant about establishing a reserve, he insisted on recalling Li Buqi immediately. Unable to procrastinate any longer, Li Buqi was asked to return to Beijing to report on his work and another appointment document was issued, but Li Buqi's new official position was not arranged.

Li Buqi reckoned that it would be impossible for him to return to Guangnan when he returned to the capital this time.Although it was less than the five years agreed with the emperor, things in Guangnan were basically on the right track. The two transshipment envoys from Guangdong and Guangxi both stated that they would not change the policies formulated by Li Buqi as long as there was no imperial edict.Although Guangnan is booming now, it is still a place where rabbits don't shit in the capital. It is unlikely that anyone will rush to compete with these two for the position of transfer envoy. Even if they change people, the most likely is He was promoted from among the local officials in Guangnan, so Li Buqi could maintain his style for a few more years.

Now looking back on the past two years, although Li Buqi did not do anything practical, he did not waste time at all. The most important thing is that the "budget system" has been rolled out in the Guangnan government. What to do and the budget, and then the higher-level government will share and supervise the taxation with the lower-level government according to the approved budget.This ensures that the local government has the ability to do something, achieve some results, and mobilize the enthusiasm of the local officials.

One of the side benefits of implementing the budget system is that the government must have specialized economic talents to make budgets and final accounts. If it wants to engage in projects such as water conservancy and roads, it must have the help of engineering talents to formulate a reasonable budget.Therefore, if local officials want to win more resources from higher-level officials and make greater achievements, they must respect technical talents.Li Buqi hopes to gradually build a technical bureaucracy for the Song Dynasty after the budget system is pushed away throughout the Song Dynasty.

In addition, Guangzhou Port used Cochin captives to build ten deep-water piers and a complete lighthouse navigation system. The iron smelting workshops near Guangzhou not only provided a large amount of iron agricultural tools for Guangdong and Guangxi, but also provided sufficient iron for sea merchants to sell to Southeast Asia and Africa. in exchange for high-value goods.Now the prosperity of Guangzhou Port has risen to a higher level. With the drive of Guangzhou, it is believed that the development of Guangdong and Guangxi can be faster.

As for Cochin, Li Buqi was not worried at all.Li Dezheng died at the end of last year, and his sons are now fighting for the throne.As the territory controlled by the Annan court is getting bigger and bigger, and the population is increasing, the demise of the small Jiaozhi court is only a matter of time. Now as long as you master the Annan army's Xiaozhu, don't worry, slowly eat away, and the entire Red River Delta will not take a few years It will all be under the control of Da Song.

In nearly five years, Li Buqi dared to say that he did not waste any time and created a brand new Guangnan.Li Buqi's prestige in Guangnan is unparalleled.This can be seen from the day when Li Buqi left Guangzhou, the officials and common people spontaneously filled the streets to see Li Buqi off.

There were all kinds of people who saw Li Buqi off.The officials followed Li Buqi to gain political achievements, and when Guangnan's economy improved, they could also get more oil and water. Naturally, they were grateful to Li Buqi; the small officials paid them salaries because of Li Buqi. Comparing the salary of the small official, it is natural to love this transit envoy from the heart; the stewards sent by the landlords and noble merchants to Guangnan have a lot of water conservancy projects built by Li Buqi, and they have a good harvest every year, so naturally they should thank this The God of Wealth; the businessmen have benefited from Li Buqi's series of economic measures, and they really don't want Li Buqi to leave; in the eyes of those immigrants with foreign accents, whether they are working or farming, they are Li Buqi's immigrants The policy gave them a bite to eat... In short, almost everyone has benefited from Li Buqi's administration in Guangnan. How can we not sincerely thank Li Buqi?

Among the tens of thousands of people who saw him off, Li Buqi couldn't help smiling when he saw some people dressed in strange clothes compared to the surrounding people.These people have short hair, wearing pullover sweatshirts and straight-leg pants "invented" by Li Buqi, indicating that they are sailors.Shorter hair to reduce parasite growth, tighter pullovers and straight-leg pants to reduce accidental snags in cramped cabins, and easier to put on and take off, this utilitarian attire has become popular among navigating sailors , I believe that soon, this kind of dress will be accepted by more Guangnan people, and then gradually spread to other places in Song Dynasty.

This time when he returned to Beijing, although Li Buqi was not urged in the official document, Li Buqi still rushed to arrive at the long pavilion ten miles outside the capital in a month and a half.Don't hurry up, the emperor is sick, and he must be looking forward to a "miracle doctor" like Li Buqi to bring him back to life as soon as possible. At this time, if Li Buqi walks slowly, it will be strange if he doesn't arouse the emperor's resentment of.Moreover, Li Buqi was also worried that the emperor would lose his mind and make the fourth prince the crown prince, which would make it more difficult for him to act.It happens that there is an excuse to see a doctor for the emperor, so go back to Beijing quickly to mess up the matter of Li Chu.

Li Buqi Ping Guangnan, who conquered Jiaozhi, is a man of great merit, the court's etiquette cannot be sloppy, the emperor ordered the prime minister to go to the Ten Li Changting Pavilion to welcome him in person.According to the general procedure, after the ceremony, Li Buqi should go to the post to rest first, and then choose an auspicious day to face the king to show grandeur.

But now the emperor was anxious to ask Li Buqi to see a doctor for him, so he made an exception and ordered Li Buqi to enter the palace immediately.First, in the presence of the prime ministers in the Chongzheng Hall, Zhao Zhen formally received Li Buqi, and then Zhao Zhen asked the prime minister to step down, leaving only Li Buqi.This is to let Li Buqi see a doctor for him, and the prime ministers can't afford to stay in the Chongzheng Hall, so they have to go back to their errands, but they listened to the news with dumbfounded ears.

After nearly an hour, Li Buqi came out from the palace.According to the rules, officials sent outside like him can go home to see their relatives after meeting the emperor.For nearly five years, without seeing his wife and children, Li Buqi stood outside the Xuande Gate and looked up at the spotless blue sky.At this time, a voice rang in my ears: "Teacher, please be good to the rest."

Li Buqi looked down, and in front of him was a half-grown young man in a military uniform with a thin waist and back, bowing and saluting.Li Buqi hurriedly pulled him up and looked him up and down. He saw that the young man was 1.5 meters tall, with broad shoulders and thick back, a dark complexion, and a pair of piercing phoenix eyes. It took him a long time to punch the young man on the chest and said with a smile. : "I haven't seen you for a few years, and I have grown into a young man. I really dare not recognize him on the street."

Leftover laughed and said, "Teacher is still like a fairy, like a fairy."

Li Buqi was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed again: "Not only has he grown taller, but his mouth has also become sweeter. He has really grown up. How did you come? There is no school today?"

"I heard that the teacher arrived in Beijing today, so I asked for leave and went to the Shili Changting Pavilion to meet him. It's just that there were too many people, so I didn't go forward. I heard that my father invited the teacher to come to the audience directly. I can go home after I want to come to see you. Teacher and wife to the teacher I miss you so much, I will wait here to welcome the teacher back home."

Li Buqi said: "You have a heart." He swept his eyes and saw a few half-grown men in military school uniforms standing on the edge of Yujie in the distance looking at this side, and asked: "Is that you?" classmate?"

The remaining son said: "Yes. Ever since the father's health was unwell, there has been a lot of noise about the establishment of the crown prince, and my identity has also been exposed. The school does not allow students to bring idlers into the school. In order to protect my safety, every time When I go out, I will send students to accompany me."

Li Buqi nodded: "It should be so."

When they got on their horses and walked home, Zhao Sheng and Li Buqi walked side by side, half a horse behind. Li Buqi beckoned him to follow. Some, leaving room for the two to talk.

Li Buqi said: "Your Majesty is ill, you, a son, should sit by your bed."

Zhao Sheng hurriedly said: "The remaining son was supposed to wait in front of the father's bed, but Wen Xianggong said that the remaining son might not be good for the father in front of the father, so the empress can only let the remaining son visit the palace every five days. My son has no choice but to pray for his father in the school."

Li Buqi chuckled, thinking that people like Wen Yanbo are really impatient, and they are not afraid of being accused of alienating the Tian family.But it seems that Zhao Zhen is still afraid of death, because of the illusory rumors, he dare not let his son stay in the palace.The emperor's narrow-mindedness is also hopeless.

Zhao Sheng asked: "Father took an exam the day before to check whether I understood the "Salt and Iron Theory" taught in the school. I didn't expect that the next day... Teacher, I don't know my father's health..."

Li Buqi could guess that Zhao Zhen met Zhao Sheng the day before, and had a stroke the next day. The rumors about Zhao Shengke's parents must have been fired again, and Zhao Sheng must have been under a lot of psychological pressure.He then said: "It should be a small stroke. Your Majesty is still young. As long as you take care of him with peace of mind, it should be nothing serious."

Zhao Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, but he heard Li Buqi say: "It's just that as an official, it's difficult to support him with peace of mind. When I met with him, His Majesty told me about the establishment of the reserve."

Hearing Li Buqi say the word "Li Chu", Zhao Sheng's ears froze immediately.

(End of this chapter)