Although Wang Anshi's change was criticized by countless literati in later generations, but before he went out of the mountain, he was known as "enjoying the world's reputation for 30 years", and all the scholars in the world had high hopes for Wang Anshi, thinking that he was a person who could change the ills of the Great Song Dynasty, and even when Wang Anshi was appointed as Jixian Yuan and knew the system, the scholars and doctors in the court took it as a momentary event, and countless people ran for Wang Anshi's appearance to tell each other, but unfortunately later Wang Anshi kept filial piety for his mother, so he resigned and returned to Jiangning, while keeping filial piety while teaching disciples, After that, the imperial court issued edicts many times, but unfortunately Wang Anshi refused in the name of filial piety.

On the one hand, he admired the character of the other party, but on the other hand, he knew that it was Wang Anshi's change that began, which made the party struggle of the Great Song Dynasty more and more intense, and finally made the last bit of vitality of the Great Song Dynasty also exhausted in the party struggle, which led to the shame of Jingkang, and it can be said that Wang Anshi's change was in a certain way, which accelerated the decline of the Great Song Dynasty.

It is precisely knowing the above, so Zhao Yan was also very worried when he knew that Zhao Shu actually enlisted Wang Anshi to enter the court as an official, although he knew that Wang Anshi agreed to enter the court as an official after Zhao Ji ascended the throne, but now after his influence, the history of the Great Song Dynasty has changed in all aspects, so Zhao Yan is not sure whether Wang Anshi will enter Beijing in advance, in case Wang Anshi really comes, God knows if he will persuade Zhao Shu to implement his changes, after all, although the Great Song Dynasty looks strong on the surface, However, the internal redundancies have not been greatly improved, and other aspects are also full of drawbacks, it can be said that the Great Song Dynasty has reached the time when it is necessary to change the law, otherwise it can only slowly decline under the consumption of various drawbacks.

"Husband, it's about to be the day of your wedding with Sister Wanling, why are you so worried these days?" After lunch that day, Cao Ying found Zhao Yan and suddenly asked. In the past few days, Zhao Yan has been thinking about Wang Anshi. On the surface, it was naturally revealed, so Cao Ying found Zhao Yan to ask, for fear that she would encounter something unhappy.

"It's okay, I just thought of some chores outside, but I didn't expect it to make the lady worry!" Zhao Yan said with a smile at the moment, he didn't know how to explain this matter to Cao Ying. I can't say that I knew that Wang Anshi's change would bring disaster to the Great Song Dynasty, so I was worried about it, right?

"Husband, you are open-minded, and you rarely affect your mood because of outside things, but these days you are depressed, I'm afraid this matter is an extremely strict thing for your husband, I don't know if you can sue the concubine, so that the concubine can help the husband share his worries?" Cao Ying asked curiously when she heard this, it was the first time she saw Zhao Yan who had become sad because of one thing.

Hearing Cao Ying's question, Zhao Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly. I wondered how I would explain this to her. Finally, after a long while, I saw Zhao Yan speak: "Ying'er, have you heard about the imperial court's edict for Wang Jiefu to enter the court?" ”

Jiefu is Wang Anshi's word, Cao Ying has naturally heard of Wang Anshi's name, but she remembered that Zhao Yan didn't seem to have anything to do with Wang Anshi, and couldn't help but glance at Zhao Yan strangely, and then said: "I have naturally heard of Wang Jiefu's name, and I also know about the imperial court's edict for him to enter the court." Husband won't be bothered by this, right? ”

Zhao Yan did not answer Cao Ying's question, but asked again: "Lady." What do you think of Wang Jiefu? ”

"This ......" Cao Ying heard Zhao Yan ask about her opinion of Wang Anshi, and couldn't help but be silent for a long time, and finally spoke, "Speaking of which, I have met Wang Jiefu once, when he was in Jixian Yuan, reviewing the criminal prison cases in the capital. One of the cases involved a child of our Cao family, and as a result, this person brought someone to arrest someone without any emotion, I was only twelve years old at the time, and I had seen him from afar. At that time, I only felt that this person was upright, quite the style of Bao Longtu back then, but unfortunately he offended people later, and his mother died, so he resigned in the name of Ding Wei and did not do ......"

"Huh? It turned out that he resigned not only because he wanted to keep filial piety, but also offended people? Zhao Yan was also surprised when he heard this, he only knew that Wang Anshi had been an official in the capital for a period of time, and later resigned due to the death of his mother, but he didn't expect that there was such a hidden story.

"Hehe, the husband doesn't know, Wang Anshi's personality is too square, there is no room for any sand in his eyes, and the means are very tough, and it is only a matter of time before he offends people, but the husband should not underestimate the other party because of this, in fact, with Wang Anshi's ability and the supporters behind him, he can not resign at all, but this person is a filial son, and he may also be a little disappointed in the court, so he resigned, and it is estimated that this is also the reason why the court repeatedly recruited him to go." Cao Ying smiled again at this time.

"I see, what do you think of Wang Anshi now?" Zhao Yan muttered to himself in a low voice, and then asked Cao Ying, he wanted to know what others said about Wang Anshi besides himself, so that he could make some preparations for Wang Anshi's arrival.

Hearing Zhao Yan ask again, I saw Cao Ying smile and said: "If the concubine's opinion of Wang Anshi is a little different from others, speaking of which, Wang Anshi has refused the call of the imperial court several times, and every time he refuses, his fame will be a little bigger. ”

When he said this, I saw Cao Ying pause for a moment and then said: "But I think Wang Anshi is a little self-respecting, many people have refused the call of the imperial court, but once or twice is enough, like Wang Anshi has refused the call of the imperial court seven or eight times in a row, but it is too much, if he refuses again this time, then I can only say that this person is scheming, if he enters the court, I am afraid it will not be the blessing of the Great Song Dynasty!" ”

"Huh?" Zhao Yan didn't expect Cao Ying to comment on Wang Anshi like this, you must know that both officials and ordinary people have a very high evaluation of Wang Anshi, especially those who read, almost regard Wang Anshi as a hermit who does not seek fame and fortune, but is talented, and even many people think that only Wang Anshi can get rid of all aspects of the disadvantages of the Great Song Dynasty, so Cao Ying's evaluation is a little too shocking.

Seeing Zhao Yan's surprised appearance, Cao Ying chuckled and said: "Why is my husband so surprised, I'm just a woman, and I don't have much contact with a big man like Wang Anshi, I can comment as much as I want, even if it is spread out, others will only say that my woman has no knowledge, so I can't take it seriously!" ”

"You...... You! Zhao Yan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then said with a dumb smile, Cao Ying is right, she is a woman, she can say anything, even if these words reach Wang Anshi's ears, I'm afraid he won't care.

"Lady, I think your evaluation of Wang Anshi is biased, not to mention anything else, Wang Anshi's character is still good, so I think the reason why he has refused the imperial court's recruitment several times is mainly because his original official experience made him a little disappointed in the imperial court, so he is reluctant to go out, not because he is self-respecting, but with this refusal, coupled with the comments of outsiders, it is difficult for him to ride a tiger now." Zhao Yan spoke again at this time, he had a high opinion of Wang Anshi, after all, in the original history, even if the law change failed, none of those opponents had accused Wang Anshi of his personal character.

"Maybe what my husband said is right, but anyway, I don't have a good impression of Wang Jiefu." Cao Ying smiled again and said that once a person forms an inherent impression of another person, it is difficult to change it lightly.

Zhao Yan didn't argue with Cao Ying about Wang Anshi's character anymore, and after thinking about it for a while, he suddenly said again: "Lady, do you think Wang Jiefu will accept the call of the imperial court this time?" ”

"Definitely not, although Wang Jiefu has a great reputation, but I don't think he is a person who is willing to live under others, now there are several important ministers such as Han Gong and Zeng Gong in the court, and they are not very old, if Wang Anshi is a leader, I am afraid that he will not be reused in a short time, so I conclude that he will definitely not answer the call!" Cao Ying replied almost without thinking.

"Hey, that's a coincidence, it just so happens that I think Wang Jiefu will definitely enter the court as an official!" Zhao Yan suddenly smiled at this time, he has been worried about Wang Anshi's affairs all this time, mainly because he believes that Wang Anshi will definitely enter the court as an official this time!

"Oh? Why is the husband so sure? Cao Ying couldn't help but look at him in surprise when she heard Zhao Yan's words and said, Wang Anshi has refused the court's recruitment several times, and there is nothing special about this court's recruitment, and he may not even have much hope on the court's side, just to show that the court attaches great importance to talents, but Zhao Yan is so sure, how can this make Cao Ying not curious?

"Hehe, the reason why I concluded that Wang Jiefu would enter Beijing is mainly due to two reasons, the first is that I received some news, it is said that after Wang Jiefu received this call-up, he did not immediately refuse as he had done the previous times, but said that he would think about it for a few days, just by virtue of this change in attitude, it is enough to explain something!" Zhao Yan said with a smile, he naturally learned these news from Huang Wude.

"And what about the second reason?" Cao Ying couldn't help but ponder for a moment when she heard the change in Wang Anshi's attitude, and then asked Zhao Yan again.

"The second reason is very simple, that is, my intuition tells me, Wang Jiefu will definitely be out this time, but ......" Zhao Yan paused when he said this, he was not joking, his intuition has always been very accurate, in addition, he has another very bad intuition, always feeling that Wang Anshi's arrival will bring some unpredictable changes to the Great Song Dynasty. (To be continued......) R1292