In other words, Jing Gong bravely served the Song Dynasty throughout his life, and he worked tirelessly for it. However, upon retirement, his salary (excluding his title) did not even reach the level of a first-rank official in the Song Dynasty. Instead, he spent a long time ruling the country with the salary of a third-rank official, equivalent to a vice-minister. I'm not sure if this is correct, and I hope someone with more experience can offer some advice. I wanted to talk about this in the Song History forum before, but some people there seemed to be unfriendly to Jing Gong, so I came here to learn from him.

Brothers and sisters, please give me some advice after reading this book, thank you!

This Rubik's Cube novel, told through the adventures of five young men on five planets in a futuristic universe, allows readers to deeply understand, through empathy and connection, the role played by five historical figures (Han Xin, Xun Yu, Dugu Jialuo, Wang Anshi, and Wang Yangming) in the inheritance of Chinese civilization. Through this central storyline of transition and inheritance, readers gain a profound understanding of the historical changes in China over the past three generations.

The evolution of Confucianism, the central thread of this historical development, profoundly influenced the development of our national institutions and the formation of our national spirit. By addressing the reasons for the perfect alignment between traditional Confucian culture and Marxism, this book aims to inspire cultural confidence among the Chinese people and their unwavering belief in the revival of Chinese civilization. This book is titled "Five Elements, Five Classes" in honor of the great thinker Wang Anshi and his philosophical conception of the "Five Elements Theory."

During the Tang Dynasty's decline and the chaotic Wen Dynasty, impoverished barbarians rose up, posing a threat to China. Was the Tang ruler weak? Yes. Was the Tang ruler incompetent? Yes. Prepared but not complete. The Tang's decline stemmed from its loss of power. The people knew of the barbarians, not their own. Wars and chaos were a testament to previous dynasties. Song Taizu established the state to prepare for the weak, with generals and soldiers waiting for their turn. Perhaps this was a complete solution. However, the weak and small Xia became a major threat to China. Could the Liao and Jin dynasties be compared to the Liao, Jin, and Western Xia? Could the Song Dynasty remain stable for long? Jiefu's legal reforms were not motivated by personal gain, but by statecraft. His good laws were clearly defined, and their impact was clearly defined. This has long been discussed. I haven't elaborated on this in detail, and I've already discussed the Qingmiao (Green Seedlings). Jing Gong's reform of the calendar was to clear out the silt and usher in the new, prospering the country and establishing a new era. Those who were criticized were the literati and officials. The officials had fine fields and beautiful concubines, so why would they desire change? Would a ruler like the officials also desire change? This is all that the world criticized Jing Gong for. The calendar was also compiled by a senior official. You should understand its meaning. The kings of the world are all wise, but there are two or three trees that block your eyes and leaves. I think you need to say more.

Was the decline of the Tang Dynasty, the rise of heroes during the Five Dynasties, and the subsequent chaos caused by the Tang emperor's weakness and vulnerability? Perhaps. Was it because the Tang emperor was incompetent and incompetent? Perhaps. However, many believe it was due to the loss of central power during the Tang Dynasty. In the late Tang Dynasty, the common people only knew of the military governors, not the emperor. This was a concern and a source of caution for Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, when he founded the Song Dynasty. However, the shortcomings were also obvious. A small, border state like the Western Xia could bully the Song Dynasty. To say nothing of the Liao and later Jin. Could the Song Dynasty maintain its stability under such circumstances? Wang Anshi's reforms were intended to strengthen the country. The specific pros and cons of these reforms have been clearly explained in many articles, so I won't elaborate further. The same is true of the Qingmiao Movement. Wang Anshi's reforms aimed to strengthen the country and build a strong military, but they were met with widespread criticism from the literati. Why? Because they violated the interests of the literati. If you were a literati at the time, you would also oppose the reforms. Moreover, history was written by this group of people. Wang Anshi must have been criticized a lot, but after I explained this truth clearly today, many people who understand the truth will see it clearly, so I won’t say more.