Chapter 162 Hanlin Attendant! (Here he comes!)

Spring in April.

The city of Bianjing is covered with greenery, and the street trees and willows along the river are starting to become green.

Everyone also started to become busy.

Zhao Zhen issued edicts one after another to encourage mulberry farming, and even led hundreds of officials to plow the fields themselves to encourage everyone to take advantage of the farming season.

The Du Branch Office is also very busy. Farming and mulberry cultivation must be encouraged, and the court must also support it with practical actions.

Chengdu Fu Road and Zizhou Road suffered from famine last year, so targeted support is needed this year.

Grain seeds, various farm tools, and even cattle. Although there may not be a lot of them, they must be supported to a certain extent to show the court's support for mulberry farming.

Although these matters were not particularly important, they were very cumbersome. Zhang Heng was busy for several days before he could implement them one by one.

By mid-April, things were pretty much busy. As soon as Zhang Heng had some free time, his mind began to wander.

It has been almost a month since Zeng Gongliang took office as the Councilor for Political Affairs. He is familiar with all the things that should be familiar, so it is time to do something, right?

After Zhang Heng finished his shift that day, he went home first to pick up Zeng Youwei, then ran to his father-in-law's house, had a meal first, and then went to the study with Zeng Gongliang.

Zeng Gongliang smiled and said: "Why, what are you here for today?"

Zhang Heng chuckled: "Youwei is homesick, so bring him over for dinner to relieve the pain of homesickness."

Zeng Gongliang sneered and said, "If you have anything to say, tell me quickly."

Zhang Heng chuckled, then his face became serious and he said: "Teacher, is it time to start planning the bank?"

Zeng Gongliang frowned: "Why are you always obsessed with this matter? Is it really so important to set up a bank?"

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Benefit the country and the people, benefit the people!"

Zeng Gongliang pondered for a while and said, "Tell me again, what's so good about this bank?"

Zhang Heng's spirit perked up. This was Zeng Gongliang's final test for him. After passing this test, Zeng Gongliang would probably strongly support the bank!

Zhang Heng's head was spinning rapidly, and then he said: "Teacher, what do you think the Song Dynasty relied on to govern such a vast land?"

Zeng Gongliang said without hesitation: "The king's way of enlightenment. There are many barbarians among the people. Only by the king's way of education can we live and work in peace and contentment. The people can live and work in peace and contentment, and the world will be at peace."

Zhang Heng: "..."

Zhang Heng was a little dumbfounded and said quickly: "Teacher, you are right, but these also need to be supported by realistic conditions.

Students believe that the first condition for governing the world is transportation. To arrive at the royal road, the army must arrive first, and then the royal road.

Teacher, have you noticed that as long as the transportation is not developed enough, the royal education will definitely not be very good.

The place where the king's teachings are excellent must be the place where the king's master is stationed, and the key here is transportation.

Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, as long as the territory of the Song Dynasty is within the territory of the Song Dynasty, if conditions permit, we must establish official channels to achieve the enlightenment of the royal way.

And banks are the transportation hub of the economy..."

Zeng Gongliang's eyes lit up, this was quite a novel concept.

Of course, what is novel is not the word economy, which has been officially used as early as the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

The word "economy" is a synthesis and simplification of the words "economic state", "economic state" and "benefiting the world", "benefiting the people", and "managing the world and benefiting the people", which means "ruling the country and bringing peace to the world".

“…The role of the bank is to open up the circulation channels of money, bring money from all parts of the Song Dynasty into it, and bring all independent businesses in various places into a common market.

Nowadays, the economy of the Song Dynasty is actually independent of each other. It is just like the countries in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period when countries were opposed to each other. Not only did they not promote each other, they also depleted each other.

Therefore, it is necessary to formally integrate the economy of the Song Dynasty through banks and operate in a large market. In this way, the economy of the Song Dynasty will usher in an era of rapid development!

And banks will assume the role of channels for the flow of money and the role of concentrating efforts to do big things.

It can be said that the economy of the Song Dynasty was like a huge carriage, and the banks were the horses.

With banks, the economy of the Song Dynasty can run quickly!"

Zeng Gongliang asked many more details, and Zhang Heng answered them one by one.

The conversation lasted until late at night, but Zeng Gongliang was still a little worried: "Can you write it down and make it into a book? I will submit it to the officials, and Jia Xianggong and others will also read it together."

Zhang Heng was delighted. With such an opportunity, it was time for him to show off his skills, so he quickly agreed.

"Okay, I have actually written part of it. I will systematize it and try to make it easy to understand. Even people who don't understand economics can easily understand it, so that everyone can realize the benefits.

Where!"

After receiving Zeng Gongliang's promise, Zhang Heng began to actively plan, combining what he knew and thought with the reality of the Song Dynasty, he put all aspects involved in bank preparation on paper. After forming the first draft, he presented it to Zeng.

Gong Liang takes a look.

But even though Zhang Heng had tried his best to make it as popular as possible, the content involved was still very professional, and even Zeng Gongliang had only a partial understanding of it.

So Zeng Gongliang kept asking questions, and Zhang Heng made targeted revisions. It took a month before the final draft was finalized.

At Zeng Gongliang's suggestion, Zhang Heng named it "On Banking", found someone to copy dozens of copies, and then gave it to Zeng Gongliang.

After a few days, Zhao Zhen summoned Zhang Heng.

When Zhao Zhen saw Zhang Heng, he looked very happy.

Zhao Zhen said happily: "Ju Zheng is indeed a trustworthy person. I have read your bank theory several times. It contains many thought-provoking remarks. I think it is very feasible."

It's just that I have discussed it with Jia Xianggong and others before this, and the opinions are mixed.

People who agree think it is a good medicine, and even think it has a greater effect than change, while people who don't agree think it is the source of trouble..."

Having said this, Zhao Zhen shook his head, "...Of course I agree, but I can't convince so many people. Ju Zheng, is there anything you can do?"

Zhao Zhen felt embarrassed. Maybe the resistance was relatively strong, but Zhang Heng had no intention of retreating. He thought for a while and asked, "Does your Majesty already have any ideas?"

Zhao Zhen suddenly laughed, pointed at Zhang Heng and said with a smile: "You cunning boy... I do have some ideas. I want you to go to the Sutra Banquet to talk about this banking method. I will summon all the prime ministers specially."

What do you think of coming here to listen to your lecture?"

Zhao Zhen looked at Zhang Heng with burning eyes.

Zhang Heng's calm expression finally changed, and he became a little surprised: "Should the Jingyan give a lecture, or should all the ministers come to listen?"

Zhao Zhen chuckled: "Why, are you afraid? You may have to fight with other scholars by then."

Zhang Heng sneered in his heart, this is a way to provoke generals.

Zhang Heng lowered his eyes, pondered for a while, and then bowed to Zhao Zhen and said, "I accept the order!"

Zhao Zhen was overjoyed and said: "Okay, great, that's very good. I will appoint you as a Hanlin lecturer so that you can attend the Sutra banquet."

Zhang Heng was stunned for a moment.

The so-called Hanlin minister is one of the Jingyan officials. In the Song Dynasty, the officials who gave lectures to the emperor were called Jingyan officials. Specifically, they had titles such as Hanlin minister, Hanlin minister, and Chongzhengdian storyteller.

Originally, Zhang Heng thought that it would be great if Zhao Zhen could give him a storyteller in the Chongzheng Hall, but he didn't expect that Zhao Zhen would be so willing to give him a Hanlin attendant. This is amazing.

The Hanlin Attendant is a member of the Hanlin Academy. He is responsible for studying the history of the emperor, explaining the classics and meanings, and preparing advisors to deal with them. His status is slightly lower than that of the Attendant, and is generally a part-time job above the level of Attendant.

Zhang Heng's current official position is "Lilang", but he is not actually an attendant.

In Zhao Zhen's era, there were only bachelors from Guanwen Palace, bachelors from Guanwen Palace, bachelors from Zizheng Palace, bachelors from Zizheng Palace, bachelors from Duanming Palace, bachelors from Longtuge Palace, direct bachelors from Longtuge Palace, and waiting ones from Longtuge Palace.

, bachelor of Tianzhang Pavilion, direct bachelor of Tianzhang Pavilion, waiting to be made in Tianzhang Pavilion, bachelor of Baowen Pavilion, direct bachelor of Baowen Pavilion, and waiting to be made in Baowen Pavilion, these are considered as attendants.

In fact, the living man is not qualified. Only after the restructuring of Shenzong Yuanfeng, the living man can be regarded as a real attendant, but he can only be called a minor attendant.

So now Zhao Zhen has given Zhang Heng the position of Imperial Academy Scholar, which is actually an exceptional promotion, but regardless of whether it is exceptional or not, as long as he is promoted, it is a great qualification.

Basically, many prime ministers will experience this. Those who can attend the sutra feast are basically recognized for their knowledge.

With this qualification, Zhang Heng's future future will be much smoother.

When Zhao Zhen saw Zhang Heng's expression, he felt a little proud and said with a smile: "Ju Zheng, just move forward, I will protect you, and I will not begrudge my official position.

I have seen your merits since you entered the official position, but it is limited by your age, so I will not give you too much in terms of official position, but I will not begrudge you the reputation that should be given to you, so do your best!

"

Zhang Heng quickly thanked him.

When I went back and told Zeng Gongliang, Zeng Gongliang was also a little surprised: "At such a young age, you have actually become a member of the Imperial Academy... Ha, it's really like people but different fates. The officials really value you very much."

Although Zhang Heng was happy in his heart, he was a little cautious. In fact, he did not fully approve of this method.

Judging from his work experience, if you want to get something done, it is best not to raise it in a public meeting before consensus is reached.

Once it's time to bring it up at a public meeting, it's time to vote, and the work must be done before then.

You need to convince most people before the meeting. When the meeting comes, it’s just a process.

If a new proposal is put forward at a public meeting, most of the time it will be difficult to pass it.

Therefore, by going directly to the Sutra Feast, you are actually choosing the most difficult path!

However, now that things are happening, no matter how difficult it is, we should try our best to overcome it.
Chapter completed!