In April of the second year of Yuanyou, Xinmao (the tenth day of the lunar month).

Zhao Xu just woke up, washed up, and was having breakfast.

Shi Deyi quietly came to him and whispered: "Everyone, the old minister has found out..."

"Um?"

"But it was the son-in-law of the Duwei, and Zhang Dunli, the Mizhou Observer, accidentally said a few words of market discussion when he entered the palace to pay homage to the Empress Dowager..." Shi Deyi reported his investigation results: "The Empress Dowager was frightened when she heard it, so she ordered her to investigate it. She learned the words of Zen Master Xiuzai of Fayun Temple, saying that there were droughts, and the court did not understand the Buddha..."

The smile on Zhao Xu's face froze. He turned around, expressionless, and asked coldly: "Is that true?"

"How dare the old minister deceive Shengcong?" Shi De bowed and replied.

Zhao Xu's eyes stayed on him for a long time.

Shi Deyi could only bow his body, lower his head, and look trembling.

After a long time, Zhao Xu finally said, "The Emperor's College and I have to be observed very well!"

"Why do you always have difficulties with my father and son when you observe!"

"Can he say that his soul has been hooked away by the evil ghost?"

Shi Deyi remembered it very clearly. The last time the official said this was last year. During the severe drought in Huainan, he wanted to write a letter to Jiangning, trying to inspire the Jiangning person to speak out.

At that time, the officials once said that they were willing to become monks - was his soul hooked away by evil ghosts?

Later, no one knew whether the soul of a monk was hooked away by evil ghosts.

But his people must have gone to hell!

Kaifeng Prefecture Promoter Yang Wenyuan personally tried and convicted him of the assassination of Leizhou for the crime of passing on magical laws, demonic words, and corruption of human relations.

Now, the official said again, "Can he say that his soul has been hooked away by the evil ghost?"

Shi Deyi could already feel the bitter murderous intent.

"Stay on him!" In my ears, the official's orders echoed: "Investigate him strictly!"

"I want to know, Zhang Guan's recent whereabouts, words and deeds!"

"No!" Shi De bowed and took the order.

That's what he did.

It is for the emperor to be his ears and eyes.

After seeing off Shi Deyi, Zhao Xu didn't even have much thought of eating.

After eating some in a hurry, he ordered people to take them down.

Because, it's really disgusting!

"If I don't give you some color... how can the world know that I still have the glaring Vajra?"

This is to make up the determination to punish the prince-in-law, the so-called uncle.

Zhang Dunli is the third daughter of the Empress Dowager, Princess Shoukang (in the eighth year of Yuanfeng, she was awarded the title of Princess of the Ji Kingdom, but because the title of the Princess of the Northern Song Dynasty will continue to change over time, the public is accustomed to her husband as she was originally named for her, and only used her title in formal occasions).

He was also the first son-in-law, who was not a noble and military official in the history of the Song Dynasty.

In front of Princess Shang Shoukang, he didn't even have an official body, just a white body in a commoner.

The reason why he was chosen as Princess Shang was purely because Zhao Xu's father witnessed the extreme misfortune of his closest sister, Princess Bao'an (Wife Wang Shi, who was granted the title of Princess of Yue in the eighth year of Yuanfeng). Therefore, he did not allow his sister Shou Kang to remarry his relatives.

Therefore, in the first year of Xining, he personally presided over the selection of the prince consort.

After picking it up, I finally picked Zhang Dunli.

And this gentleman is also a painter, just like that guy Wang Shi.

His works were sought after by many people in later generations.

Especially Hongli, who is not as good as love, has stamped his paintings.

However, his character is also the same as Wang Shu.

Even more hateful than Wang Shi!

Because, although Wang Shi was a bastard, he did not dare to get involved in politics after all.

Zhang Dunli is different. Not only is he crazy about politics, he is also a firm old party.

Especially in Zhao Xu's previous life, in the Yuanyou era, he always tried every means to show his presence and waving the flag and shouting to the old party.

After Zhao Xu took power, Zhang Dun took power and began to liquidate the old party.

He never escaped the liquidation - he was honest and forgot about virtue and was evil, and was ugly and good friends. He sealed the seal and slandered the martyrs!

However, Princess Shoukang is still alive.

Facing his aunt who entered the palace and cried, Zhao Xu also felt soft-hearted.

Therefore, he only asked him to give the right Qianniu Guard General and asked him to reflect on him.

In this life, after Zhao Xu woke up from Qingning Palace, he did not make things difficult for him.

He even had quite kind to him.

This is because Zhao Xu considered that Zhang Dunli might just be engaging in political speculation.

So, there is no blame.

He didn't think so, but he regarded Zhao Xu's forgiveness and kindness as weakness.

Now, he dares to slander the Queen Mother for the sake of the monks.

So what will he do in the future? Zhao Xu no longer dares to think about it.

Whether it is out of the instinct of imperial power, or the anger towards stepping on his own bottom line.

Zhao Xu will not let him pass this time easily.

Even, I had planned to make it a model, a role model, and a comparison group to kill the chicken for the monkey to show.

Let the relatives of the royal family know that - either follow the emperor or shut up and be your own apartment.

Aside from this, they have no third optional path!

...

Because of Zhang Dunli and Zhao Xu were not in a good mood all morning.

Fortunately, in the afternoon, he finally received good news.

This good news was brought by Xing Shu.

"Your Majesty, Waqiao Pass urgently reported that the Northern Territory has sent the agreed 200,000 taels of silver to Waqiao Pass."

"Hebei said that troops have been arranged to be escorted to Beijing!"

This is really good news!

Since the Alliance of Chanyuan, only the Song Dynasty has sent silver to the Liao Kingdom. This is the first time that the Liao Kingdom has sent silver to the Song Dynasty!

Greeting congratulations!

"Thank you for your hard work as a bachelor!" Zhao Xu looked at Xing Shu who was sitting in front of him with a reserved but obviously undepressed look on his face: "Neither I nor the people in the world will forget the credit of the bachelor!"

Xing Shu hurriedly said, "For Your Majesty and for the country, I dare not be loyal to you?"

But the smile on the corner of his mouth could no longer be suppressed.

"I should give you great rewards to the scholars!" Zhao Xu thought for a while, called Feng Jing to the front, and ordered: "Feng Jing, go to the Ministry of Rites on my behalf, instructed me to check the stories of my ancestors, posthumously awarded the Hanlin scholar Xing Shu three generations of fathers and ancestors, and specially ordered Xing Shu Keyin to be an official."

Xing Shu listened and quickly stood up to thank him.

Zhao Xu smiled and ordered someone to help him up, saying, "Scholars can make achievements for the country with peace of mind, and I will never give it a reward!"

Zheng Shu naturally believed in this, and immediately vowed to devote himself to repaying the emperor's grace.

Because Zhao Xu's generosity is obvious to all, the cakes he drew can usually be fulfilled.

Moreover, the reward is absolutely unambiguous!

It is not limited to background or background.

As long as you make meritorious service, you will definitely receive rewards, especially those who have done things that meet the requirements of this emperor. They will definitely receive rewards!

The imperial physician Qian Yi, the wise official Han Gonglian, and the national player Guo Xi were all expelled for their contributions, and the two of them even had to exchange their literary resources.

Even such a small person can receive rewards in full or even excessive amounts.

Not to mention others.

This is also the reason why the imperial party is growing day by day.

no way!

How many kings can there be in all dynasties who can draw cakes and cash out?

After Xing Shu was grateful and sat down again, Zhao Xu asked, "Bachelor, what's the negotiation with Goryeo?"

After calming down, Xing Shu replied: "I heard from Your Majesty, the monk Yitian has agreed to the conditions of our dynasty..."
To be continued...