Early in the morning, in the royal study, Zhao Hong was lost in thought while looking at the pile of memorials in front of him.
No matter how many things you have to deal with every day, no matter how small or small it is, once you deal with political affairs seriously, you will find that things will never be finished.
His "father" Zhao Kuo practiced Taoism and meditated every day, so didn't the court operate as usual?
Could it be that I have to find another Shi Miyuan to deal with these endless trivial matters?
"Officer, what are you thinking about?"
At some point, Zhou Xiuniang was standing in front of the royal table with her son in her arms, looking at herself. Behind her, Mrs. Zhou Gao came up and had already brought hot porridge and placed it on the table.
Mother is more valuable than her son, so Zhou Xiuniang was promoted to Zhaoyi, and her mother Zhou Gao was named Mrs. Ningguo, not Mrs. Yanguo as originally planned.
In fact, whether it is Mrs. Yanguo or Mrs. Ningguo, they are just names, and they all show the respect of the Zhou family.
"Your Majesty, have something to eat."
Zhou Gao felt sorry for her son-in-law. Now that I have become emperor, I am even busier and more tired.
"Mother-in-law has taken the trouble!"
Zhao Hong stood up and looked at her son, who was sleeping soundly in Zhou Xiuniang's arms.
"Guan Jia, look at him sleeping so soundly, he looks so much like you!"
Zhou Xiuniang said softly, her face full of happiness.
"If he doesn't act like me, be careful of how I serve him!"
Zhao Hong smiled softly and made a joke. He sat down and drank porridge.
"Officer, look at your frown. Are those ministers making you angry?"
Zhou Xiuniang sat down with her child in her arms and asked softly.
Zhao Hong smiled bitterly, shook his head, and drank the hot porridge slowly.
"Your Majesty, is it true that no one can safely use the ministers in the dynasty?"
Mrs. Zhou Gao glanced at the bulging memorial on Zhao Hongyu's table and asked tentatively.
"Mother-in-law, you are one of your own. You don't have to be so outspoken. Just call her by her first name."
Zhao Hong finished the porridge and then put down the spoon.
"I don't know if I can rest assured. As time goes by, people's hearts will change. Let's wait and see."
It is too early to talk about who is good and who is mediocre. In the past, under Shi Miyuan, these people were submissive and had no opinions. I hope they can change and serve the country.
If it's still the same as before, it's just occupying the latrine and not taking a shit, and you can only be eliminated.
"Your Majesty, when I go to court the day after tomorrow, do you really want to wear a sword?"
Looking at the Wang Sword hanging on the wall, Zhou Gao asked subconsciously.
"certainly."
Zhao Hong nodded and glanced at the long sword on the wall.
"If we want the people of the Song Dynasty to be rich and powerful, and if we want to restore our homeland, we need a powerful Emperor of the Song Dynasty. The former emperor was like a puppet, at the mercy of Shi Miyuan. This kind of thing must not happen in this country. On me. Besides, the whole dynasty is full of scholar-officials who advocate Neo-Confucianism and like to talk eloquently. It is really difficult to rely on them!"
Zhao Hong spoke softly, but his heart was heavy.
Is the Song Dynasty really a prosperous and prosperous people? The villagers he saw in Shaoxing Prefecture, running around in the fields all day long, did they really have enough food and clothing?
Even the Shaoxing Prefecture, which is the best in the world, is like this. In those frontier fortresses and wild places, one can imagine the hardship of the people's lives.
In the Song Dynasty, scholar-bureaucrats could no longer have the final say!
"Your Majesty, when it comes to the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, including your teacher's true virtue, the common people have no favorable impressions. You arrested Shi Miyuan, Cheng Jue and others, and the people of Lin'an City were happy and excited, without any sympathy. "
Mr. Zhou Gao thought for a moment and said slowly.
"Actually, there are many talented people in the world who can do things. The key is how your Majesty uses them. Let's take the Zhou family's gold and silver shop. The gold, silver and jewelry are worth millions, but everyone in the shop follows the rules. Aren't they jealous? Of course not. Because everyone has his own income, and family rules and laws are strict. I thought, this is the same principle of governing a country."
Zhou Gaoshi's words made Zhao Hong nodded.
Governing a big country is like cooking a small dish, spreading the world with Tao, and its ghosts are not gods; the same is true for employing people. Just because scholar-bureaucrats are shameless does not mean that all scholars in the world are hopeless.
"Mother-in-law, you are right. There are many scholars in the world who cultivate themselves, manage their families, govern their country, and bring peace to the world. How to use people does not depend on the people being used, but on how the people who use them use them and how the laws regulate them."
In ancient times, if you want to bring virtue to the world, you must first govern your country; if you want to govern your country, you must first regulate your family; if you want to regulate your family, you must first cultivate your body; if you want to cultivate your body, you must first rectify your mind; if you want to rectify your family, you must first rectify your mind. If you want to be honest with your heart, you must first be sincere in your intentions. If you want to be sincere in your intentions, you must first know things. To know things is to study things.
A sharp blade can kill thieves and save people, or it can kill people and seize their property. The benefits and consequences all depend on the person holding the sharp blade.
"Mother-in-law, madam, I want to set up an anti-corruption department to punish corruption and clarify officialdom. What do you think, let the eldest brother be the director?"
Under the surprised gazes of Zhou's mother and daughter, Zhao Hong spoke softly.
Being an official for thousands of miles is just to make money. If we don't punish him severely, I'm afraid the Song Dynasty, which has corrupt officials, won't be able to survive for many years.
The most important thing is that he wants to use anti-corruption to break the situation where the scholar-bureaucrat family is dominant and even controls the government. He wanted to centralize power, let the entire Song Dynasty be controlled by him, and realize the dream of the Song Dynasty to enrich the country and strengthen the army.
"Big brother? Anti-Corruption Department?"
Mrs. Zhou Gao took her grandson from her daughter's arms, hesitated for a moment, and then asked suspiciously:
"Uncle, do you want to implement the New Deal in Jinling and let the eldest brother come forward to deal with the powerful officials and gentry who are blocking the way?"
The son is full of knowledge and ambition, but he has no fame and a humble position. If he were to serve in the Anti-Corruption Department, he would offend officials and gentry.
In this way, wouldn't his son become a thorn in the flesh of the powerful officials in the world?
Zhou Xiuniang was the same, looking at Zhao Hong worriedly.
If my husband does this, won’t he harm his eldest brother?
"My eldest brother has noble aspirations and is full of talents. In addition, he is young and promising and has great ambitions. I am relieved to have him serve as the head of the Anti-Corruption Department and go to Jinling to implement the New Deal."
Zhao Hong smiled slightly. He has been dealing with his uncle for more than a year, and he has a pretty good understanding of his character.
"Also, the Anti-Corruption Department is implemented nationwide, and the eldest brother is only in charge of anti-corruption matters on Jiangnan East Road. For Liangzhe Road, I will let Xu Liang be in charge temporarily and increase the manpower later."
Zhao Hong pondered and said it.
Originally, he asked Xu Liang to practice and practice, but now it seems that there is no time, one carrot after another, he can only plug and play.
"Uncle, you are playing a big chess game now!"
Zhou's mother and daughter looked at each other and separated.
Zhao Hong's ambition is self-evident, he wants both civil and martial arts. While this excites them, it also worries them.
If you try to reform to become stronger, you don’t know how many people you will offend, and you don’t know how many difficulties and opposition you will face.
"Guardian, my eldest brother is a very ambitious man. If you want to use him, you must send someone to protect him!"
Zhou Xiuniang reminded her husband softly.
"Your Majesty, the head of the Anti-Corruption Department is a high-ranking person. He has a humble but powerful position. Only by choosing a virtuous person can he calm down the people in the government and the public."
Zhou Gaoshi reminded Zhao Hong seriously.
My son is only in his mid-twenties this year. If he suddenly rises to a higher position, I'm afraid his mentality is not correct. Gains and losses for his son are trivial matters. The key is not to miss important matters of the court.
"This is natural. Mother-in-law and wife, just don't worry."
Seeing the worries of Zhou's mother and daughter, Zhao Hong nodded and thought for a moment.
"Mother-in-law, I have sent someone to notify my eldest brother and ask him to come to the palace. I want to have a good talk with him. If he doesn't want to, I won't force him. I will just choose someone else."
Mrs. Zhou Gao responded, and her grandson suddenly woke up and cried loudly.
"You guys talk, I'll take my grandson down and coax him."
Mrs. Zhou Gao hugged her grandson and retreated with the palace maid. In the study, only Zhao Hong and Zhou Xiuniang were left.
"Official, I have thanked the official family on behalf of the Zhou family for their great kindness."
Zhou Xiuniang stood up and bowed.
His eldest brother had no fame and was promoted to head of the Anti-Corruption Department at a young age. This was all for the sake of the Zhou family.
In other words, it's about her face.
"Why are you doing this?"
Zhao Hong quickly stepped forward to support Zhou Xiuniang.
"Madam, we are all from the same family. We don't talk about two families. The eldest brother has ambitions and can be used by his own people, so I can rest assured."
Zhao Hong picked up Zhou Xiuniang, sat down on the chair, and held her in his arms.
"Officer, if someone sees you..."
Although Zhou Xiuniang was already the mother of her child, she was thin-skinned. She huddled in Zhao Hong's arms, her face red and shy.
"This is the imperial study. Without my will, who dares to come in?"
Zhao Hong laughed and lowered his voice.
"Madam, you have gained a lot of weight. At night, I will punish you well!"
Seeing Zhao Hong's evil smile, Zhou Xiuniang shook her head shyly.
"Officer, I can't do it at night, it's inconvenient for me."
"Why, could it be that your relatives are here?"
Zhao Hong asked curiously.
It didn’t seem to be there a few days ago, so it’s coming as soon as I say.
"What relative?"
After Zhou Xiuniang asked, she immediately reacted and her face became even redder.
"No, sir, it's me...it's happening again, the imperial doctor just checked the pulse!"
Zhao Hong was startled and laughed.
This time I actually become a father, which is such an unexpected joy!
This must be the result of my hard work these days.
"Madam, you are truly a prosperous husband and a prosperous country!"
Zhao Hong smiled, and his face was covered with saliva as he kissed Zhou Xiuniang.
"Officer, I am inconvenienced, so you should quickly choose a few beauties to enter the palace to serve you."
Zhou Xiuniang wiped the saliva on her face with her hand, her eyes dark.
After becoming pregnant twice in a row, her thoughts were no longer about jealousy.
Those who treat others with sex will be in love but love will be withered, and love will be withered but kindness will be cut off.
The most ruthless emperor's family. She also comes from a wealthy family and has been familiar with "Historical Records" since she was a child. This sentence is unforgettable. That Wei Zi's husband was honored as the queen, and his son was honored as the prince, but his mother, son and grandson all died unexpectedly.
Being cautious, neither jealous nor coquettish, knowing how to advance and retreat, and judging the situation, this is her kingly way.
"How many beauties? You are so generous!"
Zhao Hong put down Zhou Xiuniang and helped her sit down.
"Madam, now that you have a body, you must take good care of it and don't be careless. I will instruct the Imperial Medical Office and the palace people to take good care of you."
The concubine in the harem is pregnant. This is a big deal and must not be ignored.
"Official, I think Yan Chun and Yang Yi are both good. You can recruit them into the palace to serve you. Since ancient times, how can an emperor only have one woman by his side? Officials still have to choose other concubines to fill the harem. Peaceful world."
The levels of concubines in the Song Dynasty: first-class, queen; second-class, noble concubine, Xianfei, Defei, Shufei, Chenfei; third-class, Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Xiuyuan, Xiuyi, etc.; fourth-class, Jieyu, among others Next are beauties, talented people, ladies of the country, princes, etc.
Not to mention anything else, at least there must be five or six women such as the queen, the noble concubine, the virtuous concubine, the virtuous concubine, the Shu concubine, and the Chen concubine. This is a court regulation so that the emperor can spread his branches and leaves.
If Zhou Xiuniang was the only one in the harem, wouldn't it mean that she would be stigmatized as a jealous woman and be criticized by everyone in the world?
Zhou Xiuniang's words made Zhao Hong startled slightly and smiled.
"Xiu Niang, aren't you jealous of recruiting them all into the palace?"
Speaking of which, he hadn't seen Yan Chun for a long time since he returned from his mission to the Kingdom of Jin.
As for Yang Yi, he has rarely seen him since the palace incident.
I don’t know where these two beauties are now?
"Why are you jealous? I know you have them in your heart, as long as you are happy, that's all."
Zhou Xiuniang smiled gently and exited the study.
"Your Majesty, Wang Gang, Hu Mengyu and Wu Wenying are asking to see Your Majesty outside the palace gate."
Dong Songchen's voice sounded outside the study.
"Quickly, tell them to come in!"
Zhao Hong became energetic and shouted.
It's up to young men like Zhou Ping and Xu Liang to go on a rampage when it comes to clarifying officialdom and offending people.
He really didn't believe that when the imperial court implemented the New Deal, those corrupt officials and powerful officials could turn the world upside down!
Wu Wenying is also back. He can be asked to go to Jiangnan East Road to assist Hu Mengyu in implementing the New Deal.
The gods are back in their place and can flex their muscles.
