Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 279
Since Sun Fu and Cai Tao had a good relationship, they happened to be the starting point for the operation. They immediately reported that what Sun Fu said was almost a copy of Su Shi. They wanted to demote Sun Fu to Qizhou for resettlement, but Xu Han had other opinions.This upright and paranoid old man thinks that Sun Fu's views are the same as Su Shi's, but there is no other meaning, it's just a case-by-case discussion.

What's even more coincidental is that when they were having a spat at Kenyue, Wang Xiu happened to be present, and Zhao Ji also asked for his opinion, what a headache!A standard political conspiracy, he wanted to kill Cai Tao, but he didn't want to be caught in a conspiracy and be used as a gun by others.

He weighed it again and again, and said tactfully: "Your Majesty, the people of Zhongshushe do their duty, and it is also their duty to persuade them in the matter. Envoys entering the court really disturb the local area. The world is based on the people, and the imperial court is also requested to restrain foreign envoys. "

What a joke, who are Sun Fu and Xu Han!Next year's man of the hour, if you offend them, will you still be able to mess around?A good opportunity is worse than a good relationship.However, he is also based on facts. Back then, Su Shi was not used to envoys from foreign vassal states entering the court to disturb the local area, but that was also the truth. What Sun Fu said today is also the truth, and one thing cannot be said twice.

Bai Shizhong glanced at Wang Xiu, he didn't say anything, with Li Bangyan around, he didn't want to provoke this thorn in his side easily, anyway, he didn't have any contact with Wang Xiu, and he had a good relationship, so hide if you can!

Li Bangyan looked at Wang Xiu, and said calmly: "Your Majesty banned Yuanyou Su, Huang and others, but he couldn't help it repeatedly. The biggest reason is that the court ministers are obedient and vicious. Today, someone from Zhongshushe makes excuses to talk, and tomorrow someone will bring a book." Li said."

This is really level!Wang Xiu took a deep breath, finally saw Tuqiong's dagger, and aimed directly at Cai Tao.Well, the pigs and sheep have been fattened up, and it's time for the knife!

Zhao Ji said in amazement: "I wrote a book and said that I have banned the government and the public from publishing poems and books by Su, Huang and others. Is there anyone who dares to disobey it?"

Seeing Li Bangyan's wink, Bai Shizhong's thoughts changed, and he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Cai Tao, a direct scholar of Longtu Pavilion, has compiled a book on poetry of the Western Qing Dynasty and published it, all of which are the poems of the old party princes back then."

"How bold!" Zhao Ji was furious, he didn't expect Cai Tao to dare to violate the prohibition again, it was challenging his dignity.

Wang Xiu sighed inwardly. It seemed that Zhao Ji hated Cai Jing a little bit, and wanted to change the prime minister. He had said everything he needed to say, and he must not get himself burned.

Cai You, who had been silent all this time, opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, the day before yesterday, the imperial censor Zou Cai Tao stole power and acted recklessly. The ministers of the government and the opposition were very afraid of him. He recruited some lucky people and let them do anything wrong. The arrogance is overwhelming, these villains dare to humiliate the ruling government, it is chilling, Cai Tao actually has more trust, I don't know what their intentions are."

Repeating the same old tune, they just took the opportunity to kill Cai Tao, and even Li Bangyan looked down on him for a while. It was true that they wanted to attack Cai Jing, but they definitely had no intention of killing someone.Don't you see Ding Jingong has three thousand miles of thorns, who in my generation will be spared?A way of survival for others is a way of retreat for oneself, who can guarantee that it will not be unlucky.

Sun Fu glared at Cai You bitterly, and said sharply, "The ruler speaks of awe-inspiring righteousness, but wants to kill brothers. Can this kind of heart assist the emperor?"

"Bold, you dare to talk about governing indiscriminately." Cai You was shocked and angry. You know that his thoughts are one thing, but it is another thing to say them out.

"Back down." Seeing Sun Fu being rude and angry, Zhao Ji almost jumped up from the throne.

"I don't bother to work with this beast." Sun Fu bowed to Zhao Ji, then waved his sleeves to Cai You, and stepped back majestically.

Cai You's face was livid with anger, and he wanted to kill Sun Fu.

"Your Majesty, calm down, I think Lord Sun is innocent." Just when everyone was thinking about it, Wang Xiu spoke unexpectedly.

At this time, what is Wang Xiu going to do?Both Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan looked at Wang Xiu in surprise. They all had ominous thoughts in their hearts. Wang Xiu was too low-key these days, and she was indifferent to Cai Tao's suppression. Could it be....

Zhao Ji frowned slightly, and said lightly: "The Qing family will talk about it later!" He thought that Wang Xiu might want to intercede for the Cai family, and he didn't want Wang Xiu to be involved.

Wang Xiu was extremely firm, and said loudly: "I must say it."

Li Bangyan's eyes were complicated, Bai Shizhong was indifferent, Cai You gloated, Xu Han also looked at Wang Xiu in surprise, never expecting Wang Xiu's toughness.

Zhao Ji stared helplessly at Wang Xiu, and said, "Let's talk."

"Your Majesty, I believe that Lord Sun and Lord Cai cannot be regarded as the same. Lord Cai edited the poems of the Western Qing Dynasty in disregard of His Majesty's ban. It was intentional. Lord Sun worked for the envoys of foreign vassals along the way. Shushe people, as long as they have the Son of Heaven in their hearts, they will advise His Majesty to restrain the local laborers, so how can you say that you are imitating others if you do it unintentionally."

Wang Xiu glanced at Cai You, and said in a deep voice: "If Lord Sun is punished for a crime, I'm afraid outsiders will say that His Majesty built the Reclamation Mountain to imitate Shang Zhou, but they don't know that His Majesty is demonstrating the unification of the heavens and gathering the fortunes of the world. "

A whole blockbuster left Li Bangyan, Cai You and others stunned. Bai Shizhong smacked his lips and said nothing. Since he has a good relationship with Wang Xiu, there is no need to turn against each other for such a shitty thing. ?

Xu Han was overjoyed when he heard the words, and cast a grateful look at Wang Xiu, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Wang said is very true."

Zhao Ji was silent, and Wang Xiu compared him to Shang Zhou, and he didn't mean to blame him.This is the charm of language. A Shang Zhou was slapped in the face, but the latter explained it, and did a good job of protecting him for his large-scale construction and waste of people and money. He couldn't help but feel a little jealous while being satisfied.

"Revisit this matter again. Cai Tao has blatantly violated the prohibition. She will be deprived of her official position and will be punished at home."

The crowd dispersed, but Wang Xiu was left behind. The expressions on everyone's faces were meaningful, but Xu Han's expression was grateful. A single word for Wang Xiu was enough to make him feel good.

Still in the Qianqiu Pavilion, Zhao Huan changed into a pale yellow brocade suit, and tied his hair with yellow silk, looking at Wang Xiu with a peaceful expression.

"Officials, I hope that the officials will forgive me." Wang Xiu knew that Zhao Ji was in a bad mood, and he didn't want to provoke Zhao Ji's anger. It was not a formal occasion, so his address changed.

"Okay, you know if you are guilty or not, I just want to know, what do you think?" Zhao Ji said lightly.He has seen Wang Xiu's ability, and he has organized the Yuxiang Department in order within a few months. Although it is not very brilliant, but strengthening the relationship with the bank and the Maritime Department, a bright future can be foreseen.

Wang Xiu pondered for a while, and said cautiously: "The library-style tribute is more harmful than the Yingfeng. How can Xueshi Cai increase the internal treasury for the government! It is like scraping off the Junzhou coins, which is tantamount to killing chickens and taking eggs, letting the world The guards are uneasy, favors go to Cai Xueshi, and grievances go to the officials."

Zhao Ji was quite satisfied with Cai Tao's money collection for him, but he felt uneasy when he heard Wang Xiu's statement.Too!Hurry up and search all the reserves of the military states. If you want to enter the Taifu and the Ministry of Households, it's okay to say that they are all in the internal treasury.

"Which of the military prefectures and county supervisors uses the surplus of taxes as a reserve for ushering in and sending them away, and the subalterns pay them. Now there is a lot of commotion outside, the food and clothing of the officials in transit are reduced, the subsidy's salaries are in arrears, and the bandits are also in arrears." There will be swarms, and there will be trouble if it continues." Wang Xiu said unhurriedly, thinking carefully.

"Take those disciples as an example. Don't talk about the ministries of the Minister, even if you are in power, you have to rely on them. Otherwise, don't say that you can't do things well, and you will be punished by the prime minister."

"There is such a thing?" Zhao Ji frowned slightly, looking very unhappy.

Wang Xiu smacked her lips and said calmly: "The grand master is old and can no longer handle affairs. It is fine to serve as the pillar of the imperial court to prepare for consultants. If you want to be in the center, I am afraid that you will be deceived by the villain and miss the important affairs of the official family."

He knew that Zhao Ji had complicated feelings for Cai Jing, and he still had favor, so he left room for what he said, and pushed everything to Cai Tao.Why?He and Cai Tao have no direct conflict of interest, and if he wants to move Cai Tao, he must face Cai Jing.

It's very simple, aside from Cai Jing's dying years, Cai Tao edited and published Xiqing Shihua, and there was another important participant in it. Wang Xiu must take that person down. This is Cai You's eldest son, Cai Xing.

This guy is still undeterred towards Qin Xianrong, he targets Wang Xiu everywhere, and he does not hesitate to use Cai Tao's influence to make things difficult for Yu Xiangsi.Qin Xianrong bought his own house to live in because he was afraid that Wang Xiu would have to fight against the Cai family because of her. It was enough to have a confidant, but he couldn't let out his bad breath. It was also the main reason why he spoke suddenly.

"If the grand master doesn't say anything, I have to save a little face for him." Zhao Ji was in a dilemma. He also had the idea of ​​deposing Cai Jing, but he had complicated feelings for Cai Jing.

"It's simple. I have a way to ensure that the Grand Master will take the initiative to become an official." Wang Xiu said quietly.

"Quickly tell the Qing family." Zhao Ji's eyes lit up.

"Officials, Cai Xueshi, the editor of the Western Qing Poetry Talk, must be removed from office, otherwise it will not be enough to show the official prestige, and the participant Cai Shizhi will also be dismissed."

"Cai Xing belongs to Sixth Brother. Isn't this too heavy?" Zhao Ji didn't really want to dismiss Cai Xing.

Wang Xiucai was unwilling to step into this muddy water unless Cai Xing, a hungry wolf, was eliminated. He resolutely said: "The officials must be respected by the court and the public, and Cai Xing must be taken down. If only one participant in the Xiqing Poetry Talk slips through the net, everyone will be given the truth. Nor can the Grand Master be convinced."

Zhao Ji was very embarrassed, but he didn't say anything more.

"Let them think about their mistakes behind closed doors at home, punish and warn those villains, and at the same time appease the old magistrate, killing two birds with one stone." Wang Xiu didn't say what she said below, I believe Zhao Ji can hear it, if the old magistrate doesn't retreat, the punishment is not dismissal .

"The old grand master should be advised, hey! The grand master is old, and it's time to take care of his life. I think there are two people who can take on this important task." Wang Xiu's eyes flickered, looking particularly profound.

(End of this chapter)