Chapter six hundred and ninety fourth
Jiangnan West Road is a bit far from Bianjing City, and even if there are carrier pigeons, it will happen five days later.
The news first went to the palace, then to the Political Affairs Hall. Then Zhang Dun and Cai Bian were going to enter the palace urgently to meet the saint, but were blocked by Zhao Xu and asked the nine ministers to rule the saint in front together.
Zhang Dun, Su Song, Wang Cun, Cai Bian, Wen Yanbo, Lin Xi, Xu Jiang, Li Qingchen, Cao Zheng, and nine people appeared in the Chuigong Hall.
The nine chairs were photographed and sat down one by one. The people had different expressions and were all serious.
Zhao Xu sat upright, looking at everyone present without expression, slapped the table suddenly, shouting in a deep voice: "You all saw the urgent flying pigeons from the Nanhuangchengsi and the governor's office of Jiangnan West Road. Jiangnan West Road, overnight, the official roads, bridges, canals, docks, etc. built by the imperial court spent millions of money to build were destroyed. At night, the official post was attacked and the official officers were beaten to kill. What are they doing? Are they going to rebel??"
Zhao Xu's impression on the ministers was that the spring breeze was always gentle and he rarely lost his temper. Even when facing the former Lu Dafang and others, he never got angry like this.
The following couple of husbands stood up one after another and raised their hands and said, "I am guilty, please calm down your anger."
Zhao Xu glanced at everyone, and finally fell on Zhang Dun's face and said coldly: "Great Master! How did you tell me back then? Three or five years, the world is peaceful, the country is prosperous, the people are prosperous, and the foundation is prosperous for generations. Now... is that the case? Tell me, this is your reform, is this the "Shaosheng New Policy"? Is this the world changed its surname?"
Zhao Xu's words were very strict and were no longer something that ordinary people could bear.
General Xu, Li Qingchen, Lin Xi and others did not dare to look up. They lowered their heads and raised their eyelids and looked at Zhang Dun's back.
Cai Bian wanted to explain something, but his lips moved, but he didn't know what to say.
The incident on Jiangnan West Road is certainly because the diehards oppose the reform, but it is also a strong backlash caused by the court's recent fierce policies.
Su Song, Wang Cun, and Wen Yanbo didn't say anything, and his eyes were all on Zhang Dun.
They looked calm and were guessing Zhao Xu's words in their hearts.
Is this the young officials' dissatisfaction with Zhang Dun, or is it because of the constant misfortune happening on Jiangnan West Road that has aroused the young officials' suspicion of the "reform"?
Just like the Emperor of the Divine Sect.
Emperor Shenzong, did he dismiss the prime minister Wang Anshi twice?
The three of them were thinking and reached a conclusion without rushing.
After Zhao Xu finished speaking, Zhang Dun paused for a while before saying: "The government reforms began, from the Qingli New Deal during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong to the current Shaosheng New Deal, for decades, I have always believed that the most difficult thing was the period of the late emperor. Then, when Wang Wengong was dismissed, and then the new laws were abolished and the officials of the reforms were wiped out. I once thought that the new policy would never be restored, and my Song Dynasty would eventually sink. Until the government ruled in person, I saw the dawn. In the past two years, I have worked together, sleeping day and night, trembling, and not daring to slack off."
Zhang Dun stopped talking and continued: "Since the Kaifeng Prefecture pilot, what happened during the period of the late emperors has been constantly staged, and it has become more and more intense. What happened in Jiangnan West Road is more amazing, and it is not simply 'opposition to reform', but rather that they are not afraid of the court and despise the officials' original intention. From murdering the imperial envoy to a large-scale attack on the official post, this happened in just three days after the Thirteenth Highness suppressed the bandits. I believe that Jiangnan West Road is one opportunity to be rebelled and usurped..."
"Official family,"
Suddenly, Wang Cun couldn't help but raise his hand, showing a look of surprise.
Zhang Dun's words were too serious and rose to the level of rebellion. The consequences were too serious and he had to stop them!
As soon as he spoke, Zhao Xu looked over, staring at him with sharp and cold eyes, and said, "What should Mr. Wang defend himself?"
Wang Cun was speechless immediately. Wang Xianggong was not Wang Qing's family, which means that the young official did not want to hear him!
Wang Cun's expression changed, but he still said with a stingy head: "Officials, I believe that the most urgent task is to require a long-term approach."
"The way to last?"
Zhao Xu looked cold and said, "Abolish the new law? If you don't blame me for the past, you can restore the peaceful and prosperous era? Everyone blindfolded their eyes and closed their ears. Then I, the Song Dynasty, will be peaceful forever? "
Su Song remained silent, he had already seen that the problem of the Song Dynasty was not caused by the "new law", but was led by the "new law".
Old diseases break out once.
Wen Yanbo naturally didn't speak, leaning on crutches and lowering his head, as if he was asleep.
Cai Bian, Lin Xi, Li Qingchen, Xu Jiang, Cao Zheng and others also didn't say anything, and their eyes were as if there were nothing on Wang Cun.
Wang Cun's scalp was numb and he didn't dare to push it. He said, "I don't mean this. I think the most important thing now is to deal with it properly and repair the damaged official bridge as soon as possible..."
"What kind of disposal is proper? They are all about to rebel, will I continue to be lenient?"
Zhao Xu suppressed his anger and said coldly: "The damaged bridge road requires millions of money and grain to repair it! These are all people's wealth and ointment, and the court is tightly fed, not for them to destroy it! Tell me where can these money and grain come from! "
Wang Cun dared not speak anymore.
If he talked, he was afraid that he would be the first to be sacrificed.
At this time, Chen Pi came in through the side door, walked quietly to Zhao Xu, and wanted to speak in a low voice.
"If you have anything, just say it loudly. Is there anything shameful?" Zhao Xu waved his hand and shouted.
Chen Pi was startled and glanced at the ministers, and had to say, "It was rumored outside that it was a harsh policy, the officials were unethical, the court was incompetent, and all officials were forced to have no way to survive, so the people on the west side of Jiangnan were excited and the people were in chaos..."
Zhao Xu sneered, looked at the nine ministers and said, "Listen, listen! It was caused by my lack of virtue, the incompetence of the court, and the incompetence of all officials! Those people on Jiangnan West Road are good people who were forced to rebel! There are no corpses in the construction of bridges and paving roads, and there are no fire belts, and I understand today!"
The nine ministers suddenly felt the murderous aura in Zhao Xu's tone, and all of them felt a stern and a look on their faces.
Cai Bian responded decisively and said, "Officials, I believe, should issue an edict immediately and order Zong Ze to investigate strictly. All those involved in the rebellion will be arrested and punished strictly without any debts!"
"I'm asking for advice." Lin Xi answered.
Li Qingchen, Xu Jiang, Cao Zheng and others glanced at him without any action.
Wen Yanbo, Su Song, and Wang Cun did not respond.
Zhang Dun raised his hand again and said, "The official family must use strong medicine for the serious illness of Jiangnan West Road. Please go to Jiangnan West Road in person to cook cleanly to ensure that Jiangnan West Road is safe and peaceful."
Zhao Xu snorted coldly and said, "You still want to stop me from leaving the capital! Don't think about it! I'm going to send an order. I'm going to leave the capital in ten days, so no further discussions are allowed!"
The nine ministers including Zhang Dun, Cai Bian, Wen Yanbo all changed their colors. They did not expect that the young official in front of them would be so angry that they would leave the capital early.
“Another order:”
Chapter completed!