Yelu Hongji nodded: "What the deputy envoy said makes sense. By the way, I heard that Wang Shao promoted the privy envoy. He has never been defeated in battles throughout his life. I also admire him."

"Recently I heard that in the Southern Dynasties, various roads in Hebei Province added a Zhechong Prefecture, and each state added 700 sergeants. Will there be any changes in the military affairs of the Southern Dynasties?"

Zhang Shangying handed over his hand: "The imperial court has just issued the latest edict: the late emperor insisted on laws and regulations, loved things and benevolent people, and when making decisions between gentry, one should not rely on the original intention, or create extraneous matters, or lead to prison. After a long time, he will realize the disadvantages."

"The reason why this group of talk has not stopped is because the imperial court punishes people, rectifies customs, and repairs discipline. The most obvious crimes have been corrected, and the most evil ones have been reprimanded. Therefore, it is appropriate to clean up the hidden flaws and be broad-minded and detailed."

"This is the original intention of the imperial court to continue its affairs."

"Despite this, the Privy Council was in charge of the military affairs. There was a proposal before the imperial court to appoint Fan Chunren as the post. The Empress Dowager believed that one must be proficient in military affairs, so she finally decided to appoint him as Wang Xuesheng."

"Our government is currently reforming the military system and reducing the number of troops, but how to reduce the number of troops is also a headache."

"In the end, the Empress Dowager followed Situ's suggestion and dispersed them, allowing 200,000 Western troops to be transferred to Zhechong Mansion in various places."

"The Zhechong Mansion is responsible for public security, banditry, and banditry affairs in various states. This is to turn it into a civil servant and has nothing to do with the military anymore."

"Actually, I would like to ask His Majesty the Northern Dynasty, do you want to see our 200,000-strong fighting force stationed in the northwest? Or do you want to see the security force of 700 distributed across various states?"

"I can't increase the number of tens of thousands of people in the northeast, but reduce the number of 200,000 warriors in the northwest. Between an increase and a decrease, the pros and cons for the Northern Dynasty are self-evident."

Yelu Hongji thought for a moment, and finally did not say the words that he hoped you would not even have 700 security in each state: "Our North Korea may also mobilize some troops recently. I hope the Southern North Korea will not be surprised. It is definitely not against you."

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Cai Bian handed over his hand: "Is it the northwest or the northeast?"

Yelu Hongji laughed loudly: "Whether it's the northwest or the northeast, your dynasty just needs to know that it's not targeting you."

After saying that, he raised his riding whip and said: "Let's go for a ride. Your envoys can experience our steeds of the Northern Dynasty. By the way, we can take a look at the congratulatory gift I have prepared for the emperor of your dynasty!"

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In Bianjing, Lu Gongzhu was euphemistically admonishing and eloquently saying: "I have issued an edict and punished by the imperial court. Those who have committed crimes have been corrected, and those who have committed serious crimes have been reprimanded. Today it is appropriate to clean up the hidden flaws and be broad-minded and detailed. There should be some involvement in the past."

Don’t ask any questions about what happened, and don’t impeach anyone who speaks out.”

It means that all investigations end here, which is quite similar to the style of self-correction, self-examination, frankness, leniency and resistance to strictness during the great turmoil in the 1990s.

Su You in Zhongmou also felt that it would only be like this a thousand years later. It was good to be able to do this in the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago, which added to Lu Gongzhu's administrative skills.

Lu Gong wrote: "Since Deng Wan was banished to Chuzhou, he has not stopped speaking. The Empress Dowager wanted to issue an edict to comfort Cun's rebellion, and I also thought it was appropriate."

"However, those who have said this have not finished yet, thinking that it is not finished. It may be said that it will be a legacy for other days."

"I have always believed that the rule of law has gone too far. In the age of literature and art, the net has leaked and the boat has been swallowed up. In addition, it is really difficult to recruit talents. It is better to make a new start than to abandon the evil!"

Wen Yanbo was also listening to the government, and the old man said: "I also feel that the heat in the court is almost over now, and Mingrun is still calling attention to the famine. Now the military and warehouse laws have not been determined. September is coming soon, how can we delay it?

"

"It's fine in other places, but how can Hebei be perfunctory? After more than ten years of management of the Yellow River, we are on the verge of success. Last year, several major projects were not completed. Your Majesty, we can't delay any more..."

The old man returned to the court and created a legend. When Hou Xuandemen entered, Su Shi brought the envoy of the Liao State Yelu Yongchang, and Liu Xiao was also beside him. Liu Xiaojiang Wen, the old man's beard and hair were all white, and he was shocked.

Pulling Su Shi to retreat secretly, he changed his appearance and said, "Is this Duke Lu?"

Su Shi nodded: "That's right. It's Duke Wen."

Liu Xiao was so envious: "How old is the old man of Duke Lu of the four dynasties now?"

Su Shi replied: "I will be eighty-two soon."

Liu Xiao was greatly surprised: "How come your body is so strong despite your longevity?"

Su Shi said: "The envoy only saw his appearance and did not hear his words."

"Wen Gong is extremely astute in handling court affairs, and many young people can't keep up with him. His knowledge covers the past and the present, and even famous experts are not as good as him."

Liu Xiao couldn't help but sigh: "He is really a stranger in the world."

When this matter was reported to the palace, Gao Taotao became even more respectful to Wen Yanbo, and he must be consulted on every important matter.

After hearing what Wen Yanbo said, Gao Taotao asked: "How is the court's discussion on the law of service going?"

Lu Gong wrote: "Su Shi, Bi Zhongyou and others submitted the memorial for Xiangding's service law. I'm afraid there won't be enough time to update the decree this year. However, those who have not been replaced by the rural government office can still raise money to pay for the food. If you wish, you can raise money.

If you let them do what they want, you will still be exempted from personal service; if you don't want to be recruited, you can quickly recruit someone to replace you. This will lead to two conveniences."

Wen Yanbo expressed his opposition: "The Hebei Campaign requires extraordinary prefectures and counties to support it. I am afraid that even if I do this, it will still be too late."

"I heard that some officials in the Hequ Department were impeached for being corrupt and disrespectful of the people. I thought that when employing people, we might as well be a little gentle or order them to serve their crimes. We can't punish them until there are no more people to do the work.

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The old man had been supporting the northern gateway of the Song Dynasty for a long time, and he had devoted all his efforts to Hebei. Unfortunately, the Yellow River was really unruly. Last year, disasters began to rear their head again, so he couldn't help but be impatient.

Lu Gongzhu said: "Concerning this matter, your Majesty's questions and answers have also been received one after another. The current battle areas of the Song Dynasty include Ningxia and two in Hebei."

"One is the flood diversion project of the old Yingyang River Road, and the other is the sawtooth project of the Dawu River. The two projects require huge amounts of work. According to data from the transportation department, they require 30,000 tons of labor and millions of dollars of labor and materials."

"The imperial censor thought that this amount was too huge. The Canal Department and the Transshipment Department were obviously suspected of corruption. Moreover, after May, the busy farming season entered. At this time, large-scale conquests were launched... Hebei's folk customs were originally strong..."

Gao Taotao asked: "Has the capital made a decision?"

Lu Gongzhu said: "Su Mingrun said that under heavy rewards, there must be brave men. This is the year of statistics, so governance may not come later. It is better to follow the old system first."

"If you don't comply, then follow the method he used to govern Shaanxi. Change the rest of the country first. Don't make major changes in Hebei for the time being. First, ensure that there is no shortage of river engineering, materials, command and management."

"The same goes for Cangfa. Cangzhou Prefecture in Changping, Hebei Province has set aside a warehouse in advance as a 'disaster preparedness warehouse', so we can make preparations first."

Gao Taotao asked: "Su Mingrun predicted that there will be another disaster this year?"

Wen Yanbo was a little speechless: "Su Mingrun is not a god, how can he predict the future? This is a well-established plan that he has made over time. He thinks about defeat before winning, and cares about preservation before making progress. This is the same old path that has not changed for decades.

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Gao Taotao thought that this was Su You's old trick. He thought for a while and said, "That's it. The deadline for Sima Gong's statistics in March is coming soon. In addition to studying, officials have to work hard every day to count. For example, "Daily Summary", people have lost weight recently."

"Du Tang, please step up and don't let him down."

At this moment, Lu Gongzhu was so moved that his eyes filled with tears: "Although your Majesty is smart and young, he is already full of wisdom and will become the king of Yao and Shun one day."

Gao Tao said: "Don't boast too much, Mr. Lu. The knowledge of the official family has been improving recently, but it is so hot now, can you stop giving lectures?"

Lu Gongzhu immediately changed his face: "Your Majesty, Fan Zuyu, has written a memorial. Whether your Majesty learns from it today or not will determine the order of the world in the future."

"If Your Majesty is eager to learn, the gentlemen in the world will serve Your Majesty with straight principles, assisting in virtue and leading to peace; if you are not willing to learn, then the villains in the world will serve Your Majesty with evil ways, steal wealth, and gain exclusive rights."

"When a gentleman gets the position, he will do what he has learned; when a villain gets the throne, he will do what he wants. When you use a gentleman, there will be order, and when you use a villain, there will be chaos. Both the gentleman and the villain are called by your majesty's heart. "

"Furthermore, mortals should only study for a short period of time. Nowadays, the sacred quality is getting longer. In a few years, I may not be as expert as I am today. This is a pity for Your Majesty."

"I think what Fan Zuyu said makes sense, and your majesty's learning environment today is the same as that of Fan Wenzheng, Sima Gong, and Su Situ who asked for it but couldn't get it. How can it be considered a hardship?"
Chapter completed!