The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 203 Mongol Invasion South?

Since I ascended the throne, the content and form of the court meeting have gradually become fixed.All courtiers know that under normal circumstances, the emperor issues orders and instructions first, then the ministers present the report or the emperor asks the latest status of various departments, and finally the emperor calls a small number of ministers or departments to hold separate meetings.

"Everybody loves you, please pass the ceremony."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Dear dear friends, you have all studied the "Code of Conduct for Officials" by me. This code is a trial version, and it has already been implemented on Fujian Road. After reading it, you have any suggestions for this code. Zhao Shun and Sun Zhao Aiqing of the Government Affairs Council responded or directly reported it to Yu Zhen, the official text will be released at the end of this month, and it will be officially implemented in our court on the first day of next month."

I looked at the silent courtiers, and then said: "Regulating the rules of conduct of officials is an important part of the fight against corruption and the key to the success of our government's fight against corruption and upholding integrity. Ladies and gentlemen, your every move represents The imperial court represents my Great Song Dynasty, and can even represent me. In the eyes of the people in my court, your integrity is the government, the court, and my integrity. I hope that you can all win glory for me, not discredit me. I said However, anti-corruption is a long-term task for me, no matter how difficult it is, I will persevere, and I also hope that you all can cooperate well, and don't take chances, let alone challenge my patience."

"Your Majesty, I firmly support it." Ye Mengding promised, "Anti-corruption is not a one-day achievement, but it is a major event that concerns the fate of our dynasty."

"Well, regarding the matter of anti-corruption, I will often say it, even every day. You also need to remind yourself in your heart at all times, warn yourself, never try your own law. I will give you a chance to make a choice, and officially implement the official code at the beginning of next month. Now, you all have the right to choose whether to stay or leave. Supervisory censors, before the supervisory office spreads all over the country, your main task will be shifted to anti-corruption.”

"Yes, I will obey the order." Several supervisory censors responded in unison.

"Dear dear friends, I once said that an honest official is not necessarily a good official. To be a good official, one must maintain one's own incorruptibility. Under the current situation, the first thing I need is an honest official. I must let the world The people have re-established their confidence in the government of our dynasty. Otherwise, any policy, even if it is effective, will be resisted by the people, thinking that there is something wrong with it. Only when the order can be implemented smoothly can it be effectively implemented. Of course, clean and good officials are the most welcome, and this is the only criterion for me to select and promote officials in the future."

I paused and said: "My dear friends, if you have a copy, please play it."

"Your Majesty, the old minister has a book to play." Jia Sidao, who seldom took the initiative to speak recently, played first.

"Master, please speak."

Jia Sidao got up and said: "Your Majesty, from this month onwards, the Government Affairs Council will carry out reforms to the administrative areas of our dynasty. The veterans think that the time for the establishment of the Government Affairs Council is too short, and Wen Tianxiang, Mr. Lu Xiufu, Mr. Zhao Shunsun, and Mr. Zhao are dead again. Even with the assistance of the Ministry of Public Affairs, Ministry of Households, Ministry of Officials and other departments, the manpower is still insufficient, so the old minister suggested expanding the Government Affairs Council so that the implementation of the provincial system can be carried out smoothly.”

I nodded and said: "Well, what the teacher and minister said is very suitable for me, I will play it. Teacher and minister, who do you recommend?"

"Your Majesty, I think we can start from two aspects. One is to select outstanding officials from the court to join the Council of Government Affairs. I recommend Liu Mengyan and Chen Yizhong. Second, Your Majesty can select from among the people."

I didn't realize it all at once: "Folk people?"

Most of the officials in the Song Dynasty were selected through imperial examinations, and many of them were gracious officials. However, it was rare to directly select officials from the people, let alone such important departments as the Government Administration Council.

"Exactly. In the past, when the late emperor was alive, he advocated Neo-Confucianism. Why didn't Your Majesty seek out the offspring of Zhang Jiucheng, Zhu Xi, Lu Jiuyuan and others to become officials in the court? Most of the descendants of these predecessors have read poetry and books and have this ability; Secondly, it will also let the world know His Majesty's thirst for talents."

Jia Sidao knew that Zhao Yu had studied Neo Confucianism under the influence of Li Zong since he was a child, so he made this proposal.However, Jia Sidao certainly didn't know that I was no longer that Prince Zhao Xuan.

There are many Neo Confucianists in the court, He Ji, Jiang Wanli, etc. are all famous Neo Confucianists. If I can find the descendants of those predecessors of Neo Confucianism to become officials in the court, it will also represent my affirmation and importance to this school of officials.

"Master, the second point is suggested to me, and the matter should be handed over to the household department for immediate handling. As for the first point, I also agree to it, but I will consider it carefully, and I will give priority to the person recommended by the teacher. , Wait for me to think about it for a few days before giving an answer.”

"Yes, His Majesty should think deeply."

"Well, sir, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Mengyan recommended by Jia Sidao, and Chen Yizhong both became prime ministers after the death of Song Duzong, but in my memory, the characters of these two people are not very good.Among the remaining courtiers were Wang Yu, Wu Jian, Zhang Jian and others who also served as the last prime minister.Among these people, I don't have much impression of the others except that I know that Wang Jue is a clean and vigorous man.But since he was able to pay homage to the cabinet, he must have some ability.

"Your Majesty, my minister Ma Tingluan has an inscription."

"Aiqing, please speak."

"Your Majesty, according to our court rituals, half a year after your Majesty ascended the throne, the main meeting hall of the imperial palace and your majesty's bedroom will be renamed. Now that the time has passed, your majesty can change the name so as not to contradict the names of the former emperor's main meeting hall and the empress dowager's palace."

Since the time of Taizu, the main hall of the imperial palace has been called Daqing Hall. Later, many emperors used Daqing as the name of the main hall. This name is both memorable and auspicious.As for Ningkun Palace and Ninggan Palace, it does sound like something is wrong.The names of these two palaces are the palace names of the emperor and empress during the late emperor's time. The identity of the current empress cannot be confirmed until three years after the late emperor's death. Ningkun Palace is the bedroom of Empress Dowager Xie Daoqing, so it is naturally inconvenient to change the name.So the palace where I live should be renamed.

In history, Zhao Yu's palace was called Funing Palace, and I will continue to use this name.

"Ma Aiqing, this is the right thing to do. My sleeping palace is called the Funing Palace, and the main meeting hall is called the Daqing Palace after the Taizu's name."

"Yes, Your Majesty. The minister will lead the Ministry of Rites to handle relevant matters."

"Well, I'm very relieved to let Ma Aiqing handle the matter of etiquette."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

When I was about to ask about other things, I heard a rushing voice from outside the hall.

The high-pitched voice of the eunuch on duty sounded: "Your Majesty, Lord Xia Gui, the doctor of the Privy Council and the deputy commander in front of the palace, has something to ask for an interview, and he wants to report an urgent battle at eight hundred miles away from the border."

"Biography." I was taken aback for a moment. In my memory, there seemed to be no war before the Xiangyang War.

During the court meeting, no one will disturb you in non-emergency situations. This is the first time I have encountered it in more than half a year since I came to the court.

"See Your Majesty." Xia Gui hastily entered and kowtowed to the ground.

I said anxiously, "Quickly tell me, what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the Luzhou Mansion on Huainan West Road. The Mongolian Marshal A Shu led an army to attack Luzhou. General Gao Xing and Deputy General Meng Xing were killed."

"Ah?" After hearing this, the ministers of the court and central government turned pale, and even Jia Sidao stood up from his seat. The Mongols started to invade the south again?

I was startled. After all, the new army has not yet been trained at this time, and I have no defense against the Mongolian invasion. I panicked: "What? Submit the urgent report."

Human beings have a fear of the unknown.I have read the history of the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, so I am subconsciously prepared for the events I know.What I am most worried about is that because of my arrival, the course of history will be changed, thus going against my known consciousness.

The fatuous and incompetent Zhao Yu can be changed into a "god man", then anything may change the original trajectory, and it is not impossible for the Mongols to invade in advance.

Did my worst fear happen?