A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

As the end of the year approaches, the palace becomes a lot busier.

On New Year's Day, there will be a court meeting, and then there will be an archery competition, and there will be banquets for envoys from various countries, etc.

At the beginning of a new year, there is naturally a new outlook.

The bellies of the two concubines in the palace were getting bigger and bigger. The imperial doctor looked at them many times and said that the mother and child were safe.

The official family was going crazy. They visited the two pregnant women when they had time, hoping to have a healthy prince.

The harem is a safe haven, allowing Zhao Zhen to have a moment of peace.

"My concubines will take good care of them, so the officials can rest assured."

Queen Cao touched her belly inadvertently while speaking, her eyes filled with sadness.

She also wants to have a child, regardless of gender, as long as she can see that child stumbling and running in front of her, being naughty, then she will feel that she will have no regrets in this life.

Zhao Zhen glanced at the lying woman and smiled at Queen Cao: "Thank you for your hard work."

He had already seen Chen Zhongheng outside the door.

After leaving the room, Chen Zhongheng whispered: "Guan family, it's almost New Year's Day. The people in Zhangjiacun are being detained but there is no way to deal with them. The prime ministers and ministers are being harassed so much that they are all here."

"knew."

Zhao Zhen raised his head slightly and looked at the sky, knowing that someone was urging him.

How long has Shen An been out...

It’s been almost ten days, right?

Those people must sincerely want Shen An to have a restless New Year's Day.

The weather is nice and somewhat sunny.

In the Chui Gong Hall, the monarchs and ministers gathered together.

"Your Majesty, hundreds of people from Zhangjia Village have been detained in Chenqiaoyi. It's New Year's Day and they have to take a rest according to the rules there..."

Fu Bi knew that the news would make the officials unhappy, but he had no choice.

Shen An has been investigating in Taikang for a long time, and the officials have given him a lot of support. For example, Zhang Hu, who was supposed to be detained, has disappeared.

The prime ministers and assistants all pretended not to see it, but now it's time for the results to come out.

Han Qi said: "Your Majesty, it is the rule of various places to close the case before New Year's Day, otherwise the place will not be peaceful!"

Just like the Chinese New Year in later generations, at this time, everyone's mind is not on work, so it is best not to cause trouble.

When people from a village are detained, this is naturally a troublesome matter.

Zhao Zhen said calmly: "Go and ask."

Chen Zhongheng immediately arranged for people to go to Taikang, and then discussed several major events during the New Year's Day, especially the Great Court Meeting. Envoys from various countries were in place, so no mistakes could be made.

After the discussion was over, Song Xiang hesitated for a moment, then went out and said: "Your Majesty, the army... is quite secretive about the Taikang matter. The soldiers feel that this matter is a bit..."

Zhao Zhen glanced at him, patted his thigh gently, and said numbly: "Who is making noise?"

What bullshit soldiers!

Zhao Zhen has been emperor for many years, and the fishiness in such things can be seen at a glance.

This is clearly someone who is making noise, trying to mess with Shen An, and by the way, they also want to kill old Bao Zheng with a slap.

Song Xiang said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, this matter...Chen Lie is a veteran in the army...he has many talents. It would be fine if the evidence was conclusive, but now..."

Military morale is something that cannot be explained or understood, but it cannot be ignored.

The so-called veteran general must have robes all over the army.

The energy gathered by these robes is not small, and it can at least attract the attention of the Privy Council.

Song Xiang made one final comment: "Many people in the army wrote letters saying that Shen An acted wantonly this time."

This is a knife.

Han Qi said: "Your Majesty, no one will bother anyone on New Year's Day. Recall them."

Call her back, Shen An fulfills his promise and carries his sister back to Xiongzhou again.

This is the second cut.

As prime minister, it's time for Fu Bi to speak.

He glanced at Song Xiang and asked, "Is Chen Lie really as incorruptible as you said?"

There was something evil in his gaze.

This is an endorsement, and as a prime minister, this is a taboo.

What they should do at this time is laugh.

But Song Xiang was eager to send Shen An, the god of plague, away, so he said: "Cao Yun, the director of the Privy Council's military room, said that Chen Lie has always been a role model."

The so-called model must be a good person who is flawless!

Han Qi pondered for a moment and said, "When I was serving as Privy Councilor, I met Chen Lie. He is a very serious person."

There are many different interpretations of seriousness, but most of them have the same meaning.

Good guy!

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly. He was the emperor and could not favor anyone.

He made an exception by asking Shen An to take Zhang Hu to Taikang, but at this moment there was no room for change.

"Somebody come!"

He said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, Shen An would like to see you."

As soon as Chen Zhongheng came out, he couldn't help but recite the Buddha's name secretly when he heard this. Then he remembered that he believed in Taoism, so he confessed again.

You are finally here!

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, his expression neither sad nor happy.

Everyone turned their heads slightly and looked outside the hall.

Shen An is here.

His clothes looked a little wrinkled and his face was a little red. It looked like he had just arrived in Bianliang.

Han Qi and others watched him salute, with something unknown in their eyes.

Are you here to apologize?

"Your Majesty, Chen Lie has been captured."

What?

Song Xiang couldn't help but ask: "Shen Daizhao, what did Chen Lie commit?"

You have to find a crime, otherwise the people in the army will definitely start a riot if you continue to accuse him of something unwarranted.

Shen An looked at him in surprise and said, "He has countless crimes, which one do you want to hear?"

Han Qi said thoughtfully: "Don't be vague."

There is countless nonsense, and there is no room for ambiguity in the court.

Shen An frowned and looked at Han Qi and said, "Corruption and embezzlement of money and food."

Damn it!

Han Qi's eyes turned, somewhat evasive.

Having served in the military, he naturally knows that when the water is clear, there will be no fish.

No matter how selfless Chen Lie is, he still has such pigtails.

He comforted himself like this, but Song Xiang said: "This...if the amount is not large, it is difficult to pursue."

Zhao Zhen nodded, thinking this was best.

He was about to settle the matter with this, but Shen An said melancholy: "It's not much, only 40% of the money and food for Guangyong's army every year."

I……

Everyone in the palace was stunned.

That’s 40% of the food!

Han Qi asked subconsciously: "But is it true?"

Shen An smiled and said, "It's almost New Year's Day. I knew some people would be impatient, so I hurried back quickly. The team is behind me. Mr. Han, what evidence do you want?"

"Four percent?"

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be shocked.

What is the concept of 40%? In other words, 40% of the money and food allocated every year is missing.

Song Xiang said in a deep voice: "Then why no one stands up?"

Han Qi nodded, this was a loophole.

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Shen An sighed and said: "All the generals in Guangyong's army have been bribed by Chen Lie. He also practices the method of sitting in a row, watching from top to bottom. Who dares to report, ten people will sit in a row. And there are The family members are kept as hostages, and Chen Lie’s confidants are guarding them..."

He looked sideways at Song Xiang and Han Qi, and said: "When Mr. and Bao arrived, no one in the entire Guangyong Army came out to speak. This kind of skill is so powerful. I dare to ask Prime Minister Han and Prime Minister Song, what is the good reputation of Chen Lie?" Coming?"

Han Qi's face suddenly turned pale.

His skin was already white, but now it looked a little pale.

He hissed: "Where is Gu Zuo Shun?"

As a representative of the military, where is Gu Zuochun?

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Shen An pointed outside and said, "It seems to be outside."

At this time, someone came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Gu Zuochun is outside to plead guilty."

This is a knife!

The knife stabbed Han Qi and Song Xiang.

Shen An asked again: "I dare to ask you two husbands, what evidence do you need?"

This is too much!

Song Xiang looked up angrily, only to see a pair of angry eyes.

Shen An said angrily: "After Zhang Hu reported the report, the Privy Council should have investigated it, but from the Privy Council to the front office, everyone said that Chen Lie was a good man, but Shen felt strange... Good guys and bad guys just rely on one Open your mouth and say, what is the law for?"

What the hell!

Shen An was really angry.

The army of the Song Dynasty has been decadent since Zhao Er. Many of his successors tried to reorganize the army, but in the end their efforts were in vain.

The emperor is responsible for this, but the officials below, especially the Privy Council and the Sanyamen, have a greater responsibility.

These officials are used to living a stable life. After a long period of peace, no one is willing to make changes.

The faces of the prime ministers and assistants were expressionless.

Shen An roared: "What more evidence do you need?"