"Your Majesty, calm down! I realize my mistake!"
Uncle Xie Fang was so frightened that he quickly knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly to beg for mercy.
"Now I know I was wrong, it's too late!"
Zhao Hong looked at Uncle Xie Fang who was kneeling in the main hall, and his cold eyes swept over the ministers.
"Expell Uncle Xie Fang from the temple, demote him to a commoner, register him in the register, and never hire him again!"
Seeing Zhao Hong's cold gaze directed at him, Uncle Xie's heart trembled, his legs went weak, and he quickly knelt down.
"Your Majesty, calm down! I forgive you! I know I was wrong!"
The emperor doesn't agree with this, and today he bumped into a real wall.
"Hold on! I don't want to see this person!"
Zhao Hong frowned, and the imperial army stepped forward and dragged Uncle Xie Fang out, who was fearful of losing his master.
"Your Majesty's words and deeds today may be recorded in the annals of history and will be ridiculed by eternity. Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Uncle Xie Fang was expelled. Chen Duanchang blushed and shouted loudly.
"Chen Duanchang, are you threatening me with the historian? I am the foundation of the Song Dynasty for eternity, so I don't care about the criticism of the world!"
Zhao Hong was so angry that he pointed at Chen Duanchang and spoke mercilessly.
"Chen Duanchang, as the censor Zhongcheng, you can impeach hundreds of officials and admonish the emperor. You can be said to be a very human minister. Look at what you did in the hall today. Apart from embarrassing the king, you are useless!"
I have known for a long time that these officials are fearless, catch wind and shadow, and are invincible in the world. When I saw him today, he was indeed quite arrogant.
Zhao Hong's words were merciless, making the kneeling Chen Duanchang straighten up, his face full of arrogance.
"Your Majesty, it is my duty to rectify official corruption, correct discipline and admonish Your Majesty. Since Your Majesty thinks that I am useless, I would like to resign from the post of Censor Zhongcheng. Please allow Your Majesty's permission!"
All the officials in the palace were shocked, and Zhen Dexiu hurriedly reported.
"Your Majesty, Chen Zhongcheng has established a high-level government, is strong and upright, and is a minister of the country. Your Majesty, please think twice."
"Your Majesty, the truth is absolutely true. Chen Zhongcheng is a good minister of our court and is loyal to the court. I hope your Majesty will think again."
"Your Majesty, think twice!"
Hu Ju, Xuan Zhen and other officials also played together and spoke in unison.
If the emperor insists on having his own way, he may chill the hearts of his courtiers.
"My lords, please listen to me first."
Zhao Hong looked at the ministers and his expression became calm again.
The shit-stirring sticks are smelly and long-lasting. Since being tough doesn't work, being gentle may be more effective.
"Dear gentlemen, do you know why I wear this "Sword of the King of Song" to court?"
Zhao Hong's words were understated, and some of the ministers in the palace who had read poetry and books immediately understood.
"Could it be that your Majesty wants to imitate King Qin and work hard to revive the Song Dynasty?"
Xuan Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, couldn't wait and quickly picked up the topic.
"What Xuan Qing said is true!"
Zhao Hong continued Xuan Zhen's words and continued to respond to the ministers.
"At that time, the state of Qin was in a corner of peace and was despised by all the princes in the world. Duke Mugong of Qin worked hard to govern, which inspired the subsequent Qin kings of Qin to annex the world. I want to imitate the king of Qin and go to court with this "Sword of the Song Dynasty" to spur myself and rejuvenate the country. The Song Dynasty regained its lost territory and was worthy of the people of the world and the ancestors of the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Hong talks eloquently and seems to speak from the bottom of his heart.
"Our Song Dynasty is currently suffering from internal and external troubles. The people's livelihood is in decline. Side affairs are not being taken care of, and everything is in ruins. Outside, there are strong Tatar soldiers and horses, and they are eyeing them. The Song Dynasty wants to be strong, but it is not a waste of money, and it is only a daydream. I I speak from the bottom of my heart and encourage you all."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, and the ministers are convinced of it!"
After a passionate and vivid speech, several ministers taking part in politics expressed their opinions first.
"Your Majesty, I have nothing to say!"
The atmosphere in the palace suddenly changed and all the ministers turned to Zhao Hong's side. Chen Duanchang knew that he was in the wrong and knelt on the ground, but his face was full of dissatisfaction.
"Chen Duanchang, my words are a bit harsh. But what I want to hear is the truth, the true words."
Zhao Hong glanced at Chen Duanchang, feeling even more disappointed.
These are scholar-bureaucrats. Besides fighting against the emperor, what else can they do?
"Chen Duanchang, you should stop being the Censor Zhongcheng. Go back and reflect. The position of Censor Zhongcheng should be temporarily replaced by Zhen Dexiu, the ruling official."
Sometimes enough is enough, don't be arrogant, just achieve the desired effect.
"Your Majesty, I obey your decree!"
Chen Duanchang's face turned ugly, he bowed respectfully and stepped aside.
There was silence in the main hall, and all the ministers were secretly frightened. Some ministers wanted to remonstrate, but were frightened by Zhao Hong's harshness, and they all fell silent.
The emperor even dared to depose Yushi Zhongcheng, one of the four giants, let alone his subordinates.
If he offends the new emperor, he will be in trouble and his glory and wealth will be gone.
Zhao Hong looked at the palace full of scholar-bureaucrats in front of him, and his heart felt cold.
Although he was very angry today, even angry, he still had to endure it.
The politics of Song Dynasty are also the politics of scholar-bureaucrats.
Take it from the people and use it to the scholar-bureaucrats. For those high officials in the imperial court, the annual salary of the fourth and fifth ranks is up to 2,000 guan, and even the ninth rank, with the lowest annual salary, has 540 guan.
The common people of the Song Dynasty, after a year of hard work, exposure to wind and sun, without food or water, only had sixty or seventy kilograms. In comparison, the common people are indeed "untouchables".
Now that I think about it, it’s no wonder that Ge Hong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, and Qiao Xingjian, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, have not retired even when they are seventy. Their annual salary of six to seven thousand guan, four to five thousand guan, plus various unknown incomes, is just the labor of ordinary people in a year. Who can bear it for a hundred years?
The king and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together, but they do not rule the world together with the people.
It is the emperor and scholar-bureaucrats who govern the world's affairs, not the people and kings. The reform was beneficial to the people, but it was extremely detrimental to the scholar-bureaucrat class.
Shenzong's reforms in the Northern Song Dynasty were beneficial to the people of the world, but offended the scholar-official class. Privy Councilor Wen Yanbo said this shameless classic saying.
What is even more frightening is that the scholar-bureaucrats are so powerful that they want the king to succumb to their "official rules". Their intentions are really to be punished.
"My dear friends, in addition to establishing the Martial Arts Hall and Jinling University Hall in Jinling, and the Naval Academy in Qingyuan Prefecture, I also want to implement the New Deal on Jiangnan East Road, organize and train the new army, and make Jiangnan East Road a national center. model."
Zhao Hong regained his composure and spoke slowly.
All the ministers in the palace, including the prime minister and the governors, remained silent.
It is only natural that the emperor implements the New Deal. As for whether it can be implemented, it is unknown.
Zhen Dexiu was secretly shocked. Emperor Qiankun is arbitrary and no longer discusses with himself. Is he very disappointed in himself?
Zhao Hong glanced at the ministers in the palace, looked at the nervous ministers in the palace, and nodded lightly.
"Is the Kuaiji Magistrate and County Board of Directors here?"
Dong Songchen understood and shouted sharply.
"Your Majesty... Kuaiji Magistrate and County Board of Directors are here to see Your Majesty!"
Dong Hui walked out, staggering, blushing, and bowed solemnly.
"Board Council, you have made outstanding achievements, are a good herder, and are young and powerful. I will promote you to the position of prefect of Shaoxing. I hope you will do your job well, be honest and honest, and my hard work will be in vain."
Zhao Hong looked at the board of directors with expectation in his eyes.
"I thank Your Majesty for His grace! I will share Your Majesty's worries, be heartbroken, and live up to Your Majesty's grace!"
Dong Hui knelt in the hall, trembling and kowtow to thank him.
When the emperor was still a prince, he ran up and down inadvertently, and it was Jane who was in the emperor's heart.
From the seventh grade to the third grade, it is really soaring into the sky and bringing glory to the ancestors.
"Get flat."
Zhao Hong had a smile on his face, and all the ministers showed envy, jealousy, and hatred. Dong Hui climbed up unsteadily, received the imperial edict, and returned to his duties.
"Where is Hu Mengyu, the master of Dali Temple?"
Dong Songchen's voice came, and Hu Mengyu hurriedly walked out of the queue and held the hut in solemn worship.
"Your Majesty, Hu Mengyu, comes to see you!"
"Hu Mengyu, the leader of Dali Temple, enforces the law strictly and is upright and incorruptible. He can serve as the commander-in-chief of Jiankang Prefecture and implement the new policy on Jiangnan East Road!"
The Consul-General of Jiankang Prefecture is not only in charge of the finance of Jiankang Prefecture, but also the financial official of Jiangnan East Road. The Consul-General of his government office also works independently and has a detached status. Its subordinate institutions include the Fenchan Grain Institute, Audit Department, Du Tea House, Yuqian Fengzhuang Jiazhang Warehouse, Dajun Warehouse, Ganjun Liquor Warehouse, Shiyi Dang Warehouse, Huimin Pharmacy, etc.
The General Consulate of Jiankang Prefecture is mainly responsible for the money and food affairs of the troops stationed in Jiankang Prefecture, Chizhou, Huaixi and other places. Its status is also higher than that of the transshipment envoy, and it can be said that it is a feudal official.
All the ministers looked at Hu Mengyu with envy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace! Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!"
Hu Mengyu's face was red, his ears were hot, he knelt down and kowtowed, shouting long live the mountain.
Zhao Hong nodded slightly. No matter how hard the scholar-bureaucrats try, once the emperor and his courtiers, his people must be brought to the forefront.
"Where is Wang Gang, the pacifier of eastern Zhejiang and the prefect of Shaoxing?"
"Your Majesty, Wang Gang, see you!"
Wang Gang also quickly walked out of the queue and bowed respectfully.
"Wang Gang, who controls banditry and encourages farmers, rectifies the administration of officials, dares to ask for orders for the people, and is diligent in managing affairs, can be a role model for our court. Wang Gang is promoted to be the envoy of the Jiangnan East Road System and to know the Jiankang Mansion, and to be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs!"
Since the Song Dynasty moved south and established its capital in Lin'an, Jiankang Prefecture was an important political center at that time, and it was also an important military town to resist the southward invasion of the Jin Dynasty. When selecting officials, they mostly appointed high-power officials such as the governor to take charge of the affairs. Draw border defense military affairs.
Wang Gang went from being the pacification envoy of the second Zhejiang East Road and the prefect of Shaoxing to the second rank of the Jiangnan East Road envoy, which can be described as the imperial favor.
"I, Wang Gang, thank your Majesty for your grace! Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!"
Wang Gang also knelt down to thank Tian'en, extremely solemn.
"Are Zhou Ping, Xu Liang, and Fan Zhong here? Listen to the order!"
Dong Songchen took the imperial edict and his high-pitched voice sounded again.
"I'm here!"
Zhou Ping and the other three walked out of the queue together and knelt down fearfully.
"Anti-corruption and upholding integrity and clarifying officialdom are of fundamental importance to the country. From now on, the imperial court has established an Anti-Corruption Department, which is directly at the disposal of the emperor. Zhou Ping is promoted to be the head of the Anti-Corruption Department, presiding over anti-corruption matters nationwide and on Jiangnan East Road; Xu Liang is promoted to be the head of the Anti-Corruption Department. Deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Department, in charge of anti-corruption matters on Liangzhe Road; Fan Zhong was promoted to deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Department, in charge of anti-corruption matters on Sichuan Road."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!"
Zhou Ping, Xu Liang, and Fan Zhong knelt down one after another and accepted the imperial edict. Everyone's face turned red.
After a series of official appointments, they were dazzled, and only then did the ministers in the palace react. It turns out that during the first court meeting of the new emperor, in addition to wearing a royal sword to show his imperial power, there were also matters such as anti-corruption and the implementation of the New Deal on Jiangnan East Road.
The rise of new people, new styles, Hu Mengyu, Zhou Ping and others has made all ministers anxious and under great pressure.
"Retreat!"
Zhao Hong waved his hand gently, stood up, held the "Sword of Song Dynasty" in his hand, and strode out of the hall.
It has to be said that at the first court meeting, he had already felt the resistance coming towards him. However, the king's words were eloquent and the universe was arbitrary, and the scholar-bureaucrats were completely powerless.
This is definitely a good sign.
The ministers left the hall in twos and threes, and several ministers walked slowly. They noticed that Zhou Ping, Hu Mengyu and other upstarts had gone to the rear court, and Hu Ju frowned.
"The Sword of the King of Qin, the sword of King Qin's power. Your Majesty went to court today wearing the Sword of the King of Song. He dismissed important ministers of the court and appointed a group of upstarts in the new dynasty. It seems that he wants to regain the power of the emperor and revive the Song Dynasty!"
Although his face was calm, his heart was turbulent.
This young emperor is simple, rude, and arbitrary, which is shocking.
The anti-corruption department, headed by Zhou Ping, the uncle of the state, is full of irrelevant new faces. Is it really about fighting corruption?
"On that day when Duke Xiao of Qin came to the throne, he gave the "Sword of the King of Qin" to the senior official Qian Long, who presided over the funeral of the late king, and gave him the power of life and death. Later, Duke Xiao of Qin used Shang Yang to reform, and gave the "Sword of the King of Qin" to Shang Yang as a weapon for reform. Then again. Bai Qi died. The "Qin Wang Sword" represents the King of Qin and also symbolizes the royal power of the King of Qin. Your Majesty's "Sword of the Song Dynasty" indicates that the military and political power of the Song Dynasty will be returned to His Majesty. Your Majesty has played a big game! "
Xuan Zhen's eyes were dark and he shook his head slightly.
The situation in which each other was strong but the king was weak, and the scholar-bureaucrat family was the dominant one, may be gone forever.
"Your Majesty has promoted a large number of newcomers. Although they are bold and thunderous, most of them have no political experience, and their violent temper is higher than their auspicious temper. I don't know whether this is a blessing or a curse?"
There was a lot of helplessness in Zhen Dexiu's voice.
Whatever the emperor did in the court today, officials could be expelled or demoted. It was really too rough and too strong.
Especially the newly promoted dignitaries, who were young and energetic, full of ambition, and rising up so fast, shocked and disappointed him at the same time.
When Jiangnan East Road established an envoy and concurrently established the Kang prefecture, and went to Jiangnan East Road to implement the New Deal, shouldn't he, the "emperor's advisor", also be in charge?
"Your Majesty is so scheming! He knows that officials protect each other, so he promotes new people. Imagine that today, the uncle is the chief anti-corruption officer. Who will he give face to and who he dare not arrest? The emperor's actions have put me at the imperial censor's desk. Where? What do you want our censor to do?"
Chen Duanchang, the censor Zhongcheng who had been demoted, looked frustrated and dissatisfied.
"Ms. Chen, you were wrong at the right time. Do you think the court is still the same as before?"
Xue Ji gave a final explanation quietly.
"The King of Qin swept across the world and cut through the floating clouds with his sword. Your Majesty compares himself to the First Emperor of Qin and wears a royal sword when going to court to demonstrate his imperial power. If you insist on hitting the wall, you can't blame others. I can only say that the world has changed."
All the ministers looked at each other without saying a word, they all knew it well.
The new emperor wears the "Sword of the Song Dynasty" to go to court and expel the officials. The meaning is self-evident. The emperor will never allow the situation where the monarch's power is reduced and the scholar-bureaucrat family dominates.
This is not a good sign for them.
