Of course, Su You had no idea that the experience in these two short days would completely stimulate Han Qi's youngest son's strong interest in archaeological evidence and history, and inspire a future master of epigraphy and history for the Song Dynasty.

Putting aside the two little kids, he chatted and laughed with Han Chunyan all the way to the Han family village.

The manager had been waiting at the village for a long time. Su You looked at Huan Shui, who had plenty of water power: "What a good place to open a water power workshop..."

Han Chunyan no longer cared about it. He called the farmer who found the bone over and took a few people to inspect the field.

Animal bones, tortoise shells, and even human bones are often excavated in this area, and even bronze artifacts are occasionally found when digging wells and kilns.

The farmers have long since ignored it. The tortoise shell has become a toy for children, or a tool for scraping and pressing insoles. The animal bones are very useful for shoveling salt. As for the copperware, they are usually sold by the farmers, or kept at home as containers.

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Su You looked at Han Chunyan with a sneer on his face: "Your village is a treasure, but it's a pity that the owner is not named Liu."

The words refer to the three Lius of Mozhuang. Liu Chang has passed away, but Liu Fan and Liu Fengshi are still there. Su You means that if this Zhuangzi is Mozhuang, with Sanliu's knowledge, he will be able to recognize these things at a glance.

Cultural Value.

Han Chunyan's face turned red with embarrassment: "Shaobao, please stop making fun of me. If this is really the Yin Xu text, I don't know whether to ask for credit or forgiveness from Your Majesty."

He is the master of mending the situation, knowing his shame and being courageous. Han Chunyan is the god here. With an order, soon the heads of each household came over with the things they searched from the fields.

There are even inscriptions on some of the mottled bronzes, but it seems that the farmers in Hanjiazhuangzi are living a good life. The owner of the village takes good care of them, and they have little contact with the outside world.

If someone with a smart mind could bring this thing outside Kezhen Hall in Bianjing City, he could sell it for at least thirty or fifty guan.

In addition to this place, there are several villages nearby. In one day, several people found five pieces of bronze and more than 30 oracle bones with characters on them.

Just after Grain Rain, millet seedlings started to appear in the ground. It was not easy to plow the ground again, so a few people had to give up.

Su You looked around Zhuangzi and found a low, square mound. He said to Han Chunyan: "Among the four prisoners, if there are any tomb robbers, they are the experts in finding the place."

Han Chunyan said: "Stealing excavation is a serious crime."

Su You said: "It may not be a tomb, it may be a palace ruins or something like that. Let's leave it like this for now. If these things are three generations old, this is a sign of the prosperity of our dynasty, and your Majesty will definitely issue an edict."

Han Chunyan cupped his hands and said, "I would also like to ask Shaobao to say a few kind words."

Su You smiled and said, "Yes, just say what you found."

At this moment, a horse flew from the front: "The bachelor is here, let me find him easily!"

After asking, it was Cai Jing's servant who sent a letter.

Su You opened the letter and read it, and said to Han Chunyan: "There is something going on in Beijing. I have to go back. Will Shi Mao come with me or come to Beijing after a while?"

Han Jiayan immediately abandoned his two brothers: "I will follow Shaobao!"

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On the way back, Su You closed his eyes to rest, but thoughts were flooding in his heart.

Being able to deal with the Han family makes my own strength even greater.

In the court, the people who can talk about things now include Prime Minister Wang Gui, political advisors Cai Que, Zhang Dun, Privy Councilors Feng Jing, Xue Xiang, Kaifeng Prefect Lu Gongzhu, and Third Secretary Li Suzhi. It is said that the Song Dynasty is full of talents, but in fact it has been repeated over and over again.

Those are the ones.

Now, I have to add myself.

Many of them are his old comrades-in-arms and old friends. It can even be said that except for Wang Gui, who is not a close friend, the rest have crossed paths with him.

It doesn't actually matter who are friends and who are enemies here.

For example, Cai Que has always been very respectful to him. Before the Dasu case happened, he suppressed it with all his strength. After he took office and participated in politics, he has always said good things in the court, but is he definitely a friend?

For example, Wang Gui has been making small moves against the Su family, but is he necessarily the enemy?

"Yuanfeng Sends Lu New Style", it seems that Wang Gui is the one who suffers, and the old ministers and himself are the ones who gain. However, misfortune lies on blessings, and blessings lie on misfortunes.

If he hadn't already held back and had a calm personality, other people like Zhang Dun and Xue Xiang would have rushed in even though they knew it was a trap, fighting to the death.

There is no fuel-efficient lamp...

Gao Taotao stopped the transfer of commercial taxes to the royal property, which Su You had expected.

What Su You wants is not a result, what he wants is Gao Taotao's reason for rejection.

I reviewed the recent political situation in my mind, and I felt that it was no big deal. I would have to stir the pot with these people in the future, and I would be a little tired at best.

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In the side hall, Cai Que was reporting on recent work with Zhao Xu.

Han Qi's current work focus is on sorting out the official system, and daily government affairs fall on him.

Cai Que was also very attentive and organized the government affairs well.

However, Zhao Xu's attitude towards Cai Que was somewhat different from his attitude towards Su You. When Su You was right, Zhao Xu would never be like now, listening to the report while still reading the memorial sent by the ministers.

List.

Cai Que said: "Your Majesty, due to the empress dowager's sacrifice, this year's court meeting has been cancelled."

"Now the envoys from various countries have gathered in Bianjing. In order to stabilize the vassal state, they need your Majesty's comfort."

"The summer solstice is coming soon. In accordance with the principles of yin and yang, the former kings worshiped the sky on a round hill on the ground on the winter solstice, and the earth on a square hill in the middle of the lake on the summer solstice. Since there is such a ritual, why not take advantage of this opportunity and let the vassal country watch the ceremony?

, so that we can know the prosperity of etiquette and culture in the Song Dynasty."

Zhao Xu flipped through letters from all parties: "Has the dispute over etiquette between the DPRK and China been settled?"

The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs.

The sacrificial system of the Song Dynasty has also undergone many changes today.

The Heaven and Earth Sacrifice is one of them, and among the courtiers, there is about a 50-50 split between those who support and those who oppose it.

There are mainly several reasons. First, due to financial constraints, I would do it as little as possible. Second, it’s too hot in summer.

Out of their "love for the king", the ministers believed that "today's tens of thousands of ceremonial guards are more numerous than in ancient times, and they cannot perform them in full summer."

In the summer, when tens of thousands of people are basking in the sun for a day, it is easy for something to happen.

In addition, there are disputes about animal coins, utensils and clothing, poetry, music and dance, shape and color, degree...every aspect.

Li Qingchen, who was sentenced to Taichang Temple, wrote: "The worship of heaven and earth, and the observation of the Dharma by all nations, are not easy to say lightly."

"This summer is approaching, but the music and dance have not been practiced, the music has not been composed, the eight changes of music have not been learned, the clothes for fasting and sacrifice have not been completed, the fasting palace has not been erected, the altar has not been spread out, and the calves have not yet been washed."

"If the Secretary is too quick to deal with the matter, it may lead to destruction, which is a loss of respect. Fuqi will consider it more carefully."

Time waits for no one, Your Majesty, it’s time to prepare.

So Zhao Xu issued an edict, asking the Liyuan to quickly raise funds. As a result, the Liyuan became a mess and the matter was transferred to Zhongshu.

The ministers under Zhongshu discussed it and decided that it was even better now. Anyone who had not read out the Six Classics and Three Rites had the right to speak, and the quarrel became more lively.

Finally, Wang Gui spoke and decided on major issues. First, should we do it or not?

Do it, must do it!

Okay, so, should the emperor perform the sacrifice himself or should the prime minister do it for him?

It must be offered by the emperor himself.

Okay, then, next, the Liyuan will separate teams to take charge of each of them. They will set up separate research groups for animal coins, uniforms, poetry, music and dance, shapes, and degrees. By the way, there are also matching gods, so everyone can take care of it themselves.

This can be considered as settling the matter.

Cai Que said: "Wang Xianggong presided over the decision, and the matter has been basically settled. There should be no delay compared to May."

Zhao Xu nodded: "Then we will handle it as soon as possible."

Cai Que handed over his hand again: "One more thing. Nowadays, science and engineering are becoming more and more popular. There are more and more people in the Song Dynasty who are proficient in mathematics. There are many introductions to the study of astronomy in the new textbooks."

"In the Song Dynasty, there were astronomical prohibitions. Its purpose was to prevent traitors from using celestial phenomena to insult the emperor, incite chaos, and do unbearable things."

"Nowadays, the popularity of mathematics has led to more and more people studying astronomy among the people, and they are still facing difficulties."

“Many ministers and ministers believe that the study of astronomy should be slightly banned, and the content of calculations in the academy should be reduced to make the people honest and harmonious, rather than spending every penny in a penny, or confusing people’s hearts..."

But when he saw Zhao Xu holding a page of letter, he was suddenly startled. Then he raised his head and said to Cai Que: "Immediately announce to Wang Xianggong, Han Zhongyan, Su Song, Liu Xun, who else is writing in the court? By the way, also.

There is Ouyang Fa...Cai Jing and several others who know Zhigao's calligraphy are also good, so they all come to see me!"

Cai Que was surprised: "Your Majesty, why is this?"
Chapter completed!