Wei Liaoweng continued: "Anyone who can appear in the court is not full of knowledge and knows everything about the past and present. Now that the Song Dynasty has redundant soldiers and redundant personnel, it has become a monster, endangering the country, the country, and the country. How about this?
Who among the gentlemen of Tang Gong Gong can’t see this?
But so what if we see it? If we don’t control it, the Song Dynasty may still have decades or even centuries of national destiny. However, if we control it, the world may be in chaos and the country will overturn. In such a predicament, how do you ask the princes in the court to make a decision?”
What Wei Liaoweng said was true. How could Zhao Yun not know it?
Zhao Yun sat down, drank a cup of warm tea, and said: "How can I not know what the master said? Qiao Xingjian is careful in his words and deeds, and does not offend others. He is said to be a good man and a fair man. Yuan Shao is upright and dedicated to the public. Such two people
, but they all oppose the new law, which shows that the new law has great disadvantages.
They blocked it because they wanted stability and were worried that the new law would lead to the fall of the Song Dynasty. If they had not been for this reason, I would have dismissed them long ago. How could they occupy high positions and point out the new law."
Wei Liaoweng was pleased, "Your Majesty understands their thoughts and your hard work is not in vain."
Wei Liaoweng was about to put in another good word for Qiao Xingjian and Yuan Shao, subconsciously admonishing Zhao Yun to abolish the new law. Unexpectedly, Zhao Yun changed the topic and said: "However, the country has a serious disease. If it is treated, the country will be destroyed. If it is not treated, the country will be destroyed. You
How should I choose? I was born at this time and became the emperor, so I will not escape. Even if the people in the world do not understand me and are against me, I will persevere to the end. Even if I fall into the hands of the king who has subjugated the country and be infamy for all eternity, I will not do it.
No matter what."
Wei Liaoweng was shocked, opened his mouth, and wanted to say more, but in the end he still didn't say anything.
In the Privy Council, Han Hong is listening to the opinions of Privy Councilor Li Mingfu.
Li Mingfu said: "Your Majesty, Renhe is under the jurisdiction of Lin'an Prefecture. It is at the feet of the emperor. A single hairpin can affect the whole body. Yan Mengbiao incited the people to rebel. This matter should be resolved as soon as possible to stabilize the court."
Li Mingfu's opinion was to send troops quickly to annihilate Yan Mengbiao.
Han Hong looked as usual and said: "Now the whole world's eyes are on Renhe, Chen Guiyi, Li Zongmian, Chen Longzhi, they have all gone. If they can't deal with the affairs of Renhe and one county, what can you do to the people of the world?"
Do you believe they have the ability to implement the new laws across the country?”
Li Mingfu was still worried and said: "Nowadays, both the government and the public are opposed to the new law. If the chaos between the people and the people is taken advantage of by people with ulterior motives, I am afraid that something big will happen to the officials."
Han Hong raised his eyes and looked at Li Mingfu with surprise in his eyes. Finally, Han Hong curved the corner of his mouth and said: "If someone really dares to endanger the official family, it would be better to let him jump out as soon as possible, so as not to think about him all the time."
When Li Mingfu saw this, he looked worried, raised his hand in greeting, and retreated.
In Funing Hall, Zhao Yun held a book in his hand and read it carefully.
"Gao Shi, is there any new news from Renhe?"
Gao Shi raised his hand and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I only know that Chen Longzhi, Commander Chen, led his troops to suppress the bandits, but there is no latest news."
Zhao Yun nodded and continued reading.
"Go to the Political Affairs Hall to pass on the edict and promote Xia You to the position of commander in front of the palace. Let them draft an imperial edict as soon as possible. I will stamp it with a jade seal."
At this time, Xia Gui organized and trained the new army and became the general manager of the 10,000 new army. He no longer had time to take care of the front department, so Xia You has always been the commander of the front department.
Now that Xia You's ability has been recognized by Zhao Yun, he can naturally be corrected to prevent him from being in charge of the front office of the palace.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Gao Shi agreed and went to the political hall to convey the message.
After Gao Shi left, Zhao Yun stood up, walked outside the hall, looked in the direction of Renhe, and remained silent for a long time.
It seemed that something was on his mind and his mind was calling. At this moment, Chen Guiyi's message arrived. Zhao Yun looked at it excitedly and saw that it was indeed good news. Chen Longzhi led his troops to defeat the rebel army and killed more than ninety bandits.
More than 130 bandits were captured. Although Yan Mengbiao, the leader of the bandits, was accidentally allowed to escape, Renhe was already impregnable and nothing would happen to him.
Zhao Yun was overjoyed and immediately ordered people to spread the news to counter those people's attacks.
The effect was obvious, and those who were interested quickly shut their mouths, but they were still unwilling to give in and continued to wait for opportunities.
Many powerful people from Renhe County and the county government came together and asked to see Chen Guiyi.
At this time, Yan Mengbiao's rebellion had just subsided, but Wang Guangzu had committed suicide and Liao Guiwen was imprisoned. They were all frightened and hurriedly came to express their attitude.
When Chen Guiyi heard about it, he smiled disdainfully and said to Chen Longzhi, Li Zongmian, and Liu Kezhuang: "Some people refuse to listen to what they say and have to be beaten. Only after they have been taught a lesson can they know the severity."
Chen Guiyi met them at the county government office where the case was being questioned. The purpose was self-evident, which was to intimidate them and let them know who was in charge of Renhe.
After the powerful people saluted, Guo Jiyi was the first to say: "Chen Shijun, the court implemented the law of bringing farmland to households. This method is good and benefits the country and the people. We all support it."
"Yes, yes, we all support it."
"The new law is dedicated to serving the people, and the officials are wise and powerful. We all support it."
The powerful people agreed one after another.
Then, the powerful Li Gui took out a booklet with some anxiety and said: "I dare not deceive you, my family has 8,300 acres of fertile land, and I have three sons and two daughters. When the family is divided, each of them will get one.
Of the thousand acres of land, I still have 3,300 acres of land under my name. I am willing to hand over all of these 3,300 acres to the government free of charge. The account book is here, and I would like you to take a look at it."
A clerk took the account book and handed it to Chen Guiyi. Chen Guiyi looked at it and said with a majestic voice: "When children grow up, they should separate their families. This is human nature. Officials are benevolent and friendly to you and other gentry, so they will not be with you."
Wait and think about it.”
After hearing this, Li Gui felt a stone fall in his heart, but then he thought of the 3,300 acres of land, and felt a burst of pain in his body.
When other powerful men saw what Chen Guiyi said, they no longer worried and handed Chen Guiyi their family land account books for review.
These people had also hastily divided their families and distributed half or 60 to 70% of the land to their children, while the remaining acres were handed over to the government. They showed to Chen Guiyi that they had no other intentions and only asked Chen Guiyi not to cause trouble to them.
The powerful people divided their families and divided most of their fields. Zhao Yun had long expected these things, so he would not be wrong.
After all, although they have separated their families, their taxes have increased four to five times than before, and the powerful people have been divided into small families, so they no longer pose a threat to the court, so why not do it.
After reading them one by one, Chen Guiyi nodded and said: "I am very pleased that you support the new law and truly support the new law. I will report it to the officials to express your attitude, so that the gentry in the world can learn from your noble sentiments."
After hearing this, Guo Jiyi, Li Gui and others all nodded against their will, with smiles on their faces.