There is no doubt about the authority of the Palace Chief in Bianjing.
When Tong Guan was alive, he had great control over the Palace Secretary.
It can be said that controlling the Dianqian Division is equivalent to controlling more than half of the military power in Bianjing.
Logically speaking, Zhao Huan's killing of Tong Guan was an open secret in Bianjing, and the Palace Secretary must fight back with all his strength to nip Zhao Huan in the bud.
But the result is exactly the opposite.
From top to bottom, everyone in front of the palace remained silent.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the trend in the Song Dynasty has changed.
Zhao Huan sent Yue Fei to pick up more than 300 heads of victorious army thieves in just ten days, which shocked the government and the public.
There are also many enthusiastic and ambitious people in the Palace Department who admire Zhao Huan's vigorous and domineering actions.
At the same time, the person who will benefit the most from Tong Guanyi's death is His Majesty.
Having lost Tong Guan's control, coupled with the fact that Tong Guan's old party was no longer useful, the most important thing was that Cai Jing did not come back in time, and Cai's party members were suppressed by Zhao Huan.
In this way, the control of the Palace Front Secretary gradually returned to His Majesty's hands.
This is why His Majesty did not publicly express any dissatisfaction when Zhao Huan caused such a big disaster.
However, it is not easy to freeze three feet in a day, and it will not be easy for His Majesty to regain control of the Palace Division.
The die-hards among them naturally regarded Zhao Huan as their enemy.
As long as the Palace Secretary is willing to join forces with the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War, they can suppress Zhao Huan's arrogance.
For a moment, the eyes of everyone present were focused on Yuhou Machu, the chief minister in front of the palace.
Although the official position of "Yuhou" is only the fifth rank, he is a low-ranking official but has great power!
His power is above that of the chief defense envoy, second only to the chief and deputy commander, and is the first among the three yamen to manage the army.
It can be said that Ma Chu's attitude represents the position of the Dianqiansi.
The fact that Ma Chu was able to sit in Dali Temple was naturally the result of the manipulations from above, because he was neither left nor right, and was the most typical centrist.
After all, this night trial involves the emperor's eldest son. Whether it is excessive indulgence or deliberate suppression, it is inappropriate.
As a neutral, Ma Chu can naturally say a few fair words.
"It is inconvenient for the Palace Chief to speak on any matters involving the royal family."
"Every minister can just deal with it on his own. No matter what the result is, I will fully support it."
These words...
It’s like not saying anything!
Tong Guanyi's death caused a storm within the Dianqian Division. The Patriot Party and the diehards were fighting fiercely among themselves. They had too much time to take care of themselves. How could they want to participate in the encirclement and suppression of Zhao Huan?
The ministers of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel were instantly discouraged.
Zhang Jianzhi, on the other hand, smiled and said nothing. This night trial, just as he had expected, seemed to be menacing, but in fact it was just a formality.
At that time, Your Majesty can tell the ministers that it is not that I did not try Zhao Huan, but even the Dali Temple felt that Zhao Huan's execution of Zhu Chun was at best an act of overstepping his authority.
In the past, crimes of exceeding authority could be dealt with severely, but now that the country is in crisis, it is the time to employ people. We cannot let the Song Dynasty lose a capable person because of such a crime, right?
Seeing this, the young minister of Dali Temple had no choice but to follow the trend.
"Zhu Chun and his subordinates committed the crime above. Although the crime deserves ten thousand death, King Ding still committed the crime of overstepping his authority by using the punishment privately."
"According to the laws of the Song Dynasty, he should be imprisoned and detained for three years!"
"But considering that now is the time to employ people, I will be given a lighter sentence."
"I order King Ding not to step out of Bianjing within one year. If he violates the prohibition, he will be severely punished and severely punished to rectify the strict law!"
This result can be regarded as satisfying to everyone.
As far as Zhao Huan is concerned, he has already completely offended Cai Jing and other five powerful ministers.
It is certain that as long as Zhao Huan walks out of the city gate, he will not survive for more than three days.
Even if someone carried a large sedan chair and asked Zhao Huan to leave the city, he would not go out. He should be strong when he should be strong, and be soft when he should be soft, so that he can survive for a long time.
This kind of house arrest punishment is naturally in line with Zhao Huan's wishes.
As for those officials who were dissatisfied with Zhao Huan, their trip was not in vain. As long as Zhao Huan accepted the punishment, regardless of the severity, it would prove "the strictness of the law."
In the future, there will be laws to follow and reasons to punish Zhao Huan.
in addition……
Everyone knew very well that as long as Zhao Huan did not leave Bianjing, he would not be able to escape His Majesty's control.
No matter how crazy and powerful Zhao Huan is, His Majesty can kill him with just one word.
As long as His Majesty still holds the power, it will be difficult for Zhao Huan to get rid of the "hostage" dilemma.
As many officials left one after another, there were only three people left in the entire Dali Temple.
The Qing of Zongzheng Temple, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple and Zhao Huan.
The young minister of Dali Temple looked at Zhao Huan who didn't know what "fear" was, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"Even when Tong Guan and his followers were at their most powerful, they were never as crazy as King Ding, who publicly executed an official of the imperial court."
"Prince Ding, you should be more restrained in the future. If you continue like this, you will get into big trouble sooner or later."
With these words, the young minister of Dali Temple was kindly reminding Zhao Huan as a "clan relative".
Zhao Huan, who was sitting on a chair with his legs crossed and completely regarded Dali Temple as his own backyard, naturally understood the good intentions of the young minister of Dali Temple.
However, he still replied: "Our Song Dynasty has been weak for too long. Whether it is the Jin bandits or the Liao wolves, they dare to invade the borders of the Song Dynasty wantonly and intend to encroach on the Central Plains."
"As the saying goes, a good man will be bullied by others, and a good horse will be ridden by others."
"For that matter, it is enough for you to have ministers. As for the matter of showing your claws and claws, leave it to me."
The young minister of Dali Temple was in a complicated mood. After all... Zhao Huan's words were not wrong.
The current Song Dynasty really needs someone who can control the situation.
This is why...
The young minister of Dali Temple both disliked and liked Zhao Huan.
Zhang Jianzhi was much more serious, and said with sincerity: "There is a thin line between violence and cruelty."
"To execute an official of the imperial court privately is an act of cruelty and has already violated a taboo! No courtier can tolerate you."
"If you do it again in the future, not even Her Majesty the Queen can protect you!"
Zhao Huan understood that the reason why Zhang Jianzhi was able to sit in Dali Temple and supervise the trial was naturally because of Queen Xiansu's secret efforts.
This adoptive mother who is in charge of the harem can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous person.
"Understood, I will be gentler in my actions from now on."
Seeing Zhao Huan's perfunctory look, Zhang Jianzhi knew that this guy definitely didn't take it seriously.
Zhang Jianzhi said earnestly: "It's not about being gentle, but it's about not being able to attack the courtiers!"
"There are many ways to eliminate political opponents, but killing them directly is the stupidest way."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Huan suddenly felt embarrassed: "But I don't like to play tricks. Is everything neat and tidy?"
Zhang Jian stood up angrily and yelled: "You have to like it even if you don't like it, it's not up to you!"
"If everyone is like you, killing someone if they disagree with you, how can you behave like this?!"
"If you dare to attack the court officials again, I will take you to Zongzheng Temple and investigate and deal with you strictly. I will never tolerate you."