I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 409: Tremble! Zhao Zhen: I want to use Taiwan’s remonstrance as a sword to patrol the four directions.

On the night of the Lantern Festival, the moon is like a white jade plate.

In Bianjing City.

There are crowds of people everywhere and performances everywhere.

In front of Xuande Tower, the lanterns are all lit up, and good shows are performed in turn.

On both sides of the imperial street, Daxiangguo Temple, Zhouqiao, Fanlou, Baokangmen, Jier Lane and other places are filled with colorful flags flying, singing and dancing, and various performances.

Within the state of Xiwazi.

The debate on the function of Taiwan's remonstrance has also reached its climax.

"I believe that Taiwan's advice is the eyes and ears of officials. If the power of Taiwan's advice is strong, the imperial power will be stable. If the imperial power is stable, the court will be stable. If the court is stable, the people will be peaceful..."

"The reforms throughout the Song Dynasty were actually promoted by Taiwan's admonishment. Since the Tianxi Edict, the role of Tai's admonition has gradually become more important, and now it has reached its peak."

This point is very clear to the common people, not to mention the scholar-bureaucrats in the court.

Such praise is truly deserved.

The scholars argued and argued.

"Su Yushi is indeed a number one person, but he is sometimes too naughty. He is late for office, sleeps too much, and even takes time off many times to spend time with his family. This is obvious to all the court officials. He is also too bloodthirsty. This is not an admonishment. Virtue."

Taiwan's admonishing officer deserves everyone's admiration.

"According to my opinion, Taiwan's remonstrance is the main contribution to the decentralization of power by the government, and supervision is more important than anything else."

It’s Taiwan’s advice.

Although Taiwan's remonstrators were not the protagonists of the reform.

After the middle-aged Confucian scholar finished speaking and stepped down, another Confucian scholar stepped onto the wooden platform.

"I admit that Bao Xueshi performed very well in the post of Taiwan admonishment, but in my mind, the best Taiwan admonishment official must be Tang Jie Tang Zifang. The impeachment of his relative Zhang Yaozuo and the impeachment of Prime Minister Wen Yanbo caused the officials to smash the dragon chariot. Those who move the world with their direct voice and put their own lives at risk are the best admonishers in the Song Dynasty."

……

Almost all of the thirty scholars and scholars who were invited to cook wine and discuss Tai's admonishment praised the current Tai's admonishment officials.

It must be said that the scholars in Bianjing City are very knowledgeable about political affairs.

"Next, it's time for the main event where we discuss Taiwan's admonishment over wine. Who do you think is the best Taiwan admonishment officer in the current dynasty?"

Lv Sanniang, the shopkeeper of Zhou Xiwazi, saw that no one was on the stage anymore to discuss, so she slowly walked to the center of the wooden stage.

"Tai Jian becomes a party? What nonsense! The selection of Tai Jian focuses on virtue, talent, learning, qualifications and rank, and is based on the king's promotion, the prime minister's lack of foreknowledge, and the recommendation of the attendants. How can he ignore the official family?"

Coordinating local supervision mechanisms and communicating with many road officials and state governments ensured the implementation of the reform.

This change actually means that Su Liang has won.

It’s Taiwan’s advice.

soon.

Since the Reform in the Song Dynasty, Taijian's supervision ability has been very important.

As soon as this topic was brought up, the scholars and scholars puffed up their chests and became excited.

"I think that the best admonishment officer in the dynasty is none other than Bao Xiren and Bao Xueshi. When Bao Xueshi was appointed as the admonition in Taiwan, he used his power impartially, hated evil as much as enemies, and his moral conduct was flawless. When facing officials, he would spit in his face. Admonishment, this has never happened before. The official asked him to transfer to Kaifeng Mansion. It was not Bao Xueshi who was qualified to serve as an admonishment officer, but Bao Xueshi could not get rid of the sand in his eyes. The damage caused would be too great. If Bao Xueshi served as the emperor for three years Shi Zhongcheng, I am afraid that half of the officials in the DPRK will be deposed..."

"No. Regarding the toughness of remonstrance, it must be the first of the four remonstrances of the year. Now we know Ouyang, the academician of the Remonstrance Academy. He dares to speak, dare to scold, and dares to write articles to criticize the injustices in the world. He is actually the best among all remonstrators. A sharp sword..."

Among the scholar-bureaucrats, Su Liang was the most topical.

This discussion lasted for nearly an hour before gradually coming to an end.

……

After some debate, the function of admonishment at the time was clearly explained.

The debate begins again.

Balance the power of the monarch, the prime minister, and the power of the scholar-bureaucrats so that there will be no party strife in the court.

"Flaws do not hide the faults. I think Su Yushi is actually a true gentleman, and Tai Jian is also a mortal. We must not demand the virtues of a saint. Moreover, who does not praise Su Yushi's behavior in the Gu family? How many people can marry only one person?" How about living a long life as a wife?”

A middle-aged scholar took a sip of lamb wine and then strode to the center of the wooden platform.

After Lu Sanniang finished summarizing, she slowed down and then raised her voice.

However, without Taiwan's advice, it would be difficult for the Song Dynasty's reform to achieve the current results.

"Dear guests, Sanniang has also benefited a lot from the discussion just now. The prosperity of Taiwan's admonitions will lead to the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. I hope that the righteousness of my admonitions in the court will last forever. I hope that more and more excellent Taiwan admonishers will emerge in our Song Dynasty. …”

There is so much to talk about on this topic!

After a while.

"Everyone, the best admonition in Taiwan at the moment, even the leader in Taiwan's admonishment, is undoubtedly Su Liang and Su Jingming! He has changed the shortcomings of the admonishment officials in Taiwan who can speak but cannot act. The admonitions are reasonable, legal and strategic. He cannot be the first to dissuade the court. Who can be the first?”

"No. I think that the current imperial court should gradually reduce the power of Taiwan's remonstrances. If Taiwan's remonstrances form a faction, they will definitely control the court's voice in the future. What should the officials do? What should the two governments and three departments do?"

……

The topic changed from "Who is the best Taiwanese admonishment official in the current dynasty" to "Is Su Liang the best Taiwanese admonishment official in the current dynasty?"

For a while.

The atmosphere of making wine and discussing the platform reached its climax.

Even the audience outside Xiwazi couldn't help but debate.

in a blink.

Well into the night, the debate continued.

And this moment.

Su Liang, who seemed unaware that he was at the center of the topic, was sitting on the roof of his house admiring the moon.

Accompanying him were Tang Ze and Su Zimu.

Tang Ze and Su Liang were drinking, and Su Zimu was holding a gourd and drinking warm osmanthus syrup.

The three of them, grandfather and grandson, chatted while admiring the moon.

Su Qinyi was already asleep.

Tang Wanmei stood below and called out to the three people twice before she had no choice but to give up.

The three of them seemed to be chatting until dawn. She could control Su Liang and Su Zimu, but she couldn't control her old father Tang Ze.

Tang Wanmei was sitting in the corridor below, eating dried fruits and looking at the three people on the roof talking and laughing.

The mood is also very good.

She and Su Liang have been married for more than ten years, and the two have almost never had any bad feelings or quarrels.

This is completely different from many scholar-bureaucrats who like the new and hate the old and are sentimental.

Tang Wanmei cherishes everything she has now.

……

In the blink of an eye, time passed.

The full moon sets in the west, and the city of Bianjing gradually becomes quiet.

But the discussion in Zhousiwazi continues.

Some scholars said their throats were hoarse, but they still couldn't help but keep expressing their views.

We drank pot after pot of lamb wine, but everyone's eyes were still as wide as bells.

Song people are argumentative, especially Kaifeng people.

Currently.

In the selection of the best Taiwanese admonishers, Bao Zheng, Tang Jie and Su Liang have an absolute advantage.

Ouyang Xiu has withdrawn from everyone's discussion because he was involved in a romantic incident.

Lu Sanniang's beautiful eyes were wandering, and she was also a little sleepy.

The effect she wanted to achieve has been achieved.

At least within half a month, Zhou Xiwazi’s popularity will definitely overwhelm Sangjia Wazi’s popularity.

She serves as the shopkeeper.

I only know that the Dong family is extremely valuable, but I don't know that the Dong family is the current official family.

And her mission is to turn Zhouxiwazi into a gathering place for scholars and scholars, and a transmission point for all kinds of intelligence information in Bianjing City.

In Bianjing City.

Some tea houses and restaurants do not make money by selling tea or wine, but by selling information or people to facilitate business transactions. Lu Sanniang's purpose is the same.

She saw that everyone's discussion was becoming more and more intense. Some people were clenching their fists, their eyes were red, and they were almost starting to fight.

Then I knew that it was time to end the wine-cooking and discussion platform.

As for who the best Taiwanese admonishment officer in the current government should be, it leaves room for discussion and makes it easier to create topics.

After a while.

Lu Sanniang took advantage of the gap and strode to the center of the wooden platform.

"Everyone, the Lantern Festival has passed. If we continue to argue, I'm afraid it won't be until dawn. And according to the current situation, it may be difficult to argue until dawn."

"Sanniang feels that everyone has their own best advisor, and there is no need to obey others."

"If you are hesitant, ask yourself this: If you were to become a Taiwan admonishment officer, who would you most like to be? The first name that comes to your mind must be the person you most want to be, and he is the one in your heart. The best admonisher!”

As soon as these words came out.

Wazi Nei suddenly became quiet, and everyone soon had the answer in their minds.

Some people smiled, naturally thinking of the person they had always supported.

Some people looked surprised, obviously because the person they felt in their hearts was not in line with the person they supported.

At this time.

A scholar in the crowd said: "That's wrong! I clearly support Tang Zifang, why is Su Jingming the one who comes to mind?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the scholar next to him smiled and said: "There is no man who doesn't want to be Su Jingming."

As soon as these words came out.

Many people couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Some people admire Bao Zheng, some admire Tang Jie, and some admire Cai Xiang, but most of these people want to be like Su Liang.

Su Liang is young and handsome. He is the favorite of the official family, the current hidden figure, and the future prime minister. None of the Taiwanese admonishers have as much aura as Su Liang.

Lu Sanniang saw that the scholars had answers in their minds, she stroked her hair beside her ears, and said with a smile: "Everyone, this wine-making and platform-based admonishment activity has been successfully concluded. Everyone, please go slowly!"

……

Early the next morning.

Vendors selling tabloids in Bianjing City started selling on the streets.

There is no doubt that Zhou Xiwazi has grabbed the biggest hot spot on the Shangyuan Festival night.

"On the festival night of the Yuan Dynasty, we cooked wine and discussed the platform."

"There is no man who doesn't want to be a Taiwan admonisher, and there is no man who doesn't want to be Su Jingming."

"If Taiwan's advice is prosperous, the country will be prosperous, and if the country is prosperous, all the people will be prosperous."

……

A large amount of information involving Taiwanese admonishers spread on the streets, triggering even more discussions.

at the same time.

Many private tabloids also poured into various government offices in Bianjing City.

The officials were very envious when they saw that the people praised the Taiwan admonishment officer as a flower.

The current Taiwan advice is indeed worthy of such praise.

Inside the Chui Gong Hall.

Zhao Zhen looked through the folk tabloids with a satisfied smile on his face.

He specifically asked Zhang Mao to conduct this debate. The current "public opinion" is very consistent with what Zhao Zhen wants to do next.

……

On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, early in the morning, inside the Daqing Hall.

All the officials gathered.

The first imperial meeting in Huangyou's fifth year was held in Daqing Hall.

Zhao Zhen looked around and said loudly: "My lords, this is the fifth year of the implementation of the Song Dynasty Reform."

"In the past four years, we have focused on agriculture, business, the army, water conservancy, reformed the way to recruit scholars, and carried out a series of methods to enrich the country and the people, and have achieved fruitful results. Next, big reforms There won’t be too many strategies, and when it’s time for us to fill in the gaps…”

Zhao Zhen spent more than a quarter of an hour summarizing the reform process of the entire Song Dynasty in the previous four years.

Just when everyone thought that the official family would look to the future as usual.

Zhao Zhen's words suddenly changed.

"Recently, I have heard people discussing Taiwan's remonstrance, and I have also seen many private tabloids describing the value of Taiwan's remonstrance. I highly agree with the content in the tabloids. This is public opinion, and Taiwan's remonstrance officials can afford it."

This is public opinion.

Upon hearing these four words, all the scholar-bureaucrats and officials raised their heads.

These four words are as thick as a mountain.

Things discussed among the people do not need to be taken seriously, but the officials personally acknowledge the merits of the Taiwan admonishment officer.

That is the imperial court's recognition of Taiwan's admonishing officials.

Officials talking about this matter at the first court meeting of the new year seems to be a signal that they will continue to pay attention to Taiwan's advice.

The scholar-bureaucrats and officials below were all trembling.

The main responsibility of Taiwan's remonstrance is to supervise and correct.

Pay attention to Taiwan's advice.

It means that other officials will not have a good life.

Zhao Zhen continued: I hope that in the future, Taiwan’s admonishing officials can live up to the public opinion and my heart, continue to fulfill their duties, improve their supervisory responsibilities, be prepared for danger in times of peace, and carry out the reform throughout the Song Dynasty to the end..."

After Zhao Zhen emphasized the responsibilities of admonition, the court meeting broke up.

None of the Tai Jian officials expected that Zhao Zhen would spend such a long time praising Tai Jian, and they always found it a bit strange.

After a while.

Zhao Zhen summoned all the ministers from the two prefectures and three divisions to Chui Gong Hall.

Zhao Zhen looked at the ministers of the two governments and three departments, and said: "My lords, for a long time, Taijian has only the power of supervision but not the power of punishment. I want to increase the power of Taijian and order Taijian to patrol abroad. Order to inspect the place.”

"Wherever the Taiwan Remonstrance Officer goes, all transfer envoys, prison officers, comfort envoys, and ordinary officials must listen to the Remonstration Officer's orders and rectify the bad things. What do you think?"

The princes of the two governments and three departments were all stunned.

When they heard that the officials were praising the Taiwanese admonishment officer in today's court meeting, they felt it was abnormal. Unexpectedly, they wanted to order the Taiwan admonishment officer to visit abroad.

Prime Minister Wen Yanbo was the first to surrender.

"In the officialdom, are the two government departments and three departments unable to do their job competently? I beg you to be punished!"

Zhao Zhen smiled and shook his head.

"Wen Xiang, you are thinking too much!"

"The reason why I want to let Tai Jian go on an external tour is because I want to check the results of the local reforms in the past four years."

"The reason why the Taiwanese admonishers are allowed to go is that most of the local officials don't know them; on the other hand, the Taiwanese admonishers don't have much worldliness and it is more convenient to do things."

"In addition, Taiwan's admonition is now in my hands. I can't go to the place to inspect, so I want the Taiwan's admonishment officer to do it on my behalf, so as to randomly check the results of our reforms."

"My next plan is that, except for Ouyang Xiu and Fan Zhen, who will sit on the platform to admonish, all the other admonishing officials will come out. They can choose any one of the eighteen roads in the Song Dynasty to conduct inspections. In accordance with my special decree, equip them with The Imperial Guards are tasked with inspecting the existing problems of the reform. This is a strenuous task. Of course, the ministers of the Central Committee cannot go out, so please order the Taiwanese admonishers to patrol abroad!"

Zhao Zhen calmed down and said: "If there are no major problems after this random inspection, we can focus on the western and northern territories!"

This last sentence is Zhao Zhen's ultimate goal.

After the country is at peace, we can fight against the outside world, and we should move forward with the goal of regaining the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties.

He had already started thinking about this before the New Year.

Wen Yanbo immediately expressed his position.

"The official's thoughts are very far-reaching. I support Taiwan's admonishment officers on their overseas tours and carry out special inspections to increase their power. The two governments have no objections."

"I second the proposal!" The other ministers also handed over their hands.

The increased power of Tai Jian is actually a division of power between the two governments, and with this precedent, the power of Tai Jian will be even greater.

The reason why Zhao Zhen dared to do this was because he could fully control the remonstrance and increase the power of remonstration, which meant that he, the emperor, had more control over the court.

Zhao Zhen nodded, took a long breath, and said: "Later, I will summon all the admonishers from the station to explain the details."

(End of this chapter)