I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 28: The monarch and his ministers act, and a serious crime turns into a joke
Su Liang scolded him like this.

It's not that Ouyang Xiu can change his mind with just a scolding, but that he should first let the other party put down the aloofness in his bones.

Ouyang Xiu calmed down and did not get angry.

He looked at Su Liang and sighed helplessly.

"Brother Jingming, once upon a time, I was as high-spirited as you, but now that the New Deal has been abolished, the court is full of old-fashioned ministers with different political opinions. Rather than being squeezed out everywhere in the court and having difficulty in everything, it is better to go out and bring benefits. place."

Su Liang shook his head.

"Prime Minister Fan, Prime Minister Fu, Vice Minister Han, and Sun Jian Yuan can all go to benefit places, but Bachelor Ouyang cannot!"

Ouyang Xiu was stunned and said, "I...why can't I?"

"The end of the New Deal is not a failure, but that a feasible path has not yet been found. Fan Xiang and others are looking for a new path. If Bachelor Ouyang leaves the court again, I am afraid it will be difficult for Fan Xiang and others to return!"

"Is it difficult to return to the court?" Ouyang Xiu's face became serious.

Su Liang continued: "The current dignitaries in the court, except for Prime Minister Du, do not support the reform, and Prime Minister Du is too kind. If Ouyang did not speak out in the court, it would be difficult for those who are determined to eradicate the stubborn diseases of the Song Dynasty. With the support of newly promoted officials to uphold justice for various injustices and expose the shameful activities in the court, the officials will definitely be deceived. Once the roots of our Song Dynasty center are rotten, even if Fan Xiang and others try to make a difference locally, I am afraid that the new policy will not benefit the whole country..."

Ouyang Xiu heard this and asked again: "Why must I do it? My temper is not suitable for staying in the court."

"No, only Bachelor Ouyang can take on such an important task!"

"Of all the officials in the court, in terms of admonishment ability and literary talent, Bachelor Ouyang is well-deserved to be the first, and he is also the leader of scholars in the world. You hate evil as much as you hate, you dare to speak and do, and you are very knowledgeable about political affairs. You are the only one who stays in the court. The court will have enough deterrence effect, and Fan Pianxiang and others will have the possibility to return to the court to restart the reform and reform!"

"If the court becomes harmonious, it will probably be a mess! The officials also hope to have an upright minister who can keep the court full of vigor and vitality at all times. At the moment, only Bachelor Ouyang can take on the role. "

"This is also an entrustment from the official family." Su Liang said softly, and then looked at Zhang Maoze who was standing aside.

Zhang Mao was stunned for a moment, then picked up the memorials and edicts beside him, nodded and said: "Yes, yes, yes, the officials do have this intention. Scholar Ouyang must never leave the court!"

At this moment, Zhang Maoze was a little confused.

He had clearly heard Su Liang scolding Ouyang Xiu just now, but when he thought about it now, Su Liang was about to praise Ouyang Xiu to the sky.

Seeing that Ouyang Xiu was a little shaken, Su Liang immediately handed over his hand solemnly.

"Sister Ouyang, it is a good thing to benefit one party, but it is more important to protect the spark of change in the court and cultivate more useful talents. When one day, Mr. Fan and others return, they will definitely thank you..."

"As an admonisher, Su Liang is responsible for admonishing. He really doesn't want to see the court lifeless and the ministers forcing the officials to restrain themselves. When Academician Ouyang is in court, he is actually sharing the worries of the king and seeking wealth and strength for the world. , to lay a solid foundation for the future of the Song Dynasty, this is a great achievement!"

Su Liang mainly meant the last sentence to Zhang Maoze.

Zhang Mao is the official's ear.

What he hears can naturally be heard by the officials.

Su Liang must let the officials feel his patriotism and everything he does is for the court, so as to eliminate the suspicion of being a private party.

Zhao Zhen's ears are too soft and he likes to show off officials from the capital.

He had to be cautious everywhere.

Suddenly, Ouyang Xiu fell into deep thought.

He looked at the horses galloping by on the official road in the distance. After thinking for a long time, he slowly turned around and looked at Bianjing City in front of him.

He stroked his beard and said loudly: "Let's go back to Bianjing and admit our mistake!"

Su Liang and Zhang Mao looked at each other and smiled, and the stones in their hearts fell to the ground.

……

That night.

Ouyang Xiu's confession of error appeared on Zhao Zhen's imperial case.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be overjoyed.

He did not inform Zhongshu immediately, but planned to announce the matter at tomorrow's court meeting to catch those people off guard.

The next day, the sky was slightly brighter.

Officials wearing various colors of court uniforms entered the palace one after another.

Ouyang Xiu also appeared in the queue wearing court uniform.

And this moment.

Wang Gongchen, Qian Mingyi, Li Jing and other Taiwanese admonishers have already prepared plans to impeach Ouyang Xiu.After a while, the officials stood still.

Zhao Zhen sat on the throne and spoke first.

"Recently, Ouyang Xiu's "On the Dismissal of Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and Others" has become well known throughout the court, and my desk is filled with memorials to impeach him."

"I am very puzzled. With Uncle Ouyang Yong's literary talent and habits, how could he write an article that humiliates the court officials? And there is no evidence, it is all empty talk. Although the words are good, they have no meaning!"

"Last night, Uncle Ouyang Yong presented me with the second memorial. When I saw it, I immediately understood that it turned out that the letter of remonstrance was written by Ouyang Xiu."

After Zhao Zhen's words stopped, Ouyang Xiu immediately strode out of the queue and held his hands heavily.

"Officials, the article "On the Dismissal of Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and Others" is indeed a gaffe made by me while drunk. It cannot be true. I apologize to all my colleagues for the negative impact caused by this remonstrance! From now on, I will quit Drink for half a year as punishment!"

Ouyang Xiu finished speaking.

Zhao Zhen didn't give other ministers a chance to speak at all.

"Ouyang Xiu, this is not a big mistake, but if you do it again in the future, I will not be lenient. Although you admitted your mistake in time and had extenuating circumstances, it still caused a negative impact on the court. I will fine you half a year's salary. Be a warning to others.”

"I know I was wrong, and I am willing to accept my mistake!" Ouyang Xiu handed over his hand again.

in the hall.

All the officials were dumbfounded.

The crime of insulting the prime minister and being suspected of being a smuggler suddenly turned into a drunken blunder.

Moreover, the official decided the punishment on the spot.

This is too childish.

Isn't this acting?
What made the ministers even more incredible was that the fighter Ouyang Xiu would bow his head and admit his mistake.

This great bachelor is someone who will scold you even with a knife on his neck.

He actually made a mistake?

This is like a hen crowing and the iron tree blooming.

Censor Zhongcheng Wang Gongchen licked his lips and hesitated to speak.

He got up in the middle of the night and thought of many cruel words to suppress Ouyang Xiu at home, but they were all based on Ouyang Xiu's insulting the prime minister and being suspected of forming a clique.

But now, this remonstrance is invalid and turned into a drunken gaffe.

He suddenly didn't know what to say.

The ministers in the court were not fools, and they quickly realized that the officials were protecting Ouyang Xiu.

At this moment, if there is an impeachment against the official will, there must be sufficient reasons.

And Ouyang Xiu's excuse for making a drunken gaffe fits his character very well.

There is no point in checking the authenticity at this time.

If the officials think it is true, then it is true.

Jia Changchao also looked depressed.

Before going to court, he even thought about scorning Ouyang Xiu and driving him out of Bianjing.

If you spray it too harshly, the officials may be unhappy, because the officials who implement the New Deal will almost be handed the blame.

The court suddenly fell silent.

No one wants to be the one who stands out.

At this time, Chen Zhizhong walked out of the queue slowly with a smile on his face.

He smiled and said: "In the official family, Uncle Ouyang Yong is fond of drinking and writing. The advice he gave after drinking cannot be taken seriously. Let's just treat this matter as a joke!"

Chen Zhizhong's political strategy is very simple.

If everything is done according to the official's wishes, nothing will go wrong.

(End of this chapter)