Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 118: The government should not stop even if the leader dies! (5K)

Su Yun looked at the sky and asked in surprise, "You're back so early?"

Su Yun went straight to the front hall, and soon Zhang Dun came out in casual clothes.

Su Yun quickly stood up and greeted Zhang Dun.

Zhang Dun waved his hand to signal Su Yun to sit down, and he also sat on the chair and asked, "Where did you go shopping today?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Today we walked along the Imperial Street to the inner city, and then went down along the Bian River to the Daxiangguo Temple. Today is the day when the Daxiangguo Temple opens, so it is very lively. Ah Hui and I walked around the Daxiangguo Temple inside and outside."

Zhang Dun smiled and said, "That's great. You can walk around more. Even if you read thousands of books, you still need to travel thousands of miles. Bianjing is prosperous. Go and experience it more. It will be good for you.

Although you came from Sichuan and went all the way from Bian Jing to Huangzhou, your knowledge must be very broad, but Bian Jing is still different after all.

This is where the culture of the Song Dynasty and even the world converges, where the economy gathers, and where the world's goods are concentrated. If you can understand Bianjing, you can be said to have understood half of the Song Dynasty."

Su Yun smiled and nodded, but he felt a little strange in his heart. What was Zhang Dun doing? He called him over in the middle of the night just to talk about these repetitive things. Was he just being idle?
Su Yun was a little confused, but he didn't ask. After all, when elders come to you to talk, it shows their love and concern. If you raise questions, it would be disrespectful.

So Su Yun could only listen.

Zhang Dun then changed his tone again and talked about his report to the Court of Justice today. He described his report process and took the opportunity to talk about the shortage of officials.

"...According to the law, after serving two terms as county magistrate, one must meet the requirements for promotion before he can become a magistrate; after serving two terms as magistrate, one must meet the requirements for promotion before he can become a prefect; after serving two terms as prefect, one must meet the requirements for promotion before he can become a judicial officer. There is another section for judicial officers before they can become transport officers..."

This means that the conventional promotion path for civil officials is that the county magistrate is changed to the magistrate of the imperial court, and after serving two terms as magistrate, he is transferred to the position of Tongpan;

After serving two terms as a Tongpan, he was sent by the Zhizhou. After serving two terms as a Zhizhou, he was appointed as the Tidian of Criminal Justice.

After serving one term as a judicial officer, he was promoted to a transport commissioner. Or after serving two terms as a prefect, he was appointed as a central official, and as an official he appointed key officials from various central departments.

Su Yun: “…”

Su Yun didn't understand why Zhang Dun told him this?

Zhang Dun saw that Su Yun was puzzled and said with a smile: "I don't think you know much about these specific official positions and conventions, after all, you have never been an official yourself.

When an official wants to see you, it is inevitable that he will talk to you about something. If you don't understand some common sense, the conversation will not be particularly pleasant.

I know you don't want to be an official, but it's always good to know a little about these things, so that when you talk about them, you won't be clueless."

That's a reason.

Zhang Dun also talked about how he was going to the Court of Justice today to be appointed to an official position.

"…This time I am back from mourning, so the Court of Inquiry has granted me a promotion step by step. My current position is Judge of the Secret Pavilion of the Three Halls, Director of the Court of Inquiry, and Imperial Academy Scholar. Do you know the difference?"

Su Yun nodded and said, "The Three Halls Secret Pavilion should be the position, the Court of Judges is the assignment, and the Hanlin Academy is the official."

Zhang Dun nodded and smiled, "There are some discrepancies, but generally there is no problem with this. It's enough for you to know the general idea..."

Zhang Dun talked about some common sense, and then Zhang asked someone to call them to eat, and the conversation ended.

However, Zhang Dun also said later that he would talk about these things with Su Yun whenever he had time every day.

This conversation was dull and ordinary, as if Zhang Dun was really taking it upon himself to teach Su Yun.

Su Yun didn't take it seriously. This seemed to be the normal education that children of ordinary officials would receive. It was not normal for Su Shi.

Perhaps because Su Shi was demoted and felt disheartened, he neglected Su Yun's education.

After dinner, Zhang Dun returned to his study, and Zhang Ruo followed him in, saying with a smile, "Dad, will it be useful if you talk to Ju Zheng about these official systems and the like?"

Zhang Dun smiled and said, "Don't worry, some things can be learned step by step. There is a long way to go. After being influenced by him, he may become interested."

Zhang Ruo shook her head and said, "Actually, Father, you don't have to be like this. Your daughter has already said that it doesn't matter to me whether Ju Zheng becomes an official or not."

Zhang Dun glanced at Zhang Ruo and said, "This has nothing to do with you now. I need him to help me."

Zhang Ruo said: "There are so many talented young men in the court. If you want to find someone who can help you, isn't it easy to find one? Why do you have to find Ju Zheng?"

Zhang Dun laughed and said, "Ju Zheng... is different. Those so-called talented people in the court are just so-so. Compared with Ju Zheng, they are like the difference between a firefly and the bright moon. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Ruo was surprised and asked, "Is the difference really that big?"

Zhang Dun nodded and said, "That article on the gains and losses of politics in the Han, Tang and Song dynasties is a true glimpse into the essence of the system of a dynasty. Those high-ranking officials in the court who have been in the officialdom for a lifetime may not be able to tell a thing or two, let alone those so-called young talents.

Although the Romance of the Three Kingdoms he wrote is a popular novel, its grandeur and spirit are vividly expressed on paper, showing the depth of his mind, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people. "

Zhang Ruo couldn't help but say, "Even if that's the case, the court may not need such a person."

Zhang Dun looked at Zhang Ruo and shook his head, saying, "The court doesn't need it, but the reform does.

Lord Anshi lived in seclusion in Jiangning. After his brother Yuanze passed away, Lord Anshi's health was much worse than before, and he could not bear the stress of recovery.

How many people in the court can still persist in reforming the law? Some people seem to be committed to reforming the law, but in fact they are just taking shortcuts.

For a reform to be successful, at least three generations must follow suit.

Lord Anshi passed on the torch, and I, your father, have inherited it. However, if no one else takes up the banner after your father, the reform will still fail at the last moment.

The person who can preside over the reform must have great wisdom, perseverance and courage.

The so-called young talents I have seen are like carp crossing the river, but many of them are just mediocre and there is no one who has great wisdom, perseverance and courage at the same time.

Sometimes I dream that at some point, all the new laws will be abolished, without any distinction between good and bad laws, just because of political views, all will be abolished! ..."

Zhang Ruo saw a trace of fear in Zhang Dun's eyes, and then he showed determination, and continued: "...I must be prepared. If one day, I also pass away, someone must carry this banner and persist in the reform. The reform cannot stop even if the man dies!"

Zhang Ruoran was silent. She actually knew very well in her heart how much pressure her father was under. During the three years of mourning, her father seemed to have nothing to do, but he was actually in great torment.

Although the new laws are still being implemented, compared with the Xining period, only a few remain.

Zhang Ruo was so frightened that his voice trembled as he said, "Ah, Dad... Is this burden... too heavy? Can Ah Yun not carry it?"

Zhang Dun sighed and said, "If even he can't recite it, the new law may really be completely over."

At the same time, Su Yun and A Hui slipped out the door and headed straight for Zhouqiao Night Market.

Passing through Zhuquemen Street and then Longjin Bridge, Su Yun and A Hui entered another world.

This is a magnificent sight rarely seen in other places in this era. The entire street is as bright as day. As soon as you step in, the fragrant aroma fills the street.

From the moment they entered Longjin Bridge, the two of them never stopped talking.

The badger meat and wild fox meat in front of Wanglou have quite a unique flavor. Well, the venison of Mei's family is very flavorful, and the goose head of Lu's family is quite similar to the goose head of Chenghai, Chaoshan, Guangdong in later generations, and is very delicious.

The two of them ate all the way to the Suzaku Gate, and then began to eat fried lamb, white sausage, preserved fish, frozen fish head, smeared pork, red silk, cut lamb head, spicy feet, ginger and spicy radish...

Su Yun is not a wasteful person. Although he tries everything, he only takes a small bite of each thing. Well, if he finds something delicious, he will never eat it again - if he eats more, he will have no more stomach.

Su Yun only ate a little for dinner tonight, just to save room for tonight.

Even so, after walking half a block, he couldn't eat any more.

I couldn't eat much, so I just wandered around. Then I saw the spicy chicken skin, spicy noodles, vegetarian skewers with sugar, ice and snow cold yuanzi, roasted rabbit, pork skin, wild duck meat with crystal paste, fried hor fungus, roasted chicken, stewed duck, lamb feet, lamb head, crispy tendon bazi, ginger shrimp, wine crab, deer trotter, venison, steamed food, seafood and seasonal fruits, chopped lettuce, Xijing bamboo shoots...

Ah Hui touched his belly with a somewhat resentful look on his face.

I really can’t eat any more.

Su Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry, one day you will be able to eat them all."

At this moment, we passed by Huixian Tower. There was a colorful building tied to the front of the gate. From the outside, we could see the main corridor, which was about a hundred steps long. Lanterns and candles flickered, and hundreds of prostitutes with gorgeous makeup gathered on the railings of the main corridor waiting to be summoned. They looked like gods descending to earth, which was amazing. Ah Hui said, "I seem to be back in Jiujiang Tower."

Su Yun smiled and said, "Bianjing was the first to set the trend in the world. Jiujianglou might be the model restaurant of Bianjing."

The two wandered among the brightly lit shops, and before they knew it, it was already late at night. When they woke up, it was already three o'clock in the morning.

Su Yun hurriedly called Ah Hui back home. Fortunately, Zhang Dun was in the back room and they lived in the front yard. They opened the door and did not disturb anyone inside.

Su Yun was satisfied, but still felt that he should rent a house outside, otherwise it would be inconvenient.

After a quick wash, he lay down to sleep.

But when I go to bed, I always feel like there is something I haven’t done, but I can’t think of it for a while, so forget it and just go to sleep.

Su Yun quickly fell into a sound sleep, completely forgetting about today's update of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Hey, update? What update?
It's not like he's writing books on Qidian in the future, where readers can vote for monthly tickets, leave messages, or even send razor blades to urge for updates. If he doesn't update now, no one can do anything about it.

what.

Su Yun slept until dawn and did not eat at Zhang Dun's house. There were plenty of things to eat outside.

People in the Song Dynasty opened the morning market at five o'clock in the morning.

Su Yun and Ah Hui went out, walked north and turned into Zhuquemen Street. Various breakfast shops on the street were busy doing business.

Fried white sausage, mutton soup, stuffed lungs, fried lungs, Qibao vegetarian porridge, five-flavor porridge, glutinous rice cake, Chongyang cake, soft lamb noodles, tung bark noodles, noodles with meat, tung bark noodles with cooked minced meat... the aroma is so fragrant and the variety of dishes is so dazzling that you feel a sense of satisfaction just by looking at them.

This kind of scene of abundant supplies can make people feel very satisfied. Except for Bianliang, other places in the Song Dynasty hardly give people this feeling.

It is already September and the temperature in Bianjing has started to drop. It is already chilly in the early morning.

Su Yun found a mutton soup stall and sat down. He ordered a bowl of mutton soup and some noodles, and started to eat it with a slurp. However, after a while, a little sweat had already appeared on his forehead, and he suddenly felt refreshed.

"Comfortable!" Su Yun blew a breath towards the sky, but unfortunately it was not cold enough and there was no white mist.

The bill for the meal was only forty cents for two bowls of mutton soup, which was very affordable.

Ah Hui asked, "Are we still going to look for a house near Xiangguo Temple today?"

Su Yun shook his head and said, "Let's not go there, the environment there is not very good, let's go somewhere else.

Let’s go down Zhuquemen Street, turn right at the entrance of Maishao Lane, walk across Yunqi Bridge, and there is a Fayun Temple.

The area around Fayun Temple is relatively quiet, and the environment there should be better. Let’s go there and take a look.”

Fayun Temple is not far from Zhang Mansion. Living there, it would be more convenient for Zhang Dun to come over if anything happens.

Ah Hui naturally had no objection.

The two walked along the road, turned a corner, and soon saw the majestic Fayun Temple.

Ah Hui sighed, "The people of Bianjing are really rich. The Daxiangguo Temple is so big, and there is another big temple here. In the past two days, I passed by some Taoist temples and temples, all of which were built very majestically, much larger than those small temples in Huangzhou."

Su Yun smiled. When the two of them passed by Fayun Temple, there were many pilgrims coming early in the morning and the incense was very popular.

Neither of them worshipped Buddha, so naturally they passed by the door without entering and went straight into the alley.

Just like yesterday, I was still looking for a yard with a for-rent sign, but the environment here was much better, probably because it was better planned in the later stage and the roads were neater.

The two walked and looked around, and passed by a yard with a for-rent sign hanging in front of it. Su Yun looked outside.

The yard looked well-maintained, with complete gates and neat walls. I was immediately very satisfied with it.

He found the owner of the yard and asked him. He was quite kind and the price he asked for was not high. All aspects met Su Yun's requirements, so he signed the contract directly.

The owner of the yard drafted a contract and showed it to Su Yun, who signed it after finding no problem.

The yard is not big, in fact it is just a small courtyard with an entrance, but the living room, bedroom, study, yard, toilet, kitchen, etc. are all complete and quite elegant. It may not be suitable for a large family, but it is very comfortable for two single men, Su Yun and A Hui.

The yard is well maintained and the furniture inside is quite complete. You just need to clean it a little before you can move in.

Su Yun and A Hui were both hardworking people. They started cleaning immediately after signing the contract and finished the cleaning by noon.

Ah Hui looked at the newly renovated courtyard with a sense of accomplishment. He turned to look at Su Yun and said, "Ah Yun, shall we go back to Zhang Mansion and move our things over?"

Su Yun shook his head and said, "We'll move tomorrow. We have to tell Uncle Zhang tonight and then we can move tomorrow."

Ah Hui nodded and said, "Shall we go back this afternoon?"

Su Yun thought for a moment and said, "Let's go find Ah Hu. Since we have already decided on a place to stay, let's tell them where we are so that they can find us easily."

The two of them went towards the direction of Daxiangguo Temple, this time they took Baokangmen Street, which is the street right after they came out of Fayun Temple.

Fayun Temple and Daxiangguo Temple are located on the south and north of Baokangmen Street. If you walk north along Baokangmen Street, you will reach Daxiangguo Temple at the end.

Walk across the Daxiangguo Temple Bridge, then go around the Daxiangguo Temple, walk into the alley, and come to Cai Wangsheng's courtyard.

As soon as he reached the gate of the courtyard, he saw Cai Wangsheng, Ah Hu and others there, walking around very anxiously. When he saw them, Ah Hu rushed over as if he had seen a relative.

Ah Hu said repeatedly: "Young Master, you are finally here, something big has happened!"

Su Yun raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's going on with Madam Zhang?"

Ah Hu said anxiously, "Yes! Madam Zhang and her sister are missing!"

Su Yun nodded and said, "When did you disappear?"

Ah Hu said: "When you left yesterday, we went to take a look and found that the house was empty.

We hurriedly looked for them everywhere to see if they would come back. We waited and searched all night but couldn't find anyone!

We don't know where you live, so we can only wait for you here."

Cai Wangsheng said quickly: "Don't worry, Master Su. I think Madam Zhang was scared because of what happened yesterday, so she ran away secretly when we were not paying attention.

There are only a few of us watching over this area, and there are no other ruffians...who would come here to cause trouble, so Madam Zhang had to leave by herself.

We also checked Madam Zhang's yard and found no signs of a fight. Her clothes and belongings were all taken away, so she couldn't have been held hostage. She must have left on her own."

Su Yun nodded and said, "Take me over to have a look."

Ah Hu led the way and they arrived at the yard after walking through an alley. Su Yun went in to take a look and found that the things inside were indeed quite neatly arranged. It seemed that no one had come here to forcibly abduct them.

Su Yun glanced at Cai Wangsheng and said, "Look at you, you're so scary. You scared everyone away."

Cai Wangsheng was relieved to see that Su Yun did not blame him, and hurriedly asked: "Mr. Su, what should we do now? Should we report to the government?"

Su Yun shook his head and said, "Forget it. Madam Zhang is a very smart person. She can protect herself. So let it be."

Ah Hu came up and said, "Master, you told us to follow you yesterday. Is that true?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Why else would I come here today? I rented a house next to Fayun Temple. You can come find me there later."

Ah Hu and his companions were immediately overjoyed.

Madam Zhang was missing, and they were really worried last night. What if Mr. Su got angry with them and didn't help them get rich? Now that they got Su Yun's promise, they finally felt relieved.

(End of this chapter)