Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 145 The crime of the gentry, don't kill! 【Ask monthly ticket】

Therefore, Song Youwei's pregnancy.

That is something that the entire Great Wei Dynasty should attach great importance to.

Song Hongzhi already knew about it the day his class teacher returned to court.

I know in my heart that my sister now is different from the past, and needs to take good care of her body the most.

After all, he also heard from his father a few days ago.The other party was so worried that he fainted.

No matter how nervous he is, Song Hongzhi understands that this kind of thing is not a joke.

So today, I spoke more cautiously than usual.

I'm afraid my sister will be angry.

Because, what is in the stomach of the other party is the heir of the emperor.

Of course, he didn't care whether it was a boy or a girl.To Song Hongzhi, they were all sister's children, they were all the same.

"Of course I know these things." Song Youwei smiled slightly after hearing her younger brother's words, and sighed in her heart, her younger brother had grown up after going out for a trip, but soon, she sighed slightly and said.

"This time, by His Majesty's order, you are going to serve as the guardian of Gaoyang. You must not act recklessly. Gao Yanggang has been included in our Great Wei territory."

"The most important thing now is to stabilize the place. Although you won the battle of Gaoyang, you will destroy the country."

"Governance and leadership are different, and you need to learn a lot."

"Fortunately, His Majesty said a few days ago that when you are asked to go to Gaoyang, you can bring some people with you."

As Song Youwei said, Gaoyang Kingdom was included in the territory of Great Wei just after it was destroyed.

Many of them must have lived up to it, and I am afraid that there are also some who intend to restore the country.

So if you want to stabilize the situation, you must work hard.

Of course, that's not the most important thing either.

After all, even if there were resistance forces in Gaoyang, it was nothing more than that. With the backing of Great Wei, there would be no trouble at all.

The most important thing is how to govern Gao Yang well, and this is different from being a leader.

Therefore, at this time, Song Youwei had a little worry on her face.

She has now recognized her younger brother's talent as a military advisor.

As for other aspects.
thinking.

If the younger brother was in the past, it would be great if he could read more sage books.

"Sister, don't worry." At this time, Song Hongzhi smiled, and then said: "Father has already explained these things, and I know what to do."

Song Gongwen told him that Gao Yang was a pawn arranged by His Majesty to send troops to the grassland.

It is necessary to open up another route for the Great Wei to defeat the grassland tribes.

Song Hongzhi already understood this.

In his heart, he had already made a decision. After arriving in Gaoyang, he must train an elite army to prepare for the emperor's brother-in-law's future conquests.

But he didn't want to tell his sister about this matter.

One is that I am afraid that my sister will worry about what happened last time.

The second is to think that this matter has not been settled yet, so it is too early to say.

It's better to let my sister take good care of her body and give birth smoothly, this is the most important thing.

Although Song Hongzhi has an unruly temperament, it doesn't mean he has no brains.

"Since father has explained."

"Then it'll be fine."

Song Youwen felt relieved when he heard his younger brother's words.

These days, she has also begun to change her view of her father. She feels that although he did not do very well in Dali Temple, since he became a cabinet scholar,

It seemed that everything he did was more reliable, and he didn't cause many troubles like before.

Coupled with his usual steady personality, he thought about having his father explain him.

The younger brother went to serve as the guardian of Gaoyang.

As long as you don't mess around.

It shouldn't be too much of a problem.

But after talking about her father, Song Youwei couldn't help thinking of what happened in the capital during this period, and she couldn't help but said: "I heard that in the past few days, the gentry have made a fuss, united with the officials of the former dynasty, and opposed the reform. was impeached by many people."

"This matter has caused a lot of trouble, and His Majesty is retreating again. You can persuade father to take a step back if you can take a step back on this matter."

Reform is a very dangerous thing.

Song Youwei has read poetry and books, and her understanding is in history books.

But those who advocate change generally do not end well.

It was nothing before, she knew that her Majesty supported her father.

But now, His Majesty seems to be less supportive than before.

So Song Youwei guessed.

Is it because there are more and more impeachment memorials recently, and the gentry are behind the scenes to fuel the flames, making His Majesty feel jealous
If His Majesty chooses to compromise, then father must be in danger.

For today's plan.

Only let father take a step back, at least to eliminate the anger of the gentry, otherwise, the consequences will be...
"Sister, you don't have to worry about this." At this time, Song Hongzhi smiled and said, "I have seen my father very relaxed these few days, and he has not been affected by external things at all. Come to think of it, he already has this matter. The solution is, you still don’t have to worry too much.”

"You also understand your father's character. You will only behave like this when you are sure."

In fact, he was also very worried about his father before.

After all, it was a big deal.

Even Song Hongzhi felt that this might have a great influence on his father.

But who knows, the other party doesn't seem to take it seriously at all, and he is still smiling every day without any pressure.

And this also made him guess that his father must have a solution to this matter, otherwise it wouldn't be like this.

So no further worries.

Especially today.

When Song Hongzhi came to see his sister in the palace, he also told her about this to reassure her.

Sure enough, after Song Youwei heard this sentence, she was silent for a while, then nodded, and said, "Then I feel relieved."

Immediately, the siblings no longer entangled too much in this regard, but chatted about some recent interesting things and so on.

And it was at this time.

Zhao Lingying has completed the approval of Song Gongwen's memorial.

After realizing that the matter was of great importance, she did not hesitate to send this memorial directly to the eunuch.

Because as long as the gentry are resolved as soon as possible, the recent turmoil in the capital will be considered calm.

Besides, the two projects of the imperial court are in full swing.

She saw Song Yingxing's memorial a few days ago.

The initial collection of hundreds of thousands of corvees has been completed, and the construction of the Grand Canal is about to start. Next, a lot of money will definitely be needed.

But now that the imperial court's tax revenue has been spent, the household department must have no money in its hands. Only by confiscating the homes of those Jiangnan gentry, can't the money hole be filled?

In addition, Song Gongwen is also the Minister of the Household Department, so he must know the importance of this matter.

And at this moment, it is approaching the time of companionship.

Song Gongwen, who was in Jingzhao Mansion and dealing with the affairs of the gentry, was furious.

Because he had already seen the crimes confessed and sent up by those Jiangnan gentry, it can be said to be shocking.

Those people not only colluded with the Baiyimen, but also directly handed over some of their properties to the Baiyimen, working together in a gang, controlling the place, and enslaving the people.

More importantly, these things have already begun since the later period of Emperor Taizu Gao.

The reason why the Baiyimen could not be wiped out for many years, except for the shelter of the local gentry and gentry.

It's them who pay a sum of money every year.

To support the development of Baiyimen.

No wonder after all these years.

The imperial court was unable to wipe out the Baiyimen because of these insects!
Song Gongwen never thought that the gentry would have such courage to do such a thing
At this moment, with his face full of anger, he slapped the desk in the lobby of the Jingzhao Mansion, and then threw all these things to a middle-aged man in an official robe next to him, saying: "Gao My lord, take a closer look, do these gentry deserve to die!"

Mr. Gao is the current governor of Jingzhao Prefecture. Because he is in charge of the capital, his official position is at the third rank.

Also because it is not controlled by the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, its real power is also very large.

Of course, in front of the Cabinet Master, he still has to be shorter.

Before Song Gongwen was arresting and interrogating the nobles.

It is because of the support of Mr. Gao that he can bypass the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.

The reason for this choice was that Song Gongwen knew that this person did not belong to the noble family and was known for his fairness, so he asked this person for help.In addition, the gentry have already arrived in the capital, and they have suitable excuses.

As for why he didn't choose to borrow people from the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple, the reason is very simple.

In these two yamen, there are also officials belonging to the gentry faction.

Just in case there's some noise.

Wouldn't that be a waste of Wang Shouyuan's painstaking efforts?
At this moment, Mr. Yin Gao of Jingzhao Mansion, after hearing Song Gongwen's words, hesitated for a moment, then picked up the crimes of the nobles as nobles, and said: "Mr. Song Ge, calm down, these nobles are indeed You are so bold that you dare to collude with the Baiyimen."

"It's just that you have sent a memorial to His Majesty before, how to deal with it now depends on His Majesty's will."

This sentence seems to be speaking for the gentry.

But Song Gongwen nodded his head.

Because he knew this tall man very well.

It is fair to say that the ability to resolve cases is extremely strong. When I was the young minister of Dali Temple, I often asked the other party about the problem of settling cases, so it is absolutely impossible for the other party to speak for the gentry.

The reason why the other party is like this is nothing more than worrying about the forces behind the gentry.

Even in recent days, those officials who supported the gentry did not say anything.

But one thing is certain, they must be planning something behind the scenes.

For example, to make things smaller
Colluding with the Baiyimen is indeed a felony.

But the noble families involved this time are not just one or two families, there are many people.

If at such a time, there are many people interceding and all parties are running around, then we must be cautious when dealing with it.

That is why there is a special memorial. On this matter, only His Majesty can make a decision.

"All these officials know about it." Song Gongwen also calmed down after hearing the words, knowing the seriousness.It is very simple to kill those gentry, but the question is, what will happen after killing them?
Unless His Majesty can make up his mind to forcefully suppress this matter, all forces will lose their balance.

At this point in his thoughts, he took a deep breath, and then said: "Now, it's up to His Majesty to make a decision."

Mr. Yin Gao of Jingzhao Mansion next to him also nodded.

But it's just today's memorial.

Generally the fastest, it will not be delivered until tomorrow.

In fact, if it's just an ordinary case, according to Mr. Gao's idea, it can be dealt with directly under the law of the country.

But now things are too sensitive, and too many people have moved into it.If the law of the country is used, then how many people will die, it will be a river of blood.
So he felt that at such a time, it was better to be steady, at worst, settle accounts after the fall.

Immediately, the two stopped talking.

Continue to look at the crime, trying to dig out something in it.

But right now.

Suddenly a eunuch walked in outside.

The eunuch works in the imperial study and is also a member of Dongchang.After he walked to the lobby of Jingzhao Mansion, he bowed first, and then said: "My lords, this is the memorial just approved."

Memorial?

Delivered so soon?
Hearing this, Song Gongwen was shocked.

But thinking that His Majesty may also attach great importance to this matter, he must strike while the iron is hot and hurry up.

Immediately, without hesitation, he took the memorial.

And the little eunuch, after finishing his errands.

also left.

After a while, Song Gongwen read all the content of the reply on the memorial, and his eyes could not help showing a little confusion.

"Old Song Ge, what's the matter with you? What did His Majesty say?" Seeing this, Master Gao asked with some doubts.

Hearing this, Song Gongwen said: "Your Majesty said that no blood can be seen in this matter, that is to say, none of the gentry who have colluded with the Baiyimen can be killed. Moreover, Your Majesty also said that it is only necessary to search their property."

do not kill?

Hear this.

Master Gao was also surprised.

Colluding with the Baiyimen is a crime of treason.

He thought that His Majesty might choose to punish him lightly because he had been involved too much at this time.

However, he did not expect that His Majesty would choose not to kill any of them.

It's just a property search.
Is it
Is His Majesty afraid of the gentry?

Song Gongwen also had this idea, thinking in his heart, what exactly does His Majesty mean?
Wouldn't it be too light to only confiscate the family property? After all, some people should be killed as a warning to others, right?

In this way, it is possible to deter those officials who are interested in the gentry.

But now.
But Song Gongwen knew that there must be a reason for His Majesty's decision, but he didn't think of it for a while.So I sat down and thought about it, and wanted to know what His Majesty meant.

As for Mr. Gao, after seeing that the other party didn't speak, he felt a little strange for a while.

It's just that he didn't speak, and he still stood where he was.

at last.

After a while.

Song Gongwen stood up suddenly, and said with a trembling tone: "I understand, I understand what Your Majesty means!"

Next to him, Mr. Gao was taken aback, and couldn't help saying: "Mr. Song Ge, do you understand what His Majesty means?"

Hearing this, Song Gongwen smiled softly, and then said: "Master Gao, I wrote the memorial before, and it was precisely because I was worried that this matter would involve too much that I let Your Majesty decide. In fact, Your Majesty also considered these things."

"Knowing that if the punishment is upright, it will be very satisfying, but this is not a good thing for the court."

"So His Majesty chose the safest way, not to kill!"

heard.

Mr. Gao nodded slightly, that's right, that's what they thought about before.

Immediately, he thought for a while, and then said: "So, His Majesty didn't kill the nobles, because he wanted to stabilize people's hearts, right?"

But as soon as these words came out, Song Gongwen smiled, then shook his head, and said: "Master Gao, you don't understand, your majesty is the eternal sage, how can the purpose be so simple?"

(End of this chapter)