Zhang Dun, Liang Tao, and Chen Qi received the summons from Zhao Xu and soon arrived at the side room of Chuigong Hall.

This side house is opposite to a row of tiled houses not far from the south - that row of tiled houses is the Political Affairs Hall.

Chen Qi and Liang Tao were both puzzled, but Zhang Dun was thinking about it and looked back and forth in this room. When he saw five tables and chairs, he had more thoughts.

Before the three of them could wait, Zhao Xu came in from outside with a smile and said, "The three Qing families are here."

Zhang Dun and the other two quickly greeted each other and raised their hands and said, "I will meet your Majesty."

Zhao Xu waved his hand and sat down at the dining table not far away, saying, "Sit at the house of the three of you. Today, I invite you to have a meal and listen to your views on the national affairs."

The three of them, including Zhang Dun, were a little hesitant. The Emperor of Song, who was different from the past, had killed Liu Shi'an on the outside of Zichen Hall, and he decided to declare the powerful emperor of reform. Even if he was gentle in front of him, the three of them dared not be careless.

When Zhao Xu saw this, he smiled and said again: "Sit down and talk while eating."

Zhang Dun and the other two raised their hands and said, "Thank you Your Majesty."

The three of them sat down in front of Zhao Xu in turn, except for Zhang Dun, Liang Tao and Chen Qi were all a little restrained.

Tangerine peel watched from the side and ordered people to serve.

Zhao Xu looked at the dishes coming up, took the wine pot, and smiled and said, "I don't drink alcohol normally. I'm happy today, so I'll have some drinks with my three Qings."

All three of them knew why Zhao Xu was happy and leaned forward together.

When the palace maid went down, Zhao Xu picked up the wine glass and said to the three of them: "I am here, thanking the three of you."

Zhang Dun and the other two were holding wine glasses and trying to get up. Before they could speak, Zhao pressed down and said, "There are no outsiders. Today, no matter the etiquette of the king and the ministers, they will sit down."

The three of them hesitated and had to sit down again.

Zhao Xu smiled and touched the three of them one by one, then drank it all in one go.

Zhang Dun and Liang Tao looked at each other and took a sip.

The three of them were watching Zhao Xu, and their own thoughts were on their minds.

They have very limited understanding of Zhao Xu and do not know what kind of personality Zhao Xu is or what kind of person he is, but thinking about these days, no one dares to be careless and lose some etiquette.

Zhao Xu also kept scrutinizing the three of them, nodding in his heart, the wine glass fell, regardless of the tangerine peel that poured the wine, and said to Chen Qi with a smile: "Han Qing's family, the political affairs hall has sorted it out clearly?"

Chen Qi was instinctively about to stand up, raised his butt and sat down, bowed and said, "It's almost done when he returns to the official house. Lu Dafang's party members have been taken away by the Imperial City Department. The ministers are re-allocation. At most, the Political Affairs Hall will definitely be completely renewed!"

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and said, "I am relieved to do things in the Chen Qing family. Where is the Liang Qing family?"

Chen Qi glanced at Liang Tao beside him with some reserve.

Liang Tao was the Minister of Revenue and temporarily served as the envoy of the Three Departments. The most important thing at present is to raise military pay from Huanqing Road.

Liang Tao was calm and said: "It's basically right to go back to the official house. Mr. Su has already told me that the shipping will be taken out within ten days and the shipping will be completed within one month."

Zhao Xu smiled more, praised her and turned to Zhang Dun, but this time she was silent for a moment, saying, "Mr. Zhang came from Xining, I really want to hear your true view of Xining's reform."

"Xining" is a reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song Dynasty. During this period, Wang Anshi's reform occurred, so it is also called "Xining reform", which connects the past and the future of the "Yuanfeng Reform".

If Zhang Dun hadn't worn the official uniform, from his face, he would really look like a strict teacher.

His face was thin, his eyebrows were slanted like swords, his expression was stern, and he kept raising his chin, as if he would speak to scold people at any time.

Zhang Dun looked at Zhao Xu and was silent for a long time.

The setback of the "Xining Reform" was a huge blow to him, and he had accumulated a lot of resentment over the years.

Zhao Xu was not in a hurry and picked up the wine glass gently.

Liang Tao and Chen Qi looked at Zhang Dun, and actually felt a little worried.

This person is the one who dared to criticize Sima Guang, Fu Bi, Lu Gong and others, and even wanted to behead Lu Dafang.

Zhang Dun spoke quickly, his tone could not hide his anger, and said, "Return to Your Majesty, I believe that there are three reasons why the 'Xining Reform' failed: First, the incompetent people are like the Qingqing of the River, who harmed the loyal and upright people who are loyal and upright in the country without any means. Second, the princes and ministers are not aware of people, so they make villains cause trouble and ruin them. Third, the 'Xining Reform' has many flaws and failed to do their best. The three gathered together, resulting in the failure of the Xining Reform."

Zhao Xu listened, his brows frowned slightly and suddenly let go again.

He looked at Zhang Dun with a calm expression. Zhang Dun's words seemed to be correct, but the focus of Zhang Dun's words seemed to be on the first two items, and the third one behind seemed to be on the back!

Zhao Xu thought about it again and said, "The Old Party" was too ruthless and there was nothing wrong with Zhang Dun being resentful. He drank another sip of wine and said with a smile: "What should the Zhang Qing family do now?"

Zhang Dun was waiting for Zhao Xu's words, almost blurting out, saying: "Reply to Your Majesty, first, Your Majesty 'taken his son and took over the law of Xining and Yuanfeng, and everything that Sima Guang and others abolished will be restored. Second, reshape the administration and eliminate the incompetent and evil people in the court. Third, appoint talents to eliminate bad policies, and strengthen the country and enrich the people!"

Zhao Xu slowly put down his wine glass and thoughts more.

Zhang Dun's words sounded like nothing wrong, but if you think about them carefully, you will find that they have not been put into practice, and they are all general words.

‘Maybe I just came back and haven’t had time to figure it out yet.’

Zhao Xu said to himself and smiled and said, "What Zhang Qing family said is reasonable. Then, I will talk about my ideas. First, it is naturally to eradicate the party members such as Lu Dafang, but eradicating them is not the fundamental purpose. I must consider the overall system of our Song Dynasty, solve the disadvantages of people being overdoing things, and improve the efficiency and integrity of institutions at all levels. This is an important prerequisite for the success of the "reform". Second, it is the military system. I must make major changes to curb the corruption of the army and improve combat capabilities. I will not recognize any so-called peace treaties, annual monies, etc. in Xia, Liao or other things! Third, it is taxation. Finance is one of the most important support for a country, and it also requires serious and meticulous reforms..."

Liang Tao and Chen Qi looked solemn as they heard that they were gradually solemn and did not dare to speak.

They heard from Zhao Xu's words that the ambitions of the young official in front of him were far better than his father Emperor Shenzong!

However, Zhang Dun's expression was trembling, his eyes were burning, and his sword eyebrows kept trembling.

What Zhao Xu said is what he has been wanting to do over the years!

He stood up suddenly, raised his hand and bowed, and said in a deep voice: "As long as your Majesty supports you, I will do better than the prince, and I will never let Your Majesty down!"

‘Prince’ is Wang Anshi.

Liang Tao and Chen Qi's expressions changed suddenly as they listened to Zhang Dun's words. They looked at each other, and their eyes were full of nervousness and anxiety.

They clearly heard the sound of killing like a warrior from Zhang Dun’s tone!

What is he going to do?

Zhao Xu smiled. He had read Zhang Dun's information and knew this person's ability, courage and firm will not give up until he achieved his goal. This is exactly what he needed!

Zhao Xu needed an extremely sharp sword to break through the old shortcomings of Chen Ke who had been solidified for more than a hundred years in the Song Dynasty!
Chapter completed!