Sima Guang's mansion in Bianjing.

Sima Guang did not go to Luoyang to take up his post, and he was still stranded in Bianjing City.

The place in Luoyang is where idle officials are located, and there is nothing to do, so no one urges you to go or not, so Sima Guang stayed in Bianjing City for so long.

Zhao Xu's edict was sent directly to him. Sima Guang was appointed as the deputy Privy Councilor, but his mansion was quiet, just like the emotions of its master, with a hidden worry in the calm.

Sima Guang himself was not optimistic about the grace given to him by the Emperor Shenzong. It was indeed tempting to have high officials and generous salaries, but the things behind the high officials and generous salaries made Sima Guang feel uneasy.

--It tastes wrong.

The night is as cool as water.

Sima Guang was walking in the garden with a lantern in his hand. After walking for a while, he simply put out the lantern. The moonlight was like water, and it fell into the courtyard through the branches of the trees.

There was a sound of footsteps in the hall. Sima Guang didn't have to look at people, but he could tell who it was.

He raised his head and smiled, "Madam, why are you coming out?"

The person who came was his wife, Mrs. Zhang.

Among the officials of the Song Dynasty, two were strangers, one was Wang Anshi and the other was Sima Guang.

Most other scholars and officials had wives and concubines, at least they had one wife and one concubine. Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were extremely rare for people who did not take concubines or storm prostitutes.

The scholars and officials of the Song Dynasty lived a wealthy life and had a high social status. It was natural to have a concubine and prostitute. What was not, they were aliens.

Moreover, Sima Guang and Mrs. Zhang had not had children for more than 30 years after marriage, so he did not take it seriously, nor did he think about taking a concubine to have a child. This practice was extremely rare at that time.

Mrs. Zhang was so anxious that she was so anxious that she bought a beautiful woman on her back, and quietly placed her in the bedroom, and then went out on excuses.

When Sima Guang saw this, he ignored him and went to the study to read.

The beauty also followed her to the study room. After making a fuss, she took out another book, flipped it out casually, and asked in a coquettish way: "Sir, what kind of book is Zhongcheng?"

Sima Guang left her one foot, raised his face, bowed and replied, "Zhongcheng is a minister, an official position, not a book!" The beauty was very bored and left in disappointment.

Another time, Sima Guang went to his father-in-law's house to appreciate the flowers. Mrs. Zhang and her mother-in-law secretly arranged a beautiful maid.

Sima Guang was not polite and said to the maid angrily: "Go away! Madam is not here, why are you here to see me?"

The next day, the guests of the father-in-law's family knew about this and admired it very much, saying that it was a copy of "Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun" who grew old together.

The only one smiled and said, "It's a pity that Sima Guang can't play the piano, he can only kick him!"

The so-called "trolley kick" is a new word.

Turtle, commonly known as turtle, foot fish, and ball fish.

"Kicking" means fighting and kicking.

Anyone who understands the habits of turtles knows that no matter what situation it encounters, it will keep drilling into the mud, and at the same time kicking it randomly with its hind legs, which is ridiculous.

And "Big Kick" is used to mock Sima Guang's stubbornness.

And this person is Su Shi.

Mrs. Zhang angrily said, "It's cold, why are you wandering around outside? You haven't even lanterns yet, what should you do if you fall?"

Sima Guang smiled and said, "The moonlight is like water. I may not have seen the moonlight for a long time, so I just happened to see it."

Mrs. Zhang came over and put on her coat for him, and said carelessly: "Have you encountered any trouble again?"

Sima Guang sighed and said, "Your Majesty asked me to be the deputy Privy Councilor."

Mrs. Zhang said in surprise: “Isn’t this a good thing?”

Sima Guang shook his head bitterly: "It's not a good thing, there's something wrong with this matter."

Mrs. Zhang said: "Oh, what's the matter?"

Sima Guang was not surprised by Mrs. Zhang's words, because they had a good relationship with each other, and he did not avoid his wife's knowledge of political affairs.

"This time I have completely offended Jiefu. I drafted the imperial edict that the emperor asked Jiefu to go back to work. Although it meant the emperor's intention, his tone was a bit harsh.

At that time, I thought about asking Jiefu to admit his mistake, but now Jiefu refused to admit his mistake. Mr. Han has returned to the government affairs hall. I believe Jiefu will go back soon, but no matter what, I am afraid that this evil man will be settled.

It doesn’t matter if you are a villain. I’m used to it anyway, but Jie Fu is afraid that the methods of acting will become more severe when he goes back this time. Alas!”

Mrs. Zhang was shocked and said, "Is the situation so serious?"

Sima Guang sighed and said, "It's much more serious. Without Ouyang Jimo, no one can tolerate Wang Jiefu or Gun Han."

Mrs. Zhang was a little surprised: "Is Ouyang Jimo the son of Xianggong Ouyang?"

Sima Guang nodded and said, "Yes, Ouyang Xianggong passed away, Ji Mo had to worry. When Ji Mo was there, with his prudence, he didn't have to conflict with Guardian Han, and he wouldn't have to do anything randomly. I didn't have to face Jie Fu. If Ji Mo was there, his situation wouldn't be so bad."

Mrs. Zhang said in surprise: "I heard that Ouyang Bian is only in his early twenties and is still a young man. Is he so powerful in the court? He can even reconcile the conflicts between his husband?"

Sima Guang showed an admiration: "I, Sima Guang, have not many people admired in my life, but he is one of them.

I have seen such history, but I rarely see a genius like Ouyang Bian. It would be fine if I was only good at poetry, songs, etc., but the key is that he can be called a capable minister in governing the country!

Ouyang Bian has the talent of conquering the world and the world. If the Song Dynasty can have the current atmosphere, he will be the first to be successful!"

Mrs. Zhang said in surprise: "I rarely see you praise someone like this. What did he do to make you admire so much?"

Sima Guang thought for a while and said, "I try to describe it in abbreviated way."

He had the economic ability of Tao Zhugong, and not only was he rich enough to rival a country, but the key was that he allowed the Song Dynasty to escape the situation where the treasury could run away from the situation where the treasury could run away from the rats. Now the treasury is full, which is his credit;

He had the same innovation ability as Shang Yang, and he actually implemented the law of clearing the land of Zhangzhang, expelling the law of all the labor and exempting the labor;

Moreover, he seems to be calculating about business and reforming rigorously, but he is a clear stream like a bright moon.

When the country was worried that there was no crown prince and all officials were left behind, Ouyang Bian advised Renzong twice, which made Renzong change his mind and establish Yingzong;

When he was the censor, the corrupt officials were shocked;

During Pu Yi's discussion, he turned the tide!…There are countless things like this!"

Mrs. Zhang opened her mouth wide and said for a while: "Why doesn't it sound like she is talking about a young man, but what a famous person has done for all ages?"

Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, and then smiled and said, "Madam is awesome!"
Chapter completed!