I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 182 Zhang Yaozuo VS Bao Xiren, choose courtier or beauty?
The tenth day of July.

The weather is getting hotter.

Every government office in Bianjing City set up ice basins to cool off from the heat.

Yushitai, Taiyuan.

In a room of nearly fifty square meters.

Su Liang sat alone among them, smacking his lips while looking at the imperial newspaper: "These two husbands are really good at figuring out the holy will, and they specialize in choosing the memorials that the officials like to hear."

Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song reported that Zhang Meiren was virtuous and virtuous, and that she had given birth to a prince. They suggested that she should be promoted to a noble concubine.

This is the third time that the two have submitted this memorial.

Ding Du, Zhang Fangping, Wu Yu, Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng and others have always opposed Zhao Zhen to favor Zhang Meiren alone.

If Zhao Zhen personally proposed to promote Zhang Meiren, Ding Du and others would most likely object.

But if the chief officials of the two houses took the initiative to propose it, Zhao Zhen could just get off the road without being so embarrassed.

Su Liang predicted that within this year, Zhang Meiren would be promoted to a noble concubine.

In this regard.

Taiwan's remonstrators are no longer willing to express any opinions.

As long as Zhang Yaozuo is not promoted, it doesn't matter even if Zhang Meiren becomes a concubine.

present.

Queen Cao's position as the head of the harem is as secure as a mountain, and it is not possible for Zhang Meiren to take her place with the help of her holy favor.

At present, the life of Zhang Yaozuo, the promoted official of Kaifeng Prefecture, is not easy.

Bao Zheng was extremely strict with his subordinate officials.

Even though Zhang Yaozuo was a relative and had relatively senior qualifications, if anything went wrong in official matters, Bao Zheng would scold him without mercy.

What only reached Su Liang's ears was that the two of them had argued at least three times.

……

at this time.

Shi Fan Zhen, the imperial censor in the palace, walked in quickly.

"Jing Ming, come with me to Zhongshu Province quickly. Zhang Yaozuo was beaten by Bao Xiren, and they are heading towards Zhongshu Province!"

"Brother Xiren beat up Zhang Yaozuo?" Su Liang stood up, shook his head and said, "I don't believe it."

Su Liang knew Bao Zheng's character and temper very well.

Bao Zheng is good at reasoning.

In terms of legal etiquette, self-requirements are extremely strict.

Normally, even if he quarreled with other officials, he would rarely use swear words, let alone hit them.

What's more, Zhang Yaozuo is already sixty-two years old.

Although his body looks healthy, if he really needs to receive a few punches and kicks, he may be sent away directly.

Bao Zheng could not be so reckless.

If it were Ouyang Xiu, Su Liang would still believe it, but when Bao Zheng beat Zhang Yaozuo, Su Liang didn't believe it at all.

"I saw with my own eyes that both of them were clenching their fists and angry. Zhang Yaozuo had a piece of gauze wrapped on his forehead and his face was covered in blood!"

"What? Is there blood?"

Su Liang was very surprised and immediately walked towards Zhongshu Province with Fan Zhen.

at the same time.

Tang Jie, Ouyang Xiu, Ding Du, Xia Song and others heard that Zhang Yaozuo and Bao Zheng, who had blood on their faces, went to Zhongshu Province together, and they couldn't help but rush there too.

……

Zhongshu Province, Political Affairs Hall.

When Su Liang saw Zhang Yaozuo and Bao Zheng, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

Zhang Yaozuo's head was wrapped in white gauze, and there were coagulated blood stains on the left side of his face. There were also several blood stains on Bao Zheng's official uniform.

Both of them had dark faces and said nothing.

Su Liang saw the clues at a glance.

These injuries did not look like a fight, unless Bao Zheng hit Zhang Yaozuo on the head with a stone.

But if it does, it is murder.

Ouyang Xiu, who had just walked outside the door, saw this scene from a distance and couldn't help but be extremely surprised and said: "This... what evil has this official Zhang done? He can actually force Bao Xiren to take action and even see blood." Already?"

In Ouyang Xiu's eyes.

If Bao Zheng and Zhang Yaozuo had a dispute, it would definitely be Zhang Yaozuo's fault.

When Chen Zhizhong saw this scene, his face turned black with anger.

At that time, there had never been a scene where blood was seen on the face of an official.

It is really insulting to gentlemen.

He immediately ordered some officials who were watching the fun to be expelled and closed the door of the political hall.

inside the door.

Only Chen Zhizhong, Wu Yu, Zhang Fangping, Wen Yanbo, Xia Song, Ding Du, Ouyang Xiu, Tang Jie, Fan Zhen, Su Liang, plus Bao Zheng and Zhang Yaozuo were left, a total of 12 people.

Chen Zhizhong looked at Bao Zheng and Zhang Yaozuo, who had always had dark faces.

"You two, what happened? How did you end up like this?"

Bao Zheng was the first to speak: "Everyone, I didn't move him, he hit the corner of the table by himself."

Zhang Yaozuo's face was ashen and his eyes were full of anger.

"It's true that he didn't touch me, but if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have hit the table!"

Zhang Yaozuo said angrily: "I want to impeach Bao Zheng of the Kaifeng Prefecture. He knew the law and broke the law, ignored the "Song Xingtong", acted favorably for personal revenge, and created unjust, false and wrong cases. Please join me and argue in front of the officials!"

Everyone was confused.

Chen Zhizhong said: "Zhang Tuiguan, please tell us the whole story first. After we understand it, if we can't handle it, we can go and see the official again."

Zhang Yaozuo nodded slightly and started talking immediately.

"Three days ago, Imperial College student Shi Butong was rushing to deliver a lecture to Xu Chun, the imperial eunuch doctor. He rode his horse too fast in the downtown area and knocked down a vendor, causing his leg to be disabled."

"Shi Butong is my nephew, so I avoided suspicion. I never thought that during the trial of the case, Bao Zheng would directly follow the 'crime of killing and wounding for purpose' in the 'crime of hurting someone by riding a carriage and horse' and sentenced Shi Bu The Tongliu flows two thousand miles for three years."

"According to the "Xingtong of the Song Dynasty", if someone has to run away quickly on official business, he must be punished lightly. Shi Butong rode a horse to deliver a handout, so how can he be punished according to the crime of "killing and wounding"? Bao Zheng did not follow the "Xingtong of the Song Dynasty". "To sentence him to a felony is a violation of the law."

"In addition, Shi Butong will take the provincial examination early next year. I suspect that Bao Zheng is implicating my nephew because of his disagreement with me. When I argued with him, he actually claimed that "Song Xingtong" was too dogmatic and could not be relied upon entirely. , I was so angry that I bumped into the corner of the table. It is our great misfortune to have such a cold-blooded official in Kaifeng Mansion."

……

After Zhang Yaozuo finished speaking, Chen Zhizhong looked at Bao Zheng.

"Sister Bao, do you have anything to add?"

Bao Zheng took out a document from his arms and said, "This is the closing document of the Shi Butong Horse Riding Case. I am responsible for every word in it. You will know it at a glance."

Immediately, Chen Zhizhong took the document and read it with Xia Song first.

After reading it, I passed it on to others.

……

About half an hour later.

Everyone present has read the case closing document, and there is a big difference between the case closing document and what Zhang Yaozuo said.

First, Shi Butong has galloped wildly in the downtown area more than once, and many people can testify to this.

Secondly, there is controversy as to whether Shi Butong urgently sent the lecture notes to Xu Chun, the eunuch doctor of the Imperial Academy, because only two people from both parties could prove the matter, and no one found the lecture notes at the scene of the accident.

Third, after Shi Butong knocked the vendor down, he did not rein in his horse immediately, but ran away quickly, delaying the best motivation for the vendor's treatment, and causing the vendor to be disabled for life.

Fourthly, even if Xu Chun, the eunuch doctor of the Imperial Academy, did not receive the lecture notes at that time, his influence on his lectures was not great.

For these reasons.

Bao Zhengcai gave him a severe punishment of "two thousand miles of exile for three years."

The only controversial point in the case.

It is whether it is true that Shi Butong urgently sent lecture notes to Xu Chun, the eunuch doctor of the Imperial Academy.

But even if it is true.

Because of its small impact, Shibutong should not be ridden in downtown areas.

Zhang Yaozuo's logic is that Shi Butong was doing it for official duties, and if an accident occurred while doing official duties, he should be punished lightly.

This is clearly recorded in "Song Xingtong".

also.Zhang Yaozuo thought that Bao Zheng was punishing his nephew severely in order to retaliate against him.

Among Zhang Yaozuo's family, the most promising one at the moment is his nephew Shi Butong.

Some people even say that he has the status of a champion.

If sentenced to exile, he will lose the qualification to take the provincial examination.

Therefore, when Zhang Yaozuo couldn't argue with Bao Zheng, he chose to hit the table in anger.

Zhang Yaozuo obviously felt guilty and said again: "I always pay attention to the law, and when a case can be given a light sentence or a severe punishment, I will definitely choose a light sentence. But Bao Zheng chose to be more serious. , does this act comply with the laws of the Song Dynasty? Such a punishment will ruin a young man's life!"

At this time, Ouyang Xiu stood up.

"I don't think there is anything wrong with Bao Xueshi's sentence. Your nephew is a human being, but the disabled vendor is not a human being. Even if the handout is true, it is not an urgent matter. What is there to argue about?"

Ouyang Xiu always spoke decisively and did not spare any sympathy for Zhang Yaozuo.

"I agree!"

"I agree!"

"I agree!"

Tang Jie, Fan Zhen, and Su Liang stood up at the same time to express their approval.

As for those husbands, they were more cautious.

They felt that this matter did need some discussion, so they didn't say anything.

Zhang Yaozuo glared and said: "Humph, you and other Taiwanese admonishers are all seeking revenge for their own personal vengeance. Don't think I'm afraid of you!"

At this time, Chen Zhizhong looked at Wu Yu.

Among all the people, he was the most familiar with the laws of the Song Dynasty.

In addition to Bao Zheng and Zhang Yaozuo, there is also the Deputy Prime Minister Wu Yu.

Wu Yu thought for a while and said: "The sentencing scale in this case is indeed subject to discussion. I suggest that Dali Temple and Yushitai review it before drawing a conclusion!"

Wu Yu just finished speaking.

Zhang Yaozuo then scratched his throat and said: "I disagree! Both Yushitai and Dali Temple are the same, and they cannot administer justice at all. I suggest that this matter be handed over to the officials for personal review!"

Wu Yu looked at Zhang Yaozuo.

"Zhang Yaozuo, who do you think you are? Dali Temple and Yushitai are supervisory powers granted by the imperial court. What qualifications do you have to slander them?"

"Slander? You people who support Bao Zheng are all forming secret factions. You are telling lies with your eyes open. Don't blame me for impeaching you all!"

At this moment, Zhang Yaozuo held his chest high.

Like a fighting cock.

Shi Butong's career is particularly important to the current Zhang family.

At this time, Chen Zhizhong looked at Zhang Yaozuo.

"Guan Zhang, do you want to wash your face first before going to see the official?"

Zhang Yaozuo shook his head decisively and said: "No, this is a testimony of the injustice I suffered!"

……

Lean slightly.

Everyone rushed to Chui Gong Hall together.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be shocked when he saw the blood stains on Zhang Yaozuo's face.

soon.

He then learned the ins and outs of this matter.

Zhao Zhen also felt that there was nothing wrong with Bao Zheng's penalty.

But he has concerns.

He knew very well Shi Butong's position in Zhang Yaozuo's heart.

If sentenced to exile.

It would be terrible if Zhang Yaozuo really couldn't think about it.

He didn't care about Zhang Yaozuo, but he cared about Zhang Meiren's feelings, especially the feelings of Zhang Meiren who had Long Zi.

Seeing Zhao Zhen's hesitation, Zhang Yaozuo immediately pretended to be pitiful.

"In the official family, since I have the status of a relative, the scholar-bureaucrats and officials in the court have all been prejudiced against me. Now it is because of this prejudice that they want to punish my nephew severely. I feel miserable! I didn't expect that my hard work will be rewarded. Such a result."

"Either...or...I'll just die!"

After saying that, Zhang Yaozuo aimed at the pillar in front and hit it.

According to Zhang Yaozuo's current strength, he would not be able to kill himself if he hit a pillar, but it would attract great pity from the officials.

How could Su Liang let him succeed?

Swish!
Su Liang rushed over and hugged Zhang Yaozuo's waist.

"Let me go, let me go!" Even though Zhang Yaozuo was already in his sixties, he was so energetic that Su Liang was sweating all over.

It wasn't until Zhao Zhen waved his hand that two soldiers helped Zhang Yaozuo that Su Liang let go.

Zhao Zhen looked troubled, as if he was moved by pity again.

If this case is not severely punished, Bao Zheng and others will definitely cause trouble; if the case is severely punished, Zhang Meiren's place will be in chaos again.

Zhao Zhen found it too difficult to maintain a balance between family affairs and state affairs many times.

Su Liang looked at Zhao Zhen and frowned when he saw that he was weak-minded again.

This is Zhao Zhen's weakness.

If it is not completely changed, it will definitely affect the court affairs in the future.

Su Liang didn't plan to solve the problem for Zhao Zhen this time.

The reform is imminent, and Zhao Zhen can no longer be interfered with by the love between his children.

He was already impatient with such messy little things.

Immediately, Su Liang strode out.

"In the official family, I think there is no problem with Bao Xueshi's sentence. How can love be greater than legal principles? Bao Si's smile caused the destruction of Zhou, and the fault was not Bao Si but King You of Zhou. Daji deceived the king, and the fault was not Daji but King Zhou of Shang. , How can a woman’s beauty be as important as her country?”

"I sincerely request that the original verdict be upheld!" Su Liang heavily handed over his hands and said loudly.

These words directly compared Zhao Zhen with the king of subjugation, which directly confused other officials.

This is what I am telling Zhao Zhen.

The courtier and the beauty can only choose one, and Zhao Zhen must make a decision at this moment.

Except for Su Liang, no one here dared to give such an example.

At this time, Ouyang Xiu straightened his waist and said, "I second your proposal!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Wen Yanbo, Tang Jie, Fan Zhen and others were all excited.

Unexpectedly, Su Liang suddenly broke through the window paper between the monarch and his ministers.

This is a good thing for the Song Dynasty.

Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song were both stunned.

Unexpectedly, Su Liang was so bold and directly compared King You of Zhou and King Zhou of Shang with Zhao Zhen.

But they know.

Su Liang's move is not only innocent, but will also be rewarded.

Who doesn’t want to be a loyal minister?
Immediately, Chen Zhizhong and Xia Song also raised their hands and said: "The officials and ministers also sincerely request that the original verdict be upheld!"

Zhang Yaozuo was confused. He did not expect that he would suddenly be on the opposite side of all his ministers.

And Su Liang also brought Zhang Meiren with him. If Zhang Meiren is disliked by Zhao Zhen, he will completely lose power.

At this moment, the court suddenly became quiet.

All the ministers were worried that Zhao Zhen would be furious.

Zhao Zhen was sitting on the throne, his face burning.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that Zhang Meiren was insignificant compared to Jiangshan Sheji.

(End of this chapter)