There were thunderstorms and dark clouds gathered.
It has been raining for three days in Bianliang in early summer. In the inner courtyard of Zhaode Square and outside the pavilion in the center of the garden, the rain falls, making the artificial lake in the courtyard steamy with clouds, as if a curtain hanging with mist is pulled up out of thin air.
, dividing the inside and outside of the pavilion into two worlds.
In the sound of pattering, Yang Lin's mood was a little impetuous. It had been more than ten days since he returned to Bianliang, and there was no high-spirited atmosphere like that at the border. In the land of Youyan, even the small people who were transported were also working for the border defense of the Song Dynasty.
Adding bricks and mortar. Most of the officials knew in their hearts to defend Youyan and prepare for war against the Jurchens.
Hundreds of years of pent-up bureaucracy has turned Bianjing into a vanity fair with no fighting spirit. Behind the endless glamor and magnificence, there is a lifeless and decadent atmosphere that makes people sick.
Yang Lin, who had just returned from Youyan, was obviously still a little uncomfortable with this atmosphere, even though he had enjoyed himself here before.
There was also a middle-aged official with a long beard and a white face in the pavilion, who was persuading Yang Lin non-stop. It was Zhang Shangying who was supported by Yang Lin to the throne of envoy. Yun Niang and several maids stood aside to serve him.
"Young Master, taking the Straight Canal is really going to get you into trouble. Let's not talk about the feasibility of taking the Straight Canal. How many powerful people have gathered in Kaifeng Mansion? How could they allow the imperial court to spend more than half of the tax revenue?
Dig a big river leading to the remote areas of Hebei Province. Not to mention others, Prime Minister Cai will make this matter very difficult."
Yang Lin sighed helplessly in his heart. He just expressed his intention in this regard a little, and several senior officials in his department began to try their best to dissuade him. Not only the powerful and prominent Zhang Shangying, but also Wang Chaoli, Xu Zhichang and others
People also think twice before speaking.
They are doing this for the benefit of their own small group and to prevent their group from becoming the target of public criticism, but so far Yang Lin has not heard a single argument that looks at the problem from the perspective of the development of the entire country in the Song Dynasty.
Without their support, Yang Lin realized that he had no chance of fighting alone, so he stopped insisting and sighed: "I didn't think carefully. Don't mention this matter from now on."
Zhang Shangying was overjoyed. He was afraid that if this free-spirited young master had his own way, his own future would be affected. Fortunately, he listened to others' advice and stopped this strange idea in time.
Zhang Shangying stood up to leave. Yang Lin was extremely disappointed in his heart, but he still suppressed his displeasure and said: "It's rainy and the road is slippery. Why not have lunch here before leaving."
Zhang Shangying waved his hand and said with a smile: "Some members of my family have come to Beijing to seek refuge. I have to go back and entertain them." Two young men put a raincoat on him and then held an umbrella to protect him as he walked out of the pavilion.
The wind blew the curtains around him, Yang Lin sighed, picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp.
Yun Niang next to her said distressedly: "Da Lang, this tea is already cold, why do you dare to swallow it in one gulp?"
Yang Lin frowned, feeling extremely depressed. No one dared to touch the stubborn disease that everyone knew about. No one wanted to move. They all thought about maintaining it and indulging it. They didn't know how to get rid of it. They endured the temporary pain.
, in exchange for long-term development, in the final analysis, we are still reluctant to give up our own vested interests.
Officials of all sizes in Bianjing are all beneficiaries of the national effort to support the capital, and local forces have no say at all.
In the end, everyone was guarding the hidden dangers of the country for their own interests. Not only could they not move, but no one could have such an idea, otherwise they would offend the public. This is the current situation, and Yang Lin did not expect the resistance to this matter.
So big.
"Mother Yun, I overestimated human nature." Yang Lin shook his head and said.
It was rare for Li Yunniang to see that he was a little depressed, so she poured a cup of hot water to make tea, and then persuaded softly: "Da Lang, I am a woman, and I shouldn't interfere in court affairs, but seeing Da Lang so anxious, I couldn't help it.
Let me say a few words. This reform is not that simple. Mr. Wang Anshi of the previous dynasty was so famous that it was not difficult to take every step. If Dalang had intended to do it, he should not have thought of these difficulties. Otherwise, it would be like now.
Don't go and renovate the Laoshizi Canal, it will be enough to honor our ancestors and make the master happy."
After hearing this, Yang Lin was slightly surprised and said with a smile: "My knowledge is sometimes not as good as yours."
Li Yunniang hurriedly said: "The slave is just talking, but it's not like Da Lang running around for it, so he can naturally say such things. If we really ask the slave to do it, even a hundred people can't compare to Da Lang's remaining seams."
Yang Lin pinched her fat belly and said with a smile: "Your little mouth is the best at talking. Otherwise, why would daddy love you so much? I am so angry now that I have to work hard for you to move your mouth again."
Yun Niang rolled her eyes at him and bent her knees——
With heavy rain pouring down, the chamberlain came to Liang Shicheng's room, and several Japanese straight men knelt down respectfully in Liang Shicheng's room.
The old eunuch squinted his eyes and frowned: "You mean, Yang Lin made this elixir himself?"
Wu Luanbo, who was directly promoted to Japan, nodded and said: "Yes, the villains were secretly investigating in Zhaodefang. It is in Yang Lin's meditation hall that there is an alchemy furnace.
The food that the official family has eaten in the past few months has been brought back by Yang Lin from Youyan, not from his house."
Liang Shicheng looked unhappy and asked in a gloomy voice: "According to your opinion, Yang Lin's son is a god and can make elixirs?"
"That's right, Yang Lin is the minister of Shenxiao Palace, Wenquxing descended to the earth, and his Taoism is unfathomable." Wu Luanbo said with admiration.
"Bastard!" An inkstone came towards him. Wu Luanbo didn't dare to dodge. A big bump suddenly appeared on his head, and ink flowed all over his face. Liang Shicheng's hands and feet trembled with anger and cursed: "Trash, a loser, what a bullshit Wenqu star."
, have you seen the Wenquxing you bought?"
Wu Luanbo lowered his head, not daring to talk back or even cry out for pain. But in his heart, he was convinced, especially after secretly exploring Yang Lin and visiting Zhaodefang at night. Yang Lin's resume, words and deeds
, achievements, none of them are like ordinary people. Especially when they investigated Yang Lin, they inevitably came into contact with some of his disciples and the quotations and books used by Yin Muhong to build momentum. These things were very brainwashing. After looking at them for a long time, they naturally developed awe of Yang Lin.
When Liang Shicheng saw his appearance, he obviously had no intention of repenting at all.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Yang Lin's minions were building momentum every day, and now even his own people believed it. This was simply shocking. In the bottom of Liang Shicheng's heart, the fear became more and more serious. When the fear reached a certain level, it turned into boundless anger.
.
"Yang Lin is just a young businessman. By luck, he got attached to Cai Jing and Tong Guan, and bought a top scholar from Yang Jian. Does our family know? He secretly smuggled elixirs for the purpose of murdering officials. You continue to investigate for me!
If you can't find out, our family will kill you all."
Liang Shicheng has become more and more gloomy recently. Although he was originally an eunuch, he prided himself on being romantic. He also felt that he was Su Shi's son, and he liked to nourish his energy even more. On weekdays, he really has the demeanor of a famous man, with grace and magnanimity, and good demeanor. It's a pity.
After meeting Yang Lin, he became angrier every time and almost went crazy from torture. The femininity that he had deliberately hidden before burst out, and now he looked a little scary.
At this time, a bolt of lightning crossed the sky, illuminating the room. After a while, there was a roar of thunder. The huge thunder even shook the tiles on the roof. After a person is convinced, anything can become evidence for him to persuade him.
, this lightning is even more so.
Wu Luanbo was in awe, this was a celestial phenomenon, the sky was warning me, I can't kill the gods.