"This guy is really powerful. He finally forced the official to reveal his identity." Xu Zhiqian looked at Zhang Fei's hurried back and couldn't help but smile.
In fact, she was happy to see Zhang Fei know the emperor's identity, because like her father, she was also straight-tempered, and it was very uncomfortable to be caught in the middle.
Look at Xu Zun, whenever the king comes, he never appears. ...
"Ah ah ah! Wang Ye Wang Ye, isn't this 'Xu'? How could I be so stupid? I didn't even think of this... You can't blame me. Who would have thought that the official would be so shameless and pretend to be mine? The little fanboy came to trick me. The fishing law enforcement is not so ruthless. It is really too much to bully someone by always catching someone fishing. What did I say to him before? I must have said something wrong, right? The Xu family , Zhang Fei did not rush back to his home, but stayed in the alley, carefully recalling his conversation with Wang Ye. Thinking about it, although he could not remember much of the conversation, after all, many of them were What he said after drinking, but he thought that if he made the emperor unhappy, the emperor would not come to him today, and from the conversation just now, it was obvious that the emperor valued him more. Therefore, he immediately adjusted his thinking and stopped talking. Think about the past, but think about what will happen next moment. The emperor did not hesitate to reveal his identity and asked him about the reform. It can be seen that the next conversation is about what is being discussed, and this time Zhang Fei must answer. Calm down Zhang Fei started to sort out the whole thing. Although I had entered the game and had the support of Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, I still had no clear direction. Where should I go? Following Wang Anshi was extremely risky. As far as the current political system is concerned, when productivity has not significantly improved, it is almost impossible to achieve the goal of not increasing taxes for the people but for the state. Following Sima Guang, although the chances of winning are greater, it is difficult to win. What I did. Now that I think about it, the reason for this is the official. Without the support of the official, I can only act according to the situation and jump left and right. If there is the support of the official, then I can also be like Wang Anshi and Sima. It's all the same. Go up and sit on the bank and play with them. Yes, you can be a 25-year-old boy and jump left and right. If you are not careful, you may die without a burial place. If you want to play, you have to be the banker yourself. Even if you lose, it will be weird. He was not capable enough, and if he was dragged down by them, he would really die in peace. Zhang Fei was in the alley, thinking for a long time, and then opened the back door of his house.
"My...little citizen, see you, Your Majesty." When he came to the hall, Zhang Fei bowed, his face full of embarrassment rather than a polite smile.
"Forgive me!" Zhao Xu looked at his expression and couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. When Zhang Fei straightened up, he said, "I'm hiding my identity from you because I don't want you to worry about these red tapes and have a close relationship with me." At first he just wanted to meet Zhang Fei, but as they chatted, they got along quite well. Many of Zhang Fei's ideas coincided with his. As an emperor, he had no friends or confidants around him, so after that, he He has been concealing his identity. Although he really wants to get some answers from Zhang Fei, this is really two different things from concealing his identity.
I know you intimately, do I think my life is too long? Zhang Fei nodded awkwardly, but then quickly shook his head and said: "No, no, no, I am a humble citizen, how dare you be intimate with your Majesty." This was exactly what Zhao Xu didn't want to see, but he also knew that this was inevitable He sighed and said, "Whatever you want." Then he stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down."
"I...no, Xiaomin."
"Sit down!" Zhao Xu said again.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Fei then sat down properly. Zhao Xu said helplessly: "Actually, I really don't want to reveal my identity, but if I don't, you will probably kick me out." Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this little citizen is really unjust. The people just planned to go out by themselves, but they didn’t want to let..." Halfway through his words, he seemed to feel that these words seemed to be getting more and more wrong.
Zhao Xu chuckled: "This is my fault, don't worry." Zhang Fei nodded or shook his head.
Zhao Xu also saw that Zhang Fei was embarrassed, so he said seriously: "I have always hoped that you can become an official in the court and assist me in reforming the law. To this end, I have not hesitated to ask the temple minister Xu to help me, but you have always refused, and you have doubts about the reform. This also makes me doubtful. Now that the reform is imminent, I must have a frank talk with you today." These words were really from the heart, and they were also the main purpose of his trip.
Although Wang Anshi had told him how to manage officials, he still felt that Zhang Fei was still not optimistic about the reform, because this guy was trying to shirk everything but refused to become an official.
Although Zhang Fei is just a small talker, many of his opinions are deeply recognized by Zhao Xu, and judging from his attitude in litigating, he obviously supports the reform, which also leads to his attitude that makes Zhao Xu always a little bit confused. disturbed.
At this moment, he must know the answer. Why don't you, kid, be optimistic about the reform?
Otherwise, he will not feel at ease if he changes his mind. Zhang Fei was really flattered when he heard this. He really didn't know that the emperor valued him so much and would care about his opinion on such a big matter.
But Zhao Xu was really fooled. The reason why Zhang Fei was very cautious about becoming an official was because he was not optimistic about Wang Anshi's reform, but at the same time he did not agree with Sima Guang's cost-saving policy, which made him Very confused.
Zhao Xu asked one word at a time: "What do you think about the reform?" Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the main problem of our government is three redundancies, that is, redundant officials, redundant soldiers, redundant waste, and redundancy in front of the army. The second disaster is the main cause of the third disaster. Why doesn't the imperial court directly prescribe the right medicine to reduce officials, officers and soldiers, and salaries." Zhao Xu sighed: "If it were so simple, the Qingli New Deal would not have failed!" Zhang Fei asked Said: "The imperial court can't even save money, but it still needs to increase its income. So the question is, who will this money eventually fall on?" Why Zhang Fei doesn't like Wang Anshi's reform is because Wang Anshi will use a set of advanced financial management methods. If concepts are simply installed into an old system, there will inevitably be acclimatization.
Although Sima Guang's financial management concepts were completely messed up, he understood politics very well, and his predictions were actually correct and very accurate.
Increases in taxes will eventually fall on ordinary people. Whether it takes ten or twenty years, the result will not change.
Under this old system, the best way is for the court to reduce expenditures in exchange for tax cuts. Only in this way can the burden on the people be reduced, the vitality of the people can be stimulated, and tax revenue can gradually increase.
Zhao Xu said: "Master Wang once said: 'He who enriches his family will benefit the country; he who enriches his country will benefit the world; if he wants to enrich the world, he will benefit the world.' Do you think this is wrong?" Zhang Fei smiled and said: " Xiaomin thinks this is quite right, but it is not the same thing as what Xiaomin said?" Zhao Xu said: "How come it is not the same thing?" Zhang Fei said: "What Xiaomin asked was not right or wrong, but whether it should be done or not. Can it be done? Today’s problem is redundant officials. The solution must be to streamline officials, but the court cannot do it. It can be seen that the root of the problem is not to think about what to do, but whether the court can do it. Therefore, the court must solve it first The problem..." Zhao Xu said: "Legal system." Regarding this point, Zhang Fei had actually mentioned it to him.
"That's right!" Zhang Fei said: "If your Majesty really wants to enrich the country and strengthen the army, the first thing to do is to establish a complete legal system. Everyone will follow the law. On this basis, and then carry out financial reforms, it will get twice the result with half the effort and achieve no disadvantages. Otherwise, as long as If the imperial court increases taxes, the people will inevitably suffer, thus falling into a vicious cycle. It is better to trust Grand Scholar Sima and save the imperial court expenses in exchange for tax reductions for the common people. At least the common people will truly benefit."
"But it is not easy to build a complete legal system, and it cannot be completed overnight. However, the reform is imminent, and I cannot back down!" Zhao Xu was sweating profusely. Now that the reform is imminent, you and him It's really cruel to say this.
He can't go back. No matter what, he must promulgate his own policy this year. People are about to collapse.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I think this is an excellent opportunity." Zhao Xu was surprised and said: "An excellent opportunity?" Zhang Fei nodded,
"Your Majesty does not need to change the previous plan, but you will still fully support Academician Wang's reform. If it can be successful, that will be the best. But if it cannot be successful, then we must let them both perish." Zhao Xu shrank suddenly, with a look of horror on his face,
"Jade...death together?" Big beads of sweat fell down his cheeks, and his entire back was already soaked.
Zhang Fei nodded,
"If they don't all die together, how can your Majesty make the Song Dynasty reborn from the ashes." Zhao Xu asked anxiously: "How to resurrect from the ashes?" Zhang Fei replied: "Don't use Qianlong."... This It's already midnight.
Lanterns were hung up early in front of the palace gate.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
"Ah? What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, we have arrived!" Zhao Xu opened the curtain and found that he had arrived in front of the palace. He couldn't help but get out of the carriage. He stood beside the carriage for a while and suddenly raised the corner of his mouth.
"What a great trick to hide from the dragon, don't use it!" He laughed twice, waved his big sleeves, and walked toward the door with light steps.
.....Zhang family.
"What did the officials say to you?" Xu Zhiqian's bright eyes stared at Zhang Fei curiously. She kept waiting, but she didn't expect that they would wait from morning until midnight. How could the conversation last so long? What were the two of them talking about?
Therefore, as soon as Zhao Xu left, she immediately slipped over. If I don't ask clearly, where can I sleep tonight? Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I won't tell you."
"Why?" Xu Zhiqian said without confidence, "I care about you too."
"Care about me?" Zhang Fei rolled his eyes and said, "You've had so much trouble hiding this from me, yet you still have the nerve to say you care about me." Xu Zhiqian curled her lips and said aggrievedly: "I...I don't want to hide this from you either. Yes, what good will it do me to hide it from you? If you say the wrong thing, it will also hurt me, but the official has repeatedly warned me, if it were you, would you dare to say it?" Zhang Fei quickly shook his head and said, "I wouldn't dare either. ! So don’t ask.”
"...!" Xu Zhiqian immediately looked confused and handed the mask over to him.
Zhang Fei yawned,
"Ms. Xu, it's getting late. You should go back and have a rest early! It's midnight and my wife is not at home, which will have a bad influence." Xu Zhiqian stood up and hummed: "What madam? That's just a lie. Don't be so sentimental." I had to say something sarcastic about this guy.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Okay, okay, she is fake, but you are real, okay."
"Bah! You're a slut!" Xu Zhiqian's face turned red and she left angrily. Zhang Fei chuckled, came to the door, looked up at the stars, and said with a smile: "Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, there are three people at this table now."
