The eunuch reported outside the study that Xue Ji and Xuan Zeng were outside the palace asking for an audience.
"Let them in!"
Zhao Hong smiled slightly. He ascended the throne as a great treasure, and these two people obviously came to express their determination.
"Your Majesty, why do you need to see these monsters?"
In front of his students, Zhen Dexiu was not polite.
Why should Zhao Hong pay attention to Shi Miyuan's bastard and his children's in-laws?
"Mr. Zhen, I still say what I said. I will only arrest those who do evil. Xuan Zhen and Xue Ji are still useful. Zhen Gong, please forgive me."
Zhao Hong said with a smile, but his tone was firm.
Zhen Dexiu had no choice but to hand over his hands with a dark face, and stepped aside with Wei Liaoweng.
"I see your Majesty!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen were uneasy and bowed together.
No one knows the fate of Shi Miyuan's party members and Shi Miyuan's children and relatives.
"Two noble families, don't worry. The current situation is not controlled by anyone, and the past is wiped out. The Song Dynasty is troubled internally and externally, and everything is waiting for improvement. The two noble families are both in power, so they can serve the country well and share the worries with the army."
Knowing that there was nothing serious about these two people, Zhao Hong decided to be gentle and appease them.
These two people had been in the court for a long time and were familiar with government affairs. They were his assistants.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. However, I would like to express my true feelings to Your Majesty. I have never framed Zhongliang or killed anyone. Your Majesty knows this!"
Xuan Zhen knelt down and played with his face solemn.
"Your Majesty has clearly learned that under Shi Miyuan's rule, I was just a puppet on strings and never harmed anyone. Thank you for your grace!"
The same goes for Xue Ji, who played tremblingly.
Zhao Hong's words made the two of them feel relieved.
The new emperor can forgive even Zhao Guicheng, an accomplice of rebellion, and people like himself who are outsiders and unaware should not deliberately make things difficult.
Zhao Hong nodded slightly and lowered his head in thought.
He originally wanted Zhen Dexiu to be the prime minister and Xue Ji to be the privy envoy, but the rumors among the people made him hesitant.
The master of Zhendexiu Neo-Confucianism regards "righteousness and sincerity" as the most important thing, but in practice it is much worse. There is also an allusion in history that "drinking water from the West Lake brings peace to the world". It can be seen that the government affairs that show true virtue and economic and people's livelihood have not made much achievements.
On the contrary, Xuan Zhen and Xue Ji have been in court for a long time, and they have to be more comfortable in using them.
Based on Zhen Dexiu's merits, it should be a good choice to be in charge of the Ministry of Revenue and serve as the minister of power at the moment.
Zhao Hong pondered and hesitated. Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen became suspicious again. They looked at each other and separated.
"Your Majesty, the court has just been appointed, the late emperor has recently passed away, and your majesty has just ascended the throne. I am willing to destroy the family to relieve the difficulties and donate 50,000 yuan to help your majesty tide over the difficulties. Please don't refuse!"
"Like Duke Xue, I am willing to spend all my wealth to help your majesty!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen spoke one after another, which made Zhao Hong, who had just come out of his meditation, couldn't help but be stunned.
Is this considered as submitting a certificate of honor, or are you afraid that you will settle the score later?
"Xue Gong, Xuan Gong, are you telling the truth?"
Wei Liaoweng saw that Zhao Hong was confused and asked quickly.
By accident, the emperor obtained a batch of internal funds, and he was able to reward his ministers.
"Your Majesty, two gentlemen, how dare we talk nonsense in front of the Emperor? I and Duke Xuan are sincere, and please your Majesty never refuse!"
Xue Ji, white-haired, said solemnly.
They kept arguing with Shi Miyuan, and they were still confused and criticized. If the emperor did not accept their "donation", they would be uneasy.
"Two gentlemen, thank you very much!"
Zhao Hong nodded and followed the trend.
Indeed, there are many places where he needs money.
"You two gentlemen, please get up. The treasury is empty, but you have helped a lot, and I will remember it in my heart. From now on, everyone will perform their duties, and it will be easy for them to do their jobs."
One hundred thousand dollars, this is really an unexpected gain.
Wei Liaoweng and Zhen Dexiu looked at each other, slightly embarrassed.
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen each donated 50,000 yuan. Do they want to express their gratitude?
"Your Majesty, I have something to do. Please don't be offended if I go to Your Majesty."
Wei Liao and Weng were making plans, and Xuan Zeng forced himself to play.
"Xuan Qing, I am not a foolish king, let alone a tyrant. I just tell you what I have to say."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xuan Zeng knelt on the ground again and played bitterly.
"Your Majesty, Shi Miyuan is insane and has committed an unpardonable crime. However, his father and his son were abused by jailers and prisoners in prison and were beaten with bruises all over their bodies. Firstly, I am worried that they will not survive a typical Mingzheng day, and secondly, I am worried that some people will say that Your Majesty is carrying Private revenge is detrimental to the hearing of the Holy Spirit. Third, the court has its own laws and regulations, and lynching cannot be abused. Your Majesty, think twice, Your Majesty forgives me!"
Xuan Zeng kowtowed repeatedly, and Zhen Dexiu immediately roared out.
"Xuan Zeng, you are so brave! Shi Miyuan is a rebellious minister and a traitor. All our people in the Song Dynasty would like to eat their flesh, sleep on their skin and knock their bones. Under Shi Miyuan's lustful power, many unjust souls have died. Your Majesty's severe punishment is in line with the people of the world. , How can lynching be abused? How can it harm the hearing of the saints? "
Zhen Dexiu glared angrily and saliva flew everywhere, while Xuan Zhen just kowtowed and fell to the ground.
"Everyone pushed down the wall, and the monkeys scattered when the tree fell. Xuanqing and Shi Miyuan are sons and daughters, and it is human nature to feel pity. It is not easy to plead for him at this time!"
Shi Miyuan was beaten by a group of people in prison, which was unexpected.
Dali Temple Qing Chen Duanchang and Shaoqing Xu Xuan, these two bastard old men, why did they lock Shi Miyuan with the prisoner? Isn't this an obvious attempt to cause harm?
"Your Majesty, Wu Jing, the Yin of Lin'an Prefecture, Chen Duanchang, the Minister of Dali Temple, and Xu Xuan, the Young Minister of Dali Temple, are waiting for orders outside the study."
"Just in time, let them all come in."
As a new king and an old minister, Zhao Hong immediately cheered up.
Wu Jing, the Yin of Lin'an Prefecture, Chen Duanchang, the minister of Dali Temple, and Xu Xuan, the young minister of Dali Temple, came in and kowtowed to Zhao Hong together.
"Get up! We have already formed two tables of mahjong!"
Zhao Hong laughed and asked everyone to get up. He thought for a moment and then said:
"Xuan Zhen, you are right. The imperial court has its own laws and regulations and cannot act arbitrarily. Dali Temple must protect the personal safety of Shi Miyuan and his son, keep them in isolation, and do not abuse them. Violators will be punished."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"
Xuanzangshan shouted long live, and after kneeling down, he got up and stood aside.
Xu Xuan and Chen Duanchang received the order, feeling a little unwilling.
Just letting Shi Miyuan go like this, the new emperor is really kind and generous.
"Wu Jing, you are still the governor of Lin'an and the pacifier of western Zhejiang. Chen Duanchang resigned from the post of minister of Dali Temple and became the censor Zhongcheng. Xu Xuan was promoted to minister of Dali Temple. Now that the court has been established, everyone should be happy with their work."
Zhao Hong glanced at Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen and already had a plan in mind.
"Xue Qing and Xuan Qing will stay in their original positions for the time being. I will consider them before assigning them important responsibilities."
Zhao Hong nodded secretly. This Xuan Zhen was not afraid of being implicated, which was beyond his expectation. This person also has a sense of blood and benevolence.
Everyone worshiped together, shouting "long live the mountain", which made them feel comfortable.
Either safe and sound, or promoted and made rich, everyone gets what they want.
Zhen Dexiu's face turned pale and he snorted coldly.
If the emperor hadn't announced the decree in person, he would have really scolded Xuan Zhen and Xue Ji.
Wei Liaoweng looked at Zhao Hong, his eyes shining.
The order in the court has been smoothly transitioned and restored, which is evident in the new emperor's methods.
The new emperor said that he would be entrusted with an important task, but what kind of assignment was it?
"Xue Qing, for the funeral of the late emperor, you, the Wuling envoy, have been working hard up and down."
Xue Ji organized the funeral in an orderly manner so as not to distract him, which shows that this person is capable and not useless.
"It is my duty as an old minister to share His Majesty's worries!"
One day I will ascend the throne as emperor, and Xue Qing will be prime minister.
The words Zhao Hong said flashed through Xue Ji's mind subconsciously.
"I have some thoughts about the late emperor's funeral. All the members of your family should listen to it."
Zhao Hong looked at everyone seriously.
Emperors of the Song Dynasty did not build mausoleums during their lifetimes, but began building them after their deaths, so the entire funeral took a long time. But Zhao Hong didn't want this.
I have been busy with funerals all day, why don’t I have to do state affairs?
"The funeral of the late emperor should not be extravagant. Keep everything as simple as possible. This is also in line with the late emperor's way of governing the country by doing nothing."
Zhao Hong's words made several ministers look at each other in confusion, unable to understand what he meant.
"I will work hard to make the Song Dynasty rich and powerful, and restore the Central Plains in more than ten years. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Your Majesty is saying that simplicity now is for the convenience of spiritual relocation in the future?"
Xuan Zhen reacted quickly and blurted out.
"Exactly!"
Zhao Hong nodded, his face solemn.
Restoring the Central Plains, Wang Shibeiding, this is his dream and his responsibility. Otherwise, wouldn't this emperor be boring?
In the imperial study, all the ministers were speechless.
The Song Dynasty had been traveling south for nearly a hundred years, but Wang Shi had never regained any lost territory. It took more than ten years to restore the Central Plains. Where did Zhao Hong get his confidence?
"I will not joke about the funeral and bones of the late emperor. Let's wait and see about our ten-year appointment."
Ten years is enough time for him to waste time.
If there is no improvement in ten years, then the Song Dynasty should also die.
"The funeral of the late emperor will be kept simple. I obey the decree!"
"I obey the decree!"
Several ministers received the decree together.
The emperor has said this, why should they object? Anyway, it is not their ancestors who are buried.
"Xue Qing, Xuan Qing, Zhen Gong and Wei Gong are going to arrest the remnant party members who have finished Shi Miyuan. The two Qing families might as well go together to check for leaks and fill in the gaps, sort out the good from the bad, so that the court can settle down as soon as possible and I can feel at ease. .”
"I obey the decree!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen's faces turned red and they quickly accepted the order.
The new emperor said this because he regarded them as his own.
"Several ministers asked Feng Shu and Li Tang to go with the Imperial Guards from the Palace Front Division. Dali Temple and Lin'an Mansion will assist in the arrest, maintain order, appease the people, and avoid causing riots."
Zhao Hong warned seriously.
"I'll take my leave."
Zhen Dexiu, Xue Ji and others bowed respectfully and retreated.
Zhao Hong looked at the backs of several people leaving and smiled to himself.
Just after he ascended the throne, he also learned to pretend to be mysterious and serious.
The new monarch and the old ministers must let fresh blood come in and make the Great Song Dynasty completely come alive.
"Your Majesty, Hu Ju, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and the ruling minister, is kneeling outside the palace and donated 80,000 yuan. He said that he was guilty of a serious crime. He sold his property and begged for your majesty's forgiveness."
Not long after Zhen Dexiu and others left, Dong Songchen came in and reported softly.
"This Hu Ju is a very cunning person. What does he think of me?"
Zhao Hong shook his head gently.
Eighty thousand strings! This Hu Ju is such a big deal!
"Your Majesty, Hu Ju is greedy and has a bad official reputation. However, there are very few officials in the court who are not greedy. Your Majesty will make your own decision."
Dong Songchen whispered, and Zhao Hong's brows furrowed again unconsciously.
Military academies can only strengthen their troops, and if they want to govern benevolently, they can only fight against corruption.
Military officers are not afraid of death, and civil servants do not love money. Yue Wumu's words are penetrating and penetrating, and they are extremely insightful.
"Collect his donation and let him go back. Tell him that he is good and I believe in him."
Dong Songchen had no choice but to retreat.
Zhao Hong stood up and walked to the window. The plum trees in the courtyard were in full bloom, and the fragrance was lingering.
In terms of military affairs and political affairs, the Song Dynasty needed a major reform to survive. If you still stick to the old ways, you will be doomed.
