Lonely non-good minister

Chapter 197
He took the initiative to ask, and Song Yuan confessed honestly: "I heard that there is something called cotton in the Western Regions, which is excellent for heating, so I found a reliable merchant and asked them to arrange a caravan to look for it. It’s best to bring something home”

"Cotton?" Song Chun had never heard of it before: "The same as silk?"

"It's almost the same, but it's not as expensive as silk. I'm not sure about the specifics. When you find something, you'll know when you find it."

Song Chun nodded: "You can make up your own mind, just wait for the caravan to come back, and remember to return the clearance token to me. It is a token for crossing the border, which is very important."

"Okay, I will return it to the original owner." Song Yuan agreed.

After chatting with Song Chun, she had already figured it out, and she no longer questioned Situ's mansion's decision. She went to Situ's mansion every day, listened to other people's opinions, and then went home.

Soon, the imperial decree of Huo Yingguan's reinstatement was promulgated, and he was re-appointed as Tingwei, which caused a lot of commotion in the court. Combined with the fact that Song Yuan was recalled to Beijing, many people had speculations in their hearts, and decided that this was to Huo Ying was asked to escort Song Yuan, and for a while, more people came to visit King Zhongshan.

But King Zhongshan learned his lesson this time, he refused those ministers who came to visit him, and seriously thought of an idea for Song Yuan.

"Situ's Mansion has drawn up regulations for the re-selection of Sinon officials, and ordered people to carefully copy and distribute the books you brought back to various places. These people will not be needed this year. I'm afraid your actions will have to wait. Now Huo The British official has returned to his post, and when he takes care of the thorns around Jingzhao, you can start with Jingzhao first."

Song Yuan listened obediently. When she returned to Jingzhao, she couldn't do what she wanted to do like she did in Leping, so it was useless for her to have more ideas in her mind.

Song Chun finished reading her plan: "I think you have fallen into a misunderstanding. Huo Ying can't overthrow all the dignitaries. Some families have deep foundations and a clean family style. Even if there are some inappropriate places, there will be no danger of extinction , Such a family cannot be brought down."

"Okay." Song Yuan readily agreed without any hesitation.

Song Chun looked at her for a while, and didn't ask any more questions when he got to the point of speaking, waiting to see if King Zhongshan wanted to say anything.

"I heard that the crown prince wants to call Song Shi back?"

Song Chun's news is the most well-informed, and he confessed honestly: "Yes, the prince did mention this matter, and many ministers in the court wrote to the emperor after Huo Yingguan was reinstated, thinking that it was more appropriate to be in charge of the field reform in Song Dynasty. The reason is that Yuan'er is still young, although he is very good at Leping, but it is difficult to shoulder the heavy responsibility, and some people even suggested that Song Shi should be in charge of this matter, and Yuan'er should be assisted, but the emperor has not given a reply yet."

King Zhongshan frowned: "Compared with who will be in charge of this matter, the emperor is more concerned about whether this matter can go smoothly. If Song Shi is in charge, then this matter really does not fall on Donggong's head, but if you let him Assisting from the side, I am afraid that the emperor will choose to agree, after all the East Palace and the palace have made a statement, the emperor is the best at checking and balancing, and he will definitely not lose anyone."

Song Yuan continued to keep quiet. Although King Zhongshan was talking to her, her words were not of reference to King Zhongshan, so it was better to shut up.

"Song Shi's advantage is that he is a little older. Apart from this, his ability is not as good as Yuan'er. Most of the courtiers speak for Song Shi. One is concerned about Yuan'er's youth, and the other is the attitude of his father." Song Song Chun tried his best to be more tactful: "The father expressed his position later than the prince. In this matter, it can be said that the East Palace has shown its sincerity."

The sincerity of the palace is not enough, who is not afraid of another trouble in the palace?
King Zhongshan's face was slightly displeased, but he was indeed at fault for this matter, and he couldn't quibble about it.

Knowing that he was saving face, Song Chun didn't force him to say anything to back down now, and brought Song Yuan out first.

After walking a long distance, Song Chuncai asked, "Tell me, what's on your mind?"

"Brother, did you see it?" Song Yuan laughed: "It's not really an idea, but I don't agree with what my father said. Under the emperor's feet, no matter how greedy the rich and powerful are, they will have a sense of proportion. Starting from Jingzhao will not have much effect. Those people will not be blatantly farming near Jingzhao, if Huo Ying can really eradicate the most arrogant dignitaries, the vacant fields can be disposed of, but there are loopholes in it, I am afraid the result will not be very good."

Song Chun became serious: "What's the gap?"

"I didn't prohibit the sale of land in advance. If I were a rich man, in order to avoid the crime of farming, I would force the sale of the land as soon as I knew the direction of the court. The candidates would be selected from my own tenants or tenant farmers. These people have no money. Then I will lend them money, and the price will be determined by me. They will either be driven out by me and become homeless refugees, or they will accept my price. In this way, I have no reason to farm, but my interests have not. Damaged, on the contrary, let those tenants and tenant farmers bear debts, and they can only work for me to pay back the money for the rest of their lives."

What she said made people really uncomfortable. Song Chun frowned when he heard it, but he also understood the problem: "It is indeed a loophole. Only by prohibiting the sale of land can these people's escape route be cut off."

Song Chun knew the seriousness of this problem, so he went back to his study to give Taikang Emperor a discount, and then went out to Situ Mansion immediately.

Soon it will be May, and both Mu Lin and An Zhoushi have sent letters to announce the good news. The wheat in Leping is growing well, and the harvest will not be too bad. The problem is that there has been too much rain recently, and they are worried that it will be rainy during the harvesting days. God, once the wheat gets wet and germinates, the wheat of this season will be ruined.

Therefore, An Zhoushi repeatedly told all the officials in agriculture that they must ensure that the wheat does not get wet when harvesting. Mu Lin also contacted Huang Yue in advance, hoping that the garrison can help when the time comes. If the weather is really bad, the garrison is needed to help harvest, otherwise However, there is little hope of relying on the common people to snatch it up. In the past few days, everyone in Leping has made sufficient preparations.

Song Yuan looked at these letters, and worried about them even though she was happy. Although she doesn't care about Leping now, it is a place where she has worked hard. Even if she doesn't care about political achievements, she also hopes that the harvest this season will be better, so that the people will not be afraid of it. Will starve again.

In addition, An Zhoushi also sent a new farming note. After Song Yuan read it carefully and memorized everything in his heart, he copied it overnight and took the opportunity of entering the palace to pay his respects.

"You little monkey, I don't know how to enter the palace to greet you unless I summon you. Could it be that you don't have an official position now, so why can't the cat be lazy at home every day?" Emperor Taikang was very happy to see her, and he was able to chat with him for a few words There are not many people who gossip at home, and even Song Chun, who was the most beloved in the past, is now scrupulous about speaking, which makes him very disliked.

Song Yuan smiled: "Grandson dare not be lazy. In the past few days, grandson has been thinking about where to start the reform of the farmland. If he has no idea, he dare not enter the palace rashly to disturb the grandfather."

(End of this chapter)