Zhao Zhen believed that Su Shi did the right thing. If it were him, he would have killed both Miyako and Zhu Qian.
Leaving Zhu Qian behind was already a sign of Su Shi's benevolence. Of course, it would be better to kill Zhu Qian who wet his pants if he stayed, as it would only make people more disgusting.
"Haha." Zhao Zhen, who put down the memorial, laughed. Zhang Mao, who was watching on the side, was very puzzled. "Your Majesty, do you appreciate Su Shaofu's actions?"
"Haha, I can't talk about it. This is just an impulse of young people. I can understand it but don't encourage it." Zhao Zhen continued to say with a smile.
Hearing Zhao Zhen's answer, Zhang Mao was completely puzzled. While he was on duty to go to dinner, he quietly went to Yanfu Palace to meet Empress Cao, the master of the harem.
During this period, Zhang Maoze was already fighting fiercely with Empress Cao.
Zhang Mao admired Empress Cao's courage and methods in doing things, and thought that she was someone like Empress Lu, so he had the power to cooperate with her.
Empress Cao also needed Zhang Maoze to be a close minister around the emperor and needed him to do something for her. She accepted Zhang Maoze and said that when she could take charge of politics in the future, she would definitely leave the Secret Service to him to manage.
Whether it's because they have the same odor, or they are taking advantage of each other, or they just admire each other from the bottom of their hearts, in short, the two of them came together in secret.
When Zhang Mao roughly explained the contents of the memorial and said that Zhao Zhen had a smile on his face and he was puzzled, Empress Cao soon started laughing too, "Why, look.
I do not understand?"
"Yes, this slave is stupid, please show me, Master." Zhang Mao said very humbly.
"Forget it, I will tell you about it. The reason is very simple. Su Shi is borrowing
This move proves to the officials that he wants to be a lonely minister and that he has no second thoughts. Even if he hid the black knight before, it was just a means of self-protection."
"Let's see, he killed Miyako and offended the generals, made Zhu Qian embarrassed in the world, and offended the civil servants. If he wants to continue to stay in the court and survive, he can only accept the protection of the officials.
So, how could he dare to have other thoughts?"
"What? Su Shi can think of this at such a young age?" Zhang Mao asked in surprise after hearing this.
"How about being young? Anyone who dares to underestimate his age is destined to suffer." Empress Cao sighed immediately.
What she wanted to say was that it was a pity that such talents could not be used by her.
Previously, she wanted to win over Su Shi, or she wanted to cause some trouble for Su Shi and make her join her. She even took the initiative to act as a matchmaker for Su Shi as the mother of the country.
But the effect was not very good. After the incident, Su Shi never came to ask for help. Han Qi and Fu Bi were also old foxes, and they also showed no signs of it, as if the incident was just a rumor.
Empress Cao wanted to see a reaction from them so that she could have a chance to intervene. Unfortunately, the three of them all took a cold approach, and the matter was gradually forgotten.
In the process, Su Shi even knocked down Fan Zhongyan in a rage, acting like a hedgehog and not being trifled with, which forced Empress Cao to stop some of her original plans.
Subsequently, Su Shi helped King Jing establish the Longwu Guard and showed his full support. All this seemed to be
Telling myself that they are not the same person.
Empress Cao deeply regretted that Su Shi had made such a choice. But she did not give up completely. She was still waiting for the opportunity. Once Su Shi was attacked by a group of people, she could ask for her help, and that would be her subjugation.
when this person.
Of course, if Su Shi insists on going his own way and still supports King Jing and goes against himself, Queen Cao may really be murderous at that time, and Su Shi may be really in danger at that time.
Not to mention what Empress Cao was thinking, let's just say that the next day was the small court meeting. As soon as Zhao Zhen appeared and sat on the dragon throne, the courtiers who were impeaching Su Shi came out one after another.
Looking at the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, those who were originally neutral factions all stood up at this time and denounced Su Shi for all his faults.
Except for Zhou Shushan, Tang Ke, Hua An and other officials from the King of Jing faction who stood motionless, even Bao Zheng and Fu Bi had to stand up and accuse Su Shi of his fault.
As a member of the Xin Gong, even if the two wanted to protect Su Shi, they could not go against the officials on such a matter. If they really did so, it would be tantamount to ostracizing themselves from the court.
Besides, so many people were impeaching Su Shi, so it was only the two of them who stood up and said something.
Zhao Zhen was sitting high in the Jinluan Palace, watching the ministers below him kneel down one after another. He asked a question with a very serious face, "General Zhongwu first arrived in the north. In two days and three battles, he destroyed nearly ten thousand Mongolian cavalry."
?Who can achieve this result? Or if someone can do it better than him, or as well as him, then he will replace him as the commander of the army. When the time comes,
Just leave your family in Bianliang City. If you succeed, I will reward you generously. If you fail, your whole family will be exiled."
"Whoever has the confidence please come forward, and I will escort General Zhongwu back to Bianliang for trial, and replace him with someone to take charge of the situation in the north."
Zhao Zhen's voice echoed in the Chui Gong Hall. The ministers who originally wanted to continue to talk about Su Shi's crimes were instantly silenced.
yes.
Everyone thought that Su Shi was the cause of Zhu Qian's frightened peeing in his pants, and that this was a shame for the literati. Just thinking about this incident, they forgot that it was Su Shi's command that destroyed Meng in three battles in two days.
The achievement of riding nearly ten thousand people.
This is Mengqi.
Even the once arrogant Liao army was no match for Mengqi.
However, as soon as Su Shi arrived in the north, he was severely injured and dealt with.
Although our own side also suffered heavy losses, and there were even many deserters, they still defeated Meng Qi.
This is a fact, and it is an achievement that cannot be erased.
Thinking that even such a strong Meng Qi was dealt with immediately by Su Shi, these people had to write a big word of submission in their hearts.
Especially those ministers who have been to the Northern Territory or the Western Territory. They have been on the battlefield and commanded the war, so they know even more how difficult it is to eliminate ten thousand cavalry and what an honor it is.
Let's put it this way, it may not be difficult to defeat the cavalry, but if you want to defeat and destroy tens of thousands of cavalry, it will require at least three times or even five times or eight times the number of troops.
Even so, one's own side will have to pay a heavy price for this, and there may even be more casualties than the enemy's cavalry. This is normal.
But looking back at Su Shi’s report, it seems that
The number of injuries was not very large, and based on this alone, it was not something they could do.
Now that the official is asking questions, he can get Su Shi back according to everyone's requirements, or even escort him back. But the prerequisite is that someone can replace Su Shi to fight on the northern front, and he must obtain the same qualifications as Su Shi.
Achievements, isn’t this a embarrassment to people?
If this matter was easy, then why did Su Shi need to go in the first place?
If it were easy, why would we lower our heads and send Gu Jin, the Minister of Rites, to the front line?
It wasn't because everyone couldn't do it and thought it was an impossible task that Su Shi took over the military power.
Now that someone is doing very well, you want to give them back. That's fine, then just go and lead the troops to defeat them.
Zhao Zhen said, you can go, but your family must stay in Bianliang. Once you lose the battle, whether you are killed, captured, or run away from the battle, your family will be exiled thousands of miles away.
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In other words, only success is allowed, no failure is allowed.
But just to vent your anger, you can't just randomly stand up and say that he can lead the army. If you lose the battle, you can just escape and say that the minister is incompetent.
Although everyone was very dissatisfied with what Su Shi did to Zhu Qian, they would not gamble under any circumstances if their whole family's lives were to be lost because of it.
Zhu Qian's embarrassment is just his personal embarrassment, what does it have to do with them?
Besides, Zhu Qian is just one of the scholars. He cannot represent all scholars, right?
At this moment, after everyone weighed the pros and cons, they all bowed their heads and remained silent. Those who had just shouted "Huan" also closed their mouths one by one, and the whole hall was instantly quiet.
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Knowing that this was the result, Zhao Zhen looked down from a high place and said bitterly: "What? Didn't everyone shout happily just now? The Song Dynasty needs you now, why are you all silent?
Are you really my loyal minister? Are you really the pillar of the Song Dynasty?"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I am incompetent and guilty."
Wow, in this moment, all the ministers in the Chui Gong Hall knelt down, including Zhou Shushan and others who had not impeached Su Shi before. They also knelt down on the ground.
This is not the time to stand out from the crowd.
Of course, when they knelt on the ground, their hearts were filled with infinite joy and joy.
Su Shaofu is still great. His ability in commanding troops cannot be replaced by others. No matter how angry or jealous you are, you have no ability to replace him. I will piss you off to death.
"snort!"
A cold snort came from Zhao Zhen's mouth.
But that's all. Zhao Zhen couldn't punish anyone. First of all, what Su Shi did was indeed too much.
Secondly, if these ministers are really punished, who will do the next work in the court?
The Song Dynasty is the Song Dynasty of the Zhao family, but the work cannot be done well only by the Zhao family. It needs these pillars of the country to complete it and share the burden at all levels.
Not wanting to suppress all the ministers too harshly, Zhao Zhen said again: "General Zhongwu won a great victory in this battle and should be rewarded. But he killed the ancients and tied Zhu Qian without reporting it to the court. This is really without Song law. According to
The law should be severely punished. However, considering that Zhu Qian and others made mistakes, and that General Zhongwu was born and died, and also had great achievements, the merits and demerits were balanced. He issued an order to Su Shi and told him to fight well in the war. The place of the Song Dynasty
But he can't be an official
If something like this happens next time, you will be severely punished."
