I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 216: With full firepower, angrily attacking hundreds of officials, my strategy can continue the Great Song Dynasty!

"Su Jingming, chaos in the world!"

Su Liang has heard such words more than once.

There are what the common people say, what businessmen say, and what scholars say.

This was the first time he heard a scholar-bureaucrat say such words through gritted teeth in the Daqing Hall.

Su Liang never gave in when arguing with others, and would fight back when he needed to.

He faced the elderly official.

"Whether I, Su Jingming, governs the world or brings chaos to the world, it should be decided by the people of the world and the history books of future generations, not you!"

"The official examination policy is designed for all officials who are not qualified for their positions. We have no shortage of officials in the Song Dynasty, but we lack talented officials. Those who are talented will be promoted, and those who are incompetent will be demoted. Only this is the strategy of the reform in the entire Song Dynasty Only then can it be implemented.”

At this time, another official stood up.

"Su Jingming, let me ask you, if a case has not been solved for three years, and the official in charge is about to be promoted or take a job elsewhere, will it be possible to be punished according to the examination law? There are many such cases in various state capitals. "

Su Liang replied seriously: "Those whose previous cases have not been settled cannot be promoted. If you want to be an official elsewhere, you must always wait for the case to be heard. If you become an official, your monthly salary should be reduced by half."

"This... this... this is not our national policy. If hundreds of officials are like this, how should they be punished?"

"If the policy for officials to succeed in the examination is implemented, it is absolutely impossible not to blame the public. If you deserve punishment, you will be punished. The most indispensable thing in our Song Dynasty is officials!"

Su Liang suddenly raised his voice, not afraid of offending all the officials in the palace.

Immediately, another official stood up.

"Are all local and state governments collecting sufficient taxes? Are bandits caught in time? Whether farmland water conservancy meets standards? There are accidents. If the performance evaluation is not completed due to accidents, what should be the punishment?"

"They are all punished for not completing the performance appraisal. Everyone has accidents. To ensure fairness, everyone should be treated equally and punished."

"Then...then if the Shangguan uses coercion to complete his political achievements, such as forcing the suspect to surrender when questioning a case, how should he be sentenced?"

Su Liang smiled faintly.

"If this official can hide the truth, it is his ability and it can be regarded as a political achievement. However, if he is discovered, he will naturally be punished and his superior will be seated together!"

……

Su Liang answered questions raised by officials without interruption.

He said it almost without thinking.

Any possible accidents should be dealt with as unfinished business results.

"Guan Jia, you have heard it, Su Jingming is completely crazy!"

"His answer seems to be contrary to our government's clear and generous policy towards scholar-bureaucrats. Our government advocates acquittal without suspicion, but in his words, anyone who cannot achieve political achievements will be severely punished, regardless of any reason. This policy is actually This is a cruel policy, and it will make the world's scholar-bureaucrats and the imperial court enemies!"

He was about to say that local officials would be forced to rise up and rebel one after another.

But this is already the intention.

……

Fan Zhongyan, Tang Jie, Bao Zheng and others also felt that Su Liang was a little crazy today.

He took over everything and barely allowed Fan Zhongyan and others a chance to argue for him.

But everyone is smart.

After thinking for a moment, he understood Su Liang's intention.

If this strategy is implemented, it will definitely offend countless scholars and officials. Su Liang wants to take all this hatred into himself.

At this moment, Daqing Hall became quiet.

Su Liang also breathed a sigh of relief.

The reason why he is so crazy is that there are many rational officials in the court.

And what he will do today.

It was to overthrow this meaty cauldron surrounded by the scholar-bureaucrats and officials in the court and order the court to redistribute it.

Anyone who cannot set up a pot, burn firewood and look for meat is not qualified to eat meat.

Zhao Zhen looked at Su Liang and said, "Su Qing, all the ministers think that this law is harsh and a cruel policy. Do you have any excuse?"

Su Liang puffed up his chest and took a few steps forward.

"When I return to my official home, I also know that this policy is strict. However, any accident should not be a reason for neglect of government. Neglect of government is also a mistake in court affairs and harming people's lives, and must be severely punished!"

"In my heart, this policy is for the imperial court. If implemented, it will definitely continue our great Song Dynasty! There is nothing wrong with scholar-bureaucrats making sacrifices for this purpose to benefit the world."

"It can continue the great Song Dynasty!"

Upon hearing this reason, Zhao Zhen's blood surged and he became excited.

The group of scholar-bureaucrats behind him hated Su Liang so much that they gnashed their teeth.

It is difficult for them to refute such reasons.

These dissenting officials have a clear understanding of themselves and their incompetence.

If this strategy is implemented, their official positions will definitely be lost.

Originally, the suppression of land annexation policies had ruined the financial fortunes of many officials, and now their official careers are about to be cut off.

This will directly lead to the gradual decline of their entire family.

This was more serious than killing them, so they objected with all their throats.

"In the officialdom, only strict laws can cure serious illnesses. If this policy is implemented, our Song Dynasty will surely lead to a prosperous era!" Su Liang raised his voice again and looked at Zhao Zhen.

Suddenly, the group of courtiers behind became anxious.

"Officials, you must not do this. Our dynasty has always governed the world with scholar-bureaucrats and officials. If we neglect the officials, there will be great disaster!"

"Su Jingming is talking nonsense. Officials must not listen to his nonsense. This move will lead to the rebirth of chaos in the Song Dynasty!"

"Officials, this policy is really harsh government. If it is implemented rashly, all the states in the Song Dynasty will be filled with cruel officials!"

"Officials, don't listen to villains. Su Jingming wants to destroy the Song Dynasty!" "Officials, Su Jingming is actually giving power to the remonstrance. This person has ulterior motives and really wants to destroy the Song Dynasty. !”

……

For a time, the entire court was as noisy as a vegetable market, and all the officials were jumping to scold Su Liang.

If they hadn't known that they were no match for Su Liang, some officials might have been forced to take action.

at this time.

An official who had argued with Su Liang suddenly lay on the ground.

Foaming at the mouth and shaking all over.

An official on the side said quickly: "Guan family, Hong Tuiguan is suddenly seriously ill. We should take a break from the court as soon as possible!"

Su Liang glanced at the official.

I don’t know if the other party is pretending to be sick or if he is really angry and sick. The timing of the illness is really perfect.

Just as Zhao Zhen was about to open his mouth, Su Liang rushed to say: "The official said, it's just a minister who fainted. Just send him away for treatment. There is no need to suspend the court. I suggest that we must discuss it clearly today!"

Su Liang's eyes were slightly red and his tone was very strong.

"The official, Su Liang...he...he has become a powerful minister. This is a great harm to our government!" Another official shouted at the top of his lungs.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said in a calm tone: "Let's continue the discussion."

Immediately.

The two chamberlains carried the fainted official outside.

Su Liang couldn't help but said: "For officials, it is recommended that officials with weak health such as this be asked to retire early, otherwise they will definitely not be able to complete the monthly performance evaluation, which will actually hinder the imperial court."

At this time, the official who had just been carried out of the door trembled again, his head tilted, his eyes rolled, and he fainted.

He must have really fallen ill this time.

Next, the ministers continued to debate.

Zhao Zhen also thought seriously. He admired Su Liang's strategy very much.

"Open up the rule of the prosperous age and continue the reign of the Song Dynasty!"

These words made Zhao Zhen almost lose his resistance, but Zhao Zhen also knew that the sequelae mentioned by the officials would definitely happen.

For a moment, he was very confused.

About a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Zhen stopped the ministers and looked at the princes in front.

"What do you think, gentlemen, of this strategy?"

Wen Yanbo took the lead and said: "This policy is both an antidote and a poison. I believe that this policy will easily lead to the emergence of many cruel officials in our dynasty and is inconsistent with the national policy. I oppose it."

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Xia Song, Zhang Fangping, Song Xiang, Wu Yu, and Wang Yaochen all seconded the proposal.

In their eyes, this strategy is a "killing without blood" strategy. Once implemented, trouble will inevitably occur.

At this time, Fan Zhongyan stood up.

"This policy is not a good policy for governing the country, but it is a good policy for saving the country. I believe that this policy is feasible now that the entire Song Dynasty is undergoing reforms."

Part of the reason for the failure of Qingli's New Deal was that Fan Zhongyan was too benevolent, which gave his opponents the opportunity to frame the situation, so he agreed with this policy this time.

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Bao Zheng and other remonstrators from Taiwan expressed their support.

At this time, Ouyang Xiu, who had never spoken before, strode out.

"Officials, this strategy does have many shortcomings, but the flaws do not outweigh the advantages. I think this strategy is not suitable for continuous use, but it can be used intermittently."

"For example, we implement it for three months first, then stop it if it is too strict, and then implement it if it is too lax. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to select good officials without making officials complain about too many political affairs?"

“If it’s too strict, stop it; if it’s too loose, do it again.”

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen's eyes instantly lit up.

If other strategies are used intermittently, it will be difficult to be effective, but if this strategy is used intermittently, it can reduce many disadvantages and can be effective.

On the side, Su Liang couldn't help but let out a long breath. This was a strategy he and Ouyang Xiu had discussed long ago.

He first made a big fuss so that the officials knew the advantages and disadvantages, and then Ouyang Xiu came up with a neutralization strategy.

At that time, Ouyang Xiu described this strategy as follows: All officials are cattle and horses in the court. They cannot eat and drink enough without working, nor can they always be whipped and bury their heads forward. After whipping the cattle and horses forward for a while, they can Let it stop, eat and drink enough, so that you can go a long way.

And this time.

Zhao Zhen suddenly looked at Su Liang, and then at Ouyang Xiu.

He understood instantly.

One of these two people is trying to be a good person, and the other is trying to be a bad person. They must have discussed the strategy long ago.

Zhao Zhen tastes it carefully.

If Su Liang directly submitted this plan, he would definitely not agree.

But now that Su Liang used this method, Zhao Zhen saw the reasons for the opposition of the ministers, and he felt that it could be implemented as Ouyang Xiu said.

The scholar-bureaucrats and officials were indeed living too happily and comfortably, and it was time for them to become servants of the imperial court.

(End of this chapter)