Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 454: Weak monetary system

Zhang Fei still prefers to go to Jiangnan. After all, it was planned long ago, and Su Shi and the others are there.

The biggest problem in the Northwest is the military and politics. He really doesn't know how to deal with this relationship.

Of course, Zhao Xu would not force Zhang Fei to deal with such a major national event. Zhang Fei even said that he couldn't do it, so he still wanted to send him. Isn't that crazy?

However, the top priority is to implement the clan reform.

Nowadays, these dignitaries and big landlords are attacking everywhere, and they can solve one problem.

On the second day, Zhao Xu held a key meeting in the Chuigong Hall.

As soon as this came up, Zhao Xu vomited bitterness, "You should know that I did not cover up Governor Zhao. This case was tried by Kaifeng Prefecture, and I have also discussed with you about the verdict of Governor Zeng. They all agree. But now they are still holding on to the clan and making troubles, which is really unreasonable."

Speaking of the latter, he was both wronged and angry.

Wen Yanbo didn't know about it, and he also thought that Zhao Xu deliberately favored the clan in this case, so he said: "Your Majesty, in the opinion of the veterans, what they said is not unreasonable, the clan's spending is indeed too much, and now The finances are already beyond their means and should be reduced.”

Zhao Xu glanced at Wen Yanbo, then at Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi understood it, and immediately said: "The disadvantage of our government's finances lies in the three redundancy. It is really inappropriate for them to compare the clan to the officials in Beijing. If it is compared to the officials in the world, there are only a few people from this clan."

Zhao Xu nodded immediately.

Wen Yanbo also felt that the scourge of redundant officials should be corrected, but Wang Anshi said this at this time, clearly threatening him, why don't we exchange favors for clans? Immediately retorted: "The shade of kindness generally only involves the sons of officials, and the relatives of the clan have already exceeded the five robes, so it is okay to be a little restrained."

Wang Anshi said: "But they are talking about finances, not blood relationship."

Sima Guang suddenly stood up, "I think Xueshi Wang is right."

As soon as these words came out, Wang Anshi was stunned, and Wen Yanbo was also stunned.

And Sima Guang said: "This finance is finance, and relatives are relatives. You can't judge relatives by money. This is against the way of heaven. I think that no matter whether it is the relatives of officials or the relatives of the clan, they should not be idle. Well, the birds and beasts still know how to teach children to find insects and prey, and people should do the same, and they have to find a way to make them support themselves."

Zhao Xu asked: "What suggestion does Bachelor Sima have?"

Sima Guangdao: "According to my opinion, both the clan's children and Enyin's children can be sent to the Guozijian to study. Like those candidates, the best ones will enter the court as officials, and the second ones will be merchants, workers and officials. It's up to them to fight for it.

The imperial court only guarantees their monthly expenses before they complete their studies, and after they complete their studies, they need to work **** their own, but there is no need to exclude the clans other than the five clothes from the clans. "

Wen Yanbo suddenly understood, and immediately added: "If all the clans other than the five clothes are eliminated, their household registration names will have to be revised. This will add a lot of trouble and will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the clan." /

Zhao Xu frowned slightly, then glanced at Wang Anshi again.

Wang Anshi immediately said: "If you use the name of the emperor's relatives to do business and work, I'm afraid it will affect the reputation of the royal family."

Zhao Xu nodded repeatedly.

But in fact, he doesn't care about these at all. In history, he encouraged clans to intermarry with common people, and encouraged clans to participate in imperial examinations. You can find ways to make money yourself, so don't always rely on the court.

He just wanted to be thorough, so he just threw away this burden. If it was included, it would still be very troublesome if something happened in the future.

Of course, there is also the intention of retaliating against these clans for bullying his father.

Sima Guang is also a straightforward person: "The clan dandy Bibi is also, their reputation is not as good as merchants and craftsmen, what is the difference between giving them land to farm and giving them coins for business?"

Wang Anshi remained silent. He agreed with Sima Guang's suggestion in his heart, because Sima Guang's suggestion did not say whether it was outside the fifth suit or within the fifth suit. They all need to be sent to the Imperial College, and everyone will fight for the upper hand based on their ability.

This is in line with his philosophy on education.

Zhao Xu was displeased, and said: "Okay! This matter will be drafted by the Ministry of Education and the Privy Council, but I hope this matter can come to an end, and there will be no further disputes, otherwise, don't blame me for not Show affection."

After that, he left angrily.

I have to say that the little emperor's acting skills are also good, and only Wang Anshi knew it well.

"This is really a top 50 board, and no one is lucky!"

Wen Yanbo smiled wryly.

Sima Guang said: "Then what can be done? They asked for it themselves, but this is good, and it can reduce the financial burden on the country."

In fact, streamlining officials is also Sima Guang's political idea, but he made it very clear that reducing the clan's salary does not necessarily mean removing them from the clan.

As soon as the news got out, the war of bullying stopped immediately.

Whether the clan or the officials are dissatisfied with this.

I used to be able to lie down and eat, but now I have to study hard. This is really cruel.

At the same time, they also came to their senses, and they couldn't continue to fight.

But they didn't object fiercely either. After all, they were the ones who said this, and it was their mutual accusations that made the higher-ups choose to do what they wanted.

It's too stupid to talk back immediately, so I'll talk about it later.

Anyway, it is impossible to implement this matter immediately.

There is only one department that is ecstatic, and that is the Guozijian. It has expanded its enrollment before, and now the clan children and Enyin children have to come to the Guozijian to study in order to receive benefits. If you are an official here, no one can ask for it. watching them.

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But Zhang Fei has no time to pay attention to these at this time, because he is facing another hurdle in his life, and this hurdle is very familiar.

It is moving.

Of course, they didn't really live until the rent was due, it was three days earlier, after all, they had to choose a good day.

It was still dark, and the whole family had arrived at the new house.

"Huh? Why don't you see my sister-in-law?"

When he came to the door and was about to enter, Xu Lingxiao suddenly realized that Zhang Fei was nowhere to be seen.

Xu Zun looked left and right, "I'm still with you just now."

Niu Beiqing suddenly yelled: "Xu Engong, your son-in-law is here."

As he spoke, he pointed his hand back.

Everyone followed the faint candlelight and saw Zhang Fei wretchedly behind Niu Beiqing.

Gao Wenyin asked curiously: "Sanlang, what are you doing?"

Zhang Fei looked around and said in a panic, "I'm afraid of being beaten."

"Huh?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Only Xu Zhiqian couldn't stop giggling.

Mu Zhen asked curiously, "Qian'er, what's going on?"

Xu Zhiqian then told Mu Zhen about Zhang Fei's adventure of moving house, which made the latter couldn't help but laugh.

Zhang Fei blushed and said, "Zhiqian, good luck, stop talking nonsense."

Xu Zun also couldn't laugh or cry, and said: "There are so many people, what are you afraid of, come here quickly."

"Oh."

Zhang Fei plucked up the courage to come forward, a pair of eyeballs were darting everywhere, especially at the high place, the sack fell from the sky, it was really terrifying, he didn't want to go through it again, and entered the door , He whispered again: "Ya Nei! I know you are here, come out quickly."

Xu Zhiqian giggled and said, "What are you talking about? Ya Nei is coming to congratulate, and it's not now."

"But the only one who dares to beat me now is Ya Nei."

Zhang Fei was still very cautious.

Niu Beiqing grinned and said, "Sanlang, with me here, what are you afraid of?"

Zhang Fei thinks about it too, now he is not only surrounded by such a waste as Li Si, but also Niu Beiqing, and the legendary master Long Wu.

He also straightened up, and after a traditional ceremony, it was bright day.

As it happened, Xu Zun came back for the first time, so Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian accompanied Xu Zun for a stroll.

When he came to the small pavilion in the garden, Zhang Fei asked, "What do you think, father-in-law?"

Xu Zun said hehe: "Who doesn't want to live in this nice house, who doesn't want to drink and eat every day, but after all, it's hard to go from luxury to frugality. Once you live in this nice house, it will be difficult to live back. I want to live in a better house, but where does the money come from?"

Speaking of this, he told Zhang Fei very seriously, "Zhang San, you are also an official now, you must know how to restrain your desires, so as not to go on the road of no return!"

He has always been very simple, he just knows that once he pursues material things, he is addicted to it. So he never pursued these things.

Zhang Fei also said solemnly: "Father-in-law, please rest assured, I will not be confused by these, after all...!"

He glanced at Xu Zhiqian beside him, "I married a good wife."

Xu Zhiqian couldn't hear his sarcasm, but she smiled and said: "Don't worry, Daddy, I will watch him."

Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "I'm just joking, don't take it seriously."

Xu Zunfu laughed.

At this moment, Li Si came over and said, "Third brother, Mr. Chen and the others are here."

Zhang Fei clicked his tongue: "I didn't send an invitation, I'm too embarrassed to host this happy event."

This time he was really low-key, and he didn't tell anyone, including Fan Li, that this happy event was indeed a little too much.

It's really not appropriate for this person to be so sophisticated.

But there is no way, he just won a lawsuit, although there are undercurrents, but on the surface, he is in the limelight, so of course he will not let go of such an opportunity to get close, if you don't send an invitation Post is better, everyone can come.

But after seeing them, Zhang Fei found that they didn't just come to congratulate, but all of them were frowning.

"Guys, I did have a few more weddings, but... But this time I didn't send invitations, you don't have to come, I'm happy to come, but don't be so sad."

Zhang Fei was very dissatisfied.

Chen Maoqian forced a smile and said: "Sanlang, we also want to congratulate happily, but...but...."

"But what, you said it!" Zhang Fei said eagerly.

Huang Can sighed heavily: "But now everyone's business is not easy!"

The corners of Zhang Fei's eyebrows twitched, but he asked, "What's going on?"

Fan Zhengdao: "Third brother, you may not know that the price of coins has increased a lot recently, and everyone is unwilling to spend coins, which makes it difficult for us to do business."

Zhang Fei frowned, did he come so fast?

Ma Tianhao suddenly said: "Our charity foundation has to spend less money recently, and I don't have much money to lend to you now."

Zhang Fei glanced at him and knew his relationship with Xiangguo Temple. It must be that Xiangguo Temple asked him to stop the charity foundation from releasing currency.

But that's not the point, the point is that it's coming sooner than he imagined.

He predicted that the money shortage would occur when he also received the summer tax at the earliest, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

There is only one explanation, that is, there are not enough coins in the market, as long as there is a slight disturbance, this problem will be exposed.

Fan Zhengdao: "Our movable type workshop and horse and carriage rental have been affected to some extent. It is estimated that the football league that will start soon will also be affected."

Zhang Fei asked: "What's going on?"

Everyone looked at each other, and Fan Zheng whispered: "It is said that because too many coins have been raised in the exemption tax, there is not enough coins to circulate in the market. It is more valuable."

Chen Maoqian said: "Except for coins and salt, the prices of almost all goods are falling."

Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Has the price of salt not fallen?"

Chen Maoqian said: "What's the drop? It's gone up a lot!"

Zhang Fei asked curiously, "Why?"

Ma Tianhao said: "You still don't know?"

"Why do I know?" Zhang Fei wondered.

Ma Tianhao said: "Wang Hongjin's case made those salt ricers dare not stand up to the wind and sell private salt. The salt in the market suddenly decreased a lot, and the salt price naturally went up."

In fact, there are many private salts in Bianjing, and Xu Yu's private salt was sold to Kaifeng, which also caused Xu Ji to fail to help his younger brother get rid of the crime, because Bianjing has no shortage of official salt, and you sell it too. Can you say this is selling medicine?

Because the deterrent force of the tax department is too great, how dare the private salt dealers sell private salt in Bianjing, resulting in a lot of salt reduction in the market in an instant, and the price of salt starts to rise like the price of currency.

Zhang Fei frowned.