Not long after Zhang Dun left, there was a fierce debate in the Imperial Academy and even in Kaifeng Prefecture.

The focus of the debate is whether Zhang Dun should kill the Liao envoy.

The supporter believes that the killing is good, and the Song Dynasty should not be bullied. There is nothing scary about the Liao Kingdom, and it is not that it has never been beaten.

The opponent believed that Zhang Dun had a strong temper and should know how to endure and endure temporarily. He agreed first, and could wait until he defeated Xia Kingdom.

The two sides quarreled endlessly, and public opinion not only did not accuse Zhang Dun one-sidedly, but instead supported him slightly. Especially the scholars who were mainly Ethereum, almost fully supported Zhang Dun, wandering around and talking generously.

These sounds flowed from bottom to top to the senior officials of the Six Ministry, unconsciously reducing their pressure.

Ministry of Industry.

The value room of the Shangshu.

Wang Cun wrote the memorial book, not only Zhang Dun killed the Liao envoy, but also brought all the rumors from his childhood to the memorial book, and he spoke a thousand words and criticized Zhang Dun in all aspects.

Two ministers from the Ministry of Works stood in front of him, their faces were as deep as water and they didn't speak.

What does it matter if the public opinion outside said? Zhang Dun killed the Liao envoy without permission, and this matter cannot be let go so easily!

"Shangshu!"

Wang Cunzheng wrote that the head of Wang Cun's room rushed in quickly and said anxiously: "The news from the Ministry of Revenue is said that the Ministry of Revenue wants to cut the salaries of officials across the country, which is almost a slash."

"What!"

Wang Cun paused and looked up suddenly.

The two ministers looked at him, and their expressions seemed to be eating people!

Cutting down the salaries of officials is not a trivial matter. If nearly 100,000 officials of all sizes across the country are dissatisfied, they will not cause minor disturbances!

"Why? Is it Zhang Dun's idea?" The Left Minister opened his eyes wide open.

The head of the company was a little nervous and said, "I don't know, I just got the news. It is said that the Ministry of Revenue is making plans, and there is no conclusion on how to reduce them."

The right assistant minister sneered and said, "Wang Anshi did this before, causing chaos in the world. Now, the reformists think that our Song Dynasty is not chaotic enough, and they have to make a country devastated before they can stop!"

Wang Cun looked angry, lowered his head and wrote the memorial book quickly, stood up and said, "I'll go into the palace to meet the official family."

The Left Minister hurriedly said, "Shangshu, the officials may not know about this matter. If Zhang Dun and the others are interested, the officials may not be able to interfere."

The right assistant minister said in a deep voice: "Who else can stop them except the officials?"

The left minister's eyes flashed for a moment and he didn't say anything.

As a senior official of the court, he is actually aware of the content of the "New Law". Perhaps most of it comes from the reformists, but a lot of it comes from the increasingly calm official in the palace!

The right assistant minister suddenly woke up and looked at Wang Cun.

If reducing salary is the idea of ​​the official, what is the difference between Wang Cun and Wang Cun going or not?

Wang Cun also figured it out, his expression changed for a while, and he sat back silently.

He looked at the memorial to impeach Zhang Dun in his hand, and his face became even worse and worse.

The left assistant minister, the right assistant minister and others seemed to calm down. The impeachment memorial in Wang Cun's hand seemed to have become insignificant and no longer important.

After a long time in the room, the head of the office said, "Shangshu, since the official guards the Liao envoy, no matter how we do it, we will not work. As for reducing our salary, let others do it."

Now the "New Party" is dominant, and Wang Cun is alone and has a single power. Besides, there is an official behind it, so no matter how they target it, it won't work.

Now, it’s not during the Xining period, and no one can compete with Zhang Dun.

The Left Minister was unwilling to give up, but he couldn't say anything.

When the head saw this, he further said: "Shangshu, you will go out to Beijing to inspect the Huaihe River tomorrow. There are so many things to be repaired this year, so you can't delay it."

Wang Cun closed his eyes, his face looked ugly, and finally opened his eyes and looked at the two servants and said, "Play as planned, and the yamen will leave it to you. No matter how they make trouble, we should not get involved in our affairs."

This is also the summary of Wang Cun’s experience from Lu Dafang to Su Song. The more he makes his head out, the faster he dies!

The two ministers were disheartened and could only nod their heads silently.

...

The matter of "Zhang Dun's beheading the Liao envoy" was protected by Zhao Xu and Zhang Dun's various means, and public opinion was quickly controlled.

Zhang Dun's attention returned to the "new law". He first held a meeting in Kaifeng Prefecture to make a new arrangement for the "Fangtianjun Tax Law" in Kaifeng Prefecture. While measuring the land, he started the "population registration" and strived to complete the preliminary plan in three months.

The power of Kaifeng Prefecture and the sixteen counties was once again enriched, and administrative plans were quickly implemented, and the government offices of the Political Affairs Hall and Kaifeng Prefecture were reported and government orders were issued, and the established plans were vigorously promoted.

While the six ministries are paying attention to Kaifeng Prefecture, various plans are also being promoted in an orderly manner.

Especially the governors of the 12th Route Army, they entered Beijing one after another, and the six ministers and others had intensive conversations with them.

Next, Cai Bian, Zhang Dun, and even Zhao Xu.

By the end of April, these governors were fully equipped. After sufficient assessment, Cai Bian personally sent him out of Beijing, accompanied by Lin Xi, Minister of Personnel.

These governors have a heavy task. They first have to choose an official office, staff, gain a foothold in the local area, etc.

This process is simple, but a new "upper peak" is set up on the most important interest groups. These governors face very complex local stubborn forces.

In early May, Imperial College was in a laboratory.

Imperial Palace, Imperial Garden.

Zhao Xu is testing his improved waterwheel.

The water wheel is pushed by water and is pulled through a "rope". Behind it are three scoop-shaped "fans" to pour water into the "field" on the other side.

The waterwheel moves very slowly, and there is very little water irrigation into the field.

"It's inefficient, it's true that I'm working behind closed doors..."

Zhao Xu looked at it and couldn't help but shake his head.

Many of his ideas are not difficult to implement under the original conditions, lacking motivation and various hardware.

"Official family, Mr. Zhang, Mr. Cai is here." Chen Pi walked from not far away, stood behind Zhao Xu, and whispered.

Zhao Xu nodded, looked at the water truck in front of him and said, "Disassemble it. This is not practical. Let the professionals of Taixue do it well. By the way, have you got the mud and sand that I asked you to make?"

Chenpi said: "I have moved to the tiled house."

Zhao Xu nodded, walked back, and came to a pavilion.

When Zhang Dun and Cai Bian arrived, they saw Zhao Xu, covered in mud, water stains, and a face full of mud, picking up a teacup to drink tea.

Both of them were stunned and went forward to salute and said, "I will meet with the official family (Your Majesty)."

Zhao Xu put down the teacup, waved his hand, and said, "Have everyone been sent away?"

Cai Bian bowed and said, "Yes. However, I think they are alone and will be difficult to make a difference."

Zhao Xu looked at the two of them and said, "What do you think?"

Cai Bian said: "Officials, ministers and others consider transferring the Transport Department, Inspection Department and others to the governor's jurisdiction to increase their authority."

Zhao Xu listened, thought for a moment, looked at Zhang Dun, saw his serious expression, pondered for a moment, and said, "This is not enough. In this way, part of the wing army was allocated to the governor's office, two groups, with a total of less than 10,000 people, specifically to deal with daily military affairs, bandits, and emergency situations under his authority. If necessary, the imperial guards will not be dispatched."

Cai Bian thought about it carefully and hesitated: "Officials, is this inappropriate?"
Chapter completed!