In the first year of Xingqing in the Song Dynasty, on the tenth day of the first lunar month, Lin'an City, the Imperial Palace, and Da Nei built the Chui Gong Hall.
The Lantern Festival is approaching, and it is still during the funeral of the late emperor, but it is reasonable and in line with the court etiquette for the emperor to go to court.
Speaking of which, this was the first time that the new emperor went to court after ascending the throne, and all the ministers were looking forward to it.
It is said that an emperor has his own courtiers, but the new emperor is a mixture of old and new ministers, a mixture of old and new.
Prime Minister Xue Ji was originally a member of the Political Affairs Bureau and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Replaced the former prime minister Shi Miyuan.
Xuan Zhen, the privy envoy and counselor of political affairs, was originally the counselor of political affairs and minister of the Ministry of War. Replaced the former privy envoy Shi Miyuan.
Hu Ju, who was involved in political affairs and minister of the Ministry of Industry, has not changed.
He participated in political affairs and was truly virtuous. He was the former Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Chen Duan, the chief censor, replaced Liang Chengda, the former chief censor.
The ministers, the imperial censor Zhongcheng, and several important officials of the imperial court were all new but not old, but the situation where Shi Miyuan was in power alone was gone forever.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
The servant's voice sounded, and all the ministers became energetic.
Zhao Hong entered the main hall and stepped forward slowly. The entire palace was filled with ministers, including prime ministers, political counselors, princes, ministers, bachelors, censors, etc. All the officials had their eyes wide open.
Purple gauze robe, knee-covering, square heart-shaped collar, sky-reaching crown, and black saddlebags. This kind of court dress, second only to the crown dress, was generally worn by Song emperors only during major ceremonies such as court gatherings and grand ceremonies. At this moment, the emperor is not wearing official uniform, but chooses to dress formally like this. Is it to show his dignity during his first court meeting?
What surprised the ministers even more was that a four-foot-long sword hung on the gold and jade belt on the emperor's waist. Coupled with the emperor's tall and straight body, the emperor of the Song Dynasty was even more powerful, calm and powerful.
What a royal image!
Among the surprised eyes of all the ministers, Zhao Hong had already ascended the throne, sitting upright and calm in his anger.
"Long live your majesty!"
The ministers bowed and saluted, and everyone murmured in their hearts.
What does it mean for the young new emperor to go to court with a sword?
"My lords, at today's court meeting, I have issued an unwritten decree. From now on, from this moment on, the subjects of the Song Dynasty are not allowed to call me "official". Do you have any objections?"
Zhao Hong looked at the ministers in the palace with burning eyes.
"I will obey His Majesty's will."
Prime Minister Xue Ji was the first to come out and speak. All the ministers in the palace agreed and no one objected.
The emperor had already announced that he would abandon the title of "official family", but he did not issue an edict. As long as the emperor's own title is not out of line, the ministers have no reason to object.
"My second decree is to establish the Naval Academy in Qingyuan Mansion, the Martial Arts Academy in Jinling, and the Jinling University Academy. Do you have any objections, sir?"
Zhao Hong quickly raised his second topic to the ministers in the palace.
The establishment of the Naval Academy, Jinling Martial Arts Lecture Hall and Jinling University Hall has already been approved by the prime minister and ministers in power, and going to court is just a formality.
"Your Majesty is wise, and I will obey your Majesty's will."
This time, Prime Minister Xue Ji and several political advisors came out to support the emperor's will.
"Your Majesty is wise, and I will obey your Majesty's will."
All the ministers in the palace spoke out one after another, and no one objected.
Three major universities were opened one after another, and everyone in the imperial court was honored. This move by the emperor was too considerate of people's hearts.
"My third decree is to establish the Anti-Corruption Department of the Song Dynasty to clarify officialdom and combat corruption. I don't care whether you were corrupt or accepted bribes in the past. From today on, anyone who is corrupt will be severely punished. As for how to punish them. , will be presented in official documents and newspapers."
Zhao Hong's words caused a deathly silence in the palace. Immediately, a speaker came out, bowed in awe and played:
"Your Majesty, the local government has its own pacifiers, transshippers, general judges, and prisons, and the court has its own censorship station. There seems to be no need to set up another department for anti-corruption matters. Otherwise, where are the local prisons? Where is my censorship station?"
Zhao Hong took a closer look and saw that it was Chen Duanchang, the newly appointed censor Zhongcheng.
"I established the Anti-Corruption Department because our officials in the Song Dynasty were corrupt and corrupt. If this continues, our Song Dynasty will be in danger!"
Zhao Hong spoke softly, and Chen Duanchang continued to play without compromise.
"Your Majesty, the Anti-Corruption Department is clarifying officialdom and investigating officials. This move will make officials panic and put everyone in danger. Your Majesty, please think again!"
The Yushitai was in charge of detecting treacherous officials and correcting the imperial code of conduct. Isn’t it unnecessary for the emperor to set up an anti-corruption department?
"I have made up my mind, Chen Qing, there is no need to say more!"
Zhao Hong stopped explaining and directly issued the decree.
Chen Duanchang's face turned ugly and he retreated angrily.
"Your Majesty, I have a script!"
An official in green robe came out, with a wide robe and big sleeves, a black face and an iron face, and he spoke solemnly.
"If you have any questions, please speak up. I am all ears."
Zhao Hong smiled and tried his best to appear gentle and kind.
When he went to court for the first time, he also wanted to leave a good impression on the officials.
"Your Majesty, I have the courage to go to court with a long sword hanging from your waist, which is inconsistent with the etiquette. Soldiers are unknown weapons, and things may be evil, so there is no place for those who are wise. I, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, did not go to the palace with a sword. This is a precedent. Your Majesty, please remove your sword and use the correct etiquette to calm the hearts of the people in the world!"
The green-robed censor bowed solemnly and said, his words were sonorous and powerful, full of energy.
"So there is no place for those who have the Dao? Are you saying that I am a foolish king without the Dao?"
Zhao Hong's anger rose in his heart, and his face turned ugly unconsciously.
When he went to court for the first time, just as he was about to use the "Sword of Song Dynasty" to show his "royal power", he was hit on the head, which made him dizzy and confused.
Why can't these officials see the power of the king?
So many refugees froze to death in the twelfth lunar month of winter, why didn't they come to the memorial?
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of doing so. I have heard about the events in the court, and Kuang Chen witnessed it with my own eyes. Your Majesty does not follow etiquette and laws, and does not respect the laws of the ancestors. He regards the court meeting as a Caolu market. I serve your Majesty's plan. I will be loyal and direct in admonishment." I will live up to Your Majesty and live up to the Song Dynasty!"
The green-clad censor's voice was louder, his back straighter, and he was even more confident.
What a sharp tongue!
Zhao Hong looked at the censor in green in surprise, then glanced at the ministers in the palace. His anger slowly died down and he calmed down.
What the censor in green said probably represents the sentiments of many officials in the palace.
And this iron-clad censor in green probably not only wants to win the reputation of loyal admonition, but also wants to rise to the top with his direct admonition.
The twists and turns in the stomachs of these scholars are comparable to twenty-four turns, and the branches are especially numerous.
It's a pity that he originally wanted to regain the royal power and establish his authority.
The separation of powers between the independent prime minister and the prime minister is only the first step. The second step, of course, is to deal with these self-righteous scholar-bureaucrats.
"As the emperor of the Song Dynasty, I wear a sword when I go to court. Do I still need permission from you, a little censor? In our court's national laws and etiquette, which one prohibits the emperor from wearing a sword when he goes to court? I wear "Xia" with Emperor Qinzong. "Human Sword", doesn't it conform to the ancestral family law? Let's talk about it."
Zhao Hong raised his voice, but calmed down.
He wanted to establish his authority, but he didn't necessarily want Long Yan to be furious and roar in the hall.
"Your Majesty, Emperor Qinzong never wore a sword with him when he went to court. In all the emperors of the Song Dynasty, no one ever wore a sword when he went to court. This is the ancestral family law. Please remove the sword to solemnize the sacred image and correct it. Audiovisual.”
The censor in green still speaks righteously and unyieldingly.
To solemnize the sacred image and set eyes and ears straight.
What a sanctimonious shit stirrer!
"Your Majesty, thank you to Uncle Fang as a supervisory censor. It is your duty to directly admonish the emperor. Your Majesty should remember his hard work and praise him."
Just as Zhao Hong was about to speak, Chen Duanchang, the censor Zhongcheng, came out again, with a black face and a direct admonishment.
Direct admonishment? Commendation?
Zhao Hong's anger rose again unconsciously.
He was attacked like this by these censors just for going to court with a sword, which shows the weakness of the monarchy of the Song Dynasty.
Also, Chen Duanchang, the censor Zhongcheng, attacked himself just after he was promoted. Isn't this a slap in the face?
"At the beginning of my administration, I first opened four gates to achieve my goal of wisdom. When I stopped visiting, Xiao Ao asked for help. I am happy to listen to all the civil and military ministers of the Song Dynasty who have seen and heard, and who have honest and correct opinions. If things are possible, I will do it. Follow with an open mind, and if you speak too frankly, you won't be afraid of the consequences."
Zhao Hong's tone was calm and his eyes turned to King Xiu Zhao Shimi and other princes and clans.
"King Xiu, you know the official affairs of the clan. You are responsible for gathering the clan members and giving them instructions. You accept the clan members' lawsuits and rectify their violations. If you are found guilty, you will be impeached. Come and tell the ministers that I went to court with my sword and violated the ancestral line. Law?"
Show King Zhao Shimi had no choice but to walk out of the queue and bite the bullet and played:
"Your Majesty, the laws of the Song Dynasty and the laws of our ancestors do not prohibit the king from going to court with a sword."
"Your Majesty, in our Great Song Dynasty, the emperor's sword-wielding affair has nothing to do with the ancestral family law. Your Majesty's move is not disrespectful or inappropriate."
Pu Wang Zhao Buxi also came out and agreed with Zhao Shimi.
The return of imperial power is better than the sole control of the scholar-bureaucrat family. The clan also has a say and will not be suppressed by civil servants. It is better than nothing.
"Your Majesty, I am remonstrating with you. I, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, go to court with a sword, which is inconsistent with the ancestral family law of the Song Dynasty that governs the country with Confucianism. I cannot agree with your Majesty's move."
Uncle Xie Fang is still strong, and his posture of "admonishing the emperor" has not fallen.
"Your Majesty, it is our duty as officials to speak out when hearing rumors and reports. Your Majesty has a reputation of being fond of admonishment, but he refuses to give advice. I dare not agree with him."
Chen Duanchang, the censor Zhongcheng, saw Zhao Hong looking ugly and seemed even more arrogant.
The ministers in the palace, including Xue Ji, Zhen Dexiu and others who were involved in political affairs, all remained silent and said nothing.
"Bold! How can my king's order be changed from day to day and turned into a joke?"
Zhao Hong couldn't bear it any longer and finally got angry. His face was so blue that it looked like water was oozing from his face.
"Is it nonsense to say that a deer is a horse after hearing about the incident? There have been precedents since ancient times for me to go to court with a sword. I have violated the laws of the country and let you and other ministers be humiliated in the palace like this? In your eyes, I still have this The Emperor of the Song Dynasty?"
Aren't Li Zhixiao, Liang Chengda, and Mo Ze those troublemakers already like street rats that everyone shouts about beating? Why are there so many clever talkers and aggressive men who dominate the temple?
Could it be said that it was Shi Miyuan's influence that gave them the courage to continue suppressing the king?
It is unbearable to accuse the king and invade the king's palace for no reason!
Hearing Zhao Hong's words, all the officials in the palace were shocked.
No wonder Emperor Long Yan was furious. These officials were originally the emperor's minions to impeach officials, but now they were directly admonishing the emperor without even sparing the emperor's face. It was really too much.
"Your Majesty, as a public official, I should be straightforward..."
"Shut up! Who do you think you are? Can you be above the king? Can you make me lose face?"
Uncle Xie Fang continued to argue and continued to stroke the emperor's beard, but was interrupted by the angry voice of Zhao Hong, who looked ashen.
"What a sharp tongue! As a remonstrating minister, I don't see you saying anything about the strategy of enriching the country and strengthening the army. You cause trouble over nothing, are so mad, and even humiliate the king in the palace. Who gave you the guts?"
I will teach you, uncle! Even if you brought a sword to the court, you would be attacked. Who do you think you are?
"Your Majesty, calm down your anger! Thank you Uncle Fang for being so arrogant and not knowing how to advance or retreat. Please calm down your Majesty's thunderous anger and don't be the same as him."
Prime Minister Xue Ji observed his words, walked out quickly, and bowed respectfully.
The emperor was so angry that his nose was crooked. If he didn't dissuade him, he would stop being the prime minister.
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
"Your Majesty, take care of your dragon body!"
Zhen Dexiu, Hu Ju, and Xuan Zhen, several political advisors, came out together and urged Zhao Hong, who was looking angry.
Long Yan was furious, and if he didn't stop it, he might be in trouble.
"As a public official, I don't want to recommend talents, check the success and failure of the government, and care about the people's livelihood. However, I spend my whole day chasing rumors and talking nonsense. Now I am still eloquent in slandering the king. His heart is to be punished! I want you to What does this official do, does it disgust me?"
Zhao Hong's face turned red and his roar echoed in the hall.
After all, he was still ignorant, couldn't control himself, and got really angry.
