My dear, what do you think?
The emperor's student is smiling but not smiling. Is this a test of him as the emperor's master?
"Your Majesty, I am stupid and can't make a decision at the moment."
Under Zhao Hong's questioning, Zhen Dexiu was only obedient. He couldn't make up his mind for a moment and could only make peace with Xini.
In fact, he really had nothing to say, and he couldn't talk nonsense without conscience.
"Zhen Gong, it seems that you are also worried about the people and are hesitant."
Zhao Hong turned his head and looked at the ministers in the court.
Among these people, there are many stubborn advocates and factions. They are tougher than Zhen Dexiu and will not give up so easily.
A tough battle may still be ahead.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Xue Ji and Privy Councilor Xuan Zhen are mediocre and incompetent,"
"My lords, under Shi Miyuan's rule, except for the minister Zhen Dexiu, the Minister of War Wei Liaoweng, and the Minister of Dali Temple Xu Xuan, it is not surprising that all the ministers were frightened by Shi Miyuan's power. Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen The two of them did no evil deeds. They are called traitors. Aren't all the ministers in the dynasty traitors?"
Zhao Hong looked calm and said slowly.
Shi Miyuan was in power, and the imperial power was in a state of collapse. All decisions were made in the house, and power was exercised in the bed. The Great Song Dynasty court became his back garden, and most people dared to be angry but dare not speak out.
Pigs don't laugh, crows are black, how ridiculous is it to treat Xue Ji Xuanzhen like this! It was obviously aimed at Xue Ji and the others, but in fact it was pointed directly at himself.
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen hurried out of the queue and worshiped and thanked them together.
Chen Duan, Wu Jing and others looked at each other, speechless for a moment.
Under Shi Miyuan's rule, most of the courtiers protected themselves wisely, but they dared to be angry but dared not speak out, and kept a low profile. It seems inappropriate to use this to attack Xue Ji Xuanzhen.
"You don't need to thank me. I'm telling the truth and honestly."
The ministers had different thoughts, so Zhao Hong continued.
"My lords, this dynasty punishes people according to law. Hu Ju violated the law. I did not give mercy lightly, but pursued him in accordance with the law. If any of you think that Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen are traitors, you may as well speak up. If you have two of them, I will investigate the evidence of adultery and will not take any lax measures. Do you have the Anti-Corruption Department, Dali Temple, and the Ministry of Punishment?"
Zhao Hong looked at the ministers below, his eyes lightly touching Zhou Ping and Xu Xuan.
"Your Majesty, here in Dali Temple, there is no evidence that Prime Minister Xue and Prime Minister Xuan have committed adultery."
"Your Majesty, the Anti-Corruption Department has no evidence that Prime Minister Xue and Prime Minister Xuan committed adultery."
Xu Xuan and Zhou Ping came out one after another and reported to Zhao Hong.
"Your Majesty, I only heard what I heard. There is no evidence that Prime Minister Xue and Mr. Xuan committed adultery."
Ge Hong laughed awkwardly and had no choice but to excuse Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen.
The emperor clearly wanted to support Xue Ji and the two of them, and his words were full of murderous intent. He might end up in jail and be ruined.
When things came to a head, he immediately became hesitant and became a wallflower.
What's more, he had already been "fired" when he retired from office in his seventies.
"All the ministers have heard it. Dali Temple, the Anti-Corruption Department, and the Ministry of Punishment have no evidence that Xue Qing and Xuan Qing have violated laws and disciplines. How can they talk about treacherous ministers and disrupting the country? If they can disrupt the country and deceive me, wouldn't I? Have you become a foolish king with no virtue and incompetence? Shouldn’t I issue an edict to punish myself in order to calm the hearts of the people in the world?"
Zhao Hong's face remained calm and he said something self-deprecating.
The king is weak and the other is strong. Speaking of which, it is all the fault of the traitor Shi Miyuan. This thief was so insane and so daring that the Song Dynasty was in decline. He really should have been executed at a very late date.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen were both in tears. They knelt down in the hall again and knelt down to Zhao Hong.
The monarch and his ministers are one, sharing weal and woe. The emperor is really a wise king!
"Your Majesty, I am aware of my guilt!"
"I know the crime!"
Ge Hong and Tang Lin knelt down together and kowtowed in apology.
The words "faint king" and "criminal edict" appeared, and the anger in the emperor's heart was evident.
It's none of your business, just hang it up high. At this time, it is better to protect yourself wisely and not to offend the king.
"Everyone, get up. You are dozens of years old, so don't cry."
Zhao Hong said warmly, and then his expression became serious after Xue Ji, Ge Hong and others stood up and sat down.
"Shilang Wei, go outside the palace gate and bring all the imperial students and scholars who have come to petition to the prince's east palace. I want to sit down with them and have a heart-to-heart talk."
Zhao Hong said loudly, and Wei Liaoweng quickly accepted the order.
Zhao Hong's simple words brought an end to the Tai students' petition.
There is no way the emperor can meet him in person and continue to cause trouble.
Wei Liaoweng left, and Zhao Hong shook his head and sighed softly.
Before ascending to the throne, he fought with Shi Miyuan and used tabloids and imperial students to threaten public opinion. Unexpectedly, the students now became a stumbling block to his governance.
This is a great irony.
Wei Liaoweng left. The ministers in the palace looked at each other, and everyone was speechless.
Using imperial students to prevent the emperor from sending troops seems to have lost its effect.
The emperor clearly wanted to defend Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen. Even if the public impeached the two ministers for their guilt, the emperor would defend them. And if anyone dares to insist, the emperor will not let him go.
"My lords, since I came to the throne, I have worked hard to govern and have only one purpose in everything I do. That is for the Song Dynasty to be peaceful and peaceful for the people. The country will have no border troubles, the officials will govern the country in a clear and transparent manner, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."
All the ministers in the palace were struggling, and Zhao Hong had already started preaching.
"I know that my implementation of the New Deal and anti-corruption will definitely harm the interests of you or a lot of people around you, but this is the only way and means for Song Tucun to become stronger. You have grievances, and I understand. But please Don't use it for your own benefit, and don't affect the Song Dynasty's only chance to survive. Otherwise, don't blame the law for being ruthless, and don't blame me for not caring about the righteousness of the king and his ministers!"
Zhao Hong's tone was sincere, but the chill in it made everyone feel chilly.
Zhen Dexiu was sweating profusely and didn't dare to say anything, let alone look up at Zhao Hong.
This disciple is very perceptive and has a heart as solid as stone. Compared with the previous prince who was aloof, aloof and indecisive, he is completely different. Moreover, everything the emperor did seemed to be motivated by public motives, which made him find it difficult to speak out and once again warned him to stop his troops.
Another minister, Zou Yinglong, also blushed as red as a pig's liver.
The emperor was worried about the country and the people, but he did not know the righteousness of the emperor, and he was already suspected of losing his integrity.
Fortunately, he was just hesitant. The emperor insisted on using troops, but he would not stop him, and he would not be stubborn at this moment.
"Your Majesty, the Tatars are powerful and indestructible. Your Majesty has implemented benevolent policies, enriched the country and strengthened the army, and everything is waiting for prosperity. At this time, we should continue to hide our strength, bide our time, and strengthen our troops. Your Majesty, risking the world's power, being deceived by beauty, and starting a war with the Tatars, I'm afraid It's a bit sloppy. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
There are always those who insist on their own opinions. Lin'an Prefecture Yin Wu Jing was selfless, unyielding, and continued to give advice.
When Zhao Hong and Xixia got married, he was in Lin'an City and had no time to dissuade them. As for Zhao Hong's use of troops against Mongolia, he was firmly opposed to it.
As the saying goes, if you win, you will gain nothing, but if you lose, you will be anxious. It's better not to fight, and we can't let the emperor do whatever he wants!
"Your Majesty, what Xianggong Wu said is absolutely true. The Tatars are powerful and it is impossible to avoid them, not to mention using troops against them, which will cause trouble and burn one's body. A gentleman does not build dangerous walls. Your Majesty should hide your strength and bide your time and live with the people. It is not suitable to meddle with the Mongols. To avoid endless trouble.”
Chen Duanchang, the censor Zhongcheng, said solemnly that, like Wu Jing, he strongly opposed the emperor's hasty use of troops.
"Your Majesty, the Jin people have an sworn hatred against us in the Song Dynasty. Now that the Jin people are weak and the Mongols are strong, our court should unite with the Tatars to destroy the Jin. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Jin people, we send troops north to regain the lost territory to repay your father. Instead of using troops against the Tatars and making a strong enemy. Your Majesty, think twice!"
Liu Bi, the Minister of Household Affairs, followed the memorial and made a final effort.
"Your Majesty, beauty is a disaster. Your Majesty should expel the Xixia Princess Li Weiming and stop the war. This is the right way for the country!"
Tang Lin, the imperial censor, followed the memorial and pointed out that the emperor was tempted by beauty and delayed state affairs.
"Your Majesty, please expel the Xixia Princess Li Weiming, withdraw your troops from the Tatars, and set the course for the dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, please expel the Xixia Princess Li Weiming, stop the war, and bring peace to the country!"
Other officials and ministers came forward one after another, and the number of people was large and the momentum was fierce.
The current goals of the ministers have all shifted to preventing the emperor from sending troops. As for the impeachment of Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen, it has ceased, as if this incident never happened at all.
As the ministers fought with Zhao Hong, the two survivors, Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen, became bystanders, seemingly aloof from the incident and hesitant to support the emperor.
The ministers in the hall had different reactions, and Zhao Hong could see them clearly, and his anger was rising steadily.
Accidentally, he became a drunkard and a drunkard!
"Your Majesty's deployment of defenses at the entrance of Shu is a national plan. How can you use weapons without permission? The borders of Song and Jin are connected. Which of you can ensure that the Tatar army will not invade our Song Dynasty? If a war breaks out, who of you will be responsible for the deaths of soldiers and civilians?"
"Everyone, oppressing the king is the same as forcing the palace. Is it done by the ministers?"
Brother Wei Weng, Gao Dingzi, got into a tough fight with Wu Jing and others.
Compared with officials from the southeast, such as Chen Duan, Wu Jing, and even Zhendexiu who obstructed the use of troops, officials from Sichuan basically stayed awake and even encouraged the use of troops.
The defense at Shukou was in a terrible state, and the emperor deployed heavy troops to defend Sichuan. This was good governance. Is it possible to break the jar and break it?
Most Sichuan officials hold a favorable attitude. Officials in the southeast are much more indifferent.
Zhao Hong saw this and was shocked and angry, but also felt a lot chilled.
It's none of your business, just hang it up high. Is this cowardice and callousness at heart?
You want to be a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" and "buy peace with money," but unfortunately, it is the court that pays, and you cannot bet with the lives of ordinary people.
"My lords, do you think that I am frivolous, lustful, and militaristic?"
Zhao Hong looked at the ministers in the palace and instantly hardened his heart.
The Mongolian army has already sent its troops south and may invade the Song Dynasty at any time, and he is still here talking nonsense with these slanderous and mediocre officials.
What nonsense!
To be honest, he had lost the little patience he had in his heart at this moment.
