Song Gexing

Chapter 52 Zhao Fang, the troublemaker

Zhao Zhen also secretly scolded his son for being a troublemaker. Why did he lift his grandfather's fig leaf for nothing? He was worried that it was not enough chaos, right?

After hearing Wang Gongchen's opening performance, he glanced at Zhao Fang, warning him not to cause trouble, then nodded and said, "What Wang Qing said is reasonable, so let's continue talking about posthumous titles."

Bao Zheng, who was behind Zhao Fang, advised in a low voice: "King Wei, don't act on your own initiative. I understand how you feel. Chen Xiang is very kind to you, but this is not a reason. The ministers will not agree. After all, it is a matter of general concern."

"Is Bao Qingjue's Wenhui really good?"

"Very good, but since King Wei has objected, let's change it to something else."

The two of them were muttering to each other, and Zhao Fang felt at this moment that Bao Heizi, in addition to trolling people, would also make plans for others, and was not just rigid.

After thinking about it carefully, Bao Zheng was right. No matter how great his teacher's contribution was, he was still not as great as Zhao Pu or later Han Qi.

The two were ministers of Dingding, which Chen Yaozuo could not compare to. Needless to say, Zhao Pu was the founding hero of the country.

Both Yingzong and Shenzong were promoted to power by Han Qi and protected them for many years.

Yingzong went crazy as soon as he ascended the throne. If it weren't for Han Qi, the world would have been in chaos. Shenzong was young when he ascended the throne, but Han Qi supported him, so his posthumous title of Zhongxian was well received by everyone.

"Then let's go with Wenzheng. What does Bao Qing think?"

The opponents in the court were still talking, but Zhao Fang was chatting with Bao Zheng, making the people nearby look astonished.

Suddenly, Zhao Fang shut up, and Bao Zheng stepped forward, raised his hands to the emperor and said: "I suggest that the posthumous title of Prime Minister Chen be changed to Wenzheng. Prime Minister Chen has the ethics of supporting and taking responsibility, which can be called chastity!"

The ministers fell silent immediately, and Fu Bi and Han Qi immediately echoed: "I second the proposal!"

Wang Gongchen and others pursed their lips and looked at Zhao Fang. They found that he had no intention of objecting, and after a while they agreed.

Wen Zheng was originally called Wen Zhen, but because Zhao Zhen's name had the same pronunciation, it was changed to the straight name.

Seeing that his son didn't object, Zhao Zhen immediately nodded in agreement, just joking, if this rebellious son is allowed to make another mess, he doesn't know how long it will be delayed.

The posthumous title of Wenzheng was not unattainable in the Renzong era. It was later promoted by Sima Guang, probably because Fan Zhongyan used this posthumous title.

Sima Guang is Fan Zhongyan's little fan, so it's normal to admire this.

Zhao Fang left with satisfaction and returned to the Chen Mansion to keep vigil for his teacher. He continued other issues in the court, which had nothing to do with him.

But he didn't expect that as soon as he walked away, someone started to attack Fan Zhongyan on the back.

"The minister impeached Fan Zhongyan, the political counselor, the deputy privy envoy Han Qi, Zhengyan Yu Jing from the left, and Yin Zhu admonished Yin Zhu from the right to form a party, and the party's sympathizers and opponents are ostracizing colleagues!"

With a thunderous sound, the opposition still used this move to launch a counterattack, and this move is almost always tried and tested, and no one can get rid of it.

These people did not impeach all the reformists, but targeted them in a planned way. In today's impeachment, they deliberately left out Cai Xiang, Ouyang Xiu, and Fu Bi, the pillar.

By the time Zhao Fang received the news, Fan Zhongyan and others had already gone home to wait for help as usual, but he angrily cursed these people for being stupid.

There is an unwritten rule in the official circles of the Northern Song Dynasty, that is, once the prime ministers are impeached by the officials, they must go home to avoid suspicion, and wait for the court to investigate before making a decision.

There are very few people who defend themselves on the spot. If they want to defend themselves, they have to go home and write a memorial. This gives the bad guys many opportunities to make snitches, which is actually not advisable.

But the scholar-bureaucrats of this era are very particular about gentlemanly disputes. To put it bluntly, they are obsessed with saving face.Zhao Fang, who hurried back, went straight to Yu Jing's home, opened the door and shouted loudly: "Yu Xigu, you are a pedantic old scholar, Fan and Han want to avoid suspicion. You and Yin Shilu are public officials. If you don't compete with the public officials, you are nothing." ! If they say you are forming a clique, you are hiding at home, but if they say you are rebelling!"

Yu Jing was stunned by the drink. Hearing him coming to the door, he hurriedly opened the door. Unexpectedly, he started to curse before he even entered the door.

After reacting, he quickly raised his hands and saluted: "King Wei, don't be anxious, please come in first and then we can talk."

"What are you getting into? I just want to be here to let everyone in the capital know that you, Yu Xigu, are in a clique and a princeling party. Didn't Qian Mingyi say that I am the prince?"

Yu Jing was startled, and then he bowed his head in ecstasy and said, "Your Majesty, King Wei, the reason why I avoid suspicion is because the three of them must avoid suspicion, and I dare not defend them at this time."

"Three of them?"

Zhao Fang was immediately puzzled. It was reasonable for the prime minister to avoid suspicion, but why Yin Zhu wanted to avoid suspicion. He was really confused.

Seeing his confusion, Yu Jing explained: "Fan Xiang was involved because he recommended Su Zimei, Han Xianggong was involved because Bao Xiren was involved, and Yin Shilu was involved because a Jingyuan Road scribe reported that he had misused minister's money in the past. This matter had been reported a few days ago. There is a letter from the imperial censor, and I have defended myself, but today they have classified me as a party member, so I dare not defend myself again."

"Wait a minute, why did Privy Han get involved? Wasn't Bao Xiren recommended by me? Why did it get blamed on him?"

Zhao Fang was confused, and Yu Jing smiled bitterly and said: "The King of Wei recommended Bao Xiren to the Chongzheng Hall. No one in the outer court knew about it. Those present were all people who promoted the New Deal. The censors bluntly said that they did not believe it. This was their excuse. "

Zhao Fang laughed and said with contempt: "So the censors can be so shameless. Well, I will challenge them in the ring right now."

After saying that, he turned around and left. Yu Jing hurriedly called him. He turned around and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Yu Qing. I have thought of a way to break the situation. Just wait for my good news."

The sparkling carriage quickly arrived at the imperial city. Zhao Fang went straight to the admonishment courtyard. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted loudly: "The Emperor Wei Wang, Youyu General Lin Wei, and Kaifeng Prefecture Yin Zhao Fang reported that the emperor's eldest son Zhao Fang had formed a party. The backbone of the party members are Xia Song, Wang Gongchen, Qian Mingyi, etc..."

The officials of the six ministries and nine ministers at all levels who were working were stunned and stayed there one after another. Wang Su of the Zhijian Yuan was trembling all over and ran out in a panic, bowing and not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"What's going on, Your Majesty! How could anyone report him?"

"Why not? Xiao Wang is being fair and selfless. He should admit when he is wrong."

At this time, Wang Gongchen and the others also came to their senses, and hurriedly ran out of the Yushitai's office, shouting loudly: "Your Highness, King Wei, why do you blame others for their innocence? When did I become your party members?"

"what!"

Zhao Fang turned around pretending to be surprised, and said with an incredulous look in his eyes: "Wang Zhongcheng is saying that you are not ministers of the Song Dynasty?"

Wang Gongchen was shocked and said: "When did I say this? King Wei, please be careful what you say."

"Just now, everyone heard it. You are not my party members, don't you mean that you are not the ministers of the Song Dynasty?"

As soon as he said this, Qian Mingyi immediately protested: "The ministers are talking about party members, what is the relationship with Song Chen?"

"Haha! May I ask Qian Qing, as a minister, are you a party member of your Majesty?"

"Of course it is!"

"Yeah, just admit it. Well, Qian Qing just said this morning that the prince is the prince. Isn't the prince the king? There is a difference between the king and the minister. The prince is also the king. Is this etiquette? Then since I am the king, you are the king. Sir, you dare to say that you are not one of my party members, what are your intentions!"

(End of this chapter)