I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 37: They go out collectively to admonish the king.
In the vertical arch hall.

Zhao Zhen looked at the impeachment chapter on the imperial treasure seal paper and the joint signatures of the Taiwan remonstrators, and was so angry that he wanted to turn the table over.

"As an emperor, I am really not free in anything!"

Discussing admonitions together as a team is a strong protest expressed by Taiwan admonishment officials against the emperor's dissatisfaction with the emperor's affairs.

This more extreme approach may not occur once a year.

But once it appears, Zhao Zhen must pay attention to it and conduct court discussions.

Since Zhenzong, the status of Taijian has gradually improved.

At first it was to check and balance the power of the state.

However, with the blessing of ancestral laws, Tai Jian also had a certain restraint effect on imperial power.

Zhao Zhen knows it very well.

Only when the three parties of imperial power, prime minister power, and Taiwan admonishment restrain each other can a clean court be created.

Therefore, he had no reason to criticize Tai Jian's actions.

Zhang Mao saw that Zhao Zhen's expression softened a little and said softly: "Officials and admonishers are already waiting outside!"

"Xuan!" Zhao Zhen said.

Lean slightly.

More than a dozen Taiwanese admonishers, including Bao Zheng, Li Ding, Qian Mingyi, Su Liang, and Zhou Yuan, wore court uniforms and walked into the hall with their heads held high.

Bao Zheng, the Zhijianyuan, was the first to come out.

He loudly said: "Officials, we jointly impeach Zhang Yaozuo, the judge and deputy envoy of the Third Department of Household Affairs."

"He has no special merits, and his performance is below average, but he moves several times a year, which is against the imperial decree. In addition, since ancient times, the exclusive power of relatives will harm the state. Please take back the promotion edict and hand it over to Zhongshu for re-disposal!" "

"Please let the officials hand it over to Zhongshu for re-disposal!" the admonishing officials behind said in unison.

The voice was loud and lingering.

Zhao Zhen frowned and looked at the impeachment memorial on the imperial court again.

There are two reasons why people impeached Zhang Yaozuo.

First, the promotion was too fast, which was inconsistent with the laws of the Song Dynasty; second, the exclusive power of relatives was dangerous to the state.

Zhao Zhen was in a dilemma.

He had promised Zhang Meiren on the dragon bed that he would promote Zhang Yaozuo.

The edicts have been issued.

If he were to withdraw like this, it would not only make him lose face, but Zhang Meiren might also cause trouble again in the harem.

But if they don't withdraw, the saliva of these admonishing officials will flood the Chui Gong Hall.

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and looked down.

"I already understand what you have requested."

"However, the case submitted by Zhongshu shows that Zhang Yaozuo did not make any mistakes when he was appointed as the governor of the state, ascended the Wenguyuan, and was appointed as an official in Kaifeng Prefecture. He handled everything properly. I think it is very rare and deserves to be commended!"

"Beautiful Zhang was in the harem. Although she did not give birth to a son, she still gave birth to two princesses for me (she gave birth to three daughters, all of whom died young). With the Zhang family's achievements, I should not be unkind to her."

"As for the autocratic power of the maternal relatives that you talk about, it is completely unfounded and impossible. There is no place for Zhang Yaozuo to speak among the two governments and three departments today, and he himself has always kept a low profile and has never used his status as a maternal relative to arrogantly dominate!"

"The affairs of my harem are also state affairs. Can't I issue a special decree to promote them?"

At the end of the speech, Zhao Zhen had an almost discussion tone.

"cannot!"

Bao Zheng took two steps forward with a deserted expression.

The sound was so loud that Qian Mingyi and Li Ding couldn't help but tremble.

Bao Zheng continued: "It is not easy to establish our country, and even more difficult to defend it. Today, neighboring countries such as Goryeo, Liao, and Xixia are developing rapidly. Officials must not do anything that will harm the government or be biased. decision."

"If you want to show your divine grace, you can give more rewards, but you must not be promoted to an official position. You will treat official promotion as a child's play!"

"If all the officials knew that promotion could be achieved faster by relying on connections, who would be serious about being an official? Once this special case is opened, the Song Dynasty will not be far away from the fall of our country!"

Bao Zheng stared directly at Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen was so angry that he couldn't do anything, but he really didn't know how to refute.

At this moment, Su Liang couldn't help but feel sympathy for Zhao Zhen.It’s so hard to be a benevolent person!

At this time.

Qian Mingyi, the right person in the admonishment court, saw that the officials had loosened their minds and strode out immediately.

Naturally, he would not miss this rare opportunity to show his face.

"Officials, I think what Bao Jianyuan said is very reasonable. Since ancient times, monarchs in prosperous times have humbly accepted advice. If the officials accept advice today, this matter will definitely become a good story spread all over the world!"

"I second the proposal!" Supervisory Censor Li Ding quickly stood up and said.

It would be weird for Su Liang and others not to express their opinions at this moment, so they immediately raised their hands and said, "I second my opinion."

Just when Zhao Zhen was struggling.

A small Huangmenhui outside reported: "The official family, Zhang Yaozuo, the judge and deputy envoy of the Third Division of Household Affairs, requested an audience."

"Xuan!"

Soon, a middle-aged man with a stout figure walked quickly towards the temple.

There was also a pile of paperwork in his arms.

Zhao Zhen asked: "Deputy Envoy Zhang, what is in your arms?"

"I am reporting to the official family. I am admonishing the officials in the Central and Central Governments to discuss their opinions together. I am impeaching the ministers for their unmatched moral character and for being promoted too quickly. I have found out the achievements I have made as an official over the years, and I would like to ask the officials to take a look at them!"

"Send it up!" Zhao Zhen said excitedly.

As long as he finds a solid reason, Zhao Zhen will keep Zhang Yaozuo.

Immediately, Zhang Yaozuo handed over the document, then cupped his hands and said: "Although I am a relative, when I am an official, I work hard for the public and do not dare to slack off at all. As an official, I should benefit the people!"

"I have no desire to be a prince or prime minister. I only wish to serve the court and share the worries of the official family. As a relative, I know that I have to abide by more rules than others and cannot cause trouble for the official family."

"But I was obviously promoted normally, but I was impeached because of my status as a relative. I feel it is unfair, and many relatives are complaining. Could it be that just because we are relatives, we cannot be promoted normally?"

Hearing this, Su Liang couldn't help but raise his head and glance at him, murmuring in his heart: "You really have a good mouth, no wonder you are so prosperous!"

Zhao Zhen flipped through stacks of documents with a faint smile on his face.

Although the achievements in the document are not large, they are more important than quantity.

Swish!Swish!
Zhao Zhen flipped through the documents and murmured: "Yes, yes, show these documents to them!"

Immediately, the Taiwanese admonishers took the documents one by one and read them carefully.

Su Liang turned over a page of documents and immediately smiled.

Zhang Yaozuo wrote down everything about helping a lonely old lady find a dog when he was the governor of the state.

He flipped through a few pages, mostly trivial things.

The official praised it well, but they obviously wanted to keep the matter vague!

After Bao Zheng saw it, he was even more dismissive.

"It's all trivial things. Any official in our court can achieve such a feat!"

"You..." Zhang Yaozuo turned around and glared at Bao Zheng.

Bao Zheng didn't allow Zhang Yaozuo to speak, so he asked: "May I ask Deputy Envoy Zhang that the matter of our meeting with the team to discuss admonitions is confidential. It has only been half an hour now. How did you know?"

Zhang Yaozuo was stunned immediately.

When he entered the door just now, he was too nervous and said the words "discuss admonishment together with the class".

At this moment, Zhao Zhen's face couldn't help but turn livid.

Zhang Yaozuo came too quickly and was fully prepared.

If there was no internal response in the palace, how could he arrive so quickly.

Zhang Yaozuo's mind was spinning rapidly. Seeing that there was no imperial censor Zhongcheng Wang Gongchen among the admonishers, he immediately said: "Yes...it was Wang Zhongcheng who informed me."

His voice just fell.

Xiaohuangmenhui outside the palace reported: "The official family, the censor Zhongcheng Wang Gongchen requested an audience!"

"Xuan!" Zhao Zhen said with a gloomy expression.

(End of this chapter)