On September 15, Xu Han submitted his resignation from power due to physical reasons.

The Zhao Guan family agreed and gave Xu Han the honorary title of Crown Prince and Tutor to express his respect and gratitude for the contributions made to the dynasty over the years.

On the day Xu Han resigned, many letters of recommendation from officials were sent to Zhao Guan's family.

There are two people on the recommendation list, one is Wang Zonglio and the other is Qin Hui.

Qin Hui defeated Wang Zongli with an overwhelming advantage.

This is not surprising, Qin Hui is still presiding over the Luoyang case, and his reputation is now unparalleled.

Zhao Ning has always adhered to the principle of employing people that even a piece of shit in a manhole has its uses.

On September 16th, amid a chorus of curses from all over the country, Qin Hui's appointment edict came down.

From this day on, Qin Hui became Shangshu Youcheng, the ruler of the Song Dynasty, and concurrently served as Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice.

The appointment of Qin Hui was actually not just recommended by Zhao Ding.

Qin Hui's handling of the Luoyang case, at least on the surface, made a great contribution.

As an emperor, you must make clear rewards and punishments, rather than being influenced by personal preferences.

Promoting Qin Hui also let the world see that Zhao Guanjia is a person who will be rewarded for his merits and will definitely be punished for his crimes.

Throughout September of the fifth year of Jingkang, it entered an important period of appointing and removing old and new officials.

This Luoyang case will surely cause a sensation all over the world.

A large number of officials in the court were purged, including those who had been involved in the New Decency Sect and were double-dealing.

On September 17, the late autumn sunshine was warm and warm. Zhao Ning and Qian Jinshu were making tea and playing the piano in the back garden.

Zhao Guanjia sat there, relaxing and enjoying the rare afternoon time.

Zhao Ning suddenly asked: "Have you contacted your brother recently?"

Qian Jinshu said: "I wrote a few letters."

"Is your brother okay?"

Qian Jinshu smiled and said: "Everything is fine. I heard from him that some of the children of maritime merchants in Hangzhou are helping him compile the textbooks for Hangzhou Maritime University."

Zhao Ning actually knew about some of the results of Qian Yuqing's trip to Hangzhou.

Qian Yuqing returned from regular memorials. Now Hangzhou Maritime University has been established, and some students have enrolled, most of whom are children of local maritime merchants.

To be precise, the first batch of students who came in were not here to learn, but to be gilded.

After you come out, you can directly enter the Municipal Shipping Department and hold some official positions.

Qian Jinshu was sitting under the tree, playing the piano. The sunlight fell on her clean and gentle figure, giving people a pleasing beauty.

"What do you think about the prince?"

Qian Jinshu's eyes fell on Zhao Guanjia, who was half lying on a bamboo chair with his eyes closed, enjoying the sunshine.

"The official family should have already made arrangements regarding the prince, right?"

"I want to hear your opinion."

"Now that the situation in the court is ups and downs, it would be safer for the prince to stay away from the capital."

"You are still smart." Zhao Ning said casually.

Qian Jinshu was silent for a moment and suddenly said: "I met Qian Wuyi yesterday."

"Oh, I heard that he is now in charge of some of the Qian family's business in the capital."

"Um."

"How is it? Is he still so fat?"

"He said that recently, many people have come to give gifts."

Zhao Ning still said casually: "Your family is now a relative of the emperor, so it is normal for someone to come to your door to give you gifts."

"However, a family that has never had any contact with us before suddenly gave us gifts during this period, and they were very expensive. They also negotiated a big deal with Qian Wu, about the expansion of the new city in the south of the city."

Expansion to the south of the city?

This policy has not yet been promulgated.

The total population of Tokyo City is now close to 1.6 million. If it continues to develop, it may exceed 2 million. The expansion of Tokyo City will be a matter of time.

It's just that the threat of the Jin people has never been completely eliminated.

Land investment in the south of the city is of great commercial value, and many wealthy businessmen have already set their sights there.

Zhao Ning asked: "Which family?"

"Qin family."

"Qin family?" Zhao Ning was slightly stunned, "Qin Hui?"

"Yes."

Zhao Ning sat up, poured himself a cup of tea, and fell into deep thought.

Qin Hui had been on good terms with the prince in private before, but after the Luoyang case, he completely broke with the prince.

Qin Hui also had a good relationship with Zhao Gou.

"Why did the Qin family look for Qian Wu?"

"They said they were buying land in Nancheng."

Zhao Ning looked at Qian Jinshu: "I want to ask the real reason."

Miss Qian raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "Combined with the recent scandal involving the prince's involvement in the Luoyang case, I'm afraid it's not that simple..."

"You mean Qin Hui wants to rely on and win over the Qian family?"

Qian Jinshu continued: "A few days ago, I actually asked someone to give me some precious gifts."

Sure enough, Qin Hui wouldn't stop!

Give him a chancellor, You Cheng, and he will never be satisfied.

The seat he wants to sit is Zhao Ding's seat.

Not only that, he probably also wants to get Zhang Shuye's power and Zhang Jun's power.

If the Qian family wanted to gain a foothold in the Great Song Dynasty, they would also want to get along harmoniously with certain officials.

"It's not surprising that ministers give gifts to concubines in the harem, but why did you take the initiative to tell me these things?" Zhao Ning asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid that I will doubt the Qian family?"

"Qin Hui was close to the prince before, and now he is getting closer to the Qian family. This method disgusts me." Qian Jinshu said.

It seems that Qin Hui's intention to win over the Qian family was in vain, but the Qian family will definitely not show strong rejection of the Qin family, otherwise both parties will not look good.

"If you want to refuse, just let Qian Wu do it."

"Um."

On September 20, just as the old and new officials were changing, another shocking news came out in the palace: Zhao Chen was abolished as the crown prince, demoted to the king of Qi, and demoted to Dengzhou.

This undoubtedly caused a stir.

Some people also interceded for the prince, believing that the prince was young and was completely bewitched by Wang Shoude and others, and that the prince had no connection with the Jin people.

But more people did not intercede for the prince.

Zhao Chen was deposed, indicating that the old school's last hope in the court was also eradicated.

On September 21, Zhao Chen got on the carriage heading to Dengzhou.

Before Zhao Chen left the palace, he went to Kunning Palace to meet Zhu Lian. Zhu Lian gave him many instructions, telling him to be restrained and cautious after going to Dengzhou.

After meeting Zhu Lian, Zhao Chen went to the entrance of Wende Hall, kowtowed and left.

The emperor's imperial guards escorted Zhao Chen to Dengzhou.

The setting sun of late autumn dyed half of the sky red.

Cai Mao rode outside the city to see off Zhao Chen and Zhao Chen's former teacher Luo Congyan.

Luo Congyan said: "Your Highness, please be careful along the way."

"Teacher, please take care of yourself."

Cai Mao said: "Mr. Yuzhang, can I have a chat with His Highness King Qi alone?"

"please."

"Your Highness, don't be discouraged."

"Xianggong Cai, I am a useless person now, why bother you to come see me off."

"Your Highness, don't be discouraged. Your Majesty has not given up on you."

"I've been crippled."

"But look over there, you are escorted by His Majesty's Imperial Guards."
To be continued...