Wu Juhou almost escaped from the vertical arch hall, did not dare to go to the blue tile house, and went straight out of the palace.

In the afternoon, Su Song, Zhang Dian, and Cai Bian came to the Vertical Arch Hall, sat on both sides, and reported on the recent events.

Even though Su Song was a Zaifu, he was still practicing the Silent Divine Skill, sitting on the lower left of Zhao Xu, and he didn't open his mouth except for saluting.

There was a stack of notebooks on his lap, he sat upright, his expression was serious, and he said: "Your Majesty, there have been many troubles recently, and people with intentions have taken the opportunity to coerce and want to do wrong. The government affairs hall and others are closely monitoring, and they have initially grasped some evidence, and when the time is ripe, they will deal with it severely. ”

Zhao Xu looked at him and said, "The laws of the imperial court are complicated, and this matter will be handed over to the Yushitai to host, the criminal department, and the assistant of the official department." Those who are light will be punished and demoted, and those who are serious will be dismissed from office and sent to prison for punishment. Don't let it out of Beijing, it's a scourge of the place. In the future, we will do the same. ”

Su Song's old face, who was pretending to sleep with his eyes closed, twitched.

In the previous imperial court, no civil officials were killed, and officials were rarely dismissed for non-major crimes.

Cai Bian heard it clearly, and as the person who led the Imperial Historical Observatory, he stood up and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”

Zhao Xu waved his hand and gestured to Zhang Duan to continue.

Zhang Dian wrote down Zhao Xu's words and said: "Your Majesty, it is about to be June, it is the time for the imperial court to make money, and the treasury is currently empty, and the ministers are trying to find a way to raise it. ”

Zhao Xu knew this matter well, and said quietly: "Well, I am a poor official, loyal and honest, and cannot be treated badly." ”

Su Song's old face did not move, and his hands holding crutches rubbed gently.

Cai Bian listened to this, and his triangle suddenly warped.

What is the real situation, it is tacitly understood here.

Zhang Dan's expression was as usual, and he said: "Your Majesty, the redundant transition of the political affairs hall, the officials only know how to fight bravely, obstruct government affairs, and delay political affairs. ”

Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Xuan, patted the table lightly with his right hand, and said, "Zhang Xianggong, what do you think should be done?" ”

Zhang Dian said directly: "After all, the two of you are the prime ministers of the dynasty, and the world-renowned Confucian scholars and Taoists, please ask Your Majesty to issue an edict to reprimand and give warnings." ”

Zhao Xu understood that Zhang Duan was going to salute first and then soldier, and made a move on Erfan.

Er Fan is the chief official of Shangshu Province and Zhongshu Province, and reprimanding them is to warn the three provinces.

The corners of Zhao Xu's mouth flashed with a chuckle, and he said lightly: "Chen Pi, pass on my message and let Shen Qi go to Erfan's mansion." ”

"Yes." Chen Pi responded, turned around and went out.

Zhang Dian didn't mean to chase and fight, glanced at the recital in front of him, and continued: "Your Majesty, the heavy rain came relatively early this year, and the flood season may be earlier than in previous years, so you need to prepare early. ”

Zhao Xu's face was solemn, and he nodded and said, "I have told Cai Qing's family about this matter, and you will discuss it carefully and submit it." ”

Zhang Dan's voice was broad, revealing perseverance, and said: "Your Majesty, the difficulties in this matter are money and food, and manpower. Money and grain can also be raised, and it is not easy to requisition tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people in a short period of time. ”

At this time, Zhao Xu's eyes narrowed suddenly, and his heart moved violently.

He thought about how the future generations would fight the flood! At the same time, I also thought of General Xu's recruitment!

His face stretched and he said with a smile: "I have a way to raise money." ”

Zhang Xuan's expression was slightly different, and he glanced at Zhao Xu, and when he saw that he didn't say anything, he said: "Qian Liangchen still has some ways to raise it as soon as possible, please make arrangements as soon as possible, please make arrangements as soon as possible." ”

Zhao Xu had already thought of it, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, Zhang Xianggong, I won't joke about such a big thing." ”

Zhang Dian did not doubt it, he was even more sure that if he couldn't raise money and food when the time came, this majesty would not really sit idly by with Neiku.

After a pause, Zhang Dian said: "Your Majesty, the next step is to fill the vacancies of important officials in the imperial court, and the opinion of the political hall is: Liang Tao is the secretary of the household department, Yang Wei is the secretary of the Ministry of Works, Xu Jiang is the secretary of the military department, Lin Xi is the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, and Cai Jing is the secretary of the criminal department...... Its six subordinate officials are recommended by Shangshu and various ministries. Officials of the three provinces still need to make further progress to sort out ......"

This is the list Zhao Xu and Zhang Xuan had already discussed, glanced at Su Song, Zhao Xu said: "Su Xianggong, what do you think?" ”

Su Song slowly opened his eyes, his cloudy eyes without any emotion.

He saw it more clearly than Cai Bian, this official was laying out step by step, although it was not clear what his purpose was, but it was definitely not something they could accept.

They include Zhang Dian and Cai Bian!

"The minister has no opinion." Su Song was silent for a while and said.

Zhao Xu looked at Zhang Dian and Cai Bian, and immediately said: "Then brew again, it is really complicated, and you need to make more preparations." ”

Zhang Dan bowed and said, "Obey." ”

He really needs to make more preparations, he not only wants to liquidate the 'old party', but also ambitiously wants to use the 'Xining Reform' to realize the wish of a rich country and a strong people!

Cai Bian frowned, feeling faintly uneasy.

Zhao Xu casually picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said, "Tomorrow, you will call the six Shangshu to the political affairs hall, discuss it carefully, and come up with a plan for the second half of the year." Since the three provinces like to engage in infighting, let them fight. In the future, you will directly issue six departments, and six departments will be responsible. ”

Su Song's old face suddenly tensed, his brows furrowed, and his eyes looked straight at Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu turned to him and said with a smile: "Su Xianggong is uncomfortable? ”

Su Song didn't know if what he guessed in his heart was right, he was silent again and again, and said: "The official family, even if the ancestral system is inappropriate, it has been practiced for many years, it can be changed or not, it cannot be changed, and the official family is invited to consider it." ”

Zhao Xu's eyes flashed, this old man was really keen, he just said a word, and he guessed it.

Zhao Xu glanced at Zhang Dian and Cai Bian, and said with a smile: "Su Xianggong rest assured, I have my own plans in my heart." ”

Su Song looked at Zhang Dian and Cai Bian, his brows furrowed even tighter, and he sighed in his heart, "Yes." ”

Zhang Duan looked at Su Song, his sword eyebrows raised, and then he said calmly: "The minister obeys the order." Your Majesty, please revise the "Records of the Divine Sect". ”

The corners of Su Song's face twitched again, and his eyes were closed deeply.

It is normal for future generations to revise the 'actual records' of the previous emperors, but there are too many operational things in it.

It is not only the conclusion of the coffin of an emperor, but also the civil and military ministers of the current dynasty, this is a history book to be passed on to future generations, who can not care how they are written in it!

Falling into the hands of Zhang Dian, Sima Guang and the 'old party' don't know what it will look like, and the words 'traitor and minister' will always be inescapable!

Zhao Xu thought for a moment and said, "Accurate." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang's tone was as usual, and his sword eyebrows were warped, like a sharp sword about to be born.

When Su Song, Zhang Dan, and Cai Bian were right, Shen Qi took Zhao Xu's 'message' and went to Erfan's mansion one after another.

The current relationship between the government and the opposition is tense and sensitive, especially Zhao Xu's every move, which has attracted much attention.

As Shen Qi left the palace and entered the Erfan Mansion, he waited for him to come out, and he didn't know how many eyes he was looking at!

The door of Erfan's mansion is still closed, and countless people who want to 'visit' are blocked from the door, scratching their ears and cheeks, and there is no way to do it.

But the Fan Mansion is not a strict place, and the 'oral message' brought by Shen Qi still spread, causing fierce debate in the political hall.

The 'old and new' parties once again ignited the flames of war and quickly quarreled.

"The official family ordered to reprimand the two prime ministers? It's impossible, the two prime ministers are taking leave, why reprimand them? ”

"The government affairs of the three provinces are a mess, of course the two Fan Xianggong have to be responsible, they are not responsible, who is responsible!"

"The two prime ministers are highly respected and respected by the world, how can the official family easily reprimand!"

"Rebuke? Is there a precedent for taking a three-month leave of absence? I think it's better for them to resign directly and return to their hometowns to retire! ”

"Hmph, you know what. This is the official family under the steps of the two prime ministers, recruiting the two prime ministers to return to the court! ”

"I think you're covered with lard! Even if the official family has this meaning, does Fan Bailu and Fan Chunren still have the face to come back? Aren't you afraid of the ridicule of the world? ”

"How can you understand the ambition of the prime minister, when the two prime ministers come back, I see how arrogant you are!"

"They can't come back, you have maliciously dragged on so many things, do you really think that the officials will tolerate it again and again? Woe has come to you! ”

"Hmph, the big deal is to degrade Beijing, you traitors and villains, how long can you be arrogant!"

Shen Qi and Jiang Jing were all watching, shaking their heads secretly, and did not mix.

……

Three days later, just after noon, General Xu hurriedly returned from outside the city, came to Zhao Xu's study with a tired and excited face, took a sip of tea, and couldn't wait: "Official, at present, we have mobilized 1,500 people, all of whom are the elite of the Xiang army. That Zong Rulin is indeed a talent, not only has extensive knowledge, but also has outstanding ability, and the management of 1,500 people is well organized. Camps are currently being set up and training strategies are being determined. When the ministers come back, one is to ask His Majesty for military salaries, the second is weapons and equipment, and the third is to raise more soldiers, and the ministers need to have exact identities......"

Zhao Xu had been listening quietly, and was very happy to see that Xu Jiang had made such progress in such a short period of time, and said with a smile: "Don't worry. Money, food, ordnance I have already asked Tong Guan to go to the Privy Council to buy it, and it will be done in a few days. I'm telling you something else. ”

Xu Jiang looked at Zhao Xu's smile and was also curious.

Zhao Xu said: "A few days ago, Zhang Xianggong came to tell me that this year's rainy season may come earlier than usual, and the Yellow River is at risk of bursting its banks, so please play, I want to repair the Yellow River before the flood." ”

Xu Jiang was not surprised, this was the proper meaning, and waited for Zhao Xu's words.

Zhao Xu had more smiles on his face, and said, "Zhang Xianggong is worried that he can't recruit enough people in a short period of time, but I thought of it. I have raised many idle troops on the 23rd Road of the Great Song Dynasty, and this time it just came in handy - to make them repair the river! The military department can take the opportunity to command, and from it, it can be screened, organized, and reorganized, and it also saves us the effort to look around, which is really a lot of money! ”

General Xu listened, thought about it in his heart, and said: "Official, there is no precedent for letting the forbidden army build a river and build an embankment, it may involve tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops, and the imperial court is afraid that it will not agree." ”

Zhao's eyes flickered coldly and looked in the direction of the political hall, and said, "Xu Qingjia's words are to the point. These three provinces are staggered, complex and indescribable, dismantled layer by layer, divided, checked and balanced, and turned the six ministries into a third-level yamen, which seriously affects the efficiency of the imperial court......"