"Now I was named Er Zhangqi as the Privy Councilor, a first-class meritorious person, and was specially promoted to Longtu Bachelor, Pucheng Hou, and had a salary of 1,500 stones, and was hereditary for three generations; now I was named Er Zhe Ke, the general manager of Shen Ce Army, a second-class meritorious person, Mincheng Hou, and had a salary of 1,000 stones, and was hereditary for three generations. Now I was named Er Guo, the general manager of Ruijian Army, a second-class meritorious person, Weihai Hou, and had a salary of 800 stones..."

Chenpi read the imperial edict and had no time to look at the ministers below.

However, Zhao Xu sat upright and looked down at the expressions of the group of people.

Zhang Yu, Zhe Keshi, Guo Cheng and others knelt on the ground, dressed neatly, and listened carefully to the will.

Zhang Dun held the scepter with a serious expression.

Cai Bian's expression remained motionless, as if he had no expression.

Wang Cun was not there, and behind Cai Bian was Li Qingchen, the Minister of Rites. His face was a little hard and his expression was solemn.

Lin Xi was indifferent to her face, and Xu Jiang was calmer. Lai Zhishao frowned, and the scepter in Su Shi's hand trembled, as if he could rush out at any time and shouted "oppose".

The other court officials held up the tablets, listening to the boring and long edicts, constantly looking at each other quietly.

The 'Military Reform Strategy' has not been officially promulgated, but everyone present has participated in the deliberation, and their different oppositions have been suppressed in the firm will of the highest level.

Too many people are worried that relaxing the "military power" may lead to unpredictable consequences!

The edict was very long and the tangerine peel was still reading.

More and more military officials knelt down one after another and received the order.

They were all promoted, titles, official positions, honors, money, grain, land and acres, etc.!

It took half an hour before Chenpi was finished reading: "The Emperor and Queen, sincere and sincere, I hope you will live up to you, and I am grateful for this."

Zhang Jue led the way, Zhe Keshi, Guo Cheng, Zhong Jianzhong, Zong Ze and others raised the scepter, bowed down, and said in a deep voice: "I will receive the order, thank Your Majesty for your kindness."

Zhao Xu waved his hand and said loudly: "All the Lords are calm."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The crowd thanked again, stood up and retreated aside.

When Zhao Xu arrived here, he was satisfied and said with a smile: "I will reward you with merits, and I will reward you with great merits! In addition, I am saying that within a year, I will keep all the memorials for those who impeach these meritorious people."

The court officials buzzed vaguely, and disappeared in an instant, and no one spoke.

Zhao Xu's meaning is very simple. Within this year, these people received "exemption of guilt". Unless they were committed with serious crimes such as treason, they would basically not touch them.

The status of military generals has been further elevated.

Zhao Xu swept over the ministers and said, "All rewards will be in place before the end of the year. There will be a big banquet later. I will see some of my families off tomorrow. The 'Basic Strategy for the Reform of Shaosheng Army' and the 'Basic Outline of Shaosheng' must be prepared before the end of the year, and the Ring Road will be changed next year and released as soon as possible."

"I will receive the order." Zhang Dun and others raised the scepter and bowed to respond.

These are things that have been decided long ago.

Seeing that they were not experiencing any trouble, Zhao Xu glanced at Chenpi.

Tangerine took a step forward and said, "Retreat."

After the sound of Chenpi fell, Zhao Xu got up.

This is an edict to issue a reward, and there will be a big banquet later.

"I respectfully send you to Your Majesty."

Zhao Xu went straight out of Zichen Hall, and did not return to Funing Hall, but went to Qingshou Hall.

Concubine Zhu was busy with something at this moment. When she saw Zhao Xu coming in, she angrily said, "You are an official family, you should go and do whatever you want, and you always run to me..."

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "What are you talking about in Mother? I'm here to see you, why are you still unhappy..."

Concubine Zhu snorted, but smiled and said, "Quan'er is sleeping, and the queen is asleep, so you can walk lighter."

"Oh okay."

Zhao Xu responded and quickly turned to the back hall.

Before entering the door, Zhao Xu took a lighter pace. From a distance, he saw Queen Meng lying on the side of the bed with a cradle next to the bed.

Zhao Xu pressed his hand and signaled the palace maid not to move. He walked over quietly, looked at Empress Meng, and stared at the little guy.

The little guy is much rounder than a few days ago. His pen is moist and smooth, and he smacks his lips from time to time, which is very cute.

Zhao Xu squatted beside him and covered the little guy with a quilt, looking very satisfied.

Queen Meng woke up quietly and looked at this scene with a quiet expression, with a smile on her eyes and eyebrows.

Zhao Xu looked up and saw her. He thought about it, took off his coat, and whispered: "I'm lying down too."

Queen Meng glanced outside and said, "Is it over?"

Zhao Xu had already gone to bed, lay inside, supported his head, looked at the little guy, and said, "Not yet, let's take a break."

Queen Meng did not speak, waved to a palace maid and whispered: "Create a bowl of fish soup."

"Two bowls." Zhao Xu said.

The palace maid responded quickly and walked out silently.

The little guy didn't know if he heard it, but his brows frowned and his hands and feet moved.

Zhao Xu and Empress Meng, both of them reached out their hands almost at the same time, and gently patted the little guy's clothes.

The little guy squirted and went to bed quietly again.

Zhao Xu and Empress Meng looked at each other and smiled.

At this time, the ministers were scattered in groups of three or three in the outer court, the government affairs hall, the green tiled house, etc., and were everywhere.

They were waiting for the dinner and discussing various things.

Lin Xi and the Censor Huang Lu talked about the "Beijing Inspection" matters. Beijing Inspection is a comprehensive assessment of officials across the country. Since it is an assessment, there must be rewards and punishments, but once it is announced, the action is too big and it still requires safe means to deal with it.

Liang Tao, Minister of Revenue and Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Wu Juhou, were talking to Cai Bian, mainly for tax reform and the handling of the Transport Department.

In the past two years, there have been more and more money and grain owed by the imperial court. Because the status of the Transport Department has declined, it has become less careful, and deficiencies have continued to emerge from all over the place.

Minister of Justice Lai Zhishao and Shaoqing of Dali Temple were discussing the issue of "judiciality", involving the sinking of Dali Temple, as well as the power and duties between the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple, etc.

Among them, there is the "amnesty" to be conducted next year.

The new Minister of Works Su Shi was in Zhang Dun's class room with a solemn expression.

Su Shi sat opposite him, with a document in his hand, staring at Zhang Dun and said, "The Ministry of Works spent 8 million guan last year to use thoroughfares, river management, construction of official roads, bridges, etc. Next year's budget is 13 million guan, and it has added the renovation of the land and canals. I would like to ask, is this money and grain really used in practice? Can the court afford it?"

There were two official documents in front of Zhang Dun, one was the "Marquis of Wu" and the other was the "customized military salary".

Zhang Dun did not open it, took a sip of tea and said, "Whether it is used to be practical, this is the main responsibility of the Ministry of Works. You should ask Wang Xianggong or colleagues of the Ministry of Works. As for the court, I made a noise about the annual tax of more than 80 million guan, and only more than 10 million guan, how could I not afford it?"

Su Shi said in a serious look: "Great Master, why bother to attack these smart moves? The officials are selfless and do not want to make things difficult for you."

Zhang Dun's expression was always serious and said: "The main expenses of the imperial court in previous years were in the army. Since the officials took power, they have been working hard to reduce the army and useless expenses. With the cutting of redundant officials, they will save at least 10 million yuan a year in the next few years. In addition, the officials' Northern Expedition of Li Xia brought back a large amount of spoils, which was only 13 million yuan, and there was no burden on the court."

The Song Dynasty court was not short of money, and the territory was small and the land was rich, so there were no major disasters. The reason for poverty and weakness can be summarized in two simple words: toss!

The Song Dynasty was trying to make trouble, and tormented a wealthy country into overwhelming burdens.

Su Shi did not give up and said, "These money and grain are really used in practice, or is it the same as in the past?"

The meaning of "the same in the past" is that the court would allocate a large amount of money and grain in previous years. These money and grain were tacitly regarded as "welfare" by everyone and were not implemented at all.

That is, the so-called "people are floating in affairs", the people and scholars are in heaven and on the ground.
Chapter completed!