A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

For an emperor, it is his duty to meet with the prime minister and handle political affairs every day. It will be fresh and motivating when you first start. After the novelty wears off, fatigue becomes inevitable.

Zhao Zhen relied on habit and instinct for power to persevere.

In the early morning, after Zhao Zhen had some simple snacks, he looked at Zhang Bianba, who had been waiting for a long time, and said calmly: "What's the matter?"

Zhang Baibian heard the sound of phlegm, and suppressed the worry in his heart and said: "Some people outside said... that you are kind. Those victims are in trouble, and they will definitely be reorganized into the Xiang Army this time..."

Zhao Zhen had just gotten up, his face was still a little swollen, but it looked more majestic under the candlelight.

"It doesn't mean that I am merciful..."

Zhao Zhen coughed, and a waiter came next to him carrying a spittoon.

"puff!"

He spit out a mouthful of phlegm and felt much better, then sighed: "It's probably because I'm weak and can be bullied..."

As the emperor grew older, he gained a deeper understanding of human nature.

"Get the elixir."

Zhang Baibian frowned as he watched Zhao Zhen take a light red pill.

Zhao Zhen used the elixir, rinsed it again, then spit it out, stood up and said: "Xiang Jun..."

He sighed: "This is a test, but it's just a bit too greedy. I have already told all the officials in the capital to come up with ideas, just to make them retreat. But these people... make me angry!"

His face gradually flushed, which was due to the heat after taking the elixir.

Moreover, he used the title "I", which shows that he was unhappy.

Zhang Baba said: "Those people... the official family, originally they had ceased their activities, but after summoning all the officials in the capital to make suggestions, they instead..."

"Do you think this is my weakness?"

Zhao Zhen was really angry: "I thought about it and let it go, but these people go the extra mile. It's simply... shameless!"

Officials rarely curse, and a shameless sentence represents his greatest anger.

that's true! He wanted to deal with the matter calmly, but there were always some people who wanted to take advantage of the situation and test it again.

Zhao Zhen was breathing heavily, so Chen Zhongheng quickly brought hot tea. After he took a few sips, he calmed down a bit.

Seeing that he was extremely angry, Zhang Baba wanted to find a different topic, but Zhao Zhen asked: "What did the Thirteenth Master say in the memorial yesterday?"

Yesterday, before the palace gate was closed, a memorial came into the palace. Zhao Zhen was at the concubine's house at the time. Hearing that it was Zhao Zongshi, he ignored it for the time being.

This was a memorial written by the clan son and the future prince. Chen Zhongheng remembered taking one look at it and saying, "I say that I am ignorant, but I was so enthusiastic that I refused to suppress it. If there is anything wrong with that memorial, I would like to do my best." I bear it, and I beg your Majesty to forgive me..."

"That's it!" Zhao Zhen rubbed his eyes and looked indifferently, "He actually refused to modify Zhao Zhongzhen's memorial? It can be seen that he is deeply affectionate, I..."

He walked away slowly, and Chen Zhongheng hurriedly chased after him.

There was a desolate look in Zhao Zhen's eyes, and he shook his head slightly. Gradually, the heat caused by taking the pill came back.

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Everyone is familiar with Zhao Zhen's character, so his thoughts on such matters cannot be hidden from the ministers.

The official's attitude in this matter is to calm things down and at the same time teach those officials a lesson. As for the future...

Nothing later.

Those people were just a test. They scolded them and used a few of them to perform surgery. Those who deserved to leave their posts would leave their posts, and those who deserved to be fined would be fined.

In this way, everyone is happy and very peaceful.

The officials are getting older and have lost their ambitions. What they love most is peace and tranquility.

Each of the prime ministers and ministers had their own set of people, and they wanted to take this opportunity to show off their talents. So while Zhao Zhen was reading the memorial, they all had their own little plans.

In the hall, Zhao Zhen put down a memorial and praised: "This Li Qing is good."

Han Qi's face darkened, thinking that this Li Qing seemed to be Zeng Gongliang's man, right?

Zeng Gongliang coughed dryly behind him, with pride in his voice.

Li Qing is his man, and the advice in this memorial is to make a smooth transition, that is, to avoid causing trouble.

"This Chen Shi is okay."

Han Qi paused and smiled slightly.

This Chen Shi is his person, and the memorial is also focused on stability.

The old emperor above is just maintaining it. He doesn't like the too radical style.

So they are very sure that their people will gain something.

Zhao Zhen got a memorandum, exclaimed, and said: "...Relieve the disaster first, and at the same time send people to investigate whether the local officials are derelict in their duties..."

This is a bit intense!

Zhao Zhen has become more and more merciful and soft-hearted recently. He doesn't want to deal with many things and doesn't want to be punished, so corruption and other things have begun to appear recently.

Han Qi felt that this memorial was probably a fool, so he couldn't help but shook his head slightly.

"... Kaifeng Prefecture requisitioned many servants. Those people gave up their livelihood to work for the government. After returning home, their livelihood was delayed. If they were not good, their families would be ruined, and the local government's taxes would be gone. , this seems to be a bit of a waste of money... This time, many of the petty officials should be taken down. I have thought for a long time, can these victims temporarily replace those petty officials? If they are given some monthly remuneration, these people will naturally do their best... "

Han Qi suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with urgency: "This is not possible!"

Zhao Zhen continued to read the memorial.

The so-called minor officials are those who do miscellaneous work for the government. They are usually held by landowners and wealthy households. However, they gradually became a mere formality. Most government households, large landowners, and wealthy households did not serve, and monks and Taoists from single households also did not serve. Serving in the military, there are not many options left.

According to the meaning of this memorial, it is to temporarily hire disaster victims to serve. In fact, it is a disguised form of turning corvee into an employment system.

Han Qi said: "Your Majesty, once the personnel are changed, a lot of trouble will arise in various places. If they are all employed, those people will take the opportunity to exploit the people..."

Han Qi is not a fool. He was once a new force in the reformist faction. He has already seen through these things, so he found the most fatal problem at once.

Zhao Zhen raised his head and said, "It's not easy, but...it's a good idea."

Han Qi's heart tightened, thinking whose memorial this was, could actually get special praise from officials.

"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be touched!"

Zhao Zhen's eyes became more angry and he said: "I will think about it carefully, Bianliang... I will think about it slowly."

Damn it!

Han Qi was stunned instantly.

Do you really want to try co-writing?

This matter...

Zeng Gongliang was also a little uneasy, but after thinking about it he became calm again.

Zhao Zhen said dullly: "Everyone has gone."

Officials began to drive people away, which was unusual.

After leaving the hall, Han Qi complained: "It's not good to start things like this, otherwise it will easily lead to disputes in the future."

Ouyang Xiu said calmly: "It's just a place."

Han Qi stopped and turned around, saying: "One step is the beginning!"

Ouyang Xiu looked at him with such a careless look that Han Qi couldn't help but want to complain. But thinking that he might not be able to spray Ouyang Xiu, he held back his anger and said: "Those people are watching. Once they find something is wrong, they will attack in groups... …Don’t talk about you, I can’t stop you.”

He couldn't help but shudder when he thought of what happened back then.

"Think carefully and don't lose your sense of proportion."

"No chaos."

Ouyang Xiu said calmly: "Those people bully others too much. The officials must give them a break. Otherwise, if things go on like this, kindness will be regarded as weakness. That is not a blessing for the Song Dynasty."

Zhao Zhen has always been kind, but this kindness has a bottom line. If you think he is weak and can be bullied, then the emperor's instinct will slap you.

Han Qi knew this, so he forced Zhao Zhen, but only for the sake of the heir.

That was Kunimoto, he had no choice.

But can this be forced?

He shook his head and said: "The officials should know that this is not allowed. Those people... let them scold them."

Then some people went to the political hall. When they came back later, the news they compiled made Han Qi angry.

"... He is always talking about things and refuses to agree."

"…I also asked where my husband is from."

I am my own person!

Han Qi picked up the inkstone and smashed it. With a whoosh, Chen Zhongheng came in from outside. He felt a black shadow coming towards him, but he had no time to react.

Whoosh!

The inkstone flew out against his head, followed by a miserable howl from outside.

"Ouch!"

Chen Zhongheng slowly turned around and saw a clerk covering his shoulders and howling.

He turned around again. Han Qi wanted to apologize, but refused to bow to the waiter. After the expression on his face changed for a moment, he actually froze.

Chen Zhongheng felt weak all over and was terrified.

If the inkstone just now had been lower, he might have died here.

"You...you actually want to kill someone?"

Han Qi turned away and said, "I didn't see it just now."

This was his apology. It was very insincere, perfunctory, and somewhat dismissive.

This guy has this kind of character. Chen Zhongheng understands it, but when it happens to him, he understands it but doesn't forgive it.

Damn it, Han Qi, just wait!

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge after ten years!

Chen Zhongheng gritted his teeth and secretly resented it, and then said with a straight face: "The officials told Shen An to visit the homes of the victims."

This is a notification.

Han Qi said stiffly: "Yes, I know."

After Chen Zhongheng left, he complained: "This still refuses to stop. Who are the officials trying to get angry with?"

…

Shen An went there after getting the news.

The homes of those victims were not far from Bianliang, and Shen An arrived that afternoon.

This is a village. It's lifeless when you enter. There is only one family there.

After seeing Shen An, Zhao Zhongzhen and others, this family was so frightened that they quickly closed the door.

"Emotional disadvantages!"

Zhao Zhongzhen subconsciously knocked on the door.

"We are sent by the Central Government."

There were panicked gasps inside, and then someone asked: "Chaozhong?"

"It's from the imperial court, sent by the officials."

The door slowly opened a crack, and a pair of frightened eyes looked out from inside the door.

Zhao Zhongzhen is a young man, and Shen An behind him is young. As for the guards who followed, Shen An is rushing to check the situation in the village.

The door opened, and a thin man with a dark face stood at the edge timidly, "The villain Chang Er has seen noble people."

He turned around and pulled, and an eight or nine-year-old girl was pulled out, followed by a five- or six-year-old boy. UU read books www.uukanshu． net

The girl looked dumbfounded, and the boy was sniffling, too timid to look at anyone.

The three members of this family were dressed in rags. Zhao Zhongzhen saw that the girl was covered in a robe made of various rags, with hay inside, and tears fell down for some reason.

"Noble man!"

Chang Er was a little panicked and shouted to the girl: "Mom, hurry up and boil water!"

The dull eyes moved for a moment, and then they hurriedly wanted to go out.

"No need."

When Shen An saw that her shoes were so worn that three toes were exposed, she said, "I'm just asking some questions. If someone threatens... you just say that as long as it's not an official, someone can do it to him."

The aunt turned back to look at her father and asked timidly: "Dad, do you still want to boil water?"

"Get in!"

Chang Er yelled and scolded his daughter, but Shen An frowned and said, "What did the vicious child do?"

Chang Erdui smiled and said: "You villain... you are used to it."

Daughters are losers, which is a living example in this era.

The custom of lavish marriage makes families with daughters miserable, but they have to do this for the sake of face.

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