Putting the brush away, Zhao Zhen slowly turned around, looked at Chen Lin who was lowering her head and asked, "Is the news true?"
"Still investigating. But when Tong Nao-ro was assassinated today, it was indeed Dai Zongzheng who made arrangements to prevent the imperial guards from leaving the palace in time to rescue him."
Chen Lin was very smart and did not say yes or no. All he needed to do was tell everything he knew. The emperor had to make the next decision.
Su Shi originally did not expect to overthrow Zhao Yunrang through this incident.
Su Shi, who has no evidence at all, just wants to use this incident to disgust Zhao Yunrang and give him a headache, so that he can't take action against himself. Besides, emperors have always been suspicious, especially this kind of thing that can involve the inheritance of the country.
For big things, you would rather believe that they exist than believe that they don’t exist.
Zhao Zhen, who didn't know what he was thinking, spoke again after a pause of more than ten breaths: "Where is Zhao Zongzhen?"
"Your Majesty, you are studying in the Imperial College." Chen Lin on the side obviously knew what Zhao Zhen meant, so she hurriedly answered.
"You're already a teenager now, it's time to stand on your own." Zhao Zhen seemed to be talking to himself, and then his attitude became firmer, "Pass the message, Zhao Zongshi is promoted to right guard."
General and training envoy of the Yuezhou regiment."
The former Youwei General was just a name. In the Song Dynasty, only the Privy Council had the power to mobilize troops, so the real official position that fell on Zhao Zongshi was that of Yuezhou Regiment Training Envoy.
To put it bluntly, Zhao Zongshi was placed as a local official, far away from the central hub of Bianliang City.
In history, Zhao Zongshi did not go to Yuezhou until seven years later. Because of Su Shi's relationship, he went to Yuezhou earlier than expected.
The decree was quickly sent to Sanshu Province, and this time it was passed quickly. Zhao Zongshi was given three days to leave Beijing.
Mr. Zong and Zhao Yunrang sat on the chairs a little dejectedly.
If it were for other purposes, he could go and intercede based on his relationship with Zhao Zhen. But if it was a major matter involving the crown prince, no one could get in the way.
Just now, Queen Cao in the palace also sent news, to the effect that the official attitude was very firm and she could not say anything on this matter.
"Su Shi."
Gritting his teeth, with veins on his face moving, Zhao Yunrang involuntarily spit out these two words.
...
Liu Liufu is still staying in Bianliang City with no intention of leaving. The officials of Honglu Temple are being cautious these days.
With the example of Jiang Tai in front of them, they did not dare to show weakness to Liu Liufu, but even if they were asked to be tough, they would not be able to do so. Then there was only a drag-out decision left.
Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi, Han Qi and others are contacting all parties to prepare the Qingli New Deal.
The court was very busy, but Su Shi was very relaxed in comparison.
On weekdays, I either go out to listen to music or go out of town to do charity and give out porridge.
Winter is coming, and more and more refugees appear outside Bianliang City. Taking this opportunity, Su Shi gained a lot of faith points after paying some money.
Early this morning, it snowed heavily again in Bianliang City, and the streets were filled with scenes of government officials instructing people to clear the snow. In Kaifeng Mansion, after more than a month, Jiang Tai’s case was finally settled, and he was sentenced to exile thousands of miles to Fujian
Jianzhou.
Jiang Tai's crime was to rob the people of more than a hundred acres of land, which was fighting for profit from the people. But in fact, no official has ever done such a thing. The difference is that someone was impeached and it was brought to light.
It seemed like there was some injustice, but in fact it was not an injustice. Who made him offend Su Shi, a person who shouldn't be offended?
Su Shi has always adhered to the principle that if others don't offend me, I won't offend others. It doesn't matter whether you want to be a licking dog or a man and woman. As long as you don't offend Su Shi, he won't bother to deal with you. After all, in the whole court, like this
There are really too many people.
But if you cause it, then I'm sorry, you deserve to be unlucky. Think about Su Shi, even Da Zongzheng is someone who can quarrel with you whenever he wants.
The first time Yan Wuwo was thrown out of the Su Mansion, very few people knew about it. At that time, few people in Su Shi knew anything about it.
He took it seriously.
After being thrown out of the Su Mansion for the second time, too many people knew about it. Especially that day, there were many martial arts people who went to the Su Mansion to apply for the position of nursing home. Many of them saw this scene, and soon the news
It spread all over the streets and alleys.
However, Zhao Yunrang was angry but could not do anything to Su Shi. Once he moved, it would be equivalent to confirming the news that had been circulated before. In this case, I am afraid that the officials would have ideas, and that is where the real danger lies.
.
I provoked you, but you still couldn't touch me. This feeling is so good. Of course, this is for Su Shi.
Early this morning, after Su Shi got up and had breakfast, he took a carriage and headed straight to the south of the city. He wanted to see Jiang Tai off for a ride, which could also be said to be his last ride.
Su Shi also considered whether he should step in to save Jiang Tai's life.
In the end, he decided to come forward in person. Otherwise, he just wanted to create an impression on others, that is, he was young and a person who must avenge his revenge.
Naturally, there is something wrong with doing this, and he may be punished. But if he does nothing, the consequences will be more serious. If someone thinks that he is a scheming person, and his thoughts are very deep, then the officials will
Being suspicious of him is a fatal existence.
The carriage left the Nanxun Gate without any cover, and many officers and soldiers guarding the city had a clear look. After twenty miles out of the city, the carriage stopped in front of Jiang Tai, who was being escorted by two government officials.
"What are you going to do?" Jiang Tai originally thought that one of his former colleagues was going to give him a ride. Jiang Tai was still a little moved. But when the carriage stopped and Su Shi got off the ramp in a wheelchair, his
His face turned pale.
At this time, Su Shi will appear here. Anyone who is not stupid can guess what will happen.
"What are you doing? Of course I'm giving you a ride." The wheelchair moved forward slowly, with a warm smile on Su Shi's face.
At only fourteen years old, it's hard to imagine how he could have such a smile on his face. But at this moment, Jiang Tai no longer thought about these things, and his eyes fell to the side of the person who was escorting him.
on two government officials.
The two government officials had already received the silver pieces thrown by Lou Yang.
Fifty taels of silver per person, if exchanged, can be exchanged for at least sixty or seventy coins. For them, whose monthly salary is only five hundred coins, this is enough for them to struggle for nearly ten years.
Use people's money to eliminate disasters.
The two government officials stood there obediently, waiting for Lou Yang to touch their necks, and then they fainted.
The government officials fainted, and Jiang Tai had no reinforcements. When he looked at Su Shi, he fell to his knees with a plop.
It's really hard to imagine how he could do this kneeling movement so smoothly.
This is the literati of the Song Dynasty. They opened their mouths for the sake of the world and shut up for the sake of the country. When facing death, they only had to do it for themselves.
"Kneel down now?" Su Shi looked at Jiang Tai and shook his head. He suddenly felt that he was no longer interested. He clapped his hands and the clay figurine Zhang jumped out of the carriage.
"Just do something, see what you have available, go ahead and get it."
After saying these words, Su Shi didn't even look back and went straight to the carriage.
Su Shi turned around and said thank you softly. If it weren't for Jiang Tai, he would have no reason to make the guards around him so powerful.
Unfortunately, it was impossible for Jiang Tai to hear this thank you.
The clay figurine stepped forward with a smile, a sharp boning knife already appearing in his hand.
In his eyes, the most valuable thing on a dying person is the face. He can carefully peel off the face completely and make it into the most exquisite human skin mask.
It's just a pity that Jiang Tai's identity is unusual. If he loses his face after death, others may be suspicious. There is no way, he can't take away the face, but it doesn't matter, he can still cut off the other person's flesh piece by piece.
, the young master said that Jiang Tai’s death should alert others, and of course he knew how to do it.
Kang Tae is dead.
He died on the official road south of the city.
I heard people say that after death, apart from his face, there was not a single intact part of Jiang Tai's body.
Anyone who hears this news will involuntarily think of the word "Lingchi" in their mind.
This is Su Shi's method.
At this moment, I don’t know how many people had an idea in their minds, that is, try to stay away from this person in the future, and never offend him. Otherwise, your death will not be easy.
...
Imperial Palace, Zichen Hall.
Chen Lin was standing in front of Zhao Zhen, reporting on Jiang Tai.
"Your Majesty, we have learned from the mouths of those two government officials that everything was done by Tongzhiro."
After the two government officials took the money, they returned to Kaifeng Mansion and surrendered. They were very generous and did not confess Su Shi. Maybe they also knew that Su Shi would not spare them if they really dared to tell them. Remember to wake up.
When they saw the miserable image of Jiang Tai, they immediately vomited them.
Faced with the methods of the Secret Intelligence Department, the two did not survive and confessed Su Shi. Fortunately, this organization was originally owned by the official family, and the confessions they gave would not be easily spread.
"Too impulsive." Zhao Zhen just said this after hearing this, and did not want to delve into Su Shi's meaning.
Zhao Zhen also did not tolerate what Jiang Tai did. If the other party had not been a scholar-bureaucrat, he would have directly ordered his beheading.
Now he's fine. Su Shi has done the things he couldn't do, which is a relief for Zhao Zhen.
After all, the person is still dead, and his face is also in a different situation. Zhao Zhen then looked at the chamberlain Zhang Maoze on the side and asked, "How do you want to punish Tongzhiro?"
"Well... from the official's point of view, Tongzhiro is the richest, so why not fine him half a year's salary? Anyway, he doesn't live on such a small amount of money. Also, you can fine him 50,000 guan.
Money is used to replenish internal funds."
When he heard that he would be fined 50,000 yuan, Zhao Zhen said with some embarrassment, "Isn't this too much?"
"It shouldn't be much." Zhang Maoze showed an awkward smile on his face. Su Shi had already told him that he was willing to pay to eliminate the disaster, so he made such a suggestion.
"That's right. His business is the most profitable. Fifty thousand guan is not much. In this case, you go and deliver the message." Zhao Zhen thought that Su Shi would go outside the city to give porridge when he had nothing to do, and he would spend thousands of guan at a time.
Presumably, these 50,000 yuan are nothing to him.
Jiang Tai died, and as the most suspected murderer, he was only fined. As soon as the news came out, all the ministers knew how important Su Shi was in the hearts of the officials. Tongzhilang had a reputation that was not easy to offend.
It is even more deeply ingrained in the hearts of many people.