"Then it's mainly income from business." Han Qi shook his head and said: "The family has flourished for nearly a hundred years and has many businesses. Naturally, it is not comparable."
"Hmph!" Bao Zheng snorted angrily and wanted to argue with Han Qi, but he heard the official cough slightly and seemed to be about to speak, so he had to shut up.
"Discussing disarmament means discussing disarmament." Sure enough, Zhao Zhen slowly said in a voice: "Don't go too far."
"Your Majesty, I dare to speak frankly," Bao Zheng disagreed: "In fact, the reason why disarmament is so difficult is that it is essentially a political issue. The civil administration of our Song Dynasty seemed to be fairly clear, but the army was full of chaos.
, ** is happening! The minister looked at the account books of the Du branch and learned that the monthly payment for the border troops in the country amounted to 1.5 million. For these 1.5 million people, the imperial court provided food, shelter, and shelter.
Wearing clothes, covering weapons and equipment, and spending 50 taels of military pay every year. More than 70% of the country's expenditures are spent here. Even if only 10% is empty, there are still millions of taels of silver that have been embezzled by those silverfish.
Got it!"
"The civil servants have a good plan and let the military officers be greedy and take free money, while they hide behind and show their piety and act like upright officials!" Bao Zheng did not look at Zhao Zhen's face and said to himself: "Of course
, eat others' short-sightedness, and at this time you have to help them, hindering and hindering disarmament! In order to be able to eat it comfortably and with peace of mind!"
"That's enough!" Han Qi shouted angrily: "Ms. Bao, you are the only honest official in this world. We are all corrupt officials. We don't know how to be corrupt, but we are also corrupt in a roundabout way, right!" He said and held a fist towards Zhao Zhen.
He said: "Your Majesty, I sincerely ask you to investigate this matter thoroughly and restore the innocence of all officials! If it is true, please punish this old man for slandering all the officials!"
"Okay..." Zhao Zhen sighed softly, and first comforted Bao Zheng and said: "There must be a reason for everything to come out of nowhere. I believe what Bao Qing's family said is definitely not false. The law is enforced by people, and officials cannot govern clearly. This is not true.
There’s a way.”
"Your Majesty is wise. It is urgent to punish the traitors and reform the officialdom!" Bao Zheng was greatly encouraged and said: "I have the courage to ask for help to plow the court and clean holes for Your Majesty. Dig out all the silverfish!"
"Hey..." Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "Renovating the official system is an extremely difficult article to do. If you use strong medicine, there will be trouble. So you have to take it slow, start from the easy place, and get things done safely.
"As he spoke, he looked at Bao Zheng with a smile and said, "Besides, it can't be said to be imminent, right? There are no external dangers or civil strife at the moment, so why not take it easy?"
Bao Zheng felt a chill in his heart after hearing this. Han Qi remained expressionless, but his demeanor became increasingly calm.
In the room, Fu Bi sighed secretly... Han Qi is so intelligent. Although Lao Bao is also very sensible, he is still inferior to him after all. Why do you think Mr. Han dares to defend himself in front of the king?
General? Isn't he afraid that the officials will think that he is forming a clique for personal gain? He is not afraid, because he is the privy envoy. He is in charge of the world's military affairs and speaks for the generals. But the most important thing is that he has seen clearly that the officials do not want to cause more trouble.
, so I boldly put out the fire.
It is said that the two prime ministers of Fu and Han do not form cliques or seek selfish interests. He, Fu Yanguo, really does not form cliques and pursues selfish interests in these years. However, Han Qi has pretended to be a good person and protected this and that. I don’t know how many ministers have committed crimes.
, were all saved by him! It’s ridiculous that some people think that only by collaborating and forming cliques can they form cliques for personal gain. Little did they know that with such a protection, the people who were protected would be deeply grateful and they would become his Xianggong Han’s people with all their hearts!
Just like this, where should we put the country and the country? Fu Bi's hands and feet went cold when he thought of this, and he became more and more envious of the concerted efforts of Wen Xianggong and Pang Xianggong...
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"Fu Aiqing, please continue." The topic that was originally going off the rails was brought back by the officials, and the scope of discussion was limited to disarmament.
"Yes." Fu Bi composed himself and whispered in a low voice: "The so-called reduction of quotas without reducing troops means that the existing officers and soldiers will not move, and only the water in the establishment will be squeezed out. If a vacancy is found, it will only be written off.
, and those responsible will not be held responsible. But in the future, they will be paid according to the actual amount, and military supplies will be allocated in full." After a pause, he explained: "This method will not affect the majority of soldiers and lower-level officers and soldiers, and there will be no big trouble. And those who eat
The officers who were free of charge have been exploiting the situation for decades. Several generations have become so fat that even their great-grandchildren have been squandering it. Now that the imperial court is letting things go, they should be content."
"What if you are still not satisfied?" Zhao Zhen asked.
"Stubborn people," Fu Bi's eyes turned cold, and he spat out three words from between his teeth: "Kill, no, pardon!"
Compromise is just a way to win space under various constraints. Do you think I, Fu Bi, am a vegetarian?!
The usually gentle prime minister suddenly became angry, and the hall suddenly fell silent, and no one challenged his authority.
Even Han Qi slowly lowered his eyelids, obviously this was an agreement reached long ago.
After Zhao Zhen thought about it carefully, he felt that this was a good idea. These days, the Imperial City Division kept reporting, saying that the number of fights, murders, robberies, and arson cases in the capital were several times the usual number. The people's morale was extremely unstable, and it seemed that there were still people there.
Secretly collaborating... He is really worried that disarmament will cause catastrophe!
For the imperial court, the method of reducing quotas has the same effect as disarmament. It can reduce expenditures, and will not affect the jobs of middle- and low-level officers and soldiers. Their families will naturally stop causing trouble... Presumably, once this strategy is announced, Beijing will
The public security will be much better.
However, as Bao Zheng said, the vacant positions are the jobs of the generals, and behind them are the profits of the officials. How can they be reduced if they want? Zhao Zhen suddenly returned to seven years ago, when Di Qing was on Guangnan West Road.
The thirty heads chopped off, under the cover of the war, destroyed the jobs of the Lingnan generals, but also caused Di Qing to be attacked by a group a few years later, and he was almost forced to death.
This matter is still extremely dangerous! Zhao Zhen weighed the weight and looked at the ministers: "Although it is said that to clear the vacancies, all it takes is to nod at the roster, but this has been going on for many years, and it is difficult to solve it.
It’s not easy…”
"Yes." Fu Bi nodded and said solemnly: "I ask the old minister to take charge of the task and take all the responsibilities. I am the only one who asks!"
"My lord, please don't overstep your authority," Bao Zheng stood up and said, "This is the matter of the Third Division, and it should be handled by the Third Division!"
"The issue of troop levels belongs to the Privy Council." Han Qi also stood up and said, "I sincerely ask you to take on this important responsibility!"
"Okay, don't argue anymore." Zhao Zhen shook his head and said warmly: "This is a hateful thing. How many more years can you be an official? You have to think about your children and grandchildren, right?"
"Your Majesty..." the voices of the three ministers trembled. The official was a merciful king who really considered his subjects.
"Needless to say." Zhao Zhen said softly: "I have thought about it a lot. The most suitable candidates are these guys..." As he said that, he turned his eyes to Zhao Zongshi, Zhao Zongji, Zhao Zongyou and Zhao Zonge who were standing beside him.
and Zhao Conggu.
The five people were in a mess at that time. I don’t know if this counts as being shot while lying down...even though they were standing.
"Haven't you been shouting recently that you want to practice like Ji'er?" Zhao Zhen's smile was kind and meaningful. It seemed to have a touch of sarcasm, and he said: "This is the best experience. You are the only ones.
I will be a prince even in the future, who in the Song Dynasty would dare to touch you?"
Several people groaned, Damn, this is an offence that could lead to death...
"If you want to take on greater responsibilities in the future," Zhao Zhen said in a deep voice, "you have to show your sense of responsibility, do your job honestly regardless of slander, and let others see your ability!"
This specious bewitchment scratched the itch of several boys, and each of them became so excited that they dared to brave the dangers of swords and fire!
"My child is willing to go!"
"My child obeys!"
"The child will certainly live up to His Majesty's expectations!"
Seeing all five eldest sons jumping out to challenge, the expressions on the faces of the princes were extremely exciting... Is this probably the official's revenge? I asked you to get on the pole and be my sons. Then don't blame me for treating you like my grandsons! I'll use you as a disabled person.
You are unlucky, there are many who want to be my sons anyway.
"Your Majesty, please think twice." Han Qi immediately reacted and admonished: "Although these young princes are brave, the matter is serious and may lead to chaos. I sincerely ask you to let mature and capable ministers
Let's take the lead. The young princes should start with small things and slowly gain experience..."
The young princes wish they could hug Mr. Han and kiss him, he is my own grandfather...
Fu Bi and Bao Zheng also persuaded him to replace him.
Zhao Zhen was unmoved and said: "I have confidence in them, do you?"
"Yes!" several young princes shouted together.
"That's good." Zhao Zhen nodded and said with a smile: "The worries of the husbands are reasonable. Let's do this. You can provide them with capable helpers, that's it."
"..." The gentlemen were about to say anything, but Zhao Zhen waved his hands and said, "Let's stop here today. I'm a little tired."
"Yes, I will take my leave..."
"My child, please leave..."
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After the ministers retreated, Zhao Zhen was silent for a long time. After a while, he raised his head and asked, "Old Hu, what did the imperial doctors say yesterday?"
"In response to the official report, Imperial Physicians Feng and Zhou, as well as Mrs. Qian who was invited from outside the palace, unanimously diagnosed that..." Hu Yandui said softly: "Among the three pregnant ladies, two of them are pregnant.
It must be Longzi."
"Seriously?" Zhao Zhen said worriedly.
"That's indeed what he said." Hu Yandui whispered.
"Ah..." Zhao Zhen breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Let me tell you, how could I always be a daughter?" He said with a relieved smile: "This time, I finally changed my feng shui."
There was no smile on Hu Yandui's face. He opened his mouth but stopped talking.
"What do you want to say?" Zhao Zhen looked at him and asked.
"No, it's nothing..." Hu Yandui stammered: "I just heard that this kind of thing cannot grow before it is born, otherwise..."
"What a joke, how can I be so ignorant?" Zhao Zhen said with a loud laugh.
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