Let's say that Zhao Guan's family came here this time just to hold a New Year's symposium with the imperial students, communicate with each other, and soothe people's hearts. Unexpectedly, Chen Gongfu asked the emperor when he was offering wine, which also made this official feel panicked.

For a while.

However, thanks to the battles and training with the chief ministers, Zhao Guanjia was experienced in many battles. His expression did not change, but his mind kept changing, but he just opened his mouth and said something that avoided the truth and made false claims:

"This matter is complicated to say. The first argument is, of course, that the imperial court's fight against the Jin Dynasty is at the forefront. Everything must not be taken lightly, otherwise it will shake people's hearts. The second argument is that the way to fight is to be pragmatic and learn utilitarianism.

The pragmatic ethos should not be abandoned lightly. As for Feng Dao in the Five Dynasties, although he experienced four surnames and eight princes..."

Don't mention it. At this point, Zhao Guanjia suddenly thought of a sophistical direction: "As for Feng Dao in the Five Dynasties, although he experienced four surnames and eight monarchs, I don't have enough knowledge to know who among the four surnames and eight monarchs.

Was there ever a Khitan Yelu?"

Chen Gongfu was slightly startled, but then he raised his hands and spoke seriously: "Good instructors know that there are actually no less than ten kings under Feng Dao, but they are all not Khitan Yelv clan. And although he also came out to fight with the Khitan when the Khitan destroyed the Later Jin Dynasty,

, to maintain the situation, but according to historians, at that time Feng Dao advised the Lord of Liao to gather his subordinates and protect the people of the Central Plains, which was a rare virtuous move on his part..."

"I don't think so."

When Zhao Jiu heard this, he immediately felt confident, but he interrupted the other party in a grand manner. "I believe that the affairs of the world are one above and below, and the other two are internal and external... And the affairs of the Five Dynasties are above and below. At that time, those who held armor

He was wreaking havoc repeatedly, and no one cared about the people under his feet. Feng Dao lived in troubled times and lived through ten masters. Although there were things he was wrong about, he was able to do his best to protect the people below him while saving his own life. This is especially valuable.

.Today's events are internal and external. The Jin people are like tigers outside, and the Song Dynasty is in danger of subjugation and annihilation. At this time, it is time to abandon all disputes and focus on resisting the Jin. As for Wang Shu Wang (Wang Anshi)'s discussion of Feng Dao, according to the truth,

More or less, it just takes Feng Dao’s pragmatism and has no intention of promoting his goals.”

When Chen Gongfu heard this, he smiled bitterly and handed over his hand: "Although I don't agree with the official's 'pragmatic' reply, I have to admit that the official's words have their own meaning and logic, and I have nothing to say.

"

Zhao Jiu broke out in a cold sweat at this time. On the one hand, he was proud of his quick wit. On the other hand, when he saw that the other party did not have any moral entanglement, but instead liked him a little more, he smiled at him:

"Actually, this is what I often say, no matter who resists gold, I am willing to accept it, and it is also my original intention when I always say that superiors and subordinates should tolerate each other for the sake of the country... But at the moment, Chen Qing does not think so, but I

I don’t care, because as long as Chen Qing is willing to ‘bear with each other for the sake of the country’, I will be willing to ‘collude’ with Chen Qing.”

There is no tradition of laughter among officials at the moment. On the contrary, as soon as this cold joke came out, Chen Gongfu, who was originally calm and composed, became serious. Instead, he saluted seriously, and then answered with a proud salute:

"I deeply believe what the official said."

Zhao Jiu liked this person more and more.

Not only that, after this exchange, Zhao Jiu grasped the trick, which was the word "anti-gold"... In fact, he also figured out, why did he come out?

Comfort people by listening to their opinions.

Why should we appease people's hearts? After seeing Zhang Rong's control of the Huaihe River, people in Tokyo were a little impetuous and worried about a war. They were afraid that there would be panic and fluctuations in people's hearts, so they came here to reiterate that the great cause of resisting gold cannot be abandoned?

Therefore, those words were his sincerity.

Moreover, this is not the first time that he has emphasized resistance to gold; this has always been the case.

Turning back to the front, since Zhao Jiu had grasped the core of this theoretical issue, and the remaining Tai students were very trembling even when they stood up, they just asked a question in a daze, then sat down in a daze, what happened next was unavoidable.

Smooth sailing.

However, later the Tai students gradually realized that these theoretical discussions did not seem to have much meaning after Zhao Guanjia repeatedly emphasized the resistance to gold. Therefore, as many people calmed down, more and more people began to ask questions.

Some detailed and pragmatic issues were addressed.

Not to mention, as time went by, more and more people heard that Zhao Guan's family was conducting "rural school discussions" in Taixue, and many officials who were in and out of office began to flock to Taixue after getting the consent of Zhao Guan's family and verifying their identities.

In the academy, he did not hesitate to stand and watch.

And because of the remnants of these middle- and low-level officials, the quality of questions is getting higher and higher.

But at this time, the helpers of the Zhao Guan family began to gradually gather. The three prime ministers who had not accompanied them before, and other important ministers also came one after another after hearing the news, but were directly arranged by the Zhao Guan family to their side. When encountering some difficulties or

If you don't understand the question, you can directly ask it to the prime ministers, ministers, bachelors, and even the censor.

That's right, Li Guang, the censor, Li Guang, the censor, Li Jing, the censor, and Wan Qixi, the censor in the palace, were all summoned to the side by the officials... This is called using the other's spear to serve as one's own shield.

In this way, the atmosphere became more and more heated, especially because "the inheritance of children will not destroy the rural schools" is a great meaning in the "Spring and Autumn". Although the status of "Spring and Autumn" has declined, it is still the recognized Confucian classic for many years.

Now it is also an unquestionable one among the Thirteen Classics, which provides a political legitimacy similar to but far superior to that of Jingyan for the behavior of Zhao Guanjia today.

Therefore, many people have a strong sense of ritual, and the sense of ritual brings a strong sense of security and accomplishment to everyone.

Not to mention anything else, the nearly thirty important ministers who came first were all dressed in imperial robes and were dressed in royal robes. They were seated on the steps in front of the Taixue Hall in order of status and rank. Even though the stools under their buttocks were very simple, they could not hold up the chairs behind them.

It's Mr. Kong and Boss Zhao. This kind of satisfaction brought by sitting side by side with the monarch in front of the eyes of the sages and answering the questions of the low-level officials and imperial students is really mysterious.

The lower-level officials, imperial students, and scholar-bureaucrats opposite were also excited and inspired by the opportunity to directly communicate with the core power levels of such a large country.

Regarding this, Zhao Guanjia, who had already asked all the questions to the ministers, had a subtle attitude after watching for a long time.

This is not to say that he wants to set up a parliament... Although Zhao Jiu couldn't help but think of this at the first time, after all, it was too similar... The real key is that this 'pragmatic' official who has been in power for more than two years

I was keenly aware that this trip to Imperial College had unintentionally achieved the 'sacrifice' effect proposed by Hu Quan in his palace examination.

That is to unite people's hearts through ritual activities that are simple but can be recognized by most people and have many people participating.

Unfortunately, with Zhao Jiu's poor political knowledge, he initially just wanted to imitate the Spring Festival visit to appease people, but the current situation was undoubtedly beyond his imagination.

But in any case, if he hates extravagant and witchcraft-like sacrifices, then why doesn't he engage in this kind of political discussion more often?

As for what kind of parliament or conference, he really has never thought about it, and he does not have the theoretical level to make a judgment. He just said that at present, this measure has an immediate effect. So in terms of Zhao Guanjia's self-proclaimed 'pragmatism', he

No reason to give up.

All for the sake of resisting gold!

However, such a harmonious political discussion in rural schools still has thorns.

Seeing that evening was approaching, Zhao Guan's family pointed at one person after another, and were about to stand up and declare that this was a victorious meeting. However, a person in the front row below couldn't bear it at all.

Seeing the gap, the man stood up directly, bowed to himself, and then raised his voice to say: "Officials, I have something to say!"

Zhao Jiu smiled slightly when he saw it was Hu Quan.

Speaking of which, this official has really been deliberately avoiding Hu Quan. But now that he is in a good mood, he seems to be calm and unhurried:

"Hu Qing, when discussing politics in the township school, you should speak freely, but if you cannot do it in an orderly and polite manner, then your words will be meaningless... If you really have something to say, you can wait a moment and say it to me face to face on the way back to the palace.

I’m sorry to say anything out of the ordinary at this time, otherwise you will disturb the many orderly and polite people who are conducting political discussions today!”

As soon as these words came out, many of the Taixue students who were originally a little dissatisfied became more and more proud, and then looked at this rude person with slightly contemptuous eyes, as if they had instantly forgotten that this person was the leader of the Taixue a few months ago.

, this year Enke became the first-class Jinshi, and he also wrote the kind of 10,000-word essay that astonished them.

Even though Hu Quantian was fearless, he was extremely embarrassed at this moment and could only bow his head and face each other.

In this way, the political discussion in the township school was successfully concluded in an unexpected way, and Zhao Guanjia stayed in person, leading dozens of important ministers and Tai students, as well as many middle and low-level officials who came after hearing the news.

Dinner...it was not until the evening when the lights were turned on and Zhao Jiu led the ministers across the Bianhe River pontoon on the imperial road, and asked the Imperial Guards to divide half of the pontoon at the pontoon to escort the ministers back to their mansions, that the matter was finally concluded.

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It was only at this time that Zhao Guan's family called Hu Quan to their side, walking and talking, and talking in person. There were only about seven or eight ministers who seemed to be on the way and had the name of accompanying them... that is, Xiao Lin and several other Hanlin bachelors.

, Fan Zongyin and several other members of the Zhongshushe, and a few people from the palace, Shi Wanqisi, who came specially to accompany them... will accompany them in the rear.

"Is it about the Di report?" Zhao Jiu got straight to the point.

"Yes." Even though he stayed up all day, Hu Quan still maintained his initial eagerness to try.

"I have read your memorial." Zhao Jiu answered frankly. "There is some truth in it. I am indeed frivolous..."

After these words came out, even Hu Quan, who was loyal and courageous and prepared to remonstrate with the officials, could not help but be stunned at this time, because the officials immediately admitted their mistake.

However, Lin Jingmo and Wan Qixi, who were following closely behind, couldn't help but look at each other.

But that's not all. Zhao Guanjia admitted his mistake, but still didn't stop:

"But I also thought about it, and that is that this matter is not just a moment of frivolity on my part. What's more important is that Di Bao is different from the province. The province has something to do and can review the decree, but Di Bao does not

What’s missing is a ‘give to Shizhong’…”

Hu Quan became more and more silent. He really didn't know what to say. Several ministers behind him were also astonished and thoughtful... Because Zhao Guanjia's short sentence not only revealed a huge amount of information, but also seemed absurd.

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First of all, the implicit political information is basically concentrated in the three words "give things" mentioned casually by officials.

After Yuanfeng's reform, he was a fourth-rank official. It has always been the highest-ranking and most powerful position among the red robes. This is because the person who holds this position has the right to make the final review of the decrees issued by the province. When encountering them

The Prime Minister's decrees that are felt to be wrong can even be suspended and criticized.

In other words, this position, like the Censor, is one of the few core positions that can control the Prime Minister. Considering that once the Censor impeaches the Prime Minister, it will be a matter of life and death, which actually gives Shizhong more weight in his daily work.

And after the Zhao Guan family unified the three provinces at the foot of Fangcheng Mountain, and actually gave the governors unprecedented huge power to govern, and rarely replaced the governors unless absolutely necessary, this position became even more critical.

After all, the greater the power of the ruler and the more stable his position, the greater the energy of this position.

However, perhaps because of this, it was not set up at all when traveling in exile on Huaishang, nor was it set up when in Nanyang. It was not set up when I returned to Tokyo. It seemed that everyone had forgotten it.

But now that Zhao Guanjia blurts out the words "Gi Shizhong" and clearly knows the details of this position, it can only mean one thing - the Guan family is going to reset it, or is considering relocating it to Gui Shizhong.

And this means that there will be significant changes in the power structure within the imperial court.

Isn’t this enough to awe everyone?

Relatively speaking, Zhao Guan's description of Di Bao seems much more absurd when he uses the word "Gi Shi Zhong".
To be continued...