There is no personal grudge between Zhang Dun and Su Shi. Putting aside politics, there is still a lot to talk about.

Su Shi sat opposite Zhang Dun and ate slowly.

Zhang Dun stopped and looked at Su Shi. Seeing that his face was calm, casual, and had a kind of outspoken attitude, he said, "You are not suitable for the officialdom."

Su Shi took a sip of porridge, smiled and said, "I'm not suitable, you're a good person? I have a rough career, but how much better you are than me? When Wang Xianggong was in court, you were criticized; Wang Xianggong retired, and your situation was worrying; Yuanyou first arrived at the official family to rule, and you were exiled to Lingnan for seven years. Even now, you relaxed your ambitions and felt refreshed?"

Zhang Dun raised his sword eyebrows and said, "Don't talk about political affairs."

Su Shi wiped his mouth and said, "I heard that within your reformists, the voices of dissatisfaction with you are increasing. If the government no longer supports you, how long can you last?"

Zhang Dun looked at Su Shi and suddenly shook his head with a little laugh.

Su Shi also laughed and said, "I know you are not a person who is attached to power, but now the situation is like this, you should find a way to escape unstoppable."

Zhang Dun kept smiling, picked up the steamed buns and ate them slowly.

Su Shi looked at his rare strange expression and said seriously: "You should know the current situation. You must be prepared. You should know how much impact it will have on the court and the entire Song Dynasty if you retire suddenly."

Zhang Dun stood up, put a hot bowl in the porcelain pot on the small stove next to him, and said, "Do you want it?"

Su Shi looked at his back and said, "I'm not here to ask for an official position or to force the palace. When the court reached this point, you must have a proper explanation."

Zhang Dunsheng was fine, sat back, took a sip, and said, "Who asked you to come? Su Xianggong or who is?"

Seeing him pointing it out, Su Shi sat upright and said, "Some people who worry about the country and the people. But you should know that no one wants me to be in trouble in the Song Dynasty. No matter how much you resent them, you cannot deny this."

Zhang Dun smiled more, looked at Su Shi and said, "You are wrong."

Su Shi's expression was unchanging and said, "What the hell are you going to say?"

Zhang Dun's face was calm and serious, and said, "You don't know me, and you don't know the official family. The official family will never allow the situation you imagined to happen, nor will I, so I won't leave."

Su Shi was so dignified that he said: "The official family is determined to strengthen the army. You are not good at soft and hard, and the government is already in a panic. What are you going to do?"

Zhang Dun ate very slowly, looked outside and said, "Go back and tell you those people that they will not succeed. Don't think about coming back. If they continue to take advantage of the situation and jump around, I will make you regret it."

Su Shi frowned. He knew that Zhang Dun was not joking, but asked: "What do you want to do? If you leave, Zhang Feng has to leave. The Political Affairs Hall and the Privy Council have all left. What should I do if the court bureau?"

Zhang Dun wiped his mouth and said, "I said, you are thinking too much. Since you have returned to Beijing, please stay. Write to them, be honest."

Su Shi became more and more unable to understand Zhang Dun. Seeing that he stood up and was about to leave, he said in a stern manner: "What are you going to do?"

Zhang Dun did not answer and went straight out.

The sedan chair owner had already prepared the sedan chair, and the guards were waiting.

Su Shi looked at his back and frowned continuously.

The 'The monarch and ministers' struggle' was full of controversy. Su Shi knew that he knew more and knew more about the dangers.

Before Zhang Dun's door, suddenly a small official from the Political Affairs Hall hurried over and said, "Grandpa, the news from the palace is that the Empress is about to give birth."

Zhang Dun and Su Shi, who were behind him, almost changed their faces.

Empress Meng's identity is extraordinary and complicated. If she gives birth to a son, she will be the eldest son, and she will almost be the monarch of the Song Dynasty in the future!

Zhang Dun's expression was slightly dark and he said, "Sit in my sedan chair and enter the palace together."

Su Shi nodded solemnly and followed Zhang Dun into the sedan chair.

At this time, the news had spread to the senior officials of the Song Dynasty. The ministers and ministers all flocked to the palace. Even Wang Cun suspended his trip and rushed into the palace.

Outside Renming Hall.

Zhao Xu stood with his hands behind his back, his face tense, his eyes fixed on the closed door.

Beside him, a large group of people including Concubine Zhu, Zhao Qi, Zhao Si, Zhao Ji, Zhao You'e were surrounded.

Concubine Zhu was even more nervous than Zhao Xu. She held her hands together, stretched her head, and looked around.

Inside the door, Queen Meng's screams of pain became louder and louder, heart-wrenching.

Zhao Xu remained motionless, anxious and wished he could rush in.

The little guys also had their faces tense and did not dare to move at all, without saying a word.

Zhang Dun, Cai Bian, Zhang Feng and others rushed over, saluted, stood aside, and looked at the door.

The current queen is giving birth to a child. Once she is a prince, it will have an unpredictable impact on the court and the future Song Dynasty.

Su Shi was the only foreign minister who was not in the court. He frowned and said nothing.

There were fewer people coming later, most of whom were important officials, and Meng Tang was an exception.

"ah……"

Empress Meng's screams came through the door, which made everyone feel heartbroken.

Seeing that Zhao Xu had been tense and did not speak, Concubine Zhu knew that he was nervous, and pressed Zhao Xu's arm with one hand and said, "Don't worry, there will be no problem."

Zhao Xu forced a smile, but he still couldn't say a word.

Concubine Zhu looked back and saw that the ministers were also nervous, without a word, and said, "You go far and wait, it is unlucky to get close."

Zhao Xu didn't believe this, so he pulled Concubine Zhu to sit down on the chair beside him and said, "You sit down first. Come on, move the chair, everyone will sit down..."

Before Zhao Xu finished speaking, he saw the door open and a midwife came out with a pot of blood.

Zhao Xu suddenly became nervous and stepped forward. Concubine Zhu pulled him and said, "Don't move around, midwives will be frightened when you enter."

Zhao Xu looked uncomfortable and had to turn around and sit down again.

The sound of Queen Meng's painful screams were heard. Zhao Xu couldn't calm down and sat in a state of silence, turning around.

Cai Bian, Zhang Feng and others looked at each other and did not step forward.

These foreign ministers cannot speak at this time.

Zhang Dun held his hand, turned his head and looked around. When he saw Su Shi, he suddenly stepped forward and whispered to Zhao Xu: "Officials, I suggest that Su Shi will take over the position of Minister of Works."

Zhao Xu was anxious and uneasy, and then he said, "It's right."

Zhang Dun paused and said, "The official family is Su Shi."

Zhao Xu had already reacted now, looked back at him, glanced at Su Shi, pondered for a moment, and said, "Okay."

Although Su Shi was an "old party", he was a branch of the Shu party of the "old party" and was always excluded from the court. If he entered the Ministry of Works, he could further gather the "old party" forces.

Seeing Zhao Xu clearly agreeing, Zhang Dun said: "I suggest that the 'Military Reform Strategy' is led by the Ministry of War. Zhe Keshi, Guo Cheng and Zong Shizhong are stationed in three northern routes. The Beijing-centered camps are composed of Zong Ze, Chu You and Zong Jianzhong as the main generals."

This is similar to Zhao Xu's idea. Zhao Xu uttered, strongly put aside Queen Meng's screams, turned his head and whispered to Zhang Dun: "Yes. Don't forcefully merge all the ranks for the time being. Use the 13 ranks as the actual operation, and divide them reasonably. We strive to control the size of the army to about 600,000 in three years, put aside unnecessary burdens, and control the military expenditure to a reasonable range. The army is the most important cornerstone for maintaining our Song Dynasty. Don't be careless, you must be careful. The prime minister, Wang Xianggong's side is basically no problem, and there is no big problem with the generals of all walks of life. You can do it here."

Zhang Dun bowed and said, "Yes, I understand."

Zhao Xu nodded and looked at Empress Meng's door again, looking anxious and nervous.

Zhang Dun stood up and slowly retreated.

While they were chatting, everyone kept watching, curious about what Zhang Dun said to Zhao Xu at this time.

Who would have thought that the "monarch and ministerial struggle" that caused the government and the country to be disturbed and violently uneasy was resolved invisibly on such occasions.
Chapter completed!