Chapter 38 Section VIII

Shi Yue returned to Ci Mansion full of worries, and as soon as he got off the carriage, Shi An came to report: "My lord, there is a guest surnamed Pan coming to visit. He must wait for you to come back. The villain has asked him to wait in the living room." Last name post.Shi Jian took it and handed it to Shi Yue, but he saw that it was written: Zhending Mansion Pan Zhaolin with the word Qianguang. Shi Yue's heart moved, he hurried to the living room, and saw Pan Zhaolin sitting there, slowly sipping tea. "Brother Pan, I've been waiting for a long time." Pan Zhaolin got up and said with a slight smile, "The banquet given by Shang Shusheng should not have ended so early. Could it be that Mr. Shi sneaked back?"

Shi Yue almost blurted out an obscenity: "What kind of bird feast are you going to!" He suddenly became alert when he said the words, he just smiled and shook his head, calling Pan Zhaolin to take his seat. Pan Zhaolin observed the words and expressions, and knew that there was probably something wrong, but it was inconvenient to speak.Yin Zhengrong said: "Mr. Shi, don't speak dark words in front of the wise. I, Pan, came here to rely on you sincerely this time." Shi Yue was taken aback: "Take refuge with me?" "That's right." Pan Zhaolin replied decisively, his eyes suddenly filled with light.

"But I have no power or power, I'm just a leader of Baishuitan Mountain, but brother Pan's talent is absolutely extraordinary. Brother Pan, do you want me to recommend you to the emperor?" Shi Yue felt that Pan Zhaolin's actions were too unexpected Now, even he himself will not narcissistically think that at this time, with his position, it is worthy of someone to rely on him. "No, if you want fame and fame, it's as easy as flipping the palm of your hand. I started to study all kinds of schools. After three years, I learned the art of vertical and horizontal, and I achieved a small success in five years. Afterwards, I traveled around the world for nearly ten years. The wealth and honor belong to me. It's nothing at all, the ambition in life is to achieve great fame and career, but there is no virtuous master to help."

"Isn't your statement too bold? The current emperor is the Lord of Ming." Shi Yue said grimly.He heard that Pan Zhaolin's words violated the taboo, and he couldn't help feeling jealous. But Pan Zhaolin didn't care, and continued: "Naturally, the Lord is the Lord of England. To be able to unseat Wang Anshi simply means that he has the will to rule. It is full of disadvantages, and it is not as good as the ancient Mingjun. Looking at the employment of people, the old and prudent people cannot be used. Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing, who are either ambitious and talented, narrow-minded and full-time, or have a sweet heart and a sword, their hearts can be punished. Therefore, although the emperor has The desire to seek healing will not lead to a world of peace.”

"You criticize the important officials so much, why don't you use your own countermeasures and speak out to help the country? What are you saying in front of me?" Shi Yue asked half ironically and half questioningly. "Mr. Shi is doubtful, or is he really confused?" Pan Zhaolin replied unceremoniously, "Wang Anshi was reused because he was famous for 30 years and had the help of the Han and Lu families. I, Pan Zhaolin is entering the court, at most one pavilion, how can he compete with Wang Anshi for a day? In this world, who can compete with Wang Anshi, except Mr. Shi? Who can lead the Song Dynasty to create the world? The foundation, besides Mr. Shi, who else is there?"

"You think too highly of me. I'm just a head of a college." Shi Yue was even more startled when he heard it. He took a sip of tea to cover up, and secretly observed Pan Zhaolin's expression. "Pan has been traveling the world for nearly ten years. How could he just find someone to entrust his lifelong ambitions to? I read Mr. Shi's masterpiece in Hangzhou. His knowledge is superb and beyond the reach of others, so I intend to come to Beijing to meet. At that time, I only thought Shi Gongzi Mr. Shi is just a knowledgeable scholar. But after that, I inquired in Panlou Street. I found out when and under what circumstances each book of Mr. Shi was published. Tang Gannan went to Jiangnan to do The Cotton Spinning Company, Sang Yuchu’s printing house in the capital, and Shi Gongzi’s own Baishuitan College, all the inventions in them are amazing. And the time when each book is published, there is a deep meaning in it.” Pan Zhaolin seemed Looking at Shi Yue with a smile that isn't a smile.

Shi Yue took a sip of tea lightly, and asked with a smile, "What deep meaning can I have?" Pan Zhaolin smiled and said, "It's just a tacit understanding." After a pause, he continued, "Young master Shi, the master's layout is different from others, and he has spent so much effort and energy, his ambition is definitely not to be the head of the academy. Right? The emperor favors Mr. Shi Fang Long, borrowing a sentence from Wang Anshi: This is the time for great achievements." Shi Yue secretly murmured in his heart: at this time, he shouldn't be worthy of anyone spending so much effort to frame him.And this Pan Zhaolin's insight, I can also feel it. Using such a person to frame him is too talented.After thinking through this verse, the doubts gradually disappeared, and he made up his mind, and said with a smile: "Then dare to ask Brother Pan, what is his ambition?"

"The internal revolution is bad, and the external is chasing strong enemies. I have the opportunity to show what I have learned." Pan Zhaolin finished speaking lightly, and returned to his sleepy look. Shi Yue smiled lightly, and said: "But I don't know what is wrong with Song's domestic government, and how to get rid of powerful enemies abroad? The general situation of the world, I ask Brother Pan to explain it." Pan Zhaolin dipped his fingers in some water, and said while drawing on the table: "Today, there are old harms and new harms to the country. There are three old harms. Redundant soldiers, redundant officials, and wealth gathered in the capital. New harms Or, the new law also..." Immediately talking freely, discussing the situation, Shi Yue kept nodding his head in agreement, secretly lamenting that such talents are unknown in the annals of history, so it can be seen how many sages have been buried in various dynasties.

Both of them have been lonely for a long time, Pan Zhaolin is talented and knowledgeable, but no one knows what he is; Shi Yue clearly knows the direction of history, but wishes to warn the world, when the two meet, they both have a sense of confidant.From then on, Pan Zhaolin entered the Shiyue shogunate. After the status was established, Shi Yue told Pan Zhaolin what happened in the Jiying Hall during the day, because he said: "The holy will is unpredictable, my foundation in the court is unstable, and rashly intervening in the court affairs, although it is a last resort, I can't do it." I regret it."

Pan Zhaolin thought about it carefully, and said with a smile: "It's okay, what you said today, young master, although on the surface it seems that both the new party and the old party have been offended, but in fact it is not. It is not appropriate for the young master to offend Wang Anshi at this time, but he has to If you lean towards the old party, otherwise you will be isolated and helpless, and there will be no way to check and balance Wang Anshi in the future. What is said today is the most reasonable, such as Sima Guang, Fan Zhen, Su Shi and other leaders in the old party, can understand the deep meaning of the son, and spread it to Han Qi, Fu In the ears of Bi and Chen Xiang, they will definitely express their appreciation. Although Wang Anshi likes those who oppose me to perish and those who follow me to prosper, but the young master has good relations with Wang Anli and Zeng Bu, and his family is upright, the young master has no intention of openly opposing the new law. Wang Anshi absolutely has no reason to be at odds with the young master.

"The most important thing is that I believe that the son's words will definitely impress the emperor. But if you want to truly consolidate your position in the hearts of the court and the emperor, it is not enough to be a master of Confucian classics. Why does the emperor rely on Wang Anshi so much? Whenever Wang Anshi saw someone who disagreed with him, he wanted to get rid of them quickly. If the emperor refused to agree, he would threaten him with words, and the emperor had to listen to him in the end. The reason is that the emperor thought that only Wang Anshi could help He has fulfilled his ambition. The emperor wholeheartedly wants to be a virtuous lord through the ages, and wants to make the Song Dynasty famous all over the world, and he wants to fulfill this ambition. Now, there is only one choice for Wang Anshi. What the son has to do is to let His Majesty Besides Wang Anshi, there is a second choice, and it is a better choice." Pan Zhaolin stripped the cocoon and analyzed the mentality of the main forces in the court for Shi Yue. Shi Yue originally felt that the matter was at a loss, and he didn't know where to start. At this moment, when he heard Pan Zhaolin's words, his eyes suddenly became clear. Meaning, let me set up another banner and compete with Wang Anshi for the leadership of the reform? This seems to be too hasty." Pan Zhaolin said with a half-smile: "No, no, Wang Anshi's implementation of the new law caused the world to boil, and you must put out the fire at this time, let the emperor understand your talents, and slowly establish your son's unbreakable position in the emperor's heart. The advantage of doing this is that you don’t have to confront Wang Anshi openly, and you don’t need to force the emperor to make a choice between the son and Wang Anshi in advance. Moreover, if Wang Anshi has caused anger and dissatisfaction, if the son can deal with it and turn the bad thing into a good one, the government and the opposition , everything goes to the son, but Wang Anshi has nothing to say. In addition, if the old party wants to attack the new law, this account will also be counted on Wang Anshitou, and the son can only be praised. It can be said that if he acts like this, the blame belongs to Wang Anshi , the favor belongs to the young master, the best policy." Seeing Pan Zhaolin laughing and talking, Shi Yue played with such a great person as Wang Anshi in his hands, he really admired him.When I saw the smile on the corner of his mouth, I thought of the word "sneaky smile" again.He thought about this strategy again, and felt that he couldn't think of a better strategy, so he nodded and said, "What Brother Pan said is indeed the best strategy. However, if you always make up for Wang Anshi's mistakes, it's not enough. I also had to do something of my own." "At this time, if you set up your own banner, if you change the law, it will cause opposition and attacks from the old party; if you don't change the law, with Wang Anshi around, it will be difficult to achieve anything. You have to think twice." "Don't worry, I have my own ideas." Shi Yue smiled slightly, "What we have to discuss now is how to help Wang Anshi make up for it. This is not an easy task."