As long as they have free time, they will study mathematics, astronomy, and play with various small things together.

Even take it upon yourself to make some exquisite utensils.

To other scholar-bureaucrats, this might be a sign of losing their ambition by playing with things and not doing their proper work, but for Su Song, this was his way.

In the past two months, Su Song and Han Gonglian have been talking about the various mixing instruments and omissions in the Astronomical Supervision Bureau.

The first is that it is not accurate enough! The second is that contemporary astronomical observations often make mistakes.

Therefore, during the discussion, both of them felt that they should convene the world's skilled craftsmen and ministers who are good at mathematics and astronomy in the contemporary era to jointly create an instrument that can represent the highest level of the Song Dynasty to replace those in the past.

Now, the two are also talking about this topic.

"It's a pity that I'm a man of few words now..." Su Song sighed: "It's hard to speak out about this in front of the emperor..."

After the death of the late emperor, Su Song lost his most supportive person.

Although the new king is smart and handsome, he has only met him a dozen times, and they have always been seen from a distance in the court.

The total number of words I have said can be up to ten sentences, most of which are: "No courtesy, I will give you a seat, I will give you tea..."

On the other side of the two palaces, he has even less channels to make comments.

In addition, recently there have been several examples in the court of people who overstepped their duties and made remarks, and then were severely punished.

Su Song was a little timid, so he could only bury these things in his heart.

At most, when the capital is discussing matters, he can talk to the governors about his ideas and hope to get support.

However, Han Jiang only cared about adjusting various laws, while Lu Gongzhu was busy introducing various talents to the court when he was in power.

Neither of them cared about astronomy or omissions.

Although Zhang Dun, Zhang Hong and others were very interested in what he said, they also said that this matter could only be done with the support of the palace.

Because only the emperor or the two palaces can mobilize the manpower and material resources he needs.

Especially those who are skilled craftsmen.

So the matter became awkward like this.

Of course Han Gonglian understood, so he sighed: "I heard that today's officials are extremely smart. If Gonglian can have the opportunity to confront the emperor... maybe this can be done!"

"It's difficult!" Su Song sighed: "Although the emperor has stopped the feast, it is still extremely difficult to participate in the performance!"

Although after the winter solstice, the emperor had already stopped the menstrual feast.

However, there are still countless officials lining up waiting for his summons.

Even among the chief ministers in the capital, it is said that not everyone has been summoned by the emperor.

For Su Song, it was extremely difficult to get a chance to perform in front of the emperor.

We can only wait and see next year whether we can get help from the right minister Lu Gongzhu and let the emperor issue an edict to summon him. Su Song's sister is married to Lu Gongzhu's cousin Lu Changxu. He and Lu Gongzhu are considered relatives.

As soon as Su Song finished speaking, his son Su Jia came to report outside the door: "Sir, the officials just came to report that the emperor sent envoys on their way to the mansion..."

Su Song listened and was stunned for a long time.

Then, he looked at Han Gonglian.

Han Gonglian immediately stood up and congratulated: "Congratulations to Mr. Su, congratulations to Mr. Su. Perhaps it was the official's virtue that summoned Mr. Su!"

Su Song is a person who takes etiquette very seriously.

He immediately got up, went to change into court clothes, and at the same time ordered his family to prepare the incense table.

But the facts told him that it was not necessary.

Because the ministers who came to convey the order this time were only conveying the oral instructions of the officials.

"Official instructions: Zhilong Tuge, Su Song, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, will be alone in Chongzheng Hall tomorrow!"

Su Song accepted the order, faced the direction of Funing Hall and bowed again before getting up.

His son Su Jia secretly handed a piece of gold to the minister.

Su Song then quietly approached and asked, "May I ask the angel, why did the official summon me?"

Do you recommend Lu Gong’s work? Impossible!

Because Su Song had only asked Lu Gong to write it two days ago, but was declined.

Lu Gongzhu told him that now, among the prime ministers of the capital, in addition to the left prime minister and him, the right prime minister, there is also Zhang Dun.

Even Zhang Hong, Sima Guang, Li Qingchen, and An Tao have not had the chance to stand alone in front of the emperor!

Therefore, there is nothing Mr. Lu can do!

So, why did the official family send someone to summon him, Su Song, to enter the palace to face him alone today?

The minister laughed and said, "Shilang Su, this is a good thing!"

"You, prepare yourself for the imperial battle alone!"

Su Song quickly thanked him.

Although he still doesn’t know the reason, there may be a chance to fight alone in front of the emperor, which is very important to him!

Because maybe we can take advantage of the opportunity to get official support!

Note: Household money is a term used in the Northern Song Dynasty for the property of a house that has been wiped out.

It’s not clear at the moment, what is the so-called money for buying a house and extinguishing it?

We can only speculate that it is a model similar to buying money - paying for the property of an impoverished family.

The widow of a dignified prime minister actually wrote a letter asking the emperor to forgive such debts. This is something the Wu family can do!

ps: In the Northern Song Dynasty, many welfare benefits were implemented through the property of extinct families.

For example, cheap civilian medicines from familiar drugstores.

It is also like housing for the homeless, or burying orphans without children.

This is also the reason why the protagonist dared to give orders to Kaifeng Mansion to prevent people from freezing to death in winter.

First, in Bianjing, there are actually very few people who may freeze to death because they cannot afford charcoal.

Most of them are old, weak and lonely.

As for these people, Kaifeng Mansion has statistics and data.

The second is that households in Kaifeng Prefecture have the largest amount of money.

The legal system itself stipulates that if a household has no money, it is to engage in welfare undertakings. The Kaifeng Prefecture itself also has responsibilities and requirements in this regard.

Third, there are also political factors.

In the first year of the new king's accession to the throne, too many civilians should not freeze to death.

Once it appears, the political impact will be too bad!

Note 2: Historically, these personnel appointments have set off the prelude to party strife in the Yuanyou era.

Because the appointment of these people did not go through the capital hall at all. They were directly recommended by Sima Guang, Lu Gong and Zhang Dun behind Cai Que's back. This completely violated the political rules of the Northern Song Dynasty - officials must be recommended publicly and must go to the capital. Hall.
Chapter completed!