"Bless your Majesty," the ministers saluted below.

"Sacred peace."

Zhao Ning looked at the ministers and said, "Gentlemen, what do you want to report today?"

There was a moment of silence as usual.

The first person to stand up was Zhao Ding. He mainly reported the following major events:

First, Hangzhou’s transformation from rice to mulberry has achieved remarkable results.

2. The mining of iron ores in various parts of the south, including the Fujian and Guangnan East Road iron ore mines, and the transportation of ironware.

3. Immigration to the Annan Protectorate.

Fourth, the bank’s implementation on Southeast Road.

5. Construction of the official road from Tokyo to Taiyuan.

These things are basically major issues at the policy level.

Others related to technological breakthroughs and academic aspects are not reported by the prime minister. Those that involve more or less secrets are not convenient to report in the court.

Zhao Ning didn't say anything, he just said: "It all depends on the proper arrangements of the political hall, I won't interfere too much."

fell into silence again.

The officials looked around wildly.

The second person who came out turned out to be Cai Mao. Cai Mao said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"What does Mr. Cai have to say?"

"From two years ago to now, many officials from various places have submitted some memorials to the political hall, which are discussions about the way the court dealt with officials who committed crimes."

As soon as Cai Mao said these words, the atmosphere in the hall immediately changed.

I was reporting on major events just now. In fact, everyone knows about those major events and some of the things that the court will focus on this year.

However, what Cai Mao said is what many people are most concerned about right now.

Ever since the end of the first year of Jingkang, when Zhao Ning traveled through time and killed Xu Bingzhe outside Chui Gong Hall, the political game of the Song Dynasty changed.

From then on, the Zhao Guan family killed people more and more casually, so casually that some people even suspected that the Zhao Guan family would feel uncomfortable if they didn't kill a few people after a while.

Therefore, the Dog Emperor is a pervert!

Some people have gradually become accustomed to this political ecology of physical destruction, but some people still want to go back to the past.

As Wang Ciweng said, there are many benefits to going back to the past.

At least you can make money without having to worry all night long.

Cai Mao continued: "Many local officials have talked about this matter, and many people hope that the court can reduce the punishment and implement benevolent policies based on the situation."

Cai Mao looked calm.

Wang Ciweng, Luo Ruji and others on one side were given a wave of assists by Cai Xianggong who suddenly jumped out and made them feel happy.

Cai Mao was not a member of the Qin Hui family at all, and had always been indifferent to each other.

Wang Ciweng did not expect that Cai Mao would be so proactive today.

"Many officials have already submitted memorials, especially Chen Yuru, the envoy of Jiangnan West Road, who submitted five memorials in just two or three months to request the court to reduce the punishment." Cai Mao said calmly.

After he finished speaking, the hall fell into dead silence again.

After a while, Cai Mao continued: "At present, most local officials still hope that your Majesty can abolish the death penalty."

"This matter can be brought up for discussion today." Zhao Ning said, "The imperial court did execute many officials in the past, but I am a person who cherishes talents, and I am naturally willing to work with you to create a prosperous age, benevolent government and love the people. , is what I want.”

Everyone couldn't help but nodded and said: "Your Majesty is wise, it is a blessing for the people to have such a benevolent monarch as your Majesty in the world."

Zhao Guanjia continued: "What I admire the most is Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. He recuperated and recuperated, enabling the country to recover from the war in the late Sui Dynasty. He was chaste and upright. All the talents from all over the world gathered with him, and only then did the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty come about. "

Okay, the atmosphere has almost been heated up.

The ministers also felt that the emperor should really make adjustments, and that the trend of the Song Dynasty might really change from today on.

At this time, in the windy and snowy night, there was a loud knock on the door of Chen's house.

Chen Biqing was woken up from his sleep.

"Official! Official! Official!"

"What's the matter?" Chen Biqing got up very impatiently and shouted outside.

"Hebei sent an urgent letter saying that he wanted to see Chen Shenzhen immediately!"

Hebei?

Chen Biqing woke up a little and opened the door. It was still snowing outside, and the wind was blowing very cold, bitingly cold.

Chen Biqing took the urgent letter.

It was sent from Xingzhou.

Chen Biqing returned to the room and quickly started reading under the candlelight.

When he read the first two lines, he was stunned.

He only felt that his scalp was numb and the soles of his feet were cold.

He mustered up the courage to continue reading. After reading, he was completely confused.

Wang Chong killed the imperial envoy in Shangdang?

Wang Chong killed the imperial envoy in Shangdang!

Chen Biqing felt his whole body trembling, and his hands could no longer hold the letter.

This is a secret message from Xingzhou, there is no way it is fake.

What about now?

Did the imperial court already know about the murder of the imperial envoy?

Why is no one in Tokyo talking about this matter?

Chen Biqing looked at the date again and thought about now.

He immediately understood that the news of the imperial envoy's murder must have reached the palace, but the news was suppressed.

Why was the news suppressed?

Did the imperial court send anyone to arrest people in Shangdang?

This incident happened so suddenly that it felt like a prank to Chen Biqing.

If Wang Chong recruits those behind him...

Chen Biqing trembled and started to get dressed in a hurry.

"Prepare the carriage!"

"Where are you going, officer?"

"Go to the palace gate, quickly..."

I hope dad hasn’t started going to court yet!

At this time, the atmosphere in Chui Gong Hall had been hyped up by the Zhao Guan family.

Chen Zhengxian took a deep breath and stood up.

Chen Yuru, the transfer envoy of Jiangnan West Road mentioned by Cai Mao just now, is his father.

He felt more confident now.

The moment he stood up, he felt like he was standing in the center of the stage, and all eyes were focused on him.

Chen Zhengxian also climbed up the ranks from local official step by step, but with his father around, he climbed up very quickly.

Before the Song Dynasty, there were rules that the prime minister of the political affairs hall must have the resume of a local official.

Entering the political hall and assisting the king in governing the world was the lifelong dream of every official in the Song Dynasty.

Chen Zhengxian naturally also has such a dream.

He said: "Your Majesty, I have something to say, Hebei Left Political Consultant Chen Zhengxian."

"Oh, you are Chen Zhengxian. I have heard your name recently." Zhao Ning was moved in his heart, but his face was as calm as water. "I also read your memorial. Your explanation of benevolent politics is very good."

"Thanks to His Majesty's mercy, I am just fulfilling the duties of a minister."

"I heard that you previously served as the Chief Secretary of Taiyuan Prefecture on Hedong Road?"

"Yes, I also served as the Chief Secretary of Hedong Road and was appointed as the Left Participant in Political Affairs. Because I made some modest achievements in cultivating officialdom last year, I was appointed as the Left Participant in Political Affairs in Hebei Province."

"Oh, tell me, what is your contribution?"

"I dare not take credit and be arrogant."
Chapter completed!