I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 290: Hanging official robes in front of the emperor is actually a plan that kills three birds with one stone

It is west of Bianjing City and east of Jinliang Bridge.

After Zhao Zhen ended a private interview in which he almost got beaten, he got on the carriage and wandered aimlessly in Bianjing City.

Today, he suffered a severe blow.

The merchants suddenly exposed the illusion of the "brotherly country of Song and Liao".

There was no real emotion between Song and Liao, it was all done with money.

"Our spines can't stand up straight!"

Zhao Zhen recalled the words of Sun Sanlang, the Yazi of Qiyao Lane, and couldn't help but think of Su Liang's words: The Chanyuan Alliance is actually an alliance under the city, and future generations like us should be ashamed of it!

A bitter smile appeared on his face.

From a profit perspective, the Chanyuan Alliance was beneficial to the Song Dynasty, but from a dignity perspective, the Song Dynasty had already lost its backbone.

The Song Dynasty euphemistically called it "Sui Gift", which actually means spending money to ensure peace.

Zhao Zhen could imagine the demeanor of Song merchants doing business with Liao merchants on the border.

Not convinced, but helpless.

When the imperial court is in a weak position, the people have a natural disadvantage.

The hatred of the merchants in Qiyao Alley towards the Liao people.

It comes from the Liao people's long-term condescension and arrogance, and it comes from the Song Dynasty court's dissatisfaction but still trying to whitewash peace.

Zhao Zhen and the scholar-bureaucrats could not see the glare and grievances these low-level businessmen endured.

If the Sui coins are not removed and the Yanyun is not restored, the people will not be able to hold their heads up in front of the Liao people.

Zhao Zhen sighed: "The imperial court has indeed embarrassed the people!"

……

An hour later.

Zhao Zhen finally confirmed his inner thoughts.

The national destiny of the Song Dynasty must not be left to other countries, fists are the last word.

If the military was not strong, the Song Dynasty would develop abnormally.

No matter how wealthy they are, once the Liao cavalry goes south, all prosperity will be gone.

Since it was a reform for the entire Song Dynasty, it could not only focus on the internal affairs. The goal of abolishing the annual gifts of the Liao Kingdom and regaining Yanyun should also be the goal of the reform.

Near dusk.

Zhao Zhen returned to Chui Gong Hall.

On the imperial desk, memorials have been piled up one after another.

Zhao Zhen knew without looking that it must be some officials who impeached Su Liang for "going out of prison in red clothes and disobeying the emperor".

at the same time.

A chamberlain also brought over the memorial submitted by Su Liang in the afternoon.

Zhao Zhen opened it and saw that Su Liang was still admonishing.

He said that if the Song Dynasty did not rectify Hebei's armaments, in the long run, the Hebei Forbidden Army would be completely useless and have no combat effectiveness.

Military expenditures must not be spared. Strategies to regain Yanyun must be planned in advance, otherwise the reforms will be castles in the air, and they will all be used to make wedding clothes for others...

Zhao Zhen thought for a while, picked up the memorial on the side and started to review it.

About half an hour later, he looked at Zhang Maoze on the side.

"Go and tell Su Jingming that next, the focus of the Reform Department will be on the Border Forbidden Forces, so that he can feel at ease."

"Besides, he has behaved badly in front of the king and cannot convince the public without punishment, so he should be fined for three months!"

Zhao Zhen glanced at the official robe on the chair not far away and said: "Let him come to Chui Gong Hall tomorrow, say a few soft words in front of all the gentlemen, admit his mistake, and then take the official robe away."

"Yes, official." Zhang Mao took a long breath.

Zhao Zhen said so.

In fact, it was equivalent to admitting his mistake to Su Liang.

Zhao Zhen continued to mutter: "If everyone takes off their official robes in Chui Gong Hall to threaten me, then in the future I can also take off my dragon robes to deal with it. There are really no rules at all. You can all show off your prowess, but I can't?"

Zhao Zhen seemed to be scolding Su Liang, but he was actually trying to save some face for himself.

After all, this time he was wrong.

……

At night, Su Zhai.

Zhang Mao conveyed all the official words to Su Liang.

"No, I'm not going to get the official robe!"

Su Liang's head shook like a rattle.

Zhang Mao looked helpless.

"Su Yushi, the officials have begun to review the memorial on the method of strengthening the army. You...you don't want to wait for the officials to come to apologize to you! Tomorrow you only need to say a few soft words and admit that you have violated the rules of conduct before you. , and then take back the official robe, and the matter will be over!"

Su Liang curled his lips.

"I can't live with it! I don't care whether the officials apologize or not. What I care about is what should I do if the officials are shaken in the future? The determination of the officials determines the direction and success of the reform. We can't cause any more trouble!"

Su Liang walked up to Zhang Maoze and whispered: "Mr. Zhang, I suggest that my official robe be used as a decoration and placed next to the imperial case in the Chui Gong Hall. In the future, when the official will is not firm, I would like to show my official robe to the official." When you look at the robe and remember that I was out of prison in naked clothes, maybe your will will be strengthened!" Zhang Mao looked at Su Liang angrily.

"Su Yushi, you dare to think! Where is the Chuigong Hall? If you put your official robe next to the official's house, why don't you put it in Tianzhang Pavilion!"

Su Liang smiled awkwardly.

The place he wanted to put it most was Tianzhang Pavilion, but his strength and status did not allow it.

Zhang Mao thought for a while and said, "I suggest that you go to the officials in person to express your idea. If I tell you, I will definitely get scolded."

Su Liang rolled his eyes and put his arm on Zhang Maoze's shoulders.

"Mr. Zhang, some things may seem unfeasible, but if you do it in another way, maybe it will work. Let me tell you my thoughts..."

About half an hour later.

Zhang Mao looked at Su Liang and said, "This...is this method really feasible?"

"It's absolutely feasible, and it's impossible for the officials to disagree." Su Liang looked confident.

"Then... let me give it a try." Zhang Mao was quite sympathetic to Su Liang's idea.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Su Liang came to the Yushitai wearing official robes.

As a scholar-bureaucrat, he naturally cannot have only one official robe.

The admonishers in Taiwan were all overjoyed. They did not expect that Su Liang would be back after being absent from work for a day and a half.

This means that there is not much conflict between him and the officials.

……

After a while.

Su Liang received the summons from the chamberlain and went to Chui Gong Hall.

In the Chui Gong Hall, all the ministers from the two mansions and three departments were present.

Next to Zhao Zhen's imperial case, Su Liang's official hat, official robe and fish bag were hung on a clothes rail.

Su Liang couldn't help but be overjoyed. It seemed that his plan had succeeded.

Zhao Zhen looked at Su Liang with a gloomy expression.

"The day before yesterday, Su Liang, the censor and general secretary, had a dispute with me over the border military strategy. In a rage, he took off his official robe and walked out of the prison naked. This was really disrespectful. But my words at that time It is also a bit extreme. Fortunately, yesterday he submitted another memorial and stated the reasons for insisting on his opinion. After I read it, I can understand his meaning. I have decided to fine him three months' salary as a warning to others. Su Liang, do you have any objections? "

Su Liang quickly handed over his hand.

"I have no objections, I am willing to accept the punishment!"

Immediately, Zhao Zhen stood up and looked at the clothes frame aside.

"I have never been punished by my words, and I also advocate that all ministers should speak frankly to remonstrate with you, but do not take drastic actions. For example: admonishment by hitting the pillar, going on a hunger strike, admonishing in blood, resigning, etc. These methods are intimidating me. , it must not be used again in the future!”

"From now on, I will put Su Liang's official robes here to inform all the ministers that when they give advice, they must be measured and not force me. Otherwise, I will force everyone to agree with my opinion. , wouldn’t the court be in chaos!”

"Please keep this in mind!"

All the ministers bowed their hands and thought that the official's handling method was very appropriate.

And this time.

Zhao Zhen and Su Liang looked at each other.

Zhao Zhen glared at Su Liang, and Su Liang smiled.

Last night, Zhang Mao returned to the ban and reported to Zhao Zhen, saying that Su Liang did not want to take back his official robe, but hoped to place his official robe in front of the emperor, so as to make the officials reflect on themselves.

When Zhao Zhen heard this, he couldn't help but became furious, thinking that Su Liang was being arrogant.

I can't wait to go to Su's house and scold Su Liang!

"Go and tell him that I think it is not enough to place his official robe in front of the emperor. I should hang his portrait in Tianzhang Pavilion. Is he crazy? He has put a record in front of me! The whole Song Dynasty Reform Movement has left Could it be that he can’t turn around?”

But Zhang Maoze's next words made Zhao Zhen change his mind.

Zhang Mao said, Su Liangdao: There is a huge benefit in hanging official robes in front of the emperor. This can be used as a negative example to warn the ministers and prohibit excessive behavior in remonstrance.

As for its role in making officials reflect on themselves, they only need to know about it.

Doing so not only preserves the official's face, but also prevents the official from being hesitant in the future. It can also warn the ministers not to make excessive remonstrances.

It can be described as killing three birds with one stone.

Zhao Zhen thought about it and accepted it happily.

In the past few years, there have been Tang Jie’s remonstrances, Bao Zheng’s spit-faced remonstrances, and some officials’ remonstrances written in blood, admonitions against pillars, and hunger strikes.

Many of them have become legends in the court.

But Zhao Zhen was very unhappy.

Because in these stories, the official is the red flower, he is the green leaf, and he is even a king who did something wrong.

These methods of admonition were threatening, making Zhao Zhen unable to guard against them and giving him a headache.

Now using Su Liang's method to solve it, although it may not be able to eradicate the root cause, it can greatly alleviate it.

This matter is beneficial to Zhao Zhen, so he will naturally not object.

He also solemnly swore in front of his official robe: If Yan Yun is not captured for one day, this official robe will always hang in front of the emperor.

(End of this chapter)