I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 209 Su Liang recited a poem, I really didn’t insinuate Xia Song
In front of the Sangjia Wazi gate.

Yeluqing, the special envoy of the Liao Kingdom, and Yang Huaisu, the special envoy of the Xixia Kingdom, each exposed the other's shortcomings and stabbed them in the heart.

The quarrel lasted for nearly half an hour.

Finally, the two saw more and more onlookers.

However, the patrol officers of the Song Dynasty, who usually appeared quickly when someone started to argue, never showed up. Only then did they realize that something big had happened today.

Immediately, the two of them said a few harsh words each and left quickly.

……

The next day, it was just dark.

In Sangjia Wazi, a new type of comedy called "Snake and Rat Fight" was performed in a hook bar.

This farce completely recreates the scolding scene between Yeluqing and Yang Huaisu.

The swear words, demeanor, movements, and tone are almost exactly the same.

And under Cao Yi's secret manipulation, everyone knew that the protagonists of this "Snake and Rat Fight" were Liao Kingdom's special envoy Yeluqing and Xixia's special envoy Yang Huaisu.

And it is completely adapted from real cases.

The people of the Song Dynasty heard it with interest and rushed to tell each other.

As the New Year approaches, people are already idle.

When you encounter such lively comedy, you naturally want to go and see it.

For a time, the streets, teahouses and restaurants were full of people talking about the "Snake and Rat Fight".

Moreover, this farce is spreading to other state capitals in the Song Dynasty at an extremely fast speed.

When Yeluqing found out, he almost fainted.

He immediately found Bao Zheng, the official of Kaifeng Prefecture, hoping that Kaifeng Prefecture could ban those folk artists from performing "Snake and Rat Fight".

Bao Zheng immediately gave him a copy of "Song Xingtong".

He said that if he could find the laws that folk artists violated, the Kaifeng Prefecture would immediately implement them in accordance with the laws.

Yeluqing knew Bao Zheng's temper well, so he had no choice but to leave.

then.

Xixia special envoy Yang Huaisu also came to Kaifeng Mansion.

He knew that Yelu Qing had met with disgrace in Kaifeng Mansion, and he also knew that Song Dynasty's farce, even making fun of the current prime minister was within the allowed range.

His request was simpler.

Yang Huaisu requested that "Snake and Rat Fight" be changed to "Dragon and Tiger Fight".

This sounds relatively decent.

Bao Zheng smiled slightly and said that this behavior was not within the jurisdiction of Kaifeng Mansion. Then he also gave him a copy of "Song Xingtong" and let him leave.

This trip to Song Dynasty will definitely be an unforgettable journey for the two of them.

And after they each return home, they will inevitably be scolded.

Even career may be cut off.

……

Early morning on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month.

Su Liang, wearing a brand new green robe, took Tang Ze, Tang Wanmei, Su Zimu, maid Xiao Tao, Uncle Ji, and Aunt Ji into the carriage arranged by Yushitai and rushed to the suburbs.

Zhao Zhen commended the merits of Taiwan’s admonishment this year.

A large house was specially arranged for Taijian officials in the suburbs, so that all officials and staff of Taijian could bring their families and have dinner here.

All food, drinks and entertainment are paid for by the court.

Zhao Zhen made this move because Taiwan's admonishing officials always set an example and rarely relaxed.

Even if we get together, it's just a dinner party.

Therefore, Zhao Zhen put all the food from his imperial chef and the tribute from various state capitals in a mansion, so that the admonishing officials and their families could share it.

After everyone has eaten and drank enough, they will definitely receive a generous gift.

Zhao Zhen has always been generous in rewarding officials.

……

About half an hour later, Su Liang's family arrived at the house on the outskirts of the city.

This house covers an area of ​​more than fifty acres.

There are small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and pavilions, various rare trees, and rare animals such as lions, tigers, elk, rhino, unicorns (Indian rhinos), white camels, and peacocks brought from Yujin Garden.

It is a luxurious house that Zhao Zhen has never given away.

Under Zhao Zhen's arrangement, more than 30 people from the royal chef came.

All kinds of snacks, fine wines, and teas are all available, as well as a series of leisure and entertainment projects such as teapot throwing, meandering water drinking glasses, Cuju, Chuiwan, swings, song and dance performances, etc.

It has everything you need, it’s very extravagant.

Grace can be seen everywhere.

As soon as Su Zimu arrived, he immediately became the focus of the crowd.

Surrounded by several beautiful women, her face turned red with kisses.

He and several children were running around happily in the courtyard, feeling very happy.

……

afternoon.

The winter sun is bright and very warm.

After Tang Jie, Ouyang Xiu, Su Liang and others had eaten and drank, they lay on a deck chair in front of a pond to warm themselves up and chat.Not far away, their families were having a great time.

Taijian is busy every day.

They are enjoying this wonderful time now.

at this time.

Zuo Zhengyan, Zhou Yuan stretched and suddenly said: "This situation and this scene are suitable for taking a nap, reciting poems, painting, and listening to music."

On the side, the supervisory censor Li Xinglujie suddenly sat up.

"Everyone, I wonder if you have noticed that Jing Ming has never written poetry?"

The words fell.

Tang Jie, Ouyang Xiu, He Tan, Fan Zhen, Zhao Bian and other Taiwan admonishers sat up one after another.

Ouyang Xiu even asked with a smile: "Jingming, why do you never write poetry?"

In the eyes of all the admonishers, articles are the main road and poetry is the small road.

Those who are good at literature can write poems and lyrics at their fingertips without any effort.

"I also wrote it, but it was not good. Yi Yixiao was generous!" Su Liang said with a smile.

On the side, Fan Zhen rolled his eyes at him.

"If you, Su Jingming, can't write well, I'm afraid we won't even be able to write. Jingming, you know, after your article "On the Equalization of Wealth and Poverty" came out, there have been "essays" among the people, Ouyang Yongshu is the first , Su Jingming’s second statement!”

At this time.

Lu Jie smiled and joked: "It's okay to write the first bad one, and let us laugh at you. Otherwise, every time I see your Su Jingming's articles, I feel that I will never be able to catch up with you in this life!"

Tang Jie, the always unsmiling censor, suddenly raised his voice and said: "Su Jingming, come on!"

Suddenly, all the admonishing officials started making a fuss.

"Su Jingming, come on!"

"Su Jingming, come on!"

"Su Jingming, come on!"

……

Su Liang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He can also write, but his writing is really not satisfactory.

He stood up slowly, and was about to fool around with a poem when he suddenly saw the cloud shadows in the sky reflected in the pond in front of him, and the gurgling water not far away, and he couldn't help but think of a poem to suit the occasion.

"Zhu Wengong, I'm sorry!" Su Liang murmured in his heart.

When everyone saw Su Liang standing up and looking at the pond in front of him, they couldn't help but become quiet.

Su Liang said slowly: "As soon as the half-acre square pond is opened, the skylight, clouds and shadows linger together."

After hearing these two sentences, all the admonishing officers felt no emotion at all.

This is what you see is what you get, and it completely describes the scene in front of everyone.

The poetry is unremarkable.

At this moment, Su Liang chanted the last two sentences: "Ask the canal where it can be so clear, so that there is a source of living water."

In an instant, all the admonishing officials in Taiwan murmured these two lines of poetry.

"Good sentence, good sentence! Using the scene as a metaphor, the pond refers to the court, and the flowing water refers to the officials. The scene is clearly saying that if our government wants to clarify the administration, there must be a steady stream of young officials. To replace those old officials, this poem can be passed down through the ages!" Ouyang Xiu praised sincerely.

At this time, Tang Jie stroked his beard and stood up.

"This square pond can refer to the court, or it can refer to knowledge. Only by continuous learning can we always learn something new. It can even refer to official career, business path, military path, financial path..."

After evaluation by Ouyang Xiu and Tang Jie.

The tone of this poem suddenly rose again. Su Liang didn't expect that this poem could be understood in this way.

And this time.

Lu Ji suddenly said: "Why do I feel that Jing Ming is sarcastically mocking Prime Minister Xia? The court should replace the old with the new. Isn't Prime Minister Xia the deepest pool of stagnant water in the court? He really should give way to the young officials. !”

"Wonderful! I think Jing Ming meant this. Isn't this poem just scolding Xia Song?" Ouyang Xiu couldn't help laughing.

"Jing Ming, you are such a thief! Now you are thinking of fulfilling your duty of admonishing and asking Prime Minister Xia to abdicate in favor of someone worthy of your authority!"

Su Liang was confused.

How could he think so much? He felt that Zhu Wengong probably didn't think so much either.

But after such interpretation, he couldn't even wash himself off even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

……

The next day, Su Liang's poem spread.

In the vertical arch hall.

When Zhao Zhen heard this poem, he couldn't help but smile and said: "This poem is very mysterious, but it is suspected of criticizing Xia Song. Su Jingming is still too young and energetic. Xia Song will not be able to do it for long, but the Privy Council is still leaving Don’t drive him.”

Inside the Xia Mansion.

"Ask the canal how clear it is, so that there is a source of living water." After Xia Song finished reading this poem, he said angrily: "This Su Liang is really unreasonable. He actually made such a mockery of me. I don't want to be an official, so how can you help me? what?"

The other officials finished reading this poem.

The first impression was that Su Liang was insinuating that Xia Song was old and should become an official.

They subconsciously regarded "Fangtang" as "Chaotang".

Then assume the role of Su Liangtai's admonisher, and the recent fierce debate between Su Liang and Xia Song.

Naturally, he pointed at the old stagnant water, Xia Song, the oldest person in the court.

(End of this chapter)