Chapter 144: The Imperial Struggle (Part II)
Zongzheng Han Xin smiled coldly and said sarcastically: "Doctor Yushi, you actually dare to make your own judgment and bet on the national fortune of South Korea. If the change fails, you can pull out your legs and slip away, but who will clean up the mess? Who will bear the risk of losing the country? ”
Fan Sui also looked at each other coldly, but did not defend himself. The two sides were tense, and the atmosphere was tense. No one in the entire Zhaoren Hall spoke, and all the people were waiting for Han Wangran's decision. But Han Wangran was unexpectedly silent, but his expression was solemn. It seems that at least at this moment, he doesn't want to speak.
Prime Minister Zhang Ping stood up slowly and sneered: "Imperial Doctor and a scribe came from Daliang to strengthen my Korea. Han Zongzheng lives the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, isn't he afraid of being laughed at? During the Battle of Yique, the army led by Bai Qisuo had the advantage, why did he suddenly withdraw his troops from the Guannei? All the ministers knew that it was Yiqu who made a rebellion, but they didn't know that the reason why Yiqu was in rebellion was that the imperial historian led people to infiltrate Xianyang and murder the king of Yiqu. A scribe, brave the wind and rain, went to the land of tigers and wolves for thousands of miles, just to save my Korea and rejuvenate my Korea, such a fist-fighting heart, touching. Han Zongzheng: Can you do it? Who of you can do that? Doctor Yu Shi is so high-spirited, how can he be a person who pulls out his legs and tends to be inflammatory? ”
The ministers were stunned, and Zongzheng Han Xin's face turned even red. Zhang Ping said fiercely at this time: "As the head of the hundred officials, I am about to tell you that the Imperial Doctor is a good omen from God to Korea and a blessing to my Korea. No matter what you think, I am a firm supporter of the reform. ”
The violent kite also stood up at the right time and said: "The violent kite is a rough person who doesn't understand the principles of governing the country. But I know that our South Korea's victory in these wars is a fluke. We can't always rely on Zhao and Wei. It is better to seek others than to seek oneself, and it is better to hope that others are weak than to strengthen oneself. What the Imperial Doctor said was heartfelt and deeply realistic, if anyone dared to slander the Imperial Doctor again. Just like this bookcase. Before the words fell, the storm kite drew his long sword and cut off the bookcase in front of him with a sword.
The hearts of the ministers trembled, and this person has always been humble and respectful, and has always expressed his opinions on court affairs. But the ministers knew that once the violent kite became angry. It is definitely the Lord that the six relatives do not recognize. What's more, the ministers faintly felt in their hearts that this was King Han using a violent kite to warn the ministers that there would be no good end to resisting.
Si Kou Han Xiu's face was embarrassed, knowing that now for the sake of the king's authority, the conservatives could only temporarily back down, otherwise things would definitely get out of control. So he said: "The remarks of the Marquis of Changxin really enlightened us, and indeed, the great plan discussed by the Imperial Doctor is indeed good. We should fully support the change. ”
Zongzheng Han Xin looked at Han Xiu's color, coughed, and said in a dumb voice: "Changing the law to benefit the country and the people, how can there be any reason not to support it?" ”
At this time, the ministers in the Zhaoren Hall knew that the general trend was inevitable and manpower could not be changed, and they also said in unison: "The ministers support the change of the law, and there is no second heart!" ”
Han Wangran only got up at this time. After looking around the main hall, he said in a deep voice: "Since all Aiqing has no objection to the change. The widow decided that a new law will be held nationwide from tomorrow! ”
"Your Ministers obey!" The ministers replied solemnly.
"Where's Dr. Go?" Han Wangran shouted.
"The minister is here!" Fan Sui respectfully stepped out of the ranks.
"This sword is the sword worn by the Marquis of Gaozu, and it has witnessed the transformation of Korea from weak to strong. The widow specially took it out of the Taimiao just to give it to you. From now on, you can use this sword to change the law, and anyone who obstructs my Korean plan to change the law. Even if you are a royal nobleman, you can be judged by the law. After speaking, Han Wangran handed the sword to Fan Sui's hand with his own hand.
"When the prince is so favorably treated, he will do his best to change the law. South Korea is not strong for a day, and ministers do not eat minced meat for a day. South Korea is not thriving. Don't give up! Fan Sui bowed his body, took the sword, and said in a loud voice.
The ministers looked at Fan Sui, who was holding the "Shang Fang Sword", and for a moment, his expression was a little solemn and heavy.
After the meeting, the ministers walked away in groups, and the topics discussed were all the new laws.
On the Zongzheng Mansion, Shaofu Han Wen, Si Kou Han Xiu, Sikong Ji Ying, and Taichang Gongsun Shi, who opposed the change, all gathered together, and everyone sighed, and there was a gloomy cloud.
"I thought that the king was a promising king, but I didn't expect to be so anxious. Change the law, change the law, is the law so easy to change? Han Wen complained.
"Yes! Wang Wen and Wu Shuangquan, I thought that the change was just to imitate King Zhao Wuling's Hufu cavalry, but I didn't expect that even political affairs would have such a big change. Once the Qin State comes to attack, how can it be good! Sikong Ji Ying said dissatisfiedly.
Si Kou Han Xiu's face was pale, Han Wangran had led the army more than a year ago, and he was invincible, and his people were still happy. Unexpectedly, Han Wangran, who was in power, actually listened to the bewitchment of "Zhang Lu" and wanted to carry out that Lao Shizi's change. The change of law did not happen overnight, and the scope of involvement was so wide-ranging, that South Korea is afraid that it will be turbulent in the future.
"Zongzheng, isn't there any good way now?" Si Kou Han Xiu asked Xiang Zongzheng Han Xin.
Han Xin frowned and said, "What else can be done?" The king's prestige in the army is so high, and with the full cooperation of the prime minister, it is useless for us to oppose it! It's not that you didn't see it at the court meeting that the king recognized the change. It is useless for us to oppose it, it will only embarrass the king and disagree with the king!"
"But! If the law is really changed, those commoners can get knighthoods. Our children and grandchildren, if they do not have military merits, will become civilians, and such a thing will not benefit any of you here. I don't believe that other ministers will support the change! Taichang Gongsun Shi pointed directly to the changes that damaged him.
Everyone nodded, and it was. According to the new law, those who had made meritorious contributions to the war were given knighthoods, which was a sign of nobility. And these nobles who enjoy high titles, the titles can be inherited, but they have to be downgraded by one level, if there has been no great achievement, then after five or six generations, it can only be the low-level title of the captain.
Zong Zhenghan shook his head bitterly and said, "It really doesn't have to be like this. I kind of know why the king opened the Recruitment Hall, this is to replace us! Now Nanyang and Sanchuan are all confidants appointed by the king from the county guard to the county order, and none of the people recommended by us have been appointed. I should have seen this signal a long time ago. I bet that any minister who dares to oppose the change of law will be removed from his post by the king. Anyway, there are so many talents in the recruitment hall, they are white, and they will not let go of the hot authority. ”
Shaofu Hanwen nodded and said, "There is also a content in the new law that sets up a history of assassination, which is dedicated to the assessment of officials. My original position as the imperial historian of South Korea only had the right to supervise, but now it's good, if we don't do well and make the king dissatisfied, the king can completely let the assassin say that we failed, and the demotion is good, and the dismissal is terrible. ”
"And the abolition of slavery, even the rules of what kind of title we can have and how many slaves we can have, if there are too many investigations, they will be fined a high fee. How much this hurts our hearts, how much our ancestors have done to Korea, and how much we have contributed to Korea, these kings don't remember, so they want to drive those slaves to the countryside to reclaim wasteland! ”
Sikong Ji should know that Shaofu Hanwen is greedy for a lot of money, there are nearly 1,000 slaves in the house, and the land under his name is also tens of thousands of acres, if he really wants to implement the change, Hanwen's loss will definitely be the greatest. Moreover, King Han has implemented a clean government, which has greatly improved the invisible welfare of officials, but if it is found that any official is corrupt and bends the law, causing the anger of the people and shaking the country's foundation, it will be unforgiving.
"Han Shaofu, the new law will be implemented tomorrow. I estimate that Zhang Lu must be in a hurry to establish power with the new law, and maybe he will set a model. There is no one else here, I advise you to be more restrained, and the fields that should be transferred should be transferred as soon as possible. Zongzheng Han Xin said kindly.
When he said that he was going to dismiss his slaves and sell his land, Han Wen was distressed. This is something that his ancestors and grandchildren have accumulated with great difficulty, and now they are all about to be abandoned because of a decree, and Han Wen is reluctant.
"I'll let people do their best, Zong Zheng, please rest assured." Han Wen pretended to agree, then sighed and said, "Zongzheng, do we support or not support this change?" ”
The others also looked at Han Xin expectantly, although everyone was forced to express their support for the change at the court meeting, but this change cannot be completed overnight, how to "support" There is also a saying, whether it is yang and yin or stumbling while supporting, there are many ways in this.
Han Xin hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's see how our Imperial Historian changes, and then we will decide not too late!" ”
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhang Ping said with some sighs: "Your Majesty, the minister really didn't expect that the resistance to changing the law would be so high!" ”
Indeed, if there are three ministers and nine secretaries of South Korea at this time, there are enough five secretaries who oppose the change of law.
Fan Sui, the imperial historian who was standing beside Han Wangran, said: "When Shang Ying changed the law, he encountered much greater obstacles than us. What is the result, isn't the change successful? Don't worry, time will tell us the right path. If people's words are not compassionate, the ancestors are not lawful, and if they are shaken because of everyone's opposition, it is the greatest pity. ”
Zhang Ping knew that Fan Sui was reassuring himself. However, after such a fuss today, there is no way out for me, so I can only wholeheartedly support the change. So Zhang Ping said: "Rest assured, since I have chosen this path, I will definitely stick to it." It was the nobles who showed me their strength that made me even more determined to weaken them. The tail is too big to fall, and if the king connives, they will definitely cover the sky with one hand. ”
Han Wangran looked at Zhang Ping approvingly, and said: "The widow knows the difficulties well, but the predecessors planted trees and the descendants enjoyed the shade, there is such a good situation, if the widow does not endure the pain and change the law for the great cause of Xinghan, it can only make future generations complain." Captain Tyrant, the movement of troops and horses across the country in the past few days must be strictly controlled, and the transfer of more than 50 people must be approved by the widow, do you know? ”
The storm kite's expression was grim, and he responded: "Oh! (To be continued......)
PS: I hope it's too late