When Song Jiang heard about the appointment of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War, he certainly knew that it was impossible for the Minister to be the Minister, but other ministers and the like were completely fine.
This is much better than his current position as Yuhou, who has no real power.
Looking at the box of gold again, Song Jiang finally made up his mind.
He held up his hands and said: "Since General Sun Li intends to join the Song Dynasty, I should recommend him."
Wu Yong said with a smile: "I told you that Brother Song Jiang is a wise man.
In addition to this box of gifts, Wu Yong will definitely send generous gifts to Brother Song's house regularly in the future."
Song Jiang said with a calm face: "No need.
It's not that Song wants to covet anything.
It's just that I thought about it carefully.
Dengzhou is not far from Tokyo and is very important to the Song Dynasty.
But it is not suitable in the hands of King Yan."
Song is doing this for the Song Dynasty and for the official family."
Wu Yong raised his hands and said with admiration: "Brother Song is so loyal that Wu Yong is ashamed.
In recent years, the Song Dynasty has been fighting for years.
I heard that there is not much left in the treasury, and the officials of the Song Dynasty are very troubled by this.
I don't know if this is the case. " When Song Jiang heard this, he said with a puzzled look on his face: "It is true that Mr.
Jialiang has a plan to help the officials solve their urgent needs.
If so, please give me some advice from Mr.
Jialiang."
Wu Yong shook his feather fan and said, "I don't dare to take advice seriously.
But now that Jiangnan has just been pacified, I'm afraid it won't be appropriate to increase taxes in a short period of time, so as not to provoke another civil uprising.
But Jiangnan, a heavily taxed area in the Song Dynasty, cannot increase taxes."
There are many powerful people in Kaifeng, so it would be of little use to increase the salary.
From Wu's point of view, if he wants to increase his income, he can only look to Shandong and Lianghu."
Song Jiang pondered for a while and said: "Mr.
Jialiang's opinion is just as he said.
But now the court's taxes are already high.
If there are more taxes, I'm afraid."
Wu Yong shook his head and said, "There is no need to increase the original tax.
It's like the Liangshan Water Park was originally caused by the Yellow River's multiple breaches and flooding, and the river water poured downwards.
This water park covered countless fields, and now those lands no longer exist.
There is no land tax, but this lake is eight hundred miles wide, and there are many farmers and fishermen fishing there.
Hunting.
These courts do not collect taxes, which means that the court will lose a lot of revenue.
Brother Song should advise the emperor to establish an organization to specially survey such abandoned embankments, abandoned weirs, beach retreats, and silt land.
The new fields or lake taxes created by other reasons can also increase the court's income and relieve the difficulties of the officials of the Song Dynasty."
When Song Jiang heard that Wu had used this strategy, he immediately clapped his hands and applauded: "It does not need to increase the original taxes, but it can increase the court's income.
Mr.
Jialiang is indeed a wise and resourceful man.
Without further ado, Song Jiang I will go to the palace immediately to speak to the officials.”
Now the Taoist emperor Zhao Ji was worrying about money and food.
Song Jiang knew that as long as he spoke up, he could help the officials solve this big problem.
It is definitely not a problem to be promoted to a higher official position.
With this method, Song Jiang didn't care about the little gold.
You've been promoted, are you still worried about not getting rich?
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Now he just wants to quickly enter the palace to offer advice to the officials.
"Wait a minute!"
Wu Yong shouted out when he heard that Song Jiang was about to enter the palace in a hurry.
Song Jiang was about to get up.
When he heard Wu Yong calling him to stop, he hurriedly asked: "I wonder if Mr.
Jialiang has anything else to do?"
Wu Yong said: "Brother Song, if you want to go forward now, it would be best to ask the Song Dynasty officials to let you organize this matter, right?"
"Of course, such good things should be proposed and organized by oneself," Song Jiang said matter-of-factly.
Wu Yong shook his head and said: "Brother Song, do you know why you are a close official, but you have been repeatedly frustrated and can't make any progress so far?"
"This" Song Jiang was also very confused when he heard it.
Logically speaking, as a close minister of the emperor, he must be fawned over by officials no matter what.
But so far, except for a few powerless petty officials who have attached themselves, no other officials have come to visit at all.
Song Jiang immediately stood up and raised his hands and said: "Song is ignorant, please give me some advice from Mr.
Jialiang."
Wu Yong pulled Song Jiang back to his seat and said, "Brother Song is just a blind eye, bringing the tricks of the rivers and lakes to the court.
The rivers and lakes emphasize gratification, loyalty, and martial arts.
But the court values standing more. question" "Take a stand"
"Yes, you have to understand when it comes to taking sides.
When it comes to the distribution of interests, even if you don't want to, others will automatically regard you as enemies or friends.
In this kind of struggle for interests, you can only choose to take sides, so as not to be isolated and alone. , to the point of fighting alone.”
When Song Jiang heard Wu Yong's explanation, he immediately said anxiously: "Mr.
Jialiang, please continue."
Wu Yong analyzed Song Jiang: "As far as the current court is concerned, it is roughly divided into two groups and six factions.
There are two groups of virtuous ministers and treacherous ministers.
However, among the virtuous ministers, they are also divided into two factions: direct ministers and Qing ministers.
Among the treacherous ministers, it is more complicated.
Well, mainly the four factions led by Cai Jing, Liang Shicheng, Yang Jian, and Tong Guan, which side do you think you are on, Brother Song, or which side do others think you are on?"
When Song Jiang heard this, he thought for a while and said weakly: "I was recommended by Tong Guan, so I should be considered someone from Tong Guan's side."
"In the eyes of others, you are from Tong Guan's side.
Naturally, people from other factions will not help you, and may even suppress and attack you.
But Tong Guan is angry that you forgot his kindness as soon as you entered the court. , he and his group will naturally not give you a good look, so you will not be able to please both sides, and you will naturally be trapped internally and externally, and you will be restricted everywhere."
When Song Jiang heard this, he was suddenly enlightened.
He stood up and raised his hands to Wu Yong and said, "Mr.
Jialiang's insights have enlightened Song and solved my confusion for many days.
Please accept my prayers."
Wu Yong stood up and helped Song Jiang up, and said, "My emperor has said that he and you are old friends.
He asked Wu Yong to get closer to Brother Song in the future.
Brother Song does not need to be so polite."
Song Jiang knew the elegant meaning after hearing the song, and hurriedly said: "Song Jiang dare not forget King Yan's great kindness and virtue.
Mr.
Jialiang should remind him of it in the future."
"Brother Song, you're too polite.
It's just a matter of supporting each other.
Please sit down."
The two sat down again, and Song Jiang couldn't wait to say: "In your opinion, sir, I will pay a visit to Prime Minister Tong and ask for his forgiveness?"
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"No, since Tong Guan has a problem with you, it is difficult to eliminate the prejudice.
Moreover, his power is more in the army, in the Western Army.
He has Cai Jing to restrain him in the outer court, and he also has Yang Jian and Liang Shicheng in the inner court.
If someone can compete with him, even if you surrender to him, you won't be of much help to the court, otherwise Gao Qiu wouldn't be so powerful in suppressing you in front of the palace."
Song Jiang thought about it, so he asked: "Then who should I seek refuge with?"
"We don't care about the direct ministers and the Qing ministers for now.
Let's talk about the other four factions.
Cai Taishi's family is the largest in the outer court, but there are too many officials who have taken refuge with Cai Taishi, and it will be difficult for you to get ahead in a short time.
Liang Shicheng has Wang Fu in the outer court.
I'm afraid I won't pay much attention to you if you wait for the officials to be your helpers.
In my opinion, you can take refuge in Yang Jian.
Although Yang Jian is not small, compared to him.
The other three people are a little worse, and they don't have a decent official to support the situation.
Of course, the most important thing is that they suffered a disastrous defeat in Jiangnan, and now the officials no longer favor Yang Jian.
If you go to him at this time and give him a great contribution, he will definitely accept you in the future."
Song Jiang hurriedly shouted: "After Sir's advice, Song has completely understood and will never be a wallflower again."
Wu Yong said happily: "With this, it will be difficult for Brother Song not to get promoted."
"We have to rely on Mr.
Jialiang for everything.
Song will not dare to disobey any orders given in the future."
"No matter what Brother Song said, he always said that they were supporting each other.
The most urgent task now is to report to the officials to survey the fields and lakes.
Sun Li's surrender can be postponed for a while.
Wait until Brother Song is valued by the officials of the Song Dynasty and Yang Jian.
Then mention it again.
Coming out will definitely increase Brother Song's status in the official family and Yang Jian's heart."
"With Mr.
Song's help in planning, why should Song Jiang not be able to gain a foothold in the court?
Mr.
Song Jiang Jing, please" "please" After drinking a few glasses of wine and giving some details to Song Jiang, Wu Yong left the tunnel.
Song Jiang went back to bathe and change clothes, and after tidying himself up again, he entered the palace to see him.
Daojun Emperor Zhao Ji was painting ink in the art academy at this time.
But now he couldn't continue painting at all.
As soon as the pen stopped and the ink fell off, the entire thrush was stained and became very ugly.
Zhao Ji became angry, pulled up the entire rice paper, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it on the ground.
Song Jiang, who had been waiting respectfully at the side, suddenly lit up, knowing that his opportunity had come
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