Chapter 4: Resuming the Glory (Part 1)

"Yan Yun is back!"

"Yan Yun is back!"

Bianjing was boiling again, countless people were cheering and thrilling, they were yelling, and they shed tears.

Since the news of the great destruction of Yelu Hongji came, the people have known that it was a foregone conclusion that the recovery of Yan Yun was just a matter of time. They were waiting for it day and night.

Sure enough, not long after, this great good news came. Although this was expected, when the news came, the people of Bianjing were still excited, and joy resounded throughout the sky, and the whole Bianjing was in a state of madness.

Recovering Yanyun is the long-cherished wish of countless people in the Song Dynasty. For more than a hundred years, I don’t know how many people have been running around and shouting for it, throwing their heads and shedding their blood. Because the Song Dynasty has become weak, it has been unable to be realized and has been unable to recover it for a long time. Now, this century-old dream has finally come true, and the land of Yanyun has finally been recovered. This is a huge joy, who can’t be happy?

As long as you are the children of China, you will be happy and inspire!

The news spread quickly, faster than the wind. The people of Bianjing knew about it after only taking a breath, and everyone cheered and shouted endlessly, and were in a state of madness.

At the gate of the palace, there were crowds of ministers rushing over, each with joy on his face, his legs were fast, and he ran, shouting "Yan Yun is back", shaking his fists and waving his arms, and he was no longer as steady as a minister, but only crazy joy.

We can't blame them, it's really the most joyful thing for the Chinese people.

There were too many ministers who flocked to the palace, and they could only be able to accommodate them when they went to the Daqing Palace. The ministers did not need anyone to guide them, so they went in groups. As soon as they met, they spoke joyful words and expressed their joy.

In just a short while, the Daqing Palace was crowded with people. All officials in Beijing, regardless of their official positions, rushed over. Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Han Qi, Lu Huiqing, Lu Gongzhu, Cai Jing, Su Shi, Su Xun, Su Zhe, Shen Kuo... They all opened their eyes wide, looked at the depths of the hall, hoping to see Song Shenzong.

Needless to say, such a big event is the victory that Song Shenzong has been looking forward to for a long time, and he will definitely come happily.

This is the consensus of the ministers. They deeply understand that the reason why Song Shenzong wanted to reform was to make the Song Dynasty strong and to recreate the atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Recovering Yanyun was the first step toward strength. Now, this first step is very solid, and the road ahead is smooth sailing. This is a great joy, and it is impossible to make Song Shenzong not happy.

However, what puzzled the ministers was that Song Shenzong did not come. They did not see Song Shenzong first, Song Shenzong second, and Song Shenzong third.

After the ministers were all over Song Shenzong, he was reluctant to come, which made the ministers both puzzled and surprised. Where did Song Shenzong sing?

The land of Yanyun is regaining the world, and even the important opposition figures such as Sima Guang are also very happy. Isn’t Song Shenzong doing his best to do this moment?

"This..." The ministers were puzzled. You looked at me, I looked at you, and only saw the surprise in the other person's eyes.

At this time, Song Shenzong was sitting upright in Jiying Hall, burying his head to read the memorials, and was extremely focused.

Shao Jiu stood beside him, his ears standing tall, hearing the roar from outside the palace clearly, and his face was filled with joy. He also saw Song Shenzong's concentration in his eyes, and really wanted to interrupt Song Shenzong. However, he didn't dare, so he had to endure it.

Song Shenzong sat like this all the time, as if he had not heard the shocking roar. Shao Jiu couldn't help it anymore, took a breath, hesitated for a while, and had to remind him carefully, "Official family, official family, listen, what's the sound? Why are you so happy?"

He asked knowingly to remind Emperor Shenzong of Song.

"Yan Yun is restored, the people are happy!" Song Shenzong didn't even raise his head and said in one go.

"..." Shao Jiu thought that Song Shenzong had not heard it, but he didn't expect it. He could not help but be surprised and didn't say anything.

"Official family, you heard such a big event, why don't you be happy?" Shao Jiu was so curious that he had to ask.

Yan Yun’s revival is a major event that celebrates the whole world. Song Shenzong was not happy or went to celebrate. Who would not be curious?

"This is expected!" Song Shenzong still did not look up: "Wu Ji and the others wiped out all the elites of the Liao Kingdom. Even if something like Zhou Shizong happens, Yan Yun will take it back, and there will be no accident."

"The official family is the rule, but this is a major event in the Song Dynasty, a major event in China, and everyone celebrates together. You are the official family in the Song Dynasty, how can you not go?" Shao Jiu complained. It was a very rude thing to speak like this, but in this situation, Shao Jiu had to complain that Song Shenzong's actions were too bizarre.

"Enjoy the whole world? Well said!" Song Shenzong finally raised his head, looked at Shao Jiu, saw his anxious and joyful look in his eyes, nodded slightly, and said, "It is true that Yan Yun is happy to recover, but is it just joy?"

"This..." Shao Jiu stroked his chin and asked in confusion: "Official family, what else is there?"

"You can see it yourself!" Song Shenzong threw the memorial he was watching over.

Shao Jiu took it in his hand, opened it and saw that his hand shook and almost fell to the ground. This was a somewhat yellowed memorial, and the signature was Sima Guang.

"A big thing happened!" Shao Jiu's heart thumped, feeling that Song Shenzong's abnormality was not for no reason, but contained a deep intention.

Sure enough, just when he was frightened, he heard Song Shenzong say: "Shao Jiu, bring all the memorials of Sima Guang and the others against the new law, bring them with me, and go with me to meet them."

"Gu!" A strange sound came from Shao Jiu's throat: "Officials, this time should be the whole world celebrated together. If this is the case, isn't it appropriate?"

He reminded him with great tactfulness.

"No, no, no, no!" Song Shenzong shook his head and said, "It's a good opportunity! At this time, I have made drastic rectifications, and no one dares to say no! If you miss the current season, there will inevitably be waves again!"

Speaking of this, Song Shenzong looked at Shao Jiu, as if he was talking to himself, and seemed to tell Shao Jiu: "Yanyun's recovery is just the beginning. Next, the Song Dynasty will march into Liaodong, send troops to the desert, destroy the Western Xia, recover the Western Regions, and attack Tubo. Maybe he will fight with Dashi in the Western Regions. This will be one battle after another, and no one can tell how many battles are to be fought. If the court is uneasy and those who have ulterior motives are still in the court, can the soldiers in the front win the battle?"

The Song Dynasty was obviously divided into two factions. One advocated reform, led by Wang Anshi, and the other was headed by Sima Guang, who opposed reform. These two factions were very dissatisfied with each other. After so many years of fighting, the new law was difficult and difficult to implement. If these two factions were allowed to continue fighting, then in the next battle, it would inevitably cause immeasurable huge losses to the Song Dynasty. It would be inevitable that the loss of troops would be a loss. It is indeed time to end the struggle between the two factions.

"Hey!" Shao Jiu has been following Song Shenzong for a long time and knows Song Shenzong's thoughts very well. Now it is indeed a good opportunity. It is too unacceptable to choose this opportunity. Just after receiving the good news of Yan Yun's revival, Song Shenzong took action, which is too unconventional.

Then he thought, Song Shenzong was cutting the mess with a quick knife, which was beyond everyone's expectations, and no one could react. When they reacted, everything was too late.

Although no one can shake his status with the current reputation of Emperor Shenzong of Song, even Empress Dowager Cao would not do it. However, if Sima Guang and others were prepared, it would still cause a lot of trouble. If Sima Guang and others did not prepare at this time, the effect would be much better. This is indeed a rare opportunity.

"The official family is wise!" Shao Jiu had to accept it again.

"Go and bring it with you!" Song Shenzong stood up, shook his sleeves, sighed, and said, "I originally wanted to do this, but it has been like this, and I have to do it! If I don't do it, the Song Dynasty is still in a turmoil, quarrel today, fight tomorrow, and fight the day after tomorrow. How can the soldiers in front fight in war?"

The situation in the court is too important. If the court is arguing and pushing and shirking, it will be extremely unfavorable to the front line. If you want to ensure the smooth progress of the war ahead, you can only clear the court!

Shao Jiu led the eunuch to sort out the memorials, and after a while, he put in more than twenty big baskets. Looking at so many memorials, Shao Jiu felt a little dizzy and kept thinking, "No wonder the officials are going to do something at this time. Sima Guang and the others are too much! I have posted so many memorials over the years! This is only a part, some are sent back to the officials, and some are in the hands of the ministers. If they are all concentrated, there will be no one hundred baskets to be filled!"

"Shao Jiu, look!" Song Shenzong pointed to more than twenty baskets of memorials, shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Over the years, Sima Guang and the others have been opposing the new law. Some new law is still being discussed, and they are opposing it before they have agreed! With Sima Guang and the others here, Jie Fu cannot implement the new law no matter how hard he tries! Over the years, I have been enduring it. Today, I don't have to endure it anymore!"

Over the years, Song Shenzong had to bear it. Because of the biggest obstacle of Empress Dowager Cao, he had to worry about it. He didn't dare to attack Sima Guang and the others. Now, the situation is different. With a series of victories in the border, he has become a saint king and his status is very stable. Even if Empress Dowager Cao wants to make things difficult for him, it is unavailable.

It can be said that now it is not Song Shenzong who wants to act according to Empress Dowager Cao's expression, but Empress Dowager Cao who wants to act according to Song Shenzong's expression.

At this point, Song Shenzong could completely ignore anyone and make a decision to kill. If he made a decision, no one would dare to object, even Sima Guang and the others would not dare!

When Yan Yun recovered, Song Shenzong took action to rectify the court, and no one could stop him. It can be imagined that after this rectification, the court must be the Qing Dynasty, and there would be almost no opposition to it.

"Please go! Carry away!" Shao Jiu directed the eunuchs to carry these memorials away.

"Slowly! Today is a happy day, so you can't carry it like this! Cover it with red silk and be happy!" Song Shenzong smiled.
Chapter completed!