The first is economic development. During the Northern Song Dynasty, the policy of "storing wealth in the county and cultivating and protecting the roots" was implemented. Song Renzong's rule was too loose, which caused many places to owe the court too much money, food and other things. This was a disadvantage at that time. Therefore, reforms were carried out later, and local officials were assessed according to principles. During the period of Song Renzong, great national wealth came from commercial tax, but during the reign of Injong, the increase of commercial tax soared to more than 22 million yuan. This shows the great development and prosperity of commerce during the reign of Injong. It was after Renzong that the Song Dynasty got rid of the agricultural society and entered the commercial society. Therefore, American scholars Fei Zhengqing, reischauer and Craig expressed their feelings in East Asia: Tradition and Change: "In fact, since the Song Dynasty, the economic value of agriculture has become increasingly insignificant."
The second is to accept the advice of officials. During his tenure as a supervisor in Bao Zheng, Bao Zheng repeatedly remonstrated with others, splashing his breath on Injong's face, but Injong wiped his face with his sleeve and accepted his advice. On another occasion, Wang Su, an admonition officer, advised Renzong not to get close to women, for fear that his majesty would be confused by women. Song Renzong ordered the eunuch to give each of these women who were sent to the palace 300 times, and then immediately put them out of the palace.
In the third culture, Song Renzong is a reasonable person. He advocated learning to read, thinking that there is a golden house in the book and Yan Ruyu in the book. Therefore, a new literary theme Song Ci appeared in the Song Dynasty, which enriched people's lives. After Su Shi and Su Zhe were admitted to the Jinshi Examination, Song Renzong marveled at their articles, saying that his descendants had found two talents as prime ministers. During the Northern Song Dynasty, the most brilliant moments of poetry, ci and literature were basically during his reign. All this is bound to be closely related to the kindness and generosity of Emperor Injong.
During his reign, the people not only lived and worked in peace and contentment, but also received good treatment. When he became emperor, it was a blessing for everyone. But everyone will die, and one day it will be difficult to separate. When he died, people all over the country felt very sad about it and worshipped it spontaneously. The description of Renzong's reign in Dongpo Poetry is as follows: "At the peak of the Song Dynasty, Renzong was the emperor of the world. This generation of kings, humble and inaction, tolerant and wise, all over the world, eight barren and calm, scholars, farmers, businessmen and people, civil and military loyalty. The truth is: saints have the way of Tang Shiyu, and the sun and the moon are selfless. " This represents the position of "benevolent government" in people's minds for hundreds of years.