"Wei Qing, dear members of the family, do you believe that I am obsessed with sex and act recklessly?"
Zhao Hong turned his eyes to the ministers in the palace and showed no politeness.
"My lords, once the Tatar army invades our territory of the Song Dynasty, will the people of the Song Dynasty on the border be allowed to be slaughtered? If we have to endure humiliation, to whom will we report the blood and tears of our people of the Song Dynasty? I, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, will , wouldn’t I be ridiculed by the people of the world? What face do I have in front of the people of the world?”
As Zhao Hong spoke, his eyes became cold and stern.
"I still say the same thing. Anyone who offends us in the Song Dynasty will be punished no matter how strong he is. No matter who he is, no matter how powerful he is, he is invincible in the world. I will definitely lead our passionate men of the Song Dynasty to fight against him to the end. An inch of blood, and I will fight to the death!"
Zhao Hong's words echoed in the hall, and all the officials in the hall were solemn. Wei Liao and Weng Su bowed and retreated.
"Your Majesty, is it possible that the Tatars would really use troops against our Song Dynasty?"
There was silence in the main hall, and Xuan Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, spoke at the right time.
"Your Majesty, the Tatars are a country of tigers and wolves. They are afraid of power but not moral. It is not surprising that the Tatars use troops against our Song Dynasty. We, the Song Dynasty, should make plans early to prevent them from harming the people of our Song Dynasty!"
Prime Minister Xue Ji spoke next, and every word was a divine assist.
"What the two nobles said is in my opinion."
Zhao Hong nodded, secretly admiring the interaction ability of the two humerus ministers.
In comparison, his teacher Zhen Dexiu and the black-faced Zou Yinglong, the two ruling ministers, reacted much slower.
"My dear friends, I will go north to Shukou in the next few days, and you can accompany me. I promise you that if the Tatar army does not invade our Song Dynasty, I will never use troops against the Tatars. What do you think?"
Zhao Hong looked at the ministers in the hall and his tone changed.
"However, if the Tatar army dares to invade our territory of the Song Dynasty, kill my people, burn, kill and loot, I will definitely lead a large army to fight them to the end to seek justice for our people of the Song Dynasty!"
There are wolves who don't eat sheep. According to the trend of history, the Mongolian army will start an undeclared war against the Song Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the ministers worshiped together, and the opponents were helpless.
The emperor's words have already reached this point. If anyone still blocks it, I'm afraid they will be humiliating themselves.
Zhao Hong acted vigorously and resolutely, showing kindness and power at the same time. Sometimes he was scolded and belittled, which was embarrassing and disgraceful.
"My dear friends, Wu Jing has become an official, and the post of Lin'an governor is vacant. Gao Dingzi, the pacifier of the two Zhejiang roads, has made outstanding achievements in implementing the new policy on the two Zhejiang roads. He will serve as the governor of Lin'an and the pacifier of the two Zhejiang roads. What do you think? how?"
Zhao Hong asked loudly.
For the position of Lin'an governor, people from Jiangnan, especially people from Siming in eastern Zhejiang, such as Shi Miyuan, should not be used. Otherwise, officials will defend each other, and anti-corruption and the New Deal will become a joke.
Gao Dingzi, a selfless and black-faced man, could not be more suitable to partner with Xu Liang.
"Your Majesty, Gao Dingzi is committed to loyalty and is not a partisan. I second your Majesty's advice!"
Xuan Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, was the first to stand up and hold a scepter in his hand.
"Your Majesty, Gao Dingzi is diligent in government, loves the people, and is honest and dedicated to the public. He can be the governor of Lin'an. I second your Majesty's proposal!"
Prime Minister Xue Ji followed suit and also seconded Zhao Hong.
"I second your Majesty's opinion!"
"I second the proposal!"
Ministers Zhen Dexiu and Zou Yinglong spoke in favor of the emperor's proposal.
"It is proposed that Gao Dingzi, the pacifier of Liangzhe Road, is loyal to state affairs, upright and upright, and has made outstanding achievements. He will be promoted to the governor of Lin'an and the pacifier of Liangzhe Road."
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
Gao Dingzi's dark face turned red, and he knelt down tremblingly to thank him.
Lin'an Prefecture Yin is also the pacifier of the two Zhejiang Roads. The emperor's favor is great, and he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He is sincere and frightened.
"Li Zongmian, the imperial censor in the palace, strictly abides by the law. When he was an official in the local government, he had a distinguished official reputation and was loyal and honest. I would like to recommend him as the censor Zhongcheng. What do you think?"
Li Zongmian had a rich resume and was upright and upright. He had been a professor, a civil servant, a doctor of the Imperial Academy, a doctor of the Imperial Academy, and then a general magistrate of the Jiaxing Prefecture. He had been an official for more than 20 years, but his family was like a poor man, so he was praised by people at the time.
In terms of personal integrity, Li Zongmian is on par with Fan Zhong, which can be of great use.
"Your Majesty, Li Zongmian is upright, shrewd and capable, and he can be the chief censor!"
"I second my opinion, Mr. Xue!"
"I second the proposal!"
Xue Ji spoke, and there was a chorus of agreement in the hall. Even Liu Bi, Ge Hong and others did not object.
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
Li Zongmian knelt down to thank him. He originally wanted to write a memorial immediately to dissuade the emperor from using troops in the northwest, but he swallowed his words.
The emperor was fierce and did not accept this trick. If he were really like this, he would be just trying to gain fame.
"Your Majesty, I am old and my eyes are dim. It is difficult for me to cope with your Majesty's entrustment. I ask your Majesty's permission to let this veteran return to his hometown and become an official!"
Ge Hong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, wisely proposed "resignation".
"This... Mr. Ge, an important minister of the country, I rely on. When the old Mr. Ge leaves, I lose a helping hand. Who can replace him?"
Zhao Hong tried to persuade him to stay, but Ge Hong was secretly frightened and couldn't wait to pay his respects again:
"Your Majesty, Song Ci, the Minister of Criminal Affairs and the former Jiangnan East Road Criminal Officer, enforces the law strictly, hears cases clearly, and makes decisive decisions. Song Ci formulates a case handling protocol, cleans up the backlog of cases, straightens out the merits, avenges injustice and prohibits violence. He can be called a national official. I recommend Song Ci As the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, I can be a pillar of the imperial court, serve the country, and share the worries of His Majesty."
"Who can replace me?" I've already said it, so why don't you get out quickly to avoid being an eyesore.
Since you are leaving officialdom, you can simply be frank and recommend the emperor's favorite people, and you can also settle well in the emperor's heart.
"Mr. Ge has a high moral integrity, an open mind, and the legacy of ancient times. He is indeed a role model for officials in our dynasty."
Sure enough, Zhao Hong thought for a moment and said warmly:
"Ge Hong, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, established himself as an official and dared to speak out; when governing the local area, he paid attention to the education of human ethics, enacted benevolent policies, and benefited the local area. I bestowed Ge Hong with the title of bachelor of the Zizheng Palace, the promotion of Wanshou Temple, and the study of leisurely life until he became an official and took care of himself in his old age. His position as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment will be taken over by Song Ci, the Minister of Punishment, and he will continue to share the country's worries."
Ge Hong and Song Ci both knelt down to express their gratitude. Ge Hong was trembling and Song Ci was also blushing.
All the ministers were frightened. I only see new people smiling, but not old people crying. The emperor's thunderous methods were steady and ruthless, and the court seemed to be under control.
With the sound of retreating, all the ministers left one after another. Zhao Hong returned to the side hall and shook his head secretly.
Finally, no minister insisted on preventing him from sending troops. At this moment, he was truly tired.
"Your Majesty, it's time to meet the Tai students."
Dong Songchen stood aside and reminded him softly.
Zhao Hong nodded helplessly.
Although he was exhausted, he still had to do everything in his power to deal with these fearless imperial students.
Arriving at the East Palace, a large number of imperial students were already waiting here, and everyone was uneasy. Tai students are not yet officials, but strictly speaking, they are still "citizens". There is a world of difference between the king and the people, so the students are not nervous.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Seeing the emperor coming in, all the imperial students bowed to Zhao Hongsu together.
The emperor personally received him. Although all living beings protested against the emperor, they were also frightened.
"You don't need to be polite."
Zhao Hong looked at the number of people and was slightly surprised.
Isn’t it said that there are hundreds or even thousands of people petitioning? Why are there only these few dozen people?
"Everyone, I've been waiting for a long time. If you have any appeals, you can talk to me. Come, serve tea!"
Zhao Hong always kept a smile, was friendly and easy-going, and asked everyone to sit down.
This is also his usual communication method, open and honest, just like when he taught martial arts in Jinling. Strive to be cordial and approachable, and be able to confide in and resolve doubts.
Marches, demonstrations, and sit-ins are just a way for Taipei students to dare to express their wishes, and they are not worth making a fuss about.
The "Petitions and Calls Office" under Shi Miyuan's rule was in name only, and it was only located in Lin'an City. It was aloof and difficult to get down to earth. This reminded him of the complaint method of the Complaints and Complaints Bureau in later generations. It can be set up at different levels and supervised at all levels. However, competent officials must be appointed to avoid becoming a mere formality or even the bad governance of kneeling at the window.
"Your Majesty, I and other imperial students are also concerned about state affairs and have no intention of embarrassing Your Majesty. I have alarmed Your Majesty, please punish Your Majesty."
Imperial student Cheng Yuanfengsu bowed, the long sword hanging at his waist was impressive.
As he expected, the emperor personally summoned him. To his surprise, the admonishment no longer mattered.
"It's okay. Cheng Yuanfeng, I remember you. You sacrificed your life to study at Imperial College, and your grades were outstanding. Can you tell me what martial arts you practice in your daily life?"
Zhao Hong asked warmly, leaning on the chair.
He looked at the imperial students around him, and there were many of them with swords hanging on their waists. It seems that two years after the establishment of the Song Dynasty Naval Academy and the Jinling Martial Arts Lecture Hall, the martial arts style of the Song Dynasty has spread to Taixue, where scholars gather.
What goes up and down will work; obscene customs will become a reality; the country will be defeated and people will be in chaos; this is the real reason.
What goes up then goes down. Whatever the monarch likes to eat, the officials will also like to eat; whatever the monarch likes to wear, the officials will also like to wear it; when the monarch wears a sword and goes to court, the officials will naturally imitate it.
These students are not just superficial, right?
However, the situation of verbal battles and hand-to-hand combat did not occur, which made him feel relieved.
Young people have their own judgment and will not be easily swayed by others.
