I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 223 The troubles of happiness! Su Liang’s die-hard fans

The first day of May.

Under the unified deployment of the two governments and three departments, the personnel to review the documents of local officials have been properly arranged.

In Bianjing City, almost all non-elderly, weak, sick and disabled people who "have official positions but are not dispatched" have been temporarily assigned to various government offices.

Officials, nobles, relatives, and clan members immediately became busy.

at first.

Some young descendants of relatives outside the clan are very interested in this "temporary assignment".

If you think you can flex your muscles and do things that others cannot do, you may be favored by officials and be entrusted with important responsibilities in the future.

But two days later, they began to complain.

Organizing, copying, and transmitting documents are very boring tasks, and there can be no mistakes.

This is completely different from listening to music in Goulan all night long.

Since the two governments have assigned heavy tasks to each yamen, and officials from the Yushitai are constantly inspecting, Zhao Zhen will occasionally appear.

All the officials leave early and come back late. They eat and drink in the yamen.

Don't dare to stop for a moment.

When some officials were overwhelmed by affairs, they naturally couldn't help but curse Su Liang.

In addition, some shopkeepers of Goulan tile houses, restaurants and teahouses in Bianjing City couldn't help but scold Su Liang.

Because of this strategy proposed by Su Liang, their major and regular customers were all busy sitting in front of the desk.

For a time, the flow of people dropped significantly and the performance was much bleak.

……

Soon, the common people also learned the news.

They saw officials in Bianjing busy reviewing the performance of local officials in April.

Naturally very happy.

They are happy to see officials working diligently rather than scheming in court or enjoying luxury at home.

Gradually, some local officials also learned about this matter.

Seeing that the court was so serious, they immediately paid more and more attention to the "Guidelines for Officials' Hundred-Day Examination".

Some things that are difficult to do have to be completed all night long.

For a time, the efficiency of local officials in various state capitals gradually improved.

……

at the same time.

News of the Liao Kingdom's withdrawal spread to the Song Dynasty.

The three armies of the Liao Kingdom.

Encountering raids and bad weather along the way, resulting in heavy casualties, the commander led the remaining troops back to the Liao Kingdom.

The Chinese army led by Yelu Zongzhen, after strolling around for a while, did not dare to go deep in hastily. After running out of food and grass, they also chose to return.

Only the First Army advanced to the Helan Mountains, defeated a group of Xixia cavalry, captured a group of prisoners and livestock, and then returned to the Liao Kingdom.

This battle is for the Liao Kingdom.

Just like traveling thousands of miles to buy a needle, the gain outweighs the loss.

After this battle, as long as the Song Dynasty does not take the lead in starting a war, it will be difficult for the three countries to fight for at least three years.

This was an excellent opportunity for the Song Dynasty, which was in the period of reform throughout the Song Dynasty.

……

On May [-], the overtime operation of officials in Bianjing was coming to an end.

In the vertical arch hall.

The two governments presented the April performance briefings of some local officials who had been graded to Zhao Zhen.

Wen Yanbo cupped his hands and said: "Officials, according to the original punishment regulations, there are 166 people who need to be punished at the moment. Among them, 43 people need to be fined one month's salary, 58 people need to be fined three months' salary, and those who are demoted to one level 25 people, 18 people were demoted to three levels, and 22 people were dismissed on the spot.”

Among them, there are those who have a bad attitude, those who are incompetent, and those who do excessive things for the sake of political achievements and get unjust, false and wrong cases...                         Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, so many officials have never been punished at one time.

And among the 22 people dismissed on the spot, many were chief officials of local prefectures and counties, and more than [-]% were from the imperial examination.

All the ministers looked at Zhao Zhen.

If this punishment order is issued, then Zhao Zhen's reputation for generosity will be reduced by one point.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said: "Enforce it in accordance with the law! Immediately find officials to replace the deposed officials to avoid local chaos. In addition to being listed in the Di newspaper and informing local officials throughout the Song Dynasty, this result was also published in newspapers and periodicals in various state capitals , and also listed the briefing so that people all over the world can know."

"I obey!" Wen Yanbo held his hands heavily with excitement on his face.

Once this matter is reported to the press, the policy of officials' [-]-day examination will surely be put on the right track quickly. At the same time, a series of new laws and measures implemented by the court will also proceed in an orderly manner.

……

On May [-], the news that the imperial court punished [-] officials spread to the people.

The people of Bianjing celebrated this event like a festival by killing chickens and sheep.

They saw the court's attitude of wanting to enrich the country and the people, and the officials' determination to clean up the court.

The local officials, each walking on thin ice, cheered up.

They know that the comfortable and comfortable days of being an official are gone forever.

……

Another day.

Just when everyone in the Reform Department was busy studying the exemption law planned to be enacted at the end of the month.

Knowing that Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Prefecture suddenly came to the Reform Department to look for Su Liang.

In the tea room, the fragrance of tea lingers.

Seeing Bao Zheng frowning, Su Liang immediately asked, "Brother Xiren, why do you want to see me?"

Among the ministers of the Song Dynasty, Su Liang would address those who were more than ten years older than Su Liang by their official positions, such as Tang Jie, Tang Zhongcheng, and Ouyang Xiu, Ouyang Bachelor.

Only Bao Zheng was called Brother Xiren.

Because Su Liang and Bao Zheng knew each other the earliest.

He was able to serve as an admonishment officer in Taiwan, which was first recommended by Bao Zheng.

In terms of personal relationships, he and Bao Zheng are also the closest to each other, followed by Ouyang Xiu and Tang Jie.

"Ugh!"

Bao Zheng sighed and said: "There is a case that I really cannot solve, so I can only ask for your help."

"Pfft!"

When Su Liang heard this, he spit out the tea he just drank.

"Brother Xiren, don't be ridiculous. It's hard for you to close the case. If I don't go there, it will be in vain!"

"No kidding, this case started because of you, and only you can solve the case!"

"Because of me?" Su Liang suddenly became interested.

Bao Zheng said: "Since you returned from the northwest and kissed your younger siblings on the streets of Bianjing, you have attracted the admiration of countless women. Among them, several young women have formed a society in your name, Jingming Society."

"The members of this society are all young and unmarried women. They raise funds to print your articles and sell them on the streets. They publicize your moral performance in front of others. They gather together every five days to study your articles. Now it has grown to three There are more than a hundred people, and the current president is Fang Tan'er, the most popular singer in Bianjing City, the owner of the Songzhu Pavilion."

"Ah?" Su Liang's face turned red.

Although he did not go to Yanguan Gelou, he had heard the name of Tan'er, who was the first person on his trip to Bianjing.

It's just that he didn't expect that he would be so famous in the Goulan world and be sought after to this extent.

"There is freedom of association in the Song Dynasty. They did not disturb you. It can be seen that they are really doing it for your own good. You boy, you are so prosperous!"

"But in recent days, because of the 'officials' one-hundred-day examination' and your order that 'all officials in Bianjing will be dispatched', many people have slandered you."

"These girls from Jingming Society not only speak for you, they even take action. As of noon today, more than thirty people have been scratched by these girls. They don't allow anyone to speak ill of you."

"Now, in the Kaifeng government office, there are more than fifty girls, chirping like sparrows. Their guilt is not great. No matter what punishment I impose, they will only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. So I thought about asking you to persuade them to go back and tell them They should not do such slapstick things. If possible, it is best to get them to disband the Jingming Society. Although they are treating you well, it will not be beneficial to your future career."

Su Liang scratched his head and said, "This is really a happy trouble!"

(End of this chapter)