When Ouyang Bian talked about the incident in Qingzhou, Zhao Xu laughed happily.

Zhao Xu really likes chatting with Ouyang Bian because every time he chats, he will hear a lot of amazing things. Some views that are completely different from those of this era always refresh him.

Ouyang Bian talks about things without paying attention, does not seek vain, and does not like the simple conversations of scholars and officials, and is unwilling to talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality.

If you are talking about these with a monarch who is a moral gentleman, you will definitely be neglected, but for monarchs who want to make a difference, this is what they are most interested in.

Therefore, Zhao Xu was very interested in the various details of Qingzhou and had to ask the details. Ouyang Bian was also very patient. If Zhao Xu wanted to know, he told him one by one.

For Ouyang Bian, the more powerful Zhao Xu is, the more he can understand the strength of business and industry, the higher he will pay attention to him, the more he will know what path the Song Dynasty will take, and the more he will know who to support.

Between questions and answers, time flies. Huang Huaiyi looked at him from a distance several times before Zhao Xu said, "Ji Mo, go, go have a meal together."

Ouyang Bian did not refuse. When they were in Zishantang, they also ate and chatted.

The things in the palace are actually just like that. With Ouyang Bian's wealth, he can't eat anything he wants now.

Huang Huaiyi wanted to stay and serve him, but when Bei Zhaoxu was driven out.

Zhao Xu held a bowl of stewed porridge and blew it while blowing it, and was able to take time to speak: "The matter in Qingzhou has come to an end. With Su Che, Zhang Dun, and Wang Shao there, it will be steadily developed for a few years. Ji Mo, please accompany me in the court."

Ouyang Bian peeled off a boiled egg, poured some soy sauce, and drank porridge with Xili. Hearing this, "I will do whatever you say, listen to you."

Zhao Xu laughed and scolded: "You are not a soldier, why should you obey your rules? You are now a high-powered fifth-rank official in Beijing, secretary-general, and a statutory official in the three departments. Tsk, it's scary to say it."

Ouyang Bian couldn't help laughing, but nodded repeatedly: "That's right, that's right, the three-sector regulations are indeed very important. Every step is related to the major affairs of the world. It is indeed not to be ignored. Don't worry, your Majesty, I will definitely be serious."

Zhao Xu laughed and scolded: "If you are just doing things, why would I ask you to come back? Are you handsome or not?"

Ouyang Bian put down the bowl, and a slight sweat came out from his forehead, feeling comfortable all over. Sure enough, when it was cold, a bowl of hot porridge would be pleasant to eat.

Ouyang Bian wiped the napkin and said, "Your Majesty is full. If you are not full, you will not be able to eat it first. After I say it, you will not be able to eat it."

When Zhao Xu heard this, he was overjoyed and quickly threw away the steamed cakes in his hand: "Tell me quickly."

Ouyang Bian took a deep breath and looked at Zhao Xu and said, "Your Majesty, should you remember how I evaluate the official system of the Song Dynasty when we were in Zishan Hall?"

Zhao Xu fell into memories, thought for a while and said bitterly: "Of course, it's very spicy and harsh. I even fought with you at that time.

You said that the Qin, Han, Sui, Tang and Song were the most unsuccessful. Everything was inherited and changed. It was just a matter of force to change the situation and add to the changes. Even if there were changes, it would never be a success."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "Your Majesty remembers it clearly."

Zhao Xu sighed and said, "Can you not know? I have studied the Han and Tang dynasties in the past ten years and then studied the official system of the Song Dynasty. What you said is right, but the more you do this, the more you feel the pain in your heart."

Ouyang Bian smiled: "Your Majesty said less, the official system of the Song Dynasty is absurd and almost absurd!"

Zhao Xu said anxiously: "Don't talk nonsense anymore, let others listen."

Ouyang Bian nodded: "The system of the two prefectures and three ministries in the Song Dynasty is really absurd. Your Majesty listen to me to explain it to you.

The second government and the third department are the Political Affairs Hall, the Privy Council and the Third Department. The Privy Council does not say that it is in charge of government and military affairs. This is very reasonable, but it is indeed ridiculous to strip financial power from the prime minister.

What can a political affairs hall without money do?

It was even more ridiculous when we arrived at the local area. There were no local officials in the Song Dynasty, all of them were Beijing officials, and the prefectures and counties were temporarily sent by prefectures and counties. Along the way, there were four supervisors, including the commanders, Cao, Xian and Cang, military, financial, judicial, and Changping warehouses, and all the local officials were at a loss under the four superiors.

However, these three departments concentrated the wealth of the world and did not leave any room for the local government. The central government was rich, but the local government was extremely poor and weak.

Why do local governments resist the reform? Is it because they don’t know patriotism at all? In fact, it’s not the case. They have no income at all, and can only rely on transfers and destruction to make all kinds of exploitation. After our change, they can only eat the northwest wind, so this change may not be changed..."

Ouyang Bian did not care about Zhao Xu's expression and took out all the insides of the Song Dynasty to criticize and fight.

"...Of course, this is not the problem of Taizu Taizong, but in fact it is the place where their talent is wise."

Ouyang Bian said.

Zhao Xu was excited: "What do you say?"

"The system changes with the times, and it is the best that suits the time. During the Five Dynasties, rituals and music collapsed, and the system of the Song Dynasty happened to be the best system to deal with the situation at that time.

However, after a hundred years of development, this system is no longer suitable for today's era..."

Ouyang Bian looked at Zhao Xu with a bright look: "The Qin Shihuang made a hundred years of Qin, the Han Dynasty made a hundred years of Han Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty made a hundred years of Tang Dynasty made a hundred years of Tang Dynasty. Most of them were after the country was completely consolidated, but the country carried out drastic reforms out of the time when it was about to be destroyed, which not only made the country stronger, but also laid the greatest foundation.

Of course, they have conquered the country but have lost their moral integrity in the future. That is human nature, so it’s better not to say that.”

Zhao Xu said excitedly: "Ji Mo, do you think I can build such a broad territory as the Qin Emperor Wu Xuanzong?"

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "As long as the Central Plains dynasty is strong enough, the surrounding alien races will either obey or relocate. This has always been the case, without exception."

Zhao Xu nodded vigorously: "So, what should I do?"

Ouyang Bian said: "We are already on the way. Teacher Chen's economic reform has begun. Although economic reform is no longer the chronic disease of the Song Dynasty, it is also necessary. The problem with the Song Dynasty now lies in the official system and the army."

Zhao Xu took a deep breath.

Sure enough, Ouyang Bian laid so much groundwork, and finally pointed the finger at the official system and the army.

As expected.

"I know everything you said, but what should I do?"

Zhao Xu asked.

"There is no other way, it's just worthy of its name."
Chapter completed!