Chapter two hundred and eighty fifth strangling the people
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the hall was shocked.
"Epidemics are naturally transmitted from person to person. As long as the source is contained and a small number of people are controlled, our country's predicament will be solved!"
Such a cruel decision is simply against human ethics!
Song Bingzhang trembled all over, "Your Majesty, I think this method is inappropriate. The plague in Shanxi was originally caused by the drought that the court failed to deal with in time. In the current situation, if the court does not do something to appease the people, I am afraid it will cause a riot.
It’s chaos!”
"Scholar Song, my subordinates heard that you were also a military general in your youth, with ruthless methods. You should know that in these extraordinary times, we are doing extraordinary things. We are just sacrificing a small number of people to protect the remaining people, exchanging less for more. This
It’s a good deal!”
General Shenwu was obsessed with his own opinions and refused to give in even a step.
Zhao Zhaowu stood aside, watching this farce without saying a word.
"Zhaowu, what do you think about this matter?"
Zhao Zhaowu squinted his eyes, looked at the two people who were arguing in the hall, and stood up slowly.
"Back to my father, I have only been good at fighting since I was a child, and I am really not very good at these political affairs. However, if I want to say which decision of the two ministers is better, I think the decision of Song Scholar is more appropriate."
A well-written statement will neither steal the emperor's limelight nor make him the leader.
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
The plague has now seriously endangered the imperial city, so we must not be merciful. His sharp eyes suddenly raised, and he had already made up his mind.
"Pass on my decree and send all the doctors from the Taiyuan Hospital to set up tents outside the capital to isolate those infected with the plague. In addition, Zhaowu will lead five thousand soldiers to Shanxi to eradicate it. Once the plague is found,
If you do, kill them on the spot!"
There was a fierce sound, and a din broke out in the court hall, and all the officials were shocked.
"Your Majesty, this method is unreasonable and must not be implemented!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
…
"Okay, I have made up my mind, there is no need for the others to persuade me!"
Once the conversation is over, the court meeting will be dismissed.
Zhao Zhaowu stood with his hands behind his back. In front of him, Song Bingzhang suddenly came over.
The old face and the elite strength of his body have not changed at all, "His Royal Highness, do you really want to lead the imperial guards to kill people?"
Go straight to the topic without any ambiguity.
Zhao Zhaowu paused and said, "Scholar Song, this is an order from the emperor himself, how dare I disobey it!"
Song Bingzhang's upright body trembled, "But this is the world of the Zhao family. The emperor was confused for a moment and made such a ridiculous decision. The old minister couldn't stop him. He was extremely derelict in his duty. He really couldn't let the tragedy happen at this time. If the prince
Your Highness must follow the Emperor's instructions seriously, I'm afraid this is the fate of the dynasty!"
This old man Song dares to say so.
Zhao Zhaowu straightened his sleeves, his face still looking calm and calm.
"My country has a vast territory, rich resources, and thousands of elites. It is unfounded to think that Academician Song is worried a lot!"
"Your Majesty the Crown Prince! I have been serving the monarch for these years with a clear conscience and no regrets towards the people. The incident in Shanxi was originally caused by the imperial court not paying attention to it, which led to such a tragedy. The people were displaced and exchanged their children for food.
This plague has just appeared, and they are already extremely resentful. If they do something like this at this time, it will definitely arouse public resentment!"
This analysis is quite to the point.
"What about the meaning of Academician Yi Song? Could it be that he wants me to resist the decree and disrespect him?"
Zhao Zhaowu chuckled and his tone suddenly became more serious.
"The lord of the world respects the virtuous, and the people of the world must not abandon them!"
After just throwing down these few words, Song Bingzhang turned around and left without saying another word.
In the study room, Su Xiao was shocked when she heard the news.
"You said that the emperor asked you to lead the troops to strangle the people of Shanxi!"
"Not bad!" Zhao Zhaowu also felt that this behavior was ridiculous. His soldiers fought in all directions to protect their homes and the country. Not to mention, there were many people in the military camp who were from Jiangxi. It was inevitable that they would burn down their hometowns with their own hands.
If you are dissatisfied, the morale of the army will be unstable, and you are afraid that something big will happen.
Su Xiao could no longer suppress the violence all over his body, "He is simply a foolish king. I usually only think that he is greedy for wealth and honor, but now it seems that he is simply a cold-blooded and ruthless person! And he has no brains!"
Zhao Zhaowu frowned and didn't even have time to take off the cloak on his body. "I'm just stubborn and blinded by power. But..."
The person in front of me suddenly raised his head, "I don't plan to do this. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Su Xiao's heart was struck, and she reacted instantly, "What do you mean?"
"Not bad." Zhao Zhaowu nodded heavily, his face full of determination.
"But this may not be the best time, him."
"Since you are doing something, you must hit it with one blow. If he does not fall this time, the dynasty will be disbanded."
Although the words were ugly, every word was true. Su Xiao took a deep breath and nodded suddenly, "I'll help you."
Over there, Song Bingzhang returned to his mansion. The worries around him couldn't cover him up at all, and he couldn't help sighing.
"Dad, what's wrong with you today? Why are you looking so sad, but because of the refugees outside the capital?"
There was such a big commotion, and Song Zeyi was naturally aware of it.
"Hey, today the emperor ordered people from the Imperial Hospital to go and treat and isolate the refugees everywhere, but he asked the prince to lead the troops to kill all the people in Shanxi. It is simply ridiculous!"
Song Zeyi also found it incredible.
"How could the emperor, who has been so famous all his life, make such a ridiculous decision?"
Song Bingzhang sighed lightly. He was also the current emperor's companion when he was a child. When he grew up, he became the emperor's right-hand man. He knew him best.
"When I was young, I was active and successful, but now I have been at ease for too long and been trapped by the imperial power for too long. The emperor has forgotten who he was back then."
Song Zeyi's mind was extremely heavy for a moment. A certain figure flashed through his mind, but was suppressed by him.
"Then the prince really received the order and went to suppress the people?"
Song Zeyi was anxious in his heart and could not suppress the eagerness on his face.
"Hey, I stopped the prince today and whispered a few words to him, but I don't know if he will change his mind."
Such inconclusive words made Song Zeyi feel even more uneasy.
This operation is huge. It seems to be a confrontation between the royal family and the people, but in fact it involves everyone. If the riot is really serious and cannot be resolved, then Hengrui, the two children, and she will never be safe.
After much thought, Song Zeyi arrived outside the East Palace again.
"Sir, please come in. Our Highness has been waiting for you for a long time."
This time, the guard at the door was extremely discerning.