The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 239

The conversation was divided into two parts, Song Huizong and Zhao Si were secretly discussing important matters; Zhao Gou came to the Overwatch Council in a happy mood, and others stepped forward to congratulate him, only one person was ashen-faced and glaring, this person was the former Supervisory Court Shi Xu Jingheng.

Zhao Gou understood and didn't say much. After being stunned for a while, he let everyone go down and continue to deal with official business.Now, under the leadership of Zhao Gou, the Overwatch Council officials no longer dare to sneer at it, just because Zhao Gou has handled two major cases in a row since he took office, which is unmatched by anyone in the court, as long as he is caught, no one can escape.

Today, it is not the Privy Council, which is in charge of military power, or the Minister of Finance, who is in charge of political power, but the Supervisory Yuan.

Prosperity must decline is the eternal truth!
Even an official of the Overwatch Council, who is in the limelight, dare not make a high profile. If he is caught by Zhao Gou, he will be severely punished. Everyone admires him even more. As long as Zhao Gou orders, they will do their best!
After Zhao Gou took office, the big face of the Overwatch Council was no longer an embarrassing place in the court. Once the aggrievedness melted away, there was an indescribable joy in my heart, and I felt elated!
The officials in the court hated the Overwatch Council deeply, and it was only limited to those who had ghosts in their hearts. The upright people did not need to worry about it, so they accepted it gladly. Instead, they applauded Zhao Gou's actions after taking office, and gradually talked with them. Even the common people praised it. This is the first time they have been recognized since they became officials. How unhappy!

Xu Jingheng turned around and walked in with a cold face. He admired Zhao Gou's ability, but he didn't know why the investigation of the corruption case was fruitless. It was clear that the matter had been cleared up and finally let it go. He felt resentful towards him and felt that he had mistrusted Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou knew why Xu Jingheng spoke coldly to him, so he didn't say anything, because this matter is really difficult to deal with, and there are some things to worry about.If it wasn't for Xu Jingheng's talent and being a good official for the country and the people, how could Zhao Gou care about his thoughts.

"My lord, do you need to find an official?" Xu Jingheng said calmly.

Zhao Gou met him alone, and seeing his face at this time, he said straight to the point: "The corruption case has come to an end, Master Xu, don't worry about it!"

"I dare not!" Xu Jingheng replied sarcastically.

Zhao Gou didn't mind at all, and still warmly smiled and said: "Master Xu, you must know the truth of choosing and choosing if you are familiar with the classics and history collections!" Xu Jingheng didn't answer, looked up at Zhao Gou, and heard him continue: " The trade-offs are nothing more than a relationship of interest, I have already identified the person behind the corruption case, and I also know the ins and outs of the matter, but he was just deceived by others to do such stupid things!"

"Now, he has reformed himself, why not give him a chance! No one is a sage, no one can be innocent; knowing his mistakes can be corrected, and there is nothing good! He is more useful alive than dead. It is so simple to die, but he can correct himself. Xin is loyal to the Great Song Dynasty and considers the common people. Wouldn't it be great to lose one bad-hearted person and gain a good official for the country and the people!"

"Besides, he has already bowed his head and confessed his crimes, let the past be the past! If we keep entangled in the past and don't give some people who have gone the wrong way a chance to correct their mistakes, then how strong will Da Song be?"

Xu Jingheng bowed his head in thought and remained silent, Zhao Gou was quite different in age.But what Zhao Gou said made him have to admire. Thinking about how he had been an official for more than ten years but was said by a boy who was just a few years old, he felt uncomfortable.

Xu Jingheng is one of the few people in the Overwatch Council who has real talent and learning, but his character is too upright, and because of this he offended many people, but others forbear it.

He suspected the identity of the person behind the scenes, but he didn't have any real evidence, so he didn't dare to speculate.It's just that he was unwilling, the corruption case and other major issues were too sensitive, and that incident had a great impact, all these lingered in his mind, and he couldn't sleep for several days!
Zhao Gou seemed to guess that he was still entangled, and said earnestly: "This matter can be big or small. Some things don't need to be investigated to the bottom. Hard steel is easy to break. If you want to be like a fish in water, you have to learn to adapt, otherwise you will harm yourself! Da Song It is not uncommon for officials in the country to be corrupt, and it is not uncommon to deal with too many people, I am afraid that the consequences will be very serious; now that Tong Guan bows his head, why bother to ask the bottom line, so as not to offend Longyan, I am afraid that the consequences will not be borne by you and me!"

Xu Jingheng's complexion changed several times, and he had mixed emotions in his heart. He knew his own character better than anyone else, and after more than ten years as an official, he still couldn't understand the way of being an official.

Now, Zhao Gou's words made him wake up from a dream, and he was very embarrassed; thinking back on what he had done since he was an official, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to serving the country and the people, but he never received the current treatment, he felt ashamed.

There is nothing wrong with being straightforward, but you can't be too straightforward, or you will be killed.The Great Song Dynasty is the Zhao family's world, and the current emperor keeps a low profile, so he can't see the depth.Now that the person behind the scenes has been found and the matter is left alone, the emperor must know about it, that is to say, the matter has been approved by the emperor, so why should he continue to investigate the matter.

Xu Jingheng smiled bitterly, recalled everything, as if waking up from a dream, and said respectfully: "I am ashamed of myself, my lord, thank you for your guidance!"

Zhao Gou could see that Xu Jingheng was speaking from the bottom of his heart, and knew that he had figured it out!Although Zhao Gou said it very cryptically, in fact, he was trying to point him out and let him understand his character flaws, and it was also for his consideration. As long as he changed his character that was too straightforward and pursued the bottom line, and then relying on his true talents and practical skills, he would definitely be able to get reused.

Xu Jingheng let go of his grievances, and talked with Zhao Gou for a long time; Zhao Gou also told the truth that Ye Mengde was not punished and was directly reinstated.As for the officials involved before, all received due compensation, this is also the explanation given by Song Huizong, and Tong Guan became the chief culprit, ransacking his family and destroying his family.

The corruption case came to an end. After that, Xu Jingheng's attitude towards Zhao Gou was not only respectful but also polite, as if he regarded Zhao Gou as a teacher. Zhao Gou was very surprised by his politeness and thoughtfulness, so he didn't say anything.

Xu Jingheng's ability is still very good, Zhao Gou regards him differently.As for the other officials of the Overwatch Council, they didn't say much. They were the chief and deputy censors of the Overwatch Council, and it was normal for them to communicate frequently.However, they saw Xu Jingheng's extraordinarily respectful attitude towards Zhao Gou. They knew Xu Jingheng's character well.

"Learning has no front and back, and those who have mastered it are teachers!"

Seeing that they were all very curious, Xu Jingheng smiled, and in the end he only said this sentence to explain everything, causing many officials of the Overwatch Council to speculate, and after he said this sentence, he ignored other people's eyes and still went his own way!
If the rumors and rumors were not too strong, Zhao Gou would not bother to care about them. Under his repeated orders, the others would have been silent and stopped asking, which made Zhao Gou very depressed. He did not expect such a result. Dumbfounding looking at the initiator, the two also looked at each other helplessly and smiled wryly, but the atmosphere in the Overwatch Council returned to the long-lost harmony and smile, breaking the previous lifeless pattern, it was also a windfall!

(End of this chapter)