Zhao Xu had a clear understanding of Sima Guang and the old party factions headed by him.
These scholar-bureaucrats were all standing on the shore of the Jiayou era, looking at the historical trend of rolling forward, feeling uncomfortable and unable to adapt, or people whose interests were seriously damaged.
After Zhao Xu came to the throne, he abolished the Market Change Law and the Ma Bao Law, which caused their most dissatisfaction, and at the same time asked Han Jiang to return to adjust the Service Law, the Young Crops Law, the Bao Jia Law, etc.
It is to alleviate the dissatisfaction of these people.
In fact, it is also clearing the obstacles for continued reform!
After studying abroad for ten years in Modern Times, Zhao Xu has clearly understood the fact that the bureaucratic monopoly economy is a dead end!
This is especially true in the bureaucratic monopoly economy under the Song Dynasty system!
It is the true saying that "grievances accrue to the top, and benefits accrue to the bottom".
Take the Market Change Law as an example. After all these years, who has pocketed most of the money made by the Market Change Law?
Of the three million guanli, can one million guans be put into Zhao Guan's own pile storage?
Zhao Xu felt suspended!
Three million strings, you don’t necessarily want to give me one million strings?
Do you want me to fight the thunder for them?
Do I look like a fool?
Just give it up!
This is mostly the case for other repealed laws.
There aren't many benefits, and it's also a source of embarrassment.
But Zhao Xu was unwilling to change the rest.
This is because, as an emperor, he will naturally maintain the foundation of his rule.
Wang Anshi's new laws and theories are the foundation of the current rule of the Song Dynasty.
It is also because Zhao Xu has already seen the appearance of the sea, so naturally he will no longer miss the small pond in front of his home.
The so-called rule of three generations advocated and touted by Confucianism.
How can it compare with the material abundance brought about by the great development of industry and commerce in modern times?
Not to mention, the so-called rule of three generations is actually just an utopia made up by people.
Doesn't exist at all!
But modern society actually exists.
Therefore, what Sima Guang said actually played into Zhao Xu's hands!
He was worried that he would not have the chance to promote the system reform of the Song Dynasty - everyone, see, it was not me who wanted to do it, it was Sima Guang who persuaded me to do it!
So, Zhao Xu said: "What Mr. Sima said is so shocking!"
Sima Guang smiled.
"It's just that the emperor's teachings also made me think deeply!"
"Huang Kao said: Benevolence is why you love others! This Mencius said: The principle of a gentleman staying away from the cook!"
"Therefore, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty took the punishment test, spared the common people from excessive prisons, his virtue spread all over the world, and his beauty extended to birds and beasts. This was the rule of Zhenguan!"
When it comes to political correctness, not only ministers can say it, but the emperor can also say it!
Sima Guang's expression paused.
He organized his language and was about to speak again.
Zhao Xu had already spoken before him: "Therefore, Huang Kao has personally interviewed prisoners in Beijing several times and ordered you to review..."
"I was supposed to follow the emperor's policy and personally record the prisoners in order to make a big decision! However, I am young and don't know about punishment and prison..."
"Today I heard what Sima Gong wrote and saw so many unjust cases... I feel very ashamed!"
Saying this, Zhao Xu had already stood up, walked to the front of the palace, and bowed to Sima Guang: "If you don't give up, I want to entrust you with the Ministry of Punishment and the affairs of Dali Temple!"
"With public talents, we can clear prisons and redress injustices, and speak out for the people of the world..."
Sima Guang and everyone were dumbfounded.
He went to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple to clear up unjust cases?
But he has never been a prison judge in his life.
Now ask him to go to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple?
He swallowed, and the horrific memory of Chenzhou came to mind.
However, the emperor personally handed him over and entrusted him with the affairs of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.
Can he refuse?
Of course you can!
Because before him, Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo had rejected similar appointments.
The reason is easy to find - is this a country that treats Confucian ministers well?
I am not an ordinary scholar-bureaucrat!
Sir, my energy should be put into more important places - such as national affairs!
It is an insult to me to entrust this trivial and complicated matter to me, which is only done by the swordsmen and writers!
However, his previous reputation was so high.
Moreover, after all, Sima Guang's face was not as good as that of Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi, and he could openly rely on his old age to act in front of the emperor.
So Sima Guang could only stand up and bow to him: "Your Majesty entrusts me to obey you respectfully!"
"It's just that... I'm old and old, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to fulfill His Majesty's entrustment!"
This is the truth, and it is also the patch he made in advance.
Sima Guang already knew very well that if he really went to Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment, he would face mountains of documents and extremely complicated cases.
I'm afraid that all the energy will be lost, and I will be in a hurry, or even make mistakes.
Therefore, Sima Guang could only shake people.
"I respectfully request your Majesty to appoint three or five ministers to assist me..."
Zhao Xu smiled and nodded: "This is natural. After discussing with my mother-in-law, my mother-in-law, and the ministers in the palace, I will appoint several ministers to assist Sima Gong in clearing the prison and solving the case!"
This is exactly what Zhao Xu wants.
Sima Guang started the process, and the rest was not up to him.
Look, everyone!
This is Sima Gong’s suggestion!
I humbly accept the advice and obey it! Whoever wants to object, please go and convince Sima Gong first?
What? Mr. Sima has unfortunately passed away?!
Alas! Then there is nothing we can do.
This is the best use of Sima Guang.
He is a shield, a wall of sighs that makes the extreme elements of the old party helpless and furious.
Speaking of which, Zhao Xu learned this trick from Liu Zhi, Wang Zhen and others.
It's just that in his previous life, Liu Zhi, Wang Zhan and others used Sima Guang as a cover and banner to resist attacks on them after Sima Guang's death - if anyone accused them, they would take Sima Guang out. Flag of light.
…
When Sima Guang left Chongzheng Hall.
His brain was still a little buzzing.
He didn't quite understand how this matter had become like this.
Wasn't it planned to use those few cases to overturn Wang Anshi's idea of cautious punishment and restore the laws of the Jiayou era?
What's going on now?
Why does it seem that things have evolved into a situation where I, Sima Junshi, may be asked to repair Wang Jiefu's criminal system?
I am going to become like Uncle Lu Hui?
However, this is the only thing he can do!
"It seems that we can only slowly accumulate strength in the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple first, and then slowly think of ways to persuade the officials...at least to get the officials to agree to restore Jiayou's administration!"
In his opinion, this matter is not difficult.
Because that young official had always had a good impression of Jiayou's administration.
Just now in the palace, I mentioned the late emperor's benevolent and virtuous government.
But he also expressed his longing for Jiayou's government.
Therefore, there is great potential for this matter!
Thinking of these, Sima Guang cheered up again!
He raised his head and walked out of the palace, but halfway there, he suddenly remembered something: "Oops! I forgot to recommend talents to Your Majesty."
but……
"Let's talk about this again in front of you in two days' time!" Sima Guang thought.
…
Zhao Xu strolled on the way to Baoci Palace.
There was a smile on his lips.
Sima Guang went to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple. For him, it was like eating one fish out of another.
First of all, once Sima Guang went to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, his energy would be completely tied up in the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.
In this way, Sima Guang would not be able to cause chaos in the capital.
At least, he cannot react in time to many things that are about to happen.
Secondly, Zhao Xu knew very well that Sima Guang's physical condition would definitely not last long.
Once he falls ill, Zhao Xu can send people to pick peaches.
Finally, Sima Guang was still a precedent-setting person.
According to the system of the Song Dynasty, as long as a precedent is set for anything, it is possible to form a coherent system.
In other words, in the future, Zhao Xu can follow the rules and let the chief ministers take charge of certain things.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xu's smile became even stronger.
In today's capital, is there a better tool man than Sima Guang?
there is none left!
When Zhao Xu came to Baoci Palace, the two palaces were also waiting for him.
After Zhao Xu explained the details of summoning Sima Guang today, he then showed the two palaces the files sent by Sima Guang.
After reading it, both palaces were satisfied with the decision made by Zhao Xu.
Especially the Empress Dowager, who touched Zhao Xu's head with joy and said to the Empress Dowager: "Mother, Sixth Brother is now more and more organized in handling national affairs!"
"If the late emperor knew, he would be extremely pleased!"
The Empress Dowager nodded: "What the Empress Dowager said is true. In a few years, when the official family gets married, I can retire to the harem with the Empress Dowager and live a long life!"
This is the first time she has made it clear when she will return to power - her wedding!
After hearing this, Empress Dowager Xiang immediately said: "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming Bride thinks so too!"
In fact, in her heart, she didn't want to wait until the wedding.
Because even according to the official age announced by the royal family, he is only eleven years old.
In ancient times, a man was considered an adult only when he was crowned sixteen years old and could get married and start a career.
In other words, Sixth Brother will have another five years!
Queen Mother Xiang cannot wait that long!
However, the Empress Dowager finally relented under the constant persuasion of herself and her concubines.
Naturally, she won't rush to get it done in one step.
You can persuade her slowly, and as Sixth Brother grows up day by day, I believe that the Empress Dowager will change her mind!
After all, this is not the time for Zhang Xianming to draw his curtains solemnly during the Tiansheng years.
Whether in the court or in the palace.
None of them have the foundation that Zhang Xianming had when he bowed his head solemnly!
Empress Dowager Xiang even doubted that she would wait until the emperor thought he had grown up in the eyes of his ministers.
They would naturally use force inside and outside the government to force her and the Empress Dowager to return to power.
Thinking of this, he asked the Queen Mother: "Sixth brother, Sima Gong goes to the Ministry of Punishment, and Dali Temple is in charge of prison cases... Who is better to send to assist?"
Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "I don't know much about ministers who are good at punishing names..."
"I don't know, Queen Mother, Mother-in-law, have you ever heard that the ministers in the court are good at punishing people with names?"
How do the two palaces know this?
Zhao Xu looked at it and said: "Then we can only let the officials in the capital gather to discuss it and recommend it!"
The Empress Dowager said: "Then let the officials in the capital gather for discussion!"
In fact, neither she nor the Empress Dowager Xiang cared much about the cases reported by Sima Guang - how could the aloof Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager empathize with the common people?
But now, God has warned them that they have to clean up the unjust cases in prison.
Zhao Xu couldn't help laughing in his heart.
In the capital, the New Party still dominates!
So the result of the meeting can be imagined!
This is also a system of size.
Wait for another chapter!
Well, there will be four chapters of compensation tomorrow!
Today is the last day of September. If you have any remaining monthly passes, please give some. Although I still owe Chapter 40 monthly pass debts, although the updates in the past two days have been very poor, and although there are no monthly pass updates this month.
