I am Da Song

Chapter 4 The Peacemaker will be punished by the world
Li Ruoshui's official position is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he once had the power to know the affairs of the Kaifeng government.

Although in the TV series "Bao Qingtian", Mr. Bao's reputation of being selfless and selfless in Kaifeng's government has spread widely.But Mr. Bao has never been the prefect of Kaifeng for a day.Because in the Song Dynasty only princes were eligible to serve as the governor of Kaifeng, Mr. Bao only served as the governor of Kaifeng for one year (acting as the governor of Kaifeng).That is the position that Li Ruoshui once held.

On the way back to Bianjing, Zhao Huan had roughly thought about a few places where Li Ruoshui could be used.The first appointment since time travel is to reappoint him as Quan Zhi Kaifeng's official.

This person has average abilities and limited vision, but his loyalty is beyond doubt.

And in this chaotic situation, the majesty of the royal family has been swept away, and the hearts of the people are chaotic and impetuous.Zhao Huan needed this kind of determined talent the most, who could resolutely carry out some of his abrupt orders, and secure Kaifeng's hearts for himself.

If you want to stick to Kaifeng and wait until King Qin's army comes to help and repel the Jin soldiers, it is impossible to succeed by yourself alone.

As for whether he can defend Kaifeng City, Zhao Huan is still somewhat confident.Because after the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty, the famous general Zong Ze established the Tokyo Left-behind Division, which not only was able to defend Kaifeng City, but also led a million residents of Bianjing to fight fiercely with the Jin Army along the Yellow River.The third battle of Kaifeng, under the leadership of Zongze, ended with the victory of the Song army.

It is true that the Northern Song Dynasty had various disadvantages, and its demise was inevitable, but the disaster of Jingkang was a black swan event formed by the combination of thousands of accidental events.The biggest problem of the Song Dynasty was that the emperor's knees were too soft.As long as someone with a hard knee comes to power and makes a slight change, it is absolutely impossible for the Northern Song Dynasty to perish in the Jingkang disaster.

This point is not only the opinion of Zhao Huan alone, but the consensus of trillions of colleagues, the experience summed up by countless sages and elites, and the reflection of the entire nation on historical lessons.

In the unified dynasty of the Han nationality in the Central Plains, the past dynasties governed the country by patching up the gains and losses of the previous dynasty.For example, the Song Dynasty's emphasis on literature over military affairs was an amendment to the military chaos since the mid-Tang Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty was another Han Dynasty after the Song Dynasty.Reflecting on the Song Dynasty, it is not about emphasizing literature over military affairs.Instead, a big patch that has been implemented throughout has been repaired to the aspect of summation. The iron law of the Ming Dynasty never seeks peace, does not profess vassals, and does not pay tribute.

This is because the elites of the Ming Dynasty reflected on the mistakes of the Song Dynasty. All other problems were scabies, and there was only one real serious problem.

This means that if a Ming Dynasty traveler wants to change the situation at the end of the Song Dynasty, he will use the same means as Zhao Huan, resolutely resist, and vow not to seek peace.

Only when a consensus was reached that "do not seek peace, do not give up resistance, the Northern Song Dynasty will not perish anyway", Zhao Huan was confident to implement the next series of measures.

Nanxun Gate.

Historically, officials from the capital of the Song Dynasty waited here to welcome Song Qinzong back from the Jin army camp.But the Jinren cut Nanxun's way, and people in Kyoto were terrified.

But today, countless officials, common people, and concubines welcomed their emperor as they wished.

It was the first month of the month, and the sky was freezing. The trees on the side of the road were covered with a layer of solid ice, and the ice cones under the eaves were several feet long and pointed like sharp swords.

This bleak and snowy scene is like the national fortune of the Song Dynasty today. What you see is chilling, and there is no hope for warmth.

Countless officials and subjects are heavy-hearted and at a loss.

Until the emperor's carriage hurriedly stopped in front of Nanxun's gate, under the torch, everyone saw the pale emperor with blood on his chest.

Countless people's hearts were cold, their grief was uncontrollable, and they couldn't help crying.This is the king of a country!It was so embarrassing.

The queen, the prime minister, and high-ranking officials rushed forward, surrounded Zhao Huan excitedly, and asked with concern: "Officials! Officials! Why are you injured?"

In the panic, Zhao Huan stood upright, with a firm tone, and scolded: "Why are you crying! I'm not dead yet!"

The emperor's strong and forceful words shocked the hearts of the surrounding officials, and they all fell silent.

In his previous life, Zhao Huan had thought too many times about how to wash away the shame behind this name if given the chance.The daily experience of the Jingkang disaster can be said to be unforgettable.

Now that he had the opportunity to change his fate against the sky, Zhao Huan immediately began to put it into practice, deploying the plan he had imagined.

Said: "Sign the letter to Zhang Shuye of the Privy Council to be the Privy Council envoy to take an overview of Tokyo's military affairs. Immediately count the number of forbidden soldiers, check their armaments and armor, and report the details to me before tomorrow. Remember the details! I want you to count every soldier of the forbidden army in detail The head of the imperial army, not the formation of the imperial army with more than half of the salary!"

Almost everyone knows how serious the situation of Song Jun's empty pay is.If there are 80 imperial troops in the capital, how can the city be surrounded by more than [-] golden soldiers?
Zhang Shuye was surprised when he heard the words. Since the reform of Yuanfeng, the Privy Council no longer has a Privy Council, but manages the Privy Council with official positions such as Zhi Privy Council, Tongzhi Privy Council, and Signing Privy Council.

Now that the Privy Council has been re-appointed and given an overview of Kaifeng's military affairs, this seems to be a change from the Privy Council's tradition of decentralized power and political incompatibility.

Zhang Shuye quickly replied: "I will live up to the entrustment of the officials."

Zhao Huan nodded, the current situation is so turbulent, whether he can survive tomorrow is unknown, and insisting on separation of powers at this time is simply hopeless.

Moreover, at this time even the Generalissimo of the Army and Horses had been appointed to Zhao Gou.Are you still worried that the little privy envoy has too much power?Only the privy envoy who has the power to dispatch troops, no matter how powerful he is, can he surpass the general of the world's soldiers and horses?

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Huan issued another appointment, saying: "Recover Liu Wei[gé] as the guardian envoy of the four walls of the capital, and order him to lead the forbidden army to guard the inner city!"

As a descendant, although Zhao Huan had the determination to fight to the death, he had no choice but to have never experienced a cold weapon war, and he only knew six of the seven senses of war and knew nothing about it.

Therefore, Zhao Huan did not intend to personally command the battle at all, and the two ministers appointed were Zhao Huan's confidence in the battle with the Jin army.

Among them, Liu Kai needless to say, this is Yue Wumu, the object that Yue Fei, the martial sage, followed when he first joined the army.

He is also a famous general recognized by the Kingdom of Jin, and he is extremely afraid of him.Be sure to go to the Jinjun camp to negotiate, and then force him to death.

There is nothing else to say, his enemy is my hero.

The more the Jinren feared him and hated him, the more Zhao Huan wanted to use him and trust him.

As the capital of the Great Song Dynasty, Kaifeng City is well-defended and is the strongest city in the world.When defended by Liu Kai, the Jin people failed to attack repeatedly, losing troops and generals.

But the fallen is very strange. Prime Minister Tang Ke believes what Taoist Guo Jing said. He claims to possess Taoist magic and can apply the "Liujia method" of Taoism. With 770 people in formation, he can capture the golden general alive and wipe out the enemy. .

As a result, at the critical moment of defending the city, Liu Fan was removed and replaced with a "man of god", and finally the walls of the outer city fell.

Another privy envoy, Zhang Shuye, was very simple. He was the one who quelled the Song Jiang uprising, and he was a famous general who could fight against the Jin army in the field.

When the Jin army went south, the imperial court divided Tianxia 24 Road into four roads, east, west, north, south, among which Zhang Shuye was in charge of all the southern roads.

At that time, the army of King Qin of the world did not move forward, only Zhang Shuye led an army of [-], and fought bloody all the way to the city of Bianjing.

They were also under Nanxun's sect. When Song Qinzong met them, their military appearance was still neat.

His subordinate Chen Bing Yujinyuan, with bright armor, worshiped and danced under the city.So Song Qinzong moved him to be a bachelor of Zizheng Palace and signed a letter to the Privy Council.Afterwards, he led the army to fight bloody battles with the Jin army for four days and four nights, beheading the Jin army generals Jinhuan and Guijiang.

When Song Qinzong drove out of the city to go to Jinying to surrender, Zhang Shuye knocked on his horse and admonished him.

This is a loyal, reliable and capable minister.

Zhao Huan firmly believed that if he led the Song army, even if the disaster of Jingkang could not be avoided, it would not be as shameful as in history.

Looking at Zhao Huan's firm eyes, a group of ministers around were shocked.

Prime Minister He Li hurriedly dissuaded him: "Are the officials going to fight again? Absolutely not, this will definitely seriously anger the Jin soldiers and interfere with the peace talks."

Zhao Huan's face was icy cold, he swung his right arm from his chest with all his might, pointed his index finger at Prime Minister He Li, and said in a stern tone, "A treacherous prime minister is detrimental to the country, beheaded immediately!"

Countless people stood there stunned, dumbfounded.Looking at the present day in disbelief, wondering if I heard it wrong.

Stand up?

Is this from the mouth of an official who advocates negotiating peace with the Jin people?
Zhao Huan suddenly turned his head to look at Zhu Banzhi who stood stunned by the side.

The murderous look in the eyes of the officials made all the officers and soldiers feel a chill down their spines, and they dared not delay any longer, and rushed forward to capture the prime minister.

The ministers were dumbfounded, and someone wanted to persuade them.

Zhao Huan opened his mouth first, and said in a cold tone: "Those who advise will be executed together!"

So the soldiers swallowed their saliva, knowing that there was no other possibility.What's more, the officers and men in the army have long been displeased with the fact that these corrupt bureaucrats at the top are blindly betraying the country and seeking glory. Taking advantage of this chaos, killing the prime minister for peace can be said to be very satisfying for the officers and men.

In fact, Zhao Huan was not the only one who wanted to kill Prime Minister He Su, but spread all over the government and the public. Every righteous and passionate soldier and civilian of the Song Dynasty could not wait for Christmas.

Li Ruoshui, who was appointed by Zhao Huan to be the governor of Kaifeng, cursed in front of He Su: "It's all your fault for the country! The society is in danger now, and you will die forever."

It was only because of Song Qinzong's blessing from the peace sect that He Su could be proud of the peace talks every day, drinking and eating meat.

Not giving other bureaucrats any time to react, Song Qinzong's absolute confidant, Wang Zongmian, brought the imperial weapon, and the commander ordered the two squadrons to lock He Li's arms behind his back.

Afterwards, Zhao Huan drew a long knife from a soldier's waist, held the blade firmly with his left hand, and slowly twitched the knife with his right hand. The blood was so bewitching and dazzling in the dark night.

After He Li's miserable screams, Zhao Huan's resolute and calm voice was heard clearly and unmistakably in the ears of every official, general, and imperial soldier: "I swear by blood today. Pay tribute, do not make peace, do not cede land, the emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country! From now on, anyone who proposes peace again will be punished by the world!"

The death-like silence lasted for a few breaths, and then the soldiers shouted like a tsunami: "Long live!"

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

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PS: "Song History·Li Gang Biography": In the first year of Jingkang, Jin soldiers invaded south, Song Qinzong wanted to abandon Kaifeng and Nanshou.

Li Gang, the prime minister, urgently called on the imperial guards and said, "Would you like to guard the clan society, would you like to be lucky?" They all said: "Will you die."

Gang entered and said: "Your Majesty has allowed your ministers to stay, so why do you resume the commandment? Today, the parents and wives of the Sixth Army are all in the capital, and they are willing to defend them to the death. If the middle way returns, who will be your Majesty's guard? Chengyu is not far away, and he is chasing after him with a strong horse, how can he resist him?" I realized it, so I ordered to stop.

Gang Chuanzhi said to the left and right: "Those who dare to say anything will be killed!"

All the imperial guards bowed down and prayed for long live. When the six armies heard about it, they all burst into tears!

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I want to say a few words here, because I really don’t understand where the saying that the Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-bureaucrats came out.

In particular, Teacher Yuan once proudly said that in the Song Dynasty, as long as he had read books, he would have a gold medal for avoiding death.

But basically, if you just double-check the history of Song Dynasty, you will know how unreliable this statement is.Song Taizu and Song Taizong's records of killing ministers are one after another. Taizu alone killed more than 80 ministers, and there was even more than one speech official in it.During the Song Zhenzong period, even Dr. Guozi was killed. This is the professor of the Guozijian—"Dr. Guozi, who knew Rongzhou Chu Dezhen, and the judge Zheng Meng stole the official silver together. In any case, his Ph.D. is the most typical scholar-bureaucrat, right?Doesn't the death of the stick count as killing?
If you can't think about Song Gaozong's "Wan Yan Gou", how many ministers did he kill?Even Chen Dong, an imperial student who led the student movement and advocated the personal conquest by Emperor Gaozong of Song Dynasty, and Ouyang Che, another famous scholar, were killed.Not to mention anything else, even the Ming Dynasty, which was a big killing ring in later generations, would not easily kill a Tai student, right?But no one will explain that the court will not kill scholar-bureaucrats.

Later generations feel that "Jingkang's punishments are too great", even if you count how many ministers were killed in two years during the Jingkang period?The famous six thieves were all taken care of by Song Qinzong.

In the seventh year of Emperor Huizong Xuanhe (1125), Li Yan was granted death.In the first year of Song Qinzong Jingkang (1126), the remaining five people were put to death successively: Wang Fu was placed in Yongzhou and executed secretly on the way; Zhu Xi was demoted to Xunzhou, and was soon beheaded and executed.Except for these five people who were executed, only Cai Jing had a good fate and was demoted to Danzhou. Before he came, he died of illness on the way;

If the crimes of the six thieves cannot be punished, then there are many other people, the most typical one is Cai You, who served as the third division of Kaifu Yitong and the Jiedu envoy of Zhenhai.For this kind of minister at the prime minister and state level, Song Qinzong directly demoted him to be a doctor of the Taizhong, and then he was placed in Yongzhou, and was successively transferred to Xunzhou and Leizhou.But just like that, the censor still refused to let him pass him, and continued to impeach Cai You, saying that Cai You's crimes had harmed the Zongshe.Song Qinzong issued an edict to place him in the Wan'an Army, and soon sent envoys to kill him where he was going.

In the original text, Song Shi remembered clearly and clearly. "Decree to set up the Wan'an army, find and send envoys to punish them wherever they go."

Sending envoys to punish him, isn't that called killing scholar-bureaucrats?
Their feelings are dead, so they are not considered scholar-bureaucrats?
To paraphrase a famous saying, the Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-bureaucrats, but killed Yue Fei.Another famous person through the ages, Su Shi, was sentenced to death because of the "Wutai Poetry Case". Even sending a fish could scare him to grief, and he wrote two farewell poems.

If it weren't for Zhang Dun and Wang Anshi's rescue, members of the New Party and Song Shenzong would have killed Su Shi.If you are interested, you can go to Baidu to look up the Wutai poetry case. Su Shi and his son Su Mai met each other. Usually, the meals sent to the prison every day were vegetables and meat. If they were sentenced to death, they would send fish instead.

This kind of literary hero through the ages, the scholar-bureaucrats among the scholar-bureaucrats are worried that they will be executed.If someone said at the time that Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-bureaucrats, Su Shi would be the first to jump up and beat this person's dog's head violently.I'm afraid I'm asking for trouble for my fear?Is the fish taken in vain, or is the farewell poem written in vain?
Even if it is the non-existent "Taizu Oath Monument", people say that they will not kill "ministers and those who wrote letters"?Don't kill people because of the advice in the letter, it doesn't mean that you still don't kill people after committing a crime.

However, considering that Taizu, Taizong, and Gaozong all killed scholar-bureaucrats who wrote admonitions, even this is untenable.

Therefore, there is no statement in this book that the Song Dynasty did not kill scholar-officials, which was fabricated by later generations.

Especially if you understand the background of the Jingkang crisis, these civil servants, if not killed, would not be enough to anger the common people, not enough to correct people's hearts, and not enough to return justice to the world.

(End of this chapter)