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Chapter 989 Shen Kuo's Regret

"Later, Wu Chong succeeded him as the Minister of the Secretariat.

At that time, Mr. Shen Kuo went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to report on government affairs, and Wu Chong asked Mr. Shen Kuo about the exemption method.

Mr. Shen Kuo, you suggested reducing or exempting the poor from labor service, and also suggested that the court combine the old labor service law with the current exemption law to implement the "parallel labor service and employment" system.

Mr. Shen Kuo, you put forward this view after Mr. Wang Anshi was dismissed from his post as prime minister. There was a subtle change in your attitude towards the exemption law, which provided an excuse for those who opposed you.

In 1077 AD, the Imperial Censor Cai Que impeached you, Shen Kuo, on the grounds that you were attached to Wu Chong, the exemption law was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, and your attitude was inconsistent before and after.

In July, Senior Shen Kuo was dismissed from his posts as Minister of the Three Departments and Imperial Academy Scholar and demoted to the position of Attendant of the Imperial Court.

The following year, Emperor Shenzong of Song intended to re-employ Senior Shen Kuo, but Cai Que again submitted a letter accusing Senior Shen Kuo of being "inconsistent, subservient to ministers, and having been demoted for less than a year, unsuitable for promotion." Therefore, Emperor Shenzong did not re-employ him.

Li Wu looked at Shen Kuo and didn't know what to say. He didn't really want to express sympathy, but what could he say about Shen Kuo? This man was really calm.

After Su Shi was demoted for the Wudai Poetry Case, he went to see him off, smiling the whole time, as if the whole incident had nothing to do with him. She had to admire his psychological quality. If it were anyone else, they would probably feel guilty to some extent.

Not necessarily. The old foxes must be used to it. They are all smiling tigers, wearing masks. Even if they have a huge grudge, they will not show it.

Li Wu still admired those people very much. How could they shake hands and make peace with their enemies with a smile on their faces? She couldn't do that.

So she is still too young to keep a straight face.

After hearing this, Shen Kuo still didn't say anything, but just nodded.

Su Shi in front of the sky curtain said angrily, "Serves you right." Shen Kuo was just fickle.

After Shen Kuo comes back, he must have a good argument with that guy. If the little immortal hadn't revealed it, he would have no idea that it was Shen Kuo who did it. He might know it later, but he doesn't know it now. After all, it hasn't happened yet, so how can he know?

Su Che also narrowed his eyes, looked at Shen Kuo on the sky, and then looked at his silly brother. Forget about his brother, he should just continue to climb up so that he can rescue his brother at any time.

In fact, there is no need for him to save them now. They will go to the afterlife and things will be different. As long as they don’t make serious mistakes, the government will turn a blind eye.

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Seeing that no one spoke, Li Wu continued, "In 1080 AD, Senior Shen Kuo was ordered to go to Yanzhou to resist the invasion of Western Xia.

You adopted the tactic of feinting to the east and attacking in the west, threatening to attack Jialu, attracting the Western Xia troops to gather in Jialu, while you took the opportunity to capture the weak Jintang City of Western Xia.

Then, Senior Shen Kuo used the same strategy to capture Jialu.

This battle was fought beautifully, but afterwards..." Li Wu looked at Shen Kuo. In fact, she didn't quite understand Senior Shen Kuo.

But it is undeniable that the other party is really amazing and a rare talent.

After listening to this, Shen Kuo stroked his beard and smiled. He was quite satisfied with the result. However, when he saw the little immortal shaking his head and sighing, he had a bad feeling.

He looked at Xu Xiake, and Xu Xiake shook his head. He really didn't know this. Although Senior Shen Kuo was before him, he didn't know that much either.

It was impossible to understand everything in such a short time, so Shen Kuo finally looked at the little immortal.

Li Wu blinked. What was he looking at her for?

Oh, if she were to explain it, it would be, "Ahem, in May of 1082, Senior Shen Kuo and Deputy Envoy Zhong Yan were ordered to formulate a strategy for the Xia Dynasty. You proposed the strategic idea of advancing into Hengshan to build a city and use the geographical advantage to directly threaten the Western Xia.

The Song Dynasty sent Xu Xi, the Imperial Secretary, to Fuyan Road to take charge of military affairs and jointly discuss the matter.

By July, Senior Shen Kuo suggested building the city as a stone fort, Zhong Yan proposed Yinchuan, and Xu Xi advocated Yongle Dam, and it was finally decided to be Yongle City.

In August, Song Shenzong issued an edict to Xu Xi to take charge of the city construction and ordered Senior Shen Kuo to move the headquarters to the border to provide military supplies and rescue.

More than ten days later, the construction of the city was finally completed. Xu Xi ordered Jing Siyi to lead more than 4,000 people to garrison the city, while he led the remaining people back to Mizhi.

As a result, the Western Xia later sent 300,000 troops to attack Yongle City. Qu Zhen hurriedly reported to Xu Xi, who led more than 20,000 troops to support and asked Senior Shen Kuo to stay in Mizhi.

Due to the disparity in military strength, the Song side naturally could not win. The Xia army took advantage of the victory to pursue and cut off the water supply, and Yongle City was in danger.

Senior Shen Kuo, you led 10,000 soldiers to support, but were blocked by the Xia army on the banks of the Yongding River. Another 80,000 Qiang soldiers attacked Suide. After weighing the pros and cons, Senior Shen Kuo decided to abandon Yongle City and protect Suide.

Because Zhong Yan opposed the construction of Yongle City, he was ostracized by Xu Xi. Holding a grudge, he refused to send troops to rescue the city on the pretext of defending Yanzhou.

Not long after, Yongle City fell, Xu Xi and others all died for their country, 230 officials were killed, and more than 12,000 soldiers were lost. The plan to capture Hengshan failed.

In October, the court demoted you, Senior Shen Kuo, to the position of Deputy Commander of the Tuanlian Commandery in Yunzhou, on the grounds that you "proposed to build Yongle City, but failed to respond appropriately to the enemy."

Li Wu took a breath and looked at Shen Kuo's reaction. Shen Kuo was also confused for a moment.

Xu Xi and Zhong Yan, whose names were mentioned in front of the sky curtain, were also stunned.

"After arriving in Suizhou, Senior Shen Kuo lived in Fayun Zen Temple. You had no relatives or friends, and your movements were greatly restricted.

The three years in Suizhou were the saddest and darkest period in your life, Mr. Shen Kuo.

You began to re-examine your political career and even felt a little regretful about entering politics.

In 1085 AD, Song Shenzong passed away, and Song Zhezong Zhao Xu succeeded to the throne and issued a general amnesty.

Senior Shen Kuo, you are also allowed to move inland and be appointed as the deputy envoy of Xiuzhou militia. You will be settled in this state and are not allowed to sign official documents for this state.

Xiuzhou is located in the south of the Yangtze River, very close to Hangzhou, right next door, so your mood, Senior Shen Kuo, gradually improved from your decadence.

You began to concentrate on your studies again and sorted out the "Map of Counties in the World" compiled under imperial order in the ninth year of Xining.

It was not until 1088 that Mr. Shen Kuo completed the compilation of the "Map of Counties in the World" and was granted permission to present it in Bian Jing.

Song Zhezong also allowed Mr. Shen Kuo to move freely within Xiuzhou.

In 1089 AD, Mr. Shen Kuo was appointed as Chao San Lang, Shou Guanglu Shaoqing, and was assigned to Jiangnan.

After receiving the imperial edict, Mr. Shen Kuo moved his family to Mengxi Garden, which he had purchased in Runzhou in his early years. He lived in seclusion there and wrote "Mengxi Bitan".

In 1095 AD, Senior Shen Kuo passed away due to illness at the age of 65.