I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 101: Censor Zhongcheng hits the pillar, Su Jingmingxiu falls over his shoulder

July 28, afternoon.

Su Liang and Zhang Mao returned to Bianjing.

Su Liang handed Zhang Maoze the memorial he wrote about monitoring various situations in Qizhou, asked him to submit it to Zhongshu and Shengqian, and then rode home directly.

The Fu Song Dynasty was very important, and so were the reforms.

But at the moment, it's not as important as Su Liang's meeting his wife.

At this time, Tang Wanmei was only more than four months pregnant, and her belly was slightly bulging, which basically did not affect her normal movements.

But after Su Liang returned home, the first thing he did was to take Tang Wanmei to the hospital for a check-up.

And I followed the doctor's instructions and took a few patches of traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my body.

Giving birth to a child today is still a very dangerous thing.

Su Liang had to be cautious.

After that, Su Liang went to the market to buy many daily necessities and bought some decorations at home so that Tang Wanmei would not feel bored.

A good mood is also the key to preserving your pregnancy.

After doing this, he felt a little more at ease.

……

The next day.

Because Zhao Zhen notified the generals to discuss the "Official Investment Promotion Law", the officials came in perfect order.

Su Liang arrived more than half an hour early.

He felt that some accidents might happen today, so he went to see Zhang Maoze and explained some things.

After a while.

In the main hall, all officials gathered together.

Zhao Zhen sat high in front, straightened his body, and said loudly: "Recently, Qizhou's method of attracting investment has been widely circulated, and all the ministers have expressed their opinions. They have different ideas."

"Today, I am thinking of all the ministers starting a discussion based on the "Book of Official Investment Recruitment" co-written by Su Liang, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang, and discussing whether to launch an official investment promotion strategy throughout the Song Dynasty!"

Immediately, Zhao Zhen looked at Su Liang.

"Su Jingming, some people may not know much about official investment strategies. Please explain it first."

Su Liang immediately stepped out of the queue and walked to the center of the hall.

"Business and trade are the tools for making money for our government. The official strategy of attracting business is to use local officials as the guide, change the relationship between officials and merchants, and use the credibility of the state government to promote local business flow..."

Su Liang was eloquent and spoke for half an hour before stopping.

He mainly talked about two points. First, the strategy of attracting officials and merchants can enrich the place; second, the strategy of recruiting officials and merchants can enrich the court.

As for other functions, Su Liang didn't mention it.

Partly because everyone is aware of the other benefits.

On the other hand, it is because money is the weakness of the current imperial court, and the imperial court is very short of money.

As for the "student-officials' stinking style of making cattle and horses for the common people" that was criticized by some officials, Su Liangdu did not mention a word.

He came to offer advice and strategies for the Fu Song Dynasty, not to argue with some officials.

Zhao Zhen looked down and said, "I think this move is feasible, what do you think?"

Swish!
Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, strode out.

"Officials, I think this strategy is feasible. Not only can it increase business taxes, but it can also connect business transactions in various states. If things go on like this, business will grow bigger and bigger, and business taxes will also increase. In fact, This good plan to enrich the country should be implemented throughout the Song Dynasty."

As soon as Wang Yaochen finished speaking, Xia Song stood up.

"The Third Secretary is a little short-sighted. The trade in our dynasty is already more prosperous than that in the Han and Tang Dynasties. Everyone can move freely and do business freely. We can enrich the country through trade. I am very supportive of this."

"But if you ask a land official to take charge of business matters, I feel that it is overkill. It will not only damage the face of the court, but also reverse the priorities!"

"The local officials in my dynasty have all studied hard for ten years. Once the capable men are selected and trusted by the officials, they will know the state."

"Zhizhou general magistrates are those who co-manage the world with the officials. They generally govern civil affairs. They need to conduct imperial examinations, encourage farmers and mulberry trees, and resolve prison lawsuits. In addition, they will personally handle household registration, taxation, labor, money, grain, and economic development. If the imperial minister knows the affairs of the state, , and also has the responsibility of guarding the soldiers and overseeing the military and horse administration. There are many affairs, but now we put trade and trade at the forefront. This is actually an inversion of the important and the important."

"Without the leadership of local officials, commerce and trade can flourish, such as in Yangzhou and Hangzhou; but if we advocate the dominance of local officials, I think it will inevitably mess up the rules and regulations. Local officials all regard business gifts as the goal of governance, so how can we take into account the imperial examinations at the same time?" , farming, prison litigation, military affairs..."

Xia Song was obviously prepared in advance. He spoke eloquently and did not mention the honor of officials. He was entirely talking about what a local official should do.

After Su Liang heard this, he smiled lightly.

He believed that there was nothing wrong with what Xia Song said, but only if the Song Dynasty was peaceful and the people were peaceful, and the court was not short of money.

At this time, Wang Yaochen puffed up his chest and said, "There is nothing wrong with what Xia Shuxiang said, but isn't the court short of money right now? This strategy can bring huge income to the court, so why can't it be done?"

At the same time, Ouyang Xiu strode out.

"Xia Shuxiang, please forgive me for being blunt, what you just said is pure fallacy!"

"After officials make attracting investment their first priority, can't they take care of the imperial examinations, farming, prison litigation, and military affairs at the same time? What use are such poor officials in the court? It's better to retreat and give way to the more talented!"

Ouyang Xiu pushed back Xia Song's words.

Xia Song's face turned livid as he continued: "What I'm talking about is the issue of which is more important. Mr. Ouyang, do you think all officials are as trivial as you? What they want to do is to benefit one party and to rule the country. However, some officials are unwilling to achieve this through this method. As Wang Zhongcheng said, a scholar-official official solicits merchants like a woman on a hook. This behavior is neither fish nor fowl, nor is it appropriate. It has never been seen before in our dynasty. It shouldn’t be promoted!”

Xia Song still said the reason that bothered him the most.

Officials soliciting investment made the scholar-bureaucrats lose face.

At this time.

Bao Zheng, who had been silent, stood up.

"Like a Goulan woman soliciting guests? I didn't expect that the number one scholar in the eighth year of Chaotian Sage, the dignified censor Zhongcheng, would have such a narrow view. Officials are born for the people. As long as they can make the people free from hunger, make the place rich, and the body Why would you regret dying? What Xia Shuxiang and Wang Zhongcheng care about is official prestige and the glory of scholar-bureaucrats!"

"Bao Xiren, don't you speak in a condescending tone here, full of benevolence and righteousness, and talk nonsense that you will sacrifice your life for the people. Can you really die for the people? Can you really stand at the intersection and nod and bow to a group of businessmen? Can you really do that at night? Do you raise your glasses to the businessmen at the banquet?"

As soon as these words came out, Bao Zheng's eyes suddenly widened and he looked at Wang Gongchen.

"If necessary, why can't I, Bao Xiren, die for the people? As for nodding and bowing, raising glasses and clinking wine, that's all you think. Su Jingming wrote very clearly in the "Official Investment Recruitment Book" that the chief officer only serves as a guide and does not touch Don’t collude with businessmen about money and goods. This is a government matter. If I don’t drink, will this matter not be discussed?”

Perhaps it's because Bao Zheng has been trying more cases in Kaifeng Mansion recently.

There was quite a murderous aura about him, and questioning Wang Gongchen was like questioning a prisoner.

The air in the entire court became cold.

Zhao Zhen saw that the two of them had developed from a debate to an argument, and immediately stopped him: "What we are discussing today is whether the strategy of attracting officials and investment is feasible. Don't go too far!"

At this moment.

Prime Minister Du Yan stood up and said: "Before there was the "Official Recruitment Book", I was extremely repulsive to this matter. But after reading this strategy, I think it is more feasible. It just makes the local officials work harder. When the court comes, Just give me more compensation.”

Wu Yu thought for a while and then stood up and said: "I also think this strategy is feasible!"

"My minister agrees!"

Chen Zhizhong also stood up. He was good at speaking and observing people. After learning what Zhao Zhen meant, he immediately agreed.

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Immediately, dozens of officials stood up and expressed their agreement.

This is the role of the Prime Minister.

As soon as he took a stand, he had many followers.Those officials who were unwilling to agree lowered their heads and stood still.

They disagree, but they don't want to stand out and take a stand.

They were waiting for Xia Song.

At this time, Xia Song stopped talking.

Xia Song's cunning lies in the fact that he knows how to retreat when faced with difficulties, and he will quickly stop losses when things are irreversible.

Zhao Zhen was in a good mood, and he did not expect that the court meeting would go so smoothly.

Just when he was about to finish, the censor Zhongcheng Wang Gongchen stood up again.

"Officials, I don't agree!"

"Scholar-bureaucrats must not lose their face, and must not be tainted by the stench of copper. This kind of behavior has never been seen in all dynasties. I believe that if this strategy is successful, it will be the greatest insult to the scholar-bureaucrats. I... I am willing to die to remonstrate and request the officials. Immediately abolish the official investment strategy!"

The moment Wang Gongchen finished speaking, he held his official robe and hit the big red pillar behind him.

Wang Gongchen has a strong character.

This time, he really hit the wall.

The incident happened suddenly, and no one could stop him at this moment.

At this moment, a scene that stunned the officials appeared.

Whoa!

The moment Wang Gongchen hit the pillar, a large net suddenly dropped from above. The big net was very tight, blocking the front of the big red pillar.

Bang!
Wang Gongchen hit the big net with his head, was bounced back, and sat down on the ground.

His official hat fell to the ground, his hair was scattered, and he was in a very embarrassed state.

At this time, two chamberlains walked out and quickly held Wang Gongchen to prevent him from thinking too hard.

The ministers were stunned for a moment.

Unexpectedly, there is a mechanism in the Chui Gong Hall to prevent officials from bumping into pillars.

Zhao Zhen showed a faint smile.

This morning, Zhang Mao reported to him that Su Liang felt that someone might hit the red pillar today and suggested taking some protective measures in front of the red pillar.

So Zhao Zhen ordered his chamberlain to set up such a mechanism in the palace, but he didn't expect it to come in handy.

Zhao Zhen looked at Wang Gongchen, who was being held by two chamberlains, and said in a cold voice: "Wang Zhongcheng, I am not a king who does not accept advice, but in the court, your opinions are different from those of all the officials. Why should I listen to you?" ? By admonishing me like this, aren’t you forcing me to risk my life just to gain the reputation of a dead admonition? What I need is an admonisher like you?"

"You died for the people, and I personally wrote a eulogy for you, but you are so willing to risk your life and even threaten me with your life. It is really not a pity to die!"

After saying that, Zhao Zhen waved his hand.

The two chamberlains holding Wang Gongchen immediately retreated.

At this moment, Wang Gongchen stood up suddenly with red eyes.

"Su Liang, it's you who caused this, it's all your fault. It's you who made Ben Zhongcheng become like this. I want to kill you!" Wang Gongchen stretched out his arms as if he was mad. He raised his hands and ran towards Su Liang.

The officials on the side backed away one after another.

Wang Gongchen is really crazy!

He openly committed murder in the court, and his career was completely over.

Su Liang did not hide.

Yushitai has been tortured by Wang Gongchen for too long, and Su Liang has been falsely accused by Wang Gongchen many times, almost ruining his official career.

Officials like Wang Gongchen who have certain abilities but are stubborn are the greatest scourge of the court.

When Wang Gongchen was about to catch Su Liang, Su Liang suddenly grabbed Wang Gongchen's arm, lunged, used both hands hard, and threw him over his shoulder!

Snapped!
Su Liang's shot was clean and neat, and Wang Gongchen hit the ground firmly with a crisp sound.

The officials were stunned!
On weekdays, the most officials would do is curse in the court, but they never thought that today there would be a full-scale martial arts show.

Su Liang's skill also surprised many ministers.

This is really unspeakable!Can’t write!Can't beat it either!

Xia Song was also shocked. If Su Liang dealt with him like this, his old bones would definitely fall apart.

At the same time, two imperial guards restrained Wang Gongchen who was going crazy.

Su Liang quickly held up his hands and said, "Officials and ministers are just out of habit. It is really disrespectful to do something in the court. I hope the officials will punish you."

Zhao Zhen first waved his hand and ordered the imperial army to pull Wang Gongchen out.

Then, he looked at Su Liang and said: "You are just trying to protect yourself, I won't pursue it any further!"

Immediately, Zhao Zhen stood up.

"The official investment strategy is scheduled to be implemented next month. The specific details will be drawn up by Zhongshu. If there are any opponents, they can still submit a memorial today. I am not a person who does not listen to advice, but if I give advice like Wang Gongchen, there is one, I will depose one of you!"

"Ask the imperial doctor to take a look at Wang Gongchen. If he is not ill, he will not be able to do such a thing. In addition, he should be dismissed from his position as Yushi Zhongcheng, and Tang Jie will be in charge of the Yushitai."

After that, Zhao Zhen strode away.

Wang Gongchen made such a fuss, which made Zhao Zhen very angry.

……

Soon, the news spread to the people that Wang Gongchen was stopped for hitting a pillar, and that Su Liang was thrown out when he went crazy.

The common people are very interested in this kind of thing, and some people see it from a very strange angle.

"Our Yushi Su is really good at speaking, writing and typing. It's a pity that he is married. I wonder if he needs a concubine?"

"Haha, the civil servants finally started fighting. I thought they were just quarreling. They are so bloody! Men should take action!"

"Wang Gongchen has finally been deposed. This man is just trying to gain fame and reputation, and he is self-righteous. He is actually a great disaster to the court!"

"If you use force in the court, I'm afraid Wang Gongchen will be beaten to the end!"

"One day, if I can go up to the court and knock a faint official to the ground, how cool and wanton it would be!"

……

afternoon.

Wang Gongchen woke up from his trance after drinking a bowl of medicine.

His head hurt, and he only remembered his failed attempt to hit the pillar, but he knew nothing about using force in the court.

When the imperial doctor diagnosed him, he said he was suffering from madness and that he might have an attack later.

He kicked it right out.

The use of force in the court made people laugh and was generous, and was called by the officials: death is not a pity!

At this moment, Wang Gongchen realized how big a mistake he had made.

He ran barefoot to the study and began to write a confession. Halfway through, he suddenly burst into tears.

Because he knows.

My career is over, completely over.

Wang Gongchen's family members stood outside the door and did not dare to enter.

They really couldn't figure it out. They were fine before going to court, but how could they become like this after going to court.

(End of this chapter)