I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 217 The "[-]-Day Official Examination Policy" is promulgated and Su Jingming is confined at home

At this moment, it is past noon.

Nearly five hundred court officials argued for more than three hours over the "Guan Examination Policy".

Most of them are hungry and weak.

Zhao Zhen slowly stood up from the throne.

All the officials raised their heads.

Many officials looked sad and had guessed Zhao Zhen's decision.

Zhao Zhen coughed dryly and said loudly: "I think that although the Official Examination Policy has many shortcomings, it can still be used during the reform period of the Song Dynasty!"

"Official...family...no...not allowed!"

When an old minister heard this, he ran out of the queue. After handing over his hand, he was about to remonstrate again.

Zhao Zhen looked angry and said in a cold voice: "Listen to me!"

With this sound, the emperor's attitude was fully displayed.

The veteran minister had no choice but to swallow back the words that had reached his lips, and then returned to the queue angrily.

Zhao Zhen slowed down and continued: "However, the current "Official Examination Strategy" still needs to be improved. What Academic Ouyang said, 'If it is too strict, it will be abandoned, if it is too loose, it will be implemented again.' You can consider adding it. I want to Let the two governments improve this policy and then choose a day to enact it. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Su Liang couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

This move of the official family is really high.

He did not ask Su Liang to perfect it, nor did he ask the Reform Department to perfect it, but asked the two governments to perfect it. This shows that he not only wanted to implement this law, but also wanted to ask the two governments to modify the details to prevent the officials below from becoming cruel officials.

This can be regarded as a step up for the ministers.

The main direction of the "Official Examination Strategy" cannot be changed, but the specific details can still be modified according to the situation.

Wen Yanbo immediately understood and said, "I will do my best to revise this policy."

Followed by.

Xia Song, Wu Yu, Zhang Fangping and others also handed over their hands.

The officials nodded, the remonstrance approved, and both ministers had no objections.

If other ministers do not have particularly solid reasons, it is useless to object.

Suddenly, all the officials stopped talking.

A faint smile appeared on Zhao Zhen's face, and he regained his benevolent attitude and said: "It's already afternoon, and all of you must be hungry. Go back and eat quickly!"

……

March [-], afternoon.

After eight revisions of the draft, "Guidelines for Official Examinations" was finally finalized and renamed "Guidelines for Officials' Successful Examinations in One Hundred Days".

The content of this policy has not been significantly changed.

However, after discussions between the two governments, this policy was defined as an "unconventional" policy.

That is, this policy will be implemented when local officials are too lax, with the intention of making officials alert.

This policy will be promulgated on April [-] and will end after [-] days. Then, depending on the results, it will be decided when to start the next [-] days.

Su Liang had no objection to this.

The current administration of officials in the Song Dynasty could use strong medicines, but they could not be fed with strong medicines all the time.

Do so.

It's enough to make many lazy officials angry.

……

The first day of April.

The "One Hundred Days Examination Policy for Officials" was officially promulgated and implemented immediately in all state capitals throughout the Song Dynasty.

Local officials continued to curse.

Not criticizing the court, not criticizing this policy, but criticizing Su Jingming who proposed this policy.

Su Liang's strategy directly cut off their comfortable life.

And some people who lack ability will definitely suffer a lot during these hundred days.

These [-] days of performance evaluation also affect the overall performance evaluation at the end of the year.

Some officials with poor abilities and relying on connections to get through will be in trouble.

And some officials with outstanding ability to do things will quickly emerge from them and will no longer become the relics of the redundant official system.

In the past two days, Su Liang couldn't help but sneeze.

He clearly felt that, except for a few close friends such as Tai Jian, Wen Yanbo, and Bao Zheng, other officials were either angry or completely ignored when they saw him.

They believed that Su Liang seriously undermined the interests of the scholar-official class for the sake of his own career.

Officials scolded Su Liang a lot in private.

Such as: the most treacherous minister in the dynasty, the minister who flatters the master, the person who disturbs the world, the cruel official, etc.

Su Liang didn't care.

If you want to be an outstanding Taiwan admonishment officer, it is common to offend people, and it is also normal to have no friends.

not to mention.

He also has several close friends such as Ouyang Xiu, Tang Jie, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang.

at the same time.

The policy of suppressing land annexation and the green crop law have also received some feedback from the public.

The implementation of Hebei and Jingdong Road is very good, while the prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River and the northwest region are average.

This was all expected by Su Liang and others.

The people's wealth, dependence on land, and trust in the court all affect the implementation of these laws and policies.

As long as it is implemented holistically, the new law has great potential.

…    The fifth day of April.

Information about the war between Liao and Xixia spread to the Song Dynasty.

The Liao army's attack on Xia was unsuccessful. The troops advanced too aggressively along the way and were attacked by Xixia, resulting in heavy casualties.

The other two groups stopped advancing rashly, and the entire army rested in Helan Mountain.

Su Liang expected that this battle would most likely involve heavy thunder and little rain. When the Liao Kingdom ran out of food and grass, they would inevitably withdraw their troops.

Xixia's soldiers were strong, coupled with the constant bad weather in its territory, the Liao army traveled a long distance and did not have any advantage.

This kind of result is what the Song Dynasty is happy to see.

The two parties were at odds with each other, which had a great impact on national strength, while the Song Dynasty was flourishing.

……

On the eighth day of April, the weather gradually became warmer, and everyone changed their thick robes into thin shirts.

Reform Department, in the courtyard.

Fan Zhongyan, Su Liang, Liang Shi, Wang Yaochen, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang were chatting in the sun.

At this time, Zhang Maoze suddenly strode over with several soldiers from the Imperial City Division.

Su Liang and others were stunned.

Zhang Mao then went to various yamen, followed usually by chamberlains.

Either declare a decree or give a reward.

If they were followed by soldiers from the Imperial City Division, there was a high probability that they were questioning or arresting them.

Zhang Mao always smiled when he saw people, but now his face was serious. It was obvious that something bad had happened.

Zhang Mao looked directly at Su Liang.

"Su Yushi, according to the official order, you are ordered to return home immediately, and then you are confined to the house. No official order is issued, and the whole family is not allowed to go out."

"Ah?" Su Liang was stunned.

To be punished like this, it was obvious that he had committed a crime, and it was not a small matter.

After saying that, Zhang Mao waved his hand.

Two imperial city officials came to Su Liang and made a gesture of invitation.

When Su Liang saw Zhang Mao, he didn't want to say any more words or ask any more questions.

According to his relationship with Zhang Maoze, if the other party could tell Su Liang, there would be absolutely no way he could hide anything.

Immediately, Zhang Mao bowed his hands towards Fan Zhongyan and others, and wanted to leave.

Just when Wang Anshi was about to ask questions, he was stopped by Fan Zhongyan.

The court has its own rules.

Zhang Mao represents the official family. If he does not explain the reasons, it must be because he cannot explain them.

After Zhang Maoze took Su Liang away, Wang Anshi couldn't help but said: "Mr. Fan, you suddenly confine Jing Ming to your home. This must be a big deal!"

Fan Zhongyan nodded and said, "I'll go to the political hall to inquire first. You can do whatever you need to do. Don't mess up the situation."

The others nodded.

Things in the court have always been treacherous and complicated.

They and Su Liang belong to the Reform Department. If they also mess up, it will affect the entire Song Dynasty.

……

After half an hour.

Zhang Mao brought Su Liang back to Su Zhai.

Tang Ze and Tang Wanmei were both confused. After learning that the whole family would be grounded, they couldn't help but frown.

Only Su Zimu was so happy to see Su Liang coming home early that he ran around in the yard.

Immediately, Zhang Mao said to Su Liang: "Everything you need to eat and drink will be delivered by dedicated personnel. If you need anything, just ask."

Su Liang nodded and did not ask about the reason for the ban.

He knows.

If Zhang Mao could tell, he would definitely tell him.

Otherwise, asking is in vain and will easily embarrass the other party.

Zhang Mao then turned around and walked away. After taking two steps, he turned around again, then walked in front of Su Liang and said in a low voice: "The disaster started in Baijia Academy. This is a big disaster. Take care!"

After that, Zhang Maoze left.

Su Liang looked confused.

He couldn't understand what kind of trouble Baijia Academy could bring to him.

And it can be called a "catastrophe" by Zhang Mao, which shows that the matter is very serious.

After Su Liang thought about it and couldn't think of the reason, he wiped his face with his hands and stopped thinking about it.

With a smile on his face, he put Su Zimu on his shoulder and said, "It's no big deal. Wanmei, tell Aunt Ji to cook two more dishes tonight. It's rare for me to have free time. I want to drink more with our dad." A few drinks!”

"Let's drink! Let's drink!" Su Zimu shouted excitedly.

Tang Ze and Tang Wanmei couldn't help laughing when they heard this.

The two of them have the same mentality as Su Liang, they are both very optimistic.

No matter what disaster or storm we encounter, the whole family can bear it together without having to look sad.

Tang Ze stroked his beard and said, "Wonderful son-in-law, how about killing a plate first?"

"No problem, my son-in-law will be merciless this time!" Su Liang said with a smile.

Su Zimu, who was sitting on Su Liang's neck, held his head with two chubby hands, as happy as the lucky doll holding a fish in a New Year painting.

(End of this chapter)