"I see you, Your Majesty. Long live the Holy Peace."

"Holy greetings, all ministers will be excused from the ceremony."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The officials stood in the Chui Gong Hall as usual.

But today's atmosphere is particularly weird.

Because the news that Hu Yuzhong was investigated overnight has spread.

In addition to the many beauties in Tokyo, there is also a lot of eyeliner.

As soon as there is any disturbance, it may spread quickly, and at least some high-ranking bosses will definitely know about it.

Hu Yuzhong, a doctor in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is not a big man according to the official, but he is not a small man even if he is small.

If you can work as a doctor in the civil service department in the capital, without any background, countless people will never even see you, let alone get a high position.

But in the eyes of real big guys, or in the eyes of certain political groups, a small official is just asking for advice.

The operation mode of political groups is very peculiar, which is closely related to the nature of politics.

What are the attributes of politics?

Politics has a very important attribute, which is uncertainty.

It is mainly manifested in the fact that people's hearts are separated by the same belly, and the interests and demands of all parties are different, resulting in irreconcilable conflicts.

Therefore, finding someone to take the blame is an essential skill for every politician.

However, from the perspective of controlling people's hearts, if you find someone to take the blame, other subordinates will watch, and everyone is not stupid.

Therefore, some politicians who can really become big will take compensation measures when looking for someone to take the blame.

For example, if the other party loses his official position because of his words, he will compensate with money or fame.

Of course, the most common thing is to use future pie as compensation.

It means that you sacrifice yourself first. It doesn't matter if you are dismissed. Go to the local government to practice and practice. After the storm subsides, you can find an opportunity to be promoted again and promised to be given a heavy responsibility.

This was very common in the Song Dynasty.

From the perspective of the top decision-makers, Zhao Guanjia, they also acquiesced.

Because in politics, if you really want to do something, you are bound to make mistakes.

Since you make a mistake, you will naturally have to accept punishment, but because everyone makes mistakes, the punishment will not be consistent and everyone will still have a chance.

This was the basic political norm of the two Song dynasties.

This is why there are always people willing to stand up at critical moments.

How could Zhao Ning not know this political rule?

He glanced around and said, "What do you want to report to me?"

Everyone, look at me and I look at you.

After a long silence, Zhang Shuye stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the Jin army invaded Taiyuan and destroyed the peace between the two countries. We, the Song Dynasty, should mobilize our troops and prepare for war, and at the same time send envoys to question!"

Zhao Ning was silent, waiting for others to speak.

The others also followed suit and remained silent for a while, but no one spoke.

Zhao Ning asked: "What do other people think?"

"Your Majesty, I feel that we should not rashly mobilize troops, but peace should be the most important thing."

The speaker was none other than Cai Mao.

Zhao Ning did not expect that Cai Mao would be the first to show up today, which surprised him.

Because Cai Mao is a very cautious person, he will never express his opinion rashly at the first time.

What's more, it's such a big thing as war and peace.

Even if he had an opinion, he would not raise it hastily in court.

This is very strange.

"What do Mr. Cai say?" Zhao Ning asked.

Cai Mao said: "Border trade between the two countries involves the livelihood of countless people. Wouldn't it be better if the situation could be restored through negotiation and people's jobs saved?"

When he said this, he was immediately recognized by many officials. They nodded and began to talk uncontrollably.

"quiet!"

The hall became quiet again.

Zhang Shuye said: "The gold thief comes prepared. If he talks lightly, he will be confident and greedy!"

"That's wrong!" At this time, someone stood up and spoke again. This person was Zhan Dafang, the censor Zhongcheng.

Zhan Dafang walked to the middle and said: "Your Majesty, border trade is the livelihood of millions of border people. If there is another war, it will be the people who will suffer. We must pay attention!"

As soon as he said this, more people came out one after another.

Liu Wangxian, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment, said: "Your Majesty, what Xianggong Cai and Yushi Zhan said are right. Once the war breaks out, life will be ruined. It would be best if it can be resolved with peace!"

"Your Majesty, fighting is not a long-term solution after all. The people in the north have been tired of war for a long time. The imperial court has been greatly consumed by the war. When will it be over? It would be best if we can talk to the Jin people again and put things to rest."

Wang Qian, a doctor in the Privy Council's Ministry of War, said.

Zhao Ning knew why Cai Mao suddenly stood up.

Either Cai Mao has a big deal, or he deliberately stood up first and then lured these people out.

Judging from Cai Mao's behavior, it is most likely the latter situation.

Is Cai Mao deliberately trying to attack Qin Hui's gang members?

This is interesting!

"Great Sir."

Zhao Ding came out: "I am here."

"What do you think about this?"

"Of course there are war-weary people. Who among the people, especially the border residents, is willing to fight?" Zhao Ding's tone was very calm, and the expression on his face was also very easy-going. He seemed to have always been like this.

Even if Taishan presses down, he doesn't seem to frown.

This is Zhao Ding.

He is a qualified prime minister.

"However, those who want peace may not be the only ones who are tired of war."

"Oh, how do you say this?"

Zhao Ding continued: "I have heard that the border trade market is booming, and there are many officials of this dynasty. I have also heard that there are many smugglers in order to avoid business taxes! Naturally, these people are not willing to fight, and fighting will be unprofitable."

As soon as he said these words, the atmosphere in the court immediately changed.

Liu Wangxian said: "What the Grand Prime Minister said is not unreasonable, but after all, the people are still tired of war. The court must be considerate of the people's sentiments."

Zhang Shuye said: "Making concessions does not necessarily mean being considerate of the people. The Jin people were cruel and took the lead in breaking the peace."

"The Jin people have long been reluctant to fight again." Wang Qian said, "The last time we fought against the Jin army was to regain Taiyuan. That was our country's initiative to send troops. If not, the Jin people would not fight again, since the Jin people are already tired of fighting.

,Why do we have to fight again?”

Zhan Dafang said: "Your Majesty, now and then, the Song Dynasty has been at peace with the Liao Kingdom for a hundred years, and the Song and Jin Dynasties can also be at peace for a hundred years. Why do we have to fight again?"

At this time, Gao Qiu came out. Gao Qiu said with a smile: "Your Majesty loves the people like a son, so he will naturally be considerate of the people's sentiments. But when Yushi Zhan said this, his heart is to be punished!"

"Why did Captain Gao say this?"

Gao Qiu said: "Did you all know that yesterday evening, Hu Yuzhong, a doctor in the Ministry of official affairs, entered the palace to meet the Holy Spirit?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment and stopped talking.

Who doesn’t know this? He represents everyone.

"What do you want to say, Captain Gao?"

"Hu Yuzhong, like all of you, hopes that the court will make peace and not talk about war lightly." Gao Qiu's face bloomed with a flower-like smile, "But this man has other thoughts."

Everyone continued to be silent.

"Don't you want to know, Yushi Zhan?"

"I'm not familiar with Hu Yuzhong."

"Not familiar?" Gao Qiu chuckled, "But why did Hu Yuzhong say that it was you who instructed him to enter the palace to see the emperor for peace?"

Zhan Dafang said calmly: "Lieutenant Gao wants to have evidence, but spitting blood without any evidence is not corrupting the imperial court? If everyone is like this, how can there be a law to regulate the emperor? This is contempt for the emperor!"

"Don't worry, Yu Shi Zhan." Gao Qiu continued, "We found a large amount of tea smuggling in Hebei at Hu Yuzhong's home, but we don't know if anyone else is involved."

As soon as he said this, some people's expressions changed.

"What's even more noteworthy is that Hu Yuzhong's trading company certificate is there, but he couldn't find it in the Trading Bureau. So naturally he doesn't have to pay taxes, and he doesn't know what's going on." Gao Qiu glanced around and said with a smile, "That's just not the case.
Chapter completed!