Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 389: An old friend is here!
Yan'an Prefecture was thriving, and Su Yun was very busy every day. Not only did he have to guide the progress of various affairs in Yan'an Prefecture, but he also had to write articles every day.

He wrote articles mainly targeting various construction projects in Yan'an Prefecture and correcting various trends of thought in the Su Society.

For example, correcting the bureaucracy that was gradually growing in the Soviet Society, criticizing the local tyrants and evil gentry for interfering in the Soviet Society, and criticizing the contempt that was gradually growing in some people, etc.

Su Yun believed that in order to maintain the combat effectiveness of the Su Society and the Jingsai Army, they needed to constantly maintain their advancement.

If there are problems, they must be corrected in a timely manner. Moreover, we must follow an upright path, not be afraid of problems, not shirk responsibility or cover up our mistakes, but face them, disclose them, solve them, and be vigilant against them.

Only in this way can the entire Suxue Society and the Jingsai Army maintain an enterprising spirit, rather than becoming increasingly corrupt in the process of rapid development.

Whether in Su Yun's previous life or in this life, his experience both in reality and from reading history books has proven this.

Be it a country, a rebel force, or a business or company, many times what defeats them is not how powerful their peers or enemies are, but rather problems within themselves.

The problems are usually a combination of corruption, bureaucracy, bloated organizational structure, etc. Generally speaking, the entire group has lost its enterprising spirit.

This is what Su Yun is most wary of.

Because in Su Yun's view, the Su Society and the Jingsai Army, one literary and one military, both represent the advancement in their respective fields. Although they are not large in scale, judging from the two dimensions of ideas and technology, these two groups undoubtedly have unlimited development potential.

It can be said that the Suxue Society represents the most advanced bureaucratic governance team in the world today, and the Jingsai Army is the most adept fighting army in the world today.

Su Yun was not worried about the technical problems of the two groups, but was concerned about preventing them from becoming corrupt.

As long as the team maintains its enterprising spirit, his blueprint will be realized step by step!

Just when Su Yun was very busy, someone suddenly came from afar, which made Su Yun overjoyed.

Sumai is here.

The two brothers were particularly surprised to meet each other.

Su Yun took Su Mai aside and asked him many things about his uncle Su Shi. Su Mai was naturally willing to talk and told him all about his family.

However, the more Su Yun listened, the more silent he became. At the end, Su Yun's tears began to fall.

Ever since he was implicated and banished from Bian Jing, Su Shi's fate has gone from bad to worse.

He was first exiled to Luzhou, where he stayed for only eight or nine months, and then he was exiled to Xinzhou.

The family worked hard to pack up their belongings and headed south to Xinzhou. However, before they reached Xinzhou, they were exiled to Wuzhou.

After the family finally arrived in Wuzhou after so much hardship, they had only been there for a year when the imperial edict came again, and this time they were directly exiled to Huizhou.

When Su Mai set off, Su Shi had just received an imperial edict from the court, which ordered him to sail to Danzhou.

Su Yun burst into tears and asked, "Brother, why didn't you accompany your uncle to Danzhou, but came to my place first?"

Su Mai also shed tears and said, "My father learned about your whereabouts from a friend, and he insisted that I send you the things I wrote over the years."

As he spoke, Su Mai took out a package tightly wrapped in oil paper. Su Yun quickly took a knife and cut it open. Inside was a thick stack of poems and a large stack of letters written to him.

Su Yun opened the latest letter, and Su Shi's elegant, fluent, and natural handwriting came into view:
[Zi Yun, my nephew, as you see:
The sound of Huizhou River sleeps in my pillow every night. Occasionally I see bamboo shadows shining through the window, and I seem to be recalling the scenery of Huangzhou.

At that time, you were just a young man and often copied the "Book of Han". Your sleeves and collar were stained with ink, and your smile filled the air around the trees in the courtyard.

The old volume of "Han Shu" on my desk still has circles and marks written by Ru Zhi. When I open the volume, I can see the young man's features.

Last year, I heard about the Dongjiang tide. When the waves were breaking the shore, I suddenly got your news. Chaoyun played the zither, and the strings broke three times; Jichang rode a horse, and frost covered the lonely mountain.

Everyone in the world says that you have a reputation as a madman, but I only see a white egret perched on a cold branch over the green maple shore - its action of resisting the scales must be the cry of pain, isn't it?
In the past, Han Tuizhi advised against welcoming the Buddha's bones, and Liu Zihhou wrote the poem "Prisoner in the Mountain", both of them expressed their sincere hearts in response to the might of heaven.

If you take this dangerous path now, you may feel the suffering of the people and your heart will be boiling with anxiety.

I am exiled to Huizhou, and I have reclaimed three acres of wasteland. I have brewed the new "Xuetangchun" wine, which I have stored in the cellar awaiting your return.

In the malaria-ridden Lingnan, I carried a goiter and a stick and ate three hundred lychees, but I felt lighter.

Tao Yuanliang once said, "Xing Tian dances with his Gan Qi." Today, we are exiled to the world, but we can still sing to the moon. Isn't this a gift from heaven?
I heard that you were imprisoned, and I often dreamed of returning to Lingao Pavilion at night. I remember that in the third year of Yuanfeng, you were drunk and leaning on a boat by the Yangtze River, reciting "I have no regrets when I meet the Air Force, I just hope to drink Ahui soup." Thinking about it now, I can't help laughing.

And suddenly I remembered that you once recited "I have no regrets even if I die nine times in the southern wilderness". It was just a joke at that time, but who would have thought it would become a prophecy?
However, the descendants of the Su family would rather break than bend. Even if they are scattered into mud, the scent of ink still permeates the paper - what you wrote when you fled Bian Jing has been copied by scholars in Jiangnan.

Today, I sent Maier to explore with Sichuan tangerine peel and Emei snow buds. The northwest is bitterly cold, so you can make tea to warm yourself up.

Will the silkworm stop spinning silk when it dies? I will wait for the day when I meet you again with gray hair. I will row a lonely boat with you at Red Cliff and listen to the answer from the gentle wind on the river.

Shu Shi bows his head!

In the spring of the fifth year of Yuanyou, in Huizhou. 】

Su Yun held his uncle's letter in his hands, his eyes blurred with tears, and every detail of his past interactions with Su Shi flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope.

Su Shi's open-minded and optimistic figure, as well as his earnest teachings to himself, have now turned into endless longing and guilt.

Su Mai looked at Su Yun from the side, feeling bitter in his heart, and said softly: "Although my father has gone through hardships, he has never complained. Wherever he went, he would mingle with the local people, cultivate land, brew wine, and compose poetry, and he was quite happy.

I just miss you all the time. After hearing your news, I wrote these poems and letters day and night, hoping to send them to you as soon as possible. "

Su Yun took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, and slowly unfolded the poems.

One after another, lyrics full of affection and open-mindedness come into view, including recollections of past life, indifference to current situation, and encouragement and expectations for oneself.

Su Yun read word by word, as if he could see Su Shi writing with his brush under the moonlight in Lingnan, pouring all his emotions into his pen.

After a long while, Su Yun raised his head and said to Su Mai with a firm gaze, "Brother, I will remember my uncle's teachings in my heart.

Now I am in Yan'an Prefecture. Although life is difficult, I have made a name for myself in this world.

The Su Society and the Jingsai Army are developing vigorously. I will not disappoint my uncle's expectations and make this northwest land a real paradise."

Su Mai nodded slightly, his eyes full of relief: "My father also hopes so. He often said that the descendants of the Su family, no matter where they are, must be responsible and work for the welfare of the people. If he knew what you are doing in Yan'an Prefecture now, he would definitely feel relieved."

Su Yun carefully put away the letters and poems and put them in the box.

Afterwards, he took Su Mai to the study and told Su Mai the development plan of Yan'an Prefecture in detail.

From agricultural innovation to the rise of industry, from the popularization of education to the preparation of military, every achievement and plan embodies the hard work of Su Yun and everyone.

Su Mai listened and exclaimed from time to time: "Ju Zheng, you have managed Yan'an Prefecture so well in such a short time, which is really admirable.

If my father saw you, he would be proud of you. But now that you are developing rapidly, I am afraid the court will not sit idly by and watch. "

Su Yun sneered: "The court is now in internal chaos, with constant party struggles, and external threats such as Xixia and Tubo. It has no time to take care of Yan'an Prefecture for the time being.

Besides, I have built Yan'an Prefecture into a solid fortress, whether in terms of economy, military or public opinion, it is as solid as a rock. Even if the imperial court attacks, I have the confidence to deal with it. "

Su Mai couldn't help but feel happy for his brother when he heard this, and said happily: "Seeing you like this, I am really happy for you!"

Su Yun nodded, and then asked the question that he had been wanting to ask but had been hesitating about: "Brother, what does my uncle think about my rebellion?"

Su Mai was just slightly startled, then he smiled, as if he had expected Su Yun to ask this question, he said: "Father has never regarded your current actions as rebellion.

In his heart, you saw the accumulated problems of the Song Dynasty and wanted to find a way out for the people.

Dad often said, if the rules of this world become shackles that bind the people and bring disaster to the world, why not break them? He knows how difficult it is for you to do things, and he also understands the responsibilities you shoulder. Although he is far away in Huizhou, he has been paying attention to the situation in the northwest.

Hearing about your actions in Yan'an Prefecture, he highly praised your courage and strategy!"

When Su Yun heard this, his eyes became moist again and his heart was filled with emotion.

Su Shi's understanding and support were like a ray of light, penetrating the confusion and loneliness he often felt in this complex situation.

He murmured in a low voice: "My uncle is so kind to me, I will definitely live up to his expectations."

Su Mai continued, "My father also said that the Su family has been blessed by the imperial court for many years and should be loyal to the country.

But now the court is corrupt, treacherous people are in power, and the people are suffering. If we turn a blind eye to all this for the sake of the so-called loyalty to the emperor, that would be true disloyalty and unfilial behavior.

You are now in Yan'an Prefecture, promoting Su's teachings, benefiting the people, and protecting the country. This is another way to be loyal to the country."

Su Yun's mind suddenly became clear, and the doubt that had lingered in his heart for a long time disappeared.

"Brother, I will definitely build Yan'an Prefecture into a place that my uncle can be proud of.

Let the world see that we, the descendants of the Su family, can create a bright future even in adversity."

Su Mai looked at Su Yun's high-spirited appearance, smiled, and said with some sadness: "Ah Yun, looking at your current appearance, I am very pleased, but in recent years I often think of the time when we were fishing in Lingao Pavilion. At that time, I always felt that life in Huangzhou was hard, but now I think that the time there was perhaps the happiest time of my life."

Su Yun was stunned when he heard this.

Su Mai did not stay long and politely declined the gift that Su Yun prepared for him. After meeting Zhang Ruo and Su Yun's three children, he set off again south.

That night, Su Yun dreamed that when he was in Huangzhou, he and his uncle Su Shi were fishing on the river bank. Later, the young boy Ah Hui cast a net and caught several river fish. He drank the delicious fish soup that day.

After waking up, Su Yun found that the pillow was half wet.

Su Yun was not afraid of the difficult road ahead. When Su Xuehui and Jingsai Army were in the most difficult times, Su Yun never hesitated. However, the concern from afar made Su Yun wet his pillow with tears.

Su Yun woke up in the middle of the night, but couldn't fall asleep, so he went out of the house and found that the moonlight was like water, and the courtyard was clear like a pool of water. Algae and water chestnuts were crisscrossing in the water, which must be the shadows of bamboo and cypress trees!

Su Yun couldn't help but laugh. Yes, he had never met Zhang Huaimin!

Su Yun looked at the bright moon in the sky, smiled gently, and said: "Uncle, just wait, wait until I unify China, then we can be reunited!"

Su Yun's eyes suddenly became firm.

The next morning, Su Yun arrived at the government office early and summoned the core members of the Su Society and the main generals of the Jingsai Army.

Everyone gathered together and looked at Su Yun, who looked tired but could not hide the determination and resoluteness in his eyes.

Su Yun cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, we have been accelerating the development of Yan'an Prefecture in the past year, and we should have accumulated a lot of problems. Everyone can tell us what problems you have encountered, and we can work together to find a solution."

Wang Baopu stood up and bowed, saying: "Sir, now Yan'an Prefecture has achieved remarkable results in agriculture, industry, education and other aspects, but we cannot be satisfied with this.

I believe that we should increase our efforts to expand commercial trade, not only to consolidate trade with surrounding areas, but also to send caravans to explore longer trade routes and promote Yan'an's products to a wider market, so as to accumulate more wealth and feed back to various construction projects."

Su Yun nodded slightly and looked at the military general Zheng Chaozong: "Chaozong, in terms of military affairs, although we now have 60,000 Jingsai troops, the problem of lack of horses is still serious.

Xixia and Tubo are eyeing us covetously, so we must prepare for the rainy day and improve the combat effectiveness and adaptability of our army."

Zheng Chaozong clasped his fists and replied, "Sir, I suggest that we strengthen the intensity and pertinence of military training on the existing basis.

At the same time, a group of young people with good physical fitness and hard-working spirit can be selected from the public to undergo reserve training as the reserve force of the Jingsai Army.

In addition, we also need to develop new weapons to make up for the disadvantage of insufficient war horses."

Su Yun pondered for a moment and said, "This is feasible. We have set up a special weapons research and development team, gathering those students from Suxue who are good at mechanical manufacturing and physics research, and fully investing in weapons research and development.

You can send craftsmen from your army to conduct joint research, not only to improve the power of weapons, but also to focus on their portability and practicality."

At this time, Ping Zicheng, who was in charge of intelligence work, stepped forward and said, "Sir, according to the news from our intelligence network, although Liang Yibu of Western Xia has not yet launched a large-scale attack on Yan'an Prefecture, he has been making small moves in the border areas and seems to be gathering troops.

At the same time, although the Song court has no time to care about us due to internal and external troubles, the discussion about Yan'an Prefecture has never stopped in the court, and some officials advocate that we should be wiped out as soon as possible while we are still weak. "

Su Yun's eyes were stern: "It seems that our peaceful days will not last long.

Qinglan, you must further strengthen intelligence gathering, pay close attention to every move of Xixia and the Song court, and ensure that the intelligence is accurate and timely. "

Ping Zicheng quickly responded.

Then other people reported on the work they were in charge of, and Su Yun answered them one by one.

After everyone had asked their questions, Su Yun tapped the table with his fingers, which instantly lifted the spirits of everyone who were already a little tired.

Because they knew that when the gentleman acted like this, it must be a big deal.

As expected, Su Yun said, "It looks like Xixia and Tubo are planning to invade the border again.

After more than a year, the Song Dynasty probably had recovered its momentum.

The time for peaceful development in Yan'an Prefecture may have passed, and we must prepare for a rainy day, or in other words, take the initiative!"

Su Yun glanced at everyone and said, "Although we are vigorously developing Yan'an Prefecture, the land in Yan'an Prefecture is too barren, the products are too monotonous, and the land and population are too small. If we want to break through, we must obtain a real foundation..."

"Guanzhong!" Zheng Chaozong stood up excitedly and shouted: "Sir, let's take Guanzhong!
First we should take the rich land of Guanzhong. With the old land of pre-Qin Dynasty, we can resist Song Dynasty in the east and control Xixia in the northwest just like pre-Qin Dynasty did!"

"That's right! Guanzhong is a place where dragons rise. It is surrounded by mountains and has dangerous passes. Once we occupy Guanzhong, relying on the terrain and land of Guanzhong, we can gain a base for stable development.

Then we can take the rich land of Sichuan and Shu. Once we have these two places, we will truly become a force that can conquer the world!"

Han Youan also stood up excitedly.

The others also looked excited and wanted to stand up and speak.

Su Yun looked at the excited crowd, raised his hand to signal everyone to calm down, and said slowly: "What you said is very true, Guanzhong is the backbone of the world and has great strategic significance.

But it is not easy to capture Guanzhong. Xixia is eyeing Guanzhong covetously, and the Song court will certainly deploy heavy troops to defend it. We need to take a long-term view and formulate a comprehensive strategy. "

Zhou Xingji pondered for a moment and said, "Sir, in my opinion, we can first send elite scouts to go deep into the Guanzhong area to find out the terrain, troop deployment and people's livelihood in detail.

At the same time, we will use our advantages in business and trade to establish connections with merchants in the Guanzhong region, secretly obtain intelligence, and prepare for future military operations."

Su Yun nodded in agreement: "This plan is feasible. Qinglan, you are responsible for selecting a group of smart and loyal scouts and sneaking into Guanzhong as soon as possible. Be sure to pay attention to concealment and do not expose your whereabouts."

Ping Zicheng took the order and secretly thought about the selection of scouts and the infiltration route.

Wang Baopu stood up and said, “Sir, if we succeed in capturing Guanzhong, how to quickly stabilize the local situation and appease the people will also be a top priority.

The people of Guanzhong have suffered from war for a long time and are on guard against external forces. We need to formulate policies to keep the people safe in advance and show our sincerity and strength..."

The group also had an in-depth discussion on issues such as the specific details of the military operations, logistical supplies, and post-war governance.

Before they knew it, the sky gradually darkened, but the government office was still brightly lit.

(End of this chapter)