Chongzheng Hall.

Zhao Ji, a versatile and wise official in the Song Dynasty, is in a good mood now because he feels that he is becoming more and more wise. Under his wise leadership, the literary rule of the Song Dynasty has now reached a peak that has not been found in all dynasties! The answer that the former saint Confucius had not found was now conquered by the Confucian scholars of the Song Dynasty!

To use the standards of "Personal Theory", it is to use practice to prove Zhao Ji's wisdom and greatness and the prosperity of the Song Dynasty's civilized rule. It is so wise. The people of the Song Dynasty really don't know how many generations of blessings they have cultivated, and they actually have such a wise official family.

In addition to the prosperity of the civil administration, Zhao Ji's "martial arts" also showed signs of extraordinary power. He lowered his head and stared at the letter of the Goryeo king Wang Yong on the imperial case. The four words "The world is good for alliance" were caught, as if something had caught Zhao Ji's gaze. He had not moved away the king of the Goryeo for a long time and gave the right words on the letter of the country! When the Goryeo defeated the Jurchens and swallowed their territory, the Goryeo formally formed an alliance with the Song Dynasty!

The Goryeo Kingdom is now a vassal of the Liao Kingdom, and it is not completely a nominal vassal. Such a country is not qualified to form an alliance with the Song Dynasty. If it wants to form an alliance with the Song Dynasty, it means that Goryeo will break up with the Liao Dynasty... After the breakup, it will start a fight!

This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Song Dynasty... Maybe in a few years, all the civil and military skills will be complete, and you will be able to enjoy it with peace of mind in the future.

However, in recent years, we still have to work hard to manage. The government soldiers must be built quickly, the imperial guards must be rectified, the elite troops in front of the palace must be strictly selected and refined, and the Jiehe Commercial Market must also be developed as a transportation base for future troops...

There are still many things to do! I don’t know what tricks Su Dongpo can do to stabilize the world? Unfortunately, Wu Haogu is too young and is a military officer. Otherwise, if he would have to go to the Political Affairs Hall or the Privy Council, there would probably be many good suggestions for him to come to the Political Affairs Hall or the Privy Council?

Thinking of this, Zhao Ji finally turned his attention to the priest and the two systems in Chongzheng Hall, and the number of people was slightly less than before the Imperial College. Zeng Bu and Lu Dian submitted a memorial to invite the county again today. This is the third time that they have invited the county. According to convention, there is no need to comfort them anymore, so it is better to allow the two to leave the county.

Zhao Ji raised his head, "Zeng Qing, Lu Qing has invited the county for the third time, and his ambition is quite strong. If I don't comfort me, will I treat the meritorious old ministers unfairly?"

Zhang Dun was comforted by the county nine times before, but now Zeng Bu only asked for permission three times before the county was approved, which is indeed a bit unfair.

"Your Majesty!" Han Zhongyan stepped forward first, "Zeng Bu, Lu Dian's intention to leave has been decided, and it is enough to stay twice. If Your Majesty still wants to treat them well, you can give them more titles and real titles."

"Han Qing's words are reasonable." Zhao Ji nodded.

In fact, he had wanted to drive Zeng Bu away. Although Zeng Bu had some contributions to the decision, he had not made any achievements in the past two years. He just blindly suggested "Shaoshu". But what problems can "Shaoshu" solve?

Although he did win the battle against Xixia during the reign of Emperor Zhezong, hopes of destroying Xixia still did not appear, let alone the war with the Liao Kingdom to recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. Moreover, the situation where the country spent tens of millions of dollars to raise a group of weak soldiers who could not be defeated did not change much.

While Zeng Bu and the New Party made no achievements, the old Party came up with two methods to strengthen the army that did not cost much money. One was the imperial knights who were maintained by the field of duty; the other was the "voluntary military force" system. Although I don't know what the effect is now, it will not be worse than the new Party's methods, right?

"Then let Zeng Bu be the Grand Secretary of Guanwen Hall, Haizhou, and then he will be granted 200 households. Lu Dian was awarded the title of Bachelor of Zizheng Hall, and he will be awarded 200 households."

The so-called two hundred households are actually impersonal. There are no two hundred households who belong to Zeng Bu and Lu Dian call them, but one household will give you a salary of dozens of cents.

After sending Zeng Bu and Lu Dian, two seats were vacant in the Political Affairs Hall.

Just as the Hanlin Bachelor drafted the book, Zhao Ji began to discuss the candidates for the Right Prime Minister and the Right Prime Minister.

"Now the right push and the right priest are vacant," said Zhao Ji, "who can succeed?"

"Your Majesty," said Han Zhongyan, "I recommend Cai Jing, the Minister of Taifu Temple, to serve as the Right Pushe, and to promote Su Shi, the Minister of Yuntai Academy, to serve as the Right Prime Minister."

Zhao Ji nodded slightly. He was satisfied with both candidates, and Cai Jing was well-behaved and able to do things. Su Dongpo was not only a great scholar, but also aided by Wu Haogu, a student, and should not be bad either.

"Do you guys have any objections?"

"I have no objection."

Zhao Ji had already written a standard answer on his face, who would say the wrong thing? Zhao Ji said: "Then let's draw an order."

The Hanlin scholar in Chongzheng Hall quickly drafted four edicts for the appointment and removal of prime ministers and sent them to Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji read it and then smiled and took the red pen, signed and stamped it.

...

While waiting for Xuanma, Su Dongpo and his student Wu Haogu moved to the Wu family mansion in the city.

Since Pan Qiaolian and Ximen Qing were not around, Wu Haowen went to Lantian County to be an official, and Wu Haowen's wife, Niangzi, went to Han Zhongyan's prime minister's mansion to temporarily live. Therefore, the courtyard in this large mansion once seemed a little cold.

But now we have moved into Su Dongpo, Su Feng, Su Guo, Lu Haowen, Wu Haogu, and the beautiful Jinniang and his daughter who had just arrived from Haizhou, as well as the maids and servants serving this large group of people, and the huge Wu family house seems a little crowded.

However, Su Dongpo, Su Guo, and Lu Haowen did not mean to move out to find another house. It was not that the house was difficult to find, and of course it was not that it was a matter of money. Instead, the father and son of the Su family and Lu Haowen, Wu Haogu had another very important thing to get together these days and they had to complete the compilation and revision of the books "Theory of Heaven and the Theory" and "Theory of Empirical".

In addition to them, Cheng Yi and Hou Zhongliang often come to the Wu family's house these days and compile books with the Sumen people.

The previous Imperial College Advice was undoubtedly Sumen, and Chengmen joined forces to make the new school trick!

In fact, Su Dongpo's second son Su Hui is a student of the second Cheng and Zhang Zai! The conflict between Su Jun and Cheng Jun is just that Su Dongpo and Cheng Yi are disgusted with each other, and it is not fundamental. Moreover, both factions have been bullied by Xinxue for many years and have definitely had some common enemies, so it is not surprising that they secretly join forces.

Now, it is time to integrate the two schools of knowledge and jointly control the orthodox Confucianism.

In fact, "Neo-Confucianism" and "Practical Learning" can indeed be integrated with each other. If these two schools were put into the 21st century, they would be incompatible. However, in the late Northern Song Dynasty, it was a different situation.

If there is no hypothesis of nature, the empirical school is a empirical school that has no ability to spread Confucianism. The ignorant women and children and various barbarians cannot understand it at all. Even if a doctor with a sword wins over people with virtue, it will not achieve the purpose of education.

As for foreign scholars who can understand "Theory of Empirical Ethics", they should be even more sceptical!

Positivism is a "tool" and a "method", and it is not exclusive to Confucianism. They can completely ignore Confucianism and only accept "Personal Theory", which does not have a penny benefit to the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, the hypothesis of the law of nature is the mainstream idea of ​​Confucianism, while positivism is a tool used to criticize the heretics and develop natural science (seeking the Tao).

A book of "Theory of Heaven" compiled by Hou Zhongliang and Su Hui based on Cheng Yi's remarks was held in Su Dongpo's hand. The lines were filled with comments and modifications made by Wu Haogu. Cheng Yi's approach was actually to change Confucianism into Confucianism. In order to make this change authoritative, Cheng Yi had to find theoretical basis from Confucian classics. This is a serious nonsense, so it is very difficult to make the words "great Confucianism" Wu Haogu, most of them are not as complete.

The "Tianli theory" of Wuchengyi has the disadvantage of paying too much attention to morality and it also means to make people sanctify. Therefore, this disadvantage also limits the spread of Neo-Confucianism. The modifications made by Wu Haogu now are mainly to lower moral standards.

All things that are starving to death are small, and those who lose their integrity are big, must be changed. In addition, the theory of "preaching and pursuing the truth" must be added...

Perhaps because of my concern, Su Dongpo was a little irritable today. A few hours passed and he didn't read a few words.

At this moment, the study door opened. It was not the news that Su Dongpo was waiting for, but Su Dongpo's son Su Hui walked in with a hint of embarrassment, "Hou Shisheng has just arrived."

"Oh." Su Dongpo responded casually. Hou Zhongliang took the "Story of Heaven" modified by Wu Haogu yesterday and went to Cheng Yi. Uncle Cheng Zheng's idiot must be dissatisfied with Wu Haogu's tampering.

“…It is said that Mr. Yikawa is very dissatisfied with Dalang’s revisions.”

Su Dongpo put down the book and smiled coldly: "When I become the right prime minister and arrange it for his disciples, he will be satisfied."

Of course, the joining forces between Cheng Yi and Su Dongpo is conditional. Not only should the "Story of Heaven" become a prominent scholar, but the students of Cheng's family should also arrange to be officials as much as possible.

As for the Confucian school, of course, they are good at studying and become officials. If they don’t have to be an official, what is the motivation for learning?

Cheng Yi is seventy years old and doesn't think so much, but there are still many of his students who have never been an official! As a mentor, of course, we have to consider the disciples.

Su Dongpo looked at his son Su Xi, "Zhongyu, I was unlucky for my father in the past, and it also implicated you and Maier (Su Mai), Guoer (Su Guo). Now the opportunity has come, and it is time to arrange it for you..."

As soon as he said this, he heard Wu Haogu's voice sounding outside the study door: "Teacher, good news, Yang Duzhi from the Imperial Medicine Academy is here to Xuanma!"

Finally, it’s going to be mad!

Su Dongpo grinned and looked at his son and said, "How about you arrange a storyteller in Chongzheng Palace for you?"
Chapter completed!