Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 816: End

Although Zhang Fei was full of confidence, Zhao Xu was a little unconvinced, because according to the news in the Liao Kingdom, the Liao Kingdom was very cautious about this and took every step very carefully. Although as Zhang Fei said According to the data, the Public Security Bureau has not been established, but the law is still strict. It is just that the Public Security Bureau system is missing. Isn't this also the case?

Let’s talk about the matter, banknotes are just an economic policy. Even in the Song Dynasty, it was decided by the Political Affairs Hall and the Third Bureau. The traditional judiciary can also provide guarantees, as long as you don’t mess around. After all, banknotes appear in the public prosecutor’s office. Before.

However, everything that happened in the next two years made Zhao Xu stunned.

Seeing the tall buildings rising, watching them collapse.

During this period, the Song Dynasty really did nothing. Even after learning that the Liao Kingdom opened its seaports and maintained trade with the Song Dynasty to provide protection for their tokens, it did not close Peach Blossom Island and still passed Peach Blossom Island trades with it.

It's not that the Song Dynasty didn't want to cause trouble, but because the Song Dynasty's current foreign policy relied heavily on merchants, and it had been strengthening maritime transportation in recent years.

In fact, the initial issuance of Liao's tokens was very smooth, because it could copy Xizhou's model. Just after the trade with the Song Dynasty stopped, the Liao Kingdom's domestic currency was severely lacking. The emergence of tokens really revitalized the Liao Kingdom. The economy of Liao Dynasty once saw prosperity, but within two years, the Liao Kingdom was flooded with tokens, and a large amount of wealth in the hands of merchants and common people was harvested by the state and nobles.

As a result, public dissatisfaction boiled over.

The Liao Kingdom had no idea how to deal with it and could only decide to transfer the conflict to the outside.

However, the Song Dynasty had been watching from the sidelines, watching the Liao Kingdom step by step towards the abyss. Anticipating that the other party might start a war to divert the conflict, the border soldiers had long been prepared to fight.

Moreover, the Liao Kingdom collapsed, but the Song Dynasty became stronger and stronger, especially in the past two years, it also integrated manpower and resources from the northwest, Shu, and the south.

Especially the war horses in the northwest, which to the Song Dynasty were really a fragrant group.

Now there are also 20,000 cavalry in the north, including a 3,000 heavy armored cavalry.

If the Liao Kingdom does not go to war, the Song Dynasty will almost be unable to bear it.

However, since the decision-making level of the Song Dynasty knew the intentions of the Liao State, there was no need to fight with it at all, as long as it held on.

The death order issued by the imperial court to the border is to defend the border and strictly prohibit going to war.

When your opponent is stronger than you, has more sophisticated and advanced weapons than you, and they are on the defensive side, it is difficult for you to defeat them.

You must know that the firearms equipped by the Song Army have increased ten times compared to three years ago, and after experiments by the Xixia and Li Dynasties, the Song Army is now able to skillfully apply firearms to various battlefields.

Moreover, current firearms are more conducive to defense, causing the Liao army to suffer heavy losses.

There is a truth to be said. If you make great efforts and then fail again and again, the front line will not be able to attack for a long time, which directly leads to the internal division of the Liao Kingdom.

Because the Liao Kingdom is a country of the Khitan people, if there is a problem, it must first protect its own base. The loss of tokens will also be shared by the tribes along with the Khitan people. Originally, the tribes were very dissatisfied with the monarch of the Liao Kingdom. , but I heard that the Liao Kingdom would lead everyone to go to the Song Dynasty to rob it and make up for everyone's losses.

There is no reason not to agree.

However, there are no eggs.

Not only could it not be captured, but he also suffered heavy losses. Of course, the Liao monarch chose to absorb the blood of other tribes to supplement himself.

It's like a gambler who gets deeper and deeper into the trap.

The Jurchen tribe in the rear took the lead in rebelling, and they also united with Goryeo.

As soon as they rebelled, all the tribes in the west also rebelled, mainly in the area north of Xixia. In this attack, they did not work hard because after the Song Dynasty captured Xixia, these tribes had always maintained their relationship with the Song Dynasty. Many of their tribes are unwilling to send troops due to close contacts.

At this time, the monarch of Liao Kingdom realized that something was wrong.

But it was too late.

Finally!

The Song army, which had retreated for half a year, was divided into three groups, led by Liu Changzuo, and left Xiongzhou to attack Youzhou.

The Chinese army, led by Wang Shao, who had just been promoted to deputy envoy of the Privy Council, left Dingzhou and attacked Yuzhou.

The Left Army, led by Commander Zhonge, left Yunzhou and attacked Youzhou.

The Song army held back for three full years, and everyone was like a tiger emerging from the cage. Except for the Youzhou route, which encountered stubborn resistance from the Liao army, the other two routes were like a deserted land.

However, just as the Central Army arrived at Yuzhou City, the Liao Kingdom suddenly sent a special envoy.

Expressed his willingness to return the sixteen states of Yanyun, but hoped to restore the friendly exchanges between Song and Liao.

The word they used was "return" rather than cede, which shows how humble the Liao Kingdom is now. I admit that these lands are yours and we occupied them before.

This news reached the Song Dynasty, and the courtiers all firmly opposed it. It was already at this time that you came to sue for peace. It was too late.

Especially the border generals, ten thousand of them do not want to cease the war. They are now competing to see who can regain Youzhou first.

But after some discussions in the court, the Song Dynasty agreed to Liao's request.

The Song Dynasty, which had absolute initiative, also became shrewd in handling these complex affairs.

They fully considered that if the Liao Kingdom was completely defeated, what would happen to Goryeo behind? What about the Jurchens? You know, they are very friendly with the Song Dynasty now, and the Song army cannot fight all the way to the end. No matter how strong the foundation is, it cannot withstand such wear and tear. The key is for the Jurchens to control the outside of the Great Wall, which is much easier than the Song Dynasty.

Maybe he is making wedding clothes for others.

The reason why the Liao Kingdom is begging for mercy is mainly because of the fire in the backyard, rather than the complete loss of combat effectiveness. On the Youzhou front line, the Song army is still fighting very hard. If the Liao Kingdom is given a way to survive, he will definitely go back to pacify the Jurchen tribe and attack Goryeo.

The Song Dynasty was able to watch the fire from across the bank and balance the outside of the Great Wall.

The key point is that the purpose of the Song Dynasty's war is to regain Yanyun, and it does not say that it must destroy the Liao Kingdom. Now the Song Dynasty's strategy is to fight stage by stage, because time is always on the side of the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty does not need it at all. in a hurry.

But at the same time, the Song Dynasty gave the Liao Kingdom a clear time to withdraw its troops. Don't delay it and say that you cannot force the people of Yanyun to leave with them. It can only be done voluntarily. Otherwise, the Song Dynasty will continue to send troops.

For the Liao Kingdom, it would be uncomfortable for him not to retreat. Now he had to transfer his main force to the south to fight against the Jurchens and defend his hometown.

After reaching an agreement with the Song Dynasty, the Liao army quickly retreated from the Yanyun area.

Three groups of Song soldiers recaptured the entire Yanyun area without bloodshed, not even a corner was missing.

At this point, after one hundred and fifty years, the Sixteenth State of Yanyun finally returned to the embrace of the Central Plains Dynasty.

The officers and soldiers of the border army used twenty fast horses to report the victory to the capital, mainly to tell the people along the way that we had recovered Yanyun.

When the people of Hebei heard this good news, they all burst into tears. When Yan Yun was lost, Hebei was exposed in front of the iron hoof of the Liao Kingdom. The people of Hebei suffered greatly. Not only did they have to bear heavy military expenses, but even the Yellow River was diverted because of the need for defense. The Liao Kingdom was governed in a mess.

Now that Yan Yun has been recaptured, they no longer have to worry. The sword hanging above their heads has finally disappeared.

When the good news from the front line reached the capital, the whole country was really celebrating!

The common people were running in the streets with tears in their eyes. Whether they knew each other or not, they hugged each other and cried loudly.

Bianjing City was almost flooded with tears today.

But they were all tears of joy, and everyone had a smiling face covered with tears.

Even profit-seeking businessmen were infected by this atmosphere and took out some of the existing wine and invited people to drink it for free.

The emperor also announced a general amnesty and reduced the wine tax this year so that you can drink to your heart's content throughout the year.

You must know that when Xixia was wiped out, there was no such movement at all, which shows the significance of the Sixteen States of Yanyun to the Central Plains.

On the city wall.

I saw a man in a white round-collared robe lying on the wall crying, and behind him stood a man of his age wearing a red robe.

It is Zhao Xu and Zhang Fei.

Zhao Xu originally wanted to visit Youzhou in person, but because it was not a capture, but a direct withdrawal from the Liao Kingdom, the control was not so complete. In the end, under the persuasion of the ministers, Zhao Xu gave up visiting in person.

But after hearing the news, he immediately came to the north wall and looked in the direction of Youzhou.

Like the common people, he could not help himself.

One hundred and fifty years of anticipation, one hundred and fifty years of waiting, and one hundred and fifty years of humiliation finally broke out at this moment.

After a while, Zhao Xu stood up, and the **** next to him immediately handed over a warm, wet handkerchief.

Zhao Xu took it and wiped away the tears and tear stains on his face, but he couldn't wipe away the red and swollen eyes.

In fact, as early as a year ago, he had already had a premonition that regaining Yanyun was close at hand, but until this day, he still could not control his emotions.

After the joy and excitement, Zhao Xu gradually calmed down. He turned back to look at Zhang Fei, "Now I finally understand the meaning of Kang Long's regret."

Zhang Fei just smiled slightly.

Zhao Xu said: "But this also scares me."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "I can understand."

Zhao Xu said: "Is there a way to prevent this from happening?"

I really watched helplessly as the Liao Kingdom was issuing banknotes indiscriminately. Although they knew about this problem in advance and took strict precautions, it was as if they were unaware of it.

This is caused by human nature, and the strong dragon has regrets refers to human nature.

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "No matter how powerful I am, I can't change human nature."

Zhao Xu said: "Maybe, but you dare not say it."

Zhang Fei said: "Your Majesty wants to legislate to limit the monarch's power?"

Zhao Xu asked: "Isn't this a way?"

Zhang Fei said: "To be honest with you, if your Majesty really decides to do this, I will be the first to object."

"Why?"

Zhao Xu asked curiously.

Zhang Fei said: "Because this is against human nature, Your Majesty will definitely regret it. This is just His Majesty's impulse, without careful consideration. Moreover, since Your Majesty has the power to legislate to restrict the monarch's power, he may also be able to amend this law in the future. . If a conflict occurs at that time, both Your Majesty and the Public Security Bureau will have no choice but to choose one of the two. Therefore, I would rather maintain the status quo and leave room for both parties. First, maintain this momentum of development, and what will happen in the future. , let’s talk about it later.”

Zhao Xu was silent for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said: "You always look at problems differently from others."

Zhang Fei said: "Perhaps it is because Your Majesty has given me so much tolerance that I dare to speak out."

Zhao Xu laughed and said: "This is also the main reason why I cherish my friendship with you."

After saying that, he suddenly raised his hand and put it on Zhang Fei's shoulder, "If one day, I am deceived by human nature, you must tell me in time."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Definitely."

After that, Zhang Fei followed Zhao Xu back to the palace and had a good drink. When he returned home, it was already the second watch.

"Wow! What's going on?"

When they came to their bedroom, they saw Xu Zhiqian and Gao Wenyin, their eyes drowsy from drinking, their cheeks flushed, and they were still humming and exchanging something.

"Is Zhang San back?"

Xu Zhiqian glanced sideways and said carelessly.

Gao Wenyin seemed to have only a trace of sanity left. She put her hands on the table and was about to get up.

Zhang Fei hurried over, put his arm around her shoulders, and said to Xu Zhiqian, "Yes."

"Come here, come here and have a few drinks with me. I am happy today." Xu Zhiqian winked at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei recalled the same virtue when he met Xu Zhiqian on the first day, but he knew that Xu Zhiqian must be very happy today. She has always supported Wang Anshi's reforms, not that she has a high understanding of politics. She knows, but she longs for the country to be rich and powerful, and longs to be freed from humiliation.

Recovering Yanyun is undoubtedly the highest proof.

She must be happier than anyone else today.

"Today, Zhang San, I will sacrifice my life to accompany my wife and drink."

The next day.

Gao Wenyin opened her eyes in a daze and felt a headache. But when a delicate face came into view, she suddenly woke up.

Zhi. Zhiqian?

Wrong.

Why is this pillow so hot?

Gao Wenyin glanced up anxiously, and then she realized that she was lying in Zhang Fei's arms. Several scenes flashed through her mind, and she saw her cheeks were flushed.

She raised her head extremely cautiously.

Suddenly.

A big hand hugged her tightly, and gently patted her round, dough-like, and elastic body.

Gao Wenyin's face was as red as blood, but she could only endure it and did not dare to speak out, closing her eyes tightly.

She had just closed her eyes when Xu Zhiqian quietly opened her left eye, glanced at Gao Wenyin and saw that her eyes were closed, then quietly reached out her hand and touched Zhang Fei's waist.

"Zhiqian, are you having a nightmare?"

Zhang Fei asked with a twisted face, but full of love.

At this time, the two women couldn't hide it anymore and could only open their eyes. They were filled with embarrassment in each other's eyes!

Zhang Fei glanced at the two girls and said with a smile: "The first time was a little embarrassing. From now on, it will be once every seven days. Just get used to it!"

"Don't even think about it."

"You think beautifully."

The two girls sat up suddenly, and their open collars secretly threw out a ray of spring light, which made Zhang Fei's eyes straighten. He said with a very serious expression: "At least once a month, and never bargain again."

Before he finished speaking, a pillow was pressed down.

An hour later.

"Love is not easy, and it is too late. How could I have thought that they would not be able to bear that day."

Zhang Fei hummed a little tune and came to the front yard, and suddenly found a somewhat familiar man standing in the hall. He was Fu Bi's grandson. Fu was straightforward, "Master Fu?"

Xu Zundao: "Zhang San, you are right!"

Before he finished speaking, Fu Zhishuang hurriedly stepped forward, "President, my grandpa wants to see you."

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, this rich man wants to see me, and he still does this.

Suddenly, he realized something.

When Zhang Fei rushed to Fu Mansion, Fu Bi was lying on the bed, already dying.

In fact, after the Legislative Assembly, Fu Bi was only in name only due to physical reasons, and Sima Guang, who was also the Vice Chairman of the Legislative Council, presided over the Legislative Assembly.

When he learned that Zhang Fei was coming, Fu Bi slowly opened his eyes and said, "You guys go down first. I want to have a private chat with the chief judge."

"Yes."

All the children and grandchildren in the hall retreated.

"President, can you come over here?"

"Yes."

Zhang Fei immediately came to the bedside, but saw that Fu Bi was already as thin as a haggard, with a bloodless face, but the approachable smile at the corner of his mouth had not changed at all, "The president of the court is extremely smart and has seen many people. Do you know why he is old?" I want to see you for the last time."

Zhang Fei opened his mouth but made no sound.

Fu Bi chuckled twice and said, "Thank you, President, for understanding me as a dying person and not using excuses to excuse me."

Zhang Fei smiled guiltily.

Fu Bi added: "Actually, I have always had a question that I wanted to ask the Chief Justice for advice. I was just worried that it would be inappropriate. Now this time is just right."

Zhang Fei said: "Excuse me, Mr. Fu."

Fu Bi said: "Where is the end of the legal system?"

Zhang Fei was silent for a moment and said: "People."

Fu Bi opened his eyes, "Common people?"

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Maybe there is something different from what Fu Gong had in mind."

Fu Bi coughed twice and said excitedly: "What should I say?"

Zhang Fei said: "The concept of the legal system is to defend the legitimate rights and interests of the people. Who will defend it? Prosecutor General Fan thinks he is the defender, and Mr. Fu may also think he is the defender, including Sima Xueshi and Zhao Xianggong. If so, , what about a hundred years from now?

In fact, the best defenders are the people themselves. The end point of the legal system is to let the people know how to defend their own interests. We are just enlighteners, not defenders. The real defenders are themselves, and only in this way can they defend their legitimate rights and interests. ”

After hearing this, Fu Bi's eyes were filled with relief, and he murmured to himself: "That's it! That's it! Wrong! My guess was all wrong."

After a while, he looked at Zhang Fei again, "Only in this way can the public security system survive forever."

Zhang Fei nodded.

"Thank you, President, for telling me all this."

Fu Bi closed his eyes with a smile on his face.

In fact, he was dead a long time ago. He just held on for a breath and waited to regain Yan Yun. Now he can finally do it

After Zhang Fei saw him, he couldn't help but admire him: "A gentleman should be like a rich man."

Fu Bi told Zhang Fei with practical actions that he would take the secret away.

God is fair, and there must be gains and losses. Half a month after Fu Bi's death, Zhao Pian also passed away, and two years ago, Han Qi had passed away.

After losing three important ministers one after another, Zhao Xu felt extremely sad. He ordered Fu Bi, Zhao Pian and Han Qi to be buried together in Zhaoling, and he stayed away from court for seven days to express his condolences.

Today, Zhang Fei, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi came to pay homage to Han Qi, Fu Bi and Zhao Bian.

"Huh?"

Zhang Fei looked at Wang Anshi and Sima Guang in surprise, "Are you two going to serve as officials and return to your hometown?"

Wang Anshi smiled and said: "Are you scared?"

Zhang Fei was startled, "What are you afraid of?"

Sima Guang chuckled: "With the two of us gone, you will have no one to use."

Zhang Fei's expression changed, "Sister Sima, what you said makes me really sad!"

"Stop making excuses."

Wang Anshi said: "Junshi and I held a candlelight conversation last night, and we couldn't do without you for two hours. You are a little Erbi, but you can control the wind and rain in the court. It is precisely because of Junshi and I. The snipe and the clam are fighting, and you, the fisherman, will benefit!"

Zhang Fei said uneasily: "You two held a candlelight conversation last night?"

Wang Anshi nodded.

Sima Guang chuckled and said: "Fortunately, the two of us are stupid and only woke up at this moment. Otherwise, we would have missed such a prosperous age."

Wang Anshi said unhappily: "Junshi, what are you doing? Didn't we agree that today we have revenge and revenge?"

Zhang Fei rolled his eyes, "It turns out you two were trying to scare me. I thought you were really going to become officials."

Sima Guang said seriously: "I'm not trying to scare you. We have already submitted our resignations."

Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Why?"

Wang Anshi said: "At this moment, the only thing we can do for the Song Dynasty is to submit this resignation."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "That's it."

After learning that Wang Anshi and Sima Guang had submitted their resignations, Na Wenyanbo also quickly submitted his resignations.

Zhao Xu was depressed.

I have just achieved such a great achievement and you are about to resign. Are you kidding me?

No approval!

But the three still insisted on pursuing their careers.

Zhao Xu could only find Zhang Fei and talk about his grievances.

"Your Majesty."

Zhang Fei comforted: "The Song Dynasty needs these three resignation letters."

Zhao Xu frowned and said, "Why?"

Zhang Fei said: "Being upright and upright, setting an example for future generations, this is the real scholar-bureaucrat, and this is also the secret of being proud and regretful."

Zhao Xu said: "But I still need them."

"No."

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "Your Majesty no longer needs them."

Zhao Xu was surprised: "Why did you say that?"

Zhang Fei said: "They only have the Sixteen States of Yanyun in their eyes. Now their long-cherished wish has been fulfilled, but in front of His Majesty are the stars and the sea. If they continue to stay in the court, they will hinder His Majesty's progress."

"Stars and sea?"

Zhao Xu blinked.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Your Majesty will not be satisfied with this. I think the minimum must be more than that of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty."

Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment, then pointed at Zhang Fei and said: "You kid!"

Zhang Fei said again: "Actually, I!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Xu said: "Don't even think about it. You promised back then that you would advance and retreat with me."

"Ugh!"

Although Zhang Fei is still very young, he has always considered himself to be of the same generation as Sima Guang and Wang Anshi, because he has been dealing with the two of them. When they retired, Zhang Fei really felt a little lonely and wanted to Retreat bravely from the rapids.

But this is obviously impossible.

The emperor really still needs him to balance imperial power and legal power.

After leaving the palace and just getting on the carriage, Li Si suddenly said: "Third brother, Yanei and the others are back."

"Where are you from?" Zhang Fei asked hurriedly.

"It should be in Ailun Building."

Li Sidao: "Didn't you say that Fan Dalang is back too."

As soon as I arrived at Baifan Tower, I heard Cao Dongdong's high-pitched voice.

"Did you see it? Did you see it? This is an arrow wound, shot by a Khitan man."

But I saw Cao Dongdong put his foot on the chair and exposed his left arm. There were a group of people sitting around him, including young princes and beautiful singing girls.

"This is my world, MD. I was led astray by Lao Wang and the others earlier." Zhang Fei walked over excitedly.

I heard another person say: "I was shot and wounded in the yamen, you have the nerve to show it."

"Hey! Don't worry!"

Cao Dongdong raised his hand and looked back: "Taozi!"

"Hey!"

Taozi immediately stepped forward and slapped a few golden things on the table.

Everyone looked at it intently and said in unison: "Golden Ears."

Cao Dongdong laughed and said: "I fought with my wounds to kill seven Khitan warriors. These were cut off from their heads. In case you don't know, I specially asked people to make golden ears according to their models. ”

Ma Xiaoyi next to me said: "I can vouch for my brother. He really missed his target at that time."

Cao Dongdong said: "Little Marco can also kill three or four, which is only slightly worse than his brother."

Fu Shichun smiled and said: "You should know the situation at that time, that is, the pony rushed in front, and the Yanei shot from behind."

Everyone laughed.

Suddenly I heard someone behind me say: "I have to speak out for the yamen. With thousands of troops, how can Xiao Ma alone stop him? The yamen must be brave."

Cao Dongdong looked overjoyed and said haha: "My big Er pen is here, who dares to laugh at me."

"Third brother!"

Ma Xiaoyi also jumped up.

Zhang Fei patted Ma Xiaoyi on the shoulder and said, "It's as you wished."

Ma Xiaoyi said hey: "But it's not a good fight."

Of course, he was the only one who thought so. In the minds of others, Zhang Fei was now the sacred president of the court. When they saw Zhang Fei coming, those young masters left very wisely.

"Zhang San, as soon as you came, everyone left."

Cao Dongdong is a little confused.

Fu Shichun smiled and said: "Zhang San is the president of the court."

"So what?" Cao Dongdong asked curiously.

Zhang Fei laughed and said: "Yes, so what."

After saying that, he sat down and said to Fan Zheng: "Fan Da, I heard that you have made great contributions."

Fan Zheng just smiled modestly.

In this battle against Liao, he was also transferred to the north and was responsible for logistics matters, because currently the grain and grass needed to be purchased by the WFP, which required Jiekupu.

Zhang Fei asked again: "Have you received the imperial decree?"

Fan Zheng nodded and said, "I was asked to serve as the deputy envoy of the Third Department."

Fu Shichun said: "It is unprecedented for a businessman to directly serve as the second-in-command of the Third Division!"

Cao Dongdong blinked, scratched his forehead and asked: "Is it common to be a general in a government office?"

Zhang Fei laughed and said: "Quick, quick, brag about your achievements, no, ahem, tell me about your meritorious deeds."

"Zhang San, it's such a pity that you are not here, we are three brothers!"

At this point, Cao Dongdong suddenly paused, "By the way, you still remember Lin Fei."

"Lin Fei?"

Zhang Fei frowned, "Is that Coach Lin who you cheated on?"

"Yes, yes, that's Coach Lin, but what does it mean to be green?"

"Cough, cough, cough, it's not interesting, just keep talking."

"Now he has become my subordinate again. He is the Dingzhou Police Superintendent. This time he goes into battle with us to kill the enemy."

"Really?"

Zhang Fei said happily.

Ma Xiaoyi added: "Third brother, I don't know anything. After Lin Fei was sent to the northwest, he followed the current deputy privy envoy to fight in Hehuang. He made great contributions and finally redeemed himself. Later, he was promoted to the police chief of Hezhou. , follow that kind of superintendent on an expedition to Xiliang Mansion.

After the fall of Xixia, he was transferred to Hebei and was responsible for training the royal police. ”

Mentioning this Lin Fei, all the past events came to mind again. Zhang Fei smiled happily and said, "He finally got his wish!"

Cao Dongdong took over the conversation again and began to talk about their glorious achievements.

Their return relieved Zhang Fei's sense of loss because Sima Guang and Wang Anshi were about to leave.

Brother is still young.

The following year.

With the completion of the handover work, all the prime ministers such as Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, Wen Yanbo, and Lu Gongzhu resigned. Even Xu Zun retired from office and retired. No one was greedy for this supreme power.

This also set an example for future generations.

Of course, talented people have emerged from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years.

Lu Huiqing got his wish and succeeded Wang Anshi as prime minister, and Su Shi was appointed there. This was also recommended by Sima Guang. He had always worked conscientiously in the Ministry of Punishment. He found that Su Shi's talents should not be limited to law, and His character is not suitable for serving as the chief prosecutor and chief prosecutor. If he continues to stay in the public prosecutor's office, it will hinder Su Zhe's promotion. It is impossible for their brothers to serve as chief prosecutor and chief prosecutor at the same time. They must avoid suspicion.

So after discussing with Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang recommended Su Shi as prime minister.

The feud between Su Shi and Lu Huiqing is well known to everyone, and the court will definitely be more lively in the future.

Cai Yanqing, Yuan Jiang, Zhang Dun and others served as deputy prime ministers.

In the Political Affairs Hall, Wang Anshi's faction has always been stronger.

Xue Xiang also continued to serve as the third envoy, but Fan Zheng became the deputy envoy of the third department to prepare for succeeding Xue Xiang in the future. By now, everyone also knows that the position of the third envoy will be the third major envoy in the future. Recommended by Jiekupu.

This is necessary because it can ensure that banknotes are not issued indiscriminately. If banknotes are wasted indiscriminately, their three major warehouse stores will suffer the most losses, and they will definitely keep a close eye on them.

Furthermore, from the west to the north, there are many merchants. Now the power of merchants has grown. If merchants are not given an official position, it is unreasonable. Merchants must also be included in the ruling group.

However, in terms of justice, Sima Guang's faction is still firmly in control.

Su Che finally returned to Beijing and took over Xu Zun's position as the Supreme Prosecutor.

Fan Chunren came back to replace Zhao Peng as the president of the court.

When this pair of old partners meet together, it is really a nightmare for all nobles and relatives!

Cheng Yize succeeded Fu Bi as the President of the Legislative Council.

Cai Jing was directly promoted from director of the WFP to minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Qi Hui, Liu Shu, Liu Zhi and others served as presidents of the second-level imperial court to check and balance Zhang Fei.

Although Cai Bian and Shangguan Jun did not return to Beijing, they were promoted to presidents of various courts.

Wang Shao succeeded Han Jiang as the privy envoy.

As for Zhang Fei, who is firmly seated in the highest imperial court, he is actually the emperor's man. This has never changed, but he has cultivated a group of outstanding enemies to limit himself.

A brand-new court is rising slowly, which is really full of vitality and full of expectations.

Final remarks!

As you can see, the road to completion of this book seems a bit bumpy. As early as two months ago, I said that the reason why I completed the book was because after that, the Song Dynasty mainly focused on external expansion. There isn't much room for development. If the scene focuses on the protagonist, it will seem a bit abrupt, but if the protagonist is not written, it would not be right.

The reason why I wrote these extra chapters is to let everyone understand why I finished the book at that point, and to prove that I was very correct in finishing the book at that point.

The facts tell me that I was wrong.

Everyone seems to think this should be written down.

Dear readers, Xiaoxi would like to give you a kiss.

Sorry! I was wrong!

Sincerely.

I hope everyone can be a little satisfied with this ending.

Many book friends think that I am in a hurry to finish the book to celebrate the New Year. I admit that there are reasons for this, but it is not much. The main reason is that I am too tired.

This book is really the most tiring I have ever written, both mentally and physically. Just look up the information. When I wrote about the little idler and the little chef, I just took a quick look and knew what it was about. .

But this is not the case with this book. You must find out the meaning of every word in Song Xingtong. The key is that many of the regulations are obscure and difficult to understand. Even if you understand them, you don’t know what they want to express. Why is this regulation designed in this way? This is really terrible.

And at the end of the writing, the chief judge must give specific precedents or even new laws. But copying them all will definitely not work, because many civil laws are actually closely related to productivity. If you copy them all, , may make people laugh, which is why I have emphasized several times in this article that legislation must be based on Confucianism.

At the same time, I didn’t elaborate on this, I just said that the laws enacted by Fu Bi and others were brushed aside anyway. The reason is that I didn’t dare to write randomly for the protagonist’s pretentiousness. There is no good or bad law, only whether it is suitable or not.

As for imperial power, everyone knows that restricting imperial power is definitely good, but in this era, rashly restricting imperial power or giving more power to businessmen may have the opposite effect.

This is the main reason for completing the book, and the Chinese New Year only plays a role in fueling the flames.

In addition, let’s talk about two important issues in this book.

First, the heroine.

This is also a controversial point in this book. In fact, I don’t like to explain these things, because I have already written them, and I can’t take back the water I’ve spilled.

So here I will tell you about my original intention of designing the heroine. In fact, I have always designed based on the missing side of the protagonist.

Bai Qiannuo represents love, because Li Qi traveled through time on the wedding night, and the purest love between them is.

Xiao Wuyi represents responsibility, because Han Yi is a non-marriage person. The reason is that he is afraid of taking on this responsibility. He must know how to take on this responsibility in order to grow.

Ling'er represents equality, because in that era, humans became an inferior race.

Kou Juansha represents careerism, because Guo Dan traveled through time when his career was just beginning, which was a big blow to his careerism.

Ji Shu represents ambition. Originally, Ji Ding would become more ambitious because of Ji Shu, and gradually become a mature emperor, but it was not written in detail.

For Zhang Fei, Xu Zhiqian represents justice and the distinction between good and evil. Because a modern lawyer must put interests first on the basis of law. But it sounds very boring for a modern lawyer to go to ancient times and help the rich fight lawsuits based on the attitude of modern lawyers. To be honest, those big landowners don’t need Zhang Fei.

But Zhang Fei will not suddenly become a chivalrous man who fights against the strong and helps the weak. How to change his mentality? I have considered letting Xu Zun teach Zhang Fei slowly, but I think , this doesn’t make sense.

Don’t Zhang Fei know what justice is? He knew it, but it was different from Xu Zun. He could find 10,000 reasons to refute Xu Zun.

Perhaps he is still right, but before the public security system is well established, his kind of justice is actually aiding the evildoers.

Only a woman like Xu Zhiqian, who hates evil as much as she hates it, has a clear distinction between good and evil, insists on justice, is beautiful, and has a good family background, can it be possible to slowly change some of Zhang Fei's thinking habits.

This is the best way I can think of, and it is also my original intention in designing Xu Zhiqian. Some people think that I deliberately create conflicts between the male and female protagonists, which seems a bit cliché, but I really don’t do it to let the male protagonist and the female protagonist flirt. , but hopes to use these quarrels to change Zhang Fei's way of thinking.

I can swear to God, I have been studying how to write a heroine that pleases readers. I also read other books. In fact, most of them were scolded. I also have my own opinions on this. You may not agree with me, so just treat it as such. Let’s talk.

I think there is a very contradictory point between the perspectives of readers and authors. The reader only takes on the role of the protagonist, but the author must take on the role of every character.

Especially for online articles, which often contain millions of words and are updated daily. How to grasp each character? My method is to first set the personality of each character and keep it in my mind. Whenever I write this When I play a character, I look at the matter directly based on this character, and often I won't worry about the protagonist, otherwise, the character will become stereotyped.

If this were any other character, there wouldn’t be much of a problem. The key point is that the heroine is a very special character. She has a little bit of personality, especially if she makes things difficult for the male protagonist. Readers will feel offended, and it’s often difficult to like them. My Experience is that love develops over time. I first read a magical book. When the heroines in it first appeared, they were scolded to death, but after the book was written, every heroine was loved by people and regarded as a classic.

In fact, the little chef and the little idler have a similar situation. The writing is long enough. Even if they didn't like it at first, everyone was still full of love for them when they finished the book. After all, they are already children. They don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face. .

If readers really don’t like it, I can write less, but I will not change the heroine’s character easily. If I develop this habit, it will be difficult to control the character.

Of course, in my next book, I will try to write it to the satisfaction of most people.

The second point is that there are two people, one is Ouyang Xiu and the other is Wang Yu. These two characters have ruined many of my manuscripts. I hate them. The main thing is Wang Yu, who is Wang Anshi's son. The reason why I deleted all his manuscripts and did not mention the whole person is because I don't think Wang Yu is that kind of person, but if I want to write about him, it must be written like that. This is interesting.

I designed four lawsuits for Wang Yu, but the derived result must be that Wang Yu will go dark, and even affect Wang Anshi, because I don’t think Wang Anshi will righteously kill his relatives under the circumstances at that time, he will definitely choose Protecting his son, in a party struggle, there is no right or wrong, only winning or losing. Even if Wang Anshi is taking care of the overall situation, he has to protect his son. It is difficult to control this degree. However, Wang Anshi lost his luster because of Wang Yu. I felt it was unfair to Wang Anshi because Sima Guang did not have the same character, so after a fierce struggle, I chose to give up the entire role.

As for Ouyang Xiu, Ouyang Xiu is actually much more interesting than Fu Bi and Han Qi. I really want to write about him, but that was when he was young. Judging from the poems and articles about Ouyang Xiu when he left the capital, his mentality has actually changed. It’s not that interesting anymore, so I just clicked on the shadow of Ouyang Xiunei when he was young at the back, but if I write about it in detail, it might be weird.

When I wrote The Little Chef, I mentioned that I had to write about Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, because I like this period very much. From Fan Zhongyan to Su Shi, I like every political figure very much.

Because each of them has their own political ideas and beliefs. Even Su Shi and Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi, Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang Xiu, their political ideas seem to be the same, but in fact there are many contradictions. They will also insist on their friends, but at the same time they have merits, even if they are two extremely contradictory views.

In my opinion, the political atmosphere at that time was one that was ahead of its time. In other dynasties, it would be difficult for this to happen (this is just my personal opinion), so I am not willing to destroy any of the characters. , Insufficient ability, that is another matter.

It is a pity that it was completely destroyed by the party struggle, because under the party struggle, there is no right and wrong, it is opposition for the sake of opposition, there is only success or failure. In the past dynasties, whether Wang Anshi or Sima Guang was loyal and who was traitorous, that was the same It comes in turns.

Personally, I think that everyone respects Wang Anshi more when they are outside the situation, but among them, maybe everyone will be like Sima Guang. Who can take on this responsibility?

Next, let’s talk about the new book. The new book has not yet been decided in detail. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be either the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty or the Wu Zetian period.

If you are righteous, it will be easier.

Writing about Wu Zetian is more demanding, but the period of Wu Zetian is also a must because it is so interesting for a woman to become the emperor.

Of course, accidents may also occur, that is, writing a book with other themes. In fact, I have always wanted to write the Fengshen series, but it is a pity that it has been written through history, and some thinking is difficult to change.

So, celebrate the New Year first, then recharge your batteries and exercise. After suffering from lumbar muscle strain last year, think carefully again.

Finally, today is New Year's Eve, Xiaoxi is here to pay New Year's greetings to everyone, and wish you good health and all the best in the new year, and good luck and wealth in the Year of the Dragon.

See you in the Year of the Dragon! ! !

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