Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 1661 Li Gang's Contradictions

"Officials, Mr. Xiang has great expectations for you. He has cleared the obstacles for you, so that you can create a prosperous world through the ages." Zhu Lian said in a very gentle tone.

Zhao Jiong pondered for a while, and said calmly: "Mother, I know the great achievements of the prince, and I also understand that his intentions are very kind, but strong officials are not what the owner wants, and I can't influence the opinions of scholar-bureaucrats."

Zhu Lian finally understands that the little guy has grown up and has a desire for power. He doesn't want to see powerful ministers, and he knows how to use public opinion to cover up for himself. The authority has been replaced by the foreign dynasty, if it weren't for the gentleman to see the officials as brave and powerful, I am afraid that the officials would not be as good as the Taishang."

"Nowadays, the officials can control the imperial court and check and balance the existence of the two governments, but they can let go of their hands and feet to do a great cause, so that they can become emperors like Qin Huang and Han Wu."

These words are quite straightforward, Zhao Jiong can't stand it, the reason why Dad resisted, besides not knowing the blood relationship, the most important thing is that his rights have been weakened.The scholar-officials and the emperor ruled the world together. This sentence, which was supposed to elevate his status, gradually became a reality. He also didn't want to see it, even if he knew his blood.

Now, what is there to do?The territory of the imperial court has long been expanded a lot, and the future framework has already been formed. What is lacking is to add bricks and tiles, tossing around within the big frame designated by Wang Xiu. Ambition, surpassing Qin Huang Han Wu's ambition, never reconciled to struggling in the circle of others.

"Knowing that the official family has lofty ambitions, Mr. Xiang also understands that the new law does not continue in the internal and external courts. This is also his decision. At least it can check and balance the internal and external courts to prevent future monarchs from acting arbitrarily and recklessly. It is also a feudal country overseas to continue the blood of the royal family." Zhu Lian saw Zhao Jiong's face was not reconciled, how could he not know that his grandson's ambition is high, and said softly: "What's more, my husband has given the officials more choices, whether it is to go south or west, it is up to the officials to decide."

"Mother, why don't I understand the prince's intentions." Zhao Jiong sighed, and said lightly: "Many impeachment memorials have been suppressed, but I can hardly stand it anymore."

Zhu Lian understands Zhao Jiong's difficulties. Without the emperor before the New Deal, he still has to worry about the comments of the officials of the foreign court, let alone the division of power between the internal and external courts. Authentic: "Officials, if Bachelor Zhongli goes north, he will definitely be able to invite Xianggong to go south. With Xianggong sitting in the temple, it will be time for the officials to show their talents, and they must persist for a while, and don't disappoint Xianggong's kindness."

"My lord, what is he worried about?" Zhao Jiong asked in confusion.

"He has a lot of thoughts. If he leads the troops directly to the south, I'm afraid there will be many accidents. Those are arrogant soldiers. This is time for the officials and the foreign court!" Zhu Lian rolled his eyes at Zhao Jiong, still too young.

"Give me time?" Zhao Jiong realized something, but couldn't figure it out, but he had already recovered.

"All that needs to be said has been said, and the officials have to think about it themselves." Seeing Zhao Jiong gradually calm down, Zhu Lian praised his grandson's open-mindedness.This is the demeanor of the hero, let him be in a stormy sea, I will treat him indifferently.It's just that Zhao Jiong is gradually becoming an emperor, which makes her quite worried. Even if they are descended by blood, they are still weak in the face of authority and need time to grow. Wang Xiu is definitely the top priority, and there must be no changes.

Zhao Jiong's expression was not disturbed, but there were various thoughts intertwined in his heart. Even he couldn't explain clearly, so he could only sigh softly.

When Zhu Lian confessed his relationship to Zhao Jiong, Zhao Ding came to Li Gang and said frankly: "My lord, I disagree with Zhong Lirui's going north. Wang Wenshi took Zhang Zichu in, and his heart is unpredictable."

Li Gang's face changed slightly, Fuxu said hesitantly: "They are not hated by the country, Wang Wenshi's keeping him is probably a revenge trick, don't worry."

Zhao Ding couldn't agree, he had seen Wang Xiu's methods in the north, and he was deeply afraid of it, and it could even be said to be afraid. Since returning to Xingzai, he has become a firm leader of the Wang Xiu class.

Of course, he knew very well that his own strength was not enough to fight. Only by relying on the vacillating Li Gang and winning Li Guang over could he form a strong strength, which was comparable to Wang Xiu, and at least he had the capital to contend.

Seeing that Li Gang didn't want to deal with Wang Xiu, he couldn't help feeling a little impatient, and hurriedly said: "My lord, Zhang Zichu is also a wise man. Even if Wang Wenshi wants to humiliate him, he will definitely show his ambition by death. He is living well now. I heard that he can be free. The activity is obviously to reach some kind of compromise, adults have to be cautious."

Li Gang frowned and said nothing, Zhao Ding's words hit his vitals, he was already worried that Wang Xiu's power was too high, now that Zhang Qiyuan was by his side, his mind was hard to control, although the two of them did not get along, it was a thing of the past , It is really for some kind of benefit, even if a short-term alliance is reached, this is the most terrible thing, he must not be careless in protecting the emperor.

"My lord, the Taiwan admonishment officials decided to jointly impeach Wang Wenshi, and even some generals expressed their support." Zhao Ding once again used his trump card to reveal the strength of his support.

Li Gang listened to his brows trembling. He doesn't mind the impeachment of Taiwan's admonishing officials. The support of some generals and schools has aroused his attention. If the military is involved in political struggles, mutiny may occur. Those frustrated generals will never give up the opportunity to regain power. .

He hesitated a little, feeling a little disgusted in his heart, and said lightly: "Didn't you ask the emperor to bestow the county king?"

Zhao Ding could hear Li Gang's dissatisfaction, clearly intending to adopt gentle means to force Wang Xiu to give up his power, and he despised her weakness in his heart.

Now, what kind of prestige and power is Wang Xiu, the gentle method is just a joke, and he will suffer a lot. Combining civil and military aid is the best policy, and he said loudly: "My lord, can Wang Wen really accept it?"

Li Gang sighed softly, he didn't think Wang Xiu would accept it, at least not now, the conflict was here, and there was really no way to resolve it.The tactics of the censors have been tantamount to declaring war openly, extinguishing the hope of reconciliation between the two parties, and he has also fallen into a conflict that he cannot extricate himself from. To be fair to Wang Xiu, he advocates checks and balances and does not want to fight to the death. That would be extremely harmful to the family and the country unfavorable.

After all, from the perspective of public and private, Wang Xiu's proposition is beneficial to the family and the country, and even more beneficial to the scholar-bureaucrats. Those so-called gentlemen are not completely public-minded, and the mentality of fighting for power and profit is obvious. This is where he resists.

However, what they are worried about is the reality. No matter how they look at it, Wang Xiu's power has reached its peak and a vested interest class has formed. These people need greater power, higher titles and reputation, which cannot be controlled by individuals.

(End of this chapter)