The reason why something is hotly discussed is not only because it is full of dramatic contradictions, but also because there are people behind it who are adding fuel to the fire.

You know, most of the dramatic contradictions in this world have been covered up.

After all, the world is so big.

In the Song Dynasty, there were countless murders every day among the people, and there were countless arguments in the court.

The corruption cases in Jiangdong are really rare among the corruption cases in the Song Dynasty for so many years.

However, an argument broke out.

On December 25th, the sky just darkened and light snow began to fall.

Instead of decreasing, the number of people on the streets has increased.

The wine shops and teahouses on the roadside are brightly lit and bustling with people.

Groups of caravans in front were rushing to transport the goods to the collapsed house for storage.

Not long after, a carriage stopped by the Cai River outside Zhuque Gate.

There are many luxurious houses in this area, and it is said that the price of any one of them has reached 100,000 guan (approximately 50 million yuan). Those who can afford a house here are either rich or expensive.

After Liu Yan, the doctor of the Ministry of Justice, got off the carriage, he walked into the house of Wang Ciweng, the minister of the Ministry of Justice, as usual.

"Your Majesty, please see Wang Shilang."

"sit down."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Wang Cweng said: "The memorial you wrote has caused quite a stir in the past few days."

"I didn't expect that so many people would be so concerned about this matter. It's really beyond my expectation."

"It seems that many people have long been dissatisfied with the imperial court's killings over the years, but they just dare to be angry and dare not speak out." Wang Cweng showed a proud smile on his face, "We made the right move this time."

"What Shangguan means is that those who protect Jiangdong are doing the right thing?"

"Not killing is what the people want." Wang Cweng said, "Once upon a time, in the Song Dynasty, we did not kill scholar-bureaucrats and scholars. Now that the war in the north has calmed down, we need to stabilize people's hearts internally."

"However, I'm afraid the officials may not agree." Liu Yan said.

Wang Ciweng said: "If more than half of the people in the entire dynasty want to return to the past, the officials will not dare to be tough anymore. If even the people call for a return to the past, even if the officials are the most respected people, they must follow the wishes of the people.

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He added: "And not only that, over the years, the Song Dynasty has given too much power to its generals in order to resist the Jin Dynasty. Now Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Wu Jie, Wu Lin, Liu Qi, as well as Li Bao from the South China Sea and Li Yanxian from the northwest, who

What a terrible thing it is for a person not to hold a heavy army!"

"What does Shangguan mean?"

"Many people in the court have long been dissatisfied with the current situation, and many people in the local area have complained about this situation." Wang Cweng took a sip of tea and said calmly, "You must understand that we have taken back what belongs to us.

In our territory, the war may have ended, but those generals still control the military power and refuse to let go. What if one day they repeat the disaster of the former Tang vassal town?"

When he said this, Liu Yan broke into a cold sweat and said, "I haven't thought about this issue before."

"You?" Wang Cweng glanced at him and said, "The situation in this court is far more complicated than you can imagine."

"But the Zhao Guan family has great trust in those generals and shows no signs of wanting to take back power. Moreover, I heard that Fan Zongyin was still talking about re-establishing feudal vassals and vassal towns to expand the territory."

"Fan Zongyin is making lies to confuse the public, and he knows it very well!" Wang Cienweng said, "Even though Zhao Guanjia didn't mention it, he was already on guard against military generals. This is the mentality that Zhao Guanjia has had throughout the ages."

"What does Shangguan mean? I have long had the idea of ​​taking back the power of military commanders?"

"Before, we were fighting Jin and needed those generals. Now the war situation has stabilized."

"It looks like the situation in the DPRK is about to change."

Wang Ciweng continued: "Think about it, what is Yue Fei now? He has the title of deputy envoy of the Military and Political Council. A military general has the title of deputy envoy of the Military and Political Council. The Taizu of this dynasty back then..."

He did not continue.

He paused for a moment and said: "It's not easy to express His Majesty's suspicions about them. As ministers, you need to share your Majesty's worries. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" Liu Yan said, "What about this matter now?"

"Your task on this matter has been completed. Next, someone from the local government will come up with a memorial. After the local memorial comes up, there will be some voices among the people. Judging from the current situation, it will be smoother than we imagined.

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On December 26, before dawn, it started to snow again.

This may be the last morning court in the ninth year of Jingkang. The ministers were waiting in Chui Gong Hall early in the morning.

Zhao Guan's family has not yet arrived, and there is a lot of discussion in Chui Gong Hall.

Most of them are also related to the recent sounds.

Not long after, Zhao Ning went up to the main hall.

"I respectfully send you your holy greetings."

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

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Ning asked: "Do you have anything to report today?"

Everyone was looking at each other. Liu Yan suddenly came out and said, "I have something to report."

"Oh, it's Liu Qing, what do you want?"

"Your Majesty has not yet approved my memorial."

"Oh, your copy of "The First Trial of the Jiangdong Case and the Justice of Benevolent Government"?"

"Yes." Liu Yan bravely said, "If what I said is inappropriate, please punish me. If there is nothing inappropriate, please give me a reply. Otherwise, I will not know how sincere my heart is."

, what should we do if we give advice that is offensive to our ears?”

Zhao Ning sat there, calm and composed, even with a bit of a smile on his face, and he said: "Everyone in the political hall, have you read this memorial?"

The ministers of the Political Affairs Hall said: "I have all read it."

"Tell me about it?"

The officials of the Zhengshitang remained silent. From Lu Yihao, the left prime minister of Menxia Province, to Zuo Sanqi, the regular attendant, Zuo Jianyi, the official, and Zuo Si Jian, no one spoke.

People in Zhongshu Province were also silent.

In this case, people from Shangshu Province are also pretending to be dead.

Zhao Guanjia said: "Cai Mao, please tell me."

Cai Mao walked out, and everyone's eyes were focused on Cai Mao.

Cai Mao said: "Since he succeeded to the throne, His Majesty has rectified the official administration, eliminated bad governance, rested with the people, opened new schools, appointed good ministers, defended against foreign enemies, and governed the world. He is the first sage and wise monarch in the history of the ages. He has good government and people, and is benevolent."

Otherwise, Cai Mao is a jack-of-all-trades. This guy seems to be very talkative, but once he says it, he doesn't say it.

"I'm asking you how you came across Liu Yan's memorial letter?"

"Your Majesty is already implementing the benevolent policies that Liu Yan mentioned. I have nothing to say. I am just glad that I can implement benevolent policies for Your Majesty. This is the honor of my life."

damn it!

If I ask Cai Mao again, this old fox won't know what to say.

"Wang Ciweng, you are the Minister of Justice, please tell me."

Wang Ciweng came out and said: "I feel that Liu Yan's memorial is not unreasonable. This murder may not have any effect. In the past, it was understandable that the court would use strong medicine to rectify the administration of officials. Now that your majesty's new policy has been decided, people's minds will be at peace. If it recovers,
Chapter completed!