The number one scholar of the Song Dynasty

As an alternative official who is neither new nor old, Zhang Shangying is not very common in the court of the Song Dynasty, but he couldn't accept the dismissal of officials for a while.

He also knew that there were many redundant officials in the Song Dynasty, but in his opinion, this brutal method of laying off officials was a bit radical and likely to cause turmoil.

"Wen Yuan, do you want to cut off these unsightly ones first, and then gradually figure out the future."

Shaking his head vigorously, Yang Lin said disapprovingly: "Then there is no time, now in our Great Song Dynasty, the officials are crowded at the top, the people are trapped at the bottom, the barbarians are arrogant and the bandits are rampant.

If things go on like this, Bianliang can still support it, but the localities are already exhausted, civil unrest is everywhere, and bandits are rampant, all because of too many officials and inaction.There are several officials in one position, and when it comes to investigation, I don’t know which official’s responsibility it is. You simply don’t do it, and I don’t do it either.

I have already thought about it, if you want things to be simple, you can't be a provincial official; if you want the people to be safe, you can't be a provincial official! "

Zhang Shangying felt Yang Lin's great determination and knew that this matter was inevitable. Although he was a little worried, it would be a great thing if he really made it happen.

For many years, the emperors and ministers of the Song Dynasty could not completely eradicate the redundant officials. If they were eradicated like the redundant soldiers, then the national power of the Song Dynasty would undoubtedly rise to a higher level.

The greatest resistance to layoffs must come from the dismissed officials themselves. Such a large-scale layoff actually weakens the status of scholars.

"I'm afraid there will be turmoil in the community of scholars." Zhang Shangying said in a low voice with a worried look on his face.

Yang Lin laughed lightly and said: "It's okay, if the small tree doesn't prune its branches, it won't grow into a towering giant tree. How can we let the miscellaneous branches grow indiscriminately, and if the troublemakers are suppressed this time, there will be no more in the future. "

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Bianjing, the residence of Zhong Shidao.

The clapper knocked at the third watch, the backyard of Zhongfu was completely silent, and the study was crowded with people.

Mr. Zhong's face was full of fatigue, and his temples were covered with white flowers. He said helplessly: "I have already understood your thoughts. It's not that I don't want to help you, but it's because we kind of There is nothing the family can do.”

A middle-aged scribe spoke in a hurry, and said: "Mr. Jinglue, now that the country is facing a crisis, the government is under control and trapped in the high cabinet. The reason why the rebellious officials and thieves are so rampant is because of the tens of thousands of elite soldiers in their hands.

Who doesn't know that your Zhong family army can fight, as long as the old manager gives an order, Qin Feng's army will go south to serve the king.Killing the traitor, welcoming back to the official's house, and returning Da Song to a bright future, wouldn't it be an incomparable achievement. "

Zhong Shidao sneered from the bottom of his heart, and he didn't have the slightest sympathy for these people.When Yang Lin raised his troops into Bianliang and led his family to Gen Yueqin, they waited and watched upstairs;

When Yang Lin broke into Gen Yue and killed Liang Shicheng in the official residence, they chose to sit silently;

When Yang Lin took care of the imperial army and wiped out Jiangmen Xun and Qi's family, they chose to watch the fun;

Now that Yang Lin stretched out his hand to them, there was no one who could stop Yang Lin with them, not to mention that Qin Fengjun could not command at all, even if the whole Qin Fengjun went south, would they really be Yang Lin's opponent?

On the night of the coup, I saw with my own eyes how majestic and skilled this army was.

His brother was not as calm as the teacher among them. He slapped the table and said, "You are all loyal and courageous. I don't know what to do. During Yang Lin's coup, you all pretended not to see it. Now you want to set things right, what else is there?" use!"

Many officials present felt ashamed when they heard the words, but their faces were very angry.

They surrounded the Zhong brothers, fought with each other, and fought hard with reason, until their ears were red and their necks were thick.

Spit flew down, as if they were the most virtuous officials in the Great Song Dynasty.

Zhong Shidao sighed, slapped the table, and shouted angrily.Nearly seventy years old, this sound was like a bell, making the study temporarily quiet.

"Let me advise you, don't make things big, especially don't talk about weapons."

The division members nodded vigorously. Those who have led soldiers and understand soldiers know what kind of soldiers Yang Lin has under his command.

The villains in front of them didn't know the power of it at all, and thought that Yang Lin was just lucky, and a random Qin Feng army could beat him to the ground.

"It is said that the old family manager cares about the country, and the Zhong family in Qingjian City is full of loyalty. I didn't expect that he was also a fearful person."

Zhong Shidao opened his eyes eagerly, stepped forward and grabbed his collar, a middle-aged man was powerless to fight back in front of the old Zhong Shidao.

"My family has been in the army for five generations. Hundreds of people in the family died in battle. The northwest frontier has been guarded for 160 years. How can you allow you to humiliate me! Come, see off!"

Chapter 472 It's Big

Kaifeng Mansion, Bianliang City, Yujie.

Royal Street is worthy of being a bustling place in the capital. Even though it is already sunset, there are still many cars and horses coming and going, and pedestrians are like weaving.

Geng Nanzhong, a member of the household department, is the host in Fanlou today, inviting a group of officials from Bianliang who have lost their official positions.

Downstairs is the Bian River, the sound of the waves is faint, the autumn water flows eastward, the fragrant wind blows in the private room, and the melodious sound of singing, dancing and playing bombs can be heard everywhere.

There are many individual guests in the lobby, well-dressed, leaning against the red and nestling in the emerald green, chatting and laughing freely, but their eyes glance at the high platform in the hall from time to time, as if they are waiting for something.

After a while, Geng Nanzhong came up, and everyone's eyes focused on him.

Geng Nanzhong, as a member of the household department, Wailang, is not idle, and he is obsessed with his official career. He has always been on time, and even often comes early and returns late.

Geng Nanzhong, who escaped the cleaning this time, was not happy at all. He worked hard to achieve the position of Mr. Xi in the East Palace, and what he wanted was to put a long line to catch big fish.

Today's old prince Zhao Heng is the later Song Qinzong, who is only five years old. Geng Nanzhong thought that he would not be appreciated by Zhao Ji, so he only wanted to teach the young prince to be a prime minister.

Yang Lin's coup d'etat made all his hopes come to naught, so although he was not dismissed, he was the most frustrated one.

Inside the Fan Building, the officials present greeted each other, no matter what rift they had before, they can put it aside for the time being, and they all share the same hatred.If there is any festival that can be bigger than depriving you of your official position, it is obviously not for them.

Geng Nanzhong stretched out his hand to press it down, and immediately calmed down, "Everyone, I invited you here today for no other reason than for the century-old society of the Song Dynasty. What some people do in the court is against the standards of ministers, I think everyone knows it clearly You have been loyal to the country for many years, and your word of mouth has spread the word, and you have worked for the people and benefited the common people.

It's a pity that once a treacherous and sycophant was in power, he was expelled from the temple. Isn't it a joke?

We study for the country and cultivate our character for the king. On this occasion, we should show what we have learned, relieve the country's difficulties, and share the worries of the king. "

Half of the old bureaucrats down here have been shaken by his words like sifting chaff. You can secretly talk about this kind of thing when no one is around. .

"Geng Xidao is the host today, and he invited me to come here. It is really brave. If there are more officials like you in the court, why worry about his rebellious officials and thieves being so mad."

A middle-aged official with a yellowish complexion, after a cry, he coughed violently and panted.

Since the coup, especially after the Jinliang Bridge, these civil officials have become more unrestrained, but they know how to enjoy themselves, thinking that they can continue to be officials without meddling in the affairs of the government.

Who knew that Yang Lin would do such a terrific thing, as the old man said, when the family of the imperial army, the officials of Jinliangqiao, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs fell one by one, they chose to watch from the sidelines and protect themselves wisely.

Now that Yang Linteng came to deal with them, no one was their ally anymore. Speaking of which, they were the easy-to-cut group among the difficult and miscellaneous diseases in Bianliang.

There were chaotic voices from below, the Yaxuan on the second floor of Fan Lou was decorated with riches and magnificence, the doors, windows, tables, chairs, desks and screens all imitated Tang Dynasty.There are several scrolls of golden and green landscapes hanging on the wall, and there is a small terrace adjacent to the hall outside the pavilion. Both sides of the terrace are covered with green shade, and there are clusters of bonsai.

There is a crescent-shaped porcelain basin under the water-facing railing in the pavilion, and a cluster of white porcelain lotus flowers protruding from the basin, which is very unique, and five or six goldfish swim freely.Two people in the room are playing chess, one of them has a fair and smooth complexion, an oval face, eyebrows and nose, holding a tooth fracture fan that is more than a foot long.

The other has an extraordinary bearing, wearing a soft robe, with a bit of hostility between his brows.

"Little White Face" was dressed in a man's attire, but with a woman's mouth, he gloated and said, "Well, judging by your reputation in Shilin, everyone says you are a traitor."

The person on the opposite side snorted coldly, it turned out that Yang Lin, the Shao Zai of the dynasty, had reserved Fanlou for Diji Rou Hui, so today he specially called her upstairs to ask for affection.

Who knew that he was playing chess with Di Ji, chatting heart-to-heart, and boasting about his own abilities, but this happened unexpectedly.