In the morning of Bianjing in late autumn, the fog was heavy, and there were even traces of frost on the bluestone slabs in Yulin Lane.

Today is the holiday day for Lu Gong.

But he still got up early because he was going to go to Sima Guang's residence in Zhaoqingfang to visit the old friend who had been bedridden for a long time now.

In the thick fog, the sound of horse hooves appeared.

Lu Gong raised his head and looked over. He saw a private official riding a horse coming to him.

Seeing Mr. Lu, the inner minister turned over and dismounted and bowed: "My grandson, the two palaces have an order. Please enter the palace immediately."

Mr. Lu frowned, had a bad premonition, and asked quickly, "What happened?"

"Last night, a border report came to Beijing on Xihe Road, saying that the Western thieves gathered troops and the Tubo was in civil turmoil!" The inner minister briefly replied: "So, the two palaces asked the minister to enter the palace."

Lu Gong's face suddenly froze, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "It's bitter!"

When the war is together, it will cost billions of dollars.

But the Song Dynasty finally achieved some improvement in people's livelihood, and I'm afraid it will be a burden again.

There is no way - since Yuan Hao rebelled, every time the Western thief attacked, it was equivalent to increasing taxes!

This has never changed for decades.

This is also the theoretical basis of many so-called "pacifists" in the old party.

Wars hurt the economy and bury people's livelihood.

Therefore, the best way is not to fight, cultivate internal strength, clarify internal affairs, and practice troops slowly.

This is why Fu Bi said to the late emperor when he ascended the throne: "I hope Your Majesty will not talk about military affairs for twenty years!"

Those with knowledge can see clearly the problems of the Song Dynasty.

Everyone knows the disadvantages of the three redundant ones.

Whether the new or old party, we all know that only by eliminating the three redundant problems can the country continue.

The difference is that the New Party is in a hurry and does not want to leave the problems to future generations. It can be solved if it wants to be in the present, or even if it wants to be solved all within a few years.

Many people in the old party, including Lu Gongzhang, believed that they should believe in the wisdom of future generations. Our generation should just do the tricks and not let the ship of the Song Dynasty capsize us.

Finally, the new king ascended the throne and began to impose benevolent policies, reduce taxes and taxes, and the burden on the people began to be reduced.

However, things in the world are often worse than others' wishes. In just two years, the Northwest wars have resurfaced.

"This year will probably be the best year for the next few years!" Lu Gongzhu sighed in his heart.

Once the army moves, the money and food consumption is endless.

The imperial court has limited financial resources and had to raise funds, so he could only increase taxes.

Who can I add taxes?

Anyway, he would not be a scholar or a minister, nor could he be a noble and a relative of the foreigners.

Under such a mood, Lu Gong came to Zuo Zhaoqing's disciple with concern.

"Right Prime Minister..." The rulings collectively avoided the way and held etiquette.

The left prime minister Han Jiang looked at him with a smile and bowed: "Youjiao is finally here."

This prime minister rarely appears in the capital after August.

He has handed over most of the matter to the ruling Zhang Yu and Zhang Heng, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

Even when he arrived at the capital, he focused on drinking tea and was basically not in charge.

He is fully prepared to retire.

After the end of the year, you may resign.

There was also news in the palace that the officials and the two palaces also prepared the resignation treatment for this old minister who worked hard and made great contributions.

It is a foregone conclusion that it is the governor of the two towns.

There is even a legend that the officials may restore the title of meritorious officials of Yuanfeng's restructuring and deposed, and use it to commend the prime minister who retired.

Moreover, it is very likely that the title of heroes will be used as the standard for the resignation of the prime minister.

In this way, it is equivalent to Han Jiang being the one who sets this precedent.

It must be famous in history!

Lu Gong bowed to Han Jiang: "I have met Zuo Kui."

When Han Jiang looked at his depressed look, he knew that Lu Gongzhe must be worried about military spending.

So, he came to him and whispered: "Uncle Hui doesn't have to worry so much."

Lu Gong looked up at Han Jiang and said to himself, "You Han Zihua are standing and talking without any pain."

You are going to retire.

You don’t need to have a headache about military spending.

Where is me?

Han Jiang laughed and continued, "Don't Uncle Hui think that the government would not know that the army would spend billions of dollars when it moves?"

"Don't the government know about Xihe Road?"

Not to mention anything else, the riders on Xihe Road have already directly connected with the Discovery Department.

Once their words of the song are sent to the Song Academy, they will be sent to the Dispatch Office immediately.

In addition, Xiang Zonghui, Gao Gongji, and these two relatives were causing trouble in the Xihe River.

Do you really think the court is blind and deaf, and you don’t know anything?

Like last month, the Tubo envoy and the Xixia envoy were almost fighting with the people from the Ministry of Rites in Duting Post.

Although few people knew about this, Han Zhongyan, the Minister of Rites, did not make any statement.

However, according to the system, the relevant meeting texts must be archived.

Because Han Jiang was about to retire, she liked to go shopping in Chongwen Academy after April this year if she had anything to do.

This tour made him discover a lot of amazing things.

For example, the official documents reported by Jinzouyuan of Xihe Road.

For example, the documents submitted by the Guangxi General Pleasant and Transportation Department, and the matters reported by the Zoumama.

But it was really a surprise!

As Mr. Lu listened, he calmed down and looked at Han Jiang: "What does Brother Zihua mean?"

Han Jiang smiled and stroked her beard, and the foot-shoulder on her head shook: "Today's official family cares about money and boa more than anyone else!"

Lu Gong thought of those who owe money to the market and the hosts of major temples in Bianjing City. The heads were tortured by the current officials and were eager to die, but they had to smile and willingly send the money from the temple to Kaifeng Prefecture.

He nodded, "But what does this have to do with the war?"

Can the government still make money?

etc!

Mr. Lu remembered the Bianjing Academy in Jing'anfang.

So he looked at Han Jiang, who squinted his eyes and said earnestly: "Uncle Hui, if you have time, it is actually good to go to Chongwen Academy more."

He can only remind him here.

If you remind me again, if the palace finds out, he will become a bad old man who doesn't know the current affairs.

It's easy to get annoyed.

Speaking of this, Han Jiang lowered his voice and said to Uncle Lu Hui: "This matter is my mouth and Uncle Hui's ears!"

Mr. Lu nodded, then bowed and thanked: "Thank you Brother Zihua."

Han Jiang smiled.

The reason why he reminded Mr. Lu was naturally because he wanted Mr. Lu to owe him a favor.

But I didn't want Lu Gong to return it, but I asked his son Lu Xizhe and grandson Lu Haowen to return it.

There is no way, no one told him not to teach a son who has become a good teacher, and even a grandson who has become a good teacher.

I can only place my hope on my great-grandchildren.

But his great-grandchildren are still too young, and he obviously can't take care of them.

That's all. Of course, Han Jiang also knew that in the end, it depends on whether his descendants will become weapons.

If he were like Yan Jidao, he would be incompetent and would not be able to support him.

Then no one can help!

The two prime ministers were talking, and the generals of the three yamen at the Youzhaoqing Gate on the other side were already queuing under the sect.

The palace commander Yan Da, the deputy commander Miao Lu, the military commander Di Yong... Even Guo Kui, who had just returned to the capital, wore purple Wuchen's uniform and appeared in the crowd.
To be continued...