I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 84: The ministers dismissed the government and Zhao Zhen went berserk

soon.

Yang Riyan's indictment was posted on the wall of Gongyuan.

It is posted on the tribute wall before the golden list.

What this move means is very clear to the common people and scholars.

Soon.

There was a burst of warm cheers next to the Gongyuan, and the people shouted: The official is a wise man!Official sage!

The sound was deafening, even reaching the ears of officials.

This is what the people want!
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Zhen pretended that nothing had happened and began to roll call normally.

"The first name is Jia An, a native of Rang County, Dengzhou."

"First and second names, Liu Chang, from Xinyu County, Linjiang Army."

"First and third, Xie Zhonggong (native place unknown)."

The first three people in Yijia couldn't help but get excited when they heard their name outside the Gongyuan, and immediately began to salute and thank them.

……

Immediately, Zhigongju Ouyang Xiu performed the roll call.

This time, after passing the palace examination, a total of 230 people were awarded the title of Jinshi, 190 people were granted the title of Jinshi, and 17 people were granted the title of Jinshi.

After the roll call, the gold list was posted on the wall of the Gongyuan.

At noon, these people will go to Qionglin Garden for a banquet.

After the candidate who has been selected as a scholar salutes and expresses his gratitude, it is the part of "catching a son-in-law under the ranking" that the common people love to see.

As long as there are names on the list, even if they are over fifty years old and look ugly, they will not worry about getting married.

Of course, there are also those who fail to get drunk.

Not very sad, just getting drunk and reciting poems, lamenting the lack of talent.

Some poor people who have poor psychological quality and no money to return home have even walked to the Bian River and are ready to jump into the river.

……

At this moment, the ministers who left Jiying Palace were not very happy.

All the ministers advocated not killing Yang Riyan, not to save Yang Riyan, but to protect themselves and the honor of the scholar-officials.

Do not kill scholar-bureaucrats or those who write letters and comment on matters.

These words are the talisman of all scholar-bureaucrats and a symbol of status.

What the officials did today was obviously to swear to kill Yang Riyan.

All the ministers were helpless.

In the afternoon of that day, Zhao Zhen announced that the case of Yang Riyan's dereliction of duty would be discussed tomorrow afternoon.

……

At this moment, Su Liang was enjoying himself in the Yushitai Procuratorate.

He just got the news that Bao Zheng will arrive in Beijing tomorrow afternoon.

Maybe we can catch up to discuss the Yang Riyan dereliction of duty case.

Su Liang was certain that among the officials in the entire Song Dynasty who advocated the death of Yang Riyan, besides him, there must be Bao Xiren.

If you add one more person.

Maybe it was Wang Anshi who had never done anything "their ancestors did not follow the law".

……

the following afternoon.

In the Chui Gong Hall, hundreds of officials gathered.

Everyone made plans at home, intending to persuade Zhao Zhen to avoid Yang Riyan's death penalty.

After a while, Zhao Zhen slowly sat on the throne.

"You have all read the file on Yang Riyan's dereliction of duty case, right? Our court rarely imposes capital punishment on criminals. However, Yang Riyan's crime was very serious, killing nearly twenty people, and the Kaifeng Mansion was even more devastated. , there is no one available. I think that killing one of him can save thousands of people, so I want to execute him!"

Zhao Zhen stated his position succinctly and his tone was particularly firm.

Soon, Xia Song took the lead.

"The official's crime, Yang Riyan's crime is indeed unforgivable, but he has been punished. If the official kills the scholar-bureaucrats, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it will leave a stain in the history books. I suggest that he be exiled to Qiongzhou." However, being exiled to Qiongzhou is the same as being sentenced to death, and he will never survive three years!"

Zhao Zhen frowned and shook his head slightly.At this time, another civil servant stood up and said: "I suggest that Yang Riyan commit suicide in prison. This will not only save the face of our officials, but also allow him to get the punishment he deserves."

"I suggest you give him poison and publicize it to the outside world that he will die suddenly from the disease!"

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Zhao Zhen waved his big hand and glared: "I want to put him to death because I want the officials in the world to take this as a warning. Naturally, I will tell the world! If he is executed secretly or exiled, why would I discuss it with you? If you object, just take it. If there is no specific case law, the case will be settled!”

Hearing this, some officials couldn't help but lower their heads.

At this time, Wang Gongchen stood up.

"It is an ancestral law for officials not to kill scholar-bureaucrats or those who write letters. Although Yang Riyan has been demoted to white body, he does have the experience of a scholar-bureaucrat. I know what the officials are thinking, but...but killing people It is not the only way to post his crimes on the tribute wall before the gold list, which has ruined Yang Riyan's reputation. This punishment is no less than the death penalty."

"The laws of our ancestors cannot be broken. If the officials set a precedent, there will be people in our dynasty with evil intentions who will abandon more of our ancestors' laws. By then, our Song Dynasty will be in danger!"

"Officials, don't destroy our government's program of governing the country just for a single case. Officials, please think twice!"

"Please think twice, officials!"

"Please think twice, officials!"

"Please think twice, officials!"

……

Immediately, more than a dozen officials came out one after another, and they all recognized Wang Gongchen's advice.

"I second the proposal!" Ding Du also walked out.

"I second the proposal!" Chen Zhizhong also walked out.

Immediately, Du Yan, Wu Yu, Xia Song and others all stood up.

Whoa!Whoa!
one slice!one slice!
After a while, only four people were still standing at their original positions: Ouyang Xiu, He Tan, Tang Jie and Su Liang.

Zhao Zhen looked at Ouyang Xiu.

Ouyang Xiu cupped his hands and said: "I believe that the punishment of all cases should be based on the "Song Xingtong". When officials commit crimes, they should be punished for their crimes. The laws of our ancestors are the guidelines for stabilizing our country in the Song Dynasty, and are not used to aid the evil deeds." accomplice!"

"The core of the ancestral law is to be kind to the scholar-officials. Killing Yang Riyan is to win the hearts of the people. The move to help the country is not to be ungrateful to the scholar-officials. Is it because you think that you will also go to Yang Riyan's step, so you are so opposed Sentence Yang Riyan to death?" Tang Jie said with wide eyes.

"Tang Zifang, I think you are destroying the family traditions of your ancestors just to gain good reputation. This behavior is really disrespectful!" a civil official said loudly.

At this time, Su Liang walked out slowly.

"The official family, I think that if the late emperor was still alive and heard such a debate in the court, he would definitely denounce these officials who opposed the death penalty for Yang Riyan. Yang Riyan formed a private party and controlled the Kaifeng Mansion. If not for the official family, he would be imprisoned immediately , it is entirely possible for him to rebel. I would like to ask you, if he hijacks an official's family during the palace confinement, is there any solution? Shouldn't such a treasonous and unethical act of rebellion deserve to be killed?"

Su Liang knew very well that if he wanted to kill Yang Riyan, he must plead his guilt for treason.

"Su Liang, among Yang Riyan's crimes, there is no crime of rebellion. What is your intention in arranging this?" Wang Gongchen said coldly.

at this time.

Xia Song looked back at the ministers who stood up and said: "If the official insists on sentencing Yang Riyan to death, I dare not refute it, but I feel that I am ashamed of Taizu Taizong and the late emperor. Please resign!"

"Please resign!"

"Please resign!"

"Please resign!"

……

Swish!Swish!Swish!
Xia Song just finished speaking.

More than 30 officials responded one after another.

Du Yan and Wu Yu could tell at a glance that Xia Song had arranged this in advance.

Du Yan and Wu Yu looked at each other and did not support Xia Song. They were unwilling to do such a thing that threatened the king.

Many officials below saw that Prime Minister Du Yan had not moved, so they did not move either.

However, more than 30 officials resigned collectively, which has never happened in the court.

This method is very extreme, but sometimes it works very well.

Su Liang looked nervous, fearing that Zhao Zhen would compromise.

At this time, Zhao Zhen snorted coldly and said: "Are you guys going to resign collectively? I'm not happy to do this anymore. You can find someone else to do this as an official!"

After all, he flung his sleeves and left.

At this moment, the officials were dumbfounded.

Xia Song was even more confused. He didn't expect the official family to be so powerful. This might not end well.

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