"What's going on here?"
Ye Qingchen, the belated arrival of the Third Chief of Staff, broke the silence in the side hall of Chuigong Hall.
Wen Yanbo, Song Xiang, Pang Ji, and Gao Ruona turned to look at Ye Qingchen, but no one spoke. This made Ye Qingchen feel even more strange, and he entered the palace to salute the official with a confused look on his face.
Zhao Zhen didn't mention anything about the talent, and nodded with a smile: "Xiangong Ye is here. Just now, I and all the ministers were discussing the epidemic prevention note submitted by Zhao Yang... As you know, please let Xianggong Ye read it first."
"Is this the note written by Xiao Langjun?"
Ye Qingchen glanced at Zhao Yang in surprise, took the paper collected by Wang Shougui, and read it carefully.
Similar to other people's reactions, he realized the value of this epidemic prevention regulation after only reading a few lines. Although his knowledge was unable to tell whether "invisible pests" really existed in the world, he In view of the fact that Zhao Yang's explanation of the transmission route of the plague was very detailed, specific and rigorous, he instinctively chose to believe it. After all, random fabrications could not withstand scrutiny, and what Zhao Yang wrote was obviously systematic. And it is consistent with his knowledge of the plague.
Such a note was actually compiled by this young man in just two days?
Ye Qingchen didn't believe it.
It’s not that he underestimated the other party, the problem is that Zhao Yang’s explanation of the spread of the epidemic is too detailed. You must know that the Imperial Medical College and the Imperial Medical College have studied for decades, but their understanding of the epidemic is still not as good as this young man. , this cannot be explained by intelligence alone. It requires a large number of case collection and research. It is impossible to do it behind closed doors, let alone in just two days.
After seeing Ye Qingchen looking at it, Zhao Zhen asked, "What do you think, Mr. Ye?"
Ye Qingchen thought for a while, then cupped his hands and replied: "I'm sorry for my ignorance. I have never heard of the 'pesticide' mentioned by Xiao Langjun in the past. However, seeing how detailed and rigorous the description was, I can conclude that this is definitely not nonsense." What a fabrication. Furthermore, the methods of disease transmission mentioned by Xiao Langjun, including diet, insects, contact, droplets, and epidemic gas, are also consistent with historical epidemic cases, but..."
"Just what?" Zhao Zhen asked confused.
Ye Qingchen turned to look at Zhao Yang and said seriously: "To summarize like this, we must first collect a large number of cases and then study them before we can draw an argument. I believe that Xiao Langjun must have worked hard these past two days. But in just two days, it is impossible for Xiaolangjun and the people around him to achieve this level. This cannot be explained by intelligence. I would like to ask Xiaolangjun, I don’t know where Xiaolangjun came from. Did you know?"
Everyone in the hall looked at Zhao Yang one after another, and Song Xiang was the most curious among them.
Zhao Yang was not surprised by this. He had long expected that someone would raise questions. After all, as Ye Qingchen said, a huge project like epidemic analysis can never be completed by a few people behind closed doors. It must require a large number of people. Medical practitioners and related researchers have invested a lot of manpower and material resources.
"Well... the officials know."
After thinking for a long time, Zhao Yang decided to leave this matter to Zhao Zhen.
Everyone in the hall turned their attention to Zhao Zhen again. Zhao Zhen was so angry that he cursed in his heart. He could only nod in agreement and said vaguely: "Uh-huh, I... do know."
All the ministers were still eagerly waiting for the next step, but unexpectedly the officials changed the situation and revealed the matter: "In short, I intend to implement Zhao Yang's "Regulations on the Prevention and Control of General Epidemic Diseases" in Hebei. I don't know what your opinions are. how?"
Several husbands looked at each other and understood clearly in their hearts: The officials did not want to reveal it to them.
Seeing this, all the ministers stopped asking further questions and only gave their opinions on the matters that the officials had just raised.
Chen Zhizhong was the first to express his opinion, with 70 percent agreement and 30 percent compliment: "With Xiaolangjun's epidemic prevention regulations, I believe that the epidemic in Hebei will be under control."
After him, the second person to express his position was Song Xiang. He stroked his beard and said softly: "If we all need to switch to cooked water, the money currently allocated is probably not enough..."
As he spoke, he noticed Zhao Zhen's gaze, raised his hands and explained: "I just mentioned it, and I have no objection."
Zhao Zhen was a little surprised. After nodding, he set the tone with a serious face: "Everything is focused on helping the people, no matter how much money or medicine."
While the two were talking, Ye Qingchen, who was the third envoy, lowered his head and counted silently with his fingers. Judging from his solemn look, it was obvious that what Song Xiang mentioned was by no means a small number.
Leaving aside Ye Qingchen, Wen Yanbo and Gao Ruona were the last to express their opinions and agreed to try the new rules in Hebei first.
Compared to Wen Yanbo, who had a plain face and no clues, Gao Ruona obviously still hated Zhao Yang, but he couldn't find fault with Zhao Yang's letter.
Although both of them agreed in the end, they still agreed, and their attitude can also explain some problems.
You must know that when we discussed summoning Fan Zhongyan back to Beijing, Wen Yanbo was the second to express his position. Although his performance was a bit slick, he was generally good-faith. However, this time, Wen Yanbo was the penultimate to express his position, and throughout the whole process His face was expressionless. Although he did not object in the end, Zhao Yang could still clearly see the difference between the two times.
Not surprisingly, it was probably because of the Chen Zhizhong incident.
Zhao Yang glanced at the expressionless Wen Yanbo intentionally or unintentionally. Inadvertently, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Song Xiang who seemed to be looking at him, so he moved his eyes to make contact with the latter's eyes. He saw Song Xiang nodding towards him and slightly. A smile.
Huh?
Zhao Yang was puzzled and remained calm.
On the same day, after unanimous approval by several ministers, Zhao Zhen ordered Zhongshushe Renyuan to draft an edict, ordering Hebei to implement new regulations for epidemic prevention.
This new regulation is the "Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Pan-Epidemic Diseases" compiled by Zhao Yang.
In addition to the original being archived and sealed, Zhao Zhen ordered people to copy the regulations into multiple copies. One copy was given to the Imperial Medical College, one to the Imperial Medical College, one to be included in the Palace Library, and the rest along with the The edict was sent to Hebei together.
As dusk approached, Zeng Gongliang said goodbye to the official family and left, while Zhao Zhen also took Zhao Yang to Funing Hall for dinner.
On the way to Funing Hall, Zhao Zhen deliberately ordered his entourage to stay away, and then asked Zhao Yang: "What's going on with Wen Yanbo? Is he really famous?"
Zhao Yang nodded and said: "That is, an important minister of the Song Dynasty, a veteran of several dynasties, and a model of scholar-bureaucrats."
Scholar-bureaucrat?
Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, because based on his understanding of this boy, scholar-bureaucrat was not a good word in this boy's mind, at least it had a derogatory meaning.
"What are his achievements?"
"Well..."
"You don't know, right? Then you just say he's famous?"
"I just forgot. Forgetting means forgetting. I don't know and I don't know. There is a difference between the two. As for why he is famous, it is because he said something..."
"Words?" Zhao Zhen stopped, "What words?"
Zhao Yang did not hide anything. After looking around, he whispered to Zhao Zhen: "The purpose of ruling the world is with the scholar-bureaucrats, not with the common people."
Zhao Zhen's expression changed immediately after hearing this.
Although Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty mentioned that "the monarch and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together", is it the same when the monarch mentions it and when the ministers mention it?
The former can be seen as Song Taizong's attempt to win over and show favor to the scholar-bureaucrat class, but what is the latter? Do you really think you can be on an equal footing with the monarch?
"Who did he say this to? Was it me?" Zhao Zhen asked with a livid face.
"It seems to be Song Shenzong, the fifth monarch of the Song Dynasty."
"How dare he?!" Zhao Zhen's face softened slightly, but he was still angry.
After all, as a monarch, Wen Yanbo's words sounded extremely harsh to him.
Although Zhao Zhen has a weak character, if Wen Yanbo dares to say this to him, he will definitely be demoted and transferred out. He might go to Yashan to pick up Ouyang Xiu's class. After all, Wen Yanbo's words are simply challenging the monarchy. This This is something that no monarch can tolerate.
As for why Song Zhenzong did not have an attack at that time, it can only be said that the monarchy was completely kidnapped by the scholar-official class at that time. Unlike now, neither Wen Yanbo nor the scholar-official class had the courage.
Seeing Zhao Zhen's face turning green with anger, Zhao Yang comforted him and said, "Everyone has their own position. Officials just need to be more open-minded."
Zhao Zhen was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Are you speaking for him?"
"No, let's just discuss the matter." Zhao Yang shook his head and said: "There is an old saying that the butt determines the head. He originally belongs to the scholar-bureaucrat class. Isn't it reasonable to speak for the scholar-bureaucrat? It sounds harsh to the official, just because the official is the monarch, the monarch and his ministers The game is naturally in opposition to it... Therefore, the officials should just be more open-minded and treat it as if no one is perfect."
Zhao Zhen was thoughtful, and the anger in his heart gradually faded away. Then, he asked curiously: "What about you? Where are you on?"
Zhao Yang thought for a while and said: "I stand with the ideals of the Chinese nation."
Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment. After thinking about it carefully, he glanced at Zhao Yang with some surprise, and then said angrily: "Who asked you this? I'm asking about the affairs of the court. You are also an official now... …”
Zhao Yang thought for a while and said without hesitation: "Of course I side with the officials."
"Oh? Why?" Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows, not surprised by this answer.
After all, Zhao Yang has supported the centralization of monarchy from the beginning. He just doesn't understand why this guy supports it. After all, according to this guy's previous revelation, there will be no monarch even in a thousand years.
Zhao Yang hesitated and said: "This... the officials want to hear the truth?"
"That's natural."
"The truth is..." Zhao Yang secretly glanced at Zhao Zhen and said humbly: "I personally believe that the scholar-official class should be restrained more than the monarch. The harm caused by a weak emperor to the country is no greater than the harm caused by allowing the entire scholar-official class to lose control. The harm of…”
"..." Zhao Zhen was almost angry to death. He glared and scolded: "Who do you think is a fool?"
"No, it's just a metaphor..." Noticing Zhao Zhen's unkind expression, Zhao Yang took two steps back and said with an innocent face: "The officials said they want to hear the truth, so you can't blame me."
Zhao Zhen was so angry that he sneered again and again. Suddenly he changed his attitude and nodded kindly: "You are right, the fault is not yours. Come here, I will give you a reward."
"Better say goodbye..." How could Zhao Yang be fooled? He shook his head and ran away.
Zhao Zhen took two steps forward and reached out to grab it, but unfortunately he couldn't catch it. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
Immediately, he stared at Zhao Yang's running back, and was slightly startled, with a trace of loneliness flashing in his eyes.
