I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 86 Hundreds of officials watch the execution, and the right person knows the best candidate for Kaifeng Mansion

After a while.

Zhao Zhen returned to Chui Gong Hall.

The emperor and his ministers all pretended that nothing had happened.

Zhao Zhen said loudly: "I am very pleased with the request of all the ministers. Zhongshu immediately drafted a decree to announce the results of Yang Riyan's sentence and spread them to all prefectures, states and armies. Yang Riyan's punishment will be at noon tomorrow To facilitate the execution in Dali Temple Prison, all Beijing officials above the seventh rank must go to Dali Temple to observe the execution!"

"I obey the decree!" All the ministers raised their hands at the same time.

At this moment, a small yellow door stood at the door.

After getting Zhao Zhen's signal, he cupped his hands and said: "The official family knows that Bao Zheng of the Admonition Court has arrived in Bianjing City, and he has requested to enter the palace to see him."

Upon hearing Bao Xiren's return, several ministers trembled for no reason.

Fortunately, Bao Zheng was not involved in this matter, otherwise it would have been more complicated.

Zhao Zhen thought about it and was a little worried that Bao Zheng would suddenly get involved again.

"Bao Qing is tired from traveling and working hard all the way. Let him go home and rest until tomorrow... after all the officials watch the execution tomorrow, we can report on the relevant situation in Liao the day after tomorrow!"

Immediately, Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said: "Everyone, please disperse!"

Immediately, the ministers held their hands and dispersed.

……

The next day, around noon.

Zhao Zhen arrived in person, and hundreds of officials from the capital gathered in the Dali Temple prison, including Bao Zheng of the Zhijianyuan.

Bao Zheng learned about what happened in Bianjing in the past few months.

When he learned that Yang Riyan had killed nearly twenty people, he was very angry.

He has always hated evil, and if Yang Riyan was not sentenced to death, he would definitely punish him every day.

After a while, Yang Riyan was escorted out.

He will be hanged under the watchful eyes of Zhao Zhen and hundreds of officials.

In terms of punishment, hanging is slightly lighter than beheading.

But Zhao Zhen felt that hanging would impress officials more deeply.

At this moment, Yang Riyan seemed to have aged ten years suddenly.

His hair and beard are gray, and his eyes are dull.

When he learned that his guilt was posted on the tribute wall, he despaired.

Being ruined was more painful to him than death.

Zhao Zhen sat straight in front with a serious face and said, "Yang Riyan, do you have any last words?"

Yang Riyan slowly raised his head and glanced at each official.

Some looked directly at him with hatred on their faces, while others turned their faces away, unwilling to look at him.

Some of them had trembling legs, as if they were about to collapse on the ground.

When Zhao Zhen saw that Yang Riyan was silent, he immediately waved his hand and said: "Execution!"

Soon, a rope loop was hung around Yang Riyan's neck, and two jailers pulled the hemp rope.

Yang Riyan's feet slowly lifted off the ground.

At this time, Zhao Zhen turned his face and said sternly: "You must look directly at this person and take this as a warning!"

The officials had to stand up straight and look straight ahead.

Gradually.

Yang Riyan's face gradually turned red.

He suddenly struggled and shouted: "I... I... passed the Jinshi exam... passed the Jinshi exam, you can't kill me! You can't kill me!"

Swish!Swish!
The rope was tightened again, Yang Riyan could no longer speak, and gradually lost his breath.

Many officials looked pale.

Yang Riyan's last words are enough to make many people unable to sleep tonight.

Zhao Zhen stood up slowly and strode away. At this moment, he suddenly felt that some of the shackles on his body had fallen off.

The officials looked at Zhao Zhen's back with a hint of awe in their eyes.

……

The next day, all officials gathered at the court meeting.As soon as Zhao Zhen sat down, Wu Yu stood up.

Bao Zheng, who was behind, wanted to report on the envoy to Liao, but when he saw Wu Yu taking the lead, he did not go out.

"Officials, when Yang Riyan was involved in the dereliction of duty case, I was temporarily in charge of Kaifeng Prefecture affairs. Now that the case has been concluded, it's time to choose someone to take charge of Kaifeng Prefecture affairs!"

Zhao Zhen nodded.

According to Wu Yu's current energy, it is indeed difficult to quickly restore the vigor of Kaifeng Mansion, which is riddled with holes.

Quan Zhi knew that doing business in Kaifeng was both a hard job and a good job.

During the Taizong and Zhenzong periods, the post of Kaifeng Prefect was established, and it was all held by princes, and it was never replaced later.

Quan knew the affairs of Kaifeng Mansion and became the chief official of Kaifeng Mansion.

Under normal circumstances, Hanlin bachelors, three ministers, Yushi Zhongcheng, deputy privy envoys, Hanlin waiting calls, etc. are all qualified to know the Kaifeng Mansion.

"Do you have any recommendations?" Zhao Zhen looked around.

Chen Zhizhong stood up first and said: "I recommend Wen Yanbo, Deputy Privy Envoy!"

"I recommend Zhang Fangping, a Hanlin scholar!"

"I recommend Ouyang Xiu, a Hanlin scholar!"

"I recommend Pang Ji, the Deputy Privy Envoy!"

"I recommend the Prime Minister Gongchen to the imperial censor!"

Several ministers stood up one after another, and recommended the most qualified people as if they had agreed.

Zhang Fangping lowered his head, obviously not wanting to know about Kaifeng Mansion.

The other four people all held out their chests and were very interested in this position.

If you do well in this position, you can directly be promoted to deputy prime minister like Wu Yu in the next step.

Zhao Zhen looked around, feeling a little confused.

In addition to rectifying the internal affairs of the Kaifeng Mansion, it also needs to regain the hearts of the people, and these people's abilities in this regard are average.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while and started to use the elimination method.

Wen Yanbo is indispensable in the Privy Council.

Pang Ji was depressed and exhausted.

Zhang Fangping is too literary and has no intention.

Ouyang Xiu has a strong heart, but his ability is slightly lacking and he is easily influenced by his own will.

After much deliberation, he found that the person with the strongest comprehensive ability at present was the Censor Zhongcheng Wang Gongchen.

Just when Zhao Zhen was about to order someone, Su Liang suddenly stepped out of the queue, cupped his hands and said, "I recommend Bao Zheng to the Admonition Court!"

Zhao Zhen was stunned at first, but then his eyes lit up and he felt that Bao Zheng was indeed suitable.

Xia Song seemed to be aware of Zhao Zhen's expression and said: "In the official family, although Bao Xiren has the position of Shaoqing and is qualified to be in charge of Kaifeng Mansion, he has not known the Admonition Court for a short time and is not suitable for promotion. In terms of qualifications, he is far inferior to what he just did. Several.”

"In addition, Bao Zheng once impeached Zhang Yaozuo, the current judge and deputy envoy of the Third Division of Household Affairs. He was not qualified for promotion. I believe that if Bao Zheng had the right to know about Kaifeng Mansion, it would be in violation of the regulations on promotion and dismissal!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

Immediately, two ministers jumped out to second the proposal.

Su Liang took two more steps forward and said: "Guan family, the Kaifeng Mansion is in urgent need of regaining the support of the people. In terms of ability and courage, Bao Xiren is the best choice. If he adheres to the regulations in everything, wouldn't he be the emperor?" You all, when you are a hundred years old, you can be a husband!"

The reason why Su Liang argued hard was because he wanted Kaifeng Mansion to get better quickly.

If Wang Gongchen and Pang Ji were allowed to serve, they would not only improve their performance appraisals, but they would not have much effect on the people of Kaifeng Prefecture.

At present, Bao Zheng, as Shaoqing, knows the admonishment court.

Qualifications are indeed slightly lacking.

Just when Zhao Zhen hesitated, Bao Zheng strode out.

"Officials, can you listen to my report on the envoy to Liao and then decide on the candidates for Kaifeng Mansion?"

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, his face full of curiosity.

Su Liang and Tang Jie looked at each other and smiled. As the saying goes, if qualifications are insufficient, merit can make up for it.Bao Xiren probably wanted to show off his achievements as an envoy to Liao.

(End of this chapter)