Chapter 55 Section ten

After the interview, the emperor left Shi Yue and Wang Yu to discuss the classics.Shi Yue saw Zhao Xu's brows showing a hint of worry, knowing that he was worried about what happened just now, so he asked, "Your Majesty is concerned about what happened just now?" Zhao Xu sighed, and said: "When I was in the court, I asked him how things were going on in the northwest, and he said that the armor of the soldiers was roughly prepared, and the city defenses were roughly repaired. I asked him why he said it was 'rough', and he said at the time that 'those who are rough are not refined. Also', thinking about it now, the words are still ringing in my ears."

When Wang Yu heard Zhao Xu talk about Fan Chunren, he suddenly became alert, and said lightly: "Li Taichen is also exaggerating a lot, and I am also very careful about the military affairs in the Northwest. It is absolutely impossible to say that everyone in the Western soldiers has that kind of sword. This time. The imperial court sent Wang Shao to preside over the military affairs in the Northwest, he will surely succeed, Your Majesty need not worry." Naturally, Shi Yue also knew that it was impossible to say that everyone in Xixia had that kind of sword.However, it is an indisputable fact that the Xixia soldiers are stronger than the Song army, and the heavy cavalry Tielin Army is famous all over the world.Yin said: "Your Majesty, if Liu Huan hadn't acted decisively for the flood in Cao Village some time ago, the situation would have gone. However, after the flood receded, Liu Huan could only make up for his merits and demerits. This sincerity has chilled the hearts of all loyal and loyal people in the world. Fan Chunren is loyal Straightforward, what you say about the Northwest military affairs will not be a lie. I am not as optimistic as Wang Yuanze, I think that the military system of the Song Dynasty also needs to be changed."

Wang Yu smiled lightly and said: "Shi Ziming is right, Zhongshu has long wanted to implement the general method, and this matter is really urgent." Shi Yue knew that Wang Yu was intelligent by nature, and he was quite on guard against himself. Seeing that he brought the topic to the method of setting generals, he could only secretly smile bitterly, and said: "The method of setting generals is indeed a good method, but I think that the secretary and privy secretary It’s better to stop the discussion.” Because of Zhao Xu's improvement of the three ways of the Young Crop Law, after the government changed from a big creditor to a supervisor, the officials had fewer ways to deal with the people, and the criticism from the government and the public was also greatly reduced, so they trusted Shi Yue.At this time, he smiled and said, "It is for the two governments to discuss."

Shi Yue hesitated for a while, and then said: "All ministers in the court should discuss the general law. Your Majesty is wise, and you can choose what is good and follow it. I have received your Majesty's kindness, and I can't repay you. I want to ask Your Majesty for an errand." Both Zhao Xu and Wang Yu were taken aback. Shi Yue is usually not willing to take on an errand, as we all know.At this time, Zhao Xu took the initiative to ask for an errand. After Zhao Xu was surprised, he couldn't help being overjoyed, and said with a smile, "What do you want to do? I can't answer anything." Wang Yu's face darkened when he heard this sentence.

Shi Yue quickly thanked him, and said with a smile: "I want Your Majesty to give me an assignment. Within half a year, I can supervise the iron smelting workshop and weapon workshop run by the capital." Zhao Xu was stunned and said, "What's your concern? This is a bit overkill." Although Wang Yu didn't know what Shi Yue wanted to do, he made up his mind not to let Shi Yue wish, and said: "Exactly, besides, there is no such system in this dynasty." Shi Yue originally wanted to personally understand the smelting technology and weapon manufacturing level at that time, and hoped to have the opportunity to make some improvements, but he was cautious by nature and would not take it for granted that he could invent any inventions to improve the technology level at that time, so he did not He dared to make a promise, fearing that if he failed, it would greatly damage his impression in the emperor's heart.He pondered for a while, thought of an excuse, and said: "Your Majesty, pay attention to the side affairs. It is only natural for a subject to share his worries for your Majesty. I want to have the opportunity to understand the disadvantages of all aspects of weapon manufacturing. In the future or There is a foolishness to be gained."

Because Zhao Xu promised him "everything", he said with a smile: "This matter is a bit troublesome. The iron smelting is under the control of the Ministry of Yu, and the military weapons are under the control of the third department. You can do the matter of raising soldiers and iron. You can go on a business trip after the written discussion. This matter involves the three divisions, and they need to be informed in advance." Wang Yu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I think it's not appropriate to mention the title of raising soldiers and making iron. It's better to call it 'the right to judge military weapons and iron making'." .

Zhao Xu thought for a while, then smiled and said, "This name is too stingy, it's better to ask Quan to mention the case of Yu Buzhou." Shi Yue hurriedly thanked him, he knew that the emperor was also a person with a delicate heart, given him such an identity, he could take care of both the Yu department and the case, and it was naturally more convenient for him to do things.

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