I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 110: The battle of words with the dead, the terrifying lethality of Su Daodun
Outside the Yushitai Gate.

Hundreds of officials from Zhaowen Hall, History Hall, Jixianyuan, Taichangliyuan, Zongzheng Temple and other yamen all looked at Su Liang.

At this time.

Xu Xiuxin, who was standing at the front of the Jixian Hall, walked up to Su Liang and asked, "Su Liang, do you know your guilt?"

Su Liang tugged on the hem of his official robe, stood up straight, puffed out his chest, and asked, "What crime do I know?"

"What crime do you know? We have listed your six major crimes, and every one of them can make you lose your official status!"

Hearing this, Su Liang smiled disdainfully.

This group of officials, hiding in their book bags, stayed in the pavilions all day long and made little contribution to the court. However, they were all top-notch experts in writing articles and grabbing credit.

Even if they listed sixty major crimes, Su Liang would not be surprised.

Xu Xiuxin couldn't help but raise his voice when he saw some officials from other yamen surrounding him.

"The first crime is that you are suspected of forming a secret party with Fan Fu and others. Ouyang Xiu of the Imperial Academy and Tang Jie of Zhongcheng, the imperial censor, are also colluding with you. You are colluding together in an attempt to control the power of the court."

"The second crime is that as a Taiwan admonishment officer, you had close contacts with court officials and had many private gatherings with Bao Zheng, a bachelor of Longtuge. This ruined the traditional culture of Taiwan admonishment and is no longer qualified to serve as a Taiwan admonition officer."

"The third crime is that for the sake of your own personal future, you have made many insidious strategies to disturb the fields, disrupt commerce and trade, harm the army, arbitrarily change the family law of your ancestors, and shake the foundation of the Song Dynasty."

"The fourth crime is that you are unconventional and disrespectful in your speech. You allow Chongzheng Palace to tell stories, but you do not prepare lectures, do not talk about the meanings of saints and scriptures, and just say things that mislead the officials!"

"The fifth crime is that you colluded with your relatives to win over Cao Yi of the Cao family in private, with the intention of gaining power in the harem and spying on the officials."

"The sixth crime is that you...you have evil intentions. As a scholar-official, you always do things that harm the interests of scholar-officials. You are proud of it and help your own career advancement. It is really a shame for an official!"

"In time, you, Su Liang, Su Jingming, will be the one who will mess up the world!" Xu Xiuxin shouted at the top of his lungs.

After he finished shouting, the officials behind him shouted almost at the same time: "Su Jingming, the world is in chaos! Su Jingming, the world is in chaos! Su Jingming, the world is in chaos!"

This was obviously rehearsed before arriving, otherwise they would not have shouted so neatly.

These officials are really thieves.

The officials watching behind may not remember the specific content of these six crimes, but they can definitely remember this sentence: Su Jingming, chaos in the world!

As the saying goes, three people become tigers.

They wanted to completely ruin Su Liang's reputation.

Su Liang couldn't help but laugh when he heard the voices of "righteous indignation".

He did not expect that at such a young age and having been a Beijing official for less than three years, he would have such a "distinguished" record.

At this moment, he finally understood the reason why Fan and Fu had no explanation even though many people were insulting them behind their backs after they were released.

My heart is as cold as ice.

It is useless to explain to these selfish people.

And this moment.

All the princes of the two governments and three departments knew that a group of officials gathered in front of the Yushitai gate to argue with Su Liang.

They also sent people to check.

If a fight breaks out, they will appear immediately.

If it is just a debate, they are not willing to take a trip into this muddy water. After all, the officials have not shown their attitude yet.

At the same time, Zhao Zhen also learned about this matter.

"Mao Ze, go and take care of him quickly. If Su Jingming suffers a loss, summon him to see me!"

"Your Majesty, I obey." Zhang Mao handed over his hands and strode out.

Zhao Zhen murmured: "These old scholars, I kept their memorials and refused to see them, all for their own good. If things get serious, will I release Su Jingming for them? A group of people His ability is not as good as that of Su Jingming, so don’t you think you have any idea?"

Su Liang's remarks with Wang Anshi and Sima Guang that night in Qizhou about using the changes in Qizhou to create changes in the world, Zhang Mao reported to Zhao Zhen word for word.

Zhao Zhen is actually not opposed to another reform.

I just don't want to be too aggressive, for fear of being too open-minded and causing chaos in the court.

At present, he is very satisfied with Su Liang's work rhythm.

He could sense that the Song Dynasty was developing upwards and becoming more and more energetic.

Zhao Zhen recognized everything from the official investment law to the southern suburbs market strategy, because he knew that these were all strategies to enrich the country and the people.

Now those officials wanted to release Su Liang without any evidence.

Zhao Zhen naturally disagrees.

of course.

Zhao Zhen did not want Su Liang to write an enhanced version of "Ten Things to Answer the Imperial Edict" in anger and initiate a comprehensive reform.

……

Yushitai, inside the gate.

When Tang Jie and others heard about these six sins, they were so angry that they almost rushed out.

Taiwan's remonstrance officials also pay attention to the idea of ​​getting wind of something before impeachment.

These officials made it up completely without any reason.

Their purpose was not to kill Su Liang, but to drive Su Liang out of Taijian and out of Bianjing City.

They were too afraid that Su Liang would continue the policies of Fan and Fu and attack the careers of scholar-bureaucrats.

However, this old method has been used too much.

Everyone is fed up.

Officials will certainly not let officials go out on a whim.

In the past two years, the voice of scholar-officials has been greatly weakened by the imperial power and Taiwanese admonishers.

Su Liang thought for a while and said: "Everyone, I am too lazy to explain these six sins. How about we do this?"

"Everyone, please sign your names on the charges of impeachment against me. Then we will go to the officials and ask them to order a joint trial between Dali Temple, Kaifeng Mansion, and the Imperial City Division."

"However, I am afraid that there is no evidence for these six crimes that you have fabricated. It is not in line with the laws of the Song Dynasty to investigate only me. I suggest that all officials who signed their names accept a tripartite joint trial. Everything we do after entering the official career How about we tell everything and see who is guilty and who has merit?"

Su Liang looked at the officials.

Xu Xiuxin frowned.

"Su Liang, don't think we don't know what bad ideas you have! At the moment, your relationship with Kaifeng Mansion and the Imperial City Department is extraordinary. Such an investigation is really difficult to be fair!"

Su Liang was waiting for this sentence!

"If you don't believe it, the Kaifeng Mansion and the Imperial City Division will be easy to handle. We will make all the things we have done and all sources of income public to the public. Right and wrong will be judged by the people. No one can control the lives of millions of people in Bianjing City. Will it!”

These words immediately choked all the officials.

None of them are very clean, and they even have some shady business in their hands.

Can't stand the investigation at all.

The source of income must never be disclosed.

"Su Liang, please stop rambling here. What we are discussing today is your crimes. Some of your crimes have not been committed yet, but they have been seen by us. We advise you to step back from the brink and admit your mistakes in time. Your road is still open. It’s very long, don’t go astray and become the public enemy of the entire court!” Another official stood up and said.

These words carry some threatening meaning.

Su Liang's face turned cold instantly.

The current Su Liang is no longer the supervisory censor Li Xing who first entered Bianjing City. How can he be slandered again for no reason?

"Everyone, I propose that Dali Temple, Kaifeng Prefecture, and Imperial City Division jointly interrogate, and we each prove the Qingming. You think Kaifeng Prefecture and Imperial City Division will be partial; I propose that all our deeds be announced to the heaven for the common people to comment, but you don't want to I am willing." "Then let's go to Chui Gong Hall to meet with the officials immediately and debate these six crimes one by one. If I am guilty, I will be punished in accordance with the laws of the Song Dynasty. But if I am framed, then I will also impeach you to the end. How about severe punishment for false accusations?”

After saying that, Su Liang walked outside.

But after taking two steps, he found that no one was following him, and most of the officials around him lowered their heads.

This group of people got together for their own benefit, and each had their own agenda. No one wanted to be the leader who framed them.

Su Liang turned his face.

"You are blocking the gate of the Censor's Platform today. You are just trying to make things worse and ask me to supervise my duties as the Censor. I tell you, it is impossible!"

"I, Su Liang, am dedicated to serving the country, and what I have done is a lesson to heaven and earth. If you say that I am a clique, that I am partial, or that I am seeking fame and reputation, I don't care, because there is no way you can produce evidence!"

Su Liang walked to the middle of the crowd.

"As an admonishing officer, I admonish the monarch at higher levels and supervise all officials at lower levels. All officials who take advantage of the emperor's salary but cannot share the emperor's worries are within the scope of my impeachment. Those who are in the position of vegetarians, those who are greedy for pleasure, those who are greedy for pleasure, Those who pay bribes for promotions and those who use the back door to seek office for their children and grandchildren are all the key targets of my impeachment, Su Jingming."

"When I serve as an admonisher in Taiwan, I want to drive out those worms in the country. I, Su Liang, never speak on the ground, but only after finding enough evidence to make an admonishment. Here is a word of advice to you, if you feel that you have done something If you have any shady past matters, try to explain them as soon as possible or retire as soon as possible, so as not to lose your security later in life!"

Su Liang's words were sonorous and forceful, and he made his attitude clear directly.

He was not afraid of being impeached or provoking public anger. As long as he was still an admonishment officer, he would not allow those officials who could not contribute to the country of the Song Dynasty to stay in the court.

One person can defeat hundreds of people.

Su Liang's confidence comes from his own lack of time, and from the power Zhao Zhen gives to Taiwan's admonishers.

Upon hearing this, the faces of the surrounding officials turned gloomy.

They originally thought that by using the "Six Deadly Sins", they could force Su Liang to compromise and force him to resign.

Never thought that Su Liang could not be frightened at all.

Now, Su Liang was tough with them, which made them a little bit unable to get off the stage.

Now, let alone letting Su Liang go out, it would be difficult for them to protect themselves.

Once Su Liang goes crazy for impeachment, the destructive power caused will not be weaker than Bao Xiren.

That would be their disaster.

In the blink of an eye, Su Liang took the initiative.

At the moment, the question is no longer whether the officials should compromise, but whether Su Liang will impeach them next.

"well said!"

Ouyang Xiu's voice suddenly came from behind.

Su Liang followed the sound and saw Ouyang Xiu, Vice Minister Chen Zhizhong and Chamberlain Zhang Maoze walking over together.

Officials immediately moved out of the way.

At this time, Tang Jie and others from the Yushitai also came out and stood by Su Liang's side.

Ouyang Xiu said excitedly: "The remonstrator in Taiwan should be like Su Jingming. Everyone, today I, Ouyang Xiu, will support Su Jingming. Would you like to list my six deadly sins?"

Suddenly, none of the officials spoke.

In this debate, they lost not because of their poor eloquence and limited literary talent, but because everyone had more or less unspeakable problems.

They wanted to rely on the strength of their numbers to defeat Su Liang without any losses. In the end, a hundred people were defeated by one.

Chen Zhizhong glared and said: "We gathered around the Yushitai for no reason, and many people bullied one person. Is this the book of sages that you read? Don't you go to Zhongshu if something happens?"

Xu Xiuxin and others were confused.

They went to Zhongshu Province, but Zhongshu ignored them at all.

When Chen Zhizhong said this, he obviously wanted Zhang Mao to listen, but the officials did not dare to refute.

At this time.

Zhang Mao walked to Su Liang's side and said with a smile: "Su Yushi, the official family has summoned you to see you."

Su Liang quickly handed over his hand and prepared to go to Chuigong Hall with Zhang Maoze.

Zhang Mao looked at Xu Xiuxin and others on one side and said, "Do you want to meet the Holy Spirit? If necessary, just come with me."

Swish!Swish!Swish!
At this time, the officials' eyes were focused on Xu Xiuxin.

Due to Xu Xiuxin's outstanding performance, everyone regarded him as a spiritual leader.

Xu Xiuxin was stunned.

If he were to face you alone at this time, wouldn't that be scolding?
He suddenly shook his body and then fell to the ground with a "pop".

passed out.

In terms of work ability, Xu Xiuxin was not very good, but he was very good at such chores.

Zhang Mao shook his head helplessly and took Su Liang to Chui Gong Hall.

The officials behind him were full of regrets, regretting that they should not have come here to oppress Su Liang. Once the latter counterattacked and impeached, their careers might end this year.

……

After a while, the side hall of Chuigong Hall was opened.

Zhao Zhen was sitting there drinking tea slowly. He motioned for Su Liang to sit aside, and then said with a smile: "Drink a cup of tea first to warm yourself up."

Immediately, Su Liang started drinking tea.

Zhao Zhen, on the other hand, was flipping through a book.

One cup, two cups, three cups, five cups, seven cups...

As long as Su Liang finished drinking the tea, the waiter on the side would immediately fill it up. After Su Liang drank most of the tea, he put the tea cup aside and prevented the waiter from filling it again.

He could see that Zhao Zhen didn't want to talk to him yet, so he didn't speak.

The two sat like this.

About another quarter of an hour passed.

Zhao Zhen put the book in his hand aside and looked at Su Liang.

"Qizhou's reform is a good policy, the official recruitment law is a good policy, and the southern suburbs market is also a good policy. I actually don't mind the old and new laws. As long as they do not violate the laws of our ancestors and are beneficial to the people and the country, I will support them! "

"Su Jingming, I still remember that you said four words in your article "Replying the Imperial Edict and Chen Shishi": Take it easy."

"Throughout the dynasties, the country has been destroyed. Most of them took a wrong step, and then fell into the abyss. I have to be cautious when guarding the country. Everything can change, but I must plan for it slowly."

Everything is changeable, but you have to figure it out slowly.

This is Zhao Zhen's current attitude.

Compared with his attitude two years ago, he is almost completely different.

Su Liang slightly cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

Su Liang knew clearly that Zhao Zhen was also beating him.

He warned him that enriching the Song Dynasty and the people should be done step by step and not be like Fan Fu again, who offended the generals and officials.

Su Liangzheng wanted to talk about those officials.

Zhao Zhen was the first to speak: "Leave the rest to me!"

"Yes." Su Liang nodded.

If he is really stubborn, he will impeach the hundreds of officials today one by one. Not to mention the time and effort, it is estimated that the entire Bianjing officials will not have a good year.

(End of this chapter)