Chapter 446 The frustrated Han Zhang
There were loyal ministers in the Song Dynasty, no matter when the Southern Song Dynasty or the Northern Song Dynasty was destroyed.
But such people are only a minority after all.
If the Song Dynasty were to perish now, how many people would really be willing to die?
"Since I succeeded to the throne, I have never started a major war. If someone is ill-informed this time, I won't be polite!" Zhao Xing's cold voice echoed in the hall.
"Your Majesty, you can't!"
Han Zhang said anxiously: "If your Majesty is too involved, it will definitely cause chaos!"
"If it causes chaos, then put it down!" Zhao Xing said firmly.
He has been kind enough, but these people are still ignorant.
This time Zhao Xing has made up his mind to kill some people to make these officials sober.
He was not Taizu, so he was worried about being infamy. He also thought that the Song Dynasty would last for thousands of generations, so he cared about the opinions of the literati.
The emperors of the Song Dynasty became weaker and weaker, just thinking about the world with the surname Zhao.
Anyway, for the emperor, it doesn't matter if the world is bigger or smaller, as long as the country is not destroyed.
No matter how powerful the civil servants are, they cannot rebel without military power.
But Zhao Xing will not get used to these people.
Seeing that Han Zhang still wanted to persuade, Zhao Xing waved his hand directly and said: "I have made up my mind. Instead of trying to persuade me here, it is better to persuade those officials."
"I resign!"
Upon hearing this, Han Zhang bowed and retreated.
"Did you know that you did something stupid this time?" Zhao Xing looked at Yan Kuan and said coldly.
He asked Yan Kuan to investigate the matter. Yan Kuan could wait for the officials to go on duty and send people to arrest them directly.
But he had some scruples and did not dare to arrest people directly. He had to send someone to invite them when he was on duty.
"I know that I have sinned, and I am willing to resign to apologize!" Yan Kuan bowed.
He knew that there would be chaos in the DPRK next, so he was ready to resign and escape.
“I made a mistake and still want to resign, but I think it’s a good idea!”
Zhao Xing snorted coldly: "Arrest all the remaining people and investigate as soon as possible. Otherwise, be careful with your head!"
"Yes!"
Yan Kuan was sweating profusely down his back and did not dare to mention his resignation again.
"Go!" Zhao Xing waved his hand.
"Your Majesty, Yin Sizheng has arrived." Sanshui reported.
"Pass!"
"Yes!"
Sanshui responded and gave the order, and soon Yin Hanzhang walked into the hall.
"I pay homage to your Majesty!" Yin Hanzhang saluted.
"No gifts!"
Zhao Xing waved his hand and said: "You should know that two officials in the Political Affairs Hall were hanged, right?"
"I have heard this, and the people of Zhengming will conduct a detailed investigation into the cause of the two deaths!" Yin Hanzhang said quickly.
"There is no need to investigate the cause of death. Just find out who spread the news and who was behind it!" Zhao Xing said.
Whether the two committed suicide or were threatened to commit suicide, not many people know about it, and it is difficult to find evidence.
Zhao Xing didn't bother to care how the two died. He just wanted to know who was behind it.
"Yes!"
Yin Hanzhang heard the strong murderous intention in Zhao Xing's tone, and he felt alarmed and responded quickly.
"Go!" Zhao Xing waved his hand.
After sending Yin Hanzhang away, Zhao Xing pondered for a while and said: "Draw up the decree and order Zhongjinghou to lead the troops and horses under his command to take over the defense of Bianjing City Gate!"
......... Han Zhang returned to the political hall and ordered several ministers and deputy prime ministers to be invited over.
After a while, several people hurried over.
"Master, what do you think of Liu and Tuesday's suicide?" Yang Shengkui asked.
"Vice Prime Minister Yang is very anxious." Han Zhang said calmly.
"After all, the official's office is under the direct control of the lower official. Now that something like this happens, the lower official will naturally be concerned." Yang Shengkui said.
"I hope you just care." Han Zhangyi pointed out.
"What do you mean, Mr. Grand Prime Minister?" Yang Shengkui frowned.
Although Han Zhang is the Prime Minister, he is not afraid.
The hierarchy among officials in the Song Dynasty was not as important as in other dynasties.
It is common for some fifth- and sixth-rank officials to impeach the husband, leading to his dismissal.
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There is a strange unspoken rule in the Song Dynasty. If the husband is impeached, no matter whether it is true or not, he will be too embarrassed to continue to be the husband and will write a letter to resign.
Because even if it is false, the impeachment of the husband means that he cannot convince the public, and naturally he has no shame to stay.
Of course, resigning is just resigning, and it ultimately depends on what the official wants.
It is precisely because of the relaxed political atmosphere that although Yang Shengkui is the deputy prime minister, he is not afraid of Han Zhang.
"Nothing, please sit down first."
Han Zhang called everyone to sit down and said: "Your Majesty is very angry about this incident. I came to you to advise you that it is best not to interfere in this matter."
"What the Grand Prime Minister said is simply ridiculous!"
Yang Shengkui stood up with an angry look on his face and said: "Your Majesty asked the Ministry of Punishment to come and pick up people. It is against the rules. Liu and Tuesday couldn't bear the humiliation and committed suicide. Can we just let it go?"
"I just want to remind you that it's up to you whether you listen to Yang Shenzheng or not." Han Zhang said calmly.
"Master, what your Majesty did this time was indeed against the rules." Hai Wenyou said.
Hearing this, Han Zhang looked at Hai Wenyou and said, "Bochang's matter is not as simple as you see. You'd better not say too much."
Hai Wenyou was silent after hearing this. He had just been promoted to deputy prime minister and was still familiar with his work.
I didn't know the inside story of this matter, but after hearing Yang Shengkui's words, I felt that it was inappropriate for Zhao Xing and others from the Ministry of Punishment to arrest officials directly.
Now when Han Zhang said this, he understood that there must be something inside, so he fell silent.
Yang Shengkui saw someone agreeing, but was dissuaded by Han Zhang. He looked at the others and said, "Everyone, we are all the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty. It is our duty to assist His Majesty in handling government affairs and correct Your Majesty's mistakes. If you know that your Majesty has made a mistake, but we ignore it, how will the world see us? How can we stand in the court and be respected as a gentleman?"
Except for Han Zhang, Mr. Li and Mr. Yu, everyone else's expressions changed when they heard this.
The granddaughters of Xianggong Li and Xianggong Yu were both concubines in the palace, so they naturally tended to Zhao Xing.
And they had already heard from Han Zhang's words that there was something behind the matter.
Although the other people also knew that there was something inside.
But Yang Shengkui's words about how people in the world would view them made them a little shaken.
After all, Zhao Xing was the emperor, and scholars and officials did not have the courage to scold Zhao Xing.
In the eyes of literati, the emperor's mistakes were entirely due to the failure of his ministers to dissuade him.
When the time comes, they, the father-in-law and the deputy prime minister, will bear the brunt.
"Everyone!"
Han Zhang said: "I have already said what I should say. As for what you want to do, it is your business. I still have official business to deal with. Please go back."
After hearing this, everyone stood up, bowed their hands, and left the public room.
After seeing everyone off, Han Zhang personally studied ink and wrote a letter of thanks for his resignation.
After the pen and ink were dry, he placed it on the zazi on the table, and then called an assistant official and said: "I am feeling a little unwell, so I will go back first. There are all zazi that have been processed. When the Ministry of Internal Affairs sends someone to pick them up, , just leave it to them.”
"Yes!" The assistant officer saluted in response.
Han Zhang sent his assistant to leave, took a complicated look at the public room, sat there for a long time, then got up and walked out.
(End of chapter)