I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 30 Su Liang was rewarded and Lao Taishan was born

"The First Emperor." Su Liang blurted out.

Zhao Zhen frowned slightly and said: "The Qin Emperor's tyranny was addicted to killing, heavy punishment, and massive construction projects, which made the people miserable. He is actually the world's greatest tyrant. How can he be called the emperor of the ages?"

Zhao Zhen completely disagreed with Su Liang's answer.

"Who do the officials think can be regarded as the emperor through the ages?" Su Liang asked rhetorically.

"I think I am Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. He brought peace to the world at the age of 24. He was as powerful as Wei Zu (Cao Cao). He expanded the territory externally and governed the world internally with culture. He humbly accepted advice and established the rule of Zhenguan. All nations came to court. Except for the flaws of the Xuanwu Sect, he can almost be regarded as an unprecedented sage."

Su Liang was not surprised when he heard this, because he had already guessed it.

Zhao Zhen has always had the dream of being a charioteer.

It's a pity that he was trapped in Bianjing City every time because he had no children, so he naturally admired Li Shimin who could lead troops to fight.

After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he governed the world with culture, recruited talents and treated Confucian scholars favorably.

It is even more consistent with the ancestral methods of the Song Dynasty.

The First Emperor ruled the world by law, which was too strict and was completely opposite to the way of governing the country by the kings of the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, Zhao Zhen's ideal type is naturally Li Shimin.

Su Liang continued: "Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was unrivaled in the world in his literary, political and martial arts. The Tang Dynasty had been established for more than [-] years, and the rule of Zhenguan was the most prosperous. It is indeed unprecedented. In terms of the glory of a dynasty, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty may not be weaker than the First Emperor, but if we consider Obviously, the First Emperor showed great kindness to future generations."

"The achievements of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty will benefit the prosperous Tang Dynasty; the achievements of the First Emperor will benefit the future."

“Without the First Emperor to unify China, with the same writings, the same track, the same system, the same practice, and the same territory, the war between multiple countries would probably continue to this day.

"If the First Emperor had not built the Great Wall, expanded the territory, attacked the Xiongnu in the north, and conquered the Baiyue in the south, I am afraid that most of China would have been invaded by barbarians, rituals and music would be ruined, and barbaric exploitation would be everywhere. How could there be a prosperous age for scholars!"

"Without the First Emperor who created the system of prefectures and counties in the feudal dynasty, established the system of three ministers and nine ministers, and established the Chinese political system, how could there have been the prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties and the rise of the Song Dynasty!"

……

Su Liang listed several achievements of the First Emperor in one breath.

All arguments are based on looking at the millennium and discussing the achievements of the First Emperor from a long-term perspective.

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly.

In such a comparison, the First Emperor is indeed superior.

"Of course, no one is perfect, and it is difficult for a saint to be perfect, let alone an emperor who is responsible for the fate of the world. I believe that some merits and demerits may seem very problematic at the moment, and may even be opposed by many people, but thousands of After years, whatever is beneficial to the future will be judged by future generations. For example: the Great Wall of the First Emperor, the Straight Road of Qin, and the Grand Canal of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty!" Su Liang concluded in the end.

Su Liang's final summary actually contained hints.

Zhenzong of Song Dynasty and Liao Dynasty established the Chanyuan Alliance, and Zhao Zhen negotiated peace with Xixia last year.

In essence, they are worried that war will waste people and money, and end up with a reputation of being militaristic and overachieving.

Therefore, they hate fighting.

As everyone knows, this is very short-sighted.

If Zhao Zhen knew that the Jingkang Incident would happen more than eighty years later.

The emperor was taken prisoner, and a large number of more than [-] members of the royal family, concubines, and courtiers suffered humiliation. The entire Song Dynasty was nailed to the pillar of shame in history.

He would never be so benevolent and think that spending money would guarantee peace forever.

of course.

Su Liang didn't expect that a lecture at the Sutra Banquet would change Zhao Zhen and make him tougher.

To change one's mind, one must take a long and steady process, and in a subtle way, Zhao Zhen can be built into a tough emperor.

The explanation of this sutra feast lasted more than two hours.

Zhao Zhen didn't stop until the chamberlain reminded him that it was getting late.

Zhao Zhen is an emperor who can accept various suggestions with an open mind.

Su Liang's ideas are very unique. He may not fully agree with them, but he can absorb the opinions he thinks are good.

Today, Su Liang opened up another way of looking at things for him.

The emperor's gaze should be set over a thousand years.

Emperors of the Song Dynasty cherished feathers and respected reputation, so Zhao Zhen naturally wanted to be famous forever.

Even if he cannot become an emperor for eternity, he still wants to become a wise king.He was very satisfied with Su Liang.

In the court, such knowledgeable young officials are really scarce.

Such conversations are much more interesting than bitter interpretations of scriptures.

Reading and speaking at the banquet will bring many rewards.

When Su Liang left, Zhao Zhen rewarded him with a gold belt, an Hui inkstone, and a box of rare tribute tea called Long Tuan Feng Cake.

Each piece is valuable.

……

At night, Su Liang returned home.

On the dinner table, there are four dishes, one soup, and a pot of fruit wine.

Tang Wanmei made all the arrangements while Su Liang was washing his hands.

When Su Liang and Tang Wanmei were in Qizhou, they had two meals a day. They didn't eat in the afternoon and at most they ate some pastries to fill their stomachs in the evening.

The same is true for most common people.

But now, the restaurants and inns in Bianjing City are open all night long, which has cultivated many people's eating habits to three meals a day.

The two are no exception.

……

Finished meal.

Su Liang comfortably placed his feet in the foot-washing water that Tang Wanmei had just brought. Tang Wanmei stood behind and kneaded his neck gently.

Su Liang's neck always feels a little sore after working at his desk for a long time.

But at this moment, he was enjoying the luxury that most men in ancient times had, and he couldn't help but feel like he was walking on the clouds.

There was no pain or soreness anywhere, and he looked like he was enjoying himself.

At this time.

Tang Wanmei picked up a letter from the side, handed it to Su Liang, and said softly: "Dad has another letter. It is specially written for you. Please read it."

"Old Taishan must have missed me again!" Su Liang said with a smile, and then opened the envelope.

After reading the letter, he couldn't help but smile.

Lao Taishan is giving birth.

Su Liang's father-in-law, Tang Ze, runs a Shangwen private school in Yangzhou City and also serves as the private school teacher.

He said in the letter that several of his old friends were coquettishly entertaining their grandchildren and enjoying family happiness.

Even the grandsons of two old friends can go to his private school.

And he still doesn’t even have a grandson. He really can’t hold his head high in front of his old friends...

Su Liang put the letter aside, grabbed Tang Wanmei's white jade hand, and said: "When we were in Qizhou, Dr. Hua checked on both of us and there was nothing wrong with our bodies. I guess the number of times was not enough. If the number of times was too much, the probability would be Big!”

Hearing this, Tang Wanmei pinched Su Liang's ear playfully.

"This kind of thing cannot be said to happen. Our father is too impatient!"

Su Liang joked: "How about I ask someone to find a wife for our father?"

Tang Wanmei scratched Su Liang's nose and said, "Fuck you! If dad hears this, he will definitely run to Bianjing City with a ruler and beat you!"

Su Liang nodded in approval.

"Our father will live a decent life in this life. Let's do this. Tomorrow I will send the box of tribute tea given by the official to my father and let him raise his lowered head for a few days!"

"Haha... you still understand our father!" Tang Wanmei couldn't help laughing.

His laughter was clear and crisp, which made Su Liang feel itchy. He couldn't help but say, "Mei'er, it's time for us to get down to business!"

After saying that, Su Liang took Tang Wanmei into his arms.

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(End of this chapter)