Bingwu, November 16th, the eighth year of Yuanfeng.

Zhao Xu accompanied the two palaces and came to Qingshou Palace again to inspect the renovation work of Qingshou Palace.

As Zhang Maoze "invited himself to retire", this matter fell on the shoulders of Liang Weijian, another big figure next to the Empress Dowager.

Liang Weijian handled things very neatly.

The Qingshou Palace project has new changes every day.

The palace belonging to Cisheng Guangxian is becoming more like Gao's liking every day.

After inspecting the Qingshou Palace, Zhao Xu said: "Liang Duzhi is really diligent in his work and should be praised!"

Liang Weijian bowed happily and said, "I serve my queen and don't dare to ask for reward!"

However, Zhao Xu took out a silver coin from his body and handed it to Liang Weijian with a smile: "You know better than to refuse!"

"Rewards for meritorious deeds and punishment for delinquencies must be made promptly. This is the way to achieve long-term peace and stability in the country:"

"This money spent can be regarded as a reward from me to Douzhi."

Liang Weijian didn't dare to pick it up and looked at the two palaces.

The Empress Dowager laughed and scolded: "Whatever the officials give you, just take it!"

Liang Weijian immediately kowtowed with joy: "I thank you all for your kindness!"

After saying that, he respectfully took the money.

The money is not heavy, just one tael.

But this is something specially made by the royal family, with exquisite workmanship and clear lines. There is also seal script text on it: grow old together and have descendants.

Liang Weijian immediately understood and glanced at Zhao Xu gratefully.

This is not just a reward, I'm afraid it also has some kind of meaning.

Liang Weijian knew that this official rarely made unintended consequences.

So, is this considered a promise from everyone?

I will protect your husband and wife until they grow old together, and your descendants will be eunuchs for generations to come?

This is more exciting and joyful to him than rewarding him with a thousand taels of gold and hundreds of mansions.

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Returning to Baoci Palace, the two palaces chatted with Zhao Xu for a while.

The Empress Dowager then told Zhao Xu: "Guan Jia, the minister sent by the capital to review the case two days ago reported the results..."

"Does the official want to know?"

Zhao Xu nodded.

The Empress Dowager gave instructions to Wen Xunniang, who was standing behind her, and the latter sent a large pile of documents and memorials to Zhao Xu, and said a blessing in return.

Zhao Xu glanced at the little girl and thanked her softly.

The latter made a sound of surprise, and then quietly stood behind Zhao Xu.

This little girl is very well-behaved and sensible.

At least, that's what it looks like so far.

The Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Xiang both liked her temperament, and even Zhao Xu got used to her presence and accepted her service.

Of course, only Zhao Xu himself knows how much of this process was deliberately staged.

Zhao Xu opened a manuscript in front of him and read it carefully.

While reading, he nodded. The relevant case files were logically clear, and all the confessions were connected together.

The situation was not much different from what Shi Deyi reported to him.

The origin and process of this incident are completely bullshit.

First, officials from the Senglu Department asked for bribes from more than a dozen novice monks who had not paid ultimatums.

Yes, ask for a bribe instead of accepting it!

The reason is very simple. Starting from February, as more and more rituals were performed in the palace, there were not enough real monks in Bianjing City.

There was no other way, so Seng Lusi could only find some monks who did not have ultimatums but could really recite sutras to enter the palace.

These monks will naturally receive rewards when they enter the palace to chant sutras.

At this time, the subordinate staff of Seng Lu Division became jealous.

So they coerced and induced these novices to share the dividends.

The helpless monks could only share part of the benefits with these subordinates.

At this point, no one knew anything about it.

It's just a transaction between a subordinate and a novice.

If you want to call it a scandal, it is, but as long as you don't pursue it, nothing will happen.

However, when Zhao Xu ascended the throne and the two palaces took charge of the government and ordered Kaifeng Mansion to ordain a group of novice monks as usual, things went bad.

This Huixin monk had two disciples who also participated in the assessment organized by the Kaifeng Prefecture.

All ended up being rejected.

Monk Huixin was dissatisfied and inquired about the situation for several months. Finally, he learned that the novices who passed the Kaifeng Prefecture examination were all novices who entered the palace to chant sutras. He also learned that these novices had given part of their rewards to Seng Lusi.

Official matters.

Naturally he was displeased and sued Seng Lusi.

Can Seng Lusi pamper him?

So I used some tricks and beat him twenty times. I thought it was time for Monk Huixin to put an end to his troubles.

Unexpectedly, this monk was bold.

He went directly to the temple to complain, and what happened next is what everyone knows now.

The Kaifeng Mansion and the Ancestral Temple were fighting over each other, and the Ancestral Temple dragged Dali Temple into the water.

Then the Yushitai came to know about the matter, and with a bullet, the matter was revealed to Zhao Xu and the two palaces.

Zhao Xu put down the last memorial signed by An Dun and Fu Yaoyu.

He looked at the two palaces and asked the Queen Mother: "What do you think, Brother Six?"

Zhao Xu sighed falsely: "It is unforgivable for subordinate officials in Kaifeng to ask for bribes and violate the law!"

"According to the law, it is not unfair to assassinate all of them on Salmon Island!"

The total value of the bribes these guys asked for exceeded hundreds of dollars.

Although there are more than a dozen people sharing it together, the one with the smallest number can get at least a dozen strings.

"But if this happens, the entire Senglu Division will be wiped out!"

Nodding to the Queen Mother: "Sixth Brother means that the law does not punish the public?"

Zhao Xu shook his head: "I'm just sorry..."

"Tomorrow, I will summon the Kaifeng Mansion into the palace, teach him a lesson, and ask him to go back and teach the officials in Kaifeng Mansion!"

"As for these subordinate officials?" Zhao Xu thought for a while and said: "If they are all assassinated on Salmon Island, I'm afraid not one of them will survive!"

Salmon Island was the hell on earth in the Song Dynasty.

Once created a miracle with a mortality rate of nearly 80%!

The reason was that there were too many prisoners on the island, so the warden threw the extra prisoners into the sea. It is said that countless people died.

After the incident, the warden hung his neck.

At the same time, the reputation of Salmon Island has been spread throughout the world. Even if many years have passed, prisoners who are sentenced to assassinate Salmon Island will usually tremble in fear, and some even commit suicide directly on the road.

"God has the virtue of a good life, and Buddha also has a compassionate heart..."

"In my opinion, the first culprit will be assassinated on Shamen Island, and the rest will be exiled to Xihe!"

These dozen or so officials are all literate and arithmetic.

It would be such a waste to just throw all of them away to Salmon Island for humane destruction.

Xihe Road happens to be short of manpower, so throw these people over and hand them over to Xiang Zonghui. Gao Gongji will make good use of the waste.

The two palaces were very satisfied with Zhao Xu's handling of the matter.

Indeed, sending more than a dozen officials to Salmon Island at once would have a very bad impact and would also damage their reputation as a benevolent saint.

Exile to Xihe, the severity of the punishment is appropriate.

At the same time, it can be regarded as sparing their lives.

"What about Monk Huixin?" the Queen Mother asked curiously.
To be continued...