I studied in modern times

Chapter 358 Baojin Tower Meeting (2)

The first floor of Baojin Building is the banquet hall, which is where new scholars are given banquets.

At the same time, it was also the place where the emperor watched hundreds of operas and the imperial army's riding and archery performances every year.

There is so little privacy here.

Therefore, Zhao Xu led his ministers to the third floor of Baojin Tower.

It's much better here!

Moreover, the field of view is very wide, and you can see the entire Qionglin Garden at a glance, and you can even see the tourists in Jinming Pool in the distance.

Yu Longzhi, led by Yan Yuan, began to deploy control from the second floor of Baojin Building.

On the first floor, there are the imperial guards led by Yanda.

As a result, the third floor of Baojin Building has become the most private place in the world.

"Sit down, sir..." Zhao Xu said to the ministers after sitting on the throne.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The ministers bowed their thanks, and then sat down according to their official positions.

The accompanying students, because they had no official duties, could only sit in the corner.

After Zhao Xu saw everyone sitting down, he said: "I am patrolling the city with you today, although I just took a quick look at some things..."

"But, I and the Qing family also discovered some problems..."

"Let's discuss how to solve these problems now?"

Fan Chunren stood up and worshiped: "Your Majesty, what I have seen and heard along the way is that the people who invaded the street are either the old servants of a certain relative's family, or the former servants of a certain honored minister's family..."

"It can be seen that those who invade the street are not ordinary people, but princes!"

"If you want to control the invasion of the streets, you can blame the princes! If the relatives and ministers strictly restrain their old servants and old friends... the invasion of the streets will never happen again!"

Su Che immediately followed up and said, "What Minister Fan said is true!"

"I beg Your Majesty to bring this matter to the court..."

This will amplify this matter and even set off a wave of suppression against foreign relatives and nobles.

Cheng Yi also said: "My foreign relatives have been favored by the country for generations and have enjoyed the support of the common people. Instead of being ungrateful, this generation has indulged his old servants and friends to do evil..."

"I think I might be able to serve as a censor..."

Cheng Yi is even more of a warrior.

A censor?
If you don't abolish the titles of the two relatives and nobles, this matter will not be settled!
Because the crows will flock up.

Zhao Xu laughed.

Whether it was Fan Chunren's suggestion or Su Che's and Cheng Yi's advice.

They are all just said from the perspective of scholar-bureaucrats.

The emperor was not considered at all!
What is a foreign relative?
Most of them are after the official military ministers in the past dynasties!

Taizu released his military power over a glass of wine. What agreement did he reach with the military officials?
Brothers, follow me, big brother!
Big brother, I will be an official, and my brothers will have rich descendants!

Officials in the past dynasties have set an example and actively protected the wealth and honor of the descendants of every meritorious official.

Even someone like Wang Shen can be a princess!
Throughout the ages, most of the queens and concubines were selected from the families of military ministers.

It is precisely because of these examples that other military officials saw it and were willing to sacrifice their lives for the Zhao officials. They would endure hardships and be wronged honestly. Even though they knew it was wrong, they still obeyed the blind orders of the Zhao officials.

Because they know that if they endure hardship, their descendants will enjoy happiness.

They understand better that the Zhao Guan family will never treat them badly!
and so……

Don't say that these relatives and nobles all used white gloves and invaded the street through one floor.

Even if they themselves invade the streets openly and make money.

Zhao Xu could only turn a blind eye.

What a scolding!
Just like Emperor Taizu scolding Zhang Mei - you are stupid, why are you robbing a woman?If you want a woman, I will give it to you!

Turning around, he said to the old man who came to complain to the emperor and complained that Zhang Mei had robbed his daughter: General Zhang is my favorite general, and he is also the Great Wall of the Song Dynasty!He has protected the peace of Cangzhou and the safety of the people in Cangzhou. You should be grateful!
Have you Cangzhou people fully repaid General Zhang’s kindness?It’s not over yet!

What's more, you are just a farmer, and your daughter can only marry a farmer. Now that General Zhang has lowered his status and adopted your daughter, you have made a profit!

What's more, the relationship between these guys and the palace is inextricably linked.

Basically, they can speak in front of the two palaces. Maybe some of them have mothers or grandmothers in their families, or they are the Queen Mother, or they may give handkerchiefs to the Queen Mother.

Zhao Xu looked at the four noble disciples who were already lying on the ground shivering.

He nodded in his mind: "You are quite sensible!"

So, Zhao Xu said: "Please wait, don't be impatient..."

"It's better to figure out the reason and root cause of this matter..."

Zhao Xu looked at Fan Chunren and said, "Fan Qing, I remember a story about your father, Fan Wenzhenggong..."

"Back then, Duke Fan Wenzheng was the governor of Hangzhou. When there was a famine in Hangzhou, the people had no rice to eat...but the merchants took the opportunity to hoard and were reluctant to sell and stingy..."

"Generally speaking, when most officials encounter similar things, they will choose to suppress rice prices..."

"But how did Mr. Fan Wenzheng do it?" Zhao Xu asked with a smile.

Fan Chunren has personally experienced this matter.

He respectfully replied: "My ancestors published a list and announced that there was no limit on the price of rice in Hangzhou, so merchants from all over the world shipped grain to Hangzhou one after another. When the grain from all directions arrived in Hangzhou, my ancestors ordered the official warehouses to be opened to sell the grain at a fair price, so Hangzhou Rice prices fell in response..."

Zhao Xu touched his palm and praised: "As expected of Mr. Fan Wenzheng!"

Then, Zhao Xu asked: "Why can Duke Fan Wenzheng do this in Hangzhou?"

"Why is it that only Fan Wenzhenggong can do this in Hangzhou?"

Of course Fan Chunren knew, so he replied: "Your Majesty, it is because Hangzhou has developed waterways and merchant ships from all directions, and because Hangzhou is located in the southeast and has abundant products..." Zhao Xu nodded and said, "That's right!"

"Although I am young and don't know the world, let alone the people's sentiments... But I still know the allusion that oranges growing in Huainan are called oranges, and oranges growing in Huaibei are called oranges..."

"Different places have different people's sentiments, so we cannot generalize!"

"Therefore, saints teach students according to their aptitude, and saint kings teach according to local conditions..."

"What happened in Bianjing City naturally has reasons for Bianjing City..."

"As long as this reason is found, the chronic disease can be eradicated!"

"As for what you said about relatives and nobles, they indulge old servants, indulge old friends... they are domineering and so on..."

"There may be one or two such people..."

"But I believe that most of my relatives and ministers in the Song Dynasty are all loyal ministers of the country, and they are all people who respect etiquette and abide by the law..."

"It is absolutely impossible and will not indulge in old habits and let servants do evil things!"

Cao Ye finally got his chance.

He immediately bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise! Everyone in my family is loyal to Your Majesty and follows the principles of the country!"

"The Fan family is just an abandoned servant of the Chen family. They are using the banner of the Chen family to cheat outside. Fortunately, Your Majesty is aware of everything..."

The other three people reacted immediately and bowed one after another: "Your Majesty is aware of everything. The whole family has been favored by the Song Dynasty for generations. They have always followed the rules and never exceeded them in the slightest!"

There was even a movie star who sobbed.

Then, the four of them sobbed together: "Woooo..."

Zhao Xu watched and immediately ordered Feng Jing next to him: "Feng Jing, go and help the four companions up..."

Then, Zhao Xu comforted you: "Don't worry, you, I can trust your loyalty to you!"

Ok……

Although these powerful people in Bianjing are greedy and extravagant, they are really connected with the Zhao officials.

Zhao Xu remembered that during the Jingkang period, Zhao Ji and his son collected money to exchange gold for soldiers to retreat.

Many people took out their gold and silver.

Although it may not be all, it is at least many times better than before the fall of the Ming Dynasty, when Chongzhen asked his relatives and nobles to donate money, but the father-in-law only contributed 5000 taels.

In other words, Zhao Ji must have half the backbone of Chongzhen.

The money raised was used as a reward to encourage soldiers to defend the city, and those with meritorious deeds were promised to marry the clan, county lord, princess or even the princess!
How could Bianjing City be captured by the Jin soldiers?
When King Qin's army from the south arrives in Bianjing, it is not impossible to push back.

After comforting the four noble disciples, Zhao Xu looked at the civil servants and officials who could hardly bear it anymore.

"Please, don't be impatient..."

"Today, I will work with you to find out the reason why Bianjing invaded the street, and come up with a proper solution..."

Fan Chunren and others finally suppressed their desire to remonstrate with the emperor.

However, they looked at Zhao Xu, who was so close to his foreign relative Xungui, with a certain temper.

Su Zhe couldn't hold it back and said: "Your Majesty, isn't the invasion of Bianjing Street caused by some people coveting the profits of merchants?"

As he spoke, he looked at the noble disciples.

Obviously, Su Che looked down upon the parasites in these countries.

Even a little disgusting.

This is normal, this is what scholar-bureaucrats are like.

This is especially true for people like Su Zhe, who has spent his entire life studying and has had little contact with scholar-bureaucrats in the marketplace.

Zhao Xu nodded: "As you said!"

“But is that all there is to Trespass?”

"If you judge a person by his appearance, you will lose Ziyu, not to mention the millions of people in Bianjing City?"

"I think we have to get to the root of the matter first and understand the root cause of the matter!"

Zhao Xu's attitude worked wonders at this time.

Because he behaved very calmly from beginning to end and was very respectful to the ministers.

Although this made these ministers become more courageous in front of him day by day.

Like what Su Che said just now, he would never dare to say it in front of Zhao Xu's father.

But this allowed room for discussion on most topics in front of Zhao Xu, and the officials were willing to discuss it with him.

No, he didn't even have the chance to speak, so he just strangled it in his mouth.

This is also the reason why many ministers always believe that Zhao Xu is like Renmiao.

Because that was how Renmiao got along with the ministers.

The only difference is probably that this young official loves to hold grudges, has a strong desire for revenge, and has a good memory.

Therefore, even Su Zhe, who had the toughest attitude, lowered his head at this time and said, "I respectfully listen to your Majesty's teachings..."

Zhao Xu smiled and nodded, then looked at Cai Jing: "Kaifeng Mansion!"

"Your Majesty is here..." Cai Jing stood up at the right time and said, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Please tell me and all your beloved ministers and ministers about the current situation of Bianjing City and the intrusion of Bianjing City into the streets..."

"promise……"

　ah! ~My brain is crazy again, the title is wrong, but I don’t have the right to change it!
　　You can only make mistakes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)