After asking about things in Huaidong, Zhao Hong returned to the northwest border. That was the place that had always worried him.
"Gentlemen, how is the Shukou border fortress?"
The three major war zones of the Southern Song Dynasty were Shukou, Jinghu, and Huaidong. Jinghu Lake is completely opposite the Jin Kingdom across the Huaihe River. The new emperor of the Jin Dynasty, Wanyan Shouxu, ascended the throne, and the Song and Jin Dynasties were in peace. Huaidong and Shandong are close to each other, and Li is completely entrenched. It is so smoky and chaotic that it can only be regarded as spending money to buy peace.
Only Shukou belongs to the end of northern Sichuan and borders the Kingdom of Jin. After the Song-Jin War in 1967, the Shukou Pass was completely destroyed by the Jin army, and the defense was ineffective.
According to the trend of history, the Mongolian army went south and Shukou was brutally poisoned in only about two years. This is what makes Zhao Hong so anxious.
If we don't make arrangements, we will only be beaten when the time comes.
"Your Majesty, the Shukou Frontier Fortress is riddled with holes. It will probably take several years to repair it."
Sure enough, Xuan Zhen's face was full of sorrow and his voice was astringent.
How many years of effort?
Zhao Hong shook his head gently.
It will take several years to repair, but I am afraid we can’t wait any longer.
"Your Majesty, this is the list of officials from Shi Miyuan's party who were dealt with by Dali Temple. The evidence of their crimes is conclusive and cannot be evaded. Your Majesty, please review it."
Xue Ji took the memorial and handed it over tremblingly.
Zhao Hong took the memorial from Dong Songchen and read it carefully.
"Liang Chengda, framed the ministers, took advantage of others' property, took away all official positions, and was imprisoned and exiled in Chaozhou..."
"Wang Yu, he was framed by rumors and killed innocent people... He took away all his official positions and was imprisoned and exiled to Ruizhou."
"Shengzhang, invaded and gathered, did not know how to observe discipline, his leaders were stubborn, he was obsessed with the country, he rejected all the wise men, he was seized of the official position, imprisoned, and exiled to Qiongzhou."
Zhao Hong looked at them one by one and found that almost all of them were members of Shi Miyuan's party, and they were extremely evil people.
"Where's Zhao Rushu? Why don't you see his name?"
Zhao Hong suddenly remembered Zhao Rushu, the treacherous minister of the clan. With his ugly face, he actually held the position of Minister of Justice. Isn’t this making the world laugh?
As a clan member of the Song Dynasty, he was willing to fall into disgrace and followed Shi Miyuan to frame Zhongliang and stir up trouble. How can such a person have the dignity to live in this world?
"Your Majesty, Zhao Rushu has retired and is willing to retire and return to his hometown to take care of himself."
Xue Ji said cautiously with an apologetic smile on his face.
"It's easy for this old boy! He talks sweetly but betrays his secret. He is full of evil. Such a person in a high position is a disgrace to our Song Dynasty court! Check it out for me. Check it out. If this thief has committed any crime, Punish severely according to law!”
Zhao Hong scolded with a dark face and angrily threw the memorial handed over by Xue Ji on the table.
"I obey the decree!"
Xue Ji and others looked at each other, awkwardly accepting the order.
Zhao Hong's words sounded like he was scolding them.
"Xue Xiang, these people mentioned in the memorial should be dealt with according to the wishes of you ruling ministers. Deal with it impartially and do not implicate innocent people."
Zhao Hong sat down and drank several large gulps of tea, and the tightness in his chest slowly disappeared.
"Your Majesty, Shi Miyuan's family, including his wives, concubines and children, his brother Shi Mijian, his nephews Shi Songzhi, Shi Yanzhi and dozens of others, as well as dozens of descendants such as Zheng Qingzhi, Yu Tianci, Cheng Mi and others, are here. I kowtow to His Majesty for your forgiveness outside Hening Gate."
Xue Ji played carefully again.
Shi Miyuan conspired to rebel. The Shi family only arrested Shi Miyuan and the second son Shi Zhaizhi who participated in the matter, and confiscated their family property. Even Shi Miyuan's wife, Pan, was only deprived of their official title and the family was demoted to commoners without questioning.
Zhao Hong's move was already a great favor from the emperor, not to mention the nine clans, and even his wives and concubines were not harmed.
Of course, this is also because other members of the Shi family did not know about it. Otherwise, the case-handling officials at Dali Temple who hated Shi Miyuan would not be merciful.
"Your Majesty, Shi Miyuan's younger brother, Shi Mijian, the Fujian Road Transport Envoy, reported that he is old and frail and cannot fulfill his duties as king. He is willing to beg for his bones and return home. He has made up his mind. Please grant your permission."
Xuan Zhen presented Shi Mijian's memorial. Zhao Hong looked at it and nodded lightly.
"Let Shi Mijian become an official with dignity and dignity. All the descendants of the Shi family can be officials in peace and contentment. As for thanking you, I will not go to avoid embarrassment. Xue Qing and Zhen Qing will go on my behalf, let them do their best and be good. Live."
Although Shi Miyuan committed a serious crime of treason and the crime cannot be pardoned, after all, he wanted to kill other people's husbands, fathers and brothers. Do he still expect others to be grateful?
Having said that, after a lifetime of fine clothing, fine food, and pampering, suddenly leaving home with nothing, it would probably be more uncomfortable for the wives and concubines of the historians than killing them.
"Shi Miyuan, this thief, is so lucky! If His Majesty hadn't cared about the people's livelihood, his Shi family would have been devastated!"
Zhen Dexiu burst out with hatred and complained about Zhao Hong.
On the day when Jiao was deposed, Zhao Hong was risking his life!
"Your Majesty's grace, the historians and others will definitely be grateful!"
Xue Ji sighed apologetically with a smile on his face.
"As the crown prince of the Song Dynasty, His Majesty had a difficult time ascending the throne, which is rare in previous dynasties. Fortunately, His Majesty was able to turn disaster into good fortune, and the Song Dynasty continued to prosper."
Xuan Zhen also shook his head in compliment, not sure whether it was true or not.
"The future is uncertain, so we can only risk our lives!"
Zhao Hong couldn't help but shook his head secretly when he remembered that he was carrying a thunderbolt that was ready to risk his life.
Under the circumstances at that time, did he, the titular prince, have a choice?
"Your Majesty, the imperial students have jointly submitted a petition calling for the death of Zhao Guicheng and the dismissal of officials from the historian's family."
Xue Ji presented another memorial.
Zhao Hong put the memorial on the table without even looking at it.
"Tell the students of the Imperial Academy to understand the truth and argue right from wrong. Shi Miyuan usurped the throne and created chaos, and has nothing to do with the Shi family. Although Zhao Guicheng is guilty, he is still young and the heir of King Yi. I want to kill him and make Princess Yi sad. , this is unfilial. My dear, go back to the Imperial College and have a good talk with the students."
It would be much better for Zhen Dexiu to go to Taiyuan University than to Xue Ji and other "party members" like Shi Miyuan.
The day after the palace coup, Zhao Guicheng went to the fiefdom. Princess Yi's wife, Mrs. Yu, burst into tears and was very reluctant to give up. But I heard that Zhao Guicheng left immediately without even a single tear.
"This ruthless and ruthless big-headed ghost has a wolf-like heart and a dog's lungs!"
Zhao Hong said bitterly, changed the subject, and returned to another political matter.
"What's going on with Yue Fei's memorial?"
Overturning Yue Wumu's case has always been his wish.
Xue Ji was prepared and quickly took out the memorial.
"Your Majesty, I recently asked Yilang and Jiaxing Military Mansion to advise Yue Ke, the agricultural minister, to collect the remains of his grandfather Yue Fei and to defend his grandfather. I wonder how your Majesty plans to deal with this matter?"
With Zhao Hong's high regard for Yue Fei, I am afraid that he will once again rectify Yue Fei's case, and his descendants will also be promoted in secret.
"My lords, when I think of what happened at Fengbo Pavilion, a generation of heroes suffered such an eternal injustice, I feel so sad that I can't go to bed."
Zhao Hong looked at the ministers and asked softly:
"Do you think my father-in-law is a hero?"
The ministers looked at each other, and Xue Ji spoke first.
"Your Majesty, my father-in-law sacrificed his life for the country and the people. He is a great hero!"
"Yue Fei sacrificed his life for the country, and the sun shines brightly. He is a hero of the Song Dynasty. I second the proposal to Prime Minister Xue!"
"I second the proposal to Prime Minister Xue!"
Several ministers involved in politics spoke out one after another.
"A nation without heroes is pathetic! A nation that has heroes but doesn't know how to love and admire them is hopeless!"
Zhao Hong's eyes were confused and his words were unspeakably desolate.
The Southern Song Dynasty didn't know how to love and respect heroes, and eventually perished.
"An imperial edict was drafted to restore the former Grand Master, Wu Sheng, Dingguojun Jiedushi, and the King of Hubei Yue Fei to his former official position, and change his posthumous title to Wu Mu. Pursue the treacherous minister Qin Huishen's title and Zhongxian posthumous title, and change his posthumous title to Waichou. Chasing. He was the former official of Taishi, Pingzhangjun and State Affairs, Han Zhouzhou, and was given the posthumous title of Zhongmi."
The Kaixi Northern Expedition failed that year. Under the signal of the Jin Kingdom, Han Yuzhou was kidnapped and killed in Yujin Garden by Empress Yang and Shi Miyuan. The letter was sent to the Jin Kingdom. The two countries reached the Jiading Peace Agreement. He died at the age of 55.
Zhao Hong's move was obviously to overturn the verdict of Yue Fei and Han Yuzhou, and to classify Qin Hui as a traitor again, and he would be infamy for thousands of years.
"My lords, I want to promote Yue Fei's grandson Yue Ke to be the general of Huaidong. What do you think?"
It seems understandable to promote Yue Wumu's descendants.
"Your Majesty, Yue Ke is a harsh official and the people have suffered for a long time. It is not appropriate to be promoted. Your Majesty knows this!"
Xue Ji and Hu Ju were speechless, but Zhen Dexiu immediately started to play with a dark face.
"Your Majesty, what Duke Zhen said is absolutely true. Yue Ke cannot be promoted suddenly, otherwise it will be of no benefit to the court, and I'm afraid it will also damage His Majesty's face."
Xuan Zhen followed closely.
"So that's it!"
Zhao Hong nodded, his expression stern.
"Then make a decree and bring my words to Yue Ke, so that he can serve as an official and do what he wants without losing the face of his ancestors. Otherwise, I will punish him severely!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Several officials received the decree together and felt relieved.
It seems that the new emperor is not arbitrary. Wherever you shouldn't be overbearing, you can always exercise restraint.
"How are Shi Miyuan, Zheng Qingzhi, Yu Tianci and others doing in prison now?"
He unconsciously mentioned this daring guy.
Since Shi Miyuan's downfall, rumors about him have spread all over the place. Many people who were close to him have also distanced themselves from Shi Miyuan and rushed to impeach him. Not to mention those officials, relatives and friends who were persecuted by Shi Miyuan.
When the wall falls, everyone pushes it down, which is in line with the consistent style of the Chinese people.
"Your Majesty, Shi Miyuan, his son, Yu Tianci, Zheng Qingzhi's father and son, and others are still in prison. They can be executed at any time and the punishment can be determined."
Xue Ji replied cautiously.
The crime of usurping the throne is the first of all crimes. None of those involved in the deposing, including Shi Miyuan, can be forgiven, which is why no one in the government or the public dared to intercede for Shi Miyuan.
"I'm asking, did Shi Miyuan and the others complain about injustice?"
Zhao Hong was actually very interested in whether the stubborn and domineering Shi Miyuan would accept it or not.
"Your Majesty, Zheng Qingzhi, his father and son, and Yu Tianci have been crying all day long, begging your Majesty for forgiveness. Zheng Qingzhi regretted getting his son involved, and Yu Tianci thanked Your Majesty for not involving his family. Cheng Mi cursed Shi Miyuan every day, saying that he was Bewitched by Shi Miyuan."
At this point, Xue Ji paused, saw Zhao Hong frowning, and quickly continued.
"As for Shi Miyuan, he didn't say a word, as if nothing had happened. No one knew what he was thinking."
"This old boy must be unconvinced!"
Zhao Hong shook his head and said with emotion.
Xue Ji secretly shook his head. In both the government and the public, there was an outcry over the impeachment of Shi Miyuan and others. The emperor was thoughtful and tolerant, and was not a murderous and willful person.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Fan, the magistrate of Yangzhou, and his younger brother Zhao Kui have submitted a memorial requesting for the pardon of Zheng Qing's father and son."
Xue Ji continued to play softly.
Zheng Qingzhi was the teacher of Zhao Guicheng, the heir of King Yi, Shi Miyuan's right-hand man, and a great scholar today. Zhao Fan, the magistrate of Yangzhou, and his younger brother Zhao Kui were both students of Zheng Qingzhi.
It is only natural that students plead for their teachers.
"To please the public, you really treat the laws and regulations of the country as child's play. Do you really think that I can be bullied?"
Zhao Hong frowned as he looked at the two memorials.
It is really audacious to dare to plead for mercy and pardon for the prisoner after committing a serious crime of usurping the throne.
The small righteousness of teachers and students is greater than the righteousness of monarch and ministers, and the great righteousness of the country. Do they still see him as the emperor in their eyes? Are there any laws of the Song Dynasty?
Who gave them the courage?
"Your Majesty, the 5,000 Heavenly Heroes under Zhao Kui are all brave and skilled warriors. It is not appropriate to punish the Zhao brothers too much, so as not to cause turmoil in the morale of the army."
Xuan Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, presented the memorial, his face full of sadness again.
"Is the Tianxiong Army from his Zhao brothers or from my Song Dynasty court?"
Zhao Hong's face turned ugly and he slammed the memorial in his hand onto the table.
If the soldiers do not respect the imperial court but respect the general, are they still frontier troops of the imperial court?
