Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 179 Glossary
This time fishing in the lake, Zhao Dezhao finally made his father understand the good intentions of what he did in southern Xinjiang.

But it can only be the understanding between father and son.

It is still impossible for the courtiers to understand and approve, and these are the strategies of the king to govern the country, and they are not things that the ministers need to consider.

Three days later, on the next court meeting day, Ma Zhi, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, performed again, requesting that the King of Tianshui County, who had made great contributions to the Southern Expedition, discuss his military achievements.

Among the courtiers, most of the military officers agreed with this discussion, and even Huang Yuanyi, Minister of the Ministry of War, did not object.

Because everyone knows that the Nanman has been evil for many years. Due to climate, supply and other reasons, the Central Plains government has not been able to properly solve it. Zhao Dezhao's ability to calm down this time is indeed a great achievement.

Zhao Kuangyin was full of hope, hoping that Zhao Dezhao would be able to pass the test among the scholar-officials this time.

However, ideals are always full, and those Qingliu people immediately gave the Zhao family and his son a bone-chilling result.

However, after learning from last time's experience, these officials finally changed their style of swearing, and after discussing it in a fake way, they finally gave Zhao Dezhao an evaluation of "killing too much", which stopped this time's argument.

Zhao Dezhao was used to it, so of course he kept scolding his mother in his heart.

Zhao Kuangyin had no choice but to give up. He said that he would discuss it later, and then he dispersed.

When Zhao Dezhao returned to the Prince's Mansion, Qian Niu'er suddenly came to report, "Yu Zhizhou came to visit!"

Yu Bai visits.

When I think of Yu Bai, I think of Yu Qiushi who died tragically under the arrow on Dongting Lake.

Zhao Dezhao knew that if the father and son hadn't escorted him back to Beijing, the white-haired man would never send the black-haired man.

My heart was always full of guilt, so I quickly stood up to greet him.

The two sat down facing each other, Zhao Dezhao said, "I've been busy with my own business these two days, and when the next court meeting day, I will definitely report the merits of the old gentleman and his son to the Holy Majesty in the court hall, even if I can't be reinstated as Minister of Rites, At least I have to be a Beijing official again."

Yu Bai shook his head vigorously, "Your Highness is interested! But I don't want to rely on my son's sacrifice to get my promotion. Of course, I would be sorry for Qiushi, and I would be uneasy myself."

Zhao Dezhao was stunned, Yu Bai was blaming himself for harming his son.

Seeing him in a daze, Yu Bai knew that he would be mistaken, so he quickly said, "Your Highness, don't worry too much! The old minister is old, and he loves justice and integrity. Now he finds that he is unable to deal with political affairs. If he persists, he will not only suffer for himself. , I’m afraid we won’t be able to enforce the law impartially.”

"So the old minister thought about it and decided to submit his resignation in a few days, and then open an academy on the bank of the Bian River to inherit Confucianism and cultivate some talents for the imperial court. !"

Only then did Zhao Dezhao understand, and after thinking about it carefully, Yu Bai's idea was really good.

It's just that I finally had a loyal old minister who knew everything about him, but he stayed away from the political arena so quickly. Not only did he lose a lot of help in the future, but Song Dynasty also lost a loyal minister.

He could see that Yu Bai's determination was very firm, and he couldn't persuade him to come back, so he couldn't help but sigh with regret.

Yu Bai said, "Your Highness, there is no need to be sorry. In fact, the old minister feels that if I am in the opposition, I am afraid that I will be more helpful to Your Highness's future development."

Zhao Dezhao thought to himself, with the prestige of the great Confucian scholars of the Yu and Bai dynasties, the students who came to study in his academy must be flocking to him, but the study is not a year's work.

Even if those students bring art investment teachers, it is impossible to take the exam every three to five years. If you want to help yourself, it may take ten years of work.

But I just think about it, and I definitely can’t say it out loud.

Yu Bai said again, "Your Highness! Today is the court meeting day again. I heard that Ma Zhi, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, once again asked you to discuss your achievements in the Southern Expedition. I don't know what the result will be?"

"Hey!" Zhao Dezhao smiled awkwardly, "This matter has been rejected again! Although the emperor agrees in his heart, those scholar-bureaucrats pushed back and forth, saying that I killed too much, and this time it was ruined again!"

Yu Bai sighed, "It's a pity that the old minister is old and has been demoted, so he can no longer lead the public opinion in the scholarly community. However, despite this, I have a way to make the prince succeed and go one step further to become the successor king or even the prince." bit."

Zhao Dezhao heard that his eyes lit up, but then dimmed again.

Even if Yu Bai had such a heart, but now he has no power or power, he is just a pedantic scholar with no reputation.

His words were useful before because he was the Minister of Rites and the leader of Shilin.

Now his official position and influence are not as good as before, and it is probably powerless to say these things.

However, Zhao Dezhao still thanked him with a smile. Although he didn't take it seriously, he was not lacking in courtesy.

"Mr.! You said that you want to open an academy by the bank of the Bian River, isn't that what you thought about it a long time ago?"

"Not bad!" As soon as he mentioned opening an academy, Yu Bai's dim eyes immediately shone again.

"Your Highness! I, the ancient Chinese, valued poetry and etiquette to pass on to the family. No matter which dynasty or generation, reading is regarded as a top priority. After the Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms have suffered years of wars, and official learning has been destroyed.

"My Song Dynasty is now in the early days of the founding of the country, and there is an urgent need for talents. Veteran ministers teach and teach apprentices. When I start a course to obtain scholars in the future, it will be the time when I will be in the world."

Zhao Dezhao nodded repeatedly, deeply agreeing.

Yu Bai said again, "Your Highness! You are full of wealth, virtue and talent. The old minister wants to ask His Highness to write an inscription for the academy. Your Highness must not refuse!"

Zhao Dezhao said with a smile, "Old man, you are absurd. You opened the academy. Although I have little talent and learning, I definitely want to join in the fun. But I'll wait until the Holy One approves your resignation."

In the final analysis, Zhao Dezhao was still unwilling to lose a big help in the court.

However, a few days later, Yu Bai submitted his resignation form. Originally, Zhao Kuangyin also refused to allow it, but Yu Bai followed the resignation form and entered a deeply affectionate resignation essay, detailing his thoughts after resignation.

After Zhao Kuangyin read it, he had the same idea as Zhao Dezhao. If Yu Bai, a great Confucian of his generation, resigned from office and became the cave master of the Academy, he would definitely drive the love of learning in the entire Song Dynasty. Far-reaching impact, will be of great benefit.

So Zhao Kuangyin approved Yu Bai's resignation form, and at the same time made an exception to comfort him. He paid three hundred gold from the internal treasury out of his own pocket to support Yu Bai's opening of the academy.

In the Song Dynasty, the circulation in the market was basically strings of copper coins, and there were not many places where silver taels were used. Later generations often said that Song people took out large pieces of gold and silver for eating and drinking, which is simply not true.

As for the use of gold, even less.

This time, Zhao Kuangyin made a big deal and sold three hundred catties of gold, which is definitely considered the peak of Long En.

Not only supported the academy, but also praised Yu Bai, and also made himself a good reputation.

(End of this chapter)