Since the snow on the eighth day of the lunar month, has it snowed near Bianjing?
The snow was not heavy this time, and there was no snow last year, so some suburbs of Bianjing experienced a spring drought.
As the emperor, Zhao Zhen couldn't sit still and went to Taiyi Palace to pray for rain in person regardless of his old age.
When Zhao Zhen returned to the palace from Taiyi Palace, there was still no sign of rain.
You Si admonished Zhao Peng to know that after the emperor returned from Taiyi, he immediately went inside to ask for an audience.
Zhao Pian ate some snacks before entering the palace, but looking at the cloudless sky, he also realized that the emperor loved his people like his own son. If it didn't rain, the people of the Song Dynasty would be hungry this year. No wonder the emperor was worried about this.
Zhao Pian waited outside the royal study for a while and was introduced by the chamberlain.
When Zhao Pian walked by the side of the hall, he saw thick curtains hanging on the outer corridor, blocking out the beautiful spring day. Instead, candles lit up the hall.
Zhao Bian, who had been with him for more than 20 years, immediately understood the emperor's mood. He went to Taiyi Palace to pray for rain, hoping that the dark clouds would immediately cover the spring day, and then it would rain in the sky of Bianjing.
When the chamberlain saw Zhao Pian, they all closed the curtain neatly, but they saw two chamberlains in the royal study, one holding a fly whisk and the other holding a spit box.
Nowadays, the official family is practicing calligraphy. Zhao Pian knows that the official family's calligraphy is unique in the world, and his Fei Bai calligraphy is superb.
Zhao Pian thought of the officials he met when he was a Jinshi in the first year of Jingyou's reign. Now more than twenty years have passed. The officials have become decrepit old men from the time when they were in their prime. As for himself, he is also old.
After the official finished writing, he looked at Zhao Bian, who lowered his head.
"Zhao Si is here."
The official said with a smile.
In his heart, this Zhao Pian was as famous a minister as Bao Zheng.
This man came from a lonely and humble background and served as an admonishment officer several times. When the imperial court uses an admonition officer as a censor, he must be a first-rate official.
Moreover, Zhao Pian did not manage the family property or raise singing prostitutes in his life. He helped arrange dowries for more than ten brothers' daughters and more than twenty other orphans. He usually provided pensions for orphans, widows and the poor. Moreover, this person is forthright and dares to speak out, and he has nothing to hide from the king.
What's more important is that this person's calligraphy is very good, and the monarch and his ministers have a common language.
"Zhao Si, what do you think of this set of rulers of mine?"
Zhao Pian walked to Zhao Zhen to read calligraphy, and then whispered: "In the official family, the mother of the rich prime minister died of illness."
Zhao Zhen paused, looked at Zhao Bian and then sighed: "When did it happen?"
"Just yesterday."
Zhao Zhen nodded in relief.
Fu Bi was now the prime minister of Zhao and Wen, so he agreed to resign and asked Ding You.
Zhao Bian said: "In the past, the court would issue decrees to seize the favor of Prime Minister Ding You, but Prime Minister Han has said many times in court that the rise of a prime minister will not bring glory to the court. This is not because of the rich prime minister. Prime Minister Han has said so in the past."
Zhao Zhen said: "Han Qing is a loyal minister. He says whatever he says without any second thoughts."
Zhao Pian said yes and then said nothing.
Zhao Zhen suddenly said: "Zhao Si, do you think Privy Council Zeng is like Zhang Anshi?"
Zhao Peng was surprised when he heard this. Who is Zhang Anshi? A minister appointed by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to assist the government.
Now Fu Bi was almost likely to resign and go home. At this time, the officials mentioned Zeng Gongliang and asked him what he meant.
Zhao Pian immediately said: "I was recommended by Privy Councilor Zeng when I became the imperial censor in the palace. I cannot comment on Privy Council Zeng's merits."
Zhao Zhen said: "You have always been outspoken, but there is no harm in saying it."
Zhao Bian said: "Zhang Anshi is cautious and respectful, Privy Council Zeng is also the same."
Zhao Zhen nodded and did not want to talk about the matter anymore, and turned to say: "I know, since ancient times, it is not easy to find a good prime minister. How can prime ministers like Yan, Fan and Zhang be easily obtained?"
Zhao Zhen was stunned. It seemed difficult to compare him with Yan Shu and Fan Zhongyan in terms of fame and reputation.
But why did the emperor mention him?
Zhao Pian thought that Zhang Dexiang was appointed as a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. At that time, the emperor had not yet taken office, and Empress Dowager Liu came to the court. The officials in the palace were arrogant and arrogant. However, every time Empress Dowager Liu sent officials to the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Dexiang would not talk to them. One sentence.
When Zhang Dexiang paid homage to the Prime Minister, the Emperor himself said to Zhang Dexiang: "The Queen Mother is coming to court, and I know all the ministers are evil and upright. You are loyal and have no attachments, and you have never asked for anything. I am using you today. This is the job."
('Qingzhong has nothing to attach to, and he has never done anything to ask for'. These words are the key points, and they will be tested later after being circled.)
During the Qingli New Deal, Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Fu Bi fought with Lu Yijian and Xia Song.
As prime minister, Zhang Dexiang refused to fight on either side and maintained a neutral position. Therefore, he was criticized by "people of insight". Zhang Dexiang remained silent and asked the emperor to resign.
Finally, after Zhang Dexiang became an official, he did not take care of his children and grandchildren. His direct descendants were all mediocre, and his family had no money left. He was truly non-partisan and self-interested.
From this, Zhao Bian thought of the official's admiration for him: "The official said it is right."
Zhao Zhen said: "I have been in power for forty years, and the affairs of the country have all been managed by the prime minister. My director only selects virtuous and capable people for the people of the world, just like the rich prime minister, the Korean prime minister, Zeng Qing, I know you. But I have been here for a hundred years. After that, will the descendants of future generations know how to recognize people?"
Zhao Bian said: "A good instructor knows that the grandchildren here will be blessed with descendants."
Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "If you can worry about it, you should worry about it. Officials in the world often advise that there are too many redundant officials now, why do we need to take the imperial examination to select scholars? They don't know that I am a talent reserve for my descendants. In today's palace examination, who knows if there will be twenty or thirty people?" Where is the prime minister in the future?"
Having said this, Zhao Zhen said to the chamberlain: "Bring me the fallen paper and show it to Zhao Qing."
Several papers were handed to Zhao Bian.
Zhao Pian immediately cheered up and read them one by one. When he saw a volume, Zhao Pian couldn't help but let out a sigh?
Zhao Zhen glanced sideways and smiled slightly.
Zhao Pian immediately looked at the front of the paper, but saw that the name of the examinee on it was... and it had been pasted with yellow paper.
I don’t know whether it was posted by the emperor or the examiner.
"Fangtian has an equal tax rate, but this candidate is brave enough to speak up."
Zhao Zhen said: "Do you think this person is well-known and well-known?"
Zhao Bian said: "It doesn't look like it. It's not difficult to get a high ranking with this talent. There's no need to take such a risky move. Besides, it's not good to say that, and I may not dare to say it!"
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "I think so too. However, you are always aware of everything, so I still want to use your eyes to take a look."
Zhao Pian read it over and over again and said: "This Jin Zai Rong's Fu is worthy of the state. This article contains touching reasoning and eloquent sentences. I congratulate your Majesty for finding a good minister for the imperial court!"
Zhao Zhen was very happy when he heard this, but at this time he coughed, and the waiter hurriedly brought the phlegm box.
Zhao Zhen pushed it and then said to Zhao Bian: "Articles are used to convey the Tao, and articles are used to observe people, but you still need to listen to their words and observe their actions."
"The words of General Xuanjian really have the sound of gold and leather. How to build a good weapon is to follow the craftsman's heart and shape it? Just like being a minister, this heart is the same as the king's heart."
Zhao Pian stood up and said: "For officials, this volume can be used as a provincial document."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "I also agree, but how can I overstep my authority for this? The ranking of the provincial examination should be determined by the examiner."
Zhao Pian said sincerely: "The official family is really the emperor of the sage."
