The warm sunshine shone into the Bianliang Palace, and Zhao Heng, an official of the Song Dynasty, fell asleep.
Today is not a royal court, but there is an unusual amount of noise in the Chui Gong Hall.
Several Qing gossip officials, who were instigated by unknown sources, took turns to criticize Ding Wei, the Jingdong East Road transfer envoy, and Han Qing, who were responsible for criminal matters. In the name of investigating the case, they treated local officials and gentry harshly and forced them to rebel.
He arrived at Yuhou Yang Xingyan, the capital of Denglai Navy's left army.
A group of young officials headed by Wang Shu, the judge of the Southern Division of Kaifeng Prefecture, argued that Ding Wei and Han Qing had done nothing wrong, and that both the gentry and the common people were citizens of the Song Dynasty. If the imperial court
Being too partial to the gentry will inevitably lead to them running rampant in the countryside and preying on the common people.
As for Yang Xingyan's rebellion, it was not caused by the coercion of Ding Wei and Han Qing.
Last year, this person ordered a dead soldier to assassinate Zhang Wengong, and he no longer paid attention to the court and officials. This year, Ding Wei and Han Qing teamed up to take Furong Island and rescued hundreds of young men and women who had been kidnapped and trafficked by the Yan and Yang families.
, it just exposed Yang Xingyan's crimes and forced him to launch it in advance.
In other words, even if Ding Wei and Han Qing did not join forces to save those children, Yang Xingyan would raise a flag of rebellion sooner or later. Ding and Han forced this person to launch an attack in advance without adequate preparation, which in turn reduced the harm.
Reached the lowest.
The officials were unwilling to admit defeat and immediately accused Wang Shu and others, adopting only one-sided words from Ding Wei and Han Qing. The Yan family was one of the top wealthy families on Jingdong East Road. They could earn thousands of dollars from renting alone every year, so there was no need to do anything wrong.
Human traffickers make dirty money.
Yang Xingyan had no enmity with Zhang Wengong, and there was no reason to send dead soldiers to assassinate him. The latter most likely died at the hands of the Chunyang Cult, and Han Qing took advantage of his duties to frame Yang Xingyan's head.
Wang Shu and Zhang Wengong had a close personal relationship. How could they tolerate the officials excusing the real culprit? They immediately threw out evidence one after another.
Although the officials could not provide any evidence to support their statement, they insisted that the evidence was not important. The key was Yang Xingyan's rebellion, which occurred after Ding Wei and Han Qing captured Furong Island. And so far, the
The banner is to eliminate traitors for the country, only to oppose Ding Wei and Han Qing, not the Song Dynasty...
As long as this kind of dispute starts, there will be no outcome within an hour. According to the generally recognized standards of a wise king, even if Zhao Heng already has an idea in his mind, he cannot intervene prematurely or reveal his disapproval prematurely.
Partiality on one side.
Otherwise, there will be officials and leaders who will point the finger at him. "Directly admonish" him as the emperor, and he should not listen to partial beliefs.
According to the ancestral system of the Song Dynasty, direct remonstrance in person is the power of ministers, and no one can deprive it of it. Even if the remonstrance is groundless, Zhao Heng, as the emperor, can only listen to it. He cannot punish the official's crime on the spot, let alone
Retaliate later.
Therefore, after Zhao Heng listened for a while, he simply squinted his eyes and began to wander.
Dengrae is close to the sea, and it is said that ships can travel directly to Silla by water.
By the way, it is no longer called Silla. In fact, Silla was stolen by the powerful Wang family a long time ago. The Wang family claimed to have inherited the mantle of Goguryeo and changed the country's name to Goryeo. Only in the Song Dynasty, it was still
It is customary to call it Silla.
The envoys of Goryeo came across the sea several times to argue with each other for the title of the country. Therefore, from the year before last, Zhao Heng also officially issued an edict. Regardless of official or private, whenever Silla is mentioned, it must be called the Great Empire.
The Song Dynasty belonged to the country Goryeo.
It is said that the emperor and ministers of Goryeo held a special banquet to celebrate this event, thinking that they had finally rectified their name. However, shortly after, the envoys of Goryeo presented another letter of surrender to Liao, calling themselves the Goryeo Prefecture of Daliao.
This kind of behavior toward Qin and Muchu made Zhao Heng very angry. However, before he could say anything about attacking Goryeo, he was blocked by the ministers and officials of the court.
The reason is very simple. First, the Sui Dynasty collapsed due to its conquest of Goguryeo, and the Song Dynasty could not follow the same path as the Sui Dynasty.
Second, Tang Taizong and Tang Gaozong, father and son, continued their conquests, spending a lot of money, and finally destroyed Goguryeo. However, the Tang Dynasty did not gain an inch of land from the conquests.
Soon, the Tang Dynasty withdrew its soldiers and horses, and could only impose remote control on the local natives. The so-called remote control was still verbal, just like the relationship between the Song Dynasty and Goryeo a while ago.
Thirdly, there is something unexplainable. The Song Dynasty is nominally bordering Goryeo. But in fact, all the sixteen states of Yanyun are occupied by the Liao Kingdom. If the Song Dynasty wants to attack Goryeo, it must either cross the sea directly or first
Take back Jizhou and Liaodong from the Liao Kingdom!
"One way is to take the sea route!" Thinking of the reason why he gave up the crusade against Goryeo last year, Zhao Heng secretly gritted his teeth and whispered in his heart.
Although the Forbidden Army has been equipped with a large number of magical weapons such as fire and thunder bombs, Zhao Heng has no idea how much the specific combat effectiveness has been improved.
Therefore, he would definitely not bring up the Northern Expedition to take back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. However, it would be a good idea to send a small number of troops and horses to go to Goryeo in a warship and use the latter as a test stone.
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The key is that the two families are separated by the sea. Even if the Song army loses, Goryeo cannot immediately cross the sea and attack Dengzhou and Laizhou. The court can also dispatch troops and horses calmly to avoid the situation getting out of hand.
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"Officials, in my humble opinion, Ding Wei and Han Qing, although they are devoted to the country, are too reckless in their actions." Zhengxin Ma Youjian thought, but suddenly the voice of the fourth-rank doctor Li Long came to his ears.
"Even if the Yan and Yang families do have children and nephews who are common people, they should first find out whether the tree has dead branches or whether the two families are rotten at the root. Then report it to the court for the final decision.
You shouldn’t handle it without authorization.”
"Huh? What did you say?" Zhao Heng only listened briefly, frowned, and asked in a low voice.
Li Long was the leader of the Yanguan family and had a prominent reputation among Qingliu. In his early years, he had entered the palace to tutor him in his studies. Therefore, even if Zhao Heng was just pretending, he had to pay some attention to this person's advice.
"Officials, I think that Ding Wei and Han Qing acted recklessly and betrayed the trust of the officials!" Li Long had already noticed that Zhao Heng was absent-minded, so he cleared his throat and repeated loudly.
"Doctor Li, what kind of words are you talking about?" Liang Hao, a Hanlin scholar who knew how to make imperial edicts, immediately stood up from his seat, frowned and retorted loudly, "Ding Wei and Han Qing, one is the transfer envoy of Jingdong East Road, and the other is Ti
How come the magistrates who are responsible for criminal matters and are also responsible for the prosecution of crimes need to be reported to the court when dealing with powerful people who have committed evil deeds? If they are local officials, as you said, they go to the government to make the decision in everything, how can the officials handle it?
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Hanlin bachelors did not have any real power, but they were guaranteed to be of the third rank. This just offset the pressure Li Long created on Wang Shu and other young men by relying on the fourth rank to admonish the officials.
Looking at Li Long again, he waved his hand gently and responded unhurriedly, "Scholar Liang only knows one, but not the other. The Yan family is indeed a powerful local, and their ancestors have made great contributions to the country.
. Therefore, three princes have been born in the clan. Even if such a prominent clan makes a huge mistake, as long as they have not rebelled, the officials should protect them to some extent instead of handing them over to local officials.
Let’s just deal with it casually. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be like letting the heroes harm their own kind?!”
These words are much smarter than those of the officials who took action earlier.
It does not mention whether the crimes of the Yan family are true, nor does it mention whether Ding Wei and Han Qing have the power to bring the perpetrators to justice. Instead, it directly extends to how the court should treat the heroes.
Immediately, the expression on Zhao Heng's face changed as he was sitting behind the imperial court. Among the civil servants and generals who were sitting to perform the duel, several gray-haired old men all frowned. (Note: In the Song Dynasty, senior officials of third rank or above could sit down.
Participate in government affairs in front of the emperor.)
I remember that when these civil servants and generals were young, they risked their lives to follow Emperor Taizu and robbed the Chai family of orphans and widowed mothers. They also risked their lives to follow Emperor Taizong to open up new territories, not only for the sake of ennobling their wives and children, but also leaving their legacy behind.
Descendants?
When a family is big, which family might not have one or two bully dudes?
If someone who is a dandy is dealt with fairly and without any extrajudicial favor from the officials, wouldn’t all the blood and sweat of everyone have been wasted?
If we had known this earlier, why would we all be that evil person in vain?
"Doctor Li has such a sharp tongue!" Liang Hao had followed Zhang Qixian for many years. How could he not see the viciousness of Li Long's moves? He quickly raised his hand, pointed at the doctor's nose and shouted, "So you, a clear leader, are just so clear about the law."
?I only saw the Yan family and the three men, but I couldn't see how many people on Jingdong East Road were separated from their wives by his family? I just thought about letting the officials show extrajudicial favors after their meritorious deeds, but I didn't expect that doing so would
How many people will be disheartened by the imperial court!"
A few words were said with righteousness and righteousness, but in the court, it was difficult to arouse much resonance.
On non-dynasty days, those who can hang down in the palace to participate in court discussions are at least of the sixth rank. Even if they were born in a humble background, at this moment, they are closer to those who have achieved meritorious deeds, instead of still remembering that they were once ordinary people.
"Li is a pure man, but he knows that you can't do things just with passion!" Li Long suddenly had a chance of winning, smiled, and added calmly, "Scholar Liang is a man of iron bones and has the heart to ask for help for the people. Li Long
I admire you very much. However, Academician Liang, don’t forget that since the Han Dynasty, in all dynasties, the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats have ruled the world together. To maintain local peace, half of them need to rely on the local sages! If you want to do what Academician Liang said
That kind of equates common people with scholar-bureaucrats, unless the Qin system is restored. And the second generation of Qin Dynasty died soon, and thousands of years later, when the world mentions it, the word "violent" has not been forgotten!"
"You, you..." Liang Hao used to work as a judge behind Zhang Qixian and rarely had the opportunity to fight with others head-on. Now when he encountered Li Long quoting scriptures and talking nonsense, his reaction speed couldn't keep up.
When the officials present saw this, their morale was immediately boosted. They came out one after another and loudly echoed Li Long's fallacies.
Since the Han Dynasty, imperial power has been limited to the county seat. Most matters under the county are handled by the local sages, that is, wealthy families.
From this point of view, the wealthy and famous families are the cornerstone of the imperial court. The common people are just workers who bear taxes, labor and military service.
Liang Hao wanted to put the common people on an equal footing with the local sages. He was trying to restore the Qin system, with sinister intentions!
"Hmm -" Zhao Heng, who was sitting behind the court case, felt more and more uncomfortable as he listened. He couldn't help but snort in a low voice.
His temperament is a little weak, but he is far from being stupid. Therefore, without thinking carefully, you can tell that the officials headed by Li Long are trying their best to excuse the Yan family.
Although the hard-working officials headed by Liang Hao and Wang Shu were dedicated to the country, their strategies and skills were far inferior to Li Long. If the two sides continued to argue like this, the reversal of right and wrong would almost become a foregone conclusion.
After all, he was the Supreme Leader. Although Zhao Heng rarely punished officials in court, upon noticing that he was angry, the arrogance of the officials immediately became less arrogant than before.
Li Long, the admonishing doctor, did not dare to accuse Liang Hao of any more charges. After hesitating for a moment, he bowed to Zhao Heng and said, "I apologize, I did not deliberately compare the violent Qin Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. I just hope that
, the officials sent another mature and steady leader to Qingzhou to ease the situation. By the way, they would see if it was possible for Yang Xingyan to find his way back. In this way, on the one hand, the imperial troops could restore order on Jingdong East Road without any bloodshed. Secondly,
, we can also thoroughly investigate whether the Yang family has been wronged or wronged, so that after the world has made great achievements, we will know that the officials still remember the merits of their ancestors!"
"Brother, I think Dr. Li's words may not be without merit!" Without waiting for Zhao Heng's response, King Yong Zhao Yuanfen, who rarely expressed his attitude during court discussions, suddenly stood up and handed over his hands.
He is Zhao Heng's younger brother. He has always known how to advance and retreat, and he is very public-minded in his work. Therefore, he has earned the title of "Four Wise Kings" between the government and the public, and his words are always taken seriously by Zhao Heng.
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It was the same today. Hearing that he thought Li Long's words were reasonable, Zhao Heng immediately gave up the idea of scolding this person. He smiled and raised his hand gently, "Since the fourth brother said that Li Qing's words are advisable, then there must be something advisable.
It’s just...”
After a pause, his face showed a bit of unwillingness, "You can send someone to investigate the Yan family's crimes. Is it because there are some unfilial children in the family, or is it the whole family that has blackened their conscience. If it is the former, I will
You can show kindness to the Yan family outside the law. But Yang Xingyan was the first to murder Zhang Wengong and the second to raise an army to cause trouble. If I could easily allow him to turn around..."
"My brother also wishes to kill him with his own hands!" Zhao Yuanfen raised his hand again, filled with indignation, "It's just that he has led the army for many years and is considered a veteran general. Wang Qinruo and Ding Wei are both civil servants, and Han Qing is a new official.
I only have No. 100 as my personal entourage on hand. If the imperial court refuses to bear this tone and send someone to appease him as soon as possible, my younger brother is worried that Yang Xingyan will become big in Denglai and collude with the Chunyang Sect to serve as the vanguard of the Liao army!"
"Hiss——" Many civil and military personnel present took a breath of air-conditioning.
Looking at Zhao Heng, an official of the Song Dynasty, his face also turned livid.
When he was wandering in the sky just now, he was still dreaming about attacking Goryeo from the sea.
However, he did not expect that once Yang Xingyan captured Denglai and then colluded with the Liao army to invade from the sea, not only the east and west routes of Jingdong would be engulfed in the flames of war, but the Song troops on the east and west routes of Hebei would also be attacked from both sides!
"Brother Emperor, I know that doing this will bring disgrace to the court. However, it is a fact that there are no soldiers or generals on Jingdong East Road, and the Chunyang Sect is causing chaos." Zhao Yuanfen's face was also ugly, and he used
The voice full of reluctance continued to add. "I am not talented, so I am willing to go to Jingdong East Road to quell this disaster. If I succeed, Jingdong East Road will turn the crisis into safety. As for dealing with Yang Xingyan, it is better for the emperor to give him a noble position."
Position, raise him up first. If he can change his past, the emperor will no longer have to worry about him. If he refuses to repent, it will be easy for the emperor to kill him! "
"Fourth brother's advice is to seek for the country with age." Zhao Heng sighed and nodded lightly.
Regardless of whether Zhao Yuanfen's behavior today was motivated by public motives or had other motives. At least, what he said was right. At this moment, there are no soldiers or generals on Jingdong East Road.
That way, instead of watching Yang Xingyan smash Jingdong East Road to pieces and then dispatching troops to suppress the rebellion, it would be better to pretend to be confused and recruit him to peace!
Thinking of this, Zhao Heng sighed again and was about to announce his decision. However, from the corner of his eye, he saw Kou Zhun holding the wat board in his hands and sneering.
"Kou Qing, what do you think of what King Yong said earlier?" Zhao Heng suddenly became alert, turned his head to Kou Zhun (prime minister) who had just been promoted to Tongping Zhangshi last year, and asked with a frown.
Kou Laoxi was good at everything, but he didn't respect him as an official. Therefore, the relationship between the monarch and his ministers was not as harmonious as before.
However, at the critical moment, Zhao Heng still believed that with Kou Zhun's vision and ability, he could come up with a more reliable method. Moreover, after being unwilling to make a decision, Kou Zhun forced him to make a decision in front of the civil and military officials of the court.
Bring back the raw land.
Sure enough, Kou Zhun did not exceed his expectations. He immediately held the wat tablet in his hand and bowed slightly, "Since the officials have questions, I dare not not answer them. Whether it is King Yong or Dr. Li, their words are all reasonable.
However, they underestimated Wang Qinruo, and even more underestimated Ding Wei and Han Qing!"
"Huh? What does Kou Qing mean by this?" Zhao Heng was confused when he heard this, but then, there was a glimmer of hope in his heart, swaying gently.
Han Qing is one of his most promising ministers among the younger generation. Ding Wei is his favorite concubine Liu E, who recommended him as a pillar.
Since Kou Zhun said that they were underestimated, it means that the situation on Jingdong East Road may not be as urgent as King Yong and Li Long said. Maybe Ding and Han will join forces to bring disaster to Yang Xingyan
The scope should be limited to one of Denglai and Denglai, instead of letting the war spread to the entire Jingdong East Road!
"Kou Pingzhang, I wonder why I underestimated the three capable ministers? Can you explain it to me?" Zhao Yuanfen was also confused. This man was very well-educated and immediately called Kou Zhun now.
I have an official position, so I bowed down and asked.
Kou Zhun smiled slightly, and then shook his head slightly, "Your Highness King Yong, you don't have to be polite! In fact, I can't understand what Kou said. However, Kou believes that as long as you and I wait patiently for a few days, Jingdongdong will
There will be new news coming over the other side of the road!"
"Wait?" Anger flashed across Zhao Yuanfen's face.
"Just do nothing and just wait? Kou Pingzhang, aren't you afraid that the longer it is delayed, the worse the situation will become?" Li Long, who was not as well-mannered as Zhao Yuanfen, frowned and asked in a deep voice.
"It only takes two or three days. No matter how bad it is, how bad can it be?" Kou Zhun pinched the man with his eyelids and responded with a sneer, "Doctor Li should think about it. If Yang Xingyan rebels, there are serious people behind him.
Everyone supports it. And the evidence has been obtained. How are you going to explain it to them!"
"Kou Zhun, you, don't slander anyone!" Li Long was stabbed in the heart, and he suddenly became furious. He raised his finger and pointed at the bridge of Kou Zhun's nose, and growled in a low voice, "Li is plotting for the country and has a clear conscience. It's not like that."
Some people just want to protect their shortcomings!"
After the words fell, he quickly turned to Zhao Heng, ready to impeach Kou Zhun in court for shielding his confidants and wielding power to harm the country. Unexpectedly, before he could speak, the old eunuch Liu Chenggui suddenly rushed in from outside the Chui Gong Hall.
."Guan family, great victory, great victory!"
"Great victory?" Not only Zhao Heng was stunned, but the civil and military officials in the court all looked at this man with confused faces. They couldn't figure out which country the Song Dynasty had recently fought with and won a complete victory.
"Han Qing, who was on prison duty on Jingdong East Road, and with the support of Wang Qinruo, the strategic envoy, and Ding Wei, the transshipment envoy, attacked the rebel camp three nights ago." Liu Chenggui quickly stopped and reported loudly, "Kill the rebels."
Yang Xingyan, the leader of the army, Yang Yunqing, the judge of the southern Liao Dynasty, and 362 rebels under their command. The remaining rebels either surrendered or fled to the two prefectures of Lai, and turned the danger into safety!"