The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 312 The Battle of the Officials (Part [-])

"Qi Zou Fuhuang, a total of 820 officials were dismissed this time; among them, 320 were in the capital, and the rest were from various states and counties. There were also some officials who failed to implement them and were punished according to law. The number is 140 people."

"Are there any corrupt officials who took bribes and used power for personal gain in this dismissal?" Song Huizong Zhao Ji asked with a frown when he heard what Zhao Gou reported.

Zhao Gou replied: "Reporting to my father, there are more than 960 officials who have been punished according to law this time, the most in the capital, and the confiscated silver is also more than the sum of the local counties and counties. Among them, there are [-] people who committed serious crimes. People should be beheaded according to the laws of the Song Dynasty, and the rest should be sent to the army."

"understood!"

Song Huizong's face was ashen and his brows were frowning. He knew that there were many moths in the court, and he never thought that there would be so many officials below the third rank.Although some people were not officials, but their family members used their power to help the tiger, Zhao Gou was dismissed or captured alive and thrown into prison regardless of whether he was an official or not.

Now the Tianlao cells are overcrowded, and every court meeting will criticize Zhao Gou, or play a memorial to impeach Zhao Gou.Song Huizong Zhao Ji was terrified, but pretended nothing happened, and his heart was turbulent, forcing him to stay away from court temporarily.

After this big move, the government and the public were shaken, not to mention, even the literati are criticizing Zhao Gou, only the common people think of him.Because of Zhao Gou's actions, the positions of Song Jiang, Lu Junyi and others in the army were also threatened. They were all under Zhao Gou's command, so they were implicated.

The civil servants and military generals who had served Zhao Gou were shocked when they heard that Zhao Gou made such a big move.After a while, everyone admired Zhao Gou's courage again. Not only did they not complain, but they were ecstatic. Everyone rose up among the common people and was deeply poisoned by those corrupt officials. They wished that all these officials would die. Everyone wishes.

In addition, everyone is very much looking forward to Zhao Gou's ability to completely reform the military system of the Song Dynasty. Only by changing the military system can the position of generals be greatly improved.Moreover, only when marching and fighting can the real military orders be like mountains, and only if there are no restrictions can the combat effectiveness be exerted.

The army of the Song Dynasty was not incapable of fighting, but was restricted by literati. Those who were just talking about soldiers on paper, talking high-spirited, even if they had a good blade, they couldn't use their full strength.

Everyone knew in their hearts that if the military system changes, only Zhao Gou can control the power. Otherwise, no one in the Song Dynasty would like to see any army general become bigger and bigger. Everyone can only hope in their hearts.

Song Huizong Zhao Ji heard that the roster reported by Zhao Gou was very different from what he had seen before. The most distressing thing was that these officials were so bold and reckless, which was a serious crime.If it is true that all of them are cut off, I am afraid that people will panic. When the Song Dynasty is unstable, foreign enemies will have an opportunity to take advantage of it. This is an unwise move.

After thinking about it, Zhao Ji decided the fate of these people. For those who took bribes, the limit was 10 taels. Anyone who exceeded this number would be killed without mercy. For the common people, never hire.

Because of concerns, Zhao Ji had to do so and avoided a bloodbath.If all these people were really beheaded, it would take ten days and a half a month, and the city of Bianjing would smell bloody and murderous, and the people would be worried.

If they were all killed, the notorious Zhao Gou would definitely be pushed to the forefront, and there was no way back.If the ministers attack it together, even if Zhao Ji is the emperor, he has to take care of it.After careful consideration, Zhao Ji decided to do so, and Zhao Gou and others never objected.

When this matter came to an end, Zhao Ji glanced at Zhao Gou, Zhao Yougong, Shangshu Wang Yun and others with a solemn look on his face, and said in a deep voice: "You guys have done a good job in this matter, but there is no reward. Make it clear, get ready tomorrow morning!"

Everyone nodded heavily with stern faces, but Zhao Gou was the only one who was indifferent, as if everything had nothing to do with him, and he didn't have any fear at all.Zhao Yougong, Wang Yun and others also looked at Zhao Gou in surprise, wondering where Zhao Gou's self-confidence came from.

So, after everyone reported, Wang Yun asked, "Your Majesty, aren't you worried?"

"Is it useful to worry?" Zhao Gou smiled lightly, "What should come will always come. Sometimes we can't escape, we can only face it; it is a blessing or a disaster, and it is a disaster that cannot be avoided. Even if the ministers attack tomorrow In short, I still have no complaints, no regrets, and no fear."

Wang Yun widened his eyes in shock, recalling Song Huizong's dignified face, and said worriedly: "Jun Wang, you have heard what the emperor said, even if you didn't say it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to pass tomorrow."

Everyone was silent, Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, had some words that were just to the point, but it also revealed that the real storm is about to come tomorrow morning.In this investigation, there was a lot of fighting. Some people were relatives of the officials in the capital, and some were friends. In a word, Zhao Gou and others were afraid that they would be in a helpless situation.

Zhao Yougong frowned, and echoed, "What Wang Shangshu said is very true, Ninth Brother, I'm afraid that those people will fall into trouble tomorrow morning, or there will be a lot of abuse. If we don't take precautions in time, I'm afraid we will all be punished, even if the emperor sometimes There's nothing you can do."

"Brother, Wang Shangshu, it's normal for you to be worried, it's just that a man does something and doesn't do something." Zhao Gou said firmly, "In my heart, this incident is beneficial to the country and the people, and has harmed the interests of some people. , so what, as long as the Song Dynasty is stable, even if it is a sinner through the ages?"

"We are only following orders, and everything is done in accordance with the imperial decree. As for those officials who are insufficient in execution, they deserve what they deserve, so why bother. If they attack in groups, they will be punished at worst, and the power in their hands will be handed over again. No regrets. "

"In my heart, an official who does not serve the country or the people is a disaster for the country and the people. He should be dismissed and left to those who are capable. The stability of the country and the country in the Song Dynasty is the top priority. How can the Song Dynasty be stable and have a family, and how can it benefit the people? Personal fame and fortune are nothing, this is my responsibility, and it is also the mission I have fought for all my life."

Zhao Yougong, Wang Yun and the others were silent, and their hearts were touched. What they were worried about was personal gains and losses, and they completely forgot such original intentions, and they felt ashamed.After Zhao Gou's words, let them forget their worries and leave everything to their fate. If the big deal is not to be an official, what's the point!

The two of them looked at each other, and each other's eyes became more determined. Even if there was a mountain of swords and volcanoes ahead, they resolutely followed Zhao Gou to break through, even if there was a catastrophe.Zhao Gou saw that Zhao Yougong, Wang Yun and others were firm, smiled lightly, and muttered silently: "Let me see the skills of the officials of the Song Dynasty. Let's see how good you are, and I, Zhao Gou, are the best!"

(End of this chapter)