Chapter 19 Chapter 8 Bianjing News

After Wang Anshi greeted the emperor, he looked up and saw the newspaper on the imperial case, and then glanced at Shi Yue, knowing that the emperor and Shi Yue must be talking about "Bianjing News". Shi Yue saluted Wang Anshi and stood aside.Zhao Xu smiled and said, "The prime minister is here, but what's the matter?" "Your Majesty, I'm here for the Bianjing News." Zhao Xu smiled and said: "It's a coincidence, I was talking about this with Shi Qing just now. Shi Qing will tell the prime minister what happened just now." Shi Yue responded with "Yes", and then explained to Wang Anshi the things discussed before in detail.

After Wang Anshi heard this, he frowned and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is a good idea to set regulations to control. Just let them criticize the government so much, I am afraid that one day, the important affairs of the court will be affected by popular customs. The sage said that it is not among them. Although these people openly comment on the gains and losses of the government, although it seems that there is nothing wrong with it at the moment, in the long run, there will eventually be hidden dangers. If regulations are to be discussed, such things should be strictly prohibited in the regulations."

Shi Yue always wanted to protect the freedom of speech. Seeing what Wang Anshi said, he couldn't help being anxious, and quickly said: "Your Majesty, I think the prime minister's concerns are not unreasonable. But the way to govern the country is to combine strength and softness. If you use strength only, you will surely destroy yourself." Moreover, if the scholars and the people and the emperor are united as one, the country will prosper, and if they are jealous of each other, the country will be destroyed. Therefore, the people are like water, and they should be guided according to the situation. Things have advantages and disadvantages, and they should take their advantages and prevent their disadvantages. Don't waste food because of choking. Since ancient times, treacherous officials have deceived the upper and lower, and the establishment of the censor cannot be fully inspected. There are newspapers to supervise them. As long as they are restrained by laws and regulations in advance, so that their words must be well-founded, and they dare not spread rumors and slander, they may not be unable to gain benefits. If you insist on prohibiting it, it is to separate the upper and lower levels, which is not the best policy. Moreover, although Confucius said that he was not in his position and did not seek his own government, Confucius taught three thousand disciples, and he did not necessarily keep talking about political affairs. It is the way of saints and human beings, and later scholars do not have to stick to the scriptures."

When Wang Anshi heard Shi Yue say, "If you are only strong, you will break yourself", he couldn't help but feel like he was mocking himself, but when he looked at Shi Yue's tone, it didn't seem like that.Thinking of what happened in front of Xuande Gate, he couldn't help but secretly sighed.If I am persistent, it seems that I have something to deceive and hide, and I am afraid that the emperor will find out.No longer arguing at the moment, he said: "What Shi Yue said is not unreasonable. The minister thought that the Zhongshu, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Academy of Sciences could jointly discuss and formulate the "Emperor Song Publishing Edict", and then go to the court to discuss it and promulgate it for implementation." After finishing speaking With these words, Wang Anshi felt that he had changed a lot.

Seeing Wang Anshi's retreat, Shi Yue accepted it when he saw it was good, and said, "I think what the prime minister said is reasonable." Shi Yue only needs to promulgate the "Emperor Song Publishing Decree"-no matter what is controlled in it, at the very least, the government has recognized the existence of the newspaper in this form, which is of great significance.As for the restrictions, it can not only be debated, but also can be modified in the future. To Shi Yue's surprise, Sang Chongguo and "Bianjing News" also seemed to understand this point. After the news came out that the imperial court intended to formulate the "Emperor Song Publishing Decree", the editorial of "Bianjing News" immediately gave a positive evaluation of.

As for the new party, although some people suspect that "Bianjing News" will use public opinion to attack the new law in the future and add trouble to the implementation of the new law, but everyone knows that Wang Anshi's political prestige has been greatly affected since he was imprisoned in Baishuitan. It is quite unwise to intensify the contradictions with Shi Yue and Sang Chongguo again on the "Bianjing News" that is "urgent".What's more, Shi Yue and others often used the excuse of "the speaker is innocent" and "defending the people's mouth is better than Fangchuan", and the emperor himself tended to support this, so it may not be possible to win the favor if he argues again.Even Wang Anshi knew this in his heart.Moreover, in addition, there are many scholar-officials who have studied but have no chance to be officials, or have low official positions, or are quite suppressed, and cannot express their opinions on the government, but they want to "take the world as their own responsibility" in their hearts. Suddenly discovering that newspapers allow them to say what they want to say—the power of these potential supporters should not be underestimated.

Under such circumstances, the New Party devoted all its energies to the formulation of the "Horse Protection Law" and "Market Change Law".Wang Anshi didn't know at this time that Wang Shao had already won a great military victory in the Northwest, otherwise he only needed to restrain the "Emperor Song Publishing Edict" a little bit, and the situation would be completely different.However, at this time, the messenger of victory is still on the way. On May 1st, although Feng Jing, Shi Yue and others strongly opposed it, the "Bao Ma Law" and "Shi Yi Law" still wrote drafts and submitted them to the emperor for review. Supervisors discuss together.

On May 2, Chongzheng Hall. Shi Yue published "Bao Ma, Shi Yi Two Laws of Love and Disadvantages", predicting the possible disadvantages after the implementation of Bao Ma and Shi Yi's two laws, while Wen Yanbo and Wu Chongquan wrote "Officials Don't Compete with the People for Benefits", "Bao Ma and Shi Yi". Ma Fa has many disadvantages and many scribbles", clearly expressing its opposition. Zhao Xu seemed quite dissatisfied with Shi Yue's opposition to the Second Law.He sat on the imperial chair, listened to Shi Yue read the letter, and said with a sullen face: "Shi Qing, before everything is done, how can you not predict the prophet? How can you use unwarranted things to oppose the important affairs of the court."

Shi Yue had expected that the emperor would be unhappy, so he was not in a hurry, and replied slowly: "Your Majesty, I am not against the law of protecting horses." As soon as he spoke, there was an uproar.The objection in the letter I read just now is very obvious. It would be too repetitive to say that I am not against the horse protection law.Feng Jing and others looked sideways, even Wang Anshi was inexplicably surprised.Immediately, there was a censor who was ready to move, wanting to impeach Shi Yue for his inappropriate behavior, contradictory words, and lack of ministerial style.

Zhao Xu also asked displeasedly: "Qing, this is not an objection, what is it?" Shi Yue bowed his body and replied: "Aspiring a country is like playing a game of chess. Before thinking about winning, you should think about losing first. If you want to protect the benefits of the horse law, even if you are stupid, you will know, but you must also pay attention to the possible disadvantages. It is not against the horse law. Instead, I hope to proceed with caution. The minister listed the possible disadvantages, hoping that the ruling party can think twice about what kind of consequences these possible disadvantages will cause after the implementation of the Second Law, and which is more important than obtaining benefits. What if the disadvantages are manifested, but the benefits cannot be reaped, so what should be done. Although the ministers cannot predict the prophets, but they know that when using troops and planning the country, they must first calculate the court's discussions, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It is also inappropriate to implement. Now the court discusses the two laws, the prime minister talks about its benefits, and the humble ministers talk about their disadvantages. Your Majesty and other ministers can weigh the pros and cons. The ministers are just picking up the leftovers and making up for the shortcomings, not dare to make decisions about the affairs. And it doesn't benefit at all, it's really insignificant." After talking about it, he still opposed it, but he said it tactfully, showing that he had no prejudices and was just discussing the facts.

Although Shi Yue deliberately expressed a tactful attitude, Wen Yanbo and Wu Chong did not have so many scruples, and each came out, saying flatly: "The meaning of the ministers' opposition to the two laws of Baoma and Shiyi Law is very clear." What the two said Among them, he was actually quite dissatisfied with Shi Yue's euphemism. Next came Wang Anshi's new party, Wen Yanbo and others. The new party talked a lot about the benefit of the country and the people, how much money it could save the country, and how it could bring convenience to the people; First of all, the second law is complicated and has many disadvantages. To say that it does not disturb the people is to deceive oneself and others. When it comes to benefiting the country, one does not see the benefits, but sees the harm first.The two sides argued until noon, but no result was reached.Shi Yue just stood by and watched without saying a word. After listening to Zhao Xu, it was difficult to make a judgment, so he had to announce that the meeting will be discussed at another time. After everyone withdrew from the Chongzheng Hall, because it was Feng Jing's turn, Shi Yue and Feng Jing walked to Zhongshu Province together.Suddenly he heard someone calling from behind, Shi Yue turned his head and saw that it was Wen Yanbo.Immediately saluted, and asked: "What advice does Mr. Wen have?" Wen Yanbo sneered and said, "Master Shi, I don't dare to give advice. It's just that although Master Shi has the talent for managing the country, his character is not admirable. If you are a courtier, if you know that something is wrong, you should remonstrate with death, how can you act softly?" Of?" Seeing that his tone was not kind, Shi Yue felt a little annoyed in his heart, and said to himself: "Why do you teach me a lesson?" On his face, he just said calmly: "Although what Wen Xianggong said is reasonable, but everything is hard and easy to break, and hard and soft are combined. , compared to a brave husband, it is even more valuable. What's more, in terms of the horse protection law, although the disadvantages of the horse protection law make me worry a lot, the benefits of the horse protection law also make people feel tempted. Right or wrong , I am not sure. If you categorically deny it and dare not do something just because you see the disadvantages, this kind of behavior seems brave but timid, and I don't agree with it." When he said it righteously, Wen Yanbo was immediately dumbfounded He was speechless, and even many officials who were watching secretly nodded. Feng Jing hurriedly smoothed things over, and said with a smile: "The old man almost misunderstood Ziming just now. I didn't expect Ziming to have such a mind." Although he praised Shiyue, it was also a step for Wen Yanbo, which means that you have misunderstood and not No surprise, me too. Wen Yanbo didn't know why, but Shi Yue ridiculed him for "not daring to do anything" and "seemingly brave but actually timid", which made people feel uncomfortable, so he just cupped his fists reluctantly and said, "Excuse me, old man Meng Lang. " Shi Yue smiled slightly, gave a salute, and said, "Where, Mr. Wen's strength of character is also something I admire." This conversation quickly spread like wildfire and spread throughout official circles.Zhao Xu couldn't help but lament that Shi Yue was a courtier who devoted himself to the country; but Wang Yu deepened the impression that Shi Yue was a "hypocrite".